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BBC News
Saturday 22 August 2026 · 13:00 BST · 10m · 4 stories · 15 annotated moments · 9 of 10 min on news stories (95%)
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Multiple people were killed in a crash on the A66 near Middlesbrough during a police pursuit in the early hours. The Independent Office for Police Conduct has launched a mandatory investigation, and the North East Ambulance Service said a number of patients died at the scene. Cleveland Police are working to identify those involved, and the Redcar MP expressed sadness. The road is expected to remain closed. Separately, TikTok agreed to pay $400 million after being accused in the United States of violating children's online privacy.
The A31 between Bournemouth and Southampton reopened nearly two weeks after a van fire spread to heathland in the New Forest, affecting more than 100 hectares. The Fire Brigades Union is calling for more resources after six firefighters in Stoke-on-Trent needed hospital treatment, with a union official saying Staffordshire has lost about 200 firefighters since 2008. Meanwhile, a fresh wave of American tariffs on Canadian goods came into effect after trade talks broke down. Canada says it will impose reciprocal dollar-for-dollar levies on US goods, following last-minute changes proposed by the US that Canada called unfair, while the US accused Canada of backtracking.
There are growing concerns about electric motorbike riders intimidating pedestrians and riding dangerously. The law says they should only be driven on private land, but riders are performing wheelies and speeding on pavements. Residents in Burgess Hill reported incidents, including a rider being knocked down. Police have powers to seize and destroy bikes, and the government says it has given new powers to seize vehicles used anti-socially without a warning.
- 0:03 Story begins Seven die in head-on crash on A66 in Teesside
- 0:52
Claim Seven die in head-on crash on A66 in Teesside
The pursuit had been abandoned before the crash.
BBC One, BBC News, 22 August 2026, 0:52-1:09
- 0:52
Claim Seven die in head-on crash on A66 in Teesside
A crash occurred at approximately 3:39am on the A66 at South Bank.
BBC One, BBC News, 22 August 2026, 0:52-1:09
- 0:52
Claim Seven die in head-on crash on A66 in Teesside
A crash occurred at approximately 3:39am on the A66 at South Bank.
BBC One, BBC News, 22 August 2026, 0:52-1:09
- 1:22
Claim Seven die in head-on crash on A66 in Teesside
The IOPC launched an investigation into the incident, and Cleveland Police is cooperating.
BBC One, BBC News, 22 August 2026, 1:22-1:34
- 1:22
Claim Seven die in head-on crash on A66 in Teesside
The IOPC launched an investigation into the incident, and Cleveland Police is cooperating.
BBC One, BBC News, 22 August 2026, 1:22-1:34
- 1:26
Claim Seven die in head-on crash on A66 in Teesside
The IOPC launched an investigation into the incident, and Cleveland Police is cooperating.
BBC One, BBC News, 22 August 2026, 1:26-1:34
- 2:52
Claim Seven die in head-on crash on A66 in Teesside
The IOPC launched an investigation into the incident, and Cleveland Police is cooperating.
BBC One, BBC News, 22 August 2026, 2:52-3:05
- 3:46
- 3:56
Claim A31 reopens after New Forest wildfire as fire union calls for more resources
A fire in the New Forest, started by a van, spread to protected heathland and led to the closure of the A31.
BBC One, BBC News, 22 August 2026, 3:56-4:06
- 5:17
Claim A31 reopens after New Forest wildfire as fire union calls for more resources
The Fire Brigades Union called for more resources, noting Staffordshire has lost about 200 firefighters since 2008, while the government insisted it will ensure fire services have the resources they need.
BBC One, BBC News, 22 August 2026, 5:17-5:22
- 6:52
- 8:05
Claim Trump pauses planned tariffs on Canadian goods for three days
The US and Canada failed to reach a trade deal, and 50% tariffs on Canadian goods have taken effect.
BBC One, BBC News, 22 August 2026, 8:05-8:18
- 8:09
Claim Trump pauses planned tariffs on Canadian goods for three days
The US and Canada failed to reach a trade deal, and 50% tariffs on Canadian goods have taken effect.
BBC One, BBC News, 22 August 2026, 8:09-8:18
- 8:15
Claim Trump pauses planned tariffs on Canadian goods for three days
The US and Canada failed to reach a trade deal, and 50% tariffs on Canadian goods have taken effect.
BBC One, BBC News, 22 August 2026, 8:15-8:24
- 8:15
Claim Trump pauses planned tariffs on Canadian goods for three days
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney said the US tariffs will be matched dollar for dollar.
BBC One, BBC News, 22 August 2026, 8:15-8:24
- 8:49
- 8:55
Claim Concerns over dangerous e-bike and electric motorbike riding
The law states that e-motorbikes should only be driven on private land.
BBC One, BBC News, 22 August 2026, 8:55-9:02
- 10:49
Claim Concerns over dangerous e-bike and electric motorbike riding
Legal e-bikes have pedals, assist the rider, and are capped at 15.5 miles per hour.
BBC One, BBC News, 22 August 2026, 10:49-10:57
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