New Statesman
Keir Starmer must choose whether to prioritise economic growth or lower borrowing.
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THE
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This page is an archive of main headlines from the UK for 17.09.2024.
It displays 164 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
17.09.2024 โข The Day of Exploding Pagers
โจReports emerged of exploding pagers across Lebanon, initially injuring dozens of Hezbollah members. As the day progressed, the death toll rose to nine, with thousands injured. Hezbollah blamed Israel for the attacks, vowing retaliation. The incident dominated headlines, overshadowing other news. Sean 'Diddy' Combs was arrested by the FBI amid a sex trafficking probe. Jamie Theakston revealed his laryngeal cancer diagnosis. The trial of the 'Monster of Avignon' continued, with shocking admissions in court. Trump recounted an apparent assassination attempt from the previous day, praising the Secret Service and calling Biden "very nice" for his response. Junior doctors in the UK accepted a 22% pay rise, potentially ending strikes. The Huw Edwards scandal resurfaced, highlighting concerns about the justice system's priorities.
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The Jewish Chronicle
Israel will dismantle the Lebanese terror group, the defence minister told US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin
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Former top BBC presenter Huw Edwards has avoided prison time despite being found guilty of possessing pedophilic images of children, merely receiving a six-month suspended sentence on Monday.
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HuffPost UK
What Starmer Might Take From Italyโs Albania Immigration Deal
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Two assassination attempts in two months? This is a crisis of civilised norms.
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Call comes as Sir Keir says he is โvery interestedโ to learn how Italy's far-right Prime Minister Georgia Meloni lowered migrant boat arrivals
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This time round, Secret Service agents spotted and tackled the gunman before he got a chance to fire at Donald Trump.
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The Telegraph
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BBC
Agent's swift action stopped gunman getting line of sight to Trump, Secret Service says
Ryan Routh, 58, was earlier charged with federal gun crimes having allegedly been seen with a rifle at the former president's golf course
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21:07โขTrump Assassination Attempt: New Details Emerge
โจThe newspapers report on new details regarding the apparent assassination attempt on Donald Trump at his Florida golf course. The Secret Service clarifies that the suspect, Ryan Routh, never had a direct line of sight to Trump and did not fire any shots (BBC News, The Guardian, Sky News). Meanwhile, former BBC presenter Huw Edwards avoids jail time for child abuse images, receiving a suspended sentence (The Sun, Evening Standard).
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Business secretary takes aim at โpresenteeismโ
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The alleged plot has stunned the former president's neighbours in the sleepy oceanside resort of West Palm Beach.
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03:16โขTrump Assassination Plot Foiled, Diddy Arrested
โจThe newspapers report extensively on a gunman who allegedly planned to assassinate Donald Trump at his Florida golf course (BBC News, The Guardian, Sky News). Trump accuses Biden and Harris of incitement. Meanwhile, rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs has been arrested by the FBI in New York amid a sex trafficking probe (Daily Mail). The Huw Edwards scandal continues to make headlines, with a mother questioning why he isn't facing jail time (The Sun).
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New Statesman
Both the left and the right are in denial about the true fiscal choices that we face.
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Diddy's attorney said they were 'disappointed' by the arrest of an 'innocent man'.
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The lower leg and a shoe can be seen in the middle of the road.
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Evening Standard
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The Sun
'KILLER' CHARGED
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07:25โขDiddy Nabbed, Trump Targeted Again
โจThe newspapers report on new developments in the Trump assassination attempt case (The Guardian, Metro). Sean 'Diddy' Combs has been arrested in New York amid a sex trafficking probe (Daily Mail). A man has been charged with the murders of a racing commentator's wife and two daughters (Sky News, The Sun). Sadiq Khan is set to receive new powers to pedestrianise Oxford Street (Evening Standard).
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JAMIE'S CANCER SHOCK
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The lower leg and a shoe can be seen in the middle of the road.
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JAMIE'S CANCER SHOCK
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The star revealed he needs to take some time away.
