BBC HomepageSkip to contentAccessibility HelpYour accountNotificationsHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeMore menuMore menuSearch BBCHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeCBBCCBeebiesFoodClose menuBBC NewsMenuHomeIsrael-Gaza warCost of LivingWar in UkraineClimateUKWorldBusinessPoliticsCultureMoreTechScienceHealthFamily & EducationIn PicturesNewsbeatBBC VerifyDisabilityWorldAfricaAsiaAustraliaEuropeLatin AmericaMiddle EastUS & CanadaSydney church stabbing treated as ‘terrorist act’Published7 minutes agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingBy Simon AtkinsonBBC News, AustraliaAustralian police have declared Monday’s stabbing at a church in Sydney a “terrorist act”.A 15-year-old boy was arrested after a bishop and several churchgoers were stabbed during the sermon.The incident happened in the evening at the Christ The Good Shepherd Church in the suburb of Wakeley.At least four people were stabbed but police say none of their injuries were life-threatening. The incident triggered unrest.Hundreds of people gathered outside the church, clashing with police – two of whom were injured.Twenty police vehicles were damaged – with 10 left unusable.Chief commissioner Karen Webb said those involved in the riots would be hunted by police, describing the actions as “unacceptable”.New South Wales Premier Chris Minns said: “I convened a meeting of faith leaders representing major religious organisations across Western Sydney. “And their message to their communities was universal and identical, and that is that they deplore violence in all forms that they have faith in the New South Wales police to undertake their investigation.”They call for peace amongst all communities in Sydney, and most importantly, that people remain calm during this obviously distressing period.”Paramedics had to retreat for cover in the church and were “holed up” there for more than three hours. Related TopicsSydneyAustraliaTop StoriesIsrael war cabinet meets to discuss Iran responsePublished30 minutes agoDozens of jurors ruled out as historic Trump trial beginsPublished1 hour agoTruss endorses Trump to win US presidential racePublished1 hour agoFeaturesSalman Rushdie: Losing an eye upsets me every day’Hero’ who took on killer describes Sydney attackBowen: As Israel debates Iran response, can US and allies stop slide into all-out war?What was in wave of Iranian attacks and how were they thwarted?Listen: Is this a turning point for Iran and Israel? AudioListen: Is this a turning point for Iran and Israel?AttributionSoundsCalls for Germany to legalise abortions in first trimesterHow is Paris preparing for the Olympics and Paralympics?Why has the weather changed again?AttributionWeatherUkraine’s power plants at the mercy of Russian missilesElsewhere on the BBCMarking the 30th anniversary of Kurt Cobain’s deathA powerful documentary about one of music history’s most shocking storiesAttributioniPlayer’It’s a way of making sure she’s not forgotten’Georgia Gabriel-Hooper deals with a personal tragedy by raising awarenessAttributionSoundsRomesh Ranganathan’s bittersweet comedy gem returnsFrom lost to found, follow Jonathan’s journey as he navigates single parenthoodAttributioniPlayerAre we close to a breakthrough for MS?The Inquiry explores if trials for a vaccine against EBV could eventually lead to preventing MSAttributionSoundsMost Read1Truss endorses Trump to win US presidential race2Rust film armourer sentenced to 18 months in prison3Wrong couple divorced after law firm computer error4Waddingham rejects red carpet ‘show leg’ request5Prime minister not at Eid party guests boycotted6Israel war cabinet meets to discuss Iran response7Dozens of jurors ruled out as historic Trump trial begins8Girl, six, wakes sleeping family during home blaze9Marten told ‘big lies’ over baby death, court hears10MPs reject Lords amendments to Rwanda bill

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BBC HomepageSkip to contentAccessibility HelpYour accountNotificationsHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeMore menuMore menuSearch BBCHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeCBBCCBeebiesFoodClose menuBBC NewsMenuHomeIsrael-Gaza warCost of LivingWar in UkraineClimateUKWorldBusinessPoliticsCultureMoreTechScienceHealthFamily & EducationIn PicturesNewsbeatBBC VerifyDisabilityWorldAfricaAsiaAustraliaEuropeLatin AmericaMiddle EastUS & CanadaTrump trial: Difficult search begins for impartial juryPublished13 minutes agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRelated TopicsIndictments of Donald TrumpImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Donald Trump is the first former president to ever go on trialBy Madeline Halpert & Kayla EpsteinBBC News, New YorkDonald Trump’s unprecedented criminal trial began on Monday with half of a group of potential jurors ruled out within minutes on impartiality grounds.Mr Trump denies falsifying business records to conceal a hush-money payment to porn star Stormy Daniels. Sixty of 96 potential jurors were quick to say in the New York court that they could not be impartial.Those left were then asked multiple questions, including about their news and book reading habits.”I just couldn’t do it,” one prospective juror was heard saying as she left court. The dismissals were an indication of how challenging it could be to find a group of 12 impartial jurors for a case concerned with a high-profile sex scandal involving a former president running once again for the White House.The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office alleges that Mr Trump directed his former attorney, Michael Cohen, to pay Ms Daniels $130,000 (£104,000) in exchange for her silence about an alleged sexual encounter that the former president denies took place. Prosecutors say he did so to “unlawfully influence” the 2016 election. Mr Trump has pleaded not guilty. Jury selection began in the afternoon. The judge started by dismissing jurors who raised their hand to say they could not be impartial, leaving around 34 people. Those left were then grilled on 42 questions in the jury questionnaire, including on their news-reading habits, whether they had attended any Trump rallies or read any of the former president’s books. Eighteen were placed at random in the jury box, and they began to answer the questionnaire one by one. One man from Midtown Manhattan said that he read the Wall Street Journal. Another from the Upper West Side said his radio habits included listening to whatever was on when he was in the shower. He later clarifying he meant NPR. Neither was dismissed immediately.A woman was asked: “Do you have any strong opinions or firmly held beliefs about former president Donald Trump, or the fact that he is a current candidate for president, that would interfere with your ability to be a fair and impartial juror?”She simply replied “yes” and was dismissed, although Mr Trump’s team initially objected to excusing her. All jurors will remain anonymous due to the high profile nature of the case, although Mr Trump’s legal team and prosecutors will know their identities.Quiet in the courtThe accused stayed quiet during the day, speaking to his lawyers in a hushed tone while maintaining a stern expression. He said three words in the entirety of the morning to the judge, New York Justice Juan Merchan – all “yes”, when asked about what conduct was required in in court.But outside of the court, Mr Trump took a more aggressive tone, stating that the trial was “nonsense” and an “assault on America”. Mr Trump’s public remarks about the case were the subject of several minutes of debate during the morning in court. Prosecutors claimed some