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ITV — ITV Evening News
Saturday 4 July 2026 · 16:45 BST · 15m · 4 stories · 15 annotated moments · 7 of 15 min on news stories (45%)
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The broadcast began with the confusion over England's World Cup last-16 match against Mexico. FIFA initially moved the kickoff forward by six hours to avoid forecast storms, but after objections from both football associations, the original time was reinstated. However, thunderstorms remain a threat, and FIFA's safety protocol could cause delays. Prince Harry has decided not to bring his family to London during his visit next week due to an ongoing row over security, following a report that he was the focus of at least five terrorist plots in the UK.
In Iran, massive crowds gathered in Tehran for the three-day funeral of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed on the first day of the US-Israeli war; public mourning had been delayed until a ceasefire. The parents of a three-year-old boy injured in a crocodile enclosure at a Cambridgeshire zoo said he has undergone five operations and faces at least two more. A yellow health alert was issued across southern England and the Midlands as a third heatwave begins, with temperatures expected to exceed 30 degrees. Venus and Serena Williams withdrew from the Wimbledon doubles due to Serena's knee injury. In other World Cup results, Colombia, Egypt, and Argentina advanced, with Argentina surviving a scare against Cape Verde. Finally, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelsey have married in a star-studded New York ceremony, with details including Dior outfits and Adam Sandler officiating.
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Contested quote FIFA reverses decision to move England World Cup match
So too was the worst FIFA considering messing with England's kickoff time in Mexico City Irritating for fans already here Devastating for those flying in on Sunday morning. You might miss the action and of course not the disruption the team itself needed Is it seven o'clock or one o'clock and we don't know if you're coming or going so, you know, but it is free for anything
ITV1, ITV Evening News, 4 July 2026, 6:37-6:47
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Charged quote FIFA reverses decision to move England World Cup match
I mean behind FIFA's unprecedented discussion about bringing the start forward by six hours With thunderstorms at the Azteca Stadium forecast two days out. What followed was a farcical few hours The final decision hadn't even been taken by the time England boarded their plane to come here to Mexico City
ITV1, ITV Evening News, 4 July 2026, 7:07-7:15
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Charged quote FIFA reverses decision to move England World Cup match
Made things an awful lot worse England's players have purely been focused on the challenge itself Mexico at altitude in front of a baying home crowd Sunday will not feel like running out at Wembley We can win the game go to net round all the accolades and the stats and achievements can come off the buck
ITV1, ITV Evening News, 4 July 2026, 7:43-7:47
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Charged quote Iran prepares for funeral of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei
Presented alongside the coffins of his family members also killed in the strike on their compound On the first day of the US Israeli war Only now has the security situation in this country been deemed safe enough for public ceremony I'm here for my leader. He's murdered by trunks And We want to Revenge for him the father for us for all of Iranian people
ITV1, ITV Evening News, 4 July 2026, 11:28-11:35
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Charged quote Iran prepares for funeral of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei
Only now has the security situation in this country been deemed safe enough for public ceremony I'm here for my leader. He's murdered by trunks And We want to Revenge for him the father for us for all of Iranian people We like him as a father really These are the faithful of the Islamic Republic the men and women who believe in its ideals
ITV1, ITV Evening News, 4 July 2026, 11:44-12:00
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Charged quote Iran prepares for funeral of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei
And We want to Revenge for him the father for us for all of Iranian people We like him as a father really These are the faithful of the Islamic Republic the men and women who believe in its ideals alongside the security forces so strengthened during the late Ayatollah's 37-year rule and used to secure longevity
ITV1, ITV Evening News, 4 July 2026, 12:00-12:05
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Charged quote Iran prepares for funeral of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei
It is sending within the borders of this country and beyond them There were other messages to written clearly in English The animosity which grew during the late Ayatollah's rule has only been compounded by his death Emma Murphy ITB news Tehran Back here the parents of a three-year-old boy who was injured in the crocodile enclosure at a zoo in, Cambridgeshire
ITV1, ITV Evening News, 4 July 2026, 12:46-12:51
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Charged quote Iran prepares for funeral of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei
It is sending within the borders of this country and beyond them There were other messages to written clearly in English The animosity which grew during the late Ayatollah's rule has only been compounded by his death Emma Murphy ITB news Tehran Back here the parents of a three-year-old boy who was injured in the crocodile enclosure at a zoo in, Cambridgeshire
ITV1, ITV Evening News, 4 July 2026, 12:46-12:51
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- 14:43 Story begins Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry in New York
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Charged quote Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry in New York
Nevertheless their fans back home were ecstatic with only admiration for their team's fantastic run at the tournament And finally Taylor Swift's love story has reached a happy ending with confirmation She's officially tied the knot with American footballers football star Travis Kelsey at a star-studded bash in New York City overnight
ITV1, ITV Evening News, 4 July 2026, 14:43-14:51
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Charged quote Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry in New York
And finally Taylor Swift's love story has reached a happy ending with confirmation She's officially tied the knot with American footballers football star Travis Kelsey at a star-studded bash in New York City overnight We've yet to see any images from the highly secretive event, but some details have emerged
ITV1, ITV Evening News, 4 July 2026, 14:51-14:59
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Contested quote Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry in New York
This was the moment that ended all the speculation screens outside New York's Madison Square Garden Proclaiming just married with a tea and tea embedded for Taylor and Travis their wedding was shrouded in secrecy No photos have emerged the thousand-plus guests reportedly asked to sign non-disclosure
ITV1, ITV Evening News, 4 July 2026, 15:16-15:23
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Contested quote Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry in New York
Proclaiming just married with a tea and tea embedded for Taylor and Travis their wedding was shrouded in secrecy No photos have emerged the thousand-plus guests reportedly asked to sign non-disclosure agreements to attend Hugh Grant was spotted among them as well as American actors Ethan Hawke and Jason Sudeikis
ITV1, ITV Evening News, 4 July 2026, 15:24-15:31
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Charged quote Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry in New York
But most of the star-studded guest list arrived in tinted vehicles Which entered a large tent to keep them out of view all the secrecy didn't deter Swifties lining the streets I've been waiting like 20 years for this day like everybody else, so I'm really excited We love Taylor Swift We're so excited to be
ITV1, ITV Evening News, 4 July 2026, 15:49-15:54
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Charged quote Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry in New York
Which entered a large tent to keep them out of view all the secrecy didn't deter Swifties lining the streets I've been waiting like 20 years for this day like everybody else, so I'm really excited We love Taylor Swift We're so excited to be Swifties for this long and love her music and what she's saying about a romance
ITV1, ITV Evening News, 4 July 2026, 15:54-15:55
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Charged quote Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry in New York
Officiated by their friend the actor Adam Sandler there were no bridesmaids or groomsmen Instead both had their brothers playing key roles as man of honor and best man Their love story has captivated millions who will no doubt be waiting for more details to drop Aisha's ahid ITV News That they will now that's all from us for now
ITV1, ITV Evening News, 4 July 2026, 16:23-16:29
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