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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�*. 0ur political editor, chris mason, reports. 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
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�*. 0ur political...
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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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this is bbc news. top us diplomat antony blinken is meeting with china's president xi in beijing. we could hear to communicate clearly about our differences to minimise the chance of miscalculation. the world's first personalised vaccine for melanoma skin cancer, hailed as a potential "gamechanger" for treatment, is being tested on british patients. global conservation efforts are having a positive effect.
this is bbc news. top us diplomat antony blinken is meeting with china's president xi in beijing. we could hear to communicate clearly about our differences to minimise the chance of miscalculation. the world's first personalised vaccine for melanoma skin cancer, hailed as a potential "gamechanger" for treatment, is being tested on british patients. global conservation efforts are having a positive effect.
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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. 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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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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you are watching bbc news. let's take you to new york because donald trump is there, the court in new york is due to begin hearing opening statements shortly in the criminal trial of donald trump. as we know, the former us president denies charges that he falsified accounts to hide hush money paid to a adult actress, stormy daniels. last week there was a lengthy process to select a jury of 12 new yorkers, that jury was selected select a jury of 12 new yorkers, thatjury was selected and they will start hearing initial evidence today from prosecutors and defence lawyers. if convicted, mrtrump could be sent to prison for up to four years. could be sent to prison for up to fouryears. he could be sent to prison for up to four years. he is expected to be in court every day for the trial, due to last several weeks. we will be keeping a close eye on those court pictures. we will return if anything of significance happens, but for the moment it is time for a look at the weather. hello again. yesterday was northern irela
you are watching bbc news. let's take you to new york because donald trump is there, the court in new york is due to begin hearing opening statements shortly in the criminal trial of donald trump. as we know, the former us president denies charges that he falsified accounts to hide hush money paid to a adult actress, stormy daniels. last week there was a lengthy process to select a jury of 12 new yorkers, that jury was selected select a jury of 12 new yorkers, thatjury was selected and they...
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ellie price, bbc news. four years ago, covid lockdown brought the uk to a standstill — leaving a legacy of change in our workplaces, in health and in education. tonight, we report on the impact on school children who were cut off overnight from teachers and friends. since the pandemic, the proportion of children in england who are persistently absent from school has doubled from 10% to more than 20% and that number is a lot higher among secondary school children who are disadvantaged. lucy watkinson has been following one school in oldham in greater manchester, where local lockdowns left some children even more isolated. she reports on the lockdown legacy. you got everything? yeah. have a good day. i'll see you later — bye. covid definitely affected my confidence — massively. i get overwhelmed with the noises and the crowds. i cannot deal with crowds, it stresses me out. i really struggle with it. when erin's in school she avoids the crowds by heading to the link — an area that offers a quiet space.
ellie price, bbc news. four years ago, covid lockdown brought the uk to a standstill — leaving a legacy of change in our workplaces, in health and in education. tonight, we report on the impact on school children who were cut off overnight from teachers and friends. since the pandemic, the proportion of children in england who are persistently absent from school has doubled from 10% to more than 20% and that number is a lot higher among secondary school children who are disadvantaged. lucy...
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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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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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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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hywel griffith, bbc news. in the last couple of hours, the uk has announced another £500 million of funding for ukraine. the prime minister rishi sunak announced the funding on a visit to the polish capital, warsaw. let's talk to our political editor chris mason, who's travelling with the prime minister. what is he announcing, chris? hello, jane. we what is he announcing, chris? hello, jane- we are — what is he announcing, chris? hello, jane. we are at _ what is he announcing, chris? hello, jane. we are at a _ what is he announcing, chris? hello, jane. we are at a military _ what is he announcing, chris? hello, jane. we are at a military base - what is he announcing, chris? hello, jane. we are at a military base east i jane. we are at a military base east of warsaw. in the next half hour, the prime minister, the nato secretary general yan stoltenberg and the polish prime minister donald tusk will all be here. a substantial speech expected from the prime minister later. as you say, there is this £500 millio
hywel griffith, bbc news. in the last couple of hours, the uk has announced another £500 million of funding for ukraine. the prime minister rishi sunak announced the funding on a visit to the polish capital, warsaw. let's talk to our political editor chris mason, who's travelling with the prime minister. what is he announcing, chris? hello, jane. we what is he announcing, chris? hello, jane- we are — what is he announcing, chris? hello, jane. we are at _ what is he announcing, chris? hello,...
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this is bbc news. the united states is leading calls for de—escalation following the presumed israeli attack on iran. we are committed to israel's security, we are also committed to de—escalating, to trying to bring this tension to a close. explosions were earlier heard in iran. us officials say it's israel's response to iran's weekend drone and missile attack. an iranian official says there is no plan for immediate retaliation — and state tv says no damage has been reported. welcome to bbc news now, 3 hours of fast—moving news, interviews and reaction. america's top diplomat, antony blinken, has reiterated the importance of de—escalation in the middle east after an apparent israeli strike on iran. and the head of the un, antonio guterres, is appealing to the international community to prevent any developments that could lead to "devastating consequences for the entire "region and beyond". speaking at a g7 meeting in italy, mr blinken refused to comment on reports that israel had informed was
this is bbc news. the united states is leading calls for de—escalation following the presumed israeli attack on iran. we are committed to israel's security, we are also committed to de—escalating, to trying to bring this tension to a close. explosions were earlier heard in iran. us officials say it's israel's response to iran's weekend drone and missile attack. an iranian official says there is no plan for immediate retaliation — and state tv says no damage has been reported. welcome to...
