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Boycotted the meeting complaining of pro armenian bias. Migration is the other big topic up for discussion. Prime minister rishi sunak is on his way he wants more action on illegal migration and hell ask for, what he calls creative europe wide solutions. Hell co chair a meeting with georgia meloni, the Prime Minister of italy, which has already seen more than 100,000 migrants land on its shores this year five times the number whove reached the uk. Heres our Diplomatic Correspondent james landale, whos at that summit in granada with more. The summit here in spain is a very loose one. It has very little agenda, there is no secretariat and no communique at the end. It simply an opportunity for leaders from the eu and non eu countries to get together and share ideas to try to have some discussion about where they can go on the big issues of the day. As you say, ukraine is a big one. Also immigration. The british Prime Minister, rishi sunak, is co chairing a meeting with the italian Prime Minister, and essentially their idea, they argument is to say lets lift our eyes from the symptoms of migration and tried to focus on the causes. Go upstream, in other words, targeting the criminal gangs that are fuelling so much migration that is an issue here. Whether or not the Prime Minister manages to shift the dial on that will remain to be seen, but what i think will happen is they will be lots of little side deals with individual countries where the Prime Minister will try to get an agreement with serbia, for example, lets share more intelligence about borders, cooperate more at an operational level, so that they can actually target countries like serbia, which is one of those big Transit Countries where a lot of migrants end up coming from outside of europe and into the european borders. So that is the agenda for today. Add as you say it is notjust migration. It is Nagorno Karabakh and ukraine as well. Yes, and on the subject of ukraine, i imagine an president zelensky � s mind will be concerns over the supply of ammunition from western military powers. Yes, and the supply of ammunition, we have had Senior Leaders this week warning that they are looking at the bottom of the barrel. President zelensky has made it clear that on top of their agenda is the provision of air defences and Missile Defences and they know that as we head towards winter that is the time when they expect russia to start targeting, as they did last winter, all the Key Energy Infrastructure targets in and around kyiv and other parts of ukraine. They consume a huge volume of missiles, destroying those incoming drones and missiles from russia. So that is their focus. But also, they will use this, they say, as a broader discussion about what they call future european architecture. In other words, they want to discuss with leaders hear about when and how ukraine may at some time join nato, which is the underlying theme. Whenever you talk to ukrainian officials you will always talk about nato at some stage. Rare talks between the leaders of armenia and azerbaijan were due to be held today on the sidelines of the granada summit. This, after azerbaijans Lightning Military Operation in the disputed region of Nagorno Karabakh led to nearly 120,000 Ethnic Armenians fleeing across the border. But those hopes have been dashed, after azerbaijans president ilham aliyev pulled out. Azerbaijan says armenians who are willing to live under the azeri flag are allowed to stay, but it seems highly unlikely that anyone will return. 0ur Diplomatic Correspondent, paul adams, has this Special Report from inside the disputed region, On A Press Tour Organised by the Azeri Authorities. The stillness after the storm, in a region torn apart by decades of conflict, has peace finally come, and at what cost . Two weeks after azerbaijans lightning operation, were taken to bunkers and trenches abandoned by armenian rebels. The visit is heavily controlled. Were only seeing what the Azeri Authorities want us to see. The armenians left in a hurry. There are signs of haste here, but not fighting. The logbook records activity until ten days before azerbaijan struck. So for three years, this was the front line with the armenian rebels holding this ridgeline overlooking their city of ste pa na kert. Down there in the valley, and the azeri military in control in shusha, just up there on the hill. But in a matter of 2a hours, all of that changed, these frontlines simply vanished and now everything is silent. We move on down the road used by armenian civilians as they fled in panic. Glimpses here of a Terrifying Exodus Driven Out by months of blockade and sudden fear. As their would be state collapsed around them, the armenians didnt wait for their enemies to arrive. This, azerbaijan says, was their choice. Indeed, we do regret that the Civilian Population has decided, many of them, to leave. And of course, in this case, and we respect Freedom Of Choice and Freedom Of Movement and also majority of the population on the grounds, they also have an ethnic hatred against azerbaijanis. They say they cannot live under the flag of azerbaijan. Is this the kind of end of this whole 30 year story, in your view . We do hope that really, finally we are coming to the final conclusion of this 200 year old conflict between armenia and azerbaijan. Azerbaijan