you're watching the context on bbc news. it's been the honour of my lifetime to serve as your president. i love thejob, but i love my country more. this november, we will come together and declare with one voice, as one people, we are moving forward. the energy with kamala l right now is unbelievable. she's young, she's strong, middle—class, self—made,| daughter of immigrants. this is what america's all about. the energy is on the democratic side, the positivity is on the democratic side. there may be a lot of republicans who cannot bring themselves to vote for donald trump or kamala harris, but they will just stay home, and that only accrues to the benefit of the democratic party down—ballot. joining me tonight on the panel, brian stelter, special correspondent for vanity fair, anna mikhailova, deputy political editor

and columnist at the mail on sunday, and live from the democratic national convention, the democratic strategist and delegate lindy li. first, the latest headlines: dive teams in italy have spent the day trying to access the wreck of a yacht off the coast of sicily, where it's feared the bodies of six missing people are trapped. the boat sank yesterday in extreme weather. among the missing are the british tech tycoon mike lynch and jonathan bloomer, the chairman of the bank morgan stanley international. earlier, a body believed to be that of the yacht chef recaldo thomas was recovered nearby. king charles has met with emergency service workers in southport, the town in the north—west of england where three young girls were fatally stabbed at a dance class last month. the monarch expressed his "sympathy and empathy" for the people of southport.

russia's military says it has captured a small town in eastern ukraine called niu—york, as part of its push towards big population centre of pokrovsk. russia's latest offensive in the east comes as ukraine continues its counter attack into russian territory. when president biden launched his campaign for re—election he thought this week in chicago, at the democratic national convention, would be a celebration. he thought he would be accepting the party's nomination and take on donald trump in november. but how quickly fortunes can change, especially in an election year. introduced by his daughter ashley, he walked on stage last night dabbing away a tear to compose himself in front of the cheering crowd. as expected, president biden offered a full—throated defence of his presidency. but whilst his campaign speeches always had an eye on the future, on a second term in office, this was a speech about his place in history.

it was a speech about legacy. for me and my family, there is a song that means a lot to us, that captures the best of who we are as a nation. the song is called american anthem. there's one verse that stands out, and i can't sing worth a damn, so i'm not going to try. laughter i'lljust quote it. the work and prayers of centuries have brought us to this day. what shall our legacy be? what will our children say? let me know in my heart, when my days are through, america, america, i gave my best to you. cheering an emotional moment at the dnc last

night. let's bring in our panel, then, and lindy, coming first to you, because you are in the room where it was all happening, and of course we know that biden is somebody who has long had discover your reputation as an ambitious person, and we had thesejokes your reputation as an ambitious person, and we had these jokes that, i will be looking for a job now. he has got a few more months in the job, though, and he was talking there about legacy. what do you think you will want to get done? i think you will want to get done? i think he wants to do everything he possibly can to trump proof america, to make sure that, for example, his introductory bill, his climate change policies remain in place regardless of who his successor is, and i know president biden on a personal level. last night was incredibly emotional for all of us. he gave his heart and soul to this nation. what he did was incredibly selfless, to step aside and allow his vice president to run in his stead. that is an epic level of

public service, and she will go down in history as one of the most impactful presidents. taking a look, then, at impactful presidents. taking a look, then. at the — impactful presidents. taking a look, then, at the harris _ impactful presidents. taking a look, then, at the harris campaign, - impactful presidents. taking a look, | then, at the harris campaign, you've got everything going on and we can even hear the background music and the sound checks going on, as lindy is speaking. you've got that kind of razzle—dazzle effect, you've got those emotional moments, and coming to you on this, brian, ijust wonder what you make of all of that. these past few weeks have been so very unexpected. there's always that risk of getting stuck in a co—chamber —— echo chamber. we have seen that in previous elections. do you think what we are seeing at the dnc is the feeling playing out in other parts of the country?— feeling playing out in other parts of the country? yes, i think in many wa s of the country? yes, i think in many ways voters — of the country? yes, i think in many ways voters were _ of the country? yes, i think in many ways voters were ahead _ of the country? yes, i think in many ways voters were ahead of the - ways voters were ahead of the democratic party elites. voters have been saying for years that they liked _ been saying for years that they liked joe — been saying for years that they liked joe biden but they felt he was too old _ liked joe biden but they felt he was too old for a second term. finally, begrudgingly, the democratic party has caught up, and we are seeing this week— has caught up, and we are seeing this week in — has caught up, and we are seeing this week in chicago is the

culmination of that very painful process — culmination of that very painful process. monday night was the transition — process. monday night was the transition night. it was a necessary moment_ transition night. it was a necessary moment to — transition night. it was a necessary moment to pay respect to the party elders, — moment to pay respect to the party elders, to— moment to pay respect to the party elders, to say thank you to joe biden, — elders, to say thank you to joe biden, to _ elders, to say thank you to joe biden, to hear from hillary clinton about— biden, to hear from hillary clinton about the — biden, to hear from hillary clinton about the achievements that have been _ about the achievements that have been seen in recent years, been also not bequeathed — for example, clinton — not bequeathed — for example, clinton winning the presidency instead — clinton winning the presidency instead of losing to trump. they pay respect _ instead of losing to trump. they pay respect to _ instead of losing to trump. they pay respect to the past. next three nights— respect to the past. next three nights are a conversation for the future, — nights are a conversation for the future, and _ nights are a conversation for the future, and frankly that is the more exciting _ future, and frankly that is the more exciting part for democrats, that is more _ exciting part for democrats, that is more interesting thing is a news story, _ more interesting thing is a news story, because harris's positions are story, because harris's positions not— story, because harris's positions are not always biden's. biden represents a very different generation to come and harris is now going _ generation to come and harris is now going to _ generation to come and harris is now going to carve out her own path. the thin is, going to carve out her own path. tie: thing is, people want to know, what does that look like? i have been thinking about that, anna, and think about the uk general election as well, and i think it's fair to say that many people accused keir starmer of keeping his cards quite

