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i am a uk resident. i'm a uk national. i have been living here for very long. and why should...? why should someone be able to threaten me at home? and this presumably wasn't the first time that you've had dealings with the counter—terrorism police. no, unfortunately not. there was a plot, a terror plot against my life, which came into light december 2023, which itv got access to intelligence from western intelligence services, which they had information about a plot which was supposed to take my life and my other colleague's, fardad farahzad's life. they were referring with a code, "bride", to me and a code, "groom", to him. and they called our assassination "the wedding". in the files that i recently listened to, there was a point that it was saying that, "ok, the explosion is not possible, "so go for a quiet wedding." and by "quiet wedding" they meant attacking with a kitchen knife. and the attack on pouria happened with a knife. so this has been the line of attack for at least as long as we know, since last year. did you ever imagine when you were establishing yourself as a
i am a uk resident. i'm a uk national. i have been living here for very long. and why should...? why should someone be able to threaten me at home? and this presumably wasn't the first time that you've had dealings with the counter—terrorism police. no, unfortunately not. there was a plot, a terror plot against my life, which came into light december 2023, which itv got access to intelligence from western intelligence services, which they had information about a plot which was supposed to...
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a policy which would mean an bod the uk. a policy which would mean anybody currently _ the uk. a policy which would mean anybody currently 15 _ the uk. a policy which would mean anybody currently 15 years - the uk. a policy which would mean anybody currently 15 years of - the uk. a policy which would mean anybody currently 15 years of age i the uk. a policy which would mean | anybody currently 15 years of age or younger will never legally be able to buy cigarettes in the uk. she has told the house of commons this is all about giving the next generation the freedom to live longer and healthier lives. freedom, of course, is a word cherished by many on the rights in particular, and it is the case conservative's are divided on this policy. there are those like victoria arkin into field smoking is just so bad. it is bad for your health, and it is imperative they take this step to get rid of it, but there are others in the party who are very uncomfortable about what they see as an excessive intrusion on people's freedom to smoke if they choose to, and we'll get a sense of the argumen
a policy which would mean an bod the uk. a policy which would mean anybody currently _ the uk. a policy which would mean anybody currently 15 _ the uk. a policy which would mean anybody currently 15 years - the uk. a policy which would mean anybody currently 15 years of - the uk. a policy which would mean anybody currently 15 years of age i the uk. a policy which would mean | anybody currently 15 years of age or younger will never legally be able to buy cigarettes in the uk. she has told the...
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yes, we know the uk fiuhter overnight. yes, we know the uk fighterjets _ overnight. yes, we know the uk fighterjets were _ overnight. yes, we know the uk fighterjets were involved - overnight. yes, we know the uk fighterjets were involved so - overnight. yes, we know the uk| fighterjets were involved so raf planes deployed the take—down the iranians drones stop this marks a clear escalation in terms of relations between london and tehran, the statement from rishi sunak overnight stressing the importance of deescalation, really condemning the strongest terms those attacks on iran, we know if rishi sunak, just like ajoe iran, we know if rishi sunak, just like a joe biden will be having conversations with benjamin netanyahu in the coming days, we know this has been discussed, potential of the attack anyway in government circles for some days, there was a meeting of the governments emergency committee, cobra, on friday, and we had reaction from across the political spectrum here in the uk as well, leader of the labour party for example sir keir starmer whose words very
yes, we know the uk fiuhter overnight. yes, we know the uk fighterjets _ overnight. yes, we know the uk fighterjets were _ overnight. yes, we know the uk fighterjets were involved - overnight. yes, we know the uk fighterjets were involved so - overnight. yes, we know the uk| fighterjets were involved so raf planes deployed the take—down the iranians drones stop this marks a clear escalation in terms of relations between london and tehran, the statement from rishi sunak overnight stressing the...
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however, israel's allies, like the us and uk, have urged it to avoid any escalation, and the uk says efforts are focused on ensuring a pause in fighting and getting aid into gaza. a really lovely story for you now. poppy cahill is 21 and has been using her artwork to communicate how it feels to live with a chronic illness. she was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis after years of symptoms when she was 16 and has a stoma. she hopes that sharing her work will raise awareness. it's time now for ten seconds of dormice bridges, forestry england have set up some mini rope bridges in the forest of dean to help hazel dormice travel safely between the tree tops. now they can make it to wherever they want to go. and isn't that a relief? you are well and truly caught up. see you later. hello and welcome to sportsday, i'm gavin ramjaun. here's what's coming up on the programme. a tremendous night for chelsea — they hammer everton, with cole palmer again at the centre of the action. nadal�*s back — the spaniard plays at barcelona as excitement builds around his return to the clay. and we mee
however, israel's allies, like the us and uk, have urged it to avoid any escalation, and the uk says efforts are focused on ensuring a pause in fighting and getting aid into gaza. a really lovely story for you now. poppy cahill is 21 and has been using her artwork to communicate how it feels to live with a chronic illness. she was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis after years of symptoms when she was 16 and has a stoma. she hopes that sharing her work will raise awareness. it's time now for ten...
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as you mentioned, the uk was involved militarily over i the uk was involved militarily over the uk was involved militarily over the weekend. how concerned are you that this country could be drawn further into any potential conflict in the region? it is further into any potential conflict in the region?— in the region? it is a constant concern but _ in the region? it is a constant concern but the _ in the region? it is a constant concern but the uk _ in the region? it is a constant concern but the uk forces - in the region? it is a constant concern but the uk forces are in the region? it is a constant i concern but the uk forces are in in the region? it is a constant - concern but the uk forces are in the middle east to try to enforce that wider regional stability, protecting international shipping in the red sea, helping deliver essential humanitarian aid to gaza, and they are there also to defend, help defend israel and our partners in the region. the important thing is that we back, i think, the action we saw over the weekend, defensive action alongside allies, to help israel defea
as you mentioned, the uk was involved militarily over i the uk was involved militarily over the uk was involved militarily over the weekend. how concerned are you that this country could be drawn further into any potential conflict in the region? it is further into any potential conflict in the region?— in the region? it is a constant concern but _ in the region? it is a constant concern but the _ in the region? it is a constant concern but the uk _ in the region? it is a constant concern but...
