The US president's envoy meets Vladimir Putin in Moscow, while Ukraine calls for more pressure on Russia.
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This page is an archive of main headlines from the UK for 26.04.2025.
It displays 131 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
26.04.2025 โข Funeral Grounds Diplomatic Pivot
โจVirginia Giuffre, prominent Epstein victim and Prince Andrew accuser, died by suicide at 41, with family stating "the toll of abuse was too heavy." Media coverage rapidly shifted to Pope Francis's funeral, where 400,000 mourners gathered alongside world leaders.
The funeral became an unexpected diplomatic venue when Trump and Zelensky held a 15-minute "very productive" meeting in St. Peter's Basilica. Following this encounter, Trump dramatically pivoted his stance on Putin, now questioning Russia's desire for peace after months of supporting Moscow's position. Some outlets framed this shift as Pope Francis's "final miracle."
During the ceremony, a cardinal appeared to rebuke Trump by repeating Francis's call to "build bridges, not walls." Media scrutinized funeral protocol violations, with Trump accused of chewing gum and using his phone while dignitaries took photos of the Pope's coffin.
The evening concluded with Chris Eubank Jr defeating Conor Benn in a boxing match that settled their fathers' 32-year rivalry.
The funeral became an unexpected diplomatic venue when Trump and Zelensky held a 15-minute "very productive" meeting in St. Peter's Basilica. Following this encounter, Trump dramatically pivoted his stance on Putin, now questioning Russia's desire for peace after months of supporting Moscow's position. Some outlets framed this shift as Pope Francis's "final miracle."
During the ceremony, a cardinal appeared to rebuke Trump by repeating Francis's call to "build bridges, not walls." Media scrutinized funeral protocol violations, with Trump accused of chewing gum and using his phone while dignitaries took photos of the Pope's coffin.
The evening concluded with Chris Eubank Jr defeating Conor Benn in a boxing match that settled their fathers' 32-year rivalry.
26.04.2025
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The Guardian
Royals and refugees to come together in Rome for funeral of Pope Francis
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TRAGIC LOSS | World News
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Giuffre alleged she was trafficked to the Duke of York when she was 17, which he has strenuously denied.
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02:17โขEpstein Victim Virginia Giuffre Dies By Suicide
โจThe newspapers report extensively on the death of Virginia Giuffre, a prominent Jeffrey Epstein victim and Prince Andrew accuser, who has died by suicide at age 41 (BBC News, Daily Mail, The Independent, The Mirror, The Sun). Her family stated "the toll of abuse was too heavy" following her lifelong victimization through sexual abuse and trafficking. Simultaneously, coverage continues of Pope Francis's funeral preparations in Rome, with world leaders including President Trump and First Lady Melania flying to attend (Breitbart London, The Guardian, Sky News). About 250,000 mourners have gathered to pay their final respects to the pontiff.
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Giuffre alleged she was trafficked to the Duke of York when she was 17, which he has strenuously denied.
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BBC
World leaders and royalty to join thousands of mourners for Pope Francis's funeral
The funeral mass begins at 10:00 local time (09:00 BST) in front of St Peter's Basilica in Vatican City.
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The Guardian
World leaders to join thousands of mourners for simplified ceremony
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BBC
World leaders, including Zelensky, arrive in Rome for Pope Francis's funeral
It was thought the Ukrainian president may miss the funeral, which begins at 10:00 local time (09:00 BST) in front of St Peter's Basilica.
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TRAGIC LOSS | World News
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The mother of three died aged 41 in Australia, her family said
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The Guardian
World leaders join thousands of mourners for Pope Francis's funeral in Rome
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World | Brooke Davies
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Sky News
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The Spectator
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Giuffre alleged she was trafficked to the Duke of York when she was 17, which he has strenuously denied.
