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This page is an archive of main headlines from the UK for 22.05.2025.
It displays 98 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
22.05.2025 โข Day Israeli Couple's Murder Triggered International Tensions
โจThe shooting of Israeli embassy staff Sarah Milgram and Yaron Lischinsky near a Jewish museum in Washington DC dominated the news cycle. Initial reports in the early morning identified them as embassy workers, with details emerging throughout the day that the suspect shouted "Free Palestine" and later said "I did it for Gaza." By afternoon, Netanyahu blamed Starmer for the killings, escalating diplomatic tensions following Britain's recent sanctions against Israel.
The Chagos Islands sovereignty transfer to Mauritius was officially signed by Starmer, with the UK agreeing to pay ยฃ101m annually, prompting criticism that this deal "will haunt" the Prime Minister.
A plane crash in San Diego claimed multiple lives, including a famous drummer. UK migration figures showed a significant drop of over 400,000 in a year, raising concerns about worker shortages.
The Jay Slater case continued with the revelation of videos showing him "bragging about ยฃ12k watches" hours before his death.
The Chagos Islands sovereignty transfer to Mauritius was officially signed by Starmer, with the UK agreeing to pay ยฃ101m annually, prompting criticism that this deal "will haunt" the Prime Minister.
A plane crash in San Diego claimed multiple lives, including a famous drummer. UK migration figures showed a significant drop of over 400,000 in a year, raising concerns about worker shortages.
The Jay Slater case continued with the revelation of videos showing him "bragging about ยฃ12k watches" hours before his death.
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The shooting unfolded as the victims were exiting an event at the Capital Jewish Museum.
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BBC
Two Israeli embassy staff shot dead near Jewish museum in Washington DC
A man and woman were shot while leaving an event at the Capital Jewish Museum, sources tell the BBC's partner CBS.
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The Guardian
On Trainspotting teen highs and hitting her stride
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Breaking | Live
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The Spectator
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The Guardian
On Trainspotting, teen highs and hitting her stride
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The Guardian
On her Trainspotting teen highs and hitting her stride
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The Independent
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Breaking | Live
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06:22โขIsraeli Embassy Staff Shot Dead in Washington
โจThe newspapers report on the shooting of two Israeli embassy staff near a Jewish museum in Washington DC, with multiple sources covering this breaking news (BBC News, The Independent, Sky News). The Jay Slater case continues to develop, with a "missing" witness reportedly found in Tenerife, causing a dramatic halt to the inquest (Daily Mail, continuing from previous coverage in The Mirror). Sports news focuses on Tottenham's Europa League victory, with reports of fans storming the pitch at Tottenham Stadium (The Sun, following earlier coverage in Metro). Political discussion includes Reform UK's position in the political spectrum (The Spectator) and ongoing debate about winter fuel payments for pensioners (Channel 4 News).
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Breaking | Live
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The Guardian
On Trainspotting teen highs and hitting her stride
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The Sun
IT'S FAN-DEMONIUM! | Football
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Breaking | Live
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David Frost, former chief Brexit negotiator, on Keir Starmerโs surrender to Brussels.
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CASTRATION VOW | Politics
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BBC
Two Israeli embassy staff killed and suspect in custody after Washington DC shooting
Couple Sarah Milgram and Yaron Lischinsky โwere in the prime of their livesโ before they were shot dead near a Jewish museum.
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08:24โขIsraeli Embassy Staff Shot Dead in Washington
โจThe newspapers report on the shooting of two Israeli embassy staff members in Washington DC, with multiple sources identifying the victims as a couple, Sarah Milgram and Yaron Lischinsky (BBC News, Daily Mail, The Independent, Sky News). Some outlets report the suspect chanted "Free Palestine" after the shooting (Daily Mail, The Independent). UK politics features prominently with Prime Minister Starmer facing pressure to U-turn on winter fuel policy (HuffPost UK, Channel 4 News). Other news includes a 6.1 magnitude earthquake near Crete prompting tsunami warnings (Metro) and developments in the Jay Slater inquest (The Mirror).
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UK | Brooke Davies
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is reportedly seeking to impose sanctions to prevent the repair of the Nord Stream pipelines and to prevent the link between Russia and Germany from being restored should a Ukraine peace deal be brokered, sparking a backlash from populists within the top EU economy.
