announcer: and now, "bbc world news". laura: i am la. this is bbc world news america. stinian militants fire more rockets. in four days, we have moved from street protests to the brink of all-out war. more than 4000 people have died from covid in india. the new variant is also being detected in 40 other countries. >> this is not an indian problem. what's happening here could affect the world's ability to recover from the pandemic. laura: columbia is rocked by weeks of protests. plus, masks and no more at least for vaccinated americans. the cdc says those who have had their jobs can take their masks off in most indoor settings. ♪ welcome to those of you watching on pbs in america and everyone else on bbc world news. the conflict between israel and the palestinians has expended beyond its borders. israeli media reporting three rockets have been launched in neighboring lebanon towards northern israel. at least 83 people have been killed since monday. our editor joins us from jerusalem. what is happening there tonight? >> it is just gone midnight here. we are hearing from o

announcer: and now, "bbc world news". ♪ >> i'm katty kay in washington and this is "bbc world news america a second straight day, a tower block in gaza is destroyed. israel's prime minister says this is just the beginning. now there are fears of an all-out war. from the other side, palestinian militants fire waves of rockets from gaza into israel as hamas confirms some of its senior leaders have been killed. thousands of migrants have arrived in italy in the last few days alone. we report from the mediterranean island. reporter: the question is whether this is just a temporary spike or the start of a summer rush to europe's shores. katty: we take a look at the plans and the u.k. for a memorial to commemorate the front-line workers of this pandemic. ♪ katty: welcome to "bbc world news america" on pbs and around the globe. there are fears of a full-scale war in jerusalem tonight as the deadly clashes between israeli forces and palestinians continue for a third day. isra'els prime minister benjamin netanyahu warned palestinian militants that this is just the beginning, threatening to strike w

announcer: and now, "bbc world news". ♪ katty: i'm katty in washington and this is "bbc world news america biden tells benjamin netanyahu to dial back the attacks on gaza as soon as today. what impacted george floyd's death around the world. have a special report from france, where police have long been accused of racism and violence. >> that's where he was beaten, just in their? re? katty: covid can't stop the force. the eurovision song contest was put on hold, but the semifinals are finally taking place in rotterdam. ♪ katty: welcome to world news america on pbs and around the world. u.s. president joe biden told israel's prime minister that he expects israel to de-escalate its military campaign in gaza. the white house wants a pass to a cease-fire. but the u.s. has stopped short of supporting u.s. security council statements, calling for peace. prime minister benjamin netanyahu does not seem to be on the same page. he has still not ruled out a full-scale invasion of the gaza strip. senator chris coons sits on the foreign relations committee. earlier i asked him what took mr. biden so lo

announr: and now, "bbc world news". >> this is bbcs america.ther day of record infections and deaths in india. we have a special report looking at how badly this crisis is affect rural hospitals nationwide. the u.s. secretary of state says america stands shoulder to shoulder with ukraine. antony blinken warns america is monitoring russia's behavior closely. >> we look to russia to cease reckless and aggressive action. >> as a u.s. sees a record number of migrants crossing the southern border, we follow one family, hoping for a better life. and a south africa remembers their late queen. the question is, what is next for the tribe? ♪ welcome to world news america on pbs and around the globe. there is no end in sight to india's surgeon coronavirus cases. the country has seen yet another record rise and infections. more than 400,000 new covid cases in less than 24 hours. that figure is almost certainly in underestimation. the virus has spread from india's cities to the countryside, where hospitals are fully equipped. our report contains distressing

