brand has dozens of companies to its name, from virgin atlantic to galactic. but, after five decades in atlantic to galactic. but, afterfive decades in business, reinventing whole industries, sir richard branson has been tested as never before, both financially and emotionally. the pandemic left the 72 year old fighting to save his empire and his reputation. he faced questions over how he has used women to promote his brand, and sceptics have asked why someone who campaigns on climate change is sending rockets into space. the original rebel entrepreneur continues to grab the headlines and confound his critics. i ve come to miami to hear the whole story. sir richard branson, thank you so much for speaking to me and to the bbc. how are you? l’m to the bbc. how are you? i m aood. i to the bbc. how are you? i m good- i always to the bbc. how are you? ii fl good. i always think sitting down to do interviews like this is a bit like i ve never been a psychiatrist s chair, but
the head of the territory s largest hospital says that at least 20 people died there, including several sheltering in a courtyard. the world health organization says 20 hospitals in gaza are now entirely out of action, as israeli tanks are spotted outside one children s facility. health officials now say more than 11,000 people have been killed in gaza since israel launched its offensive against hamas in response to the group s deadly assault last month. the uk s prime minister has backed the home secretary suella braverman, in the face of calls to sack her. downing street said rishi sunak still had full confidence in her. she s come into criticism after writing an article accusing the police of bias. welcome to bbc news. let s spend the next half hour answering some of your questions as we approach five weeks of the war in the middle east. where are we with israel s military campaign, the humanitarian situation, hostages, the tactics being used, the death toll, the diploma