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This page is an archive of main headlines from the UK for 25.01.2025.
It displays 104 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
25.01.2025 ⇢ Four Women Walk From Storm
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Storm Eowyn's aftermath continued with power outages affecting over a million people, as new weather warnings emerged for Storm Herminia. The Senate confirmed Trump's defense secretary Pete Hegseth in a tie-breaking vote, while Mexico refused U.S. deportation flights.
The morning brought the release of four female Israeli soldiers after 477 days in Hamas captivity. Karina Ariev, Daniella Gilboa, Naama Levy, and Liri Albag were handed to the Red Cross in Gaza City's Palestine Square, followed by Israel's release of 200 Palestinian prisoners. The IDF accused Hamas of failing to meet obligations despite the exchange.
Reform UK led national polls for the first time, surpassing both Conservative and Labour parties. The U.S. ordered an immediate pause to foreign aid, while Denmark entered "crisis mode" over Trump's renewed push to acquire Greenland. Holly Willoughby broke silence about the kidnap plot that led to her departure from This Morning.
25.01.2025
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01:27
BBC
Trump criticises wildfires response during Los Angeles visit
California Governor Gavin Newsom and President Trump are now touring areas which were ravaged by wildfires.
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02:07
BBC
Senate votes on Trump's defence pick, ex-Fox News host Pete Hegseth
The controversial defence secretary nominee is at the Capitol to watch the vote.
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BBC
Ex-Fox News host Pete Hegseth confirmed as Trump's defence secretary
A tie-breaking vote from vice-president JD Vance was needed to confirm the combat veteran as defence secretary.
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The one-time Fox News television host and combat veteran was narrowly confirmed in the Senate late on Friday.
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04:07
The Guardian
Trump’s controversial Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth confirmed by Senate
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05:05⇢Hegseth Claims Pentagon After Tie-Break
⌨The newspapers report on Pete Hegseth's narrow confirmation as US Defense Secretary, with tie-breaking vote required (BBC, Guardian). Storm aftermath continues with million without power and travel disruptions (Independent). Rachel Reeves suggests Britain should emulate Trump's economic approach (Times), while Mexico refuses US deportation flights (Sky News). The earlier coverage of Storm Eowyn's impact and Russia's warnings about NATO deployment to Ukraine remains prominent.
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New Statesman
In the life and work of Correlli Barnett, we can find all the most dangerous currents of contemporary conservatism.
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The Spectator
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BBC
Four more Israeli hostages expected to be released from Gaza
The female hostages - all soldiers - are being released in exchange for around 200 Palestinian prisoners.
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08:07
The Guardian
Four Israeli female soldiers held hostage in Gaza set to be released
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BBC
Crowds gather in Gaza ahead of expected release of four Israeli hostages
The female hostages - all soldiers - are being released in exchange for around 200 Palestinian prisoners.
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The Guardian
Crowds gather in Gaza with Israeli hostages due to be released shortly
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BBC
Crowds and gunmen gather in Gaza ahead of expected release of four Israeli hostages
The female hostages - all soldiers - are being released in exchange for around 200 Palestinian prisoners.
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The Jewish Chronicle
Mothers and fathers later set to meet Liri Albag, Karina Ariev, Daniella Gilboa, Naama Levy at IDF base
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09:03
BBC
Red Cross vehicles arrive in Gaza City ahead of expected release of four Israeli hostages
The female hostages - all soldiers - are being released in exchange for around 200 Palestinian prisoners.
09:03
09:03
The Jewish Chronicle
Mothers and fathers later set to meet Liri Albag, Karina Ariev, Daniella Gilboa, Naama Levy at IDF base
09:03
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09:20
BBC
Four female Israeli hostages held in Gaza handed over to Red Cross
The female hostages - all soldiers - are being released in exchange for around 200 Palestinian prisoners.
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09:20
The Guardian
Four female Israeli hostages handed over to Red Cross in Gaza
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09:20
The Jewish Chronicle
Mothers and fathers later set to meet them at IDF base
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Sky News
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09:22⇢Four Female Soldiers Walk Free
⌨The newspapers report on the handover of four female Israeli hostages to the Red Cross in Gaza (BBC, Guardian, Jewish Chronicle), marking a new phase in the prisoner exchange. Storm Eowyn's aftermath continues with widespread power outages affecting a million people (Independent). The New Statesman examines conservative ideology through Correlli Barnett's work, while The Spectator analyses Trump's potential stance against America's economic elite.
09:36
The Jewish Chronicle
Captives forced to stand on stage next to Hamas gunmen before transfer
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09:43
BBC
Four female Israeli hostages handed over to Red Cross by Hamas in Gaza
The hostages were freed in a heavily staged handover surrounded by gunmen, ahead of the expected release of 200 Palestinian prisoners.
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GOING HOME | World News
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09:51
BBC
Four female hostages held in Gaza by Hamas handed over to Israeli military
The hostages were freed in a heavily staged handover surrounded by gunmen, ahead of the expected release of 200 Palestinian prisoners.
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GOING HOME | World News
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10:07
BBC
Four female hostages released by Hamas return to Israel
The hostages were freed in a heavily staged handover surrounded by gunmen, ahead of the expected release of 200 Palestinian prisoners.
