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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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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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announcer: and now, "bbc news" n washington and this is bbc world news america. tentative signs of progress on the latest israel-gaza cease-fire proposal as the u.s. secretary of state urges hamas to approve it. antiwar protesters at columbia university to fight in order to dismantle their tent camp as demonstrations on college campuses continue across the u.s.. scotland's first minister resigns following a dispute over his parties climate policy pledges. ♪ caitriona: hello and welcome to world news america. let's begin in the middle east where there is a cautious optimism for a cease-fire agreement between israel and hamas afteweeks of stalled talks. u.s. secretary of state antony blinken is on another diplomatic push in the middle east with renewed urgency for the two sides to reach an agreement. blinken met the saudi crown prince, urging hamas to accept the proposal for a truce. a hamas official said the group has no major issues with the content of the new israeli proposals. speaking at a meeting of the world economic forum, secretary blinken said he was ho
announcer: and now, "bbc news" n washington and this is bbc world news america. tentative signs of progress on the latest israel-gaza cease-fire proposal as the u.s. secretary of state urges hamas to approve it. antiwar protesters at columbia university to fight in order to dismantle their tent camp as demonstrations on college campuses continue across the u.s.. scotland's first minister resigns following a dispute over his parties climate policy pledges. ♪ caitriona: hello and...
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bbc news. >> an attack on a political opponent. that is all is. i am very honored to be here. >> we are waiting for high-stakes jury selection to take place but really, the majority of the morning was dedicated to what the judge said was tying up loose ends. >> it is going to be difficult to winnow down from hundreds of potential jurors to 12 individuals who do not appear to have preconceived notions. ♪ >> he has become the first former u.s. president to stand trial in a criminal case. donald trump denies falsifying business records to cover up a hush money payment to an adult film star, stormy daniels. we will bring you the latest on day one from the court in new york. iran rejects western criticism of its attack on israel, led by a barrage of drones and missiles. rishi sunak has called on all sides to show restraint. the u.k. government's plans to send some asylum-seekers to rwanda is back in the house of commons tonight. we will bring you the outcome of that vote when we have it. and we wi
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announcer: and now, "bbc news" >> hello is the context. >> conflicting claims between hamas and local aid workers and the israeli defee forces. hamas claims of some of the dead were executed, had their hands tied and were dumped in mass graves. >> the examination was carried out respectfully while maintaining the dignity of the deceased. bodies were examined which did not belong to israeli hostages and they were returned their place. >> we are horrified also by the destruction of a medical complex and the reports of the discovery of mass graves in and around facilities. we call for independent, effective, transparent investigations into the deaths. ♪ >> the u.n. human rights chief says he is horrified by the destruction at gaza hospitals, reports of bodies being pulled from mass graves with hands tied. what can we verify? we have a special report. joe biden has signed a $61 billion support package for ukraine. also passing the president's death, -- desk,egislation that will ban tick-tock or force its sale. we will keep an eye on columbia university where house speaker mike johnson w
announcer: and now, "bbc news" >> hello is the context. >> conflicting claims between hamas and local aid workers and the israeli defee forces. hamas claims of some of the dead were executed, had their hands tied and were dumped in mass graves. >> the examination was carried out respectfully while maintaining the dignity of the deceased. bodies were examined which did not belong to israeli hostages and they were returned their place. >> we are horrified also by...
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announcer: and now, "bbc news" i am a little humphrey in washington and this is bbc no -- world news america. the u.s. top diplomat tells the bbc he warned chinese president xi jinping about his country support for russia. >> for china, if it want better relations, not only with us, but, with countries in europe, it cannot do that while at the same time helping fuel the biggest threat to european security since the end of the cold war. >> the first week of testimony in donald trump's criminal trial wraps up. his former assistant takes to the stand. as we take a look at abortion rights in america the supreme court reviews idaho's near total abortion ban. i am helen of humphrey -- helena humphrey. u.s. sec. of state antony blinken met with the chinese president xi jinping in beijing friday as part of mr. blinken's second visit to china in 10 months amid a significant increase in dialogue between the two powers after recent tensions . the u.s. top diplomat says it there is progress in some areas, praising beijing for efforts to stop the supply of fentanyl reaching the u.s.. the two side
announcer: and now, "bbc news" i am a little humphrey in washington and this is bbc no -- world news america. the u.s. top diplomat tells the bbc he warned chinese president xi jinping about his country support for russia. >> for china, if it want better relations, not only with us, but, with countries in europe, it cannot do that while at the same time helping fuel the biggest threat to european security since the end of the cold war. >> the first week of testimony in...
