The Guardian
Bishop calls on Trump to ‘have mercy’ on migrants and LGBTQ+ people
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This page is an archive of main headlines from the UK for 22.01.2025.
It displays 128 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
22.01.2025 ⇢ Trump's Diversity Purge While Cities Face Youth Violence
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Trump's immediate suspension of federal diversity staff marked his second day in office, alongside threats of prosecution for officials blocking immigration enforcement. His dismissal of a bishop's plea for mercy toward migrants set the morning tone.
Two violent incidents commanded attention: Kyle Clifford's guilty plea to murdering BBC commentator John Hunt's family with a crossbow, and a 12-year-old's fatal stabbing in Birmingham. The Southport case continued generating debate about online weapon sales.
By afternoon, Trump issued an ultimatum to Putin regarding Ukraine, threatening sanctions and tariffs unless Russia ends the war. The Royal Navy's warning to a Russian spy ship in British waters amplified security concerns.
Evening brought Biden's farewell letter to light, while Trump ordered troops to the US-Mexico border and signed the Laken Riley immigration bill.
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01:13⇢Bishop's Plea Meets Trump's Scorn
⌨The newspapers report extensively on Trump's post-inauguration actions, particularly his release of Capitol riot prisoners (BBC, Sky News) and a confrontational prayer service where a bishop's plea for mercy towards migrants and LGBTQ+ people was dismissed by Trump as "not too exciting" (Guardian, Independent, Mirror). A separate focus emerges on the Southport case, where questions arise about the ease with which killer Axel Rudakubana purchased weapons online (Times, Sun).
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BBC
Trump considers 10% tariff on China from next month on first full day of presidency
It follows threats by Trump to levy import taxes of 25% on Mexico and Canada, accusing them of allowing undocumented migrants and drugs into the US.
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UK | Danny Rigg
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THE AMAZON KILLER | UK News
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UK | Sam Corbishley
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No one should mourn America’s withdrawal from the ridiculous Paris Agreement.
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BBC
Trump considers 10% tariff on China from as soon as February
It follows threats by Trump to levy import taxes of 25% on Mexico and Canada, accusing them of allowing undocumented migrants and drugs into the US.
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The Spectator
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BBC
Trump considers 10% tariff on China from as soon as next week
It follows threats by Trump to levy import taxes of 25% on Mexico and Canada, accusing them of allowing undocumented migrants and drugs into the US.
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BBC
Trump defends pardoning Capitol rioters as he considers 10% tariff on China
Trump is repeatedly asked about sweeping pardons for almost 1,600 people - he tells reporters "their lives have been ruined".
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UK | Liam Coleman
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Breaking
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UK | Danny Rigg
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New Statesman
The political calculations that allowed the Gaza ceasefire could yet be its undoing.
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BBC
Trump moves to scrap 'dangerous and immoral' diversity and inclusion schemes
In one of many executive orders, signed on his first day back in office, the president says he wants to end "so-called diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA)" inside the government.
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08:25⇢Trump Axes Diversity While UK Weighs Trade
⌨The newspapers report extensively on Trump's first actions as president, with focus on his executive order to end diversity and inclusion programs in government (BBC, Independent). Multiple sources analyze potential impacts on UK-US relations, particularly regarding trade negotiations with Starmer (Independent, Mirror, Spectator). In domestic news, coverage continues of knife crime following a 12-year-old's death (Sky News) and discussions about online weapon purchases in the Southport case (The Sun, Times).
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PM says ease with which Axel Rudakubana ordered a kitchen knife, ‘cannot continue’
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BBC
Trump puts all US government diversity staff on paid leave, starting 'immediately'
A government memo instructs federal agencies to put diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) staff on paid leave by 17:00 local time on Wednesday.
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WRATH OF DON | Politics
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The Spectator
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TRIPLE TRAGEDY | News
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The Jewish Chronicle
The terrorist had entered Israel as a tourist just days earlier and may have had an accomplice
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The Independent
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Ex-soldier previously denied killing the three women using a crossbow and butcher’s knife
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11:13⇢Crossbow Killer Admits BBC Family Murders
⌨The newspapers extensively report on two major stories: Trump's immediate order to put all federal diversity staff on paid leave (BBC, HuffPost, Spectator), with British media notably critical of the move. In parallel, multiple sources cover Kyle Clifford's guilty plea to murdering BBC racing pundit John Hunt's wife and daughters with a crossbow, while denying rape charges (Times, Mirror, Sky News, Daily Mail). Prince Harry receives an apology in his legal settlement with The Sun publishers (Independent, Evening Standard).
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Breaking
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Top European Union (E.U.) diplomat Kaja Kallas said Wednesday the bloc must heed U.S. President Donald Trump’s demand for more defence spending as she issued a stark warning over the expansionist threat posed by Russia.
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The Guardian
Trump threatens China sanctions and puts diversity staff on leave
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The Guardian
Trump orders paid leave for federal diversity staff and threatens China sanctions
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Starmer’s plan to give away territory which contains a strategic U.S. base is so “stupid” he must be on drugs to consider it, says Senator.
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DOUBLE HORROR | Scottish News
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Ethnic-minority Britons are as furious about this scandal as everyone else.
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DOUBLE HORROR | Scottish News
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UK | Brooke Davies
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Blaming online retailers for Axel Rudakubana’s heinous crimes is an absurd displacement activity.
