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This page is an archive of main headlines from the UK for 31.03.2025.
It displays 111 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
31.03.2025 โข Day Le Pen Barred From Presidency As Trump-Putin Rift Deepened
โจTrump's anger with Putin over Ukraine ceasefire talks dominated morning coverage, with multiple outlets reporting his threats of oil sanctions against Russia. Global markets tumbled amid fears of Trump imposing 20% tariffs on all US imports, with UK explicitly expecting to be hit by week's end.
By midday, attention shifted to Marine Le Pen's conviction for embezzling EU funds, resulting in a five-year ban from public office that blocks her 2027 presidential candidacy. The ruling sparked intense debate about democracy in France, with right-leaning outlets describing it as a "political death sentence" while Le Pen herself called it a "political decision."
Afternoon coverage focused on Virginia Giuffre, Prince Andrew's accuser in the Epstein case, who reportedly has "four days to live" following a bus accident. Prince Harry's troubles continued with reports of an "unpleasant" message sent to his charity boss after she refused to publicly defend Meghan.
By midday, attention shifted to Marine Le Pen's conviction for embezzling EU funds, resulting in a five-year ban from public office that blocks her 2027 presidential candidacy. The ruling sparked intense debate about democracy in France, with right-leaning outlets describing it as a "political death sentence" while Le Pen herself called it a "political decision."
Afternoon coverage focused on Virginia Giuffre, Prince Andrew's accuser in the Epstein case, who reportedly has "four days to live" following a bus accident. Prince Harry's troubles continued with reports of an "unpleasant" message sent to his charity boss after she refused to publicly defend Meghan.
31.03.2025
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At least 1,700 people have died in Myanmar, and while many countries have sent aid and support, a lack of equipment is severely hampering rescue efforts.
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01:25โขMyanmar Military Bombs After Deadly Quake
โจThe newspapers report extensively on the Myanmar earthquake aftermath, with the death toll at 1,700 as rescue efforts continue despite equipment shortages (BBC, Channel 4). The military junta is accused of conducting bombing raids hours after the disaster (Channel 4). UK-US relations feature prominently, with Trump sending a message to King Charles during trade talks with Starmer (Metro, Mirror) and Home Secretary Cooper denying US Vice President Vance's claim that "free speech is in retreat" in Britain (HuffPost). Royal coverage continues with speculation about Prince Harry's brand future following polo event controversy (Daily Mail, Sky News).
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It marks the first time Trump has seriously threatened Russia with consequences for dragging its feet in Ukraine ceasefire negotiations.
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UK | Noora Mykkanen
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The Guardian
Woman trapped for days pulled alive from the rubble
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The Spectator
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The Guardian
Donald Trump says he is โvery angryโ with Vladimir Putin over Ukraine
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BBC
Trump 'very angry' with Putin over ceasefire talks, as strikes continue on Ukraine
Trump says if Russia won't reach a deal in Ukraine, he will impose secondary tariffs "on all oil coming out of Russia".
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UK | Gergana Krasteva
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UK | Danny Rigg
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The Guardian
Trump โvery angryโ with Putin approach to Ukraine ceasefire and threatens secondary tariffs on Russian oil
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08:02โขTrump Threatens Russian Oil Tariffs As Putin Angers Him
โจThe newspapers report extensively on Trump's deteriorating relationship with Putin over Ukraine ceasefire talks. Multiple sources highlight Trump being "very angry" and threatening secondary tariffs on Russian oil if a deal isn't reached (BBC, Guardian, HuffPost, Independent, Sky News, Spectator, Breitbart). Global financial markets are tumbling amid fears Trump will impose a 20% tariff on all US imports, potentially causing worldwide recession (Daily Mail). In UK business news, Primark's CEO Paul Marchant has resigned with immediate effect following allegations of "inappropriate behaviour" towards a woman (Metro, Mirror).
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TRUMP FURY | World News
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The Guardian
Marine Le Pen found guilty of misappropriating EU funds by French court
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09:10
New Statesman
The veteran senatorโs rallies make for a great roadshow. But are they the way to defeat Trump?
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09:36
It could mean the leader of the far-right National Rally is banned from standing in the 2027 French presidential election.
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Breitbart UK
If you want peace, prepare for war. Germany appears to be embracing this ancient maxim with the countryโs top general warning Monday that Berlin is ready to bring back conscription.
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Breitbart UK
If you want peace, prepare for war. Germany appears to be embracing this ancient maxim with the countryโs top general warning Monday that Berlin is ready to bring back conscription.
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The Spectator
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UK | Gergana Krasteva
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BBC
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen found guilty of embezzling EU funds
The presidential hopeful was found guilty in a case that could see her banned from standing in the 2027 election.
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The Guardian
Marine Le Pen faces ban from running for public office after guilty verdict in embezzlement trial
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The Guardian
Marine Le Pen banned from running for public office after guilty verdict in embezzlement trial
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WILL ROW | UK News
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10:41โขLe Pen Convicted of EU Embezzlement
โจThe newspapers report extensively on Marine Le Pen being found guilty of embezzling EU funds, with multiple sources highlighting that she's now banned from running for public office, potentially affecting her 2027 presidential ambitions (BBC, Guardian, Sky News, Spectator). Economic concerns feature prominently as the FTSE tumbles over fears Trump will impose tariffs on the UK, with related reports of "intense" talks between UK and US officials (Independent, Metro). Other coverage includes Germany considering reintroducing conscription due to growing Russian threats (Breitbart) and ongoing royal drama involving Prince Harry's alleged "explosive bust-up" with a charity boss (Mirror).
