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Channel 4 News
Tuesday 27 October 2026 · 19:00 GMT · 1h · 8 stories · 15 annotated moments · 55 of 60 min on news stories (92%)
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An internationally weighted bulletin led by Israel's election, with the Middle East and Iran framing much of the running time. Israel's vote got 12 minutes 19 seconds, the longest item, while the pre-Budget cost of living report got 10 minutes 7 seconds and the Omani foreign minister's Gulf pact call got 8 minutes 53 seconds. Domestic politics, defence and a court case filled the rest.
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- 4:31
Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister
- 7:28
Gadi Eisenkot, opposition leader
- 9:22
Noga Tarnopolsky, Jerusalem-based political commentator
- 14:21
Saeed Badr al-Busaidi, Omani foreign minister
- 18:07
Elliott Abrams, served under Ronald Reagan, George W. Bush and Donald Trump and was the US Special Representative for Iran
- 29:02
Wes Streeting, defence secretary
- 35:52
Donald Trump, President
- 49:28
Rupert Harrison, who was chief of staff to George Osborne when he was chancellor
- 50:09
Matt Pound, who was one of the former Chancellor Rachel Reeves closest advisors
- 0:37
- 7:28
Charged quote Israel votes in tight election as record turnout challenges Netanyahu
Today, he called on his supporters to bring down Netanyahu, the country's longest-serving prime minister. Stay focused on the mission to replace the worst government since the state was founded. What chance a resurrection of a more liberal, tolerant approach? Outside one polling station in Jerusalem,
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 27 October 2026, 7:28-7:34
- 13:47
- 22:44 Story begins Flavio Bolsonaro reportedly seeks asylum in US
- 22:53
Claim Flavio Bolsonaro reportedly seeks asylum in US
A US official said Flavio Bolsonaro was travelling to the US, with sources suggesting he planned to seek political asylum.
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 27 October 2026, 22:53-23:01
- 23:11
Claim Flavio Bolsonaro reportedly seeks asylum in US
Flavio Bolsonaro had been ordered to surrender his passport and remain in Brazil while facing money laundering allegations.
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 27 October 2026, 23:11-23:17
- 24:06
Claim Flavio Bolsonaro reportedly seeks asylum in US
Lula da Silva won the runoff by almost 4 million votes.
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 27 October 2026, 24:06-24:13
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- 31:04
Claim Defence Secretary says UK must be ready for war within 1,000 days
The Defence Secretary warned that the UK must be ready for war within about 1,000 days and that adversaries could be ready to attack by 2030, citing Russian state-sponsored terrorism and hybrid warfare against NATO allies.
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 27 October 2026, 31:04-31:14
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- 34:34
Claim Melania Trump announces localised Oleshky ceasefire from 29 October
Oleshky residents face mined roads, drones and severe shortages under Russian occupation.
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 27 October 2026, 34:34-34:41
- 37:30
Charged quote Melania Trump announces localised Oleshky ceasefire from 29 October
On Thursday, those who want to leave will be allowed to travel, in the first instance at least, to Crimea or Russia. Any attempt to coerce people into anything, whether to stay against their will or to leave, will be closely monitored and called out. So I'm reasonably confident that if the ceasefire holds and preparations go ahead,
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 27 October 2026, 37:30-37:40
- 38:48
Charged quote Melania Trump announces localised Oleshky ceasefire from 29 October
Both Russia and Ukraine talking about building on progress in Oleshky to take further confidence building steps. Even if well short of ending the war, it might offer hope to other trapped residents of other benighted frontline towns. Two British men have appeared in court today charged with national security offences
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 27 October 2026, 38:48-38:55
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- 41:05
Contested quote Two men charged over RAF Fairford incident as police link case to Iran
There's a lot that is still to be explained. RAF Fairford had been where the US had deployed its bombers before they moved them after the incident last month. It still remains if those two things are related or not. There had been confusion over the police investigation when five men were initially arrested at RAF Fairford last month
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 27 October 2026, 41:05-41:08
- 41:21
Charged quote Two men charged over RAF Fairford incident as police link case to Iran
when five men were initially arrested at RAF Fairford last month for allegedly preparing an act of terror, yet all were bailed within just 24 hours. Now, today, the Met aggressively defended that decision. But with so many questions still outstanding and police still investigating, the men are yet to enter a plea.
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 27 October 2026, 41:21-41:25
- 41:37 Story begins Trial of four men over councillor's ex-wife assault
- 41:42
Claim Trial of four men over councillor's ex-wife assault
Philip Young admitted offences including rape and administering a substance with intent.
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 27 October 2026, 41:42-41:51
- 42:31
Claim Trial of four men over councillor's ex-wife assault
Joanne Young has waived her right to anonymity.
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 27 October 2026, 42:31-42:39
- 43:53
Claim Trial of four men over councillor's ex-wife assault
Prosecutors said Joanne Young was drugged, shackled and blindfolded, and that men were invited to have sex with her when she could not consent.
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 27 October 2026, 43:53-44:02
- 44:32
Claim Trial of four men over councillor's ex-wife assault
Four defendants face six charges, including rape and sexual assault.
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 27 October 2026, 44:32-44:40
- 44:32
Claim Trial of four men over councillor's ex-wife assault
The four other defendants denied the charges against them.
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 27 October 2026, 44:32-44:40
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