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these extraordinary times. "the beat" starts right now. hi, ari. >> hi, nicolle. this is one of those nights. we are tracking several developments, including a brand-new hearing over evidence in a case alleging unlawful lies by fox news. if youre thinking, wait, is this a rerun? did i dvr this? no, this is a different multibillion dollar case that the network is dealing with while reeling from the other original record defamation settlement in the defamation case. that is big. were goi...

a fragile three—day ceasefire. the violence broke out on the western outskirts of omdurman, a city across the nile from the capital, khartoum. but much of central khartoum remains calm, and thousands of sudanese and foreign nationals are still trying to get out of the country. as they flee, theyre making treacherous journeys. residents are struggling to get clean water and other vital supplies, and warplanes are still flying overheard. tens of thousands of sudanese are trying to reac...

dismissed the possibility of negotiations with the paramilitary rsf. the violence is now thought to have killed at least 330 people with thousands more injured. many khartoum residents have been trapped inside their homes. dalia abdelmoniem ventured outside for the first time in almost a week ahead of the upcoming eid holiday. no—one is celebrating. what these men have done to us, i dont think — theres no words to describe if — you know, the ramifications of what theyve done. i d...

the premier league approve a £4 billion takeover of chelsea football club by a consortium led by la dodgers co—owner todd boehly. manchester united and england... marcus rashfords debut book wins stock prizes. well be talking to the co—author at 8:45pm. good evening. welcome to bbc news. there are more questions for the government tonight over behaviour in downing street during covid lockdowns. for the first time, insiders who attended gatherings there have told the bbc that parti...

this is bbc news, the headlines: president putin warns the war with ukraine will continue until russia achieves its aims. hes holding his first major news conference since the war started. the republican—led us house of representatives votes to formally authorise an impeachment inquiry into president biden. and the uks spy agency gchq reveals its annual brainteaser for schoolchildren. lets ta ke lets take you to belfast. can you tell us what happened today and some of the background...

to early for speculation. earlier i put that to victoria scholar is head of investment at interactive investor. the uk money markets, they are anticipating rate cuts next year but not untiljune, that is when the first rate cut is pencilled in. that was actually pushed back after todays decision, from the previous estimation that the bank of england would cut rates in may. financial markets are pricing in a one percentage point move of rate cuts in 2024, that would get down to 4.25% fro...

sharon barbour has been on the front line with ambulance crews. there were ambulances backed up outside, two hours in an ambulance. its been a long night for margaret. are ambulances parked out there today. there are no beds. people on trolleys in the corridors. all today. there are no beds. people on trolleys in the corridors.— trolleys in the corridors. all night with her was _ trolleys in the corridors. all night with her was her _ trolleys in the corridors. all night with her was...

rhythm. 4/2 centuries later helped take the hosts to 407 at the close of play. and in his final test series, david warner had a brilliant 164. the open—air start on day one as australia ended 346—5 and that means that warner is now fifth on the all—time australian test run scorers list. australia elected to bat after winning the toss. fellow opener was out for 41. andy farrell has signed a new long—term contract to remain ireland coach, the rugby side lost to new zealand in the...

The World Economic forum in davos to get the inside track on how the worlds biggest institutions are dealing with the challenges of Cyber Security. The chief Technology Officer at Bank Of America will be joining us. Also Cambridge University is recruiting a professor of lego. So we want to know if the ubiquitous Building Blocks are now more than just childs play . Are you a Master Builder . Let us know. Just use the hashtag bbcbizlive. Today, for the first time ever, a Freight Train from china w...

Its territorial aims. Research says that nearly half the people who used the government help to buy scheme to buy a house did not need it. Bbc news learns that only 5 of prison staff in england and wales will get new Pay Allowances of up to £5,000. Now on bbc news, its time for click. This week adventures in sound with posh cams, invisible speakers and cloning brian enos brain. Today im in the lair of a wizard who likes glitterballs, who has won the order and me, who has won the odd grammy and ...