UK Election 2019: Hospital waiting times at worst-ever level- BBC News
Accident and emergency departments in England have recorded their worst performance since current records began in 2004.
One in six patients waited longer than the four hour target in October and the target for starting cancer treatment was missed for the 46th month in a row. The total number of people waiting for routine operations is now nearly 4 and a half million.
The Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn described the figures as 'disgraceful' -- and blamed the problems on a lack of staff and funding. But the Prime minister said they were a result of the huge demand, being placed on the National Health Service.
Meanwhile immigration has been discussed by the main political parties today and Labour has announced plans to nationalise broadband services.
Sophie Raworth presents this evening’s News at Ten with contributions from Health Editor Hugh Pym, Political Editor Laura Kuenssberg, Home Editor Mark Easton, Political Correspondent Iain Watson and Business Editor Simon Jack.
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November 14, 2019
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Trump: I didn't watch 'sham' impeachment hearings - BBC News
US President Donald Trump has said he did not watch Wednesday's public hearing in the impeachment inquiry against him "for one minute".
He dismissed the process as a "witch-hunt", a "joke", and "a hoax".
The president said the phone call with the Ukrainian president around which the inquiry centres was "perfect" and "highly appropriate".
He was speaking at a press conference with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and said their meeting was "much more important" than the hearing.
However, Mr Trump had earlier retweeted clips of the hearing.
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November 14, 2019
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Young voters react to Facebook political ads - BBC News
We showed young voters in Leeds paid-for political adverts on Facebook from the Conservatives, Labour and Liberal Democrats.
These were their reactions.
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November 14, 2019
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UK Election 2019: Brexit and the NHS dominate election campaign debate- BBC News
The Conservatives and Labour have been outlining their main pitch to voters. The Prime Minister Boris Johson in his first major speech of the campaign said a Conservative government would unite the country and "level up" the prospects for people with massive investment in health, better infrastructure, more police, and a green revolution. But he said the key issue to solve was Brexit. Meanwhile Labour vowed to outspend the Tories on the NHS in England.
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has also faced questions over his position on allowing a second referendum on Scottish independence. Today at the start of a two-day tour of Scotland, he said wouldn't allow one in the first term of a Labour government but later rowed back saying it wouldn't be a priority in the early years.
Sophie Raworth presents tonight's BBC News at Ten and unravels the day's events with the BBC's political editor Laura Kuenssberg, health editor Hugh Pym and Scotland editor Sarah Smith.
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November 13, 2019
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Trump impeachment: Bill Taylor opening statement in Full - BBC News
Top diplomat Bill Taylor says: "I am not here to take one side or the other or to advocate for any particular outcome of these proceedings."
Taylor has served under Republican and Democratic administrations. He is a Vietnam veteran.
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Bill Taylor lays out his main points, getting into the history of US-Ukraine relations.
"Ukraine is a strategic partner of the United States... Ukraine is on the front line in the conflict with a newly aggressive Russia."
Taylor adds that "it is clearly in our national interest to deter further Russian aggression".
"And finally, as the committee is aware, I wrote that withholding security assistance in exchange for help with a domestic political campaign in the United States would be crazy. I believed that then and I believe it now."
Taylor says that by mid-July it was clear to him that the meeting President Zelensky wanted with President Trump "was conditioned on the investigations of [Ukrainian gas company] Burisma and alleged Ukrainian interference in the 2016 US elections".
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Trump impeachment inquiry: George Kent opening statement In Full- BBC News
George Kent, a state department official overseeing policy on Ukraine, is delivering his opening statement, describing an effort by Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani to "smear" US officials in Ukraine.
"It was unexpected, and most unfortunate, to watch some Americans - including those who allied themselves with corrupt Ukrainians in pursuit of private agendas - launch attacks on dedicated public servants advancing US interests in Ukraine.
"In my opinion, those attacks undermined US and Ukrainian national interests and damaged our critical bilateral relationship."
"As a general principle, I do not believe the United States should ask other countries to engage in selective, politically associated investigations or prosecutions against opponents of those in power, because such selective actions undermine the rule of law regardless of the country," he added.
