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Sky News Today with Jayne Secker
Thursday 20 August 2026 · 16:30 BST · 30m · 3 stories · 5 annotated moments · 19 of 30 min on news stories (62%)
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The Prime Minister said Prince Harry and Meghan's security is a private matter for them, and Andy Burnham wished the couple well after they announced they are moving back to the UK at the end of the month. A former Royal Protection Officer discussed the security challenges, noting the couple's high profile, the need to protect their children, and that private security firms would not be allowed to carry firearms in the UK.
A Russian attack on Kiev killed at least 16 people and injured more than 40, with ballistic missiles hitting three districts, including a residential block, a school, and a hospital. Military analysis said over 160 drones were launched, most were shot down, but ballistic missiles were not intercepted, and Russia appears to be targeting energy infrastructure before winter. President Putin acknowledged that Ukrainian drone strikes are causing economic damage to Moscow.
The chief executive of Travelodge resigned after criticism over the chain's handling of a sexual assault at a Maidenhead hotel. Cinemas are considering banning Meta's AI glasses over piracy concerns. Work began to remove a derailed train near Lewes, with 30 people injured and a track fault suspected. A special report from Sudan detailed the impact of the civil war on school children, including drone attacks killing students, children as young as six facing sexual violence, and many children out of school or doing adult jobs.
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Charged quote Drone attacks on Russian oil facilities cause Moscow fuel shortages
The city's mayor Vitaly Klitschko said three districts came under fire from ballistic missiles overnight. Among buildings hit were a residential block, a school and a hospital. Well our military analyst Sean Bell joins us now so a particularly horrific night there for residents of Kiev. What more can you tell us?
Sky News, Sky News Today with Jayne Secker, 20 August 2026, 6:24-6:31
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Contested quote Drone attacks on Russian oil facilities cause Moscow fuel shortages
We've not heard that before have we? Let's have a listen to what he had to say. Of course such attacks have no critical consequences. They never have and they never will. But they certainly cause us harm. That much is obvious. Fascinating that he's actually admitted that there is economic damage. That's why it caught my attention because I can't think of a time when he's really admitted that before.
Sky News, Sky News Today with Jayne Secker, 20 August 2026, 8:52-9:01
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- 16:35 Story begins Schoolchildren killed and injured in Sudan crossfire
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Claim Schoolchildren killed and injured in Sudan crossfire
A drone strike hit a fuel tanker outside a school in Al-Obaid, killing a schoolgirl.
Sky News, Sky News Today with Jayne Secker, 20 August 2026, 17:32-17:39
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Claim Schoolchildren killed and injured in Sudan crossfire
A mother said her son who joined the military may be only 17 years old.
Sky News, Sky News Today with Jayne Secker, 20 August 2026, 19:47-19:58
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Claim Schoolchildren killed and injured in Sudan crossfire
Aid workers have reported that children as young as six are victims of sexual violence in Sudan.
Sky News, Sky News Today with Jayne Secker, 20 August 2026, 21:08-21:13
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