nothing live from washington. this is bbc news. a shooting in auckland leaves two dead and several injured just hours before the women's world cup is set to begin. the white house says it is working to get back a us solider who crossed into north korea. and israeli president isaac herzog highlights israel and the us's "true friendship" during a joint meeting of congress. hello, i'm sumi somaskanda. we start the show with a rare act of gun violence in new zealand ahead of one of the biggest sporting events in the world — the women's world cup. police say a gunman shot and killed two people in the central business district of auckland. six others, including police officers, were injured. the attacker also died at the scene.

new zealand's prime minister says there is no wider national security threat. and he described how the shooting unfolded. the offender was armed with a pump action shotgun. he moved through the building site, discharging the firearm as he went. upon reaching the upper levels of the building, the man contained himself in an elevator, shots were fired, and he was located a short time later. today's shooting comes just hours before the first women's world cup match is scheduled to begin nearby. live now to katie silver, who's in sydney. it's good to see you. the world cu “ust it's good to see you. the world cup just about _ it's good to see you. the world cupjust about to _ it's good to see you. the world cupjust about to kick - it's good to see you. the world cupjust about to kick off, - it's good to see you. the world cup just about to kick off, howl cup just about to kick off, how are people reacting to this? people here have woken up to this news and it has certainly been a huge reaction. many shocked and surprised because,

of course, there has been a realjubilation ahead of this world cup. we are hearing from auckland, the police commissioner due to speak imminently. we also understand the police presence has been maintained in the area. we have heard from the new zealand football team saying they were shocked, and they are not going to comment further. we understand it occurred near where the norwegian team is based. but we also heard from the new zealand sports minister saying that tonight's game at eden park, the main stadium in auckland, will go ahead between new zealand and norway. the us team also staying _ new zealand and norway. the us team also staying nearby - new zealand and norway. the us team also staying nearby where l team also staying nearby where the shooting took place, and the shooting took place, and the us team put out a statement saying, us soccer extends its deepest condolences to the families of the victims killed in the shooting in downtown auckland today, we are saddened by the inexcusable loss of life to gun violence. what impact could this have on the tournament?-

could this have on the tournament? as i say, the sorts tournament? as i say, the sports minister— tournament? as i say, the sports minister has - tournament? as i say, the sports minister has said i tournament? as i say, the. sports minister has said the event will go ahead this evening. i am sure many are hoping this is going to bejust a small isolated incident that isn't going to continue in the conversations when it comes to this tournament. tonight, as i say, is expected to go ahead in sydney. we have a stadium sold out, 80,000 people expected to attend. many hoping this was just an isolated incident. we are waiting to hear from the police commissioner imminently. there are two games on the docket today. what are you looking forward to?- looking forward to? well, i must show _ looking forward to? well, i must show my _ looking forward to? well, i must show my bias - looking forward to? well, i | must show my bias slightly. particularly excited about the matildas, the australian team, who are due to play in sydney against ireland. they were due to play in the stadium behind me but because they were so much excitement they had to move to a stadium further out

that can fit 80,000 people. the matildas are slightly pegged to be the winners. last time they played ireland, two years ago, ireland won 3—2, but it seems the new coach has changed the vibe somewhat. they are gelling more as a team and playing better. the matildas expected to win, but if we look across the tasman to the game at eden park between norway and new zealand, obviously new zealand have home support. we understand at eden park tickets have been sold out, so should be a lot of kiwis in attendance, but norway expected to be the stronger team and should win.— should win. eight countries -la in: should win. eight countries playing in _ should win. eight countries playing in their _ should win. eight countries playing in their very - should win. eight countries playing in their very first i playing in their very first world cup, do you anticipate any dark horses?— world cup, do you anticipate any dark horses? well, the dark horse that _ any dark horses? well, the dark horse that has _ any dark horses? well, the dark horse that has been _ any dark horses? well, the dark horse that has been labelled - any dark horses? well, the dark horse that has been labelled isl horse that has been labelled is australia, currently ranked number ten. australia, currently ranked numberten. suggestions australia, currently ranked number ten. suggestions that the home advantage could help