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around the world and across the uk. in remission from her cancer. this is bbc news. in remission from her cancer. the general election begins in india on friday and most predictions say narendra modi will win another victory, his third consecutive mandate. he has amassed a huge following of support despite some seeing him as a controversial figure. from the uttar pradesh state which is a stronghold of mr modi's bjp party, yogita limaye reports. cheering narendra modi is the reigning superstar of indian politics. rallies like these are an integral part of an indian election, but only a few leaders have evoked such a response in the country's history. what we are seeing here is the confidence of the party that very much believes it's going to win another resounding victory. and what we've also seen amidst the crowd is confidence about being indian on the global stage — one of the things that prime minister modi's tenure will be remembered for. mr modi is a divisive figure. but here, among his mostly hindu following, he can do no wrong. translation:
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backed by the us, uk, france and jordan. this morning israeli officials are saying the confrontation isn't over and are assessing their options. iran's military chief told state tv that as far as iran was concerned, a line had been drawn under the confrontation after its retaliatory strike. a strike conducted by iran after the date for the first attack on its embassy in the syrian capital damascus which destroyed the consulate and also killed senior members of iran's islamic revolutionary guard corps. it's warning israel this morning that if israel now strikes back that iran would respond with even greater force. this is a moment fraught with risk. let's look at the major developments of the past 12 hours. sirens. what you can see is israel's air defence system, the iron dome, in operation — flashes in thejerusalem sky as drones and missiles are shot down. a coalition of israel's allies, including the us and uk has helped shoot down some iranian drones and misiles before they reached israeli territory. this is footage of t
backed by the us, uk, france and jordan. this morning israeli officials are saying the confrontation isn't over and are assessing their options. iran's military chief told state tv that as far as iran was concerned, a line had been drawn under the confrontation after its retaliatory strike. a strike conducted by iran after the date for the first attack on its embassy in the syrian capital damascus which destroyed the consulate and also killed senior members of iran's islamic revolutionary guard...
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what was the role of the uk here? the uk, as the prime — was the role of the uk here? the uk, as the prime minister— was the role of the uk here? the uk, as the prime minister said _ was the role of the uk here? the uk, as the prime minister said there, - as the prime minister said there, participated in what he cold an international co—ordinated effort but the key was he confirmed raf jets shot down a number of iranians attack drones, even if we don't know how many. again, he reiterated that this was an international effort and we know us warplanes were involved as well, and france was patrolling airspace. we knowjordanianjets airspace. we knowjordanian jets were airspace. we knowjordanianjets were involved in the airspace as well. this was a big effort to defend israel against an unprecedented attack. what the prime minister went on to say, really big message coming out of downing street, but also from downing street's own counterparts and allies around the world, he is urging calm heads to prevail. he has talked about restraint, those words are echoed by the lab
what was the role of the uk here? the uk, as the prime — was the role of the uk here? the uk, as the prime minister— was the role of the uk here? the uk, as the prime minister said _ was the role of the uk here? the uk, as the prime minister said there, - as the prime minister said there, participated in what he cold an international co—ordinated effort but the key was he confirmed raf jets shot down a number of iranians attack drones, even if we don't know how many. again, he reiterated...
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welcome to bbc news, broadcasting to viewers in the uk and around the world. it's been five days since iran's drone and missile attack and israel's prime minister benjamin netanyahu has insisted his country will make its own decisions about how to respond. he said this during talks with the british government in hopes of preventing further escalation.
welcome to bbc news, broadcasting to viewers in the uk and around the world. it's been five days since iran's drone and missile attack and israel's prime minister benjamin netanyahu has insisted his country will make its own decisions about how to respond. he said this during talks with the british government in hopes of preventing further escalation.
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in 2022 the uk provided... but although the uk is not a major arms supplier, it is a long—term supplier and of arms. that would be a significant diplomatic blow is real but that has not happened for now at least. whether that may change depends on the uk's rules. they say the government should not grant a licence if there is a clear risk that items may be used to commit or facilitate a serious violation of international human law —— human rights laws. for this the government receives legal advice. this rights laws. for this the government receives legal advice.— receives legal advice. this is formal process, _ receives legal advice. this is formal process, there - receives legal advice. this is formal process, there is - receives legal advice. this is formal process, there is a i receives legal advice. this is - formal process, there is a formal technical— formal process, there is a formal technical quasi _ formal process, there is a formal technical quasi judicial— formal process, there is a formal
in 2022 the uk provided... but although the uk is not a major arms supplier, it is a long—term supplier and of arms. that would be a significant diplomatic blow is real but that has not happened for now at least. whether that may change depends on the uk's rules. they say the government should not grant a licence if there is a clear risk that items may be used to commit or facilitate a serious violation of international human law —— human rights laws. for this the government receives...
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around the world and across the uk, this is bbc news. now to one of our top stories here in the uk. a high courtjudge has ruled that a prayer ban at a secondary school in london can remain, as it does not discriminate against muslim pupils. michaela community school in wembley introduced the ban last year, after some pupils began praying in the playground. now a muslim student at the school has lost her high court challenge against the school's ban on prayer rituals. in his ruling, mrjustice linden said the pupil knew of the school's policy when she was enrolled there. his judgment will be seen as upholding the right of non—religious schools to make their own decision about whether or not to set aside time and space for pupils to pray. the headteacher of the michaela school — katharine birbalsingh, who introduced the prayer ritual policy at the heart of this court case, has issued a statement welcoming the judgement. she said — a school should be free to do what is right for the pupils it serves. the court s decision is therefore a victory for all schools. schools should not b
around the world and across the uk, this is bbc news. now to one of our top stories here in the uk. a high courtjudge has ruled that a prayer ban at a secondary school in london can remain, as it does not discriminate against muslim pupils. michaela community school in wembley introduced the ban last year, after some pupils began praying in the playground. now a muslim student at the school has lost her high court challenge against the school's ban on prayer rituals. in his ruling, mrjustice...
