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BBC News at One including...
Friday 21 August 2026 · 13:00 BST · 1h · 12 stories · 15 annotated moments · 48 of 60 min on news stories (80%)
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The Met Office warned of an unprecedented El Niño that could bring wetter and stormier conditions to the UK this autumn and winter, with 2027 predicted to be the hottest year on record. Restrictions on the Panama Canal due to low water levels were reported, affecting global shipping. Prince Harry learned he faces a large legal bill after his failed case against the publisher of the Daily Mail, and the Sussexes announced a move back to the UK. The Food Standards Agency advised vulnerable groups to avoid soft-boiled or undercooked eggs amid a salmonella outbreak linked to imported eggs. The Home Office reported that French police had prevented nearly 200 small boat crossings in three months.
TUI River Cruises faced criticism from passengers over broken air conditioning and poor handling of heatwave conditions. Terror attack survivors said compensation processes were failing them, as the UK marked its first national day for victims. A wildfire in Stourbridge destroyed 19 homes, and a barn owl was rescued by a sailing team 70 miles offshore. Locally, a review into children's physiotherapy in Bristol found significant weaknesses, and a crocheting group for Hong Kong emigrants grew tenfold. Additionally, a Titanic-themed children's slide at a farm drew criticism for being disrespectful, while Greenock council launched a repopulation strategy to attract migrants and refugees.
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Claim Met Office warns strongest El Nino on record could make 2027 hottest year
WaterAid researchers reported that this year's El Niño is on track to be the biggest yet.
BBC One, BBC News at One including..., 21 August 2026, 2:59-3:03
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Claim Met Office warns strongest El Nino on record could make 2027 hottest year
WaterAid researchers reported that this year's El Niño is on track to be the biggest yet.
BBC One, BBC News at One including..., 21 August 2026, 3:08-3:11
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Claim Met Office warns strongest El Nino on record could make 2027 hottest year
The Panama Canal Authority reduced daily transit slots due to the severe El Niño.
BBC One, BBC News at One including..., 21 August 2026, 4:53-5:00
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Claim Met Office warns strongest El Nino on record could make 2027 hottest year
The Panama Canal Authority reduced daily transit slots due to the severe El Niño.
BBC One, BBC News at One including..., 21 August 2026, 4:53-5:00
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- 14:13 Story begins Home Office issues pamphlet for asylum seekers
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Claim Home Office issues pamphlet for asylum seekers
French police stopped 185 small boats since the start of May.
BBC One, BBC News at One including..., 21 August 2026, 15:36-15:41
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Claim Home Office issues pamphlet for asylum seekers
French police stopped 185 small boats since the start of May.
BBC One, BBC News at One including..., 21 August 2026, 15:43-15:54
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Claim Home Office issues pamphlet for asylum seekers
The government reported a 43% decrease in boat crossings.
BBC One, BBC News at One including..., 21 August 2026, 15:49-15:54
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Claim Home Office issues pamphlet for asylum seekers
The government reported a 43% decrease in boat crossings.
BBC One, BBC News at One including..., 21 August 2026, 15:49-15:54
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Claim Home Office issues pamphlet for asylum seekers
The new UK-France deal costs £662 million over three years, with £100 million conditional on results.
BBC One, BBC News at One including..., 21 August 2026, 16:16-16:21
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Claim Home Office issues pamphlet for asylum seekers
The new UK-France deal costs £662 million over three years, with £100 million conditional on results.
BBC One, BBC News at One including..., 21 August 2026, 16:17-16:21
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Charged quote First national day for terror victims marked with calls for better support
The firm said it's making progress as it rolls out a major overhaul to scrap second class posts on Saturdays. Survivors of terror attacks say they're being let down and dehumanised by the process for claiming compensation from the government. It comes on the UK's first national day for victims and survivors of terror.
BBC One, BBC News at One including..., 21 August 2026, 22:28-22:36
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Claim First national day for terror victims marked with calls for better support
A national day of recognition for terror attack victims and survivors is the first of its kind.
BBC One, BBC News at One including..., 21 August 2026, 22:36-22:42
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Claim First national day for terror victims marked with calls for better support
A report co-authored by Brendan Cox found that terror attack survivors are being failed on a wide scale.
BBC One, BBC News at One including..., 21 August 2026, 24:32-24:44
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Contested quote First national day for terror victims marked with calls for better support
But it is right that we look at how best we can support those people affected. The government says that last year more than £180 million was paid to victims of violent crime, including terrorism, and that these brave victims should be able to access the financial compensation and other support that they deserve.
BBC One, BBC News at One including..., 21 August 2026, 25:14-25:29
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Claim UK wildfires set record with over 18,000 hectares burned
More than 20 homes were destroyed in Stourbridge.
BBC One, BBC News at One including..., 21 August 2026, 27:03-27:09
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