Three centuries until they were swallowed up by the roman empire. Now all that s left are the enigmatic remains of their great desert cities of petra and hegra, in modern day jordan and saudi arabia. And this is where i have come to explore, to find out how they survived and thrived here, who they were, and even what they looked like. I want to search for clues about their world. I ll investigate their ancient sites, delving deep into their secret tombs and sanctuaries. Oh, my goodness! indiana jones, eat your heart out. Wait till you see this. I m tracking down the leading experts doing new research who will help me build up a picture of the nabataeans. They did not use slave. It s a respectful job. The secret nabataeans possessed is the knowledge of the great deserts around them. And i m going to meet the people who are living here now to try and understand what life was like then in this remarkable landscape. This is what enabled the nabataeans to trade and they re beautiful. Join
Opponents have voiced concerns that vulnerable people could be coerced into ending their lives. Our political correspondent, helen catt, reports. The noes to the left, 330. The last time mps voted on assisted dying was nearly ten years aGo they opposed changing the law. But a new set of mps will get a new vote in the coming months, after labours Kim Leadbeater came top in a ballot that gives backbench mps time in the commons to propose laws, and said she would put it forward. I also think there is a real sense within parliament that now is the time for this debate. As i say, its nearly ten years since there was last a debate in the chamber. So i think most people. You know, people are nervous, people know how serious this subject is, and i understand that i feel nervous about it but i also think its important enough that we show parliament at its best, actually, which is debating something that we know matters to a huge amount of people. The Broadcaster Dame Esther rantzen has Lung Can
Attack. This is coming from the white House Official. A direct Military Attack from iran against israel would carry severe consequences for iran. Also in the last couple of minutes, an Israeli Military Spokesman has said we have not yet identified an aerial threat from iran and he goes on to say that at aerial defence systems are fully prepared. With just repeating what we are hearing from the white house, the united states has Indications Iran is preparing to imminently launch ballistic Missile Attack against israel. Of course it all follows the start of Israel Plasma Ground invasion of Southern Lebanon which happened overnight. Lets get up to date. We will speak to our correspondent in washington in just a moment or two. Joining me now are our Correspondents Jon Donnison injerusalem, Tom Bateman in Washington And Anna foster In Beirut. Everyone clearly there is a high alert. Everyone clearly there is a high Alert Everyone clearly there is a hiuhalert. , ~. , high alert. Absolutely. W
To the us economy. Another sector expecting a boost aS Property, with Reports Majorfund managers in the uk are looking to buy the dip in us commercial property, anticipating a recovery. Ifjoining me now is Clayton Triick from Angel Oak Capital advisors. Are you surprised to hear Uk Investors are looking to jump into americas beleaguered commercial Property Market . We are not at commercial Property Market . Are not at all. We have seen recent reports and in the last 12 months it has been very good market be stepping into, us commercial properties. Its the kind dotted at the Monetary Policy has continued to be very tight and there has been a headwind for that sector. In the last 2a months that cut of 50 basiS Points could turn men into a tailwind looking forward so we are not surprised investors are looking to take advantage of that. You investors are looking to take advantage of that. Investors are looking to take advantage of that. You have got the Markets Advantage of that. You have
Starts right now. HeLLo, ari. WeLL see you this weekend. Thank you very much. Its a Big Show tonight, because it is officiaLLy starting. Yes, i can teLL you officiaLLy the voting begins. If youre keeping count aLL the way to eLection day, stiLL theres 46 days Left, which is a Long time, but voting begins today in three states. If it sounds extra earLy, its pretty earLy. These are the first states that aLLow for earLy vote, but a reminder what happened on the Debate Stage. On the stage with oprah and the Vip Voters in virginia were passing the imbaLances aLready. The turnout is notabLe. The earLy voting begins in the state of minnesota, which we have heard more and more about, as weLL as south dakota. Theres 10 MiLLion registered voters in those states. Harris campaigning in battLeground georgia, part of a Lineup of key events. Today, in many ways, was centered on the issue that onLy democrats says is important subtantiveLy, but its one that in a cLose race couLd actuaLLy end up decidin