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This page is an archive of main headlines from the UK for 20.03.2025.
It displays 112 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
20.03.2025 โข Day Peacekeeping Force Took Shape As Zelensky Defied Trump
โจMilitary chiefs from 20 countries met in London to discuss creating a "coalition of willing" nations to guarantee Ukraine's security in any peace deal. Prime Minister Starmer visited a nuclear submarine, emphasizing that Putin's compliance with any ceasefire would require credible military deterrence.
Following his call with Trump, Zelensky briefed EU leaders while publicly rejecting Trump's suggestion of US control over Ukrainian nuclear plants, insisting they "belong to Ukrainians." Both sides continued drone strikes despite the limited ceasefire agreement.
Former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon was cleared in a police investigation into SNP finances. In other developments, Formula One legend Eddie Jordan died at 76 from cancer, Stephen Lawrence's killer David Norris finally admitted involvement in the racist attack, and MMA fighter Conor McGregor announced a presidential run in Ireland, posing with a "Make Ireland Great Again" hat.
Following his call with Trump, Zelensky briefed EU leaders while publicly rejecting Trump's suggestion of US control over Ukrainian nuclear plants, insisting they "belong to Ukrainians." Both sides continued drone strikes despite the limited ceasefire agreement.
Former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon was cleared in a police investigation into SNP finances. In other developments, Formula One legend Eddie Jordan died at 76 from cancer, Stephen Lawrence's killer David Norris finally admitted involvement in the racist attack, and MMA fighter Conor McGregor announced a presidential run in Ireland, posing with a "Make Ireland Great Again" hat.
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The US president says peace efforts are "very much on track", a day after Russia's president declined to agree a full ceasefire.
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The Spectator
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BBC
Trump suggests US could run Ukraine's power plants during Zelensky call
The US president says peace efforts are "very much on track", after speaking to the Ukrainian president on Wednesday.
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The Guardian
Trump and Zelenskyy share โfrankโ but โvery goodโ call as Ukraine accepts partial ceasefire
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New Statesman
Four months into her leadership, the Tories are growing impatient with their promised saviour.
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World | Jessica Kwong
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The Guardian
Zelenskyy to debrief EU leaders on Trump call before military chiefs head to London
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08:20โขTrump Offers To Run Ukraine's Power Plants
โจThe newspapers report extensively on Trump's call with Zelensky, where he suggested the US could operate Ukraine's power plants (BBC, Metro) and discussed peace efforts that are "very much on track" (BBC). Zelenskyy will now brief EU leaders before Ukrainian military officials head to London (Guardian). In domestic politics, Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch faces growing impatience from her party (New Statesman), while Prime Minister Starmer made a symbolic visit to a nuclear submarine to demonstrate UK strength to Russia (Sky News). Celebrity news includes a Casualty actress's drug-driving incident (Mirror) and Meghan Markle sending a handwritten note to a podcaster who criticized her Netflix show (Daily Mail).
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BBC
Zelensky to address EU leaders after Trump call as military chiefs head to London
Senior military officers from around 20 countries will meet in the UK to discuss a peacekeeping force after any Ukraine ceasefire.
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World | Jasper King
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LEGEND LOST | Motorsport
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LEGEND LOST | Motorsport
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A new report leaves no doubt: 7 October was a hyper-violent onslaught against Jews and humanity.
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The Jewish Chronicle
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Nigel Farageโs Reform UK party has surged to its highest-ever support level recorded in Scotland as the upstart party continues to gain traction throughout the United Kingdom.
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10:01โขJordan Death Shocks F1 World
โจThe newspapers report extensively on Ukraine peace discussions, with Zelensky addressing EU leaders following his call with Trump (BBC, Guardian, Sky). Military chiefs from 20 countries will meet in London to discuss a potential peacekeeping force (BBC, Independent). In domestic politics, Nigel Farage's Reform UK has reached record support levels in Scotland (Breitbart). Sports news is dominated by Formula One legend Eddie Jordan's death at 76 from cancer, with tributes pouring in from across the motorsport world (Daily Mail, Mirror, Sun).
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VAN TRAGEDY | UK News
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World | Jasper King
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BBC
Europe must put Ukraine in position of strength, Germany says as Zelensky briefs EU leaders
Meanwhile, senior military officers from around 20 countries are preparing to meet in London to discuss peacekeeping in any future Ukraine ceasefire.
