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the u.k. a seven-year-old girl was among the victims. they were loaded onto an overcrowded boat carrying more than 100 people. the home secretary went to see for himself the work being done to stop the smuggling gangs. he sent this messa. >> this is a global challenge. this is a global problem. it demands global solutions. that is why as well as the work we are doing in the u.k., we are working with international rtners to break the business model of these people smuggler -- smuggling gangs that are operating across europe and across the channel a make sure we stop things. >> concerns have been expressed in europe and within the u.n. that the bill passed monday breaes international law. they are calling on the u.k. government to reconsider its plan. the conservative mp from bournemouth east is with us, he voted for the bill on monday night. thank you very much for being with us. when it first came to the floor of the house, the question you asked was can you confirm that this bill if it receiv
the u.k. a seven-year-old girl was among the victims. they were loaded onto an overcrowded boat carrying more than 100 people. the home secretary went to see for himself the work being done to stop the smuggling gangs. he sent this messa. >> this is a global challenge. this is a global problem. it demands global solutions. that is why as well as the work we are doing in the u.k., we are working with international rtners to break the business model of these people smuggler -- smuggling...
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calls on the government here in the u.k. to end weapons sales to israel. 600 legal exports, -- experts and three former supreme court justices wrote a letter that says the provision of military assistance to israel may render the u.k. complicit in genocide as well as serious breaches of international humanitarian aid. thank you for coming on the program. why did you sign that letter? >> for many of us sitting there day after day, seeing the appalling events unfold in gaza and israel, we are all desperately keen to try and do whatever we can to help try and put an end to this terrible, terrible occupation by israel of gaza and all the events at of taken place. so when the opportunity arose for me to put my own name and the firm's name to a letter supporting the idea that there are things the british government can do, pressure we can apply, that i was keen to do it. so i was very pleased. >> talk us the legal grounds here, what is wrong with the u.k. selling arms to israel? >> in the circumstances we've seen taking place over
calls on the government here in the u.k. to end weapons sales to israel. 600 legal exports, -- experts and three former supreme court justices wrote a letter that says the provision of military assistance to israel may render the u.k. complicit in genocide as well as serious breaches of international humanitarian aid. thank you for coming on the program. why did you sign that letter? >> for many of us sitting there day after day, seeing the appalling events unfold in gaza and israel, we...
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the u.k., the prime minister says the first asylum flights to rwanda will leave in 10 to 12 weeks come what may. first, he has to secure the legislation. we are in the final stages of that tonight. we will take you to westminster. donald trump is in court in new york. the first ever criminal trial of a former u.s. president. we will get reaction to the case set out today by the prosecution. hugh edwards says he is leaving the bbc on medical advice, nine months after he was suspended. and the latest on the you and, the investigation into the palestinian aid agency which was accuseby israel of having links to hamas. very good evening. it will be july before a plane takes migrants to rwanda. prime minister rishi sunak set out his timetable this morning, admitting it will take longer than he would like. the rwanda bill which is likely to become law tonight designed to curb any legal challenge to that process but it appears, not giving up without a fight. these are the live pictures of the lord, se
the u.k., the prime minister says the first asylum flights to rwanda will leave in 10 to 12 weeks come what may. first, he has to secure the legislation. we are in the final stages of that tonight. we will take you to westminster. donald trump is in court in new york. the first ever criminal trial of a former u.s. president. we will get reaction to the case set out today by the prosecution. hugh edwards says he is leaving the bbc on medical advice, nine months after he was suspended. and the...
