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the ants are thought to have entered the country in shipping containers from south america about two decades ago. they pose a threat to people and livestock. joining me now is professor helen roy who is an ecologist at the uk centre for ecology and hydrology. explain to our viewers, what they are and why they are so dangerous? thank you, so, fire ants are small insects and the red imported fire ant originates in south america and it is a species that has spread around the world in a variety of different ways but particularly can be found in soil which is imported in one way or another. and these quite tiny ads can form quite large colonies and they are omnivores, they eat a lot of different things, and particularly they will pray on, for example, seabirds or baby turtles, which are a particular concern in some regions, but also a whole variety of other insects, so they can really change the communities of species that might be in a particular area, communities of species that might be in a particulararea, but communities of species that might be in a particular area, but they also ma
the ants are thought to have entered the country in shipping containers from south america about two decades ago. they pose a threat to people and livestock. joining me now is professor helen roy who is an ecologist at the uk centre for ecology and hydrology. explain to our viewers, what they are and why they are so dangerous? thank you, so, fire ants are small insects and the red imported fire ant originates in south america and it is a species that has spread around the world in a variety of...
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it happen in africa, the middle east, south america. _ africa, the middle east, south america, in europe and we have to take a _ america, in europe and we have to take a stand — america, in europe and we have to take a stand. we america, in europe and we have to take a stand-— america, in europe and we have to take a stand. ~ . ., ., take a stand. we heard about some of the uruent take a stand. we heard about some of the urgent two — take a stand. we heard about some of the urgent two urgency. _ how urgently is this aid needed in ukraine — what kind of impact could this bill have once its expected to fully pass? 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
it happen in africa, the middle east, south america. _ africa, the middle east, south america, in europe and we have to take a _ america, in europe and we have to take a stand — america, in europe and we have to take a stand. we america, in europe and we have to take a stand-— america, in europe and we have to take a stand. ~ . ., ., take a stand. we heard about some of the uruent take a stand. we heard about some of the urgent two — take a stand. we heard about some of the urgent two...
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we are seeing it happen in africa, the middle east, south america. — in africa, the middle east, south america, and europe, and we need to take a _ america, and europe, and we need to take a stand _ america, and europe, and we need to take a stand for top— take a stand for top there has also been built on _ take a stand for top there has also been built on further— take a stand for top there has also been built on further aid _ take a stand for top there has also been built on further aid to - take a stand for top there has also been built on further aid to israel. | been built on further aid to israel. to the left of the democratic party, there was some concern towards what some people see as unfettered military aid to israel. it passed. what are your thoughts on this? it might come up for discussion again that we _ might come up for discussion again that we know that the security of taiwan, — that we know that the security of taiwan, israeland ukraine are interconnected because of this nexus of partnership between russia, china and iran~ _ of partnership between russia, china a
we are seeing it happen in africa, the middle east, south america. — in africa, the middle east, south america, and europe, and we need to take a _ america, and europe, and we need to take a stand _ america, and europe, and we need to take a stand for top— take a stand for top there has also been built on _ take a stand for top there has also been built on further— take a stand for top there has also been built on further aid _ take a stand for top there has also been built on further aid...
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america correspondent ione wells is following the story from quito. a state of emergency and an internal armed conflict was announced by the president back injanuary, and that was because one of the top gang leaders escaped from prison. that led to mass prison riots, violence on the streets, mass increase in both killings but also kidnappings as well. and that triggered the president at the time to announce this state of emergency, essentially a package of extraordinary measures like bringing in the military to try and control law and order in the streets and in prisons, but also introducing local curfews in certain areas, which did suspend people's rights while they were going on. so, as you say, these measures have sort of been tested at the moment. and some people i've spoken to here in the capital, quito, have told me that the measures so far have made them feel a little bit safer, that seeing the military, as you can maybe even see behind me, patrolling areas around the city is something that's given them a bit of relief after months and months o
america correspondent ione wells is following the story from quito. a state of emergency and an internal armed conflict was announced by the president back injanuary, and that was because one of the top gang leaders escaped from prison. that led to mass prison riots, violence on the streets, mass increase in both killings but also kidnappings as well. and that triggered the president at the time to announce this state of emergency, essentially a package of extraordinary measures like bringing...
