from london thousands of motorcyclists ride from london to cumbria to celebrate the life of dave myers. hello, this is bbc news. israeli security forces have rescued four hostages from two separate locations in nuseirat, in central gaza. they've been named as noa argamani, almog meirjan, shlomi ziv and andrey kozlov. all had been abducted by hamas from the nova music festival on october 7th. here is the moment one of them was united with her father. here is the moment one of them was united with herfather. she has also spoken on the phone to pry mr netanyahu. this is the moment that two of the arrived by helicopter to a hospital in tel aviv. all four of the released hostages are said to be in good medical condition. the idf spokesperson

daniel hagari has said that israeli forcies rescued hostages from hamas whilst under fire. this morning at 11am israeli special forces conducted a complex rescue mission and successfully rescued four of our hostages from hamas captivity in gaza. noa argamani, almog meirjan, shlomi ziv and andri kozlov. they are back home in israel. they are alive, they are well. they will undergo medical examination and will soon be reunited with their families in the hospital. noa, almog, andri and shlomi were rescued after 246 days in hamas captivity after they were brutally kidnapped from the nova music festival on the 7th of october. this was a high risk, complex mission, based

on precise intelligence, conducted in daylight, in two separate buildings deep inside gaza. while underfire, underfire inside the buildings, under fire on the way out from gaza, our forces rescued our hostages. israeli forces have been preparing for this rescue mission for weeks. they underwent intensive training. they risked their lives to save the lives of our hostages. this is what we do in israel. we risk our lives to save the lives of our hostages. while we are happy that our four hostages are home, we will not lose sight that 120 hostages are still being held by hamas in gaza. men, women, children. when we say that we will do everything to bring our hostages

back home, we mean it. we will not stop fighting for their freedom. any other decent country in the world would do the same. let's bring you more on that and i was breaking news that the israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu has reacted to the hostage rescue operation and said that "israel does not give in to terrorism and that it is operating creatively and bravely to bring home the hostages held by hamas in gaza. we are committed to doing so in the future and we will not let up until we complete the mission and return home all hostages, both those alive and dead". benjamin netanyahu, the israeli prime minister giving his reaction. we have also heard from the hamas run government in gaza that 93 palestinians were killed in

israeli strikes on nuseirat and nearby areas in central gaza. it's not clear whether that is linked to the rescue operation or not, but 93 palestinians killed in israeli strikes in nuseirat and nearby areas in central gaza, according hamas. let's speak to our correspondentjon donnison. it sounded like it was an elaborate operation to get these hostages out. this high risk and complex, is how it was described in that clip. an operation that special forces had been planning for several weeks. they clearly went in with considerable force. we have seen large numbers of casualties in the hospital in the centre of gaza. awful scenes, and as you say, 93 people killed today in nuseirat, according to hamas health officials. those hostages, though, have been

held for 246 days. they were flown out by helicopter. they are said to be in good health and are now getting a medical checkup in hospital. we have seen scenes of celebration here in israel, contrasting with those awful images coming from the centre of gaza. tell us a bit more — coming from the centre of gaza. tell us a bit more about what we think the casualties are that are linked to this, it's not clear at this stage but perhaps you can shed some light on what people are saying in the area. ~ the area. well, we were giving fiuures the area. well, we were giving figures of _ the area. well, we were giving figures of around _ the area. well, we were giving figures of around 50 _ the area. well, we were giving figures of around 50 people i the area. well, we were giving - figures of around 50 people killed, according to doctors in gaza. that figure, as i say, has gone up to 93, but that is coming from hamas media offices, so we take those figures with a pinch of salt for the moment. but certainly we have seen images from the hospital, showing women, children being brought in bloodied, bodies lying out on the streets, and people running in terror away from where this operation was taking

place. large plumes of smoke. it seemed like this morning there was a lot of activity. residents in the centre of gaza reported heavy shelling, and then clearly that was while this operation was taking place. while this operation was taking lace. . ~' ,, �* while this operation was taking lace. ., ~ , , ., place. thank you. a representative from the israel _ place. thank you. a representative from the israel defence _ place. thank you. a representative from the israel defence forces - place. thank you. a representative| from the israel defence forces joins us now. can you tell us more detail about this operation and how it was planned? it about this operation and how it was lanned? . , , about this operation and how it was lanned? ., , , ., , . planned? it all begins with a piece of intelligence _ planned? it all begins with a piece of intelligence that _ planned? it all begins with a piece of intelligence that we _ planned? it all begins with a piece of intelligence that we create - planned? it all begins with a piece of intelligence that we create a - planned? it all begins with a piece i of intelligence that we create a map of intelligence that we create a map of what _ of intelligence that we create a map of what is _ of intelligence that we create a map of what is happening, where they are being _ of what is happening, where they are being hidden, which locations, and then who _ being hidden, which locations, and then who other people that are guarding — then who other people that are guarding them and where are they exactly— guarding them and where are they exactly being held and under what conditions? of course, there is a challenging reality because it's both on— challenging reality because it's both on the ground deeply within the civiiian— both on the ground deeply within the civilian population of nuseirat, intentionally within civilian homes, and this_ intentionally within civilian homes, and this is— intentionally within civilian homes, and this is what hamas has done. we have heard _ and this is what hamas has done. we

have heard these reports and testimonies from hostages that have been formally released at the end of november, that they were being held in civilian_ november, that they were being held in civilian homes. it was the same this morning. indeed, they were being _ this morning. indeed, they were being held in civilian homes and we were able _ being held in civilian homes and we were able to reach that with our special— were able to reach that with our special forces, a combined force that was— special forces, a combined force that was able to engage and extract safety— that was able to engage and extract safety of— that was able to engage and extract safely of the hostages that will being — safely of the hostages that will being held. they came under extensive fire. we have an officer that was — extensive fire. we have an officer that was injured critically in the extraction _ that was injured critically in the extraction and is currently in hospitat _ extraction and is currently in hosital. ~ . extraction and is currently in hosital. . ., ., extraction and is currently in hosital. ., ., . hospital. we had our correspondence there so that — hospital. we had our correspondence there so that doctors _ hospital. we had our correspondence there so that doctors in _ hospital. we had our correspondence there so that doctors in the - hospital. we had our correspondence there so that doctors in the area - there so that doctors in the area had said that at least 50 people appeared to have been killed as a result of this operation. separate figures from her mass —— hamas who say 93 killed as a result of these strikes. what's your feeling that

the level of casualties that civilians have taken in order to rescue four hostages?- civilians have taken in order to rescue four hostages? every civilian life lost in this _ rescue four hostages? every civilian life lost in this war _ rescue four hostages? every civilian life lost in this war is _ rescue four hostages? every civilian life lost in this war is a _ rescue four hostages? every civilian life lost in this war is a deeper - life lost in this war is a deeper tragedy, — life lost in this war is a deeper tragedy, but it's a tragedy nevertheless that hamas are responsible for. they initiated this war on_ responsible for. they initiated this war on the — responsible for. they initiated this war on the october to seventh attack and they— war on the october to seventh attack and they intentionally position all of their— and they intentionally position all of their assets, and they intentionally position all of theirassets, including and they intentionally position all of their assets, including our hostages, within the civilian population. when we mobilise a war zone where — population. when we mobilise a war zone where hamas has fortified their positions _ zone where hamas has fortified their positions within hospitals, houses and schools and when they are firing from places— and schools and when they are firing from places like that and we are responding, then there is a challenge for every military force. we need — challenge for every military force. we need to operate and bring the hostages — we need to operate and bring the hostages home. we would much rather they would _ hostages home. we would much rather they would be released without us needing _ they would be released without us needing to operate, but unfortunately hamas i'm not releasing the hostages and therefore they are _ releasing the hostages and therefore they are continuing to emotionally extort _ they are continuing to emotionally extort the — they are continuing to emotionally extort the tension for israeli society— extort the tension for israeli society and our responsibility as the military is to seek out the intelligence, find the operational opportunity and bring our hostages

