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will vernon, thank you ve much straightaway. will vernon, thank you very much for— straightaway. will vernon, thank you very much for that. _ straightaway. will vernon, thank you very much for that. i _ straightaway. will vernon, thank you very much for that. i know _ straightaway. will vernon, thank you very much for that. i know you're - very much for that. i know you're busy at the moment, monitoring events the us. dan arbell is from the centre for israeli studies and also a former deputy chief of mission at the embassy of israel in washington, dc itself. before i come to you, let me update you on the latest, you may not have access to this, but reuters is reporting that media, local media in israel, channel 12 tv, reporting that iran has launched a total of around 100 drones and cruise missiles at israeli targets on saturday. some have been shot down flying over syria orjordan. so a total of 100 drones and cruise missiles targeting israel from iran, some have been shot down over syria and jordan. dan, let's unpick that. first off, the number that we are learning about here, 1
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america correspondent will vernon. the bbc�*s partner in the us, be cbs news it says american fighter planes, navalassets news it says american fighter planes, naval assets are in position ready to help the israelis shoot down any missiles. it does mention missiles. the israelis don�*t mention missiles, they mention drones. the iranians said in their statement they did launch ballistic missiles. we saw that update from reuters that possibly the us was involved in shooting down iranian drones, we have to see whether there�*s confirmation of that. here in washington, president biden is now back at the white house, he cut short a weekend away at his beach residence in delaware to attend these urgent national security council meetings. we think they are happening around about now. we heard in that statement, didn�*t we, that the team there are in close communication with these israelis. before this broke, lloyd austin spoke to his israeli counterpart reiterating once again america�*s unwavering support for israel
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will vernon, thank ou ve representatives. will vernon, thank you very much _ representatives. will vernon, thank you very much indeed. _ as we've been hearing the package includes munitions and air defence missiles desperately needed by ukraine. the vote is being closely watched in kyiv, where some officials have expressed cautious optimism that it will pass. it comes as a russian official says a ukrainian drone strike has killed two people inlcuding a pregnant woman in the belgorod region, which borders ukraine. the governor says a residential building and a barn in the village of poroz were completely burned down. the governor of smolensk, just north of the belgorod region, says a ukrainian drone hit a fuel depot there overnight, setting it on fire. let's speak to our ukraine correspondent james waterhouse in kyiv. how closely our events in the us being watched in ukraine? relatively closel , i being watched in ukraine? relatively closely. i would _ being watched in ukraine? relatively closely, i would say. _ being watched in ukraine? relatively closely, i would say. it— b
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will vernon, course he was acquitted. will vernon. in — course he was acquitted. will vernon, in washington, thank you. let's bring in us—based commentator gita amar who joins us now from los angeles... what is the reaction there to this news, initially, i know it's very early on with the announcement is coming recently? it’s early on with the announcement is coming recently?— coming recently? it's early and it has been shown _ coming recently? it's early and it has been shown on _ coming recently? it's early and it has been shown on social - coming recently? it's early and it has been shown on social media| has been shown on social media platforms and the family has asked for grace at this time. we are hearing that alan dershowitz, who was on the dream team, their legal team for oj simpson, has said he's very sorry and saddened by the death of his former client who he got acquitted in the criminal trial. there's much reaction about the personalities or personas that are so famous object figures or entertainment industry, because oj simpson led a life of two
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our north america correspondent will vernon has more. i think the most significant thing about this phone call is the timing. this really is a crucial moment for the middle east. the us secretary of state antony blinken is just starting another diplomatic tour around the region, he'll be meeting qatari officials, egyptian officials too, to discuss a us—led ceasefire plan for gaza. under that proposal, three would be a six week cessation of hostilities as well as the release, potentially, of dozens of hostages still held by hamas in gaza, as well as palestinian prisoners in israeli jails. we know that mr biden and mr netanyahu discussed that in their phone call earlier. there's also the issue of the planned israeli offensive on southern gazan city of rafah. there are around a million palestinians sheltering there, and yesterday, on saturday, the israelis said if there is a deal over the hostages then they could potentially suspend that offensive in rafah. so it's a really high—stakes game here. you've got antony blinken trying to hamm
our north america correspondent will vernon has more. i think the most significant thing about this phone call is the timing. this really is a crucial moment for the middle east. the us secretary of state antony blinken is just starting another diplomatic tour around the region, he'll be meeting qatari officials, egyptian officials too, to discuss a us—led ceasefire plan for gaza. under that proposal, three would be a six week cessation of hostilities as well as the release, potentially, of...
