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BBC HomepageSkip to contentAccessibility HelpYour accountNotificationsHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeMore menuMore menuSearch BBCHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeCBBCCBeebiesFoodClose menuBBC NewsMenuHomeIsrael-Gaza warCost of LivingWar in UkraineClimateUKWorldBusinessPoliticsCultureMoreTechScienceHealthFamily & EducationIn PicturesNewsbeatBBC VerifyDisabilityAsiaChinaIndiaSouth Korea: Arrest after 40 spy cameras found in polling stationsPublished19 minutes agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, The authorities are searching for additional cameras ahead of advanced voting later this weekBy Kathryn ArmstrongBBC NewsSouth Korea is seeking to arrest two men for allegedly helping a YouTuber to install dozens of spy cameras at voting stations.The authorities believe the pair are the accomplices of the social media influencer, who was seeking to confirm his unfounded election fraud claims.The influencer, who is in his 40s, was arrested late last week. Early voting in South Korea’s parliamentary elections is due to take place on Friday and Saturday.According to police in the western city of Incheon, illegal cameras were found at approximately 40 locations nationwide – including polling stations and vote counting centres.Many of these were disguised as telecommunications equipment, Singapore’s Straits Times newspaper reported. On Monday, the head of the National Office of Investigation said that a search was underway for two men, one in his 50s and one in his 70s.Charges against them include unlawful entry of properties and violating security laws, according to South Korea’s Yonhap news agency. The influencer is said to hold far-right political views and had previously spoken of concerns over potential election manipulation in this and earlier elections on his YouTube channel. When questioned by the media following his arrest, the man said he had “wanted to check the number of early voters”, the Straits Times reported.He also spoke of “feeling suspicious about the significant disparities between (the outcomes) of early voting and the main voting”.The publication said he was found to have installed cameras at early voting stations in South Korea’s capital, Seoul, during a by-election last year. The authorities are continuing to search for further hidden cameras and said they will carry out additional inspections ahead of voting. The Korea Times reported that more than 3,500 polling stations will be opened for early voting and that four times this number will be in operation on 10 April – the day of the election. The vote is being held to select members of the National Assembly, which is made up of 300 seats.The last parliamentary election was held in 2020 during the coronavirus pandemic. Related TopicsYouTubersSouth KoreaMore on this storyRussia detains South Korean man on spying chargesPublished12 MarchVirus response gives S Korea party landslide winPublished16 April 2020Top StoriesGaza hospital in ruins after two-week Israeli raidPublished4 minutes agoJeremy Bowen: Career-ending pressure on Netanyahu growsPublished12 hours agoScotland’s new hate crime law takes effect amid free speech rowPublished5 hours agoFeaturesThe Papers: ‘King’s strength’ and ‘agonising A&E waits’Scotland’s controversial hate crime law… in 90 seconds. VideoScotland’s controversial hate crime law… in 90 secondsWhy morning light is so crucial to your health. VideoWhy morning light is so crucial to your healthFree childcare hours expands to two-year-olds’Finding out I was autistic saved my life’A baby gorilla’s journey in search of a mum. VideoA baby gorilla’s journey in search of a mumIn pictures: Easter celebrations around the worldParents of Chibok girls heartbroken – againWhere workers are exploited to harvest an everyday ingredientElsewhere on the BBCThe ultimate bromanceEnjoy the genius of Peter Cook and Dudley Moore with a journey through the archivesAttributioniPlayerProfessor Alice Roberts unearths her favourite musicThe scientist and Digging for Britain presenter is Lauren Laverne’s castawayAttributionSoundsWhy did four tragic murders spark an online obsession?The case racked up nearly two billion views on TikTok worldwideAttributioniPlayerCaffeine: Dangers and benefitsFind out what effects this drug can have on dementia and cardiovascular diseaseAttributionSoundsMost Read1Investigation links ‘Havana Syndrome’ to Russia2French toddler Emile Soleil’s remains found3’Facebook scammer tricked his way into our home’4The pothole signs that put a town in the spotlight5X Factor star says Cowell will walk her down aisle6Career-ending pressure on Israeli PM Netanyahu grows7Scotland’s new hate crime law comes into force8Gaza hospital in ruins after two-week Israeli raid9Millions get a pay rise as minimum wage increases10Turkish opposition stuns Erdogan with local elections win

