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welcome to bbc news now. we start in the middle east, where palestinians have begun returning to the devastated city of khan younis in southern gaza after israel said it was reducing the numbers of soldiers in the area, six months into the israel—hamas war. israel's defence minister said troops are being redeployed and preparing for further operations against hamas. the israeli military could still mount an offensive against hamas�*s last stronghold in rafah — despite the us leading international pleas for restraint. israel and hamas are now looking at fresh proposals on the table at talks in cairo aimed at securing a truce in gaza and a hostage release deal. our chief international correspondent lyse doucet is injerusalem. let's cross to her live for the latest on the ground. eugenics injerusalem, eugenics in jerusalem, where eugenics injerusalem, where there is much speculation here about what is much speculation here about what is the signal being sent by israel. as it announced yesterday, it will no
welcome to bbc news now. we start in the middle east, where palestinians have begun returning to the devastated city of khan younis in southern gaza after israel said it was reducing the numbers of soldiers in the area, six months into the israel—hamas war. israel's defence minister said troops are being redeployed and preparing for further operations against hamas. the israeli military could still mount an offensive against hamas�*s last stronghold in rafah — despite the us leading...
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this is bbc news. we'll have the headlines of the top of the hour, which is straight after this programme. orchestra tuning. she rehearses. intercom: ladies and gentlemen, this is your call to take _ places for the programme. places please. places. 0k, they're ready for you. good luck. thank you. heartbeats. your heart is racing. the adrenaline is flowing. this is your moment. it's time to conquer your nerves, face the crowd and let all that practice pay off. # sweeter than roses. . . # some say it takes 10,000 hours of practice to become an expert. and forjosephine shaw, this performance is part of thatjourney, as she blows our socks off with a rendition of sweeter than roses to a very unusual audience. she does lip trills. i've always loved singing. my parents say i was a bit of an annoying child growing up. i was making lots of weird noises and apparently would hum myself to sleep. so eventually they were like, "let's, let's put this into something useful," and got me some singing lessons. talk to m
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this is bbc news. you are life with bbc news. we have been bringing you the story of a baby girl in gaza who was delivered basis aryan after her mother was killed in an air strike saturday night. doctors saved sabrina but her mother, father and old sister were killed. the health ministry in gaza run by hamas says at least two—thirds of those killed since the war began and children. 0ur correspondent reports now on the story. out of this hell, a new life was struggling to be born. the bomb israel dropped here would kill her father, sister and mother. doctors had only minutes to rescue the baby from her dying mother's womb. tapping to stimulate breathing. air pumped into tiny lungs. the fight to live, the strongest instinct at any age. they've called her sabreen, after her mother. "the baby is under medical care," says dr mohammed salama. "she'll stay here for three to four "weeks in the nursery and after that, "we'll see about her leaving." baby sabreen al—sakani's parents and younger sister lay among the other dead of the air
this is bbc news. you are life with bbc news. we have been bringing you the story of a baby girl in gaza who was delivered basis aryan after her mother was killed in an air strike saturday night. doctors saved sabrina but her mother, father and old sister were killed. the health ministry in gaza run by hamas says at least two—thirds of those killed since the war began and children. 0ur correspondent reports now on the story. out of this hell, a new life was struggling to be born. the bomb...
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jim reed, bbc news. if you're a fan of winter sports, you'll know all about curling — whose contestants slide heavy stones along the ice , and frantically scrub their path with brushes. but where do the blocks of granite come from? in the lead—up to the world men's curling championships we've been to the island of ailsa craig, off scotland's west coast, for a glimpse of a unique process. what's stood the test of time is certainly this type of rock that's here. this metamorphic rock from this small island. it's hard to believe that take it from a rough rock like this, ends up into a masterpiece and somebody throws that rock that then ends up winning the gold medal. this is kays of scotland. we manufacture curling stones for the olympics and the world championships in over 17 different countries. we've been here for 174 years. this is where we use all the hand tools. and it's really the skill of the crafter that gives it that final finished shape of the curling stone. the operation was known as three h
jim reed, bbc news. if you're a fan of winter sports, you'll know all about curling — whose contestants slide heavy stones along the ice , and frantically scrub their path with brushes. but where do the blocks of granite come from? in the lead—up to the world men's curling championships we've been to the island of ailsa craig, off scotland's west coast, for a glimpse of a unique process. what's stood the test of time is certainly this type of rock that's here. this metamorphic rock from...
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we asked bbc news and they told us... finally, dominating tv news output on monday was the solar eclipse that appeared across parts of north america, prompting great excitement among those that witnessed it. nada tawfiq was one of the bbc�*s reporters on the spot. crowds on the beaches of mexico's west coast were the first to experience the astrological phenomenon as the moon passed in front of the sun, completely blocking its light. watching that was alberto nieto who sent us this video. finally, dominating tv news output on monday was the solar eclipse that appeared across parts of north america, prompting great excitement among those that witnessed it. nada tawfiq was one of the bbc�*s reporters on the spot. crowds on the beaches of mexico's west coast were the first to experience the astrological phenomenon as the moon passed in front of the sun, completely blocking its light. watching that was alberto nieto who sent us this video. and the journalist was describing the crowds witnessing the astrological phenomenon
we asked bbc news and they told us... finally, dominating tv news output on monday was the solar eclipse that appeared across parts of north america, prompting great excitement among those that witnessed it. nada tawfiq was one of the bbc�*s reporters on the spot. crowds on the beaches of mexico's west coast were the first to experience the astrological phenomenon as the moon passed in front of the sun, completely blocking its light. watching that was alberto nieto who sent us this video....
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around the world and across the u.k., this is bbc news. ♪ >> this is "the context" on bbc news. let's go to turkey now where president erdogan's governing party has suffered its biggest defeat in local elections. the main opposition party chp won in the six largest urban centers including istanbul. mr. erdogan promised to respect the decision of the nation before the election. he said this was the last time he let his party -- his term is due to end in 2028. for more on that, let speak to a senior consulting fellow of the turkiye initiative at the international think tank chatham house. welcome to bbc news. what is your take about what is happening at the moment. it may not be national elections, of course, mr. erdogan is still in power for a couple of years yet, but it still shows a shift in support for his party. >> certainly, this is quite a major development of turkish politics. peoin terms of the population s, that amounts to more than 65% of the turkish population, so this is a major yellow card for the government. this is a warning to the government coalition. a big quest
around the world and across the u.k., this is bbc news. ♪ >> this is "the context" on bbc news. let's go to turkey now where president erdogan's governing party has suffered its biggest defeat in local elections. the main opposition party chp won in the six largest urban centers including istanbul. mr. erdogan promised to respect the decision of the nation before the election. he said this was the last time he let his party -- his term is due to end in 2028. for more on that,...