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will vernon reporting there. king charles is to return to public duties for the first time since he was diagnosed with cancer. a buckingham palace spokesperson said doctors had been pleased with his progress so far. he will continue to be treated for an unspecified form of the disease. charlotte gallagher reports. the king and queen together, in the gardens of buckingham palace, a positive sign about the king's health. the photo was taken earlier this month but has just been released. the palace say the king is making encouraging progress and will shortly return to public facing duties after a period of treatment and recuperation following his recent cancer diagnosis. "as the first anniversary of the coronation approaches, their majesties remain deeply grateful for the many kindnesses and good wishes they have received from around the world, throughout the joys and challenges of the past year". the king's last public event was in windsor on easter sunday and he surprised the crowds by stopping to chat, thanking t
will vernon reporting there. king charles is to return to public duties for the first time since he was diagnosed with cancer. a buckingham palace spokesperson said doctors had been pleased with his progress so far. he will continue to be treated for an unspecified form of the disease. charlotte gallagher reports. the king and queen together, in the gardens of buckingham palace, a positive sign about the king's health. the photo was taken earlier this month but has just been released. the...
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will vernon, bbc news, baltimore. voters in slovakia are today choosing a new president. the incumbent decided not to seek re—election after receiving what she said was a torrent of abuse, including death threats. two men are bidding for the largely it ceremonial but highly influential post ? the pro—western former diplomat and the candidate of the populist nationalist government. a russian descent vehicle landed in kazakhstan on saturday, returning from the international space station. astronauts from russia, belarus and the united states were onboard. russian oleg novitsky and belarusian marina vasilevskaya and belarusian marina vasilevskaya left for the iss last month on a soyuz spacecraft. they returned to earth on saturday along with us astronaut loral o'hara, who had been aboard the orbital station since september. the israeli army, says it has recovered the body of a hostage kept by recovered the body of a hostage kept by hamas. same with us here on bbc news. hello there. a very blustery weekend of weather right across the uk, with gusts of wind widely of a0 to
will vernon, bbc news, baltimore. voters in slovakia are today choosing a new president. the incumbent decided not to seek re—election after receiving what she said was a torrent of abuse, including death threats. two men are bidding for the largely it ceremonial but highly influential post ? the pro—western former diplomat and the candidate of the populist nationalist government. a russian descent vehicle landed in kazakhstan on saturday, returning from the international space station....
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will vernon, bbc news, baltimore. staying in the us, engineering teams have been inspecting roads and bridges in new york city after a rare four—point— eight magnitude earthquake struck the east coast. (00v)here are pictures of the statue of liberty as the tremor struck. the actual epicentre was in the state of newjersey. some aftershocks have been reported in the hours since the quake. the last one of this size struck new york in 1983. our correspondent john sudworth has more new york of course is the scene of many a disaster movie but i don't think this story is going to make the fortunes of any hollywood script writer. the excitement and chatter is all of course focused on the fact that this is a relatively unusual event rather than its impact. a magnitude 4.8 quake is much bigger than the infrequent sometimes largely unnoticed quakes that occasionally it eastern side side the united states. this one was centred on the state of newjersey, way to the west, on the other side of the hudson river. although it is so
will vernon, bbc news, baltimore. staying in the us, engineering teams have been inspecting roads and bridges in new york city after a rare four—point— eight magnitude earthquake struck the east coast. (00v)here are pictures of the statue of liberty as the tremor struck. the actual epicentre was in the state of newjersey. some aftershocks have been reported in the hours since the quake. the last one of this size struck new york in 1983. our correspondent john sudworth has more new york of...
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will vernon, bbc news, baltimore. police will spend the weekend searching for further body parts in a salford woodland after finding a torso wrapped in plastic. greater manchester police have not yet identified the victim, but have confirmed he is a man, likely to be older than 40, and has only been dead for a matter of days. they have launched a murder investigation. 0ur reporter yunus mulla has more. kersal wetlands in salford, a nature reserve and the focus of a murder investigation. a forensic tent is in place where it's believed a human torso was found wrapped in plastic. greater manchester police say a passer—by reported what was said to be an unknown item. we do know these remains are human and it would not be possible for them to have survived. from forensic inquiries so far we believe that these remains are likely to have been here for a matter of days and it really is a tragic case. a number of entrances have been sealed off to allow forensic investigations, with police dogs being used as part of searches.
will vernon, bbc news, baltimore. police will spend the weekend searching for further body parts in a salford woodland after finding a torso wrapped in plastic. greater manchester police have not yet identified the victim, but have confirmed he is a man, likely to be older than 40, and has only been dead for a matter of days. they have launched a murder investigation. 0ur reporter yunus mulla has more. kersal wetlands in salford, a nature reserve and the focus of a murder investigation. a...
