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BBC News Now
Tuesday 25 August 2026 · 12:30 BST · 30m · 9 stories · 15 annotated moments · 24 of 30 min on news stories (79%)
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The broadcast opened with coverage of new US sanctions against Iran, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent threatening to remove from the dollar system any entity facilitating money laundering for Iran, targeting digital assets, technology, gold, aviation, and shipping. China, Iran's biggest oil buyer, said it would safeguard its own interests. The report also covered escalating US-Canada trade tensions, including Ontario Premier Doug Ford's dismissive remarks about President Trump and Trump's suggestion to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America.
A tornado tore through a village in southern France, injuring more than 40 people and damaging hundreds of buildings, while storms caused flight suspensions at several airports. In the UK, the government announced plans to build more than 70,000 social and affordable homes in England over the next decade as part of a wider £39 billion scheme, with funding allocated to regions including London, Greater Manchester, the North East, and West Yorkshire. Ukraine's grain exports were reported down 75% in early August compared with the previous year due to Russian attacks on Black Sea port infrastructure, and Singapore introduced a support package offering more than $55,000 per child to help raise its record-low birth rate.
- 2:01 Story begins US unveils sweeping new sanctions to isolate Iran
- 4:25
- 8:08
- 8:20
Claim Dozens injured as tornado hits southern French village
The tornado damaged hundreds of buildings, including more than 300 homes.
BBC News, BBC News Now, 25 August 2026, 8:20-8:24
- 8:24
Claim Dozens injured as tornado hits southern French village
Wind speeds during the tornado exceeded 100 kilometres per hour.
BBC News, BBC News Now, 25 August 2026, 8:24-8:31
- 8:44
Claim Dozens injured as tornado hits southern French village
Flights from several French cities, including Bordeaux, Marseille, Nice and Toulouse, were suspended due to storms.
BBC News, BBC News Now, 25 August 2026, 8:44-8:50
- 8:52
- 13:35 Story begins Russian attacks cut Ukraine grain exports by 75%
- 18:09
- 18:09
Claim Singapore offers $55,000 per child to boost birth rate
Singapore is offering parents more than $55,000 per child in a new support package.
BBC News, BBC News Now, 25 August 2026, 18:09-18:17
- 18:17
Claim Singapore offers $55,000 per child to boost birth rate
Singapore is offering parents more than $55,000 per child in a new support package.
BBC News, BBC News Now, 25 August 2026, 18:17-18:22
- 19:43 Story begins Sir Billy Boston, rugby league pioneer, dies aged 92
- 19:43
Claim Sir Billy Boston, rugby league pioneer, dies aged 92
Billy Boston was the first person knighted for services to rugby league.
BBC News, BBC News Now, 25 August 2026, 19:43-19:48
- 20:37
Claim Sir Billy Boston, rugby league pioneer, dies aged 92
Billy Boston felt he was overlooked for Wales rugby union selection because of his skin colour.
BBC News, BBC News Now, 25 August 2026, 20:37-20:40
- 20:45
Charged quote Sir Billy Boston, rugby league pioneer, dies aged 92
His aim was to play rugby union for Wales. He was overlooked, he felt, due to the colour of his skin. They didn't seem to think that I was good enough, no. They were. They made a mistake, didn't they? Not me. Wales had missed out on an obvious talent. Wigan made an offer to make Boston a professional.
BBC News, BBC News Now, 25 August 2026, 20:45-20:49
- 20:51
Charged quote Sir Billy Boston, rugby league pioneer, dies aged 92
He was overlooked, he felt, due to the colour of his skin. They didn't seem to think that I was good enough, no. They were. They made a mistake, didn't they? Not me. Wales had missed out on an obvious talent. Wigan made an offer to make Boston a professional. He never wanted to leave Cardiff, but in a new place,
BBC News, BBC News Now, 25 August 2026, 20:51-20:53
- 21:29
Claim Sir Billy Boston, rugby league pioneer, dies aged 92
Billy Boston scored 571 professional tries, the most by any Briton across both rugby codes.
BBC News, BBC News Now, 25 August 2026, 21:29-21:40
- 22:11
Charged quote Sir Billy Boston, rugby league pioneer, dies aged 92
At Wembley, and in Wigan, he will keep standing tall. He was the first man to be knighted in Rugby League's history. It was fitting it was him. So Billy Boston's life was spent breaking through tackles and breaking down barriers. So Billy Boston, who has died at the age of 92. Now, would you trust an AI-powered smart trolley
BBC News, BBC News Now, 25 August 2026, 22:11-22:17
- 22:24
- 23:42
Claim Morrisons trials AI-powered smart trolley with scanning and weighing
Morrisons is trialling an AI-powered smart trolley in Preston that weighs loose items for accurate pricing, though a reporter found an item-counting flaw.
BBC News, BBC News Now, 25 August 2026, 23:42-23:50
- 24:08
Claim Morrisons trials AI-powered smart trolley with scanning and weighing
Morrisons is trialling an AI-powered smart trolley in Preston that weighs loose items for accurate pricing, though a reporter found an item-counting flaw.
BBC News, BBC News Now, 25 August 2026, 24:08-24:15
- 25:16
Claim Morrisons trials AI-powered smart trolley with scanning and weighing
Morrisons is trialling an AI-powered smart trolley in Preston that weighs loose items for accurate pricing, though a reporter found an item-counting flaw.
BBC News, BBC News Now, 25 August 2026, 25:16-25:21
- 28:43
- 28:47
Claim Strait of Hormuz closure disrupts global oil supply and pushes up prices
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupted the global supply chain.
BBC News, BBC News Now, 25 August 2026, 28:47-28:56
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