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voice-over: this is bbc news. we'll have the headlines for you at the top of the hour, which is straight after this programme. i am grateful that my father never really knew the extent of how he was duped. auctioneer call i first heard about the zaks collection from konstantin akinsha and andrei vassiliev. from the very beginning, the story seemed hard to believe. we wanted to understand how paintings of such dubious origin could be sold as genuine works, and how did they end up on the walls of museums all around the world 7 one painting from the zaks collection unexpectedly appeared in a scene from christopher nolan's oppenheimer. a few months later, the same painting turned up in anotherfilm, the wonderful story of henry sugar by wes anderson. i'm beatrice gimpel and i'm swiss and i'm partly french through marriage, but i've lived here in london in the uk for 49 years — 49 very happy years. my parents, especially my father, were very interested in paintings and sculpture and from the mid—late �*60s, early
voice-over: this is bbc news. we'll have the headlines for you at the top of the hour, which is straight after this programme. i am grateful that my father never really knew the extent of how he was duped. auctioneer call i first heard about the zaks collection from konstantin akinsha and andrei vassiliev. from the very beginning, the story seemed hard to believe. we wanted to understand how paintings of such dubious origin could be sold as genuine works, and how did they end up on the walls of...
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dan roan, bbc news. lebronjames has refused to talk about his future after the los angeles lakers were knocked out of the nba play—offs by last seasons champions the denver nuggets. the nuggets narrowly won the fifth game of the best of seven series 108—106 to take an unasailable series lead. the nba's all—time leading points scorer was chasing his fifth title and his first with the lakers since 2020, but now faces questions on whether he will play ever again. i don't have an answer to your first question. i haven't given it much thought. some pound point i will sit down with my agent. i let's speak to our royal correspondence sarah campbell who is where the king hasjust correspondence sarah campbell who is where the king has just visited. correspondence sarah campbell who is where the king hasjust visited. it is a big moment. where the king has “ust visited. it is a big moment._ where the king has 'ust visited. it is a big moment. yes, you 'oin me, we miaht is a big moment. yes, you 'oin me, we
dan roan, bbc news. lebronjames has refused to talk about his future after the los angeles lakers were knocked out of the nba play—offs by last seasons champions the denver nuggets. the nuggets narrowly won the fifth game of the best of seven series 108—106 to take an unasailable series lead. the nba's all—time leading points scorer was chasing his fifth title and his first with the lakers since 2020, but now faces questions on whether he will play ever again. i don't have an answer to...
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this is bbc news. in a report, the israeli defence forces admit the killing of seven aid workers was the result of grave mistakes. two officers will be sacked. new aid routes into gaza will be opened, after the us threatens a change in policy towards israel. emergency workers in taiwan are still trying to reach about 600 people trapped by wednesday's earthquake. and senior doctors in england accept a pay offer, ending a year—long dispute with the government. hello, i m annita mcveigh. welcome to bbc news now, three hours of fast—moving news, interviews and reaction. we begin with breaking news — a statement released by the israeli defense forces following an investigation into the air strike in gaza which killed seven aid workers. here are the key points. which killed seven aid workers. the idf says the strike should not have happened, and expressed its deep sorrow for the incident. it says those who approved the strike were convinced they were targeting hamas operatives. the strikes on the three
this is bbc news. in a report, the israeli defence forces admit the killing of seven aid workers was the result of grave mistakes. two officers will be sacked. new aid routes into gaza will be opened, after the us threatens a change in policy towards israel. emergency workers in taiwan are still trying to reach about 600 people trapped by wednesday's earthquake. and senior doctors in england accept a pay offer, ending a year—long dispute with the government. hello, i m annita mcveigh. welcome...
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this is bbc news. the world health organization says regions of sudan could be tipped into famine if the conflict between the nation�*s army and paramilitary forces does not come to an end. doctors without borders has screened tens of thousands of women and children from a displaced people�*s camp in north darfur and found a third were malnourished, twice the threshold required for a nutritional emergency to be declared. a year of war has had a devastating humanitarian impact across the country. especially in the darfur region, it�*s been almost impossible to transfer aid across conflict lines. the paramilitary rapid support forces now control much of darfur. warehouses have been looted and most aid workers have withdrawn. the army has blocked land routes from outside the country to stop weapons, it says. that has eased slightly for food supplies, but not nearly enough. the bbc has managed to get rare video from darfur. our correspondent, barbara plett usher, reports. some viewers may find images
this is bbc news. the world health organization says regions of sudan could be tipped into famine if the conflict between the nation�*s army and paramilitary forces does not come to an end. doctors without borders has screened tens of thousands of women and children from a displaced people�*s camp in north darfur and found a third were malnourished, twice the threshold required for a nutritional emergency to be declared. a year of war has had a devastating humanitarian impact across the...
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james landale, bbc news. for more on the situation, i spoke to former us ambassador to malta and president of the middle east policy council, gina abercrombie—winstanley. how serious a warning is this do you think from the us and from president biden? president biden did exactly what he needed to do. he has been saying for several weeks now and communicating to the israeli prime minister that the united states is not satisfied with how they are conducting the war, with how they are prosecuting it and quietly, behind—the—scenes, has been giving exactly what we needed to see from them in regard to the treatment of civilians, with regard to providing humanitarian assistance and, of course, protecting health workers and aid workers and journalists. and without much to show for it. so at this point the president is being increasingly embarrassed by the prime minister and the prime minister has shown, previously, he is willing to do and it was a time to come to heel on what the us president wanted from the is
james landale, bbc news. for more on the situation, i spoke to former us ambassador to malta and president of the middle east policy council, gina abercrombie—winstanley. how serious a warning is this do you think from the us and from president biden? president biden did exactly what he needed to do. he has been saying for several weeks now and communicating to the israeli prime minister that the united states is not satisfied with how they are conducting the war, with how they are...
