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12.04.2025 โ€” Parliament Takes Control of British Steel Plant

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It displays 105 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

12.04.2025 โ‡ข Parliament Takes Control of British Steel Plant
โŒจParliament was recalled from Easter holidays for an emergency session to debate the nationalization of British Steel's Scunthorpe plant. The bill passed through both Houses and received Royal Assent by evening, after Chinese owners reportedly attempted to access key areas of the site.

The international trade war continued to develop, with Trump exempting smartphones and computers from his Chinese tariffs - a significant reversal that analysts called a victory for China and Apple. Despite this concession, Trump continued claiming his tariff policy was "doing really well" despite mounting recession fears.

A Trump envoy meeting with Putin proposed dividing Ukraine like post-war Berlin as part of peace negotiations, while NATO warned Russia may be planning to deploy nuclear weapons in space.

The Manchester Arena bomber's brother attacked three prison guards with hot cooking oil and makeshift weapons, leaving one with life-threatening injuries.
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01:14โ‡ขParliament Recalled For British Steel Nationalisation

โŒจThe newspapers report on UK Parliament being recalled for an emergency debate to pass legislation nationalising British Steel's Scunthorpe site, with the Prime Minister warning national security is "on the line" (Channel 4, Morning Star, Sky News, Spectator). International news focuses on Ukraine peace efforts, with a Trump envoy meeting Putin for a third round of talks as agreement remains elusive (BBC). The US-China trade war continues, with Trump insisting tariffs are "doing really well" despite mounting recession fears (Guardian, Independent). A bombing at a tourist destination (Sun) and a fatal Hudson River helicopter crash (Metro) also feature.
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New Statesman

The downfall of King Dollar

In the era of Trumpโ€™s tariff war, the sources of American economic hegemony will also contain its undoing.
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08:29โ‡ขUkraine Division Proposed Like Post-War Berlin

โŒจThe newspapers report on developments in Ukraine-Russia peace talks, with a Trump envoy meeting Putin as Trump urges Russia to "get moving" on a ceasefire (BBC, Times). A proposal suggests Ukraine could be divided like post-war Berlin, with the UK potentially leading a western zone (Times). Meanwhile, Parliament has been recalled to debate emergency legislation to protect British Steel, with PM Starmer warning its future "hangs in the balance" (Sky News, Channel 4, Morning Star, Spectator). Trump's trade policies continue generating concern, with his insistence that tariffs are "doing really well" despite recession fears (Guardian, Independent, New Statesman).
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Trump insists tariff war is โ€˜doing really wellโ€™ as recession fears rise

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The Guardian

โ€˜Completely out of touchโ€™: Golf and dinners for โ€˜kingโ€™ Trump as economy melts down

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11:27โ‡ขParliament Debates British Steel Nationalisation

โŒจThe newspapers report on Parliament being recalled for an emergency session to debate nationalising British Steel, with the business secretary saying nationalisation is "likely" (Independent, Sky News, Sun, Spectator). The Conservative opposition criticizes the government's handling of the crisis as a "total pig's breakfast" (Sky News). Meanwhile, former US President Trump faces criticism for golfing while the economy struggles (Guardian). Other stories include the aftermath of a deadly helicopter crash in New York's Hudson River with chilling final radio communications (Metro), Phil Foden's family defending his mother against abuse from Manchester United fans (Daily Mail), and reports of domestic violence (Mirror).
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14:35โ‡ขParliament Approves British Steel Nationalisation

โŒจThe newspapers report extensively on Parliament's emergency session to nationalise British Steel's Scunthorpe plant, with MPs voting to approve the emergency bill (Independent, Morning Star, Sky News, Spectator, Sun, Times). The Prime Minister has met with plant workers after the vote (Sky News). Concerns emerged when Chinese executives allegedly attempted to access key areas of the steel site before the debate (Times). Meanwhile, international trade tensions continue, with Trump exempting smartphones and computers from his new tariffs on Chinese goods to prevent price increases (BBC). Domestic health coverage includes reports on failing maternity units (Daily Mail) and TV presenter Davina McCall's brain tumour update (Mirror).
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The Guardian

US โ€˜demands controlโ€™ from Ukraine of key pipeline carrying Russian gas

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17:16โ‡ขBritish Steel Nationalisation Complete

โŒจThe newspapers report on the UK government taking emergency control of British Steel after negotiations with China broke down (Independent, Metro, Sky News, Times). Parliament has approved the legislation, with Royal Assent now granted (Sky News). Concerns emerged when Chinese executives allegedly tried to access key areas of the steel site (Times). Meanwhile, a Manchester Arena bombing terrorist has reportedly stabbed three prison guards, with one woman in critical condition after being attacked with hot cooking oil and makeshift weapons (Mirror, Sun). Internationally, NATO's chief warns Russia may be planning to deploy nuclear weapons in space (Breitbart), while Trump has exempted electronics from his Chinese tariffs (BBC, Daily Mail).
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21:43โ‡ขBritish Steel Nationalisation Complete as Navy Put on Alert

โŒจThe newspapers report on Parliament approving emergency legislation to protect British Steel's Scunthorpe plant, effectively nationalizing it from Chinese ownership (Channel 4, Independent, Sky News, Times). The government may mobilize the Navy to escort shipments during the crisis (Times). In prison news, Manchester Arena bomber Hashem Abedi attacked three guards with a knife and boiling oil (Breitbart, Metro). Meanwhile, celebrity news focuses on Mickey Rourke being ejected from Celebrity Big Brother after displaying threatening behavior toward another contestant (Daily Mail, Mirror, Sun).
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