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This page is an archive of main headlines from the UK for 13.08.2025.
It displays 105 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
13.08.2025 โข The Ceasefire's Ultimatum, The Island's Unveiling
โจUK media on August 13 centered on the escalating diplomacy surrounding the impending Trump-Putin summit. Morning reports detailed urgent calls between President Trump, Ukrainian President Zelensky, and European leaders, aimed at pressuring Trump to prioritize Ukrainian interests. By early afternoon, discussions emerged around a potential "West Bank-style occupation" for Ukraine and Trump's initial statements that European leaders desired a peace deal. The narrative intensified through the afternoon and evening, with President Trump issuing threats of "severe consequences" if Russia did not agree to a ceasefire, though Zelensky maintained Putin was "bluffing." Concurrently, a significant domestic story developed concerning the Isle of Sheppey, where initial reports of a man beaten to death by teenagers evolved into revelations that the victim was a convicted stalker and "one man crime wave." Ongoing domestic issues included debates on migrant support and criticisms of Labour's tax policies.
13.08.2025
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Armoured vehicles were spotted at urban centres and tourist sites around the US capital on Tuesday evening.
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Eyewitness
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The Guardian
โTrump is a horror story, isnโt he?โ
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The Guardian
Eastern Ukraine faces onslaught of Russian kamikaze drones
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US | Jessica Kwong
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An HMRC course on the โguilt of being Britishโ shows we are a nation gripped by self-loathing.
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The Spectator
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The Guardian
On villains, Trump, dark secrets and dreams
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Minister deems โunacceptableโ the landing of 50,000 since Starmer took power 13 months ago โ the fastest the milestone has been hit under any PM
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The Green Party councillor on running for the deputy leadership, riots, Islam and race in Britain.
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The talks are aimed at exerting pressure on Trump to back Ukraine more during his summit with Vladimir Putin on Friday.
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The talks are aimed at exerting pressure on Trump to back Ukraine more during his summit with Vladimir Putin on Friday.
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World | Sarah Hooper
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08:04โขThe Kyiv-Europe Alliance Call
โจUK media remains focused on the impending Trump-Putin summit. Reports detail Zelensky and European leaders holding an urgent call with President Trump to press for Ukrainian support ahead of his meeting with Vladimir Putin (BBC News, The Independent). This follows earlier discussions on Trump's proposed land swap (Channel 4 News), with the European Union stressing the need for international law to be respected and Ukraineโs involvement in peace talks (Breitbart London).
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BBC
Trump to hold call with Zelensky and European leaders ahead of Putin summit
It comes as the White House says Friday's meeting with the Russian president in Alaska will be a "listening exercise" for Trump.
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HuffPost UK
Khan Launches Fightback Against Tory And Reform Attacks On London
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PASS THE BLAME | Politics
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A collection of mosques and Islamic organisations filed a complaint against Dutch Party for Freedom leader Geert Wilders on Monday, accusing the populist politician of inciting hatred and violence against Muslims.
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The UK authorities are now treating lawful speech as a sign of future offending.
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New Statesman
Why is the political right obsessed with social breakdown?
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BEACH HORROR | News
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BBC
Zelensky to hold call with European leaders and Trump ahead of Putin summit
It comes as the White House says Friday's meeting with the Russian president in Alaska will be a "listening exercise" for Trump.
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BBC
Zelensky lands in Berlin for calls with European leaders and Trump ahead of US-Russia summit
It comes as the White House says Friday's meeting with Russian President Putin in Alaska will be a "listening exercise" for Trump.
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11:08โขSummit Diplomacy and Isle Tragedy
โจUK media continues to highlight evolving diplomatic efforts surrounding the US-Russia summit, with Ukrainian President Zelensky's arrival in Berlin for calls with European leaders and President Trump drawing attention (BBC News, The Independent). Concurrently, a significant domestic story centers on the Isle of Sheppey, where a man was reportedly beaten to death by teenagers, leading to charges being filed against the alleged perpetrators (Metro, The Mirror, The Sun).
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Palestine-coloured keffiyeh-wearing activists protested against U.S. Vice President JD Vance having chosen England for his summer vacation.
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The Spectator
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The Guardian
The oil industry is sucking Iraq's once-Edenic wetlands dry
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BBC
European leaders 'want to see deal done' on Ukraine, says Trump ahead of Zelensky call
It comes as the White House says Friday's meeting with Russian President Putin in Alaska will be a "listening exercise" for Trump.
