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This page is an archive of main headlines from the UK for 18.10.2024.
It displays 79 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
18.10.2024 โข The day Hamas leader fell and One Direction star departed
โจIsrael announced the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar during a Gaza patrol, sparking international reactions. Hamas confirmed Sinwar's death but vowed to continue fighting. US President Biden sought a path to peace, acknowledging the difficulty in ending the Gaza war. Meanwhile, the unexpected death of One Direction star Liam Payne in Buenos Aires dominated UK entertainment news. Reports emerged of Payne's recent struggles, including being dropped by his record label days before his death. Cheryl, the mother of Payne's child, broke her silence with a heartfelt tribute. In political news, Labour's Rachel Reeves faced backlash over potential budget plans, including inheritance tax hikes and extended income tax threshold freezes. The day's events highlighted the ongoing complexities of the Gaza conflict and the shock waves in popular culture from a celebrity death.
18.10.2024
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The Guardian
Iran says Sinwar killing will strengthen โspirit of resistanceโ; US signals push for Gaza ceasefire
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His death has shaken the music industry and millions of fans across the world.
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BBC
Hamas leader's death does not mean end of Gaza war, says Netanyahu
Yahya Sinwar is believed to be a key figure behind the 7 October attacks on Israel.
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07:08โขSinwar's Fall: Gaza War Continues
โจThe newspapers report extensively on the aftermath of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar's killing by Israeli forces in Gaza (BBC News, The Guardian, The Telegraph). Netanyahu states this doesn't mark the end of the war (BBC News). Concurrently, the tragic death of One Direction's Liam Payne continues to generate headlines, with bandmates paying emotional tributes (Daily Mail, Metro, The Mirror).
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The Spectator
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The Telegraph
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The Guardian
Israel condemns UN chief for not โwelcomingโ Yahya Sinwar killing: US pushes for Gaza ceasefire
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The Jewish Chronicle
The Prime Minister said his thoughts were with the families of Hamasโs victims
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BBC
Israel says Hamas leader Sinwar killed during routine Gaza patrol
Yahya Sinwar, the key figure in the 7 October attack, was identified by DNA records after Israeli troops attacked a building in Rafah.
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She admits sheโs never met him, but top European Commission figure says sheโs sure Elon Musk has a problem with โevilโ.
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Fans were waiting on his second solo album.
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New Statesman
Vengeance for 7 October is not the same as victory โ or peace.
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The Guardian
Hamas says it โcannot be eliminatedโ after Yahya Sinwar killing: US pushes for Gaza ceasefire
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The Jewish Chronicle
Israeli released drone footage showing the last moments of the architect of October 7
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11:08โขSinwar's Fall: Hamas Defiant
โจThe newspapers report extensively on the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar by Israeli forces in Gaza (BBC News, The Guardian, The Jewish Chronicle). This development is seen as significant, with Netanyahu hailing it as a victory, though Hamas claims it "cannot be eliminated" (The Guardian). Concurrently, new details emerge about Liam Payne's death, including reports of him being dropped by his record label days before (Metro, The Mirror).
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AQA hopes numeracy qualification will help pupils stuck in cycle of GCSE resits
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Horan was the last One Direction member Payne saw.
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The Guardian
Hostages will not be freed until โaggressionโ ends, says Hamas, after death of Yahya Sinwar
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Neither candidate is capable of restoring Americaโs faith in itself.
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BBC
Hamas confirms killing of Yahya Sinwar, as Biden seeks 'path to peace'
Senior Hamas official Khalil al-Hayya says its former leader died in combat, after the US president says his death is a "moment of justice".
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Breitbart UK
100 British left-wing activists are being funded to campaign for Kamala in swing states, leading to allegations of election interference.
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Actor Denzel Washington has drawn on the work of the iconic black playwright August Wilson for two of his films, turning the plays Ma Raineyโs Black Bottom and Fences into award winning movies.
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The police vehicle was travelling on the A20 when it collided with the woman's car, detectives say.
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The Spectator
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13:09โขSinwar's Fall: Hamas Defiant
โจThe newspapers report on Hamas confirming the death of Yahya Sinwar, their former leader (BBC News, The Guardian, Sky News). This development is seen as significant, with Biden calling it a "moment of justice". However, Hamas remains defiant, stating hostages won't be freed until "aggression" ends. Meanwhile, the tragic death of Liam Payne continues to generate headlines, with new details emerging about his final days (Daily Mail, The Mirror, Metro).
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The Guardian
Yahya Sinwarโs death raises ceasefire hopes and is a โmoment of justiceโ says Biden
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Early releases form part of scheme to clear space in jails
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BBC
Hamas confirms killing of Yahya Sinwar as Biden seeks 'path to peace'
Senior Hamas official Khalil al-Hayya says its former leader died in combat, after the US president says his death is a "moment of justice".
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The singer died aged 31 after falling from a hotel balcony.
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The Guardian
Israel continues to bomb Gaza as hopes fade of Hamas leaderโs death ending war
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The Jewish Chronicle
Abdel Fattah Owainat is one of a number of controversial figures appearing at the event which has been criticised by the former reviewer of government terror legislation
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Breitbart UK
Hijab-wearing constable praised as a โrole modelโ for wielding baton against anti-lockdown protesters while in religious dress faces misconduct hearing.
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Channel 4
Storm Ashley is going to hit the UK on Sunday, with amber and yellow warnings issued. Where will be worst affected?
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The Spectator
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17:09โขSinwar's Fall: Gaza War Continues
โจThe newspapers report on the confirmed death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in Gaza (BBC News, The Guardian, Sky News). While Biden calls it a "moment of justice", Hamas remains defiant. Storm Ashley is set to hit the UK on Sunday (Channel 4 News). Labour's popularity is reported to be declining ahead of a crucial budget (HuffPost UK). The tragic death of Liam Payne continues to generate headlines (Metro, The Mirror).
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The jailing of Lucy Connolly will do nothing to challenge racism. It will only bolster the state censors.
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BBC
Biden says Lebanon ceasefire possible but end to Gaza war harder
The US president plays down the chances of an end to Israel's war with Hamas, following the killing of its leader Yahya Sinwar.
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Hopes that the death of Yahya Sinwar would be a turning point for the war in Gaza have already faded.
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The couple had been together for around two years.
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The Guardian
Hamas recognises death of leader Yahya Sinwar but vows to keep fighting
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Cheryl called it an 'indescribably painful time'.
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The Telegraph
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20:41โขSinwar's Fall: Gaza War Persists
โจThe newspapers report on the aftermath of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar's death in Gaza (BBC News, The Guardian, Channel 4 News). Biden downplays chances of an end to the Israel-Hamas war (BBC News). Concurrently, the tragic death of Liam Payne continues to generate headlines, with Cheryl expressing heartbreak over their son never seeing his father again (Daily Mail, Metro, The Mirror).
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Hamas insists hostages will not be released until Israel leaves Gaza despite the death of its leader Yahya Sinwar.
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The Telegraph
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