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bbc news, nairobi. sumi: here in the u.s., president biden announced friday his administration is canceling $7.4 billion of student debt for more than 270,000 americans. it brings the number of americans eligible for debt relief to 4.3 million, according to the white house. earlier this week, biden announced plans to cancel student debt for 30 million borrowers. the white house is exhausting all avenues to wipe out student debt despite repeated court rulings against biden's plans, including by the supreme court. it comes as the president seeks to inject new energy into his reelection campaign. he is cementing abortion rights as a campaign issue, coming out against extreme bans and tying them to donald trump. vice president harris is visiting arizona where republican state lawmakers reinstated an 1864 abortion law criminalizing the procedure. president biden is helping the issue of abortion will help carry him to reelection in november. internal biden campaign polling data shows abortion is more importan
bbc news, nairobi. sumi: here in the u.s., president biden announced friday his administration is canceling $7.4 billion of student debt for more than 270,000 americans. it brings the number of americans eligible for debt relief to 4.3 million, according to the white house. earlier this week, biden announced plans to cancel student debt for 30 million borrowers. the white house is exhausting all avenues to wipe out student debt despite repeated court rulings against biden's plans, including by...
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great to have you back on bbc news. tell us what you made of the hearings in court today. >> it is really hard to say what will happen. u heard a lot of the justices, particularly the liberal justices, the three women, talking a lot about the consequences of these abortion bans, the harrowing medical consequences. you heard them in explicit detail talking about women who have life-threatening pregnancy complications who have been showing up at emergency rooms ending turned away. you had justice sonia sotomayor asking the attorney for the state of idaho, what do you make of those situations? how does that fall into this law that is supposed to have an exception for the life of the mother? >> idaho's attorney general said the state does allow exceptions for lifesaving abortion. what exactly is the biden administration suing on here? >> the difference that everyone was talking about today is between an exception for the life of the mother and exception for the health of the mother. those are two very different things when
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announcer: and now, "bbc news" 'n washington, and this is bbc 'n world news america. the founder of the food charity whose workers were killed in gaza accuses the israeli military of systematically targeting their convoy. israel's government tells the bbc it was a mistake. >> there is no way in the world that israel would target people that come to give people aid. that is nonsense. i'm sorry. >> nato leaders in russell's -- and brussels as aid remains stalled. ♪ hello and welcome to world news america. i'm caitriona perry. the united nations has suspended all nighttime movement in gaza fort lee's 48 hours to evaluate security following monday's israeli airstrikes that killed seven humanitarian aid workers. international pressure on israel is building. their calls particularly in the u.k. for the suspension of arms sales to israel. meanwhile, all seven victims from moral central kitchen have now been identified. a palestinian, australian, from poland, u.s. canadian and three britons. the bbc spoke to two of james kirby's cousins who described him as selfless. >> he
announcer: and now, "bbc news" 'n washington, and this is bbc 'n world news america. the founder of the food charity whose workers were killed in gaza accuses the israeli military of systematically targeting their convoy. israel's government tells the bbc it was a mistake. >> there is no way in the world that israel would target people that come to give people aid. that is nonsense. i'm sorry. >> nato leaders in russell's -- and brussels as aid remains stalled. ♪ hello...
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announcer: and now, "bbc news" 'e context on bbc news. 'e >> good news about the king's health and people who want to see the king out and about. what a fair few qualifications. the most important is his treatment is not complete. his treatment continues. >> this has been a tough time for the royal family with both the king and princess of wales being diagnosed with cancer. like with any family, that has come at a huge blow. they've also had to deal with intense media scrutiny. >> a very positive sign in terms of his recovery, his response to the treatment. we don't know what type of cancer. we don't know what type of treatment he's been having. ♪ >> a return to public duties for king charles after receiving treatment for cancer. doctors are pleased with the king's progress and remain positive about his recovery. a warning from washington. the u.s. secretary of state says the u.s. will act if china doesn't cease weapon supplies to russia, aiding its war on ukraine. trump on trial as the first week of testimony draws to a close. we will
announcer: and now, "bbc news" 'e context on bbc news. 'e >> good news about the king's health and people who want to see the king out and about. what a fair few qualifications. the most important is his treatment is not complete. his treatment continues. >> this has been a tough time for the royal family with both the king and princess of wales being diagnosed with cancer. like with any family, that has come at a huge blow. they've also had to deal with intense media...
