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5 News with Dan Walker
Friday 11 September 2026 · 17:00 BST · 1h · 9 stories · 14 annotated moments · 36 of 60 min on news stories (61%)
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Commemorations for the 25th anniversary of 9/11 took place in New York, Pennsylvania, and Washington, with ceremonies, readings of victims' names, and a moment of silence for those who died from toxic exposure. The anniversary also prompted reflection on the long-term consequences of the war on terror. In the UK, MPs narrowly voted against a bill to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales; the bill was defeated 286 to 270, with campaigners on both sides reacting emotionally.
Other UK headlines included a 0.4% rise in GDP for July, driven by the services sector, and an arrest in Portsmouth in connection with anti-migration protests. A group of MPs called for an immediate ban on unregulated cosmetic procedures such as liquid Brazilian butt lifts, citing safety risks. Prince Harry announced his first public engagements since returning to the UK, including the WellChild awards, while the Princess of Wales visited the Royal Marsden hospital. Meanwhile, animal charities reported a rise in stray and feral cats due to fewer owners neutering their pets, putting pressure on shelters.
In technology news, a discussion on AI noted that while some companies had reportedly stopped AI from building biological weapons, experts emphasised that AI is a human tool and the real risk lies in how it is governed and used. The new film "Pressure" tells the story of meteorologist James Stagg, whose forecast influenced the D-Day landings, and features Damian Lewis and Brendan Fraser. International items included a missile strike in Ukraine killing two people, a ferry fire in the Philippines with at least 35 dead, and the safe delivery of a baby on a high-speed train in Shanghai. The programme also featured a man who helped passengers at Gatwick during the air traffic control disruption, and Hugo, a horse from Northamptonshire confirmed as the world's tallest.
- 1:24 Story begins 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks commemorated
- 11:36
- 12:54
Claim MPs reject assisted dying bill on return to Parliament
The bill was rejected by 286 votes to 270, meaning it will not progress through Parliament.
Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 11 September 2026, 12:54-13:03
- 15:00
Claim MPs reject assisted dying bill on return to Parliament
The assisted dying bill is identical to the previous one, allowing adults with less than six months to live to apply for an assisted death subject to approval from two doctors and an expert panel.
Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 11 September 2026, 15:00-15:08
- 15:19
Claim MPs reject assisted dying bill on return to Parliament
An MP could bring back another bill next year.
Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 11 September 2026, 15:19-15:26
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- 17:22
Claim MPs urge immediate ban as government stalls on cosmetic procedure regulation
UK law does not require a licence or qualifications to buy and administer dermal fillers.
Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 11 September 2026, 17:22-17:31
- 18:28
Claim MPs urge immediate ban as government stalls on cosmetic procedure regulation
Safe Face reported helping about 1,200 women with complications, with more than half developing sepsis and around 40% needing corrective surgery or care.
Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 11 September 2026, 18:28-18:54
- 18:54
Claim MPs urge immediate ban as government stalls on cosmetic procedure regulation
MPs are calling for an immediate ban on unregulated cosmetic procedures.
Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 11 September 2026, 18:54-19:04
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Claim Cat rescues warn of rising strays as neutering rates fall
The percentage of cats being neutered has fallen from 88% in 2020 to 82%.
Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 11 September 2026, 28:00-28:08
- 28:11
Claim Cat rescues warn of rising strays as neutering rates fall
Around 1.5 million cats are not neutered each year.
Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 11 September 2026, 28:11-28:15
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Claim AI bioweapon fears overblown, tech journalist says as guardrails hold
AI is a human tool that does not act independently or become sentient.
Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 11 September 2026, 33:54-34:00
- 34:15
Claim AI bioweapon fears overblown, tech journalist says as guardrails hold
Recent reports of OpenAI 'rogue' AI were described as a sandbox test that was not well contained.
Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 11 September 2026, 34:15-34:23
- 35:12
Claim AI bioweapon fears overblown, tech journalist says as guardrails hold
A group in Yemen, possibly the Houthis, used Claude to create targeting software for a missile and then tested it.
Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 11 September 2026, 35:12-35:20
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Claim Guinness World Records confirms Hugo is world's tallest horse
Hugo is recognized by Guinness World Records as the world's tallest horse, with a height of 19.3 hands (about 6 feet 7 inches).
Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 11 September 2026, 51:20-51:26
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Claim Guinness World Records confirms Hugo is world's tallest horse
Hugo is recognized by Guinness World Records as the world's tallest horse, with a height of 19.3 hands (about 6 feet 7 inches).
Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 11 September 2026, 51:47-51:51
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Claim Guinness World Records confirms Hugo is world's tallest horse
Hugo is five years old and receives chiropractic care and regular massages.
Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 11 September 2026, 51:58-52:08
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