announcer: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation and by judy and peter blum kovler foundationng solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news" the ukrainians will use this meeting to continue to push the west to send more weapons but also to reiterate the message of theirs that this is not just a war in ukraine, this is a war being waged by russia against the world. it is not just affecting europe, it is affecting asia and north korea and russia needs to be isolated. sumi: for analysis on the story, we speak to susan thorton. she led policymaking on north korea and china. great to have you back on the program. i want to start with the pact between these two countries saying they will provide mutual assistance in the event of aggression. we heard from our correspondent. that language is vague. do you think this is a mutual defense pact? susan: we have not seen the actual agreement. we are left wondering. i think what it means is that they will be supportive of each other, certainly in the face of aggression from western countries. whether that includes

and by judy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs.er: and now, "bbc news" >> this is bbc world news america. president biden apologizes to president zelenskyy for the delay in military aid to ukraine. israel criticizes the u.n. plus an unexpectedly strong u.s. jobs report. what it means in a critical election year. welcome to world news america. emmanuel macron promising ukraine new weapons and fighter jets. he said they would train ukrainian pilots and soldiers and that france wants ukraine to start e.u. membership negotiations by the end of the month. president zelenskyy thanked france for the support. >> still fighting for its freedom, the future of our people remains uncertain. it's our duty for the ukrainians, french, all people of europe must strive to ensure europe should be a place of freedom, not of violence and eight. i've always been impssed by the way france is treating the ukrainian people. i would like to thank all those who have been supporting us. you have shown interest and care for the ukrainian people. you've extend

and by judy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs.er: and now, "bbc news" s america. s the bbc investigates reports of civilian deaths from an israeli raid on a northern hospital as they launch a new operation in central gaza. a stark warning from the u.n. on climate change as the earth enters a dangerous warming threshold. and a boeing story -- boeing star liner rocket blasts off, carrying crews to the international space station. welcome to world news arica. israel says it has launched a new military campaign targeting hamas in central gaza where there are reports of intense bombardments in urban refugee camps. at least 70 dead bodies have been brought to a hospital in the area and hundreds have been wounded. one charity says most are women and children. these strikes come amid reports of mass graves found in the ruins of a hospital, which was rated for a second time in march. hundreds of bodies were recovered. in israel -- and is really spokesman says there were no signs of casualties but the bbc has found that there were people ki

and by judy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs.er: and now, "bbc news" >> hello, you're watching "the context" on "bbc news." >> we are going to continue to push on an urgent basis with our parents, with qatar, with egypt, to try to close this deal because we know it's in the interests of the israelis, palestinians, the region, indeed, the entire world. >> we need to take clear position and demand put an end to this war. 37,000 martyrs have died so far and thousands have been wounded in addition to this punishment policy and starvation that has been used against our brothers in gaza. >> another mr. blinken said both sides interest previously agreed this plan and are making changes it still seems the fundamental demands of the two sides don't really seem reconcilable at the moment. ♪ >> an israel-gaza peace deal hangs in the balance at hamas proposes changes to the u.s.-backed plan for a cease-fire. also tonight, three russian warships and a submarine arrive in cuba just 90 miles off the u.s. coast. officials called the military dri

and by judy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs.er: and now, "bbc news" >> you are watching the context on bbc news. >> parts of northern india have hit temperatures of 50 degrees celsius. it is extremely hot. as deadly as it is for the pilgrims, it has also been deadly for so many people living in india. >> intense heat wave across parts of mexico earlier this month. people have shown this has become more likely because of global warming. >> we have effectively warmed our client -- climate one point two degrees celsius. an event like this is expected at least once every 15 years. ♪ the world.ves take hold around we take a look at the science behind what is happening. actor donald sutherland has died at the age of 88. vladimir putin up his visit to vietnam. his international standing. our weekly look at artificial intelligence in a id coded. >> welcome to the program. we will start with the extreme weather being experienced across four continents. may push temperatures beyond the record-breaking heat. in saudi arabia, reports more t