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JAMIE'S CANCER SHOCK
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Ayaan Hirsi Ali on the calls to criminalise โIslamophobiaโ.
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The Jewish Chronicle
Israeli Prime Ministerโs standing among British Jews has declined since October 7 says new JPR poll
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08:37โขTheakston's Cancer Shock
โจThe newspapers report on Jamie Theakston's laryngeal cancer diagnosis, causing him to step away from his Heart Radio job (Daily Mail, Metro, The Sun). A man has been charged with the murders of racing commentator John Hunt's wife and daughters (The Mirror, Sky News). Additionally, a new poll shows declining support for Benjamin Netanyahu among UK Jews (The Jewish Chronicle).
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Dominique Pelicot, 71, is accused of drugging his wife to sleep and recruiting dozens of men to abuse her.
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Evening Standard
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The Guardian
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He is on trial alongside 50 other men, all of them accused of the 'aggravated rape' of his wife Gisรจle, also 71.
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Breitbart UK
During his first trip to Italy since taking office British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said that the UK will seek to replicate Giorgia Meloniโs success in stemming the tide of illegal boat migrants, sparking a wave of criticism from leftist Labour Party lawmakers back in London.
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10:42โขTrump's Near Miss: Gunman Lurked for Hours
โจThe newspapers report on a foiled assassination attempt on Donald Trump at his Florida golf course (BBC News, The Guardian, Metro). New details emerge about the gunman's prolonged presence at the scene. Separately, Keir Starmer's interest in Italy's migration policies sparks controversy within Labour (Breitbart London). A domestic violence case in France involving multiple rapes shocks readers (Daily Mail, Metro).
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The attacker said he thought he was under a threat due to his schizophrenia.
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The Spectator
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12:46โขFrench Rape Trial Shocks Nation
โจThe newspapers report extensively on a shocking rape trial in France, where a man admits to drugging his wife and allowing multiple men to abuse her (BBC News, Daily Mail, Sky News). The ongoing Trump assassination attempt story continues to develop, with Trump praising Biden's response (The Guardian). Brexit's economic impact is worsening according to economists (HuffPost UK). A crossbow attack on a BBC star's family is also in focus (The Mirror, The Sun).
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Canadaโs monstrous assisted-dying programme should serve as a warning to the UK.
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Millions of young users to be moved to restricted profiles
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The Spectator
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Dame Alison Rose will be an adviser to what the firm calls its โequity diversity and inclusion committeeโ working on a diversity push.
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The attacker said he thought he was under a threat due to his schizophrenia.
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Why are vile child-abuse images treated more leniently than โgrossly offensiveโ speech?
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The Jewish Chronicle
A Reuters journalist saw 10 terrorists bleeding from wounds in Beirut's Dahiyeh neighbourhood
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14:24โขHezbollah's Pager Pandemonium
โจThe newspapers report on a significant incident involving Hezbollah in Lebanon, where hundreds of fighters were injured when their communication pagers exploded simultaneously (Daily Mail, The Guardian, Sky News, The Jewish Chronicle). This unexpected event is dominating the headlines, overshadowing other ongoing stories such as the French mass rape trial and the continuing Brexit economic impact discussions.
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BBC
Sean 'Diddy' Combs charged with sex trafficking by force and racketeering
The rapper is also charged with transportation to engage in prostitution, according to an unsealed indictment.
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Suspicion falls on Israel for incident described as groupโs โbiggest security breach yetโ
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It is the 'biggest security breach' Hezbollah has been subjected to in nearly a year of war with Israel.
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15:26โขPager Pandemonium: Hezbollah's Communication Crisis
โจThe newspapers report on a major incident involving Hezbollah in Lebanon, where hundreds of fighters were injured when their pagers exploded simultaneously (Daily Mail, The Guardian, Metro, Sky News, The Telegraph, The Times). Sources speculate on Israel's involvement, describing it as Hezbollah's "biggest security breach" in the ongoing conflict. This event has overshadowed other news, including Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking charges (BBC News).
