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BBC One — BBC News
Saturday 8 August 2026 · 22:00 BST · 15m · 6 stories · 11 annotated moments · 13 of 15 min on news stories (89%)
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The broadcast opened with Gianni Infantino facing fresh pressure after allegations that a woman he allegedly had an affair with was paid a six-figure severance by UEFA while he was its general secretary. UEFA confirmed a departure payment and MBA fees were made, while Infantino strongly denied the claims, and FIFA later issued a defence saying there was a concerted effort to undermine its president. Police urged anyone who may have been a victim of convicted murderer and rapist Simon Levie to come forward, following his conviction for killing two women and raping another, with inquiries into failures by police and the justice system. Yellow heat alerts were issued as the UK faced its fifth heatwave of the year, with temperatures up to 36 Celsius expected and the record for days above 30 degrees likely to be broken. In Ukraine, a Russian attack killed three people including a child in Kyiv, prompting President Zelensky to appeal again for more interceptor missiles, while Ukraine reported drone strikes on two Russian oil refineries.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson was due to return from his summer break with a renewed focus on cost-of-living pressures, promising pro-consumer measures but with limited room for manoeuvre ahead of the budget. Counter-terrorism police reopened an investigation into an attempted burglary at Nigel Farage's address last year, linked to the murder investigation of Ann Widdicombe, and made a mandatory referral to the police watchdog. In the US, Todd Blanche was confirmed as attorney general by a narrow Senate vote of 50 to 49. Spain introduced temporary border checks on travellers from Italy, escalating a migration row that began with Italian checks on arrivals from Spain following a migrant surge in Ceuta.
The broadcast also reported Madonna's tribute to music producer William Orbit, who died aged 69, describing him as otherworldly and a genius. The Bristol Balloon Fiesta continued with mass ascents and a night glow, marking the 48th annual festival in the city historically known as the capital of modern hot air ballooning. Finally, in the last few minutes, FIFA issued a defence of Infantino, saying it was increasingly evident there was a concerted effort to undermine FIFA and its president.
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Charged quote European federations seek to oust FIFA president Infantino
i still can't see has the bbc ever done for me strictly a bog off de beke the saturday night news now on bbc one with rita chakrabarti tonight at 10 Gianni Infantino denies claims that his alleged lover was paid off when he was head of uefa business as usual but questions about mr infantino's professional and personal conduct continue to swirl also tonight the
BBC ONE West, BBC News, 8 August 2026, 0:53-0:59
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Charged quote European federations seek to oust FIFA president Infantino
night news now on bbc one with rita chakrabarti tonight at 10 Gianni Infantino denies claims that his alleged lover was paid off when he was head of uefa business as usual but questions about mr infantino's professional and personal conduct continue to swirl also tonight the convicted murderer and rapist Simon Levie now police urge others who might be his victims to
BBC ONE West, BBC News, 8 August 2026, 0:59-1:06
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Claim European federations seek to oust FIFA president Infantino
Infantino told FIFA's in-house media that the plan was not mandatory.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News, 8 August 2026, 2:38-2:44
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Claim European federations seek to oust FIFA president Infantino
The Daily Telegraph reported that UEFA made a six-figure payment to a woman alleged to have had an affair with Infantino during his time as UEFA's general secretary.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News, 8 August 2026, 2:44-2:56
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Claim European federations seek to oust FIFA president Infantino
The Daily Telegraph reported that UEFA made a six-figure payment to a woman alleged to have had an affair with Infantino during his time as UEFA's general secretary.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News, 8 August 2026, 2:56-3:01
- 4:19 Story begins Simon Levy convicted of double murder and rape
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Claim Russia strikes Kyiv and Kharkiv, Ukraine expands drone hospital efforts
Russian strikes killed three people, including a child, in a district northeast of Kiev.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News, 8 August 2026, 7:09-7:20
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Claim Russia strikes Kyiv and Kharkiv, Ukraine expands drone hospital efforts
Ukraine's military said its drones struck two Russian oil refineries as part of a strategy to hit Russia's economic ability to continue the war.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News, 8 August 2026, 7:26-7:40
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Claim Russia strikes Kyiv and Kharkiv, Ukraine expands drone hospital efforts
Russian strikes killed three people, including a child, in a district northeast of Kiev.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News, 8 August 2026, 7:53-7:59
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Claim PM returns from break with renewed cost of living focus
Downing Street announced a renewed focus on cost of living pressures and pro-consumer measures, without giving specific details.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News, 8 August 2026, 9:09-9:20
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Claim PM returns from break with renewed cost of living focus
Downing Street announced a renewed focus on cost of living pressures and pro-consumer measures, without giving specific details.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News, 8 August 2026, 9:31-9:49
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Claim PM returns from break with renewed cost of living focus
The government faces pressure to stop the early release of PC Andrew Harper's killers but says it cannot act without risking prison capacity.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News, 8 August 2026, 10:19-10:42
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