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21.10.2024

21.10.2024 โ€” The day justice was questioned

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This page is an archive of main headlines from the UK for 21.10.2024.

It displays 119 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

21.10.2024 โ‡ข The day justice was questioned
โŒจThe acquittal of a Met Police officer in the Chris Kaba shooting case dominated UK news. The verdict sparked protests and debates about police accountability. In Australia, King Charles faced heckling from an indigenous senator during his visit, reigniting discussions about the monarchy's colonial legacy. The Moldova EU referendum's outcome remained uncertain, with allegations of Russian interference. In Israel, airstrikes targeted Lebanese banks linked to Hezbollah, escalating regional tensions. The Labour Party's economic plans came under scrutiny, with Rachel Reeves avoiding commitments on tax increases for high earners. These events underscore ongoing tensions in policing, colonial history, geopolitics, and domestic economic policy.
21.10.2024
01:28
The Guardian

Blasts heard across Beirut after Israel warns it will hit Hezbollah-linked finance group

01:28
02:00
02:16
BBC

Trump calls for candidate cognitive tests, while Harris says he 'demeans the office'

The Republican candidate campaigns at a McDonald's and the vice-president accuses her opponent of being "unstable".
02:16
02:16
The Guardian

Moldovaโ€™s president speaks out as EU referendum hangs in balance

02:16
02:32
The Guardian

Moldova president condemns โ€˜assaultโ€™ on democracy by โ€˜foreign forcesโ€™ as EU vote hangs in balance

02:32

03:08โ‡ขTrump's Cognitive Test Challenge

โŒจThe newspapers report on the US presidential race, with Trump calling for candidate cognitive tests and Harris criticizing him (BBC News, The Independent). Sir Chris Hoy's terminal cancer diagnosis and his family's response are discussed (Daily Mail). International news includes Moldova's president condemning foreign interference in elections (The Guardian) and Israeli strikes in Beirut (Sky News).
05:44

05:44โ‡ขRoyal Ruckus Down Under

โŒจThe newspapers report on King Charles' tour in Australia, where he faced heckling from an indigenous politician accusing him of genocide (Daily Mail, Metro, The Mirror, Sky News). The incident sparked discussions about the role of the Commonwealth (The Spectator). In UK politics, there are concerns about NHS budget allocations (The Independent).
05:52
06:56
BBC

Israel targets bank branches with air strikes across Lebanon

Israel says the Al-Qard Al-Hassan lender is used by Hezbollah to fund its activities. One strike hit a branch near Beirut airport.
06:56
07:12
HuffPost UK
Charles Heckled By Australian Senator In Awkward Confrontation
07:12
07:20
The Guardian

Israel strikes Beirut; IDF may be destroying population in north Gaza, UN body says

07:20
07:28

07:36โ‡ขRoyal Ruckus Down Under

โŒจThe newspapers report extensively on King Charles' visit to Australia, where he faced heckling from an indigenous senator accusing him of genocide and demanding land restitution (Daily Mail, The Guardian, HuffPost UK, The Independent, Metro, Sky News, The Telegraph). In Middle East news, Israel has conducted air strikes on bank branches in Lebanon, targeting a lender allegedly used by Hezbollah (BBC News, The Guardian).
07:44
08:24
The Guardian

Iran warns UN about Israelโ€™s threats against its nuclear sites; Israel launch strikes across Lebanon

08:24
08:24
08:48
09:28
09:36
10:00

10:08โ‡ขRoyal Ruckus Down Under

โŒจThe newspapers report extensively on King Charles' visit to Australia, where he faced heckling from an Indigenous senator accusing him of genocide and demanding land restitution (Daily Mail, The Guardian, The Independent, Sky News). This incident has sparked discussions about the role of the monarchy and the Commonwealth (The Spectator). Meanwhile, tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate, with reports of Israeli strikes in Lebanon (BBC News, The Guardian).
10:24
10:40
10:48
BBC

Harris to visit three swing states as Trump campaigns in hurricane-hit North Carolina

The vice-president will be in Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania on Monday, as her opponent heads to a town badly damaged by Hurricane Helene.
10:48
11:04
The Guardian

Despair in Chad camps as violence and hunger in Sudan drive 25,000 across border in a week

11:04
11:28
11:36
12:08
12:16
The public engagement exercise is billed as the biggest national conversation about the future of the NHS since its birth, with the โ€˜entire countryโ€™ called upon to share their experiences and ideas.
12:16

