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This page is an archive of main headlines from the UK for 04.02.2025.
It displays 152 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
04.02.2025 โข Letby's Trial and Sweden's Pain
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The morning brought medical experts challenging Lucy Letby's murder conviction, claiming no crimes were committed and questioning the evidence that led to her life sentence. The experts' presentation dominated UK media until midday.
Trump's trade confrontation with China materialized as both sides implemented new tariffs, while Canada and Mexico secured temporary reprieves through border security agreements. Markets responded negatively to the escalation.
By early afternoon, attention shifted to Sweden as reports emerged of a shooting at an education center in รrebro. The situation evolved from initial reports of five injured to confirmation of approximately ten deaths, marking Sweden's worst mass shooting. The evening saw Trump hosting Netanyahu, announcing US withdrawal from the UN Human Rights Council and proposing Palestinian resettlement outside Gaza. The day concluded with news of Aga Khan IV's death in Lisbon.
04.02.2025
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Starmerโs charm offensive in Brussels was overshadowed by trade tensions as the US president threatens 10% tariffs on European exports
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The Guardian
Trump to pause Canada and Mexico tariffs for at least 30 days as China levies set to take effect Tuesday
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02:39
The rebels say they will not seize any further territory but will protect their positions.
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02:47
BBC reporters in the US, Canada and Mexico assess the fallout after Trump gets border promises in return for a 30-day pause on tariffs.
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The Guardian
Trump to pause Canada tariffs for at least 30 days as China levies set to take effect Tuesday โ live
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The Guardian
Trump to pause Canada tariffs for at least 30 days as China levies set to take effect on Tuesday โ live
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04:07
Last-minute phone calls pull the North American neighbours back from the brink of a trade war, but the US is still targeting Chinese imports.
04:07
04:09โขNorth American Tariffs Pause, China Stands Alone
โจThe newspapers extensively report on Trump's latest trade negotiations, with Canada and Mexico securing a 30-day tariff pause while China remains targeted (BBC, Guardian, Sky, Times). Trump's controversial prison proposal to send US inmates to El Salvador generates coverage (Daily Mail). The Sheffield school stabbing continues to receive attention as the victim's identity is revealed (Mirror, Metro).
04:39
BBC
China tariffs deadline looms after Trump agrees reprieves with Canada and Mexico
The world's second largest economy braces for a new 10% levy that will hit all exports to the US.
04:39
05:11
BBC
China braces for new Trump tariffs as deadline passes
It comes after US President Donald Trump agreed reprieves for 25% levies on Canada and Mexico.
05:11
05:11
The Guardian
Deadline for US 10% tariffs on China passes; Trump pauses Canada levies for at least 30 days
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Breaking
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05:27
BBC
China announces retaliatory action as Trump tariffs take effect
It comes after a deadline set by US President Donald Trump for 10% levies on Chinese imports passes.
05:27
05:35
The Guardian
China announces retaliatory tariffs moments after US levies take effect
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The Independent
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The Guardian
China unveils US tariffs and Google investigation in response to Trump levies
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07:27
New Statesman
Keir Starmer must rebuild the UKโs enfeebled armed forces โ but he faces an almighty row first.
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07:59
Reform narrowly ahead in findings of major pollster for first time, underlining general trend in favour of Nigel Farageโs nascent faction.
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Breaking | Live
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08:02โขChina Strikes Back While Reform Surges
โจThe newspapers report extensively on China's immediate response to Trump's new tariffs, including retaliatory measures and a Google investigation (BBC, Guardian, Independent, Sky). In domestic politics, Nigel Farage's Reform party leads both Labour and Conservatives in a major poll for the first time (Breitbart), while concerns about UK's military capabilities emerge as Starmer faces pressure over defense policy (New Statesman).
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SCHOOL STAB HORROR | UK News
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World | Sarah Hooper
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US | Jessica Kwong
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SCHOOL HORROR | UK News
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US | Jessica Kwong
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The worldโs second largest economy imposes duties of up to 15 per cent on a host of US products and energy imports
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Spiked
Come to spikedโs 25th anniversary party
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11:14โขNew Evidence Shakes Letby Verdict
โจThe newspapers focus on three major developments: new medical evidence questioning Lucy Letby's guilt is being presented (Independent, Mirror, Sky), Nigel Farage's Reform UK party leads in polls for the first time (HuffPost, Breitbart), and China's retaliatory measures against Trump's tariffs (Times, BBC, Guardian). The tragic death of Tom Kingston, husband of Lady Gabriella Windsor, receives coverage through his parents' first interview (Daily Mail).
11:19
BBC
Trump's 10% tariff on China begins as Beijing plans retaliation on US coal, gas, and pick-ups
China's tariffs - due to begin next Monday - would also apply to US oil and farm machinery, but more talks are due this week.
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11:43
BBC
Trump's 10% tariff on China begins as Beijing plans retaliation on US energy and some cars
China's tariffs - due to begin next Monday - would also apply to US oil and farm machinery, but more talks are due this week.
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UK | Sam Courtney-Guy
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Panel expected to call for fresh appeal as it disputes diagnoses in cases used to convict former nurse of killing seven babies
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The Guardian
China announces retaliatory tariffs moments after Trumpโs levies take effect
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ON THE BRINK | Sun Club
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Panel expected to call for fresh appeal as it disputes diagnoses in cases used to convict former nurse of killing seven babies
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12:41โขLetby's Verdict Under Medical Scrutiny
โจThe newspapers extensively cover two major developments: Medical experts are challenging Lucy Letby's murder conviction, claiming no crimes were committed and questioning the evidence used to convict her (Daily Mail, Independent, Metro, Mirror, Times). Meanwhile, China announces retaliatory tariffs on US energy, cars, and farm machinery in response to Trump's new 10% tariff implementation (BBC, Guardian, Sky).
