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no surprise that the conflict dominated bbc news coverage on sunday. last night, for a few hours, israel lived in its skies. fighterjets battling waves of iranian drones and missiles fired at israeli targets. in iran, the launches were celebrated, one after the other, on national television. in the hours and days that followed, the attacks prompted plenty of commentary, analysis and interviews across bbc outlets. the latter included this question put on monday's today programme by presenter nick robinson to foreign secretary lord cameron. isn't the real risk of where we are now that western governments appear to back israel the moment that israel is under attack, but when israel attacks and murders tens of thousands of innocent palestinians, we say the words, but we do almost nothing? i don't think that's right at all. the terminology used there prompted a significant backlash against nick robinson, including this message to newswatch from pauljaffey. nick robinson put out a statement that afternoon saying, meanwhile, rhoda yates sent us this plea abou
no surprise that the conflict dominated bbc news coverage on sunday. last night, for a few hours, israel lived in its skies. fighterjets battling waves of iranian drones and missiles fired at israeli targets. in iran, the launches were celebrated, one after the other, on national television. in the hours and days that followed, the attacks prompted plenty of commentary, analysis and interviews across bbc outlets. the latter included this question put on monday's today programme by presenter...
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live from london, this is bbc news. in the next few minutes our colleagues will be interviewing the mother of one of the nottingham attacks. before that, a news summary. we start this hour with reaction to the news that us lawmakers in the senate have approved a 95 billion dollar aid package for ukraine, israel and taiwan. president biden says he will sign the bill later today and that more arms and equipment will be sent to ukraine within a week. the overwhelming vote in favour of the deal marks the end of six months of deadlock amongst us politicians. the measures approve around $61 billion in long—awaited aid for ukraine alone. it also designates more than $26 billion in aid for military support for israel and humanitarian aid for gaza. and $8 billion for taiwan and us indo—pacific allies. president biden said it showed that america stood resolutely against tyranny and oppression. president zelensky said it reinforced america's role as a beacon of democracy and leader of the free world. the senate majority leader
live from london, this is bbc news. in the next few minutes our colleagues will be interviewing the mother of one of the nottingham attacks. before that, a news summary. we start this hour with reaction to the news that us lawmakers in the senate have approved a 95 billion dollar aid package for ukraine, israel and taiwan. president biden says he will sign the bill later today and that more arms and equipment will be sent to ukraine within a week. the overwhelming vote in favour of the deal...
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this is bbc news. we'll have the headlines for you at the top of the hour, which is straight after this programme. commentator: zinchenko. he's been a premier league star for manchester city... zinchenko will claim it. ..and now arsenal. and he's a proud ukrainian. oleksandr zinchenko says he'll swap football for fighting against russia if he's called up. i think it's a clear answer. of course. i would go. as the war continues, the arsenal player says ukraine's break with its russian neighbour is for good. since this invasion, we can't be friends with them anymore. we will never forget what they have done to us, to our people. he's donated over £1 million to ukraine, and now he says he wants to do the best for his country. i can't be more proudly than i am right now to be ukrainian. so what's next for zinchenko and the fighting, which has claimed tens of thousands of lives? every single day, i am watching some videos from ukraine with the kids, where they're hiding themselves in a bunker. and i was ju
this is bbc news. we'll have the headlines for you at the top of the hour, which is straight after this programme. commentator: zinchenko. he's been a premier league star for manchester city... zinchenko will claim it. ..and now arsenal. and he's a proud ukrainian. oleksandr zinchenko says he'll swap football for fighting against russia if he's called up. i think it's a clear answer. of course. i would go. as the war continues, the arsenal player says ukraine's break with its russian neighbour...
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this is bbc news. we'll have the headlines of the top of the hour, which is straight after this programme. orchestra tuning. she rehearses. intercom: ladies and gentlemen, this is your call to take _ places for the programme. places please. places. 0k, they're ready for you. good luck. thank you. heartbeats. your heart is racing. the adrenaline is flowing. this is your moment. it's time to conquer your nerves, face the crowd and let all that practice pay off. # sweeter than roses. . . # some say it takes 10,000 hours of practice to become an expert. and forjosephine shaw, this performance is part of thatjourney, as she blows our socks off with a rendition of sweeter than roses to a very unusual audience. she does lip trills. i've always loved singing. my parents say i was a bit of an annoying child growing up. i was making lots of weird noises and apparently would hum myself to sleep. so eventually they were like, "let's, let's put this into something useful," and got me some singing lessons. talk to m
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voice-over: this is bbc news. we'll have the headlines and all the main news stories for you at the top of the hour, straight after this programme. welcome to hardtalk. i'm stephen sackur. lebanon has long been a dysfunctional state. judge briefly led many people it suits many powerful players, both inside and outside the country to keep it that way. having just about staved off total economic collapse at the start of this decade, 11 on is currently the arena for an increasingly dangerous showdown between israel and the iranian backed militia hezbollah. my guess is slipknot becoming mr immense alum. does his government have the means and will to avert a national calamity? welcome to hardtalk. thank you. alwa s a welcome to hardtalk. thank you. always a pleasure. _ welcome to hardtalk. thank you. always a pleasure. it _ welcome to hardtalk. thank you. always a pleasure. it is _ welcome to hardtalk. thank you. always a pleasure. it is great - always a pleasure. it is great to have you _ always a pleasure. it is grea
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will vernon, bbc news, washington. and a reminder, you can get much more on those israel—iran tensions on the bbc news website, including this analysis from our chief international correspondent lyse doucet, who says there's an audible sigh of relief in the region. check it out online or on the bbc news app. a base used by pro—iranian militias in iraq has been damaged by a large explosion, a day after israel's presumed strike on iran. one person was killed and eight others injured in the blast and intense fire at the kalso military base, south of the capital, baghdad. this footage from the scene shows the aftermath of the explosion, which iraqi security sources have described as a "bombing" which hit weapons and vehicles. the base is used by the popular mobilization forces — an umbrella organisation linking several pro—iran militias who've recently attacked us personnel in iraq. the pentagon says it has not carried out any new strike in iraq. the focus in recent days has been on tensions between israel and iran
will vernon, bbc news, washington. and a reminder, you can get much more on those israel—iran tensions on the bbc news website, including this analysis from our chief international correspondent lyse doucet, who says there's an audible sigh of relief in the region. check it out online or on the bbc news app. a base used by pro—iranian militias in iraq has been damaged by a large explosion, a day after israel's presumed strike on iran. one person was killed and eight others injured in the...