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will opponent reporting from washington there. —— will vernon reporting. tesla chief, elon musk, has landed in beijing. chinese state media is reporting the tech entrepreneur is there on invitation, for the promotion of international trade. it's understood he will meet officials to discuss data and technology relating to electric vehicles. tesla has been facing a price war with chinese brands in the electric vehicle market. it has recently said it will lay—off 10% of its global workforce. let's speak to our business reprorter david waddell reporter david waddell in the newsroom. mr musk is trying to sell his company's full of self driving software to users and it is available in the us and in canada and chinese users want to see it rods out there too and elon musk says it will be available soon but it is not quite yet they're in that market. why is that? here is the rub, tesla's fleet of self driving cars is stuck in shanghai and is apparently not able to be transferred to the us and elon musk need access to that data in order to create a safe product fo
will opponent reporting from washington there. —— will vernon reporting. tesla chief, elon musk, has landed in beijing. chinese state media is reporting the tech entrepreneur is there on invitation, for the promotion of international trade. it's understood he will meet officials to discuss data and technology relating to electric vehicles. tesla has been facing a price war with chinese brands in the electric vehicle market. it has recently said it will lay—off 10% of its global workforce....
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and that is will vernon. yet again, the israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu is coming under pressure from many friends including the far right wing ministers in his own government, one calling on him to use hit is expression, to "go berserk" in response to this unprecedented attack from iran. there are others that say israel should make the most of this moment in so many in the west are now standing with israel, even the calls for restraint across this region, and we�*ve heard from benny gantz from the war cabinet saying that israel would now try to build a coalition against iran. iran, though, has its own allies in the region and some of them did actually participate in the strike in the early hours of the moaning. so there�*s a bit of relief here that there�*s a bit of relief here that there wasn�*t an immediate retaliation from israel, but this crisis isn�*t over, not yet. we�*re going to continue to keep an eye on all the developments, but back to you in london. let�*s speak now to jon
and that is will vernon. yet again, the israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu is coming under pressure from many friends including the far right wing ministers in his own government, one calling on him to use hit is expression, to "go berserk" in response to this unprecedented attack from iran. there are others that say israel should make the most of this moment in so many in the west are now standing with israel, even the calls for restraint across this region, and we�*ve heard...
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will vernon reporting there. let's take you to the netherlands where the country is celebrating king's day. those are live pictures from amsterdam and you can see the parade along one of the city's historic canals. this is the king's 57th birthday and this is done like he is with his family and there have been massive celebrations there earlier. the royal family was playing massive celebrations there earlier. the royalfamily was playing games with some members of the public. this is a major holiday there in the netherlands, king's day. the olympic flame for this year's games has begun its journey to france. a short while ago, the torch, onboard the belem set sail from the port of piraeus in greece. its arrival in marseille next month will signal the start of a torch relay across france, and french territories, which will end at the 0lympics' opening ceremony on the 26th of july. well, joining me from athens is philip barker — 0lympic historian and author of "�*the story of the olympic torch�*. thank you for
will vernon reporting there. let's take you to the netherlands where the country is celebrating king's day. those are live pictures from amsterdam and you can see the parade along one of the city's historic canals. this is the king's 57th birthday and this is done like he is with his family and there have been massive celebrations there earlier. the royal family was playing massive celebrations there earlier. the royalfamily was playing games with some members of the public. this is a major...
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will vernon, bbc news, washington. and a reminder, you can get much more on the tensions between israel and iran on the bbc news website, including this analysis from our chief international correspondent lyse doucet, who says there's an audible sigh of relief in the region. check it out online or on the bbc news app. staying in the middle east. a base used by pro—iranian militias in iraq has been damaged by a large explosion, a day after israel's presumed strike on iran. one person was killed and eight others injured in the blast and intense fire at the kalsu military base, south of the capital, baghdad. this footage from the scene shows the aftermath of the explosion, which iraqi security sources have described as a "bombing" which hit weapons and vehicles. the base is used by the popular mobilization forces, an umbrella organisation linking several pro—iran militias who've recently attacked us personnel in iraq. the pentagon says it has not carried out any new strike in iraq. the six—month—long war in gaza c
will vernon, bbc news, washington. and a reminder, you can get much more on the tensions between israel and iran on the bbc news website, including this analysis from our chief international correspondent lyse doucet, who says there's an audible sigh of relief in the region. check it out online or on the bbc news app. staying in the middle east. a base used by pro—iranian militias in iraq has been damaged by a large explosion, a day after israel's presumed strike on iran. one person was...
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our north america correspondent will vernon has more. i think the most significant thing about this phone call was the timing, the language in the readout provided by the white house doesn't tell us anything hugely new, but this is a crucial moment for the middle east. as you mentioned, the us secretary of state antony blinken, he's departed on another diplomatic tour of the region, he'll be meeting qatari and egyptian officials, other regional players, too, and he will be discussing a us—led ceasefire plan, that could entail a six week cessation of hostilities in gaza as well as the release of dozens of hostages still held by hamas in gaza and the release also, potentially, of hundreds of palestinians from israeli jails. and mr biden and mr netanyahu discussed the talks on this plan earlier in that phone call. there is also the issue of the planned israeli offensive on and the southern city of rafah. there are palestinians are sheltering there. and it was said if there is a deal over the hostages and they could potentially suspend tha
our north america correspondent will vernon has more. i think the most significant thing about this phone call was the timing, the language in the readout provided by the white house doesn't tell us anything hugely new, but this is a crucial moment for the middle east. as you mentioned, the us secretary of state antony blinken, he's departed on another diplomatic tour of the region, he'll be meeting qatari and egyptian officials, other regional players, too, and he will be discussing a us—led...