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The Guardian
China unveils US tariffs and Google investigation in response to Trump levies
12:55
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New rules on โIslamophobiaโ would chill discussion about anything even tangentially related to Islam.
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14:07
BBC
Five people shot on Swedish school campus, as police say danger 'not over'
Police say the shooting happened at a school for adults in Orebro, on a campus that is home to other schools.
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The Guardian
Sweden shooting: police warn โdanger not overโ after five people shot in attack in รrebro
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14:47
BBC
At least five people injured in Swedish school campus shooting, one critically
Police say the shooting happened at a school for adults in Orebro, on a campus that is home to other schools.
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The Guardian
Sweden shooting: suspect may be among the injured after five people shot in attack in รrebro, police say
14:47
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The Guardian
Sweden shooting: five people shot at education centre in รrebro by attacker police believe is among the injured
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14:58โขShots Ring Out in Swedish School
โจThe newspapers extensively cover a shooting at an education center in รrebro, Sweden, where five people were injured, one critically. The attacker, believed to be among the injured, wore a mask and used what witnesses described as automatic weapons (BBC, Guardian, Mirror, Sky, Daily Mail). Police warn the danger is not over. The earlier stories about Lucy Letby's contested conviction and Reform UK's poll lead remain in circulation.
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Breaking | Live
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Breaking | Live
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Breaking | Live
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SCHOOL GUN HORROR | World News
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A new agreement offers Mauritius complete sovereignty of Diego Garcia, doubling the initial ยฃ9 billion offer, the countryโs prime minister said
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BBC
At least six people injured in Swedish school campus shooting, one critically
Police say the shooting happened at a school for adults in Orebro, on a campus that is home to other schools.
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Immigration rose to new heights in France last year amid growing calls from the populist National Rally for a referendum on immigration.
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SCHOOL RAMPAGE | World News
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Breaking | Live
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BBC
Swedish police say 'around 10' people killed in school campus shooting
Police say the shooting happened at a school for adults in Orebro, on a campus that is home to other schools.
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The Guardian
Sweden shooting: ten people dead after attack at education centre in รrebro, say police
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Breaking | Live
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SCHOOL RAMPAGE | World News
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17:30โขTen Dead in Swedish School
โจThe newspapers extensively cover a mass shooting at an education center in รrebro, Sweden, where around ten people were killed (BBC, Guardian, Sky, Sun, Daily Mail, Mirror). Separately, discussions continue about a potential Chagos Islands sovereignty deal, with reports of Starmer pushing ahead with an enhanced ยฃ9 billion agreement with Mauritius (Times, HuffPost). France reports record-high legal immigration numbers amid calls for a national referendum (Breitbart).
17:44
The Guardian
Sweden shooting: 10 people dead after attack at education centre in รrebro, say police
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Wes Streeting has been in dispute with health charities after dropping NHS pledges on issues such as womenโs health and dementia
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Breaking | Live
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SEASIDE TRAGEDY | UK News
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The Spectator
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Nearly 20,000 live animals, all endangered or protected species, have been seized in a global operation targeting illegal wildlife trade.
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Breaking | Live
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BBC
School campus attack is 'Sweden's worst mass shooting', PM says, as around 10 people killed
Police say the shooting happened at a school for adults in Orebro, on a campus that is home to other schools.
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The Guardian
10 people dead after attack at education centre in รrebro, say police
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The Independent
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20:34โขTen Fall in Swedish School Attack
โจThe newspapers extensively cover a mass shooting at an education center in รrebro, Sweden, described as the country's worst school shooting, with ten people confirmed dead (BBC, Guardian, Independent, Sky). New developments emerge in the Lucy Letby case, with medical experts questioning her murder convictions (Mirror, Metro). Trump makes headlines by withdrawing the US from the UN Human Rights Council while warning about Iran's nuclear capabilities (Sky, Spectator).
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Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson described Tuesday's attack as the "worst mass shooting in Swedish history".
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Running for their lives โ teachers and students spoke of the terror in their school 125 miles west of Stockholm as a gunman opened fire, leaving around 10 people dead.
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The Guardian
Trump orders US to stop Unrwa funding and withdraws from UN human rights council ahead of Netanyahu meeting
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The Guardian
Netanyahu meets with Trump after US president stops Unrwa funding and withdraws from UN rights council
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BBC
Trump hosts Netanyahu in first foreign leader visit of second term
The pair will discuss the Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal, before holding a joint news conference at the White House.
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WAG'S MEGA DEAL | News TV
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US | Jessica Kwong
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The Guardian
Trump says Palestinians should permanently leave Gaza as he meets with Netanyahu
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Chancellor will either have to cut spending or raise taxes, economists believe
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22:55
BBC
Trump and Netanyahu to hold news conference at White House
The pair met in the Oval Office, where they discussed the ceasefire in Gaza and hostage deal.
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22:57โขTrump Floats Palestinian Exodus Plan
โจThe newspapers extensively cover Trump's White House meeting with Netanyahu, where Trump suggested Palestinians should permanently leave Gaza and be resettled elsewhere (BBC, Guardian, Metro, Sky). The Swedish school shooting death toll is confirmed at around 10 victims (Channel 4, Independent). The death of Aga Khan IV, spiritual leader to millions of Shia Muslims, is reported from Lisbon (Daily Mail).
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Her crazy crusade against Justin Baldoni has exposed the truth about Hollywoodโs faux feminism.
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BBC
Trump and Netanyahu hold news conference at White House
The US and Israeli leaders speak together after Trump doubled down on a suggestion that Palestinians should leave Gaza.
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The Guardian
Netanyahu and Trump speak after US president says Palestinians should permanently leave Gaza
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