Rare Declaration of Independence discovered

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Visit optimum dot com or stop by your local optimum store today Famously Fast fiber for thirty dollars a month for five years. You can't beat it Terms apply, see optimum. com for details. This is the Global News podcast from the BBC World Service I'm Celia Hatton, and at fifteen Hours GMT onn Friday, the third of July, these are our main stories A week long funeral begins for Iran's late suupreme leader, Ali Hammani. The UN warns of a potential catastrophe in Sudan as paramilitary forces surround a city and prepare to attack Police hunt for the suspect behind a parcel bomb attack in Monaco Now believed to be a woman disguising herself as a man Also in this podcast, why taking maternity leave as a town mayor is highly controversial in Japan There were those who said it's inappropriate for me to get pregnant and undergo childbirth while serving this limited term in office First, it's being described as the funeral of the century by Iran's state media, the long delayed mourning rituals marking the death of the late suupreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Hammenai. He was killed on the first day of the US Israel warar with Iