announcer: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. udy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news" n washington and this is "world n news america." the new plan to get desperately needed aid into gaza. partners announced a sea corridor to open this weekend. the frantic search is on for students kidnapped in nigeria. 10 years after a plane mysteriously disappeared while in flight, family members of those missing still want answers. ♪ caitriona: hello and welcome to world news america. ry. the u.s. denies one of its aid air drops into gaza caused casualties on the ground after reports that five people might have been killed friday after being hit by packages dropped by parachute that failed to open. major general patrick ryder said we have confirmed all of her aid bundles landed safely on the ground. the bbc has not been able to independently verify the claims of civilian casualties that come from a gaza doctor and the hamas-run health ministry. this shows aid being d

narrator: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. by judy and peter blum kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news". ♪ >> this is "bbc world news america." the u.s. president promises a drops to gaza as calls grow for an investigation into a deadly incident at an 80 convoy. thousands gather to say goodbye to alexei navalny two weeks after his death. iranians said to the polls for the first time since antigovernment protests. one of more than 50 countries holding major elections this year. welcome to world news america. u.s. president joe biden announced plans friday for a military airdrop of food and aid supplies into gaza in the coming days, saying, we need to do more and the united states will do more. other countries including jordan, the u.k., and france have carried out aid drops into gaza. the desperation for supplies is growing. according to the united nations, at least a quarter of the population is uno the brink of famine. data groups have criticized -- aid groups have

announcer: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. udy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news" >> it's 7:00 p.m. in london. this is "the world today." kensington pals confirms the footage taken at windsorover the weekend is of the princess of wales. warnings about the worsening humanitarian crisis in gaza from antony blinken. also, the first person jailed for cyberflashing after it becomes a new offense in england and wales. al, the new james bond, who will play him? we look at the racers and runners to become the next 007. hello and welcome to "the world today" on bbc news in recent days there has been growing concern and speculation over how katherine, the brain says of wales is following her abdominal surgery. foot of new foot an shows her walking and smiling with her husband. the images were published just over a week after the princess admitted editing an official portrait of her and her children. today the prince of wales was back at work visiting housing

announcer: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. udy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news" . this is the world today. . six people are still missing after a ship plows into a bridge, causing it to collapse. this is the scene in baltimore, where rescuers are continuing to search the water. >> it is 3:00 p.m. in baltimore. we are live on the scene where search-and-rescue operations have in going for more than 12 hours. the latest developments from the scene. >> also coming up on the world today. two ministers quit rishi sunak's government. the latest from westminster. >> welcome to the world today on bbc news. an unthinkable tragedy. that is how the mayor of baltimore described the collapse of the francis scott key bridge in the city. rescuers are still searching the icy waters of the river for people who plunged from the bridge when a giant container ship hit it. six people remain unaccounted for. they are thought to be construction workers. 2 were rescued, o

announcer: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. udy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news" ♪ >> i'm caitrÍona perry in washington and this is bbc world news america. a stark warning in hunger in gaza as antony blinken urges a boost in humanitarian aid. >> 100% of the population in gaza is that severe levels of acute food insecurity. that is the first time an entire population has been so classified. >> the u.s. defense secretary reassures ukraine and its other allies that washington won't abandon kyiv in its fight against russia. brazil's former president bolsonaro is formally accused of falsifying his covid vaccination records. ♪ hello and welcome to world news america. i'm caitrÍona perry. on the program today, we will have the latt from inside gaza as the u.s. expresses deep concern over reports of looming famine. we will be in kyiv as ukraine seeks more international aid and ammunition for its fight against russia. and we will have bbc reporting from bra

announcer: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. udy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news" s is bbc "world news america." s benjamin netanyahu approves a military action plan for southern gaza. voting is underway in russia. a special prosecutor investigating donald trump's alleged election interference in georgia redesigns after weeks of controversy surrounding the case. ♪ welcome to world news america. the white house says it is cautiously optimistic after a new truce proposal from hamas. u.s. officials say it is within the bounds of a deal they have been working on. israel's prime minister downplayed any chances of a pause in fighting saying hamas is making unrealistic demands. hamas said it is giving up comprehensive vision to mediators. there are talks over a possible cease-fire and hostage deal. benjamin netanyahu's office -- more than half of the territory's 2.5 million residents or sheltering. israel said it is preparing to evacuate. there are signs o

