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20.01.2025 โ€” The Day Trump Returned and Children's Killer Confessed

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This page is an archive of main headlines from the UK for 20.01.2025.

It displays 185 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

20.01.2025 โ‡ข The Day Trump Returned and Children's Killer Confessed
โŒจTrump's inauguration as 47th president dominated morning coverage, with reports of planned executive orders targeting immigration and environmental policies. Biden's "Welcome home" greeting preceded a ceremonial tea, followed by Trump's swearing-in where he portrayed himself as "saved by God" to restore America.

In parallel, the Southport dance class murders case saw an unexpected turn as Axel Rudakubana pleaded guilty to all charges, including planning a larger school attack and producing ricin. Media revealed three missed opportunities to prevent the attack through anti-terror referrals.

The Gaza ceasefire entered its second day with Palestinian prisoner releases and devastating scenes of returning residents. British-Israeli hostage Emily Damari's reunion with her mother after 471 days received extensive coverage, with focus on her injured hand from the October 7 attacks.

By evening, Trump's border entry app shutdown marked his first concrete action as president.
20.01.2025
06:10
06:10
The Guardian

Palestinian families celebrate after prisoners released by Israel as part of Gaza ceasefire deal

06:10
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06:17โ‡ขTrump's Executive Storm Brews

โŒจThe newspapers extensively cover Trump's imminent return to presidency, with reports of 100-200 planned executive orders targeting environmental regulations, immigration, and classified documents (BBC, Breitbart, Channel 4, Daily Mail, Sky News, Sun). Meanwhile, three hostages, including British-Israeli Emily Damari, have been reunited with families after 471 days in Hamas captivity, with images showing her injured hand (Guardian, Independent, Mirror, Times).
06:48
BBC

Trump promises blizzard of executive orders ahead of inauguration as 47th US president

He has pledged to use his presidential powers to launch mass deportation operations, slash environmental regulations and end diversity programmes.
06:48
06:56
07:03
BBC

Israel says 90 Palestinian prisoners freed as Gaza ceasefire enters second day

The three released Israeli hostages and the prisoners are having emotional reunions with their families, after the first exchange of the truce.
07:03
07:12
The Guardian

Ninety Palestinians released by Israel as Gaza ceasefire enters second day โ€“ live

07:12
07:20
BBC

Ninety Palestinian prisoners freed as Gaza ceasefire enters second day

The three released Israeli hostages and the prisoners are having emotional reunions with their families, after the first exchange of the truce.
07:20
07:28
07:36
07:44
08:24
The Guardian

Donald Trump promises โ€˜historicโ€™ day one with barrage of executive orders

08:24

08:26โ‡ขTrump's Hundred Orders Ready

โŒจThe newspapers extensively cover Trump's presidential inauguration, with reports of his immediate plans to sign up to 100 executive orders on his first day (Evening Standard, Guardian, New Statesman, Sky News, Sun, Times). Meanwhile, the Gaza ceasefire continues into its second day with ninety Palestinian prisoners freed and three Israeli hostages released (BBC). The Sussexes appear in headlines dismissing a Vanity Fair article (Daily Mail).
09:03
BBC

โ€˜Iโ€™ve returned to my beloved lifeโ€™ says freed British hostage as Gaza ceasefire enters second day

Emily Damari was among three released Israeli hostages released along with 90 Palestinian prisoners in the first exchange of the truce.
09:03
09:12
The Guardian

Donald Trump to take oath of office as US braces for vengeful second term

09:12
09:28
09:52
BBC

โ€˜Happiest in the worldโ€™ says freed British hostage and mother, as Gaza ceasefire enters second day

Emily Damari was among three Israeli women released in exchange for 90 Palestinian prisoners, in the first exchange of the truce.
09:52
10:00
BBC

โ€˜I came back to lifeโ€™ says freed British hostage, as Gaza ceasefire enters second day

Emily Damari was among three Israeli women released in exchange for 90 Palestinian prisoners, in the first exchange of the truce.
10:00
10:32
BBC

