i'm karishma vaswani in singapore.he us congressional are headlines — the us congressional committee investigating the storming of the capitol in 2021 has voted to subpoena the former president. britain's chancellor says he's not going anywhere, as pressure mounts on him to reverse the controversial tax—cutting policies announced in his many budgets. let's talk now about a story we have been covering for you recently on newsday — the severe flooding in australia. large parts of the country including tasmania and victoria have been battered by torrential rain and severe weather and evacuation warnings are in place in some states. we can get the latest on this story from nicholas nakos, whojoins me from bendigo in victoria. it's great to get you on the programme. in the first instance, i hope you and your loved ones are say. give us a sense of what the situation is like when you are now given the fact that we have seen quite heavy rains. fact that we have seen quite heavy raine— fact that we have seen quite hea rains. .,

i'm karishma vaswani in singapore. 0ur headlines...eorist alex ajury orders conspiracy theorist alexjones to a jury orders conspiracy theorist alex jones to pay over $900 million to the families of the victims of the sandy hook massacre. the un general assembly has voted overwhelmingly to condemn russia's attends to annex four regions of ukraine. the us and its nato allies have reaffirmed their support for ukraine in their support for ukraine in the face of intense russian aggression, promising to send hardware to keo. in aggression, promising to send hardware to keo.— hardware to keo. in the past few days. — hardware to keo. in the past few days, putin _ hardware to keo. in the past few days, putin has - hardware to keo. in the past few days, putin has given i hardware to keo. in the past few days, putin has given us all another grim preview of a future in which the appetites of aggressive autocrats outweigh the rights of peaceful states. we will do everything we can, as fast as we can to help the ukrainian forces get the capability t

i�*m karishma vaswani in singapore — our headlines. world�*s governments. president putin warns that the coming decade will be the "most dangerous and unpredictable" since the end of the second world war. it�*s the deal that�*s been on, then off, and now seemingly on again. elon musk has until the end of friday to close an agreement to acquire twitter — ending months of turmoil after the billionaire agreed to buy the social network, then tried to back out. in a tweet, on thursday, he said he didn�*t buy the firm "to make more money. i did it to try to help humanity, whom i love". lets get more now from san francisco where we can speak to ryan mac. he�*s the technology reporter for the new york times. 0n again, off agian — so is it finally over this long drawn out deal? i think so. we will see when the paperwork it signed but for all intents and purposes, it looks like it�*s closing towards the deadline tomorrow. a court imposed deadline to close this deal and he is at the headquarters of twitter in san francisco and he�*s meeting with

i�*m karishma vaswani in singapore. 0ur headlines.war. as the un warns there�*s no credible pathway to keep the rise in global temperatures below a key threshold of 1.5 degrees celsius let�*s turn away from those stories for now and take you to iran, where security forces have again opened fire on crowds during another day of widespread anti—government protests. riot police are reported to have shot at demonstrators in tehran during a ceremony at the graveside of sixteen year—old nika shakarami who disappeared in september. her body was found ten days after she was seen burning her headscarf. the bbc�*s samira hussain spoke to one iranian protester, who�*s now in islamabad, waiting for a visa to the united states. to protect him, we are concealing his identity and using only his first name. her death has become a symbol for a movement against the country�*s authoritarian regime. this man was in his home city of tehran when the uprising began and was in the thick of the protests. there are protests almost every other day. and they are

i'm karishma vaswani in singapore.—year—old to life behind bars for carrying out one of the worst school mass shootings in the country's history. nikolas cruz murdered 17 people and injured 17 others in parkland, florida four years ago. families of the victims have reacted furiously as jurors rejected the death penalty. our north america correspondent, nomia iqbal, reports. what punishment does the murder of 17 people deserve? unlike most other mass shooters, nikolas cruz survived the massacre he created and lived to see a jury answer that question. jurors have reached a verdict in this case... they rejected the death penalty, giving him life without parole. inside court, the families of the victims showed their disappointment. outside, they reacted in fury. i'm disgusted with those jurors. i'm disgusted with the system. that you can allow 17 dead and 17 others shot and wounded and not give the death penalty — what do we have the death penalty for? cruz was on a mission on valentine's day in 2018. aged 19, he entered t

i'm karishma vaswani in singapore. our headlines...ngress, which starts on sunday. xi jinping is widely expected to stay on for a third term as general secretary, but there will likely be some changes at the top. after two terms as premier, the man running the economy, li keqiang, is expected to step down in march. i'm joined by kerry brown, who has written almost 20 books on modern chinese politics and is currently the director of of the lau china institute at king's college, london. it's great to get you on the programme, kerry. just talk us through about the role that li keqiang has had given the fact that in my time, i've seen how his stop start dashed star has stopped shining. start dashed star has stopped shininu. , ., start dashed star has stopped shininu. , . ., , shining. yes, li keqiang really should be _ shining. yes, li keqiang really should be as _ shining. yes, li keqiang really should be as premier, - shining. yes, li keqiang reallyj should be as premier, number shining. yes, li keqiang really- should be as premier, numb

