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22.01.2025

22.01.2025 โ€” Trump's Diversity Purge While Cities Face Youth Violence

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This page is an archive of main headlines from the UK for 22.01.2025.

It displays 129 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

22.01.2025 โ‡ข Trump's Diversity Purge While Cities Face Youth Violence
โŒจTrump's immediate suspension of federal diversity staff marked his second day in office, alongside threats of prosecution for officials blocking immigration enforcement. His dismissal of a bishop's plea for mercy toward migrants set the morning tone.

Two violent incidents commanded attention: Kyle Clifford's guilty plea to murdering BBC commentator John Hunt's family with a crossbow, and a 12-year-old's fatal stabbing in Birmingham. The Southport case continued generating debate about online weapon sales.

By afternoon, Trump issued an ultimatum to Putin regarding Ukraine, threatening sanctions and tariffs unless Russia ends the war. The Royal Navy's warning to a Russian spy ship in British waters amplified security concerns.

Evening brought Biden's farewell letter to light, while Trump ordered troops to the US-Mexico border and signed the Laken Riley immigration bill.
22.01.2025
00:31
The Guardian

Bishop calls on Trump to โ€˜have mercyโ€™ on migrants and LGBTQ+ people

00:31

01:13โ‡ขBishop's Plea Meets Trump's Scorn

โŒจThe newspapers report extensively on Trump's post-inauguration actions, particularly his release of Capitol riot prisoners (BBC, Sky News) and a confrontational prayer service where a bishop's plea for mercy towards migrants and LGBTQ+ people was dismissed by Trump as "not too exciting" (Guardian, Independent, Mirror). A separate focus emerges on the Southport case, where questions arise about the ease with which killer Axel Rudakubana purchased weapons online (Times, Sun).
01:51
BBC

Trump considers 10% tariff on China from next month on first full day of presidency

It follows threats by Trump to levy import taxes of 25% on Mexico and Canada, accusing them of allowing undocumented migrants and drugs into the US.
01:51
03:03
03:43
BBC

Trump considers 10% tariff on China from as soon as February

It follows threats by Trump to levy import taxes of 25% on Mexico and Canada, accusing them of allowing undocumented migrants and drugs into the US.
03:43
06:15
BBC

Trump considers 10% tariff on China from as soon as next week

It follows threats by Trump to levy import taxes of 25% on Mexico and Canada, accusing them of allowing undocumented migrants and drugs into the US.
06:15
06:39
BBC

Trump defends pardoning Capitol rioters as he considers 10% tariff on China

Trump is repeatedly asked about sweeping pardons for almost 1,600 people - he tells reporters "their lives have been ruined".
06:39
07:36
New Statesman
The political calculations that allowed the Gaza ceasefire could yet be its undoing.
07:36
08:23
BBC

Trump moves to scrap 'dangerous and immoral' diversity and inclusion schemes

In one of many executive orders, signed on his first day back in office, the president says he wants to end "so-called diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA)" inside the government.
08:23

08:25โ‡ขTrump Axes Diversity While UK Weighs Trade

โŒจThe newspapers report extensively on Trump's first actions as president, with focus on his executive order to end diversity and inclusion programs in government (BBC, Independent). Multiple sources analyze potential impacts on UK-US relations, particularly regarding trade negotiations with Starmer (Independent, Mirror, Spectator). In domestic news, coverage continues of knife crime following a 12-year-old's death (Sky News) and discussions about online weapon purchases in the Southport case (The Sun, Times).
09:11
09:28
10:07
BBC

Trump puts all US government diversity staff on paid leave, starting 'immediately'

A government memo instructs federal agencies to put diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) staff on paid leave by 17:00 local time on Wednesday.
10:07
10:55
10:56

11:13โ‡ขCrossbow Killer Admits BBC Family Murders

โŒจThe newspapers extensively report on two major stories: Trump's immediate order to put all federal diversity staff on paid leave (BBC, HuffPost, Spectator), with British media notably critical of the move. In parallel, multiple sources cover Kyle Clifford's guilty plea to murdering BBC racing pundit John Hunt's wife and daughters with a crossbow, while denying rape charges (Times, Mirror, Sky News, Daily Mail). Prince Harry receives an apology in his legal settlement with The Sun publishers (Independent, Evening Standard).
11:59
12:08
The Guardian

Trump threatens China sanctions and puts diversity staff on leave

12:08
12:48
The Guardian

Trump orders paid leave for federal diversity staff and threatens China sanctions