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bbc�*s south america correspondent ione wells spoke to citizens in ecuador about the country�*s new initiatives. ecuador�*s capital, quito, is bursting with life. but among the songs and smiles, clues that this is now the continent�*s most violent country. the bloodshed at this youth centre is just a sport. but on the streets, many young people are losing their lives at the hands of violent drug cartels. carmen�*s brother was killed by a gang member who wanted money when he was just 19. translation: the gang threatened us _ at our house, throwing stones at us because the murder occurred next to my son. they said if the gang member goes to the prison, my son would be the next person to die. i think militarising the country is not the solution. instead of investing that, they should invest in the youth. a cocaine dealer known as el gato illustrates her point. translation: i started selling and smoking - when i was 1a years old. we went through financial problems. my mother was always working and never there for me. i was alone in the house, crying and screaming for my mom. then i met my fri
bbc�*s south america correspondent ione wells spoke to citizens in ecuador about the country�*s new initiatives. ecuador�*s capital, quito, is bursting with life. but among the songs and smiles, clues that this is now the continent�*s most violent country. the bloodshed at this youth centre is just a sport. but on the streets, many young people are losing their lives at the hands of violent drug cartels. carmen�*s brother was killed by a gang member who wanted money when he was just...
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i'm stephen sackur and today i'm on the road — and on the water — in guyana, south america, a country of extraordinary ecosystems and of vast resource potential. the question is, which comes first? guyana has always been resource—rich. for decades, the rush was for gold. now it's for oil. guyana is fast becoming a petrostate, the fastest growing economy in the world. but new wealth has stoked old tensions. neighbouring socialist venezuela claims a vast chunk of guyanese territory. the stakes are suddenly very high. we shall never surrender an inch of our territory. heavily forested guyana has always been a carbon sink. now, with the oil and gas flowing, some call it a carbon bomb. fragile ecosystems are vulnerable to possible oil spills and rising sea levels.
i'm stephen sackur and today i'm on the road — and on the water — in guyana, south america, a country of extraordinary ecosystems and of vast resource potential. the question is, which comes first? guyana has always been resource—rich. for decades, the rush was for gold. now it's for oil. guyana is fast becoming a petrostate, the fastest growing economy in the world. but new wealth has stoked old tensions. neighbouring socialist venezuela claims a vast chunk of guyanese territory. the...
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the ants are thought to have entered the country in shipping containers from south america about two decades ago. they pose a threat to people and livestock. let's speak to phil mercer is sydney. how new, urgent and widespread as the threat?— as the threat? well as you say the ants were _ as the threat? well as you say the ants were first _ as the threat? well as you say the ants were first detected i as the threat? well as you say the ants were first detected in j the ants were first detected in queensland in 2001, it is thought they had been in australia undetected for years and experts say other countries who have been invaded by the imported fire ants have not been able to get rid of them. what i am about to say may sound like something out of a horror movie because the way the ants operate is that they lock their doors onto your skin and they use a spike in the abdomen to inject a venom into the victim. the reason they are called fire ants is because the stings they inflict create a burning sensation and there is a risk of people being stung for example suffering from severe a
the ants are thought to have entered the country in shipping containers from south america about two decades ago. they pose a threat to people and livestock. let's speak to phil mercer is sydney. how new, urgent and widespread as the threat?— as the threat? well as you say the ants were _ as the threat? well as you say the ants were first _ as the threat? well as you say the ants were first detected i as the threat? well as you say the ants were first detected in j the ants were first...