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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
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...
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you're live with bbc news. in new york — former president donald trump's latest appeal to halt his �*hush money�* trial was denied friday. the ruling — along with the completion ofjury selection that same day — sets the stage for opening arguments to take place as soon as monday. seven men and five women will consider evidence to determine whether the former president covered up a payment to adult film actress stormy daniels to keep quiet about a sexual encounter she says they had. mr trump denies any affair. (box tx) outside the courthouse just shortly after the jury was selected, a man set himself on fire. police say the man threw "conspiracy based" pamphlets into the air before dousing himself in liquid, and setting himself alight. authorities say the man is alive in hospital — but is in critical condition. officials do not believe that he was targeting any person or group. a key member of the us federal reserve, which sets american interest rates, says the us is in "no hurry" over cutting intere
you're live with bbc news. in new york — former president donald trump's latest appeal to halt his �*hush money�* trial was denied friday. the ruling — along with the completion ofjury selection that same day — sets the stage for opening arguments to take place as soon as monday. seven men and five women will consider evidence to determine whether the former president covered up a payment to adult film actress stormy daniels to keep quiet about a sexual encounter she says they had. mr...
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you're live with bbc news. civilians in the north of niger celebrated reports that the united states is set to withdraw troops from two bases in the country — in consultation with the ruling military junta. hundreds of people marched to the city of agadez on april 13th, where they demanded the departure of more than 1,000 us soliders who were sent to niger to fight islamist militants. niger was a key security partner to us counter—terrorism operations in the sahel region until its government was removed in a military coup lastjuly, straining ties between the two countries. last month, niger's suspended a military accord with the us and has since welcomed russian military instructors and equipment. it is one of several west african countries where military leaders cut links with their traditional western allies while strengthening ties with russia. some people in niger say the us didn't do enough for their country. translation: in niger today, everyone is looking _ for a place. we wa nt we want them to leave
you're live with bbc news. civilians in the north of niger celebrated reports that the united states is set to withdraw troops from two bases in the country — in consultation with the ruling military junta. hundreds of people marched to the city of agadez on april 13th, where they demanded the departure of more than 1,000 us soliders who were sent to niger to fight islamist militants. niger was a key security partner to us counter—terrorism operations in the sahel region until its...
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live from london, this is bbc news. president biden signs a bill into law providing military assistance for ukraine, israel, and taiwan worth $95 billion us. he says it'll make america in the world stronger. the uk and germany announce stronger defence cooperation to counter the threat from russia. they say they'll support ukraine for as long as it takes. a teenage girl is arrested on suspicion of stabbing at a school in wales. british police arrest three people in connection with the deaths of five migrants in the english channel on tuesday. this tragic incident once again demonstrates the threat to life posed by these crossings, and brings into focus why it's so important to target these criminal gangs involved in organising them. four people are injured after horses bulled through central london. and gustav klimt�*s lost masterpiece is sold for an asking price of 30 million euros. hello, i'm lucy grey, welcome to verified live — three hours of breaking stories, and checking out the truth behind them. president bi
live from london, this is bbc news. president biden signs a bill into law providing military assistance for ukraine, israel, and taiwan worth $95 billion us. he says it'll make america in the world stronger. the uk and germany announce stronger defence cooperation to counter the threat from russia. they say they'll support ukraine for as long as it takes. a teenage girl is arrested on suspicion of stabbing at a school in wales. british police arrest three people in connection with the deaths of...
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this is bbc news. the pentagon says it will "rush" patriot air defence missiles and artillery ammunition to ukraine as part of its new $6 billion military aid package. humza yousaf won't resign after a week of political turmoil. joe biden says he's up for debating donald trump ahead of november's presidential election. how wildlife in antarctica is being exposed to damaging levels of ultraviolet light. hello, i'm catherine byaruhanga. the ukrainian military says russia carried out another massive air attack overnight, using various missiles. the mayor of kharkiv — ukraine's second city — said one narrowly missed a hospital with 1,000 people inside. attacks also took place in the dnipro region in central
this is bbc news. the pentagon says it will "rush" patriot air defence missiles and artillery ammunition to ukraine as part of its new $6 billion military aid package. humza yousaf won't resign after a week of political turmoil. joe biden says he's up for debating donald trump ahead of november's presidential election. how wildlife in antarctica is being exposed to damaging levels of ultraviolet light. hello, i'm catherine byaruhanga. the ukrainian military says russia carried out...
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this is bbc news, the headlines... nine people are reportedly killed in israeli strikes on homes in southern gaza, including four children. it comes as the un agency for palestinian refugees, unrwa, is also warning that the risk of disease is rising, with sanitation in rafah a major concern. and the us house of representatives has moved a step closer to approving a much delayed 60 billion dollar package of military aid for ukraine. the republican house speaker, mikejohnson still faces some resistance from the right of his party. that vote expected later on saturday. a man has died after setting himself on fire outside the courtroom where donald trump is being tried. stay with us here on bbc news. we will have your headlines after this programme... i've been an opera fan for decades, and i want to share my passion with you. so i'm on a mission to find out how opera is trying to attract new audiences and reinvent itself. this time, i meet welsh bass—baritone sir bryn terfel, a giant in the opera world, both in achievem
this is bbc news, the headlines... nine people are reportedly killed in israeli strikes on homes in southern gaza, including four children. it comes as the un agency for palestinian refugees, unrwa, is also warning that the risk of disease is rising, with sanitation in rafah a major concern. and the us house of representatives has moved a step closer to approving a much delayed 60 billion dollar package of military aid for ukraine. the republican house speaker, mikejohnson still faces some...