of Mr Trump’s posts on his social media site, Truth Social, violated a gag order Justice Merchan imposed on him. The order bars Mr Trump from making public comments about people related to the case, including potential witnesses. The order was expanded to relatives of those involved after Mr Trump attacked Justice Merchan’s daughter on social media. The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office asked Justice Merchan to fine Mr Trump $3,000 (£2,400) in total for three posts. The judge set a hearing date of 23 April to make a decision. The judge used the morning in court to resolve what evidence would be permissible in court. The defence and the prosecution sparred over an infamous Access Hollywood Tape that came out just before the 2016 election. In the tape, Mr Trump talks about grabbing women by their genitals. Prosecutors asked to include an email chain between Trump campaign officials and the Washington Post reporter who broke the Access Hollywood story, which included a transcript of the tape. Image source, EPAImage caption, A woman holds a banner in front of New York criminal courtThe judge said the emails would be allowed if “set up properly”, despite objections from Mr Trump’s legal team. Throughout the day, Mr Trump was cheered on by dozens of people who rallied peacefully but loudly outside of court.They included a man playing the Star-Spangled Banner on the flute for hours and a person imitating the former president wearing a blonde wig and red tie. The were others decidedly less enthusiastic about the former president. One held a banner that stated: “Convict Trump already.”The hush-money trial is just one of four criminal cases the former president is facing. But it could be the only one to go to trial before the 2024 presidential election, a rematch between Mr Trump and the incumbent, Joe Biden. If convicted, Mr Trump would be the first major-party nominee to run for president as a convicted felon. No law prevents him from doing so. Justice Merchan also rejected a defence request that Mr Trump be excused from the trial next Thursday so that he can attend Supreme Court arguments on the immunity claims he raised in another of his criminal cases.”Arguing before the Supreme Court is a big deal,” Justice Merchan said, before adding: “A trial in New York Supreme Court … is also a big deal. I will see him here next week.”Image source, EPAImage caption, Trump supporters in New YorkRelated TopicsIndictments of Donald TrumpNew YorkDonald TrumpMore on this storyDifficult hunt for 12 impartial jurors to sit on historic Trump trialPublished2 days agoWho is Stormy Daniels, and what happened with Donald Trump?Published7 hours agoTop StoriesIsrael war cabinet meets to discuss Iran responsePublished27 minutes agoDifficult search begins for impartial Trump juryPublished13 minutes agoTruss endorses Trump to win US presidential racePublished5 minutes agoFeaturesSalman Rushdie: Losing an eye upsets me every day’Hero’ who took on killer describes Sydney attackBowen: As Israel debates Iran response, can US and allies stop slide into all-out war?What was in wave of Iranian attacks and how were they thwarted?Listen: Is this a turning point for Iran and Israel? AudioListen: Is this a turning point for Iran and Israel?AttributionSoundsCalls for Germany to legalise abortions in first trimesterHow is Paris preparing for the Olympics and Paralympics?Why has the weather changed again?AttributionWeatherUkraine’s power plants at the mercy of Russian missilesElsewhere on the BBCMarking the 30th anniversary of Kurt Cobain’s deathA powerful documentary about one of music history’s most shocking storiesAttributioniPlayer’It’s a way of making sure she’s not forgotten’Georgia Gabriel-Hooper deals with a personal tragedy by raising awarenessAttributionSoundsRomesh Ranganathan’s bittersweet comedy gem returnsFrom lost to found, follow Jonathan’s journey as he navigates single parenthoodAttributioniPlayerAre we close to a breakthrough for MS?The Inquiry explores if trials for a vaccine against EBV could eventually lead to preventing MSAttributionSoundsMost Read1Rust film armourer sentenced to 18 months in prison2Wrong couple divorced after law firm computer error3Waddingham rejects red carpet ‘show leg’ request4Prime minister not at Eid party guests boycotted5Marten told ‘big lies’ over baby death, court hears6Girl, six, wakes sleeping family during home blaze7Mini rope bridges built for forest dormice8Harry to fight on in legal battle over security9’Hero’ who took on killer describes Sydney attack10World’s coral turns white from deadly ocean heat

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BBC HomepageSkip to contentAccessibility HelpYour accountNotificationsHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeMore menuMore menuSearch BBCHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeCBBCCBeebiesFoodClose menuBBC NewsMenuHomeIsrael-Gaza warCost of LivingWar in UkraineClimateUKWorldBusinessPoliticsCultureMoreTechScienceHealthFamily & EducationIn PicturesNewsbeatBBC VerifyDisabilityWorldAfricaAsiaAustraliaEuropeLatin AmericaMiddle EastUS & CanadaPro-Palestinian protest blocks Golden Gate BridgeThis video can not be playedTo play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.Pro-Palestinian protest blocks Golden Gate BridgeClosePro-Palestinian demonstrators forced the closure of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge on Monday, causing hours of gridlock. The protesters held signs that read “Stop the world for Gaza” and “End the siege on Gaza now”.SubsectionUS & CanadaPublished42 minutes agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRead descriptionExplore morePro-Palestinian protest blocks Golden Gate Bridge. Video, 00:00:31Pro-Palestinian protest blocks Golden Gate BridgeSubsectionUS & CanadaPublished42 minutes ago0:31Up Next. Biden says Netanyahu making ‘a mistake’ in Gaza. Video, 00:00:35Biden says Netanyahu making ‘a mistake’ in GazaSubsectionUS & CanadaPublished5 days agoUp Next0:35Doctor’s video diary shows reality inside Gaza hospital. Video, 00:04:06Doctor’s video diary shows reality inside Gaza hospitalSubsectionMiddle EastPublished3 days ago4:06Editor’s recommendationsWheelie bins fly and a caravan overturns in strong wind. Video, 00:00:24Wheelie bins fly and a caravan overturns in strong windSubsectionStoke & StaffordshirePublished6 hours ago0:24Hannah Waddingham calls out demanding paparazzi. Video, 00:00:28Hannah Waddingham calls out demanding paparazziSubsectionEntertainment & ArtsPublished9 hours ago0:28Endangered California condor chicks hatched in LA. Video, 00:01:28Endangered California condor chicks hatched in LASubsectionUS & CanadaPublished1 hour ago1:28BBC Verify examines video from Iran’s attack on Israel. Video, 00:01:09BBC Verify examines video from Iran’s attack on IsraelSubsectionMiddle EastPublished23 hours ago1:09’A very long night for Israel and a dangerous moment’ Video, 00:00:58’A very long night for Israel and a dangerous moment’SubsectionMiddle EastPublished1 day ago0:58The view from Israel as Iran launches dozens of missiles. Video, 00:00:30The view from Israel as Iran launches dozens of missilesSubsectionMiddle EastPublished1 day ago0:30Tel Aviv residents unfazed by Iran attack threat. Video, 00:00:35Tel Aviv residents unfazed by Iran attack threatSubsectionMiddle EastPublished1 day ago0:35Sydney attack: What’s known about how it unfolded? Video, 00:00:55Sydney attack: What’s known about how it unfolded?SubsectionAustraliaPublished1 day ago0:55Watch: ‘Someone took my car, and my 89-year-old mum’ Video, 00:01:26Watch: ‘Someone took my car, and my 89-year-old mum’SubsectionUKPublished2 days ago1:26

