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borisjohnson will become the first prime minister to be investigated for claims that he deliberately misled parliament. mrjohnson, who's now on a trade visit to india, says he has nothing to fear from scrutiny. i don't want to have any absence of scrutiny. i think we should wait until the conclusion of the inquiry, but i want to focus on the stuff that i think really matters to the future of the country. back at westminster, where the government had abandoned attempts to delay the investigation, labour said the stakes were very high. this is about honesty, integrity and telling the truth in this place. and it's an important principle and it's one we all share. we'll have the latest from westminster, on a day
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when more conservative mps called for the prime minister to go. also tonight... in ukraine some civilians are able to leave the besieged city of mariupol, but thousands have been left behind. following the brutal killing of a five—year—old boy in south wales, his mother and stepfather have been convicted of murder. bonjour. ca va? we're on the chaotic campaign trailof marine le pen, who's hoping to become president of france on sunday. it's always like this on campaign trail le pen. there's protectors, press and protesters wherever you look. and is the man from ajax the right choice as manager of manchester united 7 coming up in sport on the bbc news channel, a big night for burnley, looking to get the win they need to
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improve their hopes of premier league survival. good evening. borisjohnson is set to become the first prime minister to be investigated for claims that he deliberately misled parliament. it's the latest stage in the controversy about lockdown gatherings held in downing street. the committee of privileges will investigate and produce a report, and it has the power to recommend sanctions if the allegations are upheld. but the committee will not start its work until the police have completed their investigation. the prime minister is currently on a trade visit to india. our political correspondent ben wright is travelling with him. a chance to change their tune. boris johnson landed in the indian state of gujarat brimming with talk of trade, investment and deals. looking
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out at the cheering crowds the prime minister might have briefly forgotten the scandal he is bogged down in back home. lockdown breaking parties and whether he has told the truth. let parties and whether he has told the truth. , ,., , ., , truth. let me “ust say, i am very keen for truth. let me just say, i am very keen for every — truth. let me just say, i am very keen for every possible - truth. let me just say, i am very keen for every possible form - truth. let me just say, i am very keen for every possible form of. keen for every possible form of scrutiny, — keen for every possible form of scrutiny, and if the house of commons _ scrutiny, and if the house of commons can do whatever i think it wants— commons can do whatever i think it wants to _ commons can do whatever i think it wants to do... commons can do whatever i think it wants to d0- - -_ wants to do... visiting a jcb factory there _ wants to do... visiting a jcb factory there was _ wants to do... visiting a jcb factory there was little - wants to do... visiting a jcb factory there was little sign | wants to do... visiting a jcb - factory there was little sign again borisjohnson was digging himself into trouble with his own mps 5000 miles away. with opposition parties pushing for an inquiry into whether the prime minister misled parliament, mrjohnson had told his mps to vote for a delay until the police had completed their investigations. but back in westminster the prime minister's opponents were putting his previous words of promises in the spotlight. this is about honesty, integrity and telling _ this is about honesty, integrity and telling the — this is about honesty, integrity and telling the truth in this place. it is a principle we all share, but it
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is a principle we all share, but it is a principle under attack because the prime — is a principle under attack because the prime minister has been accused of repeatedly, deliberately and routinely misleading this house. usually, — routinely misleading this house. usually, there are things mps are not allowed to say in the commons chamber. ., ~ , ., chamber. that the prime minister of the united kingdom _ chamber. that the prime minister of the united kingdom is— chamber. that the prime minister of the united kingdom is allowed... i chamber. that the prime minister of| the united kingdom is allowed... but today that word was allowed to pass. the fact he thought he could get away _ the fact he thought he could get away with — the fact he thought he could get away with such _ the fact he thought he could get away with such absurd _ the fact he thought he could get away with such absurd claims i the fact he thought he could get. away with such absurd claims says clearly _ away with such absurd claims says clearly that — away with such absurd claims says clearly that this _ away with such absurd claims says clearly that this prime _ away with such absurd claims says clearly that this prime minister. clearly that this prime minister takes _ clearly that this prime minister takes the — clearly that this prime minister takes the british _ clearly that this prime minister takes the british people - clearly that this prime minister takes the british people for. takes the british people for granted _ takes the british people for ranted. ., , , ., granted. knowingly misleading parliament _ granted. knowingly misleading parliament is _ granted. knowingly misleading parliament is a _ granted. knowingly misleading parliament is a very _ granted. knowingly misleading parliament is a very serious i granted. knowingly misleading - parliament is a very serious matter, and today borisjohnson insisted he hadn't. the pm does have a lot of support on his side... i hadn't. the pm does have a lot of support on his side. . ._ hadn't. the pm does have a lot of support on his side... i support him because he — support on his side... i support him because he was _ support on his side... i support him because he was anointed _ support on his side... i support him because he was anointed by - support on his side... i support him because he was anointed by the - because he was anointed by the people in 2019 to deliver a great mission, to unite and level up the country, and because he can make the big calls that are needed at this time. like mike but it was clear other conservative mps were angry
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about the position they were put in, and for some their patience snapped —— but it was clear. the and for some their patience snapped -- but it was clear.— -- but it was clear. the prime minister _ -- but it was clear. the prime minister now _ -- but it was clear. the prime minister now should - -- but it was clear. the prime minister now should be - -- but it was clear. the prime minister now should be long l -- but it was clear. the prime - minister now should be long gone and, deputy speaker, i certainly hope _ and, deputy speaker, i certainly hope for— and, deputy speaker, i certainly hope for this motion, but the prime minister— hope for this motion, but the prime minister should know... by hope for this motion, but the prime minister should know. . ._ hope for this motion, but the prime minister should know... by the time boris minister should know... by the time ltoris johnson _ minister should know... by the time boris johnson visited _ minister should know... by the time boris johnson visited this _ minister should know... by the time boris johnson visited this temple . borisjohnson visited this temple number ten had backed down... you seem to have completely misjudged the mood of your own party. i seem to have completely mis'udged the mood of your own party._ the mood of your own party. i don't think it is sensible _ the mood of your own party. i don't think it is sensible to _ the mood of your own party. i don't think it is sensible to have - the mood of your own party. i don't think it is sensible to have endlessl think it is sensible to have endless investigation and analysis now before the met have concluded their report. look, my view is if the opposition really want to focus on this, that's all they want to talk about, that's fine, but what i want to talk about is the stuff we are doing to take forward the uk. talking about the most serious issues, whether a prime minister has lied to the house of commons, and you seem to be making up your approach to this question on an ad hoc, hour by hour basis, and that is proven by the chaos around this
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vote. don't voters expect a bit more? �* , ., ., , ~ more? i'm sorry, what voters i think we'll want to — more? i'm sorry, what voters i think we'll want to see _ more? i'm sorry, what voters i think we'll want to see is _ more? i'm sorry, what voters i think we'll want to see is the _ more? i'm sorry, what voters i think we'll want to see is the conclusion i we'll want to see is the conclusion of the investigation, and then i think the house of commons can decide what to do.— decide what to do. steve baker, fellow brexiteer _ decide what to do. steve baker, fellow brexiteer like _ decide what to do. steve baker, fellow brexiteer like you, - decide what to do. steve baker, fellow brexiteer like you, a - decide what to do. steve baker, i fellow brexiteer like you, a senior tory, has said this afternoon you should resign. you are losing credibility in your parliamentary party. mr; credibility in your parliamentary party. my priority is... we had toniuht party. my priority is... we had tonight on _ party. my priority is... we had tonight on this _ party. my priority is... we had tonight on this i _ party. my priority is... we had tonight on this i think- party. my priority is... we had tonight on this i think on - party. my priority is... we had - tonight on this i think on tuesday, quite a lot on wednesday. i don't think there is much more i can see on it —— we had to knack ours on this on tuesday. on it -- we had to knack ours on this on tuesday.— on it -- we had to knack ours on this on tuesday. tomorrow boris johnson will _ this on tuesday. tomorrow boris johnson will hold _ this on tuesday. tomorrow boris johnson will hold talks _ this on tuesday. tomorrow boris johnson will hold talks with - this on tuesday. tomorrow boris i johnson will hold talks with india's prime minister on ukraine but he will return to face a commons investigation into claims he misled parliament into a party saga that won't go away. then right, bbc news, delhi. —— ben wright. live to westminster and our political correspondent
