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, including the bbc. there was the story of a five—a—side footballer from birmingham who was said to have a bruise on his thigh that resembled prince harry's face, research showing men from birmingham have the longest appendages in the uk, a mural of dorothy from the wizard of oz in birmingham that was declared to be a banksy, and a statue of h from steps being erected in cowbridge. it's all rather funny this. tom, you tweeted about this. i wonder what purposeit tweeted about this. i wonder what purpose it serves. it shows that media newsrooms are useless and incompetent and allow these to slip by, but is it damaging? this incompetent and allow these to slip by, but is it damaging?— by, but is it damaging? this is the thin. it's by, but is it damaging? this is the thing- it's a _ by, but is it damaging? this is the thing. it's a prank, _ by, but is it damaging? this is the thing. it's a prank, right? - thing. it's a prank, right? conning newspapers publishing stories that aren't true is one of the o
, including the bbc. there was the story of a five—a—side footballer from birmingham who was said to have a bruise on his thigh that resembled prince harry's face, research showing men from birmingham have the longest appendages in the uk, a mural of dorothy from the wizard of oz in birmingham that was declared to be a banksy, and a statue of h from steps being erected in cowbridge. it's all rather funny this. tom, you tweeted about this. i wonder what purposeit tweeted about this. i wonder...
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you're watching the context on bbc news. gen zers in the us and uk are seeing their wage growth outstrip pay rises for other age groups. a recent economist article suggests this is impacting their attitude to work. there are many things that are written about gen z — the zoomers, that were born in the mid—to—late �*905. the more un—charitable definition is that they are a cohort, defined by their anxiety. but the economist has just published an article that turns our impression but the economist has just published an article that turns our impression of the zoomers on its head. in america, the hourly pay growth among 16 to 2a—year—olds hit i3% year on year — a little more than double the rate for workers over 25 years of age. in the uk, using a different measure — people aged 18—21 saw their average pay rise by 15% — far outstripping pay rises among the other age groups. in respect of wage growth, as reflected in household incomes the average 25—year—old american has an annualfamily income of around
you're watching the context on bbc news. gen zers in the us and uk are seeing their wage growth outstrip pay rises for other age groups. a recent economist article suggests this is impacting their attitude to work. there are many things that are written about gen z — the zoomers, that were born in the mid—to—late �*905. the more un—charitable definition is that they are a cohort, defined by their anxiety. but the economist has just published an article that turns our impression but...
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out to me, a couple bbc reached out to me, a couple of other news channels reached out wanting to do an out to me wanting to do an interview with me about my change. but when they've done the interview and i've shown them a person, like, yes, them me as a person, like, yes, i'm trying to change. i'm actually trying to change. i'm actually trying to change. i'm to better i'm actually trying to better myself my myself from for myself, my child, all the child, my family and all the people that i've hurt in the past from my pranks. i've said this the interviews and they this on the interviews and they haven't interview. they haven't lead the interview. they haven't lead the interview. they haven't the interview. haven't dropped the interview. the supposed haven't dropped the interview. th drop. supposed haven't dropped the interview. th drop. they supposed haven't dropped the interview. th drop. they didn't supposed haven't dropped the interview. th drop. they didn't dropjpposed haven't dropped the interview. th drop. they didn't dropjppised to drop. they didn't drop it. i was interview
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around the world and across the uk, this is bbc news. you�*re watching bbc news. the eu has given tiktokjust 24 hours to provide a risk assessment on a new service it has just launched in europe. there are concerns tiktok lite could encourage children to become even more addicted to videos on the site. the new platform launched in france and spain earlier this month, offers users amazon vouchers or gift cards in exchange for the tiktok points they can earn for watching content or inviting friends to join. the european commission said tiktok, owned by china�*s bytedance, should have carried out a risk assessment before deploying the app and it now wants "more details". for more on this, let�*s speak to technology journalist will guyatt. this is just this isjust a parent�*s dream. if we didn�*t have enough problems, we have a new version of tiktok. what assurances are the looking for? the a . . assurances are the looking for? the a- - is assurances are the looking for? tue: app is aimed assurances are the looking for? tte: app is aimed over assurances are th
around the world and across the uk, this is bbc news. you�*re watching bbc news. the eu has given tiktokjust 24 hours to provide a risk assessment on a new service it has just launched in europe. there are concerns tiktok lite could encourage children to become even more addicted to videos on the site. the new platform launched in france and spain earlier this month, offers users amazon vouchers or gift cards in exchange for the tiktok points they can earn for watching content or inviting...
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this is bbc news. let us take a quick look at the news making headlines today. two schoolgirls murdered in 1986 received an apology from sussex police over its investigations. russell bishop killed nine—year—old niccolo and a woodland brighton and bishop was initially cleared of those murders but was convicted after double jeopardy laws were changed permitting a second trial. the scottish government has flagship environmental goals and ministers have missed eight of the last 12 annual targets and i've been told that reaching 75% milestone by the end of the decade is now unachievable. the bbc understands the final goal was reaching by 2045 will remain. the royal college is calling for smacking to be made illegal in northern ireland, they change their laws to make it illegal in the uk governments is the current laws already protect children from violence. downing street is ruled out making any further concessions on this rwanda bill between the government and the house of lords continues. they've been debating and floating to the afternoon on the changes made
this is bbc news. let us take a quick look at the news making headlines today. two schoolgirls murdered in 1986 received an apology from sussex police over its investigations. russell bishop killed nine—year—old niccolo and a woodland brighton and bishop was initially cleared of those murders but was convicted after double jeopardy laws were changed permitting a second trial. the scottish government has flagship environmental goals and ministers have missed eight of the last 12 annual...