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The Yantar was seen again this week, having been caught loitering near British undersea infrastructure in November
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14:20⇢Crossbow Triple Murder Details Emerge
⌨The newspapers extensively report on Kyle Clifford's murder of BBC racing commentator John Hunt's family (Daily Mail, Mirror, Sky News), with new details emerging about the use of a crossbow and a failed escape attempt. A diplomatic row develops over Senator Kennedy's criticism of Starmer's alleged plan to give away a strategic US base to Chinese interests (Breitbart). Prince Harry receives a legal settlement from The Sun publishers (Independent, Evening Standard), while the Royal Navy tracks a Russian spy ship near British infrastructure (Times).
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BBC
Trump puts all US government diversity staff on paid leave, effective 'immediately'
A government memo instructs federal agencies to put diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) staff on paid leave by 17:00 local time on Wednesday.
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Breaking | Live
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The Guardian
Justice department may investigate attempts to block immigration enforcement
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BBC
All refugee travel to the US suspended after Trump halts admissions programme
"All previously scheduled travel of refugees to the US is being cancelled," a State Department memo says, following an executive order from President Trump.
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The Guardian
Justice department may prosecute officials blocking Trump’s immigration crackdown
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BBC
Trump cancels refugee travel to US after suspending admissions programme
"All previously scheduled travel of refugees to the US is being cancelled," a State Department memo says, following an executive order from President Trump.
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The globalist “managerial” philosophy favoured by the European Union has lost, and Trump has “won”, a panellist at the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos admitted.
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Breaking | Live
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RUSH HOUR HORROR | UK News
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PUTIN ON NOTICE: 'WE SEE YOU'
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Rachel Reeves needs to start putting growth ahead of greenism.
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The Yantar has been caught more than once loitering near British undersea infrastructure
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16:17⇢Navy Spots Russian Ship While Trump Halts Refugees
⌨The newspapers report extensively on Trump's renewed immigration crackdown, with refugee admissions suspended (BBC) and potential prosecution of officials who block the measures (Guardian). A significant shift in tone at Davos acknowledges Trump's victory over globalist policies (Breitbart). In security news, the Royal Navy warns a Russian spy ship detected near UK infrastructure (Times, HuffPost), while Trump issues ultimatum to Putin regarding Ukraine (Sky News).
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RUSH-HOUR HORROR | UK News
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Breaking
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'APPALLING ATTACK' | UK News
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The Guardian
Trump threatens Putin with tariffs for Russia unless Ukraine war ends
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Breitbart UK
Several UK newspapers fell in step with PM deflection on Southport massacre, implying real problem facing country is Amazon selling knives.
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The Jewish Chronicle
The new US President has pledged to hit back at the court for issuing arrest warrants against senior Israeli politicians, including Benjamin Netanyahu
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BBC
Trump urges Putin to end ‘ridiculous’ Ukraine war or face sanctions
The new US president says Russia will face "high levels of taxes, tariffs and sanctions" if it does not make a deal to end the conflict.
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BBC
Trump urges Putin to end ‘ridiculous’ Ukraine war or face new sanctions
The US president says Russia will face "high levels of taxes, tariffs and sanctions" if it does not make a deal to end the conflict.
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Campaigners warn DWP proposals will create a two-tier justice system that destroys innocent lives
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Campaigners warn proposals to ban benefit fraudsters from driving and to seize money from their bank accounts will create a two-tier justice system
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17:53⇢Trump's Knife to Putin's Throat
⌨The newspapers extensively report on Trump's new ultimatum to Putin regarding Ukraine, threatening increased sanctions and tariffs unless Russia ends the war (BBC, Guardian, Independent, Daily Mail). A tragic knife attack resulting in the death of a 12-year-old boy receives significant coverage (Mirror, Sky News, Sun), while debates emerge about knife control policies, with Breitbart criticizing the government's focus on knife availability rather than perpetrators.
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US president says it is time to ‘make a deal’ with Russia to end the fighting — but if not he will impose ‘high levels’ of taxes and tariffs
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'APPALLING ATTACK' | UK News
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The Guardian
Trump threatens Putin with taxes, tariffs and sanctions over Ukraine war
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'APPALLING ATTACK' | UK News
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US president says it is time to ‘make a deal’ with Russia to end the fighting — but if not he will impose ‘high levels’ of taxes and tariffs
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'APPALLING ATTACK' | UK News
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Prince Harry and the former Labour deputy leader Tom Watson have claimed a “monumental victory” after settling their legal action against The Sun’s publishers.
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'I’LL HAVE NO CHOICE' | US News
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UK | Liam Coleman
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BBC
Trump signs new executive order as part of crackdown on US-Mexico border
The US president's actions could restrict access to asylum for migrants, among other measures.
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The greatest trick these vicious Islamists ever pulled was convincing the world they didn't exist.
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21:22⇢Trump's Ukraine Ultimatum to Putin
⌨The newspapers extensively report on Trump's ultimatum to Putin regarding Ukraine, threatening significant sanctions, taxes, and tariffs unless Russia ends the war (Guardian, Independent, Evening Standard, Times, Sun). Prince Harry settles his legal battle with The Sun's publishers (Channel 4, Independent). A Russian spy ship near UK waters prompts Royal Navy response (Sky News, HuffPost), while new US border measures target asylum seekers (BBC).
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Defence secretary warns of growing aggression from Russia in British waters
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UK | Liam Coleman
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'LIFE MEANS LIFE' | UK News
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BBC
Trump orders troops to US-Mexico border as part of immigration crackdown
The US president's order will deploy 1,500 ground troops along with aircraft support, military officials say.
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The Guardian
House passes strict immigration bill named after Laken Riley in first bill of Trump administration
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The Guardian
Trump threatens Putin with taxes, tariffs and sanctions over Ukraine war
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