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BBC One — BBC News
Saturday 4 July 2026 · 17:15 BST · 10m · 5 stories · 9 annotated moments · 8 of 10 min on news stories (81%)
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The England football team arrived in Mexico City for their World Cup last-16 match against co-hosts Mexico, after FIFA abandoned a plan to move the kick-off forward by six hours due to forecast thunderstorms. Both teams had opposed the rescheduling, and the match will now start at its original time of 1am UK time on Monday. Concerns remain over possible storms, high altitude, and security after Ecuador were kept awake by fans. Prince Harry will travel to London alone next week after his request for police protection was rejected; his wife and children will not join him for the first leg of the trip due to the cost and complexity of private security. It remains unclear whether the King will meet his grandchildren, whom he has not seen for four years.
Crowds loyal to the Iranian regime paid respects to the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed in US-Israeli airstrikes in February. A funeral ceremony is planned in Tehran, with millions expected to take part in six days of national mourning, though many Iranians opposed his rule. In the United States, celebrations for the 250th anniversary of independence began, though some events were cancelled due to a heatwave; Vice President J.D. Vance spoke at a flyover in New York Harbor. At Wimbledon, Serena Williams withdrew from the women's doubles with her sister Venus due to a knee injury, while British player Arthur Ferry was still competing in his singles match. Pop superstar Taylor Swift and American football player Travis Kelsey married in a lavish wedding at Madison Square Garden in New York, officiated by comedian Adam Sandler, with around 1,000 guests in attendance.
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Charged quote Iran prepares for funeral of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei
A country united, grieving for the loss of their supreme leader, killed in the opening salvos of this war. In these crowds, anyone willing to speak on camera had the same message. Our enmity with America has just begun, I think. It's even more than before, and with the threats the US is making, people like me should volunteer and stand against them.
BBC ONE West, BBC News, 4 July 2026, 6:05-6:08
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Charged quote Iran prepares for funeral of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei
Our enmity with America has just begun, I think. It's even more than before, and with the threats the US is making, people like me should volunteer and stand against them. It's claimed millions will take part in six days of national mourning for the man who ruled for more than three decades over a repressive state.
BBC ONE West, BBC News, 4 July 2026, 6:12-6:15
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Charged quote Iran prepares for funeral of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei
people like me should volunteer and stand against them. It's claimed millions will take part in six days of national mourning for the man who ruled for more than three decades over a repressive state. I regret a lot why I didn't come to see the leader when he was alive. I should have discovered him much earlier.
BBC ONE West, BBC News, 4 July 2026, 6:24-6:26
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Charged quote Iran prepares for funeral of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei
It's claimed millions will take part in six days of national mourning for the man who ruled for more than three decades over a repressive state. I regret a lot why I didn't come to see the leader when he was alive. I should have discovered him much earlier. I learnt too late. Ali Khamenei was killed in US-Israeli strikes
BBC ONE West, BBC News, 4 July 2026, 6:29-6:34
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Claim US 250th anniversary celebrated with Red Arrows flyover
The US celebrated its 250th anniversary of independence with a flyover and a speech by Vice President J.D. Vance.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News, 4 July 2026, 7:43-7:50
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Claim US 250th anniversary celebrated with Red Arrows flyover
A planned parade in Washington was cancelled due to a heatwave.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News, 4 July 2026, 7:50-7:57
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Claim US 250th anniversary celebrated with Red Arrows flyover
Vice President Vance praised 250 years of American daring and naval excellence.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News, 4 July 2026, 8:00-8:09
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- 9:41 Story begins Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry in New York
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Contested quote Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry in New York
currently six games to five up in that fourth set and trying to stay in Wimbledon and keep British hopes alive. OK, Katie, thank you very much indeed. Pop superstar Taylor Swift and the American football player Travis Kelsey have tied the knot in a lavish wedding in New York. About 1,000 guests were there.
BBC ONE West, BBC News, 4 July 2026, 9:41-9:43
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Charged quote Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry in New York
and keep British hopes alive. OK, Katie, thank you very much indeed. Pop superstar Taylor Swift and the American football player Travis Kelsey have tied the knot in a lavish wedding in New York. About 1,000 guests were there. Display boards around Madison Square Garden confirmed the marriage to fans who were waiting outside,
BBC ONE West, BBC News, 4 July 2026, 9:45-9:48
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