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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 & CanadaIsrael-Gaza war: US calls for temporary ceasefire in UN textPublished17 minutes agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRelated TopicsIsrael-Gaza warImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Rafah is sheltering more than a million people who have been forced to flee other parts of the Gaza StripBy Nada Tawfik and James FitzGeraldBBC News, New York and LondonThe US has proposed a draft resolution at the UN Security Council which calls for a temporary ceasefire in Gaza.It has also warned Israel against invading the overcrowded city of Rafah.The US has previously avoided the word “ceasefire” during UN votes on the war, but President Joe Biden has made similar comments.However, the US plans to veto another draft resolution – from Algeria – which calls for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire.More than a million displaced Palestinians, who represent about half of Gaza’s population, are crammed into Rafah after being forced to seek shelter there.The southern city, which borders Egypt, was home to only 250,000 people before the war.Many of the displaced are living in makeshift shelters or tents in squalid conditions, with scarce access to safe drinking water or food.The UN has issued its own warning that a planned Israeli offensive in the city could lead to a “slaughter”. Its aid chief says civilians in Rafah, “like the entire population of Gaza, are the victims of an assault that is unparalleled in its intensity, brutality and scope”. The UN says women and children continue to be killed in air strikes. The Israeli military has previously insisted it only targets Hamas fighters. Israel launched its operations in Gaza following an attack by Hamas gunmen on southern Israel on 7 October, during which about 1,200 people were killed and more than 240 others taken hostage.The Israeli military campaign has killed 29,000 people in the Palestinian territory, according to the Hamas-run health ministry there.Why are Israel and Hamas fighting in Gaza?Israel indicates March deadline for Rafah offensiveWashington has come under immense international pressure to use its leverage to rein in Israel’s devastating operations, having spent much of the war emphasising its ally’s right to self-defence. While it has vowed to block the Algerian draft, its rival text does register opposition to Israel’s plans. Talks will begin on the US draft this week, but it is not clear when or if the proposal might be put to a vote.Israel would be bound to follow any Security Council resolution, as these are legally binding. This issue distinguishes the Security Council from the General Assembly. It is the first time the US has called for a temporary ceasefire in Gaza at the UN, having vetoed previous resolutions using the word.The US draft also states that a major ground offensive in Rafah would result in more harm to civilians and their further displacement, including potentially into neighbouring countries – a reference to Egypt. It also says such a move would have serious implications for regional peace and security.The draft resolution calls for a temporary ceasefire in Gaza as soon as practicable, echoing remarks by President Joe Biden in his conversations with Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu last week. Mr Netanyahu has so far resisted international pressure to reconsider the plan – vowing to rescue remaining hostages and defeat Hamas throughout Gaza. Israeli war cabinet member Benny Gantz has warned the manoeuvre will be launched unless Hamas frees all its hostages by 10 March. The date marks the start of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting.The Arab group of nations says the Security Council cannot turn a deaf ear to the pleas of the international community demanding a ceasefire. Related TopicsMiddle EastIsrael-Gaza warIsraelHamasBenjamin NetanyahuMore on this storyIsrael indicates deadline for offensive in RafahPublished1 day agoWhy are Israel and Hamas fighting in Gaza?Published7 days ago’Evacuating was a mistake’: Israelis push to return to border homesPublished9 hours agoTop StoriesBody found in search for Clapham attack suspectPublished2 hours agoWilliam wants ‘end to fighting’ in Middle EastPublished15 minutes agoStrictly dancer Robin Windsor dies aged 44Published4 hours agoFeaturesWatch: Robin Windsor’s glittering Strictly moments. VideoWatch: Robin Windsor’s glittering Strictly moments’Evacuating was a mistake’: Israelis push to return to border homesNavalny’s widow faces daunting challengeOne of UK’s ‘most advanced’ vertical farms opensIn pictures: London Fashion Week’s big momentsHow Russia has rebranded Wagner in AfricaCompany fined over massive Kazakhstan methane leakWHO releases video from inside raided Gaza hospital. 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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 IntelligenceBoeing: Bolts missing from door, says blowout reportPublished40 minutes agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, National Transportation Safety BoardImage caption, A safety board investigator examines the broken panel two days after the incident in JanuaryBy Theo LeggettBusiness correspondent, BBC NewsA door that blew away from a Boeing 737 Max shortly after take-off may not have been properly secured, a new report says.The US National Transportation Safety Board has released initial findings from its probe into the incident on an Alaska Airlines plane in January.It says four key bolts that were meant to lock the unused door to the fuselage appeared to be missing.Replying to the report, Boeing said it was accountable for what happened.In a statement, Boeing’s president Dave Calhoun said: “An event like this must not