BBC
Five killed in central Beirut air strike, as Israel says it is targeting Hezbollah facilities
A building close to the Lebanese parliament was hit in what the Israeli military says was a "precise strike".
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This page is an archive of main headlines from the UK for 03.10.2024.
It displays 118 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
03.10.2024 โข The day Beirut shook
โจIsraeli airstrikes on Beirut escalated, with reports of six to nine casualties in central Beirut by morning. Throughout the day, Israel ordered more Lebanese residents to evacuate, including from Nabatieh. The Lebanese army reportedly returned fire for the first time. By evening, multiple explosions were heard near Beirut's airport, with reports suggesting strikes targeted a potential successor to Hezbollah leader Nasrallah. Concurrently, an Israeli strike in the West Bank reportedly killed 18, including a Hamas figure. These events unfolded as US President Biden discussed potential Israeli strikes on Iranian oil facilities, prompting a warning from Iran. In UK news, the Labour Party agreed to hand over sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, despite US concerns, while maintaining a crucial military base.
03.10.2024
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The Independent
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Eight IDF soldiers are killed in clashes with Hezbollah
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The Guardian
Five killed in Israeli strike on medical centre in central Beirut, Lebanon officials say
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BBC
At least five killed in central Beirut air strike, as Israel says it is targeting Hezbollah facilities
The building was hit in what the Israeli military says was a "precise strike" - the first time it has struck in the heart of the Lebanese capital.
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The Guardian
Six killed in Israeli strike on medical centre in central Beirut, Lebanon officials say
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02:08 (01:08)โขBeirut Ablaze: Israel Strikes Lebanese Capital
โจThe newspapers report on an Israeli airstrike in central Beirut, Lebanon. Multiple sources (BBC News, The Guardian, The Times) indicate at least five people were killed in what Israel claims was a "precise strike" targeting Hezbollah facilities. This marks the first time Israel has struck the heart of the Lebanese capital, potentially escalating the conflict. The Independent notes new allegations regarding Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
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They are the Israeli army's first losses since the start of the ground invasion against Hezbollah.
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It is the first Israeli strike so close to the centre of Beirut in Lebanon in the current conflict.
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It is the first Israeli strike so close to the centre of Beirut in Lebanon in the current conflict.
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The Independent
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The Spectator
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06:34 (05:34)โขBeirut Struck, Israeli Troops Fall: Lebanon Conflict Intensifies
โจThe newspapers report on escalating tensions between Israel and Lebanon. An Israeli airstrike in central Beirut killed five people (BBC News, The Guardian), marking the first such strike near the city center in the current conflict. Israel has also suffered its first casualties in ground battles with Hezbollah inside Lebanon (The Independent, Channel 4 News). The situation appears to be rapidly evolving, with potential for further escalation.
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BBC
At least six killed in Beirut as Israel warns air strikes will continue
Israeli air strikes overnight hit a building near the Lebanese parliament, in the heart of the capital.
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New Statesman
Israel has won several remarkable military victories โ with a catastrophic human cost.
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Sky News
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HuffPost UK
PM Pays Back More Than ยฃ6,000 Worth Of Gifts
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Israel continued to pound parts of Beirut with missiles in the late hours.
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'Red faces aside, honesty is the best policy.'
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BBC
At least six killed in central Beirut as Israel warns air strikes will continue
Israeli air strikes overnight hit a building near the Lebanese parliament, in the heart of the capital.
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'Red faces aside, honesty is the best policy.'
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BBC
'Any feeling of safety is vanishing': Israeli strike on central Beirut kills six
Israeli air strikes overnight hit a Hezbollah target near the Lebanese parliament, in the heart of the capital.
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08:42 (07:42)โขBeirut Ablaze: Israel Strikes Heart of Lebanese Capital
โจThe newspapers report on escalating tensions between Israel and Lebanon. An Israeli airstrike in central Beirut killed six people, marking a significant escalation (BBC News, The Guardian, Sky News). Israel has also suffered its first casualties in ground battles with Hezbollah inside Lebanon (The Independent, Channel 4 News). The US has warned it won't back an Israeli attack on Iran's nuclear facilities (Sky News).
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The Independent
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Sky News
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Leadership candidates are in a state of denial about the scale of the partyโs defeat, say top Tories
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The Independent
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Lord Waheed Alli, the top Labour Party donor and member of the House of Lords embroiled in the โfreebiesโ scandal surrounding Sir Keir Starmerโs government, is under investigation over allegedly failing to register his โinterestsโ
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The left hates Israel because it asserts its borders, not dissolve them, as European nations have strove to do.
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The prosecution said she was a 'a vulnerable woman out enjoying herself who was then taken advantage of.'
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The Telegraph
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BBC
'Any feeling of safety is vanishing': Israeli strike on central Beirut kills nine
Israeli air strikes overnight hit a Hezbollah target near the Lebanese parliament, in the heart of the capital.
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11:14 (10:14)โขBeirut Ablaze: Israel Strikes Heart of Lebanese Capital
โจThe newspapers report on escalating tensions between Israel and Lebanon. An Israeli airstrike in central Beirut killed multiple people, including a Hamas leader (BBC News, The Independent, Sky News, The Telegraph). This marks a significant escalation in the conflict. The US has warned it won't back an Israeli attack on Iran's nuclear facilities (Sky News). Domestically, UK media covers a missing person case (The Mirror) and a violent crime (Metro).
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The Guardian
Israel orders more Lebanese residents to flee homes, including from city of Nabatieh
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The Independent
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12:18 (11:18)โขBeirut Ablaze: Israel Strikes Lebanese Capital
โจThe newspapers report on escalating tensions between Israel and Lebanon. Israeli airstrikes in central Beirut killed nine people, including a Hamas leader (BBC News, The Independent, The Times). Israel has ordered more Lebanese residents to evacuate, including from Nabatieh (The Guardian). The UK is handing over sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, while retaining a crucial military base (Sky News, The Telegraph, The Spectator).