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will vernon reporting and we are keeping an eye on those debates at the moment. we keeping an eye on those debates at the moment-— keeping an eye on those debates at the moment. ~ , . ., ., ~ , the moment. we expect the lawmakers will vote on saturday _ the moment. we expect the lawmakers will vote on saturday afternoon, - will vote on saturday afternoon, separately on aid for ukraine, israel and taiwan as well as another bill that could include a nationwide ban of tiktok. those votes will be coming up later on and they have been discussing various amendments. we will have our correspondence bring as up—to—date as soon as anything significant happens on that. as we've been hearing the package includes munitions and air defence missiles desperately needed by ukraine. the vote is being closely watched in kyiv, where some officials have expressed cautious optimism that it will pass. it comes as a russian official says a ukrainian drone strike has killed two people inlcuding a pregnant woman in the belgorod region, which borders ukraine. the governor says a res
will vernon reporting and we are keeping an eye on those debates at the moment. we keeping an eye on those debates at the moment-— keeping an eye on those debates at the moment. ~ , . ., ., ~ , the moment. we expect the lawmakers will vote on saturday _ the moment. we expect the lawmakers will vote on saturday afternoon, - will vote on saturday afternoon, separately on aid for ukraine, israel and taiwan as well as another bill that could include a nationwide ban of tiktok. those votes will be...
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our north american correspondent will burn in. —— will vernon. the situation has also been tense at the university of southern california in los angeles. these are scenes from earlier this week as skirmishes broke out between protesters and police. dozens of demonstrators were arrested on wednesday. the university has also cancelled its main graduation ceremony and the valedictorian speech by a muslim student due to "security concerns." now, i've been speaking about the fallout of those protests withjonathan park — he's a student at the university of southern california and the digital managing editor with the daily trojan newspaper. the mood in general is frustration and anger. the thing on people's mines right now is the cancellation of the ceremony, and no matter what people's view is on gaza, that affects all seniors. these are seniors that have already had to have their graduations cancel back in high school because of the covid—i9 pandemic. and now they are not able to get that proper academic celebration, the celebration of their acade
our north american correspondent will burn in. —— will vernon. the situation has also been tense at the university of southern california in los angeles. these are scenes from earlier this week as skirmishes broke out between protesters and police. dozens of demonstrators were arrested on wednesday. the university has also cancelled its main graduation ceremony and the valedictorian speech by a muslim student due to "security concerns." now, i've been speaking about the fallout of...
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will vernon there. the democratic party in south korea has retained its majority in parliament, winning a landslide in wednesday's election. the result is a blow to president yoon suk yeol and many of his senior officials offered to resign, including his prime minister, han duck—soo. even though mr yoon has been unpopular, nobody expected him to suffer such a punishing defeat. let's speak to our correspondent in seoul — jean mackenzie. why has this result happened? 0ffice office of resignation but what has been the reaction to these results? , , ., , has been the reaction to these results? , , ., , , ., ., results? this is a big blow for the ruling _ results? this is a big blow for the ruling party _ results? this is a big blow for the ruling party here - results? this is a big blow for the ruling party here becausej the ruling party here because although the liberal party have got this landslide victory, really it is more a defeat for the ruling party than anything else and a defeat for the preside
will vernon there. the democratic party in south korea has retained its majority in parliament, winning a landslide in wednesday's election. the result is a blow to president yoon suk yeol and many of his senior officials offered to resign, including his prime minister, han duck—soo. even though mr yoon has been unpopular, nobody expected him to suffer such a punishing defeat. let's speak to our correspondent in seoul — jean mackenzie. why has this result happened? 0ffice office of...
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will vernon in washington. his brother houthi not taking part in those attacks overnight. —— hezbollah. earlier i spoke to bbc arabic�*s carine torbey who's in beirut. she gave us her insight on how things were looking from there. well, there is a sense of relief that hezbollah was out of this retaliation, that it didn't take part in the iranian response and therefore didn't give israel an excuse to intensify its bombing and shelling of southern lebanon and beyond that. but the anxiety remains very, very high in the country. the question is, how will israel respond to the iranian retaliation? and that is something also to follow very closely in this country, because the options on the table could be very, very wide. and there might be also a possibility that israel could perceive a response that involves, you know, a further escalation of its attack on his brother and on southern escalation of its attack on hezbollah and on southern lebanon and other areas within lebanon. and therefore, that could bring,
will vernon in washington. his brother houthi not taking part in those attacks overnight. —— hezbollah. earlier i spoke to bbc arabic�*s carine torbey who's in beirut. she gave us her insight on how things were looking from there. well, there is a sense of relief that hezbollah was out of this retaliation, that it didn't take part in the iranian response and therefore didn't give israel an excuse to intensify its bombing and shelling of southern lebanon and beyond that. but the anxiety...