happen on an airplane that leaves our factory. We simply must do better for our customers and their passengers.””We are implementing a comprehensive plan to strengthen quality and the confidence of our stakeholders,” he added.The incident happened minutes after Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 took off, and involved a panel covering an unused emergency exit – known as a door plug. This suddenly blew out, leaving a gaping hole in the side of the main body of the aircraft, the fuselage.The missing bolts appeared to have allowed the door panel to move out of position and break away from the aircraft, the report says. It happened just moments after the flight took off from Portland International Airport.The plane then suffered a rapid loss of cabin pressure, as air rushed out and the atmosphere within the plane equalised with the thinner air outside.Image source, National Transportation Safety BoardThe door plug was manufactured by Boeing’s supplier Spirit AeroSystems, and originally installed in the fuselage before being delivered to the aerospace giant.According to the preliminary report, this door plug was later removed in the factory due to damage that had occurred during the production process.Photographic evidence suggests that when the plug was reinstalled, at least three of the four locking bolts were not put back in place.Damage to the door plug and its hinges, as well as a lack of damage to the areas where the bolts should have been, suggests that the bolts were missing before the door moved out of its normal position, the report said. Spirit AeroSystems said it remain focused on working closely with Boeing and regulators “on continuous improvement in our processes and meeting the highest standards of safety, quality and reliability”.The findings are likely to make uncomfortable reading for Boeing, which has already faced harsh criticism over its corporate culture and quality control processes.Inspections have already revealed loose bolts and fixings on other planes of the same specification, raising questions about the way they were built.In his response, Boeing’s president and chief executive said its improvement plan would “take significant, demonstrated action and transparency at every turn”. Mr Calhoun said the airline manufacturer would implement new inspections of door plug assembly and fully document when the plug is removed.Additional inspections into the supply chain and an independent assessment would also be included in the plans. “This added scrutiny – from ourselves, from our regulator and from our customers – will make us better. It’s that simple,” Mr Calhoun said.A history of problemsPrior to the Alaska Airlines incident, there had been other serious problems on the 737 Max production line, including the discovery of manufacturing defects affecting key parts of the planes, as well as a part protecting the central fuel tank against lightning strikes.The scrutiny is all the more intense because of the history of the 737 Max itself.The plane – a new version of Boeing’s decades old workhorse – was involved in two major accidents in late 2018 and early 2019, in which 346 people were killed.Boeing 737 Max: What went wrong?Passenger plane crashes in sea off JakartaThose crashes were attributed to badly-designed flight control software, which forced both aircraft into catastrophic dives that the pilots were powerless to prevent.In the aftermath, Boeing faced accusations from lawmakers and safety campaigners that it had put profits above the safety of passengers.Testifying before US lawmakers today, the head of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Mike Whitaker said inspections of 737 Max aircraft had shown that “the quality system issues at Boeing were unacceptable and require further scrutiny”.He promised to put more “boots on the ground” in Boeing’s factories in order to increase scrutiny of the manufacturer. Boeing would be held accountable for any future failure or refusal to comply with the FAA, he added.Last month, Boeing’s chief executive Dave Calhoun told staff at the company it would co-operate with investigators and regulators “to ensure all the procedures are put into place, inspections, all the readiness actions that are required to ensure every next airplane that moves into the sky is in fact safe and that this event can never happen again”.Related TopicsCompaniesAviation accidents and incidentsBoeingMore on this storyBoeing safety checks to use ‘more boots on ground’Published6 hours agoKey questions behind plane’s mid-air blowoutPublished9 JanuaryTop StoriesKing seen for first time since cancer announcementPublished2 hours agoBolts missing from door, says Boeing blowout probePublished40 minutes agoHealth scandal victims need payouts soon – reportPublished2 hours agoFeaturesWhen parents get the blame for a child’s mass shootingThe father who never gave up hope on getting justice for his stabbed sonPrince William can show his own version of royaltyHow common is King’s incidental cancer diagnosis?How will the King’s duties change?Love Islander Tasha wants you to hear deaf accentsTruss targets ‘secret Tories’ with new campaignThe Carry On star who helped The Great EscapeIain Watson: Labour works on plan for powerElsewhere on the BBC’If I can’t live with you, I don’t want to live anyway’The Hungarian footballer executed for loveAttributionSoundsWhat is it really like to be a monk?’To be a monk is something very vast, very high and very beautiful’AttributioniPlayerThe surprising health benefits of doing the plankMichael Mosley explores whether it outshines crunches or sit-ups…AttributionSounds’I smashed all my trophies’Bradley Wiggins opens up about his mental health and imposter syndromeAttributioniPlayerMost Read1Mother convicted for failing to stop school shooting2King seen for first time since cancer announcement3Bolts missing from door, says Boeing blowout probe4Hamas responds to proposed Gaza ceasefire plan5Elon Musk funds Gina Carano lawsuit against Disney6Inspector who sold police trousers for £4 demoted7Romance fraudster conned women out of £300k8Post Office pursued sisters after case thrown out9South Africa slams Nigeria for football safety warning10Prince William can show his own version of royalty

