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. here is the moment argamani was reunited with her father while being transferred; she's also spoken on the phone to prime minister netanyahu. and this is the moment where two of the hostages arrived in a helicopter at the hospital in tel aviv. all four of the relaesed hostages are said to be in good medical condition. the israeli security forces said the operation was long planned, and conducted under heavy fire. they have confirmed that one israeli special forces officer was killed they have confirmed that one israeli specialforces officer was killed in the operation. an israeli police inspector died of wounds sustained during the raid. hamas said more than 90 palestinians were killed. lieutenant colonel peter lerner from the israeli defense forces spoke to us from tel aviv.

it was intentionally in civilian homes, _ it was intentionally in civilian homes, and this is what hamas has done _ homes, and this is what hamas has done we _ homes, and this is what hamas has done. we have heard these reports and testimonies from hostages that have been_ and testimonies from hostages that have been formally released at the end of— have been formally released at the end of november, that they were being _ end of november, that they were being held in civilian homes. it was the same _ being held in civilian homes. it was the same this morning will be found in the _ the same this morning will be found in the operation. we are able to reach with a combined force that _ we are able to reach with a combined force that was able to engage and extract— force that was able to engage and extract safely the hostages that were _ extract safely the hostages that were being held. they came under extensive — were being held. they came under extensive fire. we have an officer that was — extensive fire. we have an officer that was wounded, injured critically in the _ that was wounded, injured critically in the extraction and is currently in the extraction and is currently in hospitat _ in the extraction and is currently in hospital. we in the extraction and is currently in hospital-_ in the extraction and is currently in hosital. . ., ., , in hospital. we had our correspond their say that _ in hospital. we had our correspond their say that doctors _ in hospital. we had our correspond their say that doctors in _ in hospital. we had our correspond their say that doctors in the - in hospital. we had our correspond their say that doctors in the area . their say that doctors in the area said that at least 50 people appeared to have been killed as a result of this operation and we

heard a separate figure from hamas, which i know you question that 93 palestinians were killed as part of this. what is your feeling about the level of casualties that civilians are taking in order to rescue four hostages? are taking in order to rescue four hosta . es? , are taking in order to rescue four hostaues? , . ., are taking in order to rescue four hostages?— hostages? every civilian life lost in this war _ hostages? every civilian life lost in this war is _ hostages? every civilian life lost in this war is a _ hostages? every civilian life lost in this war is a deep _ hostages? every civilian life lost in this war is a deep tragedy. . it's a tragedy nevertheless that hamas are responsible for. they initiated this war on the october 7th attack and they intentionally positioned all of their assets, including our hostages, within the civilian population. when we mobilise in a war zone where hamas has fortified their positions within hospitals, houses 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 to operate and bring the hostages home. we would much rather they would be released without us needing to operate, but unfortunately hamas are not releasing the hostages

and they are continuing to emotionally 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. since he spoke to us, israeli security forces have confirmed that the officer injured in the operation has now died. let's speak to our correspondentjon donnison. it is quite a moment for the israelis to rescue these hostages, so what has reaction been to it? well, two contrasting scenes, really. here in israel huge celebration and relief. we saw those images of hostages being reunited with their families and one can only imagine the relief that they must be feeling. at the same time, terrible scenes at the hospital in central gaza, showing scores of casualties and the number is still difficult to verify at the moment. we have heard from doctors that at least 50 people

have been killed in nuseirat in that operation. hamas officials butted at 93. it could be some time before we know the true figure. it is clear that the israelis went in with considerable force in an operation they have been planning for several weeks. we heard from the israeli defence minister, who has said that it was one of the most extraordinary and heroic operations that he had seenin and heroic operations that he had seen in his entire career. politically, where does it leave any prospects of the attempts that are under way at the moment, to try to get to a ceasefire?— get to a ceasefire? well, i think one of the _ get to a ceasefire? well, i think one of the key _ get to a ceasefire? well, i think one of the key things _ get to a ceasefire? well, i think one of the key things is - get to a ceasefire? well, i think one of the key things is it - get to a ceasefire? well, i think one of the key things is it will i one of the key things is it will allow benjamin netanyahu, the prime minister in israel, to say that the only way to get these hostages out is by military force, and by putting pressure on hamas. and it will have brought relief, as i say, to some of

