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This page is an archive of main headlines from the UK for 21.09.2024.
It displays 89 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
21.09.2024 โข The day Beirut burned and Joshua fell
โจAn Israeli airstrike on Beirut killed 37 people, including top Hezbollah commanders, escalating tensions in the region. Lebanon warned that "no one in the world is safe anymore," while Israel limited gatherings in the north. The attack's death toll rose throughout the day, with reports of women and children among the casualties. In domestic news, Keir Starmer faced criticism from within his own party, with Diane Abbott accusing him of being "in the pocket of millionaires." The day concluded with a major upset in the boxing world as Daniel Dubois knocked out Anthony Joshua at Wembley Stadium, potentially ending Joshua's chances of a fight with Tyson Fury. Meanwhile, revelations about Mohamed Al Fayed's alleged sexual misconduct continued to surface, with new accusations emerging.
21.09.2024
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02:08 (01:08)โขBeirut Blitz: Hezbollah Commander Falls
โจThe newspapers report on a significant escalation in the Israel-Hezbollah conflict. An Israeli airstrike in Beirut has killed a senior Hezbollah commander, Ibrahim Akil, and at least 14 others (BBC News, The Guardian, Sky News). This development raises fears of an all-out war. The UN has pleaded against further violence (The Guardian). In UK news, the Labour Party faces scrutiny over clothing donations (The Telegraph).
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New Statesman
Keir Starmer must find the vocabulary to enact a genuine political transformation.
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New Statesman
Legacy titles are being snapped up by private capital, in Britain and the US.
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08:05 (07:05)โขHezbollah Reels: Second Commander Falls
โจThe newspapers report on the aftermath of Israel's strike in Beirut, which killed a top Hezbollah commander (BBC News, The Guardian, Sky News). Hezbollah confirmed another commander's death, with Lebanon warning of global safety concerns (Sky News). In UK news, Cherie Blair revealed past domestic abuse (The Independent), while Prince Harry attended a charity event solo (The Mirror).
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The Guardian
Hezbollah confirms death of commander Ibrahim Akil in Beirut airstrike
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Keir Starmer has turned out to be as inept as he is authoritarian.
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SOLO SUSSEX
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BBC
Top Hezbollah commanders among 31 people killed in Israeli attack on Beirut
Hezbollah confirmed Ibrahim Aqil and Ahmed Wahbi's deaths after Israel said the targeted strike on the Radwan forces also killed "other senior" figures.
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The Guardian
Children and Hezbollah commander among 31 killed in Beirut strike
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โI thought the doors and windows would come in, the noise was terrifying.'
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A BBC documentary, which aired on Thursday, several women accused Al Fayed of raping them.
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10:45 (09:45)โขBeirut Blitz: Hezbollah Decapitated
โจThe newspapers report on Israel's targeted strike in Beirut, killing top Hezbollah commanders Ibrahim Aqil and Ahmed Wahbi, along with 29 others, including children and women (BBC News, The Guardian, Sky News). This escalation raises concerns about potential retaliation and regional stability. In UK news, Cherie Blair disclosed past domestic abuse (The Independent), while a 15-year-old girl was found guilty of murdering her mother (Metro).
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Dissatisfaction with establishment politics is becoming widespread and offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, Nigel Farage has said.
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The Guardian
Strikes inside Russia with US missiles key to Ukraineโs plan to end war, says Zelenskyy
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The family have suffered two devastating losses
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Dissatisfaction with establishment politics is becoming widespread and offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, Nigel Farage has said.
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upping sticks
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The Independent
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14:13 (13:13)โขBeirut Aftermath: Farage Sees Right-Wing Surge
โจThe newspapers report on the aftermath of Israel's strike in Beirut, which killed top Hezbollah commanders (BBC News, Sky News). Nigel Farage claims right-wing parties have a historic opportunity to break through (Breitbart London). Domestic issues include a dispute over a public footpath (Daily Mail) and Cherie Blair's revelation of past domestic abuse (The Independent). Labour faces criticism, with Diane Abbott accusing Starmer of being "in the pocket of millionaires" (The Telegraph).