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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 & CanadaSebastián Piñera: Former president of Chile dies in helicopter crashPublished20 minutes agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, ReutersImage caption, Sebastián Piñera embracing miner Ariel Ticona during the gripping 2010 rescue operationBy Ione Wells in São Paulo and Patrick Jackson in LondonBBC NewsChilean ex-President Sebastián Piñera, who served two terms and and was also a billionaire businessman, has died in a helicopter crash at the age of 74.Three other people aboard the aircraft survived when it came down in a lake near the southern town of Lago Ranco.Piñera had flown his own helicopter but there was no official confirmation he had been the pilot during the crash.National mourning has been declared and tributes have been paid from across Latin America’s political divide.The conservative politician was credited with rapid economic growth during his first term from 2010 to 2014.Abroad, he was perhaps best known for overseeing the spectacular rescue of 33 miners trapped for 69 days beneath the Atacama Desert in 2010, a story which gripped the world. However, his second term, from 2018 until last year, was marred by violent social unrest.His body was retrieved by the Chilean navy after the crash in a region where, according to Spanish newspaper El País, he spent holidays with his family every February. Announcing three days of mourning and a state funeral, his leftist successor as Chile’s president, Gabriel Boric, paid a warm tribute to Piñera.”We are all Chile and we should dream it, draw it and build it together,” he said. “Sebastián Piñera said this when he assumed his second presidential term on 11 March 2018. We send a big hug to his family and loved ones in these hard times.”Brazil’s leftist President, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, said he was “surprised and saddened” by Piñera’s death.”We got along, we worked to strengthen the relationship between our countries and we always had a good dialogue, when we were both presidents, and also when we weren’t,” he wrote on X.Argentina’s former conservative President Mauricio Macri said Piñera’s death was an “irreplaceable loss” and he felt “immense sadness” while Iván Duque, the former conservative president of Colombia, said he felt great sadness over the death of his friend. Image source, EPAImage caption, At a campaign event in Santiago in 2006In 2010, Piñera became Chile’s first conservative president since the end of military rule in 1990.The Harvard-trained economist displaced the country’s first female President, Michelle Bachelet, promising to turn his business acumen to the country’s economic growth.Born in 1949, he became one of Chile’s richest men, making much of his money in the 1980s when he introduced credit cards to Chile through his company Bancard. He also invested in Chile’s biggest main airline, Lan Chile, the country’s top football club, Colo Colo, and a television channel.Related TopicsSebastian PineraChileMore on this storyChile country profilePublished11 December 2023Top StoriesKing seen for first time since cancer announcementPublished1 hour agoBolts missing from door, says Boeing blowout probePublished2 hours agoHealth scandal victims need payouts soon – reportPublished1 hour agoFeaturesWhen parents get the blame for a child’s mass shootingThe father who never gave up hope on getting justice for his stabbed sonPrince William can show his own version of royaltyHow common is King’s incidental cancer diagnosis?How will the King’s duties change?Love Islander Tasha wants you to hear deaf accentsTruss targets ‘secret Tories’ with new campaignThe Carry On star who helped The Great EscapeIain Watson: Labour works on plan for powerElsewhere on the BBC’If I can’t live with you, I don’t want to live anyway’The Hungarian footballer executed for loveAttributionSoundsWhat is it really like to be a monk?’To be a monk is something very vast, very high and very beautiful’AttributioniPlayerThe surprising health benefits of doing the plankMichael Mosley explores whether it outshines crunches or sit-ups…AttributionSounds’I smashed all my trophies’Bradley Wiggins opens up about his mental health and imposter syndromeAttributioniPlayerMost Read1Mother convicted for failing to stop school shooting2King seen for first time since cancer announcement3Bolts missing from door, says Boeing blowout probe4Hamas responds to proposed Gaza ceasefire plan5Tucker Carlson to interview Russia’s Putin6Inspector who sold police trousers for £4 demoted7Health scandal victims need payouts soon – report8Romance fraudster conned women out of £300k9Prince William can show his own version of royalty10Former president of Chile dies in helicopter crash