those hostage families who are hoping to get their relatives out, too. at the same time, it is not really going to do much for those ceasefire negotiations, which we say are still ongoing, but don't seem to be getting anywhere at the moment. certainly, it is going to draw a very negative reaction, i think, from hamas who are part of those talks. ., ~ from hamas who are part of those talks. . ,, , ., from hamas who are part of those talks. ., ~' , ., , from hamas who are part of those talks. . ,, i. , . akiva eldar is a political analyst, contributor to haaretz newspaper and author of lords of the land. he gave his reaction to the rescue of the israeli hostages. the good news is that four israelis are home. they have been in our living rooms every day, we almost know them personally. 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. 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 we should celebrate, but it doesn't solve any problems. 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? iam sure i am sure that the premier is very happy. it kind of closes the circle. he was obsessed with the success of his brotherjonathan. let's go to a news conference with president macron. he speaks french.

translation: the anniversary of d—day in normandy, and i believe your veterans, our veterans, and those... apologies, we have now got translation. and that of other leaders on the 6th ofjune, and by the warm welcome that they enjoyed while they were there, but this is not about the strength of our alliance and what binds france and the united states of america. this is the unity to

share the great challenges of the day. it is this bloodline which is the connection between our two nations, so once again, thank you for your presence. together with the president we discussed the great issues that we are facing, the first of which are being ukraine. today in ukraine men and women are fighting with remarkable courage, determined not to give in, faced with the russian aggression, the unjustifiable aggression. jointly we responded to extend our support to the your european nations fighting for its survival and freedom and we will continue for as long as is necessary, and i would like to thank you, sir, for the commitment of the usa and the recent decisions you confirmed recently whereby you came to our side and played a critical

role in this conflict. this conflict is all about the security and stability of all europe. many thanks again, and i think we see eye to eye on this war raging in ukraine. we tookjoint decisions, authorising ukraine to fight back, strike its aggressor when defending its territory and we are, of course, making great efforts to arm, train and equip the ukrainian army, and we made remarkable decisions. we mentioned the details of the war, as i said, mentioned the details of the war, as isaid, waiting mentioned the details of the war, as i said, waiting out there and during the g7 we hoped that all members of the g7 we hoped that all members of the g7 we hoped that all members of the g7 will agree to a 50 billion solidarity fund for ukraine and a peace conference in switzerland and

you will be represented there and this will be a critical stage. and of course the nato summit in washington, dc. as regards the ukrainian issue, as i said, we do see eye to eye, respect for international law, the freedom of people to determine their own future, to self determination, and thank you for being at your �*s side. this close cooperation between france and the united states concerns other crisis as well. there should be no dual standards, and although there are many crises around the world we still apply the same principles with the selfsame determination. in gaza, we want to attain the immediate liberation of hostages and we can only welcome the liberation of four hostages by the israeli army. we want to achieve the immediate ceasefire, and open up the

prospect of a political solution, which is the only one that can bring about a fair which is the only one that can bring abouta fairand which is the only one that can bring about a fair and lasting peace and meet the security concerns of both people, and that is why we are supporting the comprehensive proposal of the united states of america. after nine months of conflict, the situation in russia and the human consequences are unacceptable. it is not acceptable that israel should not open all checkpoints to humanitarian aid as requested by the international community for months. israeli operations should stop and the united nations security health council has a role to play, but jointly we will double down to avoid a regional escalation, in particular in lebanon where we are working on the escalation of the blue line and on the institutional aspect in both countries working with all

