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Channel 4 News
Thursday 15 October 2026 · 19:00 BST · 55m · 8 stories · 15 annotated moments · 44 of 55 min on news stories (80%)
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The broadcast began with the continuing Russian attacks on Ukraine and President Zelenskyy's criticism of President Trump. It reported a supermarket hit in Odessa, strikes in Kiev and the Kirovohrad region, and Zelenskyy telling the Financial Times that Trump was on the wrong side of history and had befriended Putin. It said Trump's energy ceasefire had ended before it began, that the US had limited Ukraine's access to Starshield, and that Ukraine had hit a Russian refinery and an air base despite White House objections. The programme also reported two chemical tankers struck in the Black Sea, one within Romanian territorial waters, and said 23 people were dead or missing in attacks off Romania and Bulgaria. Romanian and Bulgarian leaders met NATO's secretary-general in Brussels, while interviews with Romanian MEP Dan Barna and former US official John Bolton discussed whether NATO could respond and whether the US could be relied on.
The next report said former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson had been sentenced to 15 years in prison for 18 child sex offences, including rape. Victim statements described lasting trauma, the judge said Donaldson had shown no shame, remorse or regret, and both victims were granted anonymity. The DUP and Ulster Unionist Party called for an independent inquiry into who knew what and when. The programme then returned to its top story with Defence Secretary Wes Streeting in Washington, meeting Pete Hegseth amid warm words but differences over Ukraine. It also reported that the planned live stream of the Fort Hood attacker's execution would not go ahead, and heard from Kayleigh Cahill-Vanica, whose father was killed in the 2009 attack, who said families had not been consulted and the discussion had caused pain. In the economy, output grew by 0.1% in August, with 0.4% growth in July and June and an annual rate of 1.8%, while mortgage rates and possible AI-driven productivity gains were discussed.
Later, the Russell Brand trial at Southwark Crown Court heard a police interview from a woman who alleges he raped her in 1999 in Bournemouth; Brand denies all charges. A severe drought was declared in parts of Southern England, with low reservoirs, 82% of England in drought, and hosepipe bans continuing. In Pakistan, a school roof collapse in Peshawar killed 34 children and a teacher and injured more than 50. A 74-year-old man admitted raping a woman drugged by her husband. An inquest opened into the death of a man mauled by a tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park. The Culture Secretary said she might intervene in a proposed £1.6bn Sky takeover of ITV's media and entertainment arm. Albania's president appealed for calm after violent student protests. And a UK first saw robotic surgery using force feedback at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital, with the patient discharged the same evening.
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Charged quote Zelensky responds to Trump criticism as US support wavers
Channel 4 News tonight with Jackie Long in Leeds. No truce with the Furies. The Russian barrage on Ukraine continues as President Zelenskyy unloads his frustration with President Trump. Putin is an enemy for us. And he is a real evil of today, of today. I mean, absolutely. How Trump can befriend with him? Good evening from Leeds.
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 15 October 2026, 0:34-0:38
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Contested quote Zelensky responds to Trump criticism as US support wavers
As the Russian attacks on his country continued, a supermarket blown up this morning in Odessa, President Zelensky was in no mood to mince his words. Donald Trump was on the wrong side of history, in love with Putin, denying Ukraine the means for defending itself. European leaders gathered in Brussels,
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 15 October 2026, 0:58-1:01
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Contested quote Zelensky responds to Trump criticism as US support wavers
within their territorial waters. That's the kind of action by Russia which could trigger a NATO response. But tonight, the question is being asked, can European countries rely on America? Also tonight, he dominated unionism in Northern Ireland for decades. Today, Jeffrey Donaldson was sentenced for 15 years for a string of sexual offences,
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 15 October 2026, 1:27-1:31
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Charged quote Zelensky responds to Trump criticism as US support wavers
After refraining from attacks on Russian refineries while Moscow rained down missiles and drones on his country, the Ukrainian president has declared he is done with observing Trump's diktat. Here's Harry Fawcett. Volodymyr Zelensky says President Trump has chosen the wrong side of history, history that continued
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 15 October 2026, 2:16-2:20
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Charged quote Zelensky responds to Trump criticism as US support wavers
He speaks about it, I mean, openly and loudly, that he loves such people. And he respects such people. Putin is an enemy for us. And he is a real evil of today, of today, I mean, absolutely. How Trump can befriend with him? I think that it's a mistake. It's his choice, again and again. He said it was also a US choice,
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 15 October 2026, 3:06-3:13
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Charged quote Zelensky responds to Trump criticism as US support wavers
It's fair if you will give me with what to defend. Is the minimum what I ask? No, I think yes. And when I'm asking this, your answer is blocking Starlink. You're gambling with World War III. The last time there was such fierce public disagreement, it came face to face in the Oval Office, the US vice president demanding gratitude.
