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The Hollywood actress, Gwyneth Paltrow, has been giving evidence in a trial where she's accused of causing a ski crash which left a man with brain damage and broken ribs. Terry Sanderson is suing the star over the incident in Utah in 2016.  He wants 300 thousand dollars in damages.   Gwyneth Paltrow has told the jury that Mr Sanderson crashed into her -- and she'd feared that she was the victim of a deliberate assault.   Reeta Chakrabarti presents BBC News at Ten reporting by Sophie Long. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog #BBCNews

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There is tension across the French capital with protestors out on the streets of Paris along with riot police, after a million people across France demonstrated yesterday against President Macron's plan to increase the retirement age from 62 to 64.  Elsewhere, the town hall in Bordeaux was set alight on the 9th day of protests and strikes. Could the controversy be the beginning of the end for his presidency? He insists the age rise is necessary to guarantee the survival of France’s pension system. But schools have been shut down, as well as public transport and piles of rubbish have collected on the streets. The government forced through the contentious pension bill without a key Parliament vote, escalating the crisis.   International Correspondent Mike Thompson reports for Newsnight from Paris. Filming by Jasmin Dyer. Please subscribe HERE bit.ly/1rbfUog — Website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsnight  Twitter: https://twitter.com/BBCNewsnight  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbcnewsnight #Newsnight #BBCNews

After a public outcry against its closure, the BBC Singers choir has been given a reprieve. The Corporation says it can continue performing while it looks at other ways of funding the group, which is the UK's only full-time professional chamber choir.   The singers were due to be axed just before their centenary because of BBC budget cuts. Many of the the UK’s most prominent musicians and conductors had criticised the plan. Reeta Chakrabarti presents BBC News reporting by Arts Correspondent David Sillito. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog #BBCNews

On 20 March 2003, US and allied forces invaded Iraq and toppled Saddam Hussein's regime. Two decades after the UK joined a coalition to overthrow Saddam Hussein in Iraq, BBC News spoke to three Armed Forces veterans whose lives were changed by their service. All three now use sailing as a means of dealing with the impact the war has had on them. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog #IraqWar #BBCNews

For four years Newsnight has been investigating problems with unregulated children’s homes. In 2019 we revealed how thousands of teenagers in care were being placed in unregulated homes, often where criminal gangs thrived and sexual exploitation was commonplace. Teenagers at that time told us they had been exploited, abused and left to fend for themselves. In 2021, after Newsnight’s investigation, the government changed the law making it illegal for children in care under 16 to be placed in these homes in England. Yesterday they went even further, announcing a ban for anyone under 18 in care from being housed in unsuitable adult settings too. Despite these changes to the law, vulnerable teenagers who are not in care are still being put at risk. A BBC investigation has found hundreds of teenagers at risk of homelessness have been put into adult accommodation like hostels. Charities say it's never appropriate to place 16 or 17 year olds in adult settings without specialist support because they could be exploited. Correspondent Anna Collinson reports. If you've been affected by any of the issues raised in the film, you can call BBC Action line on 0800 066 066. Please subscribe HERE bit.ly/1rbfUog — Website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsnight  Twitter: https://twitter.com/BBCNewsnight  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbcnewsnight #Newsnight #BBCNews

Historic medieval flooring, at the exact spot where King Charles will be crowned inside Westminster Abbey, is going to be opened to visitors - as long as they take off their shoes. Abbey authorities say this will be the first time in living memory that the public will have been able to walk across the "Cosmati pavement". The mosaic is claimed as one of Britain's greatest medieval treasures. But visitors will have to wear socks to protect the 13th Century surface. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog #KingCharles #Coronation #BBCNews

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Historic medieval flooring, at the exact spot where King Charles will be crowned inside Westminster Abbey, is going to be opened to visitors - as long as they take off their shoes. Abbey authorities say this will be the first time in living memory that the public will have been able to walk across the "Cosmati pavement". The mosaic is claimed as one of Britain's greatest medieval treasures. But visitors will have to wear socks to protect the 13th Century surface. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog #KingCharles #Coronation #BBCNews

