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announcer: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. and by judy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news" >> hello, i'm lucy greg. >> it comes from two u.s. officials, iran is preparing a strike against israel that would use 100 drones, dozens of missiles and ballistic missiles as well. >> we are watching this closely. we deem the threat to be credible. >> most of them shrugged their shoulders. there was a sort of resignation. there wasn't sense of heightened concern or imminent threat. ♪ lucy: u.s. officials worn iran could launch a major attack on israel in retaliation for last week's airstrike. we look at the implications for theegion. sports news and glasgow offering to host the commonwealth games if no other host can be found for '26 after singapore joining malaysia saying they would not bid for it. the brightest of all time. scientists worked out what caused of the most brilliant burst of light ever recorded but it has thrown up other questions. like, wher
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announcer: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. and by judy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbcews" >>d america. >>d house republicans unveiled a long-awaited foreign aid package, splitting up bills on funding for ukraine, israel, and more. western allies push israel for a restrained response to uranian attacks -- iranian attacks. the need for better air defenses in ukraine. ♪ welcome to world news america. the speaker of the republican led house of representatives has released the final details -- long-awaited details of a foreign aid bill. he had delayed bringing this to the house for months. his new proposed package splits funding for israel, taiwan, and ukraine into three separate bills. $26 billion in support for israel and a billion dolla for taiwan and other u.s. allies in the indo pacific region. perspective in a while.can but first let's speak with a democratic congressman. president biden already indicating that he would sign this as soon as he get
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announcer: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. and by judy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news" >> hello. you are mahing "the context" here on bbc news. >> iranian and syrian state media news saying an israeli airstrike targeted the iranian consulate in the syrian capital damascus. >> this really increasingly dangerous war between iran and its allies and proxies and the israelis has, tonight, taken quite a big step up. >> even if benjamin netanyahu brings home the hostages or dismantles hamas, there are new posters, you are in charge, you are respsible. but they wanted him out before the war. now they are back and they want him gone even more. ♪ iran state media says at least five people were killed after a suspected israeli airstrike on entering and consulate building in the syrian capital. we will have the latest on the developing sry. staying in the middle east, israeli forces pulled out of gaza's largest hospital after an operation they say killed
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announcer: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. and by judy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news" s america. s displaced gazans returned to the south after israeli troops withdraw. netanyahu says he has confirmed a date for a ground offensive into nearby rafah. a rare total solar eclipse brings darkness to millions as it sweeps across north america. reporter: we have been experiencing a one cent and lifetime celestial event. ♪ anchor: welcome to world news america. we begin in the middle east care --, where benjamin netanyahu says a date has been set for a ground offensive into southern gaza. he has not yet sad when it will take place. he is facing international pressure to not invade the city without a specific plan to keep civilians safe. as many as one million people are begin -- believes to be shelters there. it's more than half of them are children. >> today, i received a detailed report. we are constantly working to achieve our goals. the release o
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announcer: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. and by judy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news" 'n washington, and this is bbc 'n world news america. the founder of the food charity whose workers were killed in gaza accuses the israeli military of systematically targeting their convoy. israel's government tells the bbc it was a mistake. >> there is no way in the world that israel would target people that come to give people aid. that is nonsense. i'm sorry. >> nato leaders in russell's -- and brussels as aid remains stalled. ♪ hello and welcome to world news america. i'm caitriona perry. the united natio has suspended all nighttime movement in gaza fort lee's 48 hours to evaluate israeli airstrikes that killed seven humanitarian aid workers. international pressure on israel is building. their calls particularly in the u.k. for the suspension of arms sales to israel. meanwhile, all seven victims from moral central kitchen have now been identified. a pal
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announcer: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. and by judy 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. israel's prime minister doubles down on plans for a grand offensive in rafah regardless of any plans for a cease-fire and hostage deal. columbia university threatens to expel students who occupy the campus building as antiwar protests at universities continue. a new york judge fines donald trump for violating his gag order and warns of jail time if he attacks witnesses or jurors once again. ♪ hello and welcome to world news america. let's begin with tensions on college campuses here in the u.s.. columbia university has threatened to expel student protesters who occupied an academic building overnight. dozens of antiwar protesters seized the hall defying a deadline to disperse. video footage shows demonstrators locking arms in front of the building with a group barricading themselves in
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announcer: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. and by judy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news" " the white house says it wants " answers from israel amid conflicting reports of mass graves discovered in gaza. a political flashpoint. another showdown over abortion rights goes to the supreme court. ♪ welcome to "world news america." we begin in the middle east. the israeli military said it intends to move forward with a ground offensive saying the city is the last stronghold for hamas. airstrikes have continued but aid groups and allies have warned israel a full-scale ground invasion without plans to protect civilians would be age military disaster. more than one million displaced people are taking shelter in rafah. there are signs israel is planning to -- satellite imagery shows tents popping up north of rafah. the country has purchased 40,000 tent with a capacity for 10 to 12 people. >> we have a very clear indication from an israeli government spokes