home _ opportunity and bring our hostages home. , ., ., , ., ., home. given how long this operation has been going _ home. given how long this operation has been going on _ home. given how long this operation has been going on and _ home. given how long this operation has been going on and how - home. given how long this operation has been going on and how much - has been going on and how much damage the israeli forces have inflicted on gazza and that whole area, are you surprised that hamas can still be firing on your trips when you are going in there to rescue hostages? are you surprised by the level of resistance you are still getting?— by the level of resistance you are still getting? hamas has over the last 17 years _ still getting? hamas has over the last 17 years built _ still getting? hamas has over the last 17 years built its _ still getting? hamas has over the last 17 years built its capabilities l last 17 years built its capabilities up last 17 years built its capabilities up specifically for this war. when they decided to invade israel on october— they decided to invade israel on october the 7th and come into our homes _ october the 7th and come into our homes and — october the 7th and come into our homes and abduct people from the music— homes and abduct people from the music festival, they did it with intent — music festival, they did it with intent. after they built their forces — intent. after they built their forces up in a way which will create a huge _ forces up in a way which will create a huge challenge for a regular military— a huge challenge for a regular military trying to defeat a ruthless, merciless enemy. so of course, _ ruthless, merciless enemy. so of course, as— ruthless, merciless enemy. so of course, as we push forward, wherever we are _ course, as we push forward, wherever we are operating, whether it is in nuseirat— we are operating, whether it is in nuseirat or— we are operating, whether it is in nuseirat or in the southern areas in and around — nuseirat or in the southern areas in

and around rafah, so they are still operational, they still have operational, they still have operational capabilities, and most importantly they are still holding 120 hostages. the whole operation, the whole _ 120 hostages. the whole operation, the whole war effort, is designed and crafted to bring home the hostages. it and crafted to bring home the hostaues. , ., ., ., and crafted to bring home the hostaues. , ., .,, ., ., ., hostages. it is a risky operation to net hostages. it is a risky operation to get hostages _ hostages. it is a risky operation to get hostages out _ hostages. it is a risky operation to get hostages out and _ hostages. it is a risky operation to get hostages out and in _ hostages. it is a risky operation to get hostages out and in this - hostages. it is a risky operation to get hostages out and in this case | get hostages out and in this case you got four hours, so would it not make sense to agree to the ceasefire plan that president biden has backed which would mean that hostages could come out, perhaps more of them, for less risk? ., ., , come out, perhaps more of them, for less risk? ., ., ._ , ., less risk? there are two ways to brina less risk? there are two ways to bring hostages _ less risk? there are two ways to bring hostages home _ less risk? there are two ways to bring hostages home and - less risk? there are two ways to bring hostages home and is - less risk? there are two ways to i bring hostages home and is either through— bring hostages home and is either through negotiations or military force _ through negotiations or military force the — through negotiations or military force. the diplomats to the diplomacy, the military force to the military— diplomacy, the military force to the military actions. of course, hamas also have — military actions. of course, hamas also have to — military actions. of course, hamas also have to agree to a proposal and president _ also have to agree to a proposal and president biden 's proposal as he presented it was, in effect, an israeii — presented it was, in effect, an israeli proposal. as he said. sol would _ israeli proposal. as he said. sol would say— israeli proposal. as he said. sol would say the negotiations can be realised _ would say the negotiations can be realised it— would say the negotiations can be realised if hamas wants to, and i think— realised if hamas wants to, and i think what— realised if hamas wants to, and i think what we proved today is that we are _ think what we proved today is that we are determined to bring home the hostages, _

we are determined to bring home the hostages, eitherthrough negotiations or military force. thank— negotiations or military force. thank you. we have now had reaction from the german chancellor who says that the gaza hostage rescue is "an important sign of hope". more reaction coming to that news that for israeli hostages have been rescued. for more on this let speak to akiva eldar in tel aviv, a political analyst, contributor to haaretz newspaper and author of lords of the land. what is your reaction to the news? the good news is that four israelis are home. we almost know them personally, and we know their relatives, and we are very happy that they are back home. having said

that, there are almost 10 million israelis that are held hostage for eight months and yesterday marked eight months and yesterday marked eight months. two days ago, we marked 57 years of the occupation of the six days war. well, the success of the israeli army and the special forces to get these four hostages back home is really something we should celebrate, but it doesn't solve any problems and at the same time there are 60,000 israelis and 2.5 million palestinians in the west bank that are held hostage and they are not able to go back to their homes, and the palestinians are not able to work for the last eight months. so the question that i am

asking myself today is what will happen tomorrow? what will happen to the other captives? he was obsessed with the success of his brother jonathan to release the hostages 50 years ago, and now maybe hollywood will produce a film on the release of these for israeli hostages by benjamin netanyahu. it is a hollywood movie. in benjamin netanyahu. it is a hollywood movie.— benjamin netanyahu. it is a hollywood movie. benjamin netanyahu. it is a holl ood movie. , hollywood movie. in the past, some ofthe hollywood movie. in the past, some of the families _ hollywood movie. in the past, some of the families of _ hollywood movie. in the past, some of the families of the _ hollywood movie. in the past, some of the families of the hostages - hollywood movie. in the past, some of the families of the hostages have | of the families of the hostages have said that they believe the strategy thatis said that they believe the strategy that is being employed at the moment of the war in gaza is not the right one for getting their relatives back. do you think that this new episode, where hostages have been rescued, will convince them that the government is carrying out the right strategy in gaza, or do you think that they will still be asking for

the government to do some things differently? a minister has cancelled his press conference and think he is embarrassed today because it is difficult to take credit for success when he was outside of the cabin. feel sorry for him. for those people that believe that their relatives can be brought home as part of a deal with hamas, a ceasefire, that will also allow us to reach an agreement with lebanon to stop the war in the north that is escalating. i think that many captives, families and relatives are now wondering what

they should do, as well as people who are going to speak in the weekly demonstrations. one of my friends were supposed to speak but if she should go there and call for early elections and bring down the government when it could spoil the party. government when it could spoil the .a . ., ~' government when it could spoil the la . ., " government when it could spoil the party. thank you, and apologies for the auali party. thank you, and apologies for the quality of _ party. thank you, and apologies for the quality of the _ party. thank you, and apologies for the quality of the line _ party. thank you, and apologies for the quality of the line there - party. thank you, and apologies for the quality of the line there from i the quality of the line there from tel aviv. just a reminder if you are just joining us, for israeli hostages have been rescued from gaza today by the israeli army. they are now being treated in hospital while they are being checked and then they will meet their families. we being checked and then they will meet theirfamilies. we have heard in the last few minutes from the israeli prime minister, benjamin netanyahu, who has said that israel does not give in to terrorism and that it does not give in to terrorism and thatitis does not give in to terrorism and that it is operating creatively and bravely to bring the hostages held by hamas in gaza. he said "we are

committed to doing so in future and will not let up until we complete the mission and return home or the hostages, both of those alive and dead". we have also heard from hamas, saying that 93 palestinians were killed in israeli strikes on nuseirat and nearby central areas in gaza. that is the hamas run government in gaza, giving figures of the casualties as part of this operation to rescue hostages by the israeli military. new cctv of a man believed to be the missing tv and radio presenter michael mosley on the greek island of symi has been seen by the bbc. dr mosley vanished four days ago while on holiday on the island, which is between kos and rhodes. his four children have arrived on the island to help look for him — and the family have described the last few days as "unbearable". our correspondent noor nanji reports. more footage of what appears to be michael mosley at 2pm last wednesday, leaving the village of pedi.