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 15 October 2026, 4:10-4:12
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Charged quote Zelensky responds to Trump criticism as US support wavers
Ukraine also defied the White House, hitting a Russian refinery. Broadcast on state media, the Kremlin only too happy to publicize it. Kyiv regime continues to strike these targets, thereby coming into clear and serious conflict with the peace efforts of the United States and American negotiators, who are in fact making very vigorous attempts
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 15 October 2026, 4:48-4:53
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Contested quote Zelensky responds to Trump criticism as US support wavers
secretary-general in Brussels today to discuss enhancing security measures in the Black Sea, all of them alive to the consequences of publicly blaming Russia for an attack in NATO waters, none of them saying it explicitly. Obviously there are attempts by Russia, not only against Romania and Bulgaria, but against European countries,
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 15 October 2026, 5:48-5:49
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Claim Trump cancels live stream of Fort Hood shooter execution, firing squad still set
Trump decided against a live stream of Nidal Hasan's execution, which will still go ahead by firing squad.
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 15 October 2026, 23:03-23:07
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Claim Severe drought declared in parts of southern England as reservoirs run low
Severe drought was declared across parts of six counties in southern England.
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 15 October 2026, 34:39-34:44
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Charged quote Peshawar school roof collapse kills at least 32 children and a teacher
but it is a serious warning to instigate some serious planning if the situation isn't to become worse. Frances Read. There were desperate scenes in the Pakistani city of Peshawar today as rescuers spent hours digging through the rubble of a collapsed school building, some of them with their bare hands.
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 15 October 2026, 37:42-37:43
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Charged quote Peshawar school roof collapse kills at least 32 children and a teacher
There were desperate scenes in the Pakistani city of Peshawar today as rescuers spent hours digging through the rubble of a collapsed school building, some of them with their bare hands. The school's roof fell in during morning classes, burying more than 100 pupils. 34 children and a teacher have been confirmed dead
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 15 October 2026, 37:50-37:52
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Charged quote Peshawar school roof collapse kills at least 32 children and a teacher
We were sitting in our classroom studying our lesson when suddenly the incident occurred. The ceiling collapsed. We managed to run outside while the children inside were screaming. At least 34 children, most younger than 13, and a teacher lost their lives with more than 50 injured. Two of my children were martyred.
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 15 October 2026, 38:35-38:38
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Charged quote Peshawar school roof collapse kills at least 32 children and a teacher
while the children inside were screaming. At least 34 children, most younger than 13, and a teacher lost their lives with more than 50 injured. Two of my children were martyred. One Mohammed Mabashir who was 10 and Mohammed Sinan who was eight. Both were in the classroom and one was also memorizing the Holy Quran.
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 15 October 2026, 38:47-38:49
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Charged quote Peshawar school roof collapse kills at least 32 children and a teacher
when the school's owner has been arrested. This is one of several deadly collapses of school buildings in the country just this year. By this afternoon, thousands had gathered for funerals with grief turning to anger. We want the government to ensure a full-scale investigation finished as soon as possible. It shouldn't be the case
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 15 October 2026, 39:31-39:33
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