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welcome to bbc news now. we start in the middle east, where palestinians have begun returning to the devastated city of khan younis in southern gaza after israel said it was reducing the numbers of soldiers in the area, six months into the israel—hamas war. israel's defence minister said troops are being redeployed and preparing for further operations against hamas. the israeli military could still mount an offensive against hamas�*s last stronghold in rafah — despite the us leading international pleas for restraint. israel and hamas are now looking at fresh proposals on the table at talks in cairo aimed at securing a truce in gaza and a hostage release deal. our chief international correspondent lyse doucet is injerusalem. let's cross to her live for the latest on the ground. eugenics injerusalem, eugenics in jerusalem, where eugenics injerusalem, where there is much speculation here about what is much speculation here about what is the signal being sent by israel. as it announced yesterday, it will no
welcome to bbc news now. we start in the middle east, where palestinians have begun returning to the devastated city of khan younis in southern gaza after israel said it was reducing the numbers of soldiers in the area, six months into the israel—hamas war. israel's defence minister said troops are being redeployed and preparing for further operations against hamas. the israeli military could still mount an offensive against hamas�*s last stronghold in rafah — despite the us leading...
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live from london, this is bbc news. the fall—out from israel's deadly strike on aid workers — there are calls for western countries to suspend arms exports and for an independent investigation into the attack. countries bordering russia urge their nato allies to reintroduce military conscription to deter vladimir putin. while the latest round of russian drone attacks kills four people in ukraine's second—largest city, kharkiv. and a major medical trial begins — to learn whether blood tests can spot the early signs of dementia. the race to rescue hundreds of people still missing in taiwan after a powerful and deadly earthquake rocked the island. hello. welcome to bbc news now, three hours of fast—moving news, interviews and reaction. three former supreme courtjustices are among more than 600 legal experts calling for the uk government to end weapons sales to israel. the 17—page letter cites the conclusion by the international court ofjustice that there is a "plausible risk of genocide" in gaza. in the documen
live from london, this is bbc news. the fall—out from israel's deadly strike on aid workers — there are calls for western countries to suspend arms exports and for an independent investigation into the attack. countries bordering russia urge their nato allies to reintroduce military conscription to deter vladimir putin. while the latest round of russian drone attacks kills four people in ukraine's second—largest city, kharkiv. and a major medical trial begins — to learn whether blood...
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this is bbc news. top us diplomat antony blinken is meeting with china's president xi in beijing. we could hear to communicate clearly about our differences to minimise the chance of miscalculation. the world's first personalised vaccine for melanoma skin cancer, hailed as a potential "gamechanger" for treatment, is being tested on british patients. global conservation efforts are having a positive effect.
this is bbc news. top us diplomat antony blinken is meeting with china's president xi in beijing. we could hear to communicate clearly about our differences to minimise the chance of miscalculation. the world's first personalised vaccine for melanoma skin cancer, hailed as a potential "gamechanger" for treatment, is being tested on british patients. global conservation efforts are having a positive effect.
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this is bbc news. as scrutiny of western powers' arms exports to israel intensifies, the world central kitchen charity calls for an independent investigation into the strikes that killed seven members of its team in gaza. lord cameron rules out western boots on the ground in ukraine. he tells the bbc, allies need to step up or risk the war being lost. and a major medical trial begins, to learn whether blood tests can spot the early signs of dementia. hello, welcome to bbc news now, three hours of fast—moving news, interviews and reaction. the british government is facing mounting pressure to suspend arms sales to israel after seven aid workers were killed in an israeli air strike in gaza this week. aid groups working in gaza have demanded that the israeli army improve and adhere to security procedures aimed at keeping their workers safe. the non—governmental organisation that employed the aid workers — the world central kitchen — has released a statement calling on the governments of australia,
this is bbc news. as scrutiny of western powers' arms exports to israel intensifies, the world central kitchen charity calls for an independent investigation into the strikes that killed seven members of its team in gaza. lord cameron rules out western boots on the ground in ukraine. he tells the bbc, allies need to step up or risk the war being lost. and a major medical trial begins, to learn whether blood tests can spot the early signs of dementia. hello, welcome to bbc news now, three hours...
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all the team news is on the bbc sport website. a reminder of our top story here on sportsday — replays in the fa cup have been scrapped from the first round proper next season. plenty more on that on the bbc sport website. but from me and the rest of the team at the bbc sport centre, goodbye. you're watching bbc news. i'm nicky schiller. let's get more on one of our top stories — the news that the conservative mp mark menzies has been suspended by the parliamentary party after claims he misused campaign funds. the times newspaper alleges he used local party funds to pay off this what he reportedly called "bad people" who had locked him in a flat. mr menzies "strongly" disputes the allegations. the conservative party was made aware of the allegations three months ago and says it's investigating. well the labour leader sir keir starmer says there are a lot of unanswered questions about the claims — he was speaking during a visit to middlesborough. here's what he had to say on that and other issues. i am here at teesport taking
all the team news is on the bbc sport website. a reminder of our top story here on sportsday — replays in the fa cup have been scrapped from the first round proper next season. plenty more on that on the bbc sport website. but from me and the rest of the team at the bbc sport centre, goodbye. you're watching bbc news. i'm nicky schiller. let's get more on one of our top stories — the news that the conservative mp mark menzies has been suspended by the parliamentary party after claims he...
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stay with us on bbc news. you're watching bbc news. donald trump fined for violating a 939 donald trump fined for violating a gag order nine times in his hush money criminal trial. in gag order nine times in his hush money criminal trial.— gag order nine times in his hush money criminal trial. in new york the 'udue money criminal trial. in new york the judge has _ money criminal trial. in new york the judge hasjust _ money criminal trial. in new york the judge has just found - money criminal trial. in new york the judge hasjust found donald l the judge has just found donald trump thejudge hasjust found donald trump contempt of court and fined him $9,000. trump contempt of court and fined him $9,000-— trump contempt of court and fined him $9,000. . ., . , , . him $9,000. hamas leaders consider a new ceasefire — him $9,000. hamas leaders consider a new ceasefire proposal _ him $9,000. hamas leaders consider a new ceasefire proposal from _ him $9,000. hamas leaders consider a new ceasefire proposal from israel. - new ceasefire propo
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you are live with bbc news. thousands of people have taken to the streets of haiti to mark easter weekend. the first major national holiday since the country's government collapsed. gangs are taking their grip on the island with violence and sexual abuse. more than 1500 people have been killed since the start of this year. tens of thousands of people have been left homeless. the un has called the situation at cataclysmic. nomia iqbal said this report from cap—haitien. as haiti spirals into violence, people try to hold on to their traditions. thousands of worshippers walk through narrow, dusty roads in cap—haitien praying for peace in a country whose capital has descended into lawlessness. in gang—controlled port—au—prince the city is still suffering with people fighting for basic supplies. most easter processions were cancelled. there was a rare moment ofjoy, though, as children crafted colourful kites, an easter tradition. more than 100 miles away, nun checks in with her family every day to make sure
you are live with bbc news. thousands of people have taken to the streets of haiti to mark easter weekend. the first major national holiday since the country's government collapsed. gangs are taking their grip on the island with violence and sexual abuse. more than 1500 people have been killed since the start of this year. tens of thousands of people have been left homeless. the un has called the situation at cataclysmic. nomia iqbal said this report from cap—haitien. as haiti spirals into...
