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Channel 4 — Channel 4 News
Saturday 11 July 2026 · 18:15 BST · 30m · 6 stories · 15 annotated moments · 26 of 30 min on news stories (87%)
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Police investigating the death of former MP Anne Widdecombe revealed she was attacked 24 hours before her body was found at her home in Devon. A 26-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder has been released without charge and is no longer part of the investigation. Police stated the attack was not politically motivated and there is no wider risk to the public, while urging people not to speculate. Reform leader Nigel Farage visited the area and offered his own theories, which the programme did not repeat.
At least 12 people have been killed in wildfires in Spain's Almeria region, with DNA samples sent to Madrid for analysis as victims are believed to include British or Belgian nationals. Firefighters are largely containing the flames after 1,400 people were evacuated. In Derbyshire, a moorland fire at Tintwhistle Moor has been burning since June 24, with crews using helicopters to drop water; the fire service warned the public to avoid the exclusion zone. Broadcaster and journalist Dermot Murnahan died aged 68 after an illness with prostate cancer.
Ukraine's military reported striking 21 Russian tankers with drones overnight in the Sea of Azov as part of a campaign to disrupt fuel supplies to Russian forces. Russia suspended shipping through the Don Azov Channel and limited traffic through the Kerch Strait. The programme also featured an interview with artist Imran Pareta about his debut feature film 'Ish', set in Luton, which tells the story of two young boys and won the Audience Award at the Venice Film Festival.
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Contested quote Inquest into Ann Widdecombe death opens; Kerry in court
and is no longer part of the investigation. Our reporter, Zara Wasame, joins us from Haytor, where Anne Widdecombe lived. Zara. Jackie, the investigation is moving at a faster pace now. We were much closer to Anne Widdecombe's property early in the day, but the police have widened the cordon as they continue to expand the search area
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 11 July 2026, 2:47-2:51
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Charged quote Inquest into Ann Widdecombe death opens; Kerry in court
but this is how the investigation is unfolding here in Haytor. Anne Widdecombe could never have envisioned that her peaceful home in the Dartmoor National Park would be the place where she would be found dead. And in the most shocking circumstances. She was found dead at her home in Haytor on Thursday morning. But Devon and Cornwall police now believe
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 11 July 2026, 3:57-3:59
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Charged quote Inquest into Ann Widdecombe death opens; Kerry in court
They found no evidence of that yet. She really did love this place and it seems extraordinary on a beautiful day like this to think of the, not only untimely, but violent, barbaric manner of her death. In Haytor, Ms Widdecombe's driver, Peter Horrell, paid his respects and said she never expressed any fear for her safety.
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 11 July 2026, 5:10-5:15
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Charged quote Inquest into Ann Widdecombe death opens; Kerry in court
I just couldn't believe it, I was just in shock. You know, thinking that she was always well, I didn't hear of any illness or anything like that. Then, of course, news came out that they found her body devastating, absolutely devastating. Did Ms Widdecombe ever raise concerns about her safety or security? No, never.
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 11 July 2026, 5:37-5:41
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Charged quote Wildfires in Spain's Aragon region burn over 7,600 hectares, thousands evacuated
Firefighters are largely beginning to contain the flames after 1,400 people were evacuated overnight. Here's Jonathan Rugman. Last night, a ring of fire was swiftly advancing towards homes dotted across the hills of Andalucia, forcing residents to evacuate in the knowledge that at least a dozen lives have been lost so far.
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 11 July 2026, 7:29-7:33
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Contested quote Wildfires in Spain's Aragon region burn over 7,600 hectares, thousands evacuated
At least four are believed to be British, fleeing from the village of Bedard. Police say they'd gone door to door, urging everyone to stay put, but some drove towards the flames and never came out. Another eight people abandoned their cars and their remains were discovered nearby. Whatever the police advised,
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 11 July 2026, 8:32-8:36
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Charged quote Wildfires in Spain's Aragon region burn over 7,600 hectares, thousands evacuated
but some drove towards the flames and never came out. Another eight people abandoned their cars and their remains were discovered nearby. Whatever the police advised, this home in the sun was turned into a death trap and the decision whether to stay or to leave had to be made fast. I was just watching the telly and I thought,
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 11 July 2026, 8:48-8:52
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Charged quote Wildfires in Spain's Aragon region burn over 7,600 hectares, thousands evacuated
get your cards and off, come out, you've got to go. I'm driving through flames, actually flames. And I thought, well, I can't stop. I just got to go, you know. And it was eerie because all of a sudden, all of a sudden I came out of the flames and it was all bright sunshine and it was like surreal, you know, it's ridiculous.
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 11 July 2026, 9:24-9:26
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Charged quote Wildfires in Spain's Aragon region burn over 7,600 hectares, thousands evacuated
And I thought, well, I can't stop. I just got to go, you know. And it was eerie because all of a sudden, all of a sudden I came out of the flames and it was all bright sunshine and it was like surreal, you know, it's ridiculous. You can see from this aerial footage the reality of a changing climate.
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 11 July 2026, 9:30-9:33
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Charged quote Wildfires in Spain's Aragon region burn over 7,600 hectares, thousands evacuated
after a wet winter and spring and that provides fuel for fires in increasingly hot summers like this one, which can reach temperatures of 40 degrees. Those who died did so in such intense heat that their remains have been boxed up and sent to a lab in Madrid, where DNA testing will confirm the identities of those killed.
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 11 July 2026, 9:58-10:02
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Charged quote Wildfires in Spain's Aragon region burn over 7,600 hectares, thousands evacuated
where DNA testing will confirm the identities of those killed. Spain dealt with record fires last summer, so it was better prepared for this one. But the frightening vision of summers to come is already here. Jonathan Rugman reporting. Well, here there are warnings of a high risk of wildfires across England and Wales this weekend
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 11 July 2026, 10:21-10:24
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- 18:01 Story begins Linda Noskova wins Wimbledon women's singles final
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Charged quote Linda Noskova wins Wimbledon women's singles final
are currently playing in the ladies singles final on Centicorp. Both women are aiming to win their first Grand Slam title as Jack Taylor reports. On the court side. Friends, teammates, but today rivals. In a Wimbledon final, there can only be one winner. Indeed, in the first set, Linda Noskova quickly took control. There's the break.
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 11 July 2026, 18:17-18:21
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Charged quote Linda Noskova wins Wimbledon women's singles final
There's the break. Breaking her opponent's serve, she took a 4-1 lead before winning the set in some style. It's in. What a way to close out the first set. One love down, Karolina Mukova was facing defeat. But in the second set, she launched a remarkable fight back. Oh yes, she's found it. After surviving five match points,
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 11 July 2026, 18:40-18:42
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Charged quote Linda Noskova wins Wimbledon women's singles final
she took a 4-1 lead before winning the set in some style. It's in. What a way to close out the first set. One love down, Karolina Mukova was facing defeat. But in the second set, she launched a remarkable fight back. Oh yes, she's found it. After surviving five match points, she clinched the set 7-5.
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 11 July 2026, 18:46-18:50
- 19:45 Story begins England beat Norway to reach World Cup semi-finals
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Charged quote England beat Norway to reach World Cup semi-finals
to not replicate what Southgate did, but go one step further. So if they were to lose tonight, England, it would be a huge blow for the Football Association and indeed Thomas Tuchel. Couple of injury doubts that we think have been cleared up. Mark Gahy and Declan Rice, we think will feature in the game tonight.
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 11 July 2026, 20:41-20:45
- 21:30 Story begins Imran Pareta releases debut film 'Ish' set in Luton
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