them. in terms of victories, we still expect the us to be the major likely contender. they do have more competition than they had in other world cups, the likes of spain, germany, france and england likely to put up strong fights. i'm sure we are going to talk about it again. absolutely, katie, from sydney, thank you so much. the white house says its working to get the us soldier held in north korea home, as new details are emerging after he crossed the border into the country from south korea. here's what we know so far — private travis king had been detained in south korea before crossing, with court documents showing he damaged a police car and recently spent time in a detention facility in seoul. king was reportedly investigated for assault in south korea in september 2022. local media reports say he was suspected of punching a korean national in a nightclub. in october, he was fined 5 million won, which is nearly $4,000, for, quote, "repeatedly kicking" a police car and using quote "foul language"

directed at the officers. local reports say he was released on july 10th after serving two months injail on multiple assault charges. he was then placed under military observation for about a week and escorted to the airport for a flight back to the us to face disciplinary action. but king did not board the plane. he instead joined a tour of the demilitarised zone, known as the dmz, between north and south korea. those tours typically take between three days to a week to get authorised. on tuesday, he was taken into custody in the north. us authorities say he crossed into the country, quote, "willingly and without authorisation". private king's brother made a plea to reporters to respect his and his mother's privacy. we understand the gravity of the situation. it's a massive and unfortunate thing. however, at this moment, wejust and unfortunate thing. however, at this moment, we just ask that you all kind of respect our privacy. my mum has lost a son before. so this is weighing

heavily on her. at some point, we will be more talkative may be, at some point, but wejust want to see where it goes from here. live now to jean mackenzie in seoul. is there any more information on what is happening right now with travis king? we on what is happening right now with travis king?— on what is happening right now with travis king? we don't have any information _ with travis king? we don't have any information at _ with travis king? we don't have any information at all— with travis king? we don't have any information at all as - with travis king? we don't have any information at all as to - any information at all as to what is happening to travis king, because the north koreans have so far said nothing. they have so far said nothing. they have not reported this in state media, they have not acknowledged travis king'sentrance into their country at all. but we have had this morning this news report by the messenger, this washington —based news website, which has got hold of an internal us government report into this, and it gives some of the most detail we have had to date, about exactly what happened when travis king crossed the border. a couple of things it's very important to

flag. the first thing is it appears travis king booked this tour of the dmz well in advance of the tour itself, possibly even months in advance. the second detail i think is very illuminating is the account it gives of travis king after he crossed into north korea. it says he then sprinted towards this building on the north korean side, he sprinted to the back of the building where there was a van waiting for him. he got into the van, which was being operated we assume by north korean military, and was driven away. so this is raising the possibility, some say, that perhaps the north koreans expected travis king to arrive that day. what they will now do with him and where he is being held is all unclear. a couple of possibilities, they might want to use him for intelligence, although he is a low ranking soldier without much experience, so they may decide he is not much use in

that way. they may use him for propaganda, you can see the appeal of a us soldier willingly deciding to go and live in north korea, to people who have very limited access to what is happening on the outside world. they may want to use him as a bargaining chip in future negotiations with the us. the two sides have not negotiated since 2019. north korea have not wanted to talk to the us for many years despite many us advances, but they may feel with travis king they may feel with travis king they somehow have more leverage now. 0r they somehow have more leverage now. or they may decide they don't want travis king in the country and they may get rid of him. , . ~ , ., him. very quickly, the two sides are _ him. very quickly, the two sides are talking, - him. very quickly, the two sides are talking, the - him. very quickly, the two sides are talking, the us l him. very quickly, the two i sides are talking, the us and north korea, aren't they? we know the _ north korea, aren't they? - know the pentagon has reached out to north korea but says so far there has been no response. the us says it is talking to the swedes. why? because the us and north korea don't have diplomatic relations, so it relies on the swedish government to negotiate on its behalf. but we don't know if

