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Channel 5 — 5 News at Lunchtime
Friday 31 July 2026 · 12:45 BST · 5m · 6 stories · 11 annotated moments · 2 of 5 min on news stories (41%)
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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has stated that his government is accelerating the deportation process. Axel Rudakubana, the 19-year-old convicted of murdering three children and injuring ten others at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in 2024, has been charged with multiple assaults on prison staff, including assault on an emergency worker and possession of a weapon; he was moved to a secure psychiatric hospital earlier this month. US President Donald Trump announced that an agreement has been reached for the complete disarmament of Hamas in Gaza, calling it a critical step toward establishing a new Palestinian government, though Israel has not yet responded and Hamas reportedly insists any deal must be implemented in stages.
Fire crews reported that a major wildfire in Suffolk overnight is stabilising but warned the danger is not over; the blaze near Britain's largest nuclear power station has destroyed an area the size of around 210 football pitches. FIFA has denied that it is selling football after President Gianni Infantino's controversial plans to sell stakes in its competitions, which led to condemnation from three major football confederations and a threat by European nations to boycott the World Cup if the sale to private investors proceeds. Sainsbury's is selling Argos in a deal worth at least £120 million, having bought it for £1.4 billion in 2016, and says it wants to focus on its food business. In a lighter story, Prague Zoo brought in tonnes of ice for its polar bears to help them cope with a European heatwave reaching 37 degrees Celsius.
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Claim Axel Rudakubana charged with assaults on prison staff
Axel Rudakubana was charged with multiple assaults on prison staff.
5 HD, 5 News at Lunchtime, 31 July 2026, 0:07-0:17
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Claim Axel Rudakubana charged with assaults on prison staff
Axel Rudakubana was charged with multiple assaults on prison staff.
5 HD, 5 News at Lunchtime, 31 July 2026, 0:17-0:28
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Claim Axel Rudakubana charged with assaults on prison staff
The assaults on prison staff occurred last year.
5 HD, 5 News at Lunchtime, 31 July 2026, 0:23-0:36
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Claim Netanyahu rejects Trump Gaza peace plan, opposes Palestinian state
President Trump announced an agreement for complete disarmament of Hamas in Gaza.
5 HD, 5 News at Lunchtime, 31 July 2026, 0:36-0:46
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Claim Netanyahu rejects Trump Gaza peace plan, opposes Palestinian state
Hamas confirmed it agreed to the deal but insisted that disarmament would not start until Israeli forces fully withdraw from Gaza and attacks cease.
5 HD, 5 News at Lunchtime, 31 July 2026, 0:46-0:56
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Claim Sainsbury's sells Argos in deal worth at least 120 million pounds
Sainsbury's is selling Argos for at least £120 million.
5 HD, 5 News at Lunchtime, 31 July 2026, 1:34-1:40
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Claim Sainsbury's sells Argos in deal worth at least 120 million pounds
Sainsbury's bought Argos for £1.4 billion in 2016.
5 HD, 5 News at Lunchtime, 31 July 2026, 1:34-1:46
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Claim Sainsbury's sells Argos in deal worth at least 120 million pounds
Sainsbury's wants to focus on its food business after the sale.
5 HD, 5 News at Lunchtime, 31 July 2026, 1:40-1:46
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Claim Prague Zoo provides ice for polar bears during heatwave
The polar bears were enjoying the ice.
5 HD, 5 News at Lunchtime, 31 July 2026, 1:55-2:04
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Claim Prague Zoo provides ice for polar bears during heatwave
Prague Zoo brought in tonnes of ice for its polar bears.
5 HD, 5 News at Lunchtime, 31 July 2026, 2:00-2:04
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Claim Prague Zoo provides ice for polar bears during heatwave
The temperature in Prague reached 37 degrees Celsius.
5 HD, 5 News at Lunchtime, 31 July 2026, 2:04-2:10
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