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BBC HomepageSkip to contentAccessibility HelpYour accountNotificationsHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeMore menuMore menuSearch BBCHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeCBBCCBeebiesFoodClose menuBBC NewsMenuHomeIsrael-Gaza warCost of LivingWar in UkraineClimateUKWorldBusinessPoliticsCultureMoreTechScienceHealthFamily & EducationIn PicturesNewsbeatBBC VerifyDisabilityWorldAfricaAsiaAustraliaEuropeLatin AmericaMiddle EastUS & CanadaEndangered California condor chicks hatched in LAThis video can not be playedTo play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.Endangered California condor chicks hatched in LACloseEndangered California condors are part of a recovery program that aims to release them into the wild.Zoos in the state work closely with the US Fish and Wildlife Service as part of the California Condor Recovery Program after the species almost went extinct in the 80s.Now every condor chick born in captivity starts a process of adaptation towards release in a protected area.SubsectionUS & CanadaPublished30 minutes agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRead descriptionExplore moreEndangered California condor chicks hatched in LA. Video, 00:01:28Endangered California condor chicks hatched in LASubsectionUS & CanadaPublished30 minutes ago1:28Up Next. Watch: Zoo welcomes birth of southern white rhino. Video, 00:00:30Watch: Zoo welcomes birth of southern white rhinoSubsectionBeds, Herts & BucksPublished15 MarchUp Next0:30Zoo shares first images of ocelot born this year. Video, 00:00:54Zoo shares first images of ocelot born this yearSubsectionUS & CanadaPublished15 December 20230:54Editor’s recommendationsWheelie bins fly and a caravan overturns in strong wind. Video, 00:00:24Wheelie bins fly and a caravan overturns in strong windSubsectionStoke & StaffordshirePublished4 hours ago0:24Hannah Waddingham calls out demanding paparazzi. Video, 00:00:28Hannah Waddingham calls out demanding paparazziSubsectionEntertainment & ArtsPublished8 hours ago0:28BBC Verify examines video from Iran’s attack on Israel. Video, 00:01:09BBC Verify examines video from Iran’s attack on IsraelSubsectionMiddle EastPublished22 hours ago1:09’A very long night for Israel and a dangerous moment’ Video, 00:00:58’A very long night for Israel and a dangerous moment’SubsectionMiddle EastPublished1 day ago0:58The view from Israel as Iran launches dozens of missiles. Video, 00:00:30The view from Israel as Iran launches dozens of missilesSubsectionMiddle EastPublished1 day ago0:30Tel Aviv residents unfazed by Iran attack threat. Video, 00:00:35Tel Aviv residents unfazed by Iran attack threatSubsectionMiddle EastPublished1 day ago0:35Sydney attack: What’s known about how it unfolded? Video, 00:00:55Sydney attack: What’s known about how it unfolded?SubsectionAustraliaPublished1 day ago0:55Watch: ‘Someone took my car, and my 89-year-old mum’ Video, 00:01:26Watch: ‘Someone took my car, and my 89-year-old mum’SubsectionUKPublished2 days ago1:26Watch: Moment man rescued from Turkey cable car. Video, 00:00:30Watch: Moment man rescued from Turkey cable carSubsectionEuropePublished2 days ago0:30

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BBC HomepageSkip to contentAccessibility HelpYour accountNotificationsHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeMore menuMore menuSearch BBCHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeCBBCCBeebiesFoodClose menuBBC NewsMenuHomeIsrael-Gaza warCost of LivingWar in UkraineClimateUKWorldBusinessPoliticsCultureMoreTechScienceHealthFamily & EducationIn PicturesNewsbeatBBC VerifyDisabilityCultureHannah Gutierrez-Reed: Rust armourer sentenced to 18 months for Halyna Hutchins’ deathPublished24 minutes agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Hannah Gutierrez-ReedBy Helen BushbyCulture reporter Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, the movie set weapons handler who loaded a gun for actor Alec Baldwin before it fired and killed a cinematographer has been sentenced to 18 months in prison. The armourer, 26, was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in March.She was found not guilty of a second charge – tampering with evidence over the 2021 shooting of Halyna Hutchins on the set of Rust.The sentence Ms Gutierrez-Reed received is the maximum possible. Mr Baldwin, 65, also faces a manslaughter trial in July. He has said he is not guilty of the charges.Ms Hutchins, 42, was killed after a gun Mr Baldwin used in a rehearsal fired a live round on the set of the Western in New Mexico.Prosecutors said Gutierrez-Reed had failed to ensure the weapon was only loaded with dummy rounds – fake bullets used to look and sound like real ones. “This case is about constant, never-ending safety failures that resulted in the death of a human being,” prosecutor Kari T Morrissey said during closing arguments in the trial.Gutierrez-Reed was “negligent”, “careless” and “thoughtless” when she failed to notice that live bullets had mixed with dummy rounds in a box of ammunition on set, Ms Morrissey told the jurors.One of those bullets was in the firearm that was used by Mr Baldwin, prosecutors said.This video can not be playedTo play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.Media caption, Moment Rust armourer is found guilty of manslaughter, in MarchJurors deliberated for three hours before returning their verdict and Gutierrez-Reed remained expressionless as she learned her fate. As she was led away by two officers she told her weeping mother, “It’ll be OK,” according to Reuters.Ms Hutchins’ parents and her sister said they were “satisfied” with the verdict.Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Halyna Hutchins was killed while on set in 2021Their statement added: “We look forward to the justice system continuing to make sure that everyone else who is responsible for Halyna’s death is required to face the legal consequences for their actions.”How the Alec Baldwin fatal film set shooting unfoldedDead cinematographer ‘was an incredible artist’ This video can not be playedTo play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.Media caption, WATCH: Bodycam footage from Rust shooting aftermathDuring the trial, prosecutors also presented evidence that Gutierrez-Reed had brought a box of live bullets to the New Mexico film set from her California home. They said these live rounds slowly spread throughout the set over the course of 12 days. Ms Morrissey said she believed the armourer did not intend to bring live rounds to the set, but rather that Ms Hutchins’ death was a case of tragic negligence. The prosecutor added that Gutierrez-Reed was more “worried about her career” and less about the victims in the aftermath of the shooting. Gutierrez-Reed did not testify in the two-week trial, but her lawyer said in closing arguments that prosecutors had failed to prove his client was the sole person responsible for the fatal shooting. “The [ammunition] boxes don’t matter, because we don’t know what was in them three or four days before,” her lawyer, Jason Bowles told the jury, arguing his client did not know that there were real bullets on set.Mr Bowles also blamed Mr Baldwin, arguing that he had “gone off-script” when he pointed the gun at film crew. “It was not in the script for Mr Baldwin to point the weapon,” he said. “She didn’t know that Mr Baldwin was going to do what he did.”He had vowed to appeal the guilty verdict. For his pending caseGutierrez-Reed was found not guilty of evidence tampering stemming from accusations that she attempted to dispose of a small bag of narcotics after the shooting. Last year, the movie’s cast and crew finished filming in tribute to Ms Hutchins, with her husband serving as an executive producer.Related TopicsFirearmsFilmNew MexicoMore on this storyRust film armourer guilty over shooting deathPublished7 MarchDead cinematographer ‘was an incredible artist’Published22 October 2021Rust armourer ‘sloppy’ before Alec Baldwin gun firedPublished22 FebruaryBaldwin pleads not guilty to involuntary manslaughterPublished1 FebruaryTop StoriesLive. Iran attack ‘will be met with response’, Israel’s army chief saysLive. Jury selection begins in Trump’s hush-money trialWorld’s coral turns white from deadly ocean heatPublished2 hours agoFeaturesSalman Rushdie: Losing an eye upsets me every day’Hero’ who took on killer describes Sydney attackBowen: As Israel debates Iran response, can US and allies stop slide into all-out war?What was in wave of Iranian attacks and how were they thwarted?Listen: Is this a turning point for Iran and Israel? 