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20.10.2024

20.10.2024 โ€” The day Gaza bled and Lebanon trembled

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This page is an archive of main headlines from the UK for 20.10.2024.

It displays 72 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

20.10.2024 โ‡ข The day Gaza bled and Lebanon trembled
โŒจAn Israeli strike on northern Gaza reportedly killed at least 87 people, with the UN warning that "nowhere is safe" in the enclave. The IDF continued its attacks on Beirut, targeting Hezbollah's financial sites. In the evening, explosions were heard in Lebanon following Israel's warning of imminent strikes. The US began investigating leaked documents alleging Israel's plans to attack Iran. Domestically, Jeremy Clarkson underwent emergency heart surgery, while vigils for Liam Payne were held globally. Trump made headlines with a bizarre McDonald's visit and rambling town hall appearance. In UK politics, Wes Streeting faced warnings about NHS budget deals, and Rachel Reeves' inheritance tax plans came under scrutiny. Sir Chris Hoy's terminal cancer diagnosis prompted an outpouring of support.
20.10.2024
01:04

01:07โ‡ขGaza Strike Sparks Casualty Dispute

โŒจThe newspapers report on escalating tensions in Gaza, with an Israeli strike killing at least 73 in northern Gaza (BBC News, Sky News). Israel claims it hit a Hamas target, disputing casualty figures. Sir Chris Hoy's terminal cancer diagnosis continues to make headlines, with reports of his limited life expectancy (The Mirror, Metro, The Times). The US presidential campaign remains in focus, with Trump and Harris making public appearances (The Independent).
04:00
04:16
04:32
The Guardian

Israeli strike on Gaza multi-storey residential building reportedly kills dozens

04:32

07:12โ‡ขGaza Strike Sparks Casualty Dispute

โŒจThe newspapers report on a deadly Israeli strike in northern Gaza, with conflicting casualty figures (BBC News, The Guardian, Sky News). Israel claims it targeted a Hamas site, disputing the reported death toll. The incident has intensified discussions about the ongoing conflict and its humanitarian impact. Meanwhile, Sir Chris Hoy's terminal cancer diagnosis continues to draw attention, with reports detailing his limited life expectancy (Metro, The Mirror, The Times).
07:20
BBC

At least 73 killed in strike on northern Gaza, local officials say, as Israel continues attacks on Beirut

Israel says it is checking reports of casualties but accused Hamas officials of sharing "exaggerated" figures.
07:20
08:08
The Guardian

Israeli strike on Gaza residential building kills at least 73 people, officials say

08:08
09:28
09:36
09:44
BBC

At least 87 killed in strike on northern Gaza, local officials say, as Israel continues attacks on Beirut

Israel says it is checking reports of casualties but accused Hamas officials of sharing "exaggerated" figures.
09:44
10:00
The Guardian

โ€˜Intense bombingโ€™ and gunfire reported at Kamal Adwan hospital in northern Gaza

10:00
10:08
The Guardian

At least 87 people killed or missing in Israeli strikes on Beit Lahiya, health ministry says

10:08

10:32โ‡ขGaza Strike Sparks Casualty Dispute

โŒจThe newspapers report on ongoing Israeli strikes in Gaza, with conflicting casualty figures from a recent attack in Beit Lahiya (BBC News, The Guardian, Sky News). Israel disputes the reported death toll. In UK news, Jeremy Clarkson's emergency heart surgery (Daily Mail) and a British triathlete's death during a race in Spain (Metro) are highlighted. The Israel-Gaza conflict remains the primary focus across multiple sources.
11:04
11:36
The Guardian

UN says โ€˜nightmare in Gaza intensifyingโ€™ after 87 people reported killed or missing in Israeli strikes in north

11:36
11:36

13:36โ‡ขGaza Under Fire: Casualties Rise as UN Warns of "Nightmare"

โŒจThe newspapers report on ongoing Israeli strikes in Gaza, with conflicting casualty figures from recent attacks (BBC News, The Guardian, Sky News). The UN warns of an intensifying "nightmare" in Gaza (The Guardian). In UK news, vigils for deceased One Direction star Liam Payne are held globally (Daily Mail), while Labour's Wes Streeting proposes NHS reforms, including potential fines for missed appointments (The Telegraph, The Spectator).
13:44
14:00
BBC

Trump to attend NFL game in swing state Pennsylvania

The Republican presidential candidate is set to spend the day campaigning in Philadelphia and Lancaster.
14:00
14:08
BBC

Trump to attend NFL game in swing state Pennsylvania as Harris celebrates 60th birthday

Republican Donald Trump is set to spend the day campaigning in Philadelphia and Lancaster while Harris will be interviewed by Al Sharpton.
14:08
14:16
BBC

At least 87 killed in strike on northern Gaza, officials say, as UN warns 'nowhere is safe'

Israel says it is checking reports of casualties but accused Hamas officials of sharing "exaggerated" figures.
14:16
14:32
The Guardian

US investigating leaked documents alleging Israel plans to attack Iran

14:32
14:32
14:40
The Guardian

US investigates leaked documents alleging Israel plans to attack Iran

14:40
16:00
The United Nations has warned of horrifying scenes in northern Gaza where hundreds more people were reported to have been killed or missing after Israeli airstrikes. The UNโ€™s special co-ordinator said there was nowhere safe in Gaza โ€“ while there was barely any humanitarian aid reaching people in the north. We should warn you, thereโ€ฆ
16:00

16:00โ‡ขGaza Under Fire: UN Warns "Nowhere is Safe"

โŒจThe newspapers report on intensifying Israeli strikes in Gaza, with conflicting casualty figures and humanitarian concerns (BBC News, Channel 4 News, The Guardian). The UN warns of unsafe conditions throughout Gaza. In UK news, vigils for deceased One Direction star Liam Payne are held globally (Daily Mail, The Mirror). The US investigates leaked documents suggesting Israeli plans to attack Iran (The Guardian).
16:24
16:56
The Guardian

UN says โ€˜nightmare in Gaza intensifyingโ€™ as US investigates โ€˜leaked Israeli attack planโ€™

16:56
17:04

18:56โ‡ขGaza Under Fire: Israel's Next Move

โŒจThe newspapers report on escalating tensions in Gaza, with multiple sources (BBC News, The Guardian, Sky News) discussing Israeli strikes and UN warnings about unsafe conditions. New reports suggest Israel's plans to launch strikes in Lebanon (Sky News). UK media also covers anti-tourist protests in Tenerife (Daily Mail) and allegations of phone hacking during Chagos Islands talks (The Independent).
19:52
21:04
21:20
21:28
The Guardian

Middle East crisis: explosions in Beirut after Israeli warning of imminent strikes

21:28
21:36

21:36โ‡ขBlasts in Beirut: Middle East Tensions Escalate

โŒจThe newspapers report on escalating tensions in the Middle East, with blasts heard in Lebanon following Israeli warnings (BBC News, The Guardian, Sky News). Storm Ashley is causing travel disruptions across Britain (Daily Mail). UK political discussions include NHS budget concerns (The Independent) and Labour's housing plans (The Times). The ongoing search for a missing paddleboarder is also noted (Metro).