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Sellafield nuclear site boss denies evidence of hacking | BBC News #Sellafield #Nuclear Power #BBCNews The chief executive of Sellafield has hit back at reports that computer systems at the nuclear site in Cumbria, England, have been hacked. Euan Hutton said there was no evidence of Sellafield's IT networks having been targeted by groups linked to foreign governments. He also rejected allegations of serious safety failings at the plant. Sellafield is widely regarded as Western Europe's most hazardous nuclear site. Its activities included generating electricity and reprocessing spent fuel. Now it is mainly used for the treatment and storage of nuclear waste.

US lithium mine leads to 'green colonialism' accusations - BBC News #Nevada #Lithium #BBCNews Many countries have set green targets to move from petrol to electric cars but the change could see a dramatic increase in mining. That is because lithium is essential in the production of electric car batteries and a key metal in the manufacturing process. Environmentalists and native people cannot agree on whether a new rush for the so-called "white gold" should be supported or fiercely opposed. This video is from BBC Click, the BBC's flagship technology programme.

Ukraine trying to ramp up weapon production | BBC News #Ukraine #Russia #BBCNews Ukraine has admitted that its shortage of artillery ammunition will continue. And with a major military aid package stalled in US Congress there have been dire warnings about the country's long-term ability to win the war against Russia. Ukraine's Deputy Defence Minister General Ivan Gavryliuk has said however that funding will continue. But he added that Ukraine is making plans to increase its domestic military production.

Queensland floods: Australia airport submerged and crocodiles seen after record rain | BBC News #Australia #Queensland #BBCNews Flash floods in north Queensland have led to an entire town being evacuated and people trapped on a hospital roof. Thousands have been evacuated but others remain stranded, in what authorities expect to be the Australian region's worst-ever flood. Extreme weather driven by a tropical cyclone has dumped a year's worth of rain on some areas. Images show planes submerged at Cairns airport, a crocodile seen in the middle of a town, and people fleeing in boats.

Shipping firms stop Red Sea routes after attacks BBC News #BBCNews A number of freight companies have stopped their ships traveling through the Red Sea after being targeted by Houthis an Iran-backed rebel movement in Yemen. The Red Sea is one the world's most important routes for oil and fuel shipments, as well as consumer goods. It is the route by which ships can reach the Suez Canal - itself a major shipping lane. Avoiding it means vessels must take much longer routes, for example navigating around southern Africa. Officials in Egypt have insisted that traffic is flowing normally through the Suez Canal, despite the recent attacks.

Rudy Giuliani must pay millions over false election claims | BBC News I #Election #Giuliani #BBCNews Former US President Donald Trump's ex-personal lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, has been ordered to pay $148m (£116m) to two Georgia women over his false claims they tampered with votes in 2020. A judge had already found Mr Giuliani, 79, liable of making defamatory claims about Ruby Freeman and her daughter Wandrea "Shaye" Moss. They had sought between $15m and $43m in damages. The verdict came after a four-day trial to determine the penalty.

Betrayed' Afghan special forces references ignored | BBC Newsnight I #Afghanistan #BBCNews Some British Army members who say they tried to vouch for Afghan special forces, were never contacted by the Ministry of Defence, an investigation by BBC Newsnight has found. Multiple sources have told the BBC that some people who offered to give Afghan soldiers references never heard back, and those troops are now in danger of being sent back to the Taliban. Many of the soldiers were subsequently denied help by a scheme designed to settle those in danger in the UK. About 200 members of Afghan special forces, trained and funded by the UK, currently living in Pakistan face imminent deportation to Afghanistan. The men were told they did not fall under the UK's Afghan Relocation and Assistance Policy (ARAP), which was designed to help those who served alongside the UK military.

More big shipping firms stop Red Sea routes after attacks | BBC News #RedSea #BBCNews The world's largest shipping group, Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), has announced it is diverting its ships away from the Red Sea because of increased threat of attacks. French company CMA CGM took a similar step a day after Danish shipping giant Maersk and German transport company Hapag-Lloyd suspended Red Sea journeys. The Red Sea is one the world's most important routes for oil and fuel shipments. The decision comes after attacks by Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen. The US said on Saturday its guided-missile destroyers had shot down 14 Houthi drones in the Red Sea.

