Cool It Down is a climate podcast that is about innovators, change-makers and entrepreneurs who are taking actions, creating solutions and inspiring many. The series features voices of experts and practitioners who unpack the problem to solve and discuss emerging opportunities for addressing impacts of climate change. Each episode explores and offers simple doable actions that individuals can take, and ideas and inspiration for entrepreneurs to build businesses on. We value your feedback! Pl ...
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Welcome to the official BBC News YouTube channel. Interested in global news with an impartial perspective? Want to see behind-the-scenes footage directly from the front-line? Our YouTube channel has all this and more, bringing you specially selected clips from the world's most trusted news source. For the latest news and analysis download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com.
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In the next decade, the scale and scope of environmental change will test our ingenuity and strength. The fight for a livable planet is one that we must win. Each week we will meet people who can help us navigate this dynamic world and get us on a path to health. Hosted by Jared Blumenfeld, Podship Earth is a call to action. Jared Blumenfeld was the regional administrator of the US Environmental Protection Agency from 2009-2016 (appointed by President Obama). He also served as the Director o ...
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2020 Visions is a six part series presented by Rys Farthing and K. Biswas charting Britain's future. Episode 1: The Political Future. Guests: Labour’s Jon Cruddas MP; human rights activist Peter Tatchell; ConservativeHome editor Jonathan Isaby, psephologist Professor John Curtice; Dr Madsen Pirie, Director of the free-market Adam Smith Institute; LibDem Voice editor Stephen Tall; David Babbs of campaign organisation 38 Degrees, and the New Statesman’s Laurie Penny. Episode 2: Poverty, inequa ...
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Keir Starmer sets out nuclear power plan and Kemi Badenoch's first major policy | BBC Newscast
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34:44Today we look at what Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch had to say to Chris in the past 24 hours. Keir Starmer has announced plans to make it easier to build nuclear power stations in England and Wales, whilst Kemi Badenoch was interviewed about her new policy pledge to block benefits for migrants settling in the UK. And Adam and Chris are joined by h…
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President Donald Trump sanctions International Criminal Court | BBC News
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3:21US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order sanctioning the International Criminal Court, accusing it of "illegitimate and baseless actions targeting America and our close ally Israel". The measure places financial and visa restrictions on individuals and their families who assist in ICC investigations of American citizens or allies. Tr…
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Trump restates plan for US ‘takeover’ of Gaza, with Palestinians ‘resettled in region’ | BBC News
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6:09US President Donald Trump has restated his plan for a US “takeover” of the Gaza Strip, after his idea was rejected by Palestinians and leaders around the world on Wednesday.On social media, Trump said Gaza "would be turned over to the United States by Israel at the conclusion of fighting".Palestinians "would have already been resettled in far safer…
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Sweden mourns after deadliest shooting as gunman details emerge | BBC News
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4:33Swedish police said they are still investigating the motive behind the country's deadliest mass shooting, as local media begin reporting details about the gunman. Eleven people died in the shooting at an adult education centre in the city of Orebro, including the attacker, with at least six others injured. The suspect has been named in reports as 3…
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Can US President Donald Trump really 'take over' Gaza? | BBC News
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3:11US President Donald Trump's proposal to resettle Gaza's population would only be temporary, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said. It follows Trump's suggestion that the US could "take over" Gaza and resettle around two million Palestinians living there – an idea that has drawn criticism from the UN, human rights groups and Arab leaders. White Ho…
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Trump says “everyone loves my Gaza plan” despite global condemnation | BBC News
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10:02Donald Trump has said that everyone loves his plan for the US to take ownership of the Gaza Strip and develop it, with Palestinians moved out of the territory."The US will take over the Gaza Strip and we will do a job with it too," Trump said on Tuesday during a joint conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.Trump made the comments…
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What is Trump's plan for Gaza? | BBC Newscast
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26:46We look at what Donald Trump means when he says he wants to own Gaza.Adam, Chris, Paddy and Laura speak to international editor Jeremy Bowen, who goes through the reaction from across the world and what the consequences of the comments are.Everyone’s together in the BBC Radio Theatre at Broadcasting House on Newscast’s 5th birthday.They also talk a…
