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to test whether space rocks that might threaten earth could be deflected out of the way. as far as we can tell, our first planetary defence test was a success, and i think we can clap to that, everyone. cheering. so... right? so, yeah, well, i... yeah, i think the earthlings should sleep better. ukrainians in four russian—held regions have one final day to vote in a referendum that kyiv and its western allies dismiss as a sham. hello and welcome if youre watching in the uk or around ...

now on bbc news, its time for review 2022. and one story thats led news bulletins in the uk throughout the year has been rising prices and their impact. victoria valentine — along with our team of economics and business correspondents — have been reflecting on the causes and consequences of the squeezed economy and the cost of living. when big ben brought in the new year, few of us would have expected the year that was to follow. remember, in 2022 we started off very much in the gr...

interest rates have gone up by three quarters of a percentage point, the biggest increase for more than 30 years. it pushes the base rate up to 3%, as the bank of england tries to control inflation. its the eighth rise in a row, meaning higher mortgage bills for many homeowners. meanwhile the bank has also warned the uk could be on course for its longest recession since reliable records began, over a century ago. our economics correspondent, andy verity, reports. it is the biggest inte...

battleground goes bionic? "the lead" starts right now. one of the most anticipated debates of the year. john fetterman versus mehmet oz as this political season kicks into overdrive for candidates nationwide. plus, distraction for democrats. the anger and outrage over a letter to president biden now retracted. and moscow shuts down an appeal to release brittney griner from a russian prison. is there any hope left to bring the wnba star home? welcome to "the lead." well get to the m...

menendez and this hour, new questions about where republicans see political victory by using human beings as political pawns. buses of migrants arrived in new york city from texas, governor abbott -- why dont want republicans on solutions? plus, california winning the fight to preserve the right to reproductive care. what happens of people like lindsey graham get away with passing a federal abortion ban? this hour, a former guide takes the stage in ohio. we wont make you listen to him....

sources who have read it. there is debate on how serious to take this intelligence. is it a further sign of russian desperation and cause for their concern? or are these discussions being taken out of context? on cnn earlier tonight, top white house security official john kirby reacted to the latest u.s. intelligence report. >> there are lots of levels of concern, a heightened concern, about what is going on in ukraine right now that gives us cause to continue to closely monitor as bes...

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the venue for next years invictus games. hello and welcome. we begin with the focus on the day ahead for the uks new prime minister who will hold the first meeting of her government ministers in downing street in the next few hours. they will discuss multibillion—pound plans to tackle the soaring cost of living. liz truss rewarded her key allies with seniorjobs in a cabinet reshuffle hours after taking office. later, she goes face to face with the leader of the opposition at herfirst...

britains former prime minister, borisjohnson, says he will not stand in the contest to choose the next leader of the conservative party and therefore prime minister. despite saying he thought there was a good chance he could have been back in downing street next friday, he said he didnt think he could unite his divided party. nominations close on monday afternoon, with the former chancellor, the uks finance minister, rishi sunak and cabinet minister penny mordaunt the only candidates w...

there are conversations going on between penny mordaunt and other conservative mps or vinay and as we speak no, so the numbers are not an issue as far as we are concerned. it comes after borisjohnson put an end to days of speculation about a comeback when he dramatically pulled out of the race saying it would not be �*the right thing to do�*. rishi sunak praised borisjohnson for his achievements after he pulled out of the race. nominations close at 2pm so we could know who the next...