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this is bbc news. nine people killed, at least four of them children, after israel strikes homes in southern gaza — where the un says the threat of disease is growing. ukraine hopes for more air defence systems in the war against russia — as us lawmakers prepare to vote on a long—delayed military aid package. angry demonstrations across the canary islands, over the damaging effects of over—tourism. and a warning from the head of the government's climate watchdog , chris stark says the prime minister has left the uk at risk of falling behind. hello, i'm lauren taylor. we start in the middle east, where nine people, including at least four children, have reportedly been killed after israeli strikes hit homes in rafah in the southern gaza strip. israeli planes and tanks pounded various parts of the territory overnight. the israeli war cabinet has been planning a large offensive against hamas in rafah, which is where an estimated 1.5 million displaced palestinians are sheltering. the us and other a
this is bbc news. nine people killed, at least four of them children, after israel strikes homes in southern gaza — where the un says the threat of disease is growing. ukraine hopes for more air defence systems in the war against russia — as us lawmakers prepare to vote on a long—delayed military aid package. angry demonstrations across the canary islands, over the damaging effects of over—tourism. and a warning from the head of the government's climate watchdog , chris stark says the...
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annocer: and now, "bbc news" >> "bbc world news america." iran and israel indicate there will be no further retaliation. the u.s. house of representatives prepares to work funding for ukraine.rs of and we sit down with the nobel peace prize winner. ♪ welcome to "world news america." u.s. officials are urging de-escalation in the middle east after an apparent israeli strike on iran overnight friday. iran has indicated it has no plans to retaliate after iranian media had unconfirmed reports of explosions in a province home to several nuclear facilities. two u.s. official said the israeli struck iran. israel has not publicly commentary iran has been on high alert after the unprecedented missile and drone raid on israel saturday. the rainy an attack was in retaliation for a presumed is really --israeli airstrike that killed 13 people including seven military officers. the white house press secretary explains the american position and heightened regional tensions. >> we have been very clear from here from the beginning that we do not want to se
annocer: and now, "bbc news" >> "bbc world news america." iran and israel indicate there will be no further retaliation. the u.s. house of representatives prepares to work funding for ukraine.rs of and we sit down with the nobel peace prize winner. ♪ welcome to "world news america." u.s. officials are urging de-escalation in the middle east after an apparent israeli strike on iran overnight friday. iran has indicated it has no plans to retaliate after...
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hugh pym, bbc news. nicola sturgeon, the former first minister of scotland, has said it's an �*incredibly difficult' time, after her husband, the former snp chief executive peter murrell, was charged in connection with the embezzlement of funds from the scottish national party. it's understood that both nicola sturgeon and colin beattie, the party's former treasurer, remain under investigation, though have not been re—arrested or charged. lorna gordon is in glasgow for us. nicola sturgeon, seen for the first time since her husband was arrested and charged. it is time since her husband was arrested and charged-— and charged. it is incredibly difficult but _ and charged. it is incredibly difficult but that's _ and charged. it is incredibly difficult but that's not - and charged. it is incredibly difficult but that's not the i and charged. it is incredibly . difficult but that's not the main issue here, so i can't say any more. i'm not going to say any more. the home she shares with peter murrell was
hugh pym, bbc news. nicola sturgeon, the former first minister of scotland, has said it's an �*incredibly difficult' time, after her husband, the former snp chief executive peter murrell, was charged in connection with the embezzlement of funds from the scottish national party. it's understood that both nicola sturgeon and colin beattie, the party's former treasurer, remain under investigation, though have not been re—arrested or charged. lorna gordon is in glasgow for us. nicola sturgeon,...
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rachel stonehouse, bbc news. to find out about more of the risks associated with kaagman, i spoke earlier to someone from the us that make you an office for drugs and crime. what we see recently is an increase in trafficking of ketamine across the world. and what is special about this increase in supply of ketamine is that it comes from illicit sources. so we are talking about illicitly manufactured ketamine, not the medical not diverted medical ketamine. and this illicit ketamine is produced in large scale industrial labs in south east asia. and what needs to be done? what can be done? what we notice is that there is an uneven landscape with regards to drug control across countries. so ketamine is strictly controlled in some countries, but not in others, and it makes international collaborations just so much more challenging. so this is something to look into. the other aspect is that ketamine is a relatively new phenomenon in many countries. it used to be around as one of the many drugs, but not a big problem l
rachel stonehouse, bbc news. to find out about more of the risks associated with kaagman, i spoke earlier to someone from the us that make you an office for drugs and crime. what we see recently is an increase in trafficking of ketamine across the world. and what is special about this increase in supply of ketamine is that it comes from illicit sources. so we are talking about illicitly manufactured ketamine, not the medical not diverted medical ketamine. and this illicit ketamine is produced...
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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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justin rowlatt, bbc news. that's it from me for the moment, do stay with us here on bbc news, i'm samantha simmonds, thanks for watching. hello. it's been a chilly start to the weekend. temperatures may be higher in scotland because we've seen this cloud moving down from the north and we will continue to see a bit of light rain or drizzle on the week with a front there as it runs into our area of with a front there as it runs into ourarea of high with a front there as it runs into our area of high pressure. in between those two weather fronts, the potential for some slightly warmer air across scotland where we get some sunshine and particularly northern ireland but for england and wales we are still in the cold air so it won't be too hot for the runners in the london marathon. it should stay dry, there will be a cool north—easterly breeze and a top temperature of 11 or 12 degrees. some cloud in east anglia and the south—east could bring the odd light shower here and there but sunny spells for other puzzlin
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live from london, this is bbc news. president biden�*s set to sign a $95 billion foreign aid package for ukraine, taiwan and israel today — after us lawmakers gave it final approval. it comes as israeli strikes intensify across gaza — in some of the heaviest shelling in weeks. america's top diplomat — secretary of state antony blinken has arrived in china — where he's expected to warn against providing military support for russia. after more migrants die in the english channel, we ask how the british government's new plans might affect those trying to reach our shores. former labour minister, then crossbench peer, and renowned campaignerfor welfare reform — frank field, has died at the age of 81. hello, i'm nicky schiller. welcome to the programme. we start this hour with reaction to the news that us lawmakers in the senate have approved a $95 billion aid package for ukraine, israel and taiwan. president biden says he will sign the bill later today and that more arms and equipment will be sent to ukraine wit
live from london, this is bbc news. president biden�*s set to sign a $95 billion foreign aid package for ukraine, taiwan and israel today — after us lawmakers gave it final approval. it comes as israeli strikes intensify across gaza — in some of the heaviest shelling in weeks. america's top diplomat — secretary of state antony blinken has arrived in china — where he's expected to warn against providing military support for russia. after more migrants die in the english channel, we ask...