and by judy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs.er: and now, "bbc news" ? >> hello, i'm christian frazier? and this is "the context." independent treasury officials have cost us labor policy and amounted to a 2,000% tax rise. mark my words, labor will raise your taxes. >> this is part of the prime minister that's been part of the government that has put up tax 26 times. >> reminds me of the effort u. referendum and that quote on the side about that extra 50 million pounds a week the u.k. was sending to the e.u., so the claim went. that was wrong but there was an almightily row about it and what did the row do? it gave that number prominence. ♪ christian: a war of words over tax. richie sunak says labour would put an added 2,000 pounds in tax on every person. what do the voters make of the campaign so far? also tonight, a special report from gaza. hundreds of bodies reportedly uncovered in a mass gave grave outside of al-shifa hospital. evidence that are civilians included. and first of commemoration of two days in europe to mark the

and by judy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs.er: and now, "bbc news" >> this is bbc world news america. as fighting continues in gaza the u.n. warns more than a million there will face catastrophic level of starve vacation by july. the u.s. supreme court reviews a gun bill. we look at the role of billionaire donors in the u.s. presidential campaign. ♪ >> welcome to world news america. intense fighting between israel and hamas continued in gaza amid concerns over the possibility of a wilder regional war. in southern gaza, forces hit the designated humanitarian zone on friday. at least 25 killed and 30 were injured. an estimated half a million displaced palestinians are shell sheltering there. the past months have seen a series of retaliatory attacks between israel and hezbollah. the dire warning was issued on friday. >> elation continues as if an all-out war was imminent. the risk for the conflict in the middle east to wild season real and must be removed. a camp that goes far beyond the boarders and frankly, beyond imagination. l

and by judy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs.er: and now, "bbc news" caitriona: i'm caitriona perry in washington and this is bbc "world news america." france's person he calls a snap parliamentary election after the far right european vote. far right parties made gains in germany and italy, but europe's centrist party holds its majority in the parliament. the when security -- the un security council backs the gaza peace process in the middle east. hello and welcome to "world news america." i'm caitriona perry. we begin with europe's parliamentary elections. support for far right paddies -- parties surged most notably in france where president macron called a surprise domestic parliamentary election after rare the far right national rally party swept the european vote. the party secured more than double the votes of mr. macron's centrist alliance. political rivals said that he was threatening security. >> it is the results of the impoverishment of the french and the downgrading of our country. today i cannot act as if nothing hap

and by judy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs.er: and now, "bbc news" s america. s the nato secretary-general tells the bbc the military lines remains prepared to counter any nuclear threat from russia or its allies. >> therefore we need also the ultimate security if nuclear weapons are deployed -- >♪ >> welcome to world news america. we begin with growing tensions between western allies in the country supporting russia's war with ukraine. the uss it is deeply troubled by the supply of north korean missiles to russia for its war effort. the white house expressed concern about russian president vladimir putin's upcoming trip to north korea with talks with kim jong-un. russian me to report they will sign a security pact. on john kirbwarned at moscow might prode ongyang. assistance to >> we are concerned about it the deepening relationship between these two countries. not just because of the impact is going to have on ukrainian people, because we know north korean ballistic missiles are still being used to hit ukrainian targets. beca

and by judy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs.er: and now, "bbc news" . this is "the world today." . president ruto of kenya abandons plans after deadly protests saying the people have spoken. >> therefore i will not sign the 2024 finance bill. >> the wikileaks founder has arrived in australia after walking free from u.s. court. >> julian should never have spent a day in prison but today we celebrate because julian is free. >> the u.s. journalist evan gershkovich goes on trial, accused of spying. also coming up on "the world today." thousands of ticketholders have started filing in. ♪ welcome to the program. we will start in kenya where the president said he will not bring in a new law that would have increased taxes. president ruto said i concede, the people have spoken. let's look at the protests on tuesday. police opened fire on demonstrators in nairobi. 22 people died, another 30 were treated for bullet wounds. some people set fire to buildings, prompting the president to deploy the military. today, the prime minister gave a s