close to his chest on that point, it means people cannot necessarily go after you or even borrow some inspiration. do you think, anna, harris does need to flesh things out a little bit, do media interviews, for example, tell people what she stands for? i for example, tell people what she stands for?— stands for? ithink, absolutely. i think she's— stands for? ithink, absolutely. i think she's had _ stands for? ithink, absolutely. i think she's had a _ stands for? ithink, absolutely. i think she's had a very, _ stands for? ithink, absolutely. i think she's had a very, very - think she's had a very, very disciplined _ think she's had a very, very disciplined campaign- think she's had a very, very disciplined campaign 50. think she's had a very, very| disciplined campaign so far, think she's had a very, very. disciplined campaign so far, i think she's had a very, very- disciplined campaign so far, i think she's— disciplined campaign so far, i think she's impressed _ disciplined campaign so far, i think she's impressed a _ disciplined campaign so far, i think she's impressed a lot— disciplined campaign so far, i think she's impressed a lot in— disciplined campaign so far, i think she's impressed a lot in terms- disciplined campaign so far, i think she's impressed a lot in terms of. she's impressed a lot in terms of 'ust she's impressed a lot in terms of just how— she's impressed a lot in terms of just how focused _ she's impressed a lot in terms of just how focused and _ she's impressed a lot in terms of just how focused and how- just how focused and how professional— just how focused and how professional the - just how focused and howl professional the democrat just how focused and how- professional the democrat digital strategy— professional the democrat digital strategy has _ professional the democrat digital strategy has been, _ professional the democrat digital strategy has been, much - professional the democrat digital strategy has been, much more i professional the democrat digital. strategy has been, much more akin professional the democrat digital- strategy has been, much more akin to the names _ strategy has been, much more akin to the names big — strategy has been, much more akin to the obama's big win _ strategy has been, much more akin to the obama's big win before. - strategy has been, much more akin to the obama's big win before. they- the obama's big win before. they have _ the obama's big win before. they have picked — the 0bama's big win before. they have picked up— the 0bama's big win before. they have picked up their— the obama's big win before. they have picked up their game, - the obama's big win before. they have picked up their game, there| the obama's big win before. they. have picked up their game, there is momentum — have picked up their game, there is momentum there, _ have picked up their game, there is momentum there, but— have picked up their game, there is momentum there, but absolutely. have picked up their game, there is. momentum there, but absolutely she needs— momentum there, but absolutely she needs to _ momentum there, but absolutely she needs to flesh — momentum there, but absolutely she needs to flesh a _ momentum there, but absolutely she needs to flesh a policy, _ momentum there, but absolutely she needs to flesh a policy, because - needs to flesh a policy, because your— needs to flesh a policy, because your comparison— needs to flesh a policy, because your comparison with _ needs to flesh a policy, because your comparison with the - needs to flesh a policy, because your comparison with the uk - needs to flesh a policy, because your comparison with the uk isl needs to flesh a policy, because i your comparison with the uk is an interesting — your comparison with the uk is an interesting one, _ your comparison with the uk is an interesting one, but— your comparison with the uk is an interesting one, but there is - 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points ahead, minimum 20 points. ahead, for months and months and months _ ahead, for months and months and months it— ahead, for months and months and months it was— ahead, for months and months and months. it was extreme _ ahead, for months and months and months. it was extreme the - ahead, for months and months andl months. it was extreme the obvious that after— months. it was extreme the obvious that after 14 — months. it was extreme the obvious that after 14 years _ months. it was extreme the obvious that after 14 years in _ months. it was extreme the obvious that after 14 years in power, - months. it was extreme the obvious that after 14 years in power, the - that after 14 years in power, the conservative _ that after 14 years in power, the conservative party _ that after 14 years in power, the conservative party was - that after 14 years in power, the conservative party was on - that after 14 years in power, the conservative party was on the l that after 14 years in power, the . conservative party was on the way out. conservative party was on the way out the _ conservative party was on the way out. the situation— conservative party was on the way out. the situation in— conservative party was on the way out. the situation in america - conservative party was on the way out. the situation in america is i out. the situation in america is completely— out. the situation in america is completely different. _ out. the situation in america is completely different. you've i out. the situation in america isl completely different. you've got out. the situation in america is i completely different. you've got a nail bitinglv — completely different. you've got a nail bitingly close, _ completely different. you've got a nail bitingly close, what _ completely different. you've got a nail bitingly close, what it - completely different. you've got a nail bitingly close, what it feels i nail bitingly close, what it feels like. _ nail bitingly close, what it feels like. now— nail bitingly close, what it feels like, now that _ nail bitingly close, what it feels like, now that joe _ nail bitingly close, what it feels like, now that joe biden - nail bitingly close, what it feels like, now thatjoe biden has. nail bitingly close, what it feels - like, now thatjoe biden has dropped race, _ like, now thatjoe biden has dropped race, so, _ like, now thatjoe biden has dropped race, so, no, — like, now thatjoe biden has dropped race, so, no, i— like, now thatjoe biden has dropped race, so, no, idon't_ like, now thatjoe biden has dropped race, so, no, i don't think— like, now thatjoe biden has dropped race, so, no, i don't think the - race, so, no, i don't think the democrats _ race, so, no, idon't think the democrats can— race, so, no, i don't think the democrats can be _ race, so, no, i don't think the democrats can be afford - race, so, no, i don't think the democrats can be afford to i race, so, no, i don't think thel democrats can be afford to not race, so, no, i don't think the - democrats can be afford to not be more _ democrats can be afford to not be more clear— democrats can be afford to not be more clear and _ democrats can be afford to not be more clear and not— democrats can be afford to not be more clear and not be _ democrats can be afford to not be more clear and not be more - more clear and not be more straightforward. _ more clear and not be more straightforward. they- more clear and not be more straightforward. they are i more clear and not be more - straightforward. they are going to come _ straightforward. they are going to come under— straightforward. they are going to come under a _ straightforward. they are going to come under a lot— straightforward. they are going to come under a lot of— straightforward. they are going to come under a lot of scrutiny. - straightforward. they are going to| come under a lot of scrutiny. timue come under a lot of scrutiny. time will tell on — come under a lot of scrutiny. time will tell on some _ come under a lot of scrutiny. time will tell on some of _ come under a lot of scrutiny. time will tell on some of that, - come under a lot of scrutiny. time will tell on some of that, but - come under a lot of scrutiny. time will tell on some of that, but as i will tell on some of that, but as you say, the spotlight very much on them. talking about some of his vacating speeches last night, hillary clinton, saying ultimately, now is the moment to break the glass ceiling —— big hitting speeches. lindy, i asked this all the time, do you america is ready? i lindy, i asked this all the time, do you america is ready?— you america is ready? i think we should have _ you america is ready? i think we should have been _ you america is ready? i think we should have been ready - you america is ready? i think we should have been ready in - you america is ready? i think we should have been ready in 2016. | you america is ready? i think we - should have been ready in 2016. this is our second time to stand with her and i hope we get it right this time. i remember being in the javits centre in 2016, november, on election day, and people were crying and hugging each other, and