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this is bbc news. israel says it's moving forward with preparations for a ground operation in gaza's southern—most city, rafah. lam in i am in los angeles where pro— palestinian protests led to clashes with police as tensions escalate on campuses across the us. arizona's attorney general announces charges in an investigation into a scheme to re—elect former president trump in 2020. hello, i'm caitriona perry. you're very welcome. israeli officials have confirmed they are moving ahead with plans for a military assault on the city of rafah in southern gaza. israel says it hopes to launch an assault on the several hamas battalions remaining in rafah. however, aid groups and western allies have warned israel not to carry out a full—scale attack. in rafah, more than a million displaced people are taking shelter. as part of its invasion, israel is planning to evacuate civilians out of rafah. satellite imagery shows tents popping up around khan younis, north of rafa h. an israeli official told reuters
this is bbc news. israel says it's moving forward with preparations for a ground operation in gaza's southern—most city, rafah. lam in i am in los angeles where pro— palestinian protests led to clashes with police as tensions escalate on campuses across the us. arizona's attorney general announces charges in an investigation into a scheme to re—elect former president trump in 2020. hello, i'm caitriona perry. you're very welcome. israeli officials have confirmed they are moving ahead with...
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hello, welcome to bbc news. in the last hour or so — politicians in the united states have approved a multi billion dollar package of military aid to help ukraine in its fight against russia. the move has been warmly welcomed in ukraine and president biden has hailed it as an answer to history's call. in russia, the kremlin have reacted, saying the move will further enrich the us and ruin ukraine even more, by killing even more ukrainians. on this vote, 311 to the maze, 312 to the yes. the bill has passed. this is the moment the house of representatives approved a 60 billion dollar package of military aid for ukraine. it was a rare moment of bipartisan cooperation in the binary world of american politics, with democratsjoining moderate republicans to see off opposition from the hard—right. us officials have indicated that deliveries of munitions and air defence systems are ready to go as soon as there is approval in the senate. our correspondent in kyiv, james waterhouse, has been telling us the funding has
hello, welcome to bbc news. in the last hour or so — politicians in the united states have approved a multi billion dollar package of military aid to help ukraine in its fight against russia. the move has been warmly welcomed in ukraine and president biden has hailed it as an answer to history's call. in russia, the kremlin have reacted, saying the move will further enrich the us and ruin ukraine even more, by killing even more ukrainians. on this vote, 311 to the maze, 312 to the yes. the...
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this is bbc news. israel says it's moving forward with preparations for a ground operation in gaza's southern—most city, rafah. protests against the war in gaza heat up at us college campuses coast to coast. and horses on the run through the streets of london — we look at what led up to these dramatic images. hello, i'm caitriona perry. we begin in the middle east. israeli officials have confirmed they are moving ahead with plans for a military assault on the city of rafah in southern gaza. israel says its hopes to launch an assault on the several hamas battalions remaining in rafah. the plan appears to be moving forward despite warnings from aid groups and western allies to israel not to carry out a full—scale attack. last month, us president biden told israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu that "a major ground operation would be a mistake. he added that it puts thousands and thousands of innocent civilian lives at risk in rafah. before telling him "there is a better way." israeli allies and
this is bbc news. israel says it's moving forward with preparations for a ground operation in gaza's southern—most city, rafah. protests against the war in gaza heat up at us college campuses coast to coast. and horses on the run through the streets of london — we look at what led up to these dramatic images. hello, i'm caitriona perry. we begin in the middle east. israeli officials have confirmed they are moving ahead with plans for a military assault on the city of rafah in southern gaza....
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victoria gill, bbc news. taylor swift has matched madonna's record of having 12 number one albums in the uk — the most by a female artist. the tortured poets department had the american singer's best ever first—week sales in the uk, and the highest first—week sales for any artist since 2017. her next target in the history books is elvis presley, who has 13 number one albums. the beatles have the most, with 16. the stats around this album are truly incredible. it was the first ever album to pass a billion streams on spotify inside a week, it sold more vinyl albums and three days than anybody has managed in a week since modern records began. it is the fastest selling album of the year in the uk. we could go on and on and on. �* �* ., ., the uk. we could go on and on andon. �* �* ., ., , and on. and i'm going to carry on in a moment— and on. and i'm going to carry on in a moment with - and on. and i'm going to carry on in a moment with all - and on. and i'm going to carry on in a moment with all
victoria gill, bbc news. taylor swift has matched madonna's record of having 12 number one albums in the uk — the most by a female artist. the tortured poets department had the american singer's best ever first—week sales in the uk, and the highest first—week sales for any artist since 2017. her next target in the history books is elvis presley, who has 13 number one albums. the beatles have the most, with 16. the stats around this album are truly incredible. it was the first ever album...
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this is bbc news. we'll have the headlines for you at the top of the hour, which is straight after this programme. hello and welcome. this week, can you teach creativity? we've got the advertising exec who thinks you can and now runs a course in it. and we'll look at how to create tv formats that are successful around the world. we'll talk to the creatives behind two entertainment formats that are entertaining millions. but first, the secrets of the celebrity interviewer, with one of the finest in the business. decca aitkenhead is the chief interviewer of the sunday times and has interviewed hillary clinton, madonna, jk rowling and countless other big names and she's just won broadsheet interviewer of the year at the press awards in the uk. decca, it's great to have you here. i know it's your second press award, so you're getting used to this! actually, fifth! oh, sorry! i got my facts wrong! well, ok, so you're really getting used to it.
