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thank you for being with us. we start in new york — where the 12jurors in donald trump's hush money trial have begun their deliberations in the first—ever criminal trial of a us president. mr trump is facing 3a counts of falsifying business records. prosecutors accuse the former president of an �*elaborate scheme' that violated campaign finance laws, to cover up a $130,000 hush money payment to porn star stormy daniels. those business records include entries in business ledgers kept by the trump organization. cheques and cheques stubs from a donald j. trump account. and invoices from his former lawyer, michael cohen, who testified that he paid daniels on behalf of trump to suppress her claim

of an affair from 2006. well speaking outside the court mr trump took issue with the wittnesses that were called and the crimes he is being charged with. so it seems that there are a lot of witnesses, a lot of people that they could've called and they didn't call. dating column obviously because they were bad witnesses for them. take a look at the list, because of the gag order i will go to individual names. there is a lot of big players that would've solve their problem or actually would've given us the win for that we're ready have the win. if we had a different judge this case would be over long time ago. the other confusion is nobody knows what the crime is. because there is no crime. nobody knows what the crime is. the da didn't name the crime. the bbc�*s nada tawfik has this update from outside the court. the jury went home

without reaching a verdict on the first day, deliberating for nearly five hours. the judge started off the morning by instructing them, telling them to not let any bias against donald trump get in the way and to decide this case on the facts. and he instructed them that they need to find two parts to find donald trump guilty. first, that he personally or in concert with others falsified business records. and secondly, that he did that to conceal and with intent to conceal another crime. they said that other crime could include a violation of new york or federal election law or even tax violations. and he also told them that they can't convict donald trump on michael cohen's word alone. he said, under the law, michael cohen is an accomplice and they must find corroborating evidence to back up his testimony. well, jurors got the deliberations under way the first time they were able to discuss the evidence after nearly five weeks

of testimony, hearing from 22 witnesses and after about three and a half hours, they came back with a note asking to see testimony from the first witness in the trial. under the prosecution's case, the former publisher of the national enquirer, david pecker. they also wanted testimony read back to them from the prosecution's star witness, michael cohen. they were concerned about an august 2015 meeting in trump tower, a meeting which prosecutors said was where the so—called catch and kill scheme was formulated, where david pecker would notify michael cohen about any negative stories about donald trump to try to buy them and then bury them and all of that to help donald trump's campaign. so the jury, clearly wanting a closer look at what was said

in that meeting with pecker, cohen and donald trump. they also want to see pecker�*s testimony from a call he had with donald trump, where trump allegedly told him that he knew karen mcdougal and also testimony where pecker said he ultimately abandoned a plan to be reimbursed by trump for paying karen mcdougal, the former playboy model hush money to also stay quiet about her story. and then after a bit more time, jurors had another note for thejudge asking that he reread his instructions to them from the morning. all of this signalling that the jury is taking their job extremely seriously. these notes are common during deliberations when jurors have additional questions and want clarification. but here we are, day one of deliberations down and they will return again to resume those deliberations on what will be a historic decision. jules epstein —is professor at the temple beasley school

of law — in philadelphia he gave me his view on the of law — in philadelphia, he gave me his view on the possibility of the jury not being able to reach a unanimous verdict. there are chances of a hung jury. because michael cohen is a very damaged witness. 0n the other hand, the government tried to show that they don't really need mr cohen because the documents back it up. one reason that may make it less likely for there to be a hung jury likely for there to be a hung jury is that mr trump made his lawyer argued that nothing is true. that he never had contact, sexual contact with stormy daniels, that she was extorting him for the up and when the defence takes in extreme position, nothing is true, and if thejury extreme position, nothing is true, and if the jury says extreme position, nothing is true, and if thejury says g, as we think some of it may make

