THE
HEAR
This page is an archive of main headlines from the UK for 13.12.2024.
It displays 96 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
13.12.2024 ⇢ The Day Streets Filled With Victory Songs
⌨
Morning reports focused on Russia's massive missile strike on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, with NATO scrambling warplanes in response. UK economic data showed an unexpected October decline, adding pressure to Labour's economic proposals.
By midday, coverage shifted to Syria, where masses gathered in city squares for "Victory Friday" celebrations following Assad's fall. Details emerged of the year-long plot that brought down the regime, while Russia maintained contact with rebel groups to preserve its military bases.
Evening coverage revealed Prince Andrew had ceased contact with an alleged Chinese spy following government intervention. London hospitals faced disruptions as pathology staff strikes led to cancellation of non-emergency care. Brussels signaled intentions to demand continued UK adherence to EU fishing laws, while military leadership warned of British unpreparedness for potential conflict with Russia.
NATO's call for "wartime mindset" from previous day gained context through reports of drone swarms over British bases.
13.12.2024
01:59
06:23
The Spectator
06:23
06:31
The Spectator
06:31
07:11
07:35
UK | Katie Boyden
07:35
07:37⇢Syrians Hunt Their Missing After Assad
⌨The newspapers report extensively on Syria's aftermath, with focus on victims searching for missing relatives and closure after 50 years of Assad rule (BBC, Independent). Economic concerns emerge as UK reports unexpected October decline (Sky News). A Chinese businessman with Prince Andrew connections faces UK ban over security concerns (Metro, Times). The Wanted's Max George hospitalization for heart issues receives coverage (Mirror, Sun).
07:43
The Guardian
Syrian rebels seize vast haul of banned drug captagon, country’s largest export
07:43
07:43
HuffPost UK
Blow For Rachel Reeves As GDP Falls For Second Month In A Row
07:43
07:51
The Guardian
Russia launches huge attack on Ukraine with dozens of cruise missiles and drones
07:51
08:31
New Statesman
The energy in politics is with the populist right – and the left doesn’t know how to respond.
08:31
08:39
08:39
09:51
The Guardian
Russia launches huge missile attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure
09:51
09:59
UK | Sam Corbishley
09:59
09:59
The Spectator
09:59
09:59
Energy secretary opposed military action against Assad as Labour leader in 2013
09:59
10:07
VLAD BARRAGE | World News
10:07
10:15
Breitbart UK
Dutch populist leader Geert Wilders was presented with an award by the legislature of Israel as he visited the Jewish state to show solidarity in its fight against radical Islam.
10:15
10:23
10:23
10:31
UK | Sam Corbishley
10:31
10:31
Plus: the ‘hot assassin’, the trial of Daniel Penny and the rise of Reform.
10:31
10:47
The Jewish Chronicle
US president-elect reportedly also weighing up the sale of bunker-busting bombs to Israel
10:47
10:49⇢Moscow's Winter Strike, London's Economic Slip
⌨The newspapers report on a major Russian missile attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, with NATO planes scrambled in response (The Guardian, The Sun). Economic concerns intensify as UK GDP declines for second consecutive month (HuffPost, Spectator, Sky News). Historic Syria-related discussions emerge between Labour figures Miliband and Streeting over 2013 military intervention decision (Times, Independent).
10:55
11:03
UK | Sam Corbishley
11:03
11:11
The incoming US president has vowed not to involve America in foreign conflicts, but Assad's dramatic fall has upended the region's balance of power.
11:11
11:11
The Guardian
Rebel leader urges Syrians to take to the streets to celebrate ‘revolution’
11:11
11:19
11:27
BBC
'Today we are celebrating a new Syria': Mass rallies mark end of Assad regime
Syrians take to the streets after Friday prayers - almost a week after the former president fled as rebels entered Damascus.
11:27
11:35
11:43
Paying for a military instead of social security may be painful, but preventing war is considerably cheaper than fighting one NATO boss says.
