katie razzall, thank you.h sudan and also by the un to negotiate an extension of the current ceasefire in sudan which is due to expire tonight. although there have been reports of ongoing fighting, the ceasefire is reported to be largely holding. thousands of people have been able flee by land, sea and air, including hundreds of british nationals. but those still in sudan have been warned there is no guarantee of further evacuation flights from the capital khartoum once fighting resumes. 0ur diplomatic correspondent paul adams has been monitoring the situation from nairobi. explosions. the sound of sudan's shaky ceasefire, teetering on the edge of collapse. in khartoum ten days of fighting have left whole streets ravaged. shops and hospitals have been hit. food, water and fuel are in short supply. the streets are lawless. a former government official now among those forced to flee. today is the worst day, and i think it's getting even worse. it's going to get even worse. and now we are getting out of my house

katie razzall, bbc news.ter and what is the chairman's role? here's our analysis editor ros atkins. richard sharp's resignation raises questions for the bbc, for the government, and about how power works in britain. the job at the centre of the story is bbc chair. the chair leads the bbc board, which has to ensure the bbc delivers its commitments to the country, and the chair is tasked with upholding and protecting the independence of the bbc. and appointing a bbc chair isn't for the bbc to do — it's a government decision, ultimately, a prime minister's decision. and in 2021, it was borisjohnson who appointed richard sharp. but now mr sharp has resigned after breaching the rules of the appointment process. first of all, he failed to declare that he'd told borisjohnson he wanted the job before he'd applied for it. and the next issue concerns mrjohnson, too. let's bring in the canadian millionaire sam blyth. he wanted to offer the then—prime minister financial help with a loan guarantee. he asked his friend ric

katie razzall, bbc news.airman's role? our analysis editor ros atkins joins me now to explain. thank you. richard sharp's resignation raises questions for the bbc, for the government, and about how power works in britain. the job at the centre of the story is the bbc chair. the chair leads the bbc board, which has to ensure the bbc delivers its commitments to the country, and is tasked with upholding and protecting the independence of the bbc. and appointing a bbc chair isn't for the bbc to do — it's a government decision, ultimately a prime minister's decision. and in 2021, it was borisjohnson who appointed richard sharp. but now mr sharp has resigned after breaching the rules of the appointment process. first, he failed to declare that he told borisjohnson he wanted the job before he applied for it. the next issue also concerns mrjohnson. a canadian millionaire sam blyth wanted to offer boris johnson financial help with a loan guarantee. he asked his friend richard sharp if he could make a connection. to do

katie razzall, bbc news.en people lose money. we are also learning the government will give extra powers to the country's gambling regulator to enable it to take down and block illegal gambling sites and tackle unauthorised operators through court orders. but what does this mean for people who have been affected by gambling themselves? i am joined now by james gambling themselves? i am joined now byjames bryant, who experienced gambling addiction for 12 years and is a the head of education at gambling with lives. james, thank you very much forjoining us on bbc news. can you start by telling us how gambling has affected your life? yeah, thank you for having me on. gambling — yeah, thank you for having me on. gambling impacted, well, devastated every area _ gambling impacted, well, devastated every area of my life. before i placed — every area of my life. before i placed my— every area of my life. before i placed my first bet at 16 years old, perfectly— placed my first bet at 16 years old, perfectly good upbrin

prince harry, in his legal action against rupert murdoch's uk news operation. 0ur media editor katie razzall000 people have settled phone hacking cases with the publishers of the sun. and what was the news of the world in recent years. today we learnt a new, very high profile name. according to prince harry's witness statement, his brother william privately settled with news group newspapers three years ago for a very large sum. of course, prince william isn't part of this case, and he's made no comment. prince harry has chosen the public route and with the actor hugh grant is going to court instead. a trial is planned injanuary, but today news group tried to have that thrown out, arguing allegations of unlawful information gathering are legally out of time. these are just some of the headlines from the news of the world and the sun that prince harry says were based on illegal activity. many relate to his relationship with chelsy davis, including allegations of listening into voicemails, blagging to get private information and the use of private investigators. but harry says unlawful informa

