live from london, this is bbc news. a humanitarian sea corridorfor aid to go from cyprus to gaza should begin operating by sunday. in the state of the union address, president biden makes a pitch for a second term while criticising his rival donald trump.— second term while criticising his rival donald trump. here the simple truth - you — rival donald trump. here the simple truth - you cannot _ rival donald trump. here the simple truth - you cannot love _ rival donald trump. here the simple truth - you cannot love your- rival donald trump. here the simple truth - you cannot love your country| truth — you cannot love your country only when you win. fin truth - you cannot love your country only when you win.— only when you win. on international women's day. _ only when you win. on international women's day, french _ only when you win. on international women's day, french president - women's day, french president emanuel macron and shrines in france's constitution the right to an abortion. the despair of parents in nigeria. more than 280 children are kidnapped from school. a seven—year investigation finds the

british army's top ira spy probably cost more lives did in the northern ireland troubles than he saved. —— during the northern ireland troubles. hello, and welcome to bbc news now, three hours of fast—moving news, interviews and reaction. a brand—new way of getting aid into gaza. a new maritime corridor should be up and running by the weekend. let's take a look at a map and see how it will work. this maritime corridor will carry aid from cyprus, there at the top, across the sea into gaza. at the same time, the us has said it is going to be building a temporary port, a temporary pier, to help get more aid into gaza from the sea. there have been different attempts to try to get aid in air recently, but these are widely seen

as a largely inefficient way of getting the amount of aid into gaza. of course there have been crossings by trucks, especially around the rafah area, but this latest attempts to get aid in by sea, the eu as part of this arrangement and made this announcement in cyprus a little earlier, let's take a listen. today the republic _ earlier, let's take a listen. today the republic of _ earlier, let's take a listen. today the republic of cyprus, - earlier, let's take a listen. today the republic of cyprus, the - earlier, let's take a listen. tm— the republic of cyprus, the european commission, the united arab emirates, and the united states, of course supported by other critical partners, announced our intent to open the maritime corridor, to deliver a much—needed additional amounts of humanitarian assistance by sea. we are launching the cyprus maritime corridor together. cyprus, the european union, the united arab emirates, the united states. it is your relentless work to get this

corridor up and running, despite all the challenges, and this is truly inspiring. we are now very close to the opening of the corridor. hopefully this sunday. and i'm very glad to see that an initial pilot operation will be launched today. the uk as part of the script behind this idea, and just in the last few minutes, we have heard from the foreign secretary lord cameron. let's take a listen. we foreign secretary lord cameron. let's take a listen.— foreign secretary lord cameron. let's take a listen. we have been involved in _ let's take a listen. we have been involved in this _ let's take a listen. we have been involved in this maritime - let's take a listen. we have been involved in this maritime corridorj involved in this maritime corridor from _ involved in this maritime corridor from the — involved in this maritime corridor from the start, because what it will do is _ from the start, because what it will do is take _ from the start, because what it will do is take aid from cyprus in the mediterranean, and directly into gaze _ mediterranean, and directly into gaza. what we have been doing is helping _ gaza. what we have been doing is helping with the prescreening of aid, so — helping with the prescreening of aid, so you check it in cyprus, so it doesn't— aid, so you check it in cyprus, so it doesn't have to be rechecked when it doesn't have to be rechecked when it arrives _ it doesn't have to be rechecked when it arrives. that is important. we also _ it arrives. that is important. we also had — it arrives. that is important. we also had the auxiliary ship delivering aid from cyprus right at the start — delivering aid from cyprus right at the start. but this new idea from the start. but this new idea from