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finally this half hour zendaya hit the red carpet here in london last night.it was for the uk premiere of her new movie challengers — a tense drama set in the world of professional tennis. the actress, who co—stars in the film withjosh o'connor and mike faist, also produced it — something she says she relished. it is not necessarily a new house, i have done it before but every time you do it, you get to learn from your peers, and to grow, and hopefully it will allow me to have a seat at the table to protect yourself, and meet unique numbers but i am definitely proud of it. stay with us here on bbc news. we have all of the day's top stories coming up. thank you for watching. hello, there. the weather we've got over the next couple of days is really quite unusual for april. if we take a look at this anomaly chart, the redder the colours, the more unusual the heat is, and as you can see, we're towards the top end of this scale. how warm is it going to get? well, some places could see temperatures around 21 degrees celsius. for example, around greater london. temperatures for quite a
finally this half hour zendaya hit the red carpet here in london last night.it was for the uk premiere of her new movie challengers — a tense drama set in the world of professional tennis. the actress, who co—stars in the film withjosh o'connor and mike faist, also produced it — something she says she relished. it is not necessarily a new house, i have done it before but every time you do it, you get to learn from your peers, and to grow, and hopefully it will allow me to have a seat at...
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this week, the uk's foreign secretary, lord cameron, said the uk will not block arms sales to israel, after reviewing the latest legal advice on the issue. but pressure on the british government continues to mount, with critics saying weapons exports to israel could make britain complicit in alleged breaches of international humanitarian law. our analysis editor ros atkins explains. this week, the uk foreign secretary, lord cameron, gave an update on arms sales to israel. our position is in line with our international partners. so far, no like—minded countries have taken the decision to spend have taken the decision to suspend existing arms export licences to israel. the government's position is based on legal advice which, as is standard, hasn't been published. but the shadow foreign secretary david lammy says that in this case, it should be, that the government is avoiding scrutiny. arms sales are a focus because of israel's actions in gaza. it denies targeting civilians, but it has killed thousands of them. and it has done so, in part, with weapons from the west. the us accounts
this week, the uk's foreign secretary, lord cameron, said the uk will not block arms sales to israel, after reviewing the latest legal advice on the issue. but pressure on the british government continues to mount, with critics saying weapons exports to israel could make britain complicit in alleged breaches of international humanitarian law. our analysis editor ros atkins explains. this week, the uk foreign secretary, lord cameron, gave an update on arms sales to israel. our position is in...
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thank you for that update from the uk. crossing to jerusalem, you for that update from the uk. crossing tojerusalem, my colleague is there. can we quickly reflect on the interview you did with the idf, following the first time, our opportunity to question them about events overnight and what happens next. a couple of lines with relation to iran. quote, iran is behind everything bad, and also iran has been there since the course of this war. referring notjust to the events overnight. what did you take from that interview? it events overnight. what did you take from that interview?— from that interview? it very much reiterates what _ from that interview? it very much reiterates what israel's _ from that interview? it very much reiterates what israel's concerns l reiterates what israel's concerns about the islamic republic have been for the last decades, since the 1979 islamic revolution. israel describes iran as the worlds biggest state sponsor of terrorism, it sees iran's hands behind the actions of its proxies and armed non—state actors whether it is hezbollah in lebanon, t
thank you for that update from the uk. crossing to jerusalem, you for that update from the uk. crossing tojerusalem, my colleague is there. can we quickly reflect on the interview you did with the idf, following the first time, our opportunity to question them about events overnight and what happens next. a couple of lines with relation to iran. quote, iran is behind everything bad, and also iran has been there since the course of this war. referring notjust to the events overnight. what did...
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press conference in london by the prime minister of the uk, rishi| the prime minister of the uk, rishi sunak, emphasising that this was a reckless attack by iran, that had it been successful it would have caused a incalculable damage to israel and the wider region, emphasising the time is now for de—escalation. he wouldn't be drawn on exactly what form that would take. and whether he'd like the us is sending an exquisite message to israel not to retaliate. let'sjoin our exquisite message to israel not to retaliate. let's join our defence correspondent, we heard from the prime minister the first confirmation that british jets were involved in intercepting some of those drones, missiles heading toward israel.— those drones, missiles heading toward israel. �* ., ., toward israel. behind me, i am on downin: toward israel. behind me, i am on downing street _ toward israel. behind me, i am on downing street where _ toward israel. behind me, i am on downing street where that - toward israel. behind me, i am on l downing street where that interview has taken place with the prime minister
press conference in london by the prime minister of the uk, rishi| the prime minister of the uk, rishi sunak, emphasising that this was a reckless attack by iran, that had it been successful it would have caused a incalculable damage to israel and the wider region, emphasising the time is now for de—escalation. he wouldn't be drawn on exactly what form that would take. and whether he'd like the us is sending an exquisite message to israel not to retaliate. let'sjoin our exquisite message to...
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and so we are surely— and the uk. we know this. and so we are surely duty— bound _ and the uk. we know this. and so we are surely duty— bound to _ and the uk. we know this. and so we are surely duty—bound to act - and the uk. we know this. and so we are surely duty—bound to act and - are surely duty—bound to act and prevent — are surely duty—bound to act and prevent harms _ are surely duty—bound to act and prevent harms. the _ are surely duty-bound to act and prevent harms.— are surely duty-bound to act and revent harms. , ., , ., , prevent harms. the liberal democrats are conflicted- — prevent harms. the liberal democrats are conflicted. i _ prevent harms. the liberal democrats are conflicted. i do _ prevent harms. the liberal democrats are conflicted. i do think— prevent harms. the liberal democrats are conflicted. i do think that - are conflicted. i do think that there are _ are conflicted. i do think that there are some _ are conflicted. i do think that there are some good - are conflicted. i do think that there are some good legal. are conflicted. i do
and so we are surely— and the uk. we know this. and so we are surely duty— bound _ and the uk. we know this. and so we are surely duty— bound to _ and the uk. we know this. and so we are surely duty—bound to act - and the uk. we know this. and so we are surely duty—bound to act and - are surely duty—bound to act and prevent — are surely duty—bound to act and prevent harms _ are surely duty—bound to act and prevent harms. the _ are surely duty-bound to act and prevent harms.—...
