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Sky News Today with Gareth Barlow
Thursday 20 August 2026 · 10:00 BST · 30m · 4 stories · 11 annotated moments · 24 of 30 min on news stories (81%)
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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are returning to the UK later this month with their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, who are expected to start school in September. The King was reportedly informed of the decision on Sunday, and the couple will remain non-working royals, keeping their homes in California and Portugal. Questions remain about their security arrangements and the potential impact on family relations, particularly with the Prince and Princess of Wales.
Hundreds of thousands of GCSE students in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland received their results, with top grades edging up from last year and the gender gap narrowing to its smallest point this century. Separately, the chief executive of Travelodge resigned following criticism over the chain's handling of a sexual assault at one of its hotels. Cinemas are considering banning Meta's AI glasses over piracy concerns, and President Trump threatened Iran with an 'economic D-Day' without providing specifics. At least 12 people were killed in a Russian attack on Kyiv, with residential blocks, a school, and a hospital hit. The Prime Minister announced plans to crack down on illegal waste dumping, including higher fines and increased enforcement powers.
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- 4:35
Charged quote Prince Harry and six others ordered to pay phone hacking legal costs
Prince William. They don't speak. But I think the arrival of the Sussexes does change the optics of the family. The circus that is bound to follow Meghan and Harry will, by association, be really uncomfortable for the prince and princess of Wales. This news is certainly surprising and we'll be sending shockwaves throughout the royal family
Sky News, Sky News Today with Gareth Barlow, 20 August 2026, 4:35-4:37
- 4:45
Charged quote Prince Harry and six others ordered to pay phone hacking legal costs
Meghan and Harry will, by association, be really uncomfortable for the prince and princess of Wales. This news is certainly surprising and we'll be sending shockwaves throughout the royal family who are going to be left wondering why and what next as they no doubt brace themselves for the return of Harry and Meghan.
Sky News, Sky News Today with Gareth Barlow, 20 August 2026, 4:45-4:48
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- 13:19
Claim Exam results show top grades rising but regional gaps widen
700,000 teenagers in England, Wales and Northern Ireland received their GCSE results.
Sky News, Sky News Today with Gareth Barlow, 20 August 2026, 13:19-13:26
- 13:26
Claim Exam results show top grades rising but regional gaps widen
The proportion of GCSE entries awarded top grades rose compared with last year.
Sky News, Sky News Today with Gareth Barlow, 20 August 2026, 13:26-13:30
- 13:30
Claim Exam results show top grades rising but regional gaps widen
The gender gap in GCSE results narrowed to its smallest this century.
Sky News, Sky News Today with Gareth Barlow, 20 August 2026, 13:30-13:38
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- 20:07
Claim Drone attacks on Russian oil facilities cause Moscow fuel shortages
A Russian ballistic missile attack on Kyiv killed two people and wounded six.
Sky News, Sky News Today with Gareth Barlow, 20 August 2026, 20:07-20:14
- 20:14
Claim Drone attacks on Russian oil facilities cause Moscow fuel shortages
A Russian ballistic missile attack on Kyiv killed two people and wounded six.
Sky News, Sky News Today with Gareth Barlow, 20 August 2026, 20:14-20:23
- 20:14
Claim Drone attacks on Russian oil facilities cause Moscow fuel shortages
A Russian ballistic missile attack on Kyiv killed two people and wounded six.
Sky News, Sky News Today with Gareth Barlow, 20 August 2026, 20:14-20:20
- 20:37
Claim Drone attacks on Russian oil facilities cause Moscow fuel shortages
A border post near the Moldovan crossing in Odessa province was attacked by drones.
Sky News, Sky News Today with Gareth Barlow, 20 August 2026, 20:37-20:46
- 20:37
Claim Drone attacks on Russian oil facilities cause Moscow fuel shortages
A border post near the Moldovan crossing in Odessa province was attacked by drones.
Sky News, Sky News Today with Gareth Barlow, 20 August 2026, 20:37-20:46
- 21:09
Claim Drone attacks on Russian oil facilities cause Moscow fuel shortages
A Russian ballistic missile attack on Kyiv killed two people and wounded six.
Sky News, Sky News Today with Gareth Barlow, 20 August 2026, 21:09-21:18
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