BBC HomepageSkip to contentAccessibility HelpYour accountLiveNotificationsHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeMore menuMore menuSearch BBCHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeCBBCCBeebiesFoodClose menuBBC NewsMenuHomeIsrael-Gaza warCost of LivingWar in UkraineClimateUKWorldBusinessPoliticsCultureMoreTechScienceHealthFamily & EducationIn PicturesNewsbeatBBC VerifyDisabilityWorldAfricaAsiaAustraliaEuropeLatin AmericaMiddle EastUS & CanadaAaron Bushnell: Friends struggle to comprehend US airman’s Gaza protest deathPublished14 hours agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, AnadoluImage caption, A protester in Chicago holds a photo of Aaron BushnellBy Kayla Epstein in New York and Angelica Casas in San AntonioBBC NewsOn Sunday morning, 25-year-old Aaron Bushnell walked calmly up to the Israeli Embassy in Washington, DC and set himself on fire. Dressed in his US Air Force uniform, Mr Bushnell said he would “no longer be complicit in genocide”. He shouted “Free Palestine” as he burned, until he collapsed to the ground. Hours later, he died in hospital. Mr Bushnell live-streamed his self-immolation, ensuring that his actions – which he described as an “extreme act of protest” – were seen far beyond Washington. Though his initial video was removed, the footage was shared widely on social media, and Mr Bushnell’s suicide has prompted vigils in US cities this week by those campaigning against Israel’s military actions in Gaza. The death toll there passed 30,000 this week, according to the Hamas-run health ministry.Others have expressed concern about the extreme nature of his protest and fears it could inspire other deadly acts.But for Mr Bushnell’s friends, his death has hit much closer to home. His self-immolation took even those closest to him completely by surprise and they have found themselves caught between the weight of grieving a friend and processing what he did, while also dealing with the sudden spotlight from the world’s media.Those who knew him in San Antonio, Texas, where Mr Bushnell lived from 2020 to late last year while stationed at Lackland Air Force base, said his death had rippled through a community of organisers and activists like a “shockwave”. “Initially, there was just a lot of shock and sadness, that he felt this was the only action that he could do to bring attention to something that he cared heavily about,” Mason Escamilla, who knew Mr Bushnell, told the BBC on Friday before a public vigil held in a San Antonio Park.”It’s hard that he chose these actions, it’s hard to comprehend even from people who sympathise with a ceasefire and the safety of Palestinian people and civilians,” Mr Escamilla, 25, said. At least 200 people attended the vigil, including many local Palestinians. One by one, Mr Bushnell’s friends took to the microphone to remember and mourn him.Image caption, Mason Escamilla lights a candle at a San Antonio vigil for Aaron BushnellBefore Sunday, Mr Escamila said he knew Mr Bushnell as “normal, quiet, friendly, quirky guy,” who drank root beer, embraced leftist politics, and volunteered with groups who helped people experiencing homelessness. The airman had a cat named Sugar and liked the Lord of the Rings, he said.Moon, a friend of Mr Bushnell’s who asked to be identified only by his first name, met him through volunteer work and described him as “incredibly strong willed”. The video of his final moments, he said, “was very tough to see.”Sara Masoud, a 32-year-old Palestinian organiser who attended the vigil, said learning the news of his death “was really devastating.”But the shocking act has prompted discussion among activists who feel “a sense of relatability to the futility that drove his action”, she said.If you’ve been affected by the issues in this story, help and support is available via the BBC Action Line. In the United States, support is available by dialling 988 Lifeline.Mr Bushnell had described himself as an anarchist, once writing that he “believed in the abolition of all hierarchal power structures” through legal means.While based in San Antonio with the Air Force, he was also active in number of community and mutual aid groups and gravitated especially towards helping the homeless, his friends said.In initial volunteer outings, delivering supplies like first aid and clothing, Mr Bushnell was “a little shy”, Mr Escamilla recalled, but said he soon learned to engage closely with the people he helped.Mr Escamilla believed Mr Bushnell felt a tension between his military service and his political beliefs.He was still in the military when the Israel-Gaza war erupted in October last year. Some 1,200 people were killed after Hamas gunmen attacked communities in southern Israel. They took around 250 hostages back into the Gaza Strip, with many still alive and being held there. About 1.8 million Palestinians have been displaced since Israel launched retaliatory military action, which it says is aimed at destroying Hamas.Image caption, Moon, a friend of Aaron Bushnell’s, speaks at the San Antonio vigilWhile Mr Bushnell had strong pro-Palestinian views and engaged with local activist groups, no-one expected that he would end his life in a protest against the war in Gaza.An unusual journeyAaron Bushnell grew up in Orleans, Massachusetts, in a tightly cloistered religious community known as the Community of Jesus, according to his friends.A childhood friend, Ashley Schuman, told the New York Times he had told her he left the community in 2019. Mr Escamilla said that Mr Bushnell was no longer involved in the Community of Jesus and had distanced himself from his family. Some former members of the Community of Jesus alleged psychological abuse in a 2021 ABC News investigation.Mr Bushnell’s parents, the Community of Jesus, and a former employer in the community declined to comment to the BBC.In his youth, Mr Bushnell belonged to a competitive performance group called Spirit Winter Percussion. A group photo from six years ago on his Facebook page shows the young performers wearing colourful uniforms and large grins.Image source, Friends of Aaron BushnellImage caption, Aaron Bushnell and his cat, Sugar, in an undated photo provided to the BBC by his friends.”Back then he didn’t really talk about much besides sports, music, etc,” Brian Spencer, who was in the percussion group with Mr Bushnell, told the BBC. “But he was a good dude and would always lend a helping hand when needed.”Mr Bushnell entered active service on 5 May, 2020, according the Air Force. His most recent role was in cyber defence operations.Friends say he left San Antonio late last year, and he was living in Ohio before his death. On his LinkedIn page, Mr Bushnell wrote he was seeking opportunities in the US military’s SkillBridge program, which allows military personnel to transition into civilian jobs after their service ends.He was still in the Air Force at the time of his death.”We extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Senior Airman Bushnell,” US Air Force Col. Celina Noyes said in a statement.At Friday’s vigil, there was an emphasis on remembering the airman as his friends knew him and the causes he believed in, rather than how the world had come to learn his name.Before she began her speech on Friday, a woman who volunteered with Mr Bushnell told the crowd: “You’re going to hear a lot of sad things. But you’re also going to hear a lot of really good things.”Because this final, fiery moment was not the sum of his life.”More on this storyUS airman dies after setting himself alight at Israeli embassyPublished5 days agoMore than 30,000 killed in Gaza, health ministry saysPublished2 days agoTop StoriesGaza receives first airdrop of US humanitarian aidPublished1 hour agoGazans crowdfund thousands for uncertain escapePublished7 hours agoRaye makes history by winning six Brit AwardsPublished5 hours agoFeaturesBrits red carpet: Black dresses, pops of neon and a giraffeThe Papers: Hunt aims to cut tax or risks ‘losing grey vote’How Israel-Gaza war is spilling into cultural life’There was heartache but we had to keep going’Kate, the King and three other big challenges for royalsFive ways to save on train tickets as fares riseThe ‘banned’ Star Trek episode that promised a united Ireland’King of Chaos’ Imran Khan keeps winning even behind barsCan green ‘super powders’ really make you healthy?Elsewhere on the BBCFrom the seizure of Crimea to the war in UkraineThe story of a decade of clashes, told by the Western leaders who traded blows with PutinAttributioniPlayerFrom the largest ship to disasters on deck…A closer look at times when cruise ships have caused commotionAttributioniPlayer’I never tried to be famous…it was accidental’Michael Parkinson with guests Ricky Gervais, Michael Palin and Kate AdieAttributioniPlayerIt’s make or break timeAnother set of eager entrepreneurs hope to impress the fearsome panelAttributioniPlayerMost Read1Nadiya Hussain: A letter to my teenage daughter2Hunt aims to cut tax or risks ‘losing grey vote’3The ‘banned’ Star Trek episode that promised a united Ireland4Raye makes history by winning six Brit Awards5Russia publishes German army meeting on Ukraine6Kate, the King and three other big challenges for royals7Brits red carpet: Black dresses, pops of neon and a giraffe8’There was heartache but we had to keep going’9Gazans crowdfund thousands for uncertain escape10AI and drones in £800m Budget technology package

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BBC HomepageSkip to contentAccessibility HelpYour accountLiveNotificationsHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeMore menuMore menuSearch BBCHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeCBBCCBeebiesFoodClose menuBBC NewsMenuHomeIsrael-Gaza warCost of LivingWar in UkraineClimateUKWorldBusinessPoliticsCultureMoreTechScienceHealthFamily & EducationIn PicturesNewsbeatBBC VerifyDisabilityWorldAfricaAsiaAustraliaEuropeLatin AmericaMiddle EastUS & CanadaKelvin Kiptum: Kenyan marathon hero’s final BBC interviewThis video can not be playedTo play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.Kelvin Kiptum: Kenyan marathon hero’s final BBC interviewCloseWhen Kenyan athlete Kelvin Kiptum spoke to the BBC in 2023 he candidly reflected about beating the world record of his hero Eliud Kipchoge.Following his death, many have shared their tributes honouring the young athlete.Read more: Kiptum – the marathon runner destined for greatnessProduced and edited by Brian KhisaSubsectionAfricaPublished6 hours agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRead descriptionEditor’s recommendationsKelvin Kiptum’s final BBC interview. Video, 00:01:24Kelvin Kiptum’s final BBC interviewSubsectionAfricaPublished6 hours ago1:24Up Next. Watch: Huge fire engulfs new Swedish water park. Video, 00:00:42Watch: Huge fire engulfs new Swedish water parkSubsectionEuropePublished6 hours agoUp Next0:42How did Rafah become home to 1.5 million Palestinians? Video, 00:01:35How did Rafah become home to 1.5 million Palestinians?SubsectionMiddle EastPublished55 minutes ago1:35Gunshots heard in Texas megachurch. Video, 00:00:47Gunshots heard in Texas megachurchSubsectionUS & CanadaPublished7 hours ago0:47RFK Jr v JFK Super Bowl ad: Spot the difference. Video, 00:00:29RFK Jr v JFK Super Bowl ad: Spot the differenceSubsectionUS & CanadaPublished8 hours ago0:29Watch: Fireworks as giant Carnival sculptures roll through Rio. Video, 00:00:52Watch: Fireworks as giant Carnival sculptures roll through RioSubsectionLatin America & CaribbeanPublished11 hours ago0:52Why is Rafah the new focus in Gaza war? Video, 00:01:51Why is Rafah the new focus in Gaza war?SubsectionMiddle EastPublished17 hours ago1:51’Hug your children tight’, Brianna Ghey’s mother tells mourners. Video, 00:01:08’Hug your children tight’, Brianna Ghey’s mother tells mournersSubsectionUKPublished1 day ago1:08Watch: Kelce and Swift celebrate at Super Bowl. Video, 00:00:50Watch: Kelce and Swift celebrate at Super BowlSubsectionUS & CanadaPublished13 hours ago0:50King seen at church in first public outing since cancer news. Video, 00:00:18King seen at church in first public outing since cancer newsSubsectionUKPublished1 day ago0:18Audiences have gone ‘soft’ – Ralph Fiennes. Video, 00:00:57Audiences have gone ‘soft’ – Ralph FiennesSubsectionEntertainment & ArtsPublished1 day ago0:57

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BBC HomepageSkip to contentAccessibility HelpYour accountLiveNotificationsHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeMore menuMore menuSearch BBCHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeCBBCCBeebiesFoodClose menuBBC NewsMenuHomeIsrael-Gaza warCost of LivingWar in UkraineClimateUKWorldBusinessPoliticsCultureMoreTechScienceHealthFamily & EducationIn PicturesNewsbeatBBC VerifyDisabilityBusinessMarket DataEconomyYour MoneyCompaniesTechnology of BusinessCEO SecretsArtificial IntelligenceElon Musk: Judge blocks ‘unfathomable’ $56bn Tesla pay dealPublished17 minutes agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, Getty ImagesBy Mariko OiBusiness reporterA judge in the US state of Delaware has annulled a $55.8bn (£44bn) pay deal awarded to Elon Musk in 2018 by the electric car company Tesla.The lawsuit was filed by a shareholder who argued that it was an overpayment.Judge Kathaleen McCormick ruled that the Tesla board’s approval of the pay package was “deeply flawed.”In a post on X, which is owned by Mr Musk and formerly known as Twitter, he wrote: “Never incorporate your company in the state of Delaware”.The pay deal was the biggest ever in corporate history, helping to make Mr Musk one the richest people in the world.During the week-long trial, Tesla directors argued the deal was made to ensure that one of the world’s most dynamic entrepreneurs continued to dedicate his attention to the company.But the judge