well, the series editor of the shamima begum story isjonathan aspinwall, and we can talk to him now. thank you for coming on newswatch, jonathan. why did you think this was a podcast series worth making? i think this is an important podcast because of the forensic journalism around this particular story that we have done here at the bbc. it s a really important investigation into what shamima begum did and what she didn t do when she reached the islamic state territory. but it s also a retracing of herjourney from east london to turkey and then into syria and what exactly happened on that journey. it s important to stress that this is a story which is notjust told through challenging interviews with shamima begum. we then go and test what shamima begum has said with other eyewitnesses, with experts, and also with some of the victims of the islamic state. you see, people are saying, all very well, but is it to interview someone who joined a terror group to tell her story when
and sharon doherty also got in touch with us to say. well, the series editor of the shamima begum story isjonathan aspinwall, and we can talk to him now. thank you for coming on newswatch, jonathan. why did you think this was a podcast series worth making? i think this is an important podcast because of the forensic journalism around this particular story that we have done here at the bbc. it s a really important investigation into what shamima begum did and what she didn t do when she reached the islamic state territory. but it s also a retracing of herjourney from east london to turkey and then into syria and what exactly happened on that journey. it s important to stress that this is a story which is notjust told through challenging interviews with shamima begum. we then go and test what shamima begum has said with other eyewitnesses, with experts, and also with some of the victims of the islamic state. you see, people are saying, all very well, but is it ethical to interv
traces of uranium arrived at london s heathrow airport last month. a star studded comeback for the golden globes in hollywood, as colin farrell picks up the best actor award for the dark comedy the banshees of inisherin. good morning and welcome to bbc news. thousands of ambulance workers in england and wales are walking out for the second time this winter in a dispute over pay. managers have warned the impact is likely to be worse than that of the strike held before christmas, saying pressure facing the nhs means it s in a more precarious position. well, in total, around 20,000 ambulance workers, including call handlers and ambulance dispatchers, are going on strike. two thirds of ambulance staff, from the gmb and unison unions, are involved in the industrial action. but bosses say they will still respond to the most urgent calls. gareth barlow reports. it s the second walk out by ambulance staff this winter. workers, including paramedics, emergency care assistants, ambulanc
ukraine is continuing, despite a claim from wagner mercenaries that they were in control of the town. mp andrew bridgen is susupended from the conservative party after appearing to compare covid 19 vaccines with the holocaust. good afternoon. ambulance workers in england and wales are striking over pay for a second time. managers are warning the impact is likely to be worse than last month s stoppage, because now call handlers are also on strike. the prime minister says it s terrifying people don t know what will happen if they call 999. but ambulance staff say they will leave picket lines to respond to all category one emergency calls, where there s a threat to life. 0ur health correspondent dominic hughes reports from manchester. ambulances are still responding to life threatening emergencies. but the picket lines outside ambulance stations across wales and almost all of england tell their own story. i always wanted to be a paramedic from being a child and i wanted to help
Us know your thoughts this morning. Vaiews gbnews. Com is the as always. The email address as always. First, though, heres alison with. News for thanks. With your. News for thanks. Thanks, guys. Good morning. Its 931. Our top stories. Israel intensified airstrikes on gaza overnight, israel intensified airstrikes on gaza overnight , rejecting calls gaza overnight, rejecting calls for a ceasefire. The military says it targeted hamas infrastructure following one of the deadliest days for palestinians. There are growing concerns , signs that the concerns, signs that the conflict could spread across the region. This morning, the leaders of terrorist groups reportedly met to discuss the so called resistance axis against israel. Lebanons against israel. Lebanons hezbollah leader is said to have held talks with the head of hamas and Palestinian Islamic jihad. The United Nations warns jihad. The United Nations warns the crisis in gaza is deepening , the crisis in gaza is deepening, with more th