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5 News with Dan Walker
Wednesday 26 August 2026 · 17:00 BST · 1h · 7 stories · 15 annotated moments · 44 of 60 min on news stories (73%)
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An avalanche in Nepal caused flash flooding, killing at least 90 people and leaving many missing, including at least 33 British nationals, with hundreds feared dead and entire villages destroyed. Prime Minister Andy Burnham, in an interview, said the welfare bill must be cut and that he is prepared to make difficult decisions, while also expressing interest in finding common ground with President Trump.
Other headlines included a murder investigation after a house fire near Middlesbrough killed two people, a watchdog investigation into a former chief constable and three officers over a football fans ban, and an accidental fire that destroyed 19 homes in Stourbridge. Dolly Parton, the queen of country music, died at 80, prompting tributes from the royal family and other figures. The energy price cap will rise by 4% in October, adding about £60 a year for typical households. Raheem Sterling was charged with dangerous driving, and a review found complaints about ADHD and autism care in England have more than tripled in five years.
A hospital fire in Pakistan killed 14 babies, while Meta agreed to settle a lawsuit for up to $17.1 billion over the impact of Facebook and Instagram on young people, introducing measures such as a two-hour daily limit and a midnight-to-6am block. Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, returned to the UK with their children to start a new life, with their security arrangements and school placement being respected for privacy reasons.
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Claim Nepal and Tibet earthquake death toll rises to 750
Local police confirmed 95 deaths.
Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 26 August 2026, 0:03-0:41
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Claim Nepal and Tibet earthquake death toll rises to 750
Nepal's foreign minister suggested the floods, triggered by an avalanche of ice and rock, may have been caused by an earthquake.
Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 26 August 2026, 0:34-0:41
- 0:43 Story begins Nepal and Tibet earthquake death toll rises to 750
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Claim Nepal and Tibet earthquake death toll rises to 750
33 British nationals are among the missing.
Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 26 August 2026, 1:49-1:54
- 1:49
Claim Nepal and Tibet earthquake death toll rises to 750
Entire villages were destroyed.
Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 26 August 2026, 1:49-1:59
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Claim Nepal and Tibet earthquake death toll rises to 750
The disaster is described as the worst since the 2015 earthquake.
Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 26 August 2026, 3:40-3:55
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Claim Nepal and Tibet earthquake death toll rises to 750
The disaster is described as the worst since the 2015 earthquake.
Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 26 August 2026, 3:40-3:55
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Claim Burnham signals welfare cuts and seeks Trump common ground
Burnham said he ran the biggest city region in the UK for 10 years and took tough decisions daily.
Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 26 August 2026, 5:58-6:08
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Claim Burnham signals welfare cuts and seeks Trump common ground
Burnham said he will find a connection with Donald Trump when they meet.
Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 26 August 2026, 6:37-6:49
- 9:56 Story begins Dolly Parton dies at age 80
- 20:49 Story begins Ofgem raises energy price cap by 4% for winter
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Claim Ofgem raises energy price cap by 4% for winter
Ofgem increased the energy price cap by 4% for October to December.
Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 26 August 2026, 20:53-21:04
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Claim Ofgem raises energy price cap by 4% for winter
Energy debt has reached a record £6 billion.
Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 26 August 2026, 22:53-23:05
- 24:19 Story begins NHS warns ADHD and autism care at risk of chaos
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Claim Instagram head testifies in landmark social media child safety trial
The lawsuit was brought by 29 US states and the settlement was reached with 52 attorneys general.
Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 26 August 2026, 45:46-45:59
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Claim Instagram head testifies in landmark social media child safety trial
Meta agreed to pay $16.68 billion to multiple US states to settle a court case related to child safety.
Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 26 August 2026, 46:14-46:38
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Claim Instagram head testifies in landmark social media child safety trial
The settlement includes changes such as disabling teen users from seeing likes or reactions and measures to prevent children from accessing platforms.
Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 26 August 2026, 47:05-47:18
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Claim Duke and Duchess of Sussex return to UK with children
Prince Harry, Meghan, and their children returned to the UK, landing at Birmingham Airport without police protection.
Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 26 August 2026, 48:00-48:16
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Claim Duke and Duchess of Sussex return to UK with children
Prince Harry, Meghan, and their children returned to the UK, landing at Birmingham Airport without police protection.
Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 26 August 2026, 49:51-50:03
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