it is thought to be one of the last—known sightings of him. rescuers are still trying to piece together what happened. greek police said he left his wife on the beach at st nikolas at 1:30pm. from there it is thought he walked in to pedi. today's footage puts him near the marina on the other side of the village, walking towards rocky hills. a search and rescue operation involving helicopters and drones continues. this mountainous terrain is described as not easy by those involved with the search. the time that michael mosley set off on his walk was also one of the hottest parts of the day. he had been staying in the main town on the island, around one mile from pedi. when he went missing, he did not have his phone. one theory that has emerged is that he was trying to take a much longer route than previously thought, passing over miles of exposed hillside.

his four children have arrived on symi to help with the search. the islands mayor said the search will continue until he is found. i am about to do something... michael mosley is known to many as a trusted guru of good health, a tv producer and presenter, who was an advocate for intermittent fasting, including the 5:2 diet. for now, there are more questions than answers. how could someone just disappear on such a small island? his wife, clare, has also been involved in the search, alongside friends. she said that the days since he went missing have been unbearable, but that the family will not lose hope. our correspondent is in symi and updated us on the search operation.

the cctv was taken from just here, this is the marina and that is the hillside that they think he is on. we were up there an hour ago and it is absolutely baking, but you can see in the distance search and rescue teams trying to locate doctor michael mosley, but as we know there has been no sign of him and they are continuing and they keep going until the light goes down, and they have said that they will keep searching until they find the missing broadcaster. let's speak to alex liamos now. he is the head of operations for volunteer search group — the hellenic rescue team. hejoins me in thessaloniki. you have got a team heading to the area. can you tell us what their specialty is?— area. can you tell us what their specialty is? yes, hello. after we received an _ specialty is? yes, hello. after we received an appeal _ specialty is? yes, hello. after we received an appeal from - specialty is? yes, hello. after we received an appeal from the - specialty is? yes, hello. after we | received an appeal from the police authorities of the area, we joined the search and rescue with a dog. we mobilised a team with five members

and a dog from central greece and they are currently on their way to they are currently on their way to the island. they are currently on their way to the island-— they are currently on their way to the island. ~ ., ., ~ ., ., the island. what do you know about the island. what do you know about the terrain there _ the island. what do you know about the terrain there and _ the island. what do you know about the terrain there and the _ the island. what do you know about the terrain there and the particularl the terrain there and the particular difficulties they might encounter? yes, so far we know it is a rocky terrain. the paths are clear but it is rocky terrain without any trees. it is always under the sun. i mention this because it is a very negative factor, the high temperatures in this period in greece, and especially on the island and in rocky areas. the temperatures are very high. it is something that it is not helping the whole situation.— it is not helping the whole situation. �* ., ., ,., ., situation. and what about the water, if indeed the — situation. and what about the water, if indeed the water _ situation. and what about the water, if indeed the water is _ situation. and what about the water, if indeed the water is a _ situation. and what about the water, if indeed the water is a factor - if indeed the water is a factor here? if someone were to end up in

the seat there, what with the prognosis be?— the seat there, what with the roanosis be? , ., �*, ., ., prognosis be? yes. that's another big question- _ prognosis be? yes. that's another big question. from _ prognosis be? yes. that's another big question. from the _ prognosis be? yes. that's another big question. from the first - prognosis be? yes. that's another big question. from the first day i big question. from the first day when michael mosley went missing, so far as we know five rescue boats from the coastguard and several private boats conducted a search operation in the sea area without any result. they also mobilised divers, who searched the sea in case he is under the sea level, without any results so far. in case he is in the water, it is not so easy to survive. the temperature of the sea

is not high enough, it is too early will stop later in the summer it is much better, the temperature. possibilities to survive in the water, it is not so good. thank you very much — water, it is not so good. thank you very much and _ water, it is not so good. thank you very much and we _ water, it is not so good. thank you very much and we appreciate - water, it is not so good. thank you very much and we appreciate you l very much and we appreciate you taking the time to talk to us. an update now on the story we are covering today of the four israeli hostages who have been rescued in an operation by the israeli military inside gaza. we understand now that one is special forces officer was killed during that rescue operation. that is according to a police statement that has been issued to reuters. one israeli specialforces officer killed during the rescue operation, which has brought back for israeli hostages who have been held in gaza since october the 7th. we will bring more on that as it develops. in the uk, parties are back

on the campaign trail following last night's seven—way debate, where politicians locked horns over the economy, armed forces, nhs, immigration and climate policy. today, the conservatives are pushing a permanent cut to stamp duty and labour is outlining its position on business rates. here's our political correspondentjessica parker. david joins me first. tell me about the fallout from the election debate. how much impact do you think it will have had? i debate. how much impact do you think it will have had?— it will have had? i think what dominated — it will have had? i think what dominated the _ it will have had? i think what dominated the debate - it will have had? i think what dominated the debate at - it will have had? i think what dominated the debate at the j dominated the debate at the beginning, certainly, was the fallout from rishi sunak �*s decision not to attend the full commemorations for d—day, and certainly that saw one of his own ministers, penny mordaunt, say that what he had done was completely wrong and apologised. it is not normal, is it, for a cabinet minister to criticise their leader during the middle of an election campaign in such a strong terms? apart from that, yes there were the

clashes on tax between conservative and labour, but it was a seven sided debate, so everybody got to have their say and the viewer, the voter, got a sense of the different choices available in different parts of the uk. it available in different parts of the uk. , , ., , ., , ., uk. it seems the conservatives are t in: to uk. it seems the conservatives are trying to move _ uk. it seems the conservatives are trying to move on _ uk. it seems the conservatives are trying to move on from _ uk. it seems the conservatives are trying to move on from the - uk. it seems the conservatives are trying to move on from the d-dayl trying to move on from the d—day row. trying to move on from the d-day row. , . , ~' trying to move on from the d-day row. , ., , ~ ., , , ., row. they are very keen, as you would imagine, _ row. they are very keen, as you would imagine, to _ row. they are very keen, as you would imagine, to move - row. they are very keen, as you would imagine, to move on. - row. they are very keen, as you i would imagine, to move on. they row. they are very keen, as you - would imagine, to move on. they are trying to focus on what they think are some of the vote winning policies, particularly on tax and pro motoring. in terms of stamp duty in england and northern ireland, what they are saying is that they would make the current tax break if you like for first—time buyers opponents, so a first—time buyer could get a home for £425,000 and would not pay stamp duty on that. that was due to end next year but they are going to make it permanent if they win the election. the other element is the london low emissions zone, ulez. they said they would

reverse the current mayor of london �*s decision to expand their zone, which means that drivers of very old vehicles pay about £12 50 to go through the zone. they think it is a vote winning policy but they did not receive help from this during the mayoral elections last month. and mayoral elections last month. and labour is focusing _ mayoral elections last month. and labour is focusing on small businesses?— labour is focusing on small businesses? , ~' ., businesses? yes, keen to highlight what they say _ businesses? yes, keen to highlight what they say would _ businesses? yes, keen to highlight what they say would be _ businesses? yes, keen to highlight what they say would be an - businesses? yes, keen to highlight| what they say would be an overhaul of business rates in england. these are the taxes paid by premises like cafe is and jobs, and labour say they would overhaul them to make it fairer, to create a more level playing field between online stores and those on the high street. so we know they are going to overhaul it but we haven't seen is the small print. we have not seen the figures on this because we don't know what would replace it. if smaller stores on the high street are going to pay less, then someone else will have to pay more. on the lib dems? they plant more trees and they create

three national parks across england. 0k, three national parks across england. ok, thank you very much. that's just about all we have got time for. do stay with us here on bbc news. goodbye for now. hello there. it looks like the weather is stuck in a rut. we are going to hold onto fairly cold weather for the time of year, with temperatures around orjust below the seasonal average. part two of the weekend doesn't look better. if anything the clouds will thicken and we will see some rain for some of us pushing down from the north. there will still be a little bit of sunshine here and there. saturday low—pressure to the north—east of the country and higher pressures to the south—west. that brings winds. a good deal of showers across the north and west of scotland. the odd one elsewhere. areas of cloud also spreading southwards. plenty of sunshine in between.

