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Channel 4 News
Friday 3 July 2026 · 19:00 BST · 1h · 5 stories · 14 annotated moments · 37 of 60 min on news stories (61%)
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The broadcast leads with the funeral of Iran's former Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, who was killed on the first day of the war. The funeral is taking place across holy Shia sites in Iran and Iraq, with heightened security and closed airspace. Foreign dignitaries from allies such as Russia, China, and Pakistan attended. The new Supreme Leader, Khamenei's son Mujtaba, has not been seen in public since being injured. An interview with journalist Negar Mortazari discussed the funeral as a show of defiance and strength, while noting internal infighting and the mixed public sentiment, with some Iranians still hoping for change.
Three men were found not guilty of murdering Northern Ireland journalist Lira McKee in 2019, with the judge ruling the evidence fell short. Her former partner, Sarah Canning, spoke exclusively about the traumatic experience and the ongoing lack of justice. Separately, two men were jailed for the stabbing of Iranian international journalist Pouria Zarate outside his home in 2024; the judge ruled the attack was carried out on behalf of the Iranian state. The case highlighted increased hostile state activity in the UK, with a new bill to label state-backed groups as terror organisations.
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy announced her department will no longer use X, stating the platform now favours abuse and misinformation. A report from Cornwall examined the rise of van life, driven by poverty and a housing crisis, with many low-paid workers forced to live in vehicles. Breaking news: England's World Cup match against Mexico is being moved forward six hours due to a risk of storms. The UN human rights chief warned of a humanitarian catastrophe in Sudan's Al-Abaid as fighting escalates between the army and the RSF. Finally, preparations for the wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelsey in New York were covered, with the venue and security in place.
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Claim Iran prepares for funeral of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei
Airspace has been closed over Iran ahead of the funeral processions.
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 3 July 2026, 2:19-2:27
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Claim Iran prepares for funeral of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei
There is an internal power struggle between hardliners and moderates in Iran.
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 3 July 2026, 4:30-4:37
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Claim Iran prepares for funeral of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei
The regime killed thousands of protesters during an uprising six months ago.
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 3 July 2026, 4:58-5:09
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Claim Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy says department will stop using X
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport left X, becoming the second government department to do so after the Attorney General's office.
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 3 July 2026, 23:31-23:37
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Claim Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy says department will stop using X
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch criticised the department's decision to leave X, saying it should counter misinformation instead of leaving.
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 3 July 2026, 23:47-23:55
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Claim Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy says department will stop using X
Ofcom reported that X has 6.9 million daily UK users compared to Facebook's 34 million.
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 3 July 2026, 28:24-28:33
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Claim Young people in Cornwall forced to live in vans due to housing crisis
Cornwall has over 13,000 second homes, many empty half the year.
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 3 July 2026, 33:21-33:27
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Claim Young people in Cornwall forced to live in vans due to housing crisis
Over 21,000 people are on the social housing waiting list in Cornwall.
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 3 July 2026, 33:27-33:32
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Claim Young people in Cornwall forced to live in vans due to housing crisis
A man and his dog were found dead in a van in a lay-by last month.
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 3 July 2026, 37:06-37:10
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Claim UN warns of humanitarian catastrophe in Al-Obeid as RSF siege intensifies
UN human rights chief Volker Turk warned of a humanitarian catastrophe in Al-Abaid and urged world leaders to act.
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 3 July 2026, 40:03-40:13
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Claim UN warns of humanitarian catastrophe in Al-Obeid as RSF siege intensifies
At least 45 civilians have died in Al-Abaid.
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 3 July 2026, 41:05-41:14
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Claim UN warns of humanitarian catastrophe in Al-Obeid as RSF siege intensifies
The United Arab Emirates has been supporting the RSF with weaponry.
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 3 July 2026, 44:23-44:28
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Claim Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding rumors at Madison Square Garden
The wedding or venue cost around $20 million.
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 3 July 2026, 52:12-52:17
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Claim Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding rumors at Madison Square Garden
The couple donated $26 million to charities across the United States as wedding gifts.
Channel 4, Channel 4 News, 3 July 2026, 52:17-52:31
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