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ITV Evening News
Thursday 2 July 2026 · 18:30 BST · 45m · 10 stories · 10 annotated moments · 33 of 45 min on news stories (73%)
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer issued a full state apology for the forced adoption of hundreds of thousands of babies between 1940 and 1980, acknowledging the state's role and announcing a £4 million support package for survivors, though no compensation scheme was included. Separately, two 15-year-old boys who were originally spared jail for the rape of two girls in Hampshire were sentenced to four years in detention after the Court of Appeal ruled their original sentences were unduly lenient.
In Venezuela, a security guard was pulled alive from a collapsed shopping centre eight days after earthquakes, a rare moment of joy amid widespread devastation. Russian missile strikes on Kyiv killed 20 people, with Russia claiming retaliation for Ukrainian strikes on its oil facilities. In Thailand, eight monks died when an 11-year-old boy crashed a pickup truck. The government is exploring options to deport Shabir Ahmed, the ringleader of the Rochdale grooming gang, after his release from prison, but faces legal obstacles. The National Crime Agency uncovered online abuse networks involving 270 individuals, with 14 investigations launched into men drugging and sexually abusing women.
England advanced to the World Cup last 16 after a late victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo, and will face Mexico in a 1am UK time kick-off; the Home Secretary used special powers to extend pub licensing hours for the match. A confidential security report seen by ITV News identified at least six terror plots against Prince Harry, who is due to return to the UK next week, but the Home Office has not granted state-funded protection. Other stories included new historical sexual offence charges against Gary Glitter, a car accident injuring jockey Frankie Dettori, the Princess of Wales attending Wimbledon, and speculation about Taylor Swift's wedding.
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Claim Court of Appeal increases sentences for two teenage boys convicted of rape
Three teenage boys were convicted of multiple rape and sexual offences against two girls; two received non-custodial sentences, and a third younger boy was convicted for filming the attack and did not have his sentence changed on appeal.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 2 July 2026, 8:11-8:20
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Claim Court of Appeal increases sentences for two teenage boys convicted of rape
The victims' family said sentencing guidelines for children must be reviewed.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 2 July 2026, 9:07-9:11
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Claim Court of Appeal increases sentences for two teenage boys convicted of rape
The two boys were sentenced to four years in detention, will serve half (reduced to months due to time already served on curfew), and will be under police supervision and restraining orders for life.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 2 July 2026, 9:13-9:21
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Claim Security guard rescued eight days after Venezuela earthquake
A security guard named Hernan Gil Flores was rescued from a collapsed shopping centre eight days after the earthquake, having been trapped under debris.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 2 July 2026, 9:32-9:41
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Claim Security guard rescued eight days after Venezuela earthquake
Rescue teams from multiple countries, including Venezuela, Chile, El Salvador, and the US, were involved in the operation.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 2 July 2026, 11:54-11:59
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Claim NCA uncovers online networks of men drugging and sexually abusing women
The NCA identified 270 individuals on one online network, leading to 14 investigations; law enforcement from seven countries identified 156 perpetrators and survivors, 274 new leads, and four new misogynist online communities, spanning countries including Brazil, Canada, and France.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 2 July 2026, 19:51-20:01
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Claim NCA uncovers online networks of men drugging and sexually abusing women
The NCA identified 270 individuals on one online network, leading to 14 investigations; law enforcement from seven countries identified 156 perpetrators and survivors, 274 new leads, and four new misogynist online communities, spanning countries including Brazil, Canada, and France.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 2 July 2026, 21:18-21:24
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Claim Princess of Wales surprises Wimbledon fans, watches Arthur Ferry win
The Princess of Wales is a patron of the All England Club.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 2 July 2026, 34:54-34:57
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Claim Princess of Wales surprises Wimbledon fans, watches Arthur Ferry win
The Princess of Wales chatted with people in the queue and posed for selfies.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 2 July 2026, 35:24-35:28
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Claim Princess of Wales surprises Wimbledon fans, watches Arthur Ferry win
The Princess of Wales watched Arthur Ferry win his match from Court 18 alongside Tim Henman.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 2 July 2026, 35:47-35:56
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