Former president survives unhurt after assassination attempt at golf club
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This page is an archive of main headlines from the UK for 16.09.2024.
It displays 127 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
16.09.2024 ⇢ The day Trump faced a second assassination attempt
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An apparent assassination attempt on Donald Trump dominated the news cycle. The FBI investigated after a suspect, identified as a pro-Ukraine activist, was arrested at Trump's golf course. The Secret Service intervened, with Biden pledging additional resources for Trump's protection. As the day progressed, details emerged about the suspect's 12-hour presence near the golf course and the recovery of an assault rifle. By evening, the suspect faced federal gun charges, with authorities using phone data to trace his movements.
In other news, former BBC presenter Huw Edwards received a suspended sentence for child abuse offences, avoiding jail time. The case revealed Edwards had paid a convicted paedophile for indecent images of children. The BBC expressed shock at the "appalling" crimes.
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00:26⇢Trump Survives Second Assassination Attempt
⌨The newspapers extensively report on an apparent assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump at his Florida golf course (BBC News, Daily Mail, The Guardian, Metro, The Spectator, The Telegraph, The Times). Multiple sources indicate that a suspect has been detained after Secret Service agents spotted a rifle in the bushes. Trump is reported to be safe, and the FBI is investigating the incident.
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BBC
Donald Trump targeted in apparent assassination attempt at golf course, says FBI
Authorities say a man has been detained after Secret Service agents spotted a rifle in the bushes at Trump's Florida golf course.
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Follow latest updates as more details emerge about alleged gunman
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Follow latest updates as more details emerge about alleged gunman
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BBC
Suspect in apparent Trump assassination attempt was pro-Ukraine activist, reports say
The suspect was seen in bushes at Trump's golf course in Florida on Sunday - he fled in a car after being shot at, and was arrested around 38 miles away.
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New Statesman
Keir Starmer must choose whether to prioritise economic growth or lower borrowing.
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NEW TRUMP KILL BID
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07:46⇢Trump Survives Second Assassination Attempt
⌨The newspapers extensively report on an apparent second assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump at his Florida golf course (BBC News, Daily Mail, The Guardian, Sky News, The Sun, The Telegraph, The Times). The suspect, identified as a pro-Ukraine activist, allegedly aimed an AK-47 at Trump before fleeing. Secret Service agents opened fire, and the FBI is investigating the incident.
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He was golfing at Trump National Golf Club in West Palm Beach in Florida on Sunday when multiple shots were fired.
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'GUNMAN' ARREST
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BBC
Suspect in apparent Trump assassination attempt was pro-Ukraine activist
The suspect was seen in bushes at Trump's Florida golf course on Sunday - he was shot at and fled in a car before being arrested.
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BBC
Trump security questions as suspected gunman accused of assassination plot
The suspect was seen in bushes at Trump's Florida golf course on Sunday - he was shot at and fled in a car before being arrested.
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09:25⇢Trump Targeted: Second Assassination Attempt Thwarted
⌨The newspapers report extensively on an apparent second assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump at his Florida golf course (BBC News, Daily Mail, Metro, Sky News, The Sun, The Telegraph, The Times). The suspect, identified as a pro-Ukraine activist, allegedly aimed an AK-47 at Trump before fleeing. Secret Service agents opened fire, and the FBI is investigating the incident. President Biden has pledged full resources for Trump's protection (The Guardian).
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The disgraced BBC presenter could face jail time.
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The Jewish Chronicle
Israel will dismantle the Lebanese terror group, the defence minister told US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin
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Plus: get tickets to see us live at the Battle of Ideas festival.
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The Telegraph
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The disgraced BBC presenter smiled at onlookers as he arrived in court.
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10:47⇢BBC Star in Dock for Child Images
⌨The newspapers extensively report on the sentencing of former BBC presenter Huw Edwards for making indecent images of children (Daily Mail, Metro, Sky News, The Sun). Edwards arrived at court with a suitcase, wearing his wedding ring. The incident involving a suspected assassination attempt on Donald Trump is still being discussed, with new details emerging about the suspect's background (The Guardian, The Telegraph).
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Follow latest updates as more details emerge about pro-Ukraine suspect
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Breitbart UK
Figures including senior UK gov spokesman, a former British Prime Minister, and Nigel Farage have expressed thanks Mr Trump is uninjured.
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The disgraced BBC presenter is in court for sentencing.
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11:46⇢BBC Star's Pedophile Payments Exposed
⌨The newspapers extensively report on former BBC presenter Huw Edwards' sentencing for receiving indecent images of children (Daily Mail, Metro, Sky News, The Sun, Evening Standard, The Telegraph, The Times). New details emerge about Edwards paying a paedophile for images. Meanwhile, coverage continues on the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, with British political leaders condemning the attack (Breitbart London, The Guardian).
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Questions over security as suspected gunman accused of Trump assassination plot
Ryan Wesley Routh was seen in bushes at Trump's Florida golf course on Sunday - he was shot at and fled in a car before being arrested.
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The disgraced BBC presenter appeared in court for sentencing.
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The Telegraph
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13:45⇢BBC Star Avoids Jail in Child Abuse Case
⌨The newspapers report extensively on former BBC presenter Huw Edwards receiving a suspended sentence for child abuse offences (Daily Mail, Metro, Sky News, The Sun, The Telegraph, The Times). Edwards avoided jail time but received a six-month sentence suspended for two years. Meanwhile, coverage continues on the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, with a suspect named Ryan Wesley Routh being arrested (BBC News, Evening Standard).