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coming up on bbc news... manchester city manager pep guardiola defends striker erling haaland after pundit roy keane says his general play is at the level of a league two player. good afternoon and welcome to the bbc news at one. israel is facing growing pressure to explain exactly how seven people working for an aid charity were killed in an air strike in gaza. three britons are among those who died — john chapman, james henderson and james kirby. the family ofjames kirby, has today called him "a hero". and in the last few minutes, the family ofjohn chapman said, we are devastated to have lost john, who was killed in gaza. he died trying to help people and was subject to an inhumane act." the group had been travelling in a clearly marked aid convoy at the time. last night, us president biden expressed concerns about the way israel is conducting its operations in gaza. israel said the strike was a grave mistake in complex circumstances. from jersualem, yolande knell reports. seven beautiful souls. that's ho
coming up on bbc news... manchester city manager pep guardiola defends striker erling haaland after pundit roy keane says his general play is at the level of a league two player. good afternoon and welcome to the bbc news at one. israel is facing growing pressure to explain exactly how seven people working for an aid charity were killed in an air strike in gaza. three britons are among those who died — john chapman, james henderson and james kirby. the family ofjames kirby, has today called...
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this is bbc news. in the uk, a murder investigation and widespread manhunt has been launched by police in bradford, after a 27—year—old woman was stabbed in the city centre on saturday. she was pushing her baby in a pram at the time. west yorkshire police say a knife was found at the scene and they're appealing for witnesses. judith moritz reports from bradford. specialist search officers have spent today combing this corner of bradford, where just after 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon in bright sunshine, a young mother pushing her baby in a pram was stabbed multiple times by a man who ran off before anyone could stop him. she was taken to hospital but died of her injuries. she wasjust 27. a knife was found at the scene, but police say they can't be certain whether the man responsible is still armed. they're looking for 25—year—old habibur masum and say the public shouldn't approach him. he's believed to have known the woman involved. this image from cctv shows him wearing the distinctive tri—c
this is bbc news. in the uk, a murder investigation and widespread manhunt has been launched by police in bradford, after a 27—year—old woman was stabbed in the city centre on saturday. she was pushing her baby in a pram at the time. west yorkshire police say a knife was found at the scene and they're appealing for witnesses. judith moritz reports from bradford. specialist search officers have spent today combing this corner of bradford, where just after 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon in...
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welcome to bbc news. changes to employees' rights to ask for flexible working are due to come into force in the uk tomorrow, saturday, when the employment relations act 2023 becomes law. the new legislation removes the requirement for an employee to have 26 weeks' continuous service before they can make a formal flexible working request. this means the right to request flexible working becomes a day—one right. after experiencing discrimination as a new mother, victoria usherfounded her own company in 2010 and made sure flexibility was embedded into its dna.
welcome to bbc news. changes to employees' rights to ask for flexible working are due to come into force in the uk tomorrow, saturday, when the employment relations act 2023 becomes law. the new legislation removes the requirement for an employee to have 26 weeks' continuous service before they can make a formal flexible working request. this means the right to request flexible working becomes a day—one right. after experiencing discrimination as a new mother, victoria usherfounded her own...
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around the world and across the u.k., this is bbc news. ♪ >> this is "the context" on bbc news. let's go to turkey now where president erdogan's governing party has suffered its biggest defeat in local elections. the main opposition party chp won in the six largest urban centers including istanbul. mr. erdogan promised to respect the decision of the nation before the election. he said this was the last time he let his party -- his term is due to end in 2028. for more on that, let speak to a senior consulting fellow of the turkiye initiative at the international think tank chatham house. welcome to bbc news. what is your take about what is happening at the moment. it may not be national elections, of course, mr. erdogan is still in power for a couple of years yet, but it still shows a shift in support for his party. >> certainly, this is quite a major development of turkish politics. peoin terms of the population s, that amounts to more than 65% of the turkish population, so this is a major yellow card for the government. this is a warning to the government coalition. a big quest
around the world and across the u.k., this is bbc news. ♪ >> this is "the context" on bbc news. let's go to turkey now where president erdogan's governing party has suffered its biggest defeat in local elections. the main opposition party chp won in the six largest urban centers including istanbul. mr. erdogan promised to respect the decision of the nation before the election. he said this was the last time he let his party -- his term is due to end in 2028. for more on that,...
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no surprise that the conflict dominated bbc news coverage on sunday. last night, for a few hours, israel lived in its skies. fighterjets battling waves of iranian drones and missiles fired at israeli targets. in iran, the launches were celebrated, one after the other, on national television. in the hours and days that followed, the attacks prompted plenty of commentary, analysis and interviews across bbc outlets. the latter included this question put on monday's today programme by presenter nick robinson to foreign secretary lord cameron. isn't the real risk of where we are now that western governments appear to back israel the moment that israel is under attack, but when israel attacks and murders tens of thousands of innocent palestinians, we say the words, but we do almost nothing? i don't think that's right at all. the terminology used there prompted a significant backlash against nick robinson, including this message to newswatch from pauljaffey. nick robinson put out a statement that afternoon saying, meanwhile, rhoda yates sent us this plea abou
no surprise that the conflict dominated bbc news coverage on sunday. last night, for a few hours, israel lived in its skies. fighterjets battling waves of iranian drones and missiles fired at israeli targets. in iran, the launches were celebrated, one after the other, on national television. in the hours and days that followed, the attacks prompted plenty of commentary, analysis and interviews across bbc outlets. the latter included this question put on monday's today programme by presenter...
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frances read, bbc news. a man who spent 17 years in jail for a rape he didn't commit has been offered an "unreserved apology". the criminal cases review commission chairwoman said she was "deeply sorry" for "failing" andrew malkinson. but mr malkinson said the apology was too little, too late. 0ur correspondent, graham satchwell, joins me with more. it is an extraordinary case, isn't it? ., ,. , ., , it? the government described it as an atrocious _ it? the government described it as an atrocious miscarriage _ it? the government described it as an atrocious miscarriage of- it? the government described it as an atrocious miscarriage ofjustice. mr malkinson was found guilty of rape in 2004 and i was meant at incidents. in 2007 new dna evidence came to light linking the crime to another man, so mr makinson applied to the review commission, the body which investigates miscarriages of justice, and they turned it down twice, and it wasn't until last year that mr malkinson was acquitted. todayis that mr malkinson w
frances read, bbc news. a man who spent 17 years in jail for a rape he didn't commit has been offered an "unreserved apology". the criminal cases review commission chairwoman said she was "deeply sorry" for "failing" andrew malkinson. but mr malkinson said the apology was too little, too late. 0ur correspondent, graham satchwell, joins me with more. it is an extraordinary case, isn't it? ., ,. , ., , it? the government described it as an atrocious _ it? the...
