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american when big time. promoted on american national television hosted in boxing is most famous menu, this weekend you'll be able to weigh the progress in gold. it you'll be able to weigh the progress in old. , ., , , ., you'll be able to weigh the progress inuold. ,, in gold. it shown this is a business and katie taylor _ in gold. it shown this is a business and katie taylor and _ in gold. it shown this is a business and katie taylor and amanda - in gold. it shown this is a business and katie taylor and amanda will. and katie taylor and amanda will make seven figures on saturday night —— saturday night. their subscribers will be through the roof. that opens the door for more. will be through the roof. that opens the doorfor more. so many will be through the roof. that opens the door for more. so many other great female fights. we keep talking about female and male fights, let's talk about it as a fight. i about female and male fights, let's talk about it as a fight.— talk about it as a fight. i fight they hepe _ talk about it as a fight. i fight they hepe will _ talk about it as a fight. i fight they hope will be _ talk about it as a fight. i fight they hope will be about - talk about it as a fight. i fight l they hope will be about quality talk about it as a fight. i fight - they hope will be about quality as well as equality. women's boxing reached the top of the empire state building but it's looking to the sky. the british comedian and actor turned us talk show host james cardin said he stepping down from hosting the late late show next year. he made the announcement during a recording of the cbs programme in los angeles. best known in the uk for the tv series abba and stacy has hosted the nhl since 2015.
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here are the headlines on bbc news. this exam # champion boris becker a sentence or two and a half years in prison after being found guilty of four charges related to his bankruptcy. the conservative mp near paris has the rib removed while he's being investigated for allegedly watching pornography in the commons chamber. two british and volunteers missing in ukraine are named. his family say they're worried and are praying for his safety. now it is time for news watch. hello and welcome to news watch. where the details on the bbc reports on that team westwood allegations to let her read to broadcast before the
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watershed? 1m’ith let her read to broadcast before the watershed? ~ , ., ., . watershed? with me you have chosen an ambitious — watershed? with me you have chosen an ambitious plan _ watershed? with me you have chosen an ambitious plan for— watershed? with me you have chosen an ambitious plan for france - watershed? with me you have chosen an ambitious plan for france and - watershed? with me you have chosen an ambitious plan for france and for. an ambitious plan for france and for europe. an ambitious plan for france and for euro e. �* an ambitious plan for france and for euroe. �* , ., , ., “ europe. and praise for the bbc coveraue europe. and praise for the bbc coverage of— europe. and praise for the bbc coverage of the _ europe. and praise for the bbc coverage of the french - europe. and praise for the bbc coverage of the french in - europe. and praise for the bbc| coverage of the french in action europe. and praise for the bbc- coverage of the french in action but should we use subtitles instead of voiceovers? the announcement about the former radio1 voiceovers? the announcement about the former radio 1 beats voiceovers? the announcement about the former radio1 beats me —— bj had been accused of sexual misconduct by several women provoked outrage and a lot of questions. he denies the allegations x—ray the subject of a bbc documentary. it aired on tuesday. it was previewed in a report on the news at six. in london alone with this guy who in a report on the news at six. in london alone with this guy who was a lot older than me. if i try to get out of the who is to say how he's going to react. so ijust submit to it. traumatic, that's how i describe it. traumatic, that's howl describe it. ~ ., ., , , it. traumatic, that's howl describe it. ., it. although many viewers praise the investigation — it. although many viewers praise the investigation there _ it. although many viewers praise the investigation there were _ it. although many viewers praise the investigation there were also - investigation there were also concerns with this person complaining about the amount of what
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she thought was a very detailed in the bbc�*s news reporting of the story. maggie parkerfelt the reports have been unbalanced with long descriptions of the allegations against him westwood but nothing in his defence. she said it amounted to a trial by tb. bbc news has set its confident they're pointing complied fully with its editorial guidelines. a bbc spokesperson told us this had been a lengthyjoint investigation by the bbc and the guardian and there was a clear public interest in bringing
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the allegations tonight. it was important to include sufficient detail... the presidential election in france dominated much of bbc news out that last weekend as emmanuel macron was voted back into the palace for another five years.— voted back into the palace for another five years. voted back into the palace for another five ears. ~ , ., ., another five years. with me you have chosen an ambitious _ another five years. with me you have chosen an ambitious plan _ another five years. with me you have chosen an ambitious plan for - another five years. with me you have chosen an ambitious plan for france | chosen an ambitious plan for france and for europe. it is a lot for us to do. the war in ukraine reminds us we live in tragic times and france must make its voice heard. tonight history score _ must make its voice heard. tonight history score puts _ must make its voice heard. tonight history score puts our— must make its voice heard. tonight history score puts our camp - must make its voice heard. tonight history score puts our camp and - must make its voice heard. tonight history score puts our camp and an| history score puts our camp and an excellent _ history score puts our camp and an excellent position to obtain a large number_ excellent position to obtain a large number of— excellent position to obtain a large number of deputies nextjune. mary number of deputies next june. mary rose he was — number of deputies next june. mary rose he was with _ number of deputies next june. mary rose he was with an _ number of deputies nextjune. 1— rose he was with an enthusiastic viewer of the outputs but she had a point to make.
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bbc given us this response to her suggestion. the discussion showed up datelined london has been running on the bbc domestic and international news channel in the bbc domestic and international news channels for over 25 years. it international news channels for over 25 ears. ,, . , international news channels for over 25ears. ,, ., international news channels for over 25 ears. ,, ., ., 25 years. it is strictly to get a firina 25 years. it is strictly to get a firing view — 25 years. it is strictly to get a firing view of _ 25 years. it is strictly to get a firing view of what _ 25 years. it is strictly to get a firing view of what is - 25 years. it is strictly to get a | firing view of what is going on 25 years. it is strictly to get a i firing view of what is going on in britain as of a basis from the days
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of express presenter guests on the programme have included foreign correspondents based in the uk providing a fresh perspective on the big stories of the week. my guests are... welcome to you both. the format remained unchanged _ welcome to you both. the format remained unchanged and - welcome to you both. the format remained unchanged and for - welcome to you both. the format remained unchanged and for the l welcome to you both. the format - remained unchanged and for the past five years it's been hosted by one of the news channels presenters. this week it emerged that datelined london faces tax from september with the bbc saying in a statement...
