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This page is an archive of main headlines from the UK for 30.05.2025.
It displays 98 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
30.05.2025 โข Day Two Courts Heard Denials
โจPaul Doyle appeared in court following his formal charging the previous day, with prosecutors accusing the 53-year-old ex-Royal Marine of deliberately using his vehicle as a weapon against 79 Liverpool fans. Media reports described him as tearful and shaking his head at the allegations, while friends maintained he was a "hard-working, churchgoing family man." The court remanded him in custody.
Russell Brand pleaded not guilty to rape and sexual assault charges involving two women, arriving at court carrying a prayer book. Coverage noted his transatlantic legal proceedings and support from certain political quarters.
Hamas rejected the latest US ceasefire proposal despite American claims that Israel had approved it, though later reports suggested the group was "thoroughly reviewing" the plan. The UN warned that all of Gaza faced famine risk.
Attorney General Lord Hermer faced criticism for comparing border control measures to Nazi Germany, forcing an apology within hours. Trump doubled steel and aluminum tariffs to 50% while praising Elon Musk despite drug use allegations.
Russell Brand pleaded not guilty to rape and sexual assault charges involving two women, arriving at court carrying a prayer book. Coverage noted his transatlantic legal proceedings and support from certain political quarters.
Hamas rejected the latest US ceasefire proposal despite American claims that Israel had approved it, though later reports suggested the group was "thoroughly reviewing" the plan. The UN warned that all of Gaza faced famine risk.
Attorney General Lord Hermer faced criticism for comparing border control measures to Nazi Germany, forcing an apology within hours. Trump doubled steel and aluminum tariffs to 50% while praising Elon Musk despite drug use allegations.
30.05.2025
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The Guardian
What happened to body positivity?
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03:03
The US says Israel has "signed off" on envoy Steve Witkoff's plan and that it is waiting for a formal response from Hamas.
03:03
03:05โขHamas Rejects US Gaza Ceasefire Plan
โจThe newspapers report on Hamas rejecting the latest US ceasefire proposal for Gaza, despite American claims that Israel has "signed off" on envoy Steve Witkoff's plan (BBC News). Meanwhile, coverage continues of the Liverpool parade crash with Paul Doyle, the 53-year-old ex-Royal Marine commando and father-of-three, now formally charged with multiple counts (The Mirror, Metro). Trump's tariff authority receives court backing as an appeals court rules in the president's favor, reversing earlier decisions that blocked his trade measures (The Independent). Other coverage includes exclusive footage from the Daily Mail showing Saudi police beating women in secret detention facilities, and Sky News examining Russia's strategic positioning in the Arctic amid climate change.
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The Guardian
The world's longest chain of chewing-gum wrappers
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04:31
The Guardian
What happens to your body when youโre dying?
04:31
05:12
The Guardian
The team turning discarded tents into bags
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05:12
The Spectator
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The Spectator
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05:54
The Independent
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06:11
The US says Israel has "signed off" on envoy Steve Witkoff's plan and that it is waiting for a formal response from Hamas.
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06:36
BBC
Hamas studying US Gaza ceasefire plan backed by Israel after saying it fails to meet its demands
The proposal would reportedly see 28 Israeli hostages โ alive and dead โ returned in exchange for dozens of Palestinian prisoners.
06:36
06:45
The Independent
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07:02
New Statesman
Her tragic performance is the only thing cheering up Labour MPs.
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07:18
HuffPost UK
Reform Leader's ยฃ7 Billion 'DEI' Savings Claim Unravels
07:18
07:44
The Guardian
Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs on The Salt Path
07:44
07:52
BBC
Hamas says US Gaza ceasefire plan backed by Israel fails to meet its demands
The proposal would reportedly see 28 Israeli hostages โ alive and dead โ returned in exchange for dozens of Palestinian prisoners.
07:52
08:00
COURT HELL | World News
08:00
08:02โขHamas Rejects US Hostage Deal
โจThe newspapers report on Hamas rejecting the latest US Gaza ceasefire proposal, with the group stating the plan fails to meet its demands despite reportedly involving 28 Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners (BBC News). The Liverpool parade crash case continues with Paul Doyle, the 53-year-old suspect, appearing in court today on multiple charges (Metro, The Mirror). Political scrutiny intensifies around Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, with HuffPost UK challenging his ยฃ7 billion "DEI" savings claim as "dodgy maths," while The New Statesman describes Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch's performance as "tragic" and a source of comfort for Labour MPs. Former CIA officials speculate on Putin's next European target, as Sky News examines how melting Arctic ice boosts Russia's military capabilities.
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CRASH CARNAGE | UK News
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08:40
The Independent
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09:05
Wilfred Reilly on the lies that fuelled the George Floyd riots.
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09:38
Belgium is becoming the breeding ground for antisemitism as the far-left has joined together with groups of radical Muslims to forge a โcivil religionโ of โPalestinismโ as old tropes are combined with Neo-Marxist ideologies of victimisation, a report from a think tank has found.
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09:38
The Independent
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STAR IN DOCK | Showbiz
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09:47
The Independent
09:47
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09:55
The Guardian
The chaos Musk is leaving behind in Washington
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09:55
Exclusive: Millions of UK workers are unknowingly funding Israelโs genocide in Gaza via their Nest pension contributions. Harriet Williamson reports.
