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The broadcast led with extensive coverage of wildfires across Europe. In France, almost a quarter of a million people have been forced to flee their homes as wildfires approach Bordeaux, with strong winds and an oncoming heatwave making containment impossible. The Europe editor reported from Bordeaux, describing an uncontrollable firestorm and residents returning to find nothing left. In Spain, separate fires west of Madrid and in Valencia have led to fears of further evacuations; the prime minister warned of more complex times ahead, and one fatality has been reported. The largest wildfire near Madrid was being contained due to a drop in temperatures and calmer winds.

Next, the broadcast reported that the suspect in the deadly attack on Berlin's Pride Festival, 21-year-old Abdul Balut, was shot and killed by police at an allotment after he rushed at them with a knife. The attack involved a van ramming into crowds and stabbings with a machete, leaving one woman dead and 29 injured. The German Chancellor visited the scene and urged the public not to be intimidated. The broadcast then covered an interview with Prime Minister Andy Burnham, who ruled out an early general election and said he would be prepared to stand up to President Trump. He committed to a defence spending target of 3.5% of GDP by 2030, while the Conservatives accused him of making underfunded spending commitments. Finally, the broadcast reported that Lando Norris won the Hungarian Grand Prix, his first victory of the season, while other British drivers Lewis Hamilton and George Russell had less successful races.

  1. 0:25
  2. 3:45

    Claim Massive wildfires across France, Spain, Italy, and Scotland force mass evacuations

    France ordered an additional 55,000 evacuations, bringing the total to about 250,000.

    ITV1 HD, ITV News, 26 July 2026, 3:45-3:54

  3. 6:59

    Claim Massive wildfires across France, Spain, Italy, and Scotland force mass evacuations

    One person died in eastern Spain due to wildfires.

    ITV1 HD, ITV News, 26 July 2026, 6:59-7:06

  4. 7:27

    Claim Massive wildfires across France, Spain, Italy, and Scotland force mass evacuations

    Europe's largest wildfire was being contained due to cooler temperatures and calmer winds.

    ITV1 HD, ITV News, 26 July 2026, 7:27-7:36

  5. 9:42
  6. 12:09
  7. 12:09

    Claim Andy Burnham gives first interview as PM to Laura Kuenssberg

    Burnham said he would call out Donald Trump if it was in Britain's national interest.

    ITV1 HD, ITV News, 26 July 2026, 12:09-12:16

  8. 14:00

    Claim Andy Burnham gives first interview as PM to Laura Kuenssberg

    Conservatives claimed Burnham has floated £96 billion in unfunded commitments.

    ITV1 HD, ITV News, 26 July 2026, 14:00-14:12

  9. 14:37
  10. 16:05
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