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This page is an archive of main headlines from the UK for 21.04.2025.
It displays 110 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
21.04.2025 ⇢ Day Pope Francis Died As Russia Resumed Attacks
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Russia resumed drone attacks immediately after Putin's Easter truce expired, with air raid alerts across Ukraine dominating early morning coverage. This development confirmed Ukrainian skepticism about the ceasefire expressed over the weekend.
By 8am, news broke of Pope Francis's death at 88, becoming the day's central story. Coverage evolved from initial announcements to increasingly detailed reports about his final hours, revealing he died of stroke and heart failure rather than pneumonia. By evening, the Vatican released his final testament showing his wishes for a simple burial, while speculation about potential successors emerged.
Other significant stories included a British man being lynched in Ecuador after murder accusations, and Pete Hegseth, US Defense Secretary, facing scrutiny for sharing Yemen attack details in a second Signal chat, with Trump publicly supporting him despite the controversy.
Late evening saw US stocks plunging after Trump attacked Fed chair Powell.
21.04.2025
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Kyiv reports many cases of Russian shelling, while Moscow speaks of Ukrainian drone attacks during a truce that has now expired.
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The Guardian
Pete Hegseth shared Yemen attack details in second Signal chat – report
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Showbiz | Brooke Ivey Johnson
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The Guardian
Air raid alerts in Ukraine after Putin’s Easter ‘ceasefire’ ends
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World | Danny Rigg
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BBC
Russian drone attacks reported by Ukraine after 'Easter truce' ends
There were air raid alerts in Kyiv and other regions after the temporary ceasefire declared by Moscow expired.
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07:19⇢Russian Drones Strike After Easter Truce Expires
⌨The newspapers report on Russia resuming drone attacks after Putin's declared Easter truce expired, with air raid alerts across Ukraine including Kyiv (BBC News, The Guardian, The Independent). A shocking incident in Ecuador made headlines as a British man was lynched by a mob who dragged him from police custody and burned him alive following murder accusations (Daily Mail, Metro). Other stories include a record number of adult baptisms in France driven by young people joining the Catholic Church (Breitbart London), controversy over trophy hunting holidays being sold at a UK fair (The Mirror), and speculation about Prince Andrew returning to royal duties (The Sun).
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The Spectator
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New Statesman
The eccentrics of the new right aren’t rebelling against our political regime – they are its twisted successors.
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World | Danny Rigg
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WITH GOD NOW | World News
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BBC
Pope Francis dies aged 88, Vatican says
Pope Francis has died on Easter Monday at the age of 88, the Vatican has said.
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The Guardian
Pope Francis: tributes paid after head of Catholic church dies aged 88
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The Independent
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The world reacts to the end of a pontificate that embraced the underdog and shook up the Vatican
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Sky News
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The world reacts to the end of a pontificate that embraced the underdog and shook up the Vatican
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09:30⇢Pope Francis Dies At 88
⌨The newspapers report on the death of Pope Francis at age 88, with multiple outlets confirming his passing after battling double pneumonia (BBC News, Daily Mail, The Guardian, The Independent, Metro, The Mirror, The Sun, The Times). Some reports note his final public appearance giving Easter blessings (The Mirror) and a meeting with JD Vance hours before his death (Metro). In UK politics, there's coverage of MPs and peers launching efforts to block former US President Trump from addressing Parliament (HuffPost UK).
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BBC
Pope Francis dies aged 88
The Pope died on Easter Monday morning, the Vatican says, as a top cardinal pays tribute to "his example as a true disciple of the Lord Jesus".
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The Guardian
Pope Francis, groundbreaking Jesuit pontiff, dies aged 88
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The Independent
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The world reacts to the end of a pontificate that embraced the underdog and shook up the Vatican
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The Spectator
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BBC
Russian drone attacks reported by Ukraine after 'Easter truce' ends
Russia launched 96 drones and three missiles, Ukraine's air force says, after the temporary ceasefire declared by Moscow expired.
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Breitbart UK
Pope Francis has died, the Vatican announced early Monday morning. He was 88.
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Novara Media
Reform UK is standing more candidates than any other party in next month’s local elections. But casting a ballot for Labour won’t save our communities from far-right creep, writes Harriet Williamson.
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An Israeli military report said "professional failures" led to the killing of the 15 rescue workers.
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Sky News
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The 88-year-old, who had suffered double pneumonia, had appeared in St Peter’s Square on Easter Sunday
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New Statesman
The controversial liberaliser brought humanity to the Vatican – but his flaws only hastened its decline.