12:16โ‡ขRoyal Ruckus Down Under: Charles Faces Indigenous Ire

โŒจThe newspapers report extensively on King Charles' visit to Australia, where he faced heckling from an Indigenous senator accusing him of genocide (Daily Mail, The Guardian, The Independent, Sky News, The Spectator). The incident has sparked discussions about the monarchy's role in the Commonwealth. Meanwhile, US election campaigns continue, with Harris visiting swing states and Trump campaigning in North Carolina (BBC News).
12:40
Starmer Rules Out Apology For UK's Slave Trade Role Amid Reparations Calls
12:40
13:04
14:32
14:32

14:40โ‡ขLabour's No to Slavery Apology

โŒจThe newspapers report on Labour's stance on slavery reparations, with Starmer ruling out an apology for UK's role (HuffPost UK, The Telegraph). Der Spiegel's criticism of Elon Musk as a threat to democracy is noted (Breitbart London). The Australian senator's outburst during King Charles' speech continues to be discussed (The Independent, Sky News). Tax policy uncertainties are highlighted (The Times).
15:07
BBC

Harris hits three states in one day in bid to regain momentum

The vice-president will be in Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania on Monday, as Donald Trump heads to a town badly damaged by Hurricane Helene.
15:07
15:20
15:44
15:52
BBC

Harris hits three swing states in one day in bid to regain momentum

The vice-president will be in Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania on Monday, as Donald Trump heads to a town badly damaged by Hurricane Helene.
15:52

15:52โ‡ขMet Officer Acquitted in Kaba Shooting

โŒจThe newspapers report extensively on a Met Police officer being cleared of murder in the Chris Kaba shooting case (Metro, The Mirror, Sky News, The Telegraph, The Times). Multiple sources provide details and footage of the incident. Meanwhile, US election campaigns continue, with Harris visiting swing states and Trump campaigning in areas affected by Hurricane Helene (BBC News).
16:56
17:28
17:28
17:36
The Guardian

Network of Israeli citizens arrested after spying for Iran, police say

17:36

17:36โ‡ขMet Officer Cleared in Kaba Shooting

โŒจThe newspapers extensively report on a Met Police officer being cleared of murder in the Chris Kaba shooting case (Daily Mail, The Independent, Morning Star, Sky News, The Telegraph, The Times). Multiple sources provide details and footage of the incident, with the Kaba family expressing devastation at the verdict. Meanwhile, NATO warns of potential escalation if North Korean troops join Russia in Ukraine (Breitbart London).
18:56
BBC

White House refuses to comment on Elon Musk's $1m giveaway to voters

The billionaire is offering the cash prize once a day to a registered voter in key swing states until the election.
18:56
19:20
20:16
The Guardian

Israeli airstrike reportedly hits hospital in Beirutโ€™s southern suburbs

20:16

20:24โ‡ขMet Officer Cleared in Kaba Case, Beirut Hit

โŒจThe newspapers extensively report on the Met Police officer being cleared of murder in the Chris Kaba shooting case (Daily Mail, The Independent, Channel 4, Sky News, The Telegraph). Multiple sources provide details and reactions to the verdict, with protests emerging (Daily Mail, Sky News). Meanwhile, an Israeli airstrike reportedly hit a hospital in Beirut's southern suburbs (The Guardian), indicating potential escalation in the Middle East conflict.
20:32
The Guardian

Israeli airstrike hits front of hospital in south Beirut, spokesperson says

20:32
20:48
21:20
21:36
The Guardian

Child among four people killed in Israeli airstrike at hospital in south Beirut

21:36
21:36
21:44
The Guardian

Israel claims Hezbollah bunker under Beirut hospital holds millions in cash

21:44
21:52
The Guardian

Israel claims Hezbollah bunker under Beirut hospital holds millions of dollars

21:52

21:52โ‡ขProtests Erupt as Met Officer Cleared in Kaba Case

โŒจThe newspapers extensively report on the verdict clearing a Met Police officer of murder in the Chris Kaba shooting case (Daily Mail, The Independent, Metro, The Times). Protests have emerged following the decision (Daily Mail, Metro). The Met chief calls for more support for armed police (The Times). Additionally, there's discussion about potential changes to criminal sentencing, with suggestions of home-based sentences (The Telegraph).
22:24
BBC

Ex-Trump strategist Steve Bannon to be released from prison

Donald Trump's former strategist will be released next week after serving a four-month sentence for contempt of Congress.
22:24