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BBC NEWS — BBC News
Saturday 18 July 2026 · 20:00 BST · 30m · 5 stories · 15 annotated moments · 17 of 30 min on news stories (57%)
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The United States reported that two service members were killed in Jordan during the seventh consecutive night of strikes between the US and Iran, with Iran retaliating against US allies in the region. Russia said eight people were killed in a Ukrainian drone attack on warehouses operated by the online retailer Wildberries, while in Kyiv, protests continued for a third day against the sacking of defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov. More than 900 wildfires burned across Canada, prompting air quality alerts in multiple US states and a threat from President Trump to increase tariffs on Canada. At least nine Palestinians were killed in two Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, despite a ceasefire in place since October.
The BBC understood that Andy Burnham will announce plans for renewed oil and gas drilling in the North Sea when he becomes UK prime minister on Monday. Britain's Josh Kerr set a new world record for the mile, finishing in 3 minutes 42.66 seconds at the Diamond League meeting in London.
- 1:08 Story begins US launches eighth night of airstrikes on Iran
- 1:34
Claim US launches eighth night of airstrikes on Iran
Two US service members were killed and one is missing in Jordan.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 18 July 2026, 1:34-1:44
- 9:16
- 9:16
Claim Ukrainian drones hit Russian warehouses killing eight
Ukrainian drone attacks inside Russia killed seven people and injured 50, set fire to an oil depot and two warehouses, and Moscow mayor reported over 370 drones sent towards the capital region overnight.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 18 July 2026, 9:16-9:27
- 9:16
Claim Ukrainian drones hit Russian warehouses killing eight
Ukrainian drone attacks inside Russia killed seven people and injured 50, set fire to an oil depot and two warehouses, and Moscow mayor reported over 370 drones sent towards the capital region overnight.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 18 July 2026, 9:16-9:27
- 9:16
Claim Ukrainian drones hit Russian warehouses killing eight
Ukrainian drone attacks inside Russia killed seven people and injured 50, set fire to an oil depot and two warehouses, and Moscow mayor reported over 370 drones sent towards the capital region overnight.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 18 July 2026, 9:16-9:27
- 9:16
Claim Ukrainian drones hit Russian warehouses killing eight
Ukrainian drone attacks inside Russia killed seven people and injured 50, set fire to an oil depot and two warehouses, and Moscow mayor reported over 370 drones sent towards the capital region overnight.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 18 July 2026, 9:16-9:27
- 9:16
Claim Ukrainian drones hit Russian warehouses killing eight
Ukrainian drone attacks inside Russia killed seven people and injured 50, set fire to an oil depot and two warehouses, and Moscow mayor reported over 370 drones sent towards the capital region overnight.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 18 July 2026, 9:16-9:27
- 9:27
Claim Ukrainian drones hit Russian warehouses killing eight
Ukrainian drone attacks inside Russia killed seven people and injured 50, set fire to an oil depot and two warehouses, and Moscow mayor reported over 370 drones sent towards the capital region overnight.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 18 July 2026, 9:27-9:39
- 9:27
Claim Ukrainian drones hit Russian warehouses killing eight
Ukrainian drone attacks inside Russia killed seven people and injured 50, set fire to an oil depot and two warehouses, and Moscow mayor reported over 370 drones sent towards the capital region overnight.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 18 July 2026, 9:27-9:39
- 10:34
Claim Ukrainian drones hit Russian warehouses killing eight
Ukrainian drone attacks inside Russia killed seven people and injured 50, set fire to an oil depot and two warehouses, and Moscow mayor reported over 370 drones sent towards the capital region overnight.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 18 July 2026, 10:34-10:41
- 13:34
- 15:40
Claim Andy Burnham cuts VAT on electricity and appoints cabinet on first day
Burnham will announce plans for more North Sea oil and gas drilling in his first speech as PM.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 18 July 2026, 15:40-15:50
- 15:40
Claim Andy Burnham cuts VAT on electricity and appoints cabinet on first day
Burnham will announce plans for more North Sea oil and gas drilling in his first speech as PM.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 18 July 2026, 15:40-15:48
- 15:40
Claim Andy Burnham cuts VAT on electricity and appoints cabinet on first day
Burnham will announce plans for more North Sea oil and gas drilling in his first speech as PM.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 18 July 2026, 15:40-15:50
- 15:42
- 16:22
Claim Andy Burnham cuts VAT on electricity and appoints cabinet on first day
Labour's deputy leader said the manifesto policy of no new licences remains, but Burnham is talking about a change of emphasis.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 18 July 2026, 16:22-16:26
- 18:37 Story begins England beats France in World Cup third place match
- 18:47
Claim England beats France in World Cup third place match
England will play France in the third-place play-off on Saturday.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 18 July 2026, 18:47-18:54
- 18:54
Claim England beats France in World Cup third place match
Thomas Tuchel said he takes accountability for the loss and has no regrets about his tactics.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 18 July 2026, 18:54-19:01
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