hello. we'll start at the european championship where england are in action as we speak, knowing a win will guarantee top spot in group c. they're playing slovenia in cologne. midway through the first half. elsewhere, denmark on two points face serbia on one. both could use of victory to get through to the last 16 in munich. still no goals in fact one either. earlier, austria stunned netherlands 3—2 in berlin to finish top of group d and reach the round of 16. austria led at the break but the second half was just two minutes old when cody gakpo levelled with this smart finish. romano schmid responded just before the hour mark, only for memphis depay to then equalise for the dutch for a second time.

marcel was australia's hero. topping a group that included france too. netherlands will be in the last 16 as one of the best third placed teams. and the austrians leapfrogged kylian mbappe�*s france. mbappe was wearing a mask after injuring his nose earlier in the tournament and missing their last match. he scored a penalty. but bottom side poland won a spot kick of their own — converted after a retake by robert levandowski — so france have to make do with second in the group. it means they're now in the same side of the draw with portugal, germany and spain. the second group phase at the men's t20 world cup is already decided and what are story this is. afghanistan all—rounder rashid khan says it is an unbelievable feeling to reach the semi—finals for the first time in their history by beating bangladesh. and in doing so knocking out the 2021 champions australia. our sports correspondentjoe wilson has the story.

on a rainy night in st vincent, afghanistan reached a new level. they might be surprised if we're still surprised. they keep finding, producing such talented players, like the leading wicket taker in this tournament. this man is close behind him and taking four wickets as bangladesh chased a rain adjusted total. he is a global bowling superstar here. the afghan captain and still only 25. bangladesh all out nine runs short of their victory target, a nervy, stirring, inspiring win. i think the teams we have played in the whole tournament so far, we deserve to be in the semifinals. everyone took that responsibility of getting into the game and performing the best for the team. so i don't know how to describe my feelings, but it's a massive achievement for us as a team and a nation. here is a reaction in afghanistan.

the eastern city here with the national team based in the united arab emirates but significance is felt here. this man described his joy of the first time they reached the semifinals after beating bangladesh. we're very proud of, he said, as cricket gave us a great deal of happiness. that's clear but do you see any women here? when the taliban return to power, the women positive in flint for their lives. the absence of women possibly get in afghanistan is a clear breach of the sport bus my own rules. of the sport own rules. progress, even this progress, comes in that context. joe wilson, bbc news. keep across it all on the bbc sport website and app. in the last couple of minutes still no goals. thank you.

thank you. in new york's 16 district, democrats voters are heading to the polls today to decide what has become the most expensive house primary in us history — and one marked by accusations of antisemitism and racism. the race is between incumbent congressman for that district, jamaal bowman, and his challenger george latimer. mr bowman has represented the bronx in the house of representatives since 2020 — and has been one of the few democrats to consistently criticise israel since it began its war in gaza. george latimer is being backed by pro—israel groups, who have spent nearly $15 million trying to defeat congressman bowman. we are going to show bleep aipac. the power of the bleep south bronx! cheering. people ask me why i've got a foul mouth. what am i supposed to do? you coming after me!

you coming after my family! you coming after my children! i'm not supposed to fight back? we gonna show them l who the- we are! cheering. let's speak to madison fernandez, who writes the daily campaigns for politico. lovely to have you on the program. you get the sense ofjust how ugly this campaign has been. definitely. thanks for having _ this campaign has been. definitely. thanks for having me _ this campaign has been. definitely. thanks for having me put _ this campaign has been. definitely. thanks for having me put up - this campaign has been. definitely. l thanks for having me put up bowman is running for another term, he's facing a stiff challenge from george latimer. part of the reason it's difficult is because he's had so much money working against him. and a lot of that is because of his criticism of israel and how adamant and outspoken he's been in support of palestinians amid the war. he got a lot of war — of palestinians amid the war. he got a lot of war from _ of palestinians amid the war. he got a lot of war from support _ of palestinians amid the war. he got a lot of war from support from - of palestinians amid the war. he got a lot of war from support from the l

