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13.10.2024

The day of the thwarted assassination and the caught rocket

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This page is an archive of main headlines from the UK for 13.10.2024.

It displays 112 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

13.10.2024 โ‡ข The day of the thwarted assassination and the caught rocket
โŒจSpaceX achieved a milestone by successfully catching the Starship rocket booster mid-air during its fifth test flight. Later, Israeli tanks reportedly forced entry into a UN peacekeepers' facility in south Lebanon, escalating tensions in the region. The situation worsened when over 60 people were injured in a drone attack on northern Israel. In a concerning development, a man with guns and fake passports was arrested outside a Trump rally in California, with authorities suggesting it was a potential assassination attempt. This marks the third such incident targeting the former president. Meanwhile, UK political news focused on Labour's stance on domestic abuse and the Conservative Party's leadership prospects. The day concluded with reports of four Israeli soldiers killed and over 60 injured in a Hezbollah drone attack, further intensifying the regional conflict.
13.10.2024
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03:08โ‡ขSalmond's Final Act: Scottish Political Titan Falls

โŒจThe newspapers report extensively on the death of Alex Salmond, former Scottish First Minister and SNP leader, at age 69 (The Times, Sky News). Multiple sources cover his unexpected passing in North Macedonia, with tributes highlighting his impact on Scottish politics. In other news, the US presidential race heats up, with Harris pressuring Trump over medical records (BBC News), and Trump facing hecklers at a rally (The Independent).
03:52
The Guardian

Israel orders more evacuations in Lebanon, threatens medics who treat Hezbollah members

03:52
06:32

07:08โ‡ขSalmond's Legacy: Scotland Mourns, World Watches

โŒจThe newspapers report extensively on the death of Alex Salmond, former Scottish First Minister and SNP leader (Sky News, The Spectator). The King pays tribute to Salmond, while details of his last moments emerge. In international news, Israel orders more evacuations in Lebanon and threatens medics treating Hezbollah members (The Guardian). Trump faces hecklers at a rally while praising Xi Jinping (The Independent).
07:28
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The Guardian

Israel orders more evacuations in Lebanon and threatens medics who treat Hezbollah members

08:16
09:20

10:24โ‡ขSalmond's Final Legacy: Scotland Reflects

โŒจThe newspapers report extensively on the death of Alex Salmond, former Scottish First Minister and SNP leader (New Statesman, The Spectator, The Times). Tributes highlight his impact on Scottish politics, with discussions on the future of the independence movement. In other news, Israel orders more evacuations in Lebanon (The Guardian), while Labour faces criticism over potential tax policies (The Telegraph).
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10:32
From a lean radical in the early 1980s, he evolved into a political titan.
10:32
10:40
10:40
BBC

Israeli strikes kill at least 29 people in northern and central Gaza, medics say

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) began another offensive in Jabalia in the northern Gaza Strip a week ago, saying Hamas attempted to โ€œrestoreโ€ its infrastructure there.
10:40
10:56
The Guardian

Netanyahu urges UN to move peacekeepers from combat areas in Lebanon

10:56
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11:20โ‡ขIsrael Strikes Gaza, Urges UN Withdrawal from Lebanon

โŒจThe newspapers report on ongoing Israeli military actions in Gaza and Lebanon (BBC News, Sky News, The Guardian). Israeli strikes have killed at least 29 people in Gaza, while Netanyahu urges the UN to move peacekeepers from combat areas in Lebanon. The Jewish Chronicle reports that Iran and Hezbollah were aware of Hamas' October 7 plans. In UK news, three men have been convicted of gang-raping a 13-year-old girl in London (Breitbart London).
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12:40
12:40
BBC

Huge Starship rocket blasts off for fifth SpaceX test flight

Elon Musk's SpaceX is attempting to catch the Super Heavy booster as it returns to the launchpad in Texas.
12:40
12:48
BBC

SpaceX catches Starship rocket booster for first time ever as it returns to Earth after launch

Elon Musk's SpaceX has succeeded in catching the Super Heavy booster as it returned to the launchpad in Texas.
12:48
12:56
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13:20