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damian grammaticas. what is the potential threat for the prime minister with this? yes. what is the potential threat for the prime minister with this?— prime minister with this? yes, he now faces a _ prime minister with this? yes, he now faces a third _ prime minister with this? yes, he now faces a third investigation - prime minister with this? yes, he | now faces a third investigation and this is— now faces a third investigation and this is not— now faces a third investigation and this is not into whether there were parties _ this is not into whether there were parties and — this is not into whether there were parties and whether he was at them but into— parties and whether he was at them but into what he told mps about that so it is _ but into what he told mps about that so it is a _ but into what he told mps about that so it is a whole new angle to this and that— so it is a whole new angle to this and that committee can recommend serious _ and that committee can recommend serious sanctions, and of course the ministerial— serious sanctions, and of course the ministerial code said if you are found — ministerial code said if you are found to — ministerial code said if you are found to have misled or allowed to pilot you are expected to resign so it could _ pilot you are expected to resign so it could he — pilot you are expected to resign so it could be severe, the outcome. but ithink— it could be severe, the outcome. but i think today — it could be severe, the outcome. but i think today is also important for what _ i think today is also important for what it— i think today is also important for what it reveals. ben said the prime minister— what it reveals. ben said the prime minister still has considerable support— minister still has considerable support in his own party but steve baker_ support in his own party but steve baker who — support in his own party but steve baker who called for him to go today is not _ baker who called for him to go today is not one _ baker who called for him to go today is not one of the usual critics, he supported — is not one of the usual critics, he supported mrjohnson for the leadership, and if you cast your mind _ leadership, and if you cast your mind back— leadership, and if you cast your mind back a few weeks ago his leadership seemed potentially in peril and — leadership seemed potentially in peril and that had appeared to subside, — peril and that had appeared to subside, the tension had moved on to the war~ _ subside, the tension had moved on to the war~ he _ subside, the tension had moved onto the war~ he is— subside, the tension had moved on to the war. he is in india seeking to move _ the war. he is in india seeking to move things on. but the focus now is squarely— move things on. but the focus now is squarely back on this issue and today— squarely back on this issue and today there was that big u—turn. this morning a minister saying the
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plan was _ this morning a minister saying the plan was to— this morning a minister saying the plan was to was to try to delay any decision— plan was to was to try to delay any decision by— plan was to was to try to delay any decision by the commons, conservative mps would be ordered to support _ conservative mps would be ordered to support that, but there seems to be much _ support that, but there seems to be much disquiet among them and that plan was _ much disquiet among them and that plan was dropped just before the debate _ plan was dropped just before the debate started here. perhaps that was because, as the government says, they have _ was because, as the government says, they have had assurance this inquiry won't _ they have had assurance this inquiry won't take _ they have had assurance this inquiry won't take part for some time now until after— won't take part for some time now until after the police have, but it was also — until after the police have, but it was also perhaps due to the disquiet of the _ was also perhaps due to the disquiet of the conservative mps and avoiding a vote _ of the conservative mps and avoiding a vote avoided showing any public show— a vote avoided showing any public show of— a vote avoided showing any public show of disunity. i think all of this means the prime minister looks on more _ this means the prime minister looks on more shaky ground, and we have more _ on more shaky ground, and we have more police — on more shaky ground, and we have more police inquiries, the sue gray report— more police inquiries, the sue gray report and — more police inquiries, the sue gray report and the local elections to come _ report and the local elections to come. a , report and the local elections to come. , ., ., ., , come. many thanks for the latest thou . hts come. many thanks for the latest thoughts from — come. many thanks for the latest thoughts from westminster, - come. many thanks for the latest. thoughts from westminster, damian grammaticas. it's notjust the prime minister who's faced difficult questions about lockdown gatherings. the chancellor, rishi sunak, said today he was "extremely and sincerely sorry" in his first interview since being fined by police for attending an event during lockdown. he was also pressed on his wife's tax affairs and his former status as a permanent us resident.