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BBC HomepageSkip to contentAccessibility HelpYour accountNotificationsHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeMore menuMore menuSearch BBCHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeCBBCCBeebiesFoodClose menuBBC NewsMenuHomeIsrael-Gaza warCost of LivingWar in UkraineClimateUKWorldBusinessPoliticsCultureMoreTechScienceHealthFamily & EducationIn PicturesNewsbeatBBC VerifyDisabilityAsiaChinaIndiaChina hits out at US and UK over cyber hack claimsPublished12 hours agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, US Department of JusticeImage caption, Seven Chinese men have been charged with enacting a widespread “malicious” cyber-attack campaignBy Simon FraserBBC NewsChina has hit back at accusations from the US and UK that it is behind a state hacking operation targeting millions of people in Western countries.A foreign ministry spokesperson said Washington and others should stop their own cyber attacks, accusing them of “political manipulation”. He added that Britain’s evidence for alleging its electoral commission and MPs had been hacked was “inadequate”. The US and UK have blamed a Chinese state-run cyber unit for the attacks.Two Chinese nationals and a company will face sanctions, the UK announced on Monday. The British government alleges Wuhan Xiaoruizhi Science and Technology Company Ltd work for the China state-affiliated cyber espionage group Advanced Persistent Threat Group 31 (APT31).The UK sanctions will freeze assets, barring UK citizens and businesses from handling their funds or resources. A travel ban will also prevent them from entering or remaining in the UK.Later on Monday, the US said seven Chinese nationals – who allegedly worked for APT31 – had been charged with enacting a widespread cyber-attack campaign. They are accused of ties to a hacking operation that ran for 14 years.China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian strenuously rejected all the allegations.”We urge the US and UK to stop politicising cyber security issues. Stop smearing China and stop imposing unilateral sanctions on China. Stop their cyber attack against China,” he told a regular press briefing in Beijing on Tuesday. “The Chinese side has already made technical clarifications and response to the APT 31-related Information submitted by the UK side, which made clear that the evidence provided by the UK was inadequate,” he said, adding: “Unfortunately, we haven’t heard from the UK side.”Lin Jian also told reporters that China would adopt measures to firmly safeguard its lawful rights and interests. UK hits out at Chinese-backed cyber-attacksMillions of Americans caught up in Chinese hacking plot – US The cyber attack on the UK Electoral Commission between August 2021 and October 2022 was one of the most significant in British history.Not only were databases containing names and addresses of people accessed, but also sensitive emails from its “control systems” and between election officials over six by-elections.But Deputy PM Oliver Dowden told parliament the security of elections had not been compromised and “typically does not create a risk to those affected”.This video can not be playedTo play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.Media caption, The deputy PM says the UK and international partners will expose China for “ongoing patterns of hostile activity”.Hours later on the other side of the Atlantic, the US state department announced a reward of up to $10m (£8m) for information on the seven men.The justice department said hackers had targeted US and foreign critics of China, businesses, and politicians.The seven men allegedly sent more than 10,000 “malicious emails, impacting thousands of victims, across multiple continents”, in what the justice department called a “prolific global hacking operation” backed by China’s government.New Zealand’s government also said its parliament had been targeted by China-backed hackers, and blamed the Chinese “state-sponsored group” APT40 for the attack.But New Zealand said it would not introduce sanctions, as it was not part of the government’s legislative agenda.Related TopicsChina-UK relationsChinaElectoral Commission Cyber-attacksOliver DowdenMore on this storyMillions of Americans caught up in Chinese hacking plot – USPublished1 day agoCyber-attack on voter data to be linked to ChinaPublished1 day agoMI5 head warns of ‘epic scale’ of Chinese espionagePublished18 October 2023FBI says China state cyber group hacked key assetsPublished1 FebruaryChina tech firm claimed it could hack Foreign OfficePublished22 FebruaryTop StoriesLive. 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BBC HomepageSkip to contentAccessibility HelpYour accountLiveNotificationsHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeMore menuMore menuSearch BBCHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeCBBCCBeebiesFoodClose menuBBC NewsMenuHomeIsrael-Gaza warCost of LivingWar in UkraineClimateUKWorldBusinessPoliticsCultureMoreTechScienceHealthFamily & EducationIn PicturesNewsbeatBBC VerifyDisabilityTechnologyPiers Morgan and Oprah Winfrey ‘deepfaked’ for US influencer’s adsPublished1 hour agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingThis video can not be playedTo play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.Media caption, Watch: Examples of the deepfaked videosBy James Kelly & Lora JonesBBC NewsCelebrities including Piers Morgan, Nigella Lawson and Oprah Winfrey have criticised the use of AI deepfake online adverts that gave the false impression they had endorsed a US influencer’s controversial self-help course.The adverts promoted the so-called “Genie Script”, the centrepiece of a “manifestation” course sold for $37 (£29) a time by Wesley “Billion Dollar” Virgin. He describes himself as a motivational coach who has 1.1 million followers on Instagram and claims to be worth $40m.The videos, used to lure buyers to purchase the product, claim the Genie Script is a “missing” Hebrew Bible scripture of just 20 words that could – supposedly – change your life.Its promotion blends pseudo-science, conspiracy theories and the manipulation of celebrity likenesses – all to draw in customers desperate for the chance to take control of their fate.One advert used footage of Nigella Lawson chatting about her recipes and work as a TV chef.”I went on vacation and met this man at a very exclusive party. His name was Wesley and he handed me this hidden Bible page that was locked away in somebody’s room,” the voice said.But it was not that of Lawson, it was the barely indistinguishable mimicry of an AI voice generator.Real footage is overlaid with a deepfake impersonation of the food writer’s voice, making it sound like she was attributing her success directly to Wesley Virgin’s guidance. The AI voice suggested that the script revealed by Virgin unlocked the secret to manifestation, a practice which involves thinking about or writing down your aspirations to turn them into reality.”He said: ‘Repeat this mantra every single day of your life… Since that moment I’ve become a multimillionaire all on my own.” A spokesperson for Lawson branded the advertisement “fraudulent” and “of great concern”. Another advert showed what looked like an excerpt from the Piers Morgan Uncensored TV show and employed similar techniques.The voice described “a lost old scripture that has been used by kings to attract vast riches, miraculous healing and unparalleled love”, and it looked like the mouth had been manipulated to fit the speech. The real Piers Morgan told the BBC the advert was “another example of a very worrying trend of public figures being misused by deepfake AI manipulators for financial gain”.”The real victims will be members of the public who unwittingly buy these products believing the celebrity endorsements are genuine,” he said.”Reviews” of the script appear online, where users praise Virgin and say they hope the script will help them with escaping poverty or spending more time with their children or grandchildren.Both adverts, which appeared on YouTube, have now been taken down.A spokesperson for YouTube said it had “long prohibited the use of manipulated media, including deepfakes and other forms of doctored content to deceive or mislead users”.Having reviewed these videos, Prof Hany Farid, a digital forensics expert at the University of Berkeley, said they were “clearly deepfakes”.”Of course, as the technology to create these fake audio and video improves, it will become increasingly difficult to detect these fakes. And the technology is improving at a stunning rate,” he added.Another advert, this time featuring Oprah Winfrey, was discovered in the Ad Library for the Meta platforms Facebook and Instagram. Genuine footage had been overlaid, again with AI providing fake dialogue sounding like the US chat show queen.”I want to give you a 20-word script… think of it like installing a new operating system into your mind that’s programmed to make you rich,” the AI Oprah says.A spokesperson for the real Oprah told the BBC she did not have anything to do with Virgin’s product.”We seek to protect consumers from the false association of Ms Winfrey and the misuse of AI to create such false advertising,” they said.Meta said it took action on the adverts it found to be in violation of its policies.When the BBC contacted Wesley Virgin he said the adverts were “the work of affiliates”, people who can earn money by helping him make sales, and that he was “in the process of banning them all”.But videos still prominent on the 44-year-old’s YouTube channel demonstrate the huge effort he has put into mentoring an online team of volunteers hoping to share in his fortunes, therefore boosting his own bank account.Image source, @wesleybilliondollarvImage caption, Wesley Virgin has built a huge following on social mediaWith titles such as “Make $800+ A DAY Online For FREE Copy & Pasting Links!”, Virgin urges viewers to spread the word about his products, such as the Genie Script, across social media. Promising rapid returns and a high commission rate, he encourages potential recruits to paste a web link to the sales platform Digistore24 into multiple meditation groups, along with messages promising a “free meditation” to those who click on it.But the link would take users to an online check-out for Virgin’s manifestation courses – after they had watched a sales pitch video with outlandish claims and an inaccurate account of theological history.The narrative of this video centred on a supposed “missing” page from the Bible that carries a powerful prayer script. The rich and famous knew the secret script, the narration claimed, and warned that “they’re willing to put a bullet into anyone’s head who exposes them”.Alongside the assertions was the seemingly antisemitic claim that Jewish people were disproportionately