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but still around eight celsius in stornoway and typically ii—i3 elsewhere across the uk. towards the end of the week, another weak front moving across uk, bringing cloud more than rain and also this high pressure nosing in, an indication the weather should dry out. the main message for now is a very blustery day on the way tomorrow with big shower clouds but also sunny spells. bye— bye. hello and welcome to sportsday. i'm hugh ferris. 0ur headlines this evening: palace puncture liverpool's premier league title chances — they end a bad week with a second straight home defeat,
but still around eight celsius in stornoway and typically ii—i3 elsewhere across the uk. towards the end of the week, another weak front moving across uk, bringing cloud more than rain and also this high pressure nosing in, an indication the weather should dry out. the main message for now is a very blustery day on the way tomorrow with big shower clouds but also sunny spells. bye— bye. hello and welcome to sportsday. i'm hugh ferris. 0ur headlines this evening: palace puncture liverpool's...
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we tried it in the uk in a small— tried anywhere? we tried it in the uk in a small wave _ tried anywhere? we tried it in the uk in a small wave moving - tried anywhere? we tried it in the uk in a small wave moving from | tried anywhere? we tried it in the | uk in a small wave moving from 16 tried anywhere? we tried it in the - uk in a small wave moving from 16 to 18 and that showed significant reductions in smoking —— small way. the americans raised it to 21, smoking, but we will be ahead of the world. new zealand were planning to do this but they have stored so we will be ahead of the world. so even when these — will be ahead of the world. so even when these people _ will be ahead of the world. so even when these people are _ will be ahead of the world. so even when these people are 25, - will be ahead of the world. so even when these people are 25, 35, - will be ahead of the world. so evenj when these people are 25, 35, they are not allowed to buy any tobacco products? are not allowed to buy any tobacco roducts? ., ., , ' .,
we tried it in the uk in a small— tried anywhere? we tried it in the uk in a small wave _ tried anywhere? we tried it in the uk in a small wave moving - tried anywhere? we tried it in the uk in a small wave moving from | tried anywhere? we tried it in the | uk in a small wave moving from 16 tried anywhere? we tried it in the - uk in a small wave moving from 16 to 18 and that showed significant reductions in smoking —— small way. the americans raised it to 21, smoking, but we will be ahead...
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in this cooler air mass, which was introduced across the uk by monday's area of low pressure, will be sitting to the east of the country for tuesday. so it's here where we'll see most of the showers, the strongest of the winds, the further west you are, closer to this area of high pressure, then it'll be a little bit quieter. so we start off on a chilly note for tuesday morning. quite a bit of sunshine around. a few showers from the word go across northern and eastern areas, and these showers will affect northern scotland, wintriness on the hills. into the afternoon, some heavier showers, perhaps some hail and thunder affecting the midlands into southeast england. and a fairly breezy day to come, not as windy as monday — those are mean wind speeds. temperature wise, probably a little bit better than monday, up to 13 celsius in the south. so with some light winds, some sunshine, it won't feel too bad, but cooler along north sea coasts, single digits there. tuesday night, we continue to see clear spells, further bands of showers, especially across northern scotland, where it'll turn q
in this cooler air mass, which was introduced across the uk by monday's area of low pressure, will be sitting to the east of the country for tuesday. so it's here where we'll see most of the showers, the strongest of the winds, the further west you are, closer to this area of high pressure, then it'll be a little bit quieter. so we start off on a chilly note for tuesday morning. quite a bit of sunshine around. a few showers from the word go across northern and eastern areas, and these showers...
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..but access varies across the uk. tegan clarke was 18 when she was diagnosed with cancer and quickly started treatment. you don't eat sweetcorn? yeah, cos itjust goes straight through you. what's the point in eating it? when i signed my waiver form, they kind of brush over it and say, "oh, you might not be able to have kids". and i was very much in my career—driven phase, where i wanted to go to uni, i wanted to be a boss. i didn't think about it. my mum walked out crying, and i was like, "she's being dramatic. " so if you close your eyes now... - after she completed her cancer treatment, tegan had two rounds of egg freezing. as much as i'm 23, my fertility is, like, 33, so they can class me as medically infertile because i'm not where i should be for my age. it's not something you want to put in your tinder profile — not that i'm on tinder anyway. it does kind of hurt sometimes — like, i'm going to get teary now. like, watching my sister—in—law have a baby, like, my best friend's sister have a baby, it was
..but access varies across the uk. tegan clarke was 18 when she was diagnosed with cancer and quickly started treatment. you don't eat sweetcorn? yeah, cos itjust goes straight through you. what's the point in eating it? when i signed my waiver form, they kind of brush over it and say, "oh, you might not be able to have kids". and i was very much in my career—driven phase, where i wanted to go to uni, i wanted to be a boss. i didn't think about it. my mum walked out crying, and i...
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since then, both the us and uk have affirmed — then, both the us and uk have affirmed they fully back israel and are still— affirmed they fully back israel and are still sending weapons. so there's— are still sending weapons. so there's not any real genuine commitment to a cease—fire because if you _ commitment to a cease—fire because if you genuinely want one, you don't keep arming one of the parties. and when _ keep arming one of the parties. and when it— keep arming one of the parties. and when it comes to iran, look, i detest — when it comes to iran, look, i detest the _ when it comes to iran, look, i detest the iranian regime, as i suspect— detest the iranian regime, as i suspect most people do — but israel attacked _ suspect most people do — but israel attacked an— suspect most people do — but israel attacked an iranian consulate in another— attacked an iranian consulate in another country, in syria, and we were _ another country, in syria, and we were just — another country, in syria, and we were just talking about the right of israel— were just talk
since then, both the us and uk have affirmed — then, both the us and uk have affirmed they fully back israel and are still— affirmed they fully back israel and are still sending weapons. so there's— are still sending weapons. so there's not any real genuine commitment to a cease—fire because if you _ commitment to a cease—fire because if you genuinely want one, you don't keep arming one of the parties. and when _ keep arming one of the parties. and when it— keep arming one of the...