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BBC HomepageSkip to contentAccessibility HelpYour accountNotificationsHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeMore menuMore menuSearch BBCHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeCBBCCBeebiesFoodClose menuBBC SportMenuHomeFootballCricketFormula 1Rugby URugby LTennisGolfBoxingAthleticsMoreA-Z SportsAmerican FootballAthleticsBasketballBoxingCricketCyclingDartsDisability SportFootballFormula 1Gaelic GamesGolfGymnasticsHorse RacingMixed Martial ArtsMotorsportNetballOlympic SportsRugby LeagueRugby UnionSnookerSwimmingTennisWinter SportsFull Sports A-ZMore from SportEnglandScotlandWalesNorthern IrelandMy SportMatch of the DaySports Personality5 Live SportSport on the BBCNews FeedsHelp & FAQsAthleticsResultsCalendarBeijing half marathon: Organisers investigating controversial finishPublished1 hour agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, He Jie (pictured winning the 2023 Asian Games) won the half marathon in one hour three minutes 44 secondsOrganisers of the Beijing half marathon are investigating allegations that three African athletes deliberately allowed China’s star runner He Jie to win Sunday’s race.Footage appeared, external to show Kenya’s Robert Keter and Willy Mnangat and Ethiopia’s Dejene Hailu pointing to the line and slowing down before waving past He, 25.The result was criticised by some Chinese social media users.Mnangat has told BBC Sport Africa that the trio ran as pacemakers.The Kenyan said four runners had been contracted to help He break the Chinese half-marathon record of one hour two minutes 33 seconds, and that one of them did not finish the race.He missed out on the record with a time of 1:03:44, one second ahead of the trio, who tied for second place.”I was not there to compete,” said Mnangat. “It was not a competitive race for me.”A spokesperson at the Beijing Sports Bureau told AFP they were investigating the incident, adding: “We will announce the results to the public once they are available.”Xstep, a Chinese sports brand who sponsored the event and have a contract with He, told Chinese state-owned The Paper:, external “The situation is still being confirmed and verified by multiple parties. Further information will be communicated as soon as possible.”Mnangat added: “I don’t know why they put my name on my bib/chest number instead of labelling it as a pacemaker.”My job was to set the pace and help the guy win but unfortunately, he did not achieve the target, which was to break the national record.”None of the other runners have commented on the incident yet. China’s He won marathon gold at the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou and is his country’s record holder for the full marathon.A statement from World Athletics to BBC Sport said: “We are aware of the footage circulating online from the Beijing half marathon this weekend and understand an investigation is currently being conducted by the relevant local authorities. “The integrity of our sport is the highest priority at World Athletics, while this investigation is ongoing we are unable to provide further comment.”Users of Chinese social media site Weibo have posted about the race, with a comment saying “this is no doubt the most embarrassing title of He Jie’s career” receiving more than 1,000 likes. Another post added: “With such a major organiser and such a well-known event, this really pushes sportsmanship to the ground in shame.”ABBA’s definitive story: How much do you really know about Sweden’s biggest musical export?Why was the video sharing platform, Vine, closed down? 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BBC HomepageSkip to contentAccessibility HelpYour accountNotificationsHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeMore menuMore menuSearch BBCHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeCBBCCBeebiesFoodClose menuBBC NewsMenuHomeIsrael-Gaza warCost of LivingWar in UkraineClimateUKWorldBusinessPoliticsCultureMoreTechScienceHealthFamily & EducationIn PicturesNewsbeatBBC VerifyDisabilityWorldAfricaAsiaAustraliaEuropeLatin AmericaMiddle EastUS & CanadaFBI opens investigation into Baltimore bridge collapsePublished6 minutes agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Six people died after the Dali cargo ship collided with the bridge, causing its catastrophic collapseBy Nadine YousifBBC NewsThe FBI has opened a criminal investigation into the Baltimore bridge collapse, sources familiar with the matter told the BBC’s US partner CBS.The investigation will examine the circumstances leading up to the incident, in which six people were killed.The Francis Scott Key Bridge fell on March 26 after it was struck by a large container ship called the Dali. Federal agents have been present at the site since, the sources said.In a statement on Monday, a spokesperson for the Department of Justice (DoJ) said the “FBI is present aboard the cargo ship Dali conducting court authorized law enforcement activity”. ‘A game of Jenga’: Inside the perilous Baltimore bridge clean-up No further information will be shared publicly on the investigation at this time, the spokesperson said. Erek Barron, the US Attorney in Maryland who is aiding in the FBI investigation, said his office would not comment on the existence of a probe. But he said “the public should know, whether it’s gun violence, civil rights abuse, financial fraud, or any other threat to public safety or property, we will seek accountability for anyone who may be responsible”. The FBI investigation is separate from an ongoing probe by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). Also on Monday, Baltimore’s mayor Brandon Scott announced that his city is taking “legal steps” to address the collapse by partnering with two national law firms.Mr Scott said the firms will take ”action to hold the wrongdoers responsible, and to mitigate the immediate and long-term harm caused to Baltimore City residents.”He said the aim is to hold “all entities accountable”, including the owner, charterer, manager and operator of the Dali ship, as well as potentially liable third parties. Most of the 47-year-old bridge collapsed when it was struck by Dali – a 948ft (289m) cargo ship – at around 01:28 local time, plunging eight men who were working on bridge maintenance at the time into the Patapsco River. The bodies of three have since been recovered and three others are presumed to be dead by authorities. Two others were rescued shortly after the bridge fell. A salvage mission that includes the US Army Corps of Engineers, the Navy, the Coast Guard and Maryland authorities is still ongoing to recover parts of the bridge, as well as to find the bodies of the remaining