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BBC One — BBC News
Saturday 18 July 2026 · 12:45 BST · 10m · 8 stories · 15 annotated moments · 10 of 10 min on news stories (95%)
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The broadcast reported that incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham is expected to announce plans for new oil and gas drilling in the North Sea on Monday, marking a shift from the previous Labour policy of not issuing new licences. The announcement is part of a series of measures aimed at easing cost-of-living pressures, with possible indications on the Jackdaw and Rosebank projects currently under legal challenge. Separately, Russian officials said seven people were killed and 50 injured in Ukrainian drone attacks overnight, with an oil depot and two warehouses set on fire and over 370 drones directed towards the Moscow region.
Iran launched strikes on Arab states including Kuwait, Jordan, and Bahrain, with Kuwait reporting damage to an oil facility, in response to a seventh consecutive night of US airstrikes that Iran said killed two civilians and damaged infrastructure. A top advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader warned of a looming full-scale offensive if US attacks continue, while the UN called for de-escalation and a diplomatic settlement. In the UK, parents who lost babies or suffered harm at two Leeds maternity units are meeting the chair of an independent inquiry, Donna Ockenden, after a BBC investigation found at least 56 baby deaths and two maternal deaths may have been preventable; the hospital trust expressed deep sorrow and said improvements are underway.
US President Donald Trump threatened new tariffs on Canada after hundreds of wildfires caused smoke to blanket parts of the northern United States, triggering air quality alerts from Detroit to New York, while Ontario's Premier said authorities are doing everything possible to control the fires.
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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 ONE WestHD, BBC News, 18 July 2026, 0:21-0:30
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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 ONE WestHD, BBC News, 18 July 2026, 0:21-0:28
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Claim Andy Burnham cuts VAT on electricity and appoints cabinet on first day
Two oil and gas projects, Jackdaw and Rosebank, approved under the Conservatives, are currently under legal challenge.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News, 18 July 2026, 1:05-1:13
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Claim Andy Burnham cuts VAT on electricity and appoints cabinet on first day
Two oil and gas projects, Jackdaw and Rosebank, approved under the Conservatives, are currently under legal challenge.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News, 18 July 2026, 1:05-1:13
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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 ONE WestHD, BBC News, 18 July 2026, 2:06-2:14
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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 ONE WestHD, BBC News, 18 July 2026, 2:14-2:20
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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 ONE WestHD, BBC News, 18 July 2026, 2:20-2:27
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Claim Trump blames Canada for wildfire smoke, demands tariffs
Donald Trump blamed Canada for wildfire smoke and demanded tariffs.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News, 18 July 2026, 8:22-8:33
- 8:51 Story begins England beats France in World Cup third place match
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Claim England beats France in World Cup third place match
England will play France in the third-place play-off on Saturday.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News, 18 July 2026, 8:51-9:01
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Claim England beats France in World Cup third place match
If England win the third place play-off, they will become the most successful men's World Cup team bar the 1966 team.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News, 18 July 2026, 9:01-9:09
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Claim England beats France in World Cup third place match
If England win the third place play-off, they will become the most successful men's World Cup team bar the 1966 team.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News, 18 July 2026, 9:01-9:09
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Claim England beats France in World Cup third place match
England lost to Argentina after conceding two late goals.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News, 18 July 2026, 9:09-9:15
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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 ONE WestHD, BBC News, 18 July 2026, 9:24-9:35
- 9:54 Story begins Cameron Young leads final round of Open Championship
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Claim Rolling Stones new album 'Foreign Tongues' reaches number one
The Rolling Stones' new album 'Foreign Tongues' debuted at number one on the UK charts.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News, 18 July 2026, 11:39-11:51
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Claim Rolling Stones new album 'Foreign Tongues' reaches number one
The Rolling Stones have 15 number-one albums in the UK, matching the Beatles' record.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News, 18 July 2026, 11:51-12:02
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