not a bad afternoon to come for many of us. temperatures reaching highs of 18 or 19. that is close to the average but generally, further north, we are below the seasonal norm. as we head through this evening and overnight it looks like many central and southern areas will be chilly under clear skies. plenty of cloud will build across scotland and northern ireland. temperatures just about double figures, otherwise for most it will be single digits and another cool night for earlyjune. for sunday we start off fine and then these weather fronts will start to push in from the north—west. cloud will thicken for many and we will see patchy rain at times. a bright, chilly but fine start to central, southern and eastern areas. cloud will build. northern ireland, south—west scotland, north—west england, north wales, seeing patchy rain as those weather fronts push south—eastward. best of the sunshine properly the south—west corner and the northern half of scotland. with more cloud and temperatures will be a bit lower for part two

of the weekend, 12—18 . through sunday night those weather fronts spread south across england and wales, bringing outbreaks of rain. then we pick up northerly winds. a bit of a grey start with outbreaks of rain from monday morning across eastern england. the rain slowly pulling away and then it looks like being a day of sunshine and showers. most of the showers across central and northern areas. these could be quite heavy across northern scotland. with that northerly wind it will be a chilly day for the time of year. 10—15 or 16 in the south. we hold onto that chilly northerly wind through tuesday, wednesday and thursday, bringing sunshine and showers and chilly nights. by the end of next week it does look like temperatures will slowly start to recover as we cut off that chilly northerly. that is it for me, take care.

this is bbc news. the headlines... israeli security forces say they've rescued four hostages in a special operation in nuseirat, in central gaza. hamas media says 93 civilians were killed in the area. the bbc obtains new video footage believed to be one of the last two sightings of missing tv and radio presenter michael mosley. the 67—year—old, known for his health and diet programmes, was last seen on the greek island of symi on wednesday. president biden's two—day state visit to france is under way. talks with president macron will focus on ukraine, gaza, china and the global economy.

politicians are out again vying for support as the general election draws closer. now it's time for a look at today's sport. hello from the bbc sport centre. and we start with tennis because the women's french open final is underway. a match up that sees poland's iga swiatek vying for a third consecutive title at roland garros. in her way, italy's jasmine paolini — who's playing in a grand slam final for the very first time. we are about 30 minutes into the match and i can tell you the it is currently all sqaure as it's 1 game a piece. all sqaure as it's 1 game both all sqaure as it's 1 game have broken each other�*s: remember you can follow the action on the bbc website or listen to live commentary via 5 sport extra or bbc sounds.

meanwhile, in the next 30 minutes or so, the rugby league challenge cup final kicks off. wembley stadium is the venue — wigan warriors and warrington wolves the two teams. now this fixture is always a momentous occasion, but today, it will carry much more emotion than usual — as the sport pays its respects to rob burrow — the rugby league great, who passed away last sunday from motor neurone disease, he was just 41. the match itself kick—off 7 minutes late, in tribute to burrow, who wore the number seven shirt, during an outstanding career. there will also be applause, on the 7th minute, of all matches today — and it's a tribute that has prompted a message, from one of the sport's most famous fans. if you love rugby league and you love what that little championed it in every single jersey he ever played in, go to wembley. go to wembley and celebrate his life and his career, and celebrate the rugby league community.— league community. everyone celebrating — league community. everyone celebrating on _ league community. everyone celebrating on the _ league community. everyone celebrating on the seventh i league community. everyone - celebrating on the seventh minute of each match _ celebrating on the seventh minute of

each match is going to be quite special — each match is going to be quite special. we are looking forward to that moment in our game, certainly. an egg _ that moment in our game, certainly. an egg is— that moment in our game, certainly. an egg is a _ that moment in our game, certainly. an egg is a great time to come together— an egg is a great time to come together as a game. let's get as many— together as a game. let's get as many people in wembley as possible and celebrate the life of a true role model, legend, courageous man, rob burrow _ the ground staff at wembley surely must be working overtime — because a total of 4 matches are being played there today. they include the women's challenge cup final — and to say the match was one—sided is an understatement. st helen's thrashed leeds rhinos 22 points to 0. it's the 4th year in a row the saints have lifted that trophy. from rugby league to rugby union — north london to west london — where another huge final awaits at twickenham. either northampton saints or bath will be crowned premiership champions. northampton haven't won the title for a decade, while bath haven't lifted the famous trophy since 1996. we are in a great place to go and

give it our best shot this weekend. northampton are a great team, and it'll be tough, but if we manage to win it, it will definitely be a highlight of time i won a trophy was nine years ago, so it has been a while for me. i think there would be very special coming here, i moved to a team like bath, and if we managed to get the silverware that would be amazing. it is wide train we can and we count to -et is wide train we can and we count to get this— is wide train we can and we count to get this position. it means everything. i've been at saints for six years. — everything. i've been at saints for six years, and i've been in semifinals twice, one against saracens _ semifinals twice, one against saracens and one against leicester, narrowly— saracens and one against leicester, narrowly missed out. to be in the final— narrowly missed out. to be in the final means — narrowly missed out. to be in the final means everything, and with a special— final means everything, and with a special club, it is the best in the world _ after the sunshine and glamour of monaco — formula one — has crossed the atlantic to a rather wet montreal for the canadian grand prix. first practice was hampered by rain, but the second session was uninterrupted. aston martin's fernando alonso topped the timesheets almost half a second clear

britain's george russell and his mercedes. world champion max verstappen was only 18th after problems with his red bull. qualifying is nine o'clock tonight uk time. and that's all the sport for now. thank you very much indeed. some breaking news for you. we have heard from the danish police that the assault on the prime minister, mette frederiksen, is likely not to be politically motivated. you will remember that mette frederiksen is said to be left in shock and suffering from whiplash after she was hit by a man while walking in the centre of copenhagen stop the assault took place in a square in the city's old town. someone came up to her and hit her. the attacker was arrested quickly, and at that stage there was no word on the motive. it seems that the danish police have updated that, and have said the assault on the violence is likely not politically motivated. we'll bring you up—to—date with any more developments on that story as we get

them. here in the uk, the general election campaign continues, following last night's seven way bbc debate, where politicians locked horns over the economy, armed forces, the nhs, and climate policy. today, conservatives are pushing a permanent cut to stamp duty, and labour is outlining its position on business rates. years are corresponding, jess park. stepping into a new day, trying to leave the old one behind. rishi sunak�*s decision to part away from dd as orations in france left to an apology and some unusually blunt words from his own ranks. what words from his own ranks. what ha--ened words from his own ranks. what happened was — words from his own ranks. what happened was completely - words from his own ranks. twist happened was completely wrong, and the prime minister has rightly apologised. the prime minister has rightly apologised-— the prime minister has rightly apologised. the prime minister has rightly aolouised. ., , , ., .,, the prime minister has rightly aolouised. ., , , ., ., apologised. completely wrong was not apologised. completely wrong was not a hrase apologised. completely wrong was not a phrase and — apologised. completely wrong was not a phrase and other— apologised. completely wrong was not a phrase and other cabinet _ apologised. completely wrong was not a phrase and other cabinet minister i a phrase and other cabinet minister chose to repeat today. it a phrase and other cabinet minister chose to repeat today.— chose to repeat today. it was a mistake- _ chose to repeat today. it was a mistake. people _ chose to repeat today. it was a mistake. people make - chose to repeat today. it was a l mistake. people make mistakes. chose to repeat today. it was a - mistake. people make mistakes. the premise _ mistake. people make mistakes. the premise has— mistake. people make mistakes. the premise has made a mistake, apologised for it, and he has