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Sweden King and Queen visit memorial for victims of deadly shooting attack | BBC News
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4:27The King and Queen of Sweden have visited the grounds of a shooting at an adult education centre in Orebro. Ten people were killed, plus the gunman who local media in Sweden have named as 35 year-old Rickard Anderson. The attacker shot at police during the attack and it's not known if he killed himself, but police say there is "a lot" to suggest th…
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What are the war crimes allegations against Israel and Hamas? | BBC News
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6:05Israel’s Prime Minister Netanyahu is the first foreign leader to meet with President Trump since his inauguration. The visit comes despite the International Criminal Court (ICC) issuing arrest warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu in November 2024 as well as Israel's former Minister of Defence Yoav Gallant. Hamas leaders have also faced war crimes allega…
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EU facing potential tariffs from the US | BBC News
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3:23US President Donald Trump has hinted the European Union (EU) could be next to face tariffs, after he applied 25% levies on goods from Mexico and Canada along with an additional 10% tax on imports from China. Trump told the BBC that tariffs on EU goods imported into the US could happen "pretty soon". On trade with Britain, he said "The UK is out of …
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Swedish police give update on school shooting where 10 killed | BBC News
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7:42Swedish police have given an update on the mass shooting that happened on a school campus in Orebro on Tuesday. Ten people, plus the gunman, were killed. Police say they are still trying to work out the gunman's motive, the attacker was unknown to police - they did not say if he had gun licences. The shooting happened in Orebro, a city 200km (124 m…
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President Donald Trump says he wants US to 'take over' Gaza and resettle Palestinians | BBC News
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10:15US President Donald Trump says he wants the US to "take over" Gaza, take a "long-term ownership position", and turn it into the "Riviera of the Middle East". At a White House news conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, he said: "The US will take over the Gaza Strip, and we will do a job with it too. We'll own it". Trump also sai…
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At least 10 dead in worst mass shooting in Sweden’s history | BBC News
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3:51Swedish police have said at least 10 people have been killed and five others wounded in a campus shooting in the city of Örebro Police said investigating officers were in the process of identifying victims. They believe that a man they said was the “primary perpetrator” of the attack was among the dead. The authorities said there was no warning of …
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Are President Trump and President Xi about to turn tariffs into a trade war? | BBC Newscast
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31:16In this episode of Newscast, we look at what could be the start of a trade war between the US and China.After postponing tariffs on Canada and Mexico, President Trump has introduced a 10% tax on all goods imports from China. Early this morning Beijing announced it would impose a retaliatory 10% levy, albeit on fewer products.Adam is joined by Laura…
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Swedish police say 'around 10' people killed in school campus shooting | BBC News
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5:19Police in Sweden say "around 10" people have been killed in a shooting on a school campus in the central city of Orebro. The shooting happened at a school for adults, although there are children's schools on the site. Right now we are identifying the dead," Roberto Eid Forest, Orebro's chief of local police, says. Police believe the perpetrator is …
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Trump agrees to pause tariffs on Canada | BBC News
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5:18President Donald Trump has agreed to hold off imposing 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico for 30 days, but not on China. After last-minute calls with Trump, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau agreed to reinforce his country's border with the US to clamp down on migration and the flow of the deadly drug fentanyl. Both Trump and Trudeau have portra…
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Five people shot at school in Sweden | BBC News
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3:21At least five people have been shot at an education centre in central Sweden, police have said. The shooting happened in Orebro, around 200km (124 miles) west of Stockholm, on Tuesday afternoon, at a school for adults. Four of the injured have undergone surgery in hospital, and one is critically injured. One of the people in hospital is thought to …
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Two Israeli soldiers killed in West Bank shooting | BBC News
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8:03Two Israeli soldiers have been killed, and six others injured, in a shooting at an army checkpoint in the occupied West Bank. The attack took place in the Palestinian city of Tubas, and comes as the UN agency for Palestinian refugees said a nearby camp in the city of Jenin is going in a “catastrophic direction”, as the Israeli military continues it…