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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 & CanadaIsrael-Gaza war: Hamas responds to proposed Gaza ceasefire planPublished25 minutes agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRelated TopicsIsrael-Gaza warImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Aid agencies say the situation in Gaza is catastrophic and are among those calling for a new ceasefireBy Tom Bateman, State Department Correspondent & Kathryn Armstrong in LondonBBC NewsHamas says it has given its response to a framework proposal for a new ceasefire in Gaza. The details of the deal – set out by Israel, the US, Qatar and Egypt – have not been released. It was earlier reported to include a six-week truce, when more Israeli hostages would be exchanged for Palestinian prisoners.Israel and the US have both said they are reviewing Hamas’s response. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who is currently in the Middle East, said he would discuss Hamas’s response with officials in Israel on Wednesday. While Mr Blinken has given no indication of how the US views the response, President Joe Biden described it as “a little over the top” – suggesting the Israeli leadership will not easily agree to what the group is asking. A senior Hamas official told the BBC the group had presented a “positive vision” in response to the framework but had asked for some amendments relating to the rebuilding of Gaza, the return of its residents to their homes and the provisions for those who had been displaced.The official said Hamas – which is proscribed as a terrorist organisation by Israel, the UK, US and other countries – had also asked for changes relating to the treatment of those injured, including their return home and transfer to hospitals abroad. The proposal was sent to Hamas around a week ago but a representative told the Reuters news agency it had taken them until Tuesday to respond because parts of it were “unclear and ambiguous.”Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman al Thani has described Hamas’s response as “positive” in general.Why are Israel and Hamas fighting in Gaza?What are routes out of this ‘dangerous moment’ in Middle East?The conflict in Gaza 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 27,500 people have been killed in Gaza since then, according to the health ministry in the Gaza Strip, which has been governed by Hamas and blockaded by Israel and Egypt since 2007.During a week-long ceasefire in late November, 105 Israeli and foreign hostages were freed in exchange for 240 Palestinians held in Israeli jails.The timing of any new deal could be complicated by claims briefed earlier this week by Israeli defence officials that the military is “making progress” in its hunt for Hamas’s leader in Gaza Yahya Sinwar. However, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is under intense domestic pressure to secure the release of the remaining hostages. A growing sense of regional crisis also adds to the urgency Mr Blinken brings to the Israeli city of Tel Aviv, as he arrives seeking progress on the deal. The US is increasingly trying to stem a widening regional escalation after last week’s drone strike that killed three American soldiers in Jordan. Washington retaliated with air strikes against Iran-backed militias in Syria and Iraq and is warning more will come. A ceasefire deal in Gaza is seen by the US as the most realistic way to reduce tensions further afield. On Tuesday, Israel confirmed that 31 of the 136 remaining hostages in Gaza had been killed. Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, a spokesman for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), said their families had been informed and that the authorities would continue to push for the return of the remaining captives.”This is a moral obligation, national obligation and international obligation and this is our compass and this is how we will continue operating,” said Mr Hagari. Related TopicsMiddle EastIsrael-Gaza warIsraelAntony BlinkenHamasMore on this storyUN warning that Gaza aid system could collapsePublished6 days agoHamas says it is studying new Gaza truce proposalPublished6 days agoGaza’s largest aid agency ‘desperate’ after funds pausedPublished29 JanuaryTop StoriesKing seen for first time since cancer announcementPublished55 minutes agoBolts missing from door, says Boeing blowout probePublished1 hour agoMother convicted for failing to stop school shootingPublished54 minutes agoFeaturesWhen a mass shooting happens, are parents to blame?The father who never gave up hope on getting justice for his stabbed sonPrince William can show his own version of royaltyHow common is King’s incidental cancer diagnosis?How will the King’s duties change?Love Islander Tasha wants you to hear deaf accentsTruss targets ‘secret Tories’ with new campaignThe Carry On star who helped The Great EscapeIain Watson: Labour works on plan for powerElsewhere on the BBC’If I can’t live with you, I don’t want to live anyway’The Hungarian footballer executed for loveAttributionSoundsWhat is it really like to be a monk?’To be a monk is something very vast, very high and very beautiful’AttributioniPlayerThe surprising health benefits of doing the plankMichael Mosley explores whether it outshines crunches or sit-ups…AttributionSounds’I smashed all my trophies’Bradley Wiggins opens up about his mental health and imposter syndromeAttributioniPlayerMost Read1Mother convicted for failing to stop school shooting2King seen for first time since cancer announcement3Bolts missing from door, says Boeing blowout probe4Tucker Carlson to interview Russia’s Putin5Inspector who sold police trousers for £4 demoted6Romance fraudster conned women out of £300k7South Africa slams Nigeria for football safety warning8Prince William can show his own version of royalty9Former president of Chile dies in helicopter crash10Fake estate agent cannabis growing gang jailed