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'Immediately Mr O'Hara felt a terrible pain and jumped back.'
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The Guardian
Multiple Israeli airstrikes heard in Beirutโs southern suburbs
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The Telegraph
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HuffPost UK
Tories Call Labour 'Weak' For Returning Islands To Mauritius
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The Conservative Party would be insane to pick Jenrick, Cleverly or Tugendhat.
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The Independent
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14:10 (13:10)โขChagos Islands Sovereignty Shift Sparks Political Storm
โจThe newspapers report on the UK's decision to hand over sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius while retaining a crucial military base (Sky News, The Telegraph, The Times, The Spectator). This move has sparked political debate, with Conservatives criticizing Labour's approach (HuffPost UK). Meanwhile, Israeli airstrikes in Beirut's southern suburbs are reported (The Guardian), indicating ongoing regional tensions.
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The Sinaloa cartel is one of Mexicoโs most feared groups and there has been increasing evidence that it is expanding its networks in Europe and funnelling drugs through less obvious, more unsuspecting ports.
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Spiked
Brendan OโNeill launches his new book, in conversation with Batya Ungar-Sargon.
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Sky News
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The Guardian
Lebanese army says it has returned fire at Israel for the first time
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BBC
Israel strikes Beirut as it tells more people in south Lebanon to leave their homes
Fresh explosions follow deadly overnight strikes in the capital, as a BBC reporter in Beirut says any feeling of safety is vanishing.
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16:26 (15:26)โขBeirut Ablaze: Israel Strikes, Lebanon Retaliates
โจThe newspapers report on escalating tensions between Israel and Lebanon. Israeli airstrikes in Beirut have killed multiple people, including a Hamas leader (BBC News, The Independent, Sky News). The Lebanese army has reportedly returned fire at Israel for the first time (The Guardian, Sky News). Meanwhile, the UK's decision to hand over sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius continues to spark political debate (The Telegraph, HuffPost UK).
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The Guardian
US president Joe Biden โdiscussingโ possible Israeli strikes on Iran oil facilities
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'Even on good days, the passenger experience at London Euston fails to match its importance as the capitalโs main rail gateway to four of the UKโs largest cities.'
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The two final contenders from the wet wing of the Tories have nothing to offer Britain.
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The Guardian
Joe Biden โdiscussingโ possible Israeli strikes on Iran oil facilities; IDF says it has killed a Hezbollah commander
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The Independent
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Even at a point when the entire system is in crisis, Parcโs problems have been particularly acute. Itโs had more inmate deaths than any other jail so far this year.
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The Guardian
Iran warns US after Joe Biden says he is โdiscussingโ possible Israeli strikes on Iran oil facilities
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18:02 (17:02)โขBeirut Ablaze: Israel Strikes, US Weighs Iran Options
โจThe newspapers report on escalating tensions in the Middle East. Israel has conducted airstrikes in Beirut, killing a Hezbollah commander (Sky News, The Independent). The US is discussing potential Israeli strikes on Iranian oil facilities (The Guardian, The Independent). Domestically, UK media covers prison conditions (Channel 4 News) and the handover of Chagos Islands to Mauritius (The Telegraph, The Spectator).
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Morning Star
HEZBOLLAH agreed to a ceasefire hours before its leader Hassan Nasrallah was assassinated in an Israel air strike on Beirut, Lebanese For
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Airstrikes have continued to bombard this city throughout today โ one apparently hitting Hezbollahโs media department in the south of Beirut.
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Concerns over China setting up spying post nearby
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Concerns over China setting up spying post nearby
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20:34 (19:34)โขBeirut Ablaze: Israel Strikes, US Ponders Iran
โจThe newspapers report on escalating tensions in the Middle East. Israeli airstrikes in Beirut have killed multiple people, including a Hezbollah commander (Channel 4 News, The Independent, Sky News). The US is discussing potential Israeli strikes on Iranian oil facilities (The Independent, The Guardian). Domestically, UK media covers the handover of Chagos Islands to Mauritius (The Times, HuffPost UK) and speculation about Gary Lineker's future on Match of the Day (Daily Mail).
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The Telegraph
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The Guardian
Israel issues new evacuation orders for Beirut suburbs; Israeli strike on West Bank kills number of people
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The Guardian
Explosions reported in Beirut, with blasts heard near Lebanese capitalโs airport
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Boris was asked about the claim by the Telegraph, to which he replied: 'I think everything you need to know about that episode is in the book.'
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BBC
Large explosions in Beirut as Israeli strike reportedly hits area near airport
Videos and images from the Lebanese capital show the night sky lighting up in southern areas of the city.
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The Guardian
Beirut strikes reportedly target Nasrallah successor; IDF says it killed Hamas leader in West Bank strike that left 18 dead
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23:06 (22:06)โขBeirut Rocked: Israel Strikes, Eyes Iran
โจThe newspapers report on escalating tensions in the Middle East. Israeli airstrikes near Beirut airport have caused large explosions (BBC News, The Guardian, Sky News, The Times). Reports suggest Israel is considering attacks on Iranian oil facilities (The Independent). In UK news, Boris Johnson claims Israeli spies bugged his bathroom (Metro) and calls for a referendum on ECHR (The Telegraph).
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The Guardian
Beirut strikes reportedly target Nasrallah successor; IDF says it killed Hamas figure in West Bank strike that left 18 dead
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BBC
Huge explosions in Beirut after apparent Israeli strike close to airport
Videos and images from the Lebanese capital show the night sky lighting up in southern areas of the city.
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