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great to have you back on bbc news. tell us what you made of the hearings in court today. >> it is really hard to say what will happen. you heard a lot of the justices, particularly the liberal justices, the three women, talking a lot about the consequences of these abortion bans, the harrowing medical consequences. you heard them in explicit detail talking about women who have life-threatening pregnancy complications who have been showing up at emergency rooms ending turned away. you had justice sonia sotomayor asking the attorney for the state of idaho, what do you make of those situations? how does that fall into this law that is supposed to have an exception for the life of the mother? >> idaho's attorney general said the state does allow exceptions for lifesaving abortion. what exactly is the biden administration suing on here? >> the difference that everyone was talking about today is between an exception for the life of the mother and exception for the health of the mother. those are two very different things whe
great to have you back on bbc news. tell us what you made of the hearings in court today. >> it is really hard to say what will happen. you heard a lot of the justices, particularly the liberal justices, the three women, talking a lot about the consequences of these abortion bans, the harrowing medical consequences. you heard them in explicit detail talking about women who have life-threatening pregnancy complications who have been showing up at emergency rooms ending turned away. you had...
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announcer: and now, "bbc news" i am a little humphrey in washington and this is bbc no -- world news america. the u.s. top diplomat tells the bbc he warned chinese president xi jinping about his country support for russia. >> for china, if it want better relations, not only with us, it cannot do that while at the same time helping fuel the biggest threat to european security since the end of the cold war. >> the first week of testimony in donald trump's criminal trial wraps up. his former assistant takes to the stand. as we take a look at abortion rights in america the supreme court reviews idaho's near total abortion ban. i am helen of humphrey -- helena humphrey. u.s. sec. of state antony blinken met with the chinese president xi jinping in beijing friday as part of mr. blinken's second visit to china in 10 months amid a significant increase in dialogue between the two powers after recent tensions . the u.s. top diplomat says it there is progress in some areas, praising beijing for efforts to stop the supply of fentanyl reaching the u.s.. the two sides addressed areas where signifi
announcer: and now, "bbc news" i am a little humphrey in washington and this is bbc no -- world news america. the u.s. top diplomat tells the bbc he warned chinese president xi jinping about his country support for russia. >> for china, if it want better relations, not only with us, it cannot do that while at the same time helping fuel the biggest threat to european security since the end of the cold war. >> the first week of testimony in donald trump's criminal trial...
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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 support package for ukraine. also passing the president's death, -- desk,egislation that will ban tick-tock or force its sale. we will keep an eye on columbia university where house speaker mike johnson w
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...
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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 act if china doesn't cease weapon supplies to russia, aiding its war on ukraine. trump on trial as the first week of testimony draws to a close. we will
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...
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you're watching "bbc news." in the months before the 2016selection, donald trump picked up the phone and call the former publisher of the "national enquirer," david pecker to discuss whether or not to discuss a playboy associate who was having an affair. the two of them did speak about this alleged misstress karen mcdougal. i think the story should be purchased, i believe you could "buy or sell" it. trump said pecker did not like the idea but candidate trump said pecker would get back to him in due time. wasn't a good day for the former president. before proceedings had gotten underway, the judge was scolding him over his social meeta page, which the prosecution say had breached the gag order. if they were hoping that admonishment would exchange his behavior, they might be disappointed. >> i think the gag order is totally uncongress institutional. can't even allow articles to be put in. articles over the last day and a half saying the case is a sham and it shouldn't be retried or everyone submitted. to me, a gag
you're watching "bbc news." in the months before the 2016selection, donald trump picked up the phone and call the former publisher of the "national enquirer," david pecker to discuss whether or not to discuss a playboy associate who was having an affair. the two of them did speak about this alleged misstress karen mcdougal. i think the story should be purchased, i believe you could "buy or sell" it. trump said pecker did not like the idea but candidate trump said...
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the bbc witnessed people scrambling onto the boat. donald trump was back in court over allegedly violating a gag order. the jury heard more from the trial's first witness. welcome to "world news america." long-awaited aid to ukraine could clear its final hurdle today or wednesday as the u.s. senate takes up the $95 billion foreign aid package that would send funds to israel and taiwan. the senate is widely expected to pass the funding after a few procedural steps. president biden said he will sign the legislation once it gets to his desk. that will unlock aid that has been delayed for months amid public in opposition. the legislation ties together four bills the house voted on separately. provided $61 billion in aid to ukraine, over 26 billion for israel, and more than $8 billion for the indo-pacific, similar to the bill already passed in the senate earlier this year. we have anthony zurcher, are north american correspondent who has been following the action. this is expected to pass. take us through the next steps. anthony: the senat
the bbc witnessed people scrambling onto the boat. donald trump was back in court over allegedly violating a gag order. the jury heard more from the trial's first witness. welcome to "world news america." long-awaited aid to ukraine could clear its final hurdle today or wednesday as the u.s. senate takes up the $95 billion foreign aid package that would send funds to israel and taiwan. the senate is widely expected to pass the funding after a few procedural steps. president biden said...