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around the world and across the uk. this is bbc news. monday marks one—year since the eruption of the civil war in sudan. fighting between the sudanese armed forces and the rapid support forces has claimed thousands of lives, displaced more than 8 million, and triggered the world s largest hunger crisis, according to the un. and a year in, there's seeemingly no end in sight. 0ur africa correspondent barbara plett usher joins me from nairobi. give us an idea of the scale of the impact of the fighting that's been going on for more than a year. saddam was already fragile before the world with people needing humanitarian assistance in parts because a previous conflict but things have worsened exponentially over the past few years, collapse of state services including health care and water and sanitation especially in conflict zones, the economy taking a hard hit, the fighting affected production and supply lines and farming which means sudan cannot produce its own food anymore and all those people displaced, around 2 million outside the co
around the world and across the uk. this is bbc news. monday marks one—year since the eruption of the civil war in sudan. fighting between the sudanese armed forces and the rapid support forces has claimed thousands of lives, displaced more than 8 million, and triggered the world s largest hunger crisis, according to the un. and a year in, there's seeemingly no end in sight. 0ur africa correspondent barbara plett usher joins me from nairobi. give us an idea of the scale of the impact of the...
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this week, foreign secretary lord cameron said the uk will not block this week, the uk foreign secretary lord cameron gave an update on arms sales to israel. 0ur position is in line with our international partners. so far, no like minded countries have taken the decision to suspend existing arms export licenses to israel. the government's position is based on legal advice, which, as is standard, hasn't been published. but the shadow foreign secretary, david lammy, says that in this case it should be, that the government is avoiding scrutiny. arms sales are a focus because of israel's actions in gaza. it denies targeting civilians, but it's killed thousands of them — and it's done so in part with weapons from the west. the us accounts for 65% of arms sales to israel in the past decade, germany over 29%, italy over four. in 2022, the uk provided 0.02% of israel's military imports. but, although the uk isn't a major arms supplier to israel, it is a long—time ally. and if arms sales stopped, that would be a significant diplomatic blow to israel. that, though, hasn't happened — for now
this week, foreign secretary lord cameron said the uk will not block this week, the uk foreign secretary lord cameron gave an update on arms sales to israel. 0ur position is in line with our international partners. so far, no like minded countries have taken the decision to suspend existing arms export licenses to israel. the government's position is based on legal advice, which, as is standard, hasn't been published. but the shadow foreign secretary, david lammy, says that in this case it...
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but was helped by the united states and the uk _ was helped by the united states and the uk and jordan. jordan said it intercepted a number of flying objects— intercepted a number of flying objects that entered is territory, iranian— objects that entered is territory, iranian missiles and drones. the raf. _ iranian missiles and drones. the raf. which _ iranian missiles and drones. the raf, which was already operating along _ raf, which was already operating along the — raf, which was already operating along the borders of syria and iraq to counter— along the borders of syria and iraq to counter any kinds of advance or resurgence — to counter any kinds of advance or resurgence of so—called islamic states. — resurgence of so—called islamic states, isis, they also shot down a number— states, isis, they also shot down a number of— states, isis, they also shot down a number of drones, so they would have .one number of drones, so they would have gone guite _ number of drones, so they would have gone quite a _ number of drones, so they would have gone quite a circuitous ro
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in fact, it will be cold enough for some of the showers over high ground in the north of the uk to fall with some sleet and snow contained within them. so sunday is a sunshine and showers day, but most of the showers will be towards the north and west, some heavy ones, some thundery ones, some wintry ones over the highest ground. not as many showers further south and east. still quite breezy. highs of 9 to 15 degrees. now, through sunday night and into monday, this area of low pressure looks set to dive its way across the uk to bring some pretty strong winds, actually some very strong and gusty conditions, a band of rain clearing to a mix of sunshine and showers, those showers containing a little bit of hail, some sleet, some snow up over high ground. it certainly is going to feel quite a lot chillier by this stage. 9 to 13 degrees. if anything, that is a touch below the norm for the time of year. now, through monday night and into tuesday, that area of low pressure looks set to clear eastwards. still some showers, though, left behind in this northerly flow of air, so this northerly win
in fact, it will be cold enough for some of the showers over high ground in the north of the uk to fall with some sleet and snow contained within them. so sunday is a sunshine and showers day, but most of the showers will be towards the north and west, some heavy ones, some thundery ones, some wintry ones over the highest ground. not as many showers further south and east. still quite breezy. highs of 9 to 15 degrees. now, through sunday night and into monday, this area of low pressure looks...
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gusting 30—60 miles an hour across much of the uk. strong winds continuing into the afternoon, and they could cause some issues and the reason for that is the area of low pressure situated to the north of the uk, look at the isobars, fairly close together, a blustery north—westerly wind. the ring clearing from the thousand south—eastern through this afternoon we are left with a mixture of sunny spells and showers, shower is heavy in parts with some hail and sleet and some snow for a time over the higher ground of scotland. gusting winds in the showers as well, even a rumble of thunder cannot be ruled out but the gusts of wind reaching as high as 60 miles an hour likely to continue this afternoon and maximum temperatures of 12 degrees, feeling notably chilly with the strong north—westerly wind. tonight we continue with areas of showers moving south and east, likely to stay cloudy around the eastern side of england and eastern scotland, rain continuing here. strong wounds on north sea coast. throughout tuesday, the cloud and rain
gusting 30—60 miles an hour across much of the uk. strong winds continuing into the afternoon, and they could cause some issues and the reason for that is the area of low pressure situated to the north of the uk, look at the isobars, fairly close together, a blustery north—westerly wind. the ring clearing from the thousand south—eastern through this afternoon we are left with a mixture of sunny spells and showers, shower is heavy in parts with some hail and sleet and some snow for a time...