completely in shock. we did not anticipate a trump victory and at this time, a lot of the reaction right now, the energy is a reaction to 2016. everyone remembers vividly what happened when we took the outcome for granted, so we are doing every thing we can, and this is what you hear the vice president constantly say, we are the underdogs, she is constantly trying to level set with the american people and to tell them this is going to be a hard race. we have 80 some days left in every single day must count, even before the convention. she was doing in western things venue bus tour. she is doing a rally this week during the convention. she is trying to maximise every single day. she is going to wisconsin multiple times and doing what hillary clinton did not do. so she has learned those lessons, it's part of her dna, and i'm absolutely convinced she can't effectively litigate the case against a convicted felon. this effectively litigate the case against a convicted felon. as you sa , 80 against a convicted felon. as you say. 80 days _ against a convicted felon. as you say. 80 days left _ against a convicted felon. as you say, 80 days left -- _ against a convicted felon. as you say, 80 days left -- she - against a convicted felon. as you say, 80 days left -- she can - say, 80 days left —— she can effectively litigate. making memes

out of the fact they are just those 80 days left, and we are going to speak about that now. so last night wasjoe biden passing the torch to kamala harris, but the wider party is already well into that process, particularly when it comes to social media and trying to win over young voters. from day one, the campaign team lent into the memes, turning the official kamala hq the green hue of charli xcx's viral summer album brat. and ever since, the campaign page has been going viral daily on tiktok, with their own versions of some deep internet trends. no sleep, bus, club, another club, another club, plane, next place, no sleep. and now at the convention, the party is trying to further harness the power of social media. for the first time ever, the dnc has given press credentials to content creators. there's more than 200

influencers in chicago — all creating content for their followers. they have their own creator lounges and there's even yacht parties and free snacks. in return, the creators do what they do best, helping to create viral moments and trends for their millions of followers. coming back to my panel, then, brian, as a journalist, i was reading about some of the things that have been put in front of these creators, even reading that in some moments, they had an easier time actually gaining access compared to the usual correspondents, journalists standing there with their camera team and with their tripods and so on. i guess thatjust really underscores how key the harris campaign sees them as being. yes, and you might think about some the stick— yes, and you might think about some the stick sock stars and instagram influencers as advertisers —— tiktok stars~ _ influencers as advertisers —— tiktok stars in _ influencers as advertisers —— tiktok stars. in some cases they are making ads for— stars. in some cases they are making ads for the _ stars. in some cases they are making

ads for the campaign, but others are in a nebula _ ads for the campaign, but others are in a nebula is— ads for the campaign, but others are in a nebula is middle ground between what we _ in a nebula is middle ground between what we think of as journalism and what _ what we think of as journalism and what we _ what we think of as journalism and what we think of as journalism and what we think of as advertising, because — what we think of as advertising, because many of these concentrators are bringing people along, immersing them in _ are bringing people along, immersing them in the _ are bringing people along, immersing them in the experience, doing some form new— —— form of newsgathering but not the kind the _ —— form of newsgathering but not the kind the bbc perform. it is a hybrid the harris — kind the bbc perform. it is a hybrid the harris campaign is leaning into, probably— the harris campaign is leaning into, probably very smartly, because this is an add. _ probably very smartly, because this is an add. a — probably very smartly, because this is an add, a four—day opportunity for harris to introduce yourself to the public— for harris to introduce yourself to the public and she's trying to seem cool~ _ the public and she's trying to seem cool and _ the public and she's trying to seem cool. and certainly a logical thing to do. _ cool. and certainly a logical thing to do. and — cool. and certainly a logical thing to do, and by the way, donald trump in his— to do, and by the way, donald trump in his own _ to do, and by the way, donald trump in his own way has been trying to appeal— in his own way has been trying to appeal to — in his own way has been trying to appeal to influencers as well, he has had — appeal to influencers as well, he has had some youtube streamers come down to— has had some youtube streamers come down to his _ has had some youtube streamers come down to his various golf clubs and hang _ down to his various golf clubs and hang out— down to his various golf clubs and hang out with him. both these parties — hang out with him. both these parties are trying in different ways, — parties are trying in different ways, certainly the democrats trying much _ ways, certainly the democrats trying much more — ways, certainly the democrats trying much more aggressively than we saw with the _ much more aggressively than we saw with the republican last month. they are, and i wonder _ with the republican last month. tia: are, and i wonderwhat with the republican last month. tia: are, and i wonder what you with the republican last month. tis:1: are, and i wonder what you think about that, in terms of a strategy for the democrats, because you can try and seem cool and funny, but i wonder what you think good social content actually looks like in this