the present of the united states, which _ the present of the united states, which we — the present of the united states, which we are involved in building a temporary— which we are involved in building a temporary harbour in gaza, means that it _ temporary harbour in gaza, means that it will— temporary harbour in gaza, means that it will be able to go directly from _ that it will be able to go directly from cyprus to gaza. but it'll take time _ from cyprus to gaza. but it'll take time to— from cyprus to gaza. but it'll take time to build, so the crucial thing is to— time to build, so the crucial thing is to be, — time to build, so the crucial thing is to be, the _ time to build, so the crucial thing is to be, the israelis must confirm that they— is to be, the israelis must confirm that they will open the working port _ that they will open the working port it— that they will open the working port. it can take aid now, that will increase _ port. it can take aid now, that will increase the — port. it can take aid now, that will increase the amount of aid, and that it can _ increase the amount of aid, and that it can then— increase the amount of aid, and that it can then be driven into gaza. that _ it can then be driven into gaza. that could _ it can then be driven into gaza. that could make a real difference, and we _ that could make a real difference, and we need to make a real difference right now. are you frustrated — difference right now. are you frustrated about _ difference right now. are you frustrated about how- difference right now. are you frustrated about how long . difference right now. are you frustrated about how long it. difference right now. are you i frustrated about how long it has taken to set up this corridor and how overall aid is getting into gaza? , , how overall aid is getting into gaza? ,, , ., how overall aid is getting into gaza? ,, _, ,, gaza? this is frustrating because we need more aid _ gaza? this is frustrating because we need more aid to _ gaza? this is frustrating because we need more aid to go _ gaza? this is frustrating because we need more aid to go in. _ gaza? this is frustrating because we need more aid to go in. in _ gaza? this is frustrating because we need more aid to go in. in the - gaza? this is frustrating because we need more aid to go in. in the last l need more aid to go in. in the last few days, — need more aid to go in. in the last few days, we have averaged about 120 trucks _ few days, we have averaged about 120 trucks of _ few days, we have averaged about 120 trucks of aid _ few days, we have averaged about 120 trucks of aid going on. we need more like 500 _ trucks of aid going on. we need more like 500 a _ trucks of aid going on. we need more like 500 a day, not 120. and we have repeatedly _ like 500 a day, not 120. and we have repeatedly called on the israelis to change _ repeatedly called on the israelis to change the things that need to be changed. — change the things that need to be changed, more openings into gaza, more _ changed, more openings into gaza, more un _ changed, more openings into gaza, more un staff inside gaza, able to transport — more un staff inside gaza, able to transport the aid around gaza, making — transport the aid around gaza, making sure that they switch back on

the water _ making sure that they switch back on the water and electricity that goes from israel to gaza. these things will make — from israel to gaza. these things will make a — from israel to gaza. these things will make a difference, if we want to make _ will make a difference, if we want to make a — will make a difference, if we want to make a difference quickly, it is the number of trucks that go in that is the _ the number of trucks that go in that is the most — the number of trucks that go in that is the most important, and that we can measure, because at the moment, the humanitarian situation is dire, with people who are going hungry, people _ with people who are going hungry, people dying of disease, with a shortage — people dying of disease, with a shortage of food and medicine and all the _ shortage of food and medicine and all the things that people need. given_ all the things that people need. given the — all the things that people need. given the news today, does this not show that there's not much hope of a ceasefire any time soon? i think there is a _ ceasefire any time soon? i think there is a chance _ ceasefire any time soon? i think there is a chance of _ ceasefire any time soon? i think there is a chance of a _ ceasefire any time soon? i think there is a chance of a ceasefire, j there is a chance of a ceasefire, but it _ there is a chance of a ceasefire, but it requires hamas, who in my view— but it requires hamas, who in my view should — but it requires hamas, who in my view should have release the hostages already, but it needs them to sign— hostages already, but it needs them to sign up— hostages already, but it needs them to sign up for the deal that israel has agreed to release prisoners in their— has agreed to release prisoners in theiriails — has agreed to release prisoners in theiriails in — has agreed to release prisoners in theirjails in return. if hamas would — theirjails in return. if hamas would sign that today, we could have a pause _ would sign that today, we could have a pause for— would sign that today, we could have a pause for four or five days or maybe — a pause for four or five days or maybe even longer, and use that pause _ maybe even longer, and use that pause to— maybe even longer, and use that pause to build momentum for a permanent ceasefire. we all want to see this _ permanent ceasefire. we all want to see this terrible fighting stop, that would be the best way to make

