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BBC News Now
Monday 24 August 2026 · 12:30 BST · 30m · 5 stories · 15 annotated moments · 22 of 30 min on news stories (74%)
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The British Prime Minister Andy Burnham made his first visit to Ukraine, meeting President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv to mark 35 years of Ukrainian independence. He announced that Britain would give Ukraine access to its military technology to produce its own model of the Storm Shadow cruise missile, and he delivered a speech pledging continued support, saying Ukraine was Europe's protector and that he would take up the reins of the Coalition of the Willing alongside President Macron and Chancellor Merz. Zelensky awarded Burnham an honorary distinction on behalf of the British people.
In Washington, the US was set to announce a new series of economic sanctions against Iran, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent describing the move as "Economic D-Day" for the country. The measures were expected to include secondary sanctions on any entity doing even limited business with Iran, which dismissed the plan as doomed to fail. The report noted Iran's struggling economy, with rocketing inflation and a record-low currency, and included analysis of the challenges of enforcing sanctions given trading partners such as China and India, as well as a separate trade dispute with Canada.
Holidaymakers returning to the UK were urged to check their suitcases after a rise in non-native species stowing away in luggage, with the National Centre for Reptile Welfare reporting that calls about discovered creatures had more than doubled. Director Chris Newman said the most common finds were lizards and geckos, but also snakes, scorpions and frogs, and advised people to contain any animals and contact the centre. Separately, wild beaver kits were born in Norfolk for the first time in over 500 years, the offspring of two free-living beavers that had arrived at Pensthorpe Nature Reserve the previous December, marking the first wild beavers in the county since the species was hunted to extinction in the early 16th century.
- 1:45 Story begins UK and Ukraine sign AI defence agreement
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Charged quote UK and Ukraine sign AI defence agreement
since this country took control of its own destiny. But we know you have had to earn it again and again. Since the early days, you have dealt with attacks on your language, your culture, and your elections. You have endured 12 years of naked aggression, the occupation of Crimea, and now four and a half years of Russia's full-scale invasion.
BBC News, BBC News Now, 24 August 2026, 5:06-5:14
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Charged quote UK and Ukraine sign AI defence agreement
But today and every day, you prove that they have failed. Russia's actions have not changed the path this nation is on. It's confirmed it. You have stood tall and defiant in the face of everything Russia has thrown at you. And you have taken your place as a proud sovereign European nation, a vibrant democracy with a bright future ahead. My nation, our nation,
BBC News, BBC News Now, 24 August 2026, 5:49-6:05
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Charged quote UK and Ukraine sign AI defence agreement
flame in the 21st. And I think that is how Ukraine is seen today, certainly across Europe, as a light in the world, against the aggression that increasingly darkens our age. Fiercely brave, fiercely independent, fiercely defending the values that we hold dear. Your resilience, the sheer strength of the Ukrainian people is truly awesome. You inspire us every single day.
BBC News, BBC News Now, 24 August 2026, 6:41-6:56
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Charged quote UK and Ukraine sign AI defence agreement
Europe is stronger. NATO is stronger too. As President Zelensky has said, Ukraine is not a poor relative, but a strong ally. I'd go further still. Ukraine has been Europe's protector, not a drain on our security, but the front line of keeping Europe safe. That's why I believe the Ukrainian people deserve not just our continued support, but our gratitude and our
BBC News, BBC News Now, 24 August 2026, 7:37-8:00
- 12:46 Story begins US announces new sanctions to isolate Iran
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Claim US and Canada trade war escalates after talks collapse
US states with competitive Senate races, including Minnesota, Michigan and Maine, are most vulnerable to the trade conflict.
BBC News, BBC News Now, 24 August 2026, 15:49-16:06
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Claim US and Canada trade war escalates after talks collapse
The tariffs affect everyday industries in Minnesota, including pork, dairy, corn, ethanol and iron ore.
BBC News, BBC News Now, 24 August 2026, 16:23-16:36
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Claim Premier League opening weekend brings shocks and a Kevin Keegan tribute
Hull City beat Manchester United 2-0 in their opening Premier League match, recording their first league win over Manchester United in 52 years.
BBC News, BBC News Now, 24 August 2026, 17:55-18:09
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Claim Premier League opening weekend brings shocks and a Kevin Keegan tribute
Hull City beat Manchester United 2-0 in their opening Premier League match, recording their first league win over Manchester United in 52 years.
BBC News, BBC News Now, 24 August 2026, 17:55-18:09
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Claim Premier League opening weekend brings shocks and a Kevin Keegan tribute
It was Hull City's first Premier League campaign at their home stadium since 2017.
BBC News, BBC News Now, 24 August 2026, 18:04-18:14
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Claim Premier League opening weekend brings shocks and a Kevin Keegan tribute
Man City beat Bournemouth 2-1.
BBC News, BBC News Now, 24 August 2026, 18:09-18:20
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Claim Premier League opening weekend brings shocks and a Kevin Keegan tribute
Brentford beat Tottenham 3-0 on the opening weekend.
BBC News, BBC News Now, 24 August 2026, 18:20-18:25
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Claim Holidaymakers urged to check luggage as exotic stowaway calls double
Calls about exotic creatures found in luggage have more than doubled over the past year.
BBC News, BBC News Now, 24 August 2026, 22:07-22:22
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Claim Holidaymakers urged to check luggage as exotic stowaway calls double
Calls about exotic creatures found in luggage have more than doubled over the past year.
BBC News, BBC News Now, 24 August 2026, 22:12-22:22
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Claim Holidaymakers urged to check luggage as exotic stowaway calls double
House geckos account for about 50% of the animals found.
BBC News, BBC News Now, 24 August 2026, 22:32-22:45
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Claim Holidaymakers urged to check luggage as exotic stowaway calls double
The director said the increase in calls may be due to the centre becoming better known, not necessarily more stowaways.
BBC News, BBC News Now, 24 August 2026, 23:13-23:24
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