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on a visit to the us, mr sunak brushed aside questions about resigning and said he was focused on his job as chancellor. 0ur economics editor, faisal islam, reports from washington. tricky times for the man in charge of the nation's finances, on official business in washington to help temper food and energy crises and support ukraine. but the first opportunity to respond to the series of stories about his financial affairs and that of his wife. i'm extremely and sincerely sorry for the hurt and anger that this has caused so many people, and with regard to... i've always acted, i believe, in good faith in regard to what i've said to parliament. and did you consider resigning at any point? yeah, i'm focused on getting on with the job i've got to do. you know, i had a green card because, as a legacy living and working in america — nothing more than that, she's decided to pay both the uk and foreign taxes on her foreign
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investments, and ifully support her decision to do so. here the chancellor also faced the international monetary fund, forecasting that british consumers are going to be squeezed so much by rising prices and taxes that the uk would be the slowest growing major world economy next year. i think it's probably wrong just to focus on one year. we were the fastest growing economy last year, second fastest... you focused on one year when we were the fastest. well, second fastest this year. 0ur performance over the period is very strong. but of course we want to keep helping people, because i know it's a difficult time. the chancellor is hoping to draw a line under weeks of difficult personal headlines, but all the while the dayjob is becoming much more challenging, with another round of support for the british people under the cost of living crisis likely before the end of the year. and all the while described in the global economy, walk—outs at this meeting and fears that a food crisis and an energy crisis is about to turn into a financial crisis
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for poorer countries. countries such as sri lanka, where price hikes are leading to social unrest and a government that can't pay its debts, and this warning from the president of the anti—poverty institution the world bank... we are expecting a big new addition to people in extreme poverty, and as i say it's magnified because of the prices. when prices go up the poor can't afford them — that's obvious — and they get crowded out of the market. what are we talking about, a few million? we are talking about... no, tens and tens of millions of people pushed into poverty, maybe hundreds of millions, before it's done. the ukraine conflict at the heart of it all. president zelensky asking for $5 billion a month support to keep his government running. the chancellor announcing new tariffs and sanctions against
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russia. the dark shadow of the conflict over the world economy continues. faisal islam, bbc news and washington. let's look at the situation in ukraine. president putin has claimed victory for russia in the besieged city of mariupol in south—eastern ukraine. he's ordered his forces to blockade, rather than attack, the last pocket of ukrainian resistance. the russians say there are 2,000 people trapped inside a massive industrial plant. ukraine says half of them are civilians. the port city of mariupol has been under attack since the russians invaded in late february, with just a small area remaining under ukrainian control. some civilians have been able to leave, but thousands have been left behind. 0ur correspondent catherine byaruhanga reports from zaporizhzhia, where refugees from mariupol have been arriving. after a 24—hourjourney, they finally reached safety. they made it out of mariupol, one of the worst—hit cities in this war. iryna is gently helped off the bus
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by her daughter, tatiana. translation: i could not leave at first, because my _ mum can barely walk. there is no way i would have left her behind. there was constant shelling, even as we were leaving the city, there was some firing. and what of the people they have left behind? 100,000 civilians are believed to be trapped. there are food shortages, no running water or electricity. translation: it was a miracle that we found a radio wave - where we heard about the evacuation — that helped us to get out. there are pro—russian separatist vehicles that pull over, but they are not saying anything about evacuations. i think many people could have got out if they knew that there was an evacuation planned. after days of negotiations, only a few dozen people have made it out of mariupol — a drop in the ocean in terms of the numbers of those needing help. and this is what they're fleeing.
