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5 News at Lunchtime
Thursday 2 July 2026 · 12:45 BST · 5m · 3 stories · 2 annotated moments · 1 of 5 min on news stories (18%)
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Neighbourhoods were targeted overnight with a major drone and missile attack, thought to be in retaliation for Ukrainian strikes on oil facilities that have caused fuel shortages in Russia. Victims of historical forced adoption received a formal apology from the Prime Minister, who met campaigners at Downing Street; an estimated 185,000 babies were taken from their mothers between 1949 and 1976 in England and Wales because they were unmarried, and an apology is also expected in Northern Ireland after a public inquiry.
England advanced to the next stage of the World Cup after a difficult start, with captain Harry Kane scoring two late goals in a 2-1 victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo; they next face Mexico in the early hours of Monday. Jockey Frankie Dettori suffered broken ribs and a broken thumb in a car crash in Newmarket and remains in hospital for further scans. A couple climbed the Empire State Building in New York, nearly 500 metres up, to get engaged, and were arrested for the unauthorised stunt.
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- 0:37 Story begins England beat DR Congo 2-1 to reach World Cup last 16
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Claim England beat DR Congo 2-1 to reach World Cup last 16
England beat DR Congo 2-1 in a World Cup match, with Harry Kane scoring two late goals.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 2 July 2026, 0:37-0:51
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Claim England beat DR Congo 2-1 to reach World Cup last 16
England advanced to the last 16 and will face Mexico in the early hours of Monday morning.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 2 July 2026, 0:46-0:53
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