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JAY DRAMA | World News
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Breaking | Live
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The Independent
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The Guardian
What would Russiaโs peace demands mean?
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JAY PAIN | World News
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JOJO SI-MWAH | News TV
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The murder of Sarah Lynn Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky exposes the savagery of โanti-Zionismโ.
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13:45โขIsraeli Embassy Staff Shooting Victims Identified
โจThe newspapers report on several developing international stories. The shooting of two Israeli embassy staff in Washington DC continues to receive coverage, with victims now identified as Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky (BBC News, Sky News, Spiked). European politics features prominently with EU Commission President von der Leyen reportedly seeking to ban repairs on the Nord Stream pipelines (Breitbart London), while The Guardian examines Russia's peace demands. UK migration statistics show a significant drop, with net migration falling by over 400,000 in a year (The Independent). In sports news, Manchester United has reportedly put its entire ยฃ845 million squad up for sale amid financial difficulties (The Mirror).
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SOLD TRAFFORD | Premier League
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SOLD TRAFFORD | Premier League
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Breaking | Live
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The frontrunner to become the next Labour leader is fleshing out her alternative vision.
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The frontrunner to become the next Labour leader is fleshing out her alternative vision.
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PURSUIT OF TRUTH | Showbiz
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Breitbart UK
A poignant event to commemorate the 85th anniversary of the Dunkirk evacuation was shoved aside by a migrant boat under escort.
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The Spectator
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Breaking | Live
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17:27โขStarmer Signs Controversial Chagos Deal
โจThe newspapers report on the Washington DC shooting where two Israeli embassy staff were killed, with the suspect reportedly saying "I did it for Gaza" (Sky News, BBC News, Spiked). Prime Minister Starmer has signed the Chagos deal, transferring sovereignty to Mauritius, which some sources suggest may be politically problematic (HuffPost UK, The Spectator). UK migration figures have halved, raising concerns about worker shortages (The Independent). Other stories include the disruption of a Dunkirk evacuation commemoration by a migrant boat (Breitbart London), rapper Diddy's alleged break-in at Kid Cudi's home (The Mirror, The Sun), and tensions between Angela Rayner and Keir Starmer (New Statesman).
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The Guardian
Julia Stiles on Dexter and her directorial debut
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Sky News
Breaking | Live
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show shake-up | News TV
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US | Katie Boyden
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The pro-EU candidate won, but only after the first election was cancelled โ and its victor was banned.
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BBC Verify analysed footage, gathered witness testimony and spoke to munitions and legal experts to examine how one of Gaza's last functioning hospitals came under Israeli attack.
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BBC
Two Israeli embassy staff killed and suspect in custody after Washington DC shooting
Couple Sarah Lynn Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky โwere in the prime of their livesโ before they were shot dead near a Jewish museum.
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Campaigners behind the legal intervention have called it a โvery, very sad dayโ, but Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said that the deal is โof the utmost significance to Britain.โ
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The Guardian
Does everything feel broken but weirdly normal?
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BBC
Tributes to Israeli couple shot dead in Washington as Netanyahu hits out at allies
Couple Sarah Lynn Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky โwere in the prime of their livesโ before they were shot dead near a Jewish museum.
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BBC
Man charged with first degree murder after Israeli embassy couple shot dead in Washington
Couple Sarah Lynn Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky โwere in the prime of their livesโ before they were shot dead near a Jewish museum.
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EXTERMINATED! | News TV
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21:08โขSan Diego Plane Crash Claims Multiple Lives
โจThe newspapers report on a tragic plane crash in San Diego killing at least two people, with reports suggesting a famous drummer may be among the victims (Daily Mail, Metro). A man has been charged with first-degree murder after an Israeli embassy couple was shot dead in Washington near a Jewish museum (BBC News), with Israeli PM Netanyahu criticizing PM Starmer over the killings (Sky News). The controversial ยฃ100m-a-year Chagos Islands deal returning sovereignty to Mauritius has been signed by Starmer (Channel 4 News, continuing from HuffPost UK, The Spectator). In entertainment news, Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa has reportedly been axed after ratings declined (The Sun).
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The stabbing of Salman Rushdie revealed a chilling affinity between violent Islamism and woke intolerance.
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The attack is being investigated as a hate crime and could lead to the death penalty, prosecutors say.
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