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The Guardian
Zelenskyy to brief EU leaders on Trump call before military chiefs head to London
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President offered making Ukraineโs nuclear power American-owned to ensure โbest protectionโ of the nationโs power infrastructure in future.
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The Guardian
Russia and Ukraine exchange aerial attacks amid ceasefire confusion
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12:48โขRussia Suffers Quarter Million War Casualties
โจThe newspapers report extensively on the Ukraine conflict, with several new developments emerging. Germany insists Europe must strengthen Ukraine's position as Zelensky briefs EU leaders (BBC). Military officials from about 20 countries will meet in London to discuss peacekeeping options for a potential ceasefire (BBC). Trump has suggested US control of Ukraine's nuclear plants during a call with Zelensky (Breitbart). Meanwhile, Russia and Ukraine continue exchanging aerial attacks amid ceasefire confusion (Guardian), with UK reports suggesting Russia has suffered 250,000 casualties - its highest since WWII (HuffPost). A Ukrainian drone strike has reportedly caused a huge explosion at a strategic Russian airbase (Independent).
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WAR FOOTING | World News
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WAR FOOTING | World News
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BBC
Putin must stop 'unnecessary demands' in peace talks, Zelensky tells EU chiefs at meeting
Meanwhile, senior military officers from around 20 countries are preparing to meet in London to discuss peacekeeping in any future Ukraine ceasefire.
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Breaking | Live
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The Guardian
Zelenskyy says no discussion with Trump over ownership of Zaporizhzhia nuclear plan
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Breaking | Live
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The Jewish Chronicle
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The Jewish Chronicle
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UK | Jasper King
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The Guardian
Thousands protest in Israel over โattack on democracyโ by Netanyahu
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SHAWSHANK SUSPENSION | UK News
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16:33โขZelensky Demands Putin Drop Unnecessary Peace Conditions
โจThe newspapers report on Ukraine peace efforts, with Zelensky urging Putin to stop "unnecessary demands" while meeting EU chiefs (BBC). Military officers from 20 countries will meet in London to discuss peacekeeping options (BBC, Sky). PM Starmer calls for "military plans" for Ukraine as protesters breach the House of Lords (Sky). In domestic news, former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has been cleared in an SNP police investigation (HuffPost, Independent). Celebrity news includes Coronation Street actor Shobna Gulati coming out as non-binary (Daily Mail, Mirror).
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The Spectator
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The force would focus on providing Ukraine with air cover to keep its skies safe and a naval presence in the Black Sea to encourage trade.
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Morning Star
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RAID TERROR | News TV
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The Guardian
EU ready to impose more sanctions on Russia after summit talks
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UK | Brooke Davies
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Military leaders met in London to discuss plans for troops to help guarantee Ukraine's security in any peace deal.
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The Independent
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The Times was given exclusive access to the high-security site where Britainโs Dreadnought-class ballistic missile submarine is under construction
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19:37โขMilitary Plans Essential For Ukraine Peace Deal
โจThe newspapers report extensively on Ukraine security plans, with the PM warning Putin would breach any peace deal without military backing (BBC, Sky). Military leaders have met in London to discuss troops guaranteeing Ukraine's security (BBC, Sky). The EU is preparing additional sanctions against Russia (Guardian), while Zelensky has rejected Trump's proposal regarding Ukrainian nuclear plants (Independent, Breitbart). In domestic news, Labour's spending cuts are being compared to previous Conservative austerity (HuffPost, Morning Star), while a prison escape (Metro) and Stephen Lawrence case development have emerged (Mirror).
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It's far too easy for Gareth Southgate and Netflix dramas to blame a weak-chinned kickboxer for the crisis of manhood.
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After a ten-month battle, Channel 4 Newsโ FactCheck team has obtained NHS data revealing 1 in 3 of Englandโs hospitals are missing at least 10% of their planned-for nurses across their wards.
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UK | Jasper King
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FEARS FOR BRUNO | Boxing
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World | Jasper King
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BBC
Trump signs executive order in first step to shut down Department of Education
The White House says an executive order dismantling the agency will improve education for US students and save money.
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UK | Jasper King
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The move, which he promised to do on the campaign trail, is already facing legal challenges.
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