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james landale, bbc news. for more on the situation, i spoke to former us ambassador to malta and president of the middle east policy council, gina abercrombie—winstanley. how serious a warning is this do you think from the us and from president biden? president biden did exactly what he needed to do. he has been saying for several weeks now and communicating to the israeli prime minister that the united states is not satisfied with how they are conducting the war, with how they are prosecuting it and quietly, behind—the—scenes, has been giving exactly what we needed to see from them in regard to the treatment of civilians, with regard to providing humanitarian assistance and, of course, protecting health workers and aid workers and journalists. and without much to show for it. so at this point the president is being increasingly embarrassed by the prime minister and the prime minister has shown, previously, he is willing to do and it was a time to come to heel on what the us president wanted from the is
james landale, bbc news. for more on the situation, i spoke to former us ambassador to malta and president of the middle east policy council, gina abercrombie—winstanley. how serious a warning is this do you think from the us and from president biden? president biden did exactly what he needed to do. he has been saying for several weeks now and communicating to the israeli prime minister that the united states is not satisfied with how they are conducting the war, with how they are...
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this is bbc news. you are live with bbc news. there's a warning today that more and more young people have developed bladder problems because of their chronic use of ketamine. the drug is widely used as an anaesthetic, and a sedative. but increasingly it's also misused as a recreational drug — and addiction rates are soaring. here's rachel stonehouse. from the minute you wake up... it's a saturday night in bristol. we are with beth and her friend we are calling jay, as he wants to be anonymous. they are both in their 20s and chronic ketamine users, after trying it as teenagers. i was 1a years old and somebody had some in the classroom and i had a little bit at the back of the classroom. that was the first time i had it. what is the physical impact for you now of taking ketamine? can't work, yeah, i can't do anything, i can't feed myself or go and get a drink. yeah, it really disables you completely. i can't walk 50 metres without either needing to sit down or needing to run to the toilet. ketamine use is estimated to have more
this is bbc news. you are live with bbc news. there's a warning today that more and more young people have developed bladder problems because of their chronic use of ketamine. the drug is widely used as an anaesthetic, and a sedative. but increasingly it's also misused as a recreational drug — and addiction rates are soaring. here's rachel stonehouse. from the minute you wake up... it's a saturday night in bristol. we are with beth and her friend we are calling jay, as he wants to be...
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daniel sandford, bbc news. manchester's new co—op live arena has postponed its opening until may, because it's still not ready. the venue, which is the uk's biggest indoor arena, had already delayed comedian peter kay's opening shows, which were due to take place earlier this week. the venue said it needed more time to test emergency communication systems. peter kay said the delay was "very disappointing". a group of five women have accused a judge hearing their separate employment tribunal cases of bullying and sexist behaviour. one woman has told the bbc she was shouted at on at least 16 occasions. thejudge, philip lancaster, had ruled against all of them in each of their cases. michael buchanan has more from leeds. dr hinaa toheed brought a maternity discrimination case against her former business partner in 2022. when the barrister on the other side started to cross—examine me, the judge completely took over the cross—examination. started aggressively cross—examining me, and if i didn't agree with a
daniel sandford, bbc news. manchester's new co—op live arena has postponed its opening until may, because it's still not ready. the venue, which is the uk's biggest indoor arena, had already delayed comedian peter kay's opening shows, which were due to take place earlier this week. the venue said it needed more time to test emergency communication systems. peter kay said the delay was "very disappointing". a group of five women have accused a judge hearing their separate employment...
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colin campbell, bbc news. you can see that documentary in full on the bbc iplayer. called the new drug threat, which is available to watch online, or you can download the iplayer app. do check it out. let's turn to one of the main stories developing in the uk, where the mp, mark menzies, who was suspended from the conservative party over allegations he misused campaign funds, is to quit as an mp at the next election. in a statement, mr menzies said, "it has been an enormous privilege representing "the people of fylde since 2010, but due to the pressures "on myself and my elderly mother, i have decided 0ur political correspondent iain watson has been following the story. stand at the next election and sit as an independent and i can tell you local party sorters in his constituency are worried about that. rishi sunak i'm sure will be pleased about that as well, perhaps less pleased about the publicity surrounding this mp. just to go back to the allegations, the time surge over the wiki use money donated by campa
colin campbell, bbc news. you can see that documentary in full on the bbc iplayer. called the new drug threat, which is available to watch online, or you can download the iplayer app. do check it out. let's turn to one of the main stories developing in the uk, where the mp, mark menzies, who was suspended from the conservative party over allegations he misused campaign funds, is to quit as an mp at the next election. in a statement, mr menzies said, "it has been an enormous privilege...
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this is bbc news. fight to get the judge to remove people that they believe are partial for cause. . ~ people that they believe are partial for cause. ., ~ ,, people that they believe are partial for cause. . ~' ,, people that they believe are partial for cause. ., ~ i. . ., for cause. thank you so much for our for cause. thank you so much for your time — for cause. thank you so much for your time and — for cause. thank you so much for your time and expertise - for cause. thank you so much for your time and expertise this - your time and expertise this morning. we do appreciate talking to you. the leading expert on the usjury system. around the world and across the uk. this is bbc news. the uk government's plan to introduce some of the world's toughest anti—smoking laws has taken a massive step forward. mps voted overwelmingly to ban anyone born after 2009, from buying cigarettes. 57 conservative mps voted against the bill, including the business secretary, kemi badenoch, arguing it was an attack
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this is bbc news. the headlines: tens of thousands of israelis rally in tel aviv, demanding a deal to free the remaining hostages seized by hamas six months ago. scuffles broke out and at least four people were arrested. yesterday, the israeli military said the body of one hostage had been recovered. a hamas delegation is expected to attend ceasefire talks in cairo on sunday following an invitation extended by egyptian mediators. slovakia's elected a new president. peter pellegrini is a nationalist who's sceptical of sending military aid to ukraine. and as millions prepare for the solar eclipse in for the solar eclipse north america, people are being in north america, people are being told to use safety goggles to watch the eclipse. and italy's mount etna has been putting on a show by blowing near—perfect circles into the sicilian sky. now on bbc news, it's time for click. earlier this year, the click team went to kenya and this week, we put together the best of the stories we covered there. we're br
this is bbc news. the headlines: tens of thousands of israelis rally in tel aviv, demanding a deal to free the remaining hostages seized by hamas six months ago. scuffles broke out and at least four people were arrested. yesterday, the israeli military said the body of one hostage had been recovered. a hamas delegation is expected to attend ceasefire talks in cairo on sunday following an invitation extended by egyptian mediators. slovakia's elected a new president. peter pellegrini is a...
