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are there any other plans from the pentagon, _ over. are there any other plans from the pentagon, do - over. are there any other plans from the pentagon, do we - over. are there any other plans| from the pentagon, do we know about how to cover that expansive of land? well, we've already heard _ expansive of land? well, we've already heard from _ expansive of land? well, we've already heard from the - expansive of land? well, we've i already heard from the pentagon that they are looking for new partners and looking for new places where they can base their drawings, whenever they have spoken to the leadership in neighbouring places which are further to the south of niger, others are less than ideal because it will be able to allow those drones to get the same reach for the north so all the way over libya and to the mediterranean which is of course an area of great concern for washington so, i think anything is going to be viewed as second best to the niger base that it had ten years or so. �* , . ., base that it had ten years or so. 2 .
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pentagon sources have said that — straight. pentagon sources have said that they want to make it very— said that they want to make it very clear— said that they want to make it very clear that the us did not assist — very clear that the us did not assist in _ very clear that the us did not assist in the strike, this was an israeii _ assist in the strike, this was an israeli operation, so they are probably going to let the political and physical dust settie _ political and physical dust settle before coming out to make — settle before coming out to make remarks. also keep in mind, — make remarks. also keep in mind, it— make remarks. also keep in mind, it is— make remarks. also keep in mind, it is midnight here, we are att— mind, it is midnight here, we are atiup, _ mind, it is midnight here, we are allup, but mind, it is midnight here, we are all up, but you're not going _ are all up, but you're not going to _ are all up, but you're not going to see anyone from a podium _ going to see anyone from a podium until t
pentagon sources have said that — straight. pentagon sources have said that they want to make it very— said that they want to make it very clear— said that they want to make it very clear that the us did not assist — very clear that the us did not assist in _ very clear that the us did not assist in the strike, this was an israeii _ assist in the strike, this was an israeli operation, so they are probably going to let the political and physical dust settie _ political and physical dust...
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the pentagon says it has not carried out any new strike in iraq. now it's time for a look at today's sport. now it's time for a look at today's sport with lizzie greenwood—hughes. hello from the bbc sport centre. we're starting with football and manchester city are through to the fa cup final after beating chelsea at wembley. bernardo silva made up for his penalty miss in the champions league midweek by scoring the only goal of the game in the 84th minute. the result takes city, who are the fa cup holders and premier league leaders, into anotherfinal. but their manager pep guardiola had plenty to say about the scheduling of the match and concern for his players who'd had a hard game in spain. here he is with the bbc pitch side team after the game. it's for the health of the players. yeah. it's not normal. honestly, it's not normal. yeah. so because i wouldn't have the courage to tell you the defeat that we should have. it is not possible. it is unacceptable to do 120 minutes. all of you are football players — the emotion too, madrid, the final,
the pentagon says it has not carried out any new strike in iraq. now it's time for a look at today's sport. now it's time for a look at today's sport with lizzie greenwood—hughes. hello from the bbc sport centre. we're starting with football and manchester city are through to the fa cup final after beating chelsea at wembley. bernardo silva made up for his penalty miss in the champions league midweek by scoring the only goal of the game in the 84th minute. the result takes city, who are the...
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our pentagon has been ready to 0ur pentagon has been ready to 90, 0ur pentagon has been ready to go, is ready to go. i'm sure the tracks and the trains are loaded and ready to move as soon as the president signs that, and he has to authorise that, and he has to authorise that one big presidential drawdown. people say it is going to be $1 billion worth of these ammunitions, these weapons, and that can be on the front lines again within days. i would imagine that there are some ukrainian military people who have been holding back on hiring diligent lamination they had left, and now they can probably fire that ammunition, knowing that there is this new ammunition that's coming. taste ammunition that's coming. we saw president zelenskyy very quick to welcome the passage of the bill. just how badly needed are these munitions to the fight ukraine is mounting? titers; fight ukraine is mounting? very badl . bill fight ukraine is mounting? very badly. bill burn _ fight ukraine is mounting? very badly. bill burn said _ fight ukraine is mounting? very badly. bill burn said in - fight ukraine is
our pentagon has been ready to 0ur pentagon has been ready to 90, 0ur pentagon has been ready to go, is ready to go. i'm sure the tracks and the trains are loaded and ready to move as soon as the president signs that, and he has to authorise that, and he has to authorise that one big presidential drawdown. people say it is going to be $1 billion worth of these ammunitions, these weapons, and that can be on the front lines again within days. i would imagine that there are some ukrainian military...
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are there any other plans from the pentagon? do we know about how to cover an expanse of land? gillett we have heard from the pentagon they are looking for new partners and places where they can base their drones. we know they've spoken to the leadership in neighbouring cote d'ivoire and in benin which are further south of the share. those are less than ideal simply because they are not going to be able to allow those drones to get the same reach further north, so all the way over libya and to the mediterranean, which is of course an area of great concern for washington. anything is going to be viewed as second best do the niger base it has had for the last ten years or so. let's come back to this partnership then with russia. have we seen, what evidence have we seen a russian military on the ground there and what think the aim of that pivot towards russia is for niger? it is not insomuch ideological as it is the fact that if they cannot get the assistance they need from washington they are going to get it from someone else. when washington suspended its security assistance and
are there any other plans from the pentagon? do we know about how to cover an expanse of land? gillett we have heard from the pentagon they are looking for new partners and places where they can base their drones. we know they've spoken to the leadership in neighbouring cote d'ivoire and in benin which are further south of the share. those are less than ideal simply because they are not going to be able to allow those drones to get the same reach further north, so all the way over libya and to...