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fiona lamdin, bbc news. a student who has cerebral palsy and relies on a communication device to speak has found a new voice after a two—year search. daniel challis was fed up with sounding like a robot and decided to search for someone from his local area — walsall — to record a spoken vocabulary for him. he's been talking with our midlands correspondent navtej johal. midlands accent: when i chose my . voice, i know what voice i like. . voice, i knew what voice i liked. dan will happily admit that he loves the sound of his own voice. but you can't blame him, especially as it's not technically his own voice. dan was diagnosed with cerebral palsy when he was a toddler, and has never been able to speak in his own voice. since he was nine years old, he's used a tablet like device to communicate, which he controls with his eyes, and sounds like this. generic robotic voice: this is my old voice. it's a robot voice. but two years ago, he set out on a mission to replace the robotic drawl and find someone with
fiona lamdin, bbc news. a student who has cerebral palsy and relies on a communication device to speak has found a new voice after a two—year search. daniel challis was fed up with sounding like a robot and decided to search for someone from his local area — walsall — to record a spoken vocabulary for him. he's been talking with our midlands correspondent navtej johal. midlands accent: when i chose my . voice, i know what voice i like. . voice, i knew what voice i liked. dan will happily...
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zoe conway, bbc news. if you are suffering distress or despair and need support, a list of organisations that can help is available at bbc.co.uk/actionline, or you can call forfree on 0800 066 066. a 13—year—old girl has been remanded to youth detention accommodation after being charged with three counts of attempted murder, after two teachers and a pupil were stabbed at a school in south—west wales. police said the teenager was arrested at the school in ammanford in carmarthenshire. the teachers and pupil were taken to hospital with non—life—threatening stab wounds, and have since been discharged. two men who were arrested after five people died trying to cross the channel in a small boat earlier this week have been charged with immigration offences. yien both from south sudan, and tajdeen adbulazinuma from sudan, are due to appear before folkestone magistrates court today. an 18—year—old man from sudan has been bailed pending further enquiries. a baby whom we filmed earlier in the week bein
zoe conway, bbc news. if you are suffering distress or despair and need support, a list of organisations that can help is available at bbc.co.uk/actionline, or you can call forfree on 0800 066 066. a 13—year—old girl has been remanded to youth detention accommodation after being charged with three counts of attempted murder, after two teachers and a pupil were stabbed at a school in south—west wales. police said the teenager was arrested at the school in ammanford in carmarthenshire. the...
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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. the pentagon says it will "rush" patriot air defence missiles and artillery ammunition to ukraine as part of its new $6 billion military aid package. humza yousaf won't resign after a week of political turmoil. joe biden says he's up for debating donald trump ahead of november's presidential election. how wildlife in antarctica is being exposed to damaging levels of ultraviolet light. hello, i'm catherine byaruhanga. the ukrainian military says russia carried out another massive air attack overnight, using various missiles. the mayor of kharkiv — ukraine's second city — said one narrowly missed a hospital with 1,000 people inside. attacks also took place in the dnipro region in central
this is bbc news. the pentagon says it will "rush" patriot air defence missiles and artillery ammunition to ukraine as part of its new $6 billion military aid package. humza yousaf won't resign after a week of political turmoil. joe biden says he's up for debating donald trump ahead of november's presidential election. how wildlife in antarctica is being exposed to damaging levels of ultraviolet light. hello, i'm catherine byaruhanga. the ukrainian military says russia carried out...