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this is bbc news. prime minister rishi sunak has announced a new package of military aid for ukraine worth £500 million — including 400 vehicles and long range missiles. he was speaking during a visit to poland where he held talks with nato's secretary—general. mr sunak also said uk military spending would rise to 2.5% of national income by 2030 — that's compared to under 2.1% last year. labour has already pledged 2.5% — but only when �*economic conditions allow�*. our political editor, chris mason, reports. apologies for that, we have some technical issues but let me bring you a story. a man in iraq has started the first legal action of its kind against the uk oil giant bp, over the death of his son. this is alijulood — who died at the age of 21. his father, hussein julood, alleges that gas burning at an oilfield run by bp in southern iraq caused his son's leukaemia. gas burning, known as flaring, is one of the ways the industry deals with gas released during oil extraction. esme stalla
this is bbc news. prime minister rishi sunak has announced a new package of military aid for ukraine worth £500 million — including 400 vehicles and long range missiles. he was speaking during a visit to poland where he held talks with nato's secretary—general. mr sunak also said uk military spending would rise to 2.5% of national income by 2030 — that's compared to under 2.1% last year. labour has already pledged 2.5% — but only when �*economic conditions allow�*. our political...
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john sudworth, bbc news, new york. and you can read more on that story via the bbc news website. i will be back with you in a moment with all the top business news. you are listening — or rather watching - bbc listening — or rather watching — bbc news. hello there. we still had the same southwesterly breeze on thursday but more sunshine led to a warmer day. the highest temperature in the sunshine was measured in norfolk with temperatures reaching 20 degrees. in northern ireland whilst it did cloud over later on and we got some rain as well, temperatures here reached 18 celsius — the warmest it's been in northern ireland so far this year. now, this is the temperature anomaly map. the red colour�*s showing that it's warmer than average across the whole of the uk. we'll get similar temperatures again on friday but then, over the weekend, it gets cooler from the northwest. that cooler weather arrives in the southeast by sunday. now, heading into early friday, we've got some sunshine to begin with in scotland. we've got these showery bursts of rain coming back into northern
john sudworth, bbc news, new york. and you can read more on that story via the bbc news website. i will be back with you in a moment with all the top business news. you are listening — or rather watching - bbc listening — or rather watching — bbc news. hello there. we still had the same southwesterly breeze on thursday but more sunshine led to a warmer day. the highest temperature in the sunshine was measured in norfolk with temperatures reaching 20 degrees. in northern ireland whilst it...
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and coming up on bbc news... fa cup replays will be scrapped from the first round onwards from next season in an agreement between the football association and the premier league. good afternoon. a conservative mp has been suspended by the parliamentary party after claims he misused campaign funds. by the parliamentary party after the times newspaper alleges he used local party funds to pay off what he reportedly called "bad people" who had locked him in a flat. mark menzies "strongly" disputes the allegations. the conservative party was made aware of the allegations three months ago and says it is investigating. our political correspondent damian grammaticas reports. honesty needs to start now. the lack of clarity needs to stop. mark menzies. _ of clarity needs to stop. mark menzies, this _ of clarity needs to stop. mark menzies, this was _ of clarity needs to stop. mark menzies, this was him - of clarity needs to stop. mark menzies, this was him last i of clarity needs to stop. mark menzies, this was him last w
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coming up on newsnight, that�*s on bbc 2 right now. katie razzall, bbc news this is bbc news. our colleagues in london will take overfrom here. iwill see colleagues in london will take over from here. i will see you soon. hello, there. we had some big weather contrasts across the uk on monday. now, for central and eastern parts of england, it was a cloudy day, with outbreaks of light and patchy rain around. it was a cold day, temperatures just seven or eight degrees, well below average for this time of the year, and, actually, these kind of temperatures are much closer to the averages you�*d see in february. so, if you thought it felt a bit wintry, well, you weren�*t too far off the mark, but it was a different story, further north. in scotland, we did have some brighter skies and some sunshine, and we had temperatures 16, 16.5 degrees or so in glasgow, so it was actually warmer than average here. now, the reason we�*ve got these kind of contrasts at the moment is we do have some slightly milderair, coming in off the atlantic into generally western areas of the uk, but t
coming up on newsnight, that�*s on bbc 2 right now. katie razzall, bbc news this is bbc news. our colleagues in london will take overfrom here. iwill see colleagues in london will take over from here. i will see you soon. hello, there. we had some big weather contrasts across the uk on monday. now, for central and eastern parts of england, it was a cloudy day, with outbreaks of light and patchy rain around. it was a cold day, temperatures just seven or eight degrees, well below average for...
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hugh pym, bbc news. nicola sturgeon, the former first minister of scotland, has said it's an �*incredibly difficult' time, after her husband, the former snp chief executive peter murrell, was charged in connection with the embezzlement of funds from the scottish national party. it's understood that both nicola sturgeon and colin beattie, the party's former treasurer, remain under investigation, though have not been re—arrested or charged. lorna gordon is in glasgow for us. nicola sturgeon, seen for the first time since her husband was arrested and charged. it is time since her husband was arrested and charged-— and charged. it is incredibly difficult but _ and charged. it is incredibly difficult but that's _ and charged. it is incredibly difficult but that's not - and charged. it is incredibly difficult but that's not the i and charged. it is incredibly . difficult but that's not the main issue here, so i can't say any more. i'm not going to say any more. the home she shares with peter murrell was
hugh pym, bbc news. nicola sturgeon, the former first minister of scotland, has said it's an �*incredibly difficult' time, after her husband, the former snp chief executive peter murrell, was charged in connection with the embezzlement of funds from the scottish national party. it's understood that both nicola sturgeon and colin beattie, the party's former treasurer, remain under investigation, though have not been re—arrested or charged. lorna gordon is in glasgow for us. nicola sturgeon,...
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and coming up on bbc news. english clubs are gone, but england players are to the fore tonight with real madrid andjude bellingham travelling to harry kane's bayern munich in the champions league semi finals. good evening. a 14—year—old boy has died and a number of others, including two police officers, have been injured after a sword attack in east london. police declared a critical incident after they were called to reports that a vehicle had been driven into a house at hainault shortly before seven o'clock this morning. a 36—year—old man is in custody. police say the incident is not believed to be targeted or terrorism—related. our special correspondent lucy manning is in hainault for us now. lucy. a 14-year-old boy did not make it to school — lucy. a 14-year-old boy did not make it to school this _ lucy. a 14-year-old boy did not make it to school this morning, _ it to school this morning, stabbed by hind the police tape, and his family now suffering the consequences of that sword rampage. the s
and coming up on bbc news. english clubs are gone, but england players are to the fore tonight with real madrid andjude bellingham travelling to harry kane's bayern munich in the champions league semi finals. good evening. a 14—year—old boy has died and a number of others, including two police officers, have been injured after a sword attack in east london. police declared a critical incident after they were called to reports that a vehicle had been driven into a house at hainault shortly...