Israeli military says it mistakenly killed three hostages in Gaza - | BBC News I 1#Israel #Gaza #BBCNews The Israeli military says it killed three hostages held in Gaza after they were mistakenly identified as a threat. The IDF have named them as Yotam Haim, Samer Talalka and Alon Shamriz and said the three had been killed in Shejaiya, in Gaza City. "The IDF expresses deep remorse over the incident and sends the families its heartfelt condolences," the military's statement read.

EU vows to give Ukraine aid despite Hungary veto | BBC News I #Ukraine #Russia #BBCNews EU leaders have said that Ukraine will not be left without support, after Hungary blocked €50bn (£43bn) in aid. Ukraine is critically dependent on EU and US funding as it continues to fight occupying Russian forces. A $61bn defence aid package from the US has also been delayed because of major disagreements between Democrat and Republican lawmakers. Long delays in financial aid for the country would cause big problems for Ukraine's budget, economists have warned - while Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Hungary for blocking the EU aid package.

Israel's army apologises for killing three hostages in Gaza | BBC News #BBCNews Israel's military has expressed "deep remorse" after confirming that its troops shot dead three hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. It said the three men had been mistakenly identified as a threat during combat operations in Shejaiya in Gaza. The hostages were named as Yotam Haim, Samer El-Talalqa and Alon Shamriz. They were seized by Hamas when it attacked southern Israel on 7th October. Israel's army said the operation was being reviewed and immediate lessons had been learned about what it called "the tragic incident" Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a statement: "Together with the entire people of Israel, I bow my head in deep sorrow and mourn the death of three of our dear sons who were kidnapped. My heart goes out to the grieving families in their difficult time." Mr Netanyahu was already facing heavy political criticism in Israel over security lapses in the run up to the Hamas attacks and his handling of the hostages crisis. Reeta Chakrabarti presents BBC News at Ten reporting by Lucy Williamson in Jerusalem.

Mia Khalifa: Why I'm speaking out about the porn industry - BBC News The human preoccupation with sex is nothing new but the internet has made it so much easier to explore and exploit every shade of desire. The online porn industry makes billions of dollars in profit every year, but the big winners are corporate players, not the women and men performing the sex acts. Stephen Sackur interviews Mia Khalifa. She was briefly a porn actress, garnering worldwide notoriety when she appeared in a sex video wearing the Islamic hijab. After years of threats and insecurity, she's speaking out. What does her story tells us about the porn industry and 21st century culture?

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Israel to open its Kerem Shalom crossing for Gaza aid - BBC News I #Israel #Gaza #BBCNews Israel has closed its commercial and pedestrian crossings into Gaza, forcing humanitarian assistance to travel through Egypt's Rafah crossing. The security cabinet approved the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza through its Kerem Shalom crossing for the first time since the Gaza war started on 7 October. It took that step during a visit by US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan who pressed officials to open the crossing, which until the war had served as the main commercial passage for goods traveling in and out of Gaza.

Joe Biden to face formal impeachment inquiry | BBC News I #BBCNews The Republican-led US House of Representatives has voted for a formal impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. Republicans say ut will give them greater powers to gather evidence and enforce legal demands. Three Republican-led House committees allege bribery and corruption during Mr Biden's tenure as vice-president. He denies wrongdoing and the committees are yet to produce any evidence. Democrats claim the attempts to investigate the President are simply an extreme political stunt". Reeta Chakrabarti presents BBC News at Ten reporting by Sarah Smith in Washington.

Ukraine's Zelensky facing US political deadlock over aid | BBC News I #Russia #Ukraine #BBCNews Volodymyr Zelensky's third visit to Washington on Tuesday was a last-ditch effort to win new military aid from Congress before the currently approved amount runs dry. When Mr Zelensky came to Washington last year, the US approved a $50bn aid package that helped fuel Ukraine's efforts to regain territory ceded at the outset of the Russian invasion. This time around was different. After meeting with Mr Zelensky on Tuesday morning, Republican senators were clear that, while they sympathised with Ukraine's plight, they view the situation at the US border as a more pressing national security concern.