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will vernon come — especially in regard to iran. will vernon come alive for us there in washington, thanks very much. the reuters news agencyjust reporting that the israeli military says it will be calling up to reserve divisions for operations in gaza over the next few days. so that line just breaking, the israeli military saying they'll be calling up to reserve divisions for operations in gaza over the next few days. a lot of focus before all those events with iran about the potential of a rough operation, so that news just emerging, we'll keep an eye if more news comes. i spoke to danny danon, israel's former ambassador to the un, from tel aviv. he gave me his reaction to what he saw overnight. it was phenomenal last night, what happened, you know, to see the amazing capabilities of our defense system — beyond expectations, you know, we were lucky, we were lucky, we were prepared. and we are grateful for the air defense system and our allies that stood with us. but we have to look at the intentions of the iranians, you know, se
will vernon come — especially in regard to iran. will vernon come alive for us there in washington, thanks very much. the reuters news agencyjust reporting that the israeli military says it will be calling up to reserve divisions for operations in gaza over the next few days. so that line just breaking, the israeli military saying they'll be calling up to reserve divisions for operations in gaza over the next few days. a lot of focus before all those events with iran about the potential of a...
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our north america reporter will vernon has more. it has been just over 24—hour is since iran came under attack.
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the bbc�*s will vernon in washington. a newsagency is quoting a line from the iran's revolutionary guard's a matter saying tehran will retaliate against any israeli attack on its interests, officials or citizens and saying that if there was any sort of attack now from israel, it would respond. in fact, attack now from israel, it would respond. infact, it attack now from israel, it would respond. in fact, it is saying that it would, yes, it would respond further, obviously compared with what some are seen as a recalibrated attack last night but still unprecedented. military in defending the country from this attack. now, we are going to move away from the situation in the middle east for a moment. police in australia say the man who killed six people in a stabbing attack, at a shopping centre in sydney on saturday, was known to the authorities, and had mental health issues. the 40—year—old, who was shot dead by police, has been identified asjoel cauchi. his family contacted the police after seeing footage of the attack
the bbc�*s will vernon in washington. a newsagency is quoting a line from the iran's revolutionary guard's a matter saying tehran will retaliate against any israeli attack on its interests, officials or citizens and saying that if there was any sort of attack now from israel, it would respond. in fact, attack now from israel, it would respond. infact, it attack now from israel, it would respond. in fact, it is saying that it would, yes, it would respond further, obviously compared with what...
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before that, our reporter will vernon sent this update from washington. this was quite a dramatic intervention byjoe biden. for many weeks and months now, the president has shown increased frustration with the way the israelis are waging this war. and it appears that those tragic deaths of the seven aid workers in gaza on monday may have been the final straw. and in that phone call, president biden essentially gave an ultimatum to mr netanyahu that us policy on gaza could change if israel doesn't improve the humanitarian situation and protect aid workers in gaza. and that was a significant shift in us policy. this was the first time that washington has tried to leverage american aid in order to influence the conduct of the war. and initial signs suggest that perhaps there is some sort of shift in israel now. we'll have to see what happens in the hours and days ahead. but perhaps that us tactic is beginning to have an effect. we saw that announcement that three aid corridors would be reopened or widened. but i think now the americans will want the israelis
before that, our reporter will vernon sent this update from washington. this was quite a dramatic intervention byjoe biden. for many weeks and months now, the president has shown increased frustration with the way the israelis are waging this war. and it appears that those tragic deaths of the seven aid workers in gaza on monday may have been the final straw. and in that phone call, president biden essentially gave an ultimatum to mr netanyahu that us policy on gaza could change if israel...
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our first report is from our north america correspondent will vernon. it's been just over 2a hours since iran came under attack. us officials say israel fired at least one missile into iranian territory, no major damage or casualties were reported. this was a relatively small scale strike by israel. earlier, the us secretary of state antony blinken would not comment on reports the white house was informed in advance about the israeli assault. the united states has not been involved in any offensive operations. what we are focusing on, what the g7 is focusing on and it's reflected in our statement and in our conversation is the work to de—escalate tensions. and this is why the us and its allies want to calm tensions. last sunday iran attacked israel with more than 300 missiles and drones causing little damage. the fear in the west is that a cycle of retaliation between israel and iran could ignite a wider war. and there is hope too that the limited nature of the israeli attack will allow the iranians to walk away from any further response. officials in
our first report is from our north america correspondent will vernon. it's been just over 2a hours since iran came under attack. us officials say israel fired at least one missile into iranian territory, no major damage or casualties were reported. this was a relatively small scale strike by israel. earlier, the us secretary of state antony blinken would not comment on reports the white house was informed in advance about the israeli assault. the united states has not been involved in any...