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a full—scale russian assault to capture the donbas region in the east. mariupol — devastated by bombardments. hundreds of civilians are believed to be trapped, alongside the last ukrainian forces at the azovstal steelworks. its bunkers and tunnels stretch for miles. tapping his feet as he listened to his defence minister hail what he called the liberation of the city, president putin ordered a halt to the attack on the industrial plant. translation: this is a case - where we must think about preserving the lives and health of our soldiers and officers. there is no need to climb into these catacombs and crawl underground through these industrial facilities. block off this industrial area so that a fly cannot pass through.
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but inside, one of the commanders of the remaining ukrainian forces, the azov regiment, told the bbc... translation: if this city is controlled by russia, l it won't have a chance to exist. they destroy and terrorise — they don't put money in. if ukraine can control it, it will blossom, because extraordinary people live here. we are builders, not destroyers. for those who've escaped severe fighting and a humanitarian crisis, perhaps an opportunity to rebuild their lives. but the fear is more ukrainians will face a similarfate as this war spreads to more villages and cities. catherine byaruhanga, bbc news, zaporizhzhia. live to moscow and our russia editor, steve rosenberg. steve, can we talk about that appearance by president putin today that we just saw in the report? what
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did you make of it? i that we just saw in the report? what did you make of it?— did you make of it? i think this is a kremlin leader _ did you make of it? i think this is a kremlin leader who _ did you make of it? i think this is a kremlin leader who is - did you make of it? i think this is| a kremlin leader who is becoming increasingly impatient. vladimir putin had been counting on a quick victory back in february — it didn't happen. he once victories on the battlefield now that he can present to his people and make russians believe that his special military operation, as he calls it, is going according to plan. so what does he do? he comes out today and claims victory in mariupol, even though we know some ukrainian fighters are still at the steelworks. now, president putin will be acutely aware that, in two and a half weeks, russia will celebrate victory day, a big national holiday here, where russia marks the defeat of nazi germany. he will be hoping that, by that time, by may the 9th, he can claim a victory — a big victory in
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ukraine, orat least in claim a victory — a big victory in ukraine, or at least in eastern ukraine. will he be able to do that? that's another question. clyde steve, many thanks again, steve rosenberg, our russia editor, in moscow. more than 30 worshippers have been killed at a shia mosque in afghanistan. islamic state militants have said they were responsible for the attack. officials say dozens of people were injured in the explosion in a part of the northern city of mazar—i—sharif, home to many members of the minority hazara community. at cardiff crown court, the mother and stepfather of a five—year—old boy whose body was dumped in a river near bridgend have been convicted of his murder. angharad williamson and john cole were found guilty of killing logan mwangi last summer. a11i—year—old boy was also found guilty of murder. the court had heard that the boy had suffered a brutal and sustained attack. here's our social affairs editor, alison holt. you may find some of the details of her report distressing. do you love bleep?
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no! you just said you loved bleep, do you love bleep?_ "the sweetest, most beautiful boy" — the words used by logan mwangi's family to describe the five—year—old, who in his last days was subjected to pain and brutality at the hands of those he should have been able to trust. his mother, angharad williamson, her partner, john cole, and a 14—year—old boy were today found guilty of his murder. logan's father was in court to hear the verdict. he described his son's loss as a wound that would never heal. the world is a cold and dark place without his smile and happy energy in which he lived his life. the hole that has been left in the hearts of all who knew and loved him will never be filled. logan's body was found near his home in bridgend injuly last year. he'd been dumped in a river. his injuries were so severe the court was told it was like he'd been in a car crash.
