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Two Israeli embassy staff shot dead in Washington

They were leaving a fundraising event at the city's Jewish Museum.

In Washington DC , two Israeli embassy staff have been shot dead after leaving an event at the city's Jewish Museum. Police officials announced that the suspect shouted "Free Palestine while being arrested. We'll bring you the latest and reaction to that shooting.

An extraordinary confrontation at the White House: President Trump played a video to his South African counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa, pushing his discredited claim that a genocide was taking place against White farmers. We'll speak to somebody who was in the room.

And we hear from Nigerian musician Davido. He talks to us about the direction his music is taking and the personal heartbreak of losing his son.

Presenters: James Copnall and Catherine Byaruhanga

(Photo:Emergency personnel work at the site where, according to the U.S. Homeland Security Secretary, two Israeli embassy staff were shot dead near the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington. Jonathan Ernst/Reuters)

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  • Thu 22 May 2025 06:06GMT