The dry Santa Ana winds are expected to pick up overnight and continue to cause problems until Wednesday.
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This page is an archive of main headlines from the UK for 13.01.2025.
It displays 132 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
13.01.2025 ⇢ The Day Fire Met Financial Storm
⌨LA fires death toll reached 24, with forecasts of 70mph winds threatening "explosive fire growth." Fire chiefs warned of critical conditions while crews battled three major blazes. Reports emerged of looters disguising themselves as firefighters, with 29 arrests made.
The economic narrative intensified as Rachel Reeves faced mounting pressure over rising borrowing costs and falling pound. Starmer attempted to redirect attention by announcing a £14bn AI initiative to make Britain an "AI superpower," while maintaining public support for his chancellor.
Evening coverage revealed Nicola Sturgeon's separation from Peter Murrell amid ongoing police investigation into SNP finances. Biden addressed the LA fires as "heartbreaking," while House Speaker suggested making California aid conditional. The fire situation remained critical as officials pre-deployed hundreds of firefighters in anticipation of worsening conditions.
The economic narrative intensified as Rachel Reeves faced mounting pressure over rising borrowing costs and falling pound. Starmer attempted to redirect attention by announcing a £14bn AI initiative to make Britain an "AI superpower," while maintaining public support for his chancellor.
Evening coverage revealed Nicola Sturgeon's separation from Peter Murrell amid ongoing police investigation into SNP finances. Biden addressed the LA fires as "heartbreaking," while House Speaker suggested making California aid conditional. The fire situation remained critical as officials pre-deployed hundreds of firefighters in anticipation of worsening conditions.
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The Independent
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The Guardian
Death toll rises to 24 as LA fire chief says ready for heavy winds
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The dry Santa Ana winds are expected to pick up overnight and continue to cause problems until Wednesday.
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The dry Santa Ana winds are expected to pick up overnight and continue to cause problems until Wednesday.
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LA wildfires: death toll rises to 24 as winds threaten further destruction
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Breaking | Live
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06:33⇢Twenty-Four Dead As Winds Return
⌨The newspapers report LA fires death toll rising to 24, with Santa Ana winds threatening further destruction (BBC, Guardian, Metro, Evening Standard). Meghan and Harry face criticism for visiting fire victims (Daily Mail), while headlines simultaneously cover Jeff Bezos's rocket launch challenging SpaceX (Sky News) and Labour's net-zero policies drawing security concerns from former MI6 chief (Times).
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BBC
LA fires could 'take off' again, fire chief tells BBC, with high winds expected
As the number killed rises to 24, the Pasadena fire chief, Chad Augustin, says the fight is at a "fork in the road".
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US | Sarah Hooper
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UK | Sarah Hooper
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The Jewish Chronicle
Bibi and Biden discuss hostage release as Israeli officials display cautious optimism
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New Statesman
This is going to be another turbulent year in the Middle East.
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Workers making clothes for the fast fashion giant tell the BBC they labour for up to 75 hours a week.
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The cost of government borrowing continues to rise, limiting spending options and increasing pressure on the chancellor
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09:54⇢LA Burns While Labour's Coffers Empty
⌨The newspapers report LA fires reaching 24 deaths, with warnings of worsening conditions (Sky News, Daily Mail, Guardian). New developments include Harry and Meghan facing criticism over food bank visit (Mirror), while Labour faces economic pressure as Rachel Reeves returns from China amid rising borrowing costs (Independent, Evening Standard, Times). A BBC investigation reveals Shein factory workers in China working 75-hour weeks.
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The Guardian
Firefighters braced for ‘explosive fire growth’ amid red flag weather warning and new forecast of strong winds
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INFERNO TWISTER | US News
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BBC
LA fires could 'take off' again, fire chief tells BBC, with high winds expected
As the number killed rises to 24, the Pasadena fire chief, Chad Augustin, says the fight is at a "fork in the road".
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Breitbart UK
French President Emmanuel Macron’s popularity has fallen since the Yellow Vest protests, while Marine Le Pen leads the pack of potential successors.
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12:09⇢Firenados Threaten LA While Sturgeon's Marriage Burns
⌨The newspapers report intensifying coverage of LA fires, with fire chief warning of potential "explosive growth" amid new wind forecasts (BBC, Guardian, Sun). Personal developments dominate UK coverage: Nicola Sturgeon's marriage ends (Daily Mail, Sky News), while Labour's Starmer promotes a £14bn AI plan (Independent). In France, Macron's popularity hits new low as Le Pen leads succession polls (Breitbart).
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The Jewish Chronicle
His commanding officer says it is now his duty to build a better future for her and their children
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PURE EVIL | UK News
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BBC
'Particularly dangerous' red flag warning for LA as strong winds fan fires
As the number killed rises to 24, the Pasadena fire chief, Chad Augustin, warns that fires could "take off" again.
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PM backs the chancellor as pressure grows over the rising cost of government borrowing and limited spending options
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BBC
High winds could trigger 'explosive fire growth', LA weather agency warns
As the number killed rises to 24, the Pasadena fire chief, Chad Augustin, also warns that fires could "take off" again.