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dan roan, bbc news. but are the french excited or slightly dreading the huge crowds about to descend on paris? a poll last month showed only about a third of the french public felt enthusiastic about the global sporting event that will start onjuly. some in paris have said they would stay away, or leave the city, if they could. let's have a listen to some voices from the french capital. tatty macleod, a french english bilingual stand up comedian, actor and writer. tatty is backstage at the clapham grandin london where she's performing fugue. well, it depends who i'm speaking to. my boyfriend is parisian, he lives in paris. if he's involved, we're absolutely leaving the city. he doesn't want to be anywhere near it. i personally think that it's an opportunity to see something amazing in a place that's only two hours away, but over two hours away from london. and i'm looking forward to getting involved a little bit in the competitiveness. so let's see if i can afford to be in paris over the olympics, then i
dan roan, bbc news. but are the french excited or slightly dreading the huge crowds about to descend on paris? a poll last month showed only about a third of the french public felt enthusiastic about the global sporting event that will start onjuly. some in paris have said they would stay away, or leave the city, if they could. let's have a listen to some voices from the french capital. tatty macleod, a french english bilingual stand up comedian, actor and writer. tatty is backstage at the...
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this is bbc news. we are backin the uk. this is bbc news. we are back in a few moments. good evening. sunshine for some, but not for all. that has been the story today, and when the shower clouds came, they were pretty threatening. quite a dramatic weather watcher picture here sent in from north wales. most of the showers have been out to the west first thing this morning, with these frontal systems sinking steadily south. through this evening, we have a clutch of showers just clinging on to east anglia and south—east england. they fade away, skies clear, temperatures are likely to fall away, and gardeners and growers, take note, we could see a touch of light frost in sheltered western areas with low single figures. further north and west, we keep around 4 or 5 degrees, and that's because we have cloud and rain spilling in from another system, which will bring some wet weather as we go through the day. into the afternoon, perhaps the best of the sunshine in east anglia, the midlands and southern england, clouding over through north wales, north midlands, up into northe
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welcome to the world today, an hour of international news from the bbc. "israel will do whatever is needed to defend itself" — that was the message benjamin netanyahu delivered to the latest batch of politicians urging restraint in any move against iran. the uk foreign secretary david cameron and german foregn minister annalena baerbock have been meeting israeli leaders after the unprecedented missile and drone attack launched over the weekend, which was in itself a retaliatory move by iran for an attack in damascus. there are continued fears of a regional war. here's what the israeli prime minister said in the last few hours. translation: i am now coming from meetings i
welcome to the world today, an hour of international news from the bbc. "israel will do whatever is needed to defend itself" — that was the message benjamin netanyahu delivered to the latest batch of politicians urging restraint in any move against iran. the uk foreign secretary david cameron and german foregn minister annalena baerbock have been meeting israeli leaders after the unprecedented missile and drone attack launched over the weekend, which was in itself a retaliatory move...
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, bbc news. the actor hugh grant has settled his long—running privacy case against the publisher of the sun newspaper, after his lawyers told him that he could face legal costs of up to £10 million, even if he won. he says he was offered what he calls "an enormous sum of money" to settle the case. our culture editor, katie razzall, is here. how much of a surprise has this been? well, it is a surprise and it emerged in court documents, it came out today in page 18 of this one, there is a footnote saying hugh grant settled his case against news group. the actor later put a statement on x and prepare for irony. he said, as is common with entirely innocent people, they are offering me an enormous sum of money to keep this matter out of and as you were saying, that is estimated he thinks to be around £10 million. clearly an awful lot of money, but he is also clearly regretting not having his day in court. i mean, he had claimed the sun had commissioned someone to burgle his car, to burgle his home
, bbc news. the actor hugh grant has settled his long—running privacy case against the publisher of the sun newspaper, after his lawyers told him that he could face legal costs of up to £10 million, even if he won. he says he was offered what he calls "an enormous sum of money" to settle the case. our culture editor, katie razzall, is here. how much of a surprise has this been? well, it is a surprise and it emerged in court documents, it came out today in page 18 of this one, there...
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good evening and welcome to the bbc news at six. a fall in the price of some meats, crumpets and chocolate biscuits has helped push down inflation to its lowest level for 2.5 years. the rate at which consumer prices rose was 3.2% last month. that�*s down from 3.4% in february. food prices were the main reason for the fall —
good evening and welcome to the bbc news at six. a fall in the price of some meats, crumpets and chocolate biscuits has helped push down inflation to its lowest level for 2.5 years. the rate at which consumer prices rose was 3.2% last month. that�*s down from 3.4% in february. food prices were the main reason for the fall —
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dharshini david, bbc news. at least 1a people have been killed and around 60 injured in what ukrainian officials say was a russian missile attack on chernihiv. the city's mayor said a high rise building in a densely populated neighbourhood was hit. president zelensky said the destruction wouldn't have taken place if ukraine had sufficient air defences. james waterhouse reports from kyiv. bus passengers dive for cover after two missiles hit nearby. what follows is the haunting sound of a third. in chernihiv, live air strikes happen with little notice. russia tried and failed to take this city. but with its border only 60 miles away, the skies bring a constant threat. "i was walking my dog," says maxim. "i heard a hit, then the second and the third. "i thought it was air defence working." the explosions are followed by a familiar recovery routine, with the number of dead expected to rise. for ukrainians, there is no escaping russia's invasion, and their leader keeps asking his allies for more air defenses. transl
dharshini david, bbc news. at least 1a people have been killed and around 60 injured in what ukrainian officials say was a russian missile attack on chernihiv. the city's mayor said a high rise building in a densely populated neighbourhood was hit. president zelensky said the destruction wouldn't have taken place if ukraine had sufficient air defences. james waterhouse reports from kyiv. bus passengers dive for cover after two missiles hit nearby. what follows is the haunting sound of a third....
