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i mean, there is considerable enthusiasm in europe now to try to solve our flooding or reduce flood risk considerably with nature—based solutions. the european union, sorry, the european environment agency, for example, has a policy of "think green before grey", in other words, plant trees or vegetation to reduce flood risk. but you only have to look at that tree in that flood video you've got and the tree has no impact. so we're going to have to turn to real hard engineering solutions to address these problems. now, engineers put a man on the moon in 1969. engineers have today designed autonomous vehicles that can be driven around the states without the driver touching the wheel, so engineers can address these problems, in my view. and what do you think china is doing, or what is china doing to protect these highly populated areas like these from being affected 7 well, firstly, i've been going to china for a0 years — since 1982, and no country has put more effort into mitigating floods than china. the chinese academy, just to give you one example, the chinese academy of engineering
i mean, there is considerable enthusiasm in europe now to try to solve our flooding or reduce flood risk considerably with nature—based solutions. the european union, sorry, the european environment agency, for example, has a policy of "think green before grey", in other words, plant trees or vegetation to reduce flood risk. but you only have to look at that tree in that flood video you've got and the tree has no impact. so we're going to have to turn to real hard engineering...
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show him the intelligence, to show what they think the kremlin�*s intentions are through ukraine and europe more widely, and why they think it's in us national interests to support ukraine and nato more broadly. this is something to see a republican speaker go against the majority of the republicans in congress — it's no small matter. i think this is a major development not only for ukraine, but also for where the republican party is in its questions about whether it's in the midst of a realignment or not. this shows there is some value or still some perception of value in the reagan—esque republican party that we may have been more accustomed to in prior decades. have been more accustomed to in prior decades-_ prior decades. yeah, this bipartisan _ prior decades. yeah, this bipartisan sort _ prior decades. yeah, this bipartisan sort of - prior decades. yeah, this - bipartisan sort of agreement, if you like, does pose some problems for house speaker mike johnson, though, doesn't it? he could now find himself in a difficult position? do you expect now to see attempts to oust him?— expe
show him the intelligence, to show what they think the kremlin�*s intentions are through ukraine and europe more widely, and why they think it's in us national interests to support ukraine and nato more broadly. this is something to see a republican speaker go against the majority of the republicans in congress — it's no small matter. i think this is a major development not only for ukraine, but also for where the republican party is in its questions about whether it's in the midst of a...
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him the intelligence, show them what they think putin in his intentions are for ukraine and broader europe and to show why the biden administration thinks that it is in the us national interest to support ukraine. and nato more broadly. this is something to see a republican speaker go against the majority of the republicans in congress, it is no small matter. i think this is a major development not only for ukraine but also for where the republican party is amidst questions about whether it's going in the midst of an alignment or not. this really shows that there is some value or still some perception of value or still some perception of value in the region republican party that we may have been more accustomed to in past decades. —— reagan republican party. he accustomed to in past decades. -- reagan republican party. he could not find himself— reagan republican party. he could not find himself in _ reagan republican party. he could not find himself in a _ reagan republican party. he could not find himself in a difficult - not find himself in a difficult position. do you you now see
him the intelligence, show them what they think putin in his intentions are for ukraine and broader europe and to show why the biden administration thinks that it is in the us national interest to support ukraine. and nato more broadly. this is something to see a republican speaker go against the majority of the republicans in congress, it is no small matter. i think this is a major development not only for ukraine but also for where the republican party is amidst questions about whether it's...
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europe's front line — ukrainian tanks heading into battle. a war in our back yard showing no sign of end. in neighbouring poland today, at a military base outside warsaw, the prime minister, his polish opposite number and the secretary—general of the nato defence alliance. and, from rishi sunak, this promise on defence spending... today i'm announcing the biggest strengthening of our national defence for a generation. we will increase defence spending to a new baseline of 2.5% of gdp by 2030. that starts today. is it time to be candid now with people that the costs of supporting ukraine are going to run into the billions and billions for years and years to come? could this last another decade? well, chris, as i touched on, unfortunately, we're living in a more dangerous time than at any point since the end of the cold war. if we don't deter russia in ukraine, all we're going to do is embolden putin to go even further, and indeed embolden other adversaries around the world. there's no way we can run away from that cost. we have to pay. not l
europe's front line — ukrainian tanks heading into battle. a war in our back yard showing no sign of end. in neighbouring poland today, at a military base outside warsaw, the prime minister, his polish opposite number and the secretary—general of the nato defence alliance. and, from rishi sunak, this promise on defence spending... today i'm announcing the biggest strengthening of our national defence for a generation. we will increase defence spending to a new baseline of 2.5% of gdp by...
