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22.02.2025

22.02.2025 โ€” The Day Six Crossed For Six Hundred

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This page is an archive of main headlines from the UK for 22.02.2025.

It displays 112 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

22.02.2025 โ‡ข The Day Six Crossed For Six Hundred
โŒจMorning reports showed Hamas releasing six Israeli hostages, including Avera Mengistu and Tal Shoham, in exchange for 602 Palestinian prisoners. The exchange occurred alongside confirmation of Shiri Bibas's death in captivity, following yesterday's controversy over mixed remains.

The Ukraine situation evolved from early morning reports of Zelensky's surrender to Trump's minerals deal, through Trump's admission that Russia did invade Ukraine, to Zelensky's afternoon refusal to sign the "problematic" deal. Ukrainian soldiers presented contradictory narratives, some claiming Russia's weakness while others expressed concern over territorial losses.

Evening brought reports of Pope Francis entering critical condition after a respiratory crisis, requiring blood transfusions. The Vatican's updates marked a shift from previous health assessments. German political developments continued with Berlin preparing for elections, while arrests near the Holocaust Memorial highlighted ongoing security concerns.
22.02.2025
02:39

02:48โ‡ขZelensky Bows to Minerals Deal

โŒจThe newspapers report on Trump's direct criticism of UK and French leaders for "doing nothing" to end Ukraine war (BBC, Independent, Sky News), followed by reports of Zelensky agreeing to a minerals deal (Daily Mail, Sky News). A shift in Trump's domestic policy is noted with the removal of ICE chief over deportation rates (Guardian). In parallel, UK media covers controversial cosmetic surgery marketing in Turkey (Mirror) and debates about "woke" culture (New Statesman).
03:24
The Guardian

Trump fires Black joint chiefs chair Hegseth accused of promoting diversity

03:24
03:54
05:59
06:45
BBC

Hamas expected to release six Israeli hostages in return for more than 600 Palestinian prisoners

More hostages are being handed over to the Red Cross as part of an exchange with Palestinian prisoners laid out in the ceasefire deal.
06:45
07:09
The Guardian

Israel says body of Shiri Bibas handed over as Hamas prepares to release six more hostages

07:09
07:52
BBC

Hamas begins release of six Israeli hostages as part of exchange for Palestinian prisoners

More hostages are being handed over in Gaza ahead of 600 Palestinian prisoners being released as part of the ceasefire deal.
07:52
08:01
08:10
BBC

Hamas hands over first of six hostages with Israel set to free hundreds of Palestinian prisoners

More hostages are being handed over in Gaza ahead of 600 Palestinian prisoners being released as part of the ceasefire deal.
08:10

08:11โ‡ขSix for Six Hundred

โŒจThe newspapers report on a new hostage release deal, with Hamas preparing to free six hostages while Israel commits to releasing 600 Palestinian prisoners (BBC, Guardian, Sky News, Jewish Chronicle). The deal is overshadowed by confirmation of Shiri Bibas's death in captivity. In parallel, media debates intensify over free speech and censorship, with discussions about Koran burning laws (Spiked) and European political stability (Spectator).
08:27
The Guardian

Israel says body of Shiri Bibas handed over as Hamas begins release of six more hostages

08:27
08:27
09:38
BBC

Four more Israeli hostages be handed over by Hamas imminently

Two hostages were released earlier in Gaza, with hundreds of Palestinian prisoners also set to be freed today.
09:38
09:46
BBC

Four more Israeli hostages to be handed over by Hamas imminently

Two hostages were released earlier in Gaza, with hundreds of Palestinian prisoners also set to be freed today.
09:46
09:55
BBC

Three more Israeli hostages to be handed over by Hamas imminently

Another hostage, the last of the six due to be released today, is expected to be handed over to the Red Cross later.
09:55
10:11
BBC

Three more Israeli hostages to be handed over by Hamas shortly

Another hostage, the last of the six due to be released today, is expected to be handed over to the Red Cross later.
10:11

10:21โ‡ขSix More Hostages Cross Lines

โŒจThe newspapers report on Hamas releasing three more Israeli hostages, including Avera Mengistu and Tal Shoham, with three others expected shortly, as part of a deal involving the release of 602 Palestinian prisoners (BBC, Guardian, Sky News, Jewish Chronicle). The handover comes alongside confirmation of Shiri Bibas's death. Ukrainian frontline soldiers express optimism about Russia's military weakness (Independent), while domestic UK coverage focuses on social issues in public housing (Sun).
10:26
The Guardian