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this is bbc news. in the uk, a murder investigation and widespread man hunt has been launched by police in bradford, after a 27—year—old woman was stabbed in the city centre on saturday. she was pushing her baby in a pram at the time. west yorkshire police say a knife was found at the scene and they�*re appealing for witnesses. judith moritz reports from bradford. specialist search officers have spent today combing this corner of bradford, where just after 3 o�*clock yesterday afternoon in bright sunshine, a young mother pushing her baby in a pram was stabbed multiple times by a man who ran off before anyone could stop him. she was taken to hospital but died of her injuries. she wasjust 27. a knife was found at the scene, but police say they can�*t be certain whether the man responsible is still armed. they�*re looking for 25—year—old habibur masum and say the public shouldn�*t approach him. he�*s believed to have known the woman involved. this image from cctv shows him wearing the
this is bbc news. in the uk, a murder investigation and widespread man hunt has been launched by police in bradford, after a 27—year—old woman was stabbed in the city centre on saturday. she was pushing her baby in a pram at the time. west yorkshire police say a knife was found at the scene and they�*re appealing for witnesses. judith moritz reports from bradford. specialist search officers have spent today combing this corner of bradford, where just after 3 o�*clock yesterday afternoon...
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jim reed, bbc news. if you're a fan of winter sports, you'll know all about curling — whose contestants slide heavy stones along the ice , and frantically scrub their path with brushes. but where do the blocks of granite come from? in the lead—up to the world men's curling championships we've been to the island of ailsa craig, off scotland's west coast, for a glimpse of a unique process. what's stood the test of time is certainly this type of rock that's here. this metamorphic rock from this small island. it's hard to believe that take it from a rough rock like this, ends up into a masterpiece and somebody throws that rock that then ends up winning the gold medal. this is kays of scotland. we manufacture curling stones for the olympics and the world championships in over 17 different countries. we've been here for 174 years. this is where we use all the hand tools. and it's really the skill of the crafter that gives it that final finished shape of the curling stone. the operation was known as three h
jim reed, bbc news. if you're a fan of winter sports, you'll know all about curling — whose contestants slide heavy stones along the ice , and frantically scrub their path with brushes. but where do the blocks of granite come from? in the lead—up to the world men's curling championships we've been to the island of ailsa craig, off scotland's west coast, for a glimpse of a unique process. what's stood the test of time is certainly this type of rock that's here. this metamorphic rock from...
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live from london, this is bbc news. israel has put its armed forces on alert and ordered schools to remain closed, amid fears that an iranian attack may be imminent. in the last half hour, president biden cut shorter weekend trip, returning to washington to hold urgent discussions at the white house on the growing crisis. police in australia say a stabbing at a shopping mall in which six people were killed appears not to be terror—related. and the head of ukraine's military warns the situation in the east has "significa ntly worsened". hello and welcome to bbc news. i'm lukwesa burak. we start with events in the middle east. israel has put its armed forces on alert — and ordered all schools to remain closed on sunday — as concerns mount that an iranian attack may be imminent.
live from london, this is bbc news. israel has put its armed forces on alert and ordered schools to remain closed, amid fears that an iranian attack may be imminent. in the last half hour, president biden cut shorter weekend trip, returning to washington to hold urgent discussions at the white house on the growing crisis. police in australia say a stabbing at a shopping mall in which six people were killed appears not to be terror—related. and the head of ukraine's military warns the...
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this is bbc news. let's return now to our top story — former president donald trump, standing trial in a criminal case. these are the pictures of donald trump leaving to go to that manhattan court and then arriving, he is now inside the courthouse itself. nada tawfik is there. just work from the course in your last few minutes that donald trump has lost a second bid to actually remove thejudge in this lost a second bid to actually remove the judge in this case, so tells more about that.— the judge in this case, so tells more about that. yes, that is right, before the trial _ more about that. yes, that is right, before the trial gets _ more about that. yes, that is right, before the trial gets warmly - more about that. yes, that is right, before the trial gets warmly underl before the trial gets warmly under way, thejudge said before the trial gets warmly under way, the judge said there were a few loose ends, as he called it, to address and one of those was again last—ditch attempt by donald trump
this is bbc news. let's return now to our top story — former president donald trump, standing trial in a criminal case. these are the pictures of donald trump leaving to go to that manhattan court and then arriving, he is now inside the courthouse itself. nada tawfik is there. just work from the course in your last few minutes that donald trump has lost a second bid to actually remove thejudge in this lost a second bid to actually remove the judge in this case, so tells more about that.—...
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this is bbc news. breaking news to bring you from sydney. i can tell you that police have declared that to those that had been stabbed at a church in sydney have been declared as terrorist attack. a 15—year—old boy has been arrested after a bishop and several churchgoers were stabbed during the sermon. the incident happened monday evening in sydney at the christ the good shepherd church in a suburb, at least four people were stabbed but police said none of their injuries were life—threatening. the incident did trigger unrest as police say they are investigating. impending intentionally targeted woman. australia's most famous landmark reflecting the pain of a nation. all the victims have now been named. pikria darchia, originally from georgia, dawn singleton, who was planning her wedding. jade young was an architect and mother. osteopath ashlee good died protecting her nine—month—old baby. yixuan cheng, a chinese student whose picture is yet to be released. and this was security guard faraz ta
this is bbc news. breaking news to bring you from sydney. i can tell you that police have declared that to those that had been stabbed at a church in sydney have been declared as terrorist attack. a 15—year—old boy has been arrested after a bishop and several churchgoers were stabbed during the sermon. the incident happened monday evening in sydney at the christ the good shepherd church in a suburb, at least four people were stabbed but police said none of their injuries were...