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The Guardian
Trump and Zelenskyy among world leaders gathered for ceremony
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FINAL GOODBYE | World News
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The 266th pontiff will challenge convention in death as he did in life, starting with his funeral Mass outside St Peterโs Basilica
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07:58โขWorld Leaders Gather For Pope Francis Funeral
โจThe newspapers report extensively on two major stories. Pope Francis's funeral is taking place at the Vatican with world leaders gathered to pay their respects (Daily Mail, The Guardian, The Independent, The Sun, The Times, The Spectator), including Donald Trump, Zelenskyy, and various royals among the thousands of mourners. The other main story is the death of Virginia Giuffre, 41, Jeffrey Epstein victim and Prince Andrew accuser (BBC News, Metro, The Mirror), with reports indicating "the toll of abuse was too heavy" and became "unbearable."
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FINAL GOODBYE | World News
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The Times
World leaders including President Trump and the Prince of Wales among mourners for the 266th pontiff at St Peterโs Basilica
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President Trump joined the gathered mourners outside St Peterโs Basilica, having flown overnight to Italy for the funeral of Pope Francis.
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A funeral Mass is being given for Pope Francis, with hundreds of thousands of mourners gathering with church leaders and political figures.
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Their sympathy for the fascists of Hamas exposes the rotten heart of Israelophobia.
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The Guardian
Trump, Zelenskyy and Prince William join thousands for ceremony
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New Statesman
Like other dissident populists before him, Nigel Farage has already changed British history โ and he isnโt done yet.
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Dignitaries including US president and Sir Keir Starmer among mourners for the 266th pontiff at St Peterโs
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10:24โขCardinal Rebukes Trump At Pope Francis's Funeral
โจThe newspapers extensively report on Pope Francis's funeral at the Vatican, where approximately 250,000 mourners gathered alongside world leaders (Breitbart London, Daily Mail, The Guardian, The Independent, The Mirror, The Sun, The Times). Notable attendees included Donald Trump, Prince William, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, and PM Keir Starmer. A cardinal apparently rebuked Trump during the service by repeating Pope Francis's call to "build bridges, not walls" (The Independent, The Times). Other stories include analysis of Nigel Farage's ongoing political influence (New Statesman) and criticism of Irish rap group Kneecap for alleged support of Hamas (Spiked).
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The US president sits down with his Ukrainian counterpart at St Peterโs
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The Guardian
Vatican says 250,000 attended mass as Trump and Zelenskyy meet in St Peterโs Basilica
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LAST FAREWELL | World News
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The US president sits down with his Ukrainian counterpart at St Peterโs
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FINAL FAREWELL | World News
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FINAL FAREWELL | World News
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UK | Brooke Davies
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The Guardian
Coffin arrives at church for burial after world leaders, royals and crowds come together for funeral
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The Spectator
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MOMENT OF UNITY | World News
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12:11โขPope's Funeral Sees Trump-Zelensky Meeting
โจThe newspapers extensively report on Pope Francis's funeral, where his coffin is now being transported through Rome for burial after a ceremony attended by world leaders (The Guardian, The Mirror, The Spectator, The Sun, The Times). A significant focus is on the meeting between Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky at the funeral, described as "potentially historic" (The Independent, The Sun, The Times). Media also discusses the seating arrangements at the funeral, with Trump reportedly securing a front-row position while Prince William and PM Starmer were seated further back (Daily Mail). In other news, Virginia Giuffre's death continues to receive coverage, with reports of controversy surrounding Prince Andrew's ex-girlfriend's response (Metro).
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The Guardian
World leaders and royals join 400,000 for Pope Francisโs funeral
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The Guardian
Pope Francis buried after funeral attended by world leaders, royals and 400,000 mourners
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Footage shows wounded people lying on the street and others running away from the site
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Hundreds of thousands of mourners packed St Peterโs Square and lined the streets of Rome to send the Pope to his final resting place
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NOT A DON DEAL | World News
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US president suggests Russia may be โtapping me alongโ after his meeting on the sidelines of Pope Francisโs funeral
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US president suggests Moscow โdoesnโt want to stop the warโ after his one-to-one meeting with the Ukrainian leader in St Peterโs Basilica
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Breitbart UK
The left-wing Labour Party government in Britain has reportedly launched an initiative to offer private landlords five-year deals to house illegal migrants as increased crossings of the English Channel have put further pressure on the asylum system.
