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Channel 4 News
Saturday 3 October 2026 · 18:30 BST · 30m · 7 stories · 15 annotated moments · 22 of 30 min on news stories (75%)
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Russia warned foreign nationals and diplomats to leave Kyiv as it continued strikes on infrastructure and civilian targets, including bridges over the Dnipro, apartment blocks, medical centres, cafes, supermarkets, schools and the science academy. Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukrainian intelligence had documents showing Russia’s president had issued a new doctrine targeting a much broader range of civilian targets, and said Ukraine would double down on attacks on Russian oil refineries. Reports described the Northern and Southern bridges being hit for the first time, daily attacks, traffic disruption and fears that the campaign aims to make Kyiv unlivable; Ukraine said it had intercepted a Russian plan to collapse the energy network and target water and sanitation. Latvia held a parliamentary election with security on voters’ minds, and Moldova said Russian weapons had violated its airspace.
Two Iranian men who arrived in the UK by small boat appeared in court in London charged with an alleged bomb plot against Manchester’s Jewish community; Salam Aham Aydin and Raham Salihi were remanded in custody until a hearing at the Old Bailey later this month after arrests on the day before Yom Kippur. A 25-year-old dual British-Iranian national arrested in connection with a suspected terror plot at RAF Fairford was released on bail; counterterrorism policing said the investigation was ongoing and searches of two London properties had concluded. In Spain, tens of thousands protested across cities including Madrid, Barcelona and Valencia over the housing crisis, with most demonstrations peaceful but clashes with police in Valencia after parliament failed to pass emergency measures including an eviction ban. The UAE’s prosecutor general said an attack by the co-pilot of a flydubai flight on its captain was an attempted terrorist attack, with the cockpit crash ax used as a weapon, and reports said the Omani co-pilot had been barred from flying by Oman’s national airline over concerns about extremist views.
At Cornell University, a former student’s allegation that she was gang raped by fellow students in 2024 led to a reopened criminal investigation after the original police inquiry was dropped, a new attorney taking charge, and New York’s governor calling for changes to state consent laws. A civil lawsuit by the woman known as Jane Doe names seven former fraternity members and Cornell, says she was pressured into taking drugs and then sexually assaulted at the Chi Phi fraternity house, and alleges the university failed to protect her or adequately punish those involved; some accused deny involvement or dispute her account. Cornell said a months-long investigation led to expulsions and suspensions and the fraternity chapter remains closed, while the governor put Attorney General Letitia James in charge of a special prosecutor and backed a change on voluntary intoxication. In Northern Ireland, competing demonstrations took place near Portadown over an Orange Order march through a predominantly nationalist area, after the Parades Commission allowed the Garvaghy Road march for the first time in nearly 30 years; a solidarity rally and a counter-rally passed peacefully, talks broke down, and a fresh legal challenge was expected on Monday. The broadcast also included a studio interview with Black Sabbath guitarist and composer Tony Iommi about his career, his modified playing style after a factory accident, the loss of Ozzy Osbourne and his new album.
- 1:34 Story begins Russian strike hits second major bridge in Kyiv
- 6:18
- 6:53
Charged quote Spain housing protests continue after parliament rejects affordability measures
after opposition parties voted against them. Zara Swami reports. Even after their demands were rejected, they still march, chanting, the fight is in the streets, not in parliament. Tens of thousands gather to protest in Madrid after the Spanish parliament refused to pass not one but two emergency bills
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 3 October 2026, 6:53-6:57
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Charged quote Spain housing protests continue after parliament rejects affordability measures
We have rights, our constitution gives us rights to housing and many more things. That's why we're protesting. Terrible, they lied to our faces and we are very upset. It was the eviction of 87-year-old Marie Carmen Abascal that sparked this nationwide movement. The 87-year-old was evicted from her home
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 3 October 2026, 7:19-7:24
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Charged quote Spain housing protests continue after parliament rejects affordability measures
Terrible, they lied to our faces and we are very upset. It was the eviction of 87-year-old Marie Carmen Abascal that sparked this nationwide movement. The 87-year-old was evicted from her home of more than 70 years on a stretcher. She couldn't afford the rent hike demanded by the investment fund that bought her apartment in central Madrid.
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 3 October 2026, 7:33-7:40
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Charged quote Spain housing protests continue after parliament rejects affordability measures
for vulnerable tenants until 2030. Two-year extensions on current rentals and a further ban on rent on the streets. Two-year extensions on current rentals and a further ban on so-called vulture funds buying property for investments. But they lack a majority and their bill was overturned by the opposition.
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 3 October 2026, 8:38-8:41
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Charged quote Spain housing protests continue after parliament rejects affordability measures
that I believe is widely shared by Spanish citizens to put order and humanity in a market that if we don't control it, will end up destroying our own society. Do the right thing or history will judge you. And his appeals fell on deaf ears. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is reportedly considering a snap election to capitalise
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 3 October 2026, 9:02-9:06
- 10:09 Story begins Cornell University gang rape investigation reopened
- 12:18
Claim Cornell University gang rape investigation reopened
New York prosecutors reopened an investigation into seven Cornell fraternity members accused of gang rape after criticism of how the case was handled.
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 3 October 2026, 12:18-12:27
- 16:53 Story begins High Court bans Orange Order march on Garvaghy Road
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Claim Nations League: England thrash Croatia, Ireland prepare for Israel
England faced Croatia in Rijeka in the UEFA Nations League.
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 3 October 2026, 18:52-18:57
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Claim Nations League: England thrash Croatia, Ireland prepare for Israel
England faced Croatia in Rijeka in the UEFA Nations League.
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 3 October 2026, 18:52-18:57
- 18:57
Claim Nations League: England thrash Croatia, Ireland prepare for Israel
England faced Croatia in Rijeka in the UEFA Nations League.
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 3 October 2026, 18:57-19:03
- 18:57
Claim Nations League: England thrash Croatia, Ireland prepare for Israel
England faced Croatia in Rijeka in the UEFA Nations League.
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 3 October 2026, 18:57-19:03
- 18:57
Claim Nations League: England thrash Croatia, Ireland prepare for Israel
England faced Croatia in Rijeka in the UEFA Nations League.
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 3 October 2026, 18:57-19:03
- 19:03
Claim Nations League: England thrash Croatia, Ireland prepare for Israel
England faced Croatia in Rijeka in the UEFA Nations League.
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 3 October 2026, 19:03-19:09
- 19:03
Claim Nations League: England thrash Croatia, Ireland prepare for Israel
England faced Croatia in Rijeka in the UEFA Nations League.
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 3 October 2026, 19:03-19:09
- 19:09
Claim Nations League: England thrash Croatia, Ireland prepare for Israel
England faced Croatia in Rijeka in the UEFA Nations League.
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 3 October 2026, 19:09-19:14
- 19:09
Claim Nations League: England thrash Croatia, Ireland prepare for Israel
England faced Croatia in Rijeka in the UEFA Nations League.
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 3 October 2026, 19:09-19:14
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