stakeholders to ensure that all parties come to their senses. regarding iran, we know the same thing. there is an all—out escalation, unprecedented attacks against israel, operations of regional destabilisation, and of course the iranian nuclear programme. both are determined to bring pressure to bear. we will go to the hospital now to hear details of the hostages who have been rescued. we have examined them and provide the medical care they need but i am happy to report they are in a stable condition and we will continue to assess them and treat them as needed in the next several hours, and hopefully not very long and allow them to unite with other family members and return to their daily

life. i believe that, or we are ready for these types of surprises, and pray, together with the rest of the israeli nation, and i think with the israeli nation, and i think with the whole world, for the return of the whole world, for the return of the captives that are still in captivity. we are ready to receive them and looking forward to their return. thank you very much. we have been listening there to a brief news conference at the hospital which is looking after the four hostages who have been rescued in gaza by the israeli military. confirmation there from the hospital that they are in a stable condition and hopefully there will be a —— will be able to resume their licensing. as go back now to their licensing. as go back now to the news conference in paris. translation: unfairtrade

the news conference in paris. translation: unfair trade practices which bring about overcapacity, this is of such importance for the global economy that we have to act in a coordinated fashion. during my visit in december 2022, the consequences of the inflation reduction act on the european economy, we discussed this again and that piece of legislation is useful because it makes it possible, indeed it sets up the decarbonisation of the american economy, and therefore the implementation of the paris agreement, but of course we want to reset as it were both our economies, thatis reset as it were both our economies, that is the european economy and that is the european economy and that of the united states of america in terms of regulation, investment, and on such issues as artificial intelligence and indeed, food issues. and of course we want to work on the bilateral level for better cooperation. american

students, american scientist, american entrepreneurs, i more than welcome in this country and we wish there would be more of them. we also have cooperation based since the state visit of december 2022 around the civilian nuclear industry and the civilian nuclear industry and the space industry, we want to go forward and a number of agreements have been signed on earth observation, or indeed the artemis programme. iam observation, or indeed the artemis programme. i am also proud to announce that the first american high—speed train will be commissioned in the us and this is a sign of increased cooperation between our railroad issues and this is a sign of economic cooperation and also a step towards the energy transmission regarding france �*s technological excellence. i would like to signal the importance of american investors in france. france

will start a new foundation worth 100 million euros to promote university exchanges and exchange programmes of research between the two countries and i would like to thank companies that have joined this. this new initiative comes after the excess of a project where several cities in your country received as many as 180 creators and intellectuals in a matter of two years and about 50 cities. i should speak longer but i would like to say that regarding the wars around the world, inflicting pain around the world, inflicting pain around the world on big international issues, together with president biden, we want to havejoint together with president biden, we want to have joint road together with president biden, we want to havejoint road map. we need to trust in the future, trust in progress, trust in innovation and the determination to create jobs,

notjust in the us, but in europe as well. we won't be there when the economy is properly decarbonise, but we want to build towards this. we must not be naive. we must not because we must find demanding solutions, but i would like to thank you, mr president, notjust president of the greatest world power, but you being clear and loyal, a partner who respects europeans and he wants to build on these agreements. for the ukraine to these agreements. for the ukraine to the middle east.— the middle east. thank you. this has been a moving _ the middle east. thank you. this has been a moving experience _ the middle east. thank you. this has been a moving experience for - the middle east. thank you. this has been a moving experience for us, . the middle east. thank you. this has| been a moving experience for us, the whole delegation. you know, france

was our first friend and remains one of our best friends. this week we have marked that friendship in a deep and meaningful way. before i begin my remarks i want to echo the comments by the president, welcoming the safe rescue of four hostages that were returned to their families in israel. we won't stop working until all the hostages come home and a ceasefire is reached. that is essential. together we have marked the 80th anniversary of the allied operation that saved europe and the incredible heroes that carried it out. 180 brave men came back to normandy this week with such pride and a sense of devotion. i don't think anyone who got to meet them or shake their hands or hear their stories will everforget shake their hands or hear their stories will ever forget their stories will ever forget their stories or the look in their eyes on the pride they took in what they did. you could also see the remembrance of lost comrades at the