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looking at you as-u.k. diplomacy because foreign secretary david cameron is the latest to make the trip to washington. a few hours ago he met u.s. secretary of state antony blinken here. talks focused on the two major conflicts, stability in the middle east and the war in ukraine. republican lawmakers have been holding up a proposed $60 billion military aid package for ukraine for months. republican house speaker mike johnson has not let the ukraine eight issue be debated in the house of representatives as yet. lord karen said it was not for fallen -- foreign politician to tell lawmakers what to do, but he urged congress to see the funding released. >> i think it is absolutely in the interest of u.s. security that putin fails in his illegal invasion. it is good for u.s. jobs that we continue to back ukraine with the weapons that they need. i think in terms of how the united states, united kingdom, as allies are seen around the world, there will be people in tehran, pyongyang, beijing looking at how we stand
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he strs the u.k. was not on the brink of war but claimed the extra money would put the country's defense ministry on that war footing. the post office described how it changed problems with its horizon i.t. system based on a suggestion by the husband of a former boss. stop referring to them as bugs but instead anomaly. prince lueies is 6 today. to celebrate his birthday, a new photograph has been rodriguezed by kensington palace, taken by his mother. this one has not been ed ited. you're watching "bbc news." in the months before the 2016selection, donald trump picked up the phone and call the former publisher of the "national enquirer," david pecker to discuss whether or not to discuss a playboy associate who was having an affair. the two of them did speak about this alleged misstress karen mcdougal. i think the story should be purchased, i believe you could "buy or sell" it. trump said pecker did not like the idea but candidate trump said pecker would get back to him in due time. wasn't a good day fo
he strs the u.k. was not on the brink of war but claimed the extra money would put the country's defense ministry on that war footing. the post office described how it changed problems with its horizon i.t. system based on a suggestion by the husband of a former boss. stop referring to them as bugs but instead anomaly. prince lueies is 6 today. to celebrate his birthday, a new photograph has been rodriguezed by kensington palace, taken by his mother. this one has not been ed ited. you're...
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around the world and across the u.k., you're watching "bbc news." for our u.k. viewers still with us, let's take a look at some of the stories make news here. the families of two school girls murdered in 1986 have received apolls from says ex police. russell bishop killed the two in a woodland then in brighton. he was initially cleared but was convicted after double jeopardy laws were changed. the scotland government is to target greenhouse targets by 75% by the end of of the decade. scientists have said that al is now undriverable. that final goal of 2045, will remain. world health is calling for smacking to be illegal in northern ireland and the u.k. the u.k. says the current laws already protect children from violence. downing street has ruled out tonight making any further concessions on its rwanda bill as the standoff between the government and the house of lords continues. m.p.'s have been debating and voting on the afternoon over changes made by peers. the bill then returned to the upper chamber, being detected now for a third round of this so-called part
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or the u.k. it will be a -- responsibly updating both countries and making sure perhaps not to the specifics of the operation but the general nature and scope of what he plans to do. dark on the other signed there has been a meeting between the iranians and the russians. how precarious do you think the situation is at the moment? what is the level of risk we are looking at? >> i'm sorry. can you repeat that question? >> the meeting today between the iranians and the russians. work closely aligned then they re previously. i wonder what the scale of the risk is in mind of that developing relationship. >> this relationship has been ongoing and developing over time especially since 2015 when both countries became involved in syria. iran is supplying russia with drones and russia is helping iran with armaments. it is very concerning. this could lead to further escalation. tomorrow the u.s. congress is holding a special hearing to focus on the russian iranian relationship. definitely this should be on
or the u.k. it will be a -- responsibly updating both countries and making sure perhaps not to the specifics of the operation but the general nature and scope of what he plans to do. dark on the other signed there has been a meeting between the iranians and the russians. how precarious do you think the situation is at the moment? what is the level of risk we are looking at? >> i'm sorry. can you repeat that question? >> the meeting today between the iranians and the russians. work...
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there is a live issue on the table which is whether or not the u.k. should continue selling arms to israel. a lot of mp's are saying the time has come for that to end and an assessment is taking place at the moment. israel is well aware that britain is not the only country making similar assessments of whether or not israel is or is not abiding by international humanitarian law at the moment so that is a debate with quite a few allies. >> thanks very much indeed. around the world and across the u.k., this is bbc news. ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ >> this is we are of course menu coverage of today's events in israel and gaza with that attack that killed a number of aid workers and the israeli newspaper ha'aretz is reporting more alleged details about the strike. the headline reads "idf drone bond world central kitchen aid convoy -- bombed world central kitchen aid convoy." the convoy traveled along the route approved by the israeli army and the target of the strike, an armed man thought to be a terrorist, never left the warehouse with the cars. i'm joined by our gu
there is a live issue on the table which is whether or not the u.k. should continue selling arms to israel. a lot of mp's are saying the time has come for that to end and an assessment is taking place at the moment. israel is well aware that britain is not the only country making similar assessments of whether or not israel is or is not abiding by international humanitarian law at the moment so that is a debate with quite a few allies. >> thanks very much indeed. around the world and...
