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Frances Read
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Correspondent for Channel 4 News & BBC News 🎥 Currently London, previously Los Angeles and up north.

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There are some days in which history unfolds right in front of your eyes.

Starmer & Zelensky didn’t respond to the questions we threw at them today.

But European leaders are realising that when Donald Trump says ‘America First’, he really does mean it.

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Zelenskyy in UK for crucial summit after extraordinary Trump talks
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Man admits drugging and sexually assaulting two children at summer camp
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Man admits drugging and sexually assaulting two children at summer camp
A former veterinary surgeon has admitted drugging and sexually assaulting two children at a summer camp and child cruelty towards six other victims.
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November 14, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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Typhoon Kalmaegi causes havoc across Philippines www.channel4.com/news/calamit...
Calamity as Typhoon Kalmaegi kills at least 114 in Philippines
Typhoon Kalmaegi, the deadliest natural disaster to hit the Philippines this year , has killed at least 114 people.
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November 6, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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Gunfights and drone warfare in Rio’s favelas as drug raid kills over 100
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Gunfights and drone warfare in Rio’s favelas as drug raid kills over 100
132 people have been killed in Rio de Janeiro after a police assault on the drug gangs in the city's favelas.
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October 29, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Gunfights and drone warfare in Rio’s favelas as drug raid kills over 100
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Gunfights and drone warfare in Rio’s favelas as drug raid kills over 100
132 people have been killed in Rio de Janeiro after a police assault on the drug gangs in the city's favelas.
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October 29, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Why the US is sending warships towards Venezuela www.channel4.com/news/why-is-...
Why is the US sending warships towards Venezuela?
Donald Trump's targeting of drug cartels in South America is being stepped up as American warships head closer to Venezuela.
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October 28, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Epping sex offender re-arrested as inquiry launched
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Epping sex offender re-arrested as inquiry launched
The Epping sex offender Hadush Kebatu is back in custody, after he was mistakenly released from prison.
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October 26, 2025 at 7:16 PM
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Prince Andrew accused of asking bodyguard to ‘dig the dirt’ on Giuffre

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Prince Andrew accused of asking bodyguard to ‘dig the dirt’ on Giuffre
Scotland Yard says officers are actively looking into claims that Prince Andrew asked his police protection officer to find out personal information on his accuser, Virginia Giuffre.
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October 19, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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Madagascar president flees country amid Gen Z protests

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Madagascar president flees country amid Gen Z protests
After weeks of protests in Madagascar, thousands - many of them students, gathered, calling for the president to step down.
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October 14, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Palestinians start journey home as Israel says ceasefire now in effect www.channel4.com/news/palesti...
Palestinians start journey home as Israel says ceasefire now in effect
Thousands of Palestinians start their journey home on the road to Gaza City as ceasefire has been declared by Israel - who kept bombing until it came into effect.
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October 10, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Israel and Hamas agree to first phase of Trump’s Gaza peace deal www.channel4.com/news/israel-...
Israel and Hamas agree to first phase of Trump’s Gaza peace deal
There were celebrations across Gaza and Israel as the news broke - with the breakthrough coming on the third day of indirect talks in Egypt.
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October 9, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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Four people arrested following deadly attack on Manchester synagogue
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Four people arrested following deadly attack on Manchester synagogue
Counter terrorism police have been given extra time to question four people arrested following Thursday's deadly attack on a synagogue.
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October 4, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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Met apologises after 11 serving and former staff investigated for gross misconduct
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Met apologises after 11 serving and former staff investigated for gross misconduct
The head of Britain's biggest police force has apologised after 11 serving and former staff at London's Charing Cross police station were placed under investigation for gross misconduct.
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October 1, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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Terrorism case against Kneecap rapper thrown out over technicality
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Terrorism case against Kneecap rapper thrown out over technicality
The terror case against the Kneecap rapper Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh has been thrown out because of a technicality.
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September 26, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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Terrorism case against Kneecap rapper thrown out over technicality
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September 26, 2025 at 7:23 PM
British couple released from Taliban prison reunited with family
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British couple released from Taliban prison reunited with family
The Taliban has freed an elderly British couple held in Afghanistan for more than seven months on charges which were never revealed.
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September 19, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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Police mental health crisis – at least 100 suicides in three years
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Police mental health crisis – at least 100 suicides in three years
At least 100 police officers and staff have taken their own lives in three years, a Channel 4 News investigation has uncovered.
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September 8, 2025 at 7:27 PM