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ITV Evening News
Wednesday 30 September 2026 · 18:30 BST · 1h · 11 stories · 15 annotated moments · 42 of 60 min on news stories (70%)
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Heroic passengers overpowered a pilot on a flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv after he reportedly stabbed his co-pilot and the plane plunged 15,000 feet; an off-duty British pilot helped land it safely in Saudi Arabia, and Israel's prime minister said the suspect was arrested. Security analysis on the programme said evidence pointed to a terrorist incident and that Israeli officials believed it was a lone wolf, amid the coming anniversary of the 7 October attacks and elections. Household energy bills were forecast to rise by 16% in January, taking a typical dual-fuel bill to nearly £2,000, with the revised price cap due to increase bills from tomorrow; the programme also reported record diesel prices, higher mortgage rates and measures including removing VAT from electricity bills. MI5 issued a first-of-its-kind alert that UK-linked academics may have unknowingly worked on projects funded by Chinese intelligence, and the grooming gangs inquiry was expanded to Wales and Birmingham. Andy Burnham told ITV News that Brexit had harmed growth and that Britain should move closer to Europe, while he also said there were strong indications Iran played a part in the suspected terror plot at RAF Fairford.
Police passed files to prosecutors over the Grenfell Tower fire, covering 54 people and 20 companies and potential offences including manslaughter and fraud, with charging decisions promised before next June's 10th anniversary. The programme also reported the withdrawal of the last US troops from Iraq after a 12-year mission, protests by school pupils in Lille, and the naming of three teenagers who died after a car plunged into the River Wear in Sunderland; a 17-year-old was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. A special report examined how AI-powered exoskeletons are moving into medicine and workplaces, helping people with conditions such as cerebral palsy and MS and potentially reducing strain and sick days.
Dame Esther Rantzen died at the age of 86, with her family paying tribute and the programme looking back at her work on That's Life, Childline and the Silver Line and her assisted dying campaigning. Manchester City were found guilty of 114 serious financial rule breaches, including artificially inflating revenue and reducing costs by more than £900 million, and former manager Pep Guardiola pledged his support to the club. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex criticised photographers after a security scare at their children's school, and Queen's 1986 Budapest concert was re-released in cinemas for its 40th anniversary.
On air
People and organisations this broadcast put on air during its news coverage. The channel's own presenters and reporters are not listed. Names as transcribed.
- 14:55
Andy Burnham, Prime Minister
“I think we have seen growth harmed by Brexit”
- 34:40
Nina Sparks, ParalympicsGB's first ever female snowboarder
“She's ParalympicsGB's first ever female snowboarder.”
- 45:28
Esther Rantzen, pioneering campaigner and journalist
“I didn't think it was possible. It's happened. I'm astonished and deeply grateful to everyone”
- 48:18
Pep Guardiola, Former Manchester City manager
“He said, I am, always have been, always will be, behind my club”
- 48:47
Roy Keane, Ex-Manchester United player turned pundit
“I'd be 100% sticking them medals in the bin.”
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Brian May, Guitarist
“Guitarist Brian May and drummer Roger Taylor spoke exclusively to our Entertainment Reporter Rishi Davda at the premiere.”
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Roger Taylor, drummer
“Guitarist Brian May and drummer Roger Taylor spoke exclusively to our Entertainment Reporter Rishi Davda at the premiere.”
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Charged quote Dubai-Tel Aviv flight makes Saudi emergency landing after pilot fight
Screams mingle with cries for help from the flight deck. Near the cockpit, passengers say they've won a knife fight for control of the plane. We've taken over from the terrorists, says this man, bearing the marks of a bloody struggle. Anyone who hears this, we need help, he says. One pilot is severely injured,
ITV, ITV Evening News, 30 September 2026, 3:16-3:19
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Charged quote Dubai-Tel Aviv flight makes Saudi emergency landing after pilot fight
Finally, fear gives way to sheer relief. A second crew, one British, has been on board and lands safely. We saw flight attendants running in hysteria, says another passenger. We had no idea it was a terrorist attack. The flight was bound for Israel, where amid mounting alarm, authorities scrambled warplanes, initially fearing a hijack.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 30 September 2026, 3:56-3:59
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Charged quote Dubai-Tel Aviv flight makes Saudi emergency landing after pilot fight
and then attempted to crash the plane before passengers overwhelmed him. Tonight, there are emotional scenes in Tel Aviv as weary passengers finally arrive home. Thank God I'm alive. Among them, a handful of heroes, said the Israelis, who helped avert what one official called a major disaster. John Ray, ITV News. Well, our global security editor, Rohit Kachroo, is here.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 30 September 2026, 5:34-5:38
- 7:22 Story begins UK household energy bills forecast to rise sharply
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Contested quote Major incident near RAF Fairford after explosives arrests
Well, West of England reporter Sangeeta Lal is in Fairford. Sangeeta, ever more twists and turns in this case. Yes, it seems with each day that passes, information shared isn't answering questions, it's just raising more of them. Now, it's been suggested another country may have been involved in this incident since it's happened,
ITV, ITV Evening News, 30 September 2026, 19:37-19:45
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Claim Sunderland river crash: police name three teenagers and arrest 17-year-old
A car crash in Sunderland left two teenage boys and a teenage girl dead after the vehicle went into the River Wear.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 30 September 2026, 29:32-29:43
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Claim Sunderland river crash: police name three teenagers and arrest 17-year-old
A 17-year-old boy survived the incident, was treated for injuries not believed to be serious, and was arrested in connection with it.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 30 September 2026, 30:40-30:47
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Claim Sunderland river crash: police name three teenagers and arrest 17-year-old
Police said they did not yet know who was driving.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 30 September 2026, 30:48-30:55
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Claim AI exoskeletons help people walk and could soon become mainstream
The exoskeleton industry is forecast to exceed $2 billion in value by 2030.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 30 September 2026, 32:01-32:06
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Claim AI exoskeletons help people walk and could soon become mainstream
Suits are already assisting people with conditions including cerebral palsy, Parkinson's disease and multiple sclerosis to walk.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 30 September 2026, 32:06-32:14
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- 41:40 Story begins Dame Esther Rantzen dies aged 86
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Claim Dame Esther Rantzen dies aged 86
Dame Esther Rantzen died at the age of 86, with her family announcing her death.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 30 September 2026, 41:40-41:45
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Claim Dame Esther Rantzen dies aged 86
Dame Esther Rantzen died at the age of 86, with her family announcing her death.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 30 September 2026, 41:40-41:45
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Claim Dame Esther Rantzen dies aged 86
Dame Esther Rantzen founded Childline in 1986 as a free phone service for young people in danger or distress.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 30 September 2026, 43:33-43:39
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Claim Dame Esther Rantzen dies aged 86
Dame Esther Rantzen founded Childline in 1986 as a free phone service for young people in danger or distress.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 30 September 2026, 43:33-43:39
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Claim Dame Esther Rantzen dies aged 86
Dame Esther Rantzen launched the Silver Line charity for older people experiencing loneliness and isolation.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 30 September 2026, 44:16-44:22
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Claim Dame Esther Rantzen dies aged 86
Dame Esther Rantzen reported joining Dignitas and called for assisted dying to be legal for terminally ill people in the UK.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 30 September 2026, 45:00-45:13
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