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bbc news, swindon. that's all for now — stay with bbc news. you can also follow us on our social media platforms as well. goodbye for now. hello. slowly but surely, the weather is going to turn a little bit drier, but not an awful lot warmer as we head towards the end of the week. high pressure is tantalizingly close — sitting to the west of the uk, but still far enough away that weather systems can move in around the top of that area of high pressure — bringing cloud, bringing outbreaks of rain. that's exactly what we're going to see through the day on thursday ahead of that cold, frosty start, but we will see some spells of sunshine. that will hold on across southern counties of england, but further north, it's a story of increasing clouds, some outbreaks of rain. rain for a good part of the day across scotland, some patchy rain for northern ireland. temperatures just a little bit up on where they have been recently, eight to 15 degrees. now through thursday night, we'll see clouds and increasingly light and patchy rain pushing southward
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coming up on bbc news... manchester city manager pep guardiola defends striker erling haaland after pundit roy keane says his general play is at the level of a league two player. good afternoon and welcome to the bbc news at one. israel is facing growing pressure to explain exactly how seven people working for an aid charity were killed in an air strike in gaza. three britons are among those who died — john chapman, james henderson and james kirby. the family ofjames kirby, has today called him "a hero". and in the last few minutes, the family ofjohn chapman said, we are devastated to have lost john, who was killed in gaza. he died trying to help people and was subject to an inhumane act." the group had been travelling in a clearly marked aid convoy at the time. last night, us president biden expressed concerns about the way israel is conducting its operations in gaza. israel said the strike was a grave mistake in complex circumstances. from jersualem, yolande knell reports. seven beautiful souls. that's ho
coming up on bbc news... manchester city manager pep guardiola defends striker erling haaland after pundit roy keane says his general play is at the level of a league two player. good afternoon and welcome to the bbc news at one. israel is facing growing pressure to explain exactly how seven people working for an aid charity were killed in an air strike in gaza. three britons are among those who died — john chapman, james henderson and james kirby. the family ofjames kirby, has today called...
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jim reed, bbc news. the england cricketer, ben stokes, has asked not to be considered for selection for this summer's t20 world cup, in the west indies and us. the test captain, who hit the winning runs in the final against pakistan in 2022, has asked not to be considered for the tournament which starts injune so that he can focus on his fitness. he's recently had knee surgery. it's now six decades since marie mcdonald mclaughlin lawrie traded her four names forjust one — lulu. when she released "shout" in 1964, it catapulted her to chart success across the world. well, this weekend sees the start of lulu's farewell tour, and she's been looking back on her extraordinary career with our entertainment correspondent, colin paterson. # you know you make me wanna shout, look, my hand'sjumping # look, my heart's bumping...# 1964, a 15—year—old lulu in the film uk swings again, making a big noise with her first single, shout. # yeah, yeah, yeah...# now, exactly 60 years later, she's about to embark on her
jim reed, bbc news. the england cricketer, ben stokes, has asked not to be considered for selection for this summer's t20 world cup, in the west indies and us. the test captain, who hit the winning runs in the final against pakistan in 2022, has asked not to be considered for the tournament which starts injune so that he can focus on his fitness. he's recently had knee surgery. it's now six decades since marie mcdonald mclaughlin lawrie traded her four names forjust one — lulu. when she...
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this is bbc news. prime minister rishi sunak has announced a new package of military aid for ukraine worth £500 million — including 400 vehicles and long range missiles. he was speaking during a visit to poland where he held talks with nato's secretary—general. mr sunak also said uk military spending would rise to 2.5% of national income by 2030 — that's compared to under 2.1% last year. labour has already pledged 2.5% — but only when 'economic conditions allow�*. 0ur political editor, chris mason, reports. europe's front line — ukrainian tanks heading into battle. a war in our back yard showing no sign of end. in neighbouring poland today, at a military base outside warsaw, the prime minister, his polish opposite number and the secretary—general of the nato defence alliance. and, from rishi sunak, this promise on defence spending... today i'm announcing the biggest strengthening of our national defence for a generation. we will increase defence spending to a new baseline of 2.5% of gdp
this is bbc news. prime minister rishi sunak has announced a new package of military aid for ukraine worth £500 million — including 400 vehicles and long range missiles. he was speaking during a visit to poland where he held talks with nato's secretary—general. mr sunak also said uk military spending would rise to 2.5% of national income by 2030 — that's compared to under 2.1% last year. labour has already pledged 2.5% — but only when 'economic conditions allow�*. 0ur political...
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this is bbc news. the united states is leading calls for de—escalation following the presumed israeli attack on iran. we are committed to israel's security, we are also committed to de—escalating, to trying to bring this tension to a close. explosions were earlier heard in iran. us officials say it's israel's response to iran's weekend drone and missile attack. an iranian official says there is no plan for immediate retaliation — and state tv says no damage has been reported. welcome to bbc news now, 3 hours of fast—moving news, interviews and reaction. america's top diplomat, antony blinken, has reiterated the importance of de—escalation in the middle east after an apparent israeli strike on iran. and the head of the un, antonio guterres, is appealing to the international community to prevent any developments that could lead to "devastating consequences for the entire "region and beyond". speaking at a g7 meeting in italy, mr blinken refused to comment on reports that israel had informed was
this is bbc news. the united states is leading calls for de—escalation following the presumed israeli attack on iran. we are committed to israel's security, we are also committed to de—escalating, to trying to bring this tension to a close. explosions were earlier heard in iran. us officials say it's israel's response to iran's weekend drone and missile attack. an iranian official says there is no plan for immediate retaliation — and state tv says no damage has been reported. welcome to...
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welcome to bbc news. changes to employees' rights to ask for flexible working are due to come into force in the uk tomorrow, saturday, when the employment relations act 2023 becomes law. the new legislation removes the requirement for an employee to have 26 weeks' continuous service before they can make a formal flexible working request. this means the right to request flexible working becomes a day—one right. after experiencing discrimination as a new mother, victoria usherfounded her own company in 2010 and made sure flexibility was embedded into its dna.
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this is bbc news. now to myanmar, where opponents of the military junta have launched a drone attack on the capital, in a rare attack on the military�*s centre of power. a military—run tv station says thirteen drones were shot down over naypyidaw, after an attempt by what it called "terrorists" to destroy "important locations". it comes more than three years after the military detained aung san suu kyi in february 2021 as it seized powerfrom her elected government in a coup. with the latest, here's our south east correspondentjonathan head. well, so far as we can tell, there wasn't much physical damage from this attack. remember, these drones are pretty small. they're either adapted from agricultural drones or even homemade by the various volunteer armed groups fighting the military. so they can't carry much in the way of explosives, just a few kilos. but it did send a very powerful symbolic punch against the military government, showing that the opposition can now get at them, even inside their ow
this is bbc news. now to myanmar, where opponents of the military junta have launched a drone attack on the capital, in a rare attack on the military�*s centre of power. a military—run tv station says thirteen drones were shot down over naypyidaw, after an attempt by what it called "terrorists" to destroy "important locations". it comes more than three years after the military detained aung san suu kyi in february 2021 as it seized powerfrom her elected government in a...
