BBC
Child and adult seriously hurt and dozens more injured after car ploughs into Liverpool crowd
Twenty-seven people were taken to hospital and 20 others were treated at the scene. The incident is not being treated as terrorism, police say.
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This page is an archive of main headlines from the UK for 27.05.2025.
It displays 104 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
27.05.2025 โข Day Liverpool Parade Crash Driver Charged With Attempted Murder
โจCoverage remained intensely focused on the Liverpool parade crash, with new developments emerging throughout the day. Police arrested the 53-year-old driver on suspicion of attempted murder, dangerous driving, and drug offenses after he allegedly tailgated an ambulance through a roadblock before plowing into fans.
The injury count rose from 47 to 65 people, including children, with four victims remaining "very, very ill" in hospital. Video footage showed the car deliberately driving into crowds, while witnesses described the driver as "emotional" and "agitated."
Police faced mounting questions about how the vehicle breached security. The incident, initially investigated for terrorism connections the previous day, has been confirmed as non-terror related.
In international news, King Charles delivered Canada's throne speech, while Trump reportedly halted US student visa applications pending social media screening for "woke trouble-makers."
The injury count rose from 47 to 65 people, including children, with four victims remaining "very, very ill" in hospital. Video footage showed the car deliberately driving into crowds, while witnesses described the driver as "emotional" and "agitated."
Police faced mounting questions about how the vehicle breached security. The incident, initially investigated for terrorism connections the previous day, has been confirmed as non-terror related.
In international news, King Charles delivered Canada's throne speech, while Trump reportedly halted US student visa applications pending social media screening for "woke trouble-makers."
27.05.2025
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The Guardian
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The Guardian
An ancient skull and a feud over humanityโs origins
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04:27โขCar Rams Liverpool Parade Leaving 47 Injured
โจThe newspapers report heavily on an incident where a car ploughed into crowds at Liverpool's Premier League victory parade, injuring 47 people including several children (BBC News, Breitbart London, Daily Mail, The Independent, Metro, The Mirror, Sky News, The Sun). A 53-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident, which police have stated is not being treated as terrorism. Witnesses suggest the driver had just left a bar before the crash (Daily Mail). Separate from this major news story, The Guardian features an article about an ancient skull discovery and an academic dispute over human origins.
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Spiked
Virtual friends, partners and therapists are no solution to the epidemic of loneliness.
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HuffPost UK
Reform Leader Dubbed 'Privately-Educated Stockbroker' As War Of Words Erupts
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BBC
Dozens injured after car ploughs into Liverpool crowd as police say not terror-related
Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram cautions against speculation, after 27 people were taken to hospital and 20 others were treated at the scene.
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The Guardian
An ancient skull and a bitter feud
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New Statesman
The Prime Minister has baulked at war with Labourโs soft left but tensions remain.
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The Guardian
The terrifying rise of secret cameras
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UK | Luke Alsford
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PARADE HORROR | UK News
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08:41โขCar Rampage at Liverpool Parade Leaves Dozens Injured
โจThe newspapers extensively report on an incident where a car ploughed into Liverpool's Premier League victory parade, injuring 47 people including four children (BBC News, Daily Mail, The Independent, Metro, The Mirror, Sky News, The Sun, Breitbart London). Police have stated this is not terror-related, with four victims remaining "very, very ill" in hospital. The driver, described as a "white British" man who had reportedly left a bar before the incident, has been arrested. Liverpool Mayor Steve Rotheram has cautioned against speculation about the driver, which has apparently caused "real consternation" (BBC News, Sky News).
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Breitbart UK
French President Emmanuel Macron has attempted to downplay the significance of the explosive report from his own government detailing the infiltration of the Islamist Muslim Brotherhood in France and throughout Europe, warning against the spread of so-called conspiracy theories.
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BBC
Whole country stands with Liverpool after 'horror' of car ploughing into crowds, Starmer says
The prime minister says "scenes of joy turned to utter horror and devastation" in the incident which left almost 50 people injured.
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'IT WAS HORRENDOUS' | UK News
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HuffPost UK
Reform Leader Is Voters' Last Choice To Be Prime Minister
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UK | Gergana Krasteva
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A renewables-powered grid will force the UK into self-imposed blackouts.
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GATHERING STORM | World News
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PARADE HORROR | UK News
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The Guardian
Crimean Tatar leader on the US and Russian annexation
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12:15โขCar Allegedly Tailgated Ambulance To Crash Liverpool Parade
โจThe newspapers continue to report on the Liverpool car incident, with new details emerging that the vehicle may have entered the parade route by tailgating an ambulance (Daily Mail, The Independent, The Mirror, The Sun). Prime Minister Starmer stated the "whole country stands with Liverpool" after the incident which injured nearly 50 people (BBC News). Police's quick clarification that the suspect is white has drawn media attention (Metro). In other news, Macron has warned against "conspiratorial claims" regarding Muslim Brotherhood infiltration in Europe (Breitbart London), while Nigel Farage reportedly ranks poorly in prime ministerial preference polls (HuffPost UK).