wants peace. Russias peacekeepers are still here. But for how long . With azerbaijan finally controlling all its territory, theres nothing for them to do, but plenty for the new authorities in areas taken back earlier, the state is investing heavily. Power, roads, whole communities. This family has come back to a home seized by armenia 31 years ago and now rebuilt. Todays Freakish Storm threatens to flood the house, but the family seems thrilled to be here. Translation for 27 years, every day i would wake up and say, were going back. Coming back was like a dream. Thanks to our soldiers and our president , we are now here. Azerbaijan feels that history is on its side. Theres a real sense of pride here, but acute sensitivity, too this was as close as we were allowed to get to the abandoned armenian city at the centre of this whole story, stepanakert, which azerbaijan calls hahn kendi. Accused of causing a humanitarian disaster, our hosts werent ready to show us its deserted streets. Paul adams, bbc news, Nagorno Karabakh. 0ur correspondent Rayhan Demetrie has this update from the armenian capital, yerevan. Quite an unexpected pull out by the azerbaijani president. They were supposed to meet today in granada, and the reason that was given, or reported in official media in azerbaijan, is that azerbaijan wanted turkey to be present in these talks. The other parties are france and germany and the eu, so that did not happen. But we know that the armenian Prime Minister is in granada. He made a statement yesterday saying that he was ready to sign this important document and that he was disappointed that this opportunity is no longer there. And in terms of the situation currently in the area where 120,000 Ethnic Armenians have fled, what is the situation there now for any communities who remain . Well, thats right. Wejust heard in pauls report that he could not get access to the city, but the International Committee of the red cross still have access to what looks like the deserted town. They are going round and looking forjust a few people who might have been left behind. These are people with disabilities, or the elderly. Lonely people that could not get themselves out of that territory. Also today there was a Statement Issued by Human Rights Watch, urging the governments that are involved in facilitating these talks between armenia and azerbaijan, to really put pressure on azerbaijan so that the president of that country can guarantee the right to return. Now that it is more or less settling down and people are trying to understand what has happened, some of the people that Human Rights Watch interviewed as saying we want to go back and collect our belongings. They had to run away so quickly, fearing violence. They could not really collect anything, apart from their documents. Human rights watch is saying if there are some international guarantees for the safety of these people, there are those who are willing to return short term just to collect their belongings, and those who are willing to return for longer term, to live in their homes. Us President Joe Biden has approved the construction of a border wall in Southern Texas in an effort to stop illegal immigration. Around 32 kilometres will be built in starr county, which is on the border with mexico. Border officials are currently seeing high levels of illegal crossings in the area. But the move is considered a u turn by the president , who criticised his predecessor donald trump for building such barriers. Daniel lippman, White House Reporter at politico, gave us his assessment of this move by the Biden Administration. There clearly is a major problem with illegal immigration into the country. This year there has been more than two million migrant crossings, and so there is a lot of suffering in central america, and in mexico, which is leading to lots of people crossing the border. But it has definitely hurt the Biden Administration politically, and in major cities like new york, where they have more than 100,000 migrants, they are having to address that, and make sure they can get housing and food and jobs. So, given that President Biden had criticised a similar approach by president trump, how does he defend his move now . So far, he has not actually weighed in on this. It is his department of Homeland Security who published the notice in the federal register, saying they would waive these laws, including the clean water act and other environmental laws. Environmental advocates are saying, hey, this is not good, this is going to destroy a lot of wild lands and wetlands, and so this is along the rio grande river. Im sure he will get asked this by reporters, but he wont be eager to talk about it because, as you mentioned, he said the trump border wall was not a good idea, and was not a solution to our problems. So, what do you think the overall impact will be of this politically for him . As you say, it might damage him among some democratic supporters, but what about winning over some potential republicans . So where do you think this will leave him . I think they are hoping this gets a good deal of coverage, especially in the conservative press because they want to spread the message that they are working hard to tackle this issue. Immigration is a concern for a lot of people. Of course, america was built on immigration. It is a melting pot. For