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annocer: and now, "bbc news" >> "bbc world news america." iran and israel indicate there will be no further retaliation. the u.s. house of representatives prepares to work funding for ukraine.rs of and we sit down with the nobel peace prize winner. ♪ welcome to "world news america." u.s. officials are urging de-escalation in the middle east after an apparent israeli strike on iran overnight friday. iran has indicated it has no plans to retaliate after iranian media had unconfirmed reports of explosions in a province home to several nuclear facilities. two u.s. official said the israeli struck iran. israel has not publicly commentary iran has been on high alert after the unprecedented missile and drone raid on israel saturday. the rainy an attack was in retaliation for a presumed is really --israeli airstrike that killed 13 people including seven military officers. the white house press secretary explains the american position and heightened regional tensions. >> we have been very clear from here from the beginning that we do not want to se
annocer: and now, "bbc news" >> "bbc world news america." iran and israel indicate there will be no further retaliation. the u.s. house of representatives prepares to work funding for ukraine.rs of and we sit down with the nobel peace prize winner. ♪ welcome to "world news america." u.s. officials are urging de-escalation in the middle east after an apparent israeli strike on iran overnight friday. iran has indicated it has no plans to retaliate after...
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you are watching bbc news. we are all too familiar with the site of donald trump making his way into a courtroom, but this was an historic day in manhattan, the first time a former predent has faced a criminal trial. mr. trump has pleaded not guilty to 34 counts of -- the prosecution said the former president has "orchestrated a criminal scheme to corrupt the election." mr. trump said it was a bookkeeping issue, a minor thing, which the justice department had cooked up to keep him off of the campaign trail. >> what is going on here should never be happening. it's a very sad day in america, i can tell you that. thank you very much. christian: with me is john edward jones iii, former president of dickinson college in pennsylvania. the opening statements are something like an overture. they set out a roadmap for what is coming in the trial. what did you make of the two sides, the way they laid out their arguments? john: exactly as i thought it would be, a roadmap. from the prosecution's standpoint, what we know is
you are watching bbc news. we are all too familiar with the site of donald trump making his way into a courtroom, but this was an historic day in manhattan, the first time a former predent has faced a criminal trial. mr. trump has pleaded not guilty to 34 counts of -- the prosecution said the former president has "orchestrated a criminal scheme to corrupt the election." mr. trump said it was a bookkeeping issue, a minor thing, which the justice department had cooked up to keep him off...
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announcer: and now, "bbc news" ♪ caitriona: i'm caitriona perry in washington and this is bbc "world news america." new york's highest court overturns the conviction of disgraced hollywood producer harvey weinstein. the u.s. supreme court considers whether donald trump is immune from prosecution for actions he took while president. and elsewhere, mr. trump's hush money trial continues in new york, with testimony detailing alleged payments to adult -- to an adult film star. ♪ caitriona: hello and welcome to "world news america." i'm caitriona perry. in a stunning reversal, the new york court of appeals overturned a 2020 rape conviction against hollywood producer harvey weinstein, paving the way for a new trial. in a 4-3 ruling the court found he did not get a fair trial, saying the judge had shown prejudice by allowing women to testify about allegations that were not part of the case. the accusation started in 2017, sparking the #metoo movement that exposed sexual abuse at the highest levels of the entertainment industry and far beyond. the 72-year-old will remain in prison, serving
announcer: and now, "bbc news" ♪ caitriona: i'm caitriona perry in washington and this is bbc "world news america." new york's highest court overturns the conviction of disgraced hollywood producer harvey weinstein. the u.s. supreme court considers whether donald trump is immune from prosecution for actions he took while president. and elsewhere, mr. trump's hush money trial continues in new york, with testimony detailing alleged payments to adult -- to an adult film star....