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10:07
The Guardian
Four female Israeli hostages held in Gaza handed to IDF
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The Guardian
Four female Israeli hostages released but IDF accuses Hamas of ‘failing to meet obligations’
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The Guardian
Four Israeli hostages released in Gaza as Hamas says female civilian will be freed next week
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The Guardian
Four Israeli soldiers released in Gaza as Hamas says female civilian will be freed next week
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11:52
Breitbart UK
The Reform UK party has a clear lead in a national poll for the first time, standing out ahead of the traditional parties of government.
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STORM CHAOS | UK News
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BBC
Freed Israeli hostages reunite with families as released Palestinian detainees reach West Bank
The four female soldiers released today underwent a first round of medical checks before reuniting with relatives after 477 days.
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World | Jasper King
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The Jewish Chronicle
Captives forced to stand on stage next to Hamas gunmen before transfer
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12:42⇢Four Female Soldiers Walk Free After 477 Days
⌨The newspapers report extensively on the release of four female Israeli soldiers - Karina Ariev, Daniella Gilboa, Naama Levy and Liri Albag - after 477 days in captivity (BBC, Guardian, Metro, Jewish Chronicle). In domestic politics, Reform UK leads national polls for the first time, ahead of both Conservative and Labour parties (Breitbart). Storm warnings continue with new snow and wind alerts following 100mph gusts (Independent, Sun).
12:49
BBC
Freed Israeli hostages reunite with families as released Palestinian prisoners reach West Bank
The four female soldiers released today underwent a first round of medical checks before reuniting with relatives after 477 days.
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12:49
The Guardian
Freed Israeli soldiers reunited with families as Hamas says female hostage will be freed in Gaza next week
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The Jewish Chronicle
Karina Ariev, Daniella Gilboa, Naama Levy and Liri Albag were released by Hamas today
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UK | Sarah Hooper
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The Guardian
Freed Israeli soldiers reunited with families as Hamas says female hostage will be released in Gaza next week
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BBC
Israel releases 200 Palestinian prisoners after freed hostages reunite with families
The swap, which saw four Israeli female soldiers set free by Hamas, is the latest stage in a ceasefire deal.
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The Guardian
Freed Israeli soldiers reunited with families as Israel releases 200 Palestinian prisoners
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World | Oliver Jones
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TAKING THE MICKEY | UK News
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The Spectator
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LITTLE WOODS | Sport
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Breaking | Live
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The State Department notice appears to affect everything from development assistance to military aid.
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BBC
Israel releases 200 Palestinian prisoners after freed hostages reunite with families
The swap, which saw four Israeli female soldiers set free by Hamas, is the latest stage in a ceasefire deal.
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16:10⇢Four Soldiers Walk Free, Two Hundred Walk Back
⌨The newspapers report extensively on a new phase in the Israel-Hamas prisoner exchange, with four named female Israeli soldiers reuniting with their families while Israel releases 200 Palestinian prisoners (BBC, Guardian, Sky News, Jewish Chronicle). Oxford University's handling of Gaza protests receives coverage (Spectator), while Trump's actions in the White House continue to draw attention (Mirror). The Reform UK party's polling lead remains in focus (Breitbart).
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The Spectator
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Breitbart UK
The Danish government reportedly descended into “crisis mode” following a call between President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, during which the U.S. leader is said to have forcefully reiterated America’s desire to acquire Greenland.
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17:08
BBC
Israeli hostages released by Hamas in 'stable condition', hospital says
Two hundred Palestinian prisoners have also been released today by Israel in the latest stage of a ceasefire deal.
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UK | Sam Corbishley
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holly speaks out | News TV
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Four female Israeli soldiers have been released by Hamas, 200 Palestinian prisoners were also freed from Israeli custody – as part of a ceasefire deal.
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The era of ‘humanitarian’ interventionism wrought chaos and misery. Good riddance.
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Axel Rudakubana was referred to an anti-extremism programme three times but his obsession with mass shootings was dismissed as an ‘interest in world news’
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The Guardian
Freed Palestinians and Israelis reunite with families as prisoners and hostages released
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19:14⇢Four Hostages Return, Holly Speaks
⌨The newspapers extensively report on a new phase of hostage-prisoner exchange between Israel and Hamas, with four named female Israeli soldiers released in exchange for 200 Palestinian prisoners (BBC, Guardian, Independent, Channel 4, Jewish Chronicle). Holly Willoughby breaks silence about quitting This Morning following a kidnap plot threat (Daily Mail, Sun, Metro). Trump's renewed push to acquire Greenland has reportedly put Denmark in "crisis mode" (Breitbart).
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The Guardian
‘I can’t find the words’: Palestinians rejoice with those freed in ceasefire deal
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'SPEAKING OUT' | News TV
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Axel Rudakubana was referred to an anti-extremism programme three times but his obsession with mass shootings was dismissed as an ‘interest in world news’
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The Guardian
‘They survived hell’: Israel hails the homecoming of freed female soldiers
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The four women were taken hostage on 7 October from Nahal Oz military base, about a kilometre from Gaza.
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TRAGIC STAR'S LEGACY | Celebrity
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TRAGIC STAR'S LEGACY | Celebrity
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Axel Rudakubana was referred to an anti-extremism programme three times but his obsession with mass shootings was dismissed as an ‘interest in world news’
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Axel Rudakubana was referred to an anti-extremism programme three times but his obsession with mass shootings was dismissed as an ‘interest in world news’
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UK | Sam Corbishley
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The Sun
baby joy | Celebrity
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