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The Guardian
World bids farewell to Pope Francis with pilgrims and the powerful among 400,000 at funeral
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Footage shows wounded people lying on the street and others running away from the site
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HuffPost UK
President Says Russia 'Maybe Doesn't Want To Stop The War'
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16:24โขTrump Pivots On Putin After Zelensky Funeral Meeting
โจThe newspapers report extensively on Pope Francis's funeral, attended by 400,000 people including world leaders (The Guardian, The Independent, The Spectator, Daily Mail). A significant development is Trump's meeting with Zelensky at the funeral, after which Trump changed his tone toward Putin, now suggesting Russia "maybe doesn't want to stop the war" (HuffPost UK, The Independent, The Sun, The Times). Meanwhile, a massive explosion at an Iranian port has caused hundreds of injuries and multiple deaths (BBC News). In domestic news, the Labour government reportedly plans to offer private landlords five-year deals to house illegal migrants at taxpayer expense amid increasing Channel crossings (Breitbart London).
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The 15-minute meeting was the first time they had come face-to-face since February's acrimonious encounter in the Oval Office.
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Over 400,000 people turned out in St Peterโs Square for the Popeโs funeral โ lining the streets as his coffin was carried through Rome for a private burial at the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, to pay their final respects.
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'MASTER PLAN' | World News
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Breaking | Live
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'MASTER PLAN' | World News
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UK | Sam Corbishley
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World | Sarah Hooper
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The high priest of globalismโs resignation confirms the death of the old order.
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ARE EU READY? | Boxing
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Sky News
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ARE EU READY? | Boxing
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20:46โขTrump Turns On Putin After Vatican Zelensky Meeting
โจThe newspapers extensively cover a significant diplomatic development at Pope Francis's funeral, where Trump and Zelensky held their first face-to-face meeting since February (BBC News, Channel 4 News). The 15-minute Vatican encounter is described as "very productive" and "potentially historic" (BBC News, The Independent). Following this meeting, Trump notably changed his stance toward Putin, now criticizing the Russian leader for "stringing him along" over peace plans and suggesting Russia "doesn't want to stop the war" (Daily Mail, HuffPost UK, Metro, The Independent, The Times). Some outlets frame this diplomatic shift as Pope Francis's "final miracle" (Daily Mail). The funeral itself drew 400,000 mourners, including world leaders (Channel 4 News, The Guardian, The Spectator).
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The US president said he feared the Russian leader was "tapping me along" given Moscow's strikes on Kyiv earlier this week.
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ARE EU READY? | Boxing
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Boxing | Tony Mogan
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Ukraineโs president said his sit-down at the Popeโs funeral could โbecome historicโ
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ARE EU READY? | Boxing
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ARE EU READY? | Boxing
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Breaking | Live
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The Guardian
Trump says he fears Putin โmay be tapping me alongโ after Zelenskyy meeting
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Boxing | Tony Mogan
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BANK JOB | Boxing
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BANK JOB | Boxing
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President fuels hope of peace deal in Ukraine by suggesting Russia is โtapping him alongโ
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A CUT ABOVE | Boxing
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23:43โขTrump Questions Putin's Peace Intentions
โจThe newspapers report extensively on Trump's shifting stance toward Putin after meeting Zelensky at Pope Francis's funeral (BBC News, The Guardian, The Times, HuffPost UK). Trump now questions Putin's sincerity about peace, suggesting he fears being "tapped along" given recent strikes on Kyiv (BBC News, The Guardian, The Times). Sports coverage focuses heavily on Chris Eubank Jr's victory over Conor Benn in a highly anticipated boxing match at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (Daily Mail, Metro, The Sun), with reports that Eubank was hospitalized with facial injuries despite his win (The Sun). Pope Francis's funeral continued to receive coverage, with 250,000 mourners attending (Sky News).
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A CUT ABOVE | Boxing
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