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This page is an archive of main headlines from the UK for 02.09.2026.
It displays 60 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
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The Iranian Red Crescent says a child was among those killed when shrapnel from a US strike hit a home. The US military says it is aware of the reports and it never targets civilians.
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World | Milo Pope
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BBC
Iran attacks US targets in Middle East after four reportedly killed at wedding celebration
The Iranian Red Crescent says the deaths happened when shrapnel from a US missile hit a home where a celebration was taking place in southern Iran.
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British far-right pundit breaks silence on ICE arrest and deportation and says he was âreally, really terrifiedâ
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The Independent
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Andy Burnham is set to run the gauntlet of PMQs this afternoon, after finally making his Commons debut yesterday.
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An unidentified object exploded at a train station in the German city of Augsburg, Bayern, on early Wednesday morning leaving at least two injured.
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The Independent
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World | Milo Pope
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11:07 UTCâ˘Burnham's First PMQs Gauntlet
â¨The UK media is focused on Andy Burnham's first PMQs as Prime Minister, with The Telegraph, The Independent, and Daily Mail covering his debut and the economic challenges ahead, including potential tax hikes. The Guardian reports a UN warning on global heating, while BBC News covers Iran's attack on US targets.
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11:07 UTCâ˘Burnham's First PMQs Gauntlet
â¨The UK media is focused on Andy Burnham's first PMQs as Prime Minister, with The Telegraph, The Independent, and Daily Mail covering his debut and the economic challenges ahead, including potential tax hikes. The Guardian reports a UN warning on global heating, while BBC News covers Iran's attack on US targets.
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Blast also injures 68 guests at the wedding in southern Iran, prompting fears of escalation in hostilities
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The Independent
The prime minister has been pressed on spending costs and the possibility of tax cuts
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The British society bible's Schools Guide 2027 is packed with world-class educational institutions for children aged four to 18 - and unsurprisingly, many come with eye-watering fees
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Breitbart UK
The Austrian government has announced plans to prohibit âpolitical Islamâ and potentially ban groups such as the Muslim Brotherhood from operating in the country.
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BBC
Iran calls deaths at wedding celebration a 'war crime' as US denies targeting civilians
The Iranian Red Crescent says the deaths happened when shrapnel from a US missile hit a home where a celebration was taking place in southern Iran.
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Blast also injures 68 guests at the wedding in southern Iran, prompting fears of escalation in hostilities
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The Russian president wants to keep Britain guessing - and stressing - over Moscow's real intentions.
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But scientists say the world could get back to 1.5C through deep, rapid emissions cuts and removing carbon from the atmosphere
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The Guardian
Reform UK leader dismisses criticism of his failure to register ÂŁ5m gift as a sign of a âcomplainantsâ societyâ
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16:02 UTCâ˘Burnham's Borrowing Vow
â¨The UK media is focused on Andy Burnham's early premiership, with multiple outlets covering his refusal to rule out borrowing or tax rises amid market turmoil, and his parliamentary debut. The Guardian highlights Farage's comparison of his standards inquiry to Trump's investigations, while BBC News reports on Putin's veiled threat to the UK. Other stories include Austria's ban on political Islam and a Tatler list of top private schools.
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16:02 UTCâ˘Burnham's Borrowing Vow
â¨The UK media is focused on Andy Burnham's early premiership, with multiple outlets covering his refusal to rule out borrowing or tax rises amid market turmoil, and his parliamentary debut. The Guardian highlights Farage's comparison of his standards inquiry to Trump's investigations, while BBC News reports on Putin's veiled threat to the UK. Other stories include Austria's ban on political Islam and a Tatler list of top private schools.
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Spainâs National Police has produced a report accusing agents of the Islamic regime in Morocco of coordinating the illegal migrant invasion of Ceuta despite attempts by the socialist SĂĄnchez government to deflect blame from the Alawite regime in Rabat.
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UK | Brooke Davies
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The Mark Ruffalo affair has exposed the swirling lunacy of anti-Zionism.
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Guardian city editor Anna Isaac, investigative reporter Peter Geoghegan and broadcaster Michael Crick refused entry
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Guardian City editor Anna Isaac among those who had credentials to cover event declined
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The new PM has shown no interest in reckoning with the real causes of Britainâs economic decline.
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Minister says Sweden has âfulfilled its commitmentsâ amid criticism of âunjustâ deportation decisions such as case of Joyce Thomas
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The Russian president wants to keep Britain guessing - and stressing - over Moscow's real intentions.
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Iran has accused the United States of a war crime after claiming a US strike hit a house where a wedding was taking place â killing 4 people including two children aged four and 16.
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Defence minister says he believes US backing could tip regional balance in favour of forced resettlement
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21:03 UTCâ˘Burnham's Economic Storm
â¨UK media is dominated by Andy Burnham's early premiership, with multiple outlets covering his economic stance and warnings about Russia. The Independent and Morning Star report on pressure for spending cuts, while Spiked criticizes his lack of economic reform. BBC News and The Independent highlight Putin's threats, and The Telegraph covers Badenoch's defence spending plans. The Guardian focuses on Israel's Gaza expulsion plan, and Channel 4 News reports on US-Iran violence.
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21:03 UTCâ˘Burnham's Economic Storm
â¨UK media is dominated by Andy Burnham's early premiership, with multiple outlets covering his economic stance and warnings about Russia. The Independent and Morning Star report on pressure for spending cuts, while Spiked criticizes his lack of economic reform. BBC News and The Independent highlight Putin's threats, and The Telegraph covers Badenoch's defence spending plans. The Guardian focuses on Israel's Gaza expulsion plan, and Channel 4 News reports on US-Iran violence.
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The Location, Location, Location star, 55, has shared snaps of her bandaged foot after being airlifted to hospital while on the beach in Devon, following a fall on a 'muddy patch on a steep path'.
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Green Party spokespeople previously said Polanski wanted to contest Keir Starmerâs seat
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