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we are talking days. -- the pentagon has been. we are talking days-_ -- the pentagon has been. we are talking days. what provisions were made in order— talking days. what provisions were made in order to _ talking days. what provisions were made in order to make _ talking days. what provisions were made in order to make it - talking days. what provisions were made in order to make it happen l talking days. what provisions were i made in order to make it happen and get that through?— get that through? that's interesting. _ get that through? that's interesting. if _ get that through? that's interesting. if you - get that through? that's interesting. if you take i get that through? that's| interesting. if you take a get that through? that's - interesting. if you take a look at the ukraine bill specifically, there is the possibility of this being a loan for example, so this is something ukraine said they are open to, paying it back in the future, although if you take a look at the detail, there's also the possibility for the president to forgive that loan. there is the possibil
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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 ukraine and western areas of lviv and ivano—frankivsk. ukrainian officials say equipment has been damaged and at least one energy worker injured. russia has repeatedly targeted ukrainian energy infrastructure over recent months. it's attacks such as these which have prompted more us aid to ukraine. the united states has outlined what will be included in a $6 billion package of military assistance
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...
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the pentagon says it will �*rush' air defence missiles to ukraine. british troops could be used to help deliver aid to gaza via a new sea route. the scottish government is on the edge after a week of turmoil. first minister humza yousaf is looking to shore up his position, seeking talks with other party leaders. south africa celebrates freedom day — thirty years since the end of apartheid and its first democratic elections. a great heaviness lifted from our shoulders. our shackles had been cast off. hello, i'm lewis vaughanjones. ukraine's president zelensky has renewed his appealfor allies to provide his country with more air defences, after another night of russian bombardment caused serious damage to energy infrastructure. in kharkiv — ukraine's second city — officials said a missile narrowly missed a hospital with a — thousand people inside, leaving a huge crater in the grounds, there were also attacks in the dnipro region in central ukraine — and in the western areas of lviv and ivano—frankivsk. ukrainian officials say equipment was
the pentagon says it will �*rush' air defence missiles to ukraine. british troops could be used to help deliver aid to gaza via a new sea route. the scottish government is on the edge after a week of turmoil. first minister humza yousaf is looking to shore up his position, seeking talks with other party leaders. south africa celebrates freedom day — thirty years since the end of apartheid and its first democratic elections. a great heaviness lifted from our shoulders. our shackles had been...
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so, it could potentially be days, because ofjust exactly how the pentagon has been looking at all of this political chaos, trying to do what they could behind—the—scenes to put weapons in the right places. if you look at the bill and how it breaks down, what you will see is billions, actually, which are intended to replenish us defence coffers. but this has been going on for such a long time. president zelensky was at the white house back in september when we were still having the same conversation about some $60 billion in us funding and questions about missiles, for example. but to talk more, i am joined now by dr nola haynes. she is a senior fellow at the centre for new american security. a warm welcome to you, dr haynes, thank you forjoining us here on bbc news. i would like to get your reaction to what we have seen today, this foreign aid bill passing in the us house of representatives, what does it mean? well, first of all, thank you for having me. this is a wonderful day, not just for us democracy, for bipartisanship, but a wonderful day for the world because the us has sh
so, it could potentially be days, because ofjust exactly how the pentagon has been looking at all of this political chaos, trying to do what they could behind—the—scenes to put weapons in the right places. if you look at the bill and how it breaks down, what you will see is billions, actually, which are intended to replenish us defence coffers. but this has been going on for such a long time. president zelensky was at the white house back in september when we were still having the same...
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the pentagon says it has not carried out any new strike in iraq. at least 58 people have been killed after their boat capsized in the central african republic's capital bangui on friday. most of the 300 passengers on the overcrowded ferry were travelling to attend a funeral. police in new york say a man who set himself on fire outside the manhattan court where former president donald trump's hush—money trial is being held has died. the man doused himself in a liquid before throwing conspiracy theory pamphlets into the air. he was taken to hospital but later died. as our north america correspondent nada tawfik reports, it happened as the jury selection for mr trump's trial was completed. journalists here had just learned thatjury selection had concluded slightly after 1:30 in the afternoon, when the man, later identified as a florida resident in his mid 30s, entered the park. he threw coloured pamphlets in the air, doused himself in lighterfluid and set himself on fire. and we here could see the blaze, could feel that heat. now, officials later sa
the pentagon says it has not carried out any new strike in iraq. at least 58 people have been killed after their boat capsized in the central african republic's capital bangui on friday. most of the 300 passengers on the overcrowded ferry were travelling to attend a funeral. police in new york say a man who set himself on fire outside the manhattan court where former president donald trump's hush—money trial is being held has died. the man doused himself in a liquid before throwing conspiracy...