and by judy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs.er: and now, "bbc news" Ín washington and this is bbc world news america. america's top diplomat says he is determined to bridge the gaps between israel and hamas on the latest cease-fire proposal. israel rejects a new u.n. report accusing its forces and hamas of committing war crimes. and russian warships stop in cuba ahead of planned military exercises. hello and welcome to world news america. i am caitrÍona perry. we start in the middle east, where cease-fire talks hang in the balance with hamas and israel yet to formally approve the latest proposal. u.s. secretary of state antony blinken urged both parties to the table as he wrapped up his latest diplomatic push in the region. mr. blinken criticized hamas for requesting changes to the terms but the group pointed the blame at the u.s., saying its position remains the same. hamas is demanding full israeli withdrawal and a permane end to the war, while israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu has vowed to continue the war until israe

and judy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs.er: and now, "bbc news" >> hello, i'm christian fraser. this is "the context." >> when the price is so heavy we will remember what we are fighting for. we are fighting to re our existence and future. we are planning to return all of our hostages. >> i believe we are reaching the end of this war in gaza. it will not take longer than a few weeks longer, maybe two, of you after that. >> mr. netanyahu took the decision that the more cabinet simply wasn't necessary anymore when he is goin continue to call the shots while in discussion with his close aides and closest ministers. christian: israel's prime minister benjamin netanyahu dissolves his war cabinet following the withdrawal of the main opposition leader benny gantz. so what happens next? marine le pen cries foul as friend football star kylian mbappe a parent his supporters to vote against the hard right. and subscription squads in the ukraine hunting down the draft dodgers. we have a special report from odesa. very good evening, it i

and by judy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs.er: and now, "bbc news" >> hello, i'm christian fraser. this is the context. >> history tells us freedom is not free. if you want to know the price of freedom, come to normandy and look. go to the other cemeteries in europe or where fallen heroes rest. >> we are all today children of the d-day landings. >> those valiant veterans who managed to come to normandy know all too well the dangers of aggressive nationalism and the politics of hate. >> western leaders on the beaches of normandy to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the d-day landings. a memorable day in france prayed what does it teach us in mind of the current threats we face? we hear from the family of one of the veterans, the canadian bill cameron who died on friday. 100 years of age. just before they were due to leave for the commemorations. a warm welcome to the program. it has been a spectacular moving day in normandy. where kings and world leaders were humbled this afternoon by the stories from the veterans who had retu

and by judy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs.er: and now, "bbc news" ♪ >> hello, i'm christian fraser and this is "the context." >> the last couple of years have been tough. tough for all of you, for everyone, but we have now turned the corner thanks to everyone's sacrifices. the future is there for us. >> it's a strict choice. more of the chaos, division, and failure we have had over the last 14 years, because it's not going to change, or turn the page and start to rebuild our country with labor. >> all of these criticisms that i made of richey during his chancellorship i think were pretty much evidenced in the d-day situation, where a colete lack of judgment. ♪ christian: a big bw for the prime minister. former tory donor john caldwell told the bbc that he will vote labor for the first time in his life next month. the announcement follows a new projection that labor is heading for a landslide vtory with dozens of tory held seats on a knife edge. from tonight, edinboro, rob watson, and plymouth, our southwest political editor, m

and by judy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs.er: and now, "bbc news" s america. s president biden announs new executive action aimed at curbing the number of migrants crossing the u.s.-mexico border. modi's party claims victory in india's elections, but the alliance falls short of an outright majority. the first day of testimony in hunter biden's criminal trial on gun charges. ♪ welcome to world news america. u.s. president joe biden unveiled sweeping executive actions on immigration aimed at curbing the number of migrants arriving at the u.s. southern border which have reached record levels in a critical election cycle. under the actions, port officials can deport migrant to enter the u.s. illegally without possessing their asylum claims once the number of border crossings crosses eighth certain threshold. daily apprehensions surpassing 2500, only to be lifted when it dips below 1500 predict. the partial ban will take effect almost immediately. migrant advocate groups have criticized the annouement in one organization signaled i