a lot of war from support from the so—called squad, cortez camara received has been there as well. to what effect has this driven a split through the new york democratic party? through the new york democratic pa ? , . , , , party? this raises interesting because a — party? this raises interesting because a lot _ party? this raises interesting because a lot of _ party? this raises interesting because a lot of the - party? this raises interesting because a lot of the house i party? this raises interesting i because a lot of the house races party? this raises interesting - because a lot of the house races we talk about, how's it going to affect control of the house, this is a safe democratic to extract whoever wins the democratic primaries cannot be the democratic primaries cannot be the winner and no concern about her flipping. this re shows the divisions of the democratic party. the pro israel side and the pro—palestine side. i think that depending on how bowman does, it's not necessarily indicative of if he loses, democrats don't care about gaza. it's more so his stance has brought in so much of this outside money. that's to be driving things more than anything. at the same time the conflict in gaza has definitely emphasised and put a lot of

attention on this race that might not have been there otherwise. that's why this is so interesting to outside parties to an international audience. it shows what a the gaza war is playing in the 2024 election. what about the other primary challenges, is money flowing into their races even for the general election itself? fix, their races even for the general election itself?— their races even for the general election itself? a couple of them are. this election itself? a couple of them are- this grow) _ election itself? a couple of them are. this group we're _ election itself? a couple of them are. this group we're talking - election itself? a couple of them l are. this group we're talking about right now, the american israel public affairs committee actually are targeting candidates on both sides of the aisle who they don't see is sufficiently pro—israel. it's notjust progressive democrats. this race has really showed how much money they are willing to put an end. they've put in millions and millions of dollars. it suggests that they're going to keep that spending up in other races for that when we're talking about the squad we have cory bushey was another congresswoman in missouri, she faces a similar primary challenges summer and a group is spent a tonne of

money against her too. —— cory busch. if bowman loses now it will put more pressure on bush later this summer. . , ., ., put more pressure on bush later this summer. . , . ., put more pressure on bush later this summer. . , ., ., ., summer. clearly a large part of the -a that summer. clearly a large part of the party that words — summer. clearly a large part of the party that words support _ summer. clearly a large part of the party that words support george i party that words support george latimer. that really does define the very tight line thatjoe biden has to walk even within his own party. definitely. i think you also need to consider that very few voters are single issue voters. of course you have all these pro—israel groups coming in and spending against bowman but they're not talking about the war. they are bringing up all of the war. they are bringing up all of the ways that they suggest he doesn't support president biden. i think that goes to show that in a democratic party in the months since october attack the sentiment has 0ctober attack the sentiment has shifted in support of palestinians. i think people are still figuring out how to message around the war which is sort of what we're seeing here too. . ~ which is sort of what we're seeing here too. ., ~ ,, , .

here too. thank you very much. of course bringing — here too. thank you very much. of course bringing the _ here too. thank you very much. of course bringing the results - here too. thank you very much. of course bringing the results of- here too. thank you very much. of course bringing the results of that | course bringing the results of that primary tomorrow on the program. israel's supreme court has ruled the state must start drafting ultra—0rthodox jewish seminary students into the military. the ruling creates new problems for prime minister benjamin netanyahu, as his coalition government relies on two ultra—0rthodox parties who support the law exempting jewish seminary students. that law expired last year and the knesset has been trying to agree on a new conscription law to address the problem. all israelis are obliged to serve in the military from the age of 18 for three years for men and two years for women. 69% of men and 56% of women are conscripted for service. but members of israel's arab minority are exempt. they make up 21% of the population. and so too the ultra—0rthodox who currently make up 13% of israel's 10 million population, but it is a growing population,

it is expected to reach 19% ten years from now, due to their high birth rate. polling found that 70% ofjewish israeli on the ultra 0rthodox exemption to be changed. dov lieber — wall streetjournal correspondent covering israel and the palestinian territories. you're very welcome to the program. what sort of political problems does this cause for benjamin netanyahu? i would say... thank you for having me on. this is the fault line of netanyahu is coalition. it's one that will be very difficult for him to escape from. lawmakers in his own party a very vocal on this issue and want to vote in the way that the majority of the population believes the ultra 0rthodox should be part of

