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19.09.2024

The day of exploding devices in Lebanon

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This page is an archive of main headlines from the UK for 19.09.2024.

It displays 143 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

19.09.2024 โ‡ข The day of exploding devices in Lebanon
โŒจLebanon reeled from two days of device attacks, with walkie-talkies and pagers exploding, killing at least 37 people. Israel declared a "new phase" in the war, launching strikes in southern Lebanon. Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah gave a televised address, condemning the attacks as crossing "all red lines" and threatening retaliation. Reports emerged that the exploding devices were made by an Israeli shell company in Europe. The UK foreign secretary called for an immediate ceasefire as tensions escalated. In domestic news, the Bank of England held interest rates steady, while Labour faced criticism over Sue Gray's salary. Mohamed Al Fayed was accused of sexual assault by multiple women, reigniting discussions about powerful figures evading justice.
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If the conflict in the Middle East really is entering a new phase as Israelโ€™s Defence Minister claims, then it probably came as no surprise to the people of Lebanon, who today โ€“ again โ€“ experienced the newfound terror of communications devices blowing up around them.
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21:29โ‡ขLebanon's Walkie-Talkie Apocalypse: Israel's New War Phase

โŒจThe newspapers report on a new wave of explosions in Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah's walkie-talkies (BBC News, Channel 4, Daily Mail, The Guardian, The Independent, Sky News, The Telegraph, The Times). Israel has declared a "new phase of war" following these attacks, which killed at least 20 people and injured over 450. Israel has also moved troops to its northern border with Lebanon.
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01:21โ‡ขLebanon's Walkie-Talkie Armageddon: Israel's Northern Shift

โŒจThe newspapers report on a second wave of explosions in Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah's walkie-talkies. This attack follows yesterday's pager blasts, killing at least 20 and injuring hundreds (BBC News, Daily Mail, The Guardian, The Independent, Sky News, The Sun). Israel has declared a "new phase of war" and is shifting its military focus northward (The Guardian, Sky News). The situation is described as the closest to regional war since the 1970s (Sky News).
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07:09
BBC

Lebanon reels from two days of device attacks as Israel declares 'new phase' in war

In attacks widely blamed on Israel, hundreds of walkie-talkies exploded in Lebanon on Wednesday, a day after thousands of pagers did the same.
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07:09โ‡ขWalkie-Talkie Apocalypse: Israel's Northern Shift

โŒจThe newspapers continue to report on escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. A new wave of explosions targeting walkie-talkies has killed at least 20 people (BBC News, The Times). Israel declares a "new phase" in the war, shifting focus northward (BBC News, The Times). Trump accuses Biden of collaborating with Iran over a hack (The Independent).
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09:05
BBC

'We donโ€™t know if our phones are safe': Lebanon on edge after exploding device attacks

In attacks widely blamed on Israel, hundreds of walkie-talkies exploded in Lebanon on Wednesday, a day after thousands of pagers did the same.
09:05
09:05
HuffPost UK
Netanyahu Attacks Starmer Over Israel Arms Sales Ban
09:05

09:13โ‡ขWalkie-Talkie Terror: Israel's Northern Shift

โŒจThe newspapers report on a new wave of attacks in Lebanon, with exploding walkie-talkies killing at least 20 people (BBC News, The Independent, Sky News). Israel declares a "new phase of war" and shifts focus northward (The Guardian, The Times). Netanyahu criticizes Starmer over Israel arms sales ban (HuffPost UK). Multiple sources report on sexual assault allegations against Mohamed Al Fayed (Daily Mail, The Sun).
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10:57

11:08โ‡ขBank of England Holds Steady as Dutch Seek EU Migration Opt-Out

โŒจThe newspapers report on the Bank of England's decision to maintain current interest rates (The Telegraph). Dutch government's request for an "opt-out" from EU migration policies is highlighted (Breitbart London). Multiple sources cover a former Arsenal player's arrest for drug importation (Daily Mail, Metro). The ongoing Israel-Hezbollah conflict continues to be reported, with Israel shifting focus northward (The Jewish Chronicle, Sky News).
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BBC

Lebanon's army destroys suspicious devices as country on edge after explosions

In attacks widely blamed on Israel, hundreds of walkie-talkies exploded in Lebanon on Wednesday, a day after thousands of pagers did the same.
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12:17โ‡ขWalkie-Talkie Warfare: Israel's Northern Shift

