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ITV News
Sunday 16 August 2026 · 22:00 BST · 15m · 4 stories · 6 annotated moments · 9 of 15 min on news stories (61%)
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Ukraine launched what is believed to be its largest drone attack on Russia since the war began, with Moscow reporting more than 800 drones and strikes deep inside Russian territory. Ukraine also came under intense bombardment, and at least 14 people were killed across both countries. In Kiev, a large book market was destroyed by fire, while a warehouse belonging to Russia's largest online retailer was struck near Moscow.
In Stourbridge, residents whose homes were destroyed by wildfires were allowed to return and saw the devastation, with 19 properties destroyed across five streets and an investigation into the cause underway. In Wakefield, a man was arrested on suspicion of murder after another man died from a dog bite believed to be from a German Shepherd. Reform UK set out proposals to ban foreign nationals from claiming almost all benefits, prompting criticism from Labour and the Conservatives.
At the European Championships in Birmingham, Amy Hunt became the first athlete to win four gold medals at a single European Championships, while Georgia Hunter-Bell added a victory in the women's 1,500m. In football, Arsenal won the Community Shield by beating Manchester City 3-0 in Cardiff.
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Claim Reform UK suspends Tim Montgomerie for criticizing party leadership
More than a million people who live in the UK but are not British citizens currently receive benefit payments.
ITV, ITV News, 16 August 2026, 10:24-10:29
- 10:41
Claim Reform UK suspends Tim Montgomerie for criticizing party leadership
Reform UK proposed banning foreign nationals from claiming most benefits, including EU citizens with settled status, claiming it would cut over 50 billion pounds from the welfare bill.
ITV, ITV News, 16 August 2026, 10:41-10:46
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Claim Reform UK suspends Tim Montgomerie for criticizing party leadership
Reform UK will announce a benefits overhaul on Monday, scrapping personal independence payments for millions, claiming it can cut £50 billion from the welfare budget, with only the most severe cases continuing to get cash payments.
ITV, ITV News, 16 August 2026, 11:03-11:14
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Claim Dina Asher-Smith targets Olympic gold after European record haul
Amy Hunt won four gold medals at a single European Championships, a first for the sport.
ITV, ITV News, 16 August 2026, 12:00-12:06
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Claim Dina Asher-Smith targets Olympic gold after European record haul
Dina Asher-Smith was aiming for a record eighth European gold medal.
ITV, ITV News, 16 August 2026, 12:19-12:25
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Claim Dina Asher-Smith targets Olympic gold after European record haul
Georgia Hunter-Bell won the women's 1,500 metres.
ITV, ITV News, 16 August 2026, 13:14-13:23
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