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around the world and across the uk, this is bbc news. this is the context on bbc news. to turkey now, where president erdogan's governing party has suffered its biggest defeat in local elections. the main opposition party, the chp, won in the six largest urban centres, including istanbul. mr erdogan has promised to respect the decision of the nation. before the election, he had said that this would be the last time he led his party into municipal elections. his term as president is due to end in 2028. for more on this, let's speak to galip dalay, a senior consulting fellow of the turkey initiative at international think—tank chatham house. welcome to bbc news. what is your take on what is happening at the moment? this defeat might not be national elections, mr everyone is in power for a national elections, mr everyone is in powerfor a couple of national elections, mr everyone is in power for a couple of years yet but it still shows a shift in support for his party. well, certainly- _ support for his party. well, certainly. this _ support for his party. well, certainly
around the world and across the uk, this is bbc news. this is the context on bbc news. to turkey now, where president erdogan's governing party has suffered its biggest defeat in local elections. the main opposition party, the chp, won in the six largest urban centres, including istanbul. mr erdogan has promised to respect the decision of the nation. before the election, he had said that this would be the last time he led his party into municipal elections. his term as president is due to end...
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this is bbc news. a teenage girl has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a stabbing at a school in south—west wales. two teachers and a teenage pupil were taken to hospital. police say they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident. tomos morgan reports: this was the scene at ysgol dyffryn aman after what was a shocking incident. two teachers and a pupil stabbed and taken to hospital with non—life—threatening injuries. a raft of emergency service vehicles and personnel attended the scene, and worried parents rushed to the gates waiting for any news. radu in year ten was inside when the alarm was raised. i was in it room and i walked out as break ended, and i heard that there's been a stabbing from this pupil, but i didn't believe her until i heard the code red. parents have been waiting here for hours outside ysgol dyffryn aman, waiting for their children to be released from their classrooms. those that have contacted their parents say they've been fed and t
this is bbc news. a teenage girl has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a stabbing at a school in south—west wales. two teachers and a teenage pupil were taken to hospital. police say they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident. tomos morgan reports: this was the scene at ysgol dyffryn aman after what was a shocking incident. two teachers and a pupil stabbed and taken to hospital with non—life—threatening injuries. a raft of emergency service...
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katie austin, bbc news. motherhood and a career in football were, until recently, considered incompatible — with many players retiring early in order to start a family. but now, there's a growing number of mothers returning to the women s super league. attitudes are changing and support is increasing — but there are still challenges, as our sports correspondent katie gornall reports. you may know carla ward as aston villa women's manager. commentator: wsl history for aston villa... _ but she has another, more important, job... what did you do at school today? we did science! did you?! ..mum to four—year—old hartley. 0k, are you going to sing to me? wednesdays are special for ward. it's the only day she makes it home to sheffield in time for the school run. you are getting an incredible mum. thank you so much. i feel honoured. thank you. what does hartley think of yourjob? she's very proud. yeah. she loves telling everyone that i'm a football manager. mama! ward co—parents hartley with her former pa
katie austin, bbc news. motherhood and a career in football were, until recently, considered incompatible — with many players retiring early in order to start a family. but now, there's a growing number of mothers returning to the women s super league. attitudes are changing and support is increasing — but there are still challenges, as our sports correspondent katie gornall reports. you may know carla ward as aston villa women's manager. commentator: wsl history for aston villa... _ but...
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will vernon, bbc news, washington. and a reminder, you can get much more on those israel—iran tensions on the bbc news website, including this analysis from our chief international correspondent lyse doucet, who says there's an audible sigh of relief in the region. check it out online or on the bbc news app. a base used by pro—iranian militias in iraq has been damaged by a large explosion, a day after israel's presumed strike on iran. one person was killed and eight others injured in the blast and intense fire at the kalso military base, south of the capital, baghdad. this footage from the scene shows the aftermath of the explosion, which iraqi security sources have described as a "bombing" which hit weapons and vehicles. the base is used by the popular mobilization forces — an umbrella organisation linking several pro—iran militias who've recently attacked us personnel in iraq. the pentagon says it has not carried out any new strike in iraq. the focus in recent days has been on tensions between israel and iran
will vernon, bbc news, washington. and a reminder, you can get much more on those israel—iran tensions on the bbc news website, including this analysis from our chief international correspondent lyse doucet, who says there's an audible sigh of relief in the region. check it out online or on the bbc news app. a base used by pro—iranian militias in iraq has been damaged by a large explosion, a day after israel's presumed strike on iran. one person was killed and eight others injured in the...
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welcome to bbc news. we start in the middle east, where israel appears to be moving to a new phase of its military operation in gaza. displaced people from the southern gazan city of khan younis have started to return home, after the israel defence forces said they have withdrawn all of their maneuvering ground forces from that area — leaving just one brigade. israel's defence minister yoav gallant said troops have been pulled out to prepare for future missions, including into the now overcrowded city of rafah. much of khan younis is now in ruins after months of bombardment and heavy conflict between israeli troops and fighters from palestinian militant groups. sunday marked six months since hamas, designated a terrorist organisation by the us, uk and other countries, attacked israel, killing about 1,200 people and taking more than 250 hostages. israel's prime minister, benjamin netanyahu, vowed to "crush and destroy hamas" so that it no longer posed any threat, and said he would secure the release of t
welcome to bbc news. we start in the middle east, where israel appears to be moving to a new phase of its military operation in gaza. displaced people from the southern gazan city of khan younis have started to return home, after the israel defence forces said they have withdrawn all of their maneuvering ground forces from that area — leaving just one brigade. israel's defence minister yoav gallant said troops have been pulled out to prepare for future missions, including into the now...
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bbc news. mr blinken spoke to the bbc and said that washington will act if beijing does not stop supplying russia with items used in its assault on ukraine. our china correspondent laura bicker has more from beijing. hello. i'm laura bicker. how are you? antony blinken's visit comes as us ties with china are at a turning point. how's your trip been? oh, it's been... i've covered a lot of ground. the dialogue and diplomacy for the cameras hides real discord and distrust. this is what chinese viewers are shown. a cinematic soundtrack accompanies president xi, urging the us to be partners, not rivals. yet, hours earlier, mr blinken was warned the two sides could slip towards conflict. ..and this could not be happening. but he came to beijing with a warning of his own. 70% of the machine tools that russia is getting from abroad coming from china, 90% of the microelectronics. so for china, if it wants to have better relations not only with us but with countries in europe, it can't do that while at t
bbc news. mr blinken spoke to the bbc and said that washington will act if beijing does not stop supplying russia with items used in its assault on ukraine. our china correspondent laura bicker has more from beijing. hello. i'm laura bicker. how are you? antony blinken's visit comes as us ties with china are at a turning point. how's your trip been? oh, it's been... i've covered a lot of ground. the dialogue and diplomacy for the cameras hides real discord and distrust. this is what chinese...
