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09.06.2025 โ€” The Day Trump Sent Marines to Los Angeles

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This page is an archive of main headlines from the UK for 09.06.2025.

It displays 110 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

09.06.2025 โ‡ข The Day Trump Sent Marines to Los Angeles
โŒจTrump escalated his Los Angeles response by deploying hundreds of Marines alongside the National Guard already stationed there, declaring "bring in the troops" as immigration protests entered their fourth day. The President ordered mass arrests of masked demonstrators while California's governor prepared legal action against what he termed illegal federal conduct. A British photographer required emergency surgery after being struck by a non-lethal round during the unrest.

Israeli forces intercepted Greta Thunberg's Gaza aid vessel in international waters, with reports claiming the crew was forced to watch October 7 footage while detained. Sweden refused Thunberg's plea for consular assistance, accusing her supporters of clogging emergency hotlines. The climate activist remained in an Israeli detention facility by evening.

Chancellor Reeves executed a major winter fuel U-turn, announcing nine million pensioners would receive payments again after political pressure. Russia launched what Ukraine described as its largest bombardment of the war, prompting NATO jets to scramble in Eastern Europe.
09.06.2025

01:18โ‡ขAid Ship Boarded

โŒจThe newspapers report on Israeli forces boarding Greta Thunberg's Gaza aid ship in international waters, with activists claiming crew members were "intercepted and kidnapped" after losing contact (BBC News, The Mirror). This represents an escalation from yesterday's coverage of Israeli threats to prevent the vessel reaching Gaza. Domestically, Chancellor Reeves struck an 11th hour deal with Deputy PM Rayner to resolve a cabinet deadlock that had threatened government unity (The Independent). The migrant accommodation crisis intensifies with revelations that hotel costs now equal the entire tax contribution of a city the size of Manchester (The Sun), while traveller communities face accusations of land-grab developments that leave locals "powerless" to stop them (Daily Mail). In Los Angeles, clashes erupted between National Guard troops and protesters as Trump's immigration enforcement escalated (Sky News).
01:24
BBC

Vehicles torched in downtown LA as immigration raid unrest intensifies

National Guard units deployed to Los Angeles earlier used tear gas to force back protesters in downtown LA.
01:24
04:35
BBC

All of downtown LA declared

Self-driving cars set alight as LA mayor warns protesters not to "play into administration's hands".
04:35
04:44
BBC

Police order protesters to leave downtown LA as raid unrest continues into night

LA mayor warns protesters not to "play into administration's hands" as self-driving cars set alight
04:44
05:00
06:15
BBC

Police order protesters to leave downtown Los Angeles as Trump says 'bring in the troops'

As immigration raid protests continue for a third day, Trump - who has already called in the National Guard - says things "look really bad in LA".
06:15
06:24
The Guardian

The extraordinary life of actor Brad Dourif

06:24
06:41

06:51โ‡ขTrump Orders Mass Arrests in Los Angeles

โŒจThe newspapers report on Trump escalating his response to Los Angeles immigration protests, with him now ordering arrests of masked protesters and declaring "bring in the troops" as violence and looting break out on the third day (BBC News, Daily Mail, The Independent). A British photographer required emergency surgery after being hit by a non-lethal bullet during the unrest (Sky News). Separately, Israeli forces have diverted Greta Thunberg's Gaza aid boat, with the IDF branding it a "selfie yacht" after intercepting the climate campaigner, who made what The Mirror describes as a "harrowing SOS video" (Metro, The Mirror). The Spectator argues Thunberg should thank Israel for the interception.
08:58
HuffPost UK
Nick Robinson Goads Zia Yusuf Over Reform Chaos
08:58

10:24โ‡ขTrump Orders Troops Into Los Angeles

โŒจThe newspapers report on Trump escalating his Los Angeles response by demanding mass arrests and deploying troops as violence spirals across the city during immigration protests (BBC News, The Independent, Metro, The Sun). Multiple outlets describe the situation as out of control, with dozens arrested amid continued clashes. Separately, Israeli forces boarded Greta Thunberg's Gaza aid boat, with reports that crew members were forced to watch footage of Hamas October 7 attacks after being intercepted (Daily Mail). The climate activist's "freedom flotilla" was condemned by Israel as a publicity stunt. Meanwhile, Russia launched what's described as its biggest overnight bombardment of the war, prompting Poland to scramble fighter jets (Sky News). Additional violence erupted in Las Vegas where a gunman killed two outside an iconic hotel, with the shooting captured on a YouTube livestream (The Mirror).
10:31
11:15
11:58
BBC

