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08.05.2025 โ€” Day Two Nations Reached Trade While New Pope Emerged

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This page is an archive of main headlines from the UK for 08.05.2025.

It displays 149 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

08.05.2025 โ‡ข Day Two Nations Reached Trade While New Pope Emerged
โŒจMorning headlines revealed an imminent UK-US trade deal, which materialized by midday when Trump announced a "comprehensive" agreement during a joint video call with Starmer. The deal reduces US tariffs on British steel, aluminum, and cars to 10%, while granting American farmers greater access to UK markets. The Conservative opposition criticized these agricultural concessions.

Meanwhile, India-Pakistan tensions continued escalating, with both nuclear powers trading accusations of aggression, though India indicated no desire for further escalation.

By late afternoon, white smoke from the Sistine Chapel signaled the historic election of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff. His emergence was soon complicated by resurfaced critical comments about Trump and the MAGA movement, prompting VP Vance to offer an "olive branch." The Vatican selection followed yesterday's beginning of the conclave after Pope Francis' retirement.
08.05.2025

02:21โ‡ขNuclear Powers Exchange War Threats

โŒจThe newspapers report on escalating tensions between nuclear-armed India and Pakistan, with India warning it "will respond" if attacked again, while Pakistan vows retaliation after Indian airstrikes killed dozens (Daily Mail, The Independent, BBC News, Channel 4 News). In Vatican news, cardinals continue their conclave to select Pope Francis' successor, with smoke signals updating the waiting world (The Mirror). Reports suggest Trump will announce a US-UK trade deal (Sky News), while controversy surrounds Greta Thunberg's involvement in Gaza aid missions (Spiked) and alleged favoritism at Coronation Street sparks behind-the-scenes tensions (The Sun).
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The Guardian

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BBC

US and UK expected to announce deal to reduce tariffs today

The UK has been seeking a deal since President Trump imposed tariffs on almost every country in the world last month.
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06:38โ‡ขTrump To Unveil UK Trade Deal

โŒจThe newspapers report on a major UK-US trade deal expected to be announced today, with President Trump set to make the announcement from the Oval Office (BBC News, HuffPost UK, The Independent, Sky News, The Spectator, The Sun, The Times). This follows Trump's imposition of tariffs on many countries last month. Meanwhile, there's continued coverage of late One Direction star Liam Payne's ยฃ24 million fortune, which will go to his son Bear rather than his girlfriend (Daily Mail, The Mirror). Other topics include VE Day commemorations (Metro) and Putin's Victory Day religious symbolism (New Statesman).
06:53
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BBC

US and UK to announce deal to reduce tariffs today

Keir Starmer will provide an update later - the UK has been seeking exemptions since Donald Trump announced wide-ranging tariffs earlier this year.
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09:50
BBC

Pakistan accuses India of 'second act of aggression' as Delhi says no intention of escalating

A day after India's air strikes inside Pakistan in response to the Pahalgam killings, there is uncertainty about what comes next.
09:50

09:52โ‡ขTrump Trade Deal Features UK Food Concessions

โŒจThe newspapers report on a developing US-UK trade deal expected to be announced by Trump today, with concessions on food and agriculture (The Independent, Metro, Sky News, The Spectator, HuffPost UK, The Sun, The Times). There's continued coverage of escalating India-Pakistan tensions, with Pakistan accusing India of a "second act of aggression" while India indicates no desire to escalate further (BBC News, Channel 4 News). Today also marks the 80th anniversary of VE Day, with commemorations and reflections on its significance in today's political climate (The Mirror, New Statesman).
10:17
BBC

India and Pakistan accuse each other of drone strikes as tensions mount

The fresh accusations come a day after India's air strikes inside Pakistan in response to the Pahalgam killings.
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11:19
BBC

India says it hit Pakistan air defences and accuses Islamabad of drone strikes

Islamabad has said separately it shot down 25 Indian drones as tensions continue to mount after Wednesday's strikes.
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11:39โ‡ขTrump Confirms "Comprehensive" US-UK Trade Deal

โŒจThe newspapers report on a significant US-UK trade deal confirmed by Trump, described as "comprehensive" and set to "cement" the Special Relationship (Breitbart London, Daily Mail, HuffPost UK, Metro, Sky News, The Times). This breakthrough comes after previous tariff tensions and represents a diplomatic win for Starmer. Simultaneously, the 80th anniversary of VE Day is being commemorated with royal attendance, including Kate, William and King Charles participating in memorial services (The Mirror, The Sun). Meanwhile, India-Pakistan tensions continue escalating, with India claiming to have hit Pakistani air defenses and Pakistan reporting it shot down 25 Indian drones (BBC News).
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The lacklustre VE Day anniversary reveals a political establishment estranged from its own nation's past.
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The Guardian