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Kent goes on to say that from 2018 to 2019 he "became increasingly aware" of efforts by Giuliani and "his associates Lev Parnas and Igor Fruman, to run a campaign to smear" the US ambassador to Kyiv. Parnas and Fruman, who are Soviet-born US citizens, were arrested in Florida for campaign finance violations last month.
He said some Ukrainians, including former "corrupt" prosecutors, "were now peddling false information in order to exact revenge against those who had exposed their misconduct, including US diplomats, Ukrainian anti-corruption officials, and reform-minded civil society groups in Ukraine".
November 13, 2019
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Venice hit by severe flooding - BBC News
Venice Mayor Luigi Brugnaro said on Twitter that the latest floods showed the effects of climate change and claimed the flooding would leave "a permanent mark" on the city.
Mr Brugnaro said he would declare a state of disaster.
People throughout the city have been wading through the flood waters.
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November 13, 2019
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Clashes turn HK university into 'battleground' - BBC News
The campus of one of Hong Kong's top universities turned into a battleground on Tuesday as student protesters fought with police well into the night.
After police entered the campus, protesters set up roadblocks, formed human chains to pass supplies, and made weapons including petrol bombs.
Others fought back with bows and arrows, as police fired volleys of tear gas and rubber bullets at the crowd.
The BBC spoke to some of the students at the scene.
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November 13, 2019
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UK General Election 2019: The View from Bishop Auckland - BBC News
BBC News is continuing its series looking at political priorities in different parts of the UK. This report is from the north-east of England in the constituency of Bishop Auckland. Historically it's been a Labour stronghold in general elections, but this majority has been slowly whittled away over the years. It's now down to just over 500 votes and that's made it a key Conservative target in this election. When it comes to Brexit 61% of people voted to leave the EU.
Clive Myrie reports from Bishop Auckland for the BBC News at Ten.
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November 12, 2019
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Clashes erupted at the Chinese University of Hong Kong - BBC News
Hong Kong's rule of law has been pushed to the "brink of total collapse" after more than five months of protests, police have warned.
The warning came a day after the territory saw a marked escalation in violence, with police shooting one activist in the torso.
A pro-Beijing supporter was later set on fire by anti-government protesters.
Protesters continued to clash with police on Tuesday in the central business district and at universities.
According to news agency AFP, hundreds of masked protesters were seen throwing bricks and other objects, while police used tear gas to force them back.
But there were also thousands of office workers out on the streets, peacefully chanting: "Fight for freedom, stand with Hong Kong!"
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November 12, 2019
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Clinton: 'Every UK voter deserves to see Russia report' - BBC News
Hillary Clinton has called on the UK government to publish an intelligence report on Russian covert actions in the UK, before the 2019 general election.
The former US presidential candidate told the BBC she is "dumbfounded" that the report on alleged Russian interference in UK democracy has not been released.
The government has denied claims it is suppressing the report until after the election.
Mrs Clinton and her daughter, Chelsea, were speaking to Today presenter Mishal Husain about the book they've co-authored, The Book of Gutsy Women.
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November 12, 2019
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Flare-up as Israel kills top Palestinian militant - BBC News
An Israeli air strike has killed a senior commander of the militant group Palestinian Islamic Jihad in Gaza.
Baha Abu al-Ata died along with his wife when a missile hit their home, the group said. Four of their children and a neighbour were reportedly injured.
The Israeli military said Abu al-Ata was a "ticking bomb" who was planning "imminent terrorist attacks".
At least 70 rockets have been fired at Israel from Gaza since the killing, which PIJ has vowed to avenge.
Twelve Israelis have been lightly wounded in rocket attacks across southern Israel, according to the Barzilai Medical Center in the city of Ashkelon.
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November 12, 2019
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From poverty to politics: Meet ‘Brazil’s AOC’ - BBC News
She grew up in a poor neighbourhood of Sao Paulo, Brazil, surrounded by drugs and violence, losing her own father to addiction as a child.
But against all the odds, Tabata Amaral became a congresswoman last year aged just 24.
Within months, a video of her grilling the education minister went viral. The incident made international headlines, and led to comparisons between Tabata and US congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
BBC 100 Women meets the woman behind the headlines, and finds out why she's willing to battle harassment and misogyny to see her hopes for Brazil's future realised.