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he's unconscious... his mother claims she woke up to find he'd disappeared, telling the 999 operator that the garden gate was open. in fact, that call, williamson's distress and cole's reassurances — all caught on a police body camera — were part of an elaborate charade to cover up the truth. he is unconscious, why is he unconscious?! i don't know, i don't know... in the background is the washing machine which the police believe contained logan's stained bedding, said to be an attempt to wash away evidence. the court was told the five—year—old had been punched several times then left in his room when he needed medical help. in the darkness of the early morning, cctv showed cole and the 1a—year—old, who can't be named for legal reasons, taking logan's body to the river.
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attempts to cover up the crime in the hours following logan's death and the subsequent web of lies and deceit that were to follow are an indication of the callousness and lack of remorse shown by those convicted today. there will now be a review of whether the authorities did enough to protect logan. he was on the child protection register until shortly before his death. the three people who ended his brief life will be sentenced at a later date. alison holt, bbc news. a man has been found guilty of murdering a six—year—old schoolboy more than 27 years ago. rikki neave was found strangled in woods near his home in peterborough in 1994. james watson, who was 13 at the time, was arrested more than 20 years later when dna evidence was matched to him. to virginia, where lawyers for the actress amber heard have been questioning herformer partner, johnny depp, today in his defamation case against ms heard.
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jurors were shown text messages in which mr depp referred to a "monster" inside him that he kept in check. the actor is suing ms heard over an article in which she said she was a victim of domestic violence. 0ur correspondent david sillito has been following the case. johnny depp, and day three on the witness stand, and he was bracing himself for some tough questions. yesterday, we saw what he said where the injuries caused by his ex—wife, amber heard. it was that portrayal ofjohnny depp as the blameless victim in all of this that was today being challenged in court. he was shown these text messages, exchanged with the actor paul bettany, comments about burning and drowning amber heard. ater you said, "let's drown her bnefore we burn her," mr depp, you said, "i will bleep her burnt corpse afterwards to make sure she is dead."
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that's what you said that you would do after you burnt her and after you drowned her. did i read that right? you certainly did, yes. a real threat, or a less than serious monty python reference? and then his drug use — the court shown these photographs of bags of marijuana, the actor lying passed out, and whatjohnny depp says was a carefully staged photo of cocaine and whisky. you would sometimes drink whisky in the mornings too, right? during this time period. um, i-i... you know, i mean, isn't happy hour any time? and then questions about what amber heard calls the monster, his temper. the court was played a tape of him talking about a head—butt. mr depp, you said, "i head—butted you in the bleep forehead, that doesn't break a nose." correct? _ i did say those words, but i said...
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i was using the words that miss heard was using. ok. but there was not an intentional head-butt. i there was also footage of another angry outburst — he said, yes, he did hit cabinets and couches, but not his wife. david sillito, bbc news, fairfax, virginia. in france, it's the final stage of campaigning in the race for the presidency, which will be settled on sunday when millions of voters will choose between the incumbent, emmanuel macron, and his rival, marine le pen. the two candidates faced each other last night in a nationwide televised debate, after which many french voters are still said to be undecided. 0ur europe editor, katya adler, has been taking the temperature with just three days to go. bonjour! could this be france's next president? marine le pen, patriotic woman of the people,
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visiting france's forgotten villages? 0r far—right nationalist hiding behind a carefully reinvented, softer image? "how radical are you?" i asked. translation: i'm not radical, sorry. i'm running for president to establish a government of the people for the people. giving back power to the people. but these people, and plenty of others in france, remain unconvinced. so close to the elections, emotions are running high. it's always like this on campaign trail le pen. there's protectors, press and protesters wherever you look. marine le pen remains the outsider in this election, but her popularity has grown.
