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This page is an archive of main headlines from the UK for 10.10.2024.
It displays 162 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
10.10.2024 ⇢ The day Hurricane Milton struck Florida
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Hurricane Milton made landfall in Florida, dominating the day's news cycle. Early reports indicated catastrophic flooding and winds up to 120mph. As the day progressed, the death toll rose from initial reports of "multiple casualties" to at least 11 confirmed deaths by evening. Over 3 million residents lost power, and major infrastructure damage was reported, including the destruction of the Tampa Bay Rays stadium roof. The storm spawned dozens of tornadoes and caused widespread flooding. Rescue efforts were ongoing throughout the day, with officials warning of continued dangers in the aftermath. In other news, Princess Kate made her first public appearance since finishing chemotherapy, visiting families of Southport stabbing victims. Labour's proposed Employment Rights Bill faced criticism from unions, while the Conservative leadership race saw James Cleverly eliminated.
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The chancellor will need to raise taxes by twice as much as George Osborne’s budget in 2010
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00:12⇢Milton's Fury: Florida's Exodus as Tax Storm Brews
⌨The newspapers report extensively on Hurricane Milton approaching Florida, described as the "storm of the century" (BBC News, The Guardian, The Independent, The Mirror, Sky News). Mass evacuations are underway as the category four storm nears landfall, with warnings of life-threatening storm surges and tornadoes. The Telegraph and The Times focus on Rachel Reeves potentially needing £25bn in tax rises to avoid austerity.
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The Guardian
Storm to make landfall in Florida shortly
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The Guardian
Florida braced as storm to make landfall shortly
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BBC
Evacuation time has passed, warns Florida governor ahead of Hurricane Milton arrival
Ron DeSantis has told anyone thinking of leaving the US state to "hunker down" and "stay inside", with landfall expected soon.
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BBC
Hurricane Milton makes Florida landfall with warnings of life-threatening storm surge
The US National Hurricane Center says the "extremely dangerous" storm has arrived near Siesta Key, off the coast of Sarasota.
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The Guardian
Category 3 storm makes landfall near Siesta Key, Florida
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The Guardian
Category 3 storm makes landfall in Florida amid ferocious winds and rain
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02:04⇢Milton's Landfall: Florida Faces Nature's Fury
⌨The newspapers report extensively on Hurricane Milton making landfall in Florida (BBC News, Daily Mail, The Guardian, The Independent, Sky News). Described as "extremely dangerous" and potentially "catastrophic", the category 3 storm brings life-threatening storm surges, 120mph winds, and flooding. Millions are left without power, and President Biden warns of possible community devastation.
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The Guardian
Storm makes landfall in Florida as officials warn of ‘life-threatening storm surge’
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The Guardian
More than 1.5 million without power after storm makes landfall in Florida
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The Spectator
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Starmer won’t rule out increase in national insurance
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06:04⇢Milton's Wrath: Florida Under Siege
⌨The newspapers report extensively on Hurricane Milton's devastating impact on Florida (Daily Mail, The Guardian, The Independent, Sky News). The storm has made landfall, causing widespread power outages affecting over 1.5 million people, and the first casualties have been confirmed. Warnings of catastrophic flooding and 120mph winds continue as residents are urged to seek higher ground.
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The Guardian
More than 2 million without power in Florida as category 3 storm makes landfall
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The Telegraph
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The Guardian
Warnings of major flash flooding as more than 2 million without power in Florida
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BBC
Hurricane Milton batters Florida bringing deadly tornadoes, floods, and risk of storm surges
The hurricane - which was category five - has been downgraded since making landfall, but is still wreaking havoc.
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The former Sheffield United star was discovered at his home in Greece.
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BBC
Hurricane Milton batters Florida bringing deadly tornadoes, floods, and storm surges
The hurricane - which was category five - has been downgraded since making landfall, but is still wreaking havoc.
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07:32⇢Milton's Fury Unleashed: Florida Under Siege
⌨The newspapers extensively report on Hurricane Milton's devastating impact on Florida (BBC News, The Guardian, The Independent, Metro, The Mirror, Sky News, The Telegraph). The storm, described as the "hurricane of the century," has made landfall with 120mph winds, causing widespread power outages affecting over 2 million people. The first casualties have been reported, with warnings of catastrophic flooding and deadly tornadoes.
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New Statesman
The government has already squandered the goodwill of voters. Can the Budget revitalise Team Starmer?
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The Telegraph
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HuffPost UK
Top Think-Tank Warns Chancellor Will Have To Hike Taxes By £25B In Budget
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The Guardian
Warnings of major flash flooding as nearly 3 million without power in Florida
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The former Sheffield United star was discovered at his home in Greece.