ruled that Tesla and Mr Musk’s attorneys “were unable to prove that the stockholder vote was fully informed”, and that he had “extensive ties with the persons tasked with negotiating on Tesla’s behalf”.”Given the judge found Mr Musk to be in control of the board, it’s hard to justify a transaction like this,” Brian Quinn, a professor at Boston College Law School, told the BBC.In her 200-page ruling, Judge McCormick called the compensation “an unfathomable sum” that was not fair to shareholders.The judge also said the compensation package had been negotiated by Tesla’s directors who had been “swept up by the rhetoric” surrounding Mr Musk’s “superstar appeal”.Greg Varallo, an attorney for the Tesla shareholder Richard Tornetta who brought the lawsuit in 2018, said it was a “Good day for the good guys,” in an email reported by the Reuters news agency.The ruling can be appealed to the Delaware Supreme Court.The pay deal was the biggest ever in corporate history, helping to make Mr Musk one the richest people in the world.Shares in Tesla were down by around 3% in extended New York trade. They have lost more than 20% of their value so far this year.Mr Musk also posted on X: “I recommend incorporating in Nevada or Texas if you prefer shareholders to decide matters”. He then posted a poll asking his followers whether or not Tesla should “change its state of incorporation to Texas, home of its physical headquarters”.”That is a question for Tesla shareholders, not his Twitter followers,” said Professor Quinn.”He treats Tesla like his own but even if he calls himself the ‘Technoking of Tesla’, he is not the majority owner,” he added.As well as being the chief executive and a major shareholder of Tesla, Mr Musk also owns several other companies including the social media platform X, the rocket company SpaceX, and the brain chip firm Neuralink.After selling a large chunk of his stake in Tesla to buy X, Mr Musk currently owns about 13% of the social media platform but has recently said he wants a bigger stake in the electric car maker.Mr Musk said he is concerned about Tesla’s investments in artificial intelligence (AI) technology.”I am uncomfortable growing Tesla to be a leader in AI and robotics without having 25% voting control,” he said in a social media post.He said the current shareholder structure makes Tesla vulnerable to a “takeover by dubious interests” and he wants more control over its direction.”Unless that is the case, I would prefer to build products outside of Tesla,” Mr Musk added.Related TopicsElon MuskTeslaMore on this storyMusk says Neuralink implanted wireless brain chipPublished15 hours agoTesla shares slide after Musk warns of slowdownPublished4 days agoElon Musk wants control of Tesla with bigger stakePublished16 JanuaryTop StoriesAt least half of Gaza buildings damaged or destroyed, new analysis showsPublished8 hours agoPolice officers mock bodycam video of semi-naked womanPublished3 hours ago’Unfathomable’: Judge blocks Musk’s $56bn Tesla payPublished17 minutes agoFeaturesSir Lenny Henry to make Comic Relief farewellCyborgs among us and Robbie Williams’ Port Vale bidThe significant upshot of new Northern Ireland dealRecord Dry January saved the average person £118Two-child benefit cap: ‘Every month is a struggle’Who is Viktor Orban, Hungary’s PM halting funds for Ukraine?A jailed star and former convict: Pakistan’s election, explainedEnergy bill error saw man pay £244,000 direct debitAll you need to know about Wednesday’s train strikesElsewhere on the BBCThe bizarre origins of a world-altering act of violenceJon Ronson returns with more unexpected, human stories from the culture warsAttributionSoundsThe mysterious deaths of Nazi fugitivesThree brothers investigate whether a family connection may explain the truthAttributioniPlayer’Songwriting is easy. 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BBC HomepageSkip to contentAccessibility HelpYour accountLiveNotificationsHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeMore menuMore menuSearch BBCHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeCBBCCBeebiesFoodClose menuBBC NewsMenuHomeIsrael-Gaza warCost of LivingWar in UkraineClimateUKWorldBusinessPoliticsCultureMoreTechScienceHealthFamily & EducationIn PicturesNewsbeatBBC VerifyDisabilityWorldAfricaAsiaAustraliaEuropeLatin AmericaMiddle EastUS & CanadaBroadway star Chita Rivera dies at 91Published32 minutes agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, Getty ImagesOne of Broadway’s most celebrated stars, Chita Rivera, has died at the age of 91, her daughter said in a statement. Daughter Lisa Mordente said Rivera died peacefully in New York from a brief illness.The Tony-award winning entertainer is known for her successful theatre career spanning nearly seven decades.Some of her most notable roles include Anita in West Side Story and Rose in Bye Bye Birdie. Rivera was born in 1933 in Washington DC to a Puerto Rican father and a mother of Scottish and Irish heritage. She began her Broadway career in the 1950s, landing roles in productions like Can-Can and Mr Wonderful. In 1957, she was part of the original West Side Story cast where she played the role of Anita – a performance that paved her way to Broadway stardom. Soon after, Rivera was nominated for a Tony Award her portrayal of Rose in the musical Bye Bye Birdie alongside Dick Van Dyke. A few decades later, she starred in another iconic role: vaudeville performer Velma Kelly in Chicago. She is celebrated for being a “triple-threat” – singing, dancing and acting in numerous Broadway hits throughout the years, as well as being a trailblazer for Latina women. Rivera’s last Broadway appearance was in 2015, where she played Claire Zachannassian in The Visit alongside the late Welsh actor and director Roger Rees. Colleagues and friends of Rivera’s remembered her for her dazzling stage presence and outstanding achievements.”The incomparable Chita Rivera was one of the greatest spirits and colleagues I’ve ever known,” said actor Jason Alexander in a post on X. “She set the bar in every way. I will cherish her always.”Actress Mia Farrow called her “an authentic Broadway icon”. “No one who was fortunate enough to have seen any of her performances will ever forget the experience,” Ms Farrow said on X. The Tony Awards called her a “Broadway legend … whose grace, talent and passion left an unforgettable mark on the world of theatre”.Rivera’s work earned her two Tony Awards for best actress in a musical for The Rink and Kiss of the Spider Woman. She was nominated for eight others. In 2002, Rivera was the first Latina to be awarded Kennedy Center Honors, which is given to artists for lifetime achievements in performing arts. She is also a recipient of a Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian award in the US, given to her by former President Barack Obama in 2009 for her work as an “agent of change”. In 2018, Rivera was given a lifetime