regard? also, is there the danger of trying to be too cool and alienating people who might not be online, rural communities and so on? helena, i have to rural communities and so on? helena, l have to tell— rural communities and so on? helena, l have to tell you _ rural communities and so on? helena, i have to tell you - _ rural communities and so on? helena, i have to tell you - i was _ rural communities and so on? helena, i have to tell you - i was one - i have to tell you — i was one of the 200 top influencers that were credentialed, so i have a first—hand experience of what's going on. the experience of what's going on. the experience has been incredible. they have been so supportive from front to end. as you mentioned we have our own lounges, we have our own suites, have our own parties, where collaborating with companies like funny or die, we have a hotties for kamala party as well. in terms of advertising, i would say it is more genuine than that. i know the vice president on a personal level. everything i put out there, it is not an act, i do not get paid for it, i do it out of my heart, i pour my heart and soul into every thing i

say about the vice president because i sincerely believe it. i think she is the most qualified candidate in this race by far, we should have a seasoned prosecutor leaving this country rather than a convicted felon, and i know that my dozens of fellow creators feel the same way. we would come here for free to make the case for vice president harris and governor walz. it's a dream to be here, so i think a lot of people are so gung ho about this ticket, the energy that we are experiencing today, i have not felt anything like this since i was a kid, supporting senator obama in 2008. i do this since i was a kid, supporting senator obama in 2008. i do want to ask ou, senator obama in 2008. i do want to ask you. later. _ senator obama in 2008. i do want to ask you, later, about _ senator obama in 2008. i do want to ask you, later, about hotties - senator obama in 2008. i do want to ask you, later, about hotties for- ask you, later, about hotties for harris, but brian, some really big names here, whether that is megan the stallion, beyonce and so on — some big celebrity endorsements. do you think in this digital age these are kind of must haves now when you look at the split screen ofjd vance

talking about crime, or is itjust nice to have? talking about crime, or is it 'ust nice to have?�* talking about crime, or is it 'ust nice to have? , ., . , , nice to have? these are necessary. we are going _ nice to have? these are necessary. we are going to — nice to have? these are necessary. we are going to see _ nice to have? these are necessary. we are going to see john _ nice to have? these are necessary. we are going to see john legend i nice to have? these are necessary. | we are going to see john legend on tonight, _ we are going to see john legend on tonight, we are seeing various hollywood entertainers host every night _ hollywood entertainers host every night the — hollywood entertainers host every night the democratic convention of i think we _ night the democratic convention of i think we are probably going to see beyonce _ think we are probably going to see beyonce later this week. the democrats always have an advantage in this— democrats always have an advantage in this area, — democrats always have an advantage in this area, but it matter for the following — in this area, but it matter for the following reason. we are seeing a tug-of-war— following reason. we are seeing a tug—of—war over who is normal and who is— tug—of—war over who is normal and who is weird — tug—of—war over who is normal and who is weird. what is mainstream and what's _ who is weird. what is mainstream and what's extreme? what is in the norm and what's _ what's extreme? what is in the norm and what's french? you see the republicans right now on defence about _ republicans right now on defence about that, but those arguments go back and _ about that, but those arguments go back and forth about what's normal? the democrats are trying to portray the party— the democrats are trying to portray the party as a very big tent party. all he _ the party as a very big tent party. all he and — the party as a very big tent party. all he and star power but also a lot of republicans they don't want to vote for— of republicans they don't want to vote for donald trump who are anti—trump and you are going to hear their voices _ anti—trump and you are going to hear their voices on stage later today. so i their voices on stage later today. so i think— their voices on stage later today. so i think there are some really interesting strategies deployed by democrats, using a star power or disaffected republicans to try to

