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For the first time after hundreds of women made allegations of Sexual Abuse against former owner mohamed Al Fayed. Michael ward said in a statement the company failed our colleagues and that he wanted to make it clear that he was not aware of criminality and abuse. Our correspondent, helena wilkinson, is in knightsbridge. Helena. This is the first time we have heard from Michael Ward since the Bbc Documentary last week. Let me read you a bit more of the statement we have had in the last hour. He...

Match in this seasons europa league. Good Evening And Welcome to the Bbc News at six. The Metropolitan Police have revealed that 19 women made allegations of rape and Sexual Assault against the former Harrods Boss mohamed Al Fayed over the past two decades, but no furtHer action was taken. A Bbc Documentary last thursday has led to many more women coming forward with allegations about Al Fayed, who died last year. Now the police say theyre exploring whetHer any otHer individuals could be pursued...

Ukraines President Zelensky has thanked Joe Biden and the us congress for a new military Aid Package Worth more than Eight Billion dollars. But its still not clear if Mr Zelensky s trip to the White House will help him get the green light to fire us made long range missiles into russia. Hes also facing another issue in the united states increasingly chilly relations with the republican party. Its candidate for the White House, Donald Trump, has accused Mr Zelensky of refusing to do a increasingl...

People have been killed people have been killed here in lebanon, and more here in lebanon, and more than 90,000 people displaced. Israel says its only Targeting Hezbollah military Infrastructure And Missile launch sites in the country. But many civilians are among the dead including at least 50 children. 0ur Chief International Correspondent 0rla Guerin reports now from southern lebanon. Sirens wail firefighters rushing from Air Strike to Air Strike. Carrying out the wounded. Not fighters here, ...

Say theyre looking to see if anyone else can be pursued for criminal offences relating to the sexual Assault And Rape claims made against the former harrods owner, mohamed al fayed, who died last year. Around 200 former employees have come forward with accusations about him following a bbc documentary. New York City mayor Eric Adams is facing five criminal charges, including wire fraud, bribery and soliciting illegal foreign campaign donations. Prosecutors allege that he received over 100,000 in...

Announced they will be rolling out facial recognition cameras across the country. Chief Constable Jo Farrell says it would be an Abdication Of Her Duties not to be using it we were given a very good demonstration of it through the summer. Retrospective facial recognition tracked down many of those taking part in the riots. Even those who were masked but is it becoming too intrusive . Even those who were masked. But is it becoming too intrusive . The software that identifies ourfaces is now being...

Zones. On that basis, we will be ambitious too. We will increase our pledge and play our part in seizing the potential of this moment. Second, if we want the system to deliver for the poorest and second, if we want the system to deliverfor the poorest and most vulnerable, then their voices must be heard. We need to make the system more representative and more responsive to those who need it most. So we will make the case, not just for fairer outcomes, most. So we will make the case, not just for...

First time for hardtalk. Welcome to hardtalk. Im stephen sackur. Israels intensifying Military Assault on lebanon has involved everything from Booby Trapped electronic devices to bunker busting bombs. As the Death Toll mounts, prime Minister Netanyahu says the target isnt the people of lebanon, its the armed militant group hezbollah, which continues to fire rockets into israel. So what, if anything, can the lebanese Government do to stave off a Gaza Style Catastrophe . My guest is lebanons econo...

Between israel and and the militant Group Hezbollah , an idea that the israeli government has apparently rejected. The Prime Minister warned of a wider war if hostilities are allowed to continue. Lets take a listen to what Sir Keir said. I call on Israel And Hezbollah to stop the violence. Step back from the brink and we need to see an immediate Cease Fire. To provide space for a diplomatic settlement. And we are working with all partners to that end. Because further escalation serves No One. It...

A warm welcome to the programme. The White House says negotiations with israel over a ceasefire in Southern Lebanon are continuing despite the israeli Governments Rejection of international calls to end hostilities. The us, France And Other Allies have proposed a three week ceasefire. The israeli Prime Minister said the army would keep hitting hezbollah with Full Force until residents of Northern Israel could return to their homes. The french president whos also been heavily involved in negotiat...