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this is bbc news, the headlines... nine people are reportedly killed in israeli strikes on homes in southern gaza, including four children. it comes as the un agency for palestinian refugees, unrwa, is also warning that the risk of disease is rising, with sanitation in rafah a major concern. and the us house of representatives has moved a step closer to approving a much delayed 60 billion dollar package of military aid for ukraine. the republican house speaker, mikejohnson still faces some resistance from the right of his party. that vote expected later on saturday. a man has died after setting himself on fire outside the courtroom where donald trump is being tried. stay with us here on bbc news. we will have your headlines after this programme... i've been an opera fan for decades, and i want to share my passion with you. so i'm on a mission to find out how opera is trying to attract new audiences and reinvent itself. this time, i meet welsh bass—baritone sir bryn terfel, a giant in the opera world, both in achievem
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you are watching bbc news. now in the past few minutes a long—lost klimt portrait has been auctioned off for 30 million euros. the unfinished work, �*portrait of fraulein lieser�*, was thought lost for almost a century — until it reappeared in january. portraits by klimt rarely come on to the open market. so there is gone for 30 million euros. we will talk to a corresponding about that later in the programme. now the us military are trained to deal with the unexpected, but take a look at what turned up on the runway at macdill air force base in tampa in florida. a three metre — or ten foot — alligator. it was spotted next to the landing gear of a refuelling aircraft. let's speak to the airfield manager you see in that video, link collier, and michael heldreth, who is in charge of wildlife on the airbase. so talk me through what happened. git approximately eight in the morning we were notified by our maintenance personnel there was wildlife and an alligator on the airfield. myself and michael quickly
you are watching bbc news. now in the past few minutes a long—lost klimt portrait has been auctioned off for 30 million euros. the unfinished work, �*portrait of fraulein lieser�*, was thought lost for almost a century — until it reappeared in january. portraits by klimt rarely come on to the open market. so there is gone for 30 million euros. we will talk to a corresponding about that later in the programme. now the us military are trained to deal with the unexpected, but take a look...
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live from london, this is bbc news. president biden signs a bill into law providing military assistance for ukraine, israel, and taiwan worth $95 billion us. he says it'll make america in the world stronger. the uk and germany announce stronger defence cooperation to counter the threat from russia. they say they'll support ukraine for as long as it takes. a teenage girl is arrested on suspicion of stabbing at a school in wales. british police arrest three people in connection with the deaths of five migrants in the english channel on tuesday. this tragic incident once again demonstrates the threat to life posed by these crossings, and brings into focus why it's so important to target these criminal gangs involved in organising them. four people are injured after horses bulled through central london. and gustav klimt�*s lost masterpiece is sold for an asking price of 30 million euros. hello, i'm lucy grey, welcome to verified live — three hours of breaking stories, and checking out the truth behind them. president bi
live from london, this is bbc news. president biden signs a bill into law providing military assistance for ukraine, israel, and taiwan worth $95 billion us. he says it'll make america in the world stronger. the uk and germany announce stronger defence cooperation to counter the threat from russia. they say they'll support ukraine for as long as it takes. a teenage girl is arrested on suspicion of stabbing at a school in wales. british police arrest three people in connection with the deaths of...
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coming up on bbc news... all eyes on the emirates stadium where victory for arsenal over chelsea could take them three points clear at the top of the premier league. summer. tonight we hear why the investigation is taking so long and one family's reaction. good evening and welcome to the bbc news at six. this is the boat, overloaded with more than 100 people, that got into trouble just off the french coast last night leading to the deaths of five migrants including a child. it happened just hours after mps had passed the government's rwanda bill which is designed to deter people from attempting crossings like this. our correspondent andrew harding was on that beach in the early hours of this morning just north of wimereux, filming as police ran towards the people smugglers and migrants. they'd only been at sea a short time when disaster struck. here's his report. a skirmish early this morning on a french beach. 0k, we'rejust running to catch up with some migrants here. the police are trying to stop a small bo
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this is bbc news. rishi sunak outlines plans for an additional £500 million in uk military aid for ukraine as he arrives in poland for a regional security talks. five people, including a child, have died attempting to cross the channel from france to britain. the bbc team was on the beach as they built set off. it comes as the uk parliament passes a controversial bill that aims to send some asylum seekers to rwanda. tens of thousands are forced to leave their homes after torrential flooding and landslides hit southern china. and a new photograph of prince louis taken by his mother to mark his sixth birthday. hello, i'm sarah campbell, welcome to bbc news now, 3 hours of fast—moving news, interviews and reaction. just hours after rishi runak�*s flagship rwanda bill was passed just hours after rishi sunak�*s flagship rwanda bill was passed in the british parliament, five people — including a child — have died attempting to cross the sea from northern france to britain. these were the chaotic s
this is bbc news. rishi sunak outlines plans for an additional £500 million in uk military aid for ukraine as he arrives in poland for a regional security talks. five people, including a child, have died attempting to cross the channel from france to britain. the bbc team was on the beach as they built set off. it comes as the uk parliament passes a controversial bill that aims to send some asylum seekers to rwanda. tens of thousands are forced to leave their homes after torrential flooding...