say to _ disaffected republicans to try to say to america, hey, we are notjust a bunch _ say to america, hey, we are notjust a bunch of— say to america, hey, we are notjust a bunch of stereotypical liberals! there's— a bunch of stereotypical liberals! there's room for you in the party. thats— there's room for you in the party. that's the — there's room for you in the party. that's the message from harris this week _ that's the message from harris this week. we _ that's the message from harris this week. . ., that's the message from harris this week. ~ ., ., that's the message from harris this week. . ., ., ., ., , week. we do have to say, of course, that charli xcx, — week. we do have to say, of course, that charli xcx, brat _ week. we do have to say, of course, that charli xcx, brat girl _ week. we do have to say, of course, that charli xcx, brat girl summer, . that charli xcx, brat girl summer, that charli xcx, brat girl summer, that came from the uk! is that the potential that harris has just picked up on zoning that will —— something that will be the campaigning standard, in terms of that digital campaign? this i campaigning standard, in terms of that digital campaign?— that digital campaign? as i said earlier, that digital campaign? as i said earlier. the _ that digital campaign? as i said earlier, the digital— that digital campaign? as i said earlier, the digital campaign . that digital campaign? as i said | earlier, the digital campaign has been _ earlier, the digital campaign has been very. — earlier, the digital campaign has been very. very— earlier, the digital campaign has been very, very good. _ earlier, the digital campaign has been very, very good. it - earlier, the digital campaign has been very, very good. it looks . been very, very good. it looks fresh. — been very, very good. it looks fresh. it— been very, very good. it looks fresh, it looks _ been very, very good. it looks fresh, it looks good _ been very, very good. it looks fresh, it looks good and - been very, very good. it looks fresh, it looks good and it - been very, very good. it looks i fresh, it looks good and it looks much _ fresh, it looks good and it looks much better— fresh, it looks good and it looks much better than what the - much better than what the republicans _ much better than what the republicans are _ much better than what the republicans are doing. - much better than what the - republicans are doing. someone much better than what the _ republicans are doing. someone said that donald _ republicans are doing. someone said that donald trump _ republicans are doing. someone said that donald trump has— republicans are doing. someone said that donald trump has been- republicans are doing. someone said that donald trump has been putting i that donald trump has been putting out a lot— that donald trump has been putting out a lot on— that donald trump has been putting out a lot on social _ that donald trump has been putting out a lot on social media, _ that donald trump has been putting out a lot on social media, but - that donald trump has been putting out a lot on social media, but it - out a lot on social media, but it feels _ out a lot on social media, but it feels as— out a lot on social media, but it feels as if— out a lot on social media, but it feels as if someone _ out a lot on social media, but it feels as if someone has - out a lot on social media, but it feels as if someone has taken l out a lot on social media, but it i feels as if someone has taken his phone, _ feels as if someone has taken his phone. because _ feels as if someone has taken his phone, because it's— feels as if someone has taken his phone, because it's not— feels as if someone has taken his phone, because it's not really... i feels as if someone has taken hisl phone, because it's not really... it feels _ phone, because it's not really... it feels or— phone, because it's not really... it feels or on— phone, because it's not really... it feels or on message, _ phone, because it's not really... it feels or on message, it— phone, because it's not really... it feels or on message, it did - phone, because it's not really... iti feels or on message, it did not feel like authentic— feels or on message, it did not feel like authentic truck _ feels or on message, it did not feel like authentic truck like _ feels or on message, it did not feel like authentic truck like you - feels or on message, it did not feel like authentic truck like you did - feels or on message, it did not feel like authentic truck like you did in i like authentic truck like you did in previous— like authentic truck like you did in previous elections. _ like authentic truck like you did in previous elections. which - like authentic truck like you did in previous elections. which has - like authentic truck like you did in

previous elections. which has itsl previous elections. which has its benefits— previous elections. which has its benefits and _ previous elections. which has its benefits and its _ previous elections. which has its benefits and its downsides - previous elections. which has its benefits and its downsides —— i benefits and its downsides —— authentic— benefits and its downsides —— authentic trump. _ benefits and its downsides —— authentic trump. i— benefits and its downsides —— authentic trump. ithink- benefits and its downsides —— authentic trump. i think all. benefits and its downsides ——j authentic trump. i think all of benefits and its downsides —— - authentic trump. i think all of the celebrities, — authentic trump. ! think all of the celebrities, story— authentic trump. i think all of the celebrities, story stuff, _ authentic trump. i think all of the celebrities, story stuff, none - authentic trump. i think all of the celebrities, story stuff, none of. celebrities, story stuff, none of that is— celebrities, story stuff, none of that is new— celebrities, story stuff, none of that is new for— celebrities, story stuff, none of that is new for the _ celebrities, story stuff, none of that is new for the democrats, i celebrities, story stuff, none of- that is new for the democrats, they are better— that is new for the democrats, they are better at — that is new for the democrats, they are better at this. _ that is new for the democrats, they are better at this. none _ that is new for the democrats, they are better at this. none of- that is new for the democrats, they are better at this. none of it- are better at this. none of it helped — are better at this. none of it helped hillary— are better at this. none of it helped hillary clinton - are better at this. none of it helped hillary clinton get. are better at this. none of it- helped hillary clinton get elected, frankly, _ helped hillary clinton get elected, frankly, and — helped hillary clinton get elected, frankly, and influencers— helped hillary clinton get elected, frankly, and influencers are - helped hillary clinton get elected, frankly, and influencers are a - helped hillary clinton get elected, i frankly, and influencers are a smart way of— frankly, and influencers are a smart way of doing — frankly, and influencers are a smart way of doing it _ frankly, and influencers are a smart way of doing it because _ frankly, and influencers are a smart way of doing it because they - frankly, and influencers are a smart way of doing it because they tap - way of doing it because they tap into young — way of doing it because they tap into young people. _ way of doing it because they tap into young people, but - way of doing it because they tap into young people, but again, . way of doing it because they tap - into young people, but again, that's 'ust into young people, but again, that's just the _ into young people, but again, that's just the changing _ into young people, but again, that's just the changing trend _ into young people, but again, that's just the changing trend of— just the changing trend of celebrity _ just the changing trend of celebrity. previously- just the changing trend of celebrity. previously they| just the changing trend of- celebrity. previously they had hollywood _ celebrity. previously they had hollywood grades, _ celebrity. previously they had hollywood grades, but - celebrity. previously they had hollywood grades, but now. celebrity. previously they had - hollywood grades, but now influences for young _ hollywood grades, but now influences for young people _ hollywood grades, but now influences for young people are _ hollywood grades, but now influences for young people are much— hollywood grades, but now influences for young people are much more - for young people are much more important — for young people are much more important than _ for young people are much more important than those _ for young people are much more important than those big - for young people are much more i important than those big hollywood stars, _ important than those big hollywood stars, so _ important than those big hollywood stars, so that— important than those big hollywood stars, so that star _ important than those big hollywood stars, so that star power _ important than those big hollywood stars, so that star power is - important than those big hollywood stars, so that star power is there i stars, so that star power is there and it— stars, so that star power is there and it was— stars, so that star power is there and it was before, _ stars, so that star power is there and it was before, the _ stars, so that star power is there and it was before, the key- stars, so that star power is there and it was before, the key thingl stars, so that star power is there. and it was before, the key thing in this election. _ and it was before, the key thing in this election, i— and it was before, the key thing in this election, i think, _ and it was before, the key thing in this election, i think, is whether. this election, i think, is whether or not— this election, i think, is whether or not people _ this election, i think, is whether or not people feel— this election, i think, is whether or not people feel poor - this election, i think, is whether or not people feel poor or- this election, i think, is whether or not people feel poor or not i this election, i think, is whether| or not people feel poor or not on the democrats. _ or not people feel poor or not on the democrats. it— or not people feel poor or not on the democrats. it is— or not people feel poor or not on the democrats. it is going - or not people feel poor or not on the democrats. it is going to- or not people feel poor or not on the democrats. it is going to bel the democrats. it is going to be interesting, _ the democrats. it is going to be interesting, how— the democrats. it is going to be interesting, how this _ the democrats. it is going to be interesting, how this election i the democrats. it is going to be interesting, how this election isj interesting, how this election is framed — interesting, how this election is framed if— interesting, how this election is framed. if the _ interesting, how this election is framed. if the republic- interesting, how this election is framed. if the republic has- interesting, how this election is- framed. if the republic has managed to frame _ framed. if the republic has managed to frame it _ framed. if the republic has managed to frame it around _ framed. if the republic has managed to frame it around the _ framed. if the republic has managed to frame it around the economy- framed. if the republic has managed to frame it around the economy as l to frame it around the economy as they have — to frame it around the economy as they have been _ to frame it around the economy as they have been trying, _ to frame it around the economy as they have been trying, donald - they have been trying, donald trump is pulling _ they have been trying, donald trump is pulling ahead — they have been trying, donald trump is pulling ahead quite _ they have been trying, donald trump is pulling ahead quite significant - is pulling ahead quite significant on the _ is pulling ahead quite significant on the economy, _ is pulling ahead quite significant on the economy, and _ is pulling ahead quite significant on the economy, and kamala i is pulling ahead quite significant . on the economy, and kamala harris has the _ on the economy, and kamala harris has the problem _ on the economy, and kamala harris has the problem of _ on the economy, and kamala harris has the problem of basically - has the problem of basically defending _ has the problem of basically defending a _ has the problem of basically defending a record - has the problem of basically defending a record that - has the problem of basically defending a record that is. has the problem of basically. defending a record that is not particular— defending a record that is not particular great— defending a record that is not particular great on— defending a record that is not particular great on that, - defending a record that is not particular great on that, so ii defending a record that is not- particular great on that, so i think all of— particular great on that, so i think all of this— particular great on that, so i think