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announcer: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. and by judy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news" >> i'm katrina perry in washington and this is bbc world news america. israel's military fires two senior officers involved on monday's deadly strike on an aid convoy in gaza after an internal investigation. israel will open more aid routes into gaza after a stern warning from president biden and a moderate earthquake rattles the u.s. northeast shaking buildings from new york to new jersey but causing no major damage. hello and welcome to world news america. i am katrina perry. today we speak to an aide worker in gaza that says she cheers for her safety after a deadly strike on the world central kitchen conference or -- convoy. and the strongest wake in new york in four decades. how rare is that? in the middle east the israel defense forces fired two senior officers and reprimanded others over monday's airstrikes that killed seven aid workers in gaza. the idf
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announcer: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. and 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 white house adds to a growing chorus of international condemnation of a deadly airstrike on an aid convoy in taza. >> we were outraged to learn about idf strike that killed a number of civilian humanitarian workers yesterday from the world's central kitchen, which has been relentless in getting food to those who are hungry in gaza and around the world. >> three bearish nationals have been named among the seven people killed in the strike. israel said it did not intentionally target the workers. as ukraine and russia trade attacks, president zelenskyy lowers the age of mobilization by two years in an attempt to bolster forces. ♪ katrina: welcome to world news america. international condemnation is pouring in following monday's israeli airstrike that killed seven people working for the food a charity world central kit
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announcer: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. and by judy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news" helena: i am helena humphrey in washington and this is bbc world news america. israel urges more than 30 countries to impose sanctions on iran's missile program as it continues to consider a wider response to iran's attack. u.s. house of representatives moves closer to boating on a foreign aid proposal that would split aid to israel from ukraine. and donald trump's hush money trial on day two of this historic criminal case. welcome to world news america. the israeli government says it has launched a diplomatic offensive against iran even as it considers a military response to saturday's drone and missile attacks. israel's foreign minister has written to more than 30 countries calling for sanctions against iran's missile program. on tuesday the european union responded, the foreign policy chief saying the block is working on a new package of sanctions. the u.s.
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announcer: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. and by judy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news" . >> this coalition is directing a message to iran. we will not allow this aggression in the region. >> israel has decided it will responbut will it retaliate by attacking iran directly? that would also be unprecedented after decades of a shadow war. >> does israeli senior figures who have been speaking have been talking not about wreaking vengeance but about maintaining an international alliance against iran. ♪ >> israel says it has killed a senior hezbollah commander in strike on lebanon. what does that mean for the shadow war with iran? some speculation benjamin netanyahu has been avoiding rishi sunak. until late this afternoon to the prime minister make contact with his israeli counterpart. still we wait for a clear signal of israel's next move. drama in brussels. police move in on a conference of right wing conservatives while nigel faraj was on the sta
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announcer: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. and by judy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news" e context on bbc news. e the charity world central kitchen holds operations following the death of seven of its workers including three berritons in an israeli airstrike. >> this happens in war. >> i just spoke to the founder and expressed the deepest condolences of israel defense forces to their families. >> these people are heroes. they run into the fire, not away from it. they show the best of what humanity has to offer. -- to offer when the going really gets tough. they have to be protected. >> they need to be allowed to do that work unhindered and it is incumbent on israel to make sure they c do that and we are asking israel to investigate what happened urgently because there are questions that need to be answered. ♪ >> seven workers have been killed by an israeli airstrike on their vehicles in gaza. we ask why the attack happened and what it's like for
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announcer: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. and by judy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news" e context." e >> despite important steps israel has taken to allow dos results on the ground are woefully insufficient and unacceptable. >> the reaction of the last few days shows that patients with israel could be running out. >> i share the depth of concern over the u.k. government's failure toischarge its fundamental legal obligations in the face of the catastrophe in gaza. ♪ >> president biden has just got off the phone with israel's benjamin netanyahu. he says he wants to see changes. we will look at what that could mean. also on the program, nato is 75 years old. not much time to look back, though. a man who went on the run after murder almost 20 years ago is finally found guilty. and in the world of artificial intelligence, billie eilish, the paik -- patriarch spira of itself, we will explain in a i decoded. we will start with that phone call between
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announcer: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. and by judy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news" s america. s with russia's war in ukraine expanding to alleged international espionage, kyiv's allies consider dialing up their support. the u.s. and the u.k. have sanctions in the wake of the unprecedented iranian attack on israel. and afghanistan's in crisis. the young afghan refugees lacking food and housing. ♪ >> welcome to world news america. a united nations security council vote on the full recognition of palestinian statehood is getting underway at the u.n. headquarters in new york. we will bring you pictures of the security council chamber voting on the proposal to grant palestine full u.n. member states. it has had non-observer status since 2012 but cannot vote in proceedings. we are going to come back to the story with updates as soon as we get them. for now, we are going to move on to our other top story today. publisher authorities have arrested
announcer: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. and by judy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news" s america. s with russia's war in ukraine expanding to alleged international espionage, kyiv's allies consider dialing up their support. the u.s. and the u.k. have sanctions in the wake of the unprecedented iranian attack on israel. and afghanistan's in crisis. the young afghan refugees lacking...