apologised for it, and he has apologised to those who would have been particularly hard by it. i would — been particularly hard by it. i would say— been particularly hard by it. i would say that looking at is record since _ would say that looking at is record since he _ would say that looking at is record since he became prime minister, he actually— since he became prime minister, he actually cares about veterans hugely — actually cares about veterans hugely. its actually cares about veterans hu:el . �* , actually cares about veterans hu:el. a ., , ., , ~ actually cares about veterans huel. m ., , ., , ~' ., hugely. as the conservative seek to move on, there's _ hugely. as the conservative seek to move on, there's been _ hugely. as the conservative seek to move on, there's been a _ hugely. as the conservative seek to move on, there's been a manifesto | move on, there's been a manifesto spill, a pledge to permanently get rid of stamp duty tax for some first—time buyers, and announced measures for motorists. while labour is pledging to overhaul business rates and crack down on late invoice payments. one of keir starmer�*s shadow cabinet has acknowledged that payments were some are set to rise, but any tax cuts to come? everything in a manifesto. _ but any tax cuts to come? everything in a manifesto, there _ but any tax cuts to come? everything in a manifesto, there won't _ but any tax cuts to come? everything in a manifesto, there won't be - but any tax cuts to come? everything in a manifesto, there won't be any i in a manifesto, there won't be any surprise on tax. our plans is fully costed and funded, and none of them involving tax rises over and above those that we have already set out. the snp believe there is a conspiracy of silence about tax and spend. but work the—

conspiracy of silence about tax and spend. but work the biggest issue is that the tories _ spend. but work the biggest issue is that the tories and _ spend. but work the biggest issue is that the tories and labour— spend. but work the biggest issue is that the tories and labour have - that the tories and labour have signed — that the tories and labour have signed up — that the tories and labour have signed up to another period of spending costs. —— spending cuts. white _ spending costs. —— spending cuts. white like — spending costs. —— spending cuts. white like the liberal democrats say they would create new national parks and plant _ they would create new national parks and plant 60 million trees. this they would create new national parks and plant 60 million trees.— and plant 60 million trees. this is and plant 60 million trees. this is a caital and plant 60 million trees. this is a capital investment _ and plant 60 million trees. this is a capital investment over - and plant 60 million trees. this is a capital investment over the - and plant 60 million trees. this is| a capital investment over the next five ears a capital investment over the next five years will _ a capital investment over the next five years will top _ a capital investment over the next five years will top your _ a capital investment over the next five years will top your right, - a capital investment over the next five years will top your right, it i five years will top your right, it is a significant investment, but i believe this is hugely important for our environment. butts believe this is hugely important for our environment.— our environment. buts in the slottin: our environment. buts in the slotting in — our environment. buts in the slotting in of— our environment. buts in the slotting in of divisional- our environment. buts in the slotting in of divisional policy announcements will end. manifestos are being ready for us all to read, with a full set of pledges and, crucially, costs. now, it is one of the most iconic images ever taken. and the man who took it has died.

earthrise is an image of our planet — taken on christmas eve in 1968. it shows our planet rising above the horizon from the barren lunar surface. the man who took the photo was bill anders — an astronaut with the apollo eight mission. he has now died in a plane crash at the age of 90. let's speak to leroy chiao — a former astronaut — who was once commander of the international space station. i understand that you knew him? yes, he soke i understand that you knew him? yes, he spoke at — i understand that you knew him? yes, he spoke at an — i understand that you knew him? yes, he spoke at an event _ i understand that you knew him? yes he spoke at an event that i was a co—chair of, and he was a very nice man, but very serious. a consummate astronaut and pilot, and he went on and lived a very full life. iran general dynamics after he left nasa, and continue to fly aeroplanes. he turned 90 earlier this year, and was by all accounts sharp as a tack. very physically active, and still flying, of course. it is sad that he

died a plane crash, but he lived a full life and was doing what he loves. —— he ran general dynamics. tell us what you think his legacy will be? . , tell us what you think his legacy will be? ., , ~ ,., ., will be? certainly the apollo eight mission was _ will be? certainly the apollo eight mission was very _ will be? certainly the apollo eight mission was very bold, _ will be? certainly the apollo eight mission was very bold, and i will be? certainly the apollo eight i mission was very bold, and conceived very late in the game for the launch. as far as mission planning goes. it was a gamble that the americans and the united states took to go ahead and go around the moon with the apollo spacecraft, because a lunar lander was not ready yet. as you pointed out, bill took that iconic picture that is still seen all the time. i have used it myself, and he will be remembered and missed by all of us, but especially amongst us professional astronauts. can by all of us, but especially amongst us professional astronauts.- us professional astronauts. can be said about them _ us professional astronauts. can be said about them moment - us professional astronauts. can be said about them moment when i us professional astronauts. can be said about them moment when he| us professional astronauts. can be i said about them moment when he took the photo, every came all the way to explore the moon, and the most important thing we discovered was the earth. what are your reflections? you're one of the rare people who has been in space. tell

us what that is like? absolutely. there is nothing better than when you are in space to look back at the earth and marvel at you are in space to look back at the earth and marve— earth and marvel at the beauty of our planet- _ earth and marvel at the beauty of our planet. every _ earth and marvel at the beauty of our planet. every part _ earth and marvel at the beauty of our planet. every part looks i our planet. every part looks different in own way, and it is more colourful and vibrant then you can imagine. the apollo astronaut so far are the only ones who have seen earth in its entirety when they go far enough away to see it, because since the apollo programme, our astronauts have been in lowered orbit, but we didn't quite get the perspective they did, but flying in lowered orbit filled two thirds of a year or so, lowered orbit filled two thirds of a year orso, isaw lowered orbit filled two thirds of a year or so, i saw a lot of it, and understand what he meant by those words. �* , ., ~' understand what he meant by those words. �* , ., ~ ., understand what he meant by those words. �* y., 4' ., , ., ., words. and you think that photo chan . ed words. and you think that photo changed the _ words. and you think that photo changed the way _ words. and you think that photo changed the way we _ words. and you think that photo changed the way we see - words. and you think that photo changed the way we see the i words. and you think that photo i changed the way we see the earth? and some people said it was the start of the movement to protect our environment, it is that fair? i think that is a good statement, a

fair statement. to get that perspective and here from the man and the astronauts who have been there and seen it, and from there astronauts who have been at lower width orbit, we get the impression and a setback in our perspective, and a setback in our perspective, and we look at our beautiful planet and we look at our beautiful planet and you want to take care of it. you want to do what is right, and keep it in a healthy state.— it in a healthy state. thank you very much _ it in a healthy state. thank you very much indeed _ it in a healthy state. thank you very much indeed for— it in a healthy state. thank you very much indeed for giving i it in a healthy state. thank you very much indeed for giving us| it in a healthy state. thank you i very much indeed for giving us your recollections of the apollo eight astronaut who has died at the age of 90. we're taking a road trip around the south east of england, taking a look at some of the key battlegrounds for the general election. this afternoon, we're in the constituency of lewes, a seat currently held by the conservatives

