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Sky News Today with Sam Washington
Friday 3 July 2026 · 10:00 BST · 30m · 8 stories · 15 annotated moments · 21 of 30 min on news stories (69%)
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Andy Burnham, the expected next Prime Minister, stated in his first broadcast interview since being elected MP for Makerfield that he will stick by Labour's 2024 general election manifesto. He discussed potential tax changes, including higher business rates on large warehouses to fund cuts for pubs, and reaffirmed commitments to defence investment and a major council house building programme, while resisting crude welfare cuts. Venezuela's acting president Delcie Rodriguez held her first news conference since taking office, defending the government's response to deadly twin earthquakes and accusing the media of stirring anti-government sentiment, as residents criticised a lack of search and rescue support. Ukraine observed a day of mourning after further overnight attacks, following a major Russian strike on Kiev that killed at least 30 people. Iran prepared for a multi-day funeral for former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed in February at the start of the Iran war, with his casket on display in Tehran.
In Cuba, locals blamed the US embargo and President Donald Trump for worsening conditions, with fuel shortages leading to uncollected rubbish, intermittent electricity, scarce medicines, and rising prices. The parents of a teenage rape victim in Hampshire expressed mixed feelings after the Court of Appeal overturned the original non-custodial sentences, imposing four years in detention for two 15-year-old boys. A 17-year-old boy was charged with attempted murder and firearm offences after a shooting in Birmingham left a 16-year-old in critical condition. Sky News investigated a rise in counterfeit currency, with police arresting a suspect on suspicion of selling fake notes imported from abroad, noting that recovered fake notes nearly doubled in value last year to £4 million.
Speculation mounted that Taylor Swift is about to marry NFL star Travis Kelsey, with a wedding rumoured to be held at Madison Square Garden, where a castle set was reportedly being built for a party of around 1,100 guests, with performances expected from artists including Stevie Nicks.
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- 1:52
Claim Andy Burnham gives first interview since leadership bid
Burnham hinted at cuts to business rates for pubs and changes to tax.
Sky News, Sky News Today with Sam Washington, 3 July 2026, 1:52-2:08
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Claim Andy Burnham gives first interview since leadership bid
Burnham must find around 4.7 to 5 billion pounds for defence.
Sky News, Sky News Today with Sam Washington, 3 July 2026, 3:18-3:29
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Contested quote Security guard rescued eight days after Venezuela earthquake
claimed badly constructed buildings contributed to the disaster. The following day the state was militarised precisely to restrict access and allow search and rescue specialists to carry out their work. The first narrative concocted in the media was everyone should go down to Liguara to cause chaos to
Sky News, Sky News Today with Sam Washington, 3 July 2026, 7:00-7:13
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Contested quote Security guard rescued eight days after Venezuela earthquake
disaster. The following day the state was militarised precisely to restrict access and allow search and rescue specialists to carry out their work. The first narrative concocted in the media was everyone should go down to Liguara to cause chaos to hinder the search and rescue efforts. Meanwhile Ukraine is holding a day of mourning after another
Sky News, Sky News Today with Sam Washington, 3 July 2026, 7:10-7:22
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Claim Ukraine holds day of mourning after Russian attacks on Kyiv
Ukraine held a day of mourning after overnight attacks.
Sky News, Sky News Today with Sam Washington, 3 July 2026, 7:22-7:29
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Claim Ukraine holds day of mourning after Russian attacks on Kyiv
Ukraine held a day of mourning after overnight attacks.
Sky News, Sky News Today with Sam Washington, 3 July 2026, 7:22-7:29
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Claim Ukraine holds day of mourning after Russian attacks on Kyiv
At least 30 people were killed in a Russian attack on Kyiv, described as a night of horror.
Sky News, Sky News Today with Sam Washington, 3 July 2026, 7:25-7:40
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Claim Ukraine holds day of mourning after Russian attacks on Kyiv
At least 30 people were killed in a Russian attack on Kyiv, described as a night of horror.
Sky News, Sky News Today with Sam Washington, 3 July 2026, 7:25-7:40
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Claim Ukraine holds day of mourning after Russian attacks on Kyiv
A record number of people in Kyiv went to shelters during the overnight attacks.
Sky News, Sky News Today with Sam Washington, 3 July 2026, 7:44-7:50
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Claim Iran prepares for funeral of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei
The funeral is expected to take place on July 4 and last several days.
Sky News, Sky News Today with Sam Washington, 3 July 2026, 8:47-8:57
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Claim Cubans criticize US fuel blockade amid worsening shortages
Rubbish collection intervals have increased to up to a month.
Sky News, Sky News Today with Sam Washington, 3 July 2026, 9:57-10:05
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Claim Court of Appeal increases sentences for two teenage boys convicted of rape
The two boys were sentenced to four years in detention, will serve half (reduced to months due to time already served on curfew), and will be under police supervision and restraining orders for life.
Sky News, Sky News Today with Sam Washington, 3 July 2026, 15:11-15:20
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Claim Court of Appeal increases sentences for two teenage boys convicted of rape
The family hopes the decision reassures other victims that the justice system can correct inadequate sentences.
Sky News, Sky News Today with Sam Washington, 3 July 2026, 15:23-15:35
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Claim Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding rumors at Madison Square Garden
Madison Square Garden was being prepared for a wedding with a castle built inside.
Sky News, Sky News Today with Sam Washington, 3 July 2026, 24:17-24:26
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Claim Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding rumors at Madison Square Garden
Performances from different artists including Stevie Nicks are expected.
Sky News, Sky News Today with Sam Washington, 3 July 2026, 24:59-25:09
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