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Sky News — Sky News Today with Sam Washington
Saturday 25 July 2026 · 10:00 BST · 30m · 5 stories · 15 annotated moments · 20 of 30 min on news stories (66%)
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A major incident has been declared in parts of the Cairngorms National Park in Scotland due to a wildfire that started 10 days ago, spreading towards Nethy Bridge where all access roads have been blocked and people are being evacuated. Hundreds of firefighters are battling the blaze, and the First Minister, John Swinney, chaired a meeting of the Scottish Government's Resilience Room on Friday night. In an interview, a local tour company owner described the smoke as significant and the scene as apocalyptic, expressing concern about the fire's potential to get out of control.
In the Middle East, the US appears to have paused strikes on Iran after 13 consecutive nights of attacks, while Saudi Arabia intercepted missiles fired from Yemen following Saudi-led coalition strikes against Houthi military targets. A military analyst noted that the conflict between the US and Iran has overspilled beyond the Strait of Hormuz, with Houthi proxies opening a second front against Saudi Arabia, and warned of potential escalation that could restart the civil war in Yemen. Meanwhile, English football's Premier League is preparing to vote on a landmark 10-year deal to provide around £1.5 billion in additional funding to lower league clubs, with key aspects including a new £20 million lifeboat fund and a gradual reduction in parachute payments.
Against the backdrop of rising youth violence and knife crime, the Royal Navy is running a combat sports and mentorship programme for girls aged five to 16, offering martial arts, fitness drills, and boxing as an alternative to gang culture. Participants described gaining confidence and skills, with one girl saying it helped her overcome anxiety. Separately, SpaceX successfully carried out its 13th test flight of the Starship rocket, achieving a targeted splashdown in the Indian Ocean, a key step toward approval for orbital missions.
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Claim Major wildfire in Cairngorms National Park forces evacuations
A wildfire in the Cairngorms was declared a major incident, leading to the evacuation of Nethy Bridge.
Sky News, Sky News Today with Sam Washington, 25 July 2026, 4:35-4:43
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Claim Major wildfire in Cairngorms National Park forces evacuations
A wildfire in the Cairngorms was declared a major incident, leading to the evacuation of Nethy Bridge.
Sky News, Sky News Today with Sam Washington, 25 July 2026, 4:43-4:48
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Claim Major wildfire in Cairngorms National Park forces evacuations
A wildfire in the Cairngorms was declared a major incident, leading to the evacuation of Nethy Bridge.
Sky News, Sky News Today with Sam Washington, 25 July 2026, 7:18-7:23
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Claim US pauses Iran strikes; Saudi-led coalition hits Houthis
The US paused airstrikes on Iran after 13 consecutive nights.
Sky News, Sky News Today with Sam Washington, 25 July 2026, 9:30-9:36
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Claim US pauses Iran strikes; Saudi-led coalition hits Houthis
Saudi Arabia intercepted missiles fired from Yemen, and the Saudi-led coalition launched strikes on Houthi military targets.
Sky News, Sky News Today with Sam Washington, 25 July 2026, 9:36-9:51
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Claim US pauses Iran strikes; Saudi-led coalition hits Houthis
The Houthis are backed by Iran and have opened a second front against Saudi Arabia.
Sky News, Sky News Today with Sam Washington, 25 July 2026, 10:54-11:05
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Claim US pauses Iran strikes; Saudi-led coalition hits Houthis
Oil prices have risen to $100 a barrel.
Sky News, Sky News Today with Sam Washington, 25 July 2026, 14:34-14:37
- 14:41 Story begins Premier League clubs to vote on EFL funding deal
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Claim Premier League clubs to vote on EFL funding deal
The deal includes a £20 million lifeboat fund for EFL clubs and a gradual reduction in parachute payments.
Sky News, Sky News Today with Sam Washington, 25 July 2026, 15:59-16:13
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Claim Premier League clubs to vote on EFL funding deal
The deal includes a £20 million lifeboat fund for EFL clubs and a gradual reduction in parachute payments.
Sky News, Sky News Today with Sam Washington, 25 July 2026, 16:06-16:16
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Claim Premier League clubs to vote on EFL funding deal
If the EFL rejects the deal, an independent regulator could impose a settlement.
Sky News, Sky News Today with Sam Washington, 25 July 2026, 16:51-17:01
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Claim Premier League clubs to vote on EFL funding deal
If the EFL rejects the deal, an independent regulator could impose a settlement.
Sky News, Sky News Today with Sam Washington, 25 July 2026, 16:51-17:01
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Claim SpaceX completes 13th Starship test flight with Indian Ocean splashdown
SpaceX conducted its 13th test flight of Starship, achieving a targeted splashdown in the Indian Ocean, with all 33 Raptor engines on the Super Heavy booster lit during launch and deploying a Starlink V3 satellite.
Sky News, Sky News Today with Sam Washington, 25 July 2026, 24:00-24:05
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Claim SpaceX completes 13th Starship test flight with Indian Ocean splashdown
SpaceX conducted its 13th test flight of Starship, achieving a targeted splashdown in the Indian Ocean, with all 33 Raptor engines on the Super Heavy booster lit during launch and deploying a Starlink V3 satellite.
Sky News, Sky News Today with Sam Washington, 25 July 2026, 24:08-24:12
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Claim SpaceX completes 13th Starship test flight with Indian Ocean splashdown
SpaceX conducted its 13th test flight of Starship, achieving a targeted splashdown in the Indian Ocean, with all 33 Raptor engines on the Super Heavy booster lit during launch and deploying a Starlink V3 satellite.
Sky News, Sky News Today with Sam Washington, 25 July 2026, 24:48-24:59
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Claim SpaceX completes 13th Starship test flight with Indian Ocean splashdown
SpaceX conducted its 13th test flight of Starship, achieving a targeted splashdown in the Indian Ocean, with all 33 Raptor engines on the Super Heavy booster lit during launch and deploying a Starlink V3 satellite.
Sky News, Sky News Today with Sam Washington, 25 July 2026, 25:20-25:26
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