victims.Investigators also have recovered the data recorder of the Dali ship, which they hope may explain the catastrophic power failure that caused it to go off course and hit the bridge. Officials said the ship had been moving at eight knots, or roughly 9mp (15 km/h).Jennifer Homandy, the head of the NTSB, has said one of the factors under investigation is whether contaminated fuel played a role in the ship losing power. A mayday signal was sent when the ship was approaching the bridge, authorities had said, which gave authorities time to stop cars driving onto the bridge.The collapse led to the closure of the Port of Baltimore, one of the busiest in the US and a key hub for the transport of vehicles, though two alternative channels have since been opened as the salvage operation continues.Related TopicsBaltimoreFBIMarylandUnited StatesMore on this storyWhere Baltimore bridge investigation goes nowPublished28 MarchBaltimore victims remembered as fathers, immigrantsPublished6 AprilLost power, mayday call and crash before Baltimore bridge collapsePublished26 March’A game of Jenga’: Inside the perilous Baltimore bridge clean-upPublished6 AprilTop StoriesLive. ‘All sides must show restraint’ says Sunak, as Israel considers Iran responseLive. Trump in court for historic hush-money trialWorld’s coral turns white from deadly ocean heatPublished26 minutes agoFeatures’Hero’ who took on killer describes Sydney attackBowen: As Israel debates Iran response, can US and allies stop slide into all-out war?What was in wave of Iranian attacks and how were they thwarted?Listen: Is this a turning point for Iran and Israel? 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BBC HomepageSkip to contentAccessibility HelpYour accountNotificationsHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeMore menuMore menuSearch BBCHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeCBBCCBeebiesFoodClose menuBBC NewsMenuHomeIsrael-Gaza warCost of LivingWar in UkraineClimateUKWorldBusinessPoliticsCultureMoreTechScienceHealthFamily & EducationIn PicturesNewsbeatBBC VerifyDisabilityTechnologyTesla lays off more than 10% of its workforcePublished1 hour agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, Getty ImagesBy Shiona McCallumTechnology reporterTesla will lay off more than 10% of its global electric vehicle workforce.In a memo, first reported by news website Electrek, billionaire owner Elon Musk told staff there was nothing he hated more, “but it must be done”.The world’s largest auto-maker by market value had 140,473 employees globally as of December, according to its latest annual report.Tesla did not immediately respond to the BBC’s request for comment.”We have done a thorough review of the organisation and made the difficult decision to reduce our headcount by more than 10% globally,” said the email from Mr Musk.”There is nothing I hate more, but it must be done. This will enable us to be lean, innovative and hungry for the next growth phase cycle.”A Tesla employee who had been told he was being let go told the BBC he had subsequently been locked out of his emails as had all other staff being laid off.The company is set to report its quarterly earnings later this month but has already reported a decline in vehicle deliveries in the first quarter, its first in nearly four years and also below market expectations. Some analysts described the results as “tumultuous.”Last month, Tesla reduced production at the Gigafactory in Shanghai and last week Tesla told employees who work on the Cybertruck that shifts will be shorter on the production line at the Austin.Tesla has begun to feel the impact of slowing demand for electric vehicles (EVs).Elon Musk has recently denied reports that the company has scrapped plans to produce an inexpensive car, which has been one of his longstanding goals to make affordable EVs for the masses.Tesla shares were down 0.8% in premarket trading on Monday.The EV maker has been slow to refresh its aging models as high interest rates have sapped consumer appetite for big-ticket items.There is also the ongoing pressure from China as the rise of their inexpensive EVs have begun to flood the market with affordable models.Related TopicsElon MuskTeslaTransportMore on this storyTesla ‘disaster’ with fewest deliveries since 2022Published2 AprilChinese smartphone giant takes on TeslaPublished29 MarchTesla warns of ‘notably lower’ sales growth in 2024Published25 JanuaryTesla to settle over fatal Autopilot crashPublished6 days agoTop StoriesLive. Western allies call on Israel to avoid escalation after Iran attackUK shot down Iran drones to de-escalate conflict, says CameronPublished26 minutes agoLive. Trump arrives at court for historic hush-money trialFeatures’Hero’ who took on killer describes Sydney attackBowen: As Israel debates Iran response, can US and allies stop slide into all-out war?What was in wave of Iranian attacks and how were they thwarted?Listen: Is this a turning point for Iran and Israel? AudioListen: Is this a turning point for Iran and Israel?AttributionSoundsLegalise abortions in first trimester, German commission saysUkraine’s power plants at the mercy of Russian missilesPrimary school places 2024: When do parents find out offers?Sarah Snook’s chicken and nine other Olivier momentsWatch: Rushdie reveals extent of his wounds from knife attack. VideoWatch: Rushdie reveals extent of his wounds from knife attackElsewhere on the BBCMarking the 30th anniversary of Kurt Cobain’s deathA powerful documentary about one of music history’s most shocking storiesAttributioniPlayer’It’s a way of making sure she’s not forgotten’Georgia Gabriel-Hooper deals with a personal tragedy by raising awarenessAttributionSoundsRomesh Ranganathan’s bittersweet comedy gem returnsFrom lost to found, follow Jonathan’s journey as he navigates single parenthoodAttributioniPlayerAre we close to a breakthrough for MS?The Inquiry explores if trials for a vaccine against EBV could eventually lead to preventing MSAttributionSoundsMost Read1Waddingham rejects red carpet ‘show leg’ request2Bishop attacked during sermon in Sydney3Macron says Paris Olympics opening could be moved4Tesla lays off more than 10% of its workforce5Grimes sorry for Coachella technical difficulties6Britishvolt site battery plant plan collapses7UK shot down Iran drones to de-escalate – Cameron8’Hero’ who took on killer describes Sydney attack9’Obvious’ Sydney killer targeted women – police10England and Kent spinner Underwood dies aged 78AttributionSport

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BBC HomepageSkip to contentAccessibility HelpYour accountNotificationsHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeMore menuMore menuSearch BBCHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeCBBCCBeebiesFoodClose menuBBC NewsMenuHomeIsrael-Gaza warCost of LivingWar in UkraineClimateUKWorldBusinessPoliticsCultureMoreTechScienceHealthFamily & EducationIn PicturesNewsbeatBBC VerifyDisabilityUKEnglandN. IrelandScotlandAlbaWalesCymruIsle of ManGuernseyJerseyLocal NewsFirst product of Meghan’s lifestyle brand revealedPublished11 minutes agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, ReutersImage caption, Meghan pictured at a polo match in Florida last weekBy Sean CoughlanRoyal correspondentA first glimpse of the new business venture from the Duchess of Sussex has been teased on social media, with pictures of a jar of strawberry jam.In a bid to preserve a sense of mystery, the jam from the new American Riviera Orchard brand seemed to be spread among friends and influencers.Fashion designer Tracy Robbins posted a picture of the jam on Instagram.It was numbered “17 of 50”, suggesting the number of