the ultra 0rthodox should be part of the draft like the rest of the jewish majority in the country. even in his own party and the other 0rthodox at the same time, this is an existential issue for them. this is about their own way of life because they see the army not only as a place where you can fight and get her and died but for them it's an issue of being amongst secular people. being in a place where women and men serve together. for them that could bring their men outside of the insular world in the ultra 0rthodox. that could be a huge blow to the way of life in general. this is a really difficult issue for netanyahu. is a really difficult issue for netanyahm— is a really difficult issue for netan ahu. . ~ ., ., netanyahu. talk to me about the o tions netanyahu. talk to me about the options here _ netanyahu. talk to me about the options here for— netanyahu. talk to me about the options here for the _ netanyahu. talk to me about the options here for the prime i netanyahu. talk to me about the i options here for the prime minister. there was a lot they were trying to get through parliament but as we see from polling 70% want this exemption lifted. is there something they can

do or does it look likely that the altar 0rthodox students will be drafted? it’s altar orthodox students will be drafted? �* , ., ., altar orthodox students will be drafted? �*, ., ., drafted? it's tough to say. the government — drafted? it's tough to say. the government is _ drafted? it's tough to say. the government is currently i drafted? it's tough to say. the government is currently not i drafted? it's tough to say. the i government is currently not working on a law. the problem is there is no law. the ultra 0rthodox that won't go in the draft, once they are served they are draft notices are breaking the law. the government is working on a law. the problem is this is an issue that he doesn't have a consensus it is owned coalition for netanyahu. if he can pass a law that would both favour with both altar 0rthodox coalition partners and the people within his own party, the gaps are so wide. —— altar 0rthodox. what people in his party say is there is an historic opportunity here to solve this problem that has plagued the state of israel for decades. it's been a

bonein of israel for decades. it's been a bone in the foot of israeli society. due to the pressure of this war and the growing under standing of the ultra 0rthodox that they don't have any other options than the coalition they are in now they may have to swallow this bitter pill and accept the law that will see thousands of utla—0rthdox drafted other than perhaps tens of thousands. i utla-orthdox drafted other than perhaps tens of thousands. i suppose those who would _ perhaps tens of thousands. i suppose those who would support _ perhaps tens of thousands. i suppose those who would support the - perhaps tens of thousands. i suppose | those who would support the supreme court would say that right now when you look at the makeup of the government it's the ultra 0rthodox government it's the ultra orthodox and hardliners within the government that are campaigning for a much harder line in gaza and perpetuating the war. yet wouldn't send their own children to fight the war. that would be something that would great on a lot of people. the other thing is we just seen from the population statistics, it's very likely in years to come the army will need soldiers from the ultra—0rthdox

community because they've got such a large proportion of the population. that is correct. firstly, the fact that the ultra—0rthdox a part of the hard line, i wouldn't necessarily say that. in fact the more hardline parties of netanyahu is coalition, the whole coalition is pretty hardline they are least interested in the world two more in general i would say the far right voters in israel there to serve in the military are not any less gung ho about the war than the majority of israelis for the wouldn't necessarily say that the ultra—0rthdox being a part of the military would change that. on the second point you said about the need for israel to draft altar 0rthodox into the military, by 2050 the ultra—0rthdox are expected to be 41% of potential draftees for the even though they are 30% of the population they are a larger percent

of youth of israel and though be a greater percentage of young israelis in the coming years. at the same time this issue about ultra 0rthodox having an exemption, it's been a controversial issue in israel. it's never been more controversial because before this current war, moving in a direction of having a small, military re and less tech heavy for israel. 0nce thing they've learned since october seven is they need more bodies cover the need men on orders. this changing the whole outlook of the military of the security establishment here. they are looking for ways to get more men and this is a massive reservoir that they haven't tapped into yet. that is what's fuelling this pressure on the government. i is what's fuelling this pressure on the government.— the government. i understand it better nova _