claims that the publisher struck a "secret agreement" with buckingham palace. 0ur media editor katie razzall than 1000 people have settled phone hacking cases with the publishers of the sun and what was the news of the world in recent years. today we learnt a new very high profile name. according to prince harry's witness statement, his brother william made a private settlement with news group newspapers three years ago for a very large sum. of course, prince william isn't part of this case and he's made no comment. prince harry has chosen the public route and, with the actor hugh grant, is going to court instead. a trial is planned injanuary but today news group tried to have that thrown out, arguing allegations of unlawful information gathering are legally out of time. these are just some of the headlines from the news of the world and the sun that prince harry says were based on illegal activity — many relate to his relationship with chelsy davy, including allegations of listening in to voicemails, blagging to get private information and the use of private investigators, but harry says un

london as a hearing involving prince harry and the actor hugh grant got under way. 0ur media editor katie razzalld phone hacking cases with the publishers of the sun. and what was the news of the world in recent years. today, we learnt a new, very high—profile name. according to prince harry's witness statement, his brother william privately settled with news group newspapers three years ago for a very large sum. of course, prince william isn't part of this case, and he's made no comment. prince harry has chosen the public route and with the actor hugh grant, is going to court instead. a trial is planned injanuary, but today, news group tried to have that thrown out, arguing allegations of unlawful information gathering are legally out of time. these are just some of the headlines from the news of the world and the sun that prince harry says were based on illegal activity. many relate to his relationship with chelsy davis, including allegations of listening into voicemails, blagging to get private information and the use of private investigators. but harry says unlawful information gathering bega

with more, here's our culture editor, katie razzall.fun and a flutter for the majority, some though have had their lives destroyed. smartphones can be a casino in your pocket and the laws need to catch up. the government plans a statutory levy or charge on the gambling firms to pay for education, nhs addiction treatment and research. reformers have won new affordability checks. the gambling commission will consult on two types of checks, with stricter plans for younger people, but there are no plans to tighten up controls on sports advertising, with a consultation on some marketing. that's not enough for annie ashton, whose husband luke took his own life after struggling with gambling addiction. he absolutely loved football and he would place that weekend bet. that, to what happened afterwards — that's not normal. so any steps the government can take, like they did with tobacco, like they did with alcohol, to de—normalise that as a social fun activity, would be a huge step in the right direction. what do you say to annie ashton, whose h

the bbc�*s culture editor katie razzall reports.ing are intertwined. 0nline betting is embedded in our sporting culture. fun and a flutter for the majority, some, though, have had their lives destroyed. smartphones can be a casino in your pocket and the laws need to catch up. the government plans a statutory levy or charge on the gambling firms to pay for education, nhs addiction treatment and research. reformers have won new affordability checks. the gambling commission will consult on two types of checks, with stricter plans for younger people, but there are no plans to tighten up controls on sports advertising, with a consultation on some marketing. that's not enough for annie ashton, whose husband, luke, took his own life after struggling with gambling addiction. he absolutely loved football and he would place that weekend bet. that, to what happened afterwards — that's not normal. so any steps the government can take, like they did with tobacco, like they did with alcohol, to denormalise that as a social fun activity, would be

media pundits are weighing in, katie razzall, our culture editor, has also just contributed her thoughtsiday weekend just around the corner, the weather is changing somewhat, it is probably going to be a bit warmer for many parts of the country over the weekend and whilst there will be some sunshine around, we have got the chance of some heavy showers as well, it feels a bit warmer today, temperatures in the south—east will be reaching 18 on 19, one or two showers around, particularly for northern ireland. thickening cloud could bring some wetter weather towards parts of mainland scotland. temperatures similar to last night, so, a mild night. tomorrow, for much of scotland it could be quite cloudy, and also the same for the north—east of england with the chance of a bit of rain. other parts of the uk should see some brighter weather and some sunshine which may trigger a few more showers, some of them heavy in northern ireland. for much of the midlands and the southern areas, it may well be dry and this is where we will see the warmest weather. we could reach 20 degrees for the first time

our culture editor katie razzall reports. the beautiful game and gambling are intertwined.e, a transformation since the last major changes to gambling laws and a subject that divides opinion. if i want to spend a tenner on a football game, that is down to make its my preference, i know how much i earn and how much i got left so it should be up to me, not the government. mil be up to me, not the government. all the things on the big screens inside grounds _ the things on the big screens inside grounds advertising gambling are making _ grounds advertising gambling are making people poorer and companies richen _ making people poorer and companies richen i _ making people poorer and companies richer. ., �* ~' �* , making people poorer and companies richer. ., �* ~ �* , ., making people poorer and companies richer. ., �* ~ �*, ., ,, richer. i don't think it's an issue unless you're — richer. i don't think it's an issue unless you're an _ richer. i don't think it's an issue unless you're an addict. - richer. i don't think it's an issue - unless you're an addict. smartphones can b

