thank you, danny russell, vice president at the asia society policy institute. gratefulfor president at the asia society policy institute. grateful for your time. around the world and across the uk, you are watching bbc news. joe biden has said he will debate donald trump ahead of this year's presidential election. it's the clearest declaration yet of his willingness to debate face—to—face with his republican rival before voters cast ballots in november. it's worth noting that when previously asked, mr biden said a debate depended on how his rival behaved. mr trump hasn't yet responded — he's been spending the day in court in new york, as his hush money trial continues. the prosecution is continuing to outline its case that mr trump falsified business records to cover up a payment to the adult film star, stormy daniels, in the run up to the 2016 election. here's mr trump arriving at the court today. i think yesterday went very well in this courthouse, it should be over. the case is over. if you heard what was said, the case should be over. but you will hav