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live from london, this is bbc news. the uk's foreign secretary lord cameron has urged israel to do as little as possible to escalate tensions in the middle east, but benjamin netanyahu has said israel will decide on its own steps. we hope that anything israel does is as limited and as targeted and as smart as possible. it's in no—one's interest that we see escalation. translation: we will make our own decisions on our own. _ and the state of israel will do what it needs to defend itself. the actor hugh grant settles a long—running lawsuit —— says he has been offered a enormous amount of money as he settles a long—running lawsuit against the publisher of the sun newspaper over claims journalist used private investigators to tap his phone. mps have rejected all of the changes made to the rwanda bill by the house of lords. the bill is now being sent back to the house of lords. a russian missile kills 1a and wounds more than 60 in chernihiv in northern ukraine. inflation in the uk has fallen to its lowest level fo
live from london, this is bbc news. the uk's foreign secretary lord cameron has urged israel to do as little as possible to escalate tensions in the middle east, but benjamin netanyahu has said israel will decide on its own steps. we hope that anything israel does is as limited and as targeted and as smart as possible. it's in no—one's interest that we see escalation. translation: we will make our own decisions on our own. _ and the state of israel will do what it needs to defend itself. the...
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this is bbc news. georgia's parliament has approved the first stage of a bill on "foreign agents", which had sparked mass protests. western allies have repeatedly urged the governing georgian dream party to drop the bill. overnight police used tear gas to break up gatherings in the capital tblisi against the plans. these images were filmed late on tuesday near the parliament building — reports say several arrests were made. several local media outlets said police had attacked theirjournalists. the new law would require any independent ngo or media organisation which gets more than 20 percent of funding from abroad, to register as an "organisation pursuing the interests of a foreign power." critics says it mirrors a russian law on "foreign agents" — which they say has been used to silence media outlets critical of the kremlin. georgia's president has been speaking to the bbc. well, it's a major concern because it is exactly a copy of putin's law that was adopted in 2012 and then gradually increased
this is bbc news. georgia's parliament has approved the first stage of a bill on "foreign agents", which had sparked mass protests. western allies have repeatedly urged the governing georgian dream party to drop the bill. overnight police used tear gas to break up gatherings in the capital tblisi against the plans. these images were filmed late on tuesday near the parliament building — reports say several arrests were made. several local media outlets said police had attacked...
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hugo bachega, bbc news, jerusalem. since the start of the war in gaza, israel has sped up the construction and approval of settlements across occupied eastjerusalem — an area which palestinians consider their future capital. the settlements are illegal under international law. let's get more from amy cohen at ir amim, a nonprofit israeli organisation that aims to make jerusalem a equitable space for israelis and palestinains. for israelis and palestinians. like you forjoining us. first perhaps begin by doing us a sense of the scale of the settlements building in the last year, especially since october? certainly, thank ou especially since october? certainly, thank you so _ especially since october? certainly, thank you so much _ especially since october? certainly, thank you so much for— especially since october? certainly, thank you so much for having - especially since october? certainly, thank you so much for having me. l thank you so much for having me. basically what we are seeing is just a major surge in the
hugo bachega, bbc news, jerusalem. since the start of the war in gaza, israel has sped up the construction and approval of settlements across occupied eastjerusalem — an area which palestinians consider their future capital. the settlements are illegal under international law. let's get more from amy cohen at ir amim, a nonprofit israeli organisation that aims to make jerusalem a equitable space for israelis and palestinains. for israelis and palestinians. like you forjoining us. first...
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he has until the middle of may to make a firm offer. stay with us on bbc news for move more and more businesses coming up in a few hours' time, and more businesses coming on social media. catch up with the @bbcbusiness team and me on social media, i'm @tadthnright. goodbye. hello, i'm cerebral current at the bbc sport centre. we are 100 days away from the summer 0lympics bbc sport centre. we are 100 days away from the summer olympics in paris and the countdown on to have the city ready in different ways to host the games. all permanent infrastructures are now complete in the building of temporary sites had started. 0ursports the building of temporary sites had started. 0ur sports editor dan roan is in paris for us. 100 days to go until paris 2024 and the venues that will host the games themselves are rapidly taking shape. as you can see, we are here in a temporary venue, a 13,000 seat arena. it only began work here four weeks ago also and it feels like it is almost completed. injune it will be. this is where the beach volleyball competition will take place and as you can see it is he
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ben chu, bbc news. the foreign secretary, lord cameron, has met with israel's prime minister, benjamin netanyahu during a visit to jerusalem. these are the pictures of that meeting just in. mr cameron says it's clear that israel has decided to retaliate against last weekend's missile and drone attack by iran. he says he's trying to convince israeli leaders that, in his words, "calm heads must prevail". after his meeting with benjamin netanyahu, lord cameron spoke to reporters who asked him if he was satisfied that israel wasnt going to do any thing that might exacerbate the situation. we have repeated our view that any response should be smart, despite our solidarity with israel, and in a way that is designed to de—escalate and limit this conflict because nobody wants to see it grow and spread so those other things we should be discussing but at the same time, i think it is really important for the eyes the world to switch to looking at the situation in gaza where hamas have now hold these hostages fo
ben chu, bbc news. the foreign secretary, lord cameron, has met with israel's prime minister, benjamin netanyahu during a visit to jerusalem. these are the pictures of that meeting just in. mr cameron says it's clear that israel has decided to retaliate against last weekend's missile and drone attack by iran. he says he's trying to convince israeli leaders that, in his words, "calm heads must prevail". after his meeting with benjamin netanyahu, lord cameron spoke to reporters who...
