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This page is an archive of main headlines from the UK for 13.05.2025.
It displays 121 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
13.05.2025 ⇢ Day DNA Freed Man After 38 Years While Trump Sealed Saudi Arms Deal
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A 21-year-old was arrested by counter-terror police for arson attacks at properties linked to PM Starmer, following yesterday's security incidents at his home.
Peter Sullivan, dubbed the "Beast of Birkenhead," was freed after 38 years in prison when new DNA evidence overturned his murder conviction - marking the UK's longest miscarriage of justice.
Trump's diplomatic tour began in Saudi Arabia, where he signed what officials called "the largest defence sales agreement in history" - a $142-600bn arms deal. He also announced plans to lift sanctions on Syria.
Multiple outlets reported on the UN refugee agency head accusing Israel of using food denial as a "weapon of war" in Gaza.
The Diddy trial featured emotional testimony from Cassie Ventura about "freak-off" sex parties that allegedly lasted days, while she named others who allegedly facilitated abuse.
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Donald Trump says they are victims of "racial discrimination", which is strongly denied by South Africa.
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01:29⇢White South Africans Enter US Under Trump Refugee Plan
⌨The newspapers report on continued controversy over PM Starmer's immigration rhetoric, with multiple sources noting criticism of his "island of strangers" comment (The Independent, The Sun, Breitbart London). In international news, dozens of white South Africans have arrived in the US under Trump's refugee plan claiming "racial discrimination" (BBC News). Security concerns feature prominently with reports of Putin massing troops on another European border (The Mirror) and counterterrorism police investigating fires at properties linked to Starmer (The Times). Other stories include rapper Diddy's trial involving allegations of forced sex parties (Daily Mail) and an expose on drug dealing via QR code stickers (Sky News).
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Edan Alexander, 21, is the first hostage to be released by Hamas since a ceasefire ended in March.
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The Guardian
The secrets of Stephen David Jones
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The Guardian
France's denial of Islamophobia is driving hatred
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UK | Craig Munro
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The BBC's international editor Jeremy Bowen speaks to the head of the UN agency that supports Palestinian refugees.
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The BBC's international editor Jeremy Bowen speaks to the head of the UN agency that supports Palestinian refugees.
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The Guardian
French denial of Islamophobia is driving hatred
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Surveillance of AfD party officials violates laws protecting politicians from state persecution and is “endangering democracy”, AfD leader Björn Höcke argued,
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New Statesman
It would be a dangerous risk for a high-borrowing government to bow to political pressure.
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A 21-year-old is in custody, police said on Tuesday morning
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07:31⇢Man Arrested For Arson At Starmer Properties
⌨The newspapers report on several breaking stories. A 21-year-old man has been arrested in connection with arson attacks at properties linked to PM Starmer (Metro, Sky News, The Times). The UN refugee agency head has accused Israel of using food denial as a "weapon of war" in Gaza (BBC News). Multiple sources cover rapper Diddy's New York trial involving allegations of filmed "Freak Off" sex parties (Daily Mail, The Mirror). Immigration remains contentious, with criticism of Starmer's "island of strangers" rhetoric (The Independent) and debate over Rachel Reeves facing pressure regarding winter fuel cuts (New Statesman).
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Two months after all humanitarian aid was blocked, Philippe Lazzarini tells international editor Jeremy Bowen “starvation is spreading” inside Gaza.
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DIDDY TRIAL SHOCK | Celebrity
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A 21-year-old is in custody after suspected arson attacks on two properties and a car, police said on Tuesday morning
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The ‘assisted dying’ bill will make it as easy as possible for disabled, ethnic-minority and poor people to kill themselves.
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Sky News
Breaking | Live
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DISTURBING SPEECH | Showbiz
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World | Sam Courtney-Guy
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Breaking | Live
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The Spectator
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The Spectator
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10:45⇢Gaza Starvation Used As Weapon Of War
⌨The newspapers report on several international concerns. A humanitarian crisis intensifies in Gaza as UN Palestinian refugee agency head accuses Israel of using food denial as a "weapon of war" (BBC News). Security tensions rise with satellite imagery showing Russian troop buildup along Finland's border (Metro). In technology news, M&S has admitted customer data was stolen in a cyberattack (The Independent). Multiple outlets continue coverage of rapper Diddy's sex scandal trial (Daily Mail, The Sun). Other stories include a British father jailed abroad for a tweet (The Mirror), Trump meeting Saudi Arabia's crown prince (Sky News), and debate over assisted suicide legislation (Spiked).
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The Guardian
Patrick Dougher on drugs and blowing his big break
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'I was walking a tightrope' | Cycling
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Spiked
The End of Woke – see Andrew Doyle live in London
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Sky News
Breaking | Live
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A man has been arrested in relation to suspected arson attacks on two residential buildings and a vehicle linked to Sir Keir Starmer.
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BBC
Trump meets Saudi crown prince during first major trip of second term
The US president hopes to secure investment deals during his visit, which begins with meeting Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
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World | Gergana Krasteva
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Sky News
Breaking | Live
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BBC
Musk joins Trump at VIP lunch in Saudi Arabia on first leg of major diplomatic tour
The US president hopes to secure investment deals during his visit, which begins with meeting Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
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Price Drop | Celebrity
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Cooper Avoids Repeating Starmer's Claim
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Green MPs Ellie Chowns and Adrian Ramsay have launched their leadership bid with a Westminster-centric campaign at a time when people hate Westminster. Wrong move, argues Adam Ramsay.
