this is the business briefing. i'm maryam moshiri. brexit delay dilemma — leaders are meeting in brussels to determine a revised timescale for the uk's departure from the eu — meaning more uncertainty for businesses. this is the briefing — i'm maryam moshiri. our top story: boeing's legal battles over the 737 max intensify with most of the votes counted, after shareholders file a lawsuit israel's election is still too close to call. against the company. and on the markets: eu leaders prepare for an emergency summit in brussels, to consider theresa may's request for a delay to brexit. the worst measles outbreak in nearly 30 years — a negative depth asian stocks, trade residents in parts of new york are told, "get vaccinated — tensions are playing on investors mind, it'sa tensions are playing on investors mind, it's a crucial day in terms of orface fines." exit here in europe. investors have with the indian election looming, lent to to get their heads around. in a rare interview things are not looking good on the pakistan's leader imran khan tells asian markets. the bbc he's willing to talk peace after the polls. brexit uncertainty has cost businesses as they plan for all possiblities — so what could months of more unknowns mean for their bottom line?

a warm welcome to the programme — briefing you on all you need to know in global news, business and sport. the mayor of new york has declared a public health emergency after a measles outbreak in brooklyn, and is threatening fines for those who do not vaccinate. is this move too drastic or is it justified 7 tell us what you think — just use the hashtag bbc—the—briefing. with almost all the votes counted in israel's general election it's too close to call. the prime minister benjamin netanyahu's likud party is neck and neck with the blue and white party of the former army chief, benny gantz. both men declared victory after polls closed.

yolande knell reports from tel aviv. at the end of the voting came the first predictions, this poll giving political newcomer benny gantz a narrow lead over the prime minister. but both men have now claimed victory. translation: the largest party is the one that needs to be mandated by the president and form the government. translation: i want to thank you, from the bottom of my heart. you have brought an amazing, almost inconceivable achievement. it is an almost unimaginable achievement, in the face of hostile media, and the likud has actually grown dramatically. benjamin netanyahu, who has corruption charges looming, has been fighting a tough campaign to win a fifth term in office. his rival has gained popular support, with his strong military

record and promise of change. some in israel vote along religious lines, others on key issues like security. in this poll, there were more than a0 parties to choose from. the next prime minister will have to build and lead a coalition government. during this campaign, a pledge to makejewish settlements in the west bank into part of israel was mr netanyahu's way to reach out to right—wing voters. they are widely seen as illegal, and palestinians want this land for a future state. but, in this settlement supermarket, israelis made their election picks expecting a new approach to solving a decades—old conflict. yes, it's very important who wins this election, and who — and who will be handling that whole process. this shopper tells me

she is surprised gantz hasn't really revealed his position. excitement among backers of benny gantz when exit polls came through, although these have to be treated with caution. likud headquarters were less crowded, but the mood was positive. here among mr netanyahu's supporters, there is still high hope that he will stay in power, with help from smaller right—wing parties. this vote has been a referendum on his leadership, and it has shown a country that is deeply split. eu leaders will hold an emergency summit in brussels later to consider british prime minister, theresa may's request for a delay to brexit. mrs may wants a further, short, postponement to the end ofjune. but the european council president,

donald tusk, has written to the 27 eu leaders suggesting a flexible extension of up to a year, with conditions. our political correspondent alex forsyth reports. it was first in bell and yesterday when the prime minister tried to get support for her brexit plan. the diplomatic bush continued in paris with theresa may convincing eu leaders to sign a short delay to brexit. ladies night all the eu countries will gather here in brussels to discuss her request. what will happen is far from certain. a draft version of what they might agree suggest they will back an extension to the brexit process to stop the uk leaving without a deal on friday. but for how long? so far that part has been left blank. last night, the president of the european council published a letter he'd written to eu leaders ahead of today's meeting.

he said, i believe we should also discuss an alternative, longer extension of one year with the option for the uk to leave earlier ifa option for the uk to leave earlier if a brexit deal can be agreed. talks between labour and the government are continuing to try and find an agreement parliament can back but so far, there has been no breakthrough. there's not been any fundamental shift of a change of position in the deal itself but we are hopeful the progress will be made. we are continuing discussions in the government over the coming days. we are looking for a way forward as you would expect there are a numberof forward as you would expect there are a number of areas where we differ, but we are anxious to ensure that we can carry on this process. most mps have made clear that what support the idea of leaving the eu without a deal in place. a pause now seems highly likely. the question is, how long and what for?