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our north america correspondent will vernon has more. there have also been arrests today at indiana state university. 69 people, we understand, detained there — at indiana university, too. and negotiations are ongoing at columbia university in new york over the protest camp there. and that's what really sparked this latest escalation in the protests, really. pro—palestinian demonstrations have been going on for several months now at a number of universities, but the mood has really changed in the last week or so, and that was because of an incident at columbia. on the 18th of april, the nypd were called onto the campus to take down a protest camp there. dozens of people were arrested and that really ignited tensions. and a number of other protest camps were then pitched at various universities across the country. now, the protesters say that they're unhappy with the us government's support for the israeli military campaign. they want a ceasefire in gaza, but also they're demanding that their universities divest, so cut ties with comp
our north america correspondent will vernon has more. there have also been arrests today at indiana state university. 69 people, we understand, detained there — at indiana university, too. and negotiations are ongoing at columbia university in new york over the protest camp there. and that's what really sparked this latest escalation in the protests, really. pro—palestinian demonstrations have been going on for several months now at a number of universities, but the mood has really changed...
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live now to washington where we can speak to our reporter will vernon. get us up to speed with more details. it get us up to speed with more details. ,., , , . details. it sometimes difficult to keep up — details. it sometimes difficult to keep up with _ details. it sometimes difficult to keep up with these - details. it sometimes difficult. to keep up with these labyrinth of networks of legal problems that former president donald trump has. this decision by the new yorkjudge relates to the so—called hush money case. this is where mr trump is accused of falsifying business records over the ledge payout to an aduu over the ledge payout to an adult film actress back in 2016. that was in the final days of the presidential election campaign. he is accused of trying to hide this payment, allegedly. mr trump argued that this case should be delayed whilst the us supreme court considers a separate legal question over whether mr trump enjoys immunity from prosecution on the acce took whilst in office. that stems from a separate case which is the washington fe
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our north america correspondent will vernon is in washington with more details on the biden—netanyahu phone call. well, i think the most significant thing about this phone call was the timing. the language in the readout provided by the white house doesn't tell us anything hugely new. but this is a crucial moment for the middle east. as you mentioned, the us secretary of state, antony blinken, he's departed on another diplomatic tour of the region. he'll be meeting qatari and egyptian officials, other regional players too. and he's going to be discussing a us—led cease fire plan that could entail a six week cessation of hostilities in gaza, as well as the release of dozens of hostages still held by hamas in gaza and the release also potentially of hundreds of palestinians from israeli jails. and mr biden and mr netanyahu discussed the talks on this plan earlier in that phone call. those talks have stalled in recent weeks. they also discussed increased access for humanitarian aid into gaza. we know this is something that the americans are very frustrated with. president biden has spo
our north america correspondent will vernon is in washington with more details on the biden—netanyahu phone call. well, i think the most significant thing about this phone call was the timing. the language in the readout provided by the white house doesn't tell us anything hugely new. but this is a crucial moment for the middle east. as you mentioned, the us secretary of state, antony blinken, he's departed on another diplomatic tour of the region. he'll be meeting qatari and egyptian...
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vernon sent this update. this decision by the new yorkjudge relate to the so—called hush money case where, donald trump is accused of falsifying business accounts in relation to a payments to an actress. he is accused basically of trying to hide this payment allegedly. now, mrtrump argued trying to hide this payment allegedly. now, mr trump argued that this case should be delayed while the us supreme court considers a separate legal question over whether mr trump enjoys immunity from prosecution over acts that he took in office. that stems from a separate case, which is the washington federal crimes case where mr trump is accused of conspiring to overturn the 2020 election results. today the judge in overturn the 2020 election results. today thejudge in new overturn the 2020 election results. today the judge in new york as we expected denied that request to postpone that trial once again. so, that now clears the way, removes the final obstacle, to the start of the first criminal prosecution of a former pres
vernon sent this update. this decision by the new yorkjudge relate to the so—called hush money case where, donald trump is accused of falsifying business accounts in relation to a payments to an actress. he is accused basically of trying to hide this payment allegedly. now, mrtrump argued trying to hide this payment allegedly. now, mr trump argued that this case should be delayed while the us supreme court considers a separate legal question over whether mr trump enjoys immunity from...