โŒจThe newspapers report on escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. A second wave of explosions targeting walkie-talkies has killed at least 20 people, following yesterday's pager blasts (BBC News, Daily Mail, The Independent, Sky News). Israel is reportedly shifting its military focus northward, with the situation described as close to regional war (The Guardian, The Times).
13:08
The Guardian

Hezbollah leader to rally followers after deadly attacks

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14:17
BBC

Israel strikes southern Lebanon as Hezbollah leader gives televised address

The leader of Hezbollah is speaking after pagers and walkie-talkies exploded in two separate attacks on group members in Lebanon.
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14:17
The Guardian

Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah makes first speech after deadly Lebanon explosions

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BBC

Israel strikes southern Lebanon as Hezbollah leader addresses fatal device attacks

The leader of Hezbollah is speaking after pagers and walkie-talkies exploded in two separate attacks on group members in Lebanon.
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14:25โ‡ขWalkie-Talkie Warfare: Hezbollah Leader Breaks Silence

โŒจThe newspapers report on escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. A new wave of explosions targeting walkie-talkies has killed at least 20 people, following yesterday's pager blasts (BBC News, Daily Mail, The Independent, Sky News). Hezbollah's leader Hassan Nasrallah is set to give his first address since the incidents (The Guardian, Sky News).
14:33
The Guardian

Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah blames Israel for Lebanon blasts, saying it had crossed โ€˜all the red linesโ€™

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BBC

Israel launches major strikes in southern Lebanon as Hezbollah leader condemns fatal device attacks

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah says the exploding device attacks are "a declaration of war" which paid "no heed to innocent people".
14:40
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14:56
The Guardian

Israel says it is striking Hezbollah targets as sonic booms heard over Beirut during Nasrallah speech

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BBC

Israel strikes southern Lebanon as Hezbollah leader condemns fatal device attacks

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah says the exploding device attacks are "a declaration of war" which paid "no heed to innocent people".
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15:08โ‡ขBeirut Blast Interrupts Nasrallah's War Speech

โŒจThe newspapers report on escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. Israel has struck targets in southern Lebanon following exploding device attacks that killed at least 20 people (BBC News, The Guardian, Sky News). Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah condemned the attacks, calling them a "declaration of war" (BBC News, Metro). A powerful blast interrupted a live Sky News broadcast in Beirut during Nasrallah's speech (Metro).
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The Guardian

Israeli warplanes target Lebanon as Iran and Hezbollah threaten retaliation for deadly blasts

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17:05โ‡ขSonic Booms Over Beirut: Israel Strikes Back

โŒจThe newspapers report on escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah. Israeli warplanes have struck targets in Lebanon following deadly device attacks (BBC News, The Guardian, Sky News). Hezbollah leader Nasrallah warns of retaliation, calling the attacks a potential "declaration of war" (The Independent, Metro). British citizens are urged to leave Lebanon (Metro). The EU's new defence commissioner warns of potential conflict with Russia in six years (Breitbart London).
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BBC

Israel strikes southern Lebanon as Hezbollah leader warns 'red lines' crossed

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah says the exploding device attacks are "a declaration of war" which paid "no heed to innocent people".
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18:57โ‡ขBeirut Braces for Battle

โŒจThe newspapers report on escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. Israeli warplanes have struck targets in southern Lebanon following deadly device attacks (BBC News, The Guardian, Sky News). Hezbollah leader Nasrallah warns of retaliation, calling the attacks a "declaration of war" (BBC News, Metro). British citizens are urged to leave Lebanon due to the deteriorating situation (Metro, Sky News).
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The Guardian

Hezbollah chief vows โ€˜punishmentโ€™ of Israel after explosive device attacks

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21:05โ‡ขLebanon on the Brink: Israel-Hezbollah Showdown Looms

โŒจThe newspapers report on escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon follow Hezbollah's explosive device attacks (Channel 4 News, The Guardian, Sky News). Hezbollah's leader vows "punishment" against Israel (The Guardian). The UK foreign secretary calls for an immediate ceasefire (Sky News). British citizens are urged to leave Lebanon (Sky News).
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The Guardian

Israel bombards southern Lebanon after Hezbollah chief vows โ€˜punishmentโ€™

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