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09:08⇢Milton's Mayhem: Florida's Power Nightmare
⌨The newspapers extensively report on Hurricane Milton's devastating impact on Florida (The Guardian, The Independent, The Mirror, The Telegraph). The storm has caused widespread power outages affecting nearly 3 million people, with warnings of life-threatening flash flooding and deadly tornadoes. The Guardian and The Independent describe it as the "storm of the century". Meanwhile, The Times and HuffPost UK report on potential tax hikes by Chancellor Reeves.
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Britain’s state broadcaster the BBC caused alarm on Thursday morning when its weather service predicted hurricanes across the country.
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The Guardian
Storm still producing hurricane-force winds as it moves off Florida’s east coat
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The Guardian
Storm still producing hurricane-force winds as it moves off Florida’s east coast
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BBC
Three million lose power and mains water cut in major city as Hurricane Milton batters Florida
The hurricane is moving into the Atlantic but is leaving behind floods, storm surges, and heavy winds.
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The former Sheffield United star was discovered at his home in Greece.
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The storm is leaving Florida
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11:08⇢Milton's Mayhem: Florida Devastated
⌨The newspapers extensively report on Hurricane Milton's devastating impact on Florida (BBC News, Daily Mail, The Guardian, The Independent, The Mirror, Sky News, The Telegraph). The storm has caused widespread power outages affecting millions, with multiple casualties reported. Life-threatening flash flooding, storm surges, and tornadoes are occurring. The BBC's erroneous wind speed forecast for Britain is noted by Breitbart London.
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The storm moving out to sea after slamming most of Florida with severe weather.
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The Jewish Chronicle
Joshua Tartakovsky, who graduated from LSE, reportedly entered Lebanon in the past two weeks to cover the conflict
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Breitbart UK
Parents “raging” at the govt for keeping them in the dark after a man was arrested in over suspected “aggravated rape of a child”.
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Heavy rains and strong winds are still blowing, with multiple tornadoes having formed across the state.
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12:20⇢Milton's Deadly Landfall: Florida Reels
⌨The newspapers extensively report on Hurricane Milton's devastating impact on Florida (Daily Mail, The Independent, Metro, The Mirror, Sky News, The Times). The storm has caused widespread power outages affecting millions, with multiple casualties reported. Life-threatening flash flooding, storm surges, and tornadoes are occurring. The first confirmed deaths have been reported since the previous summary.
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Those who cheered the mass slaughter of Jews have renounced any claim to be on ‘the right side of history’.
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BBC
Three million lose power and mains water cut in major city after Hurricane Milton batters Florida
The hurricane is moving into the Atlantic but is leaving behind floods, storm surges, and damaged buildings - including a baseball stadium with its roof ripped off.
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The Jewish Chronicle
Joshua Tartakovsky, who graduated from LSE, reportedly entered Lebanon in the past two weeks to cover the conflict
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The Spectator
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Channel 4
In an extraordinary speech to the European Parliament, with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán watching on, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen launched a blow-by-blow attack on his government.
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Generals consider deployment as Starmer hosts Zelensky at No 10
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BBC
Don't go to areas hit by Hurricane Milton, Florida residents warned, as more flooding expected
The hurricane is moving into the Atlantic but is leaving behind floods, damaged buildings and millions without power and water.
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The Guardian
Florida starts to assess Hurricane Milton destruction as 3 million without power
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14:07⇢Milton's Wrath: Florida's Power Nightmare
⌨The newspapers extensively report on Hurricane Milton's devastating impact on Florida (BBC News, The Guardian, The Independent, The Mirror, Sky News, The Telegraph). The storm has left at least four dead and 3 million without power. Flooding continues, with residents warned to avoid affected areas. Meanwhile, The Times reports on potential British troop deployment to Ukraine for training purposes.
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BBC
Four killed by tornadoes in Florida, as DeSantis warns of more Hurricane Milton flooding
The hurricane is moving into the Atlantic but is leaving behind floods, damaged buildings and millions without power and water.
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Generals consider deployment as Starmer hosts Zelensky at No 10
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The Jewish Chronicle
Dan Reed’s new Channel 4 documentary One Day in October features moving testimonies from survivors including Emily Hand
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Ukraine’s Zelensky embraced UK PM Sir Keir in a hug before hours-long talks on the ‘Victory Plan’ and military support in London on Thursday.
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'It’s mad and definitely distressing.'
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15:49⇢Milton's Fury: Florida Drowns, Zelensky Seeks Aid
⌨The newspapers extensively report on Hurricane Milton's devastating impact on Florida (BBC News, Daily Mail, The Independent, Sky News). The storm has caused widespread flooding, power outages, and multiple casualties. Meanwhile, Zelensky's visit to London for talks on military support is covered (Breitbart London), and Kate's first public engagement since her cancer diagnosis is noted (The Times).
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Kemi Badenoch and Robert Jenrick vie for Conservative leadership.
