And could this be the end of the road for Benjamin Netanyahu . Well get the latest on the israeli Opposition Parties edging closer to forming a coalition. Professional Tennis Player Naomi Osaka has after a row with taking interviews with the media. Theres been a strong reaction from the leaders of france and germany, to new revelations about the united States Spying, on its allies. Denmark is accused of helping the united States Spy on European Politicians back in the period 2012 to 2014 Including the german chancellor Angela Merkel. She was at a Summit Today with Emmanuel Macron of france, who gave his response. Translation i will simply say this is simply unacceptable between allies. Its even less so between allies. Its even less so between allies and european partners. I have allies and european partners. I have a great regard for a mutual interest in our common security. There is no place between us for suspicion. That is why am waiting for a complete clarity from our american and
At this Hour President biden is honoring those who gave their lives for this country on his first Memorial Day as commander in chief. The president just spoke at Arlington National Cemetery taking part in a Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier a short time ago. Cnns Jeremy Diamond joining us now live from the White House with more. Jeremy, good morning. Reporter good morning, erica. This was president biden using his role once again as consoler in chief, a role that he is familiar with not only because of his long years of service to this country but also because of course because of the personal tragedy that he has faced. He did reference the fact that yesterday marked six years since the death of his son Beau Biden who died of Brain Cancer but did serve in the Delaware National Guard in iraq and the president recalling that that was the best year of beaus life. We did hear the president although he did not directly address the withdrawal of u. S. Troops from afgh
The latest republican led state trying to enact new Voting Restrictions in the shadow of President Trumps Big Lie. Democrats effectively killed the bill walking out of the State Capitol in austin. Republicans had votes to pass sb 7, but the democratic group left the gop short of quorum minutes before midnight when the states legislative session ended. Sara murray joins me live. What happens now . Democrats know it could be a shortlived victory. Texas governor abbott, a republican, came out swiftly, said this is a top priority for him. He is going to call a Special Session to make sure it gets done. Texas democrats walking off the House Floor late sunday. We wont let them disenfranchise voters. It was short of the lawmakers needed for a vote. Killing the bill for the legislative session. It may be dropped only temporarily. Greg abbott, a republican, saying it is deeply disappointing the bill didnt reach his desk, vowing to call a Special Session. After hours of heated debate, after repu
Now on bbc news, its hardtalk with stephen sackur. Welcome to hardtalk. Im stephen sackur. Heres a story that sounds like fiction. A boy in scotland is raised in post industrial poverty. His father is absent, his mother addicted to alcohol and dead by the time the boy is 16. He is bullied mercilessly because hes different, gay, in an intolerant culture. That boy becomes a fashion designer. He writes a first novel which wins the prestigious booker prize. This is no fiction. His name is Douglas Stuart and he is my guest today. Douglas stuart in new york state, welcome to hardtalk. Hi, stephen. Thank you for having me. It is a great pleasure to have you on the show. Douglas, i think people right Around The World are still discovering your extraordinary novel, shuggie bain. They may be surprised to learn that it took you pretty much a decade, maybe a little bit more than a decade, to actually complete this novel. Now, that makes it sound like it was very difficult to write. Was it difficul
Programme of legislation in the State Opening Of Parliament, her first major engagement since the death of her husband the duke of edinburgh. The Palestinian Health authority says 22 people including nine children have died after israeli air strikes aimed at militant targets in the gaza strip, where rockets were earlier fired towardsjerusalem. Israels parliament was evacuated as sirens sounded, and there were renewed clashes outside and Inside Al Aqsa Mosque between Israeli Police and palestinians. In all more than 200 people were injured, as crowds threw stones and officers fired Stun Grenades in response. Yolande knell reports. Our blood is a cheap price forjerusalem, shouts this bereaved gaza grandmother. While this woman, who lost four children, can only weep. The casualties, mounting, after israeli air strikes. Translation this evening, jerusalem day, gazas terror| organisations crossed a red line and attacked us with rockets on the outskirts ofjerusalem. Israel will react very fo