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we see it in africa in the middle east, in south america and in europe and we have to take a stand. from the capitol, our news correspondent helena humphrey told us more about today's vote. after a rare show of bipartisanship the us is one step closer to sending long—awaited aid to ukraine along with israel and the indo—pacific region after this vote from us house of representatives. it now heads to the senate. president biden has called to advance it swiftly so it can head to his desk in the oval office so he can sign off on it. 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
we see it in africa in the middle east, in south america and in europe and we have to take a stand. from the capitol, our news correspondent helena humphrey told us more about today's vote. after a rare show of bipartisanship the us is one step closer to sending long—awaited aid to ukraine along with israel and the indo—pacific region after this vote from us house of representatives. it now heads to the senate. president biden has called to advance it swiftly so it can head to his desk in...
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the fire ants are originally from south america but are thought to have entered australia 20 years ago in shipping containers, and can kill people and livestock. phil mercer has the story. sniffer dogs are on the front line in australia's fight against a formidable invader. fire ants attack as a swarm. they are a danger to people, pets, livestock and wildlife. they lock their jaws onto their victims�* skin and inject venom through a spike on their abdomen. their sting causes a burning sensation. the invasive pests were first found in australia in 2001, but had probably been here undetected for years. their name is solenopsis invicta, meaning invincible. so no country that has been invaded by them has ever been able to eradicate them. we can't even have back yard barbecues any more, and kids' sporting fields can be infested. i mean, we are a sporting nation and we have had football clubs complaining about the football fields being infested because some of the mulch is coming with fire ants in it. the queensland state government says it eradication programmes are world class but the in
the fire ants are originally from south america but are thought to have entered australia 20 years ago in shipping containers, and can kill people and livestock. phil mercer has the story. sniffer dogs are on the front line in australia's fight against a formidable invader. fire ants attack as a swarm. they are a danger to people, pets, livestock and wildlife. they lock their jaws onto their victims�* skin and inject venom through a spike on their abdomen. their sting causes a burning...
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with el niÑo, the winds weaken or reverse, driving in the warm water to the coast of south america and delivering extra heat to the atmosphere. the current el niÑo began in june and has only just begun to weaken. if global temperatures don't begin to fall and the current high sea temperatures suggest they might not then some scientists fear we could have entered a new phase of more rapid climate change. lewis: we will speak now to sam hunter jones, senior lawyer, a global environmental law charity. thank you for coming on the program. what is your reaction to this ruling? sam: this really is a landmark decision as your coverage was explaining. this is the first time the european court of human rights has established that climate change can impact the rights of individuals like the swiss claimants in this decision. because this judgment will be binding on the various signatory states, the countries that signed off at the convention, we can expect to have a real influence and impact in the kinds of cases that are called across the continent and also more widely. lewis: we will come to t
with el niÑo, the winds weaken or reverse, driving in the warm water to the coast of south america and delivering extra heat to the atmosphere. the current el niÑo began in june and has only just begun to weaken. if global temperatures don't begin to fall and the current high sea temperatures suggest they might not then some scientists fear we could have entered a new phase of more rapid climate change. lewis: we will speak now to sam hunter jones, senior lawyer, a global environmental law...
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are south america corresponded has more from brazil. >> this hole in the ground in brazil is the center of a legal battle in the u.k. until last year a u.k.-own company was mining here. now it wants a license to carry on. a few hundred meters below, this was once a river. the community took -- the company denies. drying up their water supply and with it their livelihoods. >> this was a lake three meters deep where we had a project to raise fish. it was already full of water. after the mines, waste fell into the spring and buried the entire link. three more meters of silt in our project went down the drain. [explosion] >> others claim explosions from the mine crack their houses and dust pollution affected their crops and health. >> it was an exploratory issue with my daughter. she had pains she did not know before. she practically did not sleep the whole night trying to scratch her throat. i had to take her to the doctor, who gave her an inhaler. >> the traditional way of life is protected by law. it is a community divided. >> i joined the company in 2019. i had the opportunity to learn
are south america corresponded has more from brazil. >> this hole in the ground in brazil is the center of a legal battle in the u.k. until last year a u.k.-own company was mining here. now it wants a license to carry on. a few hundred meters below, this was once a river. the community took -- the company denies. drying up their water supply and with it their livelihoods. >> this was a lake three meters deep where we had a project to raise fish. it was already full of water. after...