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i asked our north america correspondent in washington, will vernon it's certainly a significant shift in us policy towards israel and gaza. this is the first time that washington has attempted to leverage american aid in order to influence the conduct of the war in gaza. there has been growing frustration in these statements from president biden from other us officials in recent weeks and months towards israel. president biden said earlier this year that he felt that the israeli military offensive was over—the—top. that was followed by repeated calls from us officials for israel not to conduct inoffensive into the southern garden city of rafah without adequate planning to prevent civilian harm. and now with the killing of the seven world central kitchen aid workers this appears to of been the last straw for the biden administration. this was essentially an ultimatum to the israelis saying if you don't change the way you wage this war then we will cut off assistance. now crucially, it's not clear exactly what kind of assistance the americans are threatening to withdraw. john kirby,
i asked our north america correspondent in washington, will vernon it's certainly a significant shift in us policy towards israel and gaza. this is the first time that washington has attempted to leverage american aid in order to influence the conduct of the war in gaza. there has been growing frustration in these statements from president biden from other us officials in recent weeks and months towards israel. president biden said earlier this year that he felt that the israeli military...
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let's get the latest, our north american corresponded, will vernon. will, it's early morning where you are. still no official confirmation. we asked the pentagon earlier, they said they are not commenting at this time. no official confirmation from here yet, wejust time. no official confirmation from here yet, we just have this one line that two us officials have told the bbc�*s partner in the us cbs news that an israeli missile hit iran and iraq similar reports in several us media, otherjournalists have clearly spoken to their sources within the us military and political structures, so very little information to go on at all at the moment, and as was said, quite confusing reports coming out of iran from local media, government agencies saying that there have been explosions and air defences happen activated but also any few denials as well. so an unclear picture i would say at the moment, just that one line about at least one israeli missile, so obviously we need some clarity about the scale and scope of this israeli retaliation, because that was c
let's get the latest, our north american corresponded, will vernon. will, it's early morning where you are. still no official confirmation. we asked the pentagon earlier, they said they are not commenting at this time. no official confirmation from here yet, wejust time. no official confirmation from here yet, we just have this one line that two us officials have told the bbc�*s partner in the us cbs news that an israeli missile hit iran and iraq similar reports in several us media,...
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mr trump has said he's ready to debate mr biden "anytime, anywhere, any place. " will vernon sent this update from washington. this wasn't the first time president biden has been asked whether he will take part in televised debates with donald trump. the biden campaign has been tight—lipped about this for some time now, so much so that earlier this month, 12 major us news organisations penned an open letter, urging bothjoe biden and donald trump to agree to participate in the debates, saying they have a rich tradition in american democracy, and mr trump, too, has been goading joe biden incessantly over whether he will agree to the debates, so the president has been under pressure over this. now, the last time the two men faced off on tv was during the 2020 election campaign. there were two debates then, and they were notable for their vitriol, for the aggressive atmosphere between the two men. there was one notable moment whenjoe biden said to van president trump, shut up, man. but most analysts agree thatjoe biden generally came off better than donald trump did in those. but now, fi
mr trump has said he's ready to debate mr biden "anytime, anywhere, any place. " will vernon sent this update from washington. this wasn't the first time president biden has been asked whether he will take part in televised debates with donald trump. the biden campaign has been tight—lipped about this for some time now, so much so that earlier this month, 12 major us news organisations penned an open letter, urging bothjoe biden and donald trump to agree to participate in the...
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let's speak to our north america correspondent will vernon. good to see you, what is your assessment of this phone call between president biden and benjamin netanyahu? between president biden and ben'amin netan ahu? ., ., ., ., netanyahu? samantha, the language in the statement — netanyahu? samantha, the language in the statement isn't _ netanyahu? samantha, the language in the statement isn't particularly - the statement isn't particularly exceptional. a lot of the things we have heard before, mr biden reaffirmed his ironclad —— ironclad filament included through preparations to open new northern crossings starting this week. we know crossings starting this week. - know israel has increased access, but aid agencies say it's still nowhere near enough. we also know that the americans have started constructing this peer that will bring more aid into gaza via a sea route. i think the timing is very interesting. anthony boykin hasjust departed today on another diplomatic tour of the middle east. his first stop will be in saudi arabia, where
let's speak to our north america correspondent will vernon. good to see you, what is your assessment of this phone call between president biden and benjamin netanyahu? between president biden and ben'amin netan ahu? ., ., ., ., netanyahu? samantha, the language in the statement — netanyahu? samantha, the language in the statement isn't _ netanyahu? samantha, the language in the statement isn't particularly - the statement isn't particularly exceptional. a lot of the things we have heard...
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let's head to washington now and speak to our correspondent will vernon. what is coming from the white house? the official line coming from the white house? tie: official line from coming from the white house? t'te: official line from the white coming from the white house? tte: official line from the white house this morning that america stands by israel and that we need to wait and see what decision the israeli wall cabinet takes. we know that they have been meeting. john kirby, the white house national—security spokesman has been doing a round of interviews this morning and he has been talking about what mr biden is thinking. suggesting mr biden wants to calm tensions. he said every decision, every discussion that he has had is all designed to not let this become a broad regional war and thatis this become a broad regional war and that is why his head still is. we saw that statement last night from joe biden following his phone call with the israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu, where he said that he would convene this g7 leaders discussion. we ha
let's head to washington now and speak to our correspondent will vernon. what is coming from the white house? the official line coming from the white house? tie: official line from coming from the white house? t'te: official line from the white coming from the white house? tte: official line from the white house this morning that america stands by israel and that we need to wait and see what decision the israeli wall cabinet takes. we know that they have been meeting. john kirby, the white...
