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while the united states considers a new text that calls for a humanitarian pause in gaza. 10 days ago the americans vetoed a resolution that called for a ceasefire. a vote in which the uk abstained. but what is interesting about this current text is that is has already current text is that it has already been amended by the united states. so the language of the original draft as put forward by the arab states called for "an urgent and sustainable cessation of hostilities to allow safe and unhindered humanitarian access" amended now calls for the urgent suspension of hostilities to al...

now on bbc news. the travel show. it's incredible to think that this thriving metropolis was once a sleepy little fishing village. it became an international port, a crucial meeting point between east and west, a fusion of cultures and a global financial centre. hong kong is always evolving. it's often at the sharp end of political debate, and right now, it's in a fascinating time of transition. this former british colony was handed back to china in 1997, and ever since then, its connection with the past, the mainland and its future has been evolving. the transition hasn't always bee...

hello, i'm lewis vaughanjones. we start with the latest on the israel—gaza war. britain and germany are calling for an urgent sustainable ceasefire in gaza. both countries say too many civilians have been killed in israel's war against hamas and the sooner a truce comes, the better. france, meanwhile, has called for an immediate and durable ceasefire. it's being seen as a signifcant change in tone. the military campaign continues in gaza. these pictures were filmed in the north of the territory, where local reports say at least one person died in an air strike on a building. israel...

South tyneside has been held by the labour party, 28 seats, the number needed for a majority but 15 have been taken by independent candidates and the 11 seats to the green party. We knew the greens were doing well, but look at that, labour losing ten and the independent party is gaining nine and the tories losing one and we will try to get to the bottom of what has gone on for quite a dramatic shift, so thatll be interesting and we will try to get to the bottom of that in the next a while after the news and i will say welcome to mark harper, the Transport Secretary who has just joined us and J...

Yes, hello and welcome. It is going to be an extremely busy afternoon, as the results tumble in from all over the country. We have two thirds of the results from the local authorities in england, still to come in. Mayoral contest from across the country, that will influence the mood within the two main parties. And the police and Crime Commissioners and england and wales. 50 commissioners and england and wales. So far, broadly speaking, it has been a bad night for the conservatives, as expected. The question is, just how bad, as more results come in and a good night for the labour party, which...