welcome to newsday, reporting live from singapore, i'm karishma vaswani. the headlines. discuss further changes to the mini budget as many in her own party question herfuture. jeremy hunt says voters do not need more turmoil. what they want is stability. and the worst thing for that would be more political instability at the top, another protracted leadership campaign. china's president, xijinping, stresses the need for continued economic development but defends the nation's covid policy, as the communist party gathers in beijing. we have a special report on the impact of somalia's drought, the worst in a0 years, with people walking for days

welcome to newsday, reporting live from singapore, i'm karishma vaswani. the headlines. as the un warns there's no credible pathway to keep the rise in global temperatures below a key threshold. we have a special report the arctic circle which is warming more quickly than any other place on earth. and all wildlife is having to adapt to the solder world. security forces in iran have again opened fire on crowds during another day of widespread anti—government protests. and with twelve days to go until the us

welcome to newsday, reporting live from singapore, i'm karishma vaswani. the headlines.will be in favour of change but everyone will benefit from change a growing economy and a brighter future. we return to somalia, for a second report on the people displaced by war and the worst drought in four decades a symbol of the economic crisis facing lebanon — the bbc speaks to a lebanese woman who held up a bank, to take out her own money.

reporting live from singapore, i'm karishma vaswani. the headlines...kets wrong? the british prime minister insists she won't cut public spending to pay for her multi—billion pound package of tax cuts. the us leads western countries in promising more weapons for ukraine, including air defence systems. we're going to do everything we can, as fast as we can, to help to protect the ukrainian people. a jury orders conspiracy theorist alexjones to pay $965 million to the families of the victims of the sandy hook massacre.

reporting live from singapore, i'm karishma vaswani. the headlines...clerk will report the vote. mr chairman, on this vote, there are nine ayes, zero noes. britain's chancellor of the exchequer holds firm on his controversial mini budget, despite mounting pressure for another u—turn. as beijing sees rare protests denouncing president xi, we report on how his leadership has affected rural parts of china. live from our studio in singapore... this is bbc news.

i'm karishma vaswani.00 million to the families of the victims of the sandy hook massacre. urgent action is required to reverse biodiversity destruction — the stark warning from the world wide fund for nature after wildlife populations decline by almost 70% in 50 years. have you wrecked the economy, prime minister? time for another u—turn? the british prime minister insists she won't cut public spending, to pay for her multibillion—pound

welcome to newsday, reporting live from singapore, i'm karishma vaswani. the headlines. after a conference marked by division and argument the british prime minister, liz truss, pledges to deliver on promises to cut taxes and to reduce regulations on business. whenever there's change there's disruption. not everyone will be in favour of change but everyone will benefit from change a growing economy and a brighter future. we return to somalia, for a second report on the people displaced by war and the worst drought in four decades a symbol of the economic crisis facing lebanon — the bbc speaks to a lebanese woman who held up a bank, to take out her own money. and we'll hear from south asia's fastest man — about his secrets to success and his thoughts on the economic crisis facing his country. lets start with some breaking news — and in the last few minutes, japan's coast guard and the south korean news agency yonhap have both said that north korea appears to have fired what could be a ballistic missile off — its east coast and that it appears to have landed in the sea. th

welcome to newsday, reporting live from singapore, i'm karishma vaswani.the storming of the capitol boats to sabina donald trump. report the vote. there are nine 22. mounting zz. — mounting pressure 22. mountin- pressure for another mounting pressure for another u—turn on the budget. 0ur position hasn't changed, i will come _ 0ur position hasn't changed, i will come up with a medium and for school— will come up with a medium and for school term plan on the 31st— for school term plan on the sist of _ for school term plan on the 31st of october as i said earlier_ 31st of october as i said earlier in the way, and they will— earlier in the way, and they will be _ earlier in the way, and they will be more detail then.

welcome to newsday, reporting live from singapore, i'm karishma vaswani. the headlines. america's special envoy on climate change warns the world could still limit global warming to just above pre—industrial levels, but only if countries increase their efforts right now. if we get more countries directly engaged in changing their plans more rapidly kill the omissions, more rapidly transition, it is more plausible. but as the un warns there's no credible pathway to keep the rise in global temperatures below a key threshold, we report from the arctic circle, which is warming more quickly than any other place on earth. president putin warns that the coming decade will be the "most dangerous and unpredictable" since the end of the second world war. elon musk claims he's buying twitter to "help humanity" as the deadline approaches for him to complete the deal. and why british schools that try to ban pupils from wearing their afro hair in certain styles are likely to be breaking the law. black people are disproportionately affected by hair discrimination in the workplace and a