A film by Luciani Gomes and Ana Terra Athayde for 100 Women.
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November 13, 2019
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Australia bushfires: 'It's like fireballs exploding in the air' - BBC News
Australia's bushfires are still raging out of control, sweeping into towns and prompting thousands to flee from their homes.
At least five people have died this fire season, and authorities are bracing for possible further tragedies.
Carol Sparks, the mayor of Glen Innes in New South Wales, tells the BBC the horrific scenes she witnessed as fires consumed her town.
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November 12, 2019
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Bolivia's president announces resignation - BBC News
Bolivian President Evo Morales has resigned amid turmoil following his disputed re-election last month.
In a televised address, Mr Morales said he would resign as president, and urged protesters to "stop attacking the brothers and sisters, stop burning and attacking".
Protesters gathered in the country's capital, La Paz, and chanted "yes we could" and "Bolivia" as they celebrated the resignation.
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November 12, 2019
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UK General Election: Brexit Party will not stand in Tory seats – BBC News
Nigel Farage has given an election boost to the British Prime Minister Boris Johnson by announcing that his Brexit Party won't contest the 317 seats won by the Conservatives in 2017.
Just a week ago Mr Farage said he planned to run candidates in 600 seats, after Mr Johnson rejected his offer of a "Leave alliance" to deliver Brexit. Today he said his party would focus on trying to take seats held by Labour instead - adding that he wanted to avoid another hung parliament and prevent a new EU referendum. Mr Farage has recently come under pressure not to split the pro-Brexit vote.
Mr Johnson welcomed Mr Farage's move, calling it “recognition that there's only one way to get Brexit done, and that's to vote for the Conservatives". Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said Donald Trump "got his wish" when Mr Farage announced his electoral strategy. Mr Corbyn said the Brexit Party leader was offering a "Trump alliance" that would lead to "Thatcherism on steroids" and threaten the future of the NHS.
Part of the BBC News at Ten’s coverage of the 2019 British General Election
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November 11, 2019
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Royals and politicians mark Remembrance Sunday - BBC News
Politicians - including Boris Johnson, Jeremy Corbyn and Jo Swinson - and members of the Royal Family have joined veterans as the UK marks Remembrance Sunday.
A two-minute silence was held at the Cenotaph in London.
It was attended by The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex as well as the Queen and Prince Charles.
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November 10, 2019
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Festival celebrates Japan emperor's enthronement - BBC News
Tens of thousands of people gathered in Japan's capital, Tokyo, to celebrate the enthronement of the country's Emperor Naruhito.
Dancers, musicians and flag-waving well-wishers marked the occasion during a festival on Saturday.
On Sunday, the royal couple paraded in a convertible car along a 4.6-km (2.9-mile) route from the palace to their residence in central Tokyo to mark the enthronement.
The event was originally scheduled for 22 October but postponed after more than 80 people were killed when Typhoon Hagibis hit Japan and caused widespread damage.
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November 11, 2019
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Ayodhya verdict explained in one minute - BBC News
India's Supreme Court has ruled that the disputed holy site in Ayodhya in northern India should be given to Hindus who want to build a temple there.
The case, which has been bitterly contested for decades by Hindus and Muslims, centres on the ownership of the land in Uttar Pradesh state.
At the centre of the row is the 16th Century Babri mosque which was demolished by Hindu mobs in 1992, sparking riots that killed nearly 2,000 people.
Muslims would get another plot of land to construct a mosque, the court said.
The BBC's Vikas Pandey explains what happened at the court today and what the reaction has been.
Video produced by Anshul Verma.
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November 11, 2019
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'Kartarpur can change south Asia', says Pakistan FM - BBC News
Pakistan and India have opened a corridor leading to one of the holiest sites in the Sikh religion, a gurdwara in the Pakistani town of Kartarpur.
The opening of the new border crossing between the two countries closely follows heightened tensions over the disputed region of Kashmir.
The BBC's Secunder Kermani spoke to Pakistan’s Foreign Minister, Shah Mehmood Qureshi, about this rare instance of co-operation.