announcer: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. udy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news" Íd news america. Íd president biden is set to deliver his annual state of the union address. what the individuals invited by the first lady could say about that speech. he will announce a new way to get aid to gaza, going into the strip by the sea. the bbc goes behind the front lines as residents of eastern ukraine brace for more russian advances. hello and welcome to world news america, i am caitrÍona perry. president biden is getting ready to deliver his state of the union speech to congress and american people. he will announce he is directing the military to create a report on gaza's coast to get more aid to the strip. ships will travel across the mediterranean from cyprus to a port that senior officials say he will announce he is directing the military to create to help get more aid into the strip. the plan will take several weeks to execute in partnership with ai

announcer: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news" e world today on bbc news. e sir jeffrey donaldson resigns after being charged with rape and other historical sexual offenses. ukraine's president zelenskyy warns that a new russian military offensive may come in the next few months. an uneasy calm in jerusalem over easternd ramadan while conditions remain desperate in gaza. in the past hour, president biden has announced he will travel to baltimore as the bridge collapsed recovery effort continues. also coming up. the world of mammals. the latest david attenborough series looks at how many species are adapting to climate change. as the oscar-winning oppenheimer is finally screened in jan, the only country to suffer an atomic bombing in war. welcome to the world today. we start in northern ireland. politics has been thrown into turmoil with news the leader of the democratic unionist party, sir jeffrey donaldson, has resigned after being charged with rape and other

announcer: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. udy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news" . you are watching "the context" . on bbc news. >> all this is happening thanks to you, citizens of russia. >> putin had closed the political space, had locked up political opponents, some of his political opponents had tragically died, so there was nothing free or fair about this election and the outcome was preordained. >> the kremlin could care less what the west thinks. it paints a picture of a president who enjoys overwhelming support of his people. >> and on our panel tonight, leanne caldwell anchor for washington post live will be joining us in a moment, and leon e. aid and pr consultant. ♪ we are going to get the latest from russia in a moment. first the headlines. the white house says israel has killed a most senior hamas commander in gaza. president biden told the israeli prime minister, benjamin netanyahu, that a ground offensive in rafa where more than a on

narrator: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. by judy and peter blum kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news". >> this is "bbc world news america." more than 110 people in northern gaza are killed trying to get aid. u.s. president joe biden and former president donald trump are both at the southern border laying out their case to voters who know key campaign issue. teabag warns the west -- putin warns the west about consequences if countries sent troops to ukraine. welcome to "world news america." u.s. president joe biden and his likely challenger for the white house donald trump are at the u.s.-mexico border as immigration looks to be a key issue in the run-up to november's election. an unprecedented number of migrant crossings, 2.5 million last year, is a major challenge to mr. biden's efforts to win a second term and prevent a comeback by mr. trump. former president trump traveled to eagle pass. mr. trump inspected a heavily fortified stretch of the rio grande river. he

announcer: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. udy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news" e world today with samantha e simmonds. the u.s. files a landmark lawsuit against apple, accusing the tech giant of monopolizing the smartphone market and crushing the competition. antony blinken says there's consensus between the u.s. and arab allies on the need for an immediate and sustained cease-fire in gaza. a generation of british women are owed apologies and thousands of pounds in compensation because of state pension changes. al coming up, the 200 70 million-year-old fossil of an ancient amphibian named after the world's most famous frog, kermit. welcome to the world today, an hour of international news from the bbc. more on the u.s. lawsuit against apple in a moment. the secretary of state is in egypt discussing a plan to govern and secure gaza. antony blinken is in the capital where he's met senior ministers from six arab states and the palestinian authority.

announcer: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. udy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news" . you are watching "the context" . on bbc news. >> all this is happening thas to you, citizens of russia. >> putin had closed the political space, had locked up political opponents, some of his political opponents had tragically died, so there was nothing free or fair about this election and the outcome was preordained. >> the kremlin could care less what the west thinks. it paints a picture of a president who enjoys overwhelming support of his people. >> and on our panel tonight, leanne caldwell anchor for washington post live will be joining us in a moment,nd leon e. aid and pr consultant. ♪ we are going to get the latest from russia in a moment. first the headlines. the white house says israel has killed a most senior hamas commander in gaza. president biden told the israeli prime minister, benjamin netanyahu, that a ground offensive in rafa where more than a one mi