but being targeted by the lib dems. let's speak to our reporter meghan owen. we are at thejohn harvey we are at the john harvey taverne, and what places better than for getting people to talk? if you work with us, we are in the constituency of lewis, and it is an interesting one because it is such a marginal seat. earlierwe one because it is such a marginal seat. earlier we are at a food bank, and now we are at a pub. so, we are and now we are ata pub. so, we are joined by claire and now we are at a pub. so, we are joined by claire starr, a reporter for bbc south—east. we want to get an idea first of all of what the main issues are when it comes to this general election in this constituency.— this general election in this constituency. this general election in this constituen . ., constituency. there are some key thins constituency. there are some key things here- _ constituency. there are some key things here. one _ constituency. there are some key things here. one of _ constituency. there are some key things here. one of the _ constituency. there are some key things here. one of the biggest . things here. one of the biggest issues — things here. one of the biggest issues is — things here. one of the biggest issues is the cost of living and housing — issues is the cost of living and housing around here. lewis itself feels _ housing around here. lewis itself feels like — housing around here. lewis itself feels like a — housing around here. lewis itself feels like a very affluent town, loads — feels like a very affluent town, loads of— feels like a very affluent town, loads of independent shops in cafes, but you _ loads of independent shops in cafes, but you have pockets outside of lewes _ but you have pockets outside of lewes of— but you have pockets outside of lewes of less affluent areas, say new haven or seaford along the coast _ new haven or seaford along the coast. there are lots of issues around — coast. there are lots of issues around the _ coast. there are lots of issues around the cost of living and food projects. — around the cost of living and food projects, for instance. we know that earlier— projects, for instance. we know that earlier this _ projects, for instance. we know that earlier this year, several food projects— earlier this year, several food projects that they couldn't take any more _ projects that they couldn't take any more members because of unsustainable levels of demand. then

there is— unsustainable levels of demand. then there is also the issue of sewage pollution, — there is also the issue of sewage pollution, which is the big thing around — pollution, which is the big thing around here. through the town of lewes, _ around here. through the town of lewes, you — around here. through the town of lewes, you have a river, and part of the constituency is custom, so we talk about— the constituency is custom, so we talk about sewage pollution into the sea. talk about sewage pollution into the sea it _ talk about sewage pollution into the sea it is— talk about sewage pollution into the sea. it is something that political parties _ sea. it is something that political parties around here have been talking — parties around here have been talking about, something that has come _ talking about, something that has come up _ talking about, something that has come up on the doorsteps, then things— come up on the doorsteps, then things like — come up on the doorsteps, then things like the nhs and housing developers as well.— things like the nhs and housing developers as well. thank you so much. developers as well. thank you so much- talking — developers as well. thank you so much. talking of _ developers as well. thank you so much. talking of political - developers as well. thank you so | much. talking of political parties, it is a very marginal seat, currently held by conservatives, but lib dems are targeting the seat this year. we are joined lib dems are targeting the seat this year. we arejoined by richard, robert and mike. i hope i got all those names right. we have onlyjust met. did you watch the debate last night? i met. did you watch the debate last niuht? �* met. did you watch the debate last night?- you _ met. did you watch the debate last night?- you were _ met. did you watch the debate last night?- you were all- met. did you watch the debate last night?- you were all out? i night? i didn't. you were all out? who are you _ night? i didn't. you were all out? who are you thinking _ night? i didn't. you were all out? who are you thinking of- night? i didn't. you were all out? who are you thinking of voting i night? i didn't. you were all out? | who are you thinking of voting for this year? who are you thinking of voting for this ear? ,., ., , , ., this year? personally, the liberal democrats- _ this year? personally, the liberal democrats. why _ this year? personally, the liberal democrats. why is _ this year? personally, the liberal democrats. why is that? - this year? personally, the liberal. democrats. why is that? because, the are democrats. why is that? because, they are the _ democrats. why is that? because, they are the only _ democrats. why is that? because, they are the only viable _

democrats. why is that? because, they are the only viable option i democrats. why is that? because, they are the only viable option to i they are the only viable option to they are the only viable option to the tories — they are the only viable option to the tories-_ they are the only viable option to the tories. why do you think they are the only _ the tories. why do you think they are the only viable _ the tories. why do you think they are the only viable option? i the tories. why do you think they i are the only viable option? because of ast are the only viable option? because of past electoral... _ are the only viable option? because of past electoral... you _ are the only viable option? because of past electoral... you know, i are the only viable option? because of past electoral... you know, but i of past electoral... you know, but what _ of past electoral... you know, but what do _ of past electoral... you know, but what do you — of past electoral... you know, but what do you call it? bit of the vote — what do you call it? bit of the vote. labour pulls 5000, green is full of— vote. labour pulls 5000, green is full of -- — vote. labour pulls 5000, green is full of —— green pulls 1000, it is the only— full of —— green pulls 1000, it is the only option. full of -- green pulls 1000, it is the only option.— full of -- green pulls 1000, it is the only option. robert, who will ou vote the only option. robert, who will you vote for? _ the only option. robert, who will you vote for? i _ the only option. robert, who will you vote for? i will _ the only option. robert, who will you vote for? i will vote - you vote for? i will vote conservative. _ you vote for? i will vote conservative. ever i you vote for? i will vote | conservative. ever since you vote for? i will vote i conservative. ever since i you vote for? i will vote - conservative. ever since i have you vote for? i will vote _ conservative. ever since i have been a late _ conservative. ever since i have been a late teenager. _ conservative. ever since i have been a late teenager. i_ conservative. ever since i have been a late teenager, i have _ conservative. ever since i have been a late teenager, i have always - conservative. ever since i have been a late teenager, i have always had l a late teenager, i have always had conservative — a late teenager, i have always had conservative viewpoints. - a late teenager, i have always had conservative viewpoints. i - a late teenager, i have always had conservative viewpoints. i was i conservative viewpoints. i was brought — conservative viewpoints. i was brought up _ conservative viewpoints. i was brought up for— conservative viewpoints. i was brought up for the _ conservative viewpoints. i was brought up for the first - conservative viewpoints. i was brought up for the first 20 i conservative viewpoints. i was i brought up for the first 20 years of my life _ brought up for the first 20 years of my life in — brought up for the first 20 years of my life in a — brought up for the first 20 years of my life in a coal—mining _ brought up for the first 20 years of my life in a coal—mining area - brought up for the first 20 years of my life in a coal—mining area in i my life in a coal—mining area in nottinghamshire, _ my life in a coal—mining area in nottinghamshire, very- my life in a coal—mining area in nottinghamshire, very strong i nottinghamshire, very strong socialist, _ nottinghamshire, very strong socialist, and _ nottinghamshire, very strong socialist, and i— nottinghamshire, very strong socialist, and i have - nottinghamshire, very strong socialist, and i have a - nottinghamshire, very strong socialist, and i have a lot- nottinghamshire, very strong socialist, and i have a lot of. socialist, and i have a lot of respect _ socialist, and i have a lot of respect for— socialist, and i have a lot of respect for the _ socialist, and i have a lot ofl respect for the hard—working socialist, and i have a lot of- respect for the hard—working people coalmines, — respect for the hard—working people coalmines, but— respect for the hard—working people coalmines, but my— respect for the hard—working people coalmines, but my true _ respect for the hard—working people coalmines, but my true values - respect for the hard—working people coalmines, but my true values are l coalmines, but my true values are conservatism _ coalmines, but my true values are conservatism my— coalmines, but my true values are conservatism. my personal- coalmines, but my true values are conservatism. my personal view.