and by judy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs.er: and now, "bbc news" >> this is bbc world news america. the supreme court strikes down a federal ban on bump stocks, attachments that increase a firing capacity of guns. cyril ramaphosa unelected to be reelected after his party strikes an unprecedented coalition deal with the opposition. as soon as him crisis deepens, we speak to an aid worker on the ground, one of millions displaced by the ongoing civil war. ♪ hello and welcome to world news america. in a significant ruling on gun access, the u.s. supreme court struck down a federal ban on bump stocks, gun accessories that allow semi automatic rifles to fire more quickly. the court's conservative majority determined using firearms with the attachment does not meet the definition of a machine gun under federal law. in a 6-3 vote, the court ruled then president trump's administration overstepped its power when it issued the ban in 2018. that ban was imposed after deadliest mass shooting in modern u.s. history. 58 people were killed i

and by judy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs.er: and now, "bbc news" quick i'm caitrÍona perry in washington and this is bbc world news america. an apparent military coup attempt is underway in bolivia as soldiers and government tanks circle buildings in laplace. kenya's president withdraws a controversial tax bill. we ask whether it's a victory for protesters. young people say this isn't our problem. it has been made our problem. we refuse it. we say no. >> president pardons troops convicted under a military ban on gay sex. we speak to somebody who has been directly impacted. >> hello. welcome to world news america. i'm caitrÍona perry. breaking from bolivia, and attempted coup appears to be underway where hundreds of soldiers and armored vehicles have encircled government buildings for the president has denounced the irregular presence of army units and called for democracy to be respected. the coup attempt is being led by the head of the army who gave an interview outside the presidential cabinet saying it was about to be chan

and by judy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs.er: and now, "bbc news" >> i am caitriona perry in washington and this is bbc world news america. president biden announces a proposal to end the israel-hamas war urging both parties to accept. donald trump hits back railing against the u.s. justice system. further russian attack as the u.s. allows ukraine to use u.s. weapons and limited strikes on russian territory. hello, welcome to world news america. i am caitriona perry. joe biden is urging leaders of israel and hamas to accept an israeli cease-fire proposal, saying that it's time for this war to end. in a speech on friday he set out a roadmap for peace broken into three phases, including a permanent cease-fire, with the withdrawal of raeli troops from gaza, the return of hostages held by hamas, the rebuilding of gaza. the u.s. has been working to negotiate an end to the war in which more than 36,000 people in gaza have been killed according to the hamas health ministry. an attack by hamas and palestinian armed groups in israel on

and by judy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected nes.er: and now, "bbc news" ♪ i'm caitrÍona perry in washington and this is "bbc world news america." the u.s. signs a security pact with ukraine as european leaders agree to use frozen russian assets to fund ukrainian defense. the u.s. supreme court rejects the removal of approval for metro tone. donald trump goes to capital --mifepristone. donald trump goes to capitol hill the first time since his supporters rioted on january 6, 2021. ♪ caitrÍona: hello, welcome to "world news america." we started in italy, where the u.s. in ukraine have signed a ten-year security deal. the pact will include intelligence sharing and investment in the industrial base to make more weapons. the g7 itself approved a $50 billion loan plan to fund the repelling of the russian invasion. the loan is secured on interest $300 billion on frozen central bank assets. russia says the decision violates international law, calling it a theft. the g7 is sending a message at they are determined to find a way to support ukr

and by judy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs.er: and now, "bbc news" >> this is bbc news world -- world news america. the you and says israel gave no warning before the deadly airstrike on a gaza school. israel says they were targeting militants. europe marks the 80th anniversary of the d-day landings in normandy, france. crowds line up in the key swing state of arizona, for the first campaign rally of former president donald trump since his conviction. welcome to world news america. at least 35 people reportedly killed when an israeli airstrike are getting hamas fighters hit a u.n. school in central gaza that was sheltering displaced palestinians. local journalists told the bbc a warplane fired two missiles at classrooms on the top floor of the school in the refugee camp. video shows the destruction in a number of bodies. israel's military said it had quote, conducted a precise strike on a hamas compound in the school and killed many of the 20 to 30 writers they believed were inside. but gaza's hamas run government accuses israe