welcome to newsday, reporting live from singapore, i'm karishma vaswani. the headlines. warns the world could still limit global warming to just above pre—industrial levels, but only if countries increase their efforts right now. if we get more countries directly engaged in changing their plans more rapidly kill the omissions, more rapidly transition, it is more plausible. but as the un warns there's no credible pathway to keep the rise in global temperatures below a key threshold, we report from the arctic circle, which is warming more quickly than any other place on earth. president putin warns that the coming decade will be the "most dangerous and unpredictable"

i'm karishma vaswani in singapore. 0ur headlines... —— monica miller.nment has made mistakes and said she's sorry for them. earlier, the new chancellor announced u—turns on major plans, including tax cuts and long—term support for household energy bills. the united states has said president xijinping is leading china in a more "aggressive" direction. it follows the opening of the ruling party congress in beijing. president xi addressed the issue of taiwan, which china claims as part of its territory. he said the "complete reunification of our country must and will be realised". translation: resolving the taiwan question - is a matter for the chinese. we will continue to strive for the peaceful reunification with the greatest sincerity and utmost effort. but we will never promise to renounce the use of force and we reserve the option of taking all measures necessary. this is only directed at interference by outside forces and a few separatists seeking taiwan independence under separatist activities. it is by no means directed at our taiwan compatriots. f

i'm karishma vaswani. the headlines: ajury orders conspiracy theorist alexjones to pay more than $900 million to the families of the victims of the sandy hook massacre. urgent action is required to reverse biodiversity destruction — the stark warning from the world wide fund for nature after wildlife populations decline by almost 70% in 50 years. have you wrecked the economy, prime minister? time for another u—turn? the british prime minister insists she won't cut public spending, to pay for her multibillion—pound package of tax cuts. and the us leads western countries in promising more weapons for ukraine, including air defence systems. we will do everything we can as fast as we can to help the ukrainian forces get the capability they need to protect the ukrainian people. and scientists in australia teach lab—grown brain cells to play an iconic video game. we find out how and why. live from our studio in singapore. hello and welcome to the programme. ajury in the us has ordered the conspiracy theorist ale

reporting live from singapore, i'm karishma vaswani. —— monica miller. the headlines...russia launches more missile strikes against ukraine, western countries say they will support ukraine for as long as it takes. the bank of england warns its bond—buying programme to stabilise pension funds will end on friday, as the imf delivers a bleak assessment for the global economy. funerals have taken place in thailand for the children killed at a daycare centre last week. buckingham centre last week. palace announces that buckingham palace announces that king charles will be crowned at westminster abbey on saturday, the 6th of may. in a major scientific achievement, nasa says its attempt to deflect the path of an asteroid has been a success. last night, the police arrested him for killing hemsley post. and one of the last remaining stars of hollywood's golden age, the actress angela lansbury, has died at the age of 96. live from our studio in singapore... this is bbc news. it's newsday. welcome to bbc news, broadcasting to viewers in the uk and around the world. president biden

welcome to newsday, reporting live from singapore, i'm karishma vaswani. the headlines... as ukraine retakes more territory — we have an extended report on the areas being abandoned by russian forces — and the high price being paid. russian army uniforms and boots. all of this cast aside by russian troops what happened here wasn'tjust a defeat for president putin, it was a complete humiliation. international condemnation after north korea fires a ballistic missile over japanese territory — its fifth weapons test in 10 days. hundreds of thousands of people in somalia are facing extreme hunger — after the worst drought in a0 years. 300,000 people are living in famine conditions with another 2 million on the brink of famine. it's hard to imagine the situation more desperate, more urgent, more compelling. twitter confirms that the world's richest man, elon musk, is going through with his bid to buy the company. reaching for the sky. the man who spent 16 years building his own spit fire from scratch and finally taking off. live from our studio in singapore — this is bbc news. i

welcome to newsday, reporting live from singapore, i'm karishma vaswani.s under way in brazil's elections — far—right president, jair bolsonaro, is facing a strong challenge from his left—wing rival, luiz inacio lula da silva. they are set to go for a second round. ~ ' ' they are set to go for a second round. ~ ' , ., ., round. with 9596 of the vote counted as _ round. with 9596 of the vote counted as zillions - round. with 9596 of the vote counted as zillions are - round. with 9596 of the vote | counted as zillions are braced for a bruising run—off election. for a bruising run-off election.— election. indonesia investigates - election. indonesia investigates one i election. indonesia investigates one of election. indonesia - investigates one of the world �*s worst football disasters after 125 people are killed in after 125 people are killed in a stadium