all of this stuff, _ particular great on that, so i think all of this stuff, the _ particular great on that, so i think all of this stuff, the convention, l all of this stuff, the convention, it is starry, _ all of this stuff, the convention, it is starry, it _ all of this stuff, the convention, it is starry, it is _ all of this stuff, the convention, it is starry, it is fun— all of this stuff, the convention, it is starry, it is fun for- it is starry, it is fun for the politicos _ it is starry, it is fun for the politicos to _ it is starry, it is fun for the politicos to watch - it is starry, it is fun for the politicos to watch and - it is starry, it is fun for the i politicos to watch and attend, it is starry, it is fun for the - politicos to watch and attend, but pulling _ politicos to watch and attend, but pulling day, — politicos to watch and attend, but pulling day, i— politicos to watch and attend, but pulling day, i think— politicos to watch and attend, but pulling day, i think people - politicos to watch and attend, but l pulling day, i think people vote for different— pulling day, i think people vote for different reasons. _ pulling day, i think people vote for different reasons. $5— pulling day, i think people vote for different reasons.— different reasons. as you say, anything- -- — different reasons. as you say, anything- -- we _ different reasons. as you say, anything. .. we saw— different reasons. as you say, anything... we saw donald . different reasons. as you say, - anything... we saw donald trump listing all of those grocery prices and inflation as well. hoping that that would go viral. for now, do stay with us, plenty more to discuss. around the world and across the uk, this is bbc news.

one of the key issues facing kamala harris in chicago — and at the election in november — is the conflict in the middle east. we have already seen a number of protests in chicago from pro—palestinian and pro—israeli groups. one delegate, from michigan, was even escorted out of the centre last night for protesting against arming israel during joe biden's speech. their goal is clear,

amidst the hype of the convention — they want ms harris and her team to keep one eye on the middle east and the ongoing ceasefire talks. the latest on those talks — well, the us has disputed reports citing benjamin netanyahu as saying he might have convinced us secretary of state antony blinken that israel should keep troops on a border strip between gaza and egypt. a senior us official told reporters in doha that there was no such deal and "the only thing secretary blinken is convinced of is the need for getting a ceasefire proposal across the finish line." and in the last few minutes, we heard from secretary blinken, who has been holding meetings in doha. with our partners in egypt and qatar, our message is simple, it's clear and it's urgent. we need to get the ceasefire and hostage agreement over the finish line and we need to do it now. time is of the essence.