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you're live with bbc news. the un relief agency for palestinians is warning about disease outbreaks in gaza amid worsening weather conditions, lack of sufficient water and waste disposal. the us military confirmed it started the construction of a temporary pier off the coast of gaza to boost aid deliveries. following reports that the israel defense forces are preparing for a ground offensive in the city of rafah, satellite images show new tent encampments in southern gaza. wyre davis has more. it's pretty clear now that israel's preparations for this much—anticipated, much—heralded assault on rafah, in southern gaza, are gathering pace. there's been an all—day meeting of the israeli war cabinet. it is still israel's intentions to finish off hamas, notjust politically but also militarily. according to israeli sources, about 25% of hamas's fighting force remains, along with the leadership, and most of it is thought to be in rafah in southern gaza. alongside, though, of course, it must be remembered that abo
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this is bbc news. the headlines: president volodymyr zelensky says he's grateful to the us house of representatives for passing a $61 billion military assistance package for ukraine after months of delays in washington. mr zelensky said thousands of lives would be saved and both ukraine and the united states would emerge stronger. at the same time as the ukraine vote, the us house of representatives overwhelmingly approved packages of military assistance for israel and for taiwan, as well as humanitarian aid for gaza, haiti and other war—torn regions. israel's prime minister said the bill was "much appreciated" and would "defend western civilization". in spain, tens of thousands of people have been demonstrating across the canary islands against a model of mass tourism they say is harming both the environment and conditions for locals. the demonstrators want limits on tourist numbers and more say on what they see as uncontrolled development. now on bbc news, it's click. this week, lara looks at the e
this is bbc news. the headlines: president volodymyr zelensky says he's grateful to the us house of representatives for passing a $61 billion military assistance package for ukraine after months of delays in washington. mr zelensky said thousands of lives would be saved and both ukraine and the united states would emerge stronger. at the same time as the ukraine vote, the us house of representatives overwhelmingly approved packages of military assistance for israel and for taiwan, as well as...
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this is bbc news. let�*s look at some other stories making news the world health organization says contaminated cough syrup sold in several african countries is no longer on the market, and presents no �*immdiate public health risk.�* it follows a recall by nigeria after testing found a batch of the benylin paediatric syrup contained unacceptable levels of the toxin diethylene glycol. kenya, rwanda, tanzania, zimbabwe and south africa also pulled the product from shelves. taiwan�*s east coast was struck by more than 80 earthquakes monday night into tuesday morning. the strongest: a 6.3 magnitude quake that rumbled buildings in the capital taipei, alsojolted rural hualien where at least 1a people died april third from a strong 7.2 magnitude earthquake. and a video shot by a driver in london, ontario, in canada, captured a train with several of its cars on fire late sunday night. no—one was injured, and the fire was extinguished within in an hour and twenty minutes, according to reports. author
this is bbc news. let�*s look at some other stories making news the world health organization says contaminated cough syrup sold in several african countries is no longer on the market, and presents no �*immdiate public health risk.�* it follows a recall by nigeria after testing found a batch of the benylin paediatric syrup contained unacceptable levels of the toxin diethylene glycol. kenya, rwanda, tanzania, zimbabwe and south africa also pulled the product from shelves. taiwan�*s east...
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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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you are watching bbc news. this is bbc news. china's weather agency has raised highest alert ever after days of heavy rain caused massive flooding in the most popular province in the country. four people have died so far and ten are missing according to state media. laura bicker has more. powerful storms across southern china turned rivers into raging torrents. roads became fast flowing rapids cascading down village streets as hail the size of golf balls fell from the sky. watch the right hand corner of the security camera. the bridge simply couldn't withstand the sheer force of the flood. the destruction became clearer in daylight, as did the number of people left stranded. some almost managed to sleep through their rescue, cradled from the worst of the rising floodwaters. but others cried for help as their streets were submerged. rescuers had to navigate their boats through a flooded urban landscape. tens of thousands of people were evacuated across the province. several regions stayed on alert as water levels rose over the we
you are watching bbc news. this is bbc news. china's weather agency has raised highest alert ever after days of heavy rain caused massive flooding in the most popular province in the country. four people have died so far and ten are missing according to state media. laura bicker has more. powerful storms across southern china turned rivers into raging torrents. roads became fast flowing rapids cascading down village streets as hail the size of golf balls fell from the sky. watch the right hand...
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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
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emma vardy, bbc news, los angeles. the first woman to go public with allegations against harvey weinstein was actress ashleyjudd. she says a top court overturning his 2020 conviction is "an act of institutional betrayal." she's been speaking to my colleague caitriona perry, who asked whether she would like to see weinstein re—tried. you know, what's important to know is that a courtroom is not a safe environment for survivors of male sexual violence. they can be very traumatising spaces. you know, the most dangerous place in america for a woman is in her home. we know the men who assault and rape and murder us. and a lot ofjudges are still catching up to that reality. and juries don't necessarily know that information either. we still think of rape as stranger rape as someone who jumps us in an alley. and so a courtroom isn't necessarily even if harvey were retried and convicted in the state of new york, the place where survivors are going to get their healing. and that's what we need. that's what we need. it may be
emma vardy, bbc news, los angeles. the first woman to go public with allegations against harvey weinstein was actress ashleyjudd. she says a top court overturning his 2020 conviction is "an act of institutional betrayal." she's been speaking to my colleague caitriona perry, who asked whether she would like to see weinstein re—tried. you know, what's important to know is that a courtroom is not a safe environment for survivors of male sexual violence. they can be very traumatising...
