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Has extended its strike to a giant General Motors truck plant in texas, saying the companys strong profits meant workers should get their fair share. Earlier today, General Motors reported its latest Quarterly Results showing better than expected profits, thanks to strong sales and what seems to be a limited impact for now from the strikes that have been going on for several weeks. General motors has however withdrawn its full year forecast due to uncertainty over the strikes, which are costing ...

To the south, it is drier with brighter skies, a few showers, cloudy with wet weather to the far south west. Sunshine and showers across northern ireland, a little bit across northern ireland, a little bhdw across northern ireland, a little bit dry through much of scotland. The best of the bright weather through the highlands and islands. Top temperatures of 15 and 16 north to south. As we headed into this evening and overnight, wet weather over parts of Eastern England clearing, but now more we...

Hello and welcome to sportsday. Well be live at old trafford as Manchester United prepare to play their first home game since the Death Of Club Legend sir Bobby Charlton. Everton are in mourning this evening, in the last few hours they have announced the death of their long time chairman Bill Kenwright. At the Cricket World Cup, Quinton De Kock smashes south africa to victory over bangladesh. Also coming up on sportsday well look ahead to the start of the nba season and the rookie teenage french...

It is vital to be clear on principles, starting with the fundamental principle of respecting and protecting civilians. I have condemned unequivocally, the horrifying and unprecedented 7th Of October acts of terror by hamas and israel. Nothing can justify the deliberate killing, injuring and kidnapping of civilians, or the launching of rockets against civilian targets. All hostages must be treated humanely and released immediately and without conditions. And i respectfully note the presence among...

Agency in gaza that they will run out of fuel tomorrow. And we will turn our focus to new york, where the Un Security Council has been meeting today. Representatives form israel and palestine both had scathing remarks about the response of the un. Welcome to The Programme. One of the two israeli women released last night, after being taken hostage by hamas, has spoken about her ordeal. Yocheved lifshitz, whos 85, said shed been through hell. Her husband, who is 83, is still being held. Israel es...

So, thats new york. There were developments too in a separate case in georgia. Former trump lawyer jenna ellis on the right has pleaded guilty and struck a deal with prosecutors over charges related to trying to overturn the result of the 2020 election. Shed been criminally charged alongside 19 other people, including donald trump. Ms ellis is the third former trump lawyer to take a plea deal. She could now testify against the former president. Live to washington, we can speak to North America c...

Its tuesday, october the 24th. Our main story. Two israeli women, who were taken from their homes more than two weeks ago, have been released from captivity. Yocheved lifshitz and nurit cooper were among more than 200 people abducted by hamas fighters in the attacks of october 7th, and brought to gaza. Hamas, which is designated a Terrorist Group by the uk, said the release was for humanitarian reasons. The women, whose husbands are still being held, were handed over at the rafah Border Crossing...

Gaza, we will not be able to carry out any humanitarian operations. In the last few minutes the Secretary General of the Un Security Council has addressed the worsening humanitarian situation and hostage crisis. Nothing can justify the nothing canjustify the killing nothing can justify the killing and kidnapping of civilians and launching rockets against civilian targets. All hostages must be treated humanely and released immediate without conditions. I respect that are members of their families...

The singapore bound boeing plane was diverted to bangkok and landed at 15 45 local time. The aircraft was carrying a total of 211 passengers and 18 crew. The airline said in a statement. Singapore Airlines Offers its deepest condolences to the family of the deceased. Our priority is to provide all possible assistance to all passengers and crew on board the aircraft. Joining us now on the line is our South East Asia correspondent, jonathan head. Katie austin joins us first. This strikes me as inc...

Representatives form israel and Palestinian Authority both had scathing remarks. Also ahead former us President Donald Trump is back in court today. Well take a look at the latest developments on two of his legal battles. Here to discuss it all, our panel tonight zoe williams columnist for the Guardian Newspaper and doug heye former Communications Director for the Republican National committee. Weve heard today from one of the two Israeli Women Released Last Night after being taken hostage by ha...