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stay with us, this is bbc news. let us start with some positivity because more of you will get a break from the rain clouds this weekend as this area of high pressure made its way in. we have not seen early january. we must see areas trapped in that. there still could be some drizzle especially in scotland but the emphasis is on the dry weather. varying amounts of cloud but when the sunshine aside, it will feel pleasantly warm. still a bit of cloud to come and the dry weather went asked all the way through next week. certainly in the short—term, still some rain to come over the next few days and staying chilly. northerly winds with us at the moment, that has been bringing in some showers from scotland into parts of england for the afternoon and cloud across northern ireland and cloud across northern ireland and patchy rain spreads its way into wales at the south—west. in between those areas, there will be some drier weather to be had this afternoon. but for all, drier weather to be had this afternoon. but forall
stay with us, this is bbc news. let us start with some positivity because more of you will get a break from the rain clouds this weekend as this area of high pressure made its way in. we have not seen early january. we must see areas trapped in that. there still could be some drizzle especially in scotland but the emphasis is on the dry weather. varying amounts of cloud but when the sunshine aside, it will feel pleasantly warm. still a bit of cloud to come and the dry weather went asked all the...
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aruna iyengar, bbc news. since the pandemic, inactivity among uk people of working age due to long—term sickness has soared, pushing up the benefits bill and holding back the wider economy. new official figures this week showed another rise. that has all prompted a major "back to work" push from the government. but new research from the health foundation seen by bbc newsnight suggests the inactivity crisis is set to get considerably worse over the coming years, not better. newsnight�*s ben chu reports. my health caught up with me. it was that and it was nothing else. and it was the worst thing in the world for me to stop working. i hated it. i still hate it. it's mainly my autism and my anxiety that comes around with the autism as well. they're the main reason that i qualify for the benefits that i do. two faces of economic inactivity in 2024, but will there be many more in the decades to come? since the covid pandemic began in early 2020, inactivity among working age people — that's those aged between
aruna iyengar, bbc news. since the pandemic, inactivity among uk people of working age due to long—term sickness has soared, pushing up the benefits bill and holding back the wider economy. new official figures this week showed another rise. that has all prompted a major "back to work" push from the government. but new research from the health foundation seen by bbc newsnight suggests the inactivity crisis is set to get considerably worse over the coming years, not better....
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i haven't watched the bbc and i'm old, she bbc since and yes, i'm old, she says. aren't we all helen? we all feel quite old at the moment. think. rishi moment. i think. rishi sunak says used for an says oxy used to work for an investment bank and a hedge fund. does not understand fund. he does not understand politics. really politics. he does not really understand conservative values. we're this in we're talking about this in relation smoking ban. in relation to the smoking ban. in fact, we're...
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this is bbc news, the headlines... the un launches a $2.8 billion appeal for aid for the palestinian population in the gaza strip and occupied west bank, as the uk foreign secretary lands in israel. in the uk, inflation keeps falling, now down to 3.2% in the year to march. we�*ve also seen mortgage rates fall, energy bills fall and data this week showed that wages have been rising faster than inflation for nine weeks in a row. for nine months in a row. russia�*s military death toll in ukraine has now passed the 50,000 mark. we have more from a bbc investigation coming up. and heavy rain batters the united arab emirates causing flash flooding. some places recording a year�*s worth of rain in a single day. uk inflation is down to its lowest level in 2.5 years. figures released show the rate of inflation has fallen to 3.2% in the year to march. it�*s down from 3.4% in the month before, thanks to a drop in price for some food items like crumpets, meat and chocolate biscuits. let�*s speak to steve nolan, lecturer
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marc ashdown, bbc news. we will check in with nina as the programme goes on to get those inflation figures at 7am and as soon as that happens nina will explain what that means for the wider economy and for our pockets and everyday lives. what else do we need to know this morning? a memorial ceremony will be held this afternoon for pc yvonne fletcher, marking a0 years since she was shot and killed outside the libyan embassy in london in 1984. a campaign is also being launched to bring a private prosecution over her death. our legal correspondent dominic casciani reports. gunfire. early morning, the 17th of april 1984, shots rang out across the london sky, and a police officer falls. the shooters — revolutionary followers of libya's colonel gaddafi, who control the country's embassy in london. the victim — a dedicated community officer who'd been sent to keep the peace during a demonstration. wpc yvonne fletcher was 25 years old. her death shocked the nation. but nobody was ever charged with her murder. af
marc ashdown, bbc news. we will check in with nina as the programme goes on to get those inflation figures at 7am and as soon as that happens nina will explain what that means for the wider economy and for our pockets and everyday lives. what else do we need to know this morning? a memorial ceremony will be held this afternoon for pc yvonne fletcher, marking a0 years since she was shot and killed outside the libyan embassy in london in 1984. a campaign is also being launched to bring a private...
