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Sky News — Sky News Today with Jayne Secker
Wednesday 8 July 2026 · 13:00 BST · 30m · 6 stories · 14 annotated moments · 25 of 30 min on news stories (83%)
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Donald Trump declared the Middle East ceasefire over after US strikes on Iran, which retaliated against American military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait. The conflict dominated the NATO summit in Turkey, where Trump criticized allies for not supporting US actions, complained about Greenland, and pressed for higher defense spending. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer attended his final international summit, with no bilateral meeting planned with Trump.
Police released a CCTV image of Mark Tesuma, a British citizen of Zimbabwean heritage, wanted after the deaths of a woman and two children in Bedford; he is believed to have left the country. Liberal Democrats urged the government to block Nigel Farage's resignation from Parliament amid standards investigations, as all major parties declined to run in the Clacton by-election. The King granted a conditional pardon to Ruth Ellis, the last woman hanged in the UK, replacing her death sentence with life imprisonment. The second phase of the Southport inquiry began, focusing on preventing violence by fixated individuals and the roles of the internet and knife sales. A report examined rising costs of video game consoles and games, driven by component shortages and AI demand, raising concerns that gaming is becoming a luxury hobby.
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- 6:28
Charged quote US strikes Iran near Strait of Hormuz, Iran retaliates
The president was very keen to stress that he was a man who would end wars, not restart them. Yeah, look, I think it's frankly a demonstration of both a failed war, a failed military endeavor and failed diplomacy as well. I mean, the memorandum of understanding was signed because it was clear that there was
Sky News, Sky News Today with Jayne Secker, 8 July 2026, 6:28-6:40
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- 9:36
Claim Police search for suspect in murder of woman and two children in Bedford
Police released a CCTV image of the suspect.
Sky News, Sky News Today with Jayne Secker, 8 July 2026, 9:36-9:44
- 10:26
Claim Police search for suspect in murder of woman and two children in Bedford
Police believe the suspect fled the UK from Heathrow on Saturday and is now in Zimbabwe.
Sky News, Sky News Today with Jayne Secker, 8 July 2026, 10:26-10:30
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Charged quote Nigel Farage resigns as MP for Clacton triggering by-election
so that even once the Honourable Member seeks to be an MP, the investigations can continue? Well, everyone can see that the reform leader is just trying to distract from the fact that he's up to his neck and sleeves. He's got serious questions to answer, and he can't run away from them. Labour isn't going to be part of this circus.
Sky News, Sky News Today with Jayne Secker, 8 July 2026, 12:56-12:59
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Charged quote Nigel Farage resigns as MP for Clacton triggering by-election
and he can't run away from them. Labour isn't going to be part of this circus. I hear it's the people versus the establishment, the city trader Putin admiring professional politician who's powers with crypto billionaires versus Count Binface. Unqualified joke candidates in the past. Let's see what the people of Clacton decide.
Sky News, Sky News Today with Jayne Secker, 8 July 2026, 13:08-13:12
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Contested quote Nigel Farage resigns as MP for Clacton triggering by-election
but 60% think he's been dishonest about his financial affairs, and only 12% think he has been honest. So calling this by-election in Clacton is a big gamble. Those inside reform think that he's going to win. He may have increased his vote share and get this mini vote of confidence that he's seeking.
Sky News, Sky News Today with Jayne Secker, 8 July 2026, 15:26-15:30
- 15:57 Story begins Ruth Ellis granted posthumous conditional pardon
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Claim Ruth Ellis granted posthumous conditional pardon
A conditional pardon was granted to Ruth Ellis.
Sky News, Sky News Today with Jayne Secker, 8 July 2026, 16:18-16:23
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Claim Ruth Ellis granted posthumous conditional pardon
Ruth Ellis suffered domestic abuse from her partner David Blakely, and her grandchildren campaigned for her conviction to be overturned.
Sky News, Sky News Today with Jayne Secker, 8 July 2026, 16:23-16:31
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Claim Ruth Ellis granted posthumous conditional pardon
A conditional pardon was granted to Ruth Ellis.
Sky News, Sky News Today with Jayne Secker, 8 July 2026, 16:51-16:56
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- 17:13
Claim Second phase of Southport inquiry begins focusing on fixated violence and knife regulation
The second phase focuses on identifying violence-fixated individuals, including those without a clear ideology, and the role of the internet and social media.
Sky News, Sky News Today with Jayne Secker, 8 July 2026, 17:13-17:21
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Claim Second phase of Southport inquiry begins focusing on fixated violence and knife regulation
The attack occurred at a Taylor Swift themed dance class in July 2024, killing three girls.
Sky News, Sky News Today with Jayne Secker, 8 July 2026, 17:37-17:47
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- 23:41
Claim Video game and console costs rise due to AI hardware shortages
Xbox Series S and X consoles are 30-40% more expensive than a year ago due to rising costs of computer components like storage and memory.
Sky News, Sky News Today with Jayne Secker, 8 July 2026, 23:41-23:47
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Claim Video game and console costs rise due to AI hardware shortages
Xbox Series S and X consoles are 30-40% more expensive than a year ago due to rising costs of computer components like storage and memory.
Sky News, Sky News Today with Jayne Secker, 8 July 2026, 23:51-24:00
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Claim Video game and console costs rise due to AI hardware shortages
Xbox Series S and X consoles are 30-40% more expensive than a year ago due to rising costs of computer components like storage and memory.
Sky News, Sky News Today with Jayne Secker, 8 July 2026, 24:00-24:05
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