narrator: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. by judy and peter blum kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news". christian: hello, i'n fraser, and this is the context. >> the situation was imaginatively crazy. if aid is going to come to us in this way, we don't want it. >> some began violently pushing and even trampling other gazans to death, looting the humanitarian supplies. >> so desperate for food, for freshwater or any supplies, they risked their lives to get any food, any supplies. >> no excuses. the truth is, aid flowing to gaza is nowhere nearly enough. ♪ christian: also on the program tonight, rishi sunak says forces in britain are trying to tear the country apart. steps from downing street tonight, the prime minister promised he would lead the fight against the poison that is dividing us. was the botched aisle election a free and fair election or did it quantify the nature of the political debate? also, despite the threats in moscow, an extraordinary turnout for th

announcer: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. udy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news" s is bbc world news america. s diverted cargo and supply chain disruption that america's biggest port for auto shipments remains at a standstill. and southern gaza talks days after the israeli prime minister canceled the high-level delegation to the u.s. ♪ welcome to world news america. investigators in baltimore recover the data recorder from eight cargo ship that crashed into a major bridge on tuesday, causing it to collapse. they are hoping the black box can explain the lost power soon after moving into the city's port, leading to to drift into the francis scott key bridge. a group of workers were carrying asphalt on the bridge. two were rescued. six others are missing and presumed dead. so far, two victims have been identified. authorities are crediting workers on the bridge for helping save countless other lives. reports say they saw the ship approaching and flag

narrator: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. by judy and peter blum kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news". >> hello. i'm sarah campbell. you are watching "the context" on bbc news. >> beautiful day but a dangerous border. we are going to take care of it. >> we are near a month away from the general election than what we don't know if this will be a matchup between sitting president and former president trump, one thing is for sure -- with republican voters, they feel that nothing is changed the past four years. >> the polling consistently of americans puts immigration among the top two concerns, beaten usually only by the economy and to dramatically increase cost-of-living. -- the dramatically increased cost-of-living. sarah: it is a battle at the border today. the two men most likely to be ready for the u.s. president are in two texan border hotspots, each hoping to persuade voters that they have the answer to cutting illegal immigration. the number of gazans killed s

announcer: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. udy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news" . you are watching the world . today. ♪ rishi sunak is embroiled in the -- between dan abbott and frank hester. five people killed in an explosion at a u.n. warehouse in rafa. an israeli hostage released by hamas three months ago tells the bbc he did not think he would get out alive. also coming up on the world today. is it time up for tiktok in the u.s.? the house votes to force a split from its chinese owner or face a ban. cora music, the beautiful sounds from the sea thacan save our ch coral reefs -- coral reefs. ♪ >> it is just gone 7:00 in london. this is the world today from bbc news. we begin in westminster. the prime minister is resisting pressure to return 10 million pounds donated to the conservatives by the businessman frank hester. he allegedly said the mp dan abbott made him want to hate all black women and should be shot. richie sunak told the commons the

announcer: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. udy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news" s america." s we start with breaking news. an account of an attack in moscow. these are pictures of the scene at the ment. according to russian authorities, at least 40 people have been reportedly killed, more than 100 wounded, including children. panic concertgoers are seen taking cover as shots ring out. a russian news agency saying people dressed in camouflage open fire inside the venue. special forces were sent. that is how many tickets were sold for the event. it is ulear exactly how many people were in the venue at the time of the assault. moscow's mayor says a huge tragedy has occurred. the white house said it is working to learn more information. president biden beininformed. he said there is no indication ukraine is involved. the u.s. embassy in moscow has released a statement saying it is shocked by the attack and expressing sincere condolences to the russian

announcer: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. udy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news" >> i am in washington. this is bbc news. chuck schumer calls on israel to hold new elections saying prime minister netanyahu has lost his way. the united nation evacuate staff in haiti as gangs extender stronghold. russians prepare to vote in an election where president vladimir putin faces no real challengers. ♪ welcome to world news america. u.s. president joe biden's most powerful ally in the u.s. congress is benjamin netanyahu should step aside. chuck schumer says mr. netanyahu has lost his way and urged israel to hold new elections. mr. schumer a democrat in america's highest ranking jewish official said it would be a grave mistake to reject a two-state solution to the conflict with the palestinians and added if mr. netanyahu continues to pursue dangerous and inflammatory policies the u.s. will use leverage to persuade him to change course. chuck schumer: i have k