judge will reserve judgment but this hearing will go on for three more days. 0ur media editor, katie razzallills. eight million means—tested benefits claimants, including people on universal credit, should receive the £301 instalment between now and 17 may. further almost identical payments will come in the autumn and next spring. all will be transferred automatically. us presidentjoe biden has announced that he will seek re—election for the presidency in 202a. now 80 and already the oldest president in us history, biden has long signalled he will seek a second four—year term. donald trump has already launched his bid, meaning the pair could be set for a rematch of the 2020 election in november next year. 0ur north america correspondent nomia iqbal reports. in his opening message, president biden bluntly makes his point. freedom. personalfreedom is fundamental to who we are as americans. there is nothing more important, nothing more sacred. band important, nothing more sacred. and uses one of— important, nothing more sacred. and uses one of the lowest moments in american history to justify i

as a hearing involving prince harry and the actor hugh grant got under way. 0ur media editor, katie razzallre than 1,000 people have settled phone—hacking cases with the publishers of the sun and what was the news of the world in recent years. today we learned a new very high—profile name. according to prince harry's witness statement, his brother william made a secret settlement with news group newspapers three years ago for a very large sum. of course, prince william isn't part of this case and he's made no comment. prince harry has chosen the public route and, with the actor hugh grant, is going to court instead — a trial is planned injanuary. but today news group tried to have that thrown out, arguing allegations of unlawful information—gathering are legally out of time. these are just some of the headlines from the news of the world and the sun that prince harry says were based on illegal activity. many relate to his relationship with chelsy davy, including allegations of listening in to voicemails, blagging to get private information and the use of private investigators. but harry say

our culture editor katie razzall reports.autiful game and gambling are intertwined. 0nline betting is embedded in our sporting culture, a transformation since the last major changes to gambling laws and a subject that divides opinion. if i want to spend a tenner on a football game, that is down to me it's my preference, i know how much i earn and how much i got left so it should be up to me, not the government. all the things on the big screens inside grounds advertising gambling are making people poorer and companies richer. i don't think it's an issue, - gambling, unless you're an addict. smartphones can be a casino in your pocket and the law to catch up under the government planned a statutory levy or charge and gambling firms to pay for nhs education, treatment and research, and they will consult on two types of checks. the plans for the younger people but there are no plans to tighten controls on sport advertising with a consultation on some marketing. that is not enough for annie ashton whose husband luke took his own l

katie razzall, bbc news.s in england go on strike for the fourth time this year. more than half of schools in england were closed on previous strike days, as members of the national education union walked out in a row over pay. 0ur reporter graham satchell is in east london. 0utside outside a school, we can see behind you. what kind of disruption could we expect to see today? there will be significant disruption in schools across england. not all of them will be shut. we think only about half. if they are open, there will still be disruption because many of the teachers will go out. we are at wanstead high school in east london. no activity yet. but we are expecting a picket line later this morning. it is a headache for parents trying to organise last—minute childcare and for students, many of whom are now entering that key gcse and a—level period and will have needed all the support they can get. in essence, this is still a dispute about pay. in february, teachers were offered 4.3% here in england. they want

we people, katie razzall, what will the do? ~ ., ., ., they do? what the government will do _ they do? we will find out later what the government will do but - they do? we will find out later what the government will do but we - the government will do but we have some sense of the direction of travel. the key things i think, i understand there will be, you might be talking about early, a mandatory levy, which will be at the moment voluntary. gambling firms can choose whether to pay into this voluntary levy but it will be mandatory we think which means potentially 1% of their net revenue, an awful lot of money will be used in the future we hope. it is a lot, people say a year. at the moment the nhs doesn't take the money given involuntarily because they view it as an ethical to take it but nhs clinics have been more and more gambling specialist clinics opening because of the demand and the need, so that is a big thing but it might be consulted on, the amounts might be consulted on, the amounts might be consulted on, it might be watered down, who kn