it harderfor them to as we think some of it may make it harder for them to trust the defence on the rest of the theory. i defence on the rest of the theo . , , ., theory. i guess whatever the outcome. — theory. i guess whatever the outcome. as _ theory. i guess whatever the outcome, as we've - theory. i guess whatever the outcome, as we've been - outcome, as we've been reporting this is the first time in history that a us president has faced a criminal trial. it is of course one of four cases he is facing. what kind of president would this case set?— kind of president would this case set? ~ , , ., case set? well, it depends on the verdict — case set? well, it depends on the verdict. first _ case set? well, it depends on the verdict. first of— case set? well, it depends on the verdict. first of all, - case set? well, it depends on the verdict. first of all, it - the verdict. first of all, it sets a precedent hopefully that no one is above the law. if he is convicted in this case it will set a second precedent, which is exactly how did these financial lies two laws applied within the context of an election? i don't know if there

are other presidents because it's really a political thing in terms of is the country comfortable with the fact that a president or former president should be tried. and i think it's fair to say that our country is very split on that, at least to this president. figs at least to this president. as ou at least to this president. as you say. _ at least to this president. as you say, we still don't know the verdict. but if he was to be found guilty what would be the chances of him actually spending time behind bars? i suspect low. first of all, i suspect low. first of all, i suspect that from a comment the judge made. i suspect also because it would be in incredibly difficult thing to accomplish safely. i expect so because it's a financial crime. i'm not saying they are not

serious but it wasn't like people were cheated out of their life savings. and i suspect in some ways that the judge would not send him to jail precisely so that the judge looks down the middle objective and not vindictive. while mr trump was in and out of court in manhattan — his rival in the race for the white house, joe biden, was campaigning in the key swing state, pennsylvania. mr biden made a direct appeal to black voters in philadelphia for their support — telling them that without it, it was unlikely that he would return to the white house. some of hong kong's best—known pro—democracy campaigners are awaiting a verdict today on subversion charges, which could see them imprisoned for life. 0fficials charged the group known as the �*hong kong 47�* three years ago under the national security law imposed by china.

the eight women and 39 men are accused of trying to �*overthrow�* the government by running unofficial primaries to pick opposition candidates for local elections. among those charged are opposition lawmakers like longtime activist claudia mo, known affectionately in cantonese as �*auntie mo'. and leung kwok—hung, a self—described �*marxist revolutionary�* better known as �*long hair�*. also in the dock, are well—known people from the 2014 pro—democracy movement including joshua wong, who as a student became the face of the umbrella movement. and benny tai, a professor of law at the university of hong kong who launched the �*0ccupy central�* movement in 2013 — and has been called a �*hardcore troublemaker�* by beijing. most of the accused have been injail since being arrested in 2021 — held under the national security law. we�*ve been speaking to nathan law, a pro—democracy activist who is in exile.

definitely devastating day for hong kong people because we�*re witnessing one of the biggest national security and probably a guilty verdict. because we know by the track record there has been 100% conviction rate in the national security law court. which is hand—picked by beijing and the law is written so it is basically open for interpretation of the authority. for now we�*ve got 16 pledged not guilty. it is likely that we will see a lot if not all they will be remanded and will be found guilty. i remanded and will be found uuil . , remanded and will be found iuil _ , , , ., ~' remanded and will be found uuil . , ,, ., guilty. i remember speaking to some of them _ guilty. i remember speaking to some of them during _ guilty. i remember speaking to some of them during the - some of them during the pro—democracy protests. things have changed so quickly. how

much of an inflection point in your view is this case for the movement in hong kong? this case definitely _ movement in hong kong? this case definitely an _ movement in hong kong? ti 3 case definitely an iconic case. most of the defendants are the most prominent and high—profile political activists and politicians in hong kong. there all being accused of overthrowing the government because of what they�*ve done, which is participate in a primary election. it�*s such a common normal norm but in hong kong it turns out to be an act of some version. i think this is really salient in terms of understanding hong kong politics and showing how authoritarian the government is. ., ., is. how do you feel living in exile? do — is. how do you feel living in exile? do you _ is. how do you feel living in exile? do you feel- is. how do you feel living in exile? do you feel safe? i is. how do you feel living in | exile? do you feel safe? i'm is. how do you feel living in i exile? do you feel safe? i'm a wanted person, _ exile? do you feel safe? i'm a