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several viewers have told us they are unhappy with the decision to end the programme. l are unhappy with the decision to end the programme-— the programme. i was watching dateline last _ the programme. i was watching dateline last saturday - the programme. i was watching dateline last saturday as - the programme. i was watching dateline last saturday as i - the programme. i was watching i dateline last saturday as i always do and have done for many years thinking how amazing the way he gets the group to merge and mingle and get a good discussion going so you can imagine my distress hearing later on that the bbc is thinking of cutting it. i believe this is a unique niche programme unlike any other news programme on the bbc and another bbc pricing we can watch john simpson which is a new programme but he speaks purely to experts from the bbc. it is not journalists from around the world telling us what they think and their countries think of britain and i think it would be tragic if this programme was cut. it is a short
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programme, once a week, it can't possibly cost enough money for the bbc to be thinking of stopping it. make who edits the programme said he feels it would be a tragedy to cancel it now as audiences cry out for clarity and we do hope to explore the faith of datelined london further with the bbc executive in the next few weeks. let us know your thoughts on anything we are covering in this week's programme or any aspect of bbc news. details of how to contact us at the end of the programme. some of your other comments here. it's been a big week for football fans with two clubs liverpool and manchester city featuring in the semifinals of the champions league. 0n featuring in the semifinals of the champions league. on wednesday mcgregor was there to look forward to the game that night.— mcgregor was there to look forward to the game that night. there on the verue to the game that night. there on the verae of to the game that night. there on the verge of history _ to the game that night. there on the verge of history chasing _ to the game that night. there on the verge of history chasing for - verge of history chasing for trophies. there on the hunt for the champions league. how fitting that
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no british team has ever done it that the city already home to the farm for wednesday before. that claim that no _ farm for wednesday before. that claim that no british _ farm for wednesday before. that claim that no british team had won the so—called quadruple was challenged by football fans with long memories particularly those from scotland. gerald pointed out... those comments reflect the concern you heard before that the bbc sometimes conflates britain with england and can tend to forget part of the united kingdom outside london and the southeast. it is to counter that perception one voice recently
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by the culture secretary at the bbc promised last year some of its flagship news programmes such as the today programme and newsnight and bbc one news bulletins would be presented on occasion for around the country and that's why hugh edwards popped up on wednesday in cardiff. good evening. welcome to bbc news at six which comes today from the headquarters of bbc rails in cardiff. ., ., , ~ ~ cardiff. the move to put bbc one bulletins on _ cardiff. the move to put bbc one bulletins on the _ cardiff. the move to put bbc one bulletins on the road _ cardiff. the move to put bbc one bulletins on the road once - cardiff. the move to put bbc one bulletins on the road once in - cardiff. the move to put bbc one bulletins on the road once in a . bulletins on the road once in a while elicited some crumbles in the past but andrew wondered back in december why was he insulted
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the prince of wales and the duchess of cornwall visited this branding —— building on thursday to mark 90 years of the world service. that anniversary falls later this year and the couple were keen to see where the magic happens. i don't think we have featured any royal comments on this once before but here is a statement from prince charles after his visit. a plea from an elderly viewer along with a complement for us at news watch which we could not resist. mr;
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watch which we could not resist. my oint watch which we could not resist. m point is first watch which we could not resist. mg point is first of all to congratulate your programme on being the only one on the news channel that gives a phone number. i am 90 years old, i don't have a computer, i don't have a smartphone, i would appreciate it very much if your programme could put pressure on the news channel whenever they do aid your questions answered to put a phone number up so that people like me can get in touch.— me can get in touch. thank you for all our me can get in touch. thank you for all your comments _ me can get in touch. thank you for all your comments this _ me can get in touch. thank you for all your comments this week. - me can get in touch. thank you for all your comments this week. if. me can get in touch. thank you for| all your comments this week. if you want to share your opinions about anything you see or hear on bbc news and current affairs or appear on the programme e—mail us.
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that's all from us, we would be back to hear your thoughts again next week. goodbye. sunny skies in many areas. bringing rain across the uk over the weekend. the cloud from the system in northern ireland and westin scotland will keep frost at bay with clear skies elsewhere three scotland, england and wales and that allow for a patchy frost. some cold spots will be below freezing as he start on saturday but with plenty of sunshine. in the morning here comes the rain. across the rest of scotland into the afternoon by the end of the afternoon it's raining in northwest england and wales. for the
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rest of england sandy starts with cloud increasing doing some warm sunny spells into the afternoon and a warmer day compared with today. cool air from scotland and windy as well. the rain pushing down as we go through the saturday evening and still outbreaks of rain in parts of england and wales particularly on sunday before a cloudy bank holiday.
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this is bbc news with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world. i'm samantha simmonds. heavy fighting is continuing in eastern ukraine where russian forces are trying to take the entire donbas region. it comes as russia confirms it fired missiles into kyiv — during a visit by the un secretary general antonio guterres. the first one struck on that side. it was really cloud. i thought it fell somewhere near my office. after about ten seconds the second one hit here. russia's foreign minister sergey lavrov has said his country does not consider itself to be at war with nato — and is not threatening anyone with nuclear weapons. also ahead... former wimbledon tennis champion boris becker is jailed for two and a half years, for lying about his assets

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