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15.05.2025 โ€” Day Putin Sent Stand-Ins While Peace Talks Stalled

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This page is an archive of main headlines from the UK for 15.05.2025.

It displays 106 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

15.05.2025 โ‡ข Day Putin Sent Stand-Ins While Peace Talks Stalled
โŒจUkraine peace talks in Turkey proceeded without key players as Putin declined to attend, sending what Zelensky described as "decorative" and "theatrical" stand-ins. Trump also skipped the summit but asserted "nothing will happen until Putin and I get together." By afternoon, Zelensky announced he would send his defense minister "out of respect" despite believing Russia was "not serious" about peace.

A bombshell report revealed "vulnerabilities" caused the Bayesian superyacht disaster that killed seven. The Diddy trial intensified with explicit messages about "freak off" sex sessions with ex-girlfriend Cassie presented in court.

UK political developments saw a Ukrainian national charged with arson attacks on properties linked to PM Starmer, following yesterday's security incidents. Economic news provided a boost for Deputy PM Reeves as UK growth exceeded expectations, while over 100 Labour MPs opposed welfare cuts.
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The Guardian

A mesmerising look at Indian religions

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05:38โ‡ขPutin Snubs Ukraine Peace Talks Despite Zelensky Challenge

โŒจThe newspapers report on upcoming Ukraine peace talks in Turkey, with both Putin and Trump not attending (BBC News, Sky News). Putin's absence comes despite a challenge from Zelensky to meet in person. A bombshell report reveals "vulnerabilities" caused the Bayesian superyacht to sink in extreme winds, killing a billionaire, his daughter, and five others (Daily Mail). The Diddy scandal continues with court revelations of "freak off sex sessions" texts to ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura alongside allegations of brutal violence (The Mirror, Metro). Celebrity news includes a "mansion summit" between the Sussexes and Brooklyn Beckham over family feuds (The Sun).
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05:52
BBC

Israeli air strikes kill 26 in Gaza, says hospital, while aid blockade continues

As Israeli strikes hit Khan Younis in southern Gaza, people across the Strip tell the BBC of their struggle to eat.
05:52
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BBC

Israeli air strikes kill 40 in Gaza, say hospitals, while aid blockade continues

As Israeli strikes hit southern Gaza, people across the Strip tell the BBC of their struggle to eat.
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06:34
The Guardian

My husband and son had strokes 30 years apart

06:34
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BBC

Israeli air strikes kill 40 in Gaza, say hospitals, as agencies warn of starvation

As Israeli strikes hit southern Gaza, people across the Strip tell the BBC of their struggle to eat.
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09:07โ‡ขGaza Hunger Crisis Deepens As Israeli Strikes Kill 40

โŒจThe newspapers report on the escalating situation in Gaza, with Israeli strikes killing 40 people as humanitarian agencies warn of starvation (BBC News, Novara Media). Today marks Nakba Day, the 77th anniversary of Palestinian displacement (Novara Media). International politics feature Trump hinting at joining Turkey peace talks despite Putin's snub (The Independent, Sky News). UK economic news is positive, with growth outpacing the US, France and Germany - a boost for Deputy PM Reeves (HuffPost UK). Tabloids focus on celebrity drama between the Sussexes and Beckhams (Daily Mail) and crime stories including a British father's suspicious death in Benidorm (The Mirror) and an abandoned baby investigation in London (Metro).
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09:31
BBC

Israeli air strikes kill at least 62, civil defence says, as agencies warn of starvation

As Israeli strikes hit southern Gaza, people across the Strip tell the BBC of their struggle to eat.
09:31
09:48
BBC

Zelensky accuses Russia of sending 'stand-in props' to peace talks instead of Putin

Ukrainian President Zelensky said he would meet Putin if the Russian president agreed - but Russia confirms Putin won't be there.
09:48
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11:37
The Guardian

The new rules for US travel

11:37

11:39โ‡ขPutin Snubs Turkey Peace Talks As Zelensky Decries "Theatrical" Russian Delegation

โŒจThe newspapers report on Ukraine peace talks in Turkey, with multiple sources highlighting Putin's absence despite Zelensky's challenge to meet face-to-face (BBC News, Breitbart London, The Independent, Sky News). Zelensky criticized Russia for sending "stand-in props" and a "theatrical" delegation instead of decision-makers. International tensions are also evident in reports of a NATO-Russia naval confrontation involving Putin's "shadow fleet" (The Sun). On the domestic front, UK media covers celebrity news about Harry and Meghan's relationship with the Beckhams (Daily Mail) and the mysterious case of a British teenager found in jail 4,000 miles from home (The Mirror).
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12:43
BBC

Nothing will happen on Ukraine until Putin and I get together, Trump says

Trump made the comments on Air Force One, after Zelensky accused Russia of sending "stand-in props" to peace talks in Turkey.
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14:16
BBC

Zelensky to send defence minister to Ukraine talks but says Russia 'not serious' about peace

The Ukrainian president says he's sending a delegation to Istanbul "out of respect for Trump and Erdogan".
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15:18โ‡ขZelensky Sends Defense Minister To Turkey Talks Despite Russian "Theatrics"

โŒจThe newspapers report on the Turkey peace talks situation, with Zelensky sending his defense minister "out of respect for Trump and Erdogan" despite claiming Russia is "not serious" about peace (BBC News, The Independent). Sky News exclusively reports Hamas has confirmed direct peace talks with the US, calling on Trump to pressure Israel. On the domestic front, MPs are wrestling with a historic assisted dying bill (Channel 4 News), while Prime Minister Starmer faces a significant rebellion, with over 100 Labour MPs opposing planned welfare cuts (HuffPost UK). Tabloids focus on the Diddy trial, featuring texts being used in cross-examination of his accuser Cassie (Daily Mail).
15:25
BBC

Zelensky to send defence minister to talks on Ukraine but says Russia 'not serious' about peace

The Ukrainian president is sending a delegation to Istanbul "out of respect for Trump and Erdogan"
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17:14
The Guardian

'It's insane': De Niro talks Trump and America

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17:31
BBC

US has 'low expectation' of breakthrough in Ukraine peace talks, Rubio says

Ukraine and Russia have both sent delegations to Turkey, but Trump says nothing will happen until he meets Putin.
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19:13โ‡ขStarmer's Eastern Europe Asylum Plan Sparks "Knock-Off Rwanda" Accusations

โŒจThe newspapers report on Ukraine peace talks developments, with US officials saying Trump and Putin must meet for progress (BBC News, Breitbart London). A 21-year-old Ukrainian has been charged over arson attacks at properties linked to PM Starmer (The Mirror, Sky News). Migration policy debate intensifies as Starmer announces plans to potentially deport failed asylum seekers to Eastern European camps, with critics calling it a "knock-off Rwanda scheme" (Channel 4 News, HuffPost UK). Tabloids focus on British teenager Bella Culley's drug smuggling case in Georgia, investigating a mystery man called "Russ" (Daily Mail, The Sun). Additionally, healthcare controversies emerge with NHS transgender policies for children coming under scrutiny (Spiked).
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