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28.11.2024

28.11.2024The Day Power Died and Wallace Fell

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This page is an archive of main headlines from the UK for 28.11.2024.

It displays 155 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

28.11.2024The Day Power Died and Wallace Fell
Russia launched a "massive" missile attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, leaving one million people without power. Putin threatened to target Kyiv's "decision-making centres" with new missiles, framing the attacks as response to Western weapons use in Russia.

UK migration statistics revealed record-high net migration of 906,000 to June 2023, prompting Starmer to accuse the Conservatives of running an "open borders experiment." The UK signed a deal with Iraq to tackle people smuggling.

BBC's MasterChef host Gregg Wallace stepped down following allegations from 13 colleagues, including Kirsty Wark, of inappropriate sexual behavior. The story evolved through the day with increasingly serious allegations, including claims of inappropriate conduct in the studio. By evening, Rod Stewart publicly criticized Wallace for bullying his wife Penny Lancaster, while Wallace broke his silence to thank supporters.

Former soldier Daniel Khalife was found guilty of spying for Iran after his prison escape attempt.
28.11.2024

00:56Al Fayed's Enablers Under Investigation

The newspapers report on two major developments: several outlets cover the Met Police's investigation into Mohamed Al Fayed and potential enablers of alleged sexual abuse (Metro, Sky News, Evening Standard). Former PM David Cameron's shift to support assisted dying legislation gains attention (Times), while the death of 17-year-old photographer Liz Hatton, who had connections with the Royal Family, receives emotional coverage (Daily Mail, Mirror).
05:43
06:31
The Guardian

‘Massive attack’ on Ukraine’s power network under way, says minister

06:31
07:03
BBC

Russia launches 'massive' missile attack on energy infrastructure across Ukraine

Energy minister Herman Halushchenko says that attacks are "taking place all over Ukraine" and emergency power outages have been introduced.
07:03
07:19
The Guardian

Moscow launches ‘massive strike’ on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure

07:19
07:43
07:59
BBC

Russia launches 'massive' missile attack on Ukraine's energy network

Energy minister Herman Halushchenko says that attacks are "taking place all over Ukraine" and emergency power outages have been introduced.
07:59
08:15
The Guardian

One million people reported without power in Ukraine after Russian attacks on energy infrastructure

08:15

08:42Russia Cuts Ukraine's Power Grid

The newspapers report extensively on Russia's "massive" missile attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, with multiple sources confirming power outages affecting one million people (BBC, Guardian, Sky News). In domestic media, BBC Radio 2's Zoe Ball announces departure from her breakfast show role while battling health issues (Daily Mail), and Labour faces challenges over the Chagos Islands agreement (Independent, Telegraph). An interview with Boris Johnson discussing his disposability generates discussion (Spectator).
09:27
BBC

More than one million in Ukraine without power after Russia attacks energy network

Energy minister Herman Halushchenko says that attacks are "taking place all over Ukraine" and emergency power outages have been introduced.
09:27
09:27
The Guardian

Zelenskyy claims Russia used cluster munitions as one million people reported without power in Ukraine

09:27
10:15
The Guardian

Zelenskyy claims Russia used cluster munitions as 1 million people reported without power in Ukraine

10:15
10:23
The Guardian

Kyiv claims Russia used cluster munitions as Ukraine’s energy company says emergency blackouts over

10:23
10:31
The UK government is being pushed by the Ford Motor Co. to mandate consumer incentives to push drivers into electric vehicles (EVs) as an industry backlash grows over imposed sales targets and the marketplace flatly rejecting the product.
10:31
10:31

10:32Ukraine's Million Powerless

The newspapers report extensively on Russia's continued attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, with multiple sources confirming power outages affecting one million people across Ukraine (BBC, Guardian, Independent). New developments show UK's net migration reaching record highs of nearly one million, while asylum spending increased by 36% (Telegraph, Sky News). Ford Motor Co. requests government intervention for EV sales amid market resistance (Breitbart).
10:39
The Guardian

Putin threatens to target ‘decision-making centres in Kyiv’ with new missile

10:39
10:47
BBC

Putin says attack on Ukraine power grid is 'response' to use of Western weapons in Russia

More than one million Ukrainians have been left without power, following an overnight attack by Russia.
10:47
10:47
The Guardian

Putin threatens to target Kyiv with new missile after US and UK-made weapons used in Russia

10:47
10:55
11:27
BBC

Putin threatens to target Kyiv 'decision-making centres' with new missile

The Russian leader's comments come after Moscow's overnight missile and drone attack on Ukraine's power grid.
11:27
11:27
11:35

11:37Putin's New Threat Meets Iran's Spy

The newspapers report on Putin's new threats to target Kyiv's "decision-making centres" following the use of Western weapons in Russia (BBC, Guardian, Channel 4). A significant development in UK security sees former soldier Daniel Khalife found guilty of spying for Iran (Independent, Sky News, The Sun). Meanwhile, revised migration figures show a record increase of nearly one million people to the UK population, with specific source countries identified (Daily Mail, Times).
12:07
12:31
12:55

12:57Wallace Walks After BBC's Sexual Comments Probe

The newspapers report on two major developments: Putin's new threats to target Kyiv with missiles in response to Western-backed strikes (Breitbart, BBC, Guardian, HuffPost), while multiple British outlets cover BBC presenter Gregg Wallace's departure from MasterChef amid allegations of inappropriate sexual comments (Daily Mail, Metro, Mirror, Sun, Sky News). The ONS admits to undercounting net migration figures by 166,000 people (Times).
13:11
13:59
The Guardian

Israel says air force struck Hezbollah facility in southern Lebanon; curfews announced amid uneasy ceasefire

13:59
14:31

14:32Wallace's Sexual Comments End MasterChef Run

The newspapers report on MasterChef presenter Gregg Wallace's departure amid misconduct allegations, with 13 people, including BBC's Kirsty Wark, accusing him of making inappropriate sexual comments (Daily Mail, Mirror, Sky News, Telegraph, Sun). Meanwhile, Israel strikes Hezbollah facilities in southern Lebanon during the ceasefire (Guardian), and Daniel Khalife is found guilty of spying for Iran (Independent). Reports emerge of attacks on Jewish school buses in London (Jewish Chronicle).
16:15
The Guardian

Hezbollah keeping ‘hands on trigger’ amid fragile ceasefire with Israel

16:15
16:39
17:27
18:15
18:23
18:23
The Guardian

Putin threatens to hit Kyiv with Oreshnik missiles and praises Trump

18:23

18:43Wallace's Studio Sex Scandal Sinks MasterChef

The newspapers report on two major developments: Putin's new threats to target Ukrainian decision-makers in Kyiv with Oreshnik missiles (BBC, Guardian, Breitbart), while a scandal unfolds around MasterChef's Gregg Wallace, who faces multiple allegations of misconduct, including inappropriate behavior in the studio, leading to his departure (Daily Mail, Sun, Mirror, Metro). Migration figures show record-high net arrivals of 900,000+, with Labour's Starmer criticizing the Conservative government's "open borders experiment" (HuffPost, Independent, Breitbart).
19:35
19:43
19:43
20:31

22:17Wallace's Studio Sock Scandal Deepens

The newspapers report extensively on two major developments: The Office for National Statistics reveals record-high net migration of 906,000 to June 2023, significantly higher than previously reported (Channel 4, Breitbart, HuffPost, Independent), while multiple sources cover new developments in the Gregg Wallace scandal, with Ulrika Jonsson alleging he made inappropriate jokes on MasterChef, leading to his departure from the BBC (Telegraph, Mirror, Daily Mail, Metro, Sky News, The Sun).