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ITV Lunchtime News
Monday 3 August 2026 · 13:30 BST · 25m · 7 stories · 15 annotated moments · 20 of 25 min on news stories (80%)
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The English and Welsh football associations have withdrawn their support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino following his failed plan to sell a stake in future World Cup profits. UEFA is threatening legal action, and Infantino is reportedly seeking support from the White House. Separately, a 35-year-old man has been arrested after a nine-year-old girl was found seriously injured at an industrial estate in Arbroath, Angus; she later died in hospital, and police are treating the death as suspicious.
Nigel Farage has admitted he was in negotiations about returning to politics in March and April 2024, around the time he received a five million pound gift that he did not declare to parliamentary authorities. Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice is also under investigation by the parliamentary standards commissioner for allegedly failing to declare an interest. Nearly all of Italy's major cities are on the highest red alert for high temperatures amid a heatwave, while wildfires continue in Greece and Washington State, where 60,000 people have been evacuated. In the UK, amber heat health alerts have been issued for parts of England, and July was the driest month on record for England and Wales.
Ariana Grande has withdrawn from a planned production of Sunday in the Park with George at the Barbican, citing endless ongoing public scrutiny. New research from the charity Sense finds that more than 61,000 disabled children in England live in areas with no holiday club provision, leading to calls for a national framework. Finally, the dry summer has revealed the outline of a 17th-century formal garden hidden under the lawn at Chatsworth House in Derbyshire.
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Claim Premier League chief criticizes FIFA president over World Cup stake plan
The English FA prepared to withdraw its backing for FIFA President Infantino's re-election, following Wales which was the first to drop support, amid reports that Infantino had 200 letters of support before the controversy but now faces opposition from UEFA and CONCACAF countries.
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 3 August 2026, 0:25-0:32
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Claim Premier League chief criticizes FIFA president over World Cup stake plan
UEFA lost confidence in FIFA leadership under Gianni Infantino.
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 3 August 2026, 0:36-0:42
- 3:06 Story begins Mother jailed for killing baby with hairdryer heat
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Claim GB News investigation reveals anti-Farage links in standards committee
Nigel Farage admitted he was discussing a return to politics before the 2024 election and before receiving a five million pound gift.
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 3 August 2026, 4:50-5:05
- 7:32 Story begins UK records hottest day of the year with 38.1C
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Claim UK records hottest day of the year with 38.1C
Italy placed nearly all major cities under the highest heat alert due to a fourth heatwave.
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 3 August 2026, 7:32-7:43
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Claim UK records hottest day of the year with 38.1C
Two firefighting helicopters collided midair in Greece while responding to wildfires; the crew of one was located safe, the other is still being searched for.
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 3 August 2026, 7:48-7:53
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Claim UK records hottest day of the year with 38.1C
July was the driest month on record for England and Wales.
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 3 August 2026, 8:42-8:52
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Claim Ariana Grande withdraws from London musical over appearance scrutiny
Ariana Grande withdrew from public appearances and dropped out of a planned lead role in a London musical.
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 3 August 2026, 11:06-11:17
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Claim Ariana Grande withdraws from London musical over appearance scrutiny
Ariana Grande withdrew from public appearances and dropped out of a planned lead role in a London musical.
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 3 August 2026, 11:17-11:28
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Claim Ariana Grande withdraws from London musical over appearance scrutiny
Ariana Grande withdrew from public appearances and dropped out of a planned lead role in a London musical.
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 3 August 2026, 11:28-11:33
- 11:56
Claim Ariana Grande withdraws from London musical over appearance scrutiny
Ariana Grande has eight more concert dates before her tour ends on September 1st.
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 3 August 2026, 11:56-12:04
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Claim Ariana Grande withdraws from London musical over appearance scrutiny
Ariana Grande withdrew from public appearances and dropped out of a planned lead role in a London musical.
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 3 August 2026, 12:04-12:13
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Claim Dry weather reveals 17th century garden at Chatsworth House
A garden created in 1699 and covered over after 30 years was revealed by dry weather, but the traces will disappear when it rains.
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 3 August 2026, 18:20-18:26
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Claim Dry weather reveals 17th century garden at Chatsworth House
A garden created in 1699 and covered over after 30 years was revealed by dry weather, but the traces will disappear when it rains.
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 3 August 2026, 19:09-19:17
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Claim Dry weather reveals 17th century garden at Chatsworth House
A garden created in 1699 and covered over after 30 years was revealed by dry weather, but the traces will disappear when it rains.
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 3 August 2026, 19:09-19:17
- 19:42
Claim Dry weather reveals 17th century garden at Chatsworth House
A garden created in 1699 and covered over after 30 years was revealed by dry weather, but the traces will disappear when it rains.
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 3 August 2026, 19:42-19:51
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