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announcer: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. and by judy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news" christian: hello, i'm christian fraser and this is "the context" fortunate. >> today is a landmark moment in our plan to stop the votes. the safety of rwanda bill has passed in parliament and it will become law within days. >> there's a real battle going on on the beach here. mush more than 100 migrants trying to get to the water. they're lighting off firecrackers to try and keep police away from them. >> a new tragedy occurred at a boat overloaded with migrants early this morning at around 5:00 a.m. >> there's no doubt that we have to stop these small boat crossings. the government has lost control of the borders. christian: five dead attempting to cross the english channel, including a child. a report from cala tonight on those trying to get here and the authorities trying to stop them. the death came just hours after the u.k. passed a rwanda bill. and, of c
announcer: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. and by judy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news" christian: hello, i'm christian fraser and this is "the context" fortunate. >> today is a landmark moment in our plan to stop the votes. the safety of rwanda bill has passed in parliament and it will become law within days. >> there's a real battle going on on the beach...
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announcer: funding was also pded by, the freeman foundation. and by judy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news" 'e context on bbc news. 'e >> good news about the king's health and people who want to see the king out and about. what a fair few qualifications. the most important is his treatment is not complete. his treatment continues. >> this has been a tough time for the royal family with both the king and princess of wales being diagnosed with cancer. like with any family, that has come at a huge blow. they've also had to deal with intense media scrutiny. >> a very positive sign in terms of his recovery, his response to the treatment. we don't know what type of cancer. we don't know what type of treatment he's been having. ♪ >> a return to public duties for king charles after receiving treatment for cancer. doctors are pleased with the king's progress and remain positive about his recovery. a warning from washington. the u.s. secretary of state says the u.s. will ac
announcer: funding was also pded by, the freeman foundation. and by judy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news" 'e context on bbc news. 'e >> good news about the king's health and people who want to see the king out and about. what a fair few qualifications. the most important is his treatment is not complete. his treatment continues. >> this has been a tough time for the royal family with both the...
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announcer: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. and by judy and peter blum kler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news" >> hello, you're watching the context on bbc news. >> we need to ensure humanitarian organizations can conduct their activities there. and we have clearly failed. >> it is very important israel has taken full responsibility for this incident. it is also important it appears to be taking steps to hold those responsible accountable. >> the reaction from the americans, international reaction shows patients with israelould be running out. >> time to step back from the brink, to silence the guns, to ease the horrible suffering, and to stop the potential famine before it is too late. ♪ >> israel says the attack that killed seven aid workers in gaza was a great mistake and a number of senior military officers have been disciplined. israel has promised to improve access to d. tonight, we will hear from a unicef worker inside of gaza about the situation on the ground a
announcer: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. and by judy and peter blum kler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news" >> hello, you're watching the context on bbc news. >> we need to ensure humanitarian organizations can conduct their activities there. and we have clearly failed. >> it is very important israel has taken full responsibility for this incident. it is also important it appears to be...