time is of the essence because, with every passing day, the wellbeing and lives of the hostages are in jeopardy. time is of the essence because, every single day, women, children, men in gaza are suffering without access to adequate food, medicine and at risk of being wounded or dying in fighting that they didn't start and they cannot stop. and time is of the essence because, with every passing day, there's the danger of escalation in the region — escalation that we've been working to prevent from day one, from october 7. as the talks continue, the ongoing conflict continues to take its toll on both sides. earlier on tuesday, the israeli army retrieved the bodies of six hostages from khan younis in southern gaza. these are the six men — they'd been captured in southern israel during the hamas attacks on october 7. five of their deaths had

already been announced, but one was previously thought to have still been alive. in gaza, civil defence agency officials say at least 12 people have been killed in an israeli military attack on a school. israel's military says the strike targeted hamas fighters using what they described as a hidden "command centre". my panel is still with me — brian, anna and lindy. lindy, starting with you, if i may, president biden did actually speak about the situation in gaza a little during his speech last night, and he referenced those people protesting, saying, they have a point, in terms of calling for a cease—fire. and of course we are going to wait and see what is mentioned about foreign policy of the war in the middle east, we hear more from harris, but ijust wonder, if east, we hear more from harris, but i just wonder, if there is east, we hear more from harris, but ijust wonder, if there is not i just wonder, if there is not a clear stance on that, is there also the risk that it could keep people at home? ., v ., ,

the risk that it could keep people at home? ., �*, ., , at home? that's a very good point. i think vice president _ at home? that's a very good point. i think vice president harris _ at home? that's a very good point. i think vice president harris is - at home? that's a very good point. i think vice president harris is doing l think vice president harris is doing whatever she can to show the american people that she is her own woman. for example, she said she's not going to stand idly by as the trustees have in gaza. i think that was a very important thing to say and it really resonated with people in my generation, millennials and gen z, who are crying out for a change of policy, and they see hope in vice president harris, they see somebody who they could potentially vote for. this is someone who they want to vote for. so they are begging her to show them that she understands what's going on in cause and that she's going to do things differently. and i think she's already showing there is some daylight between her and president biden, not only on this issue but on inflation, so she is becoming her own woman and appealing to the younger generation who will be propel her to victory, to the white house. fine who will be propel her to victory, to the white house.—

to the white house. one of the issues is that _ to the white house. one of the issues is that the _ to the white house. one of the issues is that the conflict - issues is that the conflict continues now, people are watching those images in real time and, brian, we heard this week from blinken, saying that this could be the best chance, this could be the last chance, and yet it feels like there is some pessimism once again, and ijust wonder there is some pessimism once again, and i just wonder whether you there is some pessimism once again, and ijust wonder whether you think there is the possibility that this doublet is becoming a cycle, being repeated, we get close to a cease—fire, does not happen. and whether washington has any more levers of any more pressure it can exert, to see some success? band levers of any more pressure it can exert, to see some success? and then ou wor exert, to see some success? and then you worry about _ exert, to see some success? and then you worry about the _ exert, to see some success? and then you worry about the incentive - you worry about the incentive structures that are in play when they— structures that are in play when they are — structures that are in play when they are lengthy talks and then no deal, _ they are lengthy talks and then no deal. the — they are lengthy talks and then no deal, the more talks and no deal. meanwhile — deal, the more talks and no deal. meanwhile we hear aid workers in gaza _ meanwhile we hear aid workers in gaza even— meanwhile we hear aid workers in gaza even today describing it as akin to— gaza even today describing it as akin to a — gaza even today describing it as akin to a zombie apocalypse. this is what _ akin to a zombie apocalypse. this is what has _ akin to a zombie apocalypse. this is what has motivated so many american young _ what has motivated so many american young people to get involved. there have been— young people to get involved. there have been protests in chicago. it has not — have been protests in chicago. it has not been the chaotic and violent situation _ has not been the chaotic and violent situation that some people

predicted. it has been very peaceful, very calm overall and relatively— peaceful, very calm overall and relatively small, but it is notable that that's been visible, and that have _ that that's been visible, and that have been— that that's been visible, and that have been something biden and harris have been something biden and harris have to _ have been something biden and harris have to contend with. to me this is a strong _ have to contend with. to me this is a strong example of the democratic system _ a strong example of the democratic system working, right? these american _ system working, right? these american politicians are feeling pressure — american politicians are feeling pressure from the left and they are acting, _ pressure from the left and they are acting, they are acknowledging this within— acting, they are acknowledging this within speeches at the convention which _ within speeches at the convention which ordinarily would not happen, some _ which ordinarily would not happen, some in— which ordinarily would not happen, some in some ways you are seeing some _ some in some ways you are seeing some little — some in some ways you are seeing some little bit of progress on the domestic— some little bit of progress on the domestic front in the us, but to your— domestic front in the us, but to your point— domestic front in the us, but to your point of it if we are going to continue — your point of it if we are going to continue to— your point of it if we are going to continue to see a series of talks and then— continue to see a series of talks and then no positive outcome, it is going _ and then no positive outcome, it is going to _ and then no positive outcome, it is going to be — and then no positive outcome, it is going to be people only more cynical and only— going to be people only more cynical and only more desperate going forward — and only more desperate going forward. �* r' , �* ., forward. and the risk is here, anna, as has been — forward. and the risk is here, anna, as has been well— forward. and the risk is here, anna, as has been well broadcast, - forward. and the risk is here, anna, as has been well broadcast, a - as has been well broadcast, a broader regional conflict, retaliation from iran to stop we've also been hearing this week that israel would expect the uk to come to the defence of israel were it to be attacked by iran. what do you think the uk will be thinking,