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the uk has a role here. ukjets were in the skies over iraq and syria last night with the authority to shoot down drones or missiles on their way to israel. we don't know at this stage whether or not they did that. the cabinet minister this morning could not tell us that information yet. we know it's the governments believes that this is a very, very serious moment. it's being condemned by rishi sunak and the strongest terms. this is much you have to say. this was an incredibly significant attack on israel. what i am able to say, i hope you are is will understand is alive military situation, i'm only to do what i can say at this point there will be updated throughout the day. i can confirm that british planes were sent to the region as part of our operation shade for the that's our initiative over iraq and syria. i'm not in a position at the moment to confirm or deny whether they took part in any of the activity just described. they took part in any of the activityjust described. more planes were sent to the
the uk has a role here. ukjets were in the skies over iraq and syria last night with the authority to shoot down drones or missiles on their way to israel. we don't know at this stage whether or not they did that. the cabinet minister this morning could not tell us that information yet. we know it's the governments believes that this is a very, very serious moment. it's being condemned by rishi sunak and the strongest terms. this is much you have to say. this was an incredibly significant...
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how does the uk compare globally? irate thank you for your time. how does the uk compare globally? we have been through _ the uk compare globally? we have been through peer _ the uk compare globally? we have been through peer at _ the uk compare globally? we have been through peer at of _ the uk compare globally? we have been through peer at of 18 - the uk compare globally? we have been through peer at of 18 months| the uk compare globally? we have l been through peer at of 18 months in which inflation in the uk has been running higher than it is in europe and the states. with these numbers, at last inflation in the uk, the rate of price increases, is growing at about the same rate as it is in the states and europe, so we have been an outperform her in a bad way on inflation. that appears to be over now. on inflation. that appears to be over "ow-— on inflation. that appears to be over now. . , , , over now. price is still very high, of course- _ over now. price is still very high, of course. how— over now. price is still very high, of course. how long _ over now. price is still
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warnings of the uk could be facing a doctor retention crisis in the nhs. and what sparked the brightest burst of light every recorded? scientists solve the cosmic question, but has it unlocked more mysteries? millions of people in kazakhstan have been transfixed by the trial of a former government minister who's accused of torturing his wife and beating her to death. prosecutors say former economy minister quandyq bishimbaev murdered 31—year—old saltanat nukenova in a vip booth of a restaurant. he denies the allegations and insists that she was "drunk" and "provoked him with aggression". he says she died from self—sustained injuries. that defence has caused a public outcry in the country, where 400 women die from domestic violence every year, according to statistics from un women. every day, police in kazakhstan receive about 300 reports of domestic abuse, yet the punishment is generally a fine and a restraining order. now women's right activists are demanding a new law that fully criminalises domestic violence. earlier, i spoke to kazakh journalist?
warnings of the uk could be facing a doctor retention crisis in the nhs. and what sparked the brightest burst of light every recorded? scientists solve the cosmic question, but has it unlocked more mysteries? millions of people in kazakhstan have been transfixed by the trial of a former government minister who's accused of torturing his wife and beating her to death. prosecutors say former economy minister quandyq bishimbaev murdered 31—year—old saltanat nukenova in a vip booth of a...
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.— debate in the uk. thank you for 'oinin: us debate in the uk. thank you for joining us from _ debate in the uk. thank you for joining us from whitehall - debate in the uk. thank you for joining us from whitehall and i debate in the uk. thank you for| joining us from whitehall and we will continue to get updates throughout the day of course with these breaking news, this unprecedented development. it was always known that when the gaza war erupted after october the 7th, that this would be a war with wide—ranging repercussions and does the gaza war goes on, fires have been burning across this region and now the biggest conflagration of all with iran's first direct attack on israeli territory. the israeli war cabinet met through the night and this morning idf spokesperson daniel hagarigave this morning idf spokesperson daniel hagari gave us this update. good morning. last night iran opened up good morning. last night iran opened up an attack against israel and sent over 300 various threats. they met our
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whilst there is nojustification glorify terrorism here in the uk? whilst there is no justification for iran's actions, we cannot be naive to the fact that one of the drivers of tension in the region is the ongoing war in gaza. six months on from the horrific hamas terror attack, hostages remain separated from their families, thousands of innocent palestinians have been killed and now more than i million people face the imminent threat of famine. so i urge the government again to use every ounce of diplomatic leverage that we have had to make sure aid to gaza is unimpeded and drastically scaled up. alongside that, we reiterate our call for an immediate ceasefire, for hamas to release hostages and for a return to a diplomatic process that can rekindle the hope of a two—state solution. it is right that we condemn iran's action. it is right that we work with others to defend the security of our allies, and it is right that we seek the end of conflict in gaza, but this is a moment for restraint. because escalation will only lead to further destruction
whilst there is nojustification glorify terrorism here in the uk? whilst there is no justification for iran's actions, we cannot be naive to the fact that one of the drivers of tension in the region is the ongoing war in gaza. six months on from the horrific hamas terror attack, hostages remain separated from their families, thousands of innocent palestinians have been killed and now more than i million people face the imminent threat of famine. so i urge the government again to use every ounce...
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low pressure moving down across the uk. that's going to bring a stronger northwesterly wind and make it feel chilly on monday. but after that, the weather should improvejust a little with fewer showers and it won't be quite as windy. a decade of weak growth: the international monetary fund sounds the alarm as central banks consider when to start cutting rates. plus, vietnam's corruption crackdown: why a property tycoon has been sentenced to death. hello and welcome to asia business report. i'm steve lai. our top story today — the head of the international monetary fund has warned the global economy is set for a "sluggish and disappointing" decade as many countries remain challenged by inflation and debt. but kristalina georgieva also said central banks should resist the pressure to cut rates too early. the bbc�*s north america business correspondent michelle fleury has more. with interest rates in many richer countries now at their highest levels in years, the head of the imf, kristalina georgieva, urged caution when it
low pressure moving down across the uk. that's going to bring a stronger northwesterly wind and make it feel chilly on monday. but after that, the weather should improvejust a little with fewer showers and it won't be quite as windy. a decade of weak growth: the international monetary fund sounds the alarm as central banks consider when to start cutting rates. plus, vietnam's corruption crackdown: why a property tycoon has been sentenced to death. hello and welcome to asia business report. i'm...