wanted person, i— exile? do you feel safe? i'm a wanted person, i want- exile? do you feel safe? i'm a wanted person, i want to - exile? do you feel safe? i'm a wanted person, i want to buy| wanted person, i want to buy the hong kong government with similar laws and i was actually part of the primary election and before i left hong kong. i feel a lot when i witnessed the case and follow the case and its definitely a devastating day. because most of the defendants, i personally know them. a lot of them i worked with years and years and then they ended up in prison or facing a heavy prison sentencing. if you look at most of them they�*ve already been in jail for more than years without a verdict. they are denied bailfor that without a verdict. they are denied bail for that length of time. it is definitely outrageous.- time. it is definitely outrageous. time. it is definitely outraueous. �* ., ., outrageous. and with hong kong im osin: outrageous. and with hong kong imposing its _ outrageous. and with hong kong imposing its own _ outrageous. and with hong kong imposing its own national - imposing its own national security law in addition to that of beijing are you at all hopeful that things can change?

it's hopeful that things can change? it�*s difficult to see a glimpse of hope in the short term. because we�*ve seen how sweeping and overreaching the whole national security law authority is in hong kong. but definitely i don�*t think this... i think the political suppression and the political suppression and the intensity of these political brutality and hong kong is sustainable and of course the influence and power in the future because of how they been treated internationally. and the problems arise from local. i do believe that in the long term future that will be change but of course for now we�*re witnessing one of the biggest tragedies in hong kong. most of these people who are my friends are going to be injailfor a long time. are going to be in “ail for a long finish are going to be in “ail for a long time. are going to be in “ail for a lona time. �* ., ., ., long time. around the world and across the _ long time. around the world and across the uk _ long time. around the world and across the uk this _ long time. around the world and across the uk this is _ long time. around the world and across the uk this is bbc - long time. around the world and

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to the uk general election campaign now, and rishi sunak has been outlining his policy to end what he says are �*rip off�* degrees. he was campaigning in the south west of england. 0ur political editor chris mason was there. bodmin in cornwall, one week into the general election campaign. and the verdict from some folk here? it�*s ok, really. i think it�*s a good idea to have it. they're looking for your vote, of course, but ijust think they're fighting with each other and it's ridiculous. what do you make of the whole election fun and games? it�*s a total nightmare. i can�*t bear it. i can�*t watch television. it�*s just dreadful. you can�*t be telling me you�*re not watching television! i�*m trying not to.

planes and policies, trains and... yet more trains. the prime minister arriving in penzance this morning, not looking too rough after a night on the sleeperfrom london. first stop, a rail maintenance depot to talk up his idea on apprenticeships in england. a future conservative government will take the bold action of closing down underperforming university degrees that are letting our young people down, and instead using that money to fund 100,000 new high—quality apprenticeships. meet, greet, talk and move on is the rhythm for all the party leaders out and about. it�*s lunchtime, this is liskeard, and the prime minister is arriving at a local broadband company. i've heard you're a bit of an expert anyway. having a go at other people�*s jobs, all part of many a visit. cheering. ..and listen out for the generousjob offer, depending how things turn out. that was perfect, so if you're looking for a job in telecoms.

the winding road to the 11th ofjuly, polling day, still has plenty around the corner, and where every announcement prompts a flurry of reaction as each party seeks to undermine the others. 0ur message, that the - conservatives have let people down in the west country over the health service, _ the economy, things like sewage in our rivers and on our- beaches, is resonating with people. _ the conservatives have to say, if they announce any policy, how they are going to pay for it. that is what we in the labour party deliver — fully costed policies, and that is what we expect from the conservatives. in this general election, it is really the cost of the union on the table. we have a cost of living crisis inflicted by westminster, challenges connected to brexit, and of course austerity policies. the prime minister has made quite a thing of projecting a certain energy. he has hurtled around england, scotland, wales, and northern ireland in the first couple of days. now he�*s here in the south—west of england, a region teeming with conservative seats he really needs to cling onto.

