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Channel 4 — Channel 4 News
Monday 13 July 2026 · 19:00 BST · 1h · 5 stories · 11 annotated moments · 55 of 60 min on news stories (92%)
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Counterterrorism police have taken over the investigation into the alleged murder of former Conservative MP Ann Widdecombe after new evidence emerged, leading to the rearrest of a 28-year-old suspect on suspicion of terrorism. The Home Secretary updated Parliament, stating the suspect was not known to the Prevent anti-extremism programme, and offered Reform UK a meeting on MP security. Tributes were paid to Widdecombe in the House of Commons, and the case marks the third murder investigation into a high-profile British politician in the past decade.
President Donald Trump announced he is reinstating the US blockade of Iranian ports and plans to charge ships a 20% fee for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, following fresh strikes between the US and Iran. Oil prices jumped more than 5%. Meanwhile, the UK is experiencing record-breaking heatwaves, with data suggesting around 2,700 excess heat deaths in England and Wales during May and June. Hospitals are under severe strain, wildfires are burning across the country, and a major incident was declared in North Wales. In Spain, a wildfire killed 13 people, and the Spanish Prime Minister called for stronger measures. The broadcast also covered the arrest of 12 people over an alleged terror threat to an Islamic event in Suffolk, and the Home Secretary announced plans to amend immigration law to facilitate deportation of serious criminals following the case of grooming gang leader Shabir Ahmed.
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- 3:51
Claim Inquest into Ann Widdecombe death opens; Kerry in court
A murder investigation was launched and a 26-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder.
Channel 4 HD, Channel 4 News, 13 July 2026, 3:51-4:00
- 6:48
Claim Inquest into Ann Widdecombe death opens; Kerry in court
Nigel Farage accepted the Home Secretary's offer of a meeting with RAVEC.
Channel 4 HD, Channel 4 News, 13 July 2026, 6:48-6:57
- 7:22
- 8:07
Claim US launches fourth night of strikes on Iran, threatens infrastructure
Iran retaliated by striking Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, and Bahrain.
Channel 4 HD, Channel 4 News, 13 July 2026, 8:07-8:16
- 9:14
Claim US launches fourth night of strikes on Iran, threatens infrastructure
Trump announced a US blockade of Iranian ports and a 20% charge on cargo through the Strait of Hormuz.
Channel 4 HD, Channel 4 News, 13 July 2026, 9:14-9:23
- 10:57
Claim US launches fourth night of strikes on Iran, threatens infrastructure
The US military used naval drones in combat for the first time.
Channel 4 HD, Channel 4 News, 13 July 2026, 10:57-11:05
- 15:12
- 15:48
Claim 12 arrested over alleged terror threat to Islamic event in Suffolk
12 people were arrested by counter-terrorism police in connection with an alleged right-wing terror threat; eight men were arrested under the Terrorism Act, three on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder, and a woman on suspicion of assisting an offender; those arrested were aged 27 to 82 from Suffolk, London, and Greater Manchester.
Channel 4 HD, Channel 4 News, 13 July 2026, 15:48-15:59
- 16:06
Claim 12 arrested over alleged terror threat to Islamic event in Suffolk
The head of Counterterrorism Police in London declared a major incident.
Channel 4 HD, Channel 4 News, 13 July 2026, 16:06-16:14
- 16:38
Claim 12 arrested over alleged terror threat to Islamic event in Suffolk
An Islamic event called Ijtma at Shrubland Hall in Suffolk, attended by around 10,000 to 15,000 Muslims, was ended early on police advice due to a credible threat.
Channel 4 HD, Channel 4 News, 13 July 2026, 16:38-16:44
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- 18:07
Claim Wildfires in Spain's Aragon region burn over 7,600 hectares, thousands evacuated
More than 2,500-2,750 people died in heatwaves in England and Wales in May and June, with around 550 deaths in May and 2,200 in June.
Channel 4 HD, Channel 4 News, 13 July 2026, 18:07-18:15
- 18:29
Claim Wildfires in Spain's Aragon region burn over 7,600 hectares, thousands evacuated
Human-caused climate change contributed to the heatwave deaths, adding 3-4 degrees Celsius to temperatures and being responsible for about 42% of the excess deaths.
Channel 4 HD, Channel 4 News, 13 July 2026, 18:29-18:36
- 20:51
Claim Wildfires in Spain's Aragon region burn over 7,600 hectares, thousands evacuated
More than 20,000 people have been killed by heatwaves across Western Europe.
Channel 4 HD, Channel 4 News, 13 July 2026, 20:51-20:57
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