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Rebels declare ceasefire in DR Congo for ‘humanitarian reasons’ | BBC News
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3:13The alliance of rebel groups in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have declared a humanitarian ceasefire starting on Tuesday. In a statement, the group - which includes the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels - cited "humanitarian reasons" for the ceasefire, after capturing territory in eastern parts of the country. The UN said at least 900 people have bee…
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The Sims at 25: Why are fans still so 'obsessed'? | BBC News
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25:16Taking the ladders out of the swimming pool and setting the rug on fire and removing the door - we've all done it, right? Now, 25 years since the first game was released, professional Sims streamers Plumbella, TheEnglishSimmer and Xmiramira have revealed what's makes the game so special for them - and what the future may hold for the series. The tr…
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China announces retaliatory action as Donald Trump's tariffs take effect | BBC News
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14:19China has announced retaliatory tariffs on some American goods, as US tariffs on all Chinese goods come into force.The Chinese tariffs - due to begin on Monday - would put a 15% import tax on US coal and liquefied natural gas, plus 10% on crude oil, agricultural machinery, pick-up trucks, and some sports cars.Proposed US tariffs of 25% on Canadian …
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Who does President Trump's tariffs hit hardest? | BBC News
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36:56Today, we look at Sir Keir Starmer being the first UK Prime Minister to join a gathering of EU leaders since Brexit. Meanwhile, President Trump has unveiled his much promised tariffs. Starmer says the trip is part of what he calls a “reset” between the UK and European Union. It comes as President Trump says the US will “definitely” impose trade tar…
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Bill Gates: 'I've given away $100bn, but I still have more to give' | BBC News
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3:21Bill Gates has revealed just how much his charitable Foundation has now spent in its efforts to combat preventable diseases and reduce poverty. "I've given over 100 billion," he said in an interview with the BBC, "but I still have more to give." The co-founder of Microsoft and his fellow philanthropist Warren Buffett are combining their billions th…
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Donald Trump confirms one month ‘pause’ in Mexico tariffs | BBC News
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9:24US President Donald Trump has confirmed he is delaying tariffs on imports from Mexico for a month. It comes after Mexico agreed to send 10,000 troops to the border to stem the flow of illegal drugs. Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum said the agreement also includes a commitment from the US to take steps to limit the flow of guns south. Trump had…
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Spain’s former football boss Luis Rubiales goes on trial over World Cup kiss | BBC News
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3:40The former president of Spain's football federation, Luis Rubiales, goes on trial on Monday, accused of sexual assault for kissing the player Jenni Hermoso at the 2023 World Cup. Hermoso is scheduled to appear as a witness on the opening day having travelled from Mexico, where she plays club football. The trial runs until 19 February. As Spain's pl…
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Daniel Khalife sentenced to 14 years in prison after spying for Iran and escape from jail | BBC News
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3:05Daniel Khalife has been sentenced to 14 years and three months in prison after spying for Iran and escaping from HMP Wandsworth, in London. The judge sentencing Khalife said the ex-soldier "took payment on two occasions and travelled to meet intelligence officers from Iran in Turkey". Khalife, who fled Wandsworth Prison in September 2023, was caugh…
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Will smart glasses eventually replace smartphones? | BBC News
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5:54Smart glasses are often praised for being the next step on from the smartphone. Maybe we’ll use them for calls and messages, and all sorts of information will flash up before our eyes, as sound is directed into our ears. This year, the Consumer Electronics Show floor in Las Vegas was awash with smart glasses. BBC Click’s Lara Lewington tested some …
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Donald Trump says he won’t rule out tariffs on UK | BBC News
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3:30President Donald Trump has said that a deal "can be worked out" with the UK, after saying the US will "definitely" impose trade tariffs on the EU. His comments come after he already announced tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico, and China. The 25% import tax on Canada and Mexico, and 10% on China, will begin on Tuesday. Trump has given a range of …
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Sick and wounded Palestinians leave Gaza as Rafah crossing reopens | BBC News