the government. i understand it better now. you _ the government. i understand it better now. you mentioned i the government. i understand it better now. you mentioned if i the government. i understand it i better now. you mentioned if they weren't drafted or refused to draft they would now officially be breaking the law. what happens if the spiritual leadership gets involved in this and says, no, you can't get involved in these conflicts, you need to stay, you need to study, you need to be a student, you can be in the military, what happens then? i student, you can be in the military, what happens then?— what happens then? i would say that's benjamin _ what happens then? i would say that's benjamin netanyahu i what happens then? i would say that's benjamin netanyahu is i that's benjamin netanyahu is nightmare. the political leadership of the ultra—0rthdox might be more pragmatic for that if spiritual leaders decide that this is an issue that has to sustain its ground and it doesn't matter if it has a top of the coalition or not, it may well for the youth and many ultra—0rthdox could be willing to go to prison. this is an issue for them. we seen before they'd rather die and things like that. the start of this interview i said this is an existential issue for them. if the

spiritual leadership decides it's time for hundreds of thousands of ultra—0rthdox to take to the streets i think they will do it rather than send a few thousand to the military. interesting. clearly a significant political issue for the prime minister. thank you for coming on the program. i'm going to take you to some live pictures from buckingham palace. king charles is hosting the japanese emperor. just walking past the beef eaters into the state dining room. it's been quite a ceremonial kind of day. the king was on horse cart parade with the emperor. some of the most prestigious regiments on

display today to mark the start of a three—day state visit to the country. our royal correspondent has been watching. the spectacle of a state visit, the first of the king has hosted since his cancer diagnosis. these things are usually timed to perfection. that wasn't so today. navigating london traffic had held up the japanese emperor naruhito and empress masako. royal salute! this is a state visit during an election campaign. that is unusual, and changes have had to be made to ensure political neutrality. this state visit was planned well before the election was called, having already been delayed due to the covid lockdown. there was no appetite for a further postponement. instead, all the big political moments have been stripped away, so no trip to downing street and no formal meeting with the prime minister. the carriage journey

included a masked empress. she has a chronic allergy to horsehair. the japanese royal couple are anglophiles. they both studied at oxford and maintain links to the uk. arriving at buckingham palace, the royal welcome has not included princess anne. she remains in hospital in bristol after suffering concussion in an accident at her estate in gloucestershire on sunday night. today, her daughter, zara tindall, went to see her mother, as did the princess's husband sir tim lawrence. how's she doing, sir? doing fine. slow, but sure. not all the family can be present, but this is a visit that unites two royal households, and will celebrate their shared experiences and friendship. daniela relph, bbc news. i think ithink in i think in the next few minutes here

on the king himself obviously high profile guests at the palace evening. there's been no visit to downing street of course we're in the election period. i can tell you that sir keir starmer and his wife victoria were seen walking into the dinner a little earlier on beside the secretary lord cameron for the davies, the leader of the liberal democrats is there and the prime ministers wife was in the royal possession as well. let's listen in as the king takes to his feet. your majesties. — as the king takes to his feet. your majesties. my _ as the king takes to his feet. your majesties, my wife _ as the king takes to his feet. your majesties, my wife and _ as the king takes to his feet. your majesties, my wife and i - as the king takes to his feet. i'm;- majesties, my wife and i are so delighted to be able to welcome you to buckingham palaces evening. welcome back to britain. your majesty, ours is a partnership with the roots of the programme of 400 years our nations have inspired each

other, learning from each other�*s experience and enriching our industries, cuisines and cultures with elements borrowed and shared. even our hobbies have shared roots. for it was english climbers like walter weston in the late 19th century enraptured by the japanese landscapes they encountered who helped to introduce recreation mountain climbing injapan. this is a passion which so many british and japanese now have in common. not least at an individual level, your majesty and myself. at the core of our partnership is a closed friendship. 0ne based on a mutual understanding of the importance of international rules and global institution. forged from the lessons

of history, including its darkest years. today as we face a world in which these principles are evermore challenged our shared values of freedom, democracy and the rule of law a more important than ever. 0ur partnership is also one that continues to grow and flourish, to put out new shoots and branches. we share a bond which sets us apart from so many others being both island nations whose advancement has relied particularly on our ability to adapt and to create new solutions for society through the power of collaboration and innovation. indeed i believe that our people also share an understanding of how tradition