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this is bbc news. let's head to greece now where the country is gearing up for a day of national strikes. major disruption is expected on the roads, trains, and ports as unionised workers across the transport sectors stage their 24—hour walk out. they are being joined by workers from the healthcare sectors, logistics, telecoms, hospitality and manufacturing. this is all fuelled by high inflation and the cost—of—living crisis, leaving many workers facing the threat of poverty. let's head live to athens and speak to elena panaritis, former world bank economist and leader of the athens based think tank, thought—li—action. we are having trouble connecting but it looks like she is with us. can you hear me clearly? she is with us. can you hear me clearl ? , ., ~ she is with us. can you hear me clearl ? , . ~ , ., clearly? very well, thank you. thank you _ clearly? very well, thank you. thank you so _ clearly? very well, thank you. thank you so much _ clearly? very well, thank you. thank you so much
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this is bbc news. higherfor longer, the chair of the fed has dashed hopes that interest rates will be cut anytime soon as he says us inflation is still too high. we will need a greater confidence inflation is moving systemically towards 2% before the appropriate policy. in the uk, inflation is set to keep falling, with new figures out shortly. so has the economy finally turned a corner? also on the program, as indians prepare to head to the polls, we crunch the numbers of what's expected to be the world's most expensive election. and, going bananas, we consume billions every, but for how long? as adverse weather and soaring costs affect producers across the world, we peel back on an industry under threat. hello, if you just hello, if youjustjoining hello, if you justjoining us you own time of the top business stories. we start in the us where doubts are growing aboutjust how soon interest rates may be cut. the chair of the federal reservejerome powell said on tuesday that inflation was taking longer th
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live from london, this is bbc news. the us and the eu are looking at imposing further sanctions on iran after its attack on israel at the weekend. israel has yet to respond. russia's military death toll in ukraine has now passed the 50,000 mark. we have more from a bbc investigation coming up. and heavy rain batters the united arab emirates, causing flash flooding, with some places recording a year's worth of rain in a single day. good to have you with us. welcome to the programme, as we continue to watch and wait to see how israel will respond to the attack it faced from iran at the weekend. the israeli war cabinet has met five times so far to discuss what it should do next but still no decision has been made public. but the us and eu have said they are looking at imposing further sanctions on iran in response to the attack. the white house has said it will impose new sanctions targeting iran's missile and drone program. and eu foreign policy chief josep borrell said the bloc was working on it after a number of eu nati
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you're live with bbc news. some pictures to bring you now of a devastating fire that engulfed denmark's historic old stock exchange building in the centre of copenhagen. the building dates back to the year 1625, and is one of the city's oldest buildings, currently housing the danish chamber of commerce. copenhagen residents and staff from a nearby museum rushed to rescue a number of historic paintings. it took hours to get the fire under control due to the amount of scaffolding on the building, which made it harder for responders to get through to the flames. the cause of the fire has not yet been determined. let's turn to some important news around the world. heavy rain has battered gulf states causing flash flooding — with some places recording a year's worth of rain in a single day. the dubai airport was forced to divert incoming flights for around two hours but operations have since restarted. cars washed away in the streets, as a fierce storm causes destruction across the gulf region. venezuelan presiden
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live from washington, this is bbc news. tensions remain high as israel weighs a wider response to iran's attack. the firstjurors are selected in donald trump's new york hush money trial. and billions in india prepare to head to the polls in one of the largest elections in the world. hello, i'm helena humphrey. good to have you with us. we start in the middle east, where white house national security advisorjake sullivan has confirmed that the united states will impose new sanctions on iran in the coming days. the announcement comes after the iranian attack on israel last saturday, with more than 300 drones and missiles launched. according to the israeli defence forces, 99% of them were intercepted by israel's aerial defense system and its partners. well, iran says the attack was retaliation for a deadly strike on its consulate in the syrian capital damascus on 1 april. that attack killed a top iranian commander, alongside six others — including civilians. the us has vowed that its support for israel is ironclad but has ur
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you're live with bbc news. some pictures to bring you now of a devastating fire that engulfed denmark's historic old stock exchange building in the centre of copenhagen. the building dates back to the year 1625, and is one of the city's oldest buildings, currently housing the danish chamber of commerce. copenhagen residents and staff from a nearby museum rushed to rescue a number of historic paintings. it took hours to get the fire under control due to the amount of scaffolding on the building, which made it harder for responders to get through to the flames. the cause of the fire has not yet been determined. we're just days away before the largest election the world has ever seen as people in india head to the polls for its general election. just under one billion people are eligible to vote — that's roughly one in eight of the entire global population, and more than 13 million indian citizens who live abroad can also cast ballots, but they'll need to return to india in person to do so. voting takes place ov
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joe lynskey, bbc news. arsenal have a tough task away against bayern munich after their 2—2 draw last week. this is bayern�*s last chance of silverware this season. the bundesliga title they had won for the past 11 seasons, going to leverkusen over the weekend. but striker harry kane says his side are a different beast in europe. it's no secret here that the club set out to win the champions league every season. so there is an expectation, and i think if you look at our performances this year, there's been a different type of performance in the champions league. i feel like we've been maybe together more. we've been willing to do more on the pitch, defend defensively and in other aspects. so, yeah, it's a time to raise our game. it's a time for me and the players who have been in big situations, pressure situations, to step up and be counted now. in what could be his final year before retiring, rafa nadal enjoyed a winning start at the barcelona open as he returned from another long—term injury. the s
joe lynskey, bbc news. arsenal have a tough task away against bayern munich after their 2—2 draw last week. this is bayern�*s last chance of silverware this season. the bundesliga title they had won for the past 11 seasons, going to leverkusen over the weekend. but striker harry kane says his side are a different beast in europe. it's no secret here that the club set out to win the champions league every season. so there is an expectation, and i think if you look at our performances this...
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you're live with bbc news. one of denmark's most famous buildings — the copenhagen old stock exchange — has been destroyed by a fire on tuesday. the building's iconic spire collapsed in the flames as more than 100 firefighters battled to save it. 0ur correspondent adrienne murray was there. it started in the small hours of the morning. soon, flames and thick grey smoke had engulfed the historic former stock exchange. 0nlookers watched on in disbelief as one of the capitol�*s best known landmarks was consumed by an inferno and scores of firefighters were dispatched to tackle the blaze. they fled as flames ripped through the building. there were horrified gasps as the 180 foot spire collapsed. those inside managed to escape and police say no—one was harmed. some even raced towards the fire, desperate to rescue its treasured artworks. every moment mattered and, luckily, many were saved. among them, this precious painting as seen inside the stock exchange itself by the danish artist piet kruger. this is the
you're live with bbc news. one of denmark's most famous buildings — the copenhagen old stock exchange — has been destroyed by a fire on tuesday. the building's iconic spire collapsed in the flames as more than 100 firefighters battled to save it. 0ur correspondent adrienne murray was there. it started in the small hours of the morning. soon, flames and thick grey smoke had engulfed the historic former stock exchange. 0nlookers watched on in disbelief as one of the capitol�*s best known...
