Forecasts of continued heavy rain and thunderstorms are raising concerns, as rising water levels could further hamper rescue efforts, officials say.
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This page is an archive of main headlines from the UK for 07.07.2025.
It displays 96 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
07.07.2025 โข The Torrent's Escalation
โจUK media on July 7th maintained its primary editorial focus on the escalating Texas flash floods. Throughout the day, reports detailed a continuously rising death toll, which climbed from initial figures in the high 70s to exceeding 100 by late evening. Particular emphasis was placed on the confirmed fatalities at a summer camp, including numerous children, as search and rescue operations persisted amidst further rain forecasts.
A significant new development was the Erin Patterson murder trial verdict in Australia, where she was found guilty of poisoning relatives, receiving extensive coverage. Domestically, the 20-year anniversary of the 7/7 London attacks prompted discussions on ongoing security threats. Later in the day, reports emerged regarding the release of Jeffrey Epstein's final prison video, alongside scrutiny of Keir Starmer's migrant deal and an alleged assault at Manchester Airport.
A significant new development was the Erin Patterson murder trial verdict in Australia, where she was found guilty of poisoning relatives, receiving extensive coverage. Domestically, the 20-year anniversary of the 7/7 London attacks prompted discussions on ongoing security threats. Later in the day, reports emerged regarding the release of Jeffrey Epstein's final prison video, alongside scrutiny of Keir Starmer's migrant deal and an alleged assault at Manchester Airport.
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ROO IN THE STUDIO | Football
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Breaking | Live
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04:23โขTexas: The Waters' Relentless Rise
โจUK media's primary focus remains the devastating Texas flash floods, with reports indicating the death toll has surged to at least 78, and frantic searches continuing for missing individuals, including children (BBC News, The Independent, Metro, The Mirror, Channel 4 News). Further rain forecasts heighten rescue concerns. Domestically, the 20-year anniversary of the London 7/7 attacks is marked, recalling victims' bravery and discussing homegrown extremism (Sky News, Spiked).
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BBC
Australian woman found guilty of murder over toxic mushroom lunch
The 50-year-old killed her relatives with toxic mushroom-laced beef Wellingtons, jury finds
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BBC
Australian woman found guilty of murdering relatives with toxic mushroom lunch
Erin Patterson, 50, killed her relatives with toxic mushroom-laced beef Wellingtons, jury finds.
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The Guardian
On fame, desire and ambition at 90
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World | Sarah Hooper
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New Statesman
As the left rallies against it, can this government stand another four years?
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The Guardian
Anne Reid on fame, desire and ambition at 90
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BBC
Erin Patterson found guilty of murdering relatives in Australia mushroom trial
A jury finds that Patterson, 50, killed three relatives with toxic mushroom-laced beef Wellingtons in 2023.
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HuffPost UK
Minister Fails To Deny Special Needs Support Is 'On The Chopping Block'
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07:44โขThe Poisoned Plate Verdict
โจUK media primarily covers the devastating Texas flash floods, detailing ongoing searches and a rising death toll (BBC News, Channel 4 News, The Independent, Metro, The Mirror). A major new development is the Erin Patterson murder trial verdict, where she was found guilty of poisoning relatives in Australia (BBC News, Daily Mail, The Independent, Metro). The 20-year anniversary of the 7/7 London attacks also prompts discussions on persistent security threats (The Mirror, Spiked).
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The Spectator
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The German government has begun the process of lifting the protection status for some Syrian refugees with the aim of returning them to their homeland now that the civil war has ended.
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World | Brooke Davies
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World | Sarah Hooper
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A jury has found Erin Patterson intentionally killed three people with home-cooked beef Wellingtons.
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The death toll looks certain to rise as search-and-rescue teams brace for further storms.
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10:46โขTexas's Deepening Tragedy
โจUK media continues to heavily feature the devastating Texas flash floods, with reports detailing a rising death toll now exceeding 80, including numerous children, as search and rescue operations persist amidst looming further rain (BBC News, Daily Mail, The Independent). Domestically, ongoing scrutiny of Labour's internal party struggles and the effectiveness of 'Starmerism' remains a key political discussion (HuffPost UK, New Statesman).
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BBC
Texas braces for more rain as dozens still missing after flash floods
Search efforts continue for a fourth day with more than 80 people confirmed dead following flash floods in central Texas.
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BBC
Texas summer camp confirms 27 girls and staff among dead in flash floods as more rain expected
Search efforts continue for a fourth day with more than 80 people confirmed dead following flash floods in central Texas.
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The Guardian
Europe doesn't have to choose between guns and butter
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World | Barney Davis
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World | Barney Davis
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New Statesman
It was the 2005 bombings, not 9/11, that put them at the centre of terror discourse.
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The Jewish Chronicle
Yisroel Dovid Weiss was barred from the country after he met Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Rio de Janeiro
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Erin Patterson made out it was all a terrible accident and that she hadnโt tried to murder her guests with mushrooms served in a beef wellington.
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Breitbart UK
Poland has activated border controls apparently after being embarrassed by citizen vigilantes taking on border defence roles themselves.
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BBC
At least 75 dead in single county after flash floods, Texas officials say as more rain expected
Search efforts continue for a fourth day with more than 80 people in total confirmed dead following flash floods in central Texas.
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15:16โขThe Texas Children's Loss
โจUK media continues to heavily prioritize the devastating Texas flash floods, with reports detailing an escalating death toll, now at least 75, including confirmed fatalities at a summer camp, as search efforts persist amid expected further rain (BBC News, The Independent, Metro, Sky News). Domestically, the Erin Patterson murder trial concludes with a guilty verdict for poisoning relatives (Channel 4 News). Discussions also cover calls for a wealth tax (HuffPost UK) and the 20-year anniversary of the 7/7 bombings (New Statesman).
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Breaking | Live
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BBC
Texas floods death toll rises to 89, officials say, as storm warnings continue
Search efforts continue for a fourth day as a girls' summer camp confirms 27 children and staff are among the dead.
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Breaking | Live
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From New York to Chicago, American politicians are pushing state-owned grocery shops as a way to make food cheaper, writes James Meadway. Meanwhile, our leaders continue scratching their heads.
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These commemorations have been a grotesque display of moral cowardice.
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The Guardian
Palestinians fear as settlers circle their homes
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The Guardian
Palestinians' fear as settlers circle their homes
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Sky News
Breaking | Live
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BBC
Texas floods death toll rises to 91, officials say, as storm warnings continue
Search efforts continue for a fourth day as a girls' summer camp confirms 27 children and staff are among the dead.
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18:10โขThe Flood's Rising Tide
โจUK media prominently covers the escalating Texas flash floods, with the death toll now 91 and summer camp victims confirmed, as search efforts persist (BBC News, Metro). Domestically, the Erin Patterson murder verdict, finding her guilty of poisoning relatives, receives further attention (The Mirror, Channel 4 News). New reports also detail an alleged assault on police at Manchester Airport (Daily Mail, Sky News), while Starmer's migrant deal faces scrutiny (The Independent).
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The Guardian
Ageing gracefully? I'll do it my way
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Rescuers in Texas are still searching for dozens of missing people after one of the deadliest floods to hit the United States for a hundred years.
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BBC
At least 95 killed in Texas floods as White House says Trump visit planned for later this week
Search efforts continue for a fourth day as a girls' summer camp confirms 27 children and staff are among the dead.
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BBC
More than 100 killed in Texas floods, with 11 still missing from Camp Mystic
Search efforts continue for a fourth day as a girls' summer camp confirms 27 children and staff are dead, with 10 campers and one counsellor unaccounted for.
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Breaking | Live
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