eileen burbidge, partner at passion capital joins me now. we've seen in this piece that there's still a lot that can happen over the next few days but as things stand right now, we're living on friday with no deal. that's the current legal position but i think everything about hearing from these meetings is that there's going to be an extension granted and the question is whether it's going to be injune as has been asked for or it will be somewhat longer or longer still. how long are they willing to wait for her to get the withdrawal agreement? when she comes back, her own party other parties agree see this as a betrayal. what you think in terms of investment and business? we hear about this being impact massively by the uncertainty but no possibly face even more uncertainty for even more months. how was i going to play out, and in the world

of business and investment? massive understatement. it is not helpful. it's really not helpful, i think that the sooner we get to some sort of certainty, the better off for the markets, investment and simplyjust diversion from everything else that we are so diversion from everything else that we are so good at doing here in the uk. so it's been dominating the headlines for so long, i think we need to move on. the business community has just gotten its need to move on. the business community hasjust gotten its head back into the game, working on doing what it does best, hoping that a lot of this uncertainty gets cleared away, people are activating contingency plans are piling ahead. you will be back in a few minutes to talk through some of the paper stories. the mayor of new york has declared a public emergency in part of brooklyn, after the worst outbreak of measles since 1991. he's ordered everyone living there to get vaccinated against measles or face fines. many living there oppose vaccination on religious grounds. there've been other recent outbreaks in new york state, washington, california, texas and illinois. here's our washington

correspondent, chris buckler. almost 20 years ago the united states declared itself free of measles. it is back. the biggest outbreak is in one neighbourhood in brooklyn. there have been almost 300 cases in new york in the last six months. man there within the 0rthodox months. man there within the orthodox jewish community. months. man there within the 0rthodoxjewish community. the city ‘s mayor declared a public emergency. the department of health will issue violations and fines to people who remain unvaccinated. the only way to stop this outbreak is to ensure that those who have not been vaccinated get the vaccine. health workers, community leaders and rabbis have all united to reassure pa rents rabbis have all united to reassure parents that the vaccine is safe. not everyone here is convinced. my

but i said otherwise. i will not dampen. was the basis for saying no? i could go on and on. the preventative measures are not a reason to reject toxins into my child's body. we need you to say, no more. fashionable is having to counter discredited claims. the vaccine can have side effects, rates have declined, thus have had to track that has had an effect across the us. there have been 406 to five cases of measles reported at the majority who followed la children. measles can result in things like ammonia, brain inflammation and can lead to death. what if seen in new york city, 21 people have been hospitalised. pfeiffer ends up in the intensive care unit. this is all

preventable with a safe accent. many of the concerns of the children. 0fficials of the concerns of the children. officials in the us never have to get pa re nts officials in the us never have to get parents if they are to properly tackle this out. three people were found dead in that car after the floods, three others died when water poured through the home. japan's defence ministry is investigating what happened to an f 35 stealth fighter missing over the pacific. 0fficials 35 stealth fighter missing over the pacific. officials believe it crashed and have found wreckage thought to be from the plane. the search for the pilot continues. residents of a japanese town near the fukushima nuclear power plant have been allowed to move back for the first time since it was destroyed by a tsunami eight years ago.

0kuma has been a ghost town since the tsunami. the town has been intensively cleaned to reduce radiation but officials say only 40% of it is currently safe to return to. stay with us on bbc news, still to come: in a rare interview, pakistan's prime minister, imran khan, tells us why an election victory for his indian counterpart may provide the best chance of reaching a deal over the disputed territory of kashmir. 25 years of hatred and rage as theyjump up on the statue. this funeral became a massive demonstration of black power, a power to influence.

today, it's about the promise of a bright future. a day when we hope a line can be drawn under the bloody past. i think that picasso's works were beautiful, they were intelligent, and it's a sad loss to everybody who loves art. you're watching the briefing. 0ur headlines: eu leaders are preparing for an emergency summit in brussels, to consider theresa may's request for a delay to brexit. with most of the votes counted,

israel's election is still too close to call with both sides claiming victory. let's stay with our top story now. shira rubin is freelancejournalist from tel aviv and has been watching the results come in from the headquarters of the likud party. what's latest in terms of what we know about who has a majority of either it is still too close to call? the latest is that it's a dead heatin call? the latest is that it's a dead heat in terms of both parties, both of them, each of them have 35 seats. they are a dead heat. that said, it's highly expected that the current party will win because they have the coalition partners. all of the expectations, they have enough