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Suspicion falls on Israel for incident described as groupโs โbiggest security breach yetโ
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The prime minister is facing controversy after it was revealed some of his wifeโs clothes were bought by his biggest personal donor, Lord Alli. So, is this allowed and have any parliamentary rules been broken? FactCheck takes a look.
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The Jewish Chronicle
A Reuters journalist saw 10 terrorists bleeding from wounds in Beirut's Dahiyeh neighbourhood
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It is the 'biggest security breach' Hezbollah has been subjected to in nearly a year of war with Israel.
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Suspicion falls on Israel for incident described as groupโs โbiggest security breach yetโ
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A social worker was punished when she refused to respect the trans identity of her colleagueโs dog.
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The Jewish Chronicle
A Reuters journalist saw 10 terrorists bleeding from wounds in Beirut's Dahiyeh neighbourhood
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16:05โขPager Pandemonium: Hezbollah's Communication Catastrophe
โจThe newspapers report extensively on a major incident in Lebanon where thousands were injured, and at least eight killed, by exploding pagers linked to Hezbollah (Daily Mail, The Guardian, Metro, Sky News, The Telegraph, The Times). Sources suggest Israeli involvement, describing it as Hezbollah's "biggest security breach" in the ongoing conflict. This event has overshadowed other news topics.
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BBC
Thousands hurt by exploding pagers across Lebanon, health minister says
Lebanon says eight people have been killed after the series of blasts across the country earlier on Tuesday.
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It is the 'biggest security breach' Hezbollah has been subjected to in nearly a year of war with Israel.
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17:26โขPager Pandemonium: Hezbollah's Communication Catastrophe
โจThe newspapers report extensively on a major incident in Lebanon where thousands were injured and at least nine killed by exploding pagers linked to Hezbollah (BBC News, Daily Mail, The Guardian, Metro, The Sun, The Telegraph). Sources suggest Israeli involvement, describing it as Hezbollah's "biggest security breach" in the ongoing conflict. This event has overshadowed other news topics, dominating the headlines across multiple UK media outlets.
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Lebanese minister blames Israel after militiaโs โbiggest security breach yetโ
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Lebanese minister blames Israel after militiaโs โbiggest security breach yetโ
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Morning Star
More than 1.7 million households plan on keeping their heating off this year, survey reveals
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BBC
Hezbollah blames Israel as exploding pagers kill nine and injure thousands in Lebanon
The Lebanese health ministry says 200 of those injured are in a critical condition after the simultaneous blasts.
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19:25โขPager Pandemonium: Hezbollah's Explosive Crisis
โจThe newspapers report extensively on a major incident in Lebanon where exploding pagers, allegedly linked to Hezbollah, killed at least nine people and injured thousands (BBC News, Daily Mail, The Guardian, The Sun, The Times). Hezbollah blames Israel for what's described as their "biggest security breach" in the ongoing conflict. This event has overshadowed other news topics, dominating headlines across multiple UK media outlets.
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We spoke to New York Times tech reporters Kate Conger and Ryan Mac, whoโve written a book that goes behind the scenes of Elon Muskโs takeover of Twitter, called Character Limit: How Elon Musk Destroyed Twitter.
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Lebanese minister blames Israel after militiaโs โbiggest security breach yetโ
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PERVERSION OF JUSTICE
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The Telegraph
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21:47โขPager Pandemonium: Hezbollah's Explosive Crisis Escalates
โจThe newspapers report extensively on a major incident in Lebanon involving exploding Hezbollah pagers, resulting in nine deaths and thousands of injuries (BBC News, Daily Mail, The Guardian, The Times). Israel is blamed for what's described as Hezbollah's "biggest security breach" (The Telegraph). The UN calls it "an extremely concerning escalation" (The Guardian). Princess Kate returns to royal duties after chemotherapy (The Mirror).
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Nine people have been killed and 2,800 wounded by the blasts, the Lebanese health ministry says.
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Jacob Rees-Mogg on the failures of the Conservatives and the dangers of Labour.
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