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STAR'S DENIAL | Showbiz
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10:05โขBrand Denies Rape Charges
โจThe newspapers report on Russell Brand pleading not guilty to rape and sexual assault charges involving two women, with the comedian arriving at court carrying a prayer book (Sky News, The Sun). Paul Doyle, the 53-year-old ex-Royal Marine charged in the Liverpool parade crash, appeared tearful and disheveled in court, with friends describing him as a "hard-working, churchgoing family man" (Daily Mail, The Independent, Metro, The Mirror). Political discourse intensifies around antisemitism and extremism, with a study claiming Belgium has become a "laboratory of antisemitism" through leftist-Islamist alliances promoting "Palestinism" (Breitbart London), while Lord Hermer faces criticism for alleged "Nazi jibes" at Reform UK (The Spectator). Novara Media exclusively reports that Britain's largest pension fund Nest invests in Israeli weapons manufacturer Elbit Systems, potentially implicating millions of UK workers in funding Israeli military operations.
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CRASH CARNAGE | UK News
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Metro
UK | Brooke Davies
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CRASH CARNAGE | UK News
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11:43
The Guardian
Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs on The Salt Path
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12:00
BBC
Hamas 'thoroughly reviewing' ceasefire plan as UN warns all of Gaza at risk of famine
The proposal would reportedly see 28 Israeli hostages โ alive and dead โ returned in exchange for dozens of Palestinian prisoners.
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CRASH CARNAGE | UK News
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UK | Brooke Davies
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12:33
Breitbart UK
Abrogating international law to take back the power to control Britainโs borders is akin to Nazi German โRealpolitikโ, attorney-general said.
12:33
12:34โขEx-Marine Denies Deliberate Attack
โจThe newspapers report on Hamas "thoroughly reviewing" a ceasefire proposal that would exchange 28 Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners, as the UN warns all of Gaza faces famine risk (BBC News). Meanwhile, Paul Doyle's court appearance dominated coverage, with multiple outlets describing the 53-year-old ex-Royal Marine as emotional and shaking his head as prosecutors accused him of deliberately using his vehicle as a weapon against 79 Liverpool fans (Daily Mail, The Independent, Metro, The Mirror, Sky News, The Sun). Political tensions escalate as Attorney General Lord Hermer faces criticism for comparing Reform UK's border control proposals to Nazi Germany's "Realpolitik," with Starmer's government accused of losing the immigration argument (Breitbart London, The Spectator).
13:31
Abrogating international law to take back the power to control Britainโs borders is akin to Nazi German โRealpolitikโ, attorney-general said.
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13:39
Viktor Orbรกn is a hero for the populist right and the MAGA faithful. For them, his 15 years in power are a playbook for what America couldย and should be by the end of Trumpโs second term. But are the good times coming to an end for him?
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โLIKE CATTLEโ | World News
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15:10
New Statesman
The comedian pleaded not guilty to all charges. MAGA has already given its verdict.
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15:35
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent earlier said Trump and Xi Jinping may need to get directly involved in talks.
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16:09
Spiked
Andrew Doyle on the revolt against DEI, gender ideology and cancel culture.
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The remarks from both sides raise concerns that a trade war could erupt again between the two largest economies.
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JAIL HORROR | UK News
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GREECE FRIGHTENING | World News
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17:33โขAttorney General's Nazi Comparison Backfires
โจThe newspapers report on escalating political tensions as Attorney General Lord Hermer faces widespread criticism for comparing border control measures to Nazi Germany's "Realpolitik," forcing an apology hours later (Breitbart London, The Spectator). Meanwhile, Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch faces questions about her leadership longevity amid internal party pressures (HuffPost UK). Russell Brand's legal proceedings continue with the comedian pleading not guilty to all charges, while coverage notes MAGA movement support for his case (New Statesman). International focus shifts to Hungary's Viktor Orbรกn, described as both a MAGA hero and potential model for Trump's second term, though questions emerge about his political future after 15 years in power (Channel 4 News). Trade tensions resurface as China responds to Trump's claims of tariff truce violations, raising concerns about renewed economic conflict between the world's largest economies (BBC News).
17:47
The Guardian
So long, Elon: the deepest cut was to your reputation
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19:00
The Guardian
Four easy ways to take care of your home
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19:08
Hamas says it is still reviewing a new US proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza โ even though it says it doesnโt meet Palestinian demands.
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BRIDE & GLOOM | Celebrity
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TREATS FOR A BEAST | Sun Club
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US | Jessica Kwong
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Musk's time in government ended with a colourful Oval Office meeting at Trump's side.
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The Spectator
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President Donald Trump says the increase in tariffs will protect America's steel industry, along with an expected partnership with Japan.
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President Donald Trump says the increase in tariffs will protect America's steel industry, along with an expected partnership with Japan.
23:56
23:57โขTrump Doubles Steel Tariffs to 50%
โจThe newspapers report on Trump doubling steel and aluminum tariffs to 50% to protect American industry through a Japan partnership (BBC News). Meanwhile, Hamas continues reviewing a US ceasefire proposal despite stating it fails to meet Palestinian demands while Israel maintains Gaza bombing (Channel 4 News). Coverage of the Liverpool parade suspect's court appearance continues, with The Mirror detailing the ex-marine father-of-three's emerging life picture, while The Sun reports the Southport killer receives treats like Maltesers and crisps in jail despite attacking guards. The Spectator argues Britain needs reindustrialization, while other outlets cover Elon Musk dismissing drug allegations and Trump's comments on potentially pardoning Diddy if convicted.