announcer: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. udy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news" ♪ anchor: this is bbc world news america. millions of americans had to the polls to vote on super to decide who they want on the presidential ballot in november. an israeli war cabinet member wraps up his trip to the u.s. as the white house stresses the importance of getting more aid into gaza. ukraine claims it downed a russian set -- ship in the black sea. top commanders are wanted for arrest. hello and welcome to world news america. it is super tuesday in the u.s., the date when millions of people will vote for the person they want to be their party's nominee for president. it is called super because in the race for the democratic and republican nominations, no one day sees more votes at stake. this year, 15 states plus american samoa holding elections. it is usually and make a break date and gives a clearer picture of who the final two candidates might be. in 2024,

announcer: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. udy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news" ♪ >> hello. ♪ this is "the context." >> they can go after me as a politician. they can go after me with votes. they are not going to go after me with that kind of lawsuit. >> other states would have moved to remove him from the ballot. other states would try to remove president biden from the ballots. it would've caused election chaos. >> this is america, this is america. [applause] i will defeat donald trump fair and square, but i want him on that ballot. ♪ >> yes, the u.s. supreme court rules colorado cannot stop donald trump rule -- running for office. that sets up a rematch of the 2020 election, biden versus trump. a contest 70% of the country says it does not want. we will look at the court decision and the politics around it. also, israel accuses the u.n. agency responsible for distributing aid to palestinians that it employed over 450 people involved in the octo

announcer: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. udy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news" e world today with samantha e simmonds. we have the second of our special report on the sudan crisis described as a war the world has forgotten. harrowing evidence of the violence experienced by women in the ongoing conflict. >> this is because rape on society -- leaves an impact on society and family. >> the irish prime minister announces he will step down. >> politicians are human beings and we have our limitations. we give it everything until we can't anymore and then we have to move on. >> the uk's largest delivery of aid arrives in gaza as america's top diplomat visits saudi arabia amid a renewed push for a cease-fire. also coming up, the u.k. government has banned 15 synthetic opioids as a bbc investigation reveals its data may be underestimating their spread. ♪ hello and welcome to the world today. an hour of international news from the bbc. i'm samantha simmond

announcer: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. udy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news" s america. s former crypto billionaire, sam bankman-fried, is sentenced to 25 years in jail for one of the biggest financial frauds in u.s. history. as evan nears one year in russian detention, he spoke to his sister about the efforts to free him. >> we are just going to have to continue to fight and believe we are going to get him back home. >> as dissatisfaction with the u.s. supreme court grows, we sit down with tired justice stephen breyer for his thoughts on the courts future, his legacy and more. ♪ welcome to world news america. we start with what's being called one of the biggest financial fraud cases in u.s. history. sam bankman-fried has been sentenced to 25 years in prison. he was once considered a rising star in the tech world. he will now be jailed for stealing millions of dollars from investors and customers of the now bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange that

announcer: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. udy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news" >> i'm caitrÍona perry in washington and this is bbc world news america. in haiti violence escalates and the prime minister is unable to return. the ongoing war in sudan threatens to bring about the world's largest hunger crisis. missiles reportedly exploded near ukraine's president as he meets the greek prime minister. >> hello. welcome to world news america. i'm caitrÍona perry. one of haiti's most powerful gang leaders, also known as barbecue, says there will be civil war leading to genocide of the prime minister does not step down. u.s. says while it is not pushing for mr. henry to resign it once political transition. prime minister ariel henry is in puerto rico where his plane diverted after it was denied permission to land in haiti and the dominican republic. the dominican republic boosted security measures at its border. wednesday the united nations security cou

announcer: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. udy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news" >> this is bvc world news america. the search for survivors will continue into the night after the collapse of a major baltimore bridge that left six construction workers missing. the u.s. supreme court appears skeptical in a case to limit the use of abortion pills. a moscow court extends that attention of a wall street journal reporter. -- the detention of a wall street journal reporter. welcome to world news america. the u.s. coast guard says the search and rescue operation underway here in baltimore will continue into the night. the dramatic rescue mission began after a container ship struck the francis scott key bridge, causing it to collapse. six people are still unaccounted for. all six are believed to be part of a construction crew working on a bridge at the time of the collapse. two other people were pulled from the water, one hospitalized in critical condition

