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ITV News
Sunday 18 October 2026 · 13:30 BST · 15m · 7 stories · 15 annotated moments · 6 of 15 min on news stories (38%)
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An ITV exposure programme reported further evidence of racism, bigotry and vetting failures in Reform UK, including undercover remarks by aspiring candidate Jason Powell that Muslims could not be British and that concentration camps should be built for people crossing the Channel. A clip also emerged of board member Gawain Towler discussing allegations about Nigel Farage's behaviour at Dulwich College; Towler said he was appalled by views he held as a child and had no direct knowledge of events there, while Reform said there was no room for racism and investigations had begun. A police officer was shot in Nottingham city centre and taken to hospital with a foot wound after being approached by two suspects before 5am; the pair fled, a firearm was recovered and police appealed for witnesses.
In France, President Macron was due to address the nation after property was damaged and shops were looted during protests. Around 1,200 people were arrested after more than half a million demonstrated against the cost of living and falling education standards; reports described a town hall fire in Limoges, confrontations in Paris and looting in Marseille and Lyon. In Canada, several people were injured and others feared dead after a major fire at the Armed Forces base of Wainwright in Alberta, where a gas line was reported struck during a live fire training exercise and multiple explosions followed. Fifteen NHS staff, including doctors and nurses, were sacked for inappropriately accessing the medical records of victims of the 2023 Nottingham attack.
The Health Secretary warned the NHS is expected to face a more challenging winter than usual and announced additional support for urgent care in England, with funding to increase capacity and upgrade emergency departments, after summer heat saw millions attend A&E. Pope Leo led his first Sunday prayers at the Vatican since having surgery for lung cancer, delivering the Angelus blessing after leaving hospital four days after the operation.
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Jason Powell, aspiring candidate
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Gawain Towler, member of Reform UK's board
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Contested quote Reform UK suspends activist over Islam remarks as undercover film exposes vetting failures
With all the stories making the headlines now this Sunday afternoon, it's the ITV News. Good afternoon, I'm Faye Barker. An ITV exposure programme has revealed further evidence of racism, bigotry and vetting failures in Reform UK. The latest revelations include an aspiring MP saying Muslims could not be British. Our political correspondent Fred
ITV, ITV News, 18 October 2026, 2:02-2:08
- 4:16 Story begins Police officer shot in Nottingham city centre
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Claim Police officer shot in Nottingham city centre
An officer was shot in the foot in central Nottingham before 5am, and police were looking for two suspects.
ITV, ITV News, 18 October 2026, 4:21-4:31
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Claim Police officer shot in Nottingham city centre
Police recovered a firearm and maintained a cordon.
ITV, ITV News, 18 October 2026, 4:31-4:36
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Claim Fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright kills and injures
A fire at a military base near Wainwright caused casualties, and local media reported at least seven killed and dozens injured.
ITV, ITV News, 18 October 2026, 6:14-6:20
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Claim Fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright kills and injures
Canadian Forces Base Wainwright, in east central Alberta, is one of Canada's busiest military training bases.
ITV, ITV News, 18 October 2026, 6:20-6:26
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Claim Fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright kills and injures
Reports said a gas line or gas well may have been hit during a live fire exercise, though this was unconfirmed.
ITV, ITV News, 18 October 2026, 6:26-6:35
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Claim Fifteen NHS staff sacked over Nottingham attack records
Fifteen NHS staff were dismissed by Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust for inappropriately accessing the medical records of victims of the 2023 Nottingham attack.
ITV, ITV News, 18 October 2026, 6:36-6:46
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Claim Pope Leo thanks crowds at first Sunday prayers after lung cancer surgery
Pope Leo led his first Sunday prayers and Angelus blessing at St Peter's Square after surgery, thanked people who had prayed for him, and said he would gradually continue his commitments while recovering; BBC News had earlier reported he was expected to make the appearance.
ITV, ITV News, 18 October 2026, 7:46-7:52
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Claim Pope Leo thanks crowds at first Sunday prayers after lung cancer surgery
Pope Leo led his first Sunday prayers and Angelus blessing at St Peter's Square after surgery, thanked people who had prayed for him, and said he would gradually continue his commitments while recovering; BBC News had earlier reported he was expected to make the appearance.
ITV, ITV News, 18 October 2026, 7:46-7:52
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Claim Pope Leo thanks crowds at first Sunday prayers after lung cancer surgery
Pope Leo led his first Sunday prayers and Angelus blessing at St Peter's Square after surgery, thanked people who had prayed for him, and said he would gradually continue his commitments while recovering; BBC News had earlier reported he was expected to make the appearance.
ITV, ITV News, 18 October 2026, 7:52-8:02
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Claim Pope Leo thanks crowds at first Sunday prayers after lung cancer surgery
Pope Leo led his first Sunday prayers and Angelus blessing at St Peter's Square after surgery, thanked people who had prayed for him, and said he would gradually continue his commitments while recovering; BBC News had earlier reported he was expected to make the appearance.
ITV, ITV News, 18 October 2026, 7:52-8:02
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Claim Pope Leo thanks crowds at first Sunday prayers after lung cancer surgery
Pope Leo was discharged from Gemelli Hospital four days after surgery without assistance.
ITV, ITV News, 18 October 2026, 8:02-8:07
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Claim Pope Leo thanks crowds at first Sunday prayers after lung cancer surgery
Pope Leo was discharged from Gemelli Hospital four days after surgery without assistance.
ITV, ITV News, 18 October 2026, 8:02-8:07
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Claim Daniel Dubois retains WBO heavyweight title with second-round stoppage of Fabio Wardley
Dubois is defending the WBO title he won in the first fight in May.
ITV, ITV News, 18 October 2026, 8:08-8:13
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Claim Daniel Dubois retains WBO heavyweight title with second-round stoppage of Fabio Wardley
The WBO heavyweight title fight was a rematch five months after the pair's first meeting.
ITV, ITV News, 18 October 2026, 8:18-8:21
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