it happen, _ that would be the best way to make it happen, but it is for hamas to make _ it happen, but it is for hamas to make that — it happen, but it is for hamas to make that decision, and they should do that— make that decision, and they should do that today. make that decision, and they should do that today-— do that today. david cameron there liven a do that today. david cameron there given a few — do that today. david cameron there given a few more _ do that today. david cameron there given a few more details _ do that today. david cameron there given a few more details on - do that today. david cameron there given a few more details on how. given a few more details on how this would work. it was lower, i spoke to our east correspondent. brute would work. it was lower, i spoke to our east correspondent.— would work. it was lower, i spoke to our east correspondent. we have had reviousl , our east correspondent. we have had previously. a — our east correspondent. we have had previously. a lot— our east correspondent. we have had previously, a lot of— our east correspondent. we have had previously, a lot of frustration - our east correspondent. we have had previously, a lot of frustration at - previously, a lot of frustration at the slow pace getting into gaza, the uk in cyprus and others missing this idea of opening a new sea route, talking as well about using is really at ports in the past. but now with the announcement in president biden's state of the union address that there is going to be this us initiative, really we are seeing the european union, britain, the united arab emirates, others, justjoining in very quickly, hoping to get this project up and running as we had there as soon as this weekend. this new maritime corridor, we understand ships will be leaving from larnaca, israeli security checks will be able to be carried out there in the separate port, and then what'll

happen, in the beginning we understand it will be using amphibious vehicles to help get some of the aid to shore. in the coming weeks, the white house has indicated it will build this floating pier offshore that will also have a floating causeway. but israel has this lunchtime said that it welcomes the subject initiative, it has called on more countries tojoin it, but you have had others are really highlighting that this is not at the moment going to massively increase the volume of aid getting into gaza. even as he announced britain's involvement, the foreign secretary lord cameron said on his x account that israel should still allow more trucks into gaza, as that is still the fastest way to get aid to those who need it. the fastest way to get aid to those who need it-_ the fastest way to get aid to those who need it. one more bit of news from the region, _ who need it. one more bit of news from the region, not _ who need it. one more bit of news from the region, not many - who need it. one more bit of newsj from the region, not many details, but from the reuters news agency, quoting the united kingdom maritime trade operations organisation,

saying that there are reports of an incident off the coast of yemen, where hutu militants have been attacking ships, so it says that a report on friday of an incident 50 nautical miles south—east of yemen where houthi militants have been attacking ships. we don't have any more details as yet, but we will be keeping an eye on that for you. president biden has used the state of the union address to attack likely rival donald trump. by then accuse them of i'm down to russia and criticising right. there was loud cheering from democrats and heckling from republicans, they said joe biden was presiding over an america in decline, but he insisted america in decline, but he insisted america faced the biggest threat to its freedom since abraham lincoln was president in the 1860s. this was

president biden's make or break moment to show americans why he should be re—elected. no pressure. good evening. if i were smart, i would go home now. it good evening. if i were smart, i would go home now.— good evening. if i were smart, i would go home now. it was a more fiery speech _ would go home now. it was a more fiery speech than _ would go home now. it was a more fiery speech than usual, _ would go home now. it was a more fiery speech than usual, is - would go home now. it was a more fiery speech than usual, is the - fiery speech than usual, is the 81—year—old tried to prove he is not too old for office. the speech turned quickly into campaign mode. freedom and democracy are under attack both at home and overseas. though he never referred to his election rival by name. my predecessor, _ election rival by name. my predecessor, a _ election rival by name. ij�*i predecessor, a form election rival by name. m predecessor, a form republican president, tells vladimir putin to do whatever the hell he wants. but donald trump was on his mind. he lamented america of what happened in this very building onjanuary 6—3 years ago. this very building on january 6-3 years ago-— this very building on january 6-3 ears auo. y. i. this very building on january 6-3 earsam, y., ., years ago. many of you were here on that darkest —