11:43
11:43
12:07
12:07
Lions in wait | Sport
12:07
12:16
Lions in wait | Football
12:16
12:47
12:55
Breitbart UK
French political veteran François Bayrou, long time Macron ally, named as next Prime Minister after the last collapsed in record time.
12:55
12:58⇢Street Festivals Mark Assad's End
⌨The newspapers report on widespread celebrations in Syria following Assad's fall (BBC, Guardian, Sky News), with rebel leaders calling for street demonstrations. A cabinet dispute emerges between Streeting and Miliband over past Syria intervention decisions (HuffPost, Independent, Times). In sports news, England's World Cup 2026 qualifying draw under new manager Tuchel receives favorable coverage (Mirror, Sun), while France sees political shifts with Bayrou's appointment as PM (Breitbart).
13:19
13:19
13:19
13:27
The Spectator
13:27
13:35
UK | Sarah Hooper
13:35
13:59
Search our table to see local data
13:59
14:15
The Guardian
Syrian rebels reveal year-long plot that brought down Assad regime
14:15
14:15
14:15
14:23
14:47
14:47
'REGIME OF BRUTALITY' | UK News
14:47
15:11
'REGIME OF BRUTALITY' | UK News
15:11
15:19
15:27
National Rally have branded Francois Bayrou a “dummy of Macronism” and will choose their moment to once again wield their guillotine.
15:27
15:27
The Jewish Chronicle
Amid concern for pupil welfare, school in London’s poorest borough drops proposal following JC’s reporting
15:27
15:27
16:07
Syrians heeded the rebels' call to celebrate victory over the Assad regime which collapsed on Sunday.
16:07
16:23
16:23
16:25⇢Victory Friday Fills Syrian Squares
⌨The newspapers report on widespread celebrations in Syrian cities following Assad's downfall (BBC, Sky News, Guardian), with new details emerging about the year-long plot that led to the regime's collapse. In French politics, questions arise about Bayrou's appointment as PM (Channel 4, Spectator). UK healthcare coverage focuses on A&E waiting times, with some hospitals reporting 25% of patients waiting over 12 hours (Times).
16:31
17:03
PURE EVIL | UK News
17:03
17:11
17:27
The author of a review on the treatment of children with gender dysphoria rejects the view that the ban is discriminatory
17:27
17:35
17:43
17:43
17:51
17:51
18:07
18:07
Sport | Louis Sealey
18:07
18:07
Labour’s lies about renewable energy will leave Britain in the dark.
18:07
18:31
18:47
But Unite warns that Labour has ‘missed a golden opportunity to bring the national grid under public ownership’
18:47
19:11
19:19
19:19
19:27
19:35
The Duke of York said he had taken advice from the government after the businessman was banned from entering the UK on national security grounds
19:35
19:38⇢Cotton's Split Leads Celebrity News
⌨The newspapers report on celebrity Fearne Cotton's separation from Jesse Wood after 10 years of marriage (Daily Mail, Mirror, Sun), while discussing potential political shifts with Reform UK's rising influence under Farage (HuffPost). Healthcare disruptions continue as London hospitals face pathology staff strikes (Independent). Prince Andrew's connection to a suspected Chinese spy receives coverage (Sky News, Times), while energy policy debates emerge between Labour and Unite over grid ownership (Morning Star, Spiked).
19:43
It’s been a day of celebration across Syria.
19:43
20:07
20:23
20:23
20:39
21:03
A Chinese associate of Prince Andrew has been refused entry to the UK amid national security fears.
21:03
21:03
Price of a new trade deal will include giving European fishermen the right to access British waters and acceptance of ECJ jurisdiction
21:03
21:11
'I'M DONE' | News TV
21:11
21:27
Search our table to see local data
21:27
22:15
Questions have been raised over the prince's relationship with a Chinese businessman alleged to be a spy who was later banned from the UK.
22:15
22:55
23:11
UK | Gethin Hicks
23:11