Russians who protest against the war in Ukraine take considerable risks by doing so: they can lose their jobs and even their freedom. But in one town, a Russian man who’s being prosecuted for anti-war posts on social media risks losing his daughter. The child, who’s now 13, has been sent to a children’s home and social services are taking legal action to restrict the father’s parental rights. Pressure on the family began last year after the girl drew an anti-war picture at school. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog #Russia #Ukraine #BBCNews

King Charles’s state visit to France has been postponed, after pension protests turned violent. The monarch had been due to visit Paris and Bordeaux, but President Emmanuel Macron requested the postponement, after several French cities saw some of the worst violence since demonstrations began in January. It comes in light of the Macron government's move to increase the pension age from 62 to 64 and to prolong the number of years of contributions. No date for a rescheduled visit has been announced, but in a statement, Buckingham Palace said: “Their Majesties greatly look forward to the opportunity to visit France as soon as dates can be found." Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog #France #KingCharles #BBCNews

King Charles’s state visit to France has been postponed, after pension protests turned violent. The monarch had been due to visit Paris and Bordeaux, but President Emmanuel Macron requested the postponement, after several French cities saw some of the worst violence since demonstrations began in January. It comes in light of the Macron government's move to increase the pension age from 62 to 64 and to prolong the number of years of contributions. No date for a rescheduled visit has been announced, but in a statement, Buckingham Palace said: “Their Majesties greatly look forward to the opportunity to visit France as soon as dates can be found." Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog #France #KingCharles #BBCNews

Israel is experiencing an 11th week of mass anti-government protests, ahead of a trip to the UK by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Part of the demonstrations have been focused on embassies and the main airport, as Mr Netanyahu has paid a series of visits to European capitals amid growing political turmoil at home. Protesters have been rallying against plans by his coalition of far-right and ultra-religious parties to limit the powers of Israel's courts. Critics believe this will muzzle legal protections and open the door to an authoritarian, demagogic state. Mr Netanyahu has said the changes will "rebalance" the branches of government. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog #Israel #BBCNews

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Israel is experiencing an 11th week of mass anti-government protests, ahead of a trip to the UK by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Part of the demonstrations have been focused on embassies and the main airport, as Mr Netanyahu has paid a series of visits to European capitals amid growing political turmoil at home. Protesters have been rallying against plans by his coalition of far-right and ultra-religious parties to limit the powers of Israel's courts. Critics believe this will muzzle legal protections and open the door to an authoritarian, demagogic state. Mr Netanyahu has said the changes will "rebalance" the branches of government. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog #Israel #BBCNews

US lawmakers have grilled the head of TikTok Shou Zi Chew over the social media firm’s Chinese ownership. President Joe Biden’s administration had threatened to ban TikTok unless the firm's Chinese owners sold their stakes. But the Chinese have opposed a sale. TikTok has more than 150 million American users, which includes about five million businesses. A spokesperson for TikTok said afterwards the politicians were "grandstanding" Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog #USCongress #TikTok #BBCNews

US lawmakers have grilled the head of TikTok Shou Zi Chew over the social media firm’s Chinese ownership. President Joe Biden’s administration had threatened to ban TikTok unless the firm's Chinese owners sold their stakes. But the Chinese have opposed a sale. TikTok has more than 150 million American users, which includes about five million businesses. A spokesperson for TikTok said afterwards the politicians were "grandstanding" Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog #USCongress #TikTok #BBCNews

Bordeaux town hall has been set on fire as French protests continued over plans to raise the pension age. More than a million people took to the streets across France on Thursday, with 119,000 in Paris, according to figures from the interior ministry. Police fired tear gas at protesters in the capital and 80 people were arrested across the country. The demonstrations were sparked by legislation raising the retirement age by two years to 64. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog #France #Pensions #BBCNews