Israel's ambassador to UK rejects two-state solution between Israel and Palestinians - BBC News #Israel #Gaza #BBCNews Israel's ambassador to the UK has said the country will not accept a two-state solution after the war in Gaza ends. The two-state solution is the idea that establishing an independent Palestine alongside Israel would create a way for the two peoples to co-exist peacefully. Meanwhile, White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan is on his way to Israel, where he's scheduled to hold talks with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu about a need for more precise strikes against targets in Gaza. The health ministry in Gaza, which is run by Hamas, says 18,600 people have been killed in the enclave since the start of the war.

Support for Hamas grows in occupied West Bank BBC News I #BBCNews Since the war began n Gaza, violence has escalated in the occupied West Bank. Raids by Israeli forces have become more frequent and many Palestinians have been killed. Protests by Palestinians have gathered strength and support for Hamas is growing. While Israel and its allies condemn Hamas as a terrorist organisation, increasing numbers of Palestinians in the West Bank support its armed resistance to Israeli occupation. Sophie Raworth presents BBC News at Ten reporting by Lucy Williamson.

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Ukraine war: Dozens wounded in Russian missile strikes on Kyiv - BBC News I #Kyiv #Ukraine #BBCNews Dozens of people have been injured in a wave of missile strikes on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv overnight, authorities say. Fifty-three people were hurt in the attacks, including six children, Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko said. Kindergarten and hospital buildings were reportedly damaged by debris as authorities said 10 Russian ballistic missiles had been shot down. The strikes happened after President Volodymyr Zelensky left the US.

'Historic' COP28 deal to 'transition away' from fossil fuels adopted - BBC News I #COP28 #Climate #BBCNews A new deal has been agreed at the UN climate summit in Dubai after days of negotiations. For the first time, the deal calls on all countries to move away from using fossil fuels - but not to phase them out, something many governments wanted. The text recognises the need for deep, rapid and sustained reductions if humanity is to limit temperature rises to 1.5C above pre-industrial levels. The COP28 president said nations had "confronted realities and... set the world in the right direction".

Zara 'regrets' Gaza images 'misunderstanding' - BBC News I #Zara #Gaza #Israel #BBCNews Zara says it "regrets" a "misunderstanding" about an ad campaign criticised for using photos resembling images from the Israel-Gaza war. It has pulled the remaining pictures following days of backlash on social media and complaints to the UK's advertising watchdog. One image showed a model holding a mannequin wrapped in white plastic. Zara said some customers saw "something far from what was intended when they were created".

India luxury market boom: What does it mean for the country? - BBC News #India #BBCNews Gucci, Balenciaga, and Louis Vuitton are among brands which have opened stores in Indian tycoon Mukesh Ambani's new Mumbai mall. It comes as India's luxury market booms and firms are seeking to profit from strong economic growth and a rapid rise in the number of millionaires in the country. But the boom in this market also coincides with flattening consumption across the broader population and worries of growing inequality in Asia's third largest economy.

Ukraine war: Zelensky arrives in US in bid to rescue $60bn military aid | BBC News #Ukraine #Russia #BBCNews Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in Washington DC to try to rescue an imperilled US defence package to Kyiv worth billions of dollars. The aid has become embroiled in US domestic, partisan politics, with Republicans demanding concessions on border funding in exchange. It marks Mr Zelensky's third visit to the US since Russia's 2022 invasion. The week is a crucial one for Ukraine, with the EU also deciding whether to open accession talks to the bloc.

Israel claims "beginning of the end" for Hamas as some fighters surrender | BBC News #BBCNews Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that dozens of Hamas members have surrendered and it is "the beginning of the end" for the group. Intense fighting is continuing in Gaza with more Israeli air strikes, while Palestinian rocket fire has targeted southern and central Israel. Israeli tanks have been moving further into Gaza's southern city of Khan Younis, with Israel ordering civilians to flee. Fiona Bruce presents BBC News at Ten reporting by Jeremy Bowen.