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in 2022, u.k. provided 0.02% of israel's military imports. the u.k. is a longtime ally. if sales stopped, that would be a diplomatic blow to israel. that hasn't happened for now. whether that may change depends on the u.k.'s own rules. they say the government should not grant a license if it determines a clear risk the items might be used to commit or facilitate a violation of humanitarian law. to judge this, the government receives legal advice. >> this is a formal process. this isn't a political decision. there is a technical, quasijudicial process. reporter: that led to this decision. >> latest assessment leaves our position on export licenses unchanged, consistent with the advice we received and as ever we will keep the position under review. reporter: days before, a different analysis was shared. 750 lawyers and academics signed an open letter to rishi sunak. it stated they fell short of the obligations of international law. >> the framework of international law governing war dictates the fact you have been provoked, attack however outrageously, does not mean to say
in 2022, u.k. provided 0.02% of israel's military imports. the u.k. is a longtime ally. if sales stopped, that would be a diplomatic blow to israel. that hasn't happened for now. whether that may change depends on the u.k.'s own rules. they say the government should not grant a license if it determines a clear risk the items might be used to commit or facilitate a violation of humanitarian law. to judge this, the government receives legal advice. >> this is a formal process. this isn't a...
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the u.k. government will not take back asylum-seekers who have crossed into ireland until eu-wide asylum rules are changed. last week the irish government announced emergency laws to return a rising number of asylum-seekers crossing from northern ireland. the official spokesperson said it was up to the u.k. to decide who we do and do not accept into the country. your life with bbc news. there are renewed hopes in the cease fire between israel and hamas after weeks of stalemate. it's unclear how many israeli hostages would be released under the proposal. the israeli media puts it at 33 in release -- the white house and u.s. president biden have been speaking with the leaders of qatar and egypt, who have been the mediators. u.s. secretary of state antony blinken, who is in saudi arabia, said he is hopeful hamas will accept what he described as a very generous proposal. >> hamas has before it a proposal that is extraordinarily generous. on the part of israel. and in this moment the only thing sta
the u.k. government will not take back asylum-seekers who have crossed into ireland until eu-wide asylum rules are changed. last week the irish government announced emergency laws to return a rising number of asylum-seekers crossing from northern ireland. the official spokesperson said it was up to the u.k. to decide who we do and do not accept into the country. your life with bbc news. there are renewed hopes in the cease fire between israel and hamas after weeks of stalemate. it's unclear how...
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starting to feel like we are into election season here in the u.k. a first major announcement from labour that they are promising to renationalize all passenger rail services within five years if they win the next election. the party says a new public body, great british railways, will inherit the existing contracts when they expire, taking on responsibility for running all services. here is the labour leader. >> i want our airways to work properly, with absolute focus on passengers. at the moment, i think anybody using the railways would say they are pretty dysfunctional. there is record numbers of delays and cancellations. you've got prices on fares that don't match the quality of the service. and then you have the government stepping in with huge subsidies. the privatization has not worked. it has deteriorated. our job, if we are elected into government, is to pick this up, fix it. christian: as you would expect, the tory government has been quick to dismiss the plans. here the transport secretary. >> they have no idea how to pay for it. there wil
starting to feel like we are into election season here in the u.k. a first major announcement from labour that they are promising to renationalize all passenger rail services within five years if they win the next election. the party says a new public body, great british railways, will inherit the existing contracts when they expire, taking on responsibility for running all services. here is the labour leader. >> i want our airways to work properly, with absolute focus on passengers. at...
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just to let you know, gaming here in the u.k. is a pretty big business. sales topped 4.7 billion last year, more than double that of the music industry. so these are significant awards. one of the favorites has won their first award. this is founder skate three, this game has just one best narrative. it is the first award of the night for one of the big games, and the big awards are coming up. we are keeping an eye on them to see who wins what. spider-man 2, legend of zelda, and other big games we are keeping a big guy out on that. our main story this hour is the death of o.j. simpson. we hav these live pictures of his gated community where he lived. this is las vegas, this is where he died of cancer, age 76. a message on the social media posted by his family said he was surrounded by his children and grandchildren. more reaction to that later in the program. stay with us, and back in just a couple of minutes. this is bbc news. -- i am back in just a couple of minutes. ♪ announcer: funding for presentation of this program is provided by... financial ser
just to let you know, gaming here in the u.k. is a pretty big business. sales topped 4.7 billion last year, more than double that of the music industry. so these are significant awards. one of the favorites has won their first award. this is founder skate three, this game has just one best narrative. it is the first award of the night for one of the big games, and the big awards are coming up. we are keeping an eye on them to see who wins what. spider-man 2, legend of zelda, and other big games...