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BBC
Israel-Hezbollah attacks resume after Lebanon says 31 killed in Israeli strike on Beirut
Hezbollah confirmed Ibrahim Aqil and Ahmed Wahbi's deaths after Israel said the targeted strike killed "other senior" figures.
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BBC
Israel-Hezbollah attacks resume after Lebanon says 37 killed in Israeli strike on Beirut
Hezbollah has fired more waves of rockets at northern Israel, as the Israeli military carries out strikes in south Lebanon.
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TORTURED TO DEATH
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Bakhtullah Safi, 18 Habibullah Ahmadzai, 18 and Kehan Safi, 26, have been jailed for a combined 25 years.
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16:21 (15:21)โขBeirut Blitz Backlash
โจThe newspapers report on renewed Israel-Hezbollah attacks following an Israeli strike in Beirut that killed 37 (BBC News, Sky News). Sky News claims Hezbollah leadership is "almost completely dismantled". In UK news, several sources cover sexual assault cases, including allegations against Mohamed Fayed (The Telegraph) and a taxi driver rapist (Metro).
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Breitbart UK
The Irish government has abandoned plans to implement controversial new hate speech laws following widespread backlash from free speech advocates.
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Lebanon's health minister says women and children are among the dead as rescuers search through rubble.
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The Spectator
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The Independent
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Breitbart UK
The majority of the British public disapprove of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmerโs performance during his first two months in office, a poll has found.
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19:01 (18:01)โขBeirut Blitz Fallout: Starmer Struggles
โจThe newspapers report on the aftermath of an Israeli strike in Beirut, with the death toll rising to 37 (BBC News). UK politics dominates, as polls show disapproval of Prime Minister Keir Starmer's performance (Breitbart London, The Spectator). Multiple sources discuss allegations of sexual assault, including historical claims against Mohamed Al Fayed (The Telegraph, The Times).
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Plus: the trans activist who ran a rape-crisis centre, the arrest of Bernadette Spofforth and the Hezbollah pagers.
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A Lebanese minister has accused Israel of taking โthe region to warโ as Israel continues to target Hezbollah positions in Lebanon. Israeli forces say they killed 16 Hezbollah fighters including one top commander โ Ibrahim Aqil โ in an airstrike on the Lebanese capital Beirut, yesterday. In response, Hezbollah says it has fired rockets atโฆ
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TRIPP TRIP AWAY
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The Guardian
โWeโre not safe any moreโ: Lebanon reels from week of attacks that have intensified war with Israel
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22:05 (21:05)โขBeirut Blitz Backlash: Lebanon on Edge
โจThe newspapers report on escalating tensions between Israel and Lebanon following an Israeli strike in Beirut that killed women and children (Channel 4 News, The Guardian). The attack targeted Hezbollah, killing 16 fighters including a top commander (Channel 4 News). Lebanon warns this could lead to regional war (Channel 4 News, The Guardian). In UK news, concerns rise over terror suspects entering via small boats (The Telegraph).
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The Sun
JOSHUA VS DUBOIS
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The Sun
JOSHUA VS DUBOIS
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The Telegraph
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JOSHUA VS DUBOIS
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JOSHUA VS DUBOIS
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What a fight.
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The Telegraph
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DAN AND OUT
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22:37 (21:37)โขDubois Stuns Joshua: Wembley Shocker
โจThe newspapers report on a major upset in boxing, as Daniel Dubois knocked out Anthony Joshua in their heavyweight title fight at Wembley (Metro, The Mirror, Sky News, The Sun, The Telegraph). This unexpected result is dominating the sports headlines, with multiple sources providing live updates and reactions to the match.
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The Telegraph
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The Telegraph
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Israel says the move is needed because it expects the Iran-backed Lebanese group to escalate rocket attacks.
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