But if previous cases are anything to go by, Donald Trumps third indictment is only likely to boost his popularity with Republican Voters. The charges he faces, though, are serious. The 45 Page Indictment accuses the former president of knowingly spreading false claims about Election Fraud to trick and persuade states into helping him overturn the election results. The police are now running back into the capitol building. Hes not been charged with inciting the violent scenes of january 6th, but prosecutors have drawn a link. The attack on our Nations Capital onjanuary 6th, 2021, was an unprecedented assault on the seat of american democracy. Its described in the indictment. It was fuelled by lies. Lies by the defendant, targeted at obstructing a Bedrock Function of the us government, the nations process of collecting, counting and certifying the results of the president ial election. Donald trump responded by posting a Campaign Statement on his social media network, truth social, like
Saying much. Thanks, ben. And thats bbc news at six. Its time to join our colleagues across the nations and regions for the news where you are. Good night. Hello, and welcome to sportsday im Lizzie Greenwood hughes. Heres a quick look at what we have coming up tonight. From crowdfunding to the world cup knock out stages jamaicas reggae girlz show brazil how its done. South africa are also through to the last 16 for the first time in their history, after an emotional win over italy. And scotland is set to put cycling in a spin, as it hosts the sports biggest World Championships. Also coming up on sportsday. We look ahead to englands final group game at the Netball World Cup against the top side, australia. So, welcome to sportsday, and lots more to come. But were starting at the womens world cup, where its been an extraordinary day as teams jostle for the final few places in the knock out stages, and the headline today is that two teams that have never made the last 16, jamaica and sout
A danger beyond ukraine. Translation there is no consensus translation there is no consensus today translation there is no consensus today to translation there is no consensus today to send i translation there is no consensus today to send Ground Troops in an official endorsed and sanctioned manner. But, in dynamic terms, nothing should be ruled out. We will do whatever it takes to ensure that russia cannot win this one. European leaders left a meeting in paris after agreeing to increase funding for ukraine in its war against russia. Mr macron says the coalition will supply ukraine with longer range missiles. He also says france will support a Czech Led Initative to buy hundreds of thousands of Ammunition Rounds from third countries, something france had initally been cautious to agree to. Dutch Prime Minister mark rutte says his country will contribute 100 Million Euro to that czech iniative. While europe promises more aid to ukraine, the prospect of further assistance from the us has
Fascinating interview. Weve all been leaning into see what bill barr had to say. A lot of us, waiting to figure out what he would think about all this. Im laura coates. Everyone. And thank you all for joining me right here in washington, d. C. Its the capitol on high alert tonight. Why . Because the nation is bracing for the arrest and arraignment of a former president. Shall i say, again . The third time in, what, three months . He will appear in court tomorrow, as expected. In now his third indictment on charges of trying to overturn an election. And weve learned at cnn that the Secret Service is already done a walk through of the courthouse and Law Enforcement is now monitoring even potential threats. Meantime, everyone, we are getting an early look at what his potential Defense Strategy might be. Including whats called, this is not my term, but the delusion defense, that he actually believed his own lies. Plus, suggestions that hes about to throw his legal advisors under the bus. I
A danger beyond ukraine. Translation there is no consensus today to send Ground Troops in an official, endorsed and sanctioned manner but in dynamic terms, nothing should be ruled out. We will do whatever it takes to ensure that russia cannot win this war. European leaders agreed to increase funding for ukraine in its war against russia. Mr macron says the coalition will supply ukraine with longer range missiles. He also says france will support a Czech Led Iniative to buy hundreds of thousands of Ammunition Rounds from third countries, something france had initally been cautious to agree to. Dutch Prime Minister mark rutte says his country will contribute 100 Million Euro to that czech iniative. While europe promises more aid to ukraine, the prospect of further assistance from the us has stalled in congress. Last month, House Republicans blocked efforts to pass new funding. President biden is calling congressional leaders to the white house tuesday as the clock ticks toward a possible