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BBC News and Weather
Sunday 23 August 2026 · 22:00 BST · 25m · 7 stories · 14 annotated moments · 22 of 25 min on news stories (89%)
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Tributes were paid to two police officers killed in a head-on crash on Teesside, with an initial investigation suggesting the police pursuit had been abandoned just seconds before the collision; five other young men also died. In Ukraine, President Zelensky warned that holding elections while the country is at war with Russia could divide and destroy it, while former defence minister Fedorov called for elections and planned to seek extended access to the Starlink network from the United States.
The England and Wales Cricket Board said it was investigating reports that bowler Brydon Carse was involved in an incident at a nightclub in Derby. Rail passengers faced major disruption after CrossCountry cancelled nearly all services because of a power cut at its control centre. Elected mayors in England could be given new powers over planning decisions to boost house building and economic growth.
In sport, Britain's Lando Norris won the Dutch Grand Prix for back-to-back wins. Emotional tributes were paid to Kevin Keegan, who died last month. Washington DC hosted a street race to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence, won by Kyle Kirkwood, and the ball from Diego Maradona's "Hand of God" goal sold for $3.3 million at auction.
- 0:15 Story begins Seven die in head-on crash on A66 in Teesside
- 6:43 Story begins Zelensky warns wartime elections could split Ukraine
- 6:57
Claim Zelensky warns wartime elections could split Ukraine
Fedorov was dismissed last month after a falling out with the president.
BBC One, BBC News and Weather, 23 August 2026, 6:57-7:04
- 6:57
Claim Zelensky warns wartime elections could split Ukraine
Fedorov was dismissed last month after a falling out with the president.
BBC One, BBC News and Weather, 23 August 2026, 6:57-7:04
- 8:11
Charged quote Zelensky warns wartime elections could split Ukraine
But if you are asking whether it will be useful for my political future, if I were thinking about this, I would not have made this statement. On Ukraine's flag day, the president said holding elections was difficult and would divide and potentially destroy the country. His focus – winning the war. He said his former minister was being drawn by the wrong influences.
BBC One, BBC News and Weather, 23 August 2026, 8:11-8:18
- 8:11
Claim Zelensky warns wartime elections could split Ukraine
Zelensky said that holding elections would be difficult and could divide and destroy the country.
BBC One, BBC News and Weather, 23 August 2026, 8:11-8:18
- 8:11
Claim Zelensky warns wartime elections could split Ukraine
Zelensky said that holding elections would be difficult and could divide and destroy the country.
BBC One, BBC News and Weather, 23 August 2026, 8:11-8:18
- 8:35
Charged quote Zelensky warns wartime elections could split Ukraine
Supporters chanted for Fedorov's reinstatement after he transformed the battlefield and took the fight to Russia with long-range drones. But in a video statement, he described a crisis of governance, inefficiency and a loss of trust through corruption. What do you believe is the president's awareness of corruption?
BBC One, BBC News and Weather, 23 August 2026, 8:35-8:42
- 9:23
Claim Zelensky warns wartime elections could split Ukraine
Fedorov said he would go to the United States to meet Elon Musk to seek support for extending Starlink access into Russian airspace.
BBC One, BBC News and Weather, 23 August 2026, 9:23-9:33
- 10:18
- 10:18
Claim ECB investigates Brydon Carse nightclub handcuffs video
The ECB is investigating reports that Carse was involved in an incident at a Derby nightclub.
BBC One, BBC News and Weather, 23 August 2026, 10:18-10:28
- 11:10
Claim ECB investigates Brydon Carse nightclub handcuffs video
Carse was not arrested or charged in connection with the incident.
BBC One, BBC News and Weather, 23 August 2026, 11:10-11:17
- 11:18
Claim ECB investigates Brydon Carse nightclub handcuffs video
Carse is in the England squad for the second Test against Pakistan at Lord's next week.
BBC One, BBC News and Weather, 23 August 2026, 11:18-11:27
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- 22:06
Charged quote Kirkwood wins first Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington DC
With tens of thousands of spectators lining the circuit, President Trump took a victory lap in the beast before the race had even begun. His new air force won, completing a flyover above. His close association with the event led some to question whether it was truly a bipartisan celebration. For those attending though, a party atmosphere largely drowned out any political noise.
BBC One, BBC News and Weather, 23 August 2026, 22:06-22:13
- 22:06
Claim Kirkwood wins first Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington DC
President Trump's association with the event led to questions about whether it was a bipartisan celebration.
BBC One, BBC News and Weather, 23 August 2026, 22:06-22:13
- 22:42
Claim Kirkwood wins first Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington DC
Drivers will complete 147 laps at high speed.
BBC One, BBC News and Weather, 23 August 2026, 22:42-22:48
- 22:42
Claim Kirkwood wins first Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington DC
Kyle Kirkwood won the Freedom 250 Grand Prix.
BBC One, BBC News and Weather, 23 August 2026, 22:42-22:48
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