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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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justin rowlatt, bbc news. that's it from me for the moment, do stay with us here on bbc news, i'm samantha simmonds, thanks for watching. hello. it's been a chilly start to the weekend. temperatures may be higher in scotland because we've seen this cloud moving down from the north and we will continue to see a bit of light rain or drizzle on the week with a front there as it runs into our area of with a front there as it runs into ourarea of high with a front there as it runs into our area of high pressure. in between those two weather fronts, the potential for some slightly warmer air across scotland where we get some sunshine and particularly northern ireland but for england and wales we are still in the cold air so it won't be too hot for the runners in the london marathon. it should stay dry, there will be a cool north—easterly breeze and a top temperature of 11 or 12 degrees. some cloud in east anglia and the south—east could bring the odd light shower here and there but sunny spells for other puzzlin
justin rowlatt, bbc news. that's it from me for the moment, do stay with us here on bbc news, i'm samantha simmonds, thanks for watching. hello. it's been a chilly start to the weekend. temperatures may be higher in scotland because we've seen this cloud moving down from the north and we will continue to see a bit of light rain or drizzle on the week with a front there as it runs into our area of with a front there as it runs into ourarea of high with a front there as it runs into our area of...
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james cook, bbc news. we are keeping an eye on capri and italy at the g7 meeting where we are expected to hear from italy at the g7 meeting where we are expected to hearfrom us italy at the g7 meeting where we are expected to hear from us secretary of state antony blinken shortly. they are setting up the room there. they are setting up the room there. the agenda was supposed to have moved on from the middle east, but they did bring it back onto the main topic of discussion today after there were explosions reported in iran and nearan there were explosions reported in iran and near an army base and an airport in the central city of isfahan, which are activated at local air defence systems. we have had confirmation to our broadcast part in a cbs news that this was an attack from israel. so two us officials are confirming that. plenty of reaction coming in and week will be monitoring the news conference at the g7. time for a quick look at the weather. hello there. it is still quite breezy out there, so the sh
james cook, bbc news. we are keeping an eye on capri and italy at the g7 meeting where we are expected to hear from italy at the g7 meeting where we are expected to hearfrom us italy at the g7 meeting where we are expected to hear from us secretary of state antony blinken shortly. they are setting up the room there. they are setting up the room there. the agenda was supposed to have moved on from the middle east, but they did bring it back onto the main topic of discussion today after there...
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laura bicker, bbc news, beijing. nasa says its voyageri probe — the most distant man—made object in the universe — has started sending usable information back to earth again after months of spouting gibberish. the spaceship left the solar system in 2012 and is currently more than 15 billion miles from earth, but still sends data back to nasa. engineers say a malfunctioning chip was to blame, which has now been fixed through coding. quite incredible. a reminder of our latest updates following the passing of the uk government pubs �*s rwanda bill last night, the plan designed to deter migrants from crossing the channel in small boats announced in 2022. no flights have set off yet. the government now says they hope they will set off in the next ten to 12 weeks. in the past few hours we have seen boats with migrants leaving calais, heading towards the uk. at the same time as we saw those pictures, french police say that at around 5am a different small boat to this one set sail from a german beach, wimereux, after
laura bicker, bbc news, beijing. nasa says its voyageri probe — the most distant man—made object in the universe — has started sending usable information back to earth again after months of spouting gibberish. the spaceship left the solar system in 2012 and is currently more than 15 billion miles from earth, but still sends data back to nasa. engineers say a malfunctioning chip was to blame, which has now been fixed through coding. quite incredible. a reminder of our latest updates...
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rachel stonehouse, bbc news. to find out about more of the risks associated with kaagman, i spoke earlier to someone from the us that make you an office for drugs and crime. what we see recently is an increase in trafficking of ketamine across the world. and what is special about this increase in supply of ketamine is that it comes from illicit sources. so we are talking about illicitly manufactured ketamine, not the medical not diverted medical ketamine. and this illicit ketamine is produced in large scale industrial labs in south east asia. and what needs to be done? what can be done? what we notice is that there is an uneven landscape with regards to drug control across countries. so ketamine is strictly controlled in some countries, but not in others, and it makes international collaborations just so much more challenging. so this is something to look into. the other aspect is that ketamine is a relatively new phenomenon in many countries. it used to be around as one of the many drugs, but not a big problem l
rachel stonehouse, bbc news. to find out about more of the risks associated with kaagman, i spoke earlier to someone from the us that make you an office for drugs and crime. what we see recently is an increase in trafficking of ketamine across the world. and what is special about this increase in supply of ketamine is that it comes from illicit sources. so we are talking about illicitly manufactured ketamine, not the medical not diverted medical ketamine. and this illicit ketamine is produced...