years ago. many of you were here on that darkest of _ years ago. many of you were here on that darkest of days, _ years ago. many of you were here on that darkest of days, and _ years ago. many of you were here on that darkest of days, and we'll - years ago. many of you were here on that darkest of days, and we'll sort l that darkest of days, and we'll sort with our own eyes the insurrection. —— on january with our own eyes the insurrection. —— onjanuary six three years ago. he touched on issues that voters care about, immigration, the economy, and reproductive rights. many of you in this chamber and my predecessor are promising to pass a national ban on reproductive freedom. my god, what other freedoms would you take away? but freedom. my god, what other freedoms would you take away?— would you take away? but the “ourney to net here would you take away? but the “ourney to get here wasn't * would you take away? but the journey to get here wasn't straightforward. . to get here wasn't straightforward. protesters are gathered here blocking the main road from the white house to the capitol. president biden ended up taking a longer route to make his address on time. but his handling of the war in the middle east is proving to be one of the biggest issues he is facing a head of the election. i of the biggest issues he is facing a head of the election.— of the biggest issues he is facing a head of the election. i think he has already lost — head of the election. i think he has already lost votes _ head of the election. i think he has already lost votes from _ head of the election. i think he has already lost votes from many - head of the election. i think he has i already lost votes from many people, from younger voters, from jewish voters _ from younger voters, from jewish voters. ., ., , ., ., voters. the war was not ignored in the speech- _ voters. the war was not ignored in the speech- he — voters. the war was not ignored in the speech. he paid _ voters. the war was not ignored in the speech. he paid tributes - voters. the war was not ignored in the speech. he paid tributes to - voters. the war was not ignored in | the speech. he paid tributes to the families of israeli hostages invited

to the address. mr biden said he was also working to help deliver aid to palestinians. i also working to help deliver aid to palestinians.— also working to help deliver aid to palestinians. i am directing the us milita to palestinians. i am directing the us military to lead _ palestinians. i am directing the us military to lead an _ palestinians. i am directing the us military to lead an emergency - military to lead an emergency mission to establish a temporary period in the mediterranean on the coast of gaza, to receive large shipments carrying food, water, medicine, and temporary shelter. the state of the union was mr biden's big opportunity to get some fresh momentum ahead of the election. if he was in november, it would be the last one he delivers. a report has found that a british army spy operating at the heart of the ira during the troubles in northern ireland probably cost more lives than he saved. operation kenova took seven years to examine the activities of the agent known as stakeknife, who was belfast man freddie scappaticci. the investigation cost nearly £40 million, and the intelligence asset has been linked to multiple murders. sara grvin reports.

don't take any more photos of this house, i'm telling you now. because if you, i'll come out and i'll- do you. - this is freddie scappaticci. his double life personified the so—called dirty war between the ira and the british state during the troubles in northern ireland. on one hand, he was the ira's chief interrogator, tasked with identifying informers inside the terrorist group, a role that saw him linked to numerous murders. on the other, he was himself a british agent codenamed sta keknife. the investigation into his action delivered the findings of its interim report today. while stakeknife was undoubtedly a valuable asset who provided intelligence about the ira at considerable risk to himself, claims that he was responsible for saving countless or hundreds of lives are hugely exaggerated. most importantly, these claims belie the fact that stakeknife was himself involved in very serious and wholly

unjustifiable criminality whilst operating as an agent, including murders. 32 people were considered for prosecution in connection with the agent stakeknife case, on charges that range from murder to misconduct in a public office. those questioned included ira members, former military personnel, including the agent's handlers, and a former police officer. but the public prosecution service says no—one will be charged due to what it calls insufficient evidence. that's a decision that has frustrated some. it might tell the relatives how their loved ones died, but that seems to be about the height of it. if no—one's going to be charged, then it's a whitewash. former ira members who knew scappaticci described him as a traitor. he was a disgusting human being. in any army, in any organisation, the person who gives away

the organisation's secret is a very, very unsavoury character, a character that no—one likes. those involved in intelligence gathering during the troubles say there was no other option. there's no perfect solution. and intelligence is far from perfect. but it was — in the circumstances, it's as good as it gets. i would say if this happened again, we'd actually do precisely the same again. it would be intelligence—led and it would be, who are the people within these organisations who you can talk to to give you information to try and stop these organisations? operation kenova has investigated one of the murkiest periods of time in northern ireland's history, a time that may never truly see the light. around the world and across the uk, this is bbc news. let's look at some other stories making news. a metropolitan police firearms

officer has been named as martin blake. ajudge lifted an officer has been named as martin blake. a judge lifted an anonymity order. he is accused of murdering chris kaba. the officer's trial is due to begin in october. the government's counter extremism commissioner says london has become a no—go zone forjews during the past and last week, prime and rishi sunak warned of forces trying to tear the country apart. —— prime minister rishi sunak warned. mps are warning the uk will be left increasingly reliant on military allies because of a £29 billion financial black hole in defence spending. the influential public accounts committee warned the government lacked a credible plan to fund the ministry of defence. the chancellor says defence spending

