Journalists and others were allowed to fly on presidential jet despite security threat while Trump was spirited away
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This page is an archive of main headlines from the UK for 12.08.2026.
It displays 48 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
12.08.2026 โข The day of the solar eclipse and the Levy sentencing
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The solar eclipse dominated UK media on 12 August, with extensive coverage of last-minute glasses queues, safety warnings, and the spectacle itself. The event was framed as a rare national moment, with live blogs and public interest pieces. Concurrently, the sentencing of serial sex offender Simon Levy to a whole-life term drew significant attention, with multiple outlets covering the case and the systemic failures that allowed his crimes. Andy Burnham's interventions continued to feature, including his vow on indefinite sentences and a possible disposable BBQ ban amid extreme heat. The Colombia earthquake aftermath and the early release policy debate remained in the news, but the eclipse and Levy sentencing were the day's primary editorial focuses.
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02:47โขColombia's Quake Toll Tops 180
โจThe UK media is focused on the aftermath of the Colombia earthquake, with BBC News reporting 180 dead and rescue efforts ongoing. Concurrently, the government's early release policy faces scrutiny, as The Telegraph reports fifty police chiefs uniting against it, and Channel 4 News covers Andy Burnham's confidence that PC Harper's killers won't be released early.
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The president says the Secret Service wanted him to go on a different flight after the Nato summit in Turkey.
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Journalists and White House staff who were on board the jet were unaware the president had left.
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Politics | Craig Munro
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New Statesman
The universityโs place in the public imagination is as illusory as Jason Ardayโs academic credentials
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First responders, residents and environmental groups say military dropping flares to destroy forests and crops
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Aaron Brown on how fake numbers and junk science warp debate on climate, social media and public health.
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Tech | Josh Milton
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09:11โขColombia's Quake Toll Tops 180
โจThe UK media is focused on the aftermath of the Colombia earthquake, with BBC News reporting 180 dead and rescue efforts ongoing. Concurrently, the government's early release policy faces scrutiny, as The Telegraph reports fifty police chiefs uniting against it, and Channel 4 News covers Andy Burnham's confidence that PC Harper's killers won't be released early.
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The relative peace experienced in Ireland over the past three decades may be in jeopardy as descendants of the Irish Republican Army may turn to terrorism to root out migrant populations from the country, security officials have warned.
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It is a crime against sovereignty that hundreds of men are permitted to intrude on British soil every week.
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Israeli security forces have reportedly withdrawn and about a dozen settlers are said to remain at the site where two families have been besieged since Sunday.
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Tech | Josh Milton
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The climate crisis is hitting Europe hard in 2026, warming twice as fast as any other continent โ and the consequences are deadly
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15:07โขEclipse Glasses Rush
โจThe UK media is dominated by the upcoming solar eclipse, with The Independent, The Telegraph, and Metro reporting on queues for viewing glasses and warnings about phone damage. Concurrently, the ongoing conflict in the West Bank is highlighted by BBC News, and domestic crime stories include the sentencing of Simon Levy by the Evening Standard.
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Burnham will spread boat migrant across the country because middle class communities havenโt taken their โfair shareโ yet, the govt said.
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BBC
Solar eclipse reaches peak across UK and Europe as millions watch once-in-a-generation event
Most of the UK will be able to watch as more than 90% of the Sun gets blocked by the Moon at its peak, while a rare total eclipse reaches totality in Iceland.
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Bussing migrants to more affluent areas is not going to quell the publicโs anger.
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UK | Sam Corbishley
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Itโs the most significant eclipse in Europe since 1999, and the skies are clear, meaning a perfect view of whatโs going on.
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