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this is bbc news. let�*s look at some other stories making news the world health organization says contaminated cough syrup sold in several african countries is no longer on the market, and presents no �*immdiate public health risk.�* it follows a recall by nigeria after testing found a batch of the benylin paediatric syrup contained unacceptable levels of the toxin diethylene glycol. kenya, rwanda, tanzania, zimbabwe and south africa also pulled the product from shelves. taiwan�*s east coast was struck by more than 80 earthquakes monday night into tuesday morning. the strongest: a 6.3 magnitude quake that rumbled buildings in the capital taipei, alsojolted rural hualien where at least 1a people died april third from a strong 7.2 magnitude earthquake. and a video shot by a driver in london, ontario, in canada, captured a train with several of its cars on fire late sunday night. no—one was injured, and the fire was extinguished within in an hour and twenty minutes, according to reports. author
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james cook, bbc news. we are keeping an eye on capri and italy at the g7 meeting where we are expected to hear from italy at the g7 meeting where we are expected to hearfrom us italy at the g7 meeting where we are expected to hear from us secretary of state antony blinken shortly. they are setting up the room there. they are setting up the room there. the agenda was supposed to have moved on from the middle east, but they did bring it back onto the main topic of discussion today after there were explosions reported in iran and nearan there were explosions reported in iran and near an army base and an airport in the central city of isfahan, which are activated at local air defence systems. we have had confirmation to our broadcast part in a cbs news that this was an attack from israel. so two us officials are confirming that. plenty of reaction coming in and week will be monitoring the news conference at the g7. time for a quick look at the weather. hello there. it is still quite breezy out there, so the sh
james cook, bbc news. we are keeping an eye on capri and italy at the g7 meeting where we are expected to hear from italy at the g7 meeting where we are expected to hearfrom us italy at the g7 meeting where we are expected to hear from us secretary of state antony blinken shortly. they are setting up the room there. they are setting up the room there. the agenda was supposed to have moved on from the middle east, but they did bring it back onto the main topic of discussion today after there...
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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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you're live with bbc news. ecuadoreans are voting in a referendum on proposals to tighten security in response to a surge in violence by drugs gangs. it comes as officials say that a prison warden was murdered in ecuador on sunday. measures include the expansion ofjoint military and police patrols, they'll also significantly boost gun controls, tightening regulations, and impose harsher prison sentences for "terrorism" and drug trafficking. ecuadoreans wanted abroad for organised crime—related offences could be extradited if the constitutional changes are passed. as he voted, president daniel noboa said the outcome would define state policy in fighting violence, corruption and organised crime. he declared a state of emergency injanuary and sent the army to take control of prisons, after a gang leader escaped. civilians in the north of niger celebrated reports that the united states is set to withdraw troops from two bases in the country, in consultation with the ruling militaryjunta. hundreds of people marche
you're live with bbc news. ecuadoreans are voting in a referendum on proposals to tighten security in response to a surge in violence by drugs gangs. it comes as officials say that a prison warden was murdered in ecuador on sunday. measures include the expansion ofjoint military and police patrols, they'll also significantly boost gun controls, tightening regulations, and impose harsher prison sentences for "terrorism" and drug trafficking. ecuadoreans wanted abroad for organised...
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you're live with bbc news. to the italian island of capri, where aid to ukraine dominated discussions on day two of talks between g7 foreign ministers. ukraine's foreign minister dmytro kuleba also joined those talks, and said there needs to be a change in strategy if kyiv is going to fight off russia's continued aggression. our correspondent jessica parker is there and sent this report. a majorfocus here is ukraine's calls for more air defence systems. the nato secretary—general, jens stoltenberg is here in capri. he said earlier there is an urgent critical need, that russia is pushing on the whole front line whilst carrying out waves of air strikes. but, look, this is a g7 foreign ministers meeting — ukraine's foreign minister is here but it's not a formal weapons pledging session. that being said, they can discuss, they can coordinate. but speaking to officials today, the mood on this issue overall is somewhat downbeat. causing a bit more optimism, though, is the prospect of a vote in congress on the lon
you're live with bbc news. to the italian island of capri, where aid to ukraine dominated discussions on day two of talks between g7 foreign ministers. ukraine's foreign minister dmytro kuleba also joined those talks, and said there needs to be a change in strategy if kyiv is going to fight off russia's continued aggression. our correspondent jessica parker is there and sent this report. a majorfocus here is ukraine's calls for more air defence systems. the nato secretary—general, jens...
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this is bbc news. the headlines: president volodymyr zelensky says he's grateful to the us house of representatives for passing a $61 billion military assistance package for ukraine after months of delays in washington. mr zelensky said thousands of lives would be saved and both ukraine and the united states would emerge stronger. at the same time as the ukraine vote, the us house of representatives overwhelmingly approved packages of military assistance for israel and for taiwan, as well as humanitarian aid for gaza, haiti and other war—torn regions. israel's prime minister said the bill was "much appreciated" and would "defend western civilization". in spain, tens of thousands of people have been demonstrating across the canary islands against a model of mass tourism they say is harming both the environment and conditions for locals. the demonstrators want limits on tourist numbers and more say on what they see as uncontrolled development. now on bbc news, it's click. this week, lara looks at the e
this is bbc news. the headlines: president volodymyr zelensky says he's grateful to the us house of representatives for passing a $61 billion military assistance package for ukraine after months of delays in washington. mr zelensky said thousands of lives would be saved and both ukraine and the united states would emerge stronger. at the same time as the ukraine vote, the us house of representatives overwhelmingly approved packages of military assistance for israel and for taiwan, as well as...