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announcer: and now, "bbc news" ♪ >> hello. ♪ i'm lewis vaughan jones. you will watchg "the context" on bbc news. >> relief across israel by the response by the israeli the terry wasn't as overwhelming and intense. >> just how little we know -- the israelis aren't saying anything, the iranians are not blaming the israelis, the international community has been largely muted. it's as if there has been a collective effort to play this whole thing down. >> we have been very clear from the beginning that we do not want to see this conflict escalate. we continue to consult with our allies and partners including in the region. lewis: calls for de-escalation. we'll look at the new reality in the middle east and what happens next. also, we will be in new york outside the donald trump trial courthouse. a man in the last hour or two has set himself on fire. we're expecting an update any moment. we will bring you that. prime minister rishi sunak says he wants to tackle sick culture with the threat of removing benefits. and there is new music from taylor swift, and t
announcer: and now, "bbc news" ♪ >> hello. ♪ i'm lewis vaughan jones. you will watchg "the context" on bbc news. >> relief across israel by the response by the israeli the terry wasn't as overwhelming and intense. >> just how little we know -- the israelis aren't saying anything, the iranians are not blaming the israelis, the international community has been largely muted. it's as if there has been a collective effort to play this whole thing down....
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announcer: and now, "bbc news" s america, this is "world news s america. a jury hears opening statements in the first criminal trial against donald trump here and israeli general steps down over failures to prevent october 7 as reports of mass graves from israel's retaliatory war in gaza. and mexico's economy is getting a boost. we look at the impact of near shoring. ♪ host: welcome to "world news america." the first criminal trial of a former u.s. president is underway as the jury heard opening statements on monday in new york. donald trump is accused of trying to cover up a hush-money payments to stormy daniels leading up to his 2016 election win. he pleaded not guilty to 34 counts of also buying his nose records and denies having an affair with ms. daniels. prosecution alleges that it was election fraud. adding there is nothing illegal about trying to influence an election. mr. trump spoke outside the courtroom and repeated his view that the trial is election interference. mr. trump: this is a biden witch hunt to keep me off the campaign trail. so far
announcer: and now, "bbc news" s america, this is "world news s america. a jury hears opening statements in the first criminal trial against donald trump here and israeli general steps down over failures to prevent october 7 as reports of mass graves from israel's retaliatory war in gaza. and mexico's economy is getting a boost. we look at the impact of near shoring. ♪ host: welcome to "world news america." the first criminal trial of a former u.s. president is...
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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 presidential immunity. all of that within hours of trump being named as a co-conspirator in a new set of indictments in arizona. we have top legal analysis
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...
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announcer: and now, "bbc news". lea: my name is lea. i may look like a normal 20-something. but my life is often consumed by illness. lea: approximately 1,000 people are born every day in africa with sickle cell. i have sickle cell disease. up to 90% of us die before the age of five. our governments do little to help us. lea: and i'm advocating to those in power to change that. lea: even in our own communities, people with sickle cell are often treated like outcasts because of the misconception and stigma surrounding the disease. lea: i'm putting my life on the line to fight this deadly disease. and to dispel the myths that surround it. ♪ ♪ lea (over phone): hi, beautiful people, this is lea, you can see my jaundice it is on, damn. the abnormal, sickle-shaped red blood cells in my body affect my oxygen levels. one of the biggest problems with sickle cell is oxygen. like if you don't have sufficient oxygen, so you can only push your body fat for a good number of days before you need to really rest. now he's telling people, "this girl has sickle cell," and they don't even
announcer: and now, "bbc news". lea: my name is lea. i may look like a normal 20-something. but my life is often consumed by illness. lea: approximately 1,000 people are born every day in africa with sickle cell. i have sickle cell disease. up to 90% of us die before the age of five. our governments do little to help us. lea: and i'm advocating to those in power to change that. lea: even in our own communities, people with sickle cell are often treated like outcasts because of the...
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announcer: and now, "bbc news". ♪ kim: a warm welcome, i'm kim chakanetsa. i've ce to hollywood, to the women and film headquarters where i'm joined by keri putnam and stephanie allain, two women who are working to reshape the industry. they are both part of an initiative founded and led by women in film and the sundance institute, called reframe, whose aim is to advance gender equity. keri putnam is a film executive and producer and the founder of putnam pictures. she's served for 11 years as the ceo of the sundance institute, which runs the sundance film festival. prior to that, she worked as a senior executive at miramax and hbo. she's also the co-founder of reframe. keri, welcome. keri: thank you, it's great to be here. kim: stephanie allain is a film producer and writer and the newly elected co-president of the producers guild of america, the first woman of color to hold that position. stephanie served nine years as vice president of women in film. she runs her own company, homegrown pictures, which focuses on creating content by and about women and peo
announcer: and now, "bbc news". ♪ kim: a warm welcome, i'm kim chakanetsa. i've ce to hollywood, to the women and film headquarters where i'm joined by keri putnam and stephanie allain, two women who are working to reshape the industry. they are both part of an initiative founded and led by women in film and the sundance institute, called reframe, whose aim is to advance gender equity. keri putnam is a film executive and producer and the founder of putnam pictures. she's served for...