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this is bbc news. rescue teams in taiwan are searching for dozens of people still missing after this week's earthquake. many are trapped in highway tunnels — or cut off in remote areas after wednesday's earthquake. at least ten people were killed in the island's biggest quake in more than a quarter of a century. but authorities say more bodies are expected to be recovered. rupert wingfield—hayes updated us from the capital taipei. well, it seems the situation has improved quite a lot today with those people who are trapped up in a gorge about 15 kilometres, or about ten miles, to the west of here. that is a very deep gorge. there are many landslides that have blocked the roads in there, but rescue teams have managed to get in to where the people are stranded. there's about 640 people trapped up there in a village where there is a hotel and there are other buildings. so they are being sheltered there. we understand around 400 of them are sheltering in the hotel and the others in other buildings ther
this is bbc news. rescue teams in taiwan are searching for dozens of people still missing after this week's earthquake. many are trapped in highway tunnels — or cut off in remote areas after wednesday's earthquake. at least ten people were killed in the island's biggest quake in more than a quarter of a century. but authorities say more bodies are expected to be recovered. rupert wingfield—hayes updated us from the capital taipei. well, it seems the situation has improved quite a lot today...
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colin campbell, bbc news. you can see that documentary in full on the bbc iplayer. called the new drug threat, which is available to watch online, or you can download the iplayer app. do check it out. let's turn to one of the main stories developing in the uk, where the mp, mark menzies, who was suspended from the conservative party over allegations he misused campaign funds, is to quit as an mp at the next election. in a statement, mr menzies said, "it has been an enormous privilege representing "the people of fylde since 2010, but due to the pressures "on myself and my elderly mother, i have decided 0ur political correspondent iain watson has been following the story. stand at the next election and sit as an independent and i can tell you local party sorters in his constituency are worried about that. rishi sunak i'm sure will be pleased about that as well, perhaps less pleased about the publicity surrounding this mp. just to go back to the allegations, the time surge over the wiki use money donated by campa
colin campbell, bbc news. you can see that documentary in full on the bbc iplayer. called the new drug threat, which is available to watch online, or you can download the iplayer app. do check it out. let's turn to one of the main stories developing in the uk, where the mp, mark menzies, who was suspended from the conservative party over allegations he misused campaign funds, is to quit as an mp at the next election. in a statement, mr menzies said, "it has been an enormous privilege...
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this is bbc news. you are live with bbc news. there's a warning today that more and more young people have developed bladder problems because of their chronic use of ketamine. the drug is widely used as an anaesthetic, and a sedative. but increasingly it's also misused as a recreational drug — and addiction rates are soaring. here's rachel stonehouse. from the minute you wake up... it's a saturday night in bristol. we are with beth and her friend we are calling jay, as he wants to be anonymous. they are both in their 20s and chronic ketamine users, after trying it as teenagers. i was 1a years old and somebody had some in the classroom and i had a little bit at the back of the classroom. that was the first time i had it. what is the physical impact for you now of taking ketamine? can't work, yeah, i can't do anything, i can't feed myself or go and get a drink. yeah, it really disables you completely. i can't walk 50 metres without either needing to sit down or needing to run to the toilet. ketamine use is estimated to have more
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you are watching bbc news. this is bbc news. china's weather agency has raised highest alert ever after days of heavy rain caused massive flooding in the most popular province in the country. four people have died so far and ten are missing according to state media. laura bicker has more. powerful storms across southern china turned rivers into raging torrents. roads became fast flowing rapids cascading down village streets as hail the size of golf balls fell from the sky. watch the right hand corner of the security camera. the bridge simply couldn't withstand the sheer force of the flood. the destruction became clearer in daylight, as did the number of people left stranded. some almost managed to sleep through their rescue, cradled from the worst of the rising floodwaters. but others cried for help as their streets were submerged. rescuers had to navigate their boats through a flooded urban landscape. tens of thousands of people were evacuated across the province. several regions stayed on alert as water levels rose over the we
you are watching bbc news. this is bbc news. china's weather agency has raised highest alert ever after days of heavy rain caused massive flooding in the most popular province in the country. four people have died so far and ten are missing according to state media. laura bicker has more. powerful storms across southern china turned rivers into raging torrents. roads became fast flowing rapids cascading down village streets as hail the size of golf balls fell from the sky. watch the right hand...
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this is bbc news. fight to get the judge to remove people that they believe are partial for cause. . ~ people that they believe are partial for cause. ., ~ ,, people that they believe are partial for cause. . ~' ,, people that they believe are partial for cause. ., ~ i. . ., for cause. thank you so much for our for cause. thank you so much for your time — for cause. thank you so much for your time and — for cause. thank you so much for your time and expertise - for cause. thank you so much for your time and expertise this - your time and expertise this morning. we do appreciate talking to you. the leading expert on the usjury system. around the world and across the uk. this is bbc news. the uk government's plan to introduce some of the world's toughest anti—smoking laws has taken a massive step forward. mps voted overwelmingly to ban anyone born after 2009, from buying cigarettes. 57 conservative mps voted against the bill, including the business secretary, kemi badenoch, arguing it was an attack
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you're live with bbc news. one of denmark's most famous buildings — the copenhagen old stock exchange — has been destroyed by a fire on tuesday. the building's iconic spire collapsed in the flames as more than 100 firefighters battled to save it. 0ur correspondent adrienne murray was there. it started in the small hours of the morning. soon, flames and thick grey smoke had engulfed the historic former stock exchange. 0nlookers watched on in disbelief as one of the capitol�*s best known landmarks was consumed by an inferno and scores of firefighters were dispatched to tackle the blaze. they fled as flames ripped through the building. there were horrified gasps as the 180 foot spire collapsed. those inside managed to escape and police say no—one was harmed. some even raced towards the fire, desperate to rescue its treasured artworks. every moment mattered and, luckily, many were saved. among them, this precious painting as seen inside the stock exchange itself by the danish artist piet kruger. this is the
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this is bbc news. you are life with bbc news. we have been bringing you the story of a baby girl in gaza who was delivered basis aryan after her mother was killed in an air strike saturday night. doctors saved sabrina but her mother, father and old sister were killed. the health ministry in gaza run by hamas says at least two—thirds of those killed since the war began and children. 0ur correspondent reports now on the story. out of this hell, a new life was struggling to be born. the bomb israel dropped here would kill her father, sister and mother. doctors had only minutes to rescue the baby from her dying mother's womb. tapping to stimulate breathing. air pumped into tiny lungs. the fight to live, the strongest instinct at any age. they've called her sabreen, after her mother. "the baby is under medical care," says dr mohammed salama. "she'll stay here for three to four "weeks in the nursery and after that, "we'll see about her leaving." baby sabreen al—sakani's parents and younger sister lay among the other dead of the air
this is bbc news. you are life with bbc news. we have been bringing you the story of a baby girl in gaza who was delivered basis aryan after her mother was killed in an air strike saturday night. doctors saved sabrina but her mother, father and old sister were killed. the health ministry in gaza run by hamas says at least two—thirds of those killed since the war began and children. 0ur correspondent reports now on the story. out of this hell, a new life was struggling to be born. the bomb...