announcer: and now, "bbc world news". >> i'm katty kay in washington in this is "bbc world news americahe white house is calling for an investigation on the forcing of a downed flight. and in gaza we have a special report on the children killed in the latest violence. ♪ andy has sold more than 125 million records in his song seven recorded more than 6000 times. today american icon bob dylan turns 80. yes, 80. ♪ welcome to world news america on pbs and around the globe. the european union has agreed to level sanctions against belarus after the forced rerouting of orion airflight in order to capture one of the passengers on board and the eu has urged airlines to avoid the country's airspace. the passenger in question is a 26-year-old journalist who was a well-known attic of the president. the incident was described as the boss there as a state-sponsored hijacking. >> armed police greet the arrivals on board the plane that belarus is accused of hijacking. all to capture this young man. a journalist and political refugee. he fled to belarus t years ago . only to be forced back home yesterda

announcer: and now, "bbc world news". >> this is bbcs america. five of the fighting and israel identifies its attack as palestinian militants continue firing rockets at rael. the u.n. is warning of an increase in migrants dying as they try to reach europe by c. -- by sea. india's prime minister warns that coronavirus is spreading throughout the countryside. an investigation reveals how charities are being prevented from delivering aid. and the museums and washington, d.c. are open and after a year of lockdown, the crowds can't wait to get in. ♪ welcome to world news america on pbs and around the glo. the israeli prime minister has warned that israel's biggest defense against hamas in years -- defensive against hamas in years is not over yet. rockets were fired by militants in gaza towards israel for a fifth day. at least 122 people have been killed and nine have died in israel. our middle east editor now reports. >> it is ugly and angry on the streets and towns shared by jews and arabs in israel. they have the same id papers and not much else in

announcer: and now, "bbc world news". >> i'm katty i. this is bbc world news america.ico's resident has promised a full investigation into the collapse of a subway overpass that left 23 people dead india's confird number of covid cases passes 20 llion as some politicians urge the government to lockdown the entire country. the economy of the philippines has been crippled after one of the world's harshest pandemic lockdowns. we look at how thousands have been forced into the streets in search of food. and, as star wars fans celebrate may the fourth, hundreds of items owned by the actor who played darth vader are being auctioned off for charity. no, it is not james earl jones. we will explain. ♪ welcome to world news america on pbs and around the globe. begin in mexico city where at least 23 people are dead after a real bridge collapsed. a more are injured and an investigation into the cause is underway. officials say it appears a girder may have given way on a bridge south of the capital. locaresidents say the bridge had cracks in its structure believed to have been caus

announcer: and now, "bbc world news". >> i'm katty ka washington and this is bbc world news america.i am kathy kane in washington. >> israel and hamas have agreed to a cease-fire. the end of hostilities would close out a brutal time of on board met -- of bombardment. classes continue on the border of venezuela and colombia. thousands of the venezuelans are fleeing. we have a report from a town on the border. ♪ welcome is america on pbs and around the globe. after 11 days of fighting, a cease-fire has been agreed between israel and the palestinians. egypt brokered the deal and will monitor down of hostilities. the past week and a half has seen a daily and nightly barrage from both sides. buildings are tumbling down and lives are upended. joining us now is our correspondent laura trevelyan. what is the latest on how we got to the cease-fire? >> katty, the latest is that two hours from now is when the cease-fire is due to happen. the egyptians mediated it. tonight, the israeli security cabinet met with top defense officials and the prime minister. they approved the egyptian suggestion f

announcer: and now, "bbc world news". y: i am kan washington and this is bbc world news america. vaccinating the amazon as brazil pushes to protect its most honorable. we have a special rort from one of the most remote corners of the rainforest. >> this feels like the end of their to inoculate -- and of the earth to inoculate everyone in this enormous country. katty: in india, trains filled with oxygen are making their way as the army is instructed to construct emergency hospitals. not what you would expect in the world's biggest democracy. >> we're hearing that the actual number of people dying from covid-19 is vastly more than the official death toll. katty: in a turbulent world, g-7 foreign ministers me to search for current -- common ground on the coronavirus and common charges. we hop aboard a mobile grocery store in johannesburg driving food straight from the farm to the city center. ♪ welcome to world news america on pbs and around the globe. the covid crisis has inched its way into the next and crannies of our glob

