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ITV Evening News
Friday 23 October 2026 · 18:30 BST · 1h · 11 stories · 15 annotated moments · 55 of 60 min on news stories (91%)
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The programme reported the Duchess of Sussex’s statement about allegations against her estranged father, Thomas Markle Sr, concerning possession of child sexual abuse images. It said she was deeply distressed and had been made aware of disturbing allegations by the Met Police in 2018, and that her decision to prevent contact with her children was to protect them; The Sun had published claims that such images were found at his home in the Philippines, which he denied, and the Philippines Department of Justice was investigating reports about an American in his 80s. It reported that Storm Austin caused widespread disruption, with around 20,000 properties without power, flights and ferries cancelled, train services affected, gusts of up to 84mph in Jersey and part of Brighton’s West Pier collapsing, and warned that Storm Bulow would bring amber wind warnings to Northern Ireland, the north of England and Scotland, with a possible third storm on Monday. The bulletin also reported an indefinite hospital order for Yasmeen Ali after she admitted manslaughter by diminished responsibility over the killings of her three children in Bristol in 2024, and 10-year sentences for three men linked to burglaries worth more than £700,000 after an attempted tunnel into a south London jewellery shop. It further reported the prime minister’s warning of greater winter flooding and government advice to prepare emergency supplies, including three litres of water per person per day, non-perishable food, medication and baby and pet supplies, and to share with neighbours and add items gradually rather than stockpile.
Later items included a deadly shooting near Hebron in the occupied West Bank in which two Israeli soldiers and two Palestinian gunmen were killed, followed by Israeli demolitions of buildings containing homes and warnings of a sweeping anti-terrorism operation ahead of Israel’s general election; a church funeral attack in Jordan that killed seven people and injured 34; and Melania Trump’s role, according to the White House, in brokering an upcoming Russia-Ukraine ceasefire to allow humanitarian aid and evacuations in Aleski. The broadcast also reported that Pope Leo had cancelled a trip to Assisi while recovering from lung cancer surgery; French authorities deploying 70,000 police and closing the Louvre and other Paris museums before cost-of-living protests; President Trump praising Prime Minister Andy Burnham over North Sea oil and gas drilling; and Bayern Munich saying manager Vincent Kompany had collapsed while watching the second team train and was undergoing hospital examinations.
It further reported that 10 of 11 randomly bought Halloween costumes failed UK safety regulations and some were highly flammable, that NASA would outline accelerated plans for returning astronauts to the moon, and that Raye had won the Mercury Prize for her album This Music May Contain Hope.
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Thomas Markle Senior, Meghan's estranged father
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Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Duchess of Sussex
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Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister
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Harry Redknapp, one of the first Bournemouth players to wear it in the 70s
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- 20:51 Story begins Two Israeli soldiers killed in Hebron shooting
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Claim Two Israeli soldiers killed in Hebron shooting
A shooting near a military checkpoint in Hebron killed two Israeli soldiers and injured several people, with two alleged attackers reported killed.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 23 October 2026, 20:59-21:06
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Claim Two Israeli soldiers killed in Hebron shooting
The shooting occurred days before a crucial Israeli general election.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 23 October 2026, 21:06-21:10
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Claim Two Israeli soldiers killed in Hebron shooting
Israel demolished homes in Hebron which the army said belonged to the two suspected gunmen.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 23 October 2026, 22:33-22:41
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Claim Bournemouth savour first European win after 3-0 defeat of AC Milan
The opening goal was scored by the son of a former AC Milan player.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 23 October 2026, 24:54-25:01
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Claim British firefighters train in Gran Canaria on controlled burning
British firefighters, including 18 Lancashire personnel, were training in Gran Canaria in controlled burning techniques, including a two and a half hectare burn.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 23 October 2026, 29:33-29:41
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Claim British firefighters train in Gran Canaria on controlled burning
Record temperatures led to a record 1,350 wildfires across England and Wales that summer.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 23 October 2026, 30:28-30:36
- 38:27 Story begins France deploys 70,000 police ahead of fresh protests
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Claim France deploys 70,000 police ahead of fresh protests
Around 70,000 security personnel will be deployed on the streets for protests.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 23 October 2026, 38:27-38:40
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Claim France deploys 70,000 police ahead of fresh protests
The government deployed the army to protect public buildings.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 23 October 2026, 40:04-40:07
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Claim France deploys 70,000 police ahead of fresh protests
Around 70,000 security personnel will be deployed on the streets for protests.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 23 October 2026, 40:11-40:21
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Claim France deploys 70,000 police ahead of fresh protests
The interior minister instructed officers to act with maximum firmness.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 23 October 2026, 40:11-40:21
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Claim France deploys 70,000 police ahead of fresh protests
Authorities estimate around 500,000 people will protest nationwide tomorrow.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 23 October 2026, 41:52-41:58
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Claim Vincent Kompany in hospital after collapsing at Bayern training
Kompany was hospitalised after collapsing while observing a Bayern Munich second-team training session and remained there for medical assessment and care.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 23 October 2026, 44:25-44:33
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Charged quote Raye wins Mercury Prize for second album This Music May Contain Hope
I think I'm going to need it. I think we will need it. Thanks very much Becky. And finally Raye has crowned her incredible rise to success by last night winning the coveted Mercury Music Prize for her second album. This Music May Contain Hope was released in March and went straight to number one in the UK charts.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 23 October 2026, 53:20-53:25
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Charged quote Raye wins Mercury Prize for second album This Music May Contain Hope
Raye wins the Mercury Prize for her second album called This Music May Contain Hope. Hope is just something that we all need and I think music is that. You know music is medicine. She beat the likes of Olivia Dean and Sir Paul McCartney to win the £25,000 prize. The album is described as deeply personal and ambitious.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 23 October 2026, 54:33-54:35
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Charged quote Raye wins Mercury Prize for second album This Music May Contain Hope
can't wait to see it performed at her sell-out concert tonight. I'll definitely be crying many times tonight. Super fan, love her, love her music, love her lyrics. She's a people's princess. She's one of the most amazing artists of like this century and I mean there is everything in her music. There were big names on the shortlist this year
ITV, ITV Evening News, 23 October 2026, 55:09-55:10
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