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she's focused on voters' number—one concern, the spiralling cost of food and fuel here. translation: marine le pen goes to markets _ to meet working people like us. she's down to earth. we've always liked her. translation: marine le pen, even if she tries to distance herself from the extreme right, that's her background, that's her party. i'm voting macron to keep le pen out. in fact, both presidential candidates have a reputation problem. eu—obsessed and elitist is how emmanuel macron's critics describe him. so, at this campaign event in marseille, he ditched the designerjacket and appealed across party lines to vote for him on sunday. translation: the 24th | of april is a referendum - for or against the environment, for or against young people. this election can be the start of a new french and european era,
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of great hopes and ambitious. brussels and washington are watching all this extremely carefully, especially with the raging russia—ukraine crisis. france has the eu's biggest military and second largest economy. macron wants to use that to boost eu, nato and transatlantic relations. le pen is euro and us—sceptic with traditionally close ties to moscow. who becomes france's next president is as important abroad as it is at home for a number of reasons. marine le pen's programme would directly lead to a total collapse of the french economy, which would hurt the other european countries, also very important economic partner, which is the uk. marine le pen defends her economic plans. but france's next president — she or he —
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won't be able to claim the heart of all french people. this is a divided country. katya adler, bbc news, paris. her majesty the queen has been celebrating her 96th birthday today at her sandringham estate in norfolk. the occasion was marked with gun salutes across the uk. the queen, seen being driven in sandringham today, will celebrate her platinum jubilee, the 70th anniversary of her reign, in earlyjune. after weeks of speculation, manchester united have confirmed that erik ten hag will be their new manager. he's been in charge of the dutch club ajax for the past five years. he'll become united's fifth permanent manager since sir alex ferguson retired almost a decade ago. 0ur sports correspondent andy swiss reports from old trafford. few in football have earned more plaudits. erik ten hag has guided ajax
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to two league titles, but now for a far bigger challenge. manchester united's thrashing by liverpool this week was a new low in a season that's had a few. it's a thumping victory for liverpool. and after five trophyless years, the erik era can't come soon enough. we can't do as bad as the last lot. at the moment, _ they're just a very poor team that's got no direction at all. so, yeah, i think. it's fantastic news. if he can bring a team like ajax to a champions league semifinal, then he could probably bring us to a final. why the optimism? well, ten hag has flourished with a young team, attacking football, and a meticulous approach. at his first club, go ahead eagles, he even had a strategy for the person putting out the drinks. he wanted her to put the drinks, like, not randomly on the table, but in straight lines in the right order, for whatever reason. but it was all part of his bigger plan, like every single part of the club, every single part of the team,
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should be professional. well, united say they were impressed with erik ten hag's long—term vision for returning the club to the level they want to be competing at. but to do that, he'll have to succeed where plenty of others have failed. manchester united, champions! since sir alex ferguson retired nearly a decade ago, united have stumbled through a string of successes. so this time lucky perhaps? the fans will be hoping that finally theyjust might rise again. andy swiss, bbc news, old trafford. that's it. now on bbc one, time for the news where you are. have a very good night. live from our studio in singapore... this is bbc news. it's newsday. this is newsday on the bbc. my mariko 0i in singapore. 0ur headlines... also on the
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hello and welcome to our look ahead to what the the papers will be bringing us tomorrow. with me are torcuil crichton, the westminster editor at the daily record, and sian griffiths, who's education editor for the sunday times. tomorrow's front pages, starting with... borisjohnson on many of the front pages — shown here on the i during his trip to india, but the focus is on issues at home. the paper says tory rebels forced an investigation into whether the prime minister misled parliament over lockdown parties. the telegraph says borisjohnson "buckled" over efforts to block that investigation, which was approved by mps without needing a formal vote. meanwhile, the metro quotes conservative mp, steve baker, during the debate in the commons. "the gig is up boris" is the headline, as the backbencher
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called for him to step down.

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