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The Guardian
Marine Le Pen banned from running for public office for five years after guilty verdict in embezzlement trial
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11:03
BBC
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen banned from running in 2027 presidential election
Le Pen was found guilty of embezzling EU funds to pay her party's staff, leading to a five-year ban from public office.
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11:12
BBC
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen barred from running in 2027 presidential election
Le Pen was found guilty of embezzling EU funds to pay her party's staff, leading to a five-year ban from public office.
11:12
11:12
The Guardian
Marine Le Pen banned from running for public office for five years and given four-year sentence in embezzlement trial
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Breaking | Live
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The Spectator
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11:20
A Paris court ruled Monday that National Rally leader Marine Le Pen will be ineligible to run for public office for five years, likely including in the upcoming presidential race, after being found guilty of embezzlement of European Union funds.
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UK | Sam Corbishley
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BBC
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen barred from running for public office for five years
Le Pen's ban - after being found guilty of embezzling EU funds - means she would not be able to run in the 2027 presidential election.
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The Guardian
Marine Le Pen banned from running for French presidency in 2027 and given four-year sentence in embezzlement trial
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The French presidential favourite and hard-right National Rally figurehead vows to appeal against the verdict
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Sky News
Breaking | Live
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12:14โขLe Pen Barred From 2027 French Presidential Race
โจThe newspapers extensively report on French far-right leader Marine Le Pen being banned from running for public office for five years after being found guilty of embezzling EU funds (BBC, Breitbart, Daily Mail, Guardian, Independent, Sky News, Spectator, Times). This conviction effectively blocks her participation in France's 2027 presidential election, with some outlets describing it as a "catastrophic end" to her political career (Sky News) or a "political death sentence" (Breitbart). The Spectator questions whether "France is still a democracy" in light of the ruling. In other news, Buckingham Palace has provided an update on King Charles's health following his hospital stay (Metro).
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Marine Le Pen is barrred from running for public office for five years, with the court also handing the far-right leader a four-year prison sentence, with two years suspended and two yearsโ home detention, and a โฌ100,000 fine.
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The Guardian
Marine Le Pen barred from running for French presidency in 2027
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MIGRATION FURY | Politics
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Schools have been punishing children as young as three for gender wrongthink.
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13:56
BBC
US stock market dips days before Trump's new tariffs take effect
Stock markets in Europe and Asia also fell, after Trump warned all countries will be hit with tariffs on US imports.
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VICTIM SHOCK | World News
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VICTIM SHOCK | World News
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The Independent
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In its first response to Trump's criticism of Putin, the Kremlin tried to play down the tensions between the two leaders.
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โHOLDING YOUR HANDโ | World News
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New Statesman
Barred from public office for five years, Franceโs presidential front-runner is committed to fighting her prosecutor.
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16:17โขLe Pen Banned From Presidency As Court Rules Embezzlement
โจThe newspapers report extensively on Marine Le Pen being barred from running for the French presidency in 2027 after a court conviction for embezzling EU funds, with a five-year ban from public office and partial prison sentence (Channel 4, Guardian, Breitbart, New Statesman, Sky News, Spectator, Times). Virginia Giuffre, Prince Andrew's accuser in the Epstein case, reportedly has "four days to live" following a bus accident (Daily Mail, Metro, Mirror, Sun). UK-US relations are strained as Trump prepares to implement tariffs against Britain, with No.10 considering retaliation (HuffPost, Independent).
16:59
Starmer's โOrganised Immigration Crime Summitโ fails to find the simple solution to upend human smugglersโ business model: safe routes
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Guidance would have led to criminals getting different sentences depending on their age, sex and ethnicity
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Officers visited Dave and Viv Boardman after a row over a fundraising for โwomen-onlyโ event
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The French people must decide who leads them, not the courts.
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Breaking | Live
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18:56
Vice President JD Vance was proven right on the attacks on democracy and liberty in Europe, supporters claimed, as populist National Rally leader Marine Le Pen was banned from running in the French presidential election.
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The far-right French firebrand who was seen as a frontrunner for the 2027 presidential election has been banned from standing for public office for five years.
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RIVER HORROR | UK News
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The Guardian
Marine Le Pen slams ban on running for French presidency as a โpolitical decisionโ
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19:56
The Guardian
Marine Le Pen attacks ban on French presidency run as a โpolitical decisionโ
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19:57โขLe Pen Presidential Ban Sparks Democracy Debate
โจThe newspapers report extensively on Marine Le Pen being barred from running for the French presidency, with multiple sources covering her five-year ban from public office following an embezzlement conviction (Breitbart, Channel 4, Guardian, Sky News, Spiked). Coverage reflects divided perspectives, with right-leaning outlets framing it as vindication of VP Vance's warnings about European democracy (Breitbart), while others emphasize the court decision's legitimacy (Channel 4). Other stories include Virginia Giuffre's reported near-death situation (Daily Mail), Gary Glitter's bankruptcy (Mirror), and criticism of Starmer's immigration summit (Morning Star).
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TAKING US FOR FOOLS | Politics
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