coalition partners to form a government whereas the left—wing party, the blue and white, they don't have enough numbers. it's showing all over the israeli media that it showing all over the israeli media thatitis showing all over the israeli media that it is the expected case. to saying that the elections have shifted further to the right. by that be played out in the coalition that be played out in the coalition thatis that be played out in the coalition that is formed? absolutely. the ones that is formed? absolutely. the ones that are being seeing who will be very likely, they are very far right to have the biggest ultraorthodox religious parties got surprising numbers of votes, they each have eight mandates which is quite high. there is also, there is a wide array of different parties that will be

cobbled together to make the roller government. what of the corruption charges against the president? what happens to those if he forms a coalition government, or the indictment be forward? colours play out? yes, so the indictment has been on hold until yesterday. we will see now exactly what the various scenarios will be according to previous expectations, it was that the elections are over, we will be able to actually do the indictment here just make hearing and able to actually do the indictment herejust make hearing and get able to actually do the indictment here just make hearing and get the process moving. as far as we have seen process moving. as far as we have seenin process moving. as far as we have seen in the election campaign it was not a major issue. it was a major issue a few months ago but in israel a few months is really an eternity in terms of time. it hadn't affected the when or at least hadn't taken priority over other issues like

security. so we will see what's happening now, is very possible that the hearing will go forward and we won't be in the midst of a whole other legal battle which will take place over months or years to come. good to talk to you, thank you very much indeed. with india's election looming, pakistan's prime minister imran khan has told the bbc he's willing to talk peace after the polls. he insisted his country was dismantling the radical groups involved in the violence in kashmir. and he claimed he had the pakistani army's full backing. imran khan has been talking to the bbc‘s world affairs editor, john simpson. these are testing times for imran khan. in february he had to cope with an aerial bombing against his territory by india. and if things had gone wrong they could have been a serious escalation between the two

nuclear powers. instead, he seems to have defused the situation. india was targeting what it claimed were terrorist from an organisation offering against it from pakistani territory. many people in india will see this interview with you. what message would you like to send the government and the people of india? surely the number—1 task of the two governments should be how are you going to reduce poverty? in the way we reduce property is by settling oui’ we reduce property is by settling our differences through dialogue and then there is only one difference and that is kashmir. it must be settled. the kashmir issue cannot keep boiling as it is because anything happening in kashmir, through a reaction to the oppression taking place in kashmir, it will be palmed off to pakistan. we will be blamed and tensions will rise, as

they have risen in the past. so if we consider kashmir, the benefits of peace are tremendous for the subcontinent. the indian government would say you are still simply not doing enough about terrorism. we are dismantling the organisations already. as we speak... including parish? we have taken over there schools and their organisations. this is the first serious effort that had been taken to disarm militant groups. and you have the will to see it through? we have the will to see it through? we have the will because it is for the future of pakistan. pressure or not it is in oui’ pakistan. pressure or not it is in our interest that we do not have militant groups here any longer. given pakistan's nuclear weapons, india's attack last february could have led to a dangerous conflict indeed. imran khan means he was determined to make sure pakistan's reply was strictly limited. once you

respond, no—one can predict where it will go from there. it could go anywhere because had they come back to attack pakistan again, pakistan would have no choice but to respond. so in that situation, two nuclear armed countries, i just so in that situation, two nuclear armed countries, ijust felt so in that situation, two nuclear armed countries, i just felt that so in that situation, two nuclear armed countries, ijust felt that it was... it was very irresponsible. imran khan hurries off. following him, the officer carrying the briefcase i was told, that holds pakistan's nuclear codes. here's our briefing on some of the key events happening later. hello, this is your wednesday sport briefing where we start with the uefa champions league news that manchester city's bid for a quadruple of trophies is in danger of falling apart. that's after tottenham beat them 1—0 to hold the advantage after the first leg of their quarterfinal. sergio aguero missed a penalty

for city less than 15 minutes into the game, saved by hugo lloris while son heung min scored the winner inside the last 15 minutes to hand spurs the advantage but it came at a cost with harry kane limping off with an ankle injury. maybe he twisted his ankle and maybe damaged the ligaments. we need to check over the next few days and look forward. hope that it is not a big issue and we will try to recover as soon as possible. liverpool took command of their quarter—final with porto thanks to two first—half goals in the first leg at anfield. naby keita put the hosts in front in just the fifth minute before roberto firmino tapped home the second cristiano ronaldo is back forjuventus as they prepare to take

on ajax in their quarter—final first leg. he hasn't played for the serie a leaders since his incredible hat—trick in their last 16 match against atletico madrid. juventus were 2—0 down before ronaldo's rescue. as for ajax, you have to go back to 2003 when they last made it this far in the competition. manchester united have home advantage later as they try to stop the likes of lionel messi and luis suarez. likejuventus, united pulled off a remarkable comeback against paris saint germain to reach the last 8. 0le gunnar solskjaer believes that has instilled a belief they can beat barcelona too. every game is the biggest game. the next one is always the biggest. when you face barcelona, a team with the history and traditions, we know we need to step up our game. we know we need to step up our game. we know we need to step up our game. we know we need to perform at our best level. which we did not against