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you're live with bbc news. ecuadoreans are voting in a referendum on proposals to tighten security in response to a surge in violence by drugs gangs. it comes as officials say that a prison warden was murdered in ecuador on sunday. measures include the expansion ofjoint military and police patrols, they'll also significantly boost gun controls, tightening regulations, and impose harsher prison sentences for "terrorism" and drug trafficking. ecuadoreans wanted abroad for organised crime—related offences could be extradited if the constitutional changes are passed. as he voted, president daniel noboa said the outcome would define state policy in fighting violence, corruption and organised crime. he declared a state of emergency injanuary and sent the army to take control of prisons, after a gang leader escaped. civilians in the north of niger celebrated reports that the united states is set to withdraw troops from two bases in the country, in consultation with the ruling militaryjunta. hundreds of people marche
you're live with bbc news. ecuadoreans are voting in a referendum on proposals to tighten security in response to a surge in violence by drugs gangs. it comes as officials say that a prison warden was murdered in ecuador on sunday. measures include the expansion ofjoint military and police patrols, they'll also significantly boost gun controls, tightening regulations, and impose harsher prison sentences for "terrorism" and drug trafficking. ecuadoreans wanted abroad for organised...
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hello, welcome to bbc news. in the last hour or so — politicians in the united states have approved a multi billion dollar package of military aid to help ukraine in its fight against russia. the move has been warmly welcomed in ukraine and president biden has hailed it as an answer to history's call. in russia, the kremlin have reacted, saying the move will further enrich the us and ruin ukraine even more, by killing even more ukrainians. on this vote, 311 to the maze, 312 to the yes. the bill has passed. this is the moment the house of representatives approved a 60 billion dollar package of military aid for ukraine. it was a rare moment of bipartisan cooperation in the binary world of american politics, with democratsjoining moderate republicans to see off opposition from the hard—right. us officials have indicated that deliveries of munitions and air defence systems are ready to go as soon as there is approval in the senate. our correspondent in kyiv, james waterhouse, has been telling us the funding has
hello, welcome to bbc news. in the last hour or so — politicians in the united states have approved a multi billion dollar package of military aid to help ukraine in its fight against russia. the move has been warmly welcomed in ukraine and president biden has hailed it as an answer to history's call. in russia, the kremlin have reacted, saying the move will further enrich the us and ruin ukraine even more, by killing even more ukrainians. on this vote, 311 to the maze, 312 to the yes. the...
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live from london, this is bbc news. president biden�*s set to sign a $95 billion foreign aid package for ukraine, taiwan and israel today — after us lawmakers gave it final approval. it comes as israeli strikes intensify across gaza — in some of the heaviest shelling in weeks. america's top diplomat — secretary of state antony blinken has arrived in china — where he's expected to warn against providing military support for russia. after more migrants die in the english channel, we ask how the british government's new plans might affect those trying to reach our shores. former labour minister, then crossbench peer, and renowned campaignerfor welfare reform — frank field, has died at the age of 81. hello, i'm nicky schiller. welcome to the programme. we start this hour with reaction to the news that us lawmakers in the senate have approved a $95 billion aid package for ukraine, israel and taiwan. president biden says he will sign the bill later today and that more arms and equipment will be sent to ukraine wit
live from london, this is bbc news. president biden�*s set to sign a $95 billion foreign aid package for ukraine, taiwan and israel today — after us lawmakers gave it final approval. it comes as israeli strikes intensify across gaza — in some of the heaviest shelling in weeks. america's top diplomat — secretary of state antony blinken has arrived in china — where he's expected to warn against providing military support for russia. after more migrants die in the english channel, we ask...
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this is bbc news. three people have been arrested to the deaths of five migrants in the english channel on tuesday. president biden confirms that more military assistance will be sent to ukraine within days after the us senate approves a long awaited aid bill. the former leader of the dup sirjeffrey donaldson appears in court charged with sexual offences including rape. four people are injured after it escaped horses both through central london. welcome to the programme.
this is bbc news. three people have been arrested to the deaths of five migrants in the english channel on tuesday. president biden confirms that more military assistance will be sent to ukraine within days after the us senate approves a long awaited aid bill. the former leader of the dup sirjeffrey donaldson appears in court charged with sexual offences including rape. four people are injured after it escaped horses both through central london. welcome to the programme.
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you�*re live with bbc news. ecuador�*s government received overwhelming support for a referendum which aims to increase public safety. the security proposals would allow the military to patrol the streets and the imposition of harsher jail sentences. it comes as police arrest a powerful gang leader at the epicentre of a wave of violence sweeping through the country. bbc�*s south america correspondent ione wells spoke to citizens in ecuador about the country�*s new initiatives. ecuador�*s capital, quito, is bursting with life. but among the songs and smiles, clues that this is now the continent�*s most violent country. the bloodshed at this youth centre is just a sport. but on the streets, many young people are losing their lives at the hands of violent drug cartels. carmen�*s brother was killed by a gang member who wanted money when he was just 19. translation: the gang threatened us _ at our house, throwing stones at us because the murder occurred next to my son. they said if the gang member goes to
you�*re live with bbc news. ecuador�*s government received overwhelming support for a referendum which aims to increase public safety. the security proposals would allow the military to patrol the streets and the imposition of harsher jail sentences. it comes as police arrest a powerful gang leader at the epicentre of a wave of violence sweeping through the country. bbc�*s south america correspondent ione wells spoke to citizens in ecuador about the country�*s new initiatives....