will rise to 2.5% of gdp. you're live with bbc news. french president emmanuel macron has led what is known as a ceiling ceremony to enshrine in the french constitution of the right for a woman to have an abortion. france becomes the first country in the world to guarantee such a right. hugh schofield is in paris. nothing actually changes _ hugh schofield is in paris. nothing actually changes from _ hugh schofield is in paris. nothing actually changes from the - hugh schofield is in paris. nothing i actually changes from the ceremony. the change was voted through parliament on monday, doesn't actually come into effect until it is released or entered into the officialjournal, which will happen over the weekend. this is a purely stage—managed affair to enact publicly something which would have happened normally behind closed doors, which is the imprint of the seal of the republic in hot wax with a trickle of ribbon running through

it on to the bit of parchment containing the change to the constitution, which will then be added to all the other changes to the constitution, there have been about 25, which are kept in the ministry ofjustice behind me, and as an official record of how france conducts itself at this point in history. so it was done in due form and with plenty of ceremony, somewhat archaic ceremony with an from the 19th century, but it is great fun, the sun is shining, we in the middle of paris, and a crowd of a very happy people, 300 or 400 people, not a massive crowd but people, not a massive crowd but people who felt very strongly about it and turned out, and cheered the event. french president emmanuel macron then give a short speech, there was a rendering of the national anthem from a well—known female, perhaps not pop singer, but certainly a sign of renown, and then it wound up, the present is still

there during a walkabout with the small crowd that is still here. so it has been a happy occasion, one has to say, because it is a move which the government wants to portray, french president emmanuel macron wants to portray a very positive one, and i would say in general the country goes along with that. �* , , . ~ general the country goes along with that. 3 ,~ , general the country goes along with that. �*, , ,., ., ., that. let's pick up on that final thou . ht, that. let's pick up on that final thought, what _ that. let's pick up on that final thought, what is _ that. let's pick up on that final thought, what is the _ that. let's pick up on that final thought, what is the general. thought, what is the general position in france? many seeing this as a direct response, if not a response in stark contrast, to what is happening in the us.— is happening in the us. well, the french establishment _ is happening in the us. well, the french establishment like - is happening in the us. well, the | french establishment like nothing better than to be leading the world on social issues like this, and it is heritage of the revolution, they like to sense that they have spotted the way society is going and have written into their laws and constitution protections which other countries will then follow. that is certainly the case here, and the message being put out you might say rather arrogantly, certainly the accusations coming from that

quarter, they are on a universal mission to show the world what can happen if you push women's rights to their logical conclusion, which they would say is to put it into the constitution, make sure it is completely fixed for good, even if there are winds of change in the future on social and political matters, they will not be undone. thanks to cute for that. prime minister rishi sunak�*s mother—in—law has been appointed to serve in india's parliament, capping a career working for the philanthropic arm of her billionaire husband's tech firm. the indian prime minister said he was delighted at the nomination to the upper house. the indian president usually appoints i2 the indian president usually appoints 12 people to the upper house of parliament, they serve six

years, and this is usually given to those who are high achievers in life in various aspects, culture, drama, sports, and a sudha murty has now been appointed to the upper house in parliament. she is a very well known figure in india. apart from being the mother—in—law of british pro—minister rishi sunak, she is a writer, a philanthropist, she has also been a motivational speaker, she has been going around the country giving lectures, she has many firsts to her credit, she was the first engineer to be appointed in the 19705, it was a heartbreaking achievement for a woman, she was complaining a5 achievement for a woman, she was complaining as to why only men were appointed as engineers. some of her books were translated into many bankers, 5he books were translated into many bankers, she writes fluently —— into

many languages. she has setup 5chool5, education activities and libraries, and they have donated a lot of money for various education activities. she and her husband, they are worth more than $4.5 billion. ., ., ., ., ., billion. thanks for that. now to niceria, billion. thanks for that. now to nigeria. a _ billion. thanks for that. now to nigeria, a second _ billion. thanks for that. now to nigeria, a second mass - billion. thanks for that. now to - nigeria, a second mass kidnapping in the last week. authorities are searching the north—east for a list 200 people kidnapped it by suspected boko haram fighter5. victim5 200 people kidnapped it by suspected boko haram fighter5. victims are thought to be mostly women and children who lived in a camp after fleeing their homes because of attacks by insurgents. more than 280 school students are reported to have been abducted from a north—western town as well. these are the latest