recipients of this first fruit of the new business.The arrival of Meghan’s new California-based lifestyle brand had been signalled on social media last month and this suggests that it will be selling food products.What do we know about Meghan’s new brand?Five things about Harry and Meghan’s brand revampWhy did Harry and Meghan leave the Royal Family?There seemed to be have been something of a re-launch for Meghan and husband Prince Harry’s brands and businesses this year, beginning with the overhaul of their regal-looking website under the sussex.com label.Their latest projects seem to be moving away from a previous focus on their time as working royals, such as their Netflix film Harry and Meghan and Prince Harry’s memoir Spare.The hint about the strawberry jam from Meghan’s American Riviera Orchard brand seems to fit with the couple’s latest Netflix plans.Meghan is going to launch a Netflix show which will “celebrate the joys of cooking and gardening, entertaining, and friendship”.Prince Harry will be involved in another Netflix venture showing the inside track on the world of polo. That’s the equestrian sport, not the mints.Delfina Blaquier, married to Prince Harry’s polo-playing friend Nacho Figueras, also posted a picture of the new jam, with hers labelled “10 of 50”.The social media trail for American Riviera Orchard evokes a sense of the couple’s home in California – and this soft launch for the jam show pictures of the jars in a sunny basket of lemons.It’s not known how much items from the new lifestyle brand will cost. Although there are already plenty of other royals getting into jams. Visitors to the gift shops in royal palaces can get a Buckingham Palace Strawberry Preserve for £3.95 or Windsor Castle Fine Cut Seville Orange Marmalade, also for £3.95.On both sides of the Atlantic they seem to be conserving their finances.Related TopicsUK Royal FamilyMeghan, Duchess of SussexMore on this storyWhat we know about Meghan’s regal lifestyle brandPublished16 MarchMeghan launches surprise new lifestyle brandPublished14 MarchTop StoriesMPs back smoking ban for those born after 2009Published8 minutes agoMuslim student loses school prayer ban challengePublished2 hours agoBowen: Iran’s attack on Israel offers Netanyahu a lifelinePublished7 hours agoFeaturesJeremy Bowen: Iran’s attack on Israel offers Netanyahu a lifelineIranians on edge as leaders say ‘Tel Aviv is our battleground’A really, really big election with nearly a billion votersWhat is the smoking ban and how will it work?Martin Tyler: I nearly lost my voice foreverWho are the millions of Britons not working?How to register to vote for the local elections ahead of midnight deadlinePlaying Coachella after cancer emotional, says DJHow the Alec Baldwin fatal film set shooting unfoldedElsewhere on the BBCFrom weight loss to prolonging lifeIs intermittent fasting actually good for you? James Gallagher investigatesAttributionSoundsCould Nina shake up the unspoken rules of modern dating?Brand new comedy about love, friendship and being your own selfAttributioniPlayerWill the UK introduce tough anti-tobacco laws?Under new plans, anyone turning 15 from this year would be banned from buying cigarettesAttributionSoundsCan William Wisting find the truth?The Norwegian detective returns, tackling more grisly cold casesAttributioniPlayerMost Read1Nursery boss ‘killed baby she strapped to beanbag’2Birmingham Airport flights disrupted by incident3Muslim student loses school prayer ban challenge4First product of Meghan’s lifestyle brand revealed5MPs back smoking ban for those born after 20096Police told to shut down right-wing Brussels conference7Historic Copenhagen stock exchange goes up in flames8Bowen: Iran’s attack on Israel offers Netanyahu a lifeline9Marten a ‘lioness’ who ‘loved her cubs’, court told10Sons of McCartney and Lennon release joint single

BBC HomepageSkip to contentAccessibility HelpYour accountNotificationsHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeMore menuMore menuSearch BBCHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeCBBCCBeebiesFoodClose menuBBC NewsMenuHomeIsrael-Gaza warCost of LivingWar in UkraineClimateUKWorldBusinessPoliticsCultureMoreTechScienceHealthFamily & EducationIn PicturesNewsbeatBBC VerifyDisabilityWorldAfricaAsiaAustraliaEuropeLatin AmericaMiddle EastUS & CanadaSupreme Court hears 6 Jan case that may hit Trump trialPublished2 minutes agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRelated TopicsUS Capitol riotsImage source, Brent StirtonImage caption, Hundreds of Trump supporters stormed the Capitol after holding a “Stop the Steal” rally on 6 January, 2021By Nadine YousifBBC NewsThe US Supreme Court have begun hearing a case that could undo charges for those who stormed the Capitol in 2021. It focuses on whether a 2002 federal law created to prevent corporate misconduct could apply to individuals involved in the 6 January riots. More than 350 people have been charged in the incident under that law, which carries a 20-year prison penalty.Donald Trump faces the same charge in the pending federal case accusing him of election interference. The law makes it a crime to “corruptly” obstruct or impede an official proceeding. On Tuesday, Supreme Court Justices heard two hours of arguments over the law’s interpretation. However, it remained unclear how they would rule. A lawyer for a man who stormed the Capitol and was prosecuted under the law argued before the Justices that “a host of felony and misdemeanour” crimes already exist to prosecute his clients actions.The 2002 law passed in the wake of the Enron accounting scandal, Jeffrey Green said, was not one of them. US Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar counterargued that rioters deliberately attempted “to prevent Congress from certifying the results of the election,” therefore obstructing an official proceeding. Both fielded sceptical questions from the Justices. At one point, Mr Green argued that there is no historical precedent in which the law was used to prosecute demonstrators.Justice Sonia Sotomayor replied: “We’ve never had a situation before where (there was an attempt) to stop a proceeding violently, so I am not sure what a lack of history proves.”On the other hand, Ms Prelogar fielded questions from Justice Neil Gorusch on whether the law could then be stretched to apply to a “sit-in that disrupts a trial” or “a heckler” at the State of the Union Address. “Would pulling a fire alarm before a vote qualify for 20 years in federal prison?” he asked, appearing to reference an incident in which Jamaal Bowman, Democrat House representative, pressed a fire alarm in the Capitol.How the top court rules could have wide-ranging effects on the hundreds of people charged, convicted or sentenced under the law, as well as the prosecution of Mr Trump. Here is a breakdown of the key players and the law being argued: What is the 2002 federal law at the centre of the trial?The law is called the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. It was passed in response to the Enron scandal in the early 2000s, after it was exposed that those involved had engaged in massive fraud and shredding documents. It criminalizes the destruction of evidence – like records or documents. But it also penalises anyone who “otherwise obstructs, influences or impedes any official proceeding, or attempts to do so.” How has it been used in response to the 6 January riots?Under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, the US Department of Justice (DoJ) has brought obstruction charges against those who participated in the storming of the Capitol. Federal prosecutors argue they did so to impede Congress’ certification