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Sky News
Breaking | Live
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A 21-year-old man is in custody after suspected attacks on a car and two properties, including a home believed to be rented by Lady Starmer’s sister
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KIM IN COURT | Showbiz
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13:01⇢Terrorism Suspect Arrested For Starmer Property Arsons
⌨The newspapers report on two key developments. A terrorism suspect has been arrested for arson attacks on properties linked to PM Starmer, including his sister-in-law's home (Breitbart London, The Times). Meanwhile, Trump's diplomatic tour to Saudi Arabia has begun, with Elon Musk joining him for VIP meetings with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as the US seeks investment deals (BBC News, Metro, Sky News). In lighter news, multiple tabloids cover Kate Middleton wearing Victoria Beckham's fashion brand amid the designer's reported family tensions (Daily Mail, The Mirror).
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KIM IN COURT | Showbiz
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KIM'S TEARS | Showbiz
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Breitbart UK
Ukraine laid out its pre-negotiation demands for this week’s talks, saying there must be a ceasefire before they begin.
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BBC
Trump and Saudi crown prince sign partnership on first leg of president's diplomatic tour
Donald Trump and Mohammed bin Salman signed a strategic partnership agreement between the US and Saudi Arabia.
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BBC
US and Saudi Arabia sign $142bn arms deal on first leg of Trump’s diplomatic tour
Donald Trump and Mohammed bin Salman signed a strategic partnership agreement between the US and Saudi Arabia.
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BBC
US and Saudi Arabia sign $142bn arms deal on first day of Trump’s diplomatic tour
The White House says the money will provide Saudi Arabia with "state-of-the-art warfighting equipment”.
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WALKING FREE | UK News
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WALKING FREE | UK News
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Sky News
Breaking | Live
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The Guardian
Poor Trump can’t even accept a luxury jet from Qatar
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BBC
Trump about to speak on stage in Riyadh as US and Saudi Arabia sign $142bn arms deal
The White House says the money will provide Saudi Arabia with "state-of-the-art warfighting equipment”.
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So now it’s ‘fascism’ to expect people who come to the UK to speak English?
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16:37⇢Record US-Saudi $600bn Arms Deal Signed
⌨The newspapers report on three major stories. A massive US-Saudi arms deal worth $142-600 billion has been signed during Trump's visit to Riyadh, described as "the largest defence sales agreement in history" (BBC News, Sky News). Ukraine-Russia peace negotiations face uncertainty with Ukraine demanding Putin attend talks in person and insisting on a ceasefire before negotiations begin (Breitbart London). In criminal justice news, a man known as the "Beast of Birkenhead" has been cleared after 38 years in prison when new DNA evidence emerged in his murder case (The Independent, The Sun).
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BBC
Trump says US-Saudi bond 'more powerful than ever', after signing $142bn arms deal
The White House says the money will provide Saudi Arabia with "state-of-the-art warfighting equipment”.
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The Spectator
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The Guardian
Can poor Trump not even accept a luxury jet from Qatar?
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World | Katie Boyden
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World | Katie Boyden
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Breaking | Live
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EX'S TESTIMONY | Showbiz
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EX'S TESTIMONY | Showbiz
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Breaking | Live
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Breitbart UK
Left-wing politicians moved fast to shut down the British Prime Minister — their own man — after he conceded mass migration is damaging.
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Showbiz | Rishma Dosani
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The Guardian
Willem Dafoe returns to his first love in Venice
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BEHIND BARS | UK News
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19:37⇢Trump Seals $142bn Saudi Arms Deal
⌨The newspapers report on Trump's signing of a massive arms deal with Saudi Arabia, described as "state-of-the-art warfighting equipment" worth $142bn (BBC News, Sky News). Several outlets cover Cassie Ventura's testimony in the Diddy trial, where she named insiders who allegedly helped arrange "freak-offs" and detailed abusive episodes (Daily Mail, Metro). Immigration remains controversial, with Prime Minister Starmer facing accusations from left-wing politicians of echoing Enoch Powell's "Rivers of Blood" speech after his comments on mass migration (Breitbart London, HuffPost UK, Spiked).
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BEHIND BARS | UK News
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He has spent more than half his life in prison. Peter Sullivan walked free today after the Court of Appeal quashed his murder conviction, making him the longest-serving victim of a miscarriage of justice in the UK.
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President Trump's visit comes after years of strained relations between the Saudis and Joe Biden.
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The Independent
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Julie Bindel on how gender ideology and queer theory have set back the cause of gay rights.
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TOWIE STAR ARRESTED | Celebrity
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ARG ATTACKED LOVER | Celebrity
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ARG ATTACKED LOVER | Celebrity
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ARG ATTACKED GIRLFRIEND | Celebrity
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ARG ATTACKED GIRLFRIEND | Celebrity
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The US president gets a "lavender-carpet" reception on a whirlwind visit of Gulf countries mainly focused on shoring up investment.
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23:04⇢DNA Evidence Frees Man After 38 Years Behind Bars
⌨The newspapers report on two major stories. Trump's visit to Gulf countries has resulted in a massive Saudi arms deal worth between $142bn-$600bn, with plans to lift Syria sanctions (BBC News, Sky News). Multiple outlets cover Peter Sullivan's release after 38 years in prison for a murder he didn't commit, described as the UK's "longest-serving victim of a miscarriage of justice," freed after DNA evidence emerged (Channel 4 News, The Independent, The Spectator). In celebrity news, reality TV star James Argent received a suspended sentence for attacking his girlfriend in Spain (The Mirror, The Sun).