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is notjust dads opportunity to be a better dad. it is not just dads who opportunity to be a better dad. it is notjust dads who benefit. if stat paternity leave can be increased to six weeks, and a good, like, _ increased to six weeks, and a good, like. healthy— increased to six weeks, and a good, like, healthy pay rate, women will 'ust like, healthy pay rate, women will just feel— like, healthy pay rate, women will just feel so — like, healthy pay rate, women will just feel so much more supported in those _ just feel so much more supported in those early— just feel so much more supported in those early days.— those early days. campaign groups want the six _ those early days. campaign groups want the six weeks _ those early days. campaign groups want the six weeks leave _ those early days. campaign groups want the six weeks leave us - want the six weeks leave us standard. what would have done for your relationship with your daughter?— your relationship with your dau:hter? , ., , daughter? everything. it would be... i am daughter? everything. it would be... i am getting — daughter? everything. it would be... i am getting sad. _ daughter? everything. it would be... i am getting sad, to _ daughter? everything. it would be... i am getting sad, to be _ daughter? everything. it would be... i am getting sad, to be honest. - daughter? everything. it would be... i am getting sad, to be honest. it. i am getting sad, to be honest. it would mean everything for a new dad5. would mean everything for a new dads. , , , would mean everything for a new dads. , . . . would mean everything for a new dads. , , , ., ., dads. despite the initial outlay, supporters _ dads. despite the initial outlay, supporters say _ dads. despite the initial outlay, supporters say the _ dads. despite the initial outlay, supporters say the benefits - dads. despite the initial outlay, supporters say the benefits for| dads. despite the initial outlay, - supporters say the benefits for dads supporters say the benefits for dad5 would mean it is a drop doubling drop in the ocean. officials in australia say the great barrier reef is going through another mass bleaching, because the sea temperatures in the last few weeks have been so high. bleaching happens when heat—5tre55ed corals expel the algae that gives them life and colour. it's the fifth time in eight years widespread damage has been detected

at the unesco world heritage site. stay with us here on bbc news. hello there, good afternoon. today looking very similar to how it was yesterday, still a lot of cloud around for places but brighter now with some 5un5hine across the south of england, east anglia in particular, lots of blue skies here in norwich. and more sunny spell5 for western wales and northwest scotland, where it's set to continue through the rest of the day. but a brisk and chilly easterly wind blowing for most of us and it will stay dry. low pre55ure along the south with milder air. chilly air acro55 much of the uk and high pressure towards the north and the east. drawing in this wind still from the north sea. quite cloudy with spots of drizzle for areas of northeastern england and eastern scotland, but the cloud breaking up a little,

and still in exposure to that brisk easterly wind, it's going to feel rather chilly. more blu5tery wind5 towards the southwest of devon and cornwall and rain here too by the end of the day. temperatures ranging between 6 and 11 celsius. overnight, drawing in a lot more in the way of cloud, so not quite as cold as last night. these areas of rain pushing northwards across the southwest of england and into western wale5 by tomorrow. perhaps a touch of localised frost in the central glen5 of scotland, but for most of us, a frost—free night. low pressure towards the south and the west pushing further northwards through saturday, so none of this rain is likely to be particularly heavy but some spots at times acro55 parts of wales, into northern england, northern ireland and heavier downpours acro55 southwest england. lots of dry weather around too, the bri5k, easterly wind making it feel colder than these numbers 5ugge5t. rather windy again on sunday, keeping that easterly wind.

a lot more in the way of rain on sunday, mostly across england, wales, northern ireland. some rain pushing into 5outhern scotland but scotland looking a lot drier on sunday, mother's day, temperatures once again 6—11 celsius. as we head into the start next week, not quite so windy, the winds ea5ing down as low pressure pulls away. a lot of dry weather next week and we will start to draw in more southwesterly wind5 so temperature starting to rise through the week and feeling a little milder. bye— bye.

show me the money. the economy dominatesjoe biden's statement of the union address. tiktok and the pressure, a draft us law could force the chinese owners to set up —— sellable face a ban. hello and welcome to the programme. the state of the world biggest economy was a dominating theme whenjoe biden made his state of the union address to the american people. the country is doing better than most other advanced economies especially when it comes to jobs and consumer

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