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you're live with bbc news. civilians in the north of niger celebrated reports that the united states is set to withdraw troops from two bases in the country — in consultation with the ruling military junta. hundreds of people marched to the city of agadez on april 13th, where they demanded the departure of more than 1,000 us soliders who were sent to niger to fight islamist militants. niger was a key security partner to us counter—terrorism operations in the sahel region until its government was removed in a military coup lastjuly, straining ties between the two countries. last month, niger's suspended a military accord with the us and has since welcomed russian military instructors and equipment. it is one of several west african countries where military leaders cut links with their traditional western allies while strengthening ties with russia. some people in niger say the us didn't do enough for their country. translation: in niger today, everyone is looking _ for a place. we wa nt we want them to leave
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bbc news. let's return to our top story. the first woman to go public with allegations against harvey weinstein was actress ashleyjudd. she says a top court overturning his 2020 conviction is "an act of institutional betrayal." she spoke to my colleague caitriona perryjust minutes ago. when you heard this morning that this conviction had been overturned, what was your first reaction? my first reaction, i was actually reserving campsites for the great american national park, yosemite, was that male sexual violence and institutional betrayal can really ruin a woman's day. there i was going about my business planning an incredible family holiday. and yet again, male entitlement to female bodies intrudes and disrupts and ambushes and takes over a woman's life. you were the first actress to speak out about harvey weinstein. talk to me a little bit about the bravery, the courage, the strength that it took for you and so many others subsequently to do that. well, i definitely want to emphasise that i
bbc news. let's return to our top story. the first woman to go public with allegations against harvey weinstein was actress ashleyjudd. she says a top court overturning his 2020 conviction is "an act of institutional betrayal." she spoke to my colleague caitriona perryjust minutes ago. when you heard this morning that this conviction had been overturned, what was your first reaction? my first reaction, i was actually reserving campsites for the great american national park, yosemite,...
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victoria gill, bbc news. amazing. now let's turn our attention to the world of movies, and netflix will soon be showing the british south asian drama kaur. it is the first film in history to be based on a story about a british sikh woman who decides to wear a turban for the first time, against her father's wishes. so, safe to say this movie is pretty ground—breaking. let's watch a bit of the trailer now. i always knew from a very young age that this was the path you were meant to take. i'm sorry. i can't support you if you go through with this, so you need to make a decision. singing earlier, iwasjoined by writer, producer and lead actor parvinder shergill, who plays avani, and nina wadia, who plays her mother, on the netflix film kaur. we just wejust don't get we just don't get the representation. people have heard of mr singh, but what about miss kaur? we really wanted to voice the incredible women in our community and our stories in the household and give them the honour and respect they deserve on a mainstream p
victoria gill, bbc news. amazing. now let's turn our attention to the world of movies, and netflix will soon be showing the british south asian drama kaur. it is the first film in history to be based on a story about a british sikh woman who decides to wear a turban for the first time, against her father's wishes. so, safe to say this movie is pretty ground—breaking. let's watch a bit of the trailer now. i always knew from a very young age that this was the path you were meant to take. i'm...
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you're watching the context on bbc news. ireland's deputy leader warns the threat of deportation to rwanda is causing migrants to head for ireland instead of the uk. sport and for a full round—up, from the bbc sport centre, here's gavin. premier league chief executive richard masters says the football calendar is "getting to a tipping point" with the amount of matches that teams are being asked to play. as of next season, european competitions and the club world cup, could lead to a hefty increase in games some clubs have to play. if you pour more liquid into the carpet is already forward it will overflow. and that is what is happening at the moment, notjust in terms of this but the players ability to be able to perform at their best in the competitions who want to play and it stands to reason that if you overload the players in the cup, something has to give. liverpool's negotiations with arne slot are progressing, but the deal is yet to be concluded — although it is being viewed as a matter of time before an agreement
you're watching the context on bbc news. ireland's deputy leader warns the threat of deportation to rwanda is causing migrants to head for ireland instead of the uk. sport and for a full round—up, from the bbc sport centre, here's gavin. premier league chief executive richard masters says the football calendar is "getting to a tipping point" with the amount of matches that teams are being asked to play. as of next season, european competitions and the club world cup, could lead to a...
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this is bbc news. the headlines — iran's foreign minister has warned his country will give, what he called "an immediate and maximum response" if israel acts against its interests, but only if there is a significant attack from israel. he was speaking to us media after a presumed israeli drone attack on isfahan in central iran. a man is in critical condition after setting himself on fire outside the new york courthouse where donald trump is being tried. he's been named as maxwell azzarello from florida, a new arrival in new york with no criminal record in the city. the us house of representatives has moved a step closer to approving a much delayed $60 billion package of military aid for ukraine. now on bbc news, it's the travel show. europe by train. for generations of backpackers, interrailers — and, well, for me — it's what travel�*s all about. and in germany, the railways are booming, partly because of this — it's called the deutschlandticket. it costs me 49 euros a month and it allows me
this is bbc news. the headlines — iran's foreign minister has warned his country will give, what he called "an immediate and maximum response" if israel acts against its interests, but only if there is a significant attack from israel. he was speaking to us media after a presumed israeli drone attack on isfahan in central iran. a man is in critical condition after setting himself on fire outside the new york courthouse where donald trump is being tried. he's been named as maxwell...