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we have been reaching out to officials at the pentagon at the bbc and we got a response back and it's almost a nonresponse with officials of the pentagon say we don't have anything to offer at this time but i think is interesting to look at the us, israel's biggest ally, joe biden had been awarded against a major retaliation on behalf of israel. to look ahead a little bit, how might you expect the us to respond to a strike by israel on iranian soil? i think the us probably anticipated this. we obviously saw messages from president biden and other people discouraging this action and a belief they understood there was a good chance israel would retaliate anyway, and they will be looking to see what happens now. just like the rest of us will be following reports of what was struck exactly what was damaged, they will be paying close attention to how iran responds and bear in mind that if iran does wish, in fact, to de—escalate or sort of have a less flamboyant response, they may still respond quietly, covertly or in the ways they might have in the past, you know, through proxies for exa
we have been reaching out to officials at the pentagon at the bbc and we got a response back and it's almost a nonresponse with officials of the pentagon say we don't have anything to offer at this time but i think is interesting to look at the us, israel's biggest ally, joe biden had been awarded against a major retaliation on behalf of israel. to look ahead a little bit, how might you expect the us to respond to a strike by israel on iranian soil? i think the us probably anticipated this. we...
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following the passage of a $61 billion aid bill for ukraine, the pentagon announced, friday, it will provide $6 billion, through its ukraine security assistance initiative. the aid will include munitions for patriot air defense systems, the type of weaponry ukraine's president has said is crucial to fending off russian aerial attacks. in announcing the aid, us defense secretary lloyd austin stressed the us position that vladimir putin's aggression against ukraine is a very global issue. if putin prevails in ukraine, the security consequences would be grave and global. europe would face a security threat that it hasn't seen in our lifetimes. as president biden has noted, russia will not stop in ukraine. if the kremlin gets its way, if putin's more and imperial aggression succeeds, every parent on earth will take note. donald trump's hush money trial has wrapped up for the week, with testimony detailing a tabloid "catch and kill" scheme that allegedly buried damaging stories about mr trump during his campaign for the white house in 2016. the trial could be the only one of mr trump's fo
following the passage of a $61 billion aid bill for ukraine, the pentagon announced, friday, it will provide $6 billion, through its ukraine security assistance initiative. the aid will include munitions for patriot air defense systems, the type of weaponry ukraine's president has said is crucial to fending off russian aerial attacks. in announcing the aid, us defense secretary lloyd austin stressed the us position that vladimir putin's aggression against ukraine is a very global issue. if...
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it looks as if the pentagon and united states will be moving very quickly on this, we have a radio from president biden indicating that the vitally needed military aid for ukraine will be on the way by the end of this week. we heard from volodymyr zelensky in the last few days explaining why this is so desperately needed. desperately needed, the full bill for all of this, $95 billion. that is a huge sum, isn't it? obviously consequently the controversy surrounding it in getting it passed. in terms of israel and taiwan, what is the feeling about that, the continued support for israel? continued su- ort support for israel? continued support for — support for israel? continued support for israel, _ support for israel? continued support for israel, again - support for israel? continued support for israel, again not l support for israel, again not without some controversy and there were some senators speaking out against further aid for israel, $26 billion was agreed at the end of the day and this will be aid for israel. also humanitarian aid for the citizens of gaza which are facing a tre
it looks as if the pentagon and united states will be moving very quickly on this, we have a radio from president biden indicating that the vitally needed military aid for ukraine will be on the way by the end of this week. we heard from volodymyr zelensky in the last few days explaining why this is so desperately needed. desperately needed, the full bill for all of this, $95 billion. that is a huge sum, isn't it? obviously consequently the controversy surrounding it in getting it passed. in...
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the pentagon says it has not carried out any new strike in iraq. the six—month—long war in gaza continues. nine people — including four children — are reported to have been killed in an overnight israeli strike on a residential building in rafah, in the southern gaza strip. the hamas—run health ministry says more than 3a,000 people have now been killed in the territory since the war began. an estimated 2.3 million people are sheltering in rafah, where israel's prime minister benjamin netanyahu remains committed to a big military offensive to defeat hamas, which is designated a terrorist group by many western governments. the us and other allies have warned mr netanyahu against such a full—scale assault on rafah. i've been speaking to our middle east correspondent wyre davies and he gave this update on the overnight air strikes in rafah. for more than six months, there has been an intense war in gaza, more than 30,000 people killed, most of them, many of them civilians, according to the hamas—run health ministry and there were casualti
the pentagon says it has not carried out any new strike in iraq. the six—month—long war in gaza continues. nine people — including four children — are reported to have been killed in an overnight israeli strike on a residential building in rafah, in the southern gaza strip. the hamas—run health ministry says more than 3a,000 people have now been killed in the territory since the war began. an estimated 2.3 million people are sheltering in rafah, where israel's prime minister benjamin...
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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. joe biden says he's ready to debate donald trump after months of being noncommittal about taking part in the pre—election tradition with his republican rival. trump's already said he's ready to debate biden "any time, anywhere, any place." wildlife in antarctica is being exposed to potentially damaging levels of ultraviolet light, thanks to a hole in the ozone layer and australian wildfires. scientists say both animals and plants are at risk from the rays. and taylor swift matches madonna's record of having 12 number one albums in the uk, the most by a female artist. the tortured poets department had the american singer's best—ever first week sales in the uk. hamas says it is right now reviewing the latest counterproposal from israel regarding a potential ceasefire in gaza, in exchange for the return of israeli hostages. the prospect of a deal is key to the timing of the ground offensive israel has vowed to undertake in rafah — an
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. joe biden says he's ready to debate donald trump after months of being noncommittal about taking part in the pre—election tradition with his republican rival. trump's already said he's ready to debate biden "any time, anywhere, any place." wildlife in antarctica is being exposed to potentially damaging levels of ultraviolet...