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announcer: and now, "bbc news" >> i'm katrina perry in washington and this is bbc world news america. israel's military fires two senior officers involved on monday's deadly strike on an aid convoy in gaza after an internal investigation. israel wilopen more aid routes into gaza after a stern warning from president biden and a moderate earthquake rattles the u.s. northeast shaking buildings from new york to new jersey but causing no major damage. hello and welcome to world news america. i am katrina perry. today we speak to an aide worker in gaza that says she cheers for her safety after a deadly strike on the world central kitchen conference or -- convoy. and the strongest wake in new york in four decades. how rare is that? in the middle east the israel defense forces fired two senior officers and reprimanded others over monday's airstrikes that killed seven aid workers in gaza. the idf says rave mistakes lead to the attack when it gave its first detailed account of what happened. the idf says the strike should not have happened and expressed deep sorrow for the incident. it says tho
announcer: and now, "bbc news" >> i'm katrina perry in washington and this is bbc world news america. israel's military fires two senior officers involved on monday's deadly strike on an aid convoy in gaza after an internal investigation. israel wilopen more aid routes into gaza after a stern warning from president biden and a moderate earthquake rattles the u.s. northeast shaking buildings from new york to new jersey but causing no major damage. hello and welcome to world news...
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announcer: and now, "bbc news" >> hello, you're watching the context on bbc news. >> we need to ensure humanitarian organizations can conduct their activities there. and we have clearly failed. >> it is very important israel has taken full responsibility for this incident. it is also important it appears to be taking steps to hold those responsible accountable. >> the reaction from the americans, international reaction shows patients with israelould be running out. >> time to step back from the brink, to silence the guns, to ease the horrible suffering, and to stop the potential famine before it is too late. ♪ >> israel says the attack that killed seven aid workers in gaza was a great mistake and a number of senior military officers have been disciplined. israel has promised to improve access to d. tonight, we will hear from a unicef worker inside of gaza about the situation on the ground and if the new aid routes are enough to improve things. i also speak to a former state department human rights official who resigned over president biden's handling of the israel-gaza war. an earthq
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announcer: and now, "bbc news" e context" on bbc news. e >> they have to do that in accordance with international humanitarian law, protect civilian lives. too many siblings have already lost their lives. get more aid into gaza. that is what we have called for. >> these vehicles were carrying humanitarian aid workers. this is why we want answers really from the israeli government. >> humanitarians and civilians should never be paying the consequences of war. this is a basic principle of humanity. >> the claim of israel or the israeli army that there was no intention, it was a mistake, it was by chance, all of that sounds now quite ridiculous. ♪ ben: pressure on israel grows after seven aid workers were killed in an israeli airstrike, that forces aid agencies to halt their work in the region. also tonight come the latest from taiwan after 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit the island, the strongest in 25 years. more than 100 people are still trapped tonight in the rubble. nato leaders to send in brussels for a key summer for support on ukraine
announcer: and now, "bbc news" e context" on bbc news. e >> they have to do that in accordance with international humanitarian law, protect civilian lives. too many siblings have already lost their lives. get more aid into gaza. that is what we have called for. >> these vehicles were carrying humanitarian aid workers. this is why we want answers really from the israeli government. >> humanitarians and civilians should never be paying the consequences of war....
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laura, thanks for joining us on bbc news. >> thank you. caitriona: thursday march exactly 75 years since the founding of the nato, better known as nato. a ceremony was held at nato headquarters in brussels to celebrate the anniversary. it comes less than a month after sweet fully joined nato as the 32nd member, in response to russia's invasion of ukraine. let's take a brief look at some of nato's history. the alliance was founded in the aftermath of world war ii with 12 original member states in 1949. nato did not engage in a single combat operation until february 1994, when it shot down four jets in bosnia. nato invoked article five for the first and only time in its history after the 9/11 attacks in 2001. article five states that if a nato ally suffers an armed attack, it will be considered an attack against all arme allied countries. -- against all allied countries. in 2008, nato allies agreed georgia and ukraine would have a path to eventually join the alliance. months later, russia invaded georgia. in early 2014, russia illegally anne
laura, thanks for joining us on bbc news. >> thank you. caitriona: thursday march exactly 75 years since the founding of the nato, better known as nato. a ceremony was held at nato headquarters in brussels to celebrate the anniversary. it comes less than a month after sweet fully joined nato as the 32nd member, in response to russia's invasion of ukraine. let's take a brief look at some of nato's history. the alliance was founded in the aftermath of world war ii with 12 original member...
