As Starmer prepares for White House talks on Ukraine, John Healey urges the US not to allow a ceasefire that favours Putin
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This page is an archive of main headlines from the UK for 23.02.2025.
It displays 79 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
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German election coverage dominated morning reports, with the conservative CDU securing victory while the far-right AfD achieved its strongest post-war showing, taking second place. Trump praised these results as "a great day for Germany."
Russia marked the war's third anniversary with its largest drone attack on Ukraine, while Zelensky made an unexpected offer to resign in exchange for NATO membership and peace - a significant shift following recent tensions with Trump over minerals deals and peace terms.
The Vatican issued regular updates on Pope Francis's condition after his respiratory crisis, reporting he received blood transfusions but maintained stable condition. His message to Catholics from his hospital bed suggested continued awareness despite health concerns.
British coverage highlighted domestic concerns over vaping health risks and rising crime rates at train stations, while immigration debates intensified following controversial court decisions.
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Conservative Friedrich Merz is expected to win, but the far-right AfD is set for a strong second place.
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The Guardian
Voters head to polls facing world of change as far right waits in the wings
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Conservative Friedrich Merz is expected to win, but the far-right AfD is set for a strong second place.
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Conservative Friedrich Merz is expected to win, but the far-right AfD is set for a strong second place.
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World | Jasper King
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The Spectator
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07:20â˘Germany Votes As AfD Lurks
â¨The newspapers report on Germany's critical election day, with conservative Friedrich Merz expected to win while the far-right AfD polls strongly for second place (BBC, Guardian, Breitbart). UK defence discussions continue regarding Trump and Ukraine, with Starmer preparing for White House talks as John Healey warns against a Putin-favorable ceasefire (Times). Pope Francis's health crisis intensifies, requiring blood transfusions (Sky News).
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HuffPost UK
3 Years On, Putin Seems Close To Victory In Ukraine. How Did We Get Here?
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DEATH OR GLORY | World News
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New Statesman
Ahead of a historic German election, the AfD is courting the global right â and threatening to upend European politics.
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The Jewish Chronicle
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The Spectator
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Peter and Barbie Reynolds were trying to help the country they loved, their children tell The Sunday Times
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BBC
Ukraine hit by large-scale Russian drone attack on eve of third anniversary of war
A "record" number of drones were launched in a single, coordinated attack, Ukraine's air force says.
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BBC
Ukraine hit by largest single Russian drone attack of war on eve of third anniversary
A "record" number of drones were launched in a single, coordinated attack, Ukraine's air force says.
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The Jewish Chronicle
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11:24â˘Third Anniversary Opens With Drones
â¨The newspapers report on Ukraine's third war anniversary, marked by Russia's largest drone attack to date (BBC). Opposition leader Starmer proposes new sanctions on Russia (Independent), while analysis suggests Putin nears victory (HuffPost). In domestic news, a major seagull infestation affects UK homeowners (Daily Mail), and a new study links vaping to severe health risks (Mirror). The German far-right AfD's growing influence continues to draw attention (New Statesman).
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MEGA BLOW | Royals
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The Guardian
German voters head to polls facing world of change as far right waits in the wings
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World | Gergana Krasteva
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French police have made several arrests since a man went on a stabbing rampage, killing one and wounding several others in what President Emmanuel Macron called an âIslamist terrorist actâ, anti-terror prosecutors told AFP Sunday.
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The Guardian
Russia launches largest drone attack on eve of third anniversary of invasion
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An illegal immigrant from Turkey who was jailed for stabbing his wife to death has won the right to remain in the UK after a court found that he may face retribution from his wifeâs family if returned to his homeland.
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BBC
'Look at Putin's actions', Ukraine says, after largest single Russian drone attack of war
The strikes come on the eve of the third anniversary of the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
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Ash Sarkar is criticising identity politics. Sorry, Ash â itâs too little and far too late.
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'ABSOLUTELY AWFUL' | Royals
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BBC
'Look at Putin's actions,' Ukraine says, after largest single Russian drone attack of war
The strikes come on the eve of the third anniversary of the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
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BBC
Zelensky willing to give up presidency for Ukraine Nato membership
In response to a question, the Ukrainian President says he would give up his position for peace.
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BBC
Zelensky willing to give up presidency in exchange for Ukraine Nato membership
In response to a question, the Ukrainian President says he would give up his position for peace.
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The Guardian
Zelenskyy says he would give up presidency for peace in Ukraine
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The Guardian
Zelenskyy says he would give up presidency for peace and Nato membership
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UK | Katie Boyden
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15:31â˘Zelensky Offers Presidency For NATO
â¨The newspapers report on Zelensky's new statement offering to step down as president in exchange for Ukraine's NATO membership (BBC, Guardian), while discussing the war's third anniversary impacts. Immigration concerns dominate right-wing coverage, with reports of rising violence in Ireland (Daily Mail) and a controversial UK court decision allowing a convicted murderer to stay (Breitbart). The royal family faces health challenges with both Kate and Charles diagnosed with cancer (Sun).
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'I AM READY' | World News
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World | Gergana Krasteva
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The Guardian
Voters head to polls amid fears over Ukraine security, Trump and rise of far right
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The Guardian
Conservatives projected to win and far-right AfD in second
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In response to a question, the Ukrainian president said he would give up his position for peace.
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Breaking | Live
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The exit polls for the federal elections in Germany predict that the neo-liberal Christian Democrats have come out on top, with the support of around one in three voters, with the populist Alternative for Germany (AfD) coming in a strong second place at nearly 20 per cent, beating out all members of the former âtraffic lightâ coalition government of likely outgoing Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
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The CDU leader is on course to win but polls suggest the hard-right AfD will double its number of seats and come second
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BBC
Conservatives head for German election victory but far-right AfD set for second place, exit polls say
The economy, immigration and security have been some of the key issues for voters in this year's election.
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THE prospect of an end to the Ukraine war â the result of a recognition by the US that the goals its ruling class set itself cannot be achieved thr
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BBC
Conservatives head for German election victory as far-right AfD set for second place, exit polls say
The economy, immigration and security have been some of the key issues for voters in this year's election.
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18:02â˘CDU Wins As AfD Takes Second
â¨The newspapers report on Germany's federal election results, with exit polls showing the conservative CDU winning and the far-right AfD securing second place (BBC, Guardian, Breitbart, Sky News, Times, Spectator). In parallel, Zelensky's new statement offering to resign in exchange for Ukraine's NATO membership and peace gains coverage (Independent, Metro, Sun), while Morning Star suggests the Ukraine war is winding down.
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Friedrich Merzâs CDU with its Bavarian sister party are set for first place and the AfD is forecast to come second
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Voting has now finished with exit polls predicting that Centre right Christian Democrat Friedrich Merz will become the new German Chancellor â and orchestrator of a coalition Government â  after his party picked up 29 per cent of the votes.
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Sky News
Breaking | Live
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MONSTERS AT LARGE | Sun Club
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BBC
'We have won the election': Germany's conservative leaders celebrate as far-right projected to take second place
The economy, immigration and security have been some of the key issues for voters in this year's election.
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Friedrich Merzâs CDU and its Bavarian sister party are set for first place with the AfD second
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The Jewish Chronicle
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The Guardian
Conservatives projected to win German election with far-right AfD in second
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