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The disgraced BBC presenter has been placed on the sex offenders register for seven years.
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BBC
US Secret Service ‘needs more help’, says Biden after apparent Trump assassination plot
The suspect was seen in bushes at Trump's Florida golf course on Sunday - he was shot at and fled in a car before being arrested.
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Citing “questionable governance” in Brussels, Thierry Breton has resigned as European Commission’s top censorship czar in a surprise announcement in the wake of a public spat over his threats to ban Elon Musk’s X platform in the bloc.
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US Secret Service 'needs more help', says Biden after apparent Trump assassination attempt
Joe Biden says Congress may need to allocate more resources after a second apparent attempt on the ex-president's life.
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The Telegraph
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Evening Standard
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BBC
Suspect in Florida court over apparent plot to assassinate Trump
Ryan Routh was allegedly seen in bushes at Trump's golf course - he fled in a car after being shot at, and was arrested around 38 miles away.
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Former top BBC presenter Huw Edwards has avoided prison time despite being found guilty of possessing pedophilic images of children, merely receiving a six-month suspended sentence on Monday.
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Following last week’s Arctic chill, summer-like warmth is returning – but how long will it last?
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16:07⇢BBC's Edwards Avoids Jail for Child Abuse Images
⌨The newspapers extensively report on former BBC presenter Huw Edwards receiving a suspended sentence for child abuse offences (Daily Mail, Metro, Sky News, The Sun, The Telegraph, The Times). Edwards avoided jail but was placed on the sex offenders register. Meanwhile, coverage continues on a second assassination attempt on Donald Trump, with a suspect named Ryan Routh arrested in Florida (BBC News, The Guardian, Evening Standard).
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Suspected gunman in Florida court after apparent Trump assassination attempt
Ryan Routh was allegedly seen in bushes at Trump's golf course - he fled in a car after being shot at, and was arrested around 38 miles away.
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Suspect in apparent Trump assassination attempt charged with gun crimes
Ryan Routh was allegedly seen in bushes at Trump's golf course - he fled in a car after being shot at, and was arrested around 38 miles away.
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HuffPost UK
What Starmer Might Take From Italy’s Albania Immigration Deal
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Trump’s tall tales about pet-eating migrants are distracting from the real outrages caused by mass migration.
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Two assassination attempts in two months? This is a crisis of civilised norms.
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18:25⇢Trump Targeted Again: Second Assassination Attempt Thwarted
⌨The newspapers report extensively on a second apparent assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump at his Florida golf course (BBC News, The Guardian, Evening Standard, Spiked). The suspect, Ryan Routh, faces federal gun charges. Meanwhile, new details emerge about the Titan submersible wreckage (Daily Mail), and Prime Minister Starmer considers an Italy-style immigration deal with Albania (HuffPost UK).
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Body camera footage shows cops arresting suspect Ryan Wesley Routh in an apparent attempt to assassinate ex-President Donald Trump.
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‘Yes’ vote brings industrial action to an end
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Rachel Reeves has been warned that she needs to “substantially increase” government investment to avoid “a vicious circle of stagnation and decline”.
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The Telegraph
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Call comes as Sir Keir says he is ‘very interested’ to learn how Italy's far-right Prime Minister Georgia Meloni lowered migrant boat arrivals
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This time round, Secret Service agents spotted and tackled the gunman before he got a chance to fire at Donald Trump.
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Evening Standard
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BBC
FBI to give update after apparent Trump assassination attempt
Ryan Routh has been charged with federal gun crimes after allegedly being seen with a rifle at Trump's golf course
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20:46⇢Trump Targeted Again: Second Assassination Attempt Thwarted
⌨The newspapers report extensively on a second apparent assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump at his Florida golf course (BBC News, Channel 4 News, The Guardian, Metro). The suspect, Ryan Routh, faces federal gun charges. Meanwhile, junior doctors in the UK have accepted a 22% pay rise, ending their strikes (Evening Standard, The Times). Labour leader Keir Starmer's interest in Italy's immigration policies is also discussed (Morning Star Online, HuffPost UK).
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'SAME OLD PREDATOR'
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BBC
FBI giving update on apparent Trump assassination attempt
Ryan Routh, 58, was earlier charged with federal gun crimes having allegedly been seen with a rifle at the former president's golf course
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The Telegraph
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Trump shooting attempt suspect was near golf course for 12 hours, FBI says
Ryan Routh, 58, was earlier charged with federal gun crimes having allegedly been seen with a rifle at the former president's golf course
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'STILL DANGEROUS NOW'
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BBC
Agent's swift action stopped gunman getting line of sight to Trump, Secret Service says
Ryan Routh, 58, was earlier charged with federal gun crimes having allegedly been seen with a rifle at the former president's golf course
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22:07⇢Trump Assassination Attempt: New Details Emerge
⌨The newspapers report on new details regarding the apparent assassination attempt on Donald Trump at his Florida golf course. The Secret Service clarifies that the suspect, Ryan Routh, never had a direct line of sight to Trump and did not fire any shots (BBC News, The Guardian, Sky News). Meanwhile, former BBC presenter Huw Edwards avoids jail time for child abuse images, receiving a suspended sentence (The Sun, Evening Standard).
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Business secretary takes aim at ‘presenteeism’
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