Bordeaux town hall has been set on fire as French protests continued over plans to raise the pension age. More than a million people took to the streets across France on Thursday, with 119,000 in Paris, according to figures from the interior ministry. Police fired tear gas at protesters in the capital and 80 people were arrested across the country. The demonstrations were sparked by legislation raising the retirement age by two years to 64. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog #France #Pensions #BBCNews

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In Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region, the Ukrainian army continues to lose ground to Russian forces, in and around Bakhmut. But in the south of Donetsk province, Ukrainian tanks and infantrymen are standing firm after months of fighting.  Russia’s forces have suffered heavy losses with almost nothing to show for it. BBC correspondent Quentin Sommerville and camera journalist Darren Conway reported from the frontline as daily bombardments continue. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog #Ukraine #Russia #BBCNews

World Athletics has banned transgender female athletes from competing in the female category at international events. The governing body's president, Lord Coe, said no female transgender athlete who had gone through male puberty would be permitted to compete in female world ranking competitions from 31 March. A working group will be set up to conduct further research into the transgender eligibility guidelines. "We're not saying no forever," he said. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog #Athletics #BBCNews

World Athletics has banned transgender female athletes from competing in the female category at international events. The governing body's president, Lord Coe, said no female transgender athlete who had gone through male puberty would be permitted to compete in female world ranking competitions from 31 March. A working group will be set up to conduct further research into the transgender eligibility guidelines. "We're not saying no forever," he said. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog #Athletics #BBCNews

The world’s first 3D-printed rocket made it off the launch pad on Wednesday night, but failed to reach orbit. In a test flight by a California-based aerospace start-up Relativity Space, Terran 1 lifted off from Florida’s Cape Canaveral. But several minutes into the flights, mission controllers reported that the rocket experienced what they said was “an anomaly”. There was nothing on board except for the company’s first model 3D print made six years ago. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog #BBCNews

India’s opposition leader Rahul Gandhi has been sentenced to two years in prison in a criminal defamation case. Mr Gandhi, from the Congress party, was convicted at a court in Gujarat state for comments he made about Prime Minister Narendra Modi‘s surname during an election rally in 2019. He will not go to jail immediately - he was granted bail for 30 days and will file an appeal against the conviction. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog #India #BBCNews

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French President Emmanuel Macron has said he's prepared to be unpopular as a result of his controversial reforms on pensions which increase the retirement age. In an interview, he said he puts the national interest over short-term poll ratings. Protests and strikes are continuing over the reforms - and there are concerns the demonstrations may have an impact on the state visit to France this weekend by King Charles. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog #France #Pensions #BBCNews

French President Emmanuel Macron has said he's prepared to be unpopular as a result of his controversial reforms on pensions which increase the retirement age. In an interview, he said he puts the national interest over short-term poll ratings. Protests and strikes are continuing over the reforms - and there are concerns the demonstrations may have an impact on the state visit to France this weekend by King Charles. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog #France #Pensions #BBCNews

In a 363-page report, Baroness Louise Casey has condemned London's Metropolitan Police as institutionally racist, misogynist and homophobic, referencing racist officers and staff, routine sexism and "deep-seated" homophobia. Her year-long review found systemic failures, and painted a picture of a force where rape cases were dropped because a freezer containing key evidence broke. It's a damning indictment of almost every aspect of policing in London, and Baroness Casey has a key to transforming it - with better recruitment, a healthy culture and a different approach to specialisms. Among the 16 recommendations in her review was the call for an immediate overhaul of vetting. She called a lack of mandatory requirements for vetting and training underpinned by law a "disgrace”. Newsnight’s Sima Kotecha takes a closer look at those findings. Please subscribe HERE bit.ly/1rbfUog — Website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsnight  Twitter: https://twitter.com/BBCNewsnight  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbcnewsnight #Newsnight #BBCNews

At least two people have died after California was hit by another storm that brought high force winds, heavy rain and more flooding. Millions of people remain under flood watch and more than 125,000 customers are without power, according to Poweroutage.us. California's severe weather is expected to subside, with forecasts suggesting the storm is heading inland. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog #Storms #Climate #BBCNews