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this is bbc news, the headlines. mp mark menzies quits the conservative party and will stand down at the next general election — after claims he misused party funds. president zelensky says a new 61 billion dollar us aid package, will give ukraine a chance of victory in its war against russia. israel's latest air strikes on rafah in southern gaza have reportedly killed at least 1a children. more than a million displaced people are sheltering in the area. the prime minister says he's �*appalled' by the way police treated a jewish man during a pro—palestinian demonstration in london. now on bbc news, it,s sportsday. hello and welcome to sportsday — i'm jane dougall. a breathtaking match at wembley — manchester united are through to the fa cup final by the skin of their teeth — after coventry city pushed them all the way. double dessers for rangers means they'll meet celtic in the scottish cup final after defeating hearts at hampden. and liverpool leave london with three points and their title hopes still al
this is bbc news, the headlines. mp mark menzies quits the conservative party and will stand down at the next general election — after claims he misused party funds. president zelensky says a new 61 billion dollar us aid package, will give ukraine a chance of victory in its war against russia. israel's latest air strikes on rafah in southern gaza have reportedly killed at least 1a children. more than a million displaced people are sheltering in the area. the prime minister says he's...
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sophie hutchinson, bbc news. let�*s speak to belinda dowling, mother of warren dowling, who died from asthma. we had a bit about your son in that report. what sort of boy was warren? warren was such a cheeky little chappie. he loved life, love to help other people. bud chappie. he loved life, love to help other maple-— chappie. he loved life, love to help other people-— other people. and explain on that da what other people. and explain on that day what actually _ other people. and explain on that day what actually happened? - other people. and explain on that. day what actually happened? warren des had a perfectly _ day what actually happened? warren des had a perfectly normal _ day what actually happened? warren des had a perfectly normal day. - day what actually happened? warren des had a perfectly normal day. he l des had a perfectly normal day. he went to school, came home, had his dinner, watch some tv. went outside to play on the trampling with his two younger siblings. he came back in. there was a s
sophie hutchinson, bbc news. let�*s speak to belinda dowling, mother of warren dowling, who died from asthma. we had a bit about your son in that report. what sort of boy was warren? warren was such a cheeky little chappie. he loved life, love to help other people. bud chappie. he loved life, love to help other maple-— chappie. he loved life, love to help other people-— other people. and explain on that da what other people. and explain on that day what actually _ other people. and...
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ione wells, bbc news in quito. turning to mexico now — in recent years its economy has experienced a major uptick in capital investment, largely due to something known as nearshoring. amid the trade war between china and the us, scores of chinese companies have been taking advantage of conditions in northern mexico to get around us sanctions on chinese goods by making those same products in mexico instead. at the same time, some big us firms have relocated from asia to mexico. so what are the pros and cons? will grant reports from the northern city of monterrey. the sofas of this company are part of a password and mixing business. nearshoring. this is one of scores of chinese companies relocating to industrial parks in northern mexico to bring production closer to the us market. as well as saving on shipping, the final product is considered 100% mexican. they avoid tariffs and sanctions imposed on china amid a worsening trade war with the us. the general manager says the move to mexico makes economic and logistic
ione wells, bbc news in quito. turning to mexico now — in recent years its economy has experienced a major uptick in capital investment, largely due to something known as nearshoring. amid the trade war between china and the us, scores of chinese companies have been taking advantage of conditions in northern mexico to get around us sanctions on chinese goods by making those same products in mexico instead. at the same time, some big us firms have relocated from asia to mexico. so what are the...
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louisa pilbeam, bbc news. we have had an update from emirates airlines, one of the big operators added to by, who have set it has returned to a normal flight schedule from dubai international airport, that came injust from dubai international airport, that came in just as we have been speaking about it from emirates airlines. tens of thousands of runners will take their marks tomorrow for what could be the largest london marathon ever held. the elite race will be hotly contested — but the costumes on display in the mass participation event promise to be just as eye—catching. of course, behind each of those costumes is a story, as jayne mccubbin has been finding out. it's almost here. runners are getting ready. there's just 21i hours left to go. whose idea was this, jackie? my idea. i'm sorry, guys, i'm sorry. all my idea. right now, around 50,000 people are preparing to show london exactly what they've got. and what you have, nathaniel, is...? i've got a trombone. fanfare and i've got a cereal box! oh, and
louisa pilbeam, bbc news. we have had an update from emirates airlines, one of the big operators added to by, who have set it has returned to a normal flight schedule from dubai international airport, that came injust from dubai international airport, that came in just as we have been speaking about it from emirates airlines. tens of thousands of runners will take their marks tomorrow for what could be the largest london marathon ever held. the elite race will be hotly contested — but the...