The PM has seemed to suggest it is just a matter of time before British-made Storm Shadow missiles are used against Russia
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This page is an archive of main headlines from the UK for 20.11.2024.
It displays 107 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
20.11.2024 ⇢ The Day British Missiles Hit Russia
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Following Biden's authorization of ATACMS use and anti-personnel mines for Ukraine, morning reports focused on Western embassies evacuating Kyiv over intelligence of Russian air attacks. US, Italy, Spain, and Greece closed their missions, though Ukraine claimed this was part of Russian psychological operations.
By midday, news emerged of Ukraine firing British-made Storm Shadow missiles into Russian territory for the first time, marking an expansion of Western-supplied weapons' use beyond Ukraine's borders. Russia's foreign minister warned of escalation, while reports surfaced of Putin's 12-day absence from public view.
Evening coverage revealed UK-trained elite commandos being approached to fight for Russia, while European nations accused Moscow of orchestrating attacks on undersea data cables. The Telegraph reported the UK government cutting £500m from defence spending despite the escalation in Ukraine.
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Moscow's forces have taken more ground since September than they did over the course of 2023, analysts say.
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Lai, one of the most influential pro-democracy figures in the city, is accused of colluding with foreign forces.
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Lai, one of the most influential pro-democracy figures in the city, is accused of colluding with foreign forces.
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The Guardian
Latest Russian airstrikes on Ukraine threaten ‘catastrophic power failure’
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A US official tells the BBC the mines will be given soon, as Russia advances steadily in the east.
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The Independent
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The Independent
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The Spectator
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06:51⇢Biden's Mines Join Ukraine's Arsenal
⌨The newspapers report extensively on Biden's decision to provide anti-personnel mines to Ukraine (BBC, Independent), while Russia warns of escalation following Ukraine's use of US missiles on Russian territory (Daily Mail, Channel 4). Starmer indicates potential UK support for using British-made Storm Shadow missiles against Russia (Times). Russian airstrikes threaten Ukraine's power infrastructure (Guardian), as the conflict reaches new levels of military engagement.
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BBC
Biden approves anti-personnel mines for Ukraine as US closes Kyiv embassy over attack threat
A US official tells the BBC the mines will be given soon, as Russia advances steadily in the east.
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New Statesman
The Foreign Secretary on why the president-elect won’t accept a Russian victory in Ukraine.
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The Telegraph
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The Guardian
US embassy in Kyiv closes over threat of ‘significant attack’
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BBC
Biden approves landmines for Ukraine as US steps up aid to slow Russian advances
It comes after Ukraine used US-made longer-range missiles for the first time to strike targets inside Russia.
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The Guardian
Kremlin rules out ‘freeze’ in conflict as US embassy in Kyiv closes over threat of ‘significant attack’
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Breitbart UK
The centre-right government of Sweden is looking to limit citizenship to those who agree with the “fundamental values” of the nation and to restrict voting of non-citizens, Deputy Prime Minister Ebba Busch said.
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The Independent
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The Spectator
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10:27⇢Kyiv Embassy Shuts as Mines Flow In
⌨The newspapers report extensively on a new phase in Ukraine aid, with Biden approving landmines (BBC) as the US embassy in Kyiv closes due to anticipated Russian air attacks (Independent, Guardian, Times). The closure follows Ukraine's first use of US-supplied missiles within Russia. Meanwhile, Sweden's government announces plans to limit citizenship based on 'fundamental values' (Breitbart), while UK inflation rises above 2% target (Telegraph).
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The Jewish Chronicle
Holocaust Memorial Day Trust chair Laura Marks: This was not appropriate and should not have happened
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The Guardian
US embassy in Kyiv closes over threat of ‘significant attack’ as Kremlin rules out ‘freeze’ in conflict
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European voters are demanding a shared, civic future.
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The Jewish Chronicle
Met Police urged to re-investigate speech made near to an east London Jewish community
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The Guardian
Italy, Spain and Greece follow US in closing embassies in Kyiv over threat of ‘significant attack’
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BBC
Spain, Italy and Greece join US in closing Kyiv embassies over attack threat
It comes as Joe Biden approves landmines for Ukraine as the US steps up aid to slow Russian advances.
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BBC
Air raid sirens sound in Ukraine hours after US closes Kyiv embassy
Spain, Italy and Greece have also shut their embassies after the US said it received “specific information” of a potential air attack.
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Watch spiked’s report from the farmers’ protest in London.
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12:30⇢Western Embassies Evacuate Kyiv
⌨The newspapers report extensively on Western embassies closing in Kyiv, with US, Spain, Italy, and Greece shutting operations due to specific intelligence about Russian air attacks (BBC, Guardian, Telegraph, Times). Reports emerge of UK-trained commandos being approached to fight for Russia (Independent). In parallel, media covers Liam Payne's funeral preparations (Daily Mail, Mirror), while farmers continue protesting Labour's tax policies (Novara, Spiked).
