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BBC One — BBC News
Saturday 18 July 2026 · 21:10 BST · 15m · 7 stories · 10 annotated moments · 14 of 15 min on news stories (93%)
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Two US service members were killed and a third is missing in Jordan during defensive action against Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks, according to US Central Command. The casualties bring US losses in the war with Iran to 16, and a top advisor to Iran's supreme leader warned of a return to all-out war if strikes continue. Incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham will scrap plans for digital ID cards and announce more support for North Sea oil and gas drilling, though he is not expected to break Labour's manifesto pledge on new licenses. The Conservative leader said she would not give Burnham a blank check.
Eight people were killed in Russia after Ukrainian drones hit warehouses operated by the country's largest online retailer, Wildberries, which Ukraine said was used to supply sanctioned components for drone production. South East Water apologised to 7,000 properties in the Tunbridge Wells area after a technical issue cut supplies. Donald Trump threatened new tariffs on Canada, citing wildfires that blanketed parts of the northern US in smoke. England face France in the World Cup third-place play-off, with Thomas Tuchel making seven changes after England's semi-final defeat. Britain's Josh Kerr smashed the 27-year-old men's mile world record at the London Diamond League with a time of 3.43. At the Open Championship, American Sam Burns leads by two after a round of 62, with Ryan Fox equalling the men's major record with a 62 of his own.
- 0:07 Story begins US launches eighth night of airstrikes on Iran
- 1:31
Claim US launches eighth night of airstrikes on Iran
President Trump declared the ceasefire with Iran is over.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News, 18 July 2026, 1:31-1:42
- 1:55
Claim US launches eighth night of airstrikes on Iran
Two US service members were killed and one is missing in Jordan.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News, 18 July 2026, 1:55-2:17
- 2:11
Claim US launches eighth night of airstrikes on Iran
Total US losses in the war with Iran are 16.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News, 18 July 2026, 2:11-2:17
- 2:42
Claim US launches eighth night of airstrikes on Iran
Iran warned it would attack American military assets and an Iranian general warned of a full-scale offensive if US attacks continue.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News, 18 July 2026, 2:42-2:52
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- 7:16
- 9:28 Story begins 5,000 homes without water in Tunbridge Wells
- 9:36
Claim 5,000 homes without water in Tunbridge Wells
Around 5,000 homes and businesses in Tunbridge Wells experienced water supply problems.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News, 18 July 2026, 9:36-9:46
- 9:41
Claim 5,000 homes without water in Tunbridge Wells
Around 5,000 homes and businesses in Tunbridge Wells experienced water supply problems.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News, 18 July 2026, 9:41-9:51
- 9:46
Claim 5,000 homes without water in Tunbridge Wells
Around 5,000 homes and businesses in Tunbridge Wells experienced water supply problems.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News, 18 July 2026, 9:46-9:56
- 10:15 Story begins England beats France in World Cup third place match
- 13:02
- 14:23 Story begins Cameron Young leads final round of Open Championship
- 14:27
Claim Cameron Young leads final round of Open Championship
Sam Burns holds the lead after the third round.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News, 18 July 2026, 14:27-14:31
- 15:02
Claim Cameron Young leads final round of Open Championship
Ryan Fox shot a 62 on day three, equalling the lowest round in men's major history.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News, 18 July 2026, 15:02-15:09
- 15:24
Claim Cameron Young leads final round of Open Championship
Tommy Fleetwood is five shots back.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News, 18 July 2026, 15:24-15:27
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