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daniel sandford, bbc news. manchester's new co—op live arena has postponed its opening until may, because it's still not ready. the venue, which is the uk's biggest indoor arena, had already delayed comedian peter kay's opening shows, which were due to take place earlier this week. the venue said it needed more time to test emergency communication systems. peter kay said the delay was "very disappointing". a group of five women have accused a judge hearing their separate employment tribunal cases of bullying and sexist behaviour. one woman has told the bbc she was shouted at on at least 16 occasions. thejudge, philip lancaster, had ruled against all of them in each of their cases. michael buchanan has more from leeds. dr hinaa toheed brought a maternity discrimination case against her former business partner in 2022. when the barrister on the other side started to cross—examine me, the judge completely took over the cross—examination. started aggressively cross—examining me, and if i didn't agree with a
daniel sandford, bbc news. manchester's new co—op live arena has postponed its opening until may, because it's still not ready. the venue, which is the uk's biggest indoor arena, had already delayed comedian peter kay's opening shows, which were due to take place earlier this week. the venue said it needed more time to test emergency communication systems. peter kay said the delay was "very disappointing". a group of five women have accused a judge hearing their separate employment...
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all the details, all at the news stories on the bbc news website. stay with us here on bbc news. hello there. today we have seen some rain moving very slowly northwards, followed by some sunshine and some showers. that pattern will continue over the next few days. we will keep those colder east or north—easterly winds in scotland, whereas much further south, the winds are south—westerly, bringing milder conditions and that is where the wet weather will be coming in from. these are our temperatures this easter monday afternoon. making 15 in east anglia and the south—east. a bit more chilly and the rain in northern england and southern scotland. the rain is continuing to move northwards this evening. the showers that follow tend to fade away but we will keep some showers running eastwards across southern counties of england. that rain in northern england and northern ireland pushes further north into scotland. the lowest temperatures tonight will be as the cloud breaks up tonight will be as the cloud breaks up in the north—east of england. we still have some patchy rain tom
all the details, all at the news stories on the bbc news website. stay with us here on bbc news. hello there. today we have seen some rain moving very slowly northwards, followed by some sunshine and some showers. that pattern will continue over the next few days. we will keep those colder east or north—easterly winds in scotland, whereas much further south, the winds are south—westerly, bringing milder conditions and that is where the wet weather will be coming in from. these are our...
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this is bbc news. let's look at another story making news. a senior conservative mp has told the times newspaper that he passed on the phone numbers of other mps to a man he met on a dating app. william wragg told the paper he had been "scared" because the individual had "compromising things" on him. it follows reports at least 12 men in political circles received unsolicited messages, raising security concerns. he has since apologised. here'sjeremy hunt and rachel reeves speaking about the issue. the events of last few days have been a great cause for concern. the mpm vault has given a courageous and fulsome apology for that but the lesson here for all mps is that they need to be very careful about cyber security. i’m need to be very careful about cyber securi . �* , _, . ., security. i'm very concerned about what seems _ security. i'm very concerned about what seems to _ security. i'm very concerned about what seems to have _ security. i'm very concerned about what seems to have happened - securi
this is bbc news. let's look at another story making news. a senior conservative mp has told the times newspaper that he passed on the phone numbers of other mps to a man he met on a dating app. william wragg told the paper he had been "scared" because the individual had "compromising things" on him. it follows reports at least 12 men in political circles received unsolicited messages, raising security concerns. he has since apologised. here'sjeremy hunt and rachel reeves...
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john sudworth, bbc news, new york. and you can read more on that story via the bbc news website. i will be back with you in a moment with all the top business news. you are listening — or rather watching - bbc listening — or rather watching — bbc news. hello there. we still had the same southwesterly breeze on thursday but more sunshine led to a warmer day. the highest temperature in the sunshine was measured in norfolk with temperatures reaching 20 degrees. in northern ireland whilst it did cloud over later on and we got some rain as well, temperatures here reached 18 celsius — the warmest it's been in northern ireland so far this year. now, this is the temperature anomaly map. the red colour�*s showing that it's warmer than average across the whole of the uk. we'll get similar temperatures again on friday but then, over the weekend, it gets cooler from the northwest. that cooler weather arrives in the southeast by sunday. now, heading into early friday, we've got some sunshine to begin with in scotland. we've got these showery bursts of rain coming back into northern
john sudworth, bbc news, new york. and you can read more on that story via the bbc news website. i will be back with you in a moment with all the top business news. you are listening — or rather watching - bbc listening — or rather watching — bbc news. hello there. we still had the same southwesterly breeze on thursday but more sunshine led to a warmer day. the highest temperature in the sunshine was measured in norfolk with temperatures reaching 20 degrees. in northern ireland whilst it...