most people here, their ancestors are not from america. So he has to balance what his base once with american history, and also just address some of what the swing voters care about, which is making sure that we dont have uncontrolled illegal immigration. But i dont think this border wall, you know, it is small, maybe 25 miles, is going to make a huge dent in the hundreds of thousands of people who cross, but im sure it would make some impact they would not do it. White house reporter daniel lipmann. Around the world and across the uk, this is bbc news. Lets look at some other stories making news. Voters are going to the polls in scotlands first recall by election. The ballot in rutherglen and Hamilton West was triggered when constituents voted to remove former snp mp Margaret Ferrier from her seat after she was found to have breached covid rules. A total of 1a candidates are standing for election to the commons polling stations close at 10pm. New draft Health Guidance says doctors should ask people with Mental Health problems about their gambling habits, to identify if they need help. The guidance says gps should also discuss software that limits online gambling, as well as talking therapy at an early stage. A recent review found that around 300,000 adults in the uk are problem gamblers. Rents have reached their highest level in britain on record. The Property Portal Rightmove says prices outside london have risen 10 , with the average tenant paying £1278 a month. The number of renters chasing each property has risen to 25 from 20 five months ago, and just six in 2019. Youre live with bbc news. Indian rescue teams are searching for more than 100 people missing after a flash flood triggered by a High Altitude glacial lake burst. It happened here in the sikkim state in North Eastern india. The State Government says at least 1a people have died, including a child. Live now to our correspondent Mayuresh Konnur in mumbai. What is the latest on the missing people . What is the latest on the missing eo le . , what is the latest on the missing eole . ,. , people . Currently the number of missin people . Currently the number of missing peeple people . Currently the number of missing people is people . Currently the number of missing people is more people . Currently the number of missing people is more than people . Currently the number of missing people is more than 100 people . Currently the number of missing people is more than 100 and there are still several rescue and search Operation Teams being deployed across sikkim, mostly in the northern part. 0ne serious concern in the Search Operation is about 25 army people missing since yesterday. We are told one has been found as well but 2a are still missing. 0ver22,000 found as well but 2a are still missing. Over 22,000 people found as well but 2a are still missing. 0ver22,000 people might have been affected by these floods and the number could grow up. Several villages and towns in this valley have been affected in the Rescue Operations are still on and National Disasters in force and many Army Personnel also deployed in the Search And Rescue operation and we have been told 21 counts have been set up temporarily for people whose houses and towns and villages are affected are being kept there. We are seeing images now of the aftermath of the flooding. Does the area have the resources needed for the Clean Up Operation . The the cleanup operation . The resources the cleanup operation . The resources from the cleanup operation . The resources from the the Clean Up Operation . Tue resources from the state the Clean Up Operation . Tte resources from the State Government and the government is in touch with the Central Government in new delhi and this is the hill area such as always geographically challenged to carry out any Search Operation and still many roads are washed off. It is very difficult to go to the places because it is still raining heavily. It is very difficult but relief teams not only from the Northern Region but other parts of the country are being flown to sikkim so they will increase the number in the Rescue Operations currently going on and will get more resources but because of the geography and consistent rain it is a bit difficult on the resources part and is still ongoing situation. Here in the uk, the home office has released its figures on hate crime for 2022 to 2023 which show the number of hate crimes recorded by Police Forces in england and wales has fallen year on year for the First Time Since comparable figures began. 0ur correspondent lauren moss has been looking at the data. Firstly, these are the figures that have been reported to police of hate crimes over the last year, up to march 2023. A hate crime is classified as a criminal offence that is motivated by someones prejudice, or perceived prejudice, based on a personal characteristic. It breaks down into lots of different areas which i will talk you through. But like you said, the figures show an overall drop since these figures were begun to be collected since 2013, but since 2013 2023, recorded hate crimes to police in england and wales have overall trebled. This is the First Release of Hate Crime Figures since guidance was issued a few months ago about how hate crimes should be recorded by the police, to consider wheth

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