announcer: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. udy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news" ♪ sumi: i am sumi somaskanda in ♪ washington and this is "bbc world news america." medical staff in gaza being beaten and humiliated. two ships certain missions into getting more aid to the people of gaza. and gang violence groups haiti one day after the prime minister announces his intention to resign. sumi: welcome to "world news america." israel says an american citizen thought to have been held captive by hamas was killed on october 7. he also held israeli citizenship and was a soldier serving in the israeli defense forces. he is believed to have been one of six citizens held by hamas. his family campaign for his release including in a meeting with u.s. president shows the sort of structure u.s. military plans to construct. 1000 troops will be involved in the effort, which joe biden announced in a state of the union address thursday. tom baden was envisioned as the

announcer: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. udy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news" e world today no bbc news. e russia's reelection of vladimir teabag is a foregone conclusion, but some voters are protesting at the polls. at least 20 people are killed in russian strikes in odessa has european leaders agreed to step up the supply of weapons for ukraine. first images of aid arriving by boat to gaza are released well israel sends delegates back to qatar for cease-fire talks. also coming up, can we stop the arctic ice from melting? we hear from researchers trying to do just that. ♪ welcome to the world today. we are going to start arco russia and the election -- in russia and the election of vladimir teabag. he has -- vladimir putin. this is died being poured into a ballot box. some small signs of protest. there had been several incidents like this. take a look at this one, a small fire in a different polling station here. this is just the first day of v

announcer: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. udy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news" , this is the world today with , maryam moshiri. the white house says israel is sending a team to washington to discuss a potential military operation in gaza's southern city rafa. the u.n. says gaza is on the brink of famine. its chief says there is still time to halt the crisis. president putin thanks supporters in red square after claiming a fifth term as president. also coming up on the world today, broadcasting watchdog ofcom fines some programs have broken impartiality rules. and than to banksy, the anonymous street artist confirms a mural that appear in north london overnight is his. ♪ hello and welcome to the world today on bbc news. the israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu is told u.s. president joe biden in a call on monday that he will send a team to washington to discuss a potential military operation in gaza's southern city of rafah. let's hear from t

announcer: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. udy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news" ♪ >> it's 7:00 p.m. in london. this is the world today with maryam sherry. the post office spent 100 million pounds of public money in court despite knowing the defense was untrue. the u.n.'s highest court orders israel to take urgent humanitarian assistance in the gaza as famine sets in. failed for 25 years, a former billionaire crypto boss sam bankman-fried is cvicted of one of the biggest financial frauds in u.s. history. also coming up on "the world today," tackling homelessness through football. we look at a new netflix movie helping to make a change. ♪ hello and welcome to the world today from bbc news where we start with breaking news coming in to us now from south africa, where at least 45 people have died in a bus crash. the department of transport says the vehicle, traveling from botswana to limpopo province, plunged off a high bridge into a ravine after coll

announcer: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. udy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news" 'e watching the context on bbc 'e news. >> the amount of times democrats were on their feet cheering this was clear it was a sense he had absolutely punched through on that. >> we need more aid to go in. we have averaged about 120 trucks of aid going in. we need more like 500 a day. not 120. >> it is your relentless work to get this corridor up and running. despite the cllenges, this is truly inspiring. ♪ >> a maritime call radar to gaza could begin operating this weekend to boost aid to the territory, according to the european commission chief. it comes a day after president biden said the u.s. planned to build a temporary port in gaza. the reaction from washingtonnd jerusalem. joe biden delivers a far -- fiery state of the union speech, setting up the key issues likely to be in his reelection campaign. he takes a swipe at donald trump. has he done enough to stop the

announcer: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. udy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news" . this is the world today. . a spokesman for rishi sunak says comments allegedly made by conservative donor frank hester about mp diane abbott were racist and wrong but has rightfully apologized for the offense caed. the u.k. calls for answers from israel after a bbc report shows medical staff in a hospital in gaza being beaten and humiliated. gang violence and political turmoil continue to grip 80. the situation in port-au-prince is desperate. also coming up on the world today, surfs up. thrill seekers writing a five star tidal wave, a once in a year world-famous natural phenomenon. hello. welcome to the world today on bbc news. a spokesman for the u.k. prime minister rishi sunak says comments allegedly made by major conservative donor frank hester about mp diane abbott were racist and wrong, but he was rightfully apologizing for the defense caused. the guardian claim