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The Guardian
At least four killed as Florida begins to assess Hurricane Milton destruction
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On average, wildlife populations have declined by nearly three quarters – 73% – over the past 50 years. The main causes include human-driven habitat loss, pollution and climate change.
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It is Kate's first official visit since she stopped her cancer treatment.
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TOO CLEVER BY HALF
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The Jewish Chronicle
The papers review of the Channel 4 documentary ‘One Day in October’ faced a series of complaints
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The Guardian
At least nine people killed as rescuers race to save Florida residents from rising water
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17:32⇢Milton's Wrath: Florida Drowns, Kate Resurfaces
⌨The newspapers report extensively on Hurricane Milton's devastating impact on Florida (The Guardian, The Independent, Sky News). Multiple deaths and widespread power outages are reported. Princess Kate's first public engagement since completing chemotherapy is covered (Daily Mail, The Mirror). The WWF reports a 73% decline in wildlife populations over 50 years (Channel 4 News).
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Their gloating about the Tory leadership result shows how out-of-touch elite Labourites are.
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The Telegraph
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The Guardian
Death toll expected to rise as rescuers race to save people in flooded areas
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BBC
Five killed by tornadoes in Florida, as DeSantis warns of more Hurricane Milton flooding
The hurricane is moving into the Atlantic but is leaving behind floods, damaged buildings and millions without power and water.
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BBC
Multiple people dead after Hurricane Milton thrashes Florida
The hurricane is moving into the Atlantic but is leaving behind floods, damaged buildings and millions without power and water.
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Unite's Sharon Graham says the Bill fails to end zero-hours contracts and fire-and-rehire
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BBC
Several dead after Hurricane Milton thrashes Florida
The hurricane is moving into the Atlantic but is leaving behind floods, damaged buildings and millions without power and water.
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18:52⇢Milton's Deadly Dance: Florida Drowns, Kate Resurfaces
⌨The newspapers report extensively on Hurricane Milton's devastating impact on Florida (BBC News, Daily Mail, The Guardian, The Independent, Sky News). Multiple deaths have been confirmed, with millions left without power. Rescuers are racing to save people in flooded areas. Princess Kate's first public engagement since her cancer treatment is also covered (Daily Mail, The Times).
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Conservative leadership hopeful takes veiled swipe at rival
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The Guardian
Hurricane Milton death toll expected to rise; storm downgraded to post-tropical cyclone
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The Guardian
At least 11 people killed in Israeli strike on Beirut, Lebanese health ministry says
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BBC
At least six dead after Hurricane Milton thrashes Florida
The death toll could rise as the hurricane leaves behind floods, damaged buildings and millions without power and water.
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The Guardian
At least 18 people killed in Israeli strike on Beirut, Lebanese health ministry says
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In Gaza at least 28 Palestinians have been killed and dozens of others injured after an Israeli strike on a school being used as a shelter, according to the Palestinian Red Crescent.
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The Morgan McSweeney-Sue Gray saga, endless stories about freebies and gloomy economic forecasts ahead of Rachel Reeve’s first budget – so, how badly have Keir Starmer’s first 100 days gone and could the next 100 actually be worse?
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The Guardian
At least 22 people killed in Israeli strike on Beirut, Lebanese health ministry says
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The Telegraph
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21:08⇢Milton's Deadly Dance: Florida Drowns, Beirut Burns
⌨The newspapers report extensively on Hurricane Milton's devastating impact on Florida (BBC News, The Independent, Sky News). At least six people have died, with millions left without power and water. The storm has caused flooding and damaged buildings. President Biden has urged Trump to assist hurricane victims (Sky News). In other news, an Israeli strike on Beirut has reportedly killed at least 22 people (The Guardian).
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BBC
At least 11 dead after Hurricane Milton thrashes Florida
The death toll could rise as the hurricane leaves behind floods, damaged buildings and millions without power and water.
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Harris, Walz and Trump have shown nothing but disdain for Americans’ First Amendment rights.
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Mark Rutte says he can work with the former US president
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BBC
Rescuers wade through floodwater and debris after Milton thrashes Florida
The hurricane - whose confirmed death toll is now at at least 10 - has crossed into the Atlantic as millions remain without power.
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23:32⇢Milton's Deadly Dance: Florida Drowns, Labour's Policies Scrutinized
⌨The newspapers report on Hurricane Milton's devastating impact on Florida (BBC News, Daily Mail). The storm has caused flooding, debris, and power outages, with at least 10 confirmed deaths. In UK news, Labour's potential tax policies are under scrutiny (The Independent), while the Diddy trial date is set (Daily Mail). The Times reports on a workers' rights bill potentially boosting Labour's union funding.
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The Met Office said relatively clear skies were forecast for much of the UK, creating a 'decent chance of visibility'.
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