Tony award. Last year she published her autobiography, Chita: A Memoir, which became a New York Times best seller.Related TopicsBroadway theatreMusical theatreUnited StatesMore on this storyHow Marilyn’s Diamonds routine sparkledPublished11 April 2019Top StoriesAt least half of Gaza buildings damaged or destroyed, new analysis showsPublished5 hours agoHamas says it is studying new Gaza truce proposalPublished1 hour agoPolice officers mock body-worn video of semi-naked womanPublished47 minutes agoFeaturesChris Mason: Deal puts Northern Ireland on brink of landmark eventA Stormont deal is agreed – what happens next?What is the Northern Ireland Brexit deal?16 striking shots from influential pop photographer Brian Griffin Nothing but rubble: Ukraine’s shattered ghost town AvdiivkaMollie Pearce from The Traitors on her disability ‘double whammy”Boohoo’ – how are voters reacting to the MP who ‘couldn’t afford’ mortgage?Train strikes: All you need to know on week of disruptionCould Lily Gladstone make Oscars history?Elsewhere on the BBCThe bizarre origins of a world-altering act of violenceJon Ronson returns with more unexpected, human stories from the culture warsAttributionSoundsThe mysterious deaths of Nazi fugitivesThree brothers investigate whether a family connection may explain the truthAttributioniPlayer’Songwriting is easy. 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BBC HomepageSkip to contentAccessibility HelpYour accountLiveNotificationsHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeMore menuMore menuSearch BBCHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeCBBCCBeebiesFoodClose menuBBC NewsMenuHomeIsrael-Gaza warCost of LivingWar in UkraineClimateUKWorldBusinessPoliticsCultureMoreTechScienceHealthFamily & EducationIn PicturesNewsbeatBBC VerifyDisabilityWorldAfricaAsiaAustraliaEuropeLatin AmericaMiddle EastUS & CanadaHamas says it is studying proposal for new pause in Gaza fightingPublished41 minutes agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRelated TopicsIsrael-Gaza warImage source, EPAImage caption, Ismail Haniyeh said Hamas’s priorities were a permanent ceasefire and full Israeli withdrawal (file photo)By David GrittenBBC NewsHamas’s political leader has confirmed it is studying a new proposal to pause the fighting in the Gaza Strip.Ismail Haniyeh said the group had been invited to discuss a framework set out by Israel, the US, Qatar and Egypt. It reportedly proposes a six-week truce, when more Israeli hostages would be exchanged for Palestinian prisoners.Mr Haniyeh stressed that Hamas’s priorities were a permanent ceasefire and full Israeli withdrawal, but Israel’s prime minister ruled them out.Benjamin Netanyahu insisted the war would not end until “total victory” had been achieved, which he said meant the elimination of Hamas and the release of all hostages.The conflict was triggered by an unprecedented cross-border attack by Hamas gunmen on southern Israel on 7 October, in which about 1,300 people were killed and about 250 others taken hostage.More than 26,700 people have been killed in Gaza since then, according to the territory’s Hamas-run health ministry.During a week-long ceasefire in late November, 105 Israeli and foreign hostages were freed in exchange for 240 Palestinians held in Israeli jails. Israel says 136 hostages are still being held, although about two dozen of those are presumed to be dead.On Sunday, Qatar’s prime minister, the director of the US Central Intelligence Agency and Egypt’s intelligence chief held talks in Paris with the heads of Israel’s Mossad intelligence agency and Shin Bet internal security agency.They agreed the terms of a framework for a second pause in the fighting, which US media reports said would see Hamas release any remaining elderly, women and child hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners during an initial period of six weeks. If that was successful, there could be another two phases of swaps, with male Israeli soldiers eventually included.US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday that he could not confirm the details of the proposal, but called it “a strong one and a compelling one”.The Israeli prime minister’s office called the talks “constructive”, but noted that there were “significant gaps which the parties will continue to discuss”.At least half of Gaza buildings damaged or destroyed, new analysis showsIsrael W Bank hospital raid kills three Palestinian fightersCounting the destruction of religious sites in Gaza On Tuesday morning, Hamas’s Qatar-based political chief said it had received an invitation to go to Cairo to discuss the framework and would respond “on the basis that the priority is to halt the aggression on Gaza and pull the occupation forces out”.Mr Haniyeh stressed that Hamas was “open to discussing any new practical initiative or ideas, provided that they should lead to a comprehensive halt to the aggression, securing shelter for our displaced people… rebuilding [Gaza], lifting the blockade and achieving a serious swap of the captives to guarantee freeing our prisoners” in Israeli jails.Israel’s far-right National Security Minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, meanwhile threatened to “dismantle” the coalition government if a “reckless deal” was reached with Hamas.Later, Mr Netanyahu appeared to address the remarks by both men.”I would like to make it clear: We will not conclude this war without achieving all of its goals,” the prime minister said in a speech in the occupied West Bank. “This means eliminating Hamas, returning all of our hostages and ensuring that Gaza never again constitutes a threat to Israel.””We will not withdraw [forces] from the Gaza Strip and we will not release thousands of terrorists. None of this will happen. What will happen? Total victory!”Image source, ReutersImage caption, The Israeli military’s recent operational activity has been focused in the southern Khan Younis areaThe developments came as battles raged between Israeli forces and Hamas fighters across Gaza, particularly in the southern city of Khan Younis.On Tuesday afternoon, the Palestine Red Crescent Society said Israeli tanks were stationed in the “front yard” of Al-Amal Hospital, which is in the west of the city, and that they were “firing live ammunition and smoke grenades at the displaced individuals and PRCS staff”.”We deeply worry for the safety of our teams, the wounded, the sick, and thousands of displaced people in the building. Fires have broken out in tents within the confines of the PRCS Headquarters,” it added.There was no immediate comment from the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), but a spokesperson earlier told Reuters news agency that its forces were not storming the hospital.It has previously accused Hamas of operating inside and launching attacks from hospitals, which the group and local medics have denied.Intense fighting and bombardment have also been reported around the nearby Nasser Hospital, which is the largest medical facility still functioning in Gaza.Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) said on Monday that the handful of medics remaining there were contending with very low supplies to treat between 300 and 350 patients who not could be evacuated.Rami, an MSF nurse, described how surgeons in the emergency department were being forced to reuse abdominal gauze. “They use it once, then squeeze out the blood, wash it, sterilise it and reuse it with another patient,” he said.Image source, ReutersImage caption, The UN estimates there are 1.7 million displaced people in Gaza, many of whom have fled the fighting around Khan YounisThe IDF believes top Hamas commanders are holed up inside tens of kilometres of tunnels beneath Khan Younis, possibly along with hostages.It says it has so far “eliminated over 2,000 terrorists above and below ground” there and uncovered facilities for holding hostages and command centres.On Tuesday, the IDF confirmed that it had been pumping “large volumes” of water into parts of Hamas’s vast network of tunnels across Gaza.There was widespread concern when its plan was first reported. Hostages’ families feared it could threaten their lives and experts said using seawater could gravely damage the aquifer that is Gaza’s only natural water source. “The capability was developed in a professional capacity, including analysis of the soil characteristics and the water systems in the area to ensure that damage is not done to the area’s groundwater,” the IDF said.”The pumping of water was only carried out in tunnel routes and locations that were suitable, matching the method of operation to each case.”Related TopicsIsrael & the PalestiniansIsrael-Gaza warIsraelPalestinian territoriesHamasMore on this storyIsrael reined in by ICJ ruling – but will it obey?Published4 days agoMother of killed Israeli calls Hamas videos ‘psychological warfare’Published16 JanuaryGaza’s largest aid agency ‘desperate’ after funds pausedPublished1 day agoTop StoriesAt least half of Gaza buildings damaged or destroyed, new analysis showsPublished4 hours agoHamas says it is studying new Gaza truce proposalPublished41 minutes agoComing days crucial for Stormont return – Sinn FéinPublished55 minutes agoFeaturesChris Mason: Deal puts Northern Ireland on brink of landmark eventA Stormont deal is agreed – what happens next?What is the Northern Ireland Brexit deal?16 striking shots from influential pop photographer Brian Griffin Nothing but rubble: Ukraine’s shattered ghost town AvdiivkaMollie Pearce from The Traitors on her disability ‘double whammy”Boohoo’ – how are voters reacting to the MP who ‘couldn’t afford’ mortgage?Train strikes: All you need to know on week of disruptionCould Lily Gladstone make Oscars history?Elsewhere on the BBCThe bizarre origins of a world-altering act of violenceJon Ronson returns with more unexpected, human stories from the culture warsAttributionSoundsThe mysterious deaths of Nazi fugitivesThree brothers investigate whether a family connection may explain the truthAttributioniPlayer’Songwriting is easy. Getting it played is not easy’Boy George talks to John Wilson about his formative cultural influencesAttributionSoundsBig laughs, big stars and big surprises!Michael McIntyre is back, with guests Dermot O’Leary, Tony Hadley, Jess Glynne and Tom KerridgeAttributioniPlayerMost Read1Weapons found after man with crossbow shot by police2Fitbit customers say devices unusable after update3Biden says he has decided US response to Jordan attack4Lotto winner sells car to best friend for £15Jury shown images of Constance Marten’s baby6Lucy Letby murder convictions appeal bid rejected7Sky to cut 1,000 jobs in move towards digital8Voters criticise MP who ‘couldn’t afford’ mortgage9Swinney manually deleted Covid texts to Sturgeon10IMF warns UK government against further tax cuts

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BBC HomepageSkip to contentAccessibility HelpYour accountLiveNotificationsHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeMore menuMore menuSearch BBCHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeCBBCCBeebiesFoodClose menuBBC NewsMenuHomeIsrael-Gaza warCost of LivingWar in UkraineClimateUKWorldBusinessPoliticsCultureMoreTechScienceHealthFamily & EducationIn PicturesNewsbeatBBC VerifyDisabilityWorldAfricaAsiaAustraliaEuropeLatin AmericaMiddle EastUS & CanadaUS threatens to reimpose sanctions on Venezuelan oil sectorPublished9 minutes agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, EPAImage caption, María Corina Machado says she will stand firm and continue to fight the ban which bars her from running for presidentBy Vanessa BuschschlüterBBC NewsThe US has threatened to reinstate sanctions on Venezuela’s oil sector, days after the South American country’s top court upheld a ban on opposition candidate María Corina Machado.Ms Machado won a primary to become the opposition’s unity candidate for the 2024 presidential election.But on Friday, Venezuela’s Supreme Court confirmed a 15-year ban on Ms Machado running for public office.Venezuela rejected the US warning as “rude and improper blackmail”.The oil industry is crucial to Venezuela’s economy.The US imposed sanctions on Venezuela’s oil sector after President Nicolás Maduro was sworn in for a second term in 2019, after an election widely dismissed as neither free not fair.The US loosened those sanctions in October after the Maduro government reached a deal with the opposition, laying some of the groundwork for free and fair presidential elections to be held in the second half of 2024.Shortly after the deal was reached in Barbados, the US Treasury issued a licence temporarily allowing transactions involving Venezuela’s oil and gas sector. But it stressed at the time that the licence would only be renewed if Venezuela “met its commitments under the electoral roadmap”, which included lifting the bans imposed on María Corina Machado and a number of other opposition candidates. The oil exemption is due to expire on 18 April and on Tuesday the US state department announced it would not renew it unless “political progress” was made between the Maduro government and the opposition “particularly on allowing all presidential candidates to compete in this year’s election”.In a post on X, formerly Twitter, Venezuela’s Vice President Delcy Rodríguez rejected the “ultimatum” from the US government as “blackmail”.She threatened to immediately halt deportation flights for Venezuelan migrants who are in the US illegally if the “economic aggression” intensified.The US had earlier announced that it would also reinstate sanctions on Venezuela’s state-run gold mining company – another source of foreign currency for the Maduro government.Ms Machado’s overwhelming victory in October’s opposition’s primary – she received more than 90% of the votes – has instilled