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announcer: and now, "bbc news" . you are watching "the context.". >> a very short statement from the family of o.j. simpson it reads, on april 10, our father, orenthal james simpson succumb to his battle with cancer. >> from an impoverished childhood, he had gone on to become one of the greatest footballers in american history been he will forever be remembered for his nine month televised trial for the dble murder that transfixed america. >> it absolutely was the trial of the century. it also very interestingly set us up for what is now called reality television here in america. ♪ >> the american football player o.j. simpson, who was acquitted of a double murder in one of the most high-profile trials of the last century has died. also on the program, warnings iran could carry out significant attack on israel. we will take a look at what this means for the region. plus, remarkable artwork from 2000 years ago uncovered in pompeii, the ancient roman city. an ai decoded, our weekly look at what is making news in the w
announcer: and now, "bbc news" . you are watching "the context.". >> a very short statement from the family of o.j. simpson it reads, on april 10, our father, orenthal james simpson succumb to his battle with cancer. >> from an impoverished childhood, he had gone on to become one of the greatest footballers in american history been he will forever be remembered for his nine month televised trial for the dble murder that transfixed america. >> it absolutely...
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announcer: and now, "bbc news" ♪ >> this is bbc world news america. the white house adds to a growing chorus of international condemnation of a deadly airstrike on an aid convoy in taza. >> we were outraged to learn about idf strike that killed a number of civilian humanitarian workers yesterday from the world's central kitchen, which has been relentless in getting food to those who are hungry in gaza and around the world. >> three bearish nationals have been named among the seven people killed in the strike. israel said it did not intentionally target the workers. as ukraine and russia trade attacks, president zelenskyy lowers the age of mobilization by two years in an attempt to bolster forces. ♪ katrina: welcome to world news america. international condemnation is pouring in following monday's israeli airstrike that killed seven people working for the food a charity world central kitchen in gaza. israel said it did not intentionally target the eight workers, but the u.n. criticized what it called a disregard for humanitarian law. the british gove
announcer: and now, "bbc news" ♪ >> this is bbc world news america. the white house adds to a growing chorus of international condemnation of a deadly airstrike on an aid convoy in taza. >> we were outraged to learn about idf strike that killed a number of civilian humanitarian workers yesterday from the world's central kitchen, which has been relentless in getting food to those who are hungry in gaza and around the world. >> three bearish nationals have been named...
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bbc news, los angeles. sumi: we can speak to cbs news correspondent, one of the few reporters to cover all three of o.j. simpson's trial. good to see you. the murder trial became such a spectacle in the u.s. and around the world. it seemed to be a lightning rod, highlighting issues of race, celebrity and media. what made it become that? steve: he was such a celebrity. we rarely have celebrities of his level being charged with murder, so that by itself made a big case. then, you had the racial aspect. he was black, the victim was white. los angeles had just gone through the very racially dividing rodney king trial. that was part of this as well. there were so many different aspects. he was wealthy. he was not a poor black man. he had a team that was nicknamed the dream team. all these different aspects, i think, led to a remarkable trial that people are still debating all these years later. you have people not necessarily everyday, but people talking about did o.j. simpson do it and people are still divided
bbc news, los angeles. sumi: we can speak to cbs news correspondent, one of the few reporters to cover all three of o.j. simpson's trial. good to see you. the murder trial became such a spectacle in the u.s. and around the world. it seemed to be a lightning rod, highlighting issues of race, celebrity and media. what made it become that? steve: he was such a celebrity. we rarely have celebrities of his level being charged with murder, so that by itself made a big case. then, you had the racial...