Israel says body of Shiri Bibas returned as Hamas releases more hostages

10:26
10:42
BBC

More Israeli hostages being handed over to Red Cross by Hamas

Another hostage, the last of the six due to be released today, will be freed without a public ceremony later.
10:42
10:50
BBC

Five Israeli hostages handed over to Red Cross by Hamas in Gaza

Hisham al-Sayed, the last of the six hostages due to be released today, will be freed without a public ceremony later.
10:50
10:50
The Guardian

Hamas releases five more hostages as Israel says it has now also received body of Shiri Bibas

10:50
10:58
11:05
The Guardian

Hamas releases five more hostages as Israel prepares to free hundreds of Palestinians

11:05
11:53
BBC

Five freed hostages arrive in Israel as sixth to be handed over by Hamas

Israel is due to free hundreds of Palestinian prisoners today, while Hisham al-Sayed will be released without a public ceremony.
11:53
12:25
12:57
BBC

Sixth hostage handed over to Red Cross by Hamas, Israeli military says

Israel is due to free hundreds of Palestinian prisoners today, following the earlier release of five other hostages.
12:57
13:06
BBC

Six hostages handed over to Red Cross by Hamas, ahead of Palestinian prisoner release

Five hostages were freed in two ceremonies across Gaza, while Hisham al-Sayed's release was conducted in private.
13:06

13:07โ‡ขSix Cross Lines as Hundreds Wait

โŒจThe newspapers report on Hamas releasing six hostages to the Red Cross, including Omer Shem Tov, Eliya Cohen, and Omer Wenkert, as part of a deal involving hundreds of Palestinian prisoners (BBC, Guardian, Sky News, Jewish Chronicle). In parallel coverage, Ukraine war developments continue with a British soldier's frontline account (Sun) and ongoing military assessments (Independent), while a Syrian asylum seeker's arrest near Berlin's Holocaust Memorial generates attention (Breitbart).
13:14
13:14
The Guardian

Hamas releases six hostages as Israel prepares to free hundreds of Palestinians

13:14
14:11
BBC

Six hostages handed over to Red Cross by Hamas ahead of Palestinian prisoner release

Five hostages were freed in two ceremonies across Gaza, while Hisham al-Sayed's release was conducted in private.
14:11
14:19
14:35
BBC

Tears and hugs as freed hostages reunite with families, ahead of Palestinian prisoner release

Five hostages were freed in two ceremonies across Gaza, while Hisham al-Sayed's release was conducted in private.
14:35

16:43โ‡ขSix Return as Hundreds Wait

โŒจThe newspapers report on Hamas releasing six hostages to their families (BBC, Guardian, Sky News, Jewish Chronicle), with some delays in the parallel Palestinian prisoner release. Zelensky reportedly refuses a Trump-proposed deal on Ukraine (Sun), while a Syrian asylum seeker's arrest near Berlin's Holocaust Memorial draws attention (Breitbart). Personal developments involving Elon Musk emerge through a custody lawsuit (Daily Mail).
16:59
BBC

Freed hostages reunite with families, as release of Palestinian prisoners delayed

Among the prisoners is Nael Barghouti, who spent 45 years in jail for attacking the Israeli military in 1978.
16:59
17:26
The Guardian

โ€˜Itโ€™s blackmailโ€™: Ukrainians react to Trump demand for $500bn share of minerals

17:26
17:54
18:48
19:05
The Guardian

Pope Francis in critical condition after respiratory crisis, Vatican says

19:05
19:14

19:25โ‡ขSix Cross as Pope Falters

โŒจThe newspapers report on a new set of hostage releases, with six Israelis freed while the Palestinian prisoner release faces delays (BBC, Channel 4, Jewish Chronicle). Pope Francis's health deteriorates critically, requiring blood transfusions (Guardian, Sky News). German political shifts draw attention as Berlin prepares for snap elections following the coalition collapse (Breitbart, Spiked). A new controversy emerges regarding BBC's Gaza documentary (Spectator).
21:53