announcer: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. udy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news" ♪ >> hello, live from london, this is "the world today" with me, ben brown. a dramatic moment at the united nations -- for the first time the security council voids for a cease-fire in gaza. the british government accuses china of malicious cyber attacks on the u.k. and accuses two individuals and a company linked to the chinese state. donald trump will stand trial next month over hush money he is accused of paying to an adult film star. the first former u.s. president to face a criminal charge. to mentor found guilty of murdering a 23-year-old footballer two days after he brushed past one of them in a nightclub. and why these farmers have taken their tractors into the heart of london to protest against cheap imports and expensive environmental regulations. ben: hello. welcome to "the world today," an hour of international news from the bbc. we start with a momentous dip

annocer: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for amera's neglected needs. ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ william: good evening. i'm william brangham. amna nawaz and geoff bennett are away. on the "newshour" tonight, the rift between the u.s. and israel widens due to a united nations resolution demanding a ceasefire in gaza. then, former president trump will go on trial next month, and he gets a break on his multi-million-dollar bond while

announcer: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. udy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc ns" ♪ >> this is bbc world news america. america's top diplomat says the u.s. and its arab allies agree on the need for an immediate sustained cease-fire in gaza. u.s. republicans outlined plans to invite israeli prime minister bennett to netanyahu to address congress amid disagreements in washington over some for israel -- over support for israel. and in a landmark loss, the u.s. department of justice accuses apple of illegally monopolizing the smartphone market. ♪ welcome to world news america. start in the middle east. u.s. secretary of state antony blinken says there is consensus between the u.s. and arab leaders on the need for an immediate cease-fire in gaza. mr. blinken's in cairo on his latest middle east tour for talks to shipboard -- to shore up support on a cease-fire. the top diplomat says israel needs to do more to allow humanitarian aid into gaza, where he said

announcer: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. udy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news" n washington and this is bbc world news america. the u.s. and u.k. deliver thousands of tons of food aid to gaza amid warnings of severe hunger. united nations says more is needed. in a surprise announcement, the irish prime minister says he is stepping down. mexico's president rejects a texas law that empowers state officials to arrest and deport suspected illegal migrants. ♪ caitriona: hello and welcome to world news america. the u.s. state department says secretary of state antony blinken will not travel to israel as part of his current trip to the middle east. he began his visit to the region on wednesday in saudi arabia, meeting leadership before he goes to cairo on thursday. from there, the secretary will go to tel aviv wihere talks will focus on securing the release of israeli hostages, issuing the defeat of hamas while protecting civilians, and you minute heari

announcer: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. udy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news" d washington. d this is "bbc world news america." haiti is under a state of emergency after a massive prison rake out as gang members desire for the prime minister to resign. a u.n. agency warns about diminishing capabilities without more funding as one of israel's or cabinet ministers visits washington. the u.s. supreme court rules trump can remain on primary ballots, handing a legal victory to the former president. ♪ caitriona: hello and welcome to "world news america." one of israel's war cabinet ministers and israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu's main rivals is in washington amid concern over the humanitarian situation in gaza. we arrived monday for talks with the white house and the state dertment. he met u.s. president joe biden's national security advisor jake sullivan, and the vice president, kamala harris. he's got -- he is scheduled to meet antony blink

announcer: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. udy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news" >> this is bbc world news america. top israeli officials are canceling a trip to washington after the u.s. left the un security council passed a resolution demanding an immediate cease-fire in gaza. former president trump gets a wind in one case while a judge and another set the date for his first criminal trial. suspects in a moscow concert hall attack appear in court after a massacre that left at least 137 people dead. ♪ >> welcome to world news america. israel's prime minister benjamin netanyahu is canceling a scheduled trip to the u.s. after the u.s. did not veto a un security council resolution demanding an immediate cease-fire between hamas and israel. the u.s. abstain from the vote, allowing the resolution to pass. the resolution also demands the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages. it comes after numerous failed attempts. >> after months of dipl

announcer: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. udy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news" >> in washington this is bbc world news america. a bill that could ban tiktok in the u.s. passes alvin l heads to the senate as its users protest. five people are killed in an explosion at a united nations warehouse in southern gaza with more aid heading to the north of the strip and the bbc talks to a former spice girl mel b about writing about her experience with domestic abuse. welcome to world news america. u.s. president joe biden want the senate to take swift action to pass a bill that could force tiktok's chinese owners to sell their stake in the social network or face a national band. the house of representatives passed the legislation with a large majority wednesday. lawmakers backing the proposed laws say it is meant to protect american data from the chinese government. tiktok is a subsidiary of a chinese internet giant, bytedance. like most large companies i