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that is from the ministry of defense here in the u.k. that role with australia as well as japan, where does all this leave china? mary: so i think it has become increasingly clear that so-called like-minded states in the asia-pacific are cooperating and coordinating more closely certainly on defense and security but also on what is now called economic security, resilience supply chains, closer economic relationships, and we see japan and australia both taking clear steps to be in lockstep with the u.s., with regard to its position in the asia-pacific and seeing china today as a strategic challenge or perhaps even a strategic threat, whereas previously, there was a lot more effort on the part of japan and australia to enhance the partnership elements of their relationships with china. louis: lots of political discourse. we have not got time to go into that now. i want to talk about space. that was mentioned. u.s. and japan cooperation. is this something that we should look into question work --look into? mary: it represents two important
that is from the ministry of defense here in the u.k. that role with australia as well as japan, where does all this leave china? mary: so i think it has become increasingly clear that so-called like-minded states in the asia-pacific are cooperating and coordinating more closely certainly on defense and security but also on what is now called economic security, resilience supply chains, closer economic relationships, and we see japan and australia both taking clear steps to be in lockstep with...
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a lot of people are affected by cancer in the u.k.. that is why he's going to the cancer treatmententer first, so he can perhaps sympathize and empathize with those people now that he's receiving cancer treatment himself. >> in late june, we expect the king will receive the empress of japan, hisole as head of state. that is important because it is the first official state visit by japan since 1998. >> this is huge. and of course it will be a priority for him, representing her majesty's government as head of state. he merely does need to be there. i'm sure he will be working towards that day to making sure he's resting and recouping along the way and not completely overdoing it. now that he's got public duties, really working towards it and working with the palisades to make sure he can welcome him to the u.k.. >> the message, the palace remain grateful for the many kindness and good wishes from all over the world. this is something that wilbe watched closely. we shouldn't forget the king's diagnosis soon followed by the princess of wal
a lot of people are affected by cancer in the u.k.. that is why he's going to the cancer treatmententer first, so he can perhaps sympathize and empathize with those people now that he's receiving cancer treatment himself. >> in late june, we expect the king will receive the empress of japan, hisole as head of state. that is important because it is the first official state visit by japan since 1998. >> this is huge. and of course it will be a priority for him, representing her...
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i think the u.k. figures are 13 entities and individuals being sanctioned, as you said, linked to iran's missile and drone program, to add to the already existing 400 sanctions in place. but look, certainly the hope is from the likes of lord cameron, british foreign secretary, that this will be something they can sell again tthe israelis, this idea of a win, an act of solidarity, sending a message to iran. but it's interesting, lord cameron alongside the german foreign minister on alina burbach arrived here pretty early. they had both come from israel, as they were obviously calling on israel to show restraint in response to the iranian attack. that message has continued here although discussions have now moved on to the war in ukraine. but it was interesting to note that after those conversations that they had in israel, benjamin netanyahu was very clear that israel would be making its own choices. christian: the other discussion was ukraine. they are returning to this idea of using the frozen russia
i think the u.k. figures are 13 entities and individuals being sanctioned, as you said, linked to iran's missile and drone program, to add to the already existing 400 sanctions in place. but look, certainly the hope is from the likes of lord cameron, british foreign secretary, that this will be something they can sell again tthe israelis, this idea of a win, an act of solidarity, sending a message to iran. but it's interesting, lord cameron alongside the german foreign minister on alina burbach...
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around the world and across the u.k., this is bbc news. ♪ ben: welcome back. let's take a closer look now at the challenges facing humanitarian agencies in gaza after the deaths of those 78 workers on monday and israeli airstrikes. the united nations have been warning for weeks of potential famine in gaza. now there are concerns from a number of aid agencies about how to keep providing relief supplies safely and to keep their staff in gaza safe. muslim aid is one group trying to get aid into gaza. let's talk to their ceo, who joins us now from the egyptian side of the rafah border. thank you for being with us. after these latest deaths of a workers, is that going to deter you from working in gaza? >> before i answer that, let me give condolences to all the people that have lost their lives from wck. muslim aid are committed to working in gaza. ben: what is that work, what are you doing, how are you trying to help? >> we have been there for over 20 years, but the scale that we see now is unprecedented. we have partners on the ground who are taking trucks in fro
around the world and across the u.k., this is bbc news. ♪ ben: welcome back. let's take a closer look now at the challenges facing humanitarian agencies in gaza after the deaths of those 78 workers on monday and israeli airstrikes. the united nations have been warning for weeks of potential famine in gaza. now there are concerns from a number of aid agencies about how to keep providing relief supplies safely and to keep their staff in gaza safe. muslim aid is one group trying to get aid into...