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our pentagon has been ready to go, is ready to go. i'm sure the trucks and the trains are loaded and ready to move as soon as the president signs that, and he has to authorise then one big presidential drawdown. people say it is going to be $1 billion worth of these ammunition, of these weapons, and that can be on the front lines again within days. i would imagine that there are some ukrainian military people who have been holding back on firing the little ammunition they had left, and now they can probably fire that ammunition, knowing that there is this new ammunition that's coming. on that, we saw president zelenskyy very quick to welcome the passage of the bill. just how badly needed are these munitions to the fight that ukraine is mounting? very badly. bill burns said, in answer to that question, if the ukrainians don't get this package, these weapons, they will lose by the end of this year. so it was that critical, and now they have a chance. now they have a chance to stop the movement of the russians forward, the russians were
our pentagon has been ready to go, is ready to go. i'm sure the trucks and the trains are loaded and ready to move as soon as the president signs that, and he has to authorise then one big presidential drawdown. people say it is going to be $1 billion worth of these ammunition, of these weapons, and that can be on the front lines again within days. i would imagine that there are some ukrainian military people who have been holding back on firing the little ammunition they had left, and now they...
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missiles narrowly miss a kharkiv hospital in the latest russian attack as the pentagon says it will �*rush�* air defence missiles to ukraine. south africa celebrates freedom day — 30 years since the end of apartheid and its first democratic elections. a our shackles have been cast off. with his government on the edge after a week of turmoil, scotland's first minister insists he won't resign. and taylor swift matches a madonna chart record. we'll tell you why. hello. i'm catherine byaruhanga. the ukrainian military says russia carried out another massive air attack overnight. the mayor of kharkiv, ukraine's second city, said a missile narrowly missed a hospital with 1,000 people inside. attacks also took place in the dnipro region in central ukraine — and in the western areas of lviv and ivano—frankivsk. ukrainian officials say equipment has been damaged and at least one energy worker injured. russia has repeatedly targeted ukrainian energy infrastructure over recent months. it's attacks such as these that have led to more us aid to ukraine. the united states has outlined what
missiles narrowly miss a kharkiv hospital in the latest russian attack as the pentagon says it will �*rush�* air defence missiles to ukraine. south africa celebrates freedom day — 30 years since the end of apartheid and its first democratic elections. a our shackles have been cast off. with his government on the edge after a week of turmoil, scotland's first minister insists he won't resign. and taylor swift matches a madonna chart record. we'll tell you why. hello. i'm catherine...
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the pentagon says it has not carried out any new strike in iraq. the us house of representatives is meeting in a rare weekend session to debate a long—stalled military aid package for israel — and for ukraine — to help it fight off the russian invasion. measures have vocal opponents in congress, and their hopes of passage have hinged on a fragile bipartisan coalition to overcome legislative hurdles. the debate is under way, with the republican speaker mike johnson allowing a vote to take place later on saturday. our north america correspondent will vernon is following the story from washington. the ukraine aid bill isjust one of several packages. they started their life as one bill, but they have been separated off into a number of separate pieces of legislation, basically to make it easier to get through congress. as well as ukraine there are also bills for the indo—pacific region, for taiwan, basically, and for israel. of course the most important part of this is ukraine aid. $61 billion of desperately needed assistance to the ukrainians.
the pentagon says it has not carried out any new strike in iraq. the us house of representatives is meeting in a rare weekend session to debate a long—stalled military aid package for israel — and for ukraine — to help it fight off the russian invasion. measures have vocal opponents in congress, and their hopes of passage have hinged on a fragile bipartisan coalition to overcome legislative hurdles. the debate is under way, with the republican speaker mike johnson allowing a vote to take...
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but the pentagon says it has not carried out any new strike in iraq. let's take you inside iran now — where the clerical regime appears to again be cracking down on women. there's been a renewed presence of the morality police on the street as videos verified by bbc persian show. parham ghobadi reports. iran is fighting on two fronts, simultaneously. launching missiles and drones at israel, and flooding the streets with police. to force women to wear the mandatory headscarf. but could the two campaigns be linked? it could the two campaigns be linked? , , ~ , ., linked? it seems likely that they are related _ linked? it seems likely that they are related because i linked? it seems likely that they are related because ofj linked? it seems likely that - they are related because of the timing of the campaign against women. many believe that the real reason behind that move is the regime is a very fearful of the regime is a very fearful of the possibility of another uprising against it, especially if iran is weakened by a possible israeli attack. in this
but the pentagon says it has not carried out any new strike in iraq. let's take you inside iran now — where the clerical regime appears to again be cracking down on women. there's been a renewed presence of the morality police on the street as videos verified by bbc persian show. parham ghobadi reports. iran is fighting on two fronts, simultaneously. launching missiles and drones at israel, and flooding the streets with police. to force women to wear the mandatory headscarf. but could the two...
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the pentagon for its part watching the political infighting going on has been trying to pre—position weaponry where it can so that those weapons can head to ukraine, head to troops on the ground sooner rather than later. potentially within days as opposed to weeks. that doesn't rule out the prospect of further political infighting despite the fact that congresswoman nancy pelosi had called to sign off on the bill for ukraine. we know that it had been facing resistance from the republican party. they had wanted ties to strict immigration laws, stricter border security with the us—mexico border. that particular vote failed. they needed a two thirds majority so that did not come to pass. instead what you saw with the ukraine bill is that more republicans voted against it than actually voted in favour. we know that republican congress woman marjorie greene has signalled her intention to potentially oust the republican house speaker mikejohnson over this filing a motion to vacate. she said she will not pull the trigger on it. that's not to say it couldn't come in days or weeks ahead. we
the pentagon for its part watching the political infighting going on has been trying to pre—position weaponry where it can so that those weapons can head to ukraine, head to troops on the ground sooner rather than later. potentially within days as opposed to weeks. that doesn't rule out the prospect of further political infighting despite the fact that congresswoman nancy pelosi had called to sign off on the bill for ukraine. we know that it had been facing resistance from the republican...