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10:54⇢Pope Francis Dies Following Easter Blessing
⌨The newspapers report extensively on the death of Pope Francis, who passed away at 88 (BBC News, Breitbart London, Channel 4 News, Daily Mail, The Guardian, The Independent, The Mirror, The Times). Coverage includes details of his final public Easter appearance (The Mirror, The Times), reflections on his legacy as a "controversial liberaliser" (New Statesman, The Spectator), and information about papal succession procedures (Channel 4 News). Meanwhile, the Palestinian Red Crescent has rejected an Israeli military report on the killing of 15 Gaza rescue workers, calling it "full of lies" (BBC News). In UK politics, there's discussion about whether voting Labour is an effective counter to Reform UK's growing presence in local elections (Novara Media).
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Pope Francis – leader of the Catholic Church and international religious figure – has died.
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Air raid alerts are issued for Kyiv and other regions as blasts are reported in Mykolaiv, a southern city.
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The right to protest is meaningless if activists can’t make noise.
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The Spectator
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FAITHFUL TO THE END | World News
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In Paris, the bells of the recently restored Notre Dame rung out and football matches across Italy are cancelled in mourning.
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FAITHFUL TO THE END | World News
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Pope Francis – leader of the Catholic Church and international religious figure – has died.
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The Guardian
Pope Francis: tributes paid after head of Catholic church dies aged 88
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13:46⇢Pope Francis Final Hours Revealed As Leaders Mourn
⌨The newspapers extensively cover Pope Francis's death at age 88, with numerous details emerging since earlier reports. Leaders worldwide are paying tributes, including King Charles and Keir Starmer (The Independent, HuffPost UK). New information includes his cause of death (Daily Mail, Metro), final Easter devotions (Daily Mail, The Sun), and bells ringing at Notre Dame with Italian football matches cancelled in mourning (Breitbart London). Meanwhile, Ukraine reports Russia has resumed drone attacks after their Easter truce ended, with air raid alerts across multiple regions including Kyiv (BBC News). A separate story notes controversy over the right to noisy protests (Spiked).
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Spiked
Free trade, protectionism and democracy have been battling it out for centuries.
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The defence industry will increase its manufacturing of sovereign munitions amid fears over Trump’s reliability and growing global demand
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How this ‘instrument of God’ too often became an instrument of the global elites.
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NEXT IN LINE | World News
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World | Craig Munro
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Beijing faces a stark choice: risk economic turmoil by offloading US treasuries or accept losses. China holds over $700 billion in US bonds
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The private messaging group included the US defence secretary's wife, brother and personal lawyer, sources tell US media.
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The private messaging group included the US defence secretary's wife, brother and personal lawyer, sources tell US media.
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Even trusted officials fear a purge
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Senior member of the equalities watchdog criticises activists seeking to undermine the Supreme Court judgment as ‘fuelled by misunderstanding’
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18:35⇢Pope's Final Hours Revealed As Vatican Prepares For Succession
⌨The newspapers extensively cover Pope Francis's death, with new details about his final hours emerging. Reports discuss his cause of death, which was reportedly not pneumonia (Daily Mail), and the protocols following a papal death, including destroying his ring and sealing his apartment (The Mirror). Several outlets speculate on potential successors (The Sun, Metro) and assess his legacy, with some criticism of his relationship with "global elites" (Spiked). In unrelated news, a second leak from the US Defense Secretary's private Signal chat group has been reported, with Trump supporting him despite the controversy (BBC News). There's also ongoing discussion about a UK Supreme Court ruling on transgender rights (The Times).
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The Guardian
Tributes paid after Pope Francis dies aged 88
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The Guardian
Pope Francis died of stroke and heart failure, Vatican doctor says, as tributes pour in for pontiff
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PRAYERS FOR POPE | World News
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What happens now that the Pope’s death has been announced – and when will the next Pope be chosen?
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Sky News
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British firms can bid for the new €150 billion EU defence fund after the UK made concessions on fishing rights
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PRAYERS FOR POPE | World News
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In the wake of Pope Francis’ passing on Easter Monday, the Catholic Church will begin the process of selecting the next Bishop of Rome, thereby setting the future course of the Church and its 1.3 billion followers.
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Catholics flock to the Vatican to pay tribute to the Pope, who often put his duty above his health, after his death on Easter Monday aged 88
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21:51⇢Vatican Confirms Pope Died From Stroke As Succession Process Begins
⌨The newspapers focus extensively on Pope Francis's death, with new information emerging about his cause of death – confirmed as stroke and heart failure, not respiratory issues (The Guardian, The Independent, Metro, The Mirror). Reports detail the Pope's final testament and burial wishes (Daily Mail, Sky News, The Sun), with The Times noting he "wanted to spend last days among people he loved." Media also covers the process for selecting his successor, with Channel 4 providing a factcheck on procedures, while Breitbart London reports that critics and conservatives are among top candidates for the next Pope.
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The president amps up attack against US central bank boss calling him "a major loser" for not lowering interest rates.
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