coalmines, but my true values are conservatism. my personal view is that during — conservatism. my personal view is that during my— conservatism. my personal view is that during my lifetime, _ conservatism. my personal view is that during my lifetime, i- conservatism. my personal view is that during my lifetime, i was i conservatism. my personal view is| that during my lifetime, i was born 'ust that during my lifetime, i was born just during — that during my lifetime, i was born just during the _ that during my lifetime, i was born just during the war, _ that during my lifetime, i was born just during the war, i— that during my lifetime, i was born just during the war, i have - that during my lifetime, i was born just during the war, i have always. just during the war, i have always found _ just during the war, i have always found that — just during the war, i have always found that socialist _ just during the war, i have always found that socialist governmentsl found that socialist governments have made — found that socialist governments have made more _ found that socialist governments have made more of— found that socialist governments have made more of a _ found that socialist governments have made more of a mess i found that socialist governments have made more of a mess of. found that socialist governmentsl have made more of a mess of the economy— have made more of a mess of the economy than— have made more of a mess of the economy than properly _ have made more of a mess of the economy than properly what i have made more of a mess of the economy than properly what the i economy than properly what the tories _ economy than properly what the tories have _ economy than properly what the tories have. having _ economy than properly what the tories have. having said - economy than properly what the tories have. having said all- economy than properly what the i tories have. having said all that, no government _ tories have. having said all that, no government is— tories have. having said all that, no government is perfect, - tories have. having said all that, no government is perfect, and i tories have. having said all that, i no government is perfect, and every government— no government is perfect, and every government has— no government is perfect, and every government has different _ no government is perfect, and everyl government has different challenges. richard, _ government has different challenges. richard, what — government has different challenges. richard, what about _ government has different challenges. richard, what about you? _ government has different challenges. richard, what about you? i’m“ - government has different challenges. richard, what about you?— richard, what about you? i'm spread over different _ richard, what about you? i'm spread over different regions. _ richard, what about you? i'm spread over different regions. my _ richard, what about you? i'm spread over different regions. my sons i richard, what about you? i'm spread over different regions. my sons live | over different regions. my sons live on dartmoor, and i'm from south devon— on dartmoor, and i'm from south devon and — on dartmoor, and i'm from south devon and have lived 20 years in london — devon and have lived 20 years in london i— devon and have lived 20 years in london. i have lived in very liberal democrat— london. i have lived in very liberal democrat headed regions, from the middle _ democrat headed regions, from the middle of— democrat headed regions, from the middle of kensington, notting hill, very conservative. i'm in brighton now working in the wine industry. actually, — now working in the wine industry. actually, the government are starting — actually, the government are starting to do good things for the industry— starting to do good things for the industry that i am working on now, and it— industry that i am working on now, and it is— industry that i am working on now, and it is trying to vote for the lesser— and it is trying to vote for the lesser of— and it is trying to vote for the lesser of three weevils, evils. there — lesser of three weevils, evils. there is— lesser of three weevils, evils. there is laughter here, are you agree with that? i there is laughter here, are you agree with that?— there is laughter here, are you agree with that? i am laughing it weevils! that _ agree with that? i am laughing it weevils! that comes _ agree with that? i am laughing it weevils! that comes from - agree with that? i am laughing it weevils! that comes from a i agree with that? i am laughing itl weevils! that comes from a movie with russell _ weevils! that comes from a movie

with russell crowe. _ weevils! that comes from a movie with russell crowe. i _ weevils! that comes from a movie with russell crowe. i will - weevils! that comes from a movie with russell crowe. i will fully i with russell crowe. i will fully vote _ with russell crowe. i will fully vote conservative, and my girlfriend will probably leave me for saying so, but _ will probably leave me for saying so, but looking at the whole situation _ so, but looking at the whole situation and howl so, but looking at the whole situation and how i am affected by it, situation and how i am affected by it. and _ situation and how i am affected by it. and the — situation and how i am affected by it, and the three counts i'm involved _ it, and the three counts i'm involved with, i will stick with the conservatives. ifi involved with, i will stick with the conservatives.— involved with, i will stick with the conservatives. if i could ask you to name the most — conservatives. if i could ask you to name the most important - conservatives. if i could ask you to name the most important thing i conservatives. if i could ask you toj name the most important thing for you when it comes to the election, either the economy of the environment, what would be the one word that is most important for you? inflation. , ~ word that is most important for you? inflation. . ,, .., ., , inflation. yes, i think the economy is alwa s inflation. yes, i think the economy is always at — inflation. yes, i think the economy is always at the _ inflation. yes, i think the economy is always at the base _ inflation. yes, i think the economy is always at the base of _ inflation. yes, i think the economy is always at the base of most i is always at the base of most government problems. and is always at the base of most government problems. is always at the base of most rovernment roblems. �* . ., government problems. and what about ou, government problems. and what about you. richard? — government problems. and what about you. richard? it— government problems. and what about you, richard? it is— government problems. and what about you, richard? it is hard _ government problems. and what about you, richard? it is hard to _ government problems. and what about you, richard? it is hard to say - government problems. and what about you, richard? it is hard to say the i you, richard? it is hard to say the economy looking _ you, richard? it is hard to say the economy looking at _ you, richard? it is hard to say the economy looking at world - you, richard? it is hard to say the economy looking at world issues i you, richard? it is hard to say the | economy looking at world issues at the moment, — economy looking at world issues at the moment, which— economy looking at world issues at the moment, which is— economy looking at world issues at the moment, which is huge. - economy looking at world issues at i the moment, which is huge. national security _ the moment, which is huge. national security talking _ the moment, which is huge. national security. talking about _ the moment, which is huge. national security. talking about bringing - security. talking about bringing young _ security. talking about bringing young people _ security. talking about bringing young people at _ security. talking about bringing young people at a _ security. talking about bringing young people at a national- security. talking about bringing i young people at a national service, that is— young people at a national service, that is a _ young people at a national service, that is a big — young people at a national service, that is a big headache. _ young people at a national service, that is a big headache. good - young people at a national service, that is a big headache. good idea i young people at a national service, | that is a big headache. good idea in theory, _ that is a big headache. good idea in theory, but... — that is a big headache. good idea in theory. but the— that is a big headache. good idea in theory. but...— theory, but... the one problem i alwa s theory, but... the one problem i always have _ theory, but... the one problem i always have a — theory, but... the one problem i always have a strong _ theory, but... the one problem i always have a strong interest i theory, but... the one problem i always have a strong interest in. theory, but... the one problem i i always have a strong interest in his national— always have a strong interest in his national defence, because without a strong _ national defence, because without a strong defence of the country, some of the _ strong defence of the country, some of the other— strong defence of the country, some of the other things are somewhat irrelevant, — of the other things are somewhat irrelevant, so to speak. i always

think— irrelevant, so to speak. i always think that, — irrelevant, so to speak. i always think that, over my lifetime anyway, the conservative government has been more pro—defence than other parties. you might— more pro—defence than other parties. you might will have to leave it there. — you might will have to leave it there, because it don't have time, but i _ there, because it don't have time, but i feel— there, because it don't have time, but i feel like we there, because it don't have time, but i feel like w— but i feel like we could sit at this table and talked _ but i feel like we could sit at this table and talked all _ but i feel like we could sit at this table and talked all day. - but i feel like we could sit at this table and talked all day. we i but i feel like we could sit at this table and talked all day. we are | but i feel like we could sit at this i table and talked all day. we are at lewes at the moment, we are then heading to hastings and rye, but we have a feeling that a lot of people are conflicted about who to vote for in this constituency.— in this constituency. megan, thank ou ve in this constituency. megan, thank you very much _ in this constituency. megan, thank you very much indeed. _ in this constituency. megan, thank you very much indeed. here i in this constituency. megan, thank you very much indeed. here are i in this constituency. megan, thankl you very much indeed. here are the candidates that have been selected to stand in the constituency of lewes. president biden has started a two—day state visit to france with a parade along the champs—elysees in paris. mr biden met emmanuel macron, and the us anthem was played. the us president then visited the tomb of the unknown solider underneath the arc de triomphe. he'll go on to meet business leaders, before a state dinner at the elysee palace. discussions with president macron are expected to include ukraine, gaza, china and the global economy. the visit follows mr biden's attendance at commemorations marking

