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This page is an archive of main headlines from the UK for 21.02.2025.
It displays 99 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
21.02.2025 ⇢ The Day Hamas Mixed The Bones
⌨Early morning brought Hamas's return of remains claimed to be Shiri Bibas, which Israel identified as belonging to someone else. Hamas then claimed Bibas's remains were mixed with others in an airstrike rubble, while Israeli forensics suggested her children were killed by physical violence.
By midday, Trump's criticism of Zelensky gained momentum as Musk joined in, describing Ukraine's leadership as a "fraud machine." Trump's envoy Kellogg attempted damage control, calling Zelensky "courageous" after discussions, while reports emerged of potential automatic NATO membership for Ukraine in future peace deals.
Evening saw Trump expanding his criticism to include Starmer and Macron for "doing nothing" to end the war. By late night, Ukraine appeared to shift position, with reports indicating Zelensky's willingness to sign a US-brokered minerals deal that he had rejected earlier in the week.
By midday, Trump's criticism of Zelensky gained momentum as Musk joined in, describing Ukraine's leadership as a "fraud machine." Trump's envoy Kellogg attempted damage control, calling Zelensky "courageous" after discussions, while reports emerged of potential automatic NATO membership for Ukraine in future peace deals.
Evening saw Trump expanding his criticism to include Starmer and Macron for "doing nothing" to end the war. By late night, Ukraine appeared to shift position, with reports indicating Zelensky's willingness to sign a US-brokered minerals deal that he had rejected earlier in the week.
21.02.2025
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UK | Sam Corbishley
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Politics | Craig Munro
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UK | Sam Corbishley
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In its statement, the Israeli military demanded Hamas return the body of Shiri Bibas.
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01:56⇢Not Bibas: Hamas Returns Wrong Body
⌨The newspapers report on Hamas returning a body initially thought to be Shiri Bibas, which the Israeli military has now confirmed is not her (BBC, Guardian, Sky News). In domestic news, NHS announces 700,000 new emergency dental appointments (Mirror), while former BBC presenter Huw Edwards faces controversy over retaining his £200k salary following misconduct allegations (Sun). A case of military sexual harassment leading to suicide draws attention (Metro).
02:17
Politics | Craig Munro
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02:46
The Guardian
Shiri Bibas not among returned hostages, Israeli military says, accusing Hamas of ‘serious violation’
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UK | Sam Corbishley
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COUGH UP, HUW | UK News
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Politics | Craig Munro
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UK | Sam Corbishley
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Politics | Craig Munro
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The Spectator
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Israel has accused Hamas of violating the ceasefire - a claim to which Hamas has not yet responded.
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UNSPEAKABLE EVIL | World News
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The Sun
UNSPEAKABLE EVIL | World News
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UK | Sam Corbishley
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08:24⇢Hamas Returns Wrong Body, Musk Joins Trump's Chorus
⌨The newspapers report on Hamas returning a body claimed to be Shiri Bibas, which Israeli military confirms is not her, accusing Hamas of violating the ceasefire (BBC, Guardian, Sky News, Sun, Jewish Chronicle). Elon Musk joins Trump's criticism of Zelensky, describing Ukraine's leadership as a "fraud machine feeding off dead soldiers" (Daily Mail, Independent), while appearing in an unusual public performance (Metro).
08:31
World | Sarah Hooper
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08:31
The Guardian
Shiri Bibas not among returned hostages, Israeli military says
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UNSPEAKABLE EVIL | World News
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The Guardian
Shiri Bibas not among bodies returned from Gaza, Israel says
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UK | Sam Corbishley
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08:57
New Statesman
Donald Trump turns on Volodymyr Zelensky as he sides with Russia over Ukraine.
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World | Sarah Hooper
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09:06
Yasmine Mohammed on the West’s cowardly capitulation to Islamist extremism.
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The Guardian
Shiri Bibas remains have been mixed with other remains after airstrike, Hamas says
09:15
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The Guardian
Shiri Bibas remains mixed with others after airstrike, Hamas claims after Israel says wrong body returned
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10:25
The outcome of the German Federal elections this week will likely determine whether conscription will return to the country as the government finds itself thousands of soldiers short of what it thinks it needs.