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a lot of south and central america has legalised the drug for medicinal use and decriminalise the possession of small amounts for personal use. in europe laws vary. in the netherlands, cannabis is not legal but there is a tolerance policy that means the law is not enforced in relation to retail sale of small quantities for personal use in cannabis cafe is. in malta and luxembourg, cannabis is legalfor aduu luxembourg, cannabis is legalfor adult use and in other european countries like spain, portugal and italy, they have decriminalised possession of small amounts. if anyone is caught, they may face a punishment such as a fine rather than criminal sanctions. in asia, legalisation is less common and thailand became the first country in the continent to legalise cannabis in 2022. but now it's the continent to legalise cannabis in 2022. but now its government says it will ban recreational use as a drug by the end of the year, claiming it had a negative impact on thailand's children. fascinating. rachel mcadams. stay with us on bbc news. hello again. the weather this week remains fairly unsettled
a lot of south and central america has legalised the drug for medicinal use and decriminalise the possession of small amounts for personal use. in europe laws vary. in the netherlands, cannabis is not legal but there is a tolerance policy that means the law is not enforced in relation to retail sale of small quantities for personal use in cannabis cafe is. in malta and luxembourg, cannabis is legalfor aduu luxembourg, cannabis is legalfor adult use and in other european countries like spain,...
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with el nino, the winds weaken, or reverse, driving the warm water to the coast of south america and delivering extra heat to the atmosphere. the current el nino began injune and has onlyjust begin to weaken. if global temperatures don't begin to fall — and the current high sea temperatures suggest they might not — then some scientists fear we could have entered a new phase of more rapid climate change. justin rowlatt, bbc news. gale force winds and heavy rain have caused flooding and travel disruption in large parts of the uk. more than a hundred people had to be rescued overnight in the south of england, with a major incident declared in west sussex, where the river arun burst its banks. there are still flood warnings in place for parts of england, scotland and wales. the family of a 27—year—old woman, stabbed to death while pushing her baby in a pram in bradford, has told the bbc she was a caring, polite and humble person, and her mother hasn't stopped crying since she died. kulsuma akter was attacked last saturday. police are questioning a 25—year—old man, habibur mas
with el nino, the winds weaken, or reverse, driving the warm water to the coast of south america and delivering extra heat to the atmosphere. the current el nino began injune and has onlyjust begin to weaken. if global temperatures don't begin to fall — and the current high sea temperatures suggest they might not — then some scientists fear we could have entered a new phase of more rapid climate change. justin rowlatt, bbc news. gale force winds and heavy rain have caused flooding and...
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driving the warm water to the coast of south america and delivering extra heat to the atmosphere. the current el nino began injune and has onlyjust begin to weaken. if global temperatures don't begin to fall, and the current high sea temperatures suggest they might not, then some scientists fear we could have entered a new phase of more rapid climate change. justin rowlatt, bbc news. gale force winds and heavy rain have battered large parts of the uk. more than 100 people had to be rescued overnight in the south of england, with a major incident declared in west sussex, where the river arun burst its banks. more than 200 homes and businesses were left without power across hampshire and dorset, and 64 flood warnings, along with 197 flood alerts, remain in place across england. there are also flood warnings in parts of scotland. here's duncan kennedy. this was the site. a camp full of holidaymakers woke up to rescue boats on flooded roads connecting their stranded chalets. it was just after midnight and the mass evacuation of wet, cold, bewildered people began — around 180 in all.
driving the warm water to the coast of south america and delivering extra heat to the atmosphere. the current el nino began injune and has onlyjust begin to weaken. if global temperatures don't begin to fall, and the current high sea temperatures suggest they might not, then some scientists fear we could have entered a new phase of more rapid climate change. justin rowlatt, bbc news. gale force winds and heavy rain have battered large parts of the uk. more than 100 people had to be rescued...
