Here. You know the name. Lanny davis joins us tonight as we track what could become a verdict that could hinge more than anything else on mierk call cohens testimony. Al sharpton is here more than anything else weve tried on the beat before. You see us with james brown. The rev is here. An artist making his beat debut harry mack. Our top story shows why a verdict is on the way in trumps criminal trial. His Defense Lawyers resting their case today telling the judge theyve completed their mission without ever having to call Defendant Trump to testify as is their right to call or not call. So they finished after less than two days in control. Trumps lawyers called two witnesses compared to the 19 witnesses the da called. Some of whom you can see right here. The star witness cohen, former trump aides like hope hicks, Stormy Daniels, tabloid chief and an array of many different important people. Now legally youre looking at the typical mismatch. The da the the prosecution calls more witness
Israel says the offer doesnt meet its key demands, but it will negotiate. It comes after 100,000 palestinians were told to leave the Southern City of rafah ahead of an anticipated Ground Offensive. Refugees were told to move to what israel called a humanitarian zone near khan younis an area gazans say is already overcrowded. 0ur reporter Vincent Mcaviney has more. Overnight, israel conducted what it described as targeted strikes against hamas in eastern rafah. The major Ground Operation anticipated for several weeks has not materialised. Late last night, the Israeli Government deployed a Negotiating Delegation to egypt that it said would explore reaching an agreement under conditions acceptable to israel. Earlier in the day, there had been a jubilant mood in gaza after hamas accepted a Ceasefire Proposal being brokered by qatari and egyptian mediators. The details of the deal are still not confirmed, but its thought to include the release of all hostages in return for palestinian priso
And the new man at vogue, Edward Enninful takes over at the premierfashion magazine. Good evening and welcome to the Bbc News At Five. British gas has defended its decision to raise Electricity Prices by 12. 5 for more than Three Million customers next month. Centrica, which owns british gas, said it was facing increased costs from government policies, such as installing smart meters, and for transmission and distribution. It said that as a result, its selling electricity at a loss. But the government has expressed concern, insisting that its policies dont explain the increase. Our Business Correspondent theo leggett reports. British gas likes to say its putting its customers in control. Were bringing the nation smarter connected homes. But even if they turn the heating down, those on a standard variable tariff will see their bills going up. After the increases announced today, the cost of an average dualfuel energy bill, thats electricity and gas provided by british gas, will be going
Us you took on a roll you did not get us to do with grace and wit and style. And president obama bows out in his final speech with an emotional tribute to his wife. And coming up in sportsday englands greatest goal scorer and Arsenal Ladies striker kelly smith has retired. She says her body has told her its time to stop. Good evening and welcome to the bbc news at six. Donald trump has condemned as Nonsense Allegations that russian intelligence has Compromising Material about him. The claims published on the internet last night, and which are so far unverifiable, say his Election Campaign communicated secretly with moscow and also contain suggestions of unusual Sexual Practices by mr trump. The President Elect said Us Intelligence agencies could be responsible for leaking allegations and try to concentrate instead on his priorities in office including dealing with so called islamic state. Donald trump is nine days away from inauguration, but his path to the white house is tangled in co
And as we have been through the programme, if you want to get in touch, you can e mail and get us on social media. One fear has messaged and asked if we will talk about President Obamas debate speech. We will play some pa rt debate speech. We will play some part of that with the help of nick brya nt part of that with the help of nick bryant who was at the speech in new york. Donald Trumps Press Conference was in new york. In washington, the senate has been Holding Confirmation hearings for some of the nominees for the trump administration. Nearly all Cabinet Positions need senate approval, but rejections of major appointments are rare. Senatorjeff sessions is on his second day of questions. Hes nominated for attorney general. Elaine chao is nominated for transport secretary. The focus though was on rex tillerson. He is Donald Trumps nominee for secretary of state. He would have expected questions about russia. In his capacity as the head of exxon mobil, hes had extensive dealings there