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but the pentagon has spent almost all the money budgeted for the war effort, and further funding is stalled in the us congress. us central command says it's sending guns and ammunition it seized from an iranian ship. the weaponry includes ak—47s, ammunition, and rocket—propelled grenades was allegedly on its way to the iran—backed houthis in yemen. diverting seized weapons like these are one way the us can help ukraine without funding from congress. for more on the uk—us talks on gaza and ukraine, here's our state department correspondent, tom bateman. it was on march eight, that lord cameron had said he expected to get advice within days on whether or not israel had breached international humanitarian law in gaza. here we are a month later and there has still been no word on that. i asked mr cameron at the news conference whether or not there had been a decision by the uk government. on that particular issue. and in his answer he made a significant announcement because he said he had now reviewed the latest advice and that his decision was there would be no change to the export con
but the pentagon has spent almost all the money budgeted for the war effort, and further funding is stalled in the us congress. us central command says it's sending guns and ammunition it seized from an iranian ship. the weaponry includes ak—47s, ammunition, and rocket—propelled grenades was allegedly on its way to the iran—backed houthis in yemen. diverting seized weapons like these are one way the us can help ukraine without funding from congress. for more on the uk—us talks on gaza...
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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. it comes as ukraine says russia has carried out another air attack. scotland's first minister, humza yousaf, insists he won't resign after a week of political turmoil. he's expected to spend the weekend announcing policies to shore up support ahead of two potential no confidence votes next week. king charles returns to official public engagements as doctors say wildlife in antarctica is being exposed to potentially damaging levels of uv thanks to a hole in the ozone layer and bushfire. scientists say animals and plants are at risk from the raise. a hole in the ozone layer over antarctica, that's fuelled by smoke from wildfire events in australia, is exposing wildlife to protentially damaging levels of uv light. scientists from the university of wollongong say animals and plants are having to put more energy into avoiding the rays. here's our science correspondent victoria gill. the ozone layer that protects us from the sun's most harmfu
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. it comes as ukraine says russia has carried out another air attack. scotland's first minister, humza yousaf, insists he won't resign after a week of political turmoil. he's expected to spend the weekend announcing policies to shore up support ahead of two potential no confidence votes next week. king charles returns to official public...
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the pentagon says it has not carried out any new strike in iraq. after months of delay, the us house of representatives is due to vote on tens of billions of dollars in us military aid for israel — and for ukraine to help it fight off the russian invasion. both measures have vocal opponents in congress, and their hopes of passage have hinged on a fragile bipartisan coalition to overcome legislative hurdles. the debate is under way, with the republican speaker mike johnson allowing a vote to take place later on saturday. let's speak to our north america correspondent will vernon. tell us about the aid that will go to ukraine in the end, if this all goes through?— to ukraine in the end, if this all goes through? ukraine eight bill is 'ust one of goes through? ukraine eight bill is just one of several _ goes through? ukraine eight bill is just one of several packages. - goes through? ukraine eight bill is just one of several packages. they j just one of several packages. they started their life as one bill, but they have been separated off into a
the pentagon says it has not carried out any new strike in iraq. after months of delay, the us house of representatives is due to vote on tens of billions of dollars in us military aid for israel — and for ukraine to help it fight off the russian invasion. both measures have vocal opponents in congress, and their hopes of passage have hinged on a fragile bipartisan coalition to overcome legislative hurdles. the debate is under way, with the republican speaker mike johnson allowing a vote to...
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and the pentagon for its part watching political chaos, political infighting, go on has been trying to preposition weaponry where it can so that those weapons can head to ukraine, can head to troops on the ground, sooner rather than later, potentially within days as opposed to weeks, but that doesn't rule out the prospect of further political infighting despite the fact that congress woman nancy pelosi has called on law—makers to sign off on this bill for ukraine. we know that it had been facing resistance from the republican party. they had wanted it tied to stricter immigration laws, a stricter border security with the us—mexico border and that's particular vote failed. it needed a two—thirds majority. when you saw with the ukraine bill is more republicans voted against it than actually voted in favour of it. and we know that republican congress woman majorie taylor greene has signalled her intention to potentially oust the republican house speaker, mikejohnson, house speaker, mike johnson, over this house speaker, mikejohnson, over this filing a motion to vacate. she said that
and the pentagon for its part watching political chaos, political infighting, go on has been trying to preposition weaponry where it can so that those weapons can head to ukraine, can head to troops on the ground, sooner rather than later, potentially within days as opposed to weeks, but that doesn't rule out the prospect of further political infighting despite the fact that congress woman nancy pelosi has called on law—makers to sign off on this bill for ukraine. we know that it had been...
