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This page is an archive of main headlines from the UK for 12.02.2025.
It displays 105 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
12.02.2025 โข Trump's Peace Dance With Putin
โจNetanyahu's Saturday ultimatum for hostage releases dominated morning coverage, following Trump's similar demand from the previous day. By mid-day, US defense officials announced a significant shift away from European security commitments, declaring Ukraine's pre-2014 border aspirations "unrealistic."
The afternoon brought news of a 90-minute call between Trump and Putin, leading to announcements of immediate Ukraine peace negotiations. Trump expressed agreement with Putin's stance on keeping Ukraine out of NATO, and plans emerged for a meeting in Saudi Arabia. These developments followed Trump's tariff announcements from February 10th and previous hints at Putin discussions.
Domestic issues included MI5's admission of providing false evidence to protect a neo-Nazi spy, and Labour's controversial proposal to deny citizenship to small boat refugees, marking a hardening stance on immigration policy.
The afternoon brought news of a 90-minute call between Trump and Putin, leading to announcements of immediate Ukraine peace negotiations. Trump expressed agreement with Putin's stance on keeping Ukraine out of NATO, and plans emerged for a meeting in Saudi Arabia. These developments followed Trump's tariff announcements from February 10th and previous hints at Putin discussions.
Domestic issues included MI5's admission of providing false evidence to protect a neo-Nazi spy, and Labour's controversial proposal to deny citizenship to small boat refugees, marking a hardening stance on immigration policy.
12.02.2025
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02:58โขNetanyahu's Saturday-or-War Declaration
โจThe newspapers prominently report on Netanyahu's ultimatum regarding Gaza hostages, demanding their release by Saturday or the ceasefire will end and fighting will resume (BBC, Channel 4, Guardian). New developments include Trump's JFK files task force suggesting multiple shooters (Daily Mail) and concerns about Trump's proposed tariffs impacting the UK economy (Independent). The assisted dying bill faces uncertainty as MPs reconsider their support (Times).
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BBC
Gaza ceasefire concerns grow after Netanyahu issues hostage release demand
Israel's PM says he has ordered troops to amass inside and around Gaza in response to Hamas postponing freeing more hostages.
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The Spectator
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The Guardian
Fears grow for Israel-Gaza ceasefire after Netanyahu threat
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New Statesman
Under threat from the populist right, Keir Starmer is forging a hard new politics.
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STAR TRAGEDY | Showbiz
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BBC
Gazans and Israeli hostage families speak of fear over possible ceasefire collapse
Israel says it will resume fighting and end the Gaza ceasefire deal if Hamas does not release Israeli hostages by Saturday.
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In an unprecedented humiliation, the security service apologises for โinaccurateโ evidence.
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BBC
Gazans and Israeli hostage families speak of fear over possible ceasefire collapse
Israel says it will resume fighting and end the Gaza ceasefire deal if Hamas does not release Israeli hostages by Saturday.
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11:05โขNetanyahu's Saturday Sword
โจThe newspapers extensively report on Netanyahu's ultimatum regarding Gaza hostages, with multiple sources highlighting threats to resume fighting if Hamas doesn't release hostages by Saturday (BBC, Guardian, Channel 4, Spectator). New domestic issues emerge with reports of significant tax evasion amounting to ยฃ5.5 billion (HuffPost UK), while Labour's refugee policies face criticism over denying citizenship to small boat arrivals (Independent). The death of Drag Race UK winner The Vivienne receives coverage (Sun, Daily Mail).
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The Spectator
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Breitbart UK
A โFebruary surpriseโ has been dropped on the chancellor candidate for the far-left German Green party, Robert Habeck, with a prominent media researcher accusing the finance minister of plagiarism in his dissertation with just two weeks left before voters head to the polls.
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US calls for โmore lethal Natoโ
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In an unprecedented admission, the Security Service apologises for โinaccurateโ evidence.
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A migrant from Brazil has been arrested and charged in connection to the mass stabbing attack in Dublin on Sunday.
