200 marathons in the last year to highlight the issue of water overconsumption. hello and welcome to the programme. we begin today in israel, where mass protests have been taking place in several cities after prime minister benjamin netanyahu sacked his defence minister, yoav gallant. mr gallant was dismissed after he called for controversial plans to overhaul the justice system to be scrapped. (os)these are pictures of the scenes in tel aviv tonight. as you can see, protesters are gathering momentum. we have seen these sorts of scenes over the last couple of days where tens of thousands of protesters returning to the streets on sunday night, waving israeli flags following mr gallant dismissal. he s been accused of behaving like a dictator and through destroying the security of israel. the opposition also describing mr gallant sacking as a new low for the government and a move that harms national security. a lot of tense scenes in israel tonight. for more, we can hearfrom the
and everyone cared. that is no longer true. people are very comfortable now being outspoken about the sexism, the inequality that women have suffered - through for decades. tonight, we frigging broke that glass ceiling! cheering and applause. hello from los angeles. i m tom brook and welcome to talking movies. in today s programme, in the wake of the academy awards, we look back at the changing face of hollywood, the efforts that are being made to bring about greater diversity and inclusion. with the oscars now over, the film industry is reflecting on how it all went. the first academy awards ceremony took place in this landmark hollywood hotel in 1929. 95 years on, the oscars is facing challenges. wings was the very first movie to win an academy award for best picture. a silent film, a story involving world war i combat pilots in love with the same woman. the oscars ceremony that year was attended byjust 270 people at the hollywood roosevelt hotel, and it lasted just 15 mi
welcome to bbc news. i m monika plaha. our top stories: protesters take to the streets in tel aviv, including outside the home of prime minister benjamin netanyahu in jerusalem, after he fires his defence minister for condemning his controversial legal reforms. this sacking of israel s defence minister who spoke out against the legislation feels to many people here like a turning point. warnings of more severe weather in mississippi and neighbouring states, after a powerful tornado kills at least 26 people. we saw a trailer go up in the air, bang down like a pancake. it exploded. a migrant rescue ship funded by street artist banksy is seized by italian coast guards. and why people in lebanon have woken up in two rival time zones in a row over daylight saving. hello and welcome. we start in israel, where mass protests have been taking place in several cities after prime minister benjamin netanyahu sacked his defence minister, yoav gallant. mr gall
by the british street artist banksy has been seized after it failed to follow instructions to head to sicily. the craft was helping three migrant boats. now on bbc news weight loss surgery: getting thin abroad. a warning this programme contains images some viewers may find distressing. many of us have struggled with our weight at one time or another. but now, some are taking the extra step surgery to reduce our stomachs. since i had my weight loss surgery in september 2020, i have lost 10st and 9lbs. and it s clear travelling abroad for surgery is getting more and more popular, fuelled by advertising online and difficulty accessing treatment in the uk. i never considered doing it through the nhs, just because i know how big the wait times were. i followed people out to one of the most popular destinations, turkey, and most people seem to have a great experience. but i ve learnt that there are things you need to know first. it s a stock image, and they re leading peopl
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