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around the world and across the uk, this is bbc news. you're live with bbc news. india is gearing up for a general election, set to be the largest the world has ever seen. just under one billion people are eligible to vote, that's roughly one in eight of the entire global population, and more than 13 million indian citizens who live abroad can also cast ballots, but they'd need to return to india in person to do so. the voting takes place over six weeks, beginning this friday, with the result expected, at the beginning ofjune. the polls suggest the prime minister, narendra modi, will win a third successive term. but he is a controversial figure, as yogita limaye reports. "thank you, modi," a woman shouts, waiting for the prime minister to arrive. modi, modi! 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 a party that very much believes it's going to win another resoundi
around the world and across the uk, this is bbc news. you're live with bbc news. india is gearing up for a general election, set to be the largest the world has ever seen. just under one billion people are eligible to vote, that's roughly one in eight of the entire global population, and more than 13 million indian citizens who live abroad can also cast ballots, but they'd need to return to india in person to do so. the voting takes place over six weeks, beginning this friday, with the result...
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this is bbc news. the uk government's plan to introduce some of the world's toughest anti—smoking laws has taken a massive step forward. mps voted overwelmingly to ban anyone born after 2009, from buying cigarettes. 57 conservative mps voted against the bill, including the business secretary, kemi badenoch, arguing it was an attack on personal freedoms. here's our political editor, chris mason. smoke hanging everywhere. in bars, beer and smelly clothes. by the time they reach the sixth form, regulations have been relaxed, to the extent that they wear what they want. and never mind what these �*70s sixth formers are wearing, they're smoking at school! and remember, lighting up on a plane was fine, too. but smoking has been slowly wafting from the mainstream to the marginal. take the ban on cigarettes on london's underground in 1984. are you going to be tempted i to light up when you shouldn't? i know i shouldn't do that but, yes, lam. and the ban on smoking in enclosed public places in 2007 led to s
this is bbc news. the uk government's plan to introduce some of the world's toughest anti—smoking laws has taken a massive step forward. mps voted overwelmingly to ban anyone born after 2009, from buying cigarettes. 57 conservative mps voted against the bill, including the business secretary, kemi badenoch, arguing it was an attack on personal freedoms. here's our political editor, chris mason. smoke hanging everywhere. in bars, beer and smelly clothes. by the time they reach the sixth form,...
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news. it's newsday. welcome to the program as we continue to watch and wait to see how israel will respond to the attack it faced from iran at the weekend. the israeli war cabinet has met five times so far to discuss what it should do next. israel and iran have traded threats after tehran�*s first—ever direct attack on israel heightened regional tensions as the gaza war ground on with no truce in sight. in the last few minutes — the us has announced it's going to impose new sanctions on iran, and says it expects
news. it's newsday. welcome to the program as we continue to watch and wait to see how israel will respond to the attack it faced from iran at the weekend. the israeli war cabinet has met five times so far to discuss what it should do next. israel and iran have traded threats after tehran�*s first—ever direct attack on israel heightened regional tensions as the gaza war ground on with no truce in sight. in the last few minutes — the us has announced it's going to impose new sanctions on...
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yogita limaye, bbc news. don't look away, because it could be another decade before you see this flower again. the puya alpestris, from the chilean andes, can take 10 years to flower, but has now bloomed at birmingham's botanical gardens. phil mackie reports. towering over all the cacti and succulents in the arid house, the sapphire tower, as it's known, is an extremely rare gem. but getting to it isn't an easyjob. after its sudden growth spurt, it now stands at 3.5 metres tall. it takes so long for the plant to gather the energy and be ready to flower, and then to create this masterpiece of flowering. it's just rare and really exciting just to witness it, and it lasts maybe a week or two, and then it's gone and the plant itself dies. it's remarkable. nectar is literally falling out of it, and in its natural habitat, it would have all the pollinators flocking to it, but there aren't any hummingbirds in birmingham, so alberto has to use a paintbrush to do the job instead. it's a very slow growing plant, so it
yogita limaye, bbc news. don't look away, because it could be another decade before you see this flower again. the puya alpestris, from the chilean andes, can take 10 years to flower, but has now bloomed at birmingham's botanical gardens. phil mackie reports. towering over all the cacti and succulents in the arid house, the sapphire tower, as it's known, is an extremely rare gem. but getting to it isn't an easyjob. after its sudden growth spurt, it now stands at 3.5 metres tall. it takes so...