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around the world and across the uk, this is bbc news. now to the united states, and day two of donald trump's criminal trial has concluded in new york. the focus for the moment is selecting a jury to sit through the weeks of proceedings. so far, seven have been chosen, but dozens of potentialjurors have been excused, after saying they couldn't be impartial. this case marks the first time a us president — former or current — has faced a criminal trial. it's over allegations he tried to cover up hush money payments to the adult film star stormy daniels in 2016. mr trump denies the allegations, and speaking after the court wrapped up, he once again made unsubstantiated claims that the judge was conflicted. the whole world is watching. this judge is so conflicted, you understand? there has never been a judge so conflicted as these. it is ridiculous. also, there is no crime. 0ur north america correspondent nada tawfik has more from new york. the court session ran over in time because the judge was so eager to make headway in a jury select
around the world and across the uk, this is bbc news. now to the united states, and day two of donald trump's criminal trial has concluded in new york. the focus for the moment is selecting a jury to sit through the weeks of proceedings. so far, seven have been chosen, but dozens of potentialjurors have been excused, after saying they couldn't be impartial. this case marks the first time a us president — former or current — has faced a criminal trial. it's over allegations he tried to cover...
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low pressure moving down across the uk. that's going to bring a stronger northwesterly wind and make it feel chilly on monday. but after that, the weather should improve just a little with fewer showers and it won't be quite as windy. this is bbc news. we will have the headlines at the top of the hour as newsday continues straight after hardtalk. welcome to hardtalk. i'm stephen sackur. there seems to be no end to the suffering of the people of zimbabwe. a prolonged drought is threatening to spread mass hunger in a country grimly familiar with political repression and economic chaos. but no amount of popular dissatisfaction seems to loosen the grip of the ruling party, zanu—pf. my guest is one of zimbabwe's highest—profile opposition figures, job sikhala, recently released from almost 600 days in prison without trial. is real change ever going to come to his homeland?
low pressure moving down across the uk. that's going to bring a stronger northwesterly wind and make it feel chilly on monday. but after that, the weather should improve just a little with fewer showers and it won't be quite as windy. this is bbc news. we will have the headlines at the top of the hour as newsday continues straight after hardtalk. welcome to hardtalk. i'm stephen sackur. there seems to be no end to the suffering of the people of zimbabwe. a prolonged drought is threatening to...
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right now, a lot of cloud shrouding the uk. weatherfront is crossing us, bearing rain and dribs and drabs possible anywhere through the night and in some areas even quite heavy for a time. but this weather front is caught in a current of very mild air streaming in from the southern climes, quite a breezy end to the night is expected as well. but i think by the time we get to around 6:00 in the morning, you can see the skies are clearing across many eastern and some western areas of the uk as well. temperatures will be in double figures in most major towns and cities. so here's the morning, then, the forecast. you can see still a fair amount of cloud across some southern and western areas, dribs and drabs of rain, but already sunshine across, say, many northern and northeastern parts of the uk. the temperatures very pleasant indeed — widely, i think, into the high teens or 20 degrees across england, eastern scotland, around 18 and out towards the west, around 1a to 17 degrees celsius. but the west will always be more cloudy. n
right now, a lot of cloud shrouding the uk. weatherfront is crossing us, bearing rain and dribs and drabs possible anywhere through the night and in some areas even quite heavy for a time. but this weather front is caught in a current of very mild air streaming in from the southern climes, quite a breezy end to the night is expected as well. but i think by the time we get to around 6:00 in the morning, you can see the skies are clearing across many eastern and some western areas of the uk as...
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the number of people out of work in the uk has risen. figures from the office for national statistics show the unemployment rate was 4.2% between december and february, up slightly in the previous three months. but the number ofjob vacancies is still high. there's been a rise in the number of people who are economically inactive, that is no longer looking for, or able to, work — and that reflects a rise in the number of people who are long term sick. dharshini david has the details. i would give anything to not kind of wake up every day feeling absolutely rubbish. 21—year—old chloe lives with depression, borderline personality disorder and autism. she took up work at 16 but that didn't last long. currently a student, she is concerned about a lack of understanding. they don't really understand the complexity of mental illness. it's not something that... although there are days that i can't get out of bed — days and weeks and months that i don't get out of bed in a depressive episode — there is also days and weeks and months i ca
the number of people out of work in the uk has risen. figures from the office for national statistics show the unemployment rate was 4.2% between december and february, up slightly in the previous three months. but the number ofjob vacancies is still high. there's been a rise in the number of people who are economically inactive, that is no longer looking for, or able to, work — and that reflects a rise in the number of people who are long term sick. dharshini david has the details. i would...
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allies like the us and the uk helped to shoot down drones too. the damage reported by israel, no deaths, a small amount done to military base and one girl in hospital. that's a quick assessment of where we were overnight. iran placing these attacks were retaliation to what's widely believed to be israel hitting a consulate in syria and damascus two weeks ago. as to the attacks last night, ourteam weeks ago. as to the attacks last night, our team at bbc very if i have been looking at the images. for the first time ever, iran has carried out direct strikes against israel, an israeli army spokesperson said that hundreds of drones, cruise missiles and ballistic missiles were launched against israel from iran, yemen and iraq. 99% were intercepted and one child has reportedly been injured by shrapnel. we have verified two videos, this first one is filmed near the mosque injerusalem and this next video, you can see missiles or drones are heading for israel and air defences intercepting them. this is a still from that video i showed just now, we have mat
allies like the us and the uk helped to shoot down drones too. the damage reported by israel, no deaths, a small amount done to military base and one girl in hospital. that's a quick assessment of where we were overnight. iran placing these attacks were retaliation to what's widely believed to be israel hitting a consulate in syria and damascus two weeks ago. as to the attacks last night, ourteam weeks ago. as to the attacks last night, our team at bbc very if i have been looking at the images....
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billions of people hardly smart to eat —— is marked in the uk. it's simply about stopping more people �*s cell starting. —— stopping people starting. —— stopping people starting. but actually, we saw no increase in this market first tobacco when the age of smoking increased from 16 to 18 back in 2007. ~ , ., ., increased from 16 to 18 back in 2007. . , ., ., ., ., , 2007. we did see a move towards vain 2007. we did see a move towards vaping and — 2007. we did see a move towards...