Trump pledges immediate action to undo Biden policies as US prepares for inauguration

Donald Trump says he will use his presidential powers to launch mass deportation operations, slash environmental regulations and end diversity programmes.
10:32
11:28

11:47โ‡ขTrump's Vengeance Dawn

โŒจThe newspapers extensively cover Trump's inauguration day, with reports of his immediate plans to undo Biden's policies through executive orders targeting immigration, environment and diversity programs (BBC, Guardian, Independent, Mirror, Times). UK media particularly focuses on Prime Minister Starmer's efforts to secure relations with the incoming administration (Daily Mail) and royal family's planned US tour (Breitbart). Breaking news reports a guilty plea in the Southport dance class murders (Sky News, Evening Standard, Sun).
11:52
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12:16
12:56
BBC

Crowds brave freezing cold as Washington gears up for Trump inauguration

Supporters are queuing outside the Capital One Arena ahead of Donald Trump being sworn in as the 47th president.
12:56
13:11
13:12
13:28
BBC

Trump family arrives at Washington DC church as crowds gather for inauguration

Supporters are queuing outside the Capital One Arena ahead of Donald Trump being sworn in as the 47th president.
13:28
13:28
The Guardian

Biden issues pre-emptive pardons before Trumpโ€™s inauguration

13:28

13:31โ‡ขTrump Returns As Biden Pardons

โŒจThe newspapers extensively cover Trump's inauguration as 47th president, with headlines focusing on his planned "revolution of common sense" speech (Times, Channel 4) and Biden's pre-emptive pardons of Trump adversaries (Guardian, Sky News). European media predicts a "vengeful second term" (Breitbart). In parallel, Axel Rudakubana pleads guilty to the Southport Taylor Swift dance class murders, with revelations of previous anti-terror referrals (Mirror, Sun, Daily Mail).
13:51
BBC

Trump arrives at church service with family as inauguration events begin

Donald Trump, his wife and their family have arrived at St John's Church ahead of him being sworn in as the 47th president.
13:51
14:02
14:08
BBC

Gazans tell of shock as thousands return to devastated homes on second day of ceasefire

Palestinians returning to their homes are finding them destroyed, with neighbourhoods reduced entirely to rubble.
14:08
14:08
The Guardian

Trump reportedly to deploy military to US-Mexico border in slew of executive orders after taking office

14:08
14:48
The Guardian

Trump to declare national emergency at US-Mexico border as part of day one executive actions

14:48
14:48

15:06โ‡ขTea At The White House, Terror In Southport

โŒจThe newspapers track Trump's inauguration day movements, from church service to White House tea with Biden (Independent, Sky News, Evening Standard). New details emerge about the Southport killer who planned a school massacre before murdering three girls, with reports of three missed opportunities to prevent the attack through anti-terror referrals (Daily Mail, Metro, Mirror, Sun). Meanwhile, Palestinians return to devastated homes during Gaza ceasefire (BBC), and former Labour leader Corbyn faces police questioning over Gaza protests (Jewish Chronicle).
15:12
15:28
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15:36
16:00
16:15
The Guardian

Trump vows to end birthright citizenship and declare national emergency at US-Mexico border

16:15

16:17โ‡ขTrump Returns To White House As Biden Steps Away

โŒจThe newspapers extensively cover Trump's inauguration day, with reports of his arrival at the White House where Biden greeted him (Daily Mail, Times) and his planned executive orders targeting birthright citizenship and the Mexico border (Guardian, Independent). Meanwhile, Axel Rudakubana unexpectedly pleaded guilty to all charges in the Southport murders, with Farage claiming a "gigantic cover-up" (Breitbart, Evening Standard). Gaza residents await ceasefire implementation (Novara Media).
16:32
Evening Standard

City's tallest skyscraper is 100% let despite working from home boom

Business
16:32
16:32
16:48
The Guardian

Donald Trump to be sworn in for second term as US president

16:48
16:56
BBC

UN ramps up aid to Gaza as Palestinians return home to 'total destruction'