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announcer: and now, "bbc news" >> i am sumi somaskanda in washington and this is "bbc world news america." donald trump becomes the first former president stand criminal trial as the case for his alleged hush money payment begins. >> i am limp outside the courthouse where the first day has just concluded and jury selection resumes tomorrow. >> and israel warns it is preparing a response to this we can's barrage of iranian attacks as the u.s. urges de-escalation. -- this weekend's barrage of iranian attacks as a u.s. urges de-escalation. donald trump's historic criminal trial begins and israel mulls its possible response to erin's attack -- iran's attack. we will talk about the form the retaliation could take and the pressure on president biden to take further action. first, former president donald trump was back in court as the first-ever criminal trial of a u.s. president got underway in new york city. monday marked the start of jury selection in the hush money trial where mr. trump is accused of trying to cover up a payment made to adult film star stormy daniels ahead of the 2016 elect
announcer: and now, "bbc news" >> i am sumi somaskanda in washington and this is "bbc world news america." donald trump becomes the first former president stand criminal trial as the case for his alleged hush money payment begins. >> i am limp outside the courthouse where the first day has just concluded and jury selection resumes tomorrow. >> and israel warns it is preparing a response to this we can's barrage of iranian attacks as the u.s. urges...
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around the world and across the u.k., this is bbc news. ♪ >> welcome back, your live with bbc news. we would go back to our main story this hour, that phone call between u.s. president joe biden and israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu. i promise we would pick through what is significant about i our correspondent out there in washington is standing by for us. we had the readout, the two paragraphs are so, getting a sense of what was talked about. what stood out for you? >> it is tougher language than we have had so far from the white house when it comes to u.s.-israel relationship. crucially it contains a warning, what it says is in the call between president bynum and mr. netanyahu that the president effectively made a series of demands of israel over protecting civilians and alleviating the desperate humanitarian situation. things like allowing aid trucks into gaza crossings in the fence from israel into the northern strip. things like bringing down the catastrophically high numbers of civilians who have been killed in gaza. i think we are seeing a ramping up of the pressure
around the world and across the u.k., this is bbc news. ♪ >> welcome back, your live with bbc news. we would go back to our main story this hour, that phone call between u.s. president joe biden and israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu. i promise we would pick through what is significant about i our correspondent out there in washington is standing by for us. we had the readout, the two paragraphs are so, getting a sense of what was talked about. what stood out for you? >> it...
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announcer: and now, "bbc news" ♪ >> bbc world news america. an israeli airstrike kills the son of hamas' military leader. as concerns mount for the remaining -- fate of the remaining hostages in gaza. the u.s. and japan launch plans to cooperate in space and defense as president biden represents the japanese prime minister to the white house. ♪ welcome to world news america. israel confirms its forces killed three sons of hamas' political leader and diplomatic presre launches on israel to change strategy in gaza. we will bring your reporting of internal dissent within the biden administration over the president's handling of the war. cease-fire negotiations have been stalled for months. hamas says it is currently unable to identify and track down 40 israeli hostages who could be part of a cease-fire deal, raising fears that more hostages may be dead than publicly are known. it comes as a hamas leader says the deaths of his three sons in an israeli airstrike will not affect hamas' demands in the current cease-fire talks, including a permanent
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announcer: and now, "bbc news" 'n jones, and you are watching "the context" on bbc news. >> states have the duty to adopt and apply practice and regulations and measures capable of mitigating the existing and potentially irreversible future effects of climate change. >> it is absolutely incredible what happened today that we got actually -- we won. not just won, we won, we won. >> climate action is not some thing that we must morally do but something that we must do legally. european states are legally required to take climate action to protect citizens. >> this was certainly promise a stronger legal pathway to achieving climate justice. ♪ lewis: for the first time, climate change campaigners when their case at the european court of human rights. we will look at what impact it could have. also, foreign secretary david cameron is in the u.s. trying to get more money for the war in ukraine. what difference can he make? more security around the champions league game going on right now after threats from islamic state groups supporting media. and even when she loses, she wins. record-brea
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around the world and across the u.k., this is bbc news. ♪ lewis: this is bbc news. let's take a look at the situation in gaza. nine countries including the u.k. had taken part in the largest international aid airdrop in a single day into gaza. it is to help provide supplies at the end of the holy month of ramadan. 14 aircraft delivered food, water, and baby formula. >> it is an airbase in jordan, piles a few minutes hearing aid, stacked into individual pallets, adorned with their own parachute, all of it down for gaza -- bound for gaza. a special delivery to mark the end of ramadan. inside, pilots and crews from nine nations are being briefed on the operation. safety a key concern in the small airspace over gaza. outside the raf is loaded, each pallet containing flour, rice, sugar, beans, the basics for a meal. this, the raf's sixth drop so far. >> every little bit helps. i am quite proud and privileged to be involved in these missions. >> but is it enough, will it meet the needs of the people in gaza? the aircraft carried 12 of these pallets. each of them are about
around the world and across the u.k., this is bbc news. ♪ lewis: this is bbc news. let's take a look at the situation in gaza. nine countries including the u.k. had taken part in the largest international aid airdrop in a single day into gaza. it is to help provide supplies at the end of the holy month of ramadan. 14 aircraft delivered food, water, and baby formula. >> it is an airbase in jordan, piles a few minutes hearing aid, stacked into individual pallets, adorned with their own...