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you're live with bbc news. the un relief agency for palestinians is warning about disease outbreaks in gaza amid worsening weather conditions, lack of sufficient water and waste disposal. the us military confirmed it started the construction of a temporary pier off the coast of gaza to boost aid deliveries. following reports that the israel defense forces are preparing for a ground offensive in the city of rafah, satellite images show new tent encampments in southern gaza. wyre davis has more. it's pretty clear now that israel's preparations for this much—anticipated, much—heralded assault on rafah, in southern gaza, are gathering pace. there's been an all—day meeting of the israeli war cabinet. it is still israel's intentions to finish off hamas, notjust politically but also militarily. according to israeli sources, about 25% of hamas's fighting force remains, along with the leadership, and most of it is thought to be in rafah in southern gaza. alongside, though, of course, it must be remembered that abo
you're live with bbc news. the un relief agency for palestinians is warning about disease outbreaks in gaza amid worsening weather conditions, lack of sufficient water and waste disposal. the us military confirmed it started the construction of a temporary pier off the coast of gaza to boost aid deliveries. following reports that the israel defense forces are preparing for a ground offensive in the city of rafah, satellite images show new tent encampments in southern gaza. wyre davis has more....
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this is bbc news. the headlines: ukraine has woken billions of dollars in military aid to help it combat russia's aggression. moscow says it is wading deep into a war that will end in humiliation. at the same time as the ukraine vote, the us house of representatives overwhelmingly approved a military assistance package for israel. it comes as there have been more israeli airstrikes in rafah in the south of the territory overnight. a candlelight vigil has taken place in australia in memory of those who were stabbed to death at a shopping centre in sydney just over a week ago. the victims — most of them women — were killed after the attack at the shopping centre in bondi junction. you can get more on those stories on the bbc newest —— bbc news website or app. a police officer has been taken to hospital with non—life—threatening injuries, following a large—scale incident in the derbyshire town of ilkeston last night. 0ur reporter louisa pilbeam has the details. this was the scene in ilkeston
this is bbc news. the headlines: ukraine has woken billions of dollars in military aid to help it combat russia's aggression. moscow says it is wading deep into a war that will end in humiliation. at the same time as the ukraine vote, the us house of representatives overwhelmingly approved a military assistance package for israel. it comes as there have been more israeli airstrikes in rafah in the south of the territory overnight. a candlelight vigil has taken place in australia in memory of...
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sophie hutchinson, bbc news. let�*s speak to belinda dowling, mother of warren dowling, who died from asthma. we had a bit about your son in that report. what sort of boy was warren? warren was such a cheeky little chappie. he loved life, love to help other people. bud chappie. he loved life, love to help other maple-— chappie. he loved life, love to help other people-— other people. and explain on that da what other people. and explain on that day what actually _ other people. and explain on that day what actually happened? - other people. and explain on that. day what actually happened? warren des had a perfectly _ day what actually happened? warren des had a perfectly normal _ day what actually happened? warren des had a perfectly normal day. - day what actually happened? warren des had a perfectly normal day. he l des had a perfectly normal day. he went to school, came home, had his dinner, watch some tv. went outside to play on the trampling with his two younger siblings. he came back in. there was a s
sophie hutchinson, bbc news. let�*s speak to belinda dowling, mother of warren dowling, who died from asthma. we had a bit about your son in that report. what sort of boy was warren? warren was such a cheeky little chappie. he loved life, love to help other people. bud chappie. he loved life, love to help other maple-— chappie. he loved life, love to help other people-— other people. and explain on that da what other people. and explain on that day what actually _ other people. and...
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you�*re live with bbc news. ecuador�*s government received overwhelming support for a referendum which aims to increase public safety. the security proposals would allow the military to patrol the streets and the imposition of harsher jail sentences. it comes as police arrest a powerful gang leader at the epicentre of a wave of violence sweeping through the country. bbc�*s south america correspondent ione wells spoke to citizens in ecuador about the country�*s new initiatives. ecuador�*s capital, quito, is bursting with life. but among the songs and smiles, clues that this is now the continent�*s most violent country. the bloodshed at this youth centre is just a sport. but on the streets, many young people are losing their lives at the hands of violent drug cartels. carmen�*s brother was killed by a gang member who wanted money when he was just 19. translation: the gang threatened us _ at our house, throwing stones at us because the murder occurred next to my son. they said if the gang member goes to
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this is bbc news. the headlines — iran's foreign minister has warned his country will give, what he called "an immediate and maximum response" if israel acts against its interests, but only if there is a significant attack from israel. he was speaking to us media after a presumed israeli drone attack on isfahan in central iran. a man is in critical condition after setting himself on fire outside the new york courthouse where donald trump is being tried. he's been named as maxwell azzarello from florida, a new arrival in new york with no criminal record in the city. the us house of representatives has moved a step closer to approving a much delayed $60 billion package of military aid for ukraine. now on bbc news, it's the travel show. europe by train. for generations of backpackers, interrailers — and, well, for me — it's what travel�*s all about. and in germany, the railways are booming, partly because of this — it's called the deutschlandticket. it costs me 49 euros a month and it allows me
this is bbc news. the headlines — iran's foreign minister has warned his country will give, what he called "an immediate and maximum response" if israel acts against its interests, but only if there is a significant attack from israel. he was speaking to us media after a presumed israeli drone attack on isfahan in central iran. a man is in critical condition after setting himself on fire outside the new york courthouse where donald trump is being tried. he's been named as maxwell...
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this is bbc news. the headlines: israel's foreign minister says it will defer a planned military operation in rafah if a deal is reached over the hostages still held by hamas. the us secretary of state, antony blinken, is flying to the region to discuss the situation. ukraine says russia has carried out another air attack, narrowly missing a hospital. the us says it will "rush" patriot air defence missiles and ammunition to ukraine. president zelensky says they are "urgently" needed. police in the united states have moved in on a pro—palestinian protest at northeastern university in boston. it's one of a growing number of protests at universities in america over the war in gaza. and british conservative mp dr dan poulter quits the party to join the opposition labour party. he said the conservatives were no longerfocused on public services, and a general election was needed. now on bbc news, the right to die.
this is bbc news. the headlines: israel's foreign minister says it will defer a planned military operation in rafah if a deal is reached over the hostages still held by hamas. the us secretary of state, antony blinken, is flying to the region to discuss the situation. ukraine says russia has carried out another air attack, narrowly missing a hospital. the us says it will "rush" patriot air defence missiles and ammunition to ukraine. president zelensky says they are...