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you're watching the context on bbc news. astronomers have discovered the milky way's biggest stellar black hole, which is 33 times the mass of the sun. in the wake of the second world war, two big financial institutions were founded. the imf and the world bank. at that time the world was still reeling from the great depression, new countries were emerging from the shadosw of conolialism and that signalled a need for a new approach to monetary policy. the world bank was tasked with longer term development issues and the eradication of poverty. the imf on the broader macro economic themes, often intervening in some of our biggest world crises. so they are in some ways, two sides of the same coin. and maybe they are more relevent today than they were just a few years ago. today the two organisations came together for their annual spring meeting in washington, to take the pulse of the world economy and where it is headed. here's the imf�*s chief economist. the global economy continues to display remarkable resilience with grow
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this is bbc news. in the netherlands 41% of eligible voters cast a ballot in 2019 in european elections. that was slighly higher than five years earlier but well below the peak in 1979, when 60% turned out. so how relevant is this election to dutch people? and what would motivate them to go out and vote? anna holligan is with us. let's start with domestic politics. talk about geert wilders who won backin talk about geert wilders who won back in november but is not the prime minister. how will people react to that and how much does he influence the conversation? so react to that and how much does he influence the conversation?- influence the conversation? so not prime minister _ influence the conversation? so not prime minister quite _ influence the conversation? so not prime minister quite yet. - influence the conversation? so not prime minister quite yet. in - influence the conversation? so not prime minister quite yet. in fact i influence the conversation? so not| prime minister quite yet. in fact he
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this is bbc news. a muslim student lost a hard court challenge against the ban of prayer is on school. the makayla community school introduced the band last year. the challenge argued that the band discriminated against muslim pupils. it was rejected by the court. the uk unemployment rate increased to 4.2% between december and february. that's the highest level for six months. the number of people who are economically inactive rose partly due to long—term sickness. economists suggest and could push the bank of england but rates in the centre. easyjet announce it will not operate to israel before the end of october. i had already suspended its flights, but said the continued situation means the services not resume until at least the autumn. customers booked to fly are being offered a full refund. you're watching bbc news. in brussels, a big political event opened today — the national conservative conference. ttar speakers included nigel farage, suella braverman, tomorrow victor orban, the prime mini
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around the world and across the uk, this is bbc news. a year on since the civil war in sudan erupted and we see the devastating humanitarian impacts, across the country. on monday a conference was held to mark one year since the civil war in sudan began, with donors pledging more than two billion dollars. eight million people have been displaced during the conflict. in the darfur region — it's been almost impossible to transfer aid across conflict lines. the paramilitary rapid support forces now control much of darfur. warehouses have been looted and most aid workers have withdrawn. earlier i spoke to giles duley, an award winning photographer and the first united nations global advocate for persons with disabilities in conflict and peacebuilding situations. he visited chad and sudan and witnessed the impact of the war on people with disabilities. i visited with humanity and inclusion with chad and sudan in the last year. and it was devastating. i've been documenting these conflicts are over 20 years and so there worse since i've seen
around the world and across the uk, this is bbc news. a year on since the civil war in sudan erupted and we see the devastating humanitarian impacts, across the country. on monday a conference was held to mark one year since the civil war in sudan began, with donors pledging more than two billion dollars. eight million people have been displaced during the conflict. in the darfur region — it's been almost impossible to transfer aid across conflict lines. the paramilitary rapid support forces...
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lucy williamson, bbc news, jerusalem. with me is 0rly goldschmidt, spokesperson for the israeli embassy in london. welcome to the studio. we saw in that report on the question making the point, the next decision of israel is crucial. what is their next step now?— israel is crucial. what is their next ste now? �* . ., , , next step now? after what happened on saturday night, _ next step now? after what happened on saturday night, more _ next step now? after what happened on saturday night, more than - next step now? after what happened on saturday night, more than 300 i on saturday night, more than 300 drones and missiles, cruise missiles, ballistic missiles were sent over to israel in order to murder innocent civilians. i have to say, i was watching this on tv and it really looks like an apocalyptic movie. thinking about my family there and all of our friends there waiting to know if the missiles were going to hit them or not was really, really shaken and moment. so israel needs to respond to that. the response will b
lucy williamson, bbc news, jerusalem. with me is 0rly goldschmidt, spokesperson for the israeli embassy in london. welcome to the studio. we saw in that report on the question making the point, the next decision of israel is crucial. what is their next step now?— israel is crucial. what is their next ste now? �* . ., , , next step now? after what happened on saturday night, _ next step now? after what happened on saturday night, more _ next step now? after what happened on saturday night,...
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welcome to the world today — an hour of international news from the bbc. we begin in the middle east, where israel says it's killed a local hezbollah commander in an air strike in southern lebanon. the israel defense forces have released these images of the strike. it said ismail yusaf baz had been involved in rocket and missile launches against israel from lebanon's coastal area. the idf described him as a senior official who had served in several positions of hezbollah's military wing.
welcome to the world today — an hour of international news from the bbc. we begin in the middle east, where israel says it's killed a local hezbollah commander in an air strike in southern lebanon. the israel defense forces have released these images of the strike. it said ismail yusaf baz had been involved in rocket and missile launches against israel from lebanon's coastal area. the idf described him as a senior official who had served in several positions of hezbollah's military wing.
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dharshini david, bbc news. easyjet has announced that it won't operate flights to israel before the end of october. easyjet had already suspended its flights because of the israel—gaza conflict, but says the "continued evolving situation" in the region means its services won't resume until at least the autumn. customers booked to fly on the route up to october 27th are being offered a full refund. un agencies have warned of spiralling violence in the west bank, and raised concerns over an escalation of the conflict following iran's attack on israel on saturday night. 0ur middle east correspondent lucy williamson sent this report from jerusalem. in gaza, the threat of all—out war in the middle east has little power to frighten. war there has already left many with little to lose. in the southern border town of rafah — now a vast refugee camp — the hamdan and shawa families buried five people today, killed in israeli air strikes overnight, gaza's health ministry said. translation: i lost my feelings. i do
dharshini david, bbc news. easyjet has announced that it won't operate flights to israel before the end of october. easyjet had already suspended its flights because of the israel—gaza conflict, but says the "continued evolving situation" in the region means its services won't resume until at least the autumn. customers booked to fly on the route up to october 27th are being offered a full refund. un agencies have warned of spiralling violence in the west bank, and raised concerns...
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branwen jeffreys, bbc news. a smoking ban for future generations is being debated in the uk's parliament today. the proposed ban means that it would be illegalfor anyone turning 15 or younger this year to ever be able to buy tobacco products. new zealand had planned something similar, but the country's new coalition government scrapped the policy. uk prime minister rishi sunak is facing opposition from some of his own mps, while labour is in favour of the proposal. let's speak to labour mp alex cunningham, who is vice chairman of parliament's cross—party group on smoking and health. it would make the debate that is been taking place there is considerable support and been taking place there is considerable support and a fair number of _ considerable support and a fair number of people _ considerable support and a fair number of people on _ considerable support and a fair number of people on the - considerable support and a fair- number of people on the conservative benches of the very clearly going to vote agai
branwen jeffreys, bbc news. a smoking ban for future generations is being debated in the uk's parliament today. the proposed ban means that it would be illegalfor anyone turning 15 or younger this year to ever be able to buy tobacco products. new zealand had planned something similar, but the country's new coalition government scrapped the policy. uk prime minister rishi sunak is facing opposition from some of his own mps, while labour is in favour of the proposal. let's speak to labour mp alex...