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you're live with bbc news. in new york, former president donald trump's latest appeal to halt his "hush money" trial was denied friday. the ruling — along with the completion ofjury selection that same day — sets the stage for opening arguments to take place as soon as monday. seven men and five women will consider evidence to determine whether the former president covered up a payment to adult film actress stormy daniels to keep quiet about a sexual encounter she says they had. mr trump denies any affair. outside the courthouse just shortly after the jury was selected, a man set himself on fire. police say the man threw "conspiracy based" pamphlets into the air before dousing himself in liquid, and setting himself alight. authorities say the man is alive in hospital — but is in critical condition. officials do not believe that he was targeting any person or group. the us government is spending hundreds of billions of dollars transforming its industry, to try to compete with china on green manufacturing.
you're live with bbc news. in new york, former president donald trump's latest appeal to halt his "hush money" trial was denied friday. the ruling — along with the completion ofjury selection that same day — sets the stage for opening arguments to take place as soon as monday. seven men and five women will consider evidence to determine whether the former president covered up a payment to adult film actress stormy daniels to keep quiet about a sexual encounter she says they had....
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this is bbc news. the bbc understands scotland's first minister humza yousaf will resign today rather than face a confidence vote. here are some live shots in bute housein here are some live shots in bute house in edinburgh. we are expecting him to speak there at noon. within the past hour, spain's pedro sanchez says he's staying on as prime minister, as his wife faces corruption allegations. crisis talks in the middle east, america's top diplomat antony blinken is in saudi arabia, as hamas sends hello. welcome to the programme. the scottish first minister, humza yousaf, is to announce shortly that he'll resign from office — the bbc understands. it follows the collapse of his power—sharing agreement with the scottish green party. he had been facing two confidence votes, but has lost all his political backing. this is a shot of bute house, the official residence of the first minister. mr yousaf will make his statement there injust under an hour.
this is bbc news. the bbc understands scotland's first minister humza yousaf will resign today rather than face a confidence vote. here are some live shots in bute housein here are some live shots in bute house in edinburgh. we are expecting him to speak there at noon. within the past hour, spain's pedro sanchez says he's staying on as prime minister, as his wife faces corruption allegations. crisis talks in the middle east, america's top diplomat antony blinken is in saudi arabia, as hamas...
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this is bbc news. future will bring. this is bbc news- stay _ future will bring. this is bbc news. stay with _ future will bring. this is bbc news. stay with us. - hello. well, some of us are in for a fine day. thursday's expected to bring warm, sunny spells to many northern and eastern parts of the country. certainly won't be like it everywhere — in fact, farfrom it in the morning across many western and southern areas of the uk. right now, a lot of cloud shrouding the uk. a weatherfront is crossing us, bearing rain and dribs and drabs possible anywhere through the night and in some areas even quite heavy for a time. but this weather front is caught in a current of very mild air streaming in from the southern climes, quite a breezy end to the night is expected as well. but i think by the time we get to around 6:00 in the morning, you can see the skies are clearing across many eastern and some western areas of the uk as well. temperatures will be in double figures in most major towns and cities. so, here's the morning then, the forecast. you can see still a fair amount of cloud a
this is bbc news. future will bring. this is bbc news- stay _ future will bring. this is bbc news. stay with _ future will bring. this is bbc news. stay with us. - hello. well, some of us are in for a fine day. thursday's expected to bring warm, sunny spells to many northern and eastern parts of the country. certainly won't be like it everywhere — in fact, farfrom it in the morning across many western and southern areas of the uk. right now, a lot of cloud shrouding the uk. a weatherfront is...
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jessica lane, bbc news, hull. for many of us, reading is a skill we take for granted, but for the seven million people across england who have very low literacy skills it can often make everyday tasks a real challenge. in one of the worst affected areas in the country, the north east, one former teacher is now on a mission to change that. our correspondent sharon barbour reports. books that millions of people across the country can't read. in england alone more than seven million people struggle with the written word and most keep it a secret. one of the worst affected areas for illiteracy is the north east of england. for years, a former teacher has wanted to help. ah for... apple. ah.. ah for apple. but then kerry clegg saw this. it was a documentary about jay blades from the repair shop, who was learning to read. this is going to be my first attempt to learn since school. i contacted them and said we've got a great need up here. how do you spell tree? t... where's r? r... 0k. that's it. and then e. but e starts
jessica lane, bbc news, hull. for many of us, reading is a skill we take for granted, but for the seven million people across england who have very low literacy skills it can often make everyday tasks a real challenge. in one of the worst affected areas in the country, the north east, one former teacher is now on a mission to change that. our correspondent sharon barbour reports. books that millions of people across the country can't read. in england alone more than seven million people...
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around the world and the cross the uk, this is bbc news. this is bbc news. the head of israeli military intelligence, aharon haliva, has resigned — he's the first senior israeli official to step down over the hamas assault in october. mr haliva had accepted responsibility for security failings which allowed the attacks to take place. in other developments, prime minister benjamin netanyahu has vowed to reject any sanctions on the country's military, after reports that the us plans to cut aid to one unit. amid ongoing violence in the occupied west bank, the us says it will respond to any human rights violations in gaza, 15 children are among the dead, after an israeli air strike on the southern city of rafah, where more than a million displaced palestinians are sheltering. the hamas—run health ministry in gaza says more than 34,000 people have died since the start of the war. emergency workers in khan younis have uncovered more than 200 bodies buried in the courtyard of a hospital. al nasser had been at the centre of an israeli military operation until tw
around the world and the cross the uk, this is bbc news. this is bbc news. the head of israeli military intelligence, aharon haliva, has resigned — he's the first senior israeli official to step down over the hamas assault in october. mr haliva had accepted responsibility for security failings which allowed the attacks to take place. in other developments, prime minister benjamin netanyahu has vowed to reject any sanctions on the country's military, after reports that the us plans to cut aid...
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jim reed, bbc news. let's now a look at one of the most read stories on our website on the increasingly alarming world of deepfakes. a bbc report follows a woman we're calling jodie who found images of herself used in deepfake pawn — and the later found, of herself used in deepfake porn — and the later found, to her astonishment, the person responsible for it was her best friend. "jodie" has been speaking to kate west from bbc radio 4's file on a programme. here is kate explaining the impact of the deepfake on "jodie"s' life. years of her life taken over by people, herfriends messenger seen her picture being used on dating sites and twitter with expressive captions and it came to a head when she got an unknown enormous e—mail saying just a warning, i recognise you, i thought i would let you know that pictures of you have appeared on a pawn site and i would let you know, and she scrolled through the images, although completely innocent photographs, pictures of her on holiday with her mum, and pictur
jim reed, bbc news. let's now a look at one of the most read stories on our website on the increasingly alarming world of deepfakes. a bbc report follows a woman we're calling jodie who found images of herself used in deepfake pawn — and the later found, of herself used in deepfake porn — and the later found, to her astonishment, the person responsible for it was her best friend. "jodie" has been speaking to kate west from bbc radio 4's file on a programme. here is kate explaining...
