The suspect, who has not been named by police, is also among the dead, officials say.
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This page is an archive of main headlines from the UK for 17.12.2024.
It displays 136 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
17.12.2024 ⇢ The Day Moscow's Scooter Spoke Death
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Ukraine's intelligence services claimed responsibility for the assassination of Russian General Igor Kirillov through an e-scooter bomb in Moscow, describing him as a legitimate target due to his role in chemical weapons deployment. The operation's public acknowledgment marks a shift in Ukraine's approach to covert activities.
The Sara Sharif murder case concluded with life sentences totaling 73 years for her father and stepmother, receiving extensive coverage throughout the afternoon. The judge's emotional delivery highlighted the systematic nature of the abuse.
The Chinese embassy responded to the ongoing Prince Andrew spy allegations, while Labour faced scrutiny over Starmer's reversal on WASPI women compensation and new positioning on EU defense cooperation. The European Super League resurfaced with a proposed €2.7bn "Unify League" format, generating immediate controversy over its EU-inspired structure.
Chelsea footballer Mudryk's suspension for failing a drug test emerged as a developing story.
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The rise of OnlyFans speaks to a pervasive fear of intimacy, not to 1960s-style liberation.
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The suspect, who has not been named by police, is also among the dead, officials say.
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The suspect, who has not been named by police, is also among the dead, officials say.
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03:13⇢Yang Tengbo Steps Into Light
⌨The newspapers report extensively on two related Prince Andrew stories: his exclusion from royal Christmas celebrations following Chinese spy allegations (Metro, Sky, Independent) and Yang Tengbo's public denial of espionage claims (Independent). A new school shooting in the US has left multiple casualties including the shooter (BBC). Harry and Meghan release their holiday card featuring Lilibet's first public photo since 2022 (Daily Mail). The Sun reports on alleged EU plans regarding British sovereignty.
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Police have identified the suspect, who is also among the dead, as a 15-year-old female student.
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Syrian HTS leader says rebel factions that overthrew Assad will be ‘disbanded’
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These would be the first reported casualties since North Korea sent troops to support Russia in October.
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BBC
Russian general in charge of nuclear protection forces killed in Moscow explosion
Lt GenIgor Kirillov was leaving a residential block on Tuesday when a device hidden in a scooter went off.
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The Guardian
Russian general sanctioned over chemical weapon use in Ukraine killed in Moscow blast
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New Statesman
“Peace with honour” is unlikely to be an option for President Zelensky.
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US | Jessica Kwong
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The Spectator
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The Spectator
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BBC
Russian general in charge of nuclear protection forces killed by bomb in Moscow
Lt GenIgor Kirillov was leaving a residential block on Tuesday when a device hidden in a scooter went off.
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HuffPost UK
Kemi Badenoch Accused Of Supporting 'Massive Tax Cuts For The Rich'
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PM fears the economic impact of declaring Beijing a threat to national security
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World | Sam Corbishley
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Breaking | Live
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07:38⇢Moscow E-Scooter Blast Claims Nuclear General
⌨The newspapers extensively report on the killing of Russian general Igor Kirillov in Moscow by a bomb hidden in an e-scooter (BBC, Guardian, Independent, Metro, Sky, Times). Kirillov was in charge of nuclear protection forces and had been sanctioned over chemical weapon use in Ukraine. The coverage connects to broader discussions about the Ukraine war's potential outcomes (New Statesman). Separately, Kemi Badenoch faces criticism over alleged support for tax cuts benefiting wealthy individuals (HuffPost).
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BBC
Senior Russian general killed by bomb hidden on scooter in Moscow
Lt Gen Igor Kirillov was in charge of the country's nuclear protection forces and was charged yesterday in Ukraine for the use of chemical weapons.
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The Spectator
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Igor Kirillov was accused of using chemical weapons in Ukraine
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BBC
Ukraine says it killed senior Russian general who died in scooter blast in Moscow
Lt Gen Igor Kirillov was charged yesterday in Ukraine for the use of chemical weapons, and was sanctioned by the UK in October.
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BBC
Ukraine says it killed senior Russian general who died in scooter blast in Moscow
Lt Gen Igor Kirillov was charged yesterday in Ukraine for the use of chemical weapons, and was sanctioned by the UK in October.
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2024 was a truly remarkable year. It will go down in history as the year in which Donald J. Trump won a sweeping Grand Slam: the presidency, the popular vote, the Senate and the House. And now we can all think big again!
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The Guardian
Kyiv reportedly claims responsibility for killing of Russian general in Moscow
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US | Jessica Kwong
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VIDEO: Tom Slater explains why we need you more than ever.
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Breaking | Live
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HANNAH SPEAKS | US News
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Igor Kirillov was accused of using chemical weapons in Ukraine
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Igor Kirillov dies in bomb attack hours after being accused of using chemical weapons
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09:31⇢Moscow Scooter Blast Takes Chemical General
⌨The newspapers extensively report on Ukraine's claimed assassination of Russian General Igor Kirillov in Moscow via an e-scooter bomb (BBC, Guardian, Independent, Sky, Times). Kirillov, who was recently charged with chemical weapons use and sanctioned by the UK, died in what appears to be a targeted operation. Separately, Geert Wilders writes in Breitbart about Trump's anticipated 2024 victories, while British media continues coverage of Prince Harry and Meghan's holiday card featuring Lilibet (Daily Mail).