Venezuelans who want to see a change of government with hope that she can become president – if the election is free and fair. As part of the Barbados deal, the Maduro government agreed to allow international observers to monitor the election. But the fact that the Supreme Court – dominated by Maduro loyalists – has upheld the ban on Ms Machado has prompted many, including Ms Machado herself, to conclude that the Barbados deal is “dead”.Image source, EPAImage caption, Jorge Rodríguez said the process of banning Ms Machado from office had been above board and fairMs Machado has promised to stand firm, insisting that she has been given a mandate in the primary which she said she would fulfil: “We are going to win and they must prepare to lose… They cannot hold elections without me.” Jorge Rodríguez, a close ally of Mr Maduro who represented the government at the Barbados talks, insisted that the government had upheld its end of the bargain: “Those who wanted to appeal appealed and also pledged to respect the outcome.” Related TopicsVenezuelaEconomic sanctionsUnited StatesMore on this storyVenezuelan opposition denounces ‘intimidation’ attemptsPublished6 days agoVenezuela accuses opposition members of treasonPublished7 December 2023Venezuelan opposition unites behind María Corina MachadoPublished23 October 2023US eases Venezuela oil sanctions after election dealPublished19 October 2023Top StoriesAt least half of Gaza buildings damaged or destroyed, new analysis showsPublished1 hour agoLive. New deal means goods will flow freely into Northern Ireland – DonaldsonBiden says he has decided US response to Jordan attackPublished40 minutes agoFeaturesChris Mason: Deal puts Northern Ireland on brink of landmark eventA Stormont deal is agreed – what happens next?What is the Northern Ireland Brexit deal?16 striking shots from influential pop photographer Brian Griffin Nothing but rubble: Ukraine’s shattered ghost town AvdiivkaMollie Pearce from The Traitors on her disability ‘double whammy”Boohoo’ – how are voters reacting to the MP who ‘couldn’t afford’ mortgage?Train strikes: All you need to know on week of disruptionCould Lily Gladstone make Oscars history?Elsewhere on the BBCThe bizarre origins of a world-altering act of violenceJon Ronson returns with more unexpected, human stories from the culture warsAttributionSoundsThe mysterious deaths of Nazi fugitivesThree brothers investigate whether a family connection may explain the truthAttributioniPlayer’Songwriting is easy. 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BBC HomepageSkip to contentAccessibility HelpYour accountLiveNotificationsHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeMore menuMore menuSearch BBCHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeCBBCCBeebiesFoodClose menuBBC NewsMenuHomeIsrael-Gaza warCost of LivingWar in UkraineClimateUKWorldBusinessPoliticsCultureMoreTechScienceHealthFamily & EducationIn PicturesNewsbeatBBC VerifyDisabilityWorldAfricaAsiaAustraliaEuropeLatin AmericaMiddle EastUS & CanadaIsraeli forces kill three Palestinian fighters in West Bank hospital raidPublished24 minutes agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRelated TopicsIsrael-Gaza warThis video can not be playedTo play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.Media caption, Watch: Israeli forces disguised as medics were shown on hospital CCTVBy Raffi BergBBC NewsIsraeli forces have killed three members of Palestinian armed groups in a hospital in the occupied West Bank.CCTV footage showed members of an undercover unit disguised as medics and other civilians making their way through a corridor with rifles raised.The Israeli military said the men were hiding in the Jenin hospital, and that one was about to carry out an attack.The Palestinian Authority’s ministry of health accused Israel of carrying out a “new massacre inside hospitals”.Hamas, an armed Palestinian Islamist group which is fighting a war with Israel in Gaza triggered by its unprecedented attacks on Israel on 7 October, said the Israeli forces had “executed three fighters”, including one of its members. Another armed group, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, said two of those killed were its members and were brothers. It added that one of them had been receiving treatment at the hospital.The security camera video from Ibn Sina hospital shows several members of the Israeli undercover unit – men and women – hurrying through a corridor, training their weapons left and right. One can be seen taking a piece of clothing off an unidentified person who is kneeling down with his hands behind his head, then covering his head with it.The footage shows two members of the unit carrying a folded wheelchair and a baby-carrier, apparently as props.Images from the room where the men are said to have been shot show blood-spattered floors and walls with a bloodied, blue pillow with a bullet hole in it on a bed.”They executed the three men as they slept in the room,” the hospital’s director, Dr Naji Nazzal, told Reuters. “They executed them in cold blood by firing bullets directly into their heads in the room where they were being treated.”The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the guardian of the Geneva Conventions which codify international humanitarian law, has expressed concern over the raid. “Under international humanitarian law, hospitals and medical patients should be respected and protected at all times”, the ICRC said, adding that it would raise the issue “as part of its confidential dialogue with the concerned authorities”.Tensions have soared in the West Bank since the 7 October attacks, with near daily Israeli arrest raids and clashes with Palestinians. Jenin, a militant stronghold, has been a focus of such raids for months.Since 7 October, Israeli forces have killed at least 357 Palestinians – militants, civilians and attackers – in the West Bank, while Israeli settlers have killed at least eight, according to the United Nations.Palestinians from the West Bank have killed at least 10 Israelis in attacks in the West Bank and Israel in the same period.In a statement, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said the Hamas suspect who was killed had “planned a raid attack inspired by the October 7th massacre”. On that date, waves of Hamas gunmen invaded Israel from Gaza, killed about 1,300 people – mainly civilians – and took about 250 others back to Gaza as hostages.The attack triggered Israel’s military campaign in Gaza, with the declared aim of destroying Hamas. The Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza says more than 26,600 Palestinians – mostly women and children – have been killed in the Israeli offensive.The official Palestinian news agency in the West Bank, Wafa, said the three Palestinians in the hospital had been “assassinated”.According to its sources in the hospital, about 10 members of Israeli special forces dressed in