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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 & CanadaTucker Carlson to interview Russia’s PutinPublished2 minutes agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRelated TopicsWar in UkraineImage source, ReutersImage caption, Tucker Carlson was hugely influential as the anchor of a late night political talk show on Fox NewsBy Tiffany WertheimerBBC News, LondonFormer Fox News host, Tucker Carlson, says he will “soon” interview Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow.In a video posted on X, formerly Twitter, Carlson said he wanted to do the interview because “Americans have a right to know all they can about a war they are implicated in”.It would be Mr Putin’s first one-on-one interview with a Western journalist since he launched his full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.The Kremlin has not yet commented.The 54-year-old’s visit to Moscow has been reported on voraciously in Russian state media, with near-constant coverage of his every move.”There are risks to doing an interview like this, obviously, so we’ve thought about it over many months,” Carlson said on his announcement video.Carlson added that he paid for the trip to Russia himself, and wanted to do the interview because “most Americans are not informed” on the conflict which is “reshaping the world” – blaming the mainstream media.Since the war in Ukraine began, he said, Western journalists have interviewed Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky – whom he has previously called a “dictator” – many times.But they are “fawning pep sessions” aimed at amplifying Mr Zelensky’s demand to get the US more and more involved in the war, Carlson insisted.”That is not journalism – it is government propaganda.”He added that “not a single Western journalist has bothered to interview” Vladimir Putin.”We are not here because we love Vladimir Putin, we are here because we love the United States.”Russian state media revels in Tucker Carlson visitInside Putin’s carefully choreographed phone-inThe conservative journalist has been an outspoken defender of Mr Putin.”Has Putin ever called me a racist? Has he threatened to get me fired for disagreeing with him?” Carlson said as Russian troops started to mass on Ukraine’s border. “These are fair questions, and the answer to all of them is: No. Vladimir Putin didn’t do any of that.”After Russia had invaded, he changed his tone slightly during a different show, saying “Vladimir Putin started this war… He is to blame for what we’re seeing tonight in Ukraine”.Exactly when the interview will take place is unclear, but Carlson said it would be uploaded live and unedited to his X account. Elon Musk, who owns the platform, has “promised not to supress or block the interview”.Tucker Carlson was one of America’s top-rated cable TV hosts – but he abruptly left Fox News last year. While at the US network, his shows frequently set the agenda for conservatives and, by extension, the Republican party.He was hugely influential as the anchor of a late night political talk show between 2016 and 2023 and has since launched a show on X.Related TopicsWar in UkraineVolodymyr ZelenskyRussiaFox NewsTwitterVladimir PutinUkraineTop StoriesLive. King Charles seen for first time since cancer diagnosisHarry visits King Charles after diagnosisPublished1 hour agoLive. US court rules Trump has no presidential immunityFeaturesThe father who never gave up hope on getting justice for his stabbed sonPrince William can show his own version of royaltyHow common is King’s incidental cancer diagnosis?How will the King’s duties change?Love Islander Tasha wants you to hear deaf accentsTruss targets ‘secret Tories’ with new campaignThe Carry On star who helped The Great EscapeIain Watson: Labour works on plan for powerHow a grieving mother exposed the truth of Turkey’s deadly earthquakeElsewhere on the BBC’If I can’t live with you, I don’t want to live anyway’The Hungarian footballer executed for loveAttributionSoundsWhat is it really like to be a monk?’To be a monk is something very vast, very high and very beautiful’AttributioniPlayerThe surprising health benefits of doing the plankMichael Mosley explores whether it outshines crunches or sit-ups…AttributionSounds’I smashed all my trophies’Bradley Wiggins opens up about his mental health and imposter syndromeAttributioniPlayerMost Read1Mother convicted for failing to stop school shooting2Harry visits King Charles after diagnosis3Inspector who sold police trousers for £4 demoted4Constance Marten arrest: ‘Where’s your child?’5Romance fraudster conned women out of £300k6Fake estate agent cannabis growing gang jailed7Prince William can show his own version of royalty8Clapham attack: Police say suspect is being helped9Dentists to get cash incentives for NHS patients10Gary Lineker on avoiding ‘toxic’ social media

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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 & CanadaPolice to pay $1.9m to black family held at gunpoint in ColoradoPublished1 hour agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Aurora police have aologised for the arrests (file picture)By Nadine YousifBBC NewsA black mother and four children, who were held at gunpoint by police in Colorado, have been awarded $1.9m (£1.5m) in a settlement.Brittney Gilliam was wrongfully stopped in 2020 at a parking lot, along with her six-year-old daughter, nieces aged 14 and 17, and sister, 12. The incident, which was caught on camera, drew outrage at the time.Ms Gilliam later sued the officers accusing them of “profound and systemic” racism. Police in Aurora, Colorado, said they mistakenly believed Ms Gilliam’s car had been stolen and had been trained to perform a “high-risk stop”. They also apologised for the incident and offered to cover therapy services for the children..On the day of the arrest, Ms Gilliam and the young girls went to a nail salon and returned to their car after finding out the salon was closed.Officers then approached the vehicle with guns drawn as the family got into the car.In footage posted by witnesses on social media, Ms Gilliam and all four girls lie face down in the parking lot.Ms Gilliam, her 12-year-old sister and her 17-year-old niece were