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and coming up on bbc news... fa cup replays will be scrapped from the first round onwards from next season in an agreement between the football association and the premier league. good afternoon. a conservative mp has been suspended by the parliamentary party after claims he misused campaign funds. by the parliamentary party after the times newspaper alleges he used local party funds to pay off what he reportedly called "bad people" who had locked him in a flat. mark menzies "strongly" disputes the allegations. the conservative party was made aware of the allegations three months ago and says it is investigating. our political correspondent damian grammaticas reports. honesty needs to start now. the lack of clarity needs to stop. mark menzies. _ of clarity needs to stop. mark menzies, this _ of clarity needs to stop. mark menzies, this was _ of clarity needs to stop. mark menzies, this was him - of clarity needs to stop. mark menzies, this was him last i of clarity needs to stop. mark menzies, this was him last w
and coming up on bbc news... fa cup replays will be scrapped from the first round onwards from next season in an agreement between the football association and the premier league. good afternoon. a conservative mp has been suspended by the parliamentary party after claims he misused campaign funds. by the parliamentary party after the times newspaper alleges he used local party funds to pay off what he reportedly called "bad people" who had locked him in a flat. mark menzies...
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yunus mulla, bbc news, salford. train drivers from five more operators are on strike today, affecting journeys across england, wales and scotland. it's the latest industrial action by members of the aslef union. the dispute — is over pay and working conditions — and has been deadlocked for months. sacha baron cohen and islay fisher has announced that they are divorcing after ia years of marriage. in a social media post announcing the split, the actor said that they jointly filed to end announcing the split, the actor said that theyjointly filed to end their marriage last year. the pair have three children and met in 2001. a russian descent vehicle landed in kazakhstan on saturday, returning from the international space station. astronauts from russia, belarus and the united states were onboard. russian 0leg novitsky and belarusian marina vasilevskaya left for the iss last month on a soyuz spacecraft. they returned to earth on saturday along with us astronaut loral 0'hara, who had been aboard the orbital station
yunus mulla, bbc news, salford. train drivers from five more operators are on strike today, affecting journeys across england, wales and scotland. it's the latest industrial action by members of the aslef union. the dispute — is over pay and working conditions — and has been deadlocked for months. sacha baron cohen and islay fisher has announced that they are divorcing after ia years of marriage. in a social media post announcing the split, the actor said that they jointly filed to end...
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sean dilley, bbc news. earlier i asked our chief international correspondent lyse doucet, who is injerusalem, about the shift in language from israel's allies. today, it's starting to sound like a possible turning point in this grievous war. ever since israel launched its retaliatory strikes against hamas and after the murderous assault on southern israel, it had the most powerful backing from its allies like the united states and like britain. but six months on, as we've been hearing in this programme, even israel's friends are now asking tough questions about its conduct during this war. a short time ago, i spoke withjordan�*s foreign minister and deputy prime minister and i asked him whether it did feel like a turning point. for the past six months, we've seen nothing but an israeli government that is defying the will of the whole international community, proceeding with a massacre that have produced nothing but death and suffering and destruction to the palestinians. six months into this massacre, the
sean dilley, bbc news. earlier i asked our chief international correspondent lyse doucet, who is injerusalem, about the shift in language from israel's allies. today, it's starting to sound like a possible turning point in this grievous war. ever since israel launched its retaliatory strikes against hamas and after the murderous assault on southern israel, it had the most powerful backing from its allies like the united states and like britain. but six months on, as we've been hearing in this...
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nomia iqbal, bbc news, haiti. the long awaited arrival of self—driving cars appears to be hitting some speed bumps. it turns out, they're much harder to introduce than expected. instead we're seeing more hands—free driving systems on our roads. most major car—makers offer them — but is hands—free driving safe? michelle fleury, reports from new york. the road to the cars of the future is bumpier than we thought. one stop on thatjourney is hands—free driving. i think this is my ride. hello. are you cody? michelle. nice to meet you. i got to see gm's super cruise in action out on the roads of new york city. so we're turning on super cruise. we have a green indication on the wheel and we can take our hands off the wheel. tech that literally takes the driving out of your hands. it's especially nice on long road trips, you know. so that was fun seeing the system in action. but there are so many words out there at the moment, like driverless, autopilot, hands—free. and it's sowing a lot of confusion in the
nomia iqbal, bbc news, haiti. the long awaited arrival of self—driving cars appears to be hitting some speed bumps. it turns out, they're much harder to introduce than expected. instead we're seeing more hands—free driving systems on our roads. most major car—makers offer them — but is hands—free driving safe? michelle fleury, reports from new york. the road to the cars of the future is bumpier than we thought. one stop on thatjourney is hands—free driving. i think this is my ride....
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this is bbc news. in the uk, mp william wragg will no longer sit in the house of commons for the conservatives, after he shared colleagues' phone numbers on a dating app. a party spokesman said he'd voluntarily given up the whip. on monday evening mr wragg stepped down as vice chairman of the 1922 committee of conservative mps. he also told the speaker he is resigning as chairman of another commons committee he sits on. a court in australia has ruled that men can enter a women's—only exhibition in tasmania. the ladies lounge exhibit at the museum of old and new art wanted to highlight historic misogyny by banning male visitors. the venue had insisted that rejecting men was part of the art, arguing australian law allowed for discrimination "designed to promote equal opportunity" for a group of people who had been historically disadvantaged. the judge rejected that argument. you may have heard of the langauge, esperanto, aimed at making international communication easier, with everyone able to speak it
this is bbc news. in the uk, mp william wragg will no longer sit in the house of commons for the conservatives, after he shared colleagues' phone numbers on a dating app. a party spokesman said he'd voluntarily given up the whip. on monday evening mr wragg stepped down as vice chairman of the 1922 committee of conservative mps. he also told the speaker he is resigning as chairman of another commons committee he sits on. a court in australia has ruled that men can enter a women's—only...
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this is bbc news. here rail passengers are being warned of major disruption as the latest wave of strikes by thousands of train drivers starts today. i6 rail companies are carrying out industrial action over the next four days, which is likely to lead to cancellations, delays and no services in some areas. 0ur transport correspondent katy austin reports. ben warland joins me now. we know in the uk that there have been a number of strikes, this is the latest one. tell us more about what is going to happen. tell us more about what is going to ha en. , , , tell us more about what is going to hauen. , ,, , tell us more about what is going to ha en. , ,, , ., happen. this dispute has been going on for a very — happen. this dispute has been going on for a very long — happen. this dispute has been going on for a very long time _ happen. this dispute has been going on for a very long time now. - happen. this dispute has been going on for a very long time now. it's - on for a very long time now. it's very q
this is bbc news. here rail passengers are being warned of major disruption as the latest wave of strikes by thousands of train drivers starts today. i6 rail companies are carrying out industrial action over the next four days, which is likely to lead to cancellations, delays and no services in some areas. 0ur transport correspondent katy austin reports. ben warland joins me now. we know in the uk that there have been a number of strikes, this is the latest one. tell us more about what is going...