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November 10, 2019
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What will it take to move the planet away from the brink? Environmentalist Durwood Zaelke believes we can do it if we focus on "quick fixes" - changes that will make a big impact, fast. One of those is to phase out super pollutants from air conditioners. #climatechange #bethechange #savetheplanet #bbcnews
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Ever been confused by whether or not you can recycle your food packaging? New "invisible barcode" tech means that soon your rubbish could tell you exactly how to dispose of it. The BBC's Dougal Shaw went to find out how the new system works. #recycling #plastic #waste #environment #bbcnews
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@gretathunberg has begun her journey from the US to Spain to attend the COP25 climate summit in Madrid. The climate activist will be hitching a lift with Australian YouTubers Riley Whitlum and Elayna Carausu, as well as Briton Nikki Henderson - who is a professional yachtswoman. Ms Thunberg said she is "so happy" she'll be able to travel on the 48ft catamaran called "La Vagabonde". The summit was meant to take place in Chile, but President Piñera pulled out of hosting it because of ongoing protests in the country. Tap the link 👆 in our bio to read more about Greta Thunberg's journey.
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Demand is soaring for the metal cobalt - an essential part of batteries – and it's abundant in the rocks on the seabed. But, extracting the potato-sized "nodules" of metal could pose real dangers to the animals living in the depths. The BBC's David Shukman joins a team of researchers trying to reduce the impact on sea life off the coast of Malaga, Spain. #marine #mining #malaga #environment #ecology #bbcnews
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Severe flooding in Venice has left much of the Italian city under water. St Mark's Basilica has flooded six times in the past 1,200 years, but the latest deluge has caused "grave damage" to the iconic church. Tourists, residents and the merchants of Venice are using impromptu raised walkways to move through the highest water levels in 50 years. #venice #venezia #flood #italy #bbcnews
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Meet Narwhal who's been described as the "coolest puppy ever". 🐶🐾Tap the link in our bio 👆 to find out more about the 10-week-old who has a secondary tail in the middle of his head. He's been taken in by a rescue centre for animals with special needs in Missouri. Staff at Mac's Mission say X-rays show Narwhal’s secondary tail is about a third of the size of his actual tail, is not connected to anything and causes him no pain. Narwhal is not yet available for adoption as the staff want him to "grow a bit more and truly make sure the tail doesn't become a bother or a problem". 📸 Mac’s Mission #dog #dogsofinstagram #puppies #cute #unique #bbcnews
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A blazing meteor lights up the night sky over St Louis, Missouri. ☄️ The footage of the fireball was captured by home security systems as it blasted across the heavens. Hundreds of people across nine states reported seeing the meteor, according to the American Meteor Society. #meteor #nightsky #wow #bbcnews
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"It is hard to be a kid here". 13-year-old Ranniel quit school in the Philippines and risks his life every day diving into polluted waters to help his family. He searches for recyclable plastics in the hope of earning around one and a half dollars a day. #Philippines #poverty #plasticpollution #bbcnews
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"Grab life by the..." - this picture is the winning image in the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019. 🦁 The photo, showing a lion cub "playing", was taken by Sarah Skinner in Botswana. Tap the link in our bio 👆 to see other images of the finalists which included frightened fish, shy bears and an otter doing 'the scream'. 😱 Photo: Sarah Skinner/Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards #lion #wildlife #nature #wildlifephotography #ouch #bbcnews
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Jennifer Anniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry and David Schwimmer are involved in talks for a one-off unscripted reunion show, according to reports in the US. Tap the link in our bio 👆 to read more about the suggestions that all six Friends' actors could take part in a special programme which would be shown on new streaming site HBO Max. 📸 Getty Images #friends #friendstvshow #reunion #tv #bbcnews
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This fake social media video where Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn endorse each other for prime minister has been posted online in an attempt to show the potential of so-called 'deepfake' videos to undermine democracy.
The video, by research organisation Future Advocacy, used artificial intelligence and an impressionist to make the footage appear as real as possible.
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People in Venice needed some pretty high boots after water levels rose, flooding St Mark's square. Waters peaked at 1.87m (6ft), according to the tide monitoring centre. It’s the highest tide in Venice in more than 50 years. Raised wooden walkways were set up in some popular piazzas to allow tourists and locals keep relatively dry. Tap the link in our bio 👆 to find out more. #venice #flood #italy #bbcnews
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