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the amazon generates rainfall for loss of the farming regions in south america and if that rain goes away, it affects the whole economy so i think ultimately, it's those local impacts that are likely to drive the political will.— that are likely to drive the oliticalwill. ., , political will. not 'ust political will. we need — political will. not just political will. we need economic - political will. not just political - will. we need economic solutions. land is under pressure and so many of these country so what can be done to replace this economically, the logging and the use of this land? i think there are two things. the global commodity supply chains that are linked to that deforestation, we have seen enormous movement by companies committing to the deforestation tracey and that needs to continue and for example the eu is talking about... —— tracey... —— and options that allow them to have their forests and find a future economic livelihoods. there's a lot of interesting experiment asian going around of what a forest effective economy can look like. is there another
the amazon generates rainfall for loss of the farming regions in south america and if that rain goes away, it affects the whole economy so i think ultimately, it's those local impacts that are likely to drive the political will.— that are likely to drive the oliticalwill. ., , political will. not 'ust political will. we need — political will. not just political will. we need economic - political will. not just political - will. we need economic solutions. land is under pressure and so many...
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our south america correspondent ione wells sent this report from the capital, quito. ecuador�*s capital, quito, is bursting with life. but among the songs and smiles, clues that this is now the continent's most violent country. the bloodshed at this youth centre is just a sport. but on the streets, many young people are losing their lives at the hands of violent drug cartels. carmen's brother was killed by a gang member who wanted money when he wasjust 19. translation: the gang threatened us i at our house throwing stones at us . because the murder occurred next to my son. they said if the gang member goes to the prison, my son would be the next person to die. i think militarising the country is not the solution. instead of investing that, they should invest in the youth. a cocaine dealer known as el gato illustrates her point. translation: | started selling - and smoking when i was 14 years old. we went through financial problems. my mother was always working and never there for me. i was alone in the house, crying and screaming for my mom. then i met my friends â€
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they've been very aggressive, risking filipino sailor lives with their actions in the south china sea, they are regularly risking the lives of the united states sailors and airmen during patrols in the region, so all of this aggression is coming from china. remember, america is not saying we want to take over any territory, we're not trying to take over any countries. that is what china is trying to do. we are just trying to defend democracies, as we do all around the globe. a big part of this trip, on the part of secretary blinken, was to warn china again supplying russia's military industry. if it continues to do so, what is the us ready to do to prevent china from sending parts or weapons to russia? do you think there might be some sanctions on the cards? what will the us do? well, i certainly hope so because what xi jinping is doing is supporting a criminal war of aggression by a war criminal, vladimir putin, and that is the exact opposite of what the united states does. we defend sovereign territory, we defend freedom and democracy all around the globe. that's what we're doing in
they've been very aggressive, risking filipino sailor lives with their actions in the south china sea, they are regularly risking the lives of the united states sailors and airmen during patrols in the region, so all of this aggression is coming from china. remember, america is not saying we want to take over any territory, we're not trying to take over any countries. that is what china is trying to do. we are just trying to defend democracies, as we do all around the globe. a big part of this...
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remember, america is not saying that we want to take over territory. we�*re not trying to take over countries. that is what china is trying to do. we�*re trying to defend democracies as we do all around the globe. the big part of the trip was to warn china in supplying russia�*s military. if it continues to do, so what is the us ready to do to prevent china from sending parts or weapons to russia? do you think there might be some sanctions on the cards? what would the us do? i certainly hope so. what xijinping is doing is supporting a criminal war of aggression bya war criminal. vladimir putin. that is the exact opposite of what the united states does. we defend sovereign territory. we defend freedom and democracy all around the globe. that�*s what we are doing in ukraine. that is what we said to china we intend to do in the south pacific and china and russia have this axis of evil of aggression. evil autocracies trying to take over sovereign countries. the us is right to stand up against that. we heard from china�*s president xi jinping spea
remember, america is not saying that we want to take over territory. we�*re not trying to take over countries. that is what china is trying to do. we�*re trying to defend democracies as we do all around the globe. the big part of the trip was to warn china in supplying russia�*s military. if it continues to do, so what is the us ready to do to prevent china from sending parts or weapons to russia? do you think there might be some sanctions on the cards? what would the us do? i certainly...
