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Channel 4 News
Sunday 18 October 2026 · 18:30 BST · 30m · 5 stories · 15 annotated moments · 20 of 30 min on news stories (68%)
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In France, President Emmanuel Macron was due to address the nation after protests over the cost of living and public services turned into violence, arson and looting. More than 2,000 people were arrested, over half a million were thought to have demonstrated, Limoges town hall was set on fire, and hundreds of protesters gathered at Place de la République in Paris. Macron held an emergency meeting with officials; ministers blamed ultra-left groups and criminals, while far-right opponents spoke of national humiliation. A political scientist told the programme he expected a state of emergency and possibly the dismissal of a minister.
In Albania, student-led protests over perceived government corruption, unemployment and poor education standards spread from Tirana to other cities; protesters sought Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation, burned government buildings and banks, and police used tear gas, water cannon and rubber bullets. In Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky said dialogue with the US about a ceasefire would continue despite Donald Trump dropping a sanctions package aimed at nations buying Russian oil, while Russia and Ukraine continued attacks on power and information networks. In the occupied West Bank, settler attacks on Palestinian farmers and olive trees drew international condemnation after European diplomats and activists were targeted; the US Secretary of State condemned the violence, the IDF said it was investigating, and no arrests or charges had been reported over recent assaults or 170 attacks that killed four Palestinians and damaged thousands of olive trees. Green Party leader Zack Polanski said he would not try to overturn the party's new 'Zionism is racism' policy but wanted to amend it at the first opportunity; the policy had been condemned by the chief rabbi and Jewish groups.
In Nottingham, police were hunting a man and a woman after an officer was shot and wounded in the city centre before 5am; the officer was stable in hospital with a foot wound and a gun was recovered. The Metropolitan Police said it was investigating an allegation of rape by a 63-year-old man in 2016 in the House of Commons, referred by the Police Service of Northern Ireland, while the Belfast Telegraph reported Jeffrey Donaldson was to be questioned over a further sex abuse allegation. The health secretary promised urgent action on corridor care for children in NHS hospitals and a £140 million boost for urgent care in England. In Canada, an explosion and fire at the Wainwright military base in Alberta during a live-fire exercise killed at least four people and injured dozens; the defence minister called it a mass casualty event. Pope Leo XIV made his first public appearance since surgery to remove a cancerous lung growth, leading Angelus prayers at the Vatican.
On air
People and organisations this broadcast put on air during its news coverage. The channel's own presenters and reporters are not listed. Names as transcribed.
- 5:22
Philippe Moreau-Chevrolet, political scientist at the Sciences Po University in Paris
- 10:52
- 12:40
Amit Orfali, 19-year-old activist
- 19:49
David McGuinty, Canadian Defence Minister
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- 0:37
Charged quote Macron calls for calm amid nationwide French protests
After a night of violence, the president addresses the nation. Is a state of emergency about to be announced in France? Very good evening. The far right blame him, the far left blame him and so do many in between. France is angry. And after yesterday's violence and thousands of arrests, President Macron is going on television soon.
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 18 October 2026, 0:37-0:40
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- 11:57
Charged quote European diplomats attacked by Israeli settlers as West Bank violence surges
surround a convoy of European diplomats and activists. And they're getting the Palestinian treatment. Settlers demand IDs and tell the driver to reverse. All with complete impunity. They attack the diplomatic convoy, assaulting and knocking a French mayor to the ground. The European delegation were in the town of Tabor
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 18 October 2026, 11:57-11:59
- 12:03
Claim European diplomats attacked by Israeli settlers as West Bank violence surges
Belgium's consul general was among a group confronted by masked settlers.
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 18 October 2026, 12:03-12:08
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Charged quote European diplomats attacked by Israeli settlers as West Bank violence surges
that incidents in all the West Bank and Jerusalem and Gaza and everywhere and then south of Lebanon. Because this is, I think, the policies and the character of the fanatic Israeli government. For Palestinians, this is just the latest attempt to intimidate and stop them from harvesting olives on their land.
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 18 October 2026, 13:20-13:26
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Claim European diplomats attacked by Israeli settlers as West Bank violence surges
Around 80 masked Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian farmers and set fire to olive trees near Abu Fala, north of Ramallah, injuring at least two people including a Washington Post photographer.
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 18 October 2026, 13:39-13:48
- 15:30 Story begins Police officer shot in Nottingham city centre
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Claim Police officer shot in Nottingham city centre
Police recovered a firearm and maintained a cordon.
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 18 October 2026, 16:07-16:12
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Claim Police officer shot in Nottingham city centre
Police recovered a firearm and maintained a cordon.
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 18 October 2026, 16:12-16:17
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- 19:08
Claim Fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright kills and injures
A fire at a military base near Wainwright caused casualties, and local media reported at least seven killed and dozens injured.
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 18 October 2026, 19:08-19:14
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Claim Fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright kills and injures
Edmonton hospitals declared a disaster response protocol and treated casualties, with ambulances transporting injured patients and an emergency doctor describing hospitals as overwhelmed.
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 18 October 2026, 20:47-20:54
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Claim Brighton thrash Palace 5-0 as Arsenal reclaim second and Celtic hit seven
Manchester United drew 1-1 with Leeds United at Elland Road.
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 18 October 2026, 23:09-23:13
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Claim Brighton thrash Palace 5-0 as Arsenal reclaim second and Celtic hit seven
Manchester United drew 1-1 with Leeds United at Elland Road.
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 18 October 2026, 23:09-23:13
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Claim Brighton thrash Palace 5-0 as Arsenal reclaim second and Celtic hit seven
Arsenal beat Nottingham Forest 1-0.
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 18 October 2026, 23:19-23:22
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Claim Brighton thrash Palace 5-0 as Arsenal reclaim second and Celtic hit seven
Arsenal beat Nottingham Forest 1-0.
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 18 October 2026, 23:19-23:25
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Claim Brighton thrash Palace 5-0 as Arsenal reclaim second and Celtic hit seven
Arsenal beat Nottingham Forest 1-0.
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 18 October 2026, 23:22-23:27
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Claim Brighton thrash Palace 5-0 as Arsenal reclaim second and Celtic hit seven
Brighton defeated Crystal Palace 5-0 and moved to second in the Premier League.
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 18 October 2026, 23:29-23:37
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