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A report warns of chilling effect on free speech, citing prosecutions of anti-abortion activists and of social media users after the Southport attack
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Ahead of Fridayโs one-on-one meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin at this military base in Alaska, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will hold virtual talks with European leaders and Trump today.
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BBC
Trump says European leaders 'want to see deal done' on Ukraine ahead of call with Zelensky
Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky is in Berlin for calls with leaders including UK PM Keir Starmer, ahead of Friday's Trump-Putin summit.
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TOUGH TACTICS | World News
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13:54โขTrump's Ukraine Talks
โจBuilding on previous reports of the impending Trump-Putin summit, UK media emphasizes the urgent talks between President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky (BBC News, The Independent). Headlines question whether the upcoming meeting will bring peace to Ukraine, with Trump stating European leaders desire a deal (Channel 4 News). Domestically, discussions include US Vice President Vance's visit protests (Breitbart) and a US report on UK human rights concerns (The Times).
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HuffPost UK
BBC Apologises After Jenrick Condemned Over 'Backward Countries' Claim
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Trumpโs envoy Steve Witkoff is said to support proposal revealed before president meets Putin in Alaska on Friday
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BBC
Zelensky and Germany's Merz speak following call with Trump and European leaders
Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky is in Berlin for calls with leaders including UK PM Keir Starmer, ahead of Friday's Trump-Putin summit.
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BBC
Zelensky and Germany's Merz speak after call with Trump and European leaders
Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky is in Berlin for calls with leaders including UK PM Keir Starmer, ahead of Friday's Trump-Putin summit.
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Spiked
Musa al-Gharbi on how the elites use โprogressiveโ ideology to cement their social standing.
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Envoy Steve Witkoff is said to support the idea, revealed before the Trump-Putin summit in Alaska on Friday
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BBC
US ready to support Ukraine, Zelensky says after call with Trump
Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky is in Berlin for calls with leaders including UK PM Keir Starmer, ahead of Friday's Trump-Putin summit.
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Sky News
Breaking | Live
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The U.S. State Department has found that the human rights situation in the United Kingdom has deteriorated over the past year, pointing to the growing level of censorship from the government.
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Breaking | Live
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UK | Katie Boyden
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BEACH 'ATTACK' | UK News
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16:30โขUkraine Peace Proposals Surface
โจUK media continues to prioritize diplomatic efforts surrounding the impending Trump-Putin summit, with discussions on President Trump's efforts to secure a Ukraine ceasefire after talks with Zelensky (The Independent, The Mirror). Reports also highlight a proposed "West Bank-style occupation" for Ukraine (The Times). Domestically, the tragic death of a man beaten on a beach by teenagers, later identified as a convicted stalker, garners significant attention (Daily Mail, The Sun).
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Breaking | Live
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BBC
Trump says Russia will face 'severe consequences' unless it agrees to end Ukraine war
The US president says he held a "very friendly" call with Zelensky and other European leaders ahead of a summit with Putin on Friday.
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The arrival of 50,000 Channel migrants since he came to power proves he has totally lost control.
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The Sun published a report claiming asylum seekers are enjoying discounted boat rides, while the Mail on Sunday says the UK is in the midst of a โmigrant crime waveโ. Neither is true. Simon Childs reports.
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Morning Star
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The Guardian
Elizabeth McGovern on Downton, early fame and Brad Pitt
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UK | Noora Mykkanen
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European leaders are urging Trump to keep Ukraine and Europe's interests at the forefront when he meets Putin on Friday.
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Todayโs virtual summit was the last chance for Europeans to sway Donald Trump before the showdown in Anchorage with the Russian President.
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FEUD OVER? | Sport
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The Sun
FEUD OVER? | Sport
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19:48โขTrump Demands Ukraine Ceasefire
โจUK media continues to prioritize the impending Trump-Putin summit, with numerous outlets reporting President Trump's strong threats of "severe consequences" if Russia does not agree to a Ukraine ceasefire (Channel 4 News, The Independent, Sky News). This follows European leaders' calls urging Trump to prioritize Ukraine's interests (BBC News). Earlier discussions also noted a proposed "West Bank-style occupation" for Ukraine (The Times).
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TRANSFER SHOCK | Premier League
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The efforts to undermine Trumpโs 2016 election win were even more sinister than we realised.
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