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fergal keane, bbc news, jerusalem. this is bbc news. the us secretary of state antony blinken is in china aiming to put relations between the countries on a steadierfooting. mr blinken arrived in shanghai late on wednesday, for meetings with business leaders before heading to beijing for talks with foreign minister wang yi. though tensions have eased since last year, disagreements on issues such as trade and security remain. there was a sharp illustration of that on thursday when president biden signed a foreign aid package which includes $8 billion for allies in the asia—pacific, including taiwan. here's china's reaction. translation: the insertion of taiwan-related content i into the us congressional bill seriously violates the one china principle and the three joint communiques of china and the us, and sends the wrong signal to separatist forces in taiwan. we urge the us to honour its commitment of not supporting taiwan's independence with concrete actions and to stop arming taiwan in any way. stephen mcdonell, aid to taiwan is one
fergal keane, bbc news, jerusalem. this is bbc news. the us secretary of state antony blinken is in china aiming to put relations between the countries on a steadierfooting. mr blinken arrived in shanghai late on wednesday, for meetings with business leaders before heading to beijing for talks with foreign minister wang yi. though tensions have eased since last year, disagreements on issues such as trade and security remain. there was a sharp illustration of that on thursday when president...
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fergal keane, bbc news. meanwhile, new satellite images of southern gaza suggest that israel's military is preparing for an offensive in the city of rafah. rafah, by the border with egypt, is the only city in gaza that israel has not yet entered. over a million people have been sheltering there for months. these before and after pictures show rows of tents have popped up at a site to the west of khan younis in just the last few weeks. and it's a similar situation just outside rafah. again, you can see the change in just a few weeks. it would imply people are being moved by the israelis ahead of a military operation. reports in us media suggest that the idf will enter rafah in stages, with egyptian officials quoted as saying that the offensive could to take about six weeks. our correspondent injerusalem, wyre davies, has more. an israeli spokesperson told me today that the israeli government is indeed moving ahead with plans to launch this operation in gaza, being described as a full—scale military operatio
fergal keane, bbc news. meanwhile, new satellite images of southern gaza suggest that israel's military is preparing for an offensive in the city of rafah. rafah, by the border with egypt, is the only city in gaza that israel has not yet entered. over a million people have been sheltering there for months. these before and after pictures show rows of tents have popped up at a site to the west of khan younis in just the last few weeks. and it's a similar situation just outside rafah. again, you...
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mark savage, bbc news. my my producers werejoking my producers were joking with me, wondering how many of the puns i would be able to find and i count three, crawl summer, bad blood and i got shakeit summer, bad blood and i got shake it off, i hope that is right. taylor swift's new album is coming up soon, that's the main message. i'm carl nasman in washington, more coming up at the top of the hour. stay with us here on bbc news. hello, there. some beautiful rainbows spotted again on thursday, particularly across parts of scotland, such as here in aberdeenshire. and there will be more rainbows on friday with sunshine and showers still very much the theme of the day but lots more dry weather to come in the forecast as we head through the weekend and into the start of next week now with high pressure starting to edge in from the west, killing off some of those showers by the time we get to the end of the afternoon. it's a cloudy, mild start to the day across england and wales. it's a little brighter further n
mark savage, bbc news. my my producers werejoking my producers were joking with me, wondering how many of the puns i would be able to find and i count three, crawl summer, bad blood and i got shakeit summer, bad blood and i got shake it off, i hope that is right. taylor swift's new album is coming up soon, that's the main message. i'm carl nasman in washington, more coming up at the top of the hour. stay with us here on bbc news. hello, there. some beautiful rainbows spotted again on thursday,...
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louisa pilbeam, bbc news. we have had an update from emirates airlines, one of the big operators added to by, who have set it has returned to a normal flight schedule from dubai international airport, that came injust from dubai international airport, that came in just as we have been speaking about it from emirates airlines. tens of thousands of runners will take their marks tomorrow for what could be the largest london marathon ever held. the elite race will be hotly contested — but the costumes on display in the mass participation event promise to be just as eye—catching. of course, behind each of those costumes is a story, as jayne mccubbin has been finding out. it's almost here. runners are getting ready. there's just 21i hours left to go. whose idea was this, jackie? my idea. i'm sorry, guys, i'm sorry. all my idea. right now, around 50,000 people are preparing to show london exactly what they've got. and what you have, nathaniel, is...? i've got a trombone. fanfare and i've got a cereal box! oh, and
louisa pilbeam, bbc news. we have had an update from emirates airlines, one of the big operators added to by, who have set it has returned to a normal flight schedule from dubai international airport, that came injust from dubai international airport, that came in just as we have been speaking about it from emirates airlines. tens of thousands of runners will take their marks tomorrow for what could be the largest london marathon ever held. the elite race will be hotly contested — but the...
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this is bbc news. the us senate has given final approval for tens of billions of dollars in military aid for ukraine, israel and taiwan after months of stalemate in congress. to our friends to ourfriends in ukraine, our allies in nato and our allies in israel, and to sue billions around the world in need of help, help is on the way. america's top diplomat antony blinken is visiting china, where he's expected to urge beijing to end its military support for russia a special report from the english channel — as a bbc team witnesses a fatal migrant crossing, just hours after a bill is passed aimed at stopping them. there's real battle going on on the beach here, must be more than 100 migrants trying to get to the water, they are letting off firecrackers to try and keep the police away from them. screeching and the 9—year—old british boy who's won a european championship for his uncanny impression of a seagull. hello. a warm welcome to the programme, i'm sally bundock. the us senate has approved a $95
this is bbc news. the us senate has given final approval for tens of billions of dollars in military aid for ukraine, israel and taiwan after months of stalemate in congress. to our friends to ourfriends in ukraine, our allies in nato and our allies in israel, and to sue billions around the world in need of help, help is on the way. america's top diplomat antony blinken is visiting china, where he's expected to urge beijing to end its military support for russia a special report from the...