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announcer: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. and by judy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news" e context" on bbc news. e >> they have to do that in accordance with international humanitarian law, protect civilian lives. too many siblings have already lost their lives. get more aid into gaza. that is what we have called for. >> these vehicles were carrying humanitarian aid workers. this is why we want answers really from the israeli government. >> humanitarians and civilians should never be paying the consequences of war. this is a basic principle of humanity. >> the claim of israel or the israeli army that there was no intention, it was a mistake, it was by chance, all of that sounds now quite ridiculous. ♪ ben: pressure on israel grows after seven aid workers were killed in an israeli airstrike, that forces aid agencies to halt their work in the region. also tonight come the latest from taiwan after 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit the island, the strong
announcer: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. and by judy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news" e context" on bbc news. e >> they have to do that in accordance with international humanitarian law, protect civilian lives. too many siblings have already lost their lives. get more aid into gaza. that is what we have called for. >> these vehicles were carrying humanitarian aid...
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announcer: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. and by judy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news" . i am louis jones. . you are watching the context on bbc news. ♪ pres. biden: the alliance between japan and the united states is a cornerstone of peace, security, prosperity in the into pacific and around the world. >> as a global partner, japan will join hands with our american friends, and together, we will be the way in tackling the challenges of the indo pacific and the world. >> from the biden administration, today's japan is really a dream come true. it is a capable and willing partner that is prepared to step up and deal with global challenges including china. ♪ louis: welcome to the program. the japanese prime minister is at the white house right now with president biden. they are going to increase defense cooperation, they say. what does that mean for asia? and of course for china. the leader of hamas says israel has killed three of his sons in
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announcer: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. and by judy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news" >> hello is the context. >> conflicting claims between hamas and local aid workers and the israeli defee forces. hamas claims of some of the dead were executed, had their hands tied and were dumped in mass graves. >> the examination was carried out respectfully while maintaining the dignity of the deceased. bodies were examined which did not belong to israeli hostages and they were returned their place. >> we are horrified also by the destruction of a medical complex and the reports of the discovery of mass graves in and around facilities. we call for independent, effective, transparent investigations into the deaths. ♪ >> the u.n. human rights chief says he is horrified by the destruction at gaza hospitals, reports of bodies being pulled from mass graves with hands tied. what can we verify? we have a special report. joe biden has signed a $61 billion suppor
announcer: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. and by judy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news" >> hello is the context. >> conflicting claims between hamas and local aid workers and the israeli defee forces. hamas claims of some of the dead were executed, had their hands tied and were dumped in mass graves. >> the examination was carried out respectfully while maintaining...
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announcer: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. and by judy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news" . i am christian fraser is the . context. >> the international community must work together to prevent any actions that could push the entire middle east over the edge, with a devastating impact on civilians. >> in case of any use of force by the israeli regime and violating our sovereignty, the islamic republic of iran will not hesitate to assert its inherent rights. >> there is always the risk of miscalculation, of escalation being piled upon escalation. i think people are incredibly aware of that now as a result of de-escalatory act made by -- of the sql a tory act made by iran last weekend. christian: the g-7 industrialized nations are turning to every diplomatic and military tool in reach to try and head off an imminent israeli reprisal on iran. more sanctions today and the place to help out ukraine defend itself ainst the renewed russian onslaught. we wi
announcer: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. and by judy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news" . i am christian fraser is the . context. >> the international community must work together to prevent any actions that could push the entire middle east over the edge, with a devastating impact on civilians. >> in case of any use of force by the israeli regime and violating our...
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announcer: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. and by judy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news" . i'm christian fraser. . this is "the context." >> this is what you are asking us to say. a president is entitled for total personal gain to use the trappings of his office without facing criminal liability. >> if you don't have immunity, you are not going to do anything. you will become a ceremonial president. >> even before t day began, he held his campaign saying since they can't be out on the tra, they are going to bring the trail to them here in new york. >> trump is claiming absolute immunity, which essentially means presidents would be inoculated from any prosecution. that is a really sweeping claim of executive power. ♪ christian: a hugely consequential day for donald trump. the criminal trial resumes in manhattan. a decision is pending on the gag order which he continues to float. in the hearing and the supreme court on whether he is entitled to pr
announcer: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. and by judy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news" . i'm christian fraser. . this is "the context." >> this is what you are asking us to say. a president is entitled for total personal gain to use the trappings of his office without facing criminal liability. >> if you don't have immunity, you are not going to do anything....
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announcer: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. and by judy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news" ♪ >> hello. you're watching the context on bbc news. >> an attack on a political opponent. that is all is. i am very honored to be here. >> we are waiting for high-stakes jury selection to take place but really, the majority of the morning was dedicated to what the judge said...