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BBC

Trump about to reveal details of US-UK trade deal in Oval Office news conference

The deal will be unveiled from 10:00 ET / 15:00 BST, and is expected to reduce tariffs on certain US and UK goods.
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BBC

Trump and Starmer announcing US-UK trade deal in Oval Office news conference

The UK prime minister is joining the news conference via video call, saying the deal will create and protect jobs - we're streaming it live.
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15:08
BBC

Trump and officials announcing US-UK trade deal in Oval Office news conference

UK PM Keir Starmer joined the news conference via video call, saying the deal will create and protect jobs - we're streaming it live.
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15:11โ‡ขTrump Announces "Great" US-UK Trade Deal

โŒจThe newspapers report on the announcement of a "historic" US-UK trade deal, with President Trump and Prime Minister Starmer appearing together via video call (BBC News, Daily Mail, The Independent, The Mirror, The Sun, The Times). Trump described the deal as "comprehensive" and "great for both countries," highlighting increased access for US farmers and reduced tariffs on British cars. In German politics, Chancellor Merz's conservative party has indicated willingness to work with Die Linke, the far-left successor to East Germany's communist party (Breitbart London). Meanwhile, VE Day commemorations continue with reflection on its contemporary relevance (Spiked, New Statesman).
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BBC

US removes tariffs on UK steel and aluminium, and cuts car rate to 10%, as Trump unveils trade deal

The deal means the tariff on UK cars falls from 27.5% to 10%, while the steel and aluminium rate is cut from 25%.
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BBC

US removes tariffs on UK steel and aluminium, and cuts car rate to 10%, as Trump and Starmer unveil deal

In return, the UK says it has "agreed new reciprocal market access on beef", while removing the tariff on US ethanol.
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16:22โ‡ขUS-UK Steel Trade Deal Unveiled

โŒจThe newspapers report on a "historic" US-UK trade deal announced jointly by President Trump and Prime Minister Starmer, reducing tariffs on British steel, aluminium and cars in exchange for increased US agricultural access to UK markets, including beef and ethanol (BBC News, Breitbart London, Daily Mail, HuffPost UK, The Mirror, The Sun). The Conservative opposition has criticized the deal, accusing Starmer of "shafting" Britain (Daily Mail). In religious news, white smoke has appeared above the Sistine Chapel, signaling cardinals have elected a new Pope (The Independent, Metro, The Times). Russia is celebrating Victory Day with Putin hosting 29 foreign leaders including Chinese President Xi (Channel 4 News).
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The Guardian

Nicolas Cage: โ€˜I'm always mistaken for Nick Caveโ€™

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18:00โ‡ขFirst American Pontiff Elected

โŒจThe newspapers report on the historic election of American Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as Pope Leo XIV, becoming the first US pontiff in Catholic Church history (Daily Mail, The Guardian, The Independent, Metro, The Mirror, The Sun, The Times). His first message to crowds at the Vatican was "May peace be with you" (The Independent). Meanwhile, UK-US trade relations continue developing with Trump and Starmer's deal removing tariffs on British steel, aluminium and cars (BBC News, Breitbart, HuffPost UK). In labor news, Apple workers in Cambridge are preparing for a union recognition vote despite the company's alleged union-busting tactics (Novara Media).
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22:50โ‡ขAmerican Pope's MAGA Critique Surfaces

โŒจThe newspapers report on the election of American Cardinal Robert Prevost as Pope Leo XIV, the first US pontiff in Catholic Church history (Channel 4 News, Daily Mail, The Independent, The Mirror, New Statesman, Sky News, The Spectator, The Sun). His past comments about Trump and the MAGA movement have emerged, creating political tension (Daily Mail, The Mirror, The Spectator, The Sun), with JD Vance offering an "olive branch" despite previous criticisms (The Mirror, The Sun). Simultaneously, a US-UK trade deal has been announced, reducing tariffs on British cars and metals while maintaining a 10% import tax on most UK goods to the US (BBC News, HuffPost UK, Breitbart London).
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BBC

Robert Prevost becomes first American pope and will be known as Pope Leo XIV

"Peace be with all of you," the new Pope tells huge crowds gathered at the Vatican.
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