handcuffed.The children can be heard crying and calling for the mother as witnesses question police about the situation.”Would your kids be okay after that? Having a gun pulled on them and laid on the ground. Especially a six-year-old,” Ms Gilliam told CBS soon after.Police said the car’s licence plate had matched the number of a stolen vehicle but from a different state.Officers immediately uncuffed everyone involved when they realised their mistake, according to Aurora’s police chief at the time, Vanessa Wilson.On Monday, David Lane, a lawyer for the family, confirmed that a settlement has been reached with the city of Aurora. “All parties are very satisfied with this settlement,” he said in a statement.The incident occurred amid a wider reckoning with the policing of black Americans in the US, and at a time when the Aurora police department was being criticised for the 2019 death of Elijah McClain, a 23-year-old black man who died in police custody. In 2023, a white former police officer was sentenced to 14 months in prison for the killing of McClain.Related TopicsColoradoUS race relationsUnited StatesMore on this storyUS police apologise for detaining black familyPublished4 August 2020US officer jailed for role in Elijah McClain deathPublished6 JanuaryParamedics found guilty in death of Elijah McClainPublished23 December 2023Top StoriesLive. King Charles seen for first time since cancer announcement as Harry visitsHarry visits King Charles after diagnosisPublished16 minutes agoLive. US court rules Trump has no presidential immunityFeaturesThe father who never gave up hope on getting justice for his stabbed sonWhat does King’s diagnosis mean for William, Harry and the other royals?How common is King’s incidental cancer diagnosis?How will the King’s duties change?Love Islander Tasha wants you to hear deaf accentsTruss targets ‘secret Tories’ with new campaignThe Carry On star who helped The Great EscapeIain Watson: Labour works on plan for powerHow a grieving mother exposed the truth of Turkey’s deadly earthquakeElsewhere on the BBC’If I can’t live with you, I don’t want to live anyway’The Hungarian footballer executed for loveAttributionSoundsWhat is it really like to be a monk?’To be a monk is something very vast, very high and very beautiful’AttributioniPlayerThe surprising health benefits of doing the plankMichael Mosley explores whether it outshines crunches or sit-ups…AttributionSounds’I smashed all my trophies’Bradley Wiggins opens up about his mental health and imposter syndromeAttributioniPlayerMost Read1Harry visits King Charles after diagnosis2Trump does not have presidential immunity, court rules3Romance fraudster conned women out of £300k4Teens jailed for life after birthday party murder5City’s 10% tax rise approved amid financial crisis6Kwasi Kwarteng to stand down as MP7Constance Marten ‘hid baby’s location from police’8Sexism scandal fire service to be taken over9How common is King’s incidental cancer diagnosis?10The Carry On star who helped The Great Escape

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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 & CanadaDonald Trump does not have presidential immunity, US court rulesPublished36 minutes agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRelated TopicsIndictments of Donald TrumpImage source, ReutersImage caption, The former president is expected to appeal against Tuesday’s rulingDonald Trump does not have presidential immunity and can be prosecuted on charges of plotting to overturn the 2020 election, a US court has ruled.Mr Trump had claimed in the landmark legal case that he was immune from criminal charges for acts he said fell within his duties as president.But Tuesday’s ruling in Washington DC struck down that claim.It is a setback for Mr Trump who has for years cited presidential immunity while battling multiple cases.The former president is expected to appeal against the ruling, meaning the case could ultimately go to the Supreme Court where conservatives hold a 6-3 majority.US Special Counsel Jack Smith has charged Mr Trump, 77, with conspiring to overturn Joe Biden’s victory in the 2020 election and committing fraud to stay in office.The trial in that case was initially scheduled for 4 March, but was postponed pending a ruling on the immunity claim. It could be delayed for weeks, if not months, if the case ends up before the Supreme Court.Earlier this month, a panel of judges heard the case at the DC Circuit Court of Appeals in Washington DC.The argument from Mr Trump’s lawyer hinged on the idea that a president who is not convicted for impeachment by Congress cannot be subject to criminal proceedings. Mr Trump, they noted, was impeached by the House of Representatives but never convicted by the Senate.The judges, however, sounded sceptical. Judge Florence Pan suggested that, with immunity, a president could sell state secrets or order the assassination of a political rival without being concerned about criminal prosecution.This is a developing story. More updates to follow.This video can not be playedTo play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.Media caption, Trump: ‘As a president, you have to have immunity’Related TopicsUS Supreme CourtIndictments of Donald TrumpDonald TrumpUnited StatesMore on this storyJudges sound sceptical of Trump’s immunity defencePublished9 JanuaryTrump moves to dismiss Georgia election casePublished9 JanuaryHow big are Donald Trump’s legal problems?Published20 December 2023Who is the special counsel who has charged Trump?Published4 August 2023Top StoriesLive. Prince Harry arrives at Clarence House to visit King CharlesTrump does not have presidential immunity, court rulesPublished36 minutes agoPM says pressure starting to ease as millions get last cost-of-living paymentPublished4 hours agoFeaturesThe father who never gave up hope on getting justice for his stabbed sonWhat does King’s diagnosis mean for William, Harry and the other royals?How common is King’s incidental cancer diagnosis?How will the King’s duties change?Love Islander Tasha wants you to hear deaf accentsIain Watson: Labour works on plan for powerThe Carry On star who helped The Great EscapeHow a grieving mother exposed the truth of Turkey’s deadly earthquake’Will you come and get me?’ Gaza girl’s desperate plea before losing contactElsewhere on the BBC’You don’t think your partner is an undercover cop…’The shocking true story of an undercover ‘spycop’ who infiltrated a climate activist groupAttributionSoundsRevealing Madagascar’s most bizarre inhabitants…Over 80 per cent of Madagascar’s animals and plants are found nowhere else on EarthAttributioniPlayerThe surprising health benefits of doing the plankMichael Mosley explores whether it outshines crunches or sit-ups…AttributionSoundsHow dangerous are weight loss holidays and jabs?An undercover exposé of the weight loss profiteers risking lives by cashing in on people’s desperationAttributioniPlayerMost Read1Trump does not have presidential immunity, court rules2Kwasi Kwarteng to stand down as MP3Tesla owners told not to drive with Apple headsets4Constance Marten ‘hid baby’s location from police’5RAF staff hid in toilet to escape sexual harasser6Fire service taken over after harassment probe7The Carry On star who helped The Great Escape8Houthis claim new attacks on Red Sea shipping9Holland to star in Romeo and Juliet in West End10Miss Japan steps down after tabloid exposes affair

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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 & CanadaHouthis claim new attacks on Red Sea shippingPublished14 minutes agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, The Houthis have been attacking commercial ships in the Red Sea for months (file image)By Kathryn ArmstrongBBC NewsThe Houthi movement in Yemen says it has fired missiles at two ships in the Red Sea, apparently undeterred by US and UK strikes on the group.The group’s leader Abdul Malik al-Houthi warned that his group would “further escalate” if the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza did not end.The Houthis targeted the Star Nasia and Morning Tide ships.The Greek-flagged Star Nasia was damaged but its crew were unhurt, a Greek official told Reuters.Furadino Shipping Ltd, the British owner of the Morning Tide, said there was an explosion near the ship but that it was undamaged and nobody was hurt and the vessel was able to continue on its route.The latest attacks by the group come after a wave of air strikes by the US and UK in recent days, including a strike on Monday that the US Central Command said hit two uncrewed explosive surface vehicles.Previous strikes over the weekend hit Houthi missiles, the US said. More than 30 targets were struck in the third wave of joint UK and US attacks on Saturday. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency on Tuesday confirmed it had received reports of an attack on a ship just after midnight GMT in the Red Sea, west of the Yemeni city of Hodeidah.British maritime security firm Ambrey, meanwhile, said a general cargo ship owned by a British company and sailing under a Barbados flag had suffered damage in an attack while sailing through the sea. Who are the Houthis attacking Red Sea ships?US and UK strikes fail to slow Houthi attacksThe commander of HMS Diamond, a UK warship that has been part of efforts to protect merchant ships from Houthi attacks in the Red Sea in recent months, described the situation in the region on Tuesday as “fraught”. “Ships in the force are firing on a daily basis,” Peter Evans said on Tuesday. The Houthis – a Hamas ally – regard all Israeli, US and British ships as legitimate targets following Israel’s war on Hamas in Gaza. They claim they are only targeting vessels with links to these countries. Since November, the group – which controls a significant part of Yemen – has launched dozens of attacks on commercial vessels travelling through the Red Sea, one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes.These attacks have slowed down international trade, raising fears of supply bottlenecks.Related TopicsMiddle EastYemenHouthis More on this storyUS launches more strikes against Houthis in YemenPublished1 day agoShapps says new strikes on Yemen ‘not an escalation’Published2 days agoFire on ship linked to Britain after Houthi attackPublished27 JanuaryTop StoriesLive. Prince Harry travels to London after King Charles’s cancer diagnosisPM says pressure starting to ease as millions get last cost-of-living paymentPublished3 hours agoKwasi Kwarteng to stand down as MPPublished2 hours agoFeaturesThe father who never gave up hope on getting justice for his stabbed sonWhat does King’s diagnosis mean for William, Harry and the other royals?How common is King’s incidental cancer diagnosis?How will the King’s duties change?Love Islander Tasha wants you to hear deaf accentsIain Watson: Labour works on plan for powerThe Carry On star who helped The Great EscapeHow a grieving mother exposed the truth of Turkey’s deadly earthquake’Will you come and get me?’ Gaza girl’s desperate plea before losing contactElsewhere on the BBC’You don’t think your partner is an undercover cop…’The shocking true story of an undercover ‘spycop’ who infiltrated a climate activist groupAttributionSoundsRevealing Madagascar’s most bizarre inhabitants…Over 80 per cent of Madagascar’s animals and plants are found nowhere else on EarthAttributioniPlayerThe surprising health benefits of doing the plankMichael Mosley explores whether it outshines crunches or sit-ups…AttributionSoundsHow dangerous are weight loss holidays and jabs?An undercover exposé of the weight loss profiteers risking lives by cashing in on people’s desperationAttributioniPlayerMost Read1Kwasi Kwarteng to stand down as MP2Tesla owners told not to drive with Apple headsets3RAF staff hid in toilet to escape sexual harasser4Miss Japan steps down after tabloid exposes affair5NatWest could start share sale to public in June6The Carry On star who helped The Great Escape7PM claims cost of living pressures starting to ease8What does it mean for William, Harry and the other royals?9Police using all resources in Clapham suspect hunt10Hearing into Horner allegations set for FridayAttributionSport