the north koreans have responded. who they are talking to at the moment is a complete mystery. the biggest question in all of this still is, what is there to negotiate? does travis king even want to leave north korea and return? bier? north korea and return? very interesting- — north korea and return? very interesting. thank— north korea and return? very interesting. thank you. - russia says it is now treating all ships travelling to ukrainian ports as potential military targets. moscow had signed deal that guaranteed safe passage for vessels carrying grain, but did not extend its participation when it expired earlier this week. russian president vladimir putin accused western countries of using the agreement to "profiteer shamelessly". but he said he was prepared to return to the accord immediately if certain conditions were met. they include reconnecting russia's agricultural bank to a global payment system. speaking in kyiv, the head of the us agency for international development, samantha power, said every country should join the us in condemning the move. two thirds of the wheat that

came out of the black sea green initiative export channel went to developing countries. —— grain initiative. i saw in lebanon and kenya just how dependent those economies are on the import of ukrainian wheat. while in ukraine, ms power also announced a raft of a new aid intended to support ukraine's economic recovery. james waterhouse has more. samantha power's visit is significant for a couple of reasons. firstly, we need to look at the sizeable packages she has announced. almost $1 billion of aid for humanitarian support, mental health care, as well as the modernisation of the agricultural sector. she is keen to portray the us as a continued partner. she also visited the southern city of 0desa, a region that has come

under significant attack over the past two nights. several cruise missiles have hit the ports as well as the grain silos. the reason is two days ago, russia pulled out of the ukraine initiative that allowed the country to export grain through the black sea. part of that deal involved russia agreed not to target infrastructure. and it is clear moscow wants to make a point. not only is it pulling out of the deal but it wants to frustrate kyiv in as many ways as possible. talk of grain being exported over land as well as along the danube river, but it is politically sensitive as well as expensive. ukraine is keen to explore as many options as possible, but in the words of samantha power, there is no substitute for peace. around the world and across the uk, this is bbc news. it's the end of five years of

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israeli president isaac herzog wrapped up a two—day visit in washington with an address to a joint session of congress. it comes at a time of tension between presidentjoe biden and the israeli government. one point of contention — a controversialjudicial reform plan that has led to several months of protests in israel. mr biden also recently called israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu's government the most extreme in decades. despite that, in his speech to congress, president herzog affirmed the us—israeli relationship, calling the us israel's, quote, "greatest partner and friend." israel and the united states will inevitably disagree on many matters. but we will always remain family. our evolutionary societies have so much to give to the world and so much to learn from each other. 0ur bond may be challenged at times, but it is absolutely unbreakable. i spoke with our correspondent

helena humphrey, who was covering the speech on capitol hill. tell us more about how the israeli president was received. significant applause as he walked into the chamber, lasting around three minutes by my count. really speaking to what he said was the strength of relations between the us and israel going back 75 years to the founding of israel as a state. he also spoke about a range of other issues, saying that the free world should not allow iraq to procure a nuclear weapon. he expressed a desire for israel to have relations with saudi arabia. —— iran to procure a nuclear weapon. and also a wish for peace with palestinian neighbours, although coming at a time of tensions of course, in light of the raids we have seen on the west bank in recent weeks. but he did speak about those protests we have seen in israel for a number of months against the planned judicial overhaul put forward by the prime

minister benjamin netanyahu. and certainly that had seen some concerns on president biden. he said this is one of the more extreme cabinets in the more extreme cabinets in the past 50 years, but certainly the mood on capitol hill was about an enduring friendship and partnership between the us and israel. it wasn't without controversy, however. we saw this group of progressive democrats boycott going to the speech today. how did that play out? we going to the speech today. how did that play out?— did that play out? we did see a number of _ did that play out? we did see a number of progressive - did that play out? we did see a i number of progressive democrats decide to boycott this speech, perhaps to be expected. we also saw a number of those lawmakers boycott a speech by narendra modi and similar addresses from benjamin netanyahu in the past. certainly there was some contentious comments from representatives over the weekend, including one who called israel a racist state, earning a swift rebuke including from her own democratic colleagues. and