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the pentagon says it has not carried out any new strike in iraq. let's go live tojerusalem. a lot to get through. let's start off with those strikes on rafah. an gaza overnight, what is the latest that we have? , ., _, , ., we have? yes, of course, the war in gaza had never— we have? yes, of course, the war in gaza had never gone _ we have? yes, of course, the war in gaza had never gone away, - we have? yes, of course, the war in gaza had never gone away, it - we have? yes, of course, the war in gaza had never gone away, it has i gaza had never gone away, it has been there for six months, it is just that the world's media attention seem to be diverted for a few days between what happened between israel and iran, but the humanitarian crisis and the war in gaza certainly continues. what we have heard overnight is israeli aircraft and other israeli jet and aircrafts and drones have struck sites in central gaza, but also perhaps more significantly in rafah in the southern city of rafah, several people have been killed in rafah, nine people reportedly according to the hamas run
the pentagon says it has not carried out any new strike in iraq. let's go live tojerusalem. a lot to get through. let's start off with those strikes on rafah. an gaza overnight, what is the latest that we have? , ., _, , ., we have? yes, of course, the war in gaza had never— we have? yes, of course, the war in gaza had never gone _ we have? yes, of course, the war in gaza had never gone away, - we have? yes, of course, the war in gaza had never gone away, it - we have? yes, of course, the war...
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missiles narrowly miss a hospital in kharkiv — in the latest russian attack as the pentagon says it will �*rush' air defence missiles to ukraine. british troops could be deployed on the ground in gaza to help deliver aid via a new sea route. south africa celebrates freedom day — 30 years since the end of apartheid and its first democratic elections. a great heaviness lifted from our shoulders. 0ur shackles have been cast off. and taylor swift matches a madonna chart record. we'll tell you why. hello. i'm catherine byaruhanga. the ukrainian military says russia carried out another massive air attack overnight. the mayor of kharkiv — ukraine's second city —
missiles narrowly miss a hospital in kharkiv — in the latest russian attack as the pentagon says it will �*rush' air defence missiles to ukraine. british troops could be deployed on the ground in gaza to help deliver aid via a new sea route. south africa celebrates freedom day — 30 years since the end of apartheid and its first democratic elections. a great heaviness lifted from our shoulders. 0ur shackles have been cast off. and taylor swift matches a madonna chart record. we'll tell you...
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pentagon says it will �*rush' air defence missiles to ukraine as a hospital in kharkiv was damaged in the latest russian attack. british troops could be deployed on the ground in gaza to help deliver aid via a new sea route. with the scottish government on the edge after a week of turmoil, first minister umza yousaf insists he won't resign. south africa celebrates freedom day — thirty years since the end of apartheid and its first democratic elections. a great heaviness lifted from our shoulders. our shackles had been cast off. hello, i'm lewis vaughanjones. the ukrainian military says russia has carried out another massive air attack. the mayor of kharkiv, ukraine's second city, said a missile narrowly missed a hospital with a, thousand people inside. leaving a huge crater in the grounds. blowing out windows and injuring one person. there were also attacks in the dnipro region in central ukraine, and in the western areas of lviv and ivano—franki—vsk. ukrainian officials say equipment was damaged and at least one energy worker injured. russia has repeatedly targeted ukrainian en
pentagon says it will �*rush' air defence missiles to ukraine as a hospital in kharkiv was damaged in the latest russian attack. british troops could be deployed on the ground in gaza to help deliver aid via a new sea route. with the scottish government on the edge after a week of turmoil, first minister umza yousaf insists he won't resign. south africa celebrates freedom day — thirty years since the end of apartheid and its first democratic elections. a great heaviness lifted from our...
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as a russian missile narrowly misses a kharkiv hospital, the pentagon says it will �*rush' air defence missiles to ukraine. british troops could be used to help deliver aid to gaza via a new sea route. the scottish government is on the edge after a week of turmoil. first minister humza yousaf is looking to shore up his position, seeking talks with other party leaders. south africa celebrates freedom day — thirty years since the end of apartheid and its first democratic elections. a great heaviness lifted from our shoulders. our shackles had been cast off. hello, i'm lewis vaughanjones. ukraine's president zelensky has renewed his appealfor allies to provide his country with more air defences, after another night of russian bombardment caused serious damage to energy infrastructure.
as a russian missile narrowly misses a kharkiv hospital, the pentagon says it will �*rush' air defence missiles to ukraine. british troops could be used to help deliver aid to gaza via a new sea route. the scottish government is on the edge after a week of turmoil. first minister humza yousaf is looking to shore up his position, seeking talks with other party leaders. south africa celebrates freedom day — thirty years since the end of apartheid and its first democratic elections. a great...
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the pentagon says it has not carried out any new strike in iraq. to the latest now on the ukraine war. a russian official says a ukrainian drone strike has killed two people in the belgorod region, which borders ukraine. the governor says a residential building and a barn in the village of poroz were completely burned down. the governor of smolensk, just north of the belgorod region, says a ukrainian drone hit a fuel depot there overnight, setting it on fire. it comes as lawmakers in the us house of representatives have taken a big step closer to approving a much delayed $60 billion package of military aid for ukraine. the republican speaker mikejohnson is now letting a vote take place. the package includes munitions and air defence missiles desperately needed by ukraine. the vote is being closely watched in kyiv, where some officials have expressed cautious optimism that it will pass. for more on this, let's speak to former us deputy assistant secretary of state, joel rubin. thanks very much for being with us. tell us why this has been so politica
the pentagon says it has not carried out any new strike in iraq. to the latest now on the ukraine war. a russian official says a ukrainian drone strike has killed two people in the belgorod region, which borders ukraine. the governor says a residential building and a barn in the village of poroz were completely burned down. the governor of smolensk, just north of the belgorod region, says a ukrainian drone hit a fuel depot there overnight, setting it on fire. it comes as lawmakers in the us...
