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Channel 4 — Channel 4 News
Saturday 18 July 2026 · 19:00 BST · 30m · 4 stories · 15 annotated moments · 22 of 30 min on news stories (75%)
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Reports indicate that incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham may allow new oil and gas drilling in the North Sea, with climate campaigners protesting outside Westminster. The Rosebank and Jackdaw fields already hold licences and could be approved without breaking Labour's manifesto pledge. Separately, anti-fracking campaigners are calling for a loophole to be closed that could permit low-volume fracking at 79 sites across England, despite a ban. The Energy Independence Bill announced in the King's speech would impose a permanent ban but has not yet come into effect.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires has sparked a political row, with Donald Trump threatening tariffs and accusing Canadian authorities of negligence. Canada's Emergency Management Minister said the countries remain in contact and that Canada has invested in forest sustainability. In the Middle East, the US military reported two troops killed and one missing after Iranian attacks on a base in Jordan, amid escalating strikes and rhetoric. Ukraine's president said his forces hit logistics facilities in Russia; Russian officials reported casualties from drone attacks. The chair of Germany's CDU resigned after using a surrogate mother despite opposing surrogacy. In India, a hunger striker was moved to hospital against his wishes, protesting for reforms after an exam scandal.
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- 2:59
Claim Andy Burnham cuts VAT on electricity and appoints cabinet on first day
Burnham will announce plans for more North Sea oil and gas drilling in his first speech as PM.
Channel 4 HD, Channel 4 News, 18 July 2026, 2:59-3:10
- 2:59
Claim Andy Burnham cuts VAT on electricity and appoints cabinet on first day
Burnham will announce plans for more North Sea oil and gas drilling in his first speech as PM.
Channel 4 HD, Channel 4 News, 18 July 2026, 2:59-3:10
- 2:59
Claim Andy Burnham cuts VAT on electricity and appoints cabinet on first day
Labour's deputy leader said the manifesto policy of no new licences remains, but Burnham is talking about a change of emphasis.
Channel 4 HD, Channel 4 News, 18 July 2026, 2:59-3:10
- 5:35
Claim Andy Burnham cuts VAT on electricity and appoints cabinet on first day
There are 79 places across the country where fracking could technically take place due to a loophole in the moratorium.
Channel 4 HD, Channel 4 News, 18 July 2026, 5:35-5:43
- 5:35
Claim Andy Burnham cuts VAT on electricity and appoints cabinet on first day
There are 79 places across the country where fracking could technically take place due to a loophole in the moratorium.
Channel 4 HD, Channel 4 News, 18 July 2026, 5:35-5:43
- 5:35
Claim Andy Burnham cuts VAT on electricity and appoints cabinet on first day
There are 79 places across the country where fracking could technically take place due to a loophole in the moratorium.
Channel 4 HD, Channel 4 News, 18 July 2026, 5:35-5:43
- 5:35
Claim Andy Burnham cuts VAT on electricity and appoints cabinet on first day
There are 79 places across the country where fracking could technically take place due to a loophole in the moratorium.
Channel 4 HD, Channel 4 News, 18 July 2026, 5:35-5:43
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- 11:38
Claim Trump blames Canada for wildfire smoke, demands tariffs
Four Republican Congress members accused Canada of inaction in a letter to Prime Minister Carney.
Channel 4 HD, Channel 4 News, 18 July 2026, 11:38-11:46
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- 21:42 Story begins England beats France in World Cup third place match
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Claim England beats France in World Cup third place match
Donald Trump called FIFA president Infantino about a red card for US player Balagon, and FIFA suspended the ban.
Channel 4 HD, Channel 4 News, 18 July 2026, 22:36-22:45
- 22:36
Claim England beats France in World Cup third place match
Donald Trump called FIFA president Infantino about a red card for US player Balagon, and FIFA suspended the ban.
Channel 4 HD, Channel 4 News, 18 July 2026, 22:36-22:45
- 22:47
Claim England beats France in World Cup third place match
Donald Trump called FIFA president Infantino about a red card for US player Balagon, and FIFA suspended the ban.
Channel 4 HD, Channel 4 News, 18 July 2026, 22:47-22:55
- 23:23
Claim England beats France in World Cup third place match
If England win the third place play-off, they will become the most successful men's World Cup team bar the 1966 team.
Channel 4 HD, Channel 4 News, 18 July 2026, 23:23-23:28
- 23:23
Claim England beats France in World Cup third place match
If England win the third place play-off, they will become the most successful men's World Cup team bar the 1966 team.
Channel 4 HD, Channel 4 News, 18 July 2026, 23:23-23:28
- 23:23
Claim England beats France in World Cup third place match
If England win the third place play-off, they will become the most successful men's World Cup team bar the 1966 team.
Channel 4 HD, Channel 4 News, 18 July 2026, 23:23-23:28
- 23:23
Claim England beats France in World Cup third place match
If England win the third place play-off, they will become the most successful men's World Cup team bar the 1966 team.
Channel 4 HD, Channel 4 News, 18 July 2026, 23:23-23:28
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