The freeman foundation. And by judy and Peter Blum Kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for americas neglected needs. Announcer and now, bbc news. I am sumi somaskan washington and this is bbc world news america. The last barrier to sweden becoming a member of nato is listed as hungary finally gives its approval. Jordan conducts air drops of aid in gaza of the u. S. Warns of potential famine. In the u. S. Supreme Court Hears Two Cases that could control the way content is controlled on social media sites. Sumi welcome to world news america. Sweden is on the verge of joining the western security alliance, nato, after hungary finally approved swedens application. Its approval was the last major hurdle for swedens bid which was prompted by russias invasion of ukraine. Nato secretarygeneral Jens Stoltenberg saying on x, quote, its membership will make us all stronger and safer. The approval comes after a delay from the opposition hungary and tarkiye who approved swedens membership in janu
it s been 20 years since the us led coalition began its war in iraq to topple the dictator saddam hussein we ll assess the legacy. and valencia s streets come to life for a five day festival celebrating the spanish city s culture history and people. switzerland s biggest bank, ubs, has agreed to take over its troubled rival, credit swiss. the rescue deal follows a weekend of emergency talks between the two banks, after credit swiss saw its value plummet over the past week. banking regulators hope the deal will restore confidence to the financial markets. credit suisse had been caught up in the market uncertainty triggered by the collapse, nine days ago, of america s silicon valley bank. here s the swiss president speaking at a press conference. on friday, the liquidity outflows and market volatility showed it was no longer possible to restore the necessary confidence, and that the swift and stabilising solution was absolutely necessary. this solution is a takeov
today a war criminal, whose name is vladimir putin, visited the scene of a crime he committed for several months. it s been 20 years since the us led coalition began its war in iraq to topple the dictator saddam hussein. we ll assess the legacy. and valencia s streets come to life for a five day festival celebrating the spanish city s culture, history, and people. switzerland s biggest bank ubs has agreed to take over its troubled rival, credit suisse. the rescue deal follows a weekend of emergency talks between the two banks, after credit suisse saw its value plummet over the past week. banking regulators hope the deal will restore confidence to the financial markets. credit suisse had been caught up in the market uncertainty triggered by the collapse, nine days ago, of america s silicon valley bank. here s the swiss president speaking at a press conference. on friday, the liquidity outflows and market volatility showed it was no longer possible to restore the necessary conf
the bbc goes inside gaza s largest hospital to see what israel says is evidence hamas has been using al shifa for military purposes. pedro sanchez wins a new term as spain s prime minister after sealing a controversial amnesty deal for some catalan separatists. fears one of the richest ecosystems on earth is in crisis. how dams and climate change are harming the mighty mekong river. and one giant leap for tom hanks. the oscar winning actor helps people experience a journey to the moon. sport and for a full round up, from the bbc sport centre. australia s cricketers have a target of 213 runs against south africa to reach the world cup final, where hosts india are waiting. the five time champions lost the toss and were made to field first but picked up a wicket in the first over as the the proteas slumped to 2a 4. david miller made his first one day century in 5 years but south africa were all out for 212. australia have lost wickets but they are still on top of the run rat
Corporate funding is provided by mutual of america designing customized individual and Group Retirement products. Thats why were your retirement company. Additional support has been provided by and by the corporation for public broadcasting, and by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. From the tisch wnet studios at Lincoln Center in new york, alison stewart. Stewart good evening and thanks for joining us. President elect donald trump has spent the weekend at his golf club in new jersey meeting potential cabinet members and white house staff. Mister trump has been accompanied by his Transition Team chief, Vice President elect mike pence. The pair took time out from their meetings today to attend services at a presbyterian church. Among todays invitees were former new york city mayor rudy giuliani, new jersey governor chris christie, and kansas secretary of state kris kobach. Mister pence said today mitt romney, who met with trump yesterday is a serious con