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the pentagon says it has not carried out any new strike in iraq. let's speak to jasmine el—gamal, a political analyst and former middle east adviser at the us department of defence. good to have you on the programme. lots to discuss. let's start with iran's response and reaction to that attack, which we think was by israel. what do you make of their response, really trying to downplay it? 50 response, really trying to downplay it? ., ., , , .,, it? so the iranian response was basically to _ it? so the iranian response was basically to play _ it? so the iranian response was basically to play down - it? so the iranian response was basically to play down the - it? so the iranian response was l basically to play down the attack. there was a clear signal from iran after the attack that they did not want to escalate further. you will remember that before the israeli strike, the iranians were warning that if there was an israeli strike that if there was an israeli strike that was significant enough that the iranians would not hesitate to counterattack o
the pentagon says it has not carried out any new strike in iraq. let's speak to jasmine el—gamal, a political analyst and former middle east adviser at the us department of defence. good to have you on the programme. lots to discuss. let's start with iran's response and reaction to that attack, which we think was by israel. what do you make of their response, really trying to downplay it? 50 response, really trying to downplay it? ., ., , , .,, it? so the iranian response was basically to _...
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the pentagon has been watching some of this political infighting. it's been pre—positioning weapons in an effort to get her on the ground, hopefully within days as opposed to weeks once it's got its final sign off from president biden. i think the ukrainians would say that what is happening on the ground makes the case for them, continued attacks on energy infrastructure. we heard that warning this week from ukrainian prime ministers speaking to bbc news saying without this us weaponry we risk losing to russia here. really, that case being made. i think speakerjohnson appears to have a change of heart after receiving a us house intelligence briefings. he is also a person of faith. he has said to have prayed about this and came to the conclusion ultimately that was the right thing to do, despite the fact that it could put his own job injeopardy. the fact that it could put his own job in jeepardy-_ job in 'eopardy. how likely is it that job in jeopardy. how likely is it that we might _ job in jeopardy. how likely is it that we might see _ job in jeo
the pentagon has been watching some of this political infighting. it's been pre—positioning weapons in an effort to get her on the ground, hopefully within days as opposed to weeks once it's got its final sign off from president biden. i think the ukrainians would say that what is happening on the ground makes the case for them, continued attacks on energy infrastructure. we heard that warning this week from ukrainian prime ministers speaking to bbc news saying without this us weaponry we...
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and the pentagon did something very smart, it has been planning for this aid bill to pass and it has a lot of these weapons systems and ammunition ready to go and in europe. so as soon as congress passes this bill, biden will sign it immediately and the weapon systems can be sent. add defence is essential, we have seen dozens of people by in the last week, you said in dnipro and elsewhere, and these are innocent people, they don't need to die, and it is because congress has been unable to act that we are seeing unnecessary suffering. that we are seeing unnecessary sufferinu. �* , ., , that we are seeing unnecessary sufferinu. �* , .,, , suffering. and this has been asked before, _ suffering. and this has been asked before, but _ suffering. and this has been asked before, but did - suffering. and this has been asked before, but did the i suffering. and this has been - asked before, but did the west, did the us make a mistake by not providing this weaponry, this assistance at the very beginning of this conflict and instead dragging it out and providing more of a trickle in terms of
and the pentagon did something very smart, it has been planning for this aid bill to pass and it has a lot of these weapons systems and ammunition ready to go and in europe. so as soon as congress passes this bill, biden will sign it immediately and the weapon systems can be sent. add defence is essential, we have seen dozens of people by in the last week, you said in dnipro and elsewhere, and these are innocent people, they don't need to die, and it is because congress has been unable to act...
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but the pentagon has spent almost all the money budgeted for the war effort, and further funding is stalled in the us congress. us central command says it's sending guns and ammunition it seized from an iranian ship. the weaponry — includes ak—47s, ammunition, and rocket—propelled grenades — was allegedly on its way to the iran—backed houthis in yemen. diverting seized weapons like these is one way the us can help ukraine without funding from congress. but ukraine says it needs more. so, what are the chances of a deal on capitol hill? my colleague sumi somaskanda spoke to two strong ukraine supporters in congress: democrat mike quigley from illinois and chuck edwards, a north carolina republican, whom she began by asking how he plans to convince his fellow republicans to back aid for ukraine. i believe that most americans believe that america has a security interest in europe, which is essentially centred around ukraine and i believe that if most americans were fully aware of the atrocities of the human rights, the torture, the abuse that's taken place over there now they would be
but the pentagon has spent almost all the money budgeted for the war effort, and further funding is stalled in the us congress. us central command says it's sending guns and ammunition it seized from an iranian ship. the weaponry — includes ak—47s, ammunition, and rocket—propelled grenades — was allegedly on its way to the iran—backed houthis in yemen. diverting seized weapons like these is one way the us can help ukraine without funding from congress. but ukraine says it needs more....
