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Channel 4 News
Sunday 13 September 2026 · 18:15 BST · 30m · 5 stories · 15 annotated moments · 27 of 30 min on news stories (89%)
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The broadcast opened with coverage of AI safety concerns. Rival AI executives Elon Musk and OpenAI's Sam Altman backed a call from Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei to slow the pace of AI development, following warnings from researchers about existential risks. Amodei's essay proposed a three-part plan including third-party evaluators and common safety standards. President Trump dismissed the concerns, saying the US leads China in the AI race and stopping would only benefit China. An interview with campaigner Jessica Richards suggested the calls for regulation may be motivated by companies wanting to shape rules in their own interest.
Next, the programme covered political donations to Reform UK. The party received 72 million pounds from two crypto billionaires, Richard Harborne and Ben Delo. The government is proposing legislation to cap donations from Brits living abroad at 100,000 pounds a year, potentially backdated to March, which could require Reform to return some money. Angela Rayner defended the government's approach during an interview.
International stories included a ferry capsizing in Indonesia's Java Sea, killing at least six and leaving 129 missing, and a Russian drone attack that hit a Kyiv-to-Warsaw passenger train near the Polish border. The programme also reported on Sweden's election, where a hard-right party could join government for the first time. Later segments covered a new documentary about a cable car rescue in Pakistan and a celebration of the late painter Beryl Cook's work at a shopping village, marking her centenary.
- 0:34 Story begins Trump dismisses AI risk warnings from tech companies
- 2:05
Claim Trump dismisses AI risk warnings from tech companies
Amodei warned that AI could lead a takeover of the entire internet within six to twelve months.
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 13 September 2026, 2:05-2:18
- 3:11
Claim Trump dismisses AI risk warnings from tech companies
The Hugging Face incident showed OpenAI's bots hacking into systems, illustrating unintended consequences.
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 13 September 2026, 3:11-3:18
- 4:41
Claim Trump dismisses AI risk warnings from tech companies
Trump said the US leads China and other countries in AI.
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 13 September 2026, 4:41-4:47
- 10:16
- 12:16
Charged quote Reform UK receives record 72 million from two billionaires
whether it comes at a few weeks time or indeed two years time, and to prepare for government. Thank you so much. Politics and money can be a toxic combination as Reform UK know all too well. Their finances have already drawn the attention of the Electoral Commission and the Parliamentary Standards Authority.
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 13 September 2026, 12:16-12:22
- 13:29
Contested quote Reform UK receives record 72 million from two billionaires
that would cap donations from Brits living abroad, like Mr Harborne, to £100,000. That would be backdated to the 25th of March this year, meaning that Reform could potentially have to return some of the money they've been given in the past 48 hours. And we've put our money where our mouth is. The government has also proposed
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 13 September 2026, 13:29-13:36
- 16:54 Story begins Pakistan cable car rescue told in new documentary
- 17:01
Claim Pakistan cable car rescue told in new documentary
Two of three cable car tethers snapped above a Himalayan ravine, stranding eight people.
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 13 September 2026, 17:01-17:12
- 18:17
Claim Pakistan cable car rescue told in new documentary
Footage shared by a local drone operator attracted international media attention.
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 13 September 2026, 18:17-18:22
- 20:51
Claim Pakistan cable car rescue told in new documentary
Local responder Sahib Khan disobeyed authorities to rescue a child.
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 13 September 2026, 20:51-20:56
- 22:07
- 22:12
Claim Manchester City defeat Manchester United 1-0 in derby
Manchester City had the chance to go top of the table after winning their first three matches.
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 13 September 2026, 22:12-22:16
- 22:43
Claim Manchester City defeat Manchester United 1-0 in derby
Phil Foden was shown a red card for kicking Bruno Fernandes.
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 13 September 2026, 22:43-22:47
- 22:43
Claim Manchester City defeat Manchester United 1-0 in derby
Phil Foden was shown a red card for kicking Bruno Fernandes.
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 13 September 2026, 22:43-22:47
- 23:11
Contested quote Manchester City defeat Manchester United 1-0 in derby
and they struck the post again in the second half. Then at the other end, City's Erling Haaland appeared to find the target. Haaland. At first, his goal was ruled offside, but after a lengthy VAR check, the Norwegian could finally celebrate. It proved to be enough for City to claim victory. Final score, Manchester United nil. Manchester City one.
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 13 September 2026, 23:11-23:20
- 23:11
Claim Manchester City defeat Manchester United 1-0 in derby
Erling Haaland's goal was initially ruled offside but awarded after a VAR check.
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 13 September 2026, 23:11-23:20
- 23:11
Claim Manchester City defeat Manchester United 1-0 in derby
Erling Haaland's goal was initially ruled offside but awarded after a VAR check.
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 13 September 2026, 23:11-23:20
- 23:23
Claim Manchester City defeat Manchester United 1-0 in derby
Manchester City won the match 1-0.
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 13 September 2026, 23:23-23:27
- 23:52
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