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this is bbc news. the us supreme court has been hearing a challenge to be used as a law against the former present donald trump as well as hundreds of supporters who took part in the january 2020 attack on the capital -- 2021. january 2020 attack on the capital —— 2021. they are charged with obstruction of a official proceeding the joint session of congress to survive the bite in victory. 0ne accused a former police officer seeking to have them dismiss which get have a knock on effect for all the cases including donald trump's. i enjoyed to explain to us what this case rests on. , ., to explain to us what this case rests om— rests on. there is a federal law that says _ rests on. there is a federal law that says it _ rests on. there is a federal law that says it is _ rests on. there is a federal law that says it is unlawful - rests on. there is a federal law that says it is unlawful to i rests on. there is a federal law i that says it is unlawful to obstruct an official governmental proceeding and
this is bbc news. the us supreme court has been hearing a challenge to be used as a law against the former present donald trump as well as hundreds of supporters who took part in the january 2020 attack on the capital -- 2021. january 2020 attack on the capital —— 2021. they are charged with obstruction of a official proceeding the joint session of congress to survive the bite in victory. 0ne accused a former police officer seeking to have them dismiss which get have a knock on effect for...
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you are watching the bbc news. a new study has found that around one in four cases of breast cancer in the uk are preventable. with factors like alcohol consumption — or even choosing to breast—feed — having an impact on the chances of being diagnosed. the report points out that despite being the world's most common cancer, gaps in our knowledge continue to prevent effective action. dr simon vincent is a director of research, support and influencing at breast cancer now. he gave me his thoughts. this report is a global report looking at evidence across the world, so it is pulling together information we already know but having it all together really gives a wake—up call to us in the uk as well as governments across the world, as to the challenge that we face. so we do know what many of these risk factors are for breast cancer, it is really challenging to see them laid out so clearly here but the good news is that there are things people can do about some of these things. what are the key risk factors? we th
you are watching the bbc news. a new study has found that around one in four cases of breast cancer in the uk are preventable. with factors like alcohol consumption — or even choosing to breast—feed — having an impact on the chances of being diagnosed. the report points out that despite being the world's most common cancer, gaps in our knowledge continue to prevent effective action. dr simon vincent is a director of research, support and influencing at breast cancer now. he gave me his...
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this is bbc news. a smoking ban for future generations is being debated in the uk's parliament today. generations is being debated the proposed ban means that it would be illegalfor anyone turning 15 or younger this year to ever be able to buy tobacco products. new zealand had planned something similar, but the country's new coalition government scrapped the policy. uk prime minister rishi sunak is facing opposition from some of his own mps, while labour is in favour of the proposal. here's our health correspondent, sophie hutchinson. 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. 0ne 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
this is bbc news. a smoking ban for future generations is being debated in the uk's parliament today. generations is being debated the proposed ban means that it would be illegalfor anyone turning 15 or younger this year to ever be able to buy tobacco products. new zealand had planned something similar, but the country's new coalition government scrapped the policy. uk prime minister rishi sunak is facing opposition from some of his own mps, while labour is in favour of the proposal. here's our...
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welcome to bbc news. thank you. iran file. welcome to bbc news. thank vom— iran file. welcome to bbc news. thank yon-— iran file. welcome to bbc news. thank ou. ., ., ,, thank you. how would you assess the nature of the — thank you. how would you assess the nature of the iranians _ thank you. how would you assess the nature of the iranians attack? - thank you. how would you assess the nature of the iranians attack? we - nature of the iranians attack? we say it is unprecedented and iran insists it was a calibrated attack they telegraphed, informing regional leaders and beyond it was about to take place, but israel and its allies regarded as a reckless attack and a huge breach of israeli security. how would you describe it? well, it is a great question because the islamic republic politically telegraphed it, if you remember even after 72 hours before the strike occurred, almost international media was on razors edge waiting to see what the islamic republic would do and that is precisely what the redeemer wanted but make no mistake, the attack was notjust redeemer wan
welcome to bbc news. thank you. iran file. welcome to bbc news. thank vom— iran file. welcome to bbc news. thank yon-— iran file. welcome to bbc news. thank ou. ., ., ,, thank you. how would you assess the nature of the — thank you. how would you assess the nature of the iranians _ thank you. how would you assess the nature of the iranians attack? - thank you. how would you assess the nature of the iranians attack? we - nature of the iranians attack? we say it is unprecedented and iran...
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this is bbc news. israel launches a diplomatic offensive, calling for mass sanctions on iran after its unprecedented drone and missile attack. iran insists it was acting in a legitimate self—defence. israel shows journalists one of the missiles fired from iran on saturday. its military chief of staff says the attack will not go unpunished. i'm lyse doucet, with the latest on the response to iran's weekend attack. i'm geeta guru—murthy in london with our other top stories. donald trump returns to court in new york — as jury selection for his hush money trial continues. he calls the case a disgrace. we have a judge that hates trump, a judge _ we have a judge that hates trump, a judge that _ we have a judge that hates trump, a judge that shouldn't be on this case, — judge that shouldn't be on this case, he — judge that shouldn't be on this case, he is totally conflicted. a muslim student loses a high court challenge in london against a ban on prayer rituals at school. and the house of commons de
this is bbc news. israel launches a diplomatic offensive, calling for mass sanctions on iran after its unprecedented drone and missile attack. iran insists it was acting in a legitimate self—defence. israel shows journalists one of the missiles fired from iran on saturday. its military chief of staff says the attack will not go unpunished. i'm lyse doucet, with the latest on the response to iran's weekend attack. i'm geeta guru—murthy in london with our other top stories. donald trump...