The UN says 630 trucks of aid entered Gaza yesterday, as most returning Palestinians find their homes have been reduced to rubble.
16:56
16:56
17:04
The Guardian

Trump to be sworn in for second term as US president; Biden pardons family members

17:04
17:05
Incoming president will swear oath and speak to nation
17:05
17:12
The Guardian

Donald Trump sworn in as 47th US president as JD Vance becomes vice-president

17:12
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17:18โ‡ขTrump Sworn In As Three Presidents Watch

โŒจThe newspapers extensively cover Trump's swearing-in as 47th US president, with JD Vance as vice president (BBC, Daily Mail, Guardian, Independent, Metro, Mirror, Sky News, Sun, Times). Former presidents Obama, Bush, and Clinton attend behind heightened security (Mirror). In Gaza, the UN reports 630 aid trucks entered as Palestinians return to find widespread destruction (BBC), while an IDF reservist was killed by a roadside bomb in the West Bank (Jewish Chronicle).
17:20
The Guardian

Donald Trump delivers inaugural speech after being sworn in as 47th US president

17:20
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17:44
The Guardian

Trump portrays himself as โ€˜saved by Godโ€™ in inaugural speech announcing slew of hardline executive orders

17:44
17:52
The Guardian

Trump portrays himself as โ€˜saved by Godโ€™ as he announces slew of executive orders

17:52
18:00
The Guardian

Trump portrays himself as โ€˜saved by Godโ€™ as he announces slew of hardline executive orders

18:00
18:15
BBC

Families of first three Israeli hostages freed to speak publicly for the first time

The three female hostages were released as part of the phased ceasefire agreement Israel and Hamas reached last week.
18:15
18:24

18:25โ‡ขGod's Chosen President Takes Oath

โŒจThe newspapers extensively cover Trump's first speech as 47th president, where he portrays himself as "saved by God" (Sun, Guardian) and announces immediate executive actions on immigration, gender policy, and oil drilling (Times). Coverage emphasizes his declarations about America's "golden age" (Sky News) and "decline being over" (Independent), while noting his status as first convicted felon to take the presidential oath (HuffPost). Separately, families of first freed Israeli hostages prepare to speak publicly (BBC).
18:31
BBC

Families of first three Israeli hostages freed speaking publicly for the first time

The three female hostages were released as part of the phased ceasefire agreement Israel and Hamas reached last week.
18:31
18:40
BBC

Emily Damari in 'high spirits' says mother, as hostage families speak publicly

The three female hostages were released as part of the phased ceasefire agreement Israel and Hamas reached last week.
18:40
18:40
18:48
Activists vow to oppose Trumpism by fighting for โ€˜social and environmental justice, working-class organisation and universal human and civil rightsโ€™
18:48
18:55
The Guardian

Trump announces slew of hardline executive actions on day one and attacks Biden over pre-emptive pardons

18:55
19:11
BBC

UN ramps up aid to Gaza, as released hostage families thank those who helped bring them home

The three female hostages were released as part of the phased ceasefire agreement Israel and Hamas reached last week.
19:11
20:07
20:32
20:40
Inaugural address declares national emergency at border and pledges tariffs, oil drilling and official policy of โ€˜two gendersโ€™
20:40
20:47

21:13โ‡ขTrump's Border Shutdown Minutes After Oath

โŒจThe newspapers extensively cover Trump's first executive actions as president, with immediate orders on immigration including shutting down border entry apps (Daily Mail, Times) and declaring a national emergency (Times). His inauguration speech promised oil drilling expansion and gender policy changes (Times, Guardian). In Gaza, the UN warns of extensive rebuilding challenges as aid increases with the ceasefire (BBC).
21:27
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21:44
The Guardian

Trump vows to issue flood of executive orders, with January 6 pardons and immigration crackdown expected

21:44
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22:32
The Guardian

Trump arrives at inauguration celebration to sign executive orders in front of crowd of supporters

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22:40
The Guardian

Trump arrives at inauguration parade to sign executive orders in front of crowd of supporters

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