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The Guardian
Crimean Tatar leader on the US and Russia
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PARADE HORROR | UK News
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BBC
'Big question' over how car was able to drive into crowds, Liverpool mayor says
Steve Rotheram says vehicles should not have been on Water Street, where almost 50 people were injured at Liverpool FC's victory parade.
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The Guardian
10 questions to bring you and your friends closer
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Breaking | Live
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PARADE CARNAGE | UK News
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Breaking | Live
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Officialdom wants to manage what we know, say and think about this tragedy.
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BBC
Police to give update on Liverpool parade crash which injured 50
Meanwhile, mayor of the Liverpool City Region says vehicles should not have been on Water Street, where crowds gathered for Liverpool FC's victory parade.
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BBC
Police giving update on Liverpool parade crash which injured 50
Meanwhile, mayor of the Liverpool City Region says vehicles should not have been on Water Street, where crowds gathered for Liverpool FC's victory parade.
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Liverpoolโs Metro Mayor says four people are โvery, very ill in hospitalโ after a car collided with the crowds during the Premier League victory parade.
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Breaking | Live
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PARADE CARNAGE | UK News
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BBC
Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after Liverpool parade crash, police say
Merseyside Police say they believe the car was able to follow an ambulance after a road block was temporarily lifted to treat a member of the public.
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Liverpoolโs Metro Mayor says four people are โvery, very ill in hospitalโ after a car collided with the crowds during the Premier League victory parade.
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Sky News
Breaking | Live
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PARADE CARNAGE | UK News
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14:38โขLiverpool Parade Crash Suspect Charged With Attempted Murder
โจThe newspapers focus heavily on the Liverpool parade incident, with new details emerging. A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, dangerous driving, and drug offenses after his car collided with crowds at Liverpool's Premier League victory parade (BBC News, Channel 4 News, The Mirror, Sky News, The Sun). Police believe the vehicle accessed the route by following an ambulance when a road block was temporarily lifted (BBC News). Four people remain "very, very ill in hospital" (Channel 4 News), with 11 victims still hospitalized (The Mirror). In unrelated news, Nigel Farage appears to be focusing on welfare state reform (The Spectator).
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PARADE HORROR | Premier League
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New Statesman
Britainโs greatest shapeshifter is struggling to contain his contradictions.
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BBC
King Charles about to deliver throne speech in Canada's parliament
King Charles, who is Canada's head of state, will give the speech that formally opens the parliament for Mark Carney's new government in Ottawa.
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Breaking | Live
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PARADE HORROR | Premier League
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BBC
King Charles delivering throne speech in Canada's parliament
King Charles, who is Canada's head of state, is formally opening the parliament for Mark Carney's new government in Ottawa.
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BBC
King says Canada-US relationship 'rooted in mutual respect' as he opens Canada's parliament
King Charles, who is Canada's head of state, is formally opening the parliament for Mark Carney's new government in Ottawa.
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PARADE HORROR | Premier League
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HuffPost UK
Farage Compared To Failed Tory PM Over 'Unfunded' Reform Spending Spree
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BBC
'The True North is indeed strong and free': King applauded as he opens Canada's parliament
The King says a "new economic and security relationship" between Canada and the US will "deliver transformational benefits for both sovereign nations".
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17:12โขLiverpool Crash Suspect Charged With Attempted Murder
โจThe newspapers report extensively on the Liverpool parade crash, with the suspect now arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, dangerous driving and drug offenses (BBC News, Daily Mail, The Independent, The Mirror, Sky News, The Sun). New details reveal the driver allegedly followed an ambulance through a roadblock, injuring 65 people including children (Daily Mail, The Mirror). In political news, Nigel Farage faces criticism with his economic policies compared to "Trussonomics on steroids" due to allegedly unfunded spending plans (HuffPost UK, New Statesman). Internationally, King Charles received applause while opening Canada's parliament, discussing a "new economic and security relationship" with the US (BBC News).
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PARADE HORROR | Premier League
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King Charles delivered the first throne speech in Canada by the head of state since 1977 as the country amid tensions with the US.
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UK | Brooke Davies
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The Guardian
This bald eagle live cam is an oasis of joy online
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It was all over in seconds but the incident in Liverpool โ a car ramming through a crowd gathered at yesterdayโs Premier League trophy parade โ left 65 people injured.
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VLAD BLAST | World News
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FINAL CLASH | Football
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The hysterical response to Israelโs aid initiative in Gaza has exposed the lunacy of Israelophobia.
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23:38โขLiverpool Parade Crash Suspect Arrested As Video Suggests Deliberate Act
โจThe newspapers extensively report on the Liverpool parade crash aftermath, with new video suggesting the car deliberately drove into crowds (Metro, Channel 4 News). A suspect has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and drug offenses (Sky News), as questions emerge about how the vehicle breached roadblocks (The Independent, The Mirror, Daily Mail). One father described his baby's buggy being dragged 15 feet by the car (Daily Mail). Internationally, King Charles delivered Canada's throne speech amid US tensions, with some outlets interpreting his remarks as critical of Trump (BBC News, HuffPost UK). In lighter news, The Guardian highlights a popular bald eagle live cam.