and by judy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs.er: and now, "bbc news" >> this is bbc world news america. hunter biden becomes the first son of a sitting u.s. president to be convicted of a crime. he is found guilty on federal gun charges. as fighting continues in gaza, the u.s. confirms it has received hamas's final response to an israeli cease-fire proposal. and as ukrne's president presses for more european aid, the u.s. clears the way for a once banned military brigade to use american weapons. ♪ caitriona: hello and welcome to world news america. a delaware court found president joe biden's son huer guilty of all three counts of his federal gun kind trail -- gun crime trial. jury decided hunter biden headlight about his drug use while buying a gun in 2018. during the weeklong trial, prosecution suggested mr. biden knowingly misrepresented his drug addiction when he made the purchase. his defense team had argued he was in recovery at the time. your is the breakdown of those three guilty counts. the first, making a false statemen

and by judy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs.er: and now, "b news" >>e context on bbc news. >>e >> they are not asking us to do their job, they are asking us to do our job. to protect freedom in our time, to defend democracy, to stand up to aggression abroad and at home. to be part of something bigger than ourselves. >> during world war ii, the united states to save human lives, and we cannot when you are continuing support, staying with us. >> the motion to emerge that there will be french or british troops alongside ukraine. the world war ii parallel leads to that. it is quite a shocking thought, but it is beginning to become present. >> president joe biden, as he invoked the u.s. army rangers, stormed a nazi stronghold on d-day, he said they would have wanted america to stand up to vladimir putin's aggression. it comes as joe biden apologized to ukraine for the delay in approving additional military aid. rishi sunak has said sorry after he was criticized for leaving the d-day commemorations early to get back to the u.k. for a

and by judy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs.er: and now, "bbc news" thank you and thanks to every american heart. >> you are watching the context on bbc news. we are live at the g7 summit, currently underway in italy. ukrainian president zelenskyy responding to what he calls a truly historic day. he has been speaking as u.s. and ukraine signed a deal, a deal of long-term support for you great in its war with russia. also there, of course u.s. president joe biden. it looks like they will take questions from the assembled media, so let's listen in. >> thanks, mr. president. about two weeks ago, you changed course to allow ukraine to fire u.s. weapons into russia. given the reported successes, would you consider further expanding the parameters on u.s. weapons into russia, despite your concerns about further exultation? and on the news from home, you through something so many american families go through, the intersection of addiction and the justice system. do you believe the justice department operated independently of politics?

and by judy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs.er: and now, "bbc news" d you are watching the context ond bbc news. >> regardless of what you think of julian assange, the person and his actions, it was an unprecedented act or the u.s. justice department to charge him under the espionage act. >> we have long considered julian assange as someone who endangered the lives of american operatives when wikileaks released documents on the iraq and afghanistan wars. >> it is a whirlwind of emotions. i mutilated. -- i am elated. >> even though assange goes free and ends the saga, the fact is the precedent press groups warned about arguably has been set in the sense that he did plead guilty. >> joining me, susie bought a face, christopher steele, and jessica, deputy political editor for the guardian. >> the last five years behind bars in the u.k. and before that, he was holed up four years at the ecuadorian embassy in london. u.s. prosecutors have room -- recommended a 62 month prison sentence on a single espionage charge but under the new ag

and by judy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs.er: and now, "bbc news" >> hello. you're watching "the context" on "bbc news." >> hunter biden has been found guilty on all three of those felony counts. we're just getting that in. we have our reporter now. that's confirmed by bbc as well. >> this case was about the illegal choices the defendant made while in the throes of addiction. his choice to lie on a form and his choice to then possess that gun. >> once they read it count by count hunter biden was very subdued. looked guard a bit intently. he had his arms crossed. >> susan page twa bureau chief for u.s.a. today and joe walsh, former republican congressman who ran for president in 2020 joining me. ♪ hunter biden, the son of the u.s. president has been found guilty of lying about his drug addiction when he bought a handgun in 2018. also tonight, the latest from the key summit in jordan on the israel-gaza war. u.s. secretary of state antoni blinken is in jordan and has announced an extra $4 money million in aid as the u.s. continue