13:20โ‡ขStarship's Mid-Air Catch: A Space Odyssey

โŒจThe newspapers report on SpaceX's successful landing attempt of the Starship booster, described as an "astonishing" moment (BBC News, Metro). In international news, Netanyahu urges the UN to move peacekeepers out of Lebanon's combat areas (Sky News, The Telegraph, The Jewish Chronicle). Poland announces a temporary ban on asylum claims, challenging the EU's migration agenda (Breitbart London).
14:08
The Guardian

Netanyahu tells UN to move peacekeepers from combat areas in Lebanon

14:08
14:32
The Guardian

Peacekeepers in Lebanon say Israeli tanks destroyed their main gate as Netanyahu tells UN to move troops

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14:56
BBC

UN says Israeli tanks destroyed main gate at peacekeepers' facility

It comes after Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu again urged UN forces to leave southern Lebanon
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15:12โ‡ขIsrael-Lebanon Tensions Flare: UN Facility Breached

โŒจThe newspapers report on escalating tensions between Israel and Lebanon. Israeli tanks reportedly destroyed the main gate of a UN peacekeepers' facility, while Netanyahu urges UN forces to leave southern Lebanon (BBC News, The Guardian, The Telegraph). The death of Alex Salmond, former Scottish First Minister, continues to be discussed, with reports on his sudden passing and legacy (The Times, New Statesman).
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17:08
The Guardian

US to send antimissile system and military personnel to Israel

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Scotlandโ€™s First Minister John Swinney says Alex Salmond โ€œleft a fundamental footprint on Scottish politicsโ€. The former SNP leader died of a suspected heart attack during lunch at a conference in North Macedonia yesterday. His death robs Scotland of one of its biggest champions for independence. It also leaves the Alba Party founded by Mrโ€ฆ
17:44

17:44โ‡ขIsraeli Tanks Cross the Line

โŒจThe newspapers report on escalating tensions between Israel and Lebanon, with Israeli tanks breaching a UN facility (BBC News, The Guardian). The US plans to deploy military personnel and an antimissile system to Israel (Sky News, The Guardian). Alex Salmond's death continues to be discussed, with tributes to his political legacy (Channel 4 News, The Times). Domestically, Nigel Farage's Reform UK party sees a surge in polls as Labour support declines (Breitbart London).
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20:08

20:08โ‡ขHezbollah's Drone Swarm Strikes Israel

โŒจThe newspapers report on a significant drone attack in northern Israel, claimed by Hezbollah, injuring over 60 people (BBC News, Sky News, The Telegraph). This escalation follows recent Israeli strikes in Lebanon. In domestic news, the UK government is supporting a campaign for domestic abuse victims (The Independent), while major banks and companies express readiness for investment in Britain (The Times).
20:48
BBC

Man with guns arrested outside Trump rally in California

The man had several guns and a high-capacity magazine, but the incident "did not impact the safety of former President Trump", police say.
20:48
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21:44โ‡ขTrump Dodges Bullet at California Rally

โŒจThe newspapers report on a significant security incident at a Trump rally in California, where a man with guns was arrested (BBC News, Daily Mail, The Mirror, The Telegraph). This is described as the third assassination attempt on Trump. Simultaneously, there's coverage of a deadly drone strike in northern Israel, killing four and wounding dozens (Sky News). The Jewish Chronicle reports on rising antisemitic crime in the UK.
22:00
The Guardian

Armed man arrested near Trumpโ€™s California rally was plotting to kill him, police say

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22:32
BBC

Man with guns arrested outside Trump rally in California had fake passports

The man arrested on Saturday had several guns and a high-capacity magazine, but the incident "did not impact the safety of former President Trump", police say.
22:32
22:40
BBC

Man arrested outside Trump rally had fake passports

The man arrested on Saturday had several guns and a high-capacity magazine, but the incident "did not impact the safety of former President Trump", police say.
22:40
22:48
BBC

Man arrested outside Trump rally had two guns and fake passports

The man arrested on Saturday had several guns and a high-capacity magazine, but the incident "did not impact the safety of former President Trump", police say.
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23:36โ‡ขTrump's Close Call: Armed Man Nabbed at Rally

โŒจThe newspapers report on a potential third assassination attempt against Donald Trump at a California rally (BBC News, Daily Mail, The Guardian, The Mirror, The Telegraph). An armed man with fake passports was arrested near the event. Separately, Hezbollah launched a deadly drone attack in northern Israel, killing four soldiers and injuring over 60 (The Jewish Chronicle, Sky News).