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4:38Sick and wounded Palestinians have left Gaza for medical treatment in Egypt following the reopening of the Rafah border crossing after eight months.The World Health Organization (WHO) said on X that 34 children and three adults, along with 39 companions, crossed out of Gaza to receive treatment in Egypt.The key gateway between Gaza and Egypt had be…
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The female tattoo artists that ink in secret | BBC News
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13:35Once associated with gangsters, in South Korea tattoos still divide opinion. While they have grown in popularity, only licensed doctors can officially ink skin. So in the thriving underground scene in Seoul, many artists are, in effect, working illegally. BBC 100 Women meets the women tattoo artists who are navigating this precarious work and those…
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Canada and Mexico hit back as President Trump imposes huge tariffs | BBC News
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6:39US President Donald Trump has announced new tariffs on all goods imported from America's three largest trading partners, China, Mexico and Canada.Trump said the US would impose tariffs beginning on Tuesday of 25% on Canada and Mexico as well as an additional 10% tax on China. Canadian energy faces a lower 10% tariff.He had threatened to impose the …
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Is this the world’s first AI powered hotel? | BBC News
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5:56Many hotels are now integrating AI into their operations as the tourism industry evolves. The founders of a new venture in Las Vegas claim they’ve created the first fully AI-powered hotel in the world. BBC Click’s Paul Carter has been checking out the new venture which is due to open in 2025. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUogFor more news, anal…
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Israel releases 183 Palestinian prisoners and Hamas releases three Israeli hostages | BBC News
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9:05Buses carrying freed Palestinian prisoners have arrived in the occupied West Bank and the Gaza Strip after leaving Israeli prisons. Large crowds gathered to welcome the freed prisoners, as Israel confirmed all 183 people due to be freed today have been released. This comes after the earlier release of three Israeli hostages - Yarden Bibas, Ofer Kal…
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Could Donald Trump end the Ukraine war? | BBC News
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7:26Could US president Donald Trump help broker a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia? Victoria Derbyshire and Vitaly Shevchenko from Ukrainecast spoke to Fred Fleitz, a national security official in Trump's first administration, who is close to the president’s current Ukraine-Russia envoy.Listen to the full interview here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/soun…
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Trade war looms as Donald Trump announces huge tariffs on Canada, China, Mexico | BBC News
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7:49There are fears of a major global trade war after President Trump announced sweeping tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico and China starting immediately. He added that 'very substantial tariffs' would follow for the European Union. Goods exported from Canada and Mexico to the US will be hit with a 25% tariff; products from China face a 10% levy. …
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German immigration bill rejected despite far-right backing | BBC News
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8:04The German parliament has rejected immigration measures put forward by the conservative opposition and backed by the far-right. Christian Democratic Union (CDU) leader Friedrich Merz had tried to rely on support from the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party for the second time in a week - but the bill was defeated by 350 votes to 338. The strategy w…
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Is President Trump's 'flood the media' strategy working? | BBC Americast
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17:01With daily announcements, executive orders and press conferences from Trump’s presidency in its first fortnight, how should we be navigating the daily torrent of news? Americast examines the deliberate strategy by the White House (also used in Trump’s first presidency) to “flood the zone” with news. Justin, Anthony and Marianna discuss whether Demo…
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Will President Trump reject the UK Ambassador? | BBC Newscast
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26:42Today, Adam, Chris, Alex and Faisal discuss whether Lord Mandelson will be approved as Ambassador to the US by President Donald Trump.They also chat about a disagreement in the shadow cabinet and whether Rachel Reeves’ plans for growth will work. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUogFor more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #BBCN…
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Families displaced by the war in Ukraine | BBC News
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4:03It's nearly three years since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. As attention turns to what a possible end to the conflict could look like, for many displaced families the search for their loved ones continues. One woman's parents are among an estimated 60,000 missing soldiers and civilians, who disappeared following the occupation of a vast …
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Three more hostages to be released under Israel ceasefire deal, says Hamas | BBC News
