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5 News Weekend
Saturday 18 July 2026 · 18:55 BST · 5m · 7 stories · 15 annotated moments · 2 of 5 min on news stories (44%)
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Andy Burnham will spend the weekend preparing to become Prime Minister on Monday, promising to focus on the cost of living. He is still finalising his cabinet, with speculation over who will become Chancellor, with Ed Miliband and Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood both tipped for the role. Eight people have been killed after Ukrainian drones struck two warehouses belonging to Russia's biggest online retailer, Wildberries, which Ukrainian President Zelensky said had been used to supply components for drone production. 5,000 homes and businesses in Tunbridge Wells are experiencing water supply problems, with South East Water deploying tankers and setting up bottled water stations.
Baja Faraj will face a record 33 candidates in the Clacton by-election on the 13th of August, after Labour, the Conservatives, Lib Dems and Greens boycotted the contest. The White House has defended Argentina's right to free speech after the country's football team waved a banner backing its claim to the Falkland Islands while celebrating their World Cup win against England, with FIFA considering possible disciplinary action. The Rolling Stones have matched the Beatles by landing their 50th number one album with Foreign Tongues, putting them level with their fellow 1960s legends.
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Claim Ukrainian drones hit Russian warehouses killing eight
Ukrainian drone attacks inside Russia killed seven people and injured 50, set fire to an oil depot and two warehouses, and Moscow mayor reported over 370 drones sent towards the capital region overnight.
Channel 5, 5 News Weekend, 18 July 2026, 0:35-0:42
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Claim Ukrainian drones hit Russian warehouses killing eight
Zelensky said the warehouses were used to supply parts for Russian drone production and that the attacks were in response to Russian strikes.
Channel 5, 5 News Weekend, 18 July 2026, 0:48-0:54
- 0:54 Story begins 5,000 homes without water in Tunbridge Wells
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Claim 5,000 homes without water in Tunbridge Wells
Around 5,000 homes and businesses in Tunbridge Wells experienced water supply problems.
Channel 5, 5 News Weekend, 18 July 2026, 0:54-1:02
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Claim Nigel Farage claimed he needed 1 million pounds annually to be MP
Baja Faraj faced 33 candidates in the Clacton by-election.
Channel 5, 5 News Weekend, 18 July 2026, 1:13-1:20
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Claim Nigel Farage claimed he needed 1 million pounds annually to be MP
Labour, Conservatives, Liberal Democrats and Greens boycotted the Clacton by-election.
Channel 5, 5 News Weekend, 18 July 2026, 1:20-1:29
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Claim US backs Argentina's Falklands banner at World Cup, UK row
The White House defended Argentina's right to display the Falklands banner.
Channel 5, 5 News Weekend, 18 July 2026, 1:29-1:40
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Claim England beats France in World Cup third place match
The White House defended Argentina's right to free speech over the Falklands banner.
Channel 5, 5 News Weekend, 18 July 2026, 1:29-1:40
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Claim US backs Argentina's Falklands banner at World Cup, UK row
Argentina players displayed a banner about the Falkland Islands, which the UK government called inappropriate and which could lead to FIFA disciplinary action for breaching political messaging rules.
Channel 5, 5 News Weekend, 18 July 2026, 1:40-1:48
- 1:48 Story begins England beats France in World Cup third place match
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Claim England beats France in World Cup third place match
Thomas Tuchel said he takes accountability for the loss and has no regrets about his tactics.
Channel 5, 5 News Weekend, 18 July 2026, 1:48-1:53
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Claim England beats France in World Cup third place match
Thomas Tuchel said he has no regrets and is committed to leading England into the 2028 Euros.
Channel 5, 5 News Weekend, 18 July 2026, 1:48-1:58
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Claim
England manager Thomas Tuchel has no regrets and is committed to the 2028 Euros.
Channel 5, 5 News Weekend, 18 July 2026, 1:48-1:58
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Claim US backs Argentina's Falklands banner at World Cup, UK row
England will face France for the World Cup third place.
Channel 5, 5 News Weekend, 18 July 2026, 1:58-2:04
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Claim England beats France in World Cup third place match
England will play France in the third-place play-off on Saturday.
Channel 5, 5 News Weekend, 18 July 2026, 1:58-2:04
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Claim Rolling Stones new album 'Foreign Tongues' reaches number one
The Rolling Stones have 15 number-one albums in the UK, matching the Beatles' record.
Channel 5, 5 News Weekend, 18 July 2026, 2:04-2:11
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Claim Rolling Stones new album 'Foreign Tongues' reaches number one
Robbie Williams holds more number one albums than the Rolling Stones, with 16.
Channel 5, 5 News Weekend, 18 July 2026, 2:19-2:24
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