subsequently walking those comments back to a certain extent. but certainly the feeling here from those who did attend was about continuing to show support for israel, while also leaving room, leaving the door open for criticism of a partner. i spoke to a representative for the republican party. thank you so much forjoining us on the bbc. i understand you were at that address from the israeli president isaac herzog. your thoughts on his speech. i thoughts on his speech. i thought it was a great speech, it solidified the relationship the us— it solidified the relationship the us has with israel, a long—standing relationship. we were _ long—standing relationship. we were the — long—standing relationship. we were the first country to acknowledge israel after it was created — acknowledge israel after it was created 75 years ago. so i think— created 75 years ago. so i think the _ created 75 years ago. so i think the president said it best— think the president said it best when he said israel is irreplaceable to america and america _ irreplaceable to america and america is irreplaceable to lsraet _ america is irreplaceable to lsraet i_ america is irreplaceable to israel. i think that sums up the — israel. i think that sums up the importance, israel is our closest — the importance, israel is our closest ally in the middle

east, _ closest ally in the middle east, the only democracy, so it's important we do all the things— it's important we do all the things we can to protect them from — things we can to protect them from places like iran, from nuclear— from places like iran, from nuclear development, and other threats— nuclear development, and other threats in— nuclear development, and other threats in the world and the middle _ threats in the world and the middle east. iwas threats in the world and the middle east. i was proud to be there — middle east. i was proud to be there and _ middle east. i was proud to be there and i thought it was a great — there and i thought it was a great speech.— there and i thought it was a great speech. there and i thought it was a treat seech. ., ., great speech. you mentioned it iran, and great speech. you mentioned it lran. and we — great speech. you mentioned it iran, and we know _ great speech. you mentioned it iran, and we know that - iran, and we know that president isaac herzog called for more efforts to stop iran securing a nuclear weapon. do you think the biden administration is doing enough on that? l administration is doing enough on that? ~ .., on that? i think we can never do enough — on that? i think we can never do enough until— on that? i think we can never do enough until we _ on that? i think we can never do enough until we can - on that? i think we can never. do enough until we can ensure iran— do enough until we can ensure lran does— do enough until we can ensure iran does not have nuclear weapons. we don't believe them when _ weapons. we don't believe them when they say they want to use it to _ when they say they want to use it to peaceful means. nuclear capabilities should be kept out of the — capabilities should be kept out of the hands of iran, because they— of the hands of iran, because they have _ of the hands of iran, because they have said if they get nuclear— they have said if they get nuclear weapon capabilities, they— nuclear weapon capabilities, they want to remove israel from they want to remove israel from the face — they want to remove israel from the face of— they want to remove israel from the face of the map. that is why— the face of the map. that is why we _ the face of the map. that is why we need to ensure they never — why we need to ensure they never get that capability. another commitment made by both presidents was a commitment to

work together on anti—semitism. what kind of effort do you think is needed on that? brute think is needed on that? we need to condemn anti—semitism every— need to condemn anti—semitism every chance that we can. i know — every chance that we can. i know there were some members of congress _ know there were some members of congress who put out some very anti—semitic quotes this week, and that— anti—semitic quotes this week, and that was wrong, we need to condemn— and that was wrong, we need to condemn anti—semitism, so shame on them _ condemn anti—semitism, so shame on them for— condemn anti—semitism, so shame on them for the statements they made _ on them for the statements they made we — on them for the statements they made. we have come a long way, we have _ made. we have come a long way, we have a — made. we have come a long way, we have a commission on combating anti—semitism, that's great, _ combating anti—semitism, that's great, in — combating anti—semitism, that's great, in virginia, and on a national— great, in virginia, and on a national level as well. but every _ national level as well. but every day we need to be able to condemn— every day we need to be able to condemn anti—semitism and to know— condemn anti—semitism and to know that _ condemn anti—semitism and to know that words matter and words — know that words matter and words have meaning. be careful what _ words have meaning. be careful what we — words have meaning. be careful what we say, especially to other— what we say, especially to other members of congress. we know a other members of congress. - know a number of democratic lawmakers boycotted the speech, your thoughts on that?— your thoughts on that? shame on them, that _ your thoughts on that? shame on them, that was _ your thoughts on that? shame on them, that was wrong, _ your thoughts on that? shame on them, that was wrong, for - your thoughts on that? shame on them, that was wrong, for them l them, that was wrong, for them to boycott— them, that was wrong, for them to boycott a speech from the leader— to boycott a speech from the leader of— to boycott a speech from the leader of one of our most important allies in the world. i important allies in the world. i was —

