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Mornings with Jones and Melbourne
Friday 11 September 2026 · 06:00 BST · 30m · 5 stories · 15 annotated moments · 21 of 30 min on news stories (71%)
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The programme marked the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks, covering memorials and a statement from Prime Minister Andy Burnham. A US correspondent spoke to the mother of a victim and interviewed former F-16 pilot Heather Penney, who described her planned suicide mission on Flight 93. The report noted that President Trump will not be at ground zero, while the other four surviving presidents will attend, and discussed the lasting impact on US security and society. Following that, the programme covered the make-or-break day for the assisted dying bill, with MPs voting at 2pm. The report explained the bill's details, the use of the Parliament Act, the previous narrow majority of 22, and Prime Minister Burnham's abstention.
In US politics, Vice President J.D. Vance spoke on the closing night of the Republican midterm convention, and President Trump reiterated his promise of a $5,000 check for every adult citizen if Republicans keep Congress. Turning to technology, AI firm Anthropic revealed it had blocked users for potentially malign ends, including influence operations, biological weapons development, and conventional weapons targeting software. President Trump dismissed fears of AI causing human extinction, asserting the US is leading China. The programme also reported an IDF strike in Southern Lebanon, a fatal Dutch tourist bus crash in Switzerland, and a billion-pound investment in battery electric trains for the north of England.
The broadcast also covered the RNLI issuing new security advice for volunteers after facing what it labelled unacceptable abuse, linked to anti-migrant protests, with the home secretary urging police to use new powers to ban face coverings. Other items included the Duke of Sussex's upcoming charity engagements and the Office for National Statistics' scheduled GDP estimate release.
- 0:11 Story begins 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks commemorated
- 1:35
Charged quote 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks commemorated
while the fourth plane, retaken by passengers from the terrorists on board, crashed into an empty field in Pennsylvania. Well, the attack changed the world forever. It gave rise to the global war on terror, which has extracted a devastating financial and human toll, with some estimates saying up to 4.7 million lives have been lost as a result.
Sky News, Mornings with Jones and Melbourne, 11 September 2026, 1:35-1:44
- 5:39
Claim 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks commemorated
President Trump did not attend the Ground Zero ceremony for the 9/11 anniversary.
Sky News, Mornings with Jones and Melbourne, 11 September 2026, 5:39-5:46
- 5:39
Claim 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks commemorated
President Trump did not attend the Ground Zero ceremony for the 9/11 anniversary.
Sky News, Mornings with Jones and Melbourne, 11 September 2026, 5:39-5:51
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- 8:30
Claim MPs reject assisted dying bill on return to Parliament
The assisted dying bill is identical to the previous one, allowing adults with less than six months to live to apply for an assisted death subject to approval from two doctors and an expert panel.
Sky News, Mornings with Jones and Melbourne, 11 September 2026, 8:30-8:41
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- 11:16
Charged quote Trump closes midterm convention with $5,000 dividend pledge
Republicans' midterm convention. In a speech seen as an early test of his 2028 White House prospects, he offered a message of nationalistic pride and delivered a searing criticism of the Democrats calling them a party of hatred. President Trump again promised American voters a $5,000 check if the Republicans keep control of Congress,
Sky News, Mornings with Jones and Melbourne, 11 September 2026, 11:16-11:21
- 11:47
Contested quote Trump closes midterm convention with $5,000 dividend pledge
If we win the midterms, we will, on the other hand, provide a, let's call it Trump dividend, $5,000 for every adult citizen in our country. And we can do that because our country has never done better. We're taking in trillions, trillions of dollars. There's never been any country, not even close, that's come anywhere near. So it's five, we win $5,000 for every adult.
Sky News, Mornings with Jones and Melbourne, 11 September 2026, 11:47-11:53
- 12:51
Charged quote Trump closes midterm convention with $5,000 dividend pledge
what comes next. What the people at home miss is that we just had a protester interrupting us and waving the Mexican flag. Well, well, my friend, if you love Mexico so much, get your ass over there, I'll buy you the plane ticket. He's having to walk a fine line between those who think the Republican Party
Sky News, Mornings with Jones and Melbourne, 11 September 2026, 12:51-12:53
- 13:05
Charged quote Trump closes midterm convention with $5,000 dividend pledge
He's having to walk a fine line between those who think the Republican Party is Trump and those who think the Republican Party is much better off without Trump. Don't give the country over to a bunch of crazy people, because you happen to disagree with us on a policy issue here or there. It's been a convention peppered with speeches.
Sky News, Mornings with Jones and Melbourne, 11 September 2026, 13:05-13:08
- 13:15
Charged quote Trump closes midterm convention with $5,000 dividend pledge
because you happen to disagree with us on a policy issue here or there. It's been a convention peppered with speeches. Let me just say, let me just say, it feels much better speaking to a stadium full of patriots than a briefing room full of journalists. And short films beamed into the room as well. Take a look at this one.
Sky News, Mornings with Jones and Melbourne, 11 September 2026, 13:15-13:23
- 13:36
Charged quote Trump closes midterm convention with $5,000 dividend pledge
And short films beamed into the room as well. Take a look at this one. And on June 14th, 1946, God looked down on his planned paradise and said, I need a caretaker, so God gave us Trump. Well, President Trump's on now and an interesting comment a few moments ago, suggesting maybe he's getting a bit weary of all this.
Sky News, Mornings with Jones and Melbourne, 11 September 2026, 13:36-13:39
- 14:45
Charged quote Trump closes midterm convention with $5,000 dividend pledge
Because if they don't, well, then this state, Texas, red Texas, could flip to Democrat. And that would be huge. You know what happens if you don't vote? You go to hell. You know that, OK? Now, we've heard a lot this week about the concerns with the rise in AI and what it's capable of. Well, today, Anthropic revealed how it's blocked some
Sky News, Mornings with Jones and Melbourne, 11 September 2026, 14:45-14:46
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- 17:05
Claim Anthropic reveals AI was blocked in bioweapons and missile plots
A group in Yemen, possibly the Houthis, used Claude to create targeting software for a missile and then tested it.
Sky News, Mornings with Jones and Melbourne, 11 September 2026, 17:05-17:12
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- 24:31
Claim Anti-migrant protests in Portsmouth and Dover over small boat crossings
RNLI volunteers were advised to consider not wearing branded clothing in public for their own safety.
Sky News, Mornings with Jones and Melbourne, 11 September 2026, 24:31-24:38
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Claim Anti-migrant protests in Portsmouth and Dover over small boat crossings
Home Secretary met with senior police officers and urged them to use all powers necessary to deal with far-right groups and masked protesters.
Sky News, Mornings with Jones and Melbourne, 11 September 2026, 25:10-25:28
- 27:24
Claim Anti-migrant protests in Portsmouth and Dover over small boat crossings
Home Secretary met with senior police officers and urged them to use all powers necessary to deal with far-right groups and masked protesters.
Sky News, Mornings with Jones and Melbourne, 11 September 2026, 27:24-27:30
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