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the u.k. government's plans to send some asylum-seekers to rwanda is back in the house of commons tonight. we will bring you the outcome of that vote when we have it. and we will have more on the scottish gallery where you can bring your own are to hang on the walls. we will speak to the woman behind the idea. he is never afraid to grab the limelight and make headlines. today donald tru at history by becoming the first u.s. president to stand trial in a criminal case. the former president is accused of falsifying his business records to disguise a hush money payment made to the former adult film star stormy daniels. 2 their accusations that date back to before the016 election. a defiant mr. trump pleaded not guilty and claimed the attack was an assault on america and repeated unsubstantiated claim that the trial is a witchhunt against him. we begin our coverage with this report from our north america editor sarah smith. sarah: it has become a well rehearsed ritual. donald trump's performance o
the u.k. government's plans to send some asylum-seekers to rwanda is back in the house of commons tonight. we will bring you the outcome of that vote when we have it. and we will have more on the scottish gallery where you can bring your own are to hang on the walls. we will speak to the woman behind the idea. he is never afraid to grab the limelight and make headlines. today donald tru at history by becoming the first u.s. president to stand trial in a criminal case. the former president is...
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. >> around the world and across the u.k., this is bbc news. >> you are live with bbc news. we are going to head to the u.s. president biden is in baltimore looking at the aftermath of the collapsed bridge. he will be meeting with state and local officials. six people were killed when the cargo ship accident lee crashed into the bridge, causi it to collapse. the incident sparked transport and trade disruption. there's concerns about how the blockade will impact those in the short-term and the long-term. and these are little live pictures we are hearing from officials who just started on the right-hand side. you can see president biden, who has not spoken yet. we will keep across these pictures and cut to joe biden as soon as he says something. but our correspondent is there for us. talk us through what has been happening. >> good afternoon from baltimore. president biden has been inspecting the side of the bridge from the air. he's been flying over having a look for himself. he's been meeting local officials, receiving briefings and expected to meet families of the people ki
. >> around the world and across the u.k., this is bbc news. >> you are live with bbc news. we are going to head to the u.s. president biden is in baltimore looking at the aftermath of the collapsed bridge. he will be meeting with state and local officials. six people were killed when the cargo ship accident lee crashed into the bridge, causi it to collapse. the incident sparked transport and trade disruption. there's concerns about how the blockade will impact those in the...
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around the world and across the u.k., this is bbc news. ♪ >> this is "the context" on bbc news. let's go to turkey now where president erdogan's governing party has suffered its biggest defeat in local elections. the main opposition party chp won in the six largest urban centers including istanbul. mr. erdogan promised to respect the decision of the nation before the election. he said this was the last time he let his party -- his term is due to end in 2028. for more on that, let speak to a senior consulting fellow of the turkiye initiative at the international think tank chatham house. welcome to bbc news. what is your take about what is happening at the moment. it may not be national elections, of course, mr. erdogan is still in power for a couple of years yet, but it still shows a shift in support for his party. >> certainly, this is quite a major development of turkish politics. peoin terms of the population s, that amounts to more than 65% of the turkish population, so this is a major yellow card for the government. this is a warning to the government coalition. a big quest
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., the u.k., and other allies. but this was a huge escalation. the first time iran had ever attacked israel directly after decades of a covert war. and it pumped it international alarm -- it prompted international alarm. it was the response to the strike by israel on an iranian compound in damascus at the start of the month targeting a senior military commander, and attack, iran said, on its sovereign territory to which it was bound to respond. it has been a very dangerous tit-for-tat come with each side wanting to project pow and land the last punch. iran said it would respond even more harshly to any israeli counter strike. but the fact that the presumed israeli strike has been limited and that the iranians are playing it down gives some hope that the two sides can now step back from the brink. but it is still a moment of future risk and anxiety in the middle east and beyond. lewis: thanks to caroline for that. let's take a look at how we got here. on the first of april, iran's diplomatic compound in damascus was attacked, killing 13 people, in
., the u.k., and other allies. but this was a huge escalation. the first time iran had ever attacked israel directly after decades of a covert war. and it pumped it international alarm -- it prompted international alarm. it was the response to the strike by israel on an iranian compound in damascus at the start of the month targeting a senior military commander, and attack, iran said, on its sovereign territory to which it was bound to respond. it has been a very dangerous tit-for-tat come with...