of the presidential electoral vote count to cement Joe Biden as the winner of the 2020 election. Therefore, the latter portion of the law that deals with obstructing an “official proceeding” would apply, the DoJ says. Who is challenging the law’s use in this case, and why? The Supreme Court is hearing a challenge to the law’s application brought forward by a former Pennsylvania police officer.Joseph Fischer was charged under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act with obstruction of a congressional proceeding on 6 January, as well as assaulting a police officer and disorderly conduct. His lawyers argue that prosecutors overreached with applying the Act, which they say deals explicitly with destroying or tampering with evidence integral to an investigation. Those who challenge the law’s application in 6 January cases also argue that a broad interpretation of the law would allow the prosecution of lobbyists or protestors who disrupt matters in Congress.How could the Supreme Court ruling impact Trump?The former president is charged under the very same law in a federal case accusing him of working to overturn the results of the 2020 election, which he lost to Mr Biden.If Supreme Court justices rule that the law does not apply to the 6 January rioters, Mr Trump could seek dismissal of half the charges he faces in that case.It also could be seen as a political win for the former president, who is seeking re-election in November, as he repeatedly has accused prosecutors of overreach. A final ruling is not expected until June. 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BBC HomepageSkip to contentAccessibility HelpYour accountNotificationsHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeMore menuMore menuSearch BBCHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeCBBCCBeebiesFoodClose menuBBC NewsMenuHomeIsrael-Gaza warCost of LivingWar in UkraineClimateUKWorldBusinessPoliticsCultureMoreTechScienceHealthFamily & EducationIn PicturesNewsbeatBBC VerifyDisabilityWorldAfricaAsiaAustraliaEuropeLatin AmericaMiddle EastUS & CanadaNational Conservatism Conference: Police told to shut down right-wing Brussels eventPublished4 minutes agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, ReutersImage caption, Nigel Farage said the decision to shut the conference down was as an attempt to stifle free speechBy Nick Beake in Brussels and Laura GozziBBC NewsBrussels police have been ordered to shut down a conference attended by right-wing politicians across Europe, including Nigel Farage and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban.Organisers say the National Conservatism Conference in the Belgian capital is continuing, but guests are no longer allowed to enter. Local authorities had raised concerns over public safety.A UK spokeswoman called reports of police action “extremely disturbing”. She said that Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was a “strong supporter and advocator for free speech” and that he was “very clear that cancelling events or preventing attendance and no-platforming speakers is damaging to free speech and to democracy as a result”.Alexander De Croo, the Belgian prime minister, said that the shutting down of the conference was “unacceptable”.Referring to the fact that it was the local mayor, Emir Kir, who opposed the conference, Mr De Croo added that while municipal autonomy was a cornerstone of Belgium’s democracy it could “never overrule the Belgian constitution guaranteeing the freedom of speech”. “Banning political meetings is unconstitutional. Full stop,” Mr De Croo wrote on X.In a message to organisers, Mr Kir had said some of the attendees of Tuesday’s conference held anti-gay and anti-abortion views. “Among these personalities there are several particularly from the right-conservative, religious right and European extreme right,” his statement said.Mr Kir also wrote on X: “The far right is not welcome.”Nigel Farage, who took to the stage this morning, told the BBC the decision to close down the conference because there were homophobes in the audience was “cobblers”, and that he condemned the decision as an attempt to stifle free speech. “Thank God For Brexit”, he said.Organised by a think-tank called the Edmund Burke Foundation, the National Conservatism Conference is a global movement which espouses what it describes as traditional values, which it claims are being “undermined and overthrown”. It also opposes further European integration.The conference said it aimed to bring together “public figures, journalists, scholars and students” who understood the connection between conservatism and the idea of nationhood and national traditions. French far-right politician Eric Zemmour, arriving for the conference after police had blocked the entrance, told journalists that Mr Kir was “using the police as a private militia to prevent… Europeans from taking part freely”.Organisers said Mr Zemmour was not allowed into the venue and that his address would be postponed.Former UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman and far-right French politician Eric Zemmour were listed as keynote speakers. The National Conservatism Conference reportedly started around 08:00 (06:00 GMT) on Tuesday and carried on for three hours until police showed up and asked the organisers to make attendees leave.Later, organisers wrote on X: “The police are not letting anyone in. People can leave, but they cannot return. Delegates have limited access to food and water, which are being prevented from delivery. Is this what city mayor Emir Kir is aiming for?”Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban and the former Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki were due to speak tomorrow. Earlier, the organisers said on X that they would challenge the order to shut the conference down. “The police entered the venue on our invitation, saw the proceedings and the press corps, and quickly withdrew. Is it possible they witnessed how peaceful the event is?,” they wrote on X.The Claridge event space – located near Brussels’s European Quarter – can host up to 850 people. Around 250 people were in attendance on Tuesday afternoon.Mohamed Nemri, the owner of Claridge, told the BBC he had decided to host the event because “we don’t reject any party…. even if we don’t have the same opinion. That’s normal”.”I am Muslim and people have different opinion and that’s it. We are living in a freedom country. I’d like to people to talk freely,” he added.It is the third venue that was supposed to hold the event, after the previous two fell through. Belgian media reported that one venue pulled out after pressure by a group called the “Antifascist coordination of Belgium”.Related TopicsBelgiumTop StoriesMuslim student loses school prayer ban challengePublished43 minutes agoBowen: Iran’s attack on Israel offers Netanyahu a lifelinePublished5 hours agoLive. US expects to impose further sanctions on Iran ‘in the coming days’FeaturesJeremy Bowen: Iran’s attack on Israel offers Netanyahu a lifelineIranians on edge as leaders say ‘Tel Aviv is our battleground’A really, really big election with nearly a billion votersWhat is the smoking ban and how will it work?Martin Tyler: I nearly lost my voice foreverWho are the millions of Britons not working?How to register to vote for the local elections ahead of midnight deadlineMeteorite ‘repeatedly transformed’ on space journeyHow the Alec Baldwin fatal film set shooting unfoldedElsewhere on the BBCFrom weight loss to prolonging lifeIs intermittent fasting actually good for you? 