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the bbc witnessed people scrambling onto the boat. donald trump was back in court over allegedly violating a gag order. the jury heard more from the trial's first witness. welcome to "world news america." long-awaited aid to ukraine could clear its final hurdle today or wednesday as the u.s. senate takes up the $95 billion foreign aid package that would send funds to israel and taiwan. the senate is widely expected to pass the funding after a few procedural steps. president biden said he will sign the legislation once it gets to his desk. that will unlock aid that has been delayed for months amid public in opposition. the legislation ties together four bills the house voted on separately. provided $61 billion in aid to ukraine, over 26 billion for israel, and more than $8 billion for the indo-pacific, similar to the bill already passed in the senate earlier this year. we have anthony zurcher, are north american correspondent who has been following the action. this is expected to pass. take us through the next steps. anthony: the senat
the bbc witnessed people scrambling onto the boat. donald trump was back in court over allegedly violating a gag order. the jury heard more from the trial's first witness. welcome to "world news america." long-awaited aid to ukraine could clear its final hurdle today or wednesday as the u.s. senate takes up the $95 billion foreign aid package that would send funds to israel and taiwan. the senate is widely expected to pass the funding after a few procedural steps. president biden said...
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you're watching "bbc news." in the months before the 2016selection, donald trump picked up the phone and call the former publisher of the "national enquirer," david pecker to discuss whether or not to discuss a playboy associate who was having an affair. the two of them did speak about this alleged misstress karen mcdougal. i think the story should be purchased, i believe you could "buy or sell" it. trump said pecker did not like the idea but candidate trump said pecker would get back to him in due time. wasn't a good day for the former president. before proceedings had gotten underway, the judge was scolding him over his social meeta page, which the prosecution say had breached the gag order. if they were hoping that admonishment would exchange his behavior, they might be disappointed. >> i think the gag order is totally uncongress institutional. can't even allow articles to be put in. articles over the last day and a half saying the case is a sham and it shouldn't be retried or everyone submitted. to me, a gag
you're watching "bbc news." in the months before the 2016selection, donald trump picked up the phone and call the former publisher of the "national enquirer," david pecker to discuss whether or not to discuss a playboy associate who was having an affair. the two of them did speak about this alleged misstress karen mcdougal. i think the story should be purchased, i believe you could "buy or sell" it. trump said pecker did not like the idea but candidate trump said...
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annocer: and now, "bbc news" >> "bbc world news america." iran and israel indicate there will be no further retaliation. the u.s. house of representatives prepares to work funding for ukraine.rs of and we sit down with the nobel peace prize winner. ♪ welcome to "world news america." u.s. officials are urging de-escalation in the middle east after an apparent israeli strike on iran overnight friday. iran has indicated it has no plans to retaliate after iranian media had unconfirmed reports of explosions in a province home to several nuclear facilities. two u.s. official said the israeli struck iran. israel has not publicly commentary iran has been on high alert after the unprecedented missile and drone raid on israel saturday. the rainy an attack was in retaliation for a presumed is really --israeli airstrike that killed 13 people including seven military officers. the white house press secretary explains the american position and heightened regional tensions. >> we have been very clear from here from the beginning that we do not want to se
annocer: and now, "bbc news" >> "bbc world news america." iran and israel indicate there will be no further retaliation. the u.s. house of representatives prepares to work funding for ukraine.rs of and we sit down with the nobel peace prize winner. ♪ welcome to "world news america." u.s. officials are urging de-escalation in the middle east after an apparent israeli strike on iran overnight friday. iran has indicated it has no plans to retaliate after...