important allies in the world. i was there in support with the majority— i was there in support with the majority of my colleagues, so i 'ust majority of my colleagues, so i just think— majority of my colleagues, so i just think that statement, having _ just think that statement, having a leader of that country come — having a leader of that country come to— having a leader of that country come to the chambers of the us house. — come to the chambers of the us house. to — come to the chambers of the us house, to speak to a joint session. _ house, to speak to a joint session, that's very meaningful. it sends a message to the _ meaningful. it sends a message to the world, that we stand by our allies. _ to the world, that we stand by ourallies, especially this ally— ourallies, especially this ally in— ourallies, especially this ally in the middle east, the only— ally in the middle east, the only democracy. it's so important that we protect that, so shame — important that we protect that, so shame on those members who didn't— so shame on those members who didn't come. we so shame on those members who didn't come-— didn't come. we know president biden has calling _ didn't come. we know president biden has calling this _ didn't come. we know president biden has calling this one - didn't come. we know president biden has calling this one of - biden has calling this one of the most extreme israeli cabinets in half a century. he has expressed concerns over prime minister netanyahu's plans to overhaul the judiciary. he has also spoken with concern about the expansion of settlements. are you concerned about the relationship between president biden and prime minister benjamin netanyahu? ben'amin netanyahu? democracy is benjamin netanyahu? democracy is mess , benjamin netanyahu? democracy is messy. we _ benjamin netanyahu? democracy is messy, we are _ benjamin netanyahu? democracy is messy, we are seeing - benjamin netanyahu? democracy is messy, we are seeing that - is messy, we are seeing that play— is messy, we are seeing that play out _ is messy, we are seeing that play out right now in israel, and — play out right now in israel, and our— play out right now in israel, and our own democracy is messy. but president isaac herzog said there _

but president isaac herzog said there is— but president isaac herzog said there is no place for violence and — there is no place for violence and terrorism, that is not how we keep— and terrorism, that is not how we keep the peace there, that is the — we keep the peace there, that is the antithesis, violence. i stand — is the antithesis, violence. i stand by— is the antithesis, violence. i stand by what he is doing, and ithink— stand by what he is doing, and i think we _ stand by what he is doing, and i think we need at all times to remember that to keep the peace, _ remember that to keep the peace, we need to reduce the violence _ peace, we need to reduce the violence. again, the most important takeaway for me from today— important takeaway for me from today was — important takeaway for me from today was solidifying the relationship with one of our closest _ relationship with one of our closest allies, israel. specifically with the relationship between president biden and prime minister netanyahu, those with the power in their respective countries, how do you see that relationship evolving? brute how do you see that relationship evolving? we need to continue _ relationship evolving? we need to continue to _ relationship evolving? we need to continue to be _ relationship evolving? we need to continue to be close - relationship evolving? we need to continue to be close allies i to continue to be close allies wlth— to continue to be close allies with israel. israel is not a racist _ with israel. israel is not a racist country like some of president biden's colleagues have — president biden's colleagues have been claiming. again we saw anti—semitic remarks coming from _ saw anti—semitic remarks coming from that— saw anti—semitic remarks coming from that party this week. that needs— from that party this week. that needs to — from that party this week. that needs to be condemned. i am watching _ needs to be condemned. i am watching because i am a staunch supporter— watching because i am a staunch supporter of israel and i think we need _ supporter of israel and i think we need to grow that

relationship. whatever the president needs to do to get his administration on board with— his administration on board with that, we need to make sure we solidify— with that, we need to make sure we solidify our ties with them. great — we solidify our ties with them. great to— we solidify our ties with them. great to have you with us. thank you so much. in the next hour, we'll hearfrom democratic congressman dean phillips on the israeli president's visit. in europe, extreme heat and winds are continuing to stoke dangerous wildfires across switzerland, spain and greece. there, firefighters are battling a blaze that is destroying homes and forcing evacuations. the days—long heat wave is feeding the flames. 0ur correspondent azadeh moshiri is in greece, amid the devastation. i am west of athens, in mandra. now, local residents pointed us here, they said, "follow the road and you'll find a facility that's completely burnt down". when we got here, we spoke to the owner and he said there were animals actually held here, dogs held in the basement for safety, as the fires began to spring. now as you can see, there's some smoke coming up, so i'll move you in this direction because over here were deer who were held, who hopped across the fence