looking at this situation? edi looking at this situation? of course, the uk, like the us, strongly— course, the uk, like the us, strongly supports— course, the uk, like the us, strongly supports the - course, the uk, like the us, i strongly supports the existence course, the uk, like the us, - strongly supports the existence of the state — strongly supports the existence of the state of — strongly supports the existence of the state of israel— strongly supports the existence of the state of israel and _ strongly supports the existence of the state of israel and is - strongly supports the existence of the state of israel and is very- the state of israel and is very aware — the state of israel and is very aware of— the state of israel and is very aware of the _ the state of israel and is very aware of the fact _ the state of israel and is very aware of the fact that - the state of israel and is very aware of the fact that it - the state of israel and is very aware of the fact that it is - the state of israel and is very aware of the fact that it is inl the state of israel and is very| aware of the fact that it is in a region— aware of the fact that it is in a region where _ aware of the fact that it is in a region where a lot _ aware of the fact that it is in a region where a lot of - aware of the fact that it is in a| region where a lot of countries aware of the fact that it is in a - region where a lot of countries are openly— region where a lot of countries are openly out— region where a lot of countries are openly out for— region where a lot of countries are openly out for ending _ region where a lot of countries arel openly out for ending its existence. ithink— openly out for ending its existence. i think the — openly out for ending its existence. i think the problem _ openly out for ending its existence. i think the problem with _ openly out for ending its existence. i think the problem with the - i think the problem with the situation _ i think the problem with the situation we _ i think the problem with the situation we have _ i think the problem with the situation we have in - i think the problem with the situation we have in a - i think the problem with the situation we have in a hugel i think the problem with the - situation we have in a huge election year like _ situation we have in a huge election year like this — situation we have in a huge election year like this is— situation we have in a huge election year like this is america _ situation we have in a huge election year like this is america such- situation we have in a huge election year like this is america such a - situation we have in a huge election year like this is america such a keyl year like this is america such a key player— year like this is america such a key player in— year like this is america such a key player in this, _ year like this is america such a key player inthis, in— year like this is america such a key player in this, in the _ year like this is america such a key player in this, in the middle - player in this, in the middle east, and you've — player in this, in the middle east, and you've basically _ player in this, in the middle east, and you've basically got - player in this, in the middle east, and you've basically got a - player in this, in the middle east, and you've basically got a bit - player in this, in the middle east, and you've basically got a bit of l player in this, in the middle east, and you've basically got a bit of a | and you've basically got a bit of a vacuum, — and you've basically got a bit of a vacuum, because _ and you've basically got a bit of a vacuum, because it's— and you've basically got a bit of a vacuum, because it's one - and you've basically got a bit of a | vacuum, because it's one thing to talk about— vacuum, because it's one thing to talk about these _ vacuum, because it's one thing to talk about these nominees - vacuum, because it's one thing to talk about these nominees and i vacuum, because it's one thing to. talk about these nominees and what they might _ talk about these nominees and what they might do. — talk about these nominees and what they might do. and _ talk about these nominees and what they might do, and there _ talk about these nominees and what they might do, and there is- they might do, and there is definitely. _ they might do, and there is definitely, it— they might do, and there is definitely, it looks - they might do, and there is definitely, it looks like, - they might do, and there is. definitely, it looks like, quite they might do, and there is- definitely, it looks like, quite a bit of— definitely, it looks like, quite a bit of dividing _ definitely, it looks like, quite a bit of dividing water _ definitely, it looks like, quite a bit of dividing water between . definitely, it looks like, quite a - bit of dividing water between kamala harris _ bit of dividing water between kamala harris and _ bit of dividing water between kamala harris and donald _ bit of dividing water between kamala harris and donald trump, _ bit of dividing water between kamala harris and donald trump, who - bit of dividing water between kamala harris and donald trump, who has. bit of dividing water between kamala harris and donald trump, who has a| harris and donald trump, who has a reputation _ harris and donald trump, who has a reputation of — harris and donald trump, who has a reputation of being _ harris and donald trump, who has a reputation of being an _ harris and donald trump, who has a reputation of being an ally— harris and donald trump, who has a reputation of being an ally of- reputation of being an ally of israel — reputation of being an ally of israel. ~ ., . reputation of being an ally of israel. . ., ., ., ., ., ., , .,~ israel. we do have to go to a break, thank ou israel. we do have to go to a break, thank you very _ israel. we do have to go to a break, thank you very much. _ israel. we do have to go to a break, thank you very much. we _ israel. we do have to go to a break, thank you very much. we will- israel. we do have to go to a break, | thank you very much. we will discuss more after a short break. stay with

us. hello there. good evening. some unseasonably wet and windy weather coming up in this forecast. it certainly is going to feel like autumn at times this week, but there will also be some sunshine. lots of blue sky around today, for example, but also some heavy, blustery showers, most of those out towards the north and the west, such as here in the lake district. now, that really sets the scene as we head through the rest of the week, with northwestern areas of the uk bearing the brunt of the worst of the weather, wettest and windiest here. but there will be some sunny spells. it's looking quite changeable at times, and you can just see that tight squeeze on the isobars out towards parts of western scotland earlier on today. strong gusty winds, a cold front going through, introducing fresher feeling conditions for tonight. so the skies will clear, the winds will ease down a little. there'll still be a few showers around, but a largely dry start to the day tomorrow, and certainly a cooler one than we saw earlier on this morning. many of our temperatures could drop back into high single figures.

so a mostly dry start to the day on wednesday with some early brightness around, but cloud is thickening from the west and through the morning, we're going to see rain piling across northern ireland into western scotland. the rainfall totals really starting to rack up here, and that rain will be pushing eastwards across scotland and perhaps as far eastwards as the pennines. some strong, gusty winds, too. and there could be some coastal overtopping, some large waves with high spring tides. but further south, it's mostly dry story but just turning a lot cloudier — temperatures below the seasonal average. and it's the same again on thursday, more rain on the way, although this time the rain is a lot further south — some humid feeling air. this system contains the remnants of hurricane ernesto, and that humid air will last longest across parts of east anglia. very windy on thursday across the board, gusts of wind of 40—50 miles an hour, potentially. once again, temperatures in the high teens, the low 20s in celsius. so you can see the tight squeeze on the isobars on thursday. the winds turn a little lighter for most on friday, but still blustery by anyone's standards, and some more heavy downpours of rain

as we head through friday. possibly some more rain too, in the south and the east as we head into friday night and saturday morning. here's the outlook for our capital cities as we head through the rest of the week. do keep an eye on the forecast. at the moment, it looks like an improving picture through the weekend. bye— bye.

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