announcer: and now, "bbc world news". y: i am katty kay in washington and this is bbc world news america. hundreds have been injured as fighting intensifies in jerusalem. azriel clary to airstrikes after rockets were fired towards jerusalem. going after money, not mayhem. the cyber game that shut down a u.s. steel pipeline explains their objectives as president biden treads carefully. sex workers in germany tell the bbc that the current needs -- we have a special report. >> corona restrictions are supposed to make life safer. the sex workers we have spoken to say, for them they have made life more dangerous. katty: welcome to world news america on pbs and around the globe. the israeli military has launched airstrikes in the gaza strip after rockets were fired towards jerusalem. palestinian officials say 20 people were killed in the attacks. elsewhere, hundreds more were injured outside a mosque in jerusalem as crowds threw stones and officers fired stun grenades in response. tensions have been running high following an ann

announcer: and now, "bbc world news". laura: i am la. this is bbc world news america.gedy in israel as a religious festival leaves 45 people dead. molly is suffering from a rise in oil extremism. several states in india report they are running out of vaccines. brazil is now the second nation in the world with more than 400,000 covid deaths. plus, we have a special report from st. vincent where people are suffering after the eruption of a bill cano. -- volcano. welcome to world news america on pbs and around the world. funerals have been held in israel for vicms of a crush at a festival. over 40 died and hundreds were injured at the sight of a revered second century rabbi. the country was starting to celebrate the return to normal life and it is now in morning. a warning, this report contains distressing images. >> they came to celebrate and to be blessed. thousands of jewish pilgrims at the motain tomb of an ancient rabbi. instead, panic and a deadly crush. the crowds left the gravesite descending a narrow walkway. those at the front were trapped. people tried tearing

announcer: and now, "bbc world news". ♪ >> on laura trevelyan in washington, d.c. s "bbc world news america." fighting for their future. we have a special report from myanmar, a nation in the grip of an uprising against the military coup. the u.s. state department calls for calm after classes in jerusalem over the eviction of palestinian families -- clashes in jerusalem over the eviction of palestinian families. you and is calling for an independent investigation in brazil -- the u.n. is calling for an independent investigation. boris johnson'sarty wins local elections, but in scotland, there's another independence referendum on the cards. welcome to world news america on pbs and around the globe. we begin tonight with the exclusive reporting from myanmar, where more than 750 people have been killed since the military seized power three months ago. thsands, including the elected leader, aung san suu kyi, have been detained, yet the civilian resistance to the coup coinues. our asia editor has been following one younmusician who is fighting for his future. a warning,

bbc world _ act. we will have coverage of that on bbc world news. - act. s. i. act. we will have coverage of. that on bbc world news. ijust want to end on a more personal note. this of course is a very deeply emotional moment for the family. deeply emotional moment for the famil . , , , , family. yes, it is deeply emotional _ family. yes, it is deeply emotional for— family. yes, it is deeply emotional for the - family. yes, it is deeply| emotional for the family family. yes, it is deeply - emotional for the family and the emotionalfor the family and the country, quite frankly. for them, the passage of this act would somehow vindicate their loss. they are never going to have closure because it is so devastating, they saw the video over and over, but it would mean he did not die in vain if there wasa mean he did not die in vain if there was a federal statute thatis there was a federal statute that is passed. that would mean across the united states there would be measures designed to minimize or eliminate some of the racial profiling, and excessive use of for

