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ITV News
Saturday 15 August 2026 · 13:00 BST · 15m · 6 stories · 15 annotated moments · 5 of 15 min on news stories (32%)
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The broadcast reported on a wildfire that destroyed 19 houses and damaged more, with six people given medical treatment, and noted that firefighters across the country have dealt with over 1,000 wildfires this year. The Prime Minister announced a £65 million support package for farmers in England to help with drought challenges, including funding for farm reservoirs and more flexibility in environmental rules, with reactions from Andy Burnham, the Conservatives, and the National Farmers Union.
Following that, the family of Jason Arday, a former Cambridge University professor, spoke out after his death, calling him an amazing and gentle man; police said his death was not suspicious, and former colleagues said he had faced sustained abuse since becoming the institution's youngest black professor. In Indonesia, rescuers searched for survivors after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake off the north coast of Flores killed at least 38 people, with many injured and fears of more trapped after dozens of aftershocks.
President Trump told Americans to get used to higher fuel prices as a result of the ongoing war with Iran, noting that the average price of a gallon of US gas is up by more than a third since the war started at the end of February, which led to the closure of the Straits of Hormuz.
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Claim UK wildfires set record with over 18,000 hectares burned
More than 20 homes were destroyed in Stourbridge.
ITV, ITV News, 15 August 2026, 0:26-0:33
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Claim UK wildfires set record with over 18,000 hectares burned
Six people received medical treatment after a fire.
ITV, ITV News, 15 August 2026, 0:33-0:39
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Claim UK wildfires set record with over 18,000 hectares burned
More than 1,000 wildfires have been recorded across England and Wales this year, exceeding last year's total.
ITV, ITV News, 15 August 2026, 0:39-0:45
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Charged quote UK wildfires set record with over 18,000 hectares burned
more properties were damaged and six people were given medical treatment. The flames here have now subsided but firefighters across the country have dealt with more than 1,000 wildfires this year raising questions about whether these shocking events could be becoming more commonplace. Hannah King's ITV News. The Prime Minister has announced a £65 million support package for
ITV, ITV News, 15 August 2026, 0:45-0:50
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Claim PM Burnham unveils £65m drought support package for farmers
The Prime Minister announced a £65 million support package for farmers in England, including funding for farm reservoirs and flexibility on grazing rules.
ITV, ITV News, 15 August 2026, 0:51-1:03
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Claim PM Burnham unveils £65m drought support package for farmers
The Prime Minister announced a £65 million support package for farmers in England, including funding for farm reservoirs and flexibility on grazing rules.
ITV, ITV News, 15 August 2026, 1:10-1:25
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Claim Two powerful earthquakes kill at least 47 in Indonesia
The earthquakes killed at least 38 to 47 people.
ITV, ITV News, 15 August 2026, 3:40-3:53
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Claim Two powerful earthquakes kill at least 47 in Indonesia
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the north coast of Flores.
ITV, ITV News, 15 August 2026, 3:47-3:59
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Claim Two powerful earthquakes kill at least 47 in Indonesia
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the north coast of Flores.
ITV, ITV News, 15 August 2026, 3:47-3:59
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Claim Two powerful earthquakes kill at least 47 in Indonesia
At least 38 people were killed in the earthquake.
ITV, ITV News, 15 August 2026, 3:47-3:53
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Claim Two powerful earthquakes kill at least 47 in Indonesia
Dozens of aftershocks followed the earthquake.
ITV, ITV News, 15 August 2026, 3:53-4:05
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Claim Two powerful earthquakes kill at least 47 in Indonesia
It was feared many people may be trapped.
ITV, ITV News, 15 August 2026, 3:53-4:05
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Charged quote Two powerful earthquakes kill at least 47 in Indonesia
a powerful earthquake that's killed at least 38 people with many more injured. The 7.7 magnitude quake off the north coast of Flores reduced homes in other buildings to rubble. Dozens of aftershocks followed and it's feared many people may be trapped. And President Trump has told Americans to get used to the higher fuel prices as a result of the ongoing war with Iran.
ITV, ITV News, 15 August 2026, 3:59-4:05
- 4:05 Story begins US-Iran diplomatic window expires amid war stalemate
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Claim Dina Asher-Smith targets Olympic gold after European record haul
Keely Hodgkinson finished second in the women's 800m at the European Championships.
ITV, ITV News, 15 August 2026, 4:27-4:39
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Claim Dina Asher-Smith targets Olympic gold after European record haul
Keely Hodgkinson finished second in the women's 800m at the European Championships.
ITV, ITV News, 15 August 2026, 4:45-4:51
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