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you're watching bbc news. laborers calling for police involvement after a conservative mp was suspended by the parliamentary party after claims he misused campaign funds to pay off what he reportedly called bad people who had locked him in a flat. the times newspaper says the mp quest of thousands of pounds and a further 14,000 pounds were spent on private medical bills. he strongly disputes the claims. the conservative party was made aware of the allegations of three monthsgo and says it is investigation. our political correspondent reports. reporter: this was mark menzies last week and a local campaign video. when this was filmed, he was still a conservative mp. last night he was suspended from the party. it came after allegations in a newspaper he used funds from donors to pay thousands to so-called bad people, who had apparently locked him in a flat. the bbc has checked details of some of the allegations printed in the times this morning. that he called a 78-year-old local activist in the middle of the nig
you're watching bbc news. laborers calling for police involvement after a conservative mp was suspended by the parliamentary party after claims he misused campaign funds to pay off what he reportedly called bad people who had locked him in a flat. the times newspaper says the mp quest of thousands of pounds and a further 14,000 pounds were spent on private medical bills. he strongly disputes the claims. the conservative party was made aware of the allegations of three monthsgo and says it is...
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you are watching bbc news. we are all too familiar with the site of donald trump making his way into a courtroom, but this was an historic day in manhattan, the first time a former predent has faced a criminal trial. mr. trump has pleaded not guilty to 34 counts of -- the prosecution said the former president has "orchestrated a criminal scheme to corrupt the election." mr. trump said it was a bookkeeping issue, a minor thing, which the justice department had cooked up to keep him off of the campaign trail. >> what is going on here should never be happening. it's a very sad day in america, i can tell you that. thank you very much. christian: with me is john edward jones iii, former president of dickinson college in pennsylvania. the opening statements are something like an overture. they set out a roadmap for what is coming in the trial. what did you make of the two sides, the way they laid out their arguments? john: exactly as i thought it would be, a roadmap. from the prosecution's standpoint, what we know is
you are watching bbc news. we are all too familiar with the site of donald trump making his way into a courtroom, but this was an historic day in manhattan, the first time a former predent has faced a criminal trial. mr. trump has pleaded not guilty to 34 counts of -- the prosecution said the former president has "orchestrated a criminal scheme to corrupt the election." mr. trump said it was a bookkeeping issue, a minor thing, which the justice department had cooked up to keep him off...
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announcer: and now, "bbc news" ♪ caitriona: i'm caitriona perry in washington and this is bbc "world news america." new york's highest court overturns the conviction of disgraced hollywood producer harvey weinstein. the u.s. supreme court considers whether donald trump is immune from prosecution for actions he took while president. and elsewhere, mr. trump's hush money trial continues in new york, with testimony detailing alleged payments to adult -- to an adult film star. ♪ caitriona: hello and welcome to "world news america." i'm caitriona perry. in a stunning reversal, the new york court of appeals overturned a 2020 rape conviction against hollywood producer harvey weinstein, paving the way for a new trial. in a 4-3 ruling the court found he did not get a fair trial, saying the judge had shown prejudice by allowing women to testify about allegations that were not part of the case. the accusation started in 2017, sparking the #metoo movement that exposed sexual abuse at the highest levels of the entertainment industry and far beyond. the 72-year-old will remain in prison, serving
announcer: and now, "bbc news" ♪ caitriona: i'm caitriona perry in washington and this is bbc "world news america." new york's highest court overturns the conviction of disgraced hollywood producer harvey weinstein. the u.s. supreme court considers whether donald trump is immune from prosecution for actions he took while president. and elsewhere, mr. trump's hush money trial continues in new york, with testimony detailing alleged payments to adult -- to an adult film star....