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announcer: and now, "bbc world news". katty: this is bbc world news america.inst the backdrop of ongoing clashes, israel's prime minister repeated his morning that the operation against hamas will take as long as needed. a search of migrants into the spanish territory, as thousands arrived from morocco. the government in madd sends in troops. after 14 months and three lockdowns, london's west end theaters can finally say the show must go on. welcome to world news america on pbs and around the globe. israel says it plans to continue its operation in gaza in order to strike at the heart of hamas leadership, even though the united states and eu push for a cease-fire. today hamas militants fired a barrage of mortar shells across the border. israel has again closed a major border crossing into gaza. from jerusalem, we report. reporter: the israeli army blew up the car of a man who attacked them with grenades. soldiers shot dead. it was the center of haram. the martyrs brigade shut off their weapons. they have been quiet since the end of the last uprising 16 years a

thanks forjoining us here on bbc world news. thank ou for here on bbc world news. having me. _ temporary seating has collapsed at a crowded synagogue in an israeli settlement in the occupied west bank, killing two people and injuring nearly 170 others. gareth barlow reports. what began as a service to mark a jewish holiday became a scramble to rescue the injured. this is the moment the temporary seating collapsed. around 650 ultraorthodox worshippers were in the synagogue, which the police described as being partially constructed. people had been warned the building was not safe and the event took place despite a lack of permits. benjamin netanyahu said he was praying for the injured. police promised arrests. the incident comes just weeks after 45 people were killed in a crash at an ultra orthodox festival. two celebrations that rapidly turned into tragedies in little over two weeks. gareth barlow, bbc news. stay with us on bbc news. still to come: why four teams competing at the eurovision song contest in rotterdam have withdrawn from the opening ceremony. this mo

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announcer: and now, "bbc world news". >> this is bbcs america.er international criticism of its diverting of a plane and the arrest of a journalist, belarus's president accuses others of trying to strangle his country. there is no solution to the brittle but -- brittle civil war. the south african president says he is the victim of a political witchhunt after appearing in court on charges of corruption and fraud. three years after his death, a treasure trove of the personal papers of stephen hawking will be preserved at an archive i cambridge. ♪ >> welcome to world news america. the president of belarus has accused western nations of launching a modern war against his government. in his first comments since orion airplane was forced to land and a journalist was arrested, lukashenko argued that the backlash against those actions were a planned provocation. many nations have blocked flights to and from dolores and advised airlines to avoid flying over the country. >> in minskappearances are deceiving. this is a country in deep political turmoil. we

announcer: and now, "bbc world news". anchor: this is america. counting the cost in gaza. of thousands of palestinians inspect the damage. prince william launches a blistering attack on the bbc after an inquiry heavily criticizes the broadcaster after how it obtained an interview with princess diana. the police shooting of a black man in ireland last year has exposed tensions within the country. ♪ getting ready for eurovision's return tomorrow night after it was canceled last year. ♪ welcome. just hours after a cease-fire between israel and hamas came into force, there was renewed violence at a mosque in jerusalem. israeli forces fired grenades and teargas. palestinians demonstrated and support and threw rocks and petrol bombs at officers. clashes they are where is one of the 11 day conflict. both sides have claimed victory. we have a report from gaza. reporter: at 2:00 in the morning, the cease-fire started. in gaza, it was safe to go o again. to swear allegiance to jerusalem, the holy city 60 miles away which most palestinians have never been able to visit. we sacrificed

hello and welcome to bbc world news. supreme court has ordered the federal government to deliver oxygen supplies to the capital delhi where they are suffering 25,000 daily covid infections. social trends have started delivering oxygen as several hospital say, they are struggling to admit new patients because of a shortage of the gas. the authorities in the indian capital delhi have asked the army to set up covid facilities as the city grapples with the pandemic. i'm joined now by our correspondent divya arya in delhi. help is only way for so many desperate people in delhi. that is artl desperate people in delhi. that is partly because — desperate people in delhi. that is partly because the _ desperate people in delhi. that is partly because the government i desperate people in delhi. that is. partly because the government has faced so much credit in the courts have had to step in to resolve this crisis are to whatever extent possible. the supreme court gave a really detailed verdict yesterday late night where they asked

