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BBC News
Friday 25 September 2026 · 00:00 BST · 30m · 7 stories · 10 annotated moments · 23 of 30 min on news stories (78%)
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The broadcast began with developments between the US and Iran. A US official told Reuters the US was engaged in positive, constructive discussions with Iran through mediators, after Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran had submitted a proposal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if conditions were met. Iran's terms included the US releasing billions of dollars in frozen Iranian assets, waiving oil sanctions and lifting a naval blockade of Iranian ports, with nuclear talks possible after the US accepted the deal. Saudi, Turkish and Pakistani military commanders met in Riyadh to discuss support for Saudi Arabia amid attacks by the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen, saying they discussed enhanced intelligence sharing and military coordination.
At the United Nations, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees called for a humanitarian truce in Sudan, saying there was no military solution to the conflict between Sudanese government forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, now in its fourth year and having forced millions from their homes. He also said renewed fighting in Yemen between the Houthis and government forces was putting civilians in danger. In an interview, Refugees International president Jeremy Konyndyk discussed humanitarian crises in Sudan and Gaza and climate effects in Somalia and Nepal, including concerns about severe El Niño flooding in Somalia and little serious political discussion of climate.
In Ukraine, Kyiv's mayor said at least seven people, including two children, were killed and dozens injured when a Russian drone struck an office building, while officials in Odesa said one man was killed when a drone hit his car and Russian officials in occupied Zaporizhzhia said a Ukrainian strike killed three humanitarian aid volunteers. President Zelensky said President Trump had reassured him the US would grant Ukraine a licence to build Patriot air defense systems, though Washington had not confirmed a final decision. Donald Trump said the US and China made progress during President Xi Jinping's state visit, but little substance was reported on artificial intelligence, trade or Taiwan. Manchester City was found guilty of the majority of 115 financial rule breaches, with possible punishments including relegation or expulsion and an expected appeal. Pope Leo, on a four-day state visit to France, warned in Paris that artificial intelligence could erode humanity. A new rapid test for brain tumors was reported to shorten diagnosis from eight weeks to two hours, and in other news the US Supreme Court lifted restrictions on a federal voter database, the UK prime minister ruled out an early general election, and U2 marked its 50th anniversary at its former Dublin school.
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- 1:40
Abbas Araghchi, Iranian foreign minister
“Iran has conveyed to the United States”
- 2:29
Salman Shaikh, founder and CEO of the Shaikh Group, a peace building consulting firm
“Salman Shaikh, founder and CEO”
- 8:08
Jeremy Konyndyk, president of Refugees International
“I'm joined by Jeremy Konyndyk, president of Refugees International.”
- 14:15
Donald Trump, President
“America's very happy about this visit,”
- 14:33
Xi Jinping, China's President
“The relationship will be a constructive one”
- 19:09
Pope Leo, the head of the Catholic Church
“Pope Leo, the head of the Catholic Church,”
- 21:48
Steve Palmer, who's 55
“Hopefully all of it removed would be great.”
- 22:02
Stuart Smith, Neurosurgeon
“This is the right frontal lobe”
- 0:50
- 1:18
Claim Iran sets Strait of Hormuz conditions as Trump threatens annihilation
Iran set conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, including lifting the US naval blockade, unfreezing Iranian assets and ending military operations, and reports suggested it had dropped demands for reparations and US base withdrawals.
BBC News, 25 September 2026, 1:18-1:29
- 1:40
Claim Iran sets Strait of Hormuz conditions as Trump threatens annihilation
Iran set conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, including lifting the US naval blockade, unfreezing Iranian assets and ending military operations, and reports suggested it had dropped demands for reparations and US base withdrawals.
BBC News, 25 September 2026, 1:40-1:55
- 7:28
- 7:28
Claim UN humanitarian chief urges Sudan truce as Gaza and climate action lag
The UN High Commissioner for Refugees called for a humanitarian truce in Sudan.
BBC News, 25 September 2026, 7:28-7:35
- 10:30
Claim UN humanitarian chief urges Sudan truce as Gaza and climate action lag
Jeremy Konyndyk said Gaza recovery plans appeared unrealistic while aid still could not get in.
BBC News, 25 September 2026, 10:30-10:37
- 11:49
Claim UN humanitarian chief urges Sudan truce as Gaza and climate action lag
Jeremy Konyndyk warned Somalia could face its strongest floods since the 1950s.
BBC News, 25 September 2026, 11:49-11:54
- 12:34
- 12:34
Claim Russian drone strikes kill civilians in Dnipro, Sumy and Kyiv
A Russian drone strike on an office building in Kyiv on Friday killed at least seven people, including two children, and injured dozens more.
BBC News, 25 September 2026, 12:34-12:43
- 12:43
Claim Russian drone strikes kill civilians in Dnipro, Sumy and Kyiv
A Russian drone strike on an office building in Kyiv on Friday killed at least seven people, including two children, and injured dozens more.
BBC News, 25 September 2026, 12:43-12:46
- 12:46
Claim Russian drone strikes kill civilians in Dnipro, Sumy and Kyiv
Strikes on the Odesa region killed at least one person.
BBC News, 25 September 2026, 12:46-12:50
- 13:27 Story begins Xi Jinping to meet Trump at White House
- 15:58
- 15:58
Contested quote Manchester City 115 financial breach charges inquiry ongoing
But President Xi really has been given the full red carpet treatment in Washington. It's not clear what President Trump expects in return. Manchester City has been found guilty of the majority of 115 financial rule breaches after an unprecedented investigation that lasted eight years. Sources have told the BBC that an independent panel
BBC News, 25 September 2026, 15:58-16:00
- 18:45
Contested quote Manchester City 115 financial breach charges inquiry ongoing
five more times. They've won more FA Cup and League Cups. They've become European champions for the first time. Huge moments in the club's history and a great advert for the Premier League as well. Their punishment may well be counted in points and pounds, but the reputational damage to the club and the English game will also be hugely substantial.
BBC News, 25 September 2026, 18:45-18:47
- 19:00 Story begins Pope Leo begins four-day visit to France
- 21:13
- 24:25 ~6 min without annotations
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