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dan roan, bbc news. a former post office investigator has said that he did not believe a challenge to the horizon it system in one case to be relevant to others. jon longman investigated seema misra, a sub—postmaster who was eventually jailed while pregnant. he told the post office inquiry he had believed horizon was robust and at the time, had not been concerned about a growing number of challenges to the it system. our business editor simonjack is at the inquiry. the focus as you say on the investigator in the case of seema misra who was convicted and jailed in 2010 when she was a mother and also pregnant with their second child. now he made an important adjustment to his witness statement, he originally said he was not aware of any other cases where problems with the horizon system were identified as potential issues in what was going wrong. but he mended that because there was a series of evidence that not only was he aware of reports of other problems with horizon software but he actually worked i
dan roan, bbc news. a former post office investigator has said that he did not believe a challenge to the horizon it system in one case to be relevant to others. jon longman investigated seema misra, a sub—postmaster who was eventually jailed while pregnant. he told the post office inquiry he had believed horizon was robust and at the time, had not been concerned about a growing number of challenges to the it system. our business editor simonjack is at the inquiry. the focus as you say on the...
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this is bbc news. more human remains have been found by police investigating the death of a man in greater manchester. a torso was discovered this month in salford. they have now set up four investigation scenes in and around manchester. detectives say they are also looking through hundreds of hours of cctv vision. two men are in custody. our correspondent greg mckenzie has the latest. police in greater manchester have confirmed that two sites that they were searching this weekend, they have now discovered body parts. now, this all stems back from the 4th of april when a passer—by that was walking their dog had discovered a plastic bag, a see—through bag which contained the torso of a man. they contacted the police who subsequently launched a murder investigation. now, following intelligence, they then started to search four other sites this weekend, including yesterday and today and discovered more body parts. now, the police have gone as far as to confirm they now know the identity of the 60—ye
this is bbc news. more human remains have been found by police investigating the death of a man in greater manchester. a torso was discovered this month in salford. they have now set up four investigation scenes in and around manchester. detectives say they are also looking through hundreds of hours of cctv vision. two men are in custody. our correspondent greg mckenzie has the latest. police in greater manchester have confirmed that two sites that they were searching this weekend, they have...
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, bbc news. the actor hugh grant has settled his long—running privacy case against the publisher of the sun newspaper, after his lawyers told him that he could face legal costs of up to £10 million, even if he won. he says he was offered what he calls "an enormous sum of money" to settle the case. our culture editor, katie razzall, is here. how much of a surprise has this been? well, it is a surprise and it emerged in court documents, it came out today in page 18 of this one, there is a footnote saying hugh grant settled his case against news group. the actor later put a statement on x and prepare for irony. he said, as is common with entirely innocent people, they are offering me an enormous sum of money to keep this matter out of and as you were saying, that is estimated he thinks to be around £10 million. clearly an awful lot of money, but he is also clearly regretting not having his day in court. i mean, he had claimed the sun had commissioned someone to burgle his car, to burgle his home
, bbc news. the actor hugh grant has settled his long—running privacy case against the publisher of the sun newspaper, after his lawyers told him that he could face legal costs of up to £10 million, even if he won. he says he was offered what he calls "an enormous sum of money" to settle the case. our culture editor, katie razzall, is here. how much of a surprise has this been? well, it is a surprise and it emerged in court documents, it came out today in page 18 of this one, there...
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yunus mulla, bbc news, salford. train drivers from five more operators are on strike today, affecting journeys across england, wales and scotland. it's the latest industrial action by members of the aslef union. the dispute — is over pay and working conditions — and has been deadlocked for months. sacha baron cohen and islay fisher has announced that they are divorcing after ia years of marriage. in a social media post announcing the split, the actor said that they jointly filed to end announcing the split, the actor said that theyjointly filed to end their marriage last year. the pair have three children and met in 2001. a russian descent vehicle landed in kazakhstan on saturday, returning from the international space station. astronauts from russia, belarus and the united states were onboard. russian 0leg novitsky and belarusian marina vasilevskaya left for the iss last month on a soyuz spacecraft. they returned to earth on saturday along with us astronaut loral 0'hara, who had been aboard the orbital station
yunus mulla, bbc news, salford. train drivers from five more operators are on strike today, affecting journeys across england, wales and scotland. it's the latest industrial action by members of the aslef union. the dispute — is over pay and working conditions — and has been deadlocked for months. sacha baron cohen and islay fisher has announced that they are divorcing after ia years of marriage. in a social media post announcing the split, the actor said that they jointly filed to end...
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nikki fox, bbc news. finally this half hour, i want to show you the most—watched video on the bbc news website and app. a plane full of hundreds of toy giraffes has ta ken to the skies to raise money for great ormond street hospital. we hopped on board to find out more. did at any point you think it was real giraffes that you were going to be...? no! no, luckily the whole connection came about because i noticed they were flying the same cuddly giraffe as i was flying with my daughter, so actually, there was never any doubt that it was cuddly giraffes. i love having these guys with me when we go flying, making everyone smile as they've seen us around the voyage building with all these giraffes. it's nice to lift everyone's spirits and give everyone a nice event to watch. this is definitely the most unusual flight. usually the passengers are asking a lot more questions. they've not asked any yet but we'll see how the night goes. the reason we're flying all these giraffes, it set out from one - giraffe tha
nikki fox, bbc news. finally this half hour, i want to show you the most—watched video on the bbc news website and app. a plane full of hundreds of toy giraffes has ta ken to the skies to raise money for great ormond street hospital. we hopped on board to find out more. did at any point you think it was real giraffes that you were going to be...? no! no, luckily the whole connection came about because i noticed they were flying the same cuddly giraffe as i was flying with my daughter, so...
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welcome to bbc news. we are already finding that nearly half of the potentialjurors finding that nearly half of the potential jurors say they are not finding that nearly half of the potentialjurors say they are not up for thejob. what potentialjurors say they are not up for the job. what you potentialjurors say they are not up for thejob. what you make of potentialjurors say they are not up for the job. what you make of that? i am not surprised at all. first of all, i think i am not surprised at all. first of all, ithink it i am not surprised at all. first of all, i think it is already but is not a surprise stop this is new york, this is new york county, a district that when 75% for president biden, so it is not a friendly jurisdiction for president trump, i understand that, and so a lot of the jurors are being honest and saying i cannot be fed to this guy, so that is not a surprise, and also jurors don't really want to sit on trials that last few months or more so i'm sure some will have had conflict in
welcome to bbc news. we are already finding that nearly half of the potentialjurors finding that nearly half of the potential jurors say they are not finding that nearly half of the potentialjurors say they are not up for thejob. what potentialjurors say they are not up for the job. what you potentialjurors say they are not up for thejob. what you make of potentialjurors say they are not up for the job. what you make of that? i am not surprised at all. first of all, i think i am not surprised...