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BBC
Spain, Italy and Greece join US in closing Kyiv embassies over attack threat
Air raid sirens briefly sounded in parts of Ukraine hours after the US said it received “specific information” of a potential air attack.
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The Spectator
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BBC
Italy and Greece join US in closing Kyiv embassies over attack threat
The Spanish embassy was also closed for several hours after the US said it received “specific information” of a potential air attack.
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BBC
Ukraine says Russia staging psychological attack after US closes embassy over strike threat
The US embassy in Kyiv is temporarily closed after it received “specific information” of a potential air attack.
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The Guardian
US, Italy, Spain and Greece close Kyiv embassies; Ukraine claims Russia spreading fake information about attack
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The UK and the European Union need to abandon their failed leftist-globalist agendas and adopt the economic policies of Donald Trump, former British Prime Minister Liz Truss said.
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13:47⇢Embassies Flee as Ukraine Claims Psy-Ops
⌨The newspapers report extensively on Western embassies closing in Kyiv, with Ukraine claiming Russia is conducting psychological warfare (BBC, Guardian). Several embassies, including US, Italy, Spain, and Greece, have shut operations due to specific air strike threats. Meanwhile, UK media covers Liam Payne's funeral, with One Direction members reuniting (Daily Mail, Mirror). Former PM Liz Truss advocates for adopting Trump-style economic policies (Breitbart).
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BBC
Ukraine accuses Russia of 'psychological attack' as embassies close
The US embassy in Kyiv is temporarily closed after it received “specific information” of a potential air attack.
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The Guardian
Ukraine to use American-supplied anti-personnel mines; allies close Kyiv embassies amid attack fears
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BBC
Ukraine warns people not to panic over 'Russian psychological attack' as embassies close
The US embassy in Kyiv is temporarily closed after it received “specific information” of a potential air attack.
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The Guardian
Ukraine fires UK-made Storm Shadow missiles at targets inside Russia for first time
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Breitbart UK
A group of European nations issue strongly worded statement on ‘systemic attacks’ by the Russian Federation against supporters of Ukraine.
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BBC
Ukraine reportedly fires UK-made Storm Shadow missiles into Russia for first time
The UK government is not commenting on the reports but the defence secretary says “Ukraine’s action on the battlefield speaks for itself”.
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16:03⇢British Missiles Cross Russian Border
⌨The newspapers report extensively on Ukraine's first use of British-made Storm Shadow missiles within Russian territory (BBC, Guardian, Telegraph, Times, HuffPost). European nations issue joint statement accusing Russia of systematic attacks on undersea data cables (Breitbart). Coverage continues of One Direction singer Liam Payne's funeral, attended by former bandmates and Simon Cowell (Daily Mail, Mirror).
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The Guardian
Ukraine fires UK-produced missiles into Russia for first time
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The Independent
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BBC
Ukraine fires UK-made Storm Shadow missiles into Russia for first time
The UK government is not commenting on the reports but the defence secretary says “Ukraine’s action on the battlefield speaks for itself”.
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The Spectator
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The Guardian
Ukraine fires UK-made missiles into Russia for first time
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BBC
Ukraine fires UK-supplied Storm Shadow missiles into Russia for first time
The UK government is not commenting on the reports but the defence secretary says “Ukraine’s action on the battlefield speaks for itself”.
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Ukrainian forces have attacked targets in Russia with British-made Storm Shadow missiles for the first time, according to UK paper of record the Times of London.
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At 9,500 acres, the Rothbury Estate is the biggest single parcel of land to be sold off in England in the past 30 years.
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The Guardian
Zelenskyy welcomes US decision to give landmines to Ukraine amid criticism from aid groups
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Brianna Ghey’s mother, Esther, tells Krishnan Guru-Murthy why protecting young people online is not only the parents’ responsibility, but that of governments and social media companies, in this episode of Ways to Change the World. She also talks about the importance of teaching empathy and compassion to children, and why she supports Labour MP Josh MacAlister’s proposal of banning social media apps for under-16s in the UK.
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Moscow appears to be maximising its gains while Joe Biden abandons long-held red lines at the end of his presidency.
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We are using all the means to defend our country, Ukraine’s defence minister said today – as he declined to comment on reports that Ukraine has used the British made Storm Shadow to target sites inside Russia for the first time.
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The Guardian
Ukraine fires UK-made missiles into Russia for first time
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21:52⇢British Missiles Cross Russian Border
⌨The newspapers extensively report on Ukraine's first use of British-made Storm Shadow missiles within Russian territory (BBC, Guardian, Independent, Telegraph, Times, Breitbart, Channel 4, HuffPost). Coverage frames this development within the context of Biden's presidency ending and Trump's potential return (BBC, New Statesman). One Direction members reunite at Liam Payne's funeral (Daily Mail, Mirror).
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The Independent
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