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'BOUNDLESS CRUELTY’ | World News
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The Spectator
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10:45⇢Putin's Peace Pieces Fall Into Place
⌨The newspapers report on three major developments: Trump's public break with Zelensky gains momentum, with Musk joining the criticism (Independent, New Statesman, Spectator). Hamas claims Shiri Bibas's remains were mixed with others in an airstrike, after returning the wrong body (Guardian, Sky News, Sun, Metro). Germany considers reinstating conscription amid military personnel shortage (Breitbart), while Russia prepares to declare victory in Ukraine (Daily Mail).
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PATH TO FINAL | Champions League
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GET THE ZEL OUT | World News
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UK | Sara Odeen-Isbister
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Breitbart UK
Ukraine NATO membership could play role of both carrot and stick to encourage more civilised behaviour from Russia, report claims.
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14:55
BBC
Trump envoy calls Zelensky a 'courageous leader' after days of criticism from White House
Keith Kellogg says he had "positive discussions" with the Ukrainian leader, after the White House says Trump is "frustrated".
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The Guardian
Bibas family says Netanyahu ‘abandoned’ Shiri and children in Gaza and have not received apology
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The Jewish Chronicle
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Judge Julia Sebutinde believes in the biblical bond’ between Jewish people and the land of Israel and has been accused of plagiarising pro-Israel sources. What does her acting presidency mean for South Africa’s case at the ICJ, and for the international order as a whole? Louis Matheou speaks to legal experts.
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His was a rare voice of dissent that couldn’t be silenced or dismissed.
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The Spectator
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SO DEPRAVED | World News
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Terror group admits there may have been a ‘mix up’ and asks for the remains to be sent back as the Bibas family say they ‘cannot cry’ until Shiri is brought home
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14:59⇢Kellogg Softens Trump's Zelenskyy Punch
⌨The newspapers report on two major developments: Trump's envoy Kellogg attempts to soften recent criticism of Zelensky, describing him as "courageous" after positive discussions (BBC, Sky News), while reports emerge of potential automatic NATO membership for Ukraine as leverage in peace negotiations (Breitbart, Metro). Multiple sources cover new details about Hamas's treatment of the Bibas family, with forensic evidence suggesting the children were killed by physical violence rather than gunfire (Daily Mail, Jewish Chronicle, Times, Spectator).
17:55
It will be impossible to justify U.S. military spending to voters if it is used to protect Euros that increasingly act like the bad guys.
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17:55
BBC
Trump says Starmer and Macron have 'done nothing' to end Ukraine war, ahead of leaders' visits
The US president also tells Fox News the Ukrainian president is not "very important" to be at peace talks.
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The Guardian
Israel claims Hamas killed Bibas children with their ‘bare hands’
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HuffPost UK
Trump's Russia Ties Shake Europe — But Some Argue It's Just A Distraction
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Plus: the betrayal of Ukraine and the depravity of Hamas.
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MORE ‘FRIENDLY’ FIRE | World News
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18:12
Morning Star
Palestine Solidarity Campaign director Ben Jamal denies breaching anti-protest laws
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MORE ‘FRIENDLY’ FIRE | World News
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18:21
The Guardian
Israel-Hamas swap to go ahead despite claim child hostages were killed with ‘bare hands’
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18:45
World | Sam Courtney-Guy
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18:54
The Guardian
Trump says he ‘had very good talks with Putin’ and again criticises Ukraine
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A Brandmauer (firewall) agreement amongst mainstream parties has so far managed to keep the AfD out of power, but there are now questions over whether that will last.
19:59
20:01⇢Trump Shuts Door on Starmer and Macron
⌨The newspapers report on Trump's intensifying criticism of Ukraine peace efforts, directly attacking both Starmer and Macron for "doing nothing" to end the war, while declaring Zelensky "not important enough" for peace talks (BBC, Sky News, Daily Mail, Guardian, Sun). JD Vance warns about European democratic backsliding affecting US military support (Breitbart), while German media covers far-right AfD's growing strength amid Trump's influence (Channel 4).
20:07
The Sun
CORRIE BLIMEY! | Soaps
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20:46
The Guardian
Trump says he ‘had very good talks with Putin’ and again criticizes Ukraine
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MY STALKER HELL | Sun Club
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BBC
Trump says Zelensky and Putin need to 'get together' as US and Ukraine work on mineral deal
The US president's latest comments come after he said Zelensky "doesn't have any cards to negotiate with".
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The Guardian
Trump removes Ice chief amid apparent frustration over rate of deportations
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Trump's criticisms come as the UK and French leaders prepare to visit the White House next week.
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