and after a morning in cornwall, next it�*s devon. late this afternoon, rishi sunak arrived in dunkeswell at a military vehicle manufacturer to talk to members of staff and to reporters. prime minister, there is no doubt you are meeting plenty of people out and about, but are you changing many minds? look, chris, you can see we are having a conversation here, but i am determined to talk to as many people as i can across this country over the remaining weeks of this campaign. that�*s how i started it, and as you heard, i�*m thoroughly enjoying myself. i�*m enjoying having conversations with people about. and changing minds? ..about the things that matter. yes, iam changing minds. the tour for all the party leaders trundles on. oh, and you can tell the election is getting near when you see pictures like this. five weeks to go. chris mason, bbc news, in devon. labour has been trying

to focus its efforts. to focus its efforts on the nhs today, with plans for hospitals to do more out—of—hours work and use the private sector to tackle england�*s nhs waiting lists. but the attention has been firmly on the party�*s handling of diane abbott. she insists she�*s been told she can�*t stand for labour at the election — despite sir keir starmer saying that no decision has yet been taken. ms abbott told a rally in hackney that she would remain as their mp as long as possible — but wouldn�*t be drawn on whether that would mean running as an independent. will you stand as an independent candidate in this election, diane abbott? will you stand as an independent? millions of south africans

have been voting in the country�*s election, 30 years since the first democratic poll, following the end of apartheid. the ruling african national congress is facing its toughest challenge yet, with widespread disappointment over the state of the economy, corruption and high levels of crime. the anc could lose it�*s majority in parliament, for the first time. now the latest on the war in gaza. a national security adviser to israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu says that he expects fighting to continue for at least the rest of this year. the israeli military says it�*s taken control over a 14km strategic zone along the border between gaza and egypt, known as the philadelphi corridor. an official said troops were located in most of the corridor in southern gaza and controlled the area with surveillance and firepower, despite calls for the operation to be halted to prevent more civilian deaths.

the singapore airlines flight which hit severe turbulence last week experienced rapid acceleration upwards and downwards in the space of a few seconds throwing passengers who weren�*t wearing seatbelts up in the air, according to an intial report. the aircraft dropped 180 feet, or almost 55 metres, in less than 5 seconds. one british man died and dozens more were injured during the flight from london to singapore. here�*s katy austin. the aftermath of last week�*s severe turbulence. today, new details of how the terrifying incident over the south of myanmar unfolded before the plane diverted to land in bangkok in thailand. an analysis of the flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder says the plane probably went through an area of rapidly rising and falling air. moderate turbulence was followed by the plane unexpectedly rising and the seat belt signs going on. then a swift drop, which caused

people not wearing seat belts to become airborne, the report says. when the aircraft went up again, they fell back. i�*d say it�*s the speed of the ups and downs, because... the rapid changes over less than five seconds resulted in the plane losing 178 feet in altitude. if you�*re strapped into the aircraft — here�*s my person here — strapped into the aircraft. if there�*s a sudden drop in altitude, if you�*re secured to the aircraft you will drop with it. however, if you�*re not, as the aircraft suddenly drops you will stay where you are and the aircraft drops and that actually results in then heads banging on ceilings, which is exactly what happened. dozens were injured and 73—year—old geoff kitchen died. earlier today, singapore airlines said 42 passengers were still in bangkok, 26 of whom were in hospital. the airline said it was committed to supporting crew members and passengers, including covering medical expenses. katy austin, bbc news.