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around the world and across the uk. this is bbc news. details have been emerging of the victims of the deadly knife attack at a shopping centre in sydney yesterday. six people were killed and 12 injured. the attacker was a0 years old and was shot dead by police at the scene. 0ur correspondent, katy watson, has the latest from sydney. from the early hours of sunday morning, sydneysiders came to pay their respects. this is a nation in shock, not used to violent attacks like this. i go to the mall with my friends and stuff, but it's just sad to think like you can't even really like shop normally now without thinking twice about like who's around you? the attacker was named asjoel kelchey and more details about his background have also emerged. we do understand that there is a history of mental health. but it will be the ongoing work of the investigators to determine what his activities were yesterday and the days before that might indicate a motive. authorities singled out the bravery of inspector amy scott, who shot the assailant dead. her
around the world and across the uk. this is bbc news. details have been emerging of the victims of the deadly knife attack at a shopping centre in sydney yesterday. six people were killed and 12 injured. the attacker was a0 years old and was shot dead by police at the scene. 0ur correspondent, katy watson, has the latest from sydney. from the early hours of sunday morning, sydneysiders came to pay their respects. this is a nation in shock, not used to violent attacks like this. i go to the mall...
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around the world and across the uk. this is bbc news. the white house has described iran s attack on israel over the weekend as a spectacular and embarrassing failure. nearly all of the more than three hundred missiles and drones were shot down. israels military chief has again said the attack will be met with a response — despite the fact that many of israel's allies including, as you heard, the uk — have warned against escalation. here's our middle east corrrespondent lucy williamson. israel is deciding how to respond to this — hundreds of drones and missiles fired over the weekend from iran. damage on the ground was limited. damage to regional stability, much more severe. at an airbase hit by missiles in the negev desert today, israel's chief of staff promised a response. iran will face the consequences for its actions. we will choose our response accordingly. the idf remains ready to counter any threat from iran and its terror proxies. israel says only a handful of missiles made it through air defences, but this direct confront
around the world and across the uk. this is bbc news. the white house has described iran s attack on israel over the weekend as a spectacular and embarrassing failure. nearly all of the more than three hundred missiles and drones were shot down. israels military chief has again said the attack will be met with a response — despite the fact that many of israel's allies including, as you heard, the uk — have warned against escalation. here's our middle east corrrespondent lucy williamson....
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by the us, uk and france. faced with such circumstances, the islamic republic of iran— circumstances, the islamic republic of iran had — circumstances, the islamic republic of iran had no choice but to exercise _ of iran had no choice but to exercise its inherent right to self—defense under international law. madam president, the root cause of the _ law. madam president, the root cause of the current situation are clear to all _ of the current situation are clear to all from _ of the current situation are clear to all. from the start of the israeli — to all. from the start of the israeli war against palestinian people — israeli war against palestinian people in gaza, more than 34,000 civilians. _ people in gaza, more than 34,000 civilians, two thirds of them women and children, have been killed. all civilian— and children, have been killed. all civilian infrastructures have been targeted — civilian infrastructures have been targeted and destroyed by israel. even _ targeted and destroyed by israel
by the us, uk and france. faced with such circumstances, the islamic republic of iran— circumstances, the islamic republic of iran had — circumstances, the islamic republic of iran had no choice but to exercise _ of iran had no choice but to exercise its inherent right to self—defense under international law. madam president, the root cause of the _ law. madam president, the root cause of the current situation are clear to all _ of the current situation are clear to all from _ of the...
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the south—westerly winds continue to bring that mild air across the uk. so a mild night, temperatures staying up into double figures in most places. tomorrow, mild start to the mist and fog patches slowly lifting and clearing, but the chance of seeing sunshine and more sunshine across england and wales, whereas the thicker cloud will be in parts of scotland, northern ireland and the far north of england, where we'll have a few patches of rain from time to time. 18 in aberdeen, top temperatures across eastern england likely to hit around 21 degrees celsius, which is going to get close to the highest temperature ever recorded so far this year in the whole of the uk. all change, though, as we head into the weekend, we'll start to see some rain and cooler weather work into northern ireland, scotland and northern england, holding on to something a little bit warmer again for parts of wales, the midlands, east anglia and southern counties of england. but the change will come. as we head into sunday and next week, the jet stream pattern changes completely and we
the south—westerly winds continue to bring that mild air across the uk. so a mild night, temperatures staying up into double figures in most places. tomorrow, mild start to the mist and fog patches slowly lifting and clearing, but the chance of seeing sunshine and more sunshine across england and wales, whereas the thicker cloud will be in parts of scotland, northern ireland and the far north of england, where we'll have a few patches of rain from time to time. 18 in aberdeen, top...
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smoking is the single biggest cause of preventable death in the uk. it kills two thirds of long—term users. the aim of the new bill before parliament is to protect younger generations from harm by banning tobacco use for them. one caller with experience of that harm told the nicky campbell show on bbc radio 5 live he regretted ever starting to smoke. i had to have one lung removed, got emphysema and copd in the other lung, and now i've found out i've got terminal cancer in my liver and adrenal glands. i'm so sorry. yeah, it's something i've got used to now, i've come to terms with it, but what i've gone through the last three years, i wouldn't like anyone to go through, you know? and if i could go back, i wish i'd never started. the harm done by smoking is well documented. it causes lung and heart disease, cancer, stillbirths, dementia and asthma. england's chief medical officer, sir chris whitty, supports the ban. people are trapped in smoking at a very young age, and once they become addicted, their choice is taken away. so, if you're in favour of
smoking is the single biggest cause of preventable death in the uk. it kills two thirds of long—term users. the aim of the new bill before parliament is to protect younger generations from harm by banning tobacco use for them. one caller with experience of that harm told the nicky campbell show on bbc radio 5 live he regretted ever starting to smoke. i had to have one lung removed, got emphysema and copd in the other lung, and now i've found out i've got terminal cancer in my liver and...