welcome to newsday, reporting live from singapore, i'm karishma vaswani. —— i'm monica miller. uk chancellor tries to shore up his government's economic credibility after an embarrasing u—turn on a key budget policy. i know the plan put forward only ten days ago has caused a little turbulence. i get it. i get it. we are listening and have listened. indonesia sacks a police chief after one of the world's worst football stadium disasters. at least 32 children were among 125 people who died in the crush. donald trump sues cnn for defamation and damages, claiming the network carried out a �*campaign of libel and slander�* against him. cheering and a welcome in scotland as the king and the queen consort attend theirfirstjoint it's newsday. breaking news, south korea breakin- news, south korea says breaking news, south korea says that north korea has fired a suspected ballistic missile from its east coast. in suspected ballistic missile from its east coast.- suspected ballistic missile from its east coast. in a rare move the — from its east coast. in a rare move the japanese - from i

welcome to newsday, reporting live from singapore, i'm karishma vaswani. the headlines — the us congressional committee investigating the storming of the capitol boats to sabina donald trump. report the vote. there are nine 22. mounting zz. — mounting pressure 22. mountin- pressure for another mounting pressure for another u—turn on the budget. our position hasn't changed, i will come _ our position hasn't changed, i will come up with a medium and for school— will come up with a medium and for school term plan on the 31st— for school term plan on the sist of _ for school term plan on the 31st of october as i said earlier_ 31st of october as i said earlier in the way, and they will— earlier in the way, and they will be _ earlier in the way, and they will be more detail then. -- — will be more detail then. -- the _ will be more detail then. —— the school. will be more detail then. -- the school.- will be more detail then. -- the school. bei'ing, rare rotest -- the school. bei'ing, rare protest bomber, _ -- the school. beijing, rare protest bomber, we - -- th

welcome to newsday, reporting live from singapore, i'm karishma vaswani. the headlines. uk prime minister liz truss meets her new chancellor to discuss further changes to the mini budget as many in her own party question herfuture. jeremy hunt says voters do not need more turmoil. what they want is stability. and the worst thing for that would be more political instability at the top, another protracted leadership campaign. china's president, xijinping, stresses the need for continued economic development but defends the nation's covid policy, as the communist party gathers in beijing. we have a special report on the impact of somalia's drought, the worst in a0 years, with people walking for days in search of life saving help. we are headed for a catastrophe, this serious, really going to get worse. and private screenings of a film starring british and pakistani stars are being auctioned to raise funds forflood victims in pakistan. welcome to bbc news, broadcasting to viewers in the uk and around the world. we begin in the uk, where the new finance ministerjeremy hunt ha

welcome to newsday, reporting live from singapore, i'm karishma vaswani. —— i'm monica miller.asing u—turn on a key budget policy. i know the plan put forward only ten days ago has caused a little turbulence. i get it. i get it. we are listening and have listened.

welcome to newsday, reporting live from singapore, i'm karishma vaswani. the headlines: counting is under way in brazil's elections — far—right president, jair bolsonaro, is facing a strong challenge from his left—wing rival, luiz inacio lula da silva. they are set to go for a second round. ~ ' ' they are set to go for a second round. ~ ' , ., ., round. with 9596 of the vote counted as _ round. with 9596 of the vote counted as zillions - round. with 9596 of the vote counted as zillions are - round. with 9596 of the vote | counted as zillions are braced for a bruising run—off election. for a bruising run-off election.— election. indonesia investigates - election. indonesia investigates one i election. indonesia investigates one of election. indonesia - investigates one of the world �*s worst football disasters after 125 people are killed in after 125 people are killed in a stadium the british a stadium stampede. the british government admits the money budget could have been handled better. , ., , �* better. i stand by the budget, i do except — better. i sta

reporting live from singapore, i'm karishma vaswani. the headlines...mounting pressure for another u—turn. opposition hasn't changed. i will come up with the plan on the 31st of october as i said earlier in the week, and there will be more detail there. and as beijing sees rare protests denouncing president xi, we report on how his leadership has

welcome to newsday, reporting live from singapore, i'm karishma vaswani. the headlines...orth korea fires a ballistic missile over japanese territory — its fifth weapons test in 10 days. hundreds of thousands of people in somalia are facing extreme hunger — after the worst

reporting live from singapore, i'm karishma vaswani. —— monica miller. the headlines...in thailand for the children killed at a daycare centre last week. buckingham centre last week. palace announces that buckingham palace announces that king charles will be crowned at westminster abbey on saturday, the 6th of may. in a major scientific achievement, nasa says its attempt to deflect the path of an asteroid has been a success.

reporting live from singapore, i'm karishma vaswani. the headlines... another u—turn? is it all going to plan? the british prime minister insists she won't cut public spending to pay for her multi—billion pound package of tax cuts. and the us leads western countries in promising more

welcome to newsday, reporting live from singapore, i'm karishma vaswani. the headlines. we can hold them very close to that. president putin warns that the coming decade will be the �*most dangerous and unpredictable' — since the end of the second world war.