wealthy because they “use manifestation secrets” taken from an ancient 1,100-year-old “uncensored” Hebrew Bible that included the page that was “missing” from regular Bibles.Prof Nathan McDonald, a theology academic at the University of Cambridge, said the video referred to the Codex Sassoon, a very early Hebrew Bible which recently generated attention when it was sold at auction for $38m.”It does not have an additional page with a ’20-word script’,” he said. “Instead, alas… it has been damaged and is lacking a few pages.”He added that the Genie Script’s promotional videos seemed to draw on “New Thought” religious belief, which has its roots in late 19th Century America and has influenced some parts of Christianity through the so-called prosperity gospel. It suggests that healing and prosperity are available to Christian believers if they have enough faith.YouTube users who clicked on the faked Piers Morgan and Nigella Lawson adverts were directed to a similar video but this version was embellished with what appeared to be more celebrity endorsements. Another celebrity featured without permission was the Canadian TV star and businessman, Kevin O’Leary. His spokesman said the clip of the entrepreneur had been purchased via a website that sells personalised messages from celebrities, and misused. “Kevin will be taking the appropriate action to have it removed immediately. Kevin does not know Wesley and has no affiliation with him or any of his businesses,” he said.The Oprah advert directed to another similar video, and then a shop for the product.The sales platform Digistore24 also distanced itself from Virgin. It said his use of affiliate web links had violated its terms and guidelines and it would end its business relationship with him.Wesley Virgin has not responded to further requests from the BBC to explain his business practices. Despite being criticised by celebrities, he is far from disheartened. Recent social media posts suggest he is still actively selling the “dream”, claiming he can teach people how to become millionaires.Related TopicsOprah WinfreyArtificial intelligenceSocial media influencersPiers MorganDeepfakesNigella LawsonMore on this storyShould we fear an attack of the voice clones?Published3 FebruaryMrBeast and BBC stars used in deepfake scam videosPublished4 October 2023Top StoriesWW2 bomb detonated at sea after removal through cityPublished2 hours agoSpanish police search gutted flats after nine killedPublished4 hours agoTrump calls on Alabama to protect IVF treatmentPublished3 hours agoFeaturesThe Creator’s Gareth Edwards on shaking up Hollywood’King and tonic’ and potential abortion rule changeIs this the most chaotic by-election ever? 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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 & CanadaX briefly suspends account of Alexei Navalny’s widowPublished2 hours agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingThis video can not be playedTo play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.Media caption, Watch: ‘Putin killed Alexei’, says Navalny’s widowBy Sean SeddonBBC NewsYulia Navalnaya’s account on X – formerly Twitter – was briefly suspended a day after she used the platform to vow to continue her husband’s campaigning.On Monday, she posted a video promising to fight for a “free Russia”, days after Alexei Navalny’s death in a Russian prison was confirmed.On Tuesday afternoon her account was briefly not accessible to users.In a statement, X said it was blocked “mistakenly” due to a system “error”.A post on the site’s official safety account read: “Our platform’s defense mechanism against manipulation and spam mistakenly flagged @yulia_navalnaya as violating our rules. “We unsuspended the account as soon as we became aware of the error, and will be updating the defense.” Ms Navalnaya, who generally kept a low profile throughout her late husband’s campaigning, created an account on X on Monday.In a video message posted the same day, Ms Navalnaya accused Russian authorities of waiting for traces of the deadly nerve agent Novichok to disappear from her husband’s body before releasing it to his family. The Kremlin said the accusation was unfounded and an investigation into his death was ongoing. The emotional video statement, in which her voice could be heard to shake with grief and anger, was widely shared by other users.Her account has amassed more than 100,000 followers since it was created.According to X’s guidelines, accounts can be suspended for posting spam or abuse, or if the security of an account is at risk. Related TopicsRussiaTwitterAlexei NavalnyMore on this storyNavalny’s widow faces daunting challengePublished12 hours agoAlexei Navalny: What we know about his deathPublished10 hours agoNavalny was often asked: ‘Do you fear for your life?’Published3 days agoTop StoriesBody found in search for Clapham attack suspectPublished4 hours agoWilliam wants ‘end to fighting’ in Middle EastPublished53 minutes agoStrictly dancer Robin Windsor dies aged 44Published6 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 opensWho is Julian Assange and why is he facing extradition?In pictures: London Fashion Week’s big momentsWhat is council tax and how much is it going up?How Russia has rebranded