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BBC HomepageSkip to contentAccessibility HelpYour accountLiveNotificationsHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeMore menuMore menuSearch BBCHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeCBBCCBeebiesFoodClose menuBBC NewsMenuHomeIsrael-Gaza warCost of LivingWar in UkraineClimateUKWorldBusinessPoliticsCultureMoreTechScienceHealthFamily & EducationIn PicturesNewsbeatBBC VerifyDisabilityTechnologyTesla owners told not to wear Apple virtual reality headsets while drivingPublished2 hours agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, ReutersTesla owners have been reminded to keep their eyes on the road after videos of drivers wearing Apple’s virtual reality headset have gone viral. US Secretary for Transport Pete Buttigieg posted on X (formerly Twitter) to say that all current vehicles require the driver to be engaged “at all times”.However, one driver admitted his video was a prank.Tesla and Apple have been contacted for comment.Videos posted online show people in the drivers seats of cars which have an autonomous mode, while wearing the Apple headset over their eyes. One was reposted by Pete Buttigieg, who wrote: “Reminder – ALL advanced driver assistance systems available today require the human driver to be in control and fully engaged in the driving task at all times.”This Twitter post cannot be displayed in your browser. Please enable Javascript or try a different browser.View original content on TwitterThe BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.Skip twitter post by Secretary Pete ButtigiegAllow Twitter content?This article contains content provided by Twitter. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. You may want to read Twitter’s cookie policy, external and privacy policy, external before accepting. To view this content choose ‘accept and continue’.Accept and continueThe BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.End of twitter post by Secretary Pete ButtigiegAnother video, posted on the day the Apple Vision Pro became publicly available, showed a man appearing to get pulled over by the police while wearing the headset in a Tesla.However, Gizmodo reports that he said it was a “skit” he made with friends, reporting that he “drove with the headset for 30-40 seconds”.Apple’s user guide warns against using its headset while driving, while Tesla says drivers should always “maintain control and responsibility for your vehicle,” even when it is in autonomous mode.The Apple Vision Pro headset went on sale in the US on 2 February with a $3,499 (£2,749) price tag. There is no release date for it in the UK.While users can see through the glass in some modes, it would still severely restrict vision while driving.The company has tried to stay clear of calling it virtual reality or any other similar name, instead referring to it as “spatial computing”. “Don’t describe your app experience as augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), extended reality (XR), or mixed reality (MR),” it said in a blog post targeting developers.Videos have been posted online of people wearing the headset on the New York subway and at the gym.Related TopicsTeslaDriverless carsAppleUnited StatesVirtual realityMore on this storyApple’s $3,499 Vision Pro finally gets release datePublished5 days agoBBC editor tries out Apple’s $3,499 headsetPublished7 June 2023Top StoriesLive. Prince Harry due in London after King Charles’s cancer diagnosisPM says pressure starting to ease as millions get last cost-of-living paymentPublished2 hours agoKwasi Kwarteng to stand down as MPPublished1 hour agoFeaturesWhat does King’s diagnosis mean for William, Harry and the other royals?Love Islander Tasha wants you to hear deaf accentsIain Watson: Labour works on plan for powerThe Carry On star who helped The Great EscapeHow a grieving mother exposed the truth of Turkey’s deadly earthquake’Will you come and get me?’ Gaza girl’s desperate plea before losing contactWhat’s killing so many of Sri Lanka’s iconic elephants?Is Ireland’s productivity boom real or ‘artificial’?Who is really pulling the strings in a divided Pakistan?Elsewhere on the BBC’I smashed all my trophies’Bradley Wiggins opens up about his mental health and imposter syndromeAttributioniPlayerHow did companies take over what we see and say online?The founders of social media conquered the world… and they’re not finished yetAttributionSoundsConquering Everest’s ‘Death Zone’ on skisFind out how a Japanese alpinist became the first person to ski down Mount EverestAttributionSoundsYou have to see it to believe it…Shocking footage caught on a doorbell cameraAttributioniPlayerMost Read1Kwasi Kwarteng to stand down as MP2Tesla owners told not to drive with Apple headsets3What does it mean for William, Harry and the other royals?4RAF staff hid in toilet to escape sexual harasser5Miss Japan steps down after tabloid exposes affair6The Carry On star who helped The Great Escape7What do we know about the King’s cancer diagnosis?8PM claims cost of living pressures starting to ease9Spanish farmers join wave of protests10Sat-nav failures send vehicles down flight of steps

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