and by judy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs.er: and now, "bbc news" ♪ >> hello, i'm rajini vaidyanathan. you are watching "the context" here on bbc news. pres. biden: israel has offered a comprehensive the proposal, a roadmap for an enduring cease-fire and release of all hostages. >> this is a moment for all size to take the deal, they are dangling out wording about a permanent cease-fire in front of hamas but i'm not sure it is enough to bring them back. ♪ rajini: cease-fire proposal on the table in the middle east. president biden says israel has offered a new deal to hamas which would see an additional six-week pause in fighting as talks continue on a permanent cease-fire and on rebuilding gaza. we will have the latest from washington, d.c. and jerusalem. also tonight, billionaire businessman, past president, now convicted criminal. donald trump had out of the u.s. juice system after a jury in new york found him guilty in his hush money trial on thursday. today, he delivered a rambling response to the verdict. we will take a

and by judy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs.ncer: and now, "bbc news" ♪ rajini: hello. i'm rajini vaidyanathan. you are watching "the context" on bbc news. >> if there is an agreement, it will be an agreement according to our terms, and our terms are not to leave gaza, leave hamas as it is. we need to eliminate it. >> a real fear that these skirmishes could blaze out to an all-out conflict, which would have huge consequences for israel, lebanon, and the wider region. >> we have set from day one we do not want an all-out war with israel, but if we reach that stage, unfortunately -- >> the health care needs are pretty catastrophic. we know what is needed to address those needs. getting into those children is another thing entirely. christian: the u.s.-israel relationship has been strained in recent weeks over military shipments, the humanitarian crisis in gaza, and fears the conflict could spread. itagainst this backdrop that israel's defense minister holds meetings in washington today. we are live in washington and we will hear f

and by judy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs.er: and now, "bbc news" a new policy intended to shield a spouses from deportation. plus, the singer justin timberlake is arrested for driving under the influence. ♪ welcome. russian president vladimir putin arrived in the north korean capital of pyongyang for a two day state visit early in the morning. despite the arrival, he was greeted by kim jong-un at the airport. the two began to talk right away as they went to their motorcade. the leaders last met in september in vladivostok, but this is mr. putin's first visit to the russian capital since 2000. putin will spend at least nine hours with kim starting with a welcoming ceremony at 12:00 local time. the topics will be washed carefully, both regionally and internationally read mr. putin's policy advisors as the two countries may sign a partnership agreement during the visit. the u.s. and south korea accuse the north of supplying russia with artillery in exchange for food and military aid. on monday, nato chief yen stolberg said he is

and by judy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs.er: and now, "bbc news" . i'm cushion freezer and this is. -- christian frazier and this is the context. >> a standalone question. i believe that issue should be resolved. christian: goods price inflation is driven by falls in energy prices and that is what has led to the overall rate of inflation being on target, 2% finally. >> it is true that inflation went up because of global factors and global factors have also contributed to its fall but it's also true that very difficult decisions that i took are working alongside the bank of england, meant that it did not become an inflationary spiral. ♪ christian: the s&p has set out its manifesto. page one, paragraph one, the pledge to continue the fight for independence but what else is in their plan to woo that support -- to woo back support? the per minister says we have turned a corner but does the government deserve the credit? vladamir putin has been welcomed to north korea for the first time in two decades with a huge ceremony in the c

and by judy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs.er: and now, "bbc news" >> in washington, this is "bbc world news america." a new u.n. report shows growing international support for climate policies. kenya, controversial tax height. and the bbc general calls for warning labels on the social media. >> is your experience safe online for kids? for too many, the answer is no. >> welcome to "bbc world news america." the planet is experiencing dangerously hot temperatures. parts india have been gripped by an intense heat wave. five people in the capital have died as temperatures soar to 50 degrees celsius or 152 fahrenheit. officials blamed this on unseasonable thunderstorms and warm rick -- warm wind from aaron regions. our southeast asia correspondent has more. >> a few hours ago it was over 40 degrees and according to the temperature in the air, it seems it has gone down to 37 celsius. but it feels warmer. it' testament to h hot t road in the concrete are, anating heat, giving you an implication of how hard it is for the temperature to