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a lot of cities in europe, most of all are affected by over tourism. so do you think that you will be a guinea pig, if you like, for other cities? yes. it's not the most beautiful role, but i think, yes. but the tide of critics is growing, like environmental scientist jane de mosto. she's lived here for 30 years and seen the number of residents drop to record lows in a city threatened by tourism and climate change. a five—euro ticket is less than the cost of a drink at a bar. i think we know enough about what's happening to not need to do experiments. we just need to get on and address the real issues of protecting venice and making it a better place to live. so this historic city grapples with an instagram—era problem, as venetians wait to see if this scheme can save their increasingly fragile jewel. mark lowen, bbc news, venice. that's all for now — stay with bbc news. hello. there are signs that the weather might warm up a bit next week, but notjust yet. we stay in the rather chilly air for friday, a mix of sunny spells and showers and actuall
a lot of cities in europe, most of all are affected by over tourism. so do you think that you will be a guinea pig, if you like, for other cities? yes. it's not the most beautiful role, but i think, yes. but the tide of critics is growing, like environmental scientist jane de mosto. she's lived here for 30 years and seen the number of residents drop to record lows in a city threatened by tourism and climate change. a five—euro ticket is less than the cost of a drink at a bar. i think we know...
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that the us had spent too much on the war — saying ukraine was protecting freedom and democracy across europe. our correspondent in kyiv, james waterhouse, has the latest. a production line waiting for a presidential sign—off. freshly made artillery shells in this factory in pennsylvania, usa — now almost certain to make their way to a ukrainian battlefield, where there are holes instead of rounds. after america threw its weight back behind ukraine the message here is "you make it, we'll use it." near kupiansk in the north—east it is the russians who are edging closer. translation: it's better now if we let them attack - and we defend but when we get the shells, drones, and whatever else in this package, we can turn things around. it's hoped this us aid will save ukrainian lives and cities like kyiv but it has been a painful wait. translation: our guys need help because they have - nothing to protect us. we always need help because without it, our enemy can advance further and can be in the centre of our city. of course it is not too late. in any case, it is needed, and whether it would
that the us had spent too much on the war — saying ukraine was protecting freedom and democracy across europe. our correspondent in kyiv, james waterhouse, has the latest. a production line waiting for a presidential sign—off. freshly made artillery shells in this factory in pennsylvania, usa — now almost certain to make their way to a ukrainian battlefield, where there are holes instead of rounds. after america threw its weight back behind ukraine the message here is "you make it,...
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she works for the prague—based radio free europe radio liberty. she's been accused of spreading false information about the russian army and could face up to 15 years in prison. as for evan gershkovich, his appeal was rejected. he will remain in pre—trial detention in moscow's la foret of a jail. around the world and across the uk. this is bbc news. just hours after rishi sunak�*s flagship rwanda bill was passed in the uk parliament, five people — including a child — have died while trying to cross the sea from northern france to britain. you can see the chaotic scenes on a beach near calais just before daybreak on tuesday. the incident happened as migrants tried to launch a boat and cross the channel to england. 0ur correspondent andrew harding was on that beach. let's take a look at what he witnessed — as that ill—fated crossing began. there's a real battle going on on the beach here. must be more than 100 migrants trying to get to the water. they're letting off firecrackers to try and keep the police away from them, but the police a
she works for the prague—based radio free europe radio liberty. she's been accused of spreading false information about the russian army and could face up to 15 years in prison. as for evan gershkovich, his appeal was rejected. he will remain in pre—trial detention in moscow's la foret of a jail. around the world and across the uk. this is bbc news. just hours after rishi sunak�*s flagship rwanda bill was passed in the uk parliament, five people — including a child — have died while...
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but this trough in the jet stream across europe is dragging in cold northerly winds across a good part of central and eastern england. really, there's not going to be a huge amount of change in that over the next few days. for many areas, particularly in the east, the weather is going to stay on the cold side. next few hours, we've got some clouds and patches of rain drifting southwards across england and wales. nothing too heavy. it might be a few mist patches along with that. clearing skies further north for scotland, northern ireland and northern england means it will be a bright, sunny and cold start to the day on tuesday. now, through the rest of the day, there's patchy rain slowly fizzling as it works its way south eastwards. plenty of sunshine across the northern and western areas of the uk. and again, it's probably west scotland through the central belt into northern ireland and western fringes of england, wales, that will do the best for the temperatures. highs probably reaching 16 or 17, but cold for eastern scotland, central and eastern parts of england once again. now for w
but this trough in the jet stream across europe is dragging in cold northerly winds across a good part of central and eastern england. really, there's not going to be a huge amount of change in that over the next few days. for many areas, particularly in the east, the weather is going to stay on the cold side. next few hours, we've got some clouds and patches of rain drifting southwards across england and wales. nothing too heavy. it might be a few mist patches along with that. clearing skies...