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your life with bbc news. there are renewed hopes in the cease fire between israel and hamas after weeks of stalemate. it's unclear how many israeli hostages would be released under the proposal. the israeli media puts it at 33 in release -- the white house and u.s. president biden have been speaking with the leaders of qatar and egypt, who have been the mediators. u.s. secretary of state antony blinken, who is in saudi arabia, said he is hopeful hamas will accept what he described as a very generous proposal. >> hamas has before it a proposal that is extraordinarily generous. on the part of israel. and in this moment the only thing standing between the people of gaza and a cease fire is hamas. they have to decide. and they have to decide quickly. christian: the white house said tonight that president biden will be speaking not only to t mef of qatar by the president of egypt. we are speaking with glenn johnson in boston and robert jordan, who served as ambassador to saudi arabia and the bush administration in
your life with bbc news. there are renewed hopes in the cease fire between israel and hamas after weeks of stalemate. it's unclear how many israeli hostages would be released under the proposal. the israeli media puts it at 33 in release -- the white house and u.s. president biden have been speaking with the leaders of qatar and egypt, who have been the mediators. u.s. secretary of state antony blinken, who is in saudi arabia, said he is hopeful hamas will accept what he described as a very...
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announcer: and now, "bbc news" e context on bbc news. e the charity world central kitchen holds operations following the death of seven of its workers including three berritons in an israeli airstrike. >> this happens in war. >> i just spoke to the founder and expressed the deepest condolences of israel defense forces to their families. >> these people are heroes. they run into the fire, not away from it. they show the best of what humanity has to offer. -- to offer when the going really gets tough. they have to be protected. >> they need to be allowed to do that work unhindered and it is incumbent on israel to make sure they c do that and we are asking israel to investigate what happened urgently because there are questions that need to be answered. ♪ >> seven workers have been killed by an israeli airstrike on their vehicles in gaza. we ask why the attack happened and what it's like for a humanitarian volunteer working in a war zone. donald trump has launched a $175 million bond. can he appeal against his $454 million fine for busine
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announcer: and now, "bbc news" helena: i am helena humphrey in washington and this is bbc world news america. israel urges more than 30 countries to impose sanctions on iran's missile program as it continues to consider a wider response to iran's attack. u.s. house of representatives moves closer to boating on a foreign aid proposal that would split aid to israel from ukraine. and donald trump's hush money trial on day two of this historic criminal case. welcome to world news america. the israeli government says it has launched a diplomatic offensive against iran even as it considers a military response to saturday's drone and missile attacks. israel's foreign minister has written to more than 30 countries calling for sanctions against iran's missile program. on tuesday the european union responded, the foreign policy chief saying the block is working on a new package of sanctions. the u.s. is also expected to impose new sanctions, and british prime minister rishi sunak told benjamin netanyahu that iran had miscalculated and was increasingly isolated on the world stage. mr. sunak str
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around the world and across the u.k., this is bbc news. let's take a quick look at some of the stories making news in the u.k.. muslim student in london has lost a -- the school introduced the ban after some students begin praying during school breaks. the challenge argued the band discriminate against muslim pupils, a claim rejected by the court. the u.k. unemployment rate decreased to 4.2% between december and february. the number of people who are economically inactive not in work or looking for employment rose partly due to long-term sickness should economist suggested data could push the bank of england to cut interest rates in the summer. easyjet has announced it will not operate flights to israel before the end of october. easyjet had already suspended flights because of the israeli gaza conflict but says the continued evolving situation in the region meanservices will not resume until at least the autumn to customers booked to fly are being offered a full refund. you're watching bbc news. in brussels a political event opened today.
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announcer: and now, "bbc news" ♪ >> hello. ♪ i'm lewis vaughan jones. you will watchg "the context" on bbc news. >> relief across israel by the response by the israeli the terry wasn't as overwhelming and intense. >> just how little we know -- the israelis aren't saying anything, the iranians are not blaming the israelis, the international community has been largely muted. it's as if there has been a collective effort to play this whole thing down. >> we have been very clear from the beginning that we do not want to see this conflict escalate. we continue to consult with our allies and partners including in the region. lewis: calls for de-escalation. we'll look at the new reality in the middle east and what happens next. also, we will be in new york outside the donald trump trial courthouse. a man in the last hour or two has set himself on fire. we're expecting an update any moment. we will bring you that. prime minister rishi sunak says he wants to tackle sick culture with the threat of removing benefits. and there is new music from taylor swift, and t
announcer: and now, "bbc news" ♪ >> hello. ♪ i'm lewis vaughan jones. you will watchg "the context" on bbc news. >> relief across israel by the response by the israeli the terry wasn't as overwhelming and intense. >> just how little we know -- the israelis aren't saying anything, the iranians are not blaming the israelis, the international community has been largely muted. it's as if there has been a collective effort to play this whole thing down....