announcer: and now, "bbc world news". this is bbc ws america.plosion] this is the moment and is really airstrike destroyed a 13 story building in gaza. residents had been warned to evacuate. violence is escalating. a teenage gunman in russia opens fire at a school, killing at least seven children and two adults. we will be live from the city. drivers in the u.s. lineup at the pump after a cyber hack, knocking the nation's largest fuel pipeline off-line. ♪ welcome to world news america on pbs and around the globe. the biden administration has joined the international community and calling for calm between israel and the palestinians. but this evening, there's no sign of that happening, with new aggression coming from both sides of the conflict. can is really airstrike has destroyed a 13 story tower block in gaza. after residents were warned to leave. palestinian groupsay they fired some hundred 30 -- some 130 rockets into southern israel. benjamin netanyahu says the palestinians will pay a very heavy price. so far at least 30 people from both sid

announcer: and now, "bbc world news". or: i am 'd wash -- what you see in this is bbc news world america. president biden will release results of a study into the origin of the virus. -- as leaders in mozambique battle and insurgents we have an exclusive report on thousands of people who have been displaced by the conflict. correspondent: this is a population constantly on the move trying to find safety. anchor: the recent fighting between israel and hamas has revealed faultlines in america's relationship to its main regional ally. we hear from americans in israel about shifting attitudes. we remember the life of the author of the classic children's book a very hungary caterpillar. -- hungary -- hungry caterpillar. ♪ welcome to world news america on pbs and around the world. china executes the u.s. of playing politics with the covid-19 pandemic after president joe biden ordered an investigation into where the covid-19 virus originated. it follows renewed speculation in america that the virus leak from a laboratory in the c

announcer: and now, "bbc world news". >> this is bbc. headlines -- [explosion] a fifth day of fighting. isreal intensifies its attack on gaza, continuing rocket assaults on israel. a warning from the who that year two of the covid pandemic is on track toe far deadlier than the first. congressional republicans replace liz cheney as the third ranking party leader. >> we are fighting on behalf of hard-working americans. i want to thank president trump for his support. he's a critical part of our republican team. >> and prince harry speaks out again, saying his childhood was one of pain and suffering, likening world life to being any zoo. -- in a zoo. ♪ hello, a warm welcome if you're watching in pbs, and the u.s., or around the world. do stay with us for the latest analysis and news from here and across the globe. the israeli prime minister, benjamin netanyahu has warned israel's biggest offensive against hamas in gaza that shanta gaza in years is not over yet -- against hamas and gaza in years is not over yet. rockets fired toward israel f

announcer: and now, "bbc world news". ♪ >> i am a jane o'brien in washington and this is bbc america.dia's hidden death toll, cobit killing thousands every day but the figures show only a fraction of the tragedy. the president of belarus sits down with vladimir putin as tensions mount over the interception of a passenger lane to arrest a journalist. >> we have been told 26 people have died here with symptoms of covid-19 in the past month. none of them were actually tested, that means -- >> from tourist hotspot to sanctuary, african migrants find refuge on the canary islands. love them, hate them, eat them. cicadas invade america, tasty ways to deal with brood x. >> welcome to world news america on pbs and around the globe. more than 300,000 people in india have died from coronavirus. covid is killing nearly 4000 people in the country each day. as staggering as the numbers are the true figure is likely to be several times higher especially in rural areas where access to health care d testing is virtually nonexistent. our international correspondent is there where she has a special repo

you're watching bbc world news america. l to come, the world marks one year since the killing of george floyd. we will speak to the rev. al sharpton was played a vital role in keeping his memory alive. the tokyo olympic games are set to begin in just two months. the uss that americans should avoid travel to japan as it battles a state of emergency because of rising covid cases. just now beginning its vaccine campaign. >> i think, the symbolism of what the signal from the u.s. is more than anything else, the bad news just keeps getting worse. for the tokyo olympics. having said that, however, a lithic officials have said they are confident their athletes will still be able to take part safely in the games. we have to remind audiences, japan already banned pretty much all travelers from entering the country, so the band from the u.s. or the advice from the u.s. is much more of a symbol, about whether the scheme should go ahead it all. given that there is so much resistance from inside the country as well. because of rising cov