Wagner in AfricaCompany fined over massive Kazakhstan methane leakElsewhere on the BBCHaving the world’s most common mental health conditionExploring how anxiety culturally manifests and what it looks and feels like first handAttributionSoundsWhy do people behave the way they do on social media?Marianna Spring investigates extraordinary cases of online hate to find out…AttributioniPlayerHow are jelly beans made?Gregg Wallace visits a Dublin factory that makes over ten million of the sweets per day!AttributioniPlayerFrom Malcolm Tucker to Doctor WhoPeter Capaldi opens up to Kirsty Young about what he’s learned from his life so farAttributionSoundsMost Read1Tesco changes how it shows Clubcard prices after row2Strictly dancer Robin Windsor dies aged 443Body found in search for Clapham attack suspect4The Body Shop to shut up to half of its UK stores5William wants ‘end to fighting’ in Middle East6Brightest and hungriest black hole ever detected7Tate & Lyle’s Golden Syrup rebrand drops dead lion8Tinder introduces passport-scanning ID checks9Martin Lewis rail rant leads to apology10Navalny’s mother demands Putin returns son’s body

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BBC HomepageSkip to contentAccessibility HelpYour accountLiveNotificationsHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeMore menuMore menuSearch BBCHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeCBBCCBeebiesFoodClose menuBBC NewsMenuHomeIsrael-Gaza warCost of LivingWar in UkraineClimateUKWorldBusinessPoliticsCultureMoreTechScienceHealthFamily & EducationIn PicturesNewsbeatBBC VerifyDisabilityAsiaChinaIndiaGreat Nicobar: Indian president visits island as fears grow for tribePublished38 minutes agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, President of India/XImage caption, President Droupadi Murmu was shown a presentation on Great Nicobar’s strategic importanceBy Flora DruryBBC NewsIndia’s president has made a whistle stop tour of an island earmarked for multi-billion dollar development that experts warn could wipe out the indigenous tribe which calls it home.Droupadi Murmu visited Great Nicobar on Tuesday – a remote island Indian officials hope will be transformed into a shipping hub and tourist destination.The government says the plans will unleash the region’s potential.But experts say it would be a “death sentence” for the Shompen people.In a letter sent to President Murmu earlier this month, 39 experts warned the scheme turning the southern part of Great Nicobar into the “Hong Kong of India” would result in the Shompen “fac[ing] genocide”.But while the letter made headlines around the world, there were fears it had failed to make the government reconsider its plans. Importantly, President Murmu is the head of the state, but does not exercise executive powers.”If President Murmu’s visit signals the government’s determination to push through the Great Nicobar mega-project, it is a death knell for the indigenous Shompen people,” warned Callum Russell, spokesperson from Survival International.According to Survival International, the Shompen – who number between 100 and 400 people – are nomadic hunter gatherers who live in the island’s rainforest. They are one of five “particularly vulnerable” tribes across the Nicobar and Andaman islands chain, but the only one on Great Nicobar.Very few of the Shompen have ever had contact with the outside world, in part helped by the fact just another 8,000 people live on Great Nicobar, which is hundreds of kilometres east of India in the Indian Ocean.Image source, Anthropological Survey of IndiaImage caption, The Shompen are hunter gatherers, so cover vast areasHowever, the government’s $9bn (£6bn) scheme envisages as many as 650,000 people will end up on the island after the town, shipping port, international airport and power plant are built.The island’s location, it argues, puts it in the perfect spot to take advantage of the international shipping trade – not to mention a good position to challenge China’s growing influence in the region.A promotional video shared by India’s Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways includes images of skyscrapers rising up behind the new port, as well as what appear to be large holiday developments.The video says the shipping port and other parts will improve “quality of life for current and future residents of Great Nicobar”.But these new plans, Survival says, will not only eat into the lands the Shompen live and hunt in, but also increase the risk of contact with other people. Image source, India Ports Ministry/XImage caption, A still showing what the new scheme could look likeAny contact at all could destroy the tribe. In their letter, the experts, led by Dr Mark Levene, of the University of Southampton, warned that “simple contact… is certain to result in a precipitous population collapse” because the Shompen have “little to no immunity to infectious outside diseases”.And even if contact did not happen, the impact of the development on the group could result in a “collective psychic breakdown”.Even the government’s own report acknowledges “any disturbance or alteration in the natural environmental setup where they live, may cause serious threat to their existence”.Despite these fears – and warnings from