civilian clothes went to the third floor, where they killed the men using weapons fitted with silencers.Dr Naji Nazzal said one of the men, who PIJ identified as its member, had been receiving treatment at the hospital since 25 October for a spinal injury which had left him paralysed.Related TopicsIsrael & the PalestiniansIsrael-Gaza warIsraelPalestinian territoriesHamasWest BankMore on this storyGaza’s largest aid agency ‘desperate’ after funds pausedPublished20 hours agoIsrael accused of targeting civilians in deadly West Bank strikePublished17 JanuaryTop StoriesAt least half of Gaza buildings damaged or destroyed, new analysis showsPublished36 minutes agoLive. New deal means goods will flow freely into Northern Ireland – DonaldsonBiden says he has decided US response to Jordan attackPublished24 minutes agoFeaturesChris Mason: Deal puts Northern Ireland on brink of landmark eventA Stormont deal is agreed – what happens next?What is the Northern Ireland Brexit deal?16 striking shots from influential pop photographer Brian Griffin Nothing but rubble: Ukraine’s shattered ghost town AvdiivkaMollie Pearce from The Traitors on her disability ‘double whammy”Boohoo’ – how are voters reacting to the MP who ‘couldn’t afford’ mortgage?Train strikes: All you need to know on week of disruptionCould Lily Gladstone make Oscars history?Elsewhere on the BBCThe bizarre origins of a world-altering act of violenceJon Ronson returns with more unexpected, human stories from the culture warsAttributionSoundsThe mysterious deaths of Nazi fugitivesThree brothers investigate whether a family connection may explain the truthAttributioniPlayer’Songwriting is easy. 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BBC HomepageSkip to contentAccessibility HelpYour accountLiveNotificationsHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeMore menuMore menuSearch BBCHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeCBBCCBeebiesFoodClose menuBBC NewsMenuHomeIsrael-Gaza warCost of LivingWar in UkraineClimateUKWorldBusinessPoliticsCultureMoreTechScienceHealthFamily & EducationIn PicturesNewsbeatBBC VerifyDisabilityWorldAfricaAsiaAustraliaEuropeLatin AmericaMiddle EastUS & CanadaDefamation defeat a double-edged sword for TrumpPublished12 hours agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRelated TopicsIndictments of Donald TrumpImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Donald Trump has framed his legal woes as part of a ‘witch hunt’ against him by his political opponentsBy Sam CabralBBC NewsA New York jury has said Donald Trump must pay $83.3m (£65.6m) to E Jean Carroll, a writer he was found to have defamed by denying her allegation of sexual assault. Legal experts say the award is a message to the former president to stop smearing her. But will it work?Last year Ms Carroll won another civil case in which a separate jury found Mr Trump legally responsible for sexually abusing and defaming her, and awarded her $5m in damages.The outcome in the first case did nothing to deter the former president in denying Ms Carroll’s story, personally attacking the writer and claiming he had never met her.But after Friday’s hefty legal bill, he notably did not denigrate the former Elle columnist in his reaction online, instead calling the case a “Biden Directed Witch Hunt”.Mr Trump – who is currently facing four criminal indictments and could soon have to dish out millions more dollars in a New York civil trial relating to business fraud – has often claimed the cases against him are politically motivated.Trump turns his legal battles into campaign spectacleTrump blasts judge as New York fraud trial nears endTrump must pay $83.3m for defaming E Jean CarrollIn terms of his election campaign, his mounting legal woes have been both a boon and a bane for him, said Grant Reeher, a political science professor at Syracuse University.”It’s hurt the general population’s views of him, but it’s fuelled and strengthened his base, and even driven some Republicans on the fence to ‘stay loyal’ to the cause,” Prof Reeher told the BBC.”Trump has been trying to wear these legal troubles as a badge of honour for his victimisation, and of his commitment to his supporters.”But he added that, while Mr Trump’s “witch hunt” framing may benefit him in the ongoing Republican primary contest, how it translates to the general election remains to be seen.Recent polling has shown Mr Trump locked in a tight race with President Joe Biden, and even edging ahead in some cases, in a prospective rematch of their 2020 race.That “says as much about Biden and the Democrats as it does about Trump”, said Prof Feeder, alluding to the president’s weak job approval ratings and concerns about his age.Even if Mr Trump does genuinely believe he has been wronged by Ms Carroll, and most of his supporters agree, Friday’s verdict reflects how nine of his peers, sitting in the jury box, felt about his conduct.Lawyers for Ms Carroll pointed out throughout the trial that Mr Trump was still defaming her both in and out of court.In closing arguments, they asked the jurors – seven men and two women – to deliver the kind of penalty that will “make him stop”.Image source, ReutersImage caption, E Jean Carroll hugs her team after the verdict was read out”This is a large sum. This is a very, very large sum,” said Dmitriy Shakhnevich, an attorney and professor at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice.”What the jury is saying is this is a wealthy man who’s not stopping, and the only way to stop him is to hurt him [financially].”Of the $83m awarded to Ms Carroll, $65m of it is punitive damages. An award for punitive damages “relies on severity of the conduct”, Prof Shakhnevich noted.Conservative lawyer John Yoo told Fox News: “The whole point of this… is to tell Donald Trump to shut up.”I can’t believe his lawyers haven’t succeeded in telling him: campaign for president, make your accusations about a two-tiered justice system, but leave this alone.”And, though the ex-president is signalling his intention to appeal, legal experts told the BBC he is unlikely to win.The sum of punitive damages “is not so disproportionate to the compensatory damages that it will raise any red flags, and so I would expect that it will stick”, RonNell Andersen Jones, a professor at the University of Utah said.Prof Jones said Mr Trump’s online reaction – taking aim at Mr Biden and the legal system, but not reiterating lies about Ms Carroll – may be an early clue that the damages could have some deterrent effect.University of Richmond law professor Carl Tobias said the Republican’s “misbehaviour throughout the trial” may have hurt his case.Prof Tobias argued there was a distinct “lack of respect which Trump exhibited for the judge, the jurors, the opposing counsel, especially Carroll and the civil trial process”.It is extremely unlikely that the Supreme Court would grant an appeal, he added, because the justices