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remember, america is not saying that we want to take over territory. we're not trying to take over countries. that is what china is trying to do. we're trying to defend democracies as we do all around the globe. a big part of the bi art the globe. a big part of the big part of _ the globe. a big part of the big part of the _ the globe. a big part of the big part of the trip was to warn _ big part of the trip was to warn china in supplying russia's military. if it continues to do, so what is the us ready— continues to do, so what is the us ready to do to prevent china from _ us ready to do to prevent china from sending parts or weapons to russia? do you think there might— to russia? do you think there might be _ to russia? do you think there might be some sanctions on the cards? — might be some sanctions on the cards? what would the us do? | cards? what would the us do? certainly cards? what would the us do? i certainly hope so. what xi jinping is doing is supporting a criminalwar of jinping is doing is supporting a criminal war of aggression by a
remember, america is not saying that we want to take over territory. we're not trying to take over countries. that is what china is trying to do. we're trying to defend democracies as we do all around the globe. a big part of the bi art the globe. a big part of the big part of _ the globe. a big part of the big part of the _ the globe. a big part of the big part of the trip was to warn _ big part of the trip was to warn china in supplying russia's military. if it continues to do, so what is the...
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the democratic party in south korea has retained its majority in parliament, winning a landslide in wednesday's election. the result is a blow to president yoon suk yeol and many of his senior officials offered to resign, including his prime minister, han duck—soo. even though mr yoon has been unpopular, nobody expected him to suffer such a punishing defeat. let's speak to our correspondent in seoul — jean mackenzie. why has this result happened? 0ffice office of resignation but what has been the reaction to these results? , , ., , has been the reaction to these results? , , ., , , ., ., results? this is a big blow for the ruling _ results? this is a big blow for the ruling party _ results? this is a big blow for the ruling party here - results? this is a big blow for the ruling party here becausej the ruling party here because although the liberal party have got this landslide victory, really it is more a defeat for the ruling party than anything else and a defeat for the president because it has as you say really been seen as a mid—term referendum on president yoon suk yeol and his firs
the democratic party in south korea has retained its majority in parliament, winning a landslide in wednesday's election. the result is a blow to president yoon suk yeol and many of his senior officials offered to resign, including his prime minister, han duck—soo. even though mr yoon has been unpopular, nobody expected him to suffer such a punishing defeat. let's speak to our correspondent in seoul — jean mackenzie. why has this result happened? 0ffice office of resignation but what has...
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ans displaced gazans returned to the south after israeli troops withdraw. netanyahu says he has confirmed a date for a ground offensive into nearby rafah. a rare total solar eclipse brings darkness to millions as it sweeps acrossorth america. reporter: we have been experiencing a one cent and lifetime celestial event. ♪ anchor: welcome to world news america. we begin in the middle east care --, where benjamin netanyahu says a date has been set for a ground offensive into southern gaza. he has not yet sad when it will take place. he is facing international pressure to not invade the city without a specific plan to keep civilians safe. as many as one million people are begin -- believes to be shelters there. it's more than half of them are children. >> today, i received a detailed report. we are constantly working to achieve our goals. the release of all of our hostages. and achieving a complete victory over hamas. this requires entry into rafah. it will happen. there is a date. anchor: reports say the u.s. state department has not been briefed. the departm
ans displaced gazans returned to the south after israeli troops withdraw. netanyahu says he has confirmed a date for a ground offensive into nearby rafah. a rare total solar eclipse brings darkness to millions as it sweeps acrossorth america. reporter: we have been experiencing a one cent and lifetime celestial event. ♪ anchor: welcome to world news america. we begin in the middle east care --, where benjamin netanyahu says a date has been set for a ground offensive into southern gaza. he has...