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more now from our correspondent will vernon. joe biden came here to send a message of support and reassurance of the people of baltimore, ten days after the catastrophic bridge collapsed. he surveyed the scene from the air, met local officials who briefed him on the recovery operation and also met the families of the six construction workers who were tragically killed in the bridge collapsed. in his speech, joe biden told the people of baltimore that the nation has your back. he pledged government money to fully rebuild the bridge and also support local workers and businesses that have been affected by this. the main impact is up here, the port of baltimore. that is more less at a standstill now. there's traffic going in or out, that is one of america's busiest ports and the reason it is at a standstill is because the river is full of wreckage, full of debris, concrete, metal from that collapse. the main objective is to get the channel open. there are several heavy lifting crane barges here supplied by the us army that are alrea
more now from our correspondent will vernon. joe biden came here to send a message of support and reassurance of the people of baltimore, ten days after the catastrophic bridge collapsed. he surveyed the scene from the air, met local officials who briefed him on the recovery operation and also met the families of the six construction workers who were tragically killed in the bridge collapsed. in his speech, joe biden told the people of baltimore that the nation has your back. he pledged...
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vernon sent this report. president biden warned that iran was threatening to attack israel and us officials fear this could happen any day now. there is a lot of concern here in washington about the increasingly belligerent rhetoric coming from officials in tehran. the iranians have vowed to retaliate over the airstrike on anna rainey and embassy building in damascus on april one. it is widely believed that the israelis carried out that airstrike although they have not publicly admitted to doing so. in his comments earlier, mr biden said that american support for israel is ironclad and he said that washington would do everything it could to protect the security of its ally in the middle east. that warning from mr biden was very public and very clear i think for two reasons. first of all, because this is one of the most dangerous moments in the middle east since the war in gaza began. and washington will want to deter iran from taking any dangerously escalator reaction that could further ignite conflict in the
vernon sent this report. president biden warned that iran was threatening to attack israel and us officials fear this could happen any day now. there is a lot of concern here in washington about the increasingly belligerent rhetoric coming from officials in tehran. the iranians have vowed to retaliate over the airstrike on anna rainey and embassy building in damascus on april one. it is widely believed that the israelis carried out that airstrike although they have not publicly admitted to...
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vernon. it is sometimes difficult to keep up with this litany of trials that donald trump has. this relates to the so—called hush money case. this is where mr trump is accused of falsifying business records over an alleged pay—out to an aduu over an alleged pay—out to an adult film actress in 2016, in the final days of the election campaign, and he is accused basically of trying to hide this payment, allegedly. now, mr trump this payment, allegedly. now, mrtrump argued this payment, allegedly. now, mr trump argued that this case should be delayed whilst the us supreme court considers a separate legal question over whether mr trump enjoys immunity from prosecution over acts he took whilst in office, and that stems from a separate case, which is the washington federal crimes case, where mr trump is accused of conspiring to overturn the 2020 election results. now, today thejudge in new york, as we expected him to do, denied that request to postpone that trial once again, so that now clears
vernon. it is sometimes difficult to keep up with this litany of trials that donald trump has. this relates to the so—called hush money case. this is where mr trump is accused of falsifying business records over an alleged pay—out to an aduu over an alleged pay—out to an adult film actress in 2016, in the final days of the election campaign, and he is accused basically of trying to hide this payment, allegedly. now, mr trump this payment, allegedly. now, mrtrump argued this payment,...
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i'v e i've been smoking to our —— speaking to will vernon. he was a college football star and he went on to play for the buffalo bills. he received numerous awards and he was indicted into the pro football hall of fame in 1985. he then started a career as a hollywood celebrity. he was in films and services. he's best known for that mark murder trial. when he was accused of killing his ex—wife nicole brown and herfriend ron goldman. after he was charged, we had a car checked —— the iconic low speed car chase. that was one of the most, believe or not, well well—publicized events in american history. 95 million americans want that. driving in a white ford bronco. he had some sort of car chase, and then burger �*s house. even president clinton was apparently watching the fee —— back to his house. i think the reason it was so well observed was firstly because this was celebrity, sporting sadar, a hollywood star. the detail of the killing was particular group and. ., �* , ~ of the killing was particular group and. . �* , ~ ., nick
i'v e i've been smoking to our —— speaking to will vernon. he was a college football star and he went on to play for the buffalo bills. he received numerous awards and he was indicted into the pro football hall of fame in 1985. he then started a career as a hollywood celebrity. he was in films and services. he's best known for that mark murder trial. when he was accused of killing his ex—wife nicole brown and herfriend ron goldman. after he was charged, we had a car checked —— the...