12:48
12:55
13:28
14:16
14:16

14:20โ‡ขCrossbow Triple Murder Details Emerge

โŒจThe newspapers extensively report on Kyle Clifford's murder of BBC racing commentator John Hunt's family (Daily Mail, Mirror, Sky News), with new details emerging about the use of a crossbow and a failed escape attempt. A diplomatic row develops over Senator Kennedy's criticism of Starmer's alleged plan to give away a strategic US base to Chinese interests (Breitbart). Prince Harry receives a legal settlement from The Sun publishers (Independent, Evening Standard), while the Royal Navy tracks a Russian spy ship near British infrastructure (Times).
15:03
BBC

Trump puts all US government diversity staff on paid leave, effective 'immediately'

A government memo instructs federal agencies to put diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) staff on paid leave by 17:00 local time on Wednesday.
15:03
15:11
The Guardian

Justice department may investigate attempts to block immigration enforcement

15:11
15:36
BBC

All refugee travel to the US suspended after Trump halts admissions programme

"All previously scheduled travel of refugees to the US is being cancelled," a State Department memo says, following an executive order from President Trump.
15:36
15:36
The Guardian

Justice department may prosecute officials blocking Trumpโ€™s immigration crackdown

15:36
15:52
BBC

Trump cancels refugee travel to US after suspending admissions programme

"All previously scheduled travel of refugees to the US is being cancelled," a State Department memo says, following an executive order from President Trump.
15:52
15:59
16:15
16:16
16:16
16:16

16:17โ‡ขNavy Spots Russian Ship While Trump Halts Refugees

โŒจThe newspapers report extensively on Trump's renewed immigration crackdown, with refugee admissions suspended (BBC) and potential prosecution of officials who block the measures (Guardian). A significant shift in tone at Davos acknowledges Trump's victory over globalist policies (Breitbart). In security news, the Royal Navy warns a Russian spy ship detected near UK infrastructure (Times, HuffPost), while Trump issues ultimatum to Putin regarding Ukraine (Sky News).
16:56
The Guardian

Trump threatens Putin with tariffs for Russia unless Ukraine war ends

16:56
17:11
17:12
17:20
BBC

Trump urges Putin to end โ€˜ridiculousโ€™ Ukraine war or face sanctions

The new US president says Russia will face "high levels of taxes, tariffs and sanctions" if it does not make a deal to end the conflict.
17:20
17:35
BBC

Trump urges Putin to end โ€˜ridiculousโ€™ Ukraine war or face new sanctions

The US president says Russia will face "high levels of taxes, tariffs and sanctions" if it does not make a deal to end the conflict.
17:35
17:36
17:51

17:53โ‡ขTrump's Knife to Putin's Throat

โŒจThe newspapers extensively report on Trump's new ultimatum to Putin regarding Ukraine, threatening increased sanctions and tariffs unless Russia ends the war (BBC, Guardian, Independent, Daily Mail). A tragic knife attack resulting in the death of a 12-year-old boy receives significant coverage (Mirror, Sky News, Sun), while debates emerge about knife control policies, with Breitbart criticizing the government's focus on knife availability rather than perpetrators.
18:16
18:39
The Guardian

Trump threatens Putin with taxes, tariffs and sanctions over Ukraine war

18:39
19:04
20:24
20:47
BBC

Trump signs new executive order as part of crackdown on US-Mexico border

The US president's actions could restrict access to asylum for migrants, among other measures.
20:47
21:04
The greatest trick these vicious Islamists ever pulled was convincing the world they didn't exist.
21:04

21:22โ‡ขTrump's Ukraine Ultimatum to Putin

โŒจThe newspapers extensively report on Trump's ultimatum to Putin regarding Ukraine, threatening significant sanctions, taxes, and tariffs unless Russia ends the war (Guardian, Independent, Evening Standard, Times, Sun). Prince Harry settles his legal battle with The Sun's publishers (Channel 4, Independent). A Russian spy ship near UK waters prompts Royal Navy response (Sky News, HuffPost), while new US border measures target asylum seekers (BBC).
21:44
22:24
BBC

Trump orders troops to US-Mexico border as part of immigration crackdown

The US president's order will deploy 1,500 ground troops along with aircraft support, military officials say.
22:24
22:33
The Guardian

House passes strict immigration bill named after Laken Riley in first bill of Trump administration

22:33
22:40
The Guardian

Trump threatens Putin with taxes, tariffs and sanctions over Ukraine war

22:40