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FATAL ATTRACTION | Sun Club
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The Guardian
Hamas heads to Cairo for talks with Gaza ceasefire in peril
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Sky News
Breaking | Live
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Breaking | Live
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13:53โขLabour's Immigration Wall Meets MI5's Neo-Nazi Lie
โจThe newspapers report on Labour's immigration policies drawing criticism, with proposed measures to deny citizenship to small boat refugees (Independent, HuffPost). Security concerns emerge with MI5's admission of providing false evidence to protect a neo-Nazi spy (BBC). International focus remains on Gaza ceasefire talks in Cairo (Guardian) and Russia's military spending surpassing European levels (Times). The coverage reflects growing tension around immigration policy and security matters.
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Breaking | Live
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The Guardian
US defence secretary says return to pre-2014 Ukraine borders โunrealisticโ and European security is no longer top priority
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The Guardian
US says return to pre-2014 Ukraine borders โunrealisticโ and European security is no longer top priority
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Breaking
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The Spectator
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RUGBY ACE SPLIT | Sport
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The Guardian
US no longer โprimarily focusedโ on Europeโs security, says Pete Hegseth
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15:45โขAmerica's European Farewell
โจThe newspapers extensively report on a significant shift in US military policy towards Europe and Ukraine. Multiple sources highlight US defense officials stating Ukraine's pre-2014 border goals are unrealistic, indicating reduced American military commitment to Europe (Daily Mail, Guardian, Independent, Sky News). The coverage marks a notable change from previous US positions, with implications for NATO's future structure. MI5's neo-Nazi spy controversy and Labour's immigration stance remain in discussion.
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'THE LIVING DEAD' | Sun Club
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The leftist Labour Party government in Britain has put forward a resident of Finland as its candidate for border watchdog, who suggested he may work from home in the Nordic nation.
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The Guardian
Trump says he spoke with Putin and will start peace talks on Ukraine โimmediatelyโ
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The Guardian
Trump says he has spoken to Putin and agreed to negotiate Ukraine ceasefire
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Breaking | Live
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The Gazan resettlement ruling is an outrageous judicial power-grab.
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In an unprecedented admission, the Security Service apologises for โinaccurateโ evidence.
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CALL FOR PEACE | World News
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18:19โขTrump Dials Putin's Peace
โจThe newspapers extensively report on Trump's claimed breakthrough with Putin regarding Ukraine, with multiple sources covering their 90-minute call and potential negotiations to end the war (Daily Mail, Guardian, HuffPost, Sky News, Spectator, Sun). A significant MI5 scandal emerges with the service admitting to providing false evidence to protect a neo-Nazi spy (BBC). The controversy over Labour's border policy continues with questions about a Finland-based watchdog candidate (Breitbart).
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CALL FOR PEACE | World News
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BBC
Trump says negotiations on Ukraine war to begin 'immediately' after call with Putin
The US president says he will begin by calling Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to inform him of the conversation.
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CALL FOR PEACE | World News
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CALL FOR PEACE | World News
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Goodbye to the old world order โ now America says itโs focusing on Asia.
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BBC
Trump says he expects to meet Putin in Saudi Arabia after phonecall on Ukraine war
The US president says the meeting with the Russian leader would also involve Saudi Arabia's crown prince.
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BBC
Trump says he expects to meet Putin in Saudi Arabia after phone call on Ukraine war
The US president says the meeting with the Russian leader would also involve Saudi Arabia's crown prince.
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HARVEY'S JAB HOPE | Celebrity
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The Guardian
Trump says โIโm OK withโ Russian president Putinโs demand to keep Ukraine out of Nato
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22:10โขRiyadh Peace Summit Takes Shape
โจThe newspapers extensively report on Trump's planned meeting with Putin in Saudi Arabia to discuss Ukraine, marking a significant development from their earlier phone call (BBC, Daily Mail, Guardian, Independent, Spectator). Trump expresses agreement with Putin's stance on keeping Ukraine out of NATO (Guardian), while European security concerns emerge as US shifts focus to Asia (Channel 4). Domestic issues include debates over refugee citizenship restrictions (Morning Star) and infrastructure challenges (Spiked).
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US | Jessica Kwong
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