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ITV — ITV Evening News
Sunday 2 August 2026 · 18:30 BST · 15m · 5 stories · 15 annotated moments · 10 of 15 min on news stories (65%)
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Two helicopters collided while fighting a major wildfire in Greece, killing the Danish pilot and his Greek crewmate; the other helicopter, crewed by a British pilot, landed safely. The cause of the crash is under investigation, as wildfires continue to burn west of Athens, forcing evacuations and destroying property. Separately, a 26-year-old man from Afghanistan was arrested in connection with the death of Scottish woman Elizabeth Jane Ross, whose body was found inside a suitcase in Athens last month; Greek police used fingerprints and video footage to identify the suspect, who is held on suspicion of manslaughter, robbery, and weapons law violations.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer, during a visit to the Kent coast, pledged to be relentless in tackling small boat crossings, noting that overall numbers are down 44% on last year but that over 2,000 people have crossed in the two weeks since he became PM. At least 72 migrants died after thousands crossed into the Spanish enclave of Sayyidah from Morocco since Thursday, with over 1,000 treated by health services. In Moscow, the mayor called a deadly bomb attack on a restaurant a terrorist act; a security guard, a guest, and the female bomber were killed, and 21 people were wounded. The body of renowned British Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Budja, who died in an avalanche, was recovered on Broad Peak in Pakistan, where three further bodies were sighted.
President Trump said he called off a planned attack against Iran, claiming the perimeters of a deal to end the war have been agreed; Tehran dismissed the claim as a lie. Actor Vincent Pastore, known for his role in The Sopranos, died at age 80 at his home in New York. The Commonwealth Games in Glasgow concluded, with Welsh cyclist Emma Finucane becoming the first sprint cyclist to win four gold medals at the same Games, while Australia topped the medals table and England finished second. The World Dog Surfing Championships also took place in California, with 14 dogs competing in the 10th annual event, which included a pet adoption drive and fundraising for animal charities.
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- 3:34 Story begins Western Europe sees hottest June and July on record
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Claim Western Europe sees hottest June and July on record
Two firefighting helicopters collided midair in Greece while responding to wildfires; the crew of one was located safe, the other is still being searched for.
ITV1 HD, ITV Evening News, 2 August 2026, 3:40-3:46
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Claim Western Europe sees hottest June and July on record
A firefighting plane crashed near Athens, killing two crew members (Danish and Greek) and leaving a British pilot and Greek crew member alive.
ITV1 HD, ITV Evening News, 2 August 2026, 3:40-3:53
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Claim Western Europe sees hottest June and July on record
Two firefighting helicopters collided midair in Greece while responding to wildfires; the crew of one was located safe, the other is still being searched for.
ITV1 HD, ITV Evening News, 2 August 2026, 4:17-4:24
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Claim Man charged in Greece over murder of British aid worker Elizabeth Jane Ross
A 26-year-old man from Afghanistan was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter, robbery and violation of weapons law; police used video footage to identify him.
ITV1 HD, ITV Evening News, 2 August 2026, 5:42-5:45
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Claim Man charged in Greece over murder of British aid worker Elizabeth Jane Ross
A 26-year-old man from Afghanistan was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter, robbery and violation of weapons law; police used video footage to identify him.
ITV1 HD, ITV Evening News, 2 August 2026, 5:49-6:00
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Claim Man charged in Greece over murder of British aid worker Elizabeth Jane Ross
A 26-year-old man from Afghanistan was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter, robbery and violation of weapons law; police used video footage to identify him.
ITV1 HD, ITV Evening News, 2 August 2026, 5:52-6:00
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Claim Man charged in Greece over murder of British aid worker Elizabeth Jane Ross
A 26-year-old man from Afghanistan was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter, robbery and violation of weapons law; police used video footage to identify him.
ITV1 HD, ITV Evening News, 2 August 2026, 6:28-6:35
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Claim Man charged in Greece over murder of British aid worker Elizabeth Jane Ross
A 26-year-old man from Afghanistan was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter, robbery and violation of weapons law; police used video footage to identify him.
ITV1 HD, ITV Evening News, 2 August 2026, 6:32-6:40
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Claim Man charged in Greece over murder of British aid worker Elizabeth Jane Ross
A 26-year-old man from Afghanistan was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter, robbery and violation of weapons law; police used video footage to identify him.
ITV1 HD, ITV Evening News, 2 August 2026, 6:32-6:40
- 7:06 Story begins PM Burnham pledges to tackle small boat crossings
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Claim PM Burnham pledges to tackle small boat crossings
Crossings are down by about 45% compared to the same time last year.
ITV1 HD, ITV Evening News, 2 August 2026, 8:10-8:21
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Claim PM Burnham pledges to tackle small boat crossings
Crossings are down by about 45% compared to the same time last year.
ITV1 HD, ITV Evening News, 2 August 2026, 8:10-8:21
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Claim PM Burnham pledges to tackle small boat crossings
In the two weeks since Starmer became PM, over 2,000 people crossed the Channel, slightly more than in the same period last year.
ITV1 HD, ITV Evening News, 2 August 2026, 8:21-8:30
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Claim PM Burnham pledges to tackle small boat crossings
In the two weeks since Starmer became PM, over 2,000 people crossed the Channel, slightly more than in the same period last year.
ITV1 HD, ITV Evening News, 2 August 2026, 8:21-8:30
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Contested quote Iran warns Strait of Hormuz reopening conditional on US demands
It follows reports in America that the US and Israel were considering a new wave of strikes targeting Iranian infrastructure. Tehran has dismissed the president's claim, saying they are nothing but a new lie. Sabah Chaudhry is here, and, Sabah, this wouldn't be the first time he's called off an attack only for a potential deal to survive.
ITV1, ITV Evening News, 2 August 2026, 11:21-11:23
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Contested quote Iran warns Strait of Hormuz reopening conditional on US demands
Now, President Trump says Gulf states called for an end to the attack because a deal is within reach. He also claimed that Iran had asked for the pause, something the Iranians said was a complete lie. Now, Iranian state media today responded with this footage, a visual reminder of their leverage in this conflict,
ITV1, ITV Evening News, 2 August 2026, 12:17-12:21
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