and by judy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs.er: and now, "bbc news" . i am caitriona perry and this is bbc world news america. we are in the cnn spin room ahead of that presidential debate. joe biden and donald trump are preparing itself in atlanta, each hoping their message wins over voters in it type presidential race. ♪ katrina: hello and welcome to a special edition of world news america. coming to you live from georgia tech university in atlanta, georgia where just a few hours from now u.s. president joe biden and former president trump will take to the stage. it is the first time that a sitting president will debate a former president on television, and the first time they are going head-to-head since donald trump's felony conviction on falsifying business records, and since president biden's son was convicted for lying about his drug use while buying a gun. the stakes are high, with recent polls showing the two are neck and neck. a recent poll from reuters shows a 41% of registered voters saying if the election was today,

and by judy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs.er: and now, "bbc news" ♪ ben: hello, you are watching the context. >> we can do better than the botched deal that we got under boris johnson. if there are businesses that we are watching are set are watching i hear what you see about the barriers to trade and we will do something about that. >> labor has deliberately failed to rule out 18 potential tax raises during this election campaign. in relation to each of these tax raises, labour's manifesto makes no commitment not to raise them. it is clear that the country has crying out for change but if the liberal democrats offer the change to tackle the cost of losing crisis and put an end to sewage jumping. ben: coming up, our panel. ♪ we begin tonight with the u.k. election as campaigning reaches the halfway mark. we have heard from the labour leader who has been speaking to nick robinson and saide is prepared to make enemies over issues such as planning in order to pursue economic growth. the prime minister rishi sunak has warned conse

and by judy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs.er: and now, "bbc news" n washington. n this is "bbc world news america." america's top diplomat and israel's defense minister meet in washington for talks on gaza and regional tensions. we speak to the daughter of an american couple who were among the 1300 people who died at the hajj pilgrimage. the fight against fentanyl. the u.s. treasury undersecretary tells the bbc about the impact of fresh sanctions on drug cartels. ♪ caitriona: hello. you are very welcome to "world news america." the israeli defense minister is here in washington for talks on the war in gaza, and on escalating tensions between -- with hezbollah. he reiterated his country's commitment to bring back hostages from gaza. he urged continued close cooperation with the u.s., despite recent public disagreements. the defense minister metta cia chief bill burns who has been a key player in cease-fire negotiations between israel and hamas. he then held talks with u.s. secretary of state antony blinken on a wide range of is

and by judy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs.er: and now, "bbc news" ♪ anchor: hello, you are watching the context on bbc news. >> president biden faces backlash from inside his own party after a shaky debate performance. >> i really don't know what he said at the end of that sentence and i don't think he knows what he said either. >> dealing with everything we have to do with -- what -- if, we finally beat medicare. i don't speak as smoothly as i used to, i don't debate as well as i used to, but i know what i do know. i know how to tell the truth. >> we are living right now in a rats nest, they are killing our people in new york, and california, in every state in the union because we don't have borders anymore. every state is now a border. ♪ anchor: when it comes to election campaigns, politicians and their teams would like to think that what utters most is policy -- the promises they make and vision for the country. in the first debate for the u.s. presidential election between president biden and former president trump, there

and by judy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs.er: and now, "bbc news" n washington. n this is "bbc world news america." mexico elects its first female president following an election cycle mark by violence and crime. israel announces the deaths of four hostages in captivity as pressure mounts on israel and hamas to accept the latest cease-fire plan. a jurist morning for the trial of u.s. president biden's son hunter on gun charges. ♪ welcome to "world news america." it has been in a historic day in mexico where claudia sheinbaum was elected as the first woman president. sheinbaum claimed the presidency in a landslide victory, winning 60% of the vote, 30 points ahead of her main rival. was president joe biden called claudia sheinbaum to congratulate her on the victory and said in a statement "i look forward to working closely with president-elect sheinbaum in the spirit of partnership and friendship that reflects the enduring bonds between our two countries." he went on to say "i also congratulate the mexican people for conducting