same time. you know, the fact is that i know i won't forget it. i want to thank president macron and the people of france for making our heroes feel so welcome because they did feel welcome, you could feel it and you can see it. and we will never forget what they did. this week we have shown the world once again the power of allies and what we can achieve when we stand together. that's what this relationship between france and the us exam provides. we see it in ukraine, where our two countries stand with the ukrainian people as they fight off put in �*s aggression. yesterday announced $225 in new security assistance to ukraine, and it is the sixth packet we have provided since we signed the national security legislation earlier this year. i wish we could have done it when we wanted to six months earlier, but we it done. the

$61 billion in additional aid to ukraine, and i commend france and our european allies for their leadership as well. the eu has proved that —— provided over $107 billion in assistance to ukraine since the war began because we know what happens if putin succeeds in subjugating ukraine, and it means he will not stop at ukraine. it is not just ukraine, it is much more than ukraine. all of europe would be threatened. we are not going to let that happen. united states is standing strong with ukraine, we are standing strong with ukraine, we are standing with our allies and we are standing with our allies and we are standing with our allies and we are standing with france and we will not walk away. around the world, france and the us are working on security and the us are working on security and shared prosperity. in the indo—pacific was down to get the full freedom, transparent governments, as well as their economic practices. in the middle

east, north africa, we work together on issues critical for peace and stability like food security and counterterrorism. and the threat of climate change which is just growing greater and we are working together to accelerate the global transition to accelerate the global transition to net zero. it is the existential threat to humanity, one of the only exec central threats to humanity including nuclear weapons if we do nothing on climate change. i could go on. everyday we are connected in countless ways, our economic ties, collaboration and science and technology, education exchanges, the reason we don't have more americans coming as we are afraid they won't come home. it is such a beautiful, and incredible country. beautiful country. you know, the fact is that these cherished ties between our families and france continues to go. the bonds between our nations are strong, fast, and rooted in the most

important element, shared values. that is true today as it has been from the very start. in a few weeks, the united states will celebrate the 4th the united states will celebrate the ltth ofjuly, our day of independence. that feat would not have been possible were it not for france coming to our aid. we are a nation because of france in a large part who stepped up when we needed help. that is what the ltth ofjuly is about. that feat would not have been possible again without your support, without the support of france. today, i proudly stand with france. today, i proudly stand with france to support freedom and democracy around the world. that's what this spectacular week is all about. mr president, there is much more we have the chance to talk about. you have become a good friend and i appreciate you de marchi your cooperation and insides.— and i appreciate you de marchi your cooperation and insides. thank you, thank you- — cooperation and insides. thank you, thank you- this _ cooperation and insides. thank you, thank you. this is _ cooperation and insides. thank you, thank you. this is a _ cooperation and insides. thank you, thank you. this is a news _ cooperation and insides. thank you, | thank you. this is a news conference between president biden and

president macron, both paying tribute to the d—day veterans on the 80th anniversary of d—day. the themes they talked about there, the ukraine conflict, the indo—pacific, the middle east and the economy, all areas they have been talking about today. do stay with us here on bbc news. plenty more injust a moment. 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 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. 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 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... israel rescues for hostages in a special operation in central gaza. hamas media says 93 civilians were killed in the raid. president biden's two—day state visit to france is under way. talks of president macron are focused on ukraine, gaza, hostages and the global economy. the bbc attains new video footage believed to be one of the last sightings of missing tv and radio presenter michael mosley, who was last seen in the greek island of

symi on wednesday. and politicians are out flying for support as the general election draws closer. you can watch more of that on our website. more details of the election coverage anytime obviously don't come. —— on bbc.com. new cctv of a man believed to be the missing tv presenter eiko moseley on the island of symi has been seen. his four children have arrived to help look for him. the family have described the last few days is unbearable. our correspondent reports. this is thought to be one of the

last known sightings of michael mosley. rescuers are