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BBC HomepageSkip to contentAccessibility HelpYour accountNotificationsHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeMore menuMore menuSearch BBCHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeCBBCCBeebiesFoodClose menuBBC NewsMenuHomeIsrael-Gaza warCost of LivingWar in UkraineClimateUKWorldBusinessPoliticsCultureMoreTechScienceHealthFamily & EducationIn PicturesNewsbeatBBC VerifyDisabilityWorldAfricaAsiaAustraliaEuropeLatin AmericaMiddle EastUS & CanadaNasa says part of International Space Station crashed into Florida homePublished40 minutes agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, NASAImage caption, The recovered object was part of a stanchion used to mount batteries to a cargo palletBy Max MatzaBBC NewsUS space agency Nasa confirmed that an object that crashed into a home in Florida earlier this month was part of the International Space Station (ISS). The metal object was jettisoned from the orbiting outpost in March 2021, Nasa said on Monday after analysing the sample at the Kennedy Space Center.The 1.6lb (0.7kg) metal object tore through two layers of ceiling after re-entering Earth’s atmosphere. Homeowner Alejandro Otero said his son was nearly injured by the impact. Nasa said the object was part of some 5,800lbs of hardware that was dumped by the station after it had new lithium-ion batteries installed. “The hardware was expected to fully burn up during entry through Earth’s atmosphere on March 8, 2024. However, a piece of hardware survived and impacted a home in Naples, Florida,” the agency said.The debris was determined to be part of a stanchion used to mount batteries on a cargo pallet. The object, made from metal alloy Inconel, has dimensions of 4in by 1.6in (10.1cm by 4cm).Mr Otero told CBS affiliate Wink-TV that the device created a “tremendous sound” as it blasted into his home.”It almost hit my son. He was two rooms over and heard it all,” he said.”I was shaking. I was completely in disbelief. What are the chances of something landing on my house with such force to cause so much damage,” Mr Otero continued.”I’m super grateful that nobody got hurt.”According to Nasa, the ISS will “perform a detailed investigation” on how the debris survived burn-up.What’s the risk of being hit by falling space debris?Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No it’s more space junkSpace junk has been a growing a problem. Earlier this month, sky watchers in California watched mysterious golden streaks moving through the night sky.US officials later determined that the light show was caused by burning debris from a Chinese rocket re-entering earth’s orbit.In February, a Chinese satellite known as “Object K” burned up as it re-entered the atmosphere over Hawaii.Last year, a barnacle-covered giant metal dome found on a Western Australian beach was identified as a component of an Indian rocket. There are plans to display it alongside chunks of Nasa’s Skylab, which crashed in Australia in 1979. This video can not be playedTo play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.Media caption, Object thought to be a satellite burns up on re-entering Earth’s atmosphereRelated TopicsSpace debrisNasaFloridaUnited StatesMore on this storyIs it a bird? Is it a plane? 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BBC HomepageSkip to contentAccessibility HelpYour accountNotificationsHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeMore menuMore menuSearch BBCHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeCBBCCBeebiesFoodClose menuBBC NewsMenuHomeIsrael-Gaza warCost of LivingWar in UkraineClimateUKWorldBusinessPoliticsCultureMoreTechScienceHealthFamily & EducationIn PicturesNewsbeatBBC VerifyDisabilityWorldAfricaAsiaAustraliaEuropeLatin AmericaMiddle EastUS & CanadaFormer Marine jailed for nine years for bombing abortion clinicPublished7 minutes agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRelated TopicsUS abortion debateImage source, CBSBy Max MatzaBBC NewsA former US Marine has been jailed for nine years for firebombing a California Planned Parenthood clinic and plotting other attacks to spark a “race war”.Chance Brannon, 24, pleaded guilty to the March 2022 attack on the healthcare clinic, which provides abortions in some of its locations.He also plotted to attack Jewish people and an LGBT pride event taking place at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. At the time of his arrest, he was an active duty member of the US Marines. Prosecutors said Brannon was a neo-Nazi who frequently spoke of “cleansing” the US of “particular ethnic groups”. In November, Brannon pleaded guilty to conspiracy, destruction of property, possession of an explosive and intentionally damaging a reproductive health services facility.Kristen Clarke, the assistant attorney general for the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division, said the attack “was designed to terrorise patients seeking reproductive healthcare and the people who provide it”.The explosion damaged the front entrance to the clinic in Costa Mesa, Orange County. No one was injured.However, Mehtab Syed, of the FBI’s Los Angeles field office, said Brannon’s “deep-rooted hatred and extremist views… could have killed innocent people”. Mr Syed added that Brannon plotted to rob Jewish residents in the Hollywood Hills, and had also discussed plans to attack the power grid. Further to this, in 2022, Mr Syed said Brannon, of San Juan Capistrano, placed calls to two US “adversaries” hoping to offer himself as a “mole” providing US intelligence.Two co-defendants, Tibet Ergul and Xavier Batten, have pleaded guilty to similar charges and will be sentenced next month.According to the National Abortion Federation, a group representing US abortion providers, there was a “sharp increase” in violence against clinics in 2022. Related TopicsAbortionUS abortion debateUnited StatesCaliforniaMore on this storyWhat is Planned Parenthood?Published25 September 2015Top StoriesMuslim student loses school prayer ban challengePublished53 minutes agoBowen: Iran’s attack on Israel offers Netanyahu a lifelinePublished3 hours agoLive. Israel demands sanctions on Iranian missile projectFeaturesJeremy Bowen: Iran’s attack on Israel offers Netanyahu a lifelineIranians on edge as leaders say ‘Tel Aviv is our battleground’A really, really big election with nearly a billion votersWhat is the smoking ban and how will it work?Martin Tyler: I nearly lost my voice foreverWho are the millions of Britons not working?How to register to vote for the local elections ahead of midnight deadlineMeteorite ‘repeatedly transformed’ on space journeyHow the Alec Baldwin fatal film set shooting unfoldedElsewhere on the BBCFrom weight loss to prolonging lifeIs intermittent fasting actually good for you? James Gallagher investigatesAttributionSoundsCould Nina shake up the unspoken rules of modern dating?Brand new comedy about love, friendship and being your own selfAttributioniPlayerWill the UK introduce tough anti-tobacco laws?Under new plans, anyone turning 15 from this year would be banned from buying cigarettesAttributionSoundsCan William Wisting find the truth?The Norwegian detective returns, tackling more grisly cold casesAttributioniPlayerMost Read1Muslim student loses school prayer ban challenge2Police told to shut down right-wing Brussels conference3Superdry boss hits back at ‘not cool’ criticism4First product of Meghan’s lifestyle brand revealed5Bowen: Iran’s attack on Israel offers Netanyahu a lifeline6Historic Copenhagen stock exchange goes up in flames7MPs to vote on smoking ban for those born after 20098Stabbed TV presenter ‘feeling much better’9William to return to duties after Kate diagnosis10Baby hurt in Sydney stabbing out of intensive care