us prosecutors have dropped criminal charges against the world�*s number one golfer — scottie scheffler. he was accused of driving around a trafficjam and assaulting an intervening police officer. he was arrested just before the second round of the pga championship in louisville — two weeks ago — but was released in time to compete. a new volcanic eruption has begun in southwestern iceland, almost three weeks after the end of previous activity, which had been ongoing since mid march. this latest footage shows a wall of molten rock shooting up to a height of fifty metres, and huge plumes of smoke covering most of the sky. the eruption is taking place in an uninhabited part of iceland, but the fishing village of grindavik to the south has been evacuated along with the blue lagoon spa, one of the most popular tourist resorts. it�*s the fifth eruption

to occur on the reykjanes peninsula since december. benjamin isa benjamin is a natural history photographer and he have been documenting licence volcano sensi urchin started around three years ago. i sensi urchin started around three years ago.— sensi urchin started around three years ago. i moved to ice in ten years _ three years ago. i moved to ice in ten years ago _ three years ago. i moved to ice in ten years ago to _ three years ago. i moved to ice in ten years ago to pursue - in ten years ago to pursue photography and cinematography of nature. it is surreal to be with this opportunity to document nature forming, in a sense. it�*s given me such a greater sense of understanding to the landscape year, being able to see the formation because we�*re surrounded by volcanoes for that thankfully they are not all erupting like this. honestly, it never stopped being overwhelming and truly magnificent to see the power of nature. truly magnificent to see the power of nature. that�*s all for now — stay with bbc news.

hello there. well, wednesday was certainly a day of contrast. the sun is strong at this time of year and if you get some while those temperatures start to climb. in fact, it was a beautiful afternoon in surrey with a high of 21 degrees, 70 fahrenheit. it was a different story however, further north and east, we had a real cluster of thundery downpours across eastern scotland and they drifted their way into northeast england, threatening looking skies to close out wednesday across sunderland. and those showers are continuing to move their way steadily southwards as we go through the day thursday. so some of the showers will continue to be quite heavy. not too bad a day across much of scotland and northerly winds still feeding in a few scattered showers here. but there is a greater risk across the east midlands, east anglia and southeast england by the middle part of the afternoon, seeing some sharp thundery downpours. and if you catch one of them, well, they could bring a lot of heavy rain. now, further west, we will see the best of the sunshine.

fewer showers here, 19, 20 degrees not out of the question. a pleasant afternoon for northern ireland on the whole, fewer showers generally through scotland. and if you get more in the way of sunshine, a few showers here, 19 or 20. again, it�*s quite possible in sheltered western areas. now as we go through thursday evening and overnight, those showers will ease away. but that northerly wind always just feeding in a little more cloud off the north sea. a relatively mild start to our friday morning. and with clearer skies out to the north and west, there will be some early morning sunshine around. but because of the wind direction, we always run the risk across eastern england, down towards the south east of seeing a few scattered nuisance showers. and if you don�*t get the showers, you could have quite a gray day for the north and west. there�*ll be a lot of sunshine, maybe some cloud continuing to linger in the north west of the great glen. but where we get the best of the sunshine again, we could see temperatures into the high teens, possibly 20 degrees, a little bit cooler on those exposed east coasts.

as we head towards the end of the week. this high pressure will continue to feed in from the west. we will be chasing cloud amounts around from time to time, but it�*s certainly going to be a drier story, some significantly drier weather. we haven�*t seen a good five day stretch quite widely across the country of dry settled weather since january. so enjoy the sunshine and the warmth.

bhp walks away from anglo american, as the uk mining giant refuses to accept its $49 billion takeover offer. if you�*ve done some online shopping recently, you may find it�*s taking more time to receive your parcels. we find out why. hello and welcome to business today. i�*m mariko 0i. to our top story this morning — the australian mining giant bhp has scrapped its $49 billion offer to buy its british rival, anglo american. its decision came after anglo american rejected a request to extend a deal—making deadline. bhp had been particularly attracted to the uk mining giant�*s copper assets — which, thanks to its mines in south america — would have given a combined company control of roughly 10% of global supply. another sticking point was reaching an agreement on job security for more

than 40,000 south african miners employed by anglo american.