Sky News

"Global Headlines" is the latest news‑magazine slot on Channel 4, fronted by veteran anchor Claire Hawthorne and the cheeky co‑presenter Jamal Khan. It’s essentially a brisk, one‑hour roundup of the biggest stories from the UK and the wider world, peppered with live‑on‑the‑street vox‑pops and a few quick‑fire interviews. Think of it as the British cousin of the US “CBS Evening News” but with a slightly more relaxed vibe and a dash of regional colour. The episode opens with a live feed from Westminster, where MPs are debating the new climate‑tax bill, before cutting to a piece on the latest tech scandal in Silicon Valley. There’s a brief but well‑produced segment on the flood relief efforts in northern England, followed by a quick look at the weekend’s sports headlines. The pacing is brisk, and the stories are presented in a clear, no‑nonsense style – no deep‑dive documentaries, just the essentials you need to stay informed before you hit the pub. Honestly, it’s not groundbreaking TV, but it does the job well. The production values feel a touch dated compared with the slick graphics on Sky News, and the occasional “talk‑to‑camera” monologue can feel a bit rehearsed. Still, Claire’s delivery is solid and Jamal’s occasional banter adds a surprisingly fresh note – a nice middle ground between the stiff formality of the BBC and the sensationalism of 24‑hour news channels. Rated U, though there are brief mentions of graphic flood damage and a few strong words during political interviews – nothing that would genuinely upset younger viewers. First terrestrial showing this Thursday night, it’s a proper, reliable way to catch up on what’s happening without the endless scroll of online feeds. If you want a quick, competent news fix, give it a go.