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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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Frances Read @francesread.bsky.social · Mar 1
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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Relatives and world leaders hail Bondi Beach hero Ahmed al-Ahmed

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Relatives and world leaders hail Bondi Beach hero Ahmed al-Ahmed
Relatives of the man hailed a hero for disarming one of the gunmen on Bondi Beach yesterday say he acted despite thinking he would die in the process.
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December 15, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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Labour launches strategy to tackle child poverty in the UK
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Labour launches strategy to tackle child poverty in the UK
The Government has launched its strategy to tackle child poverty - as Sir Keir Starmer described it as a "huge barrier to potential" for young people.
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December 5, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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Russian strikes cause power outages for more than 600,000 in Ukraine
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Russian strikes cause power outages for more than 600,000 in Ukraine
At least two people were killed and dozens injured after Russia launched a drone and missile attack on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv which lasted through the night and left some 600,000 people without po...
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November 29, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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Russian strikes cause power outages for more than 600,000 in Ukraine
At least two people were killed and dozens injured after Russia launched a drone and missile attack on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv which lasted through the night and left some 600,000 people without po...
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November 29, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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At least 120 injured in Mexico protests
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Gen Z protesters in Mexico demand justice for murdered mayor
Officials in Mexico say at least 120 people, most of them police officers, have been injured after a large anti-government protest in Mexico City turned violent.
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November 16, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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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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Elon Musk plans AI chip factory as Tesla approves his $1tn pay deal
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Elon Musk plans AI chip factory as Tesla approves his $1tn pay deal
During a Tesla shareholders meeting, Elon Musk’s pay package of $1 trillion over the next decade was approved with over 75% support. Now, he needs to meet extremely ambitious targets.
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November 7, 2025 at 7:30 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
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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 8:20 PM
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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
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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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New Labour deputy leader urges party not to shift right www.channel4.com/news/new-lab...
New Labour deputy leader urges party not to shift right
Fresh from her election victory, Labour's new deputy leader Lucy Powell has declared the party must offer people hope and a stronger sense of purpose.
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October 25, 2025 at 6:17 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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Epstein victim’s family call on King to strip Andrew of Prince title www.channel4.com/news/epstein...
Epstein victim’s family call on King to strip Andrew of Prince title
The family of Virginia Giuffre say she's been vindicated after Prince Andrew gave up his titles and honours - saying it's a victory for "every single survivor of the horrific crimes" carried out by Je...
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October 18, 2025 at 6:32 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
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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
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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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Michigan Mormon church shooting - what we know
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September 29, 2025 at 1:22 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
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Drones disrupt Danish airports
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September 25, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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NATO to meet over latest Russia’s ‘violation’ of Estonia airspace
NATO says it will meet next week to discuss Russia's violation of Estonia's airspace after three Russian MiG-31 fighter jets flew over the country for a full 12 minutes on Friday. NATO jets were scram...
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September 20, 2025 at 9:38 PM