paraesthesia man which we did not against pa raesthesia man in which we did not against paraesthesia man in the home game. —— against psg. we almost know who'll be in next weeks' nba playoffs, but the all—important seedings are still up for grabs. the final regular season games take place later on wednesday. brooklyn host miami in one of 11 games. the nets are into the postseason for the first time in four years. their win over indiana earlier this week means they're assured of at least the seventh seed in the eastern conference. gaining some attention on social media has been the boston red sox unfurling their latest world series championship banner and super bowl winners new england patriots also making an appearance. fenway park saw the unfurling of a new banner in front of the green monster and they also received their championship rings as part of the festivities. each ring includes 185 diamonds, rubies and sapphires totaling 15 carats and the patriots led by super bowl mvpjulian edelman were also on hand throwing out the ceremonial pitches.

you can get all the latest sports news at our website — that's bbc.com/sport. but from me and the rest of the team that is your wednesday sport briefing. thank you very much. at the beginning of the programme we asked you to tell us your thoughts. the story we're covering today is the new york mayor saying that there could be fines for people who do not vaccinate their children against measles. this, after a public health emergency was declared in new york by the mayor after an outbreak of measles. we asked you to provide an opinion on whether or not this is justified or not. we have had many replies. justified? justified or not. we have had many replies. justified ? ignorance and superstition and outright lies have caused this problem and now signs and good medicine and other public health initiatives will try to rectify the unnecessary burden on the city and beyond. another viewer says that back vaccination should be without a fine. michael manderson

says it is to drastic. he said he suspects it is in the hysteria committee where threatening fines will not do the job, do not know how receptive they would be but i would go with attempting to educate them on the matter first. go with attempting to educate them on the matterfirst. another viewer says that spreading infection should be stopped. there is no alternative to prevent. and thomas engel says justified? to prevent. and thomas engel says justified ? 0nly to prevent. and thomas engel says justified? only if it affected your own child but the prospect of infecting other children makes it a different discussion entirely. many replies from you, many people saying that the new york mayor's move is justified. let us know your thoughts andi justified. let us know your thoughts and i will continue to read out tweets throughout the programme. coming up next is all the latest business on the business briefing including more on the brexit saga and its impact on business up and down the uk. stay with us here on bbc, so much more to come.

hello there, good morning. temperatures are on a downward trend over the next few days and nights. we still managed 16 degrees in western scotland, but colder air is coming down from scandinavia, over the north sea, so it will feel chilly for the next few days. but at least we're all going to get some sunshine, a bit like we did here in dumfries and galloway on tuesday. tuesday was still cold and grey and wet at times across southern england, and it will be southern england that sees the biggest change in the weather really, i think, for wednesday because the cloud that was sitting there, bringing some rain at times, is finally moving its way out into the english channel. still a bit of cloud, along parts of the south coast, devon, cornwall and dorset, otherwise dry. clear skies further north, the winds lighter, it will mean we're more likely to have a frost.

temperatures down to —2, —3. it will warm up to a certain extent on wednesday in the sunshine, the cloud moves away from the south—west, we'll keep one or two showers for a while in the channel islands, otherwise a dry day. a bit of fairweather cloud building up in north—east england, over the pennines. and a noticeable wind down the eastern side of england, especially in the south—east, willjust add to the chill, but at least the sunshine will be out, still only nine degrees along those north sea coasts. further west, highs of 12 or 13 celsius. those temperatures will fall away in the evening and overnight, in most parts of the country, we'll have clear skies, except for northern scotland, where there is more cloud coming in, so it won't be as cold. a frost possible for the west country by thursday morning. as we head towards the end of the week, high pressure dominating the weather, building down from scandinavia across the uk, locking all the weather fronts for the time being.

so a lot of dry weather for thursday, there's cloud in northern scotland and there might be a few spots of drizzle over the hills. we're likely to find increasing cloud over central and eastern parts of england, northern ireland, sunshine. the best of the sunshine for wales and western england. typical temperatures still only 10 or 11 degrees. light winds on thursday, but that changes on friday. dry with some sunshine at times, more sunshine as we head into the weekend but the winds going to be strengthening. it might feel a bit cold out there, with pressure lowering out to the west, there's a chance of rain for northern ireland, and essentially, we've got high pressure still in charge and with the south—wester, it should get less cold next week.