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sit on the desk of the us president biden who said he will sign off on it and then we snow that the pentagon has been pre—this weapon pipeline to make sure these military assets can get to kyiv as quickly as possible. 0ne assets can get to kyiv as quickly as possible. one final assets can get to kyiv as quickly as possible. 0ne finalthing assets can get to kyiv as quickly as possible. one final thing we are waiting for in regards to israel as well, that's to the tune of some 25 billion and once we have got those final votes is what —— what you will see it as all of these netted back together and the text heading over together and the text heading over to senators. i together and the text heading over to senators-— together and the text heading over to senators. i want to cross over to james waterhouse. _ to senators. i want to cross over to james waterhouse. president - to senators. i want to cross over to - james waterhouse. president zelensky james waterhouse. president zelensky has just posted on social media. take us through his reaction? he hasjust posted on social media. take u
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the pentagon has said usaid can start reaching ukraine in a matter of days. they are pre-staged and making it plans ahead of the vote to get it out the door. some of the more sophisticated hardware will take longer to get there. but things like artillery shells and service to air munitions, those could start arriving in ukraine by the end of this week. the biden administration has warned the situation is dire, that they need this supply -- these supplies yesterday, not today. sumi: just very quick last question, this has gotten broad support across the senate. do you think there are any hurdles possible along the way? anthony: it doesn't look like theat -- like that. there's only so much they can do to delay it and the clock is ticking. sumi: thank you so much. let's go right to capitol hill. we can speak to senator tim kaine, democrat from virginia. good to see if you think you for joining us. it looks like this bill has plenty of support in the senate. how quickly do you anticipate it will pass and get to the president's desk? sen. kaine: the senate acted o
the pentagon has said usaid can start reaching ukraine in a matter of days. they are pre-staged and making it plans ahead of the vote to get it out the door. some of the more sophisticated hardware will take longer to get there. but things like artillery shells and service to air munitions, those could start arriving in ukraine by the end of this week. the biden administration has warned the situation is dire, that they need this supply -- these supplies yesterday, not today. sumi: just very...
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congress passed more than $60 billion in aid to ukraine, the pentagon announced friday it will provide another six billion dollars through a lo-term initiative. the aide will include aid for the patriot air defense system, the weaponry the ukrainian president has said is crucial to fending off russian aerial attacks. now turning to the war in gaza where the death toll continues to mount. we have an update. about a baby rescued from her dying mother's womb after an israeli airstrike on rafa. she was delivered by cesarean section this weekend and she has died. our correspondent sent this report. it does contain distressing images. >> are in this fragile form, a dino -- in this fragile form, a tiny force of hope. this baby was the last survivor. her family was obliterated by an israeli airstrike. her pregnant mom was pulled from this place but minutes later doctors in the hospital were able to rescue sabrine from her dying mother's arms. they stimulated her breathing. air was pumped into her lungs. then, to an incubator, fighting folife. notice the gentleness of the doctor as he cradles h
congress passed more than $60 billion in aid to ukraine, the pentagon announced friday it will provide another six billion dollars through a lo-term initiative. the aide will include aid for the patriot air defense system, the weaponry the ukrainian president has said is crucial to fending off russian aerial attacks. now turning to the war in gaza where the death toll continues to mount. we have an update. about a baby rescued from her dying mother's womb after an israeli airstrike on rafa. she...
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sumi: the pentagon today saying the u.s. does not seek conflict with iran. that's aosition reflected by the white house as well. how concerned are you at this point about the possibility of a wider regional conflict if israel does reond forcefully? >> sure. well, this definitely, is unprecedented for iran to attack israel directly and is an escalation of the conflict in the area. you have to take into the context that all of the conflict in the areas coming from iran. iran has funded hezbollah, hamas, the houthis, they've been providing the training and certainly the weapons that have been used to attack israel and other allies in the region. iran has already been the instigator and their attempts to try to hide behind their proxies certainly has not been lost on anyone. i do think that we should not take missile defense, the ability for the united states, iran, and the u.k. and others to be able to counter this attack, to act as if it then did not happen. iran took this action to try to attack israel over 300 missiles and drones were fired at israel. certai
sumi: the pentagon today saying the u.s. does not seek conflict with iran. that's aosition reflected by the white house as well. how concerned are you at this point about the possibility of a wider regional conflict if israel does reond forcefully? >> sure. well, this definitely, is unprecedented for iran to attack israel directly and is an escalation of the conflict in the area. you have to take into the context that all of the conflict in the areas coming from iran. iran has funded...
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the pentagon says u.s. military vessels have started building a temporary pier and causeway just off the coast of gaza. that will be operational in early may. u.s. troops will not be on the ground in gaza but will come close to the shore. until now the u.s. has largely relied on airdropped, as seen in this video, to deliver aid to gaza. it is hoped this pier when constructed will allow eta asks us to come in by c -- aide access to come in by sea. it attracts vast numbers of tourists come and now venice has become the first ever city to charge visitors in a bid to control those numbers. taurus will need to pay five dollars for a day trip between now and mid july as the scheme is tested out. those who refuse to pay a face a fine of between 50 and 300 euro. that is it for today. remember that you can always find more on the days news at our website, bbc.com/news. you can see what we are working on anytime by checking us out on the life page or your favorite social media site. that is it for now. i'm caitriona
the pentagon says u.s. military vessels have started building a temporary pier and causeway just off the coast of gaza. that will be operational in early may. u.s. troops will not be on the ground in gaza but will come close to the shore. until now the u.s. has largely relied on airdropped, as seen in this video, to deliver aid to gaza. it is hoped this pier when constructed will allow eta asks us to come in by c -- aide access to come in by sea. it attracts vast numbers of tourists come and...