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ITV — ITV News at Ten
Monday 6 July 2026 · 22:25 BST · 30m · 7 stories · 12 annotated moments · 21 of 30 min on news stories (70%)
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The broadcast leads with a World Cup controversy after Donald Trump admitted calling FIFA president Gianni Infantino to request a review of a red card given to US striker Falarin Balagan. FIFA postponed Balagan's suspension, allowing him to play against Belgium, a decision that drew criticism from UEFA and raised questions about the tournament's integrity. England's football team secured a 3-2 victory over Mexico in the World Cup, playing a man down for much of the second half after Jarrell Konsa's red card, and will face Norway in the quarter-finals.
Sky announced it is buying ITV for £1.6 billion, acquiring its television channels and streaming service but not ITV Studios, with Sky pledging to honour ITV's public service commitments until at least 2034. In Iran, more than a million mourners attended the funeral procession for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in US-Israeli strikes, with the event seen as a display of state power and continuity. Reform UK leader Nigel Farage faced further scrutiny over financial allegations, including claims that a convicted fraudster funded his staffing and accommodation, while the Standards Commissioner was asked to investigate. Prince Harry arrived in the UK alone after an offer of accommodation at Buckingham Palace was withdrawn, his spokesman said, ahead of a High Court decision in his lawsuit against the publishers of the Daily Mail. Weight loss pills containing semaglutide became available on private prescription in the UK for the first time, with the boss of Novo Nordisk discussing the obesity crisis and potential misuse. At Wimbledon, British wild card Arthur Ferry defeated Grigor Dimitrov in a five-set thriller to reach the quarter-finals.
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Charged quote Sky agrees to buy ITV's media and entertainment arm for 1.6 billion pounds
Ready the vision mixers, sound mixers, cameramen, directors. For more than 70 years, ITV has been part of Britain's daily life. Well, it's nice to see you, to see you! Now, it's facing its biggest shake-up in a generation. Under this deal, Sky says it'll be a better place to compete with global streaming giants like YouTube and Netflix.
ITV1, ITV News at Ten, 6 July 2026, 14:31-14:36
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Contested quote Sky agrees to buy ITV's media and entertainment arm for 1.6 billion pounds
So the quality of innovation and the quality of premium drama and sporting heritage that Sky brings together with the extraordinary heritage of ITV allows us to create what we like to call a national UK streaming champion. This deal splits ITV in two. Sky gets the TV channels and ITVX. ITV Studios becomes a stand-alone company,
ITV1, ITV News at Ten, 6 July 2026, 15:05-15:08
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Claim Sky agrees to buy ITV's media and entertainment arm for 1.6 billion pounds
Free-to-air programmes, including flagship shows and news, will remain free until at least 2034.
ITV1 HD, ITV News at Ten, 6 July 2026, 15:23-15:34
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Claim Iran prepares for funeral of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei
A public holiday was declared to ensure maximum attendance at the funeral.
ITV1 HD, ITV News at Ten, 6 July 2026, 17:15-17:20
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Charged quote Police investigate 500,000 pounds donations to Reform UK from mother of convicted fraudster
replacing press conferences with videos in distant fields. And when he did resurface last week, not enjoying the line of questioning over the money he's received. No one cares. You care, but no one cares. None of your business. With all due respect, what's it got to do with you? Nigel Farage headed off to the US over the weekend
ITV1, ITV News at Ten, 6 July 2026, 21:07-21:09
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Charged quote Police investigate 500,000 pounds donations to Reform UK from mother of convicted fraudster
replacing press conferences with videos in distant fields. And when he did resurface last week, not enjoying the line of questioning over the money he's received. No one cares. You care, but no one cares. None of your business. With all due respect, what's it got to do with you? Nigel Farage headed off to the US over the weekend meeting the Vice President,
ITV1, ITV News at Ten, 6 July 2026, 21:09-21:11
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Claim Police investigate 500,000 pounds donations to Reform UK from mother of convicted fraudster
George Cottrell was convicted of wire fraud in the United States in 2017 and served time in prison.
ITV1 HD, ITV News at Ten, 6 July 2026, 21:51-22:02
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Claim Police investigate 500,000 pounds donations to Reform UK from mother of convicted fraudster
The Parliamentary Standards Commissioner has been asked to investigate fresh claims about Nigel Farage's financial dealings.
ITV1 HD, ITV News at Ten, 6 July 2026, 22:15-22:24
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Claim Police investigate 500,000 pounds donations to Reform UK from mother of convicted fraudster
If Farage is found to have breached rules, possible sanctions include suspension from the Commons, which could lead to a by-election.
ITV1 HD, ITV News at Ten, 6 July 2026, 22:41-22:48
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- 28:35 Story begins Arthur Ferry reaches Wimbledon semi-finals
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Claim Arthur Ferry reaches Wimbledon semi-finals
Arthur Ferry beat Grigor Dimitrov in a five-set thriller.
ITV1 HD, ITV News at Ten, 6 July 2026, 28:49-28:57
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Claim Arthur Ferry reaches Wimbledon semi-finals
Ferry had never previously won a five-set match.
ITV1 HD, ITV News at Ten, 6 July 2026, 28:57-29:00
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Claim Arthur Ferry reaches Wimbledon semi-finals
Ferry's 24th birthday falls on Sunday, the day of the men's singles final.
ITV1 HD, ITV News at Ten, 6 July 2026, 29:03-29:09
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