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ITV News
Saturday 12 September 2026 · 12:30 BST · 10m · 3 stories · 7 annotated moments · 6 of 10 min on news stories (55%)
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Donald Trump, at the start of a two-day visit to Ireland, said he would love to see a unified Ireland, claiming it would happen eventually, while acknowledging the UK would have something to say about it. In other political news, Reform UK received a £36 million donation from crypto billionaire Ben Delo, the largest single donation ever given to a British political party, with Delo saying he wanted a level playing field; Labour and the Liberal Democrats responded critically.
In Portsmouth, an anti-immigration protest and a counter-protest were due to take place, with Hampshire police using new powers to arrest anyone wearing face coverings in a designated area. Elsewhere, Iraq removed a regional military commander and started an investigation after admitting a drone attack on a Saudi oil pipeline was launched from its territory, while Saudi Arabia said it had chosen not to retaliate. French police treated a train derailment in the northwest as suspected sabotage, with 44 people injured. Nashville International Airport is to be renamed in honour of Dolly Parton, who died last month.
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Claim Trump scraps Irish whiskey tariffs and backs Irish unity
Trump expressed support for a unified Ireland, predicted it will happen, and acknowledged UK objection.
ITV, ITV News, 12 September 2026, 2:36-2:41
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Claim Trump scraps Irish whiskey tariffs and backs Irish unity
Andy Burnham previously said a border poll would be considered when there is clear consensus.
ITV, ITV News, 12 September 2026, 3:07-3:23
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Claim Reform UK receives record 72 million from two billionaires
A donation to a British political party was reported as the largest ever.
ITV, ITV News, 12 September 2026, 3:47-3:55
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Claim Reform UK receives record 72 million from two billionaires
Ben Delo said he donated to help ensure a fair election.
ITV, ITV News, 12 September 2026, 4:07-4:15
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Claim Reform UK receives record 72 million from two billionaires
Ben Delo received an unconditional pardon from Donald Trump after a financial violation conviction.
ITV, ITV News, 12 September 2026, 4:29-4:41
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Claim Reform UK receives record 72 million from two billionaires
The donation will help Reform employ staff and prepare for the next election.
ITV, ITV News, 12 September 2026, 4:49-5:00
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Claim Reform UK receives record 72 million from two billionaires
Labour said Reform cannot buy its way out of questions about sleaze.
ITV, ITV News, 12 September 2026, 5:16-5:27
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