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27.09.2024

The day Helene struck and Beirut burned

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This page is an archive of main headlines from the UK for 27.09.2024.

It displays 167 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

27.09.2024 โ‡ข The day Helene struck and Beirut burned
โŒจHurricane Helene made landfall in Florida as a Category 4 storm, causing widespread destruction and claiming lives as it moved northward into Georgia. The death toll rose throughout the day, with flooding and infrastructure damage reported. Meanwhile, the Israel-Hezbollah conflict escalated dramatically. Netanyahu addressed the UN, declaring Israel was "winning" despite ongoing ceasefire talks. Hours later, Israel launched massive airstrikes on Beirut, reportedly targeting Hezbollah's headquarters and its leader, Hassan Nasrallah. The strikes killed at least six people and injured dozens, prompting fears of further escalation. In UK news, two 12-year-old boys were sentenced for a machete murder, becoming Britain's youngest killers since the James Bulger case. Actress Dame Maggie Smith passed away at 89, prompting tributes from across the entertainment world.
27.09.2024
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New Statesman
How creeping censorship captured Britainโ€™s institutions.
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BBC

Hurricane Helene strengthens to 'extremely dangerous' category four as it nears Florida

The massive storm is expected to make landfall in the state on Thursday with wind speeds of 130mph (215km/h).
22:37

22:38โ‡ขIsrael Strikes Hezbollah, Hurricane Helene Looms

โŒจThe newspapers report on escalating tensions between Israel and Lebanon, with Israel striking Beirut and killing a Hezbollah commander (The Guardian, Sky News). Hurricane Helene strengthens to category four, approaching Florida (BBC News). In UK news, Naomi Campbell faces charity misuse scandal (Daily Mail), and Keir Starmer plans to meet Trump in New York (The Times).
23:18
The Guardian

Middle East crisis live: Israel intercepts Houthi missile as calls grow for region to โ€˜step back from brinkโ€™

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The Guardian

Middle East crisis threatens Lebanonโ€™s โ€˜very existenceโ€™, foreign minister tells UN โ€“ live

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The Guardian

Netanyahu says Israel โ€˜will not stopโ€™ attacks on Hezbollah despite ceasefire calls

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03:25
BBC

Hurricane Helene making landfall in Florida after strengthening to 'extremely dangerous' category four

The massive storm is making landfall, with authorities warning it could bring a "catastrophic" and "unsurvivable" storm surge.
03:25

03:34โ‡ขHelene Hurls Havoc: Hurricane Hits Florida

โŒจThe newspapers report on Hurricane Helene, now a category four storm, making landfall in Florida (BBC News, Sky News). Israel continues its attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon, with Prime Minister Netanyahu rejecting ceasefire calls (The Guardian). In UK news, a tragic camping incident in Wales resulted in the deaths of a schoolboy and his grandfather (Daily Mail).
04:21
BBC

One confirmed dead as Hurricane Helene makes landfall in Florida

The massive storm made landfall late on Thursday after strengthening to 'extremely dangerous' category four.
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BBC

One confirmed dead in Florida as Hurricane Helene heads further north

The massive storm made landfall late on Thursday after strengthening to an "extremely dangerous" category four.
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Starmer Calls On Israel And Hezbollah To 'Step Back From The Brink'
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06:30โ‡ขHelene's Fury: Hurricane Claims First Life in Florida

โŒจThe newspapers report on Hurricane Helene's impact in Florida, with one confirmed death and widespread damage (BBC News, Sky News, The Mirror). Israel continues its attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon, rejecting ceasefire calls (The Guardian, HuffPost UK). In UK news, flash flooding is causing commuter disruptions (Metro), while Keir Starmer meets with Trump in New York (The Times).
07:17
BBC

Netanyahu says ceasefire talks will carry on even as Israel-Hezbollah fighting continues

The Israeli prime minister says negotiations will continue despite his insistence that the IDF maintains its offensive against Hezbollah.
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07:26
The Guardian

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire talks will continue โ€˜in coming daysโ€™, says Netanyahu

07:26
08:21
BBC

Israel-Hezbollah attacks continue despite international pressure for ceasefire

More than 700 people have been killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon since Monday, meanwhile Benjamin Netanyahu prepares to address the UN.
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The Guardian

Lebanon ceasefire hopes fade as Netanyahu issues contradictory statements

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08:54โ‡ขBombs and Floods: Israel-Hezbollah Clash as UK Drowns