LA protests seem to die down overnight as mayor tells demonstrators โ€˜donโ€™t engage in chaosโ€™

California officials have continued to maintain the deployment of 2,000 National Guard members is "unnecessary".
11:58
11:58
The Guardian

The cookware redefining โ€˜ceramicโ€™ and โ€˜nontoxicโ€™

11:58

12:26โ‡ขWinter Fuel U-Turn

โŒจThe newspapers report on Chancellor Reeves executing a major U-turn on winter fuel payments, with millions of pensioners set to receive the allowance again after voter backlash (Daily Mail, HuffPost UK, The Independent, The Mirror, Sky News). The reversal affects three-quarters of pensioners, though some will face tax implications on the payments. Sky News describes it as a "huge, huge U-turn" with calls for the PM to apologize. Meanwhile, LA protests appear to be subsiding overnight as the mayor urges demonstrators not to engage in chaos (BBC News), with California officials maintaining that National Guard deployment remains unnecessary. Separately, Reform UK leader Farage has called for reopening Welsh coal mines to revitalize Britain's steel industry, positioning this as opposition to Starmer's government (Breitbart London).
12:59
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13:25
13:42
BBC

LA protests die down overnight as mayor tells demonstrators โ€˜donโ€™t engage in chaosโ€™

California officials have continued to maintain the deployment of 2,000 National Guard members is "unnecessary".
13:42
13:59
14:08
BBC

California governor confirms he's suing Trump administration for deploying National Guard

California officials have continued to maintain the deployment of 2,000 National Guard members is "unnecessary".
14:08
14:42
14:51
16:33
BBC

Trump defends sending National Guard to LA as California governor to sue administration

The president says LA "would have been completely obliterated" without the troops after Gavin Newsom claimed Trump acted "illegally".
16:33
16:33

16:51โ‡ขTrump Defends National Guard Deployment

โŒจThe newspapers report on Trump defending his National Guard deployment to Los Angeles, claiming the city "would have been completely obliterated" without troops, while California Governor Newsom threatens to sue the administration for acting "illegally" (BBC News, Channel 4 News). Coverage describes the troops' arrival to crack down on immigration enforcement protests, marking an escalation from previous reporting of violence and looting. Separately, Russia launched what Ukraine describes as its largest air assault of the war with nearly 500 missiles and drones, prompting NATO F-16s to scramble in Eastern Europe (Breitbart London). Greta Thunberg's Gaza aid mission continues generating headlines after Israel intercepted her vessel, with Sweden refusing her plea for help despite claims she was "kidnapped" and sprayed with an "irritant substance" (Daily Mail, Spiked).
17:41
17:41
The Guardian

Trump deploys the national guard in LA

17:41
18:22
The Guardian

The cookware craze redefining โ€˜ceramicโ€™ and โ€˜nontoxicโ€™

18:22
18:47
BBC

California governor sues administration as Trump defends sending National Guard to LA

The president says LA "would have been completely obliterated" without the troops after Gavin Newsom claimed Trump acted "illegally".
18:47
19:28

20:58โ‡ขWinter Fuel U-Turn Confirmed

โŒจThe newspapers report on Labour executing a major winter fuel U-turn, with Chancellor Reeves confirming 9 million pensioners will receive payments again after voter backlash (Channel 4 News, Sky News, HuffPost UK, The Independent). Treasury ministers face challenges over the reasoning, with Sky News describing skepticism about the government's explanation. Meanwhile, Trump continues defending his National Guard deployment to Los Angeles, claiming the city "would have been completely obliterated" without troops while California Governor Newsom threatens legal action for "illegal" conduct (BBC News). NATO warns Russia could strike the alliance by 2030, calling for 400% increase in air defense as Moscow outproduces crucial military equipment (Breitbart London). Separately, Greta Thunberg remains in Israeli detention after her Gaza aid mission, with her lawyer claiming she's held in a migrant facility awaiting court proceedings (Daily Mail).
22:07
BBC

Hundreds of Marines sent to LA area to help federal response to immigration protests

California Governor Gavin Newsom, who is suing the Trump administration, calls the move "deranged".
22:07