because the fire started engulfing and approaching this area. now here in mandra, the fire extended across 8km. so scenes like this, devastation like this, is happening across the area, but also across mainland greece. another issue we are hearing from several local residents, including the owner of this facility, is they feel firefighters didn't get here soon enough, that if they'd managed to respond to all the wildfires in time, then perhaps scenes like this wouldn't have happened. just north in italy, nearly all major cities are on red heat alert as temperatures continue to soar. the warnings mean the heat poses a threat to everyone, not just vulnerable groups. there has been a 20% increase in the number of patients admitted to emergency rooms with heat—related symptoms. 0ur correspondent sofia bettiza is braving the heat in italy to bring us more.

it has been extremely hot here in italy for the last few days. this heatwave has been described by local media as the week of hell. 23 cities across the country are under a red alert warning, which means that he poses a threat to everybody. there has been a 20% increase in the number of patients being admitted in hospitals across italy showing signs of exhaustion, dehydration, confusion and heatstroke. and of course, heat waves like this one can be dangerous. we spoke to a doctor here who told us that some patients might have died, notjust because of the heat, but the high temperatures had been a contributing factor. she says she is worried because she feels it's the most vulnerable that will pay the price for this heatwave. because of course, for the elderly and for people with

existing health conditions, and health problems, being exposed to these temperatures can have devastating consequences. a bit of relief may be on the way as temperatures are expected to fall on thursday for many across europe. that relief may be good news for archeologists in italy's ancient city of pompeii, who are braving the heat to discover everything from the weird to the mundane with new excavations under way. the site, near naples, was buried in ash after mount vesuvius erupted nearly 2000 years ago, leaving history well preserved. but one third of it has yet to be excavated. now archeaologists are digging deeper, finding a kitchen shrine, human skeletons, frescos, and more at a new excavation site. diggers there will continue pulling away volcanic ash to reveal life as it once was. a modern day snapshot of a lost roman world. we will have more

on the shooting in auckland in the coming hour. i'm sumi somaskanda. stay with us here on bbc news. hello. wednesday has once again brought record breaking temperatures to parts of southern europe. we've had an unconfirmed report of nearly 47 degrees in sardinia, and that intense heat is set to continue a degree or two up or down from day to day, but nevertheless relentless, both by day and by night. now, talking about heat, this time a year ago was when we saw record—breaking heat here in the uk, but nothing that extreme heading our way here. we are still to the north of the jet stream. we are still in a cooler north westerly breeze at the moment. temperatures around about average, just a little bit below, and with it plenty of scattered showers as pressure is relatively low. but, actually, with the lighter winds through the early hours of thursday, it turns quite chilly in some rural parts. there could even be the odd pocket of fog

first thing this morning. but again, it's around dawn, so it'll clear fairly quickly and that's when we'll see the best of the sunshine before the cloud starts to bubble again and we see some showers developing. now, it's one of those days where we could see lines of showers. so some places catch shower after shower and others stay completely dry with good spells of sunshine. but it will be pleasant enough. 17—22 is a notch down on wednesday, slightly fresher air, still that brisk breeze up in the north and the east of scotland. but i think, by and large, it should be largely fine for the first day at least of the golf at hoylake and actually again for the cricket at old trafford. just the odd shower around can't be ruled out, but the chances of interruptions increase through friday and into the weekend because already as we go through the night, thursday into friday, we've got the next weather front gathering in off the atlantic. ahead of it, some cooler dry weather, but it does look as if we turn the tables to cloudier weather again with patchy rain for northern ireland, scotland, northern england as we go into friday. the far north of scotland, just a few showers, perhaps dry

with a little ridge of high pressure in the south. hopefully a drier day, fewer showers, a little bit more sunshine. but temperatures are down a degree, a bit more cloud around. and the reason? this area of low pressure that's rolling itself in again. so it looks like not only bringing us some wetter weather, once again, in what has been a really unsettled july, but also some strong winds to go with it. strong winds notjust in the south, but potentially the far north as well, which is going to make it feel fairly cool forjuly. as ever, there's more on the website. bye— bye.

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