โŒจThe newspapers report on the ongoing Israel-Hezbollah conflict, with continued attacks despite international pressure for a ceasefire (BBC News, The Guardian). Netanyahu's contradictory statements have dimmed hopes for peace. Meanwhile, the UK faces severe weather, with flash flooding causing disruptions to transport (The Sun, Sky News, Metro). Prince Harry's solo US publicity tour continues, featuring a bizarre TV appearance (Daily Mail).
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BBC

Hurricane Helene brings life-threatening conditions as it moves from Florida to Georgia

Helene made landfall late on Thursday as a category four storm and has now weakened into a tropical storm.
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11:08โ‡ขHelene's Havoc: Floods Swamp UK as Hurricane Hits US

โŒจThe newspapers report on Hurricane Helene's impact as it moves from Florida to Georgia, causing fatalities and severe damage (BBC News, The Independent). Simultaneously, the UK faces widespread flooding, with train stations submerged and motorists stranded (Daily Mail, The Mirror, The Sun, The Telegraph). In political news, Labour leader Keir Starmer met with Donald Trump in New York, despite previous criticism (Breitbart London, The Times).
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12:22โ‡ขBritain's Youngest Killers: 12-Year-Olds Jailed for Machete Murder

โŒจThe newspapers report extensively on the sentencing of Britain's youngest knife killers since the James Bulger case (Daily Mail, The Mirror, Sky News, The Sun, The Telegraph, The Times). Two 12-year-old boys were detained for fatally stabbing a teenager with a machete. In international news, Labour leader Keir Starmer met with Donald Trump in New York, despite previous criticism (The Independent, Breitbart London).
13:25
The Guardian

Lebanon facing deadliest period in a generation, says UN official

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The Guardian

Benjamin Netanyahu to address UN general assembly

13:34

13:34โ‡ขDame Maggie Smith: A Legendary Star Fades

โŒจThe newspapers report extensively on the death of Dame Maggie Smith, aged 89 (Daily Mail, The Guardian, The Independent, Metro, Sky News, The Sun, The Telegraph, The Times). The acclaimed actress was known for her roles in Harry Potter and Downton Abbey. Meanwhile, Benjamin Netanyahu is set to address the UN general assembly (The Guardian), and Baroness Warsi's departure from the Conservative Party is discussed (The Spectator).
13:49
BBC

Streets in Georgia underwater as deadly Storm Helene continues north

Governor Brian Kemp says response teams are dealing with casualties, power outages, property damage and flooding.
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13:50
The Guardian

Benjamin Netanyahu addresses UN general assembly

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13:58
The Guardian

โ€˜We are winning,โ€™ Netanyahu says at UNGA, warning Iran that thereโ€™s no place Israel cannot reach

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14:06
The Guardian

โ€˜We are winning,โ€™ Netanyahu tells UN, warning Iran that thereโ€™s no place Israel cannot reach

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14:21
The social ills that underpin knife crime whirl and tumble within a vicious cycle that has consumed mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters and an endless stream of loved ones.
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14:46โ‡ขDame Maggie Smith: The Final Curtain Falls

โŒจThe newspapers report extensively on the death of Dame Maggie Smith, aged 89, celebrating her 70-year career in film and theatre (Daily Mail, The Guardian, The Independent, Metro, Sky News, The Sun, The Telegraph, The Times). Concurrently, Storm Helene continues to cause flooding and damage in Georgia, USA (BBC News), while the UK grapples with knife crime issues (Channel 4 News).
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BBC

Streets in Georgia underwater as deadly Storm Helene barrels north

Governor Brian Kemp says response teams are dealing with casualties, power outages and flooding; overnight, there were deaths in Florida and Georgia.
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The Guardian

Explosions rock Beirut after Netanyahu tells UN Israel is โ€˜winningโ€™

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16:06โ‡ขDame Maggie's Final Bow

โŒจThe newspapers report extensively on the death of Dame Maggie Smith, aged 89, with tributes pouring in from co-stars and fans (Daily Mail, HuffPost UK, The Independent, The Mirror, The Sun, The Times). Simultaneously, Israel's actions in Lebanon are escalating, with explosions reported in Beirut following Netanyahu's UN speech (The Guardian, Sky News, The Telegraph, The Jewish Chronicle).
16:14
The Guardian