rarely ever review cases involving such civil trials.This video can not be playedTo play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.Media caption, Watch: Why Trump must pay $83m to E Jean CarrollFormer federal prosecutor Mitch Epner said Mr Trump has avoided having to pay Ms Carroll any money so far by transmitting a deposit to the court while the appeals process plays out.Mr Epner expects Mr Trump will do the same with these much higher damages – stumping up either cash or an appeal bond as a deposit.Without that, he added, Ms Carroll could start seizing the former president’s personal assets around the country, even putting liens on his real estate.But after Mr Trump’s commanding victories in the first two Republican primary contests in Iowa and New Hampshire, there is no sign that Friday’s verdict will slow his march to the party’s presidential nomination.”The first test will be South Carolina,” said Brian Crowley, a long-time political analyst, referring to the Republican primary vote on 24 February.”With polls showing him well ahead of Nikki Haley, she has an opportunity to use this ruling to push the idea that Trump has too much drama that could cost him the election against Biden.” Related TopicsIndictments of Donald TrumpUS election 2024Donald TrumpUnited StatesMore on this storyTrump must pay $83.3m for defaming E Jean CarrollPublished41 minutes agoTrump takes legal risk on stand in defamation trialPublished1 day agoNikki Haley fights on, but this is Trump’s party nowPublished3 days agoTop StoriesUK halts aid to UN agency over claims staff helped Hamas attackPublished59 minutes ago‘I thought mum left me, she’d been sent to prison’Published14 hours agoFire on ship linked to Britain after Houthi attackPublished3 hours agoFeaturesHuge push for Gaza aid – but little hope for those sufferingBali bomb families face accused at Guantanamo Bay’What terminal cancer has taught me about life’Jess Glynne says she ‘fell out of love with music’The Kindertransport refugees who made Britain homeTwins separated and sold at birth reunited by TikTokCheese, beef, cars: What UK-Canada trade rift meansGolden age or dying days for British theatre?Israel reined in by ICJ ruling – but will it obey?Elsewhere on the BBCA Scottish wild swimming road-trip!Julie Wilson Nimmo and Greg Hemphill take the plunge at Scotland’s breath-taking wild swimming spotsAttributioniPlayerScientists uncover alcohol’s hidden dangersInvestigating what alcohol is and why so many people love to drink itAttributioniPlayerCould this Italian dream turn into a real nightmare?Amanda Holden and Alan Carr don their boiler suits to renovate a dilapidated house in TuscanyAttributioniPlayerBritish television’s greatest double actEric and Ernie share their remarkable journey through TV appearances, rare radio material and BBC archivesAttributioniPlayerMost Read1UK halts aid to UN agency after Hamas attack claim2John Lewis planning major workforce cuts3Boy with IQ of 162 says football comes first4Warning over children using viral skincare products5Fire on ship linked to Britain after Houthi attack6‘I thought mum left me, she’d been sent to prison’7Greta Thunberg joins marchers in airport protest8Defamation defeat a double-edged sword for Trump9’Alfie’s killer threatened to torture me to death’10The Traitors TV final reaches dramatic conclusion

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The CNIL said Amazon France Logistique, which manages warehouses, recorded data captured by workers’ handheld scanners.It found Amazon tracked activity so precisely that it led to workers having to potentially justify each break.Amazon said it strongly disagreed with the CNIL’s findings and called them “factually incorrect”.France’s data protection agency investigated Amazon warehouses following complaints by employees as well as media coverage of conditions.It outlined a number of areas where it found Amazon had breached General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).This included a system with three alerts in place to monitor employee activity, which the CNIL ruled to be illegal. One alert triggered if an item was scanned too quickly or less than 1.25 seconds after scanning a previous item, increasing the risk of error.Another signalled breaks of 10 minutes or more, while a third tracked breaks between one and 10 minutes. The CNIL also questioned why Amazon needed to keep workers’ data for 31 days.Responding to the findings an Amazon spokesperson said: “We strongly disagree with the CNIL’s conclusions which are factually incorrect and we reserve the right to file an appeal. “Warehouse management systems are industry standard and are necessary for ensuring the safety, quality, and efficiency of operations and to track the storage of inventory and processing of packages on time and in line with customer expectations.”‘Micromanagement’A similar system for Amazon warehouses in the UK has been highlighted before. Amazon’s Europe policy chief Brian Palmer told a parliamentary select committee in November 2022 that if an employee had three productivity flags on the system they could be fired. The online giant later said they were not “fully correct”.The subsequent report published by the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee raised concerns about surveillance technology being used to set performance targets and monitor performance.The report said there was evidence to suggest that Amazon’s surveillance practices were “leading to distrust, micromanagement and, in some cases, disciplinary action against its workers”.The committee said it had written to Amazon outlining its concern the technology would put “undue stress on its workforce”.Amazon declined to comment on its UK warehouses.Amazon takeover of iRobot to be blocked by EU Controversial spy cameras for sale on AmazonThe CNIL said Amazon already had access to lots of data to achieve quality and safety in its warehouses, and called the system “excessively intrusive”. It also noted that tracking employees so closely could lead to them having to justify even a brief interruption of scanning.Amazon also used data collected by the scanner to plan work in its warehouses, evaluate employees on a weekly basis and train them. The watchdog ruled Amazon did not need access to the smallest details of data collected by the scanners to do so. The online shopping giant was fined for not properly informing workers and external visitors about surveillance, with the watchdog also found to have had insufficient security on its video surveillance.Reacting to the ruling, the GMB union which represents Amazon’s UK warehouse workers, said the company’s staff were facing “bruising levels of scrutiny and surveillance”. 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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. 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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