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hywel griffith, bbc news. in the last couple of hours, the uk has announced another £500 million of funding for ukraine. the prime minister rishi sunak announced the funding on a visit to the polish capital, warsaw. let's talk to our political editor chris mason, who's travelling with the prime minister. what is he announcing, chris? hello, jane. we what is he announcing, chris? hello, jane- we are — what is he announcing, chris? hello, jane. we are at _ what is he announcing, chris? hello, jane. we are at a _ what is he announcing, chris? hello, jane. we are at a military _ what is he announcing, chris? hello, jane. we are at a military base - what is he announcing, chris? hello, jane. we are at a military base east i jane. we are at a military base east of warsaw. in the next half hour, the prime minister, the nato secretary general yan stoltenberg and the polish prime minister donald tusk will all be here. a substantial speech expected from the prime minister later. as you say, there is this £500 millio
hywel griffith, bbc news. in the last couple of hours, the uk has announced another £500 million of funding for ukraine. the prime minister rishi sunak announced the funding on a visit to the polish capital, warsaw. let's talk to our political editor chris mason, who's travelling with the prime minister. what is he announcing, chris? hello, jane. we what is he announcing, chris? hello, jane- we are — what is he announcing, chris? hello, jane. we are at _ what is he announcing, chris? hello,...
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rajini will be here with you next so stay with us on bbc news. hello there. we saw some very big temperature contrasts from north to south across the country this morning. it was cold with some disruptive snow across scotland through the morning period. it stays rather grey here with further outbreaks of rain. it stays on the chilly side, as well. but for northern ireland, the rest of england and wales, a lovely bright afternoon to come. plenty of sunshine around. a few passing showers being blown on a very brisk south—westerly wind and very mild for the time of year at 18 or 19 degrees. it's still quite chilly across the north. that rain pushes its way northwards across scotland. through the night we see the next batch of wet, windy weather spreading up from the south. some of this rain could be quite heavy in the north and the west as it pushes its way northwards. by the end of the night, though, temperatures will be lifting, even across scotland, so turning milder here, but very mild further south. that takes us into saturday. this deepening area of low
rajini will be here with you next so stay with us on bbc news. hello there. we saw some very big temperature contrasts from north to south across the country this morning. it was cold with some disruptive snow across scotland through the morning period. it stays rather grey here with further outbreaks of rain. it stays on the chilly side, as well. but for northern ireland, the rest of england and wales, a lovely bright afternoon to come. plenty of sunshine around. a few passing showers being...
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this is bbc news. the worst flooding in almost a hundred years has hit russia and kazakstan, forcing the evacuation of more than a 100,000 people. the flooding in the urals and western siberia has been caused by unseasonably warm temperatures, which has melted snow. in the russian city of 0renburg home to half a million people — water levels have reached dangerous levels. thousands of people have left the city. 0renburg is downstream from the city of 0rsk, which was inundated when a dam burst last week. 0ur russia editor steve rosenberg gave us this assessment of the flooding. sirens. in places, 0renburg is a city submerged. roads turned into rivers by the worst flooding here in living memory. "evacuation under way," is the message for anyone still living here. "all the houses are flooded," says the local mayor. he's sailing down the streets, surveying the devastation. spring floods are common in russia, but not on this scale. it's thought the combination of heavy rain and rapidly melting snow in war
this is bbc news. the worst flooding in almost a hundred years has hit russia and kazakstan, forcing the evacuation of more than a 100,000 people. the flooding in the urals and western siberia has been caused by unseasonably warm temperatures, which has melted snow. in the russian city of 0renburg home to half a million people — water levels have reached dangerous levels. thousands of people have left the city. 0renburg is downstream from the city of 0rsk, which was inundated when a dam burst...
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this is bbc news. higherfor longer, the chair of the fed has dashed hopes that interest rates will be cut anytime soon as he says us inflation is still too high. we will need a greater confidence inflation is moving systemically towards 2% before the appropriate policy. in the uk, inflation is set to keep falling, with new figures out shortly. so has the economy finally turned a corner? also on the program, as indians prepare to head to the polls, we crunch the numbers of what's expected to be the world's most expensive election. and, going bananas, we consume billions every, but for how long? as adverse weather and soaring costs affect producers across the world, we peel back on an industry under threat. hello, if you just hello, if youjustjoining hello, if you justjoining us you own time of the top business stories. we start in the us where doubts are growing aboutjust how soon interest rates may be cut. the chair of the federal reservejerome powell said on tuesday that inflation was taking longer th
this is bbc news. higherfor longer, the chair of the fed has dashed hopes that interest rates will be cut anytime soon as he says us inflation is still too high. we will need a greater confidence inflation is moving systemically towards 2% before the appropriate policy. in the uk, inflation is set to keep falling, with new figures out shortly. so has the economy finally turned a corner? also on the program, as indians prepare to head to the polls, we crunch the numbers of what's expected to be...
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you are watching bbc news. let's take you to new york because donald trump is there, the court in new york is due to begin hearing opening statements shortly in the criminal trial of donald trump. as we know, the former us president denies charges that he falsified accounts to hide hush money paid to a adult actress, stormy daniels. last week there was a lengthy process to select a jury of 12 new yorkers, that jury was selected select a jury of 12 new yorkers, thatjury was selected and they will start hearing initial evidence today from prosecutors and defence lawyers. if convicted, mrtrump could be sent to prison for up to four years. could be sent to prison for up to fouryears. he could be sent to prison for up to four years. he is expected to be in court every day for the trial, due to last several weeks. we will be keeping a close eye on those court pictures. we will return if anything of significance happens, but for the moment it is time for a look at the weather. hello again. yesterday was northern irela
you are watching bbc news. let's take you to new york because donald trump is there, the court in new york is due to begin hearing opening statements shortly in the criminal trial of donald trump. as we know, the former us president denies charges that he falsified accounts to hide hush money paid to a adult actress, stormy daniels. last week there was a lengthy process to select a jury of 12 new yorkers, that jury was selected select a jury of 12 new yorkers, thatjury was selected and they...