Israel says airstrike targeted main Hezbollah HQ as loud explosions rock Beirut

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The Guardian

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah reportedly targeted in Israeli airstrikes on Beirut

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BBC

First responder among 11 dead in Georgia as Storm Helene pushes north

Governor Brian Kemp says Georgia remains a "dangerous environment"; at least 15 people have died across his state, Florida and North Carolina.
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The Guardian

Hezbollah leader Nasrallah reportedly targeted in Israeli airstrikes on Beirut; two killed and dozens injured

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18:22โ‡ขDame Maggie's Final Bow Amid Mideast Tensions

โŒจThe newspapers report extensively on the death of Dame Maggie Smith, aged 89, with tributes from King Charles and reflections on her career (Daily Mail, The Independent, The Sun). Simultaneously, Israel's actions in Lebanon are escalating, with airstrikes reportedly targeting Hezbollah leader Nasrallah in Beirut (The Guardian, Sky News, The Jewish Chronicle). Storm Helene continues to cause fatalities and damage in the southeastern United States (BBC News).
18:30
The Guardian

Iran says Israeli strike on Beirut โ€˜changes the rules of the gameโ€™ as Israel braces for potential retaliation

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BBC

Storm Helene death toll rises with homes flattened in Florida

A Cedar Key resident tells the BBC his home "miraculously survived", while others are missing or destroyed.
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HuffPost UK
Can The Next Tory Leader Capitalise On Labourโ€™s Troubles?
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19:10โ‡ขDame Maggie's Final Bow Amidst Mideast Turmoil

โŒจThe newspapers report extensively on the death of Dame Maggie Smith, aged 89, with tributes pouring in (The Independent, Metro, The Mirror). Simultaneously, Israel's actions in Lebanon are escalating, with airstrikes reportedly targeting Hezbollah leader Nasrallah in Beirut (The Guardian, Sky News, The Times). Phillip Schofield's candid admissions about his mental health following his TV scandal are also widely covered (Daily Mail, The Mirror, The Sun).
19:25
Huge explosions have rocked Beirut โ€“ levelling multiple buildings in the cityโ€™s southern suburbs. So far Lebanonโ€™s health ministry says at least two people are known to have died, with 76 others wounded and the numbers certain to rise.
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BBC

Beirut rocked by multiple blasts as Israel says it attacked Hezbollah headquarters

The attack is a "dangerous game-changing escalation", Iran's embassy in Lebanon says, after reports Israel was targeting Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah.
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The Guardian

Israel launches massive airstrike on Beirut in apparent bid to kill Hezbollah leader

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21:08โ‡ขIsrael Strikes at Hezbollah's Heart

โŒจThe newspapers extensively report on Israel's massive airstrike in Beirut, targeting Hezbollah's headquarters and possibly its leader, Hassan Nasrallah (BBC News, Channel 4 News, The Guardian, Sky News, The Spectator). This attack is described as a significant escalation, with Iran calling it a "dangerous game-changer" (BBC News). Concurrently, the death of Dame Maggie Smith at 89 is widely covered, with tributes from colleagues (Metro, The Independent).
21:18
BBC

Israel orders people to leave Beirut buildings it says are 'Hezbollah interests'

The Israeli military says it is checking the result of an earlier strike in Lebanon's capital, amid reports it targeted Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah.
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BBC

Israel orders people to leave Beirut buildings it says Hezbollah uses to store weapons

The Israeli military says it is checking the result of an earlier strike in Lebanon's capital, amid reports it targeted Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah.
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BBC

Israel bombs Beirut buildings it says Hezbollah uses to store weapons

The Israeli military says it is checking the result of an earlier strike in Lebanon's capital, amid reports it targeted Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah.
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22:14
The Guardian

Israel launches more strikes on Beirut as six people reported dead from earlier attack

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23:41
BBC

Israel strikes Beirut buildings after reportedly targeting Hezbollah leader

A US official tells the BBC's partner CBS that Hassan Nasrallah was targeted but the Israeli military is yet to confirm this.
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23:42โ‡ขBeirut Ablaze: Israel Targets Hezbollah Chief

โŒจThe newspapers report on Israel's continued strikes in Beirut, with a US official claiming Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah was targeted (BBC News, The Guardian). Dame Maggie Smith's death at 89 is widely covered, with tributes from colleagues (The Independent, The Mirror). The Times reports on plans to increase university tuition fees to ยฃ10,500 over five years.