and innovation can work together to strengthen each other and the future we work towards. i saw something of this on my first visit to japan in 1970 when i toured the first japanese world expo in osaka. as a 21—year—old the innovations i saw left me with a lasting impression of the power of blending the traditions of eastern and western civilisations for the together with progress in science and technology for the benefit of all. my further visits to japan since then and my engagements with your people accompanied over the years lead me to believe that the years lead me to believe that the impressive links forged between our economies and our businesses

have built on those same ideals. 0ver have built on those same ideals. over the last 50 years japanese investors have made an enormous contribution to the economy of the united kingdom. 0ur contribution to the economy of the united kingdom. our country has provided a home where i am proud to say these businesses have thrived. while growing numbers of british businesses have been welcomed into japan. 0urtalented businesses have been welcomed into japan. 0ur talented scientists are also working together on research and technology to help address some of the most pressing challenges that face our planet. the seriousness and urgency of the climate and nature crisis we face cannot be overstated. 0ur generation owes it to those who follow to face it with vigour, determination and creativity. against the history of deep

traditional respect for nature on both of our cultures the private sector has a key role to play. this is why i'm so pleased that both british and japanese companies are at the forefront of creating practical bankable initiatives with the british and japanese researchers who are working on understanding and protecting the earth continue to be honoured through the blue planet prize and the japan prize. in addition i know that our two countries are collaborating evermore closely to provide for our shared security. 0ur armed forces are exercising and sharing expertise at great levels as it is to powers and commitment to enduring peace and security. from energy and

environment to supply chains and dummy conductors, from cybersecurity and sustainable food supplies to defence and industrial collaboration. —— semiconductors. 0ur governments are working together to provide a stable world for future generations. supporting all these shared endeavours are the enduring ties between our people that transcend geography. and that does not mean how much we enjoy tea and talking about the weather. your majesties, i had the enormous privilege of addressing the diet nearly 40 years ago. during that address i expressed my deep hope that our countries would exchange more of our cultures and by doing so enrich our creativity. i cannot tell

you how encouraged i have been to see the remarkable array of cultural exchange and co—production between our countries grow ever stronger. just today 130 members of the royal opera house were on stage injapan led by sir antonio capone. continuing to delight audiences worldwide with the wonderful, the boy and the heron, skipping an oscar this year. the house is full at the london coliseum this evening for a stage production of spirit in the way. equally it has been a pleasure to learn of the british stories

behind certainjapanese cultural behind certain japanese cultural icons. behind certainjapanese cultural icons. perhaps you would allow me to note one particular individual who turns 50 this year, raised in a london suburb with her twin sister, a self—made entrepreneur worth billions of dollars into unicef children ambassador on top of all that. so i could only wish a very happy birthday to hello kitty. ever greater numbers of our young people are living, working and studying in world classes... king are living, working and studying in world classes. . ._ are living, working and studying in world classes... king charles making his seech world classes... king charles making his speech at — world classes... king charles making his speech at the _ world classes... king charles making his speech at the state _ world classes. .. king charles making his speech at the state dinner- world classes. .. king charles making his speech at the state dinner for- his speech at the state dinner for emperor naruhito. if you're wondering i could tell you what the menu is tonight at the state dinner. it's scottish lightestjeans, a little bit of cornish turbid on the

menu and a peach sorbet to finish. the queen is wearing tonight for the first time to do royal family order of king charles iii on her sashjust on her left shoulder. that's the first time it has been seen. you are watching bbc news. hello, i'm christian fraser. this is the context on bbc news. regardless of what you think ofjulian assange the person and his various actions as he evolved over the years, it was an unprecedented act for the usjustice department to charge him under the espionage act. they've long considered julian assange as someone who endangered the lives of american operatives with his wikileaks website, released those documents on the iraq and afghanistan wars.

it's a whirlwind of emotions. i mean, i'mjust elated, frankly. it'sjust incredible. even though assange goes free here and ends this saga, the fact is that the precedent that press groups had warned about arguably has been set in the sense that he didn't plead guilty. joining me on the panel tonight daily mirror columnist susie boniface, christopher steele, former head of the russian desk at british intelligence, m16, and jessica elgot, deputy political editor for the guardian. we're watching live pictures of the mariana islands. we will come to that very shortly and discuss this with our panel. first, the latest headlines. a fifth conservative is being looked into by

the gambling commission over a bet about the timing of the election.