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The Guardian
Kyiv claims responsibility for killing of Russian general in Moscow
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HANNAH SPEAKS | US News
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Spiked
EVENT: James Dreyfus and Brendan O’Neill live
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MYKH DROP | Premier League
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MYKH DROP | Premier League
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MYKH DROP | Premier League
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MYKH DROP | Premier League
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11:01⇢Moscow Scooter Blast Claims Second General
⌨The newspapers report on Ukraine's claimed assassination of Russian General Igor Kirillov in Moscow by an e-scooter bomb, with Kyiv declaring it a legitimate operation (BBC, Guardian, Independent, Sky, Times). Chelsea footballer Mykhailo Mudryk faces suspension after failing a drugs test (Daily Mail, Sun). Prince Andrew's exclusion from royal Christmas celebrations continues following Chinese spy allegations (Metro).
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UK | John Dunne
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The Jewish Chronicle
After Hezbollah supply lines cut in Syria, Tehran will ‘reexamine options’
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The Spectator
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Breaking | Live
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LEAGUE OF ITS OWN | Football
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EU WHAT? | Football
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12:50⇢Sara's Killers Get Life
⌨The newspapers extensively report on the sentencing of Sara Sharif's father and stepmother to life imprisonment, with emotional court scenes and the mother's testimony (Mirror, Metro, Independent). In other coverage, Angela Rayner's council merger plans face criticism over potential tax implications (Daily Mail), while China's embassy responds to UK espionage allegations (HuffPost). A new European Super League proposal emerges with a £2.7bn format (The Sun).
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UK | Sam Corbishley
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Urfan Sharif and Beinash Batool murdered the ten-year-old last August after subjecting her to a ‘daily living hell’
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Breaking | Live
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BEASTS CAGED | UK News
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Urfan Sharif and Beinash Batool murdered the ten-year-old after subjecting her to a ‘daily living hell’
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MUM'S AGONY | UK News
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Ten-year-old’s father and stepmother sentenced to life for her murder
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14:51⇢Sara's Torturers Get 73 Years
⌨The newspapers extensively report on the sentencing details of Sara Sharif's murder case, with her father receiving 40 years and stepmother 33 years minimum sentences (Daily Mail, Independent, Metro, Mirror, Sky News, Times). The judge highlighted the extended period of torture, describing it as "in plain sight" (Times). Sara's mother expressed dissatisfaction with the life sentences, sharing previously unseen photographs (The Sun).
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The Guardian
Netanyahu’s spokesperson denies PM is visiting Cairo as expectation builds over ceasefire deal
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World | Sam Corbishley
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UK | Sam Corbishley
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Ukrainian sources tell the BBC the country's security service was behind the killings.
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KILLER UNMASKED | US News
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The Guardian
Russian general in charge of chemical weapons unit killed in Moscow scooter blast
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The Jewish Chronicle
At his final presidential Chanukah party, Biden renews pledge to bring hostages home
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The Jewish Chronicle
At his final presidential Chanukah party, Biden renews pledge to bring hostages home
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US violating law to fund Israel despite alleged human rights abuses, lawsuit says
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The Jewish Chronicle
Despite ‘overwhelming’ demand for him in the city, Friedman’s team has for months failed to secure a London venue over links to Israel
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17:37⇢Farage Courts Musk's Millions
⌨The newspapers report on Ukraine claiming responsibility for killing a Russian general in Moscow through their security service (BBC). In UK politics, Nigel Farage meets Elon Musk amid rumors of £100m Reform UK donation (HuffPost, Spectator). Keir Starmer reverses position on WASPI women compensation (Daily Mail), while a lawsuit challenges US funding to Israel over human rights concerns (Guardian).
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Sir Kier Starmer has the worst approval rating of any new prime minister in over a half century, with more than six in ten disapproving of his performance after five months in office.
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The Independent
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ONE political party is talking tough against migrants, accusing its main rival of following an “open borders” policy and sending a senior figure to
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New research, shared with Channel 4 News, suggests that children directly affected by violence are twice as likely to regularly attend youth clubs as those who have not.
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SQUIRMING STARMER | Politics
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Government apologises for historical ‘maladministration’ but rejects pleas for payouts
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The judge accused them of a ‘campaign of torture’ while showing not one shred of remorse as he sentenced Sara Sharif’s father and stepmother to life behind bars.
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US | Jessica Kwong
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21:21⇢Starmer's Numbers Hit Bottom
⌨The newspapers report extensively on Keir Starmer's political challenges, with polls showing historically low approval ratings (Breitbart) as he announces plans for EU defense cooperation (Independent, Sun). The Sara Sharif murder case concludes with life sentences for father and stepmother over what the judge called a "campaign of torture" (Channel 4, Sky, Mirror). The WASPI women compensation rejection generates criticism (Morning Star, Times).
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SQUIRMING STARMER | Politics
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SUPER GREED | Football
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SUPER GREED | Football
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SUPER GREED | Football
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The feeling that President Putin's war in Ukraine is something distant is now quickly disappearing in the Russian capital.
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