other groups over not only the Shompen, but also the potential damage the island’s unique ecology – the government is expected to push ahead with the scheme later this year.Mr Russell told the BBC they were continuing to call on the “deadly project” to be abandoned in order to save the Shompen.”There is simply no way they will survive this catastrophic transformation of the island – the only home they have ever known. And the authorities have been clearly warned that this is the inevitable result,” he told the BBC.The BBC has contacted the Indian government for comment.Related TopicsIndiaAndaman and NicobarMore on this storyUS man’s death puts spotlight on ‘tribal tourism’Published23 November 2018Indian scientists discover ‘mermaid’ plant speciesPublished17 August 2021Fears mount for Rohingya refugees adrift at seaPublished22 February 2021Coronavirus strikes endangered Andamans tribePublished27 August 2020Top StoriesBody found in search for Clapham attack suspectPublished3 hours agoWilliam wants ‘end to fighting’ in Middle EastPublished1 hour agoStrictly dancer Robin Windsor dies aged 44Published5 hours agoFeaturesWatch: Robin Windsor’s glittering Strictly moments. 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[ad_1] Any contact at all could destroy the tribe. In their letter, the experts, led by Dr Mark Levene, of the University of Southampton, warned that “simple contact… is certain…

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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. 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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 & CanadaIntruder spills 60,000 litres of wine worth €2.5m at Spanish wineryPublished36 minutes agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, AFPImage caption, The attacker was reportedly familiar with the winery groundsBy Ido VockBBC NewsA Spanish winery has suffered losses of more than €2.5 million (£2.1 million) after an unidentified intruder emptied 60,000 litres of wine.A representative of the Cepa 21 winery told the BBC the wine spilled came from two of the winery’s most expensive varieties, Horcajo and Malabrigo.He said the incident took place at about 03:30 local time (02:30 GMT) on Sunday and that the intruder was likely familiar with the winery grounds. Police are investigating the case.In CCTV, a hooded person can be seen moving between tanks and rapidly opening them, causing their contents to spill on to the floor. The Cepa 21 representative told the BBC that it was “very hard to open the tanks”, which include a security mechanism, without prior knowledge. Therefore, he said, it could be assumed that the intruder “is used to opening these tanks and is familiar with this kind of machinery”. He added: “This person was moving very smoothly [across the winery grounds], even though it was dark and there was no light.”This must be a person who knows the grounds well.” But he said it was too early to speculate on their identity and said there were no grounds to suspect current or former employees at this stage.The intruder opened five tanks, although only three were filled with wine.Cepa 21 is located in Castrillo de Duero, a small village in north-western Spain. Horcajo wine retails for around £80 a bottle in the UK, while Malabrigo sells for £35.Related TopicsSpainWineMore on this storyGlobal wine production falls to 62-year lowPublished7 November 2023France to spend €200m destroying wine as demand fallsPublished25 August 2023Top StoriesBody found in search for Clapham attack suspectPublished1 hour agoWilliam wants ‘end to fighting’ in Middle EastPublished4 minutes agoStrictly dancer Robin Windsor dies aged 44Published3 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 homesHow Russia has rebranded Wagner in AfricaOne of UK’s ‘most advanced’ vertical farms opensWHO releases video from inside raided Gaza hospital. VideoWHO releases video from inside raided Gaza hospitalWho is Julian Assange and why is he facing extradition?Boarders: ‘We all have to code switch to survive in life’Navalny’s widow faces daunting challengeHow an asbestos scare has sent Sydney scramblingElsewhere on the BBCHaving the world’s most common mental health conditionExploring how anxiety culturally manifests and what it looks and feels like first handAttributionSoundsWhy do people behave the way they do on social media?Marianna Spring investigates extraordinary cases of online hate to find out…AttributioniPlayerDouble lives, mental trickery, manipulation and loveVicky Pattison explores the story of a woman who was the target of an online fraudsterAttributionSoundsGlaswegian superstars Texas live from Maida ValeSoaring vocals, stripped back classics and unmissable covers!AttributioniPlayerMost Read1Body found in search for Clapham attack suspect2Strictly dancer Robin Windsor dies aged 443William wants ‘end to fighting’ in Middle East4Tate & Lyle’s Golden Syrup rebrand drops dead lion5UK recession may already be over, says Bank boss6Triple killer’s sentence to be reviewed7TV presenter’s rail rant leads to apology8Brightest and hungriest black hole ever detected9Bomber’s friend granted private parole hearing10Lobbying scandal MP loses suspension appeal

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