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james cook, bbc news, edinburgh. around the world and across the uk. this is bbc news. the kremlin has dismissed a media report that links a russian intelligence unit to so—called "havana syndrome" — a mystery illness which has affected us diplomats. an investigation by the insider, der spiegel and cbs alleges that the americans were targeted with "directed energy" weapons. 0ne victim of the syndrome — an fbi agent — told 60 minutes about her experience of being hit by a powerful force at her home in florida 2021. inside my right ear, it was like a dentist drilling on steroids. that feeling when it gets too close to your eardrum, it's like that times ten. it was like a high—pitched metallic drilling noise and it knocked me forward a 45 degree angle this way. christo grozev, one of the authors behind the insider's year—long investigation explains what this syndrome actually is. it was a number of people simultaneously reported very similar health conditions, which included grating noises, loss of balance, vertigo and nausea, which actually went worse as the d
james cook, bbc news, edinburgh. around the world and across the uk. this is bbc news. the kremlin has dismissed a media report that links a russian intelligence unit to so—called "havana syndrome" — a mystery illness which has affected us diplomats. an investigation by the insider, der spiegel and cbs alleges that the americans were targeted with "directed energy" weapons. 0ne victim of the syndrome — an fbi agent — told 60 minutes about her experience of being hit...
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lucy vladev, bbc news. the former labour minister and crossbench peer, frank field, has died at the age of 81. he'd been a leading voice on welfare reform for much of his career and had served as the mp for birkenhead on merseyside for 30 years. frank was director of child poverty action group for a decade. let's speak to the charity's chief executive alison garnham. what sort of man was frank? frank was a very — what sort of man was frank? frank was a very brave — what sort of man was frank? frank was a very brave individual - what sort of man was frank? frank was a very brave individual who - what sort of man was frank? faking was a very brave individual who is very strategic, committed, steadfast, but he was a true campaigner. his real legacy to us is the effect on child benefit. when he was at the child poverty action group, it looked like the government was about to abandon child benefit and abandon its election pledge, and there was a leak that he was able to make public. as a result, child benefi
lucy vladev, bbc news. the former labour minister and crossbench peer, frank field, has died at the age of 81. he'd been a leading voice on welfare reform for much of his career and had served as the mp for birkenhead on merseyside for 30 years. frank was director of child poverty action group for a decade. let's speak to the charity's chief executive alison garnham. what sort of man was frank? frank was a very — what sort of man was frank? frank was a very brave — what sort of man was...
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you're watching bbc news. very shortly where are expecting a news conference about humza yousaf, the first minister of scotland. we are expecting mr yousaf to announce he is stepping down as first minister. let us go live tribute house and our correspondent alexander mackenzie. what we have seenin alexander mackenzie. what we have seen in the last half an hour, humza yousaf go into bute house. what is the latest your hearing? this yousaf go into bute house. what is the latest your hearing?— the latest your hearing? this is bute house. — the latest your hearing? this is bute house, the _ the latest your hearing? this is bute house, the official - the latest your hearing? this is i bute house, the official residence of the first minister in scotland. i'm not sure if you can see behind me, there is a huddle of media just outside the door. a media and members of the public gathered here, a lot of interest in what is happening at bute house in edinburgh. everyone is gathering for what is expected to be a press
you're watching bbc news. very shortly where are expecting a news conference about humza yousaf, the first minister of scotland. we are expecting mr yousaf to announce he is stepping down as first minister. let us go live tribute house and our correspondent alexander mackenzie. what we have seenin alexander mackenzie. what we have seen in the last half an hour, humza yousaf go into bute house. what is the latest your hearing? this yousaf go into bute house. what is the latest your hearing?—...
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mark lowen, bbc news, venice. labour says it expects to renationalise nearly all passenger rail services within five years if it wins the next election. it says a new public body would inherit existing contracts when they expire, taking on responsibility for running services. automatic refunds for train delays and better internet connection on trains are also planned. but transport secretary mark harper said the plans were "unfunded". our political editor chris mason reports. hurtling for the train, among the throng today the man who hopes that he is striding to downing street. keir starmer once much of the railways to be publicly owned. keir starmer reckons he has a plan to lure more of us on to the trains. i've joined him on a visit to county durham to hitachi's train factory. privatisation has not worked, ourjob is pick this up, fix it and that will require us as the franchises end to bring them into public ownership. will your plan make travel by train cheaper? it will ensure the best price is available for ev
mark lowen, bbc news, venice. labour says it expects to renationalise nearly all passenger rail services within five years if it wins the next election. it says a new public body would inherit existing contracts when they expire, taking on responsibility for running services. automatic refunds for train delays and better internet connection on trains are also planned. but transport secretary mark harper said the plans were "unfunded". our political editor chris mason reports. hurtling...
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this is bbc news. let's return now to our top story — former president donald trump, standing trial in a criminal case. these are the pictures of donald trump leaving to go to that manhattan court and then arriving, he is now inside the courthouse itself. nada tawfik is there. just work from the course in your last few minutes that donald trump has lost a second bid to actually remove thejudge in this lost a second bid to actually remove the judge in this case, so tells more about that.— the judge in this case, so tells more about that. yes, that is right, before the trial _ more about that. yes, that is right, before the trial gets _ more about that. yes, that is right, before the trial gets warmly - more about that. yes, that is right, before the trial gets warmly underl before the trial gets warmly under way, thejudge said before the trial gets warmly under way, the judge said there were a few loose ends, as he called it, to address and one of those was again last—ditch attempt by donald trump
this is bbc news. let's return now to our top story — former president donald trump, standing trial in a criminal case. these are the pictures of donald trump leaving to go to that manhattan court and then arriving, he is now inside the courthouse itself. nada tawfik is there. just work from the course in your last few minutes that donald trump has lost a second bid to actually remove thejudge in this lost a second bid to actually remove the judge in this case, so tells more about that.—...
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you alive with bbc news. russia says it shot down a ukrainian drain attempting to attack the zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant on monday a day after the plan was damaged by three direct hit. zaporizhzhia is europe was like largest nuclear power plant occupied by russian troops since moscow's invasion in 2022. it was the subject of attacks early in the war but sunday was the first time since november 2020 that it has been directly hit. kyiv and caple have both denied being behind sunday puzzle attack. rafael grossi director general of the international atomic energy agency told the bbc sunday's attack was unacceptable. you cannot attack _ attack was unacceptable. you cannot attack a _ attack was unacceptable. you cannot attack a nuclear - attack was unacceptable. you. cannot attack a nuclear power plant in whatever way, in whichever way, plant in whatever way, in whicheverway, because plant in whatever way, in whichever way, because the consequences are a discriminant, so no—one could conceivably derive any m
you alive with bbc news. russia says it shot down a ukrainian drain attempting to attack the zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant on monday a day after the plan was damaged by three direct hit. zaporizhzhia is europe was like largest nuclear power plant occupied by russian troops since moscow's invasion in 2022. it was the subject of attacks early in the war but sunday was the first time since november 2020 that it has been directly hit. kyiv and caple have both denied being behind sunday puzzle...