announcer: and now, "bbc world news". this is bbc w. live in jerusalem tonight. laura trevelyan. both israel and hamas are claiming victory after the deadly 11 day conflict. clashes in jerusalem after friday prayers raise questions about the cease-fire's durability. ousands of palestinians returned to their homes in gaza to assess the damage. ill report from the scene with our middle east editor. reporter: also on the program, prince william launches a blistering attack on the bbc after an inquiry heavily criticizing the broadcast of the princess diana interview 26 years ago. >> the bbc's failures contributed to her fear, paranoia, and isolation that i remember from those final years with her. ♪ >> can getting ready for eurovision' return saturday night after it was canceled last year because of the pandemic. -- and getting ready for eurovision's return saturday net after it was canceled -- saturday night after it was canceled last year because of the pandemic. welcome to jerusalem. thousands of palestinians who fled their homes during the 11 day is really bombam

announcer: and now, "bbc world news". ros: welcome t.aeli airstrikes have destroyed a 13 story residential building in gaza. at least 26 palestinians, nine of them children, have already been killed by israeli strikes. two israeli women have already been killed elsewhere in israel. >> this is israel's prime minister. >>>> we will further intensify the power of our tax. getting close we do not expect. ros: a teenage and russia opened fire, terrifying people, as you can see. in london, the red carpet out. while the stars and there, so are about 4000 ticket holders who can watch the event in person, without masks or social distancing. welcome to those of you watching on pbs in america and to everybody else watching a bbc world news. we know at least 30 people have been killed, ask leading violence between israel and palestinian militants in gaza. this was the moment israel attacked residential tower in gaza. that is the first missile strike. reports people inside have been ordered to evacuate about an hour befe him. a second explosion then

announcer: and now, "bbc world news". >> welme. can transcendt patrol boats to the island of jersey. french fishing boats surrounded the islands main port this morning. cruise is a new rules shut them out. >> they don't want us to -- fish. >> we need to manage our fish stoc no question. we need to manage the resource out there. jersey has done nothing wrong. >> in india, 400,000 covid-19 cases have been recorded in 24 hours. there is evidence the government is not capturing the true human cost. in one hour, the bcc -- bbc saw funerals, the authorities recorded seven. this shows the devastating impact the new wave is having on rural hospitals. toilets are overflowing. families are caring for the sick because there are not enough doctors. we will have more on that and we will hear from afghan women on the impact cuts from international aid are having on basic health care. ♪ >> welcome to those of you watching on pbs in america and to everyone else on bbc world news. the island of jersey in the english channel has become the latest th

welcome to those of you watching on pbs in america and everyone else on bbc world news.will start with an extraordinary day in the story of the pandemic in the u.k.. dominic cummings has given hours of evidence to a parliamentary handling of covid-19. he did not hold back criticisms of himself, the prime minister, and many others. in the next few minutes we will take you through the key moments. before that, here is bbc political correspondent rob watson. >> it was an astonishing seven hours because of the breadth of dominic cummings's critique and because this is the first account of deep inside the government of exactly how the covid crisis unfolded, in a way that is profoundly unflattering to the british system and several key politicians, including the prime minister. people question what kind of a witness mr. cummings is and what his motives were. but i think that is why it is so striking. it is the first account from deep inside the government. >> dominic cummings was answering questions on the government response to the pandemic. here he is with boris johnson in 2

