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ITV — ITV News
Saturday 4 July 2026 · 22:05 BST · 20m · 3 stories · 3 annotated moments · 8 of 20 min on news stories (40%)
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The broadcast began with the England football team's preparations for their World Cup match against co-host Mexico in Mexico City, where their hotel was surrounded by noisy opposing fans and riot police. The team faced challenges including altitude, a potential kick-off time change that was ultimately kept as scheduled, and the threat of thunderstorms during the game, which could cause delays under FIFA safety protocols. British police warned England fans to be sensible and aware of their surroundings, noting they would be outnumbered.
Prince Harry will travel to London alone next week, leaving his family behind due to an ongoing row over police protection, after a report revealed he had been the focus of at least five terror plots with origins in the UK. Huge crowds began mourning Iran's late supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, more than four months after he was killed in US and Israeli strikes, with his funeral delayed until a ceasefire took hold; the public outpouring was intended to send a message, though many Iranians opposed his rule. Other news included Ukraine and Russia trading missile attacks, wildfires in Portugal, and the UK's Red Arrows taking part in America's 250th birthday celebrations. The broadcast also covered details of Taylor Swift's wedding to Travis Kelsey, including that the couple wore Dior and the ceremony was officiated by Adam Sandler, with no images yet released due to non-disclosure agreements.
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- 8:42
Charged quote Iran prepares for funeral of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei
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. Tell me why you're here today. I'm here for my leader. He's murdered by... Trump, and... of him, very much. We want to revenge for him. Like a father for us, for all of Iranian people.
ITV1, ITV News, 4 July 2026, 8:42-8:51
- 8:56
Charged quote Iran prepares for funeral of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei
I'm here for my leader. He's murdered by... Trump, and... of him, very much. We want to revenge for him. Like a father for us, for all of Iranian people. 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,
ITV1, ITV News, 4 July 2026, 8:56-9:03
- 12:01 Story begins Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry in New York
- 12:01
Charged quote Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry in New York
Steve Borthwick's side conceded three tries in the opening 11 minutes at Ellis Park. Finally, almost 24 hours on from what's been described as America's royal wedding. It appears the non-disclosure agreements are holding. We're yet to see any images of Taylor Swift's marriage to American footballer Travis Kelsey.
ITV1, ITV News, 4 July 2026, 12:01-12:05
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