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lucy vladev, bbc news. the former labour minister and crossbench peer, frank field, has died at the age of 81. he'd been a leading voice on welfare reform for much of his career and had served as the mp for birkenhead on merseyside for 30 years. frank was director of child poverty action group for a decade. let's speak to the charity's chief executive alison garnham. what sort of man was frank? frank was a very — what sort of man was frank? frank was a very brave — what sort of man was frank? frank was a very brave individual - what sort of man was frank? frank was a very brave individual who - what sort of man was frank? faking was a very brave individual who is very strategic, committed, steadfast, but he was a true campaigner. his real legacy to us is the effect on child benefit. when he was at the child poverty action group, it looked like the government was about to abandon child benefit and abandon its election pledge, and there was a leak that he was able to make public. as a result, child benefi
lucy vladev, bbc news. the former labour minister and crossbench peer, frank field, has died at the age of 81. he'd been a leading voice on welfare reform for much of his career and had served as the mp for birkenhead on merseyside for 30 years. frank was director of child poverty action group for a decade. let's speak to the charity's chief executive alison garnham. what sort of man was frank? frank was a very — what sort of man was frank? frank was a very brave — what sort of man was...
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ellie price, bbc news. a growing number of young people in russia are being influenced by the asian music and film culture — as sanctions have made it harder to access western culture products. emily brown reports. k—pop�*s global popularity has grown over the past few years, with bands like bts achieving worldwide success, and it�*s particularly on the rise in russia. russia and china share a lengthy border, and russia has a long cultural ties with east asia. but sanctions have made it harder to access western cultural products. and that means russians are turning to countries like south korea, japan and china for entertainment. and k—pop has been gaining a lot of momentum in russia. k—pop dance schools like these have now got thousands of students practising in russian cities. and group performances in russian society are becoming more frequent. translation: people i started getting interested in k—pop covers. i think it became so widespread because a lot of k—poppers started to go out on
ellie price, bbc news. a growing number of young people in russia are being influenced by the asian music and film culture — as sanctions have made it harder to access western culture products. emily brown reports. k—pop�*s global popularity has grown over the past few years, with bands like bts achieving worldwide success, and it�*s particularly on the rise in russia. russia and china share a lengthy border, and russia has a long cultural ties with east asia. but sanctions have made it...
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this is bbc news. us lawmakers are voting on a long—delayed military aid package for ukraine, as kyiv presses its western allies for more air defence systems in the war against russia. i'm helena humphrey on capitol hill. as us lawmakers prepare to vote on that long awaited aid to ukraine. palestinians take cover as israel strikes homes in southern gaza. nine people have been killed, including at least four children, after strikes in rafah. and thousands of people take to the streets of the canary islands in protest against what they say are the damaging effects of over—tourism. hello, i'm samantha simmonds. there are high hopes that a $61 billion military funding package for ukraine — which stalled in the us house of representatives months ago — will be unlocked in the next hour. president zelensky has said that without the additional weapons it'll bring, ukraine will lose the war with russia. these are live pictures from the house of representatives, where a debate has been under way for the
this is bbc news. us lawmakers are voting on a long—delayed military aid package for ukraine, as kyiv presses its western allies for more air defence systems in the war against russia. i'm helena humphrey on capitol hill. as us lawmakers prepare to vote on that long awaited aid to ukraine. palestinians take cover as israel strikes homes in southern gaza. nine people have been killed, including at least four children, after strikes in rafah. and thousands of people take to the streets of the...
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this is bbc news. the headlines... america's top diplomat tells the bbc he's prepared to take steps against china if it continues to support russia's war effort. for china, if it wants to have better relations, not only with us but with countries in europe, it can't do that while at the same time helping to fuel the biggest threat to european security since the end of the cold war. a palestinian baby girl who was rescued from her dying mother's womb after an israeli air strike in gaza has died. we've been looking at the us plan to deliver a to gaza. and two of the most valuable items ever to be salvaged from the titanic — which go under the hammer this weekend a united nations official has said the huge amount of rubble, including unexploded ammunition, created in israel's war on gaza could take 1a years to remove. the un mine action service says 37 million tonnes of debris would need to be cleared away. a spokesman said it wasn't possible to determine how much unexploded ordnance was in the rubble,
this is bbc news. the headlines... america's top diplomat tells the bbc he's prepared to take steps against china if it continues to support russia's war effort. for china, if it wants to have better relations, not only with us but with countries in europe, it can't do that while at the same time helping to fuel the biggest threat to european security since the end of the cold war. a palestinian baby girl who was rescued from her dying mother's womb after an israeli air strike in gaza has died....
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this is bbc news. here in the uk, a government minister has raised eyebrows after appearing to confuse two different countries in africa. speaking on the bbc�*s question time programme, conservative mp chris philp was asked about the government's controversial policy to depot illegal migrants to rwanda — and whether someone escaping the war in congo — would be deported to rwanda. there is an ongoing conflict between the two nations. here's the exchange. i come from a neighbouring country called congo. if you know, geographically, that is located right next door to rwanda, and right now in goma there's a genocide going on and there's such a big conflict going on of people from rwanda. so had my family members come from goma the crossing right now, where they then be sent back to the country that they're supposedly war in rwanda. does that make any sense to you? no, i think there's an exclusion on people from rwanda being sent from rwanda. they're from congo and they're supposed to be there, suppos
this is bbc news. here in the uk, a government minister has raised eyebrows after appearing to confuse two different countries in africa. speaking on the bbc�*s question time programme, conservative mp chris philp was asked about the government's controversial policy to depot illegal migrants to rwanda — and whether someone escaping the war in congo — would be deported to rwanda. there is an ongoing conflict between the two nations. here's the exchange. i come from a neighbouring country...