the eightieth anniversary of the d—day landings. we have live pictures coming in. there will be a press statement, as you can see there, after the working lunch that they have had. we will bring you that as soon as that starts. for more on the issues the two leaders are expected to discuss, let's speak to michael desch. he is the founding director of the notre dame international security centre and professor of international relations at the university of notre dame. thank you for being with us. in theory, they are good allies, but there are difficulties in the background with this visit. what you think will have been talked about during that working lunch? weill. think will have been talked about during that working lunch? well, i think the facade _ during that working lunch? well, i think the facade of _ during that working lunch? well, i think the facade of unity _ during that working lunch? well, i think the facade of unity is - during that working lunch? well, i think the facade of unity is more i think the facade of unity is more apparent than real, particularly on ukraine. and i think some real daylight has emerged between the american position and the french position injust how american position and the french position in just how far to go

american position and the french position injust how far to go in terms of greater levels of direct involvement in ukraine. france now has a significant number of ground troops in ukraine, and some of them are much closer to the fighting then i think most people realise. president biden, on the other hand, has said he is committed to helping defend ukraine, but there are also limits, and a red line for the united states is no us boots on the ground in ukraine.— united states is no us boots on the ground in ukraine. while he has been in france, president _ ground in ukraine. while he has been in france, president biden _ ground in ukraine. while he has been in france, president biden has- ground in ukraine. while he has been in france, president biden has made| in france, president biden has made a couple of speeches already, and he has run a parallel between the events of world war ii and the current conflicts in the world, and has tried to call for the west to stand by ukraine and to continue supporting it. how much support is

there, do you think, within the general public in the us for continuing at that policy? i think the fact that _ continuing at that policy? i think the fact that the _ continuing at that policy? i think the fact that the biden _ the fact that the biden administration was very heavy—handed in trying to link dj with the current ukraine situation indicates that they are working overtime to try and convince the american public that we have an interest that justifies the amount of blood and treasure we are pouring into ukraine. —— trying to link d—day. when you think about it, it was a weird sort of effort to link history to a situation where it doesn't work really well. i mean, obviously, the important partner in terms of the defeat of nazi germany was the

soviet union, and certainly there were ukrainians who fought in the red army during the second world war, but there are also ukrainians who fought with the germans against the soviets as well. so, in a way, it is a historical analogy that this doesn't work very well, but the fact the administration is trying to use it is a reflection that support for ukraine, at least in the united states, is not about deep. find ukraine, at least in the united states, is not about deep. and we also note that _ states, is not about deep. and we also note that president _ states, is not about deep. and we also note that president macron . also note that president macron talked about the bond of bloodshed for liberty that ties this country in the united states, but in the past he has also been one of the french presidents who has stressed the need for europe to have strategic autonomy and saying, quote, you should never be a vessel of the united states. there are some other issues that might cause tension between them, for example the inflation reduction act which

provides subsidies for electric vehicles. the french have been quite annoyed about that, haven't they? tell us more about that. i annoyed about that, haven't they? tell us more about that.— annoyed about that, haven't they? tell us more about that. i think the gaullism is — tell us more about that. i think the gaullism is alive _ tell us more about that. i think the gaullism is alive and _ tell us more about that. i think the gaullism is alive and well— tell us more about that. i think the gaullism is alive and well in - gaullism is alive and well in france, and a lot of what's going on behind—the—scenes, in terms of president macron's behaviour over the past three years, it really reflects an effort by him and a substantial part of the french political elite to try and carve out a more independent future for europe and the security sphere, and france and, naturally, would be a major player in that effort. and, naturally, would be a ma'or player in that effort.i player in that effort. thank you, sor , player in that effort. thank you, sorry. we _ player in that effort. thank you, sorry. we are — player in that effort. thank you, sorry, we are just _ player in that effort. thank you, sorry, we are just waiting i player in that effort. thank you, sorry, we are just waiting for i player in that effort. thank you, | sorry, we are just waiting for that news conference to start, so we just want to keep you there for a little longer. what else do you think might

come up between the two presidents, because it is kind of unusual, isn't it, to have a five day state visit in the middle of an election year? yeah, it is. it wasn't at all surprising that president biden was all in on the 80th anniversary of d—day. i think there is also other issues that are stressors, at least, in franco—american relations. the rhinoceros in the room, not only with france but with a lot of the european allies, it is israel and gaza. that is another issue that the two sides, i don't think, are singing from the same sheet music on, and where there is going to be a lot of effort to try and hammer out

a more consensus position.- lot of effort to try and hammer out a more consensus position. thank you ve much a more consensus position. thank you very much indeed _ a more consensus position. thank you very much indeed for— a more consensus position. thank you very much indeed for your _ a more consensus position. thank you very much indeed for your thoughts i very much indeed for your thoughts on the subject. do stay with us. we will take a very quick break, but we'll bring you the biden news conference as soon as that happens. do stay with us here on the bbc. hello there. it looks like the weather is stuck in a rut. we are going to hold onto fairly cold weather for the time of year, with temperatures around orjust below the seasonal average. part two of the weekend doesn't look better. if anything the clouds would thicken and we will see some rain for some of us putting down from the north. there will still be a little bit of sunshine here and there. saturday low—pressure to the north—east of the country and higher pressures to the south—west. that brings north—westerly winds. a good deal of showers across the north and west of scotland. the odd one elsewhere. areas of cloud also spreading southwards. plenty of sunshine in between.

not a bad afternoon to come for many of us. temperatures reaching highs of 18 or 19. that is close to the average but generally, further north, we are below the seasonal norm. as we had to this evening and overnight it looks like many central and southern areas were potentially under clear skies. plenty of showers in the northern half and cloud will build across scotland and northern ireland as the cloud builds on. temperatures just about double figures, otherwise for most it will be single digits and another cool night for earlyjune. for sunday we start off fine and then these weather fronts will start to push on from the north—west. cloud will thicken for many and we will see patchy rain at times. a bright, chilly but fine start to central, southern and eastern areas. cloud will build. northern ireland, south—west scotland, north—west england, north wales, seeing patchy rain as those where fronts push south—eastward. best of the sunshine properly the south—west corner and the northern half of scotland. there will also be a few showers. with more cloud and temperatures will be a bit lower for part two of the weekend, 12—18 .

through sunday night those weather front spread south weather fronts spread south across england and wales, bringing outbreaks of rain. then we pick up northerly winds. a bit of a grey start with outbreaks of rain from monday morning across eastern england. the rain slowly pulling away and then it looks like being a day of sunshine and showers. most of the showers across central and northern areas. these could be quite heavy across northern scotland. with that northerly wind it will be a chilly day for the time of year. 10—15 or 16 in the south. we hold onto that chilly northerly wind through tuesday, wednesday and thursday, bringing sunshine and showers and chilly nights. by the end of next week it does not like temperatures will slowly start to recover as we cut off that chilly northerly. that is it for me, take care.

live from london, this is bbc news. israeli security forces say they've rescued four hostages in a special operation in nuseirat, in central gaza. hamas media says 93 people were killed in the area. they were being held in civilian homes. we were able to reach there with our special forces, the combined force that was able to engage and extract. hamas media says 93 people were killed in the area and israel's military says one special operations officer died in the raid. the bbc obtains new video footage believed to be one of the last two sightings of missing tv and radio presenter michael mosley.

president biden's two—day state visit to france is under way. talks with president macron will focus on ukraine, gaza, china and the global economy. politicians are out again this weekend vying for support as the general election draws closer. we expect to hear from joe biden and president macron as they hold a joint news conference and we will bring you that life. thousands of motorcyclists ride from london to cumbria to celebrate the life of the hairy biker dave myers. hello, this is bbc news. israeli security forces have rescued four hostages from two separate locations in nuseirat, in central gaza. they've been named as noa argamani, almog meirjan, shlomi ziv and andrey kozlov. all had been abducted by hamas from the nova music

festival on october 7th.