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13:21⇢Reeves Faces The Music
⌨The newspapers report intensified coverage of two main stories. A domestic abuse case gains attention as a man is cleared of manslaughter but found guilty of abuse after his partner's suicide, with conflicting coverage of the verdict (Daily Mail, Independent, Mirror, Sun). Meanwhile, Rachel Reeves faces economic pressure with rising borrowing costs, prompting Starmer to publicly back her (Times, Evening Standard, New Statesman, Spectator).
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HuffPost UK
Starmer: Chancellor Doing A 'Fantastic Job' Despite Market Turmoil
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FINAL STEPS | UK News
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An attempt was made to destroy the final working pipeline carrying Russian gas energy into Europe, Moscow claims.
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BBC
Fire crews still battling three blazes as some LA schools set to reopen
As the number killed rises to 24, the Pasadena fire chief, Chad Augustin, also warns that fires could "take off" again.
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The Jewish Chronicle
A former IDF officer has claimed the extremist organisation is growing faster than the IDF can ‘eradicate’ it
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FINAL BELL | Boxing
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FINAL BELL | Boxing
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BBC
LA officials giving update as fire crews still battling three blazes
As the number killed rises to 24, the Pasadena fire chief, Chad Augustin, also warns that fires could "take off" again.
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16:11⇢Reeves Sinks While LA Burns
⌨The newspapers report two major developments: LA fires continue with death toll reaching 24, as firefighters brace for 70mph winds threatening "explosive growth" (BBC, Independent, Guardian). Meanwhile, Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces mounting pressure amid market turmoil, with pound tumbling and borrowing costs rising, despite PM Starmer's public backing (HuffPost, Sky News, Evening Standard).
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The question so many are asking here is how all this failed so spectacularly in the Angelinos’ hour of need, indeed, days of need.
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BBC
LA officials giving update as fire crews battle three blazes
As the number killed rises to 24, the Pasadena fire chief, Chad Augustin, also warns that fires could "take off" again.
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BBC
LA mayor says 'urgent preparations' being made for strong winds
As the number killed rises to 24, the Pasadena fire chief, Chad Augustin, also warns that fires could "take off" again.
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Breitbart UK
A whistleblower has claimed that an inquiry into the Rotherham child rape grooming gang scandal intentionally avoided implicating senior police officers in a report on local failures to protect young girls in the English town.
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JAIL SHOCK | UK News
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The Jewish Chronicle
The controversial official amplified a post claiming that the wildfires and ongoing conflict were ‘symptoms of the same disease’
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The Jewish Chronicle
Michael Higgins has been accused of spreading lies about Israel
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The Guardian
LA fire chief says ‘we are not in the clear’ as firefighters brace for ‘explosive fire growth’
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Rachel Reeves and Ed Miliband are clinging to failed expert orthodoxies.
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Biden says 'our hearts ache' for 24 killed in Los Angeles wildfires
Some 23 people are still missing and 24 confirmed dead after almost a week of wildfires in Los Angeles, officials say.
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19:05⇢LA Burns While Rotherham Questions Resurface
⌨The newspapers report escalating coverage of LA wildfires, with death toll reaching 24-25 and warnings of "explosive growth" (BBC, Guardian, Independent, Channel 4). A new angle emerges regarding the Rotherham grooming gang investigation, with claims senior officers were deliberately excluded from scrutiny (Breitbart, Spectator). Meanwhile, Labour's economic strategy faces criticism amid market pressure, with focus on AI policies and Rachel Reeves's leadership (Morning Star, Spiked, HuffPost).
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Britain will be an “AI superpower” according to Sir Keir Starmer as he launched the government’s artificial intelligence action plan this morning.
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BBC
LA braces for renewed high winds as three wildfires continue to burn
LA City mayor Karen Bass says "urgent preparations" are being made, with winds expected to peak on Tuesday.
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BACK TO GRAFTING | Love Island
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The Guardian
US House speaker says California aid should be conditional; LA braces for ‘explosive fire growth’ as strong winds forecasted
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The Guardian
US House speaker supports conditional California aid; officials pre-deploy firefighters as LA braces for ‘explosive fire growth’
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Overheard conversations could amount to harassment of staff, Equality and Human Rights Commission warns
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BACK TO GRAFTING | Love Island
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BACK TO GRAFTING | Love Island
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BACK TO GRAFTING | Love Island
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The Independent
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The Guardian
California officials pre-deploy hundreds of firefighters as LA braces for ‘explosive fire growth’
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GUARDIOLA SPLIT | Premier League
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22:49⇢Winds Return to Burning LA
⌨The newspapers report LA wildfire situation worsening, with death toll at 25 and urgent preparations for new high winds (BBC, Guardian, Independent). In UK politics, Starmer promotes AI initiatives while backing Reeves amid economic pressure (Channel 4, Evening Standard). Personal news draws attention as Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola reportedly separates from his wife after 30 years (Daily Mail, Sun, The Times).
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