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we should see some sunshine, but more cloud around elsewhere, always cool at more towards the south—west of the uk on thursday, with the highest temperatures not in eastern scotland but western scotland, 20 degrees in the highlands. live from london, this is bbc news. america's top diplomat calls on hamas to agree a ceasefire deal with israel, as hopes rise of a breakthrough in talks in cairo. hamas has before it a proposal that is extraordinarily, extraordinarily generous on the part of israel. forte is possibly the closest bt sites have come to a truce deal in months, but the clock is ticking. if there is no deal, israel wants to push ahead with its offensive in rafah. scotland's first minister, humza yousaf, resigns, throwing the future of the scottish nationalist government into doubt. as flooding intensifies in kenya, dozens of people have been killed after a dam bursts. an unseen photograph of the prince and princess of wales is released, as the couple celebrate their 13th wedding anniversary.
we should see some sunshine, but more cloud around elsewhere, always cool at more towards the south—west of the uk on thursday, with the highest temperatures not in eastern scotland but western scotland, 20 degrees in the highlands. live from london, this is bbc news. america's top diplomat calls on hamas to agree a ceasefire deal with israel, as hopes rise of a breakthrough in talks in cairo. hamas has before it a proposal that is extraordinarily, extraordinarily generous on the part of...
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after some of the vehicles split from the others, the forces that were tracking the vehicles going south did so thinking these were hamas be a -- hamas vehicles that hamas gunmen had entered. this operational misidentification and misclassification was the result of internal failures. >> america's top diplomat antony blinken reacted earlier boarding a plane back to washington from brussels. >> it is important israel take full responsibility for the incident. it is important it appears to be taking steps to hold those responsible accountable. even more important is making sure steps are taken going forward to ensure something like this can never happen again. prime minister netanyahu indicated to president biden that isrl would be making further changes to its procedures to make sure that those providing assistance to people that desperately need it in gaza are protected. >> our middle east correspondent lucy williamson filed this report. >> israel says hamas gunmen often pose as aid workers but not this time. it's army today said the killing of seven aid workers in airstrikes this week w
after some of the vehicles split from the others, the forces that were tracking the vehicles going south did so thinking these were hamas be a -- hamas vehicles that hamas gunmen had entered. this operational misidentification and misclassification was the result of internal failures. >> america's top diplomat antony blinken reacted earlier boarding a plane back to washington from brussels. >> it is important israel take full responsibility for the incident. it is important it...
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today at one — a rare total solar eclipse over north america. millions of people are gathering to watch. it happens when the moon is in perfect alignment in front of the sun — and we might see some of it here, too. millions of people are hoping, including us, that there will be clear skies as this historic eclipse gets ready to travel across america. and we'll bring you the science behind today's special cosmic phenomenon. also on the programme... a nationwide man hunt is under way for habibur masum, wanted in connection with the fatal stabbing of a woman in bradford. the state pension goes up today by 8.5%, keeping it in line with rising wages. # they tried to make me go to rehab. # but i said no, no, no... and a new film on the life and troubled times of the singer amy winehouse — we speak to its star and director. and coming up on bbc news... defending champions manchester city and 14—time winners real madrid get ready to cross paths once again in the champions league. good afternoon and welcome to the bbc news at one. millions of peopl
today at one — a rare total solar eclipse over north america. millions of people are gathering to watch. it happens when the moon is in perfect alignment in front of the sun — and we might see some of it here, too. millions of people are hoping, including us, that there will be clear skies as this historic eclipse gets ready to travel across america. and we'll bring you the science behind today's special cosmic phenomenon. also on the programme... a nationwide man hunt is under way for...
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