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5:47The Palestinian armed group Hamas has released the names of three hostages it says it will free on Saturday under the ceasefire deal with Israel. They are Israelis Ofer Kalderon, 53, and Yarden Bibas, 34, and American-Israeli Keith Siegel, 65. Mr Bibas is the father of Kfir, the youngest hostage who was 10 months old when he was kidnapped by Hamas.…
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Black boxes from deadly Washington DC plane crash recovered | BBC News
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4:40Flight data reorders, also known as black boxes, could offer crucial clues into what went wrong above the Potomac River. US President Donald Trump blames diversity rules under his predecessors, saying he believes people hired for air traffic control roles were not always qualified - but he offered no evidence for this. The National Transportation S…
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Washington air disaster was “preventable” says US government | BBC News
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12:42The US Transport Secretary has said the crash between a helicopter and passenger jet approaching Washington DC was “absolutely preventable”.The plane was carrying 64 passengers and crew when it crashed into the Potomac River after the collision, along with the military helicopter. The helicopter had three people on board, who were labelled a "fairl…
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What happened at RFK JR's confirmation hearing? | BBC Newscast
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33:19Today, we discuss RFK Jr's confirmation hearing and Home Office plans to tackle migrant smuggling gangs. The Home Secretary Yvette Cooper told Chris the changes would mean the government endangering lives at sea is to be a new criminal offence. He and Adam are joined by home and legal correspondent Dominic Casciani. And, RFK Jr, President Trump’s p…
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Washington DC plane crash: Everything we know so far | BBC News
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8:24A passenger plane collided in midair with a military helicopter near Washington DC's Ronald Reagan airport on Wednesday evening. The plane was carrying 64 passengers and crew when it crashed into the Potomac River after the collision. The helicopter had three people on board, who were labelled a "fairly experienced crew" by Defence Secretary Pete H…
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Donald Trump says cause of Washington DC air collision unknown | BBC News
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13:42US President Donald Trump has said the cause of the Washington DC air collision is still unknown, but attacked diversity policies at the Federal Aviation Administration.Trump was giving a press conference following the crash between a passenger plane and a military helicopter.Officials have said no-one is believed to have survived - 64 people were …
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Hamas says 110 Palestinian prisoners freed after chaotic hostage release | BBC News
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12:54Hamas says 110 Palestinian prisoners have been freed as part of the ceasefire deal brokered between Israel and Gaza earlier this month. The release of Palestinian prisoners to Ramallah in the occupied West Bank was delayed after the chaotic third release of hostages in Khan Younis was criticised by Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Israeli …
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What we know about the Washington DC plane crash so far | BBC News
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4:41No survivors are expected after a plane carrying 64 passengers and crew collided in mid air with an army helicopter in Washington DC around 21:00 local time on Wednesday. BBC Verify’s Nick Eardley takes a look at what we know about the collision, as well as analysing the cut-down audio of air traffic controllers before the crash. Figure skaters fro…
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No survivors expected from Washington DC air crash | BBC News
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30:20No survivors are expected after a plane and an army helicopter crashed in mid-air over Washington DC's Potomac River, DC Fire and EMS Chief John Donnelly said. The American Airlines flight was carrying 60 passengers and four crew members when it collided with a Black Hawk helicopter as it approached Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Offici…
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Israeli military says eight hostages released in Gaza | BBC News
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6:55The Israeli military says eight hostages have been handed over to the Red Cross in Gaza as part of a third release of hostages since a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas began on 19 January. Agam Berger, a 20-year-old soldier, was freed first in northern Gaza and is now back in Israel. The Israeli military said seven more hostages have now bee…
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Passenger jet and US Army helicopter collide and crash in Washington DC | BBC News
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7:19An American Airlines flight carrying dozens of passengers has collided with a military helicopter as it approached Washington DC's Ronald Reagan National Airport.The plane then crashed into the Potomac River, officials said, and boats and divers are searching the water for survivors.The Bombardier CRJ700 regional jet - carrying 60 passengers and fo…
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