announcer: and now, "bbc world news". ♪ ros: i'm ros atkins. welcome to "outside source."uropean union leadership is considering sanctions against belarus for hijacking and aircraft to obtain a journalist. >> it is outrageous behavior that lukashenko and his regime have to understand that this will have severe consequences. ros: belarus forced iran air flight to land in its capital minsk or a bomb teat which was imaginary. his target was a critic of the government ands now in jail in minsk. >> when you find out that your son has been seized in such a vile and terroristic manner and they say we will put him away for a lg time and will even receive the death penalty, it is hard. ros: belarusian tv isow posting a video showing the journalist allegedly plotting riots. we will also talk about the u.s. secretary state, antony blinken, on his way to the middle east. officials say his priority is to ensure that cease-fire between hamas and israel continues to hold. and after this footage released -- caused questions about the lead sger of the band, the lead singer tested negative

stay with us on bbc world news, still to come: hitting the jab jackpot — how free tickets for big—moneyon dollar government spending spree — the biggest since the second world war. the us says it will impose sanctions on belarus after it diverted a passenger plane to arrest an opposition journalist at least 300,000 people are now known to have died in india�*s second wave of coronavirus — with may likely to be the deadliest month so far. but the true death toll could be several times higher especially in rural areas where the virus is now spreading. access to healthca re there is almost non—existent as our international correspondent orla guerin found when she travelled to bihar, one of the poorest areas in india. funeral pyres are now a prism for the pain of a nation. he is lost in grief for his mother, one of the latest victims of covid—i9 in the state of bihar. with so many dead across india, cremation costs have soared. some families here have been reduced to entrusting the bodies of their loved ones to the sacred waters of the ganges. prime minister narendra modi, whose ratings are

announcer: and now, "bbc world news". ♪ anchor: welcome to outside source. is no let up in the fighting for fourth day which would israel and the palestinians. more airstrikes, more rocket attacks. more than 90 people ha died,, most palestinians. israel's military is reported to be consideng a ground invasion into gaza. the comfort looks to be expanding with reports of rockets fired from lebanon towards israel. also, we will look at the new variant of coronavirus just taking a terrible toll in india. more than 4000 deaths reported in a single day. this new variant is also being detected in 40 other countries. >> this is not an indian problem. what's happening here could affect the world's abity to recover from the pandemic. anchor: we will learn about nasa's $10 billion goldplated replacement for the hubble telescope as it prepares for its final journey before launch. ♪ anchor: welcome to those of you watching on pbs in america and everyone else on bbc world news. the conflict between israel and the palestinians has expended beyond its borders. israeli media

stay with us on bbc world news. from the death of george floyd, how a murder in america sparked a summer of protest around the world. mr brown's family disagrees, they are saying he was executed. the international energy agency that represents many rich countries says that no new gas pipes a beach sold, 400 steps proposed by the agency if the world is to achieve net zero admissions by the middle of this century. the sale of new diesel cars but also end by 2035. one of china's tallest skyscrapers been evacuated after the building began to shake. here, you see people fleeing for safety. the towers to 20 years old and it is home to an important electronics market. spain has deployed soldiers to the land border of its north african enclave of ceuta after an estimated 8000 people arrived there yesterday. the government says it's now returned nearly half of them to morocco. spain's prime minister has just arrived in ceuta. he's promised to do everything possible to get the situation under control. earlier today, many of th

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bbc news. i'm shaun ley with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world. palestinians flee their homes in gaza amid fears of a ground invasion by israeli forces. meanwhile palestinian militants continue firing barrages of rockets at israeli cities, as the violence shows no sign of abating. india records almost the same number of coronavirus cases as every other country in the world put together. this is not an indian problem. what's happening here could affect the world's ability to recover from the endemic. travel confusion for thousands of holiday—makers as portugal extends it's covid alert level. why elon musk and his electric tesla cars have sent the value of bitcoin tumbling over concerns about fossil fuels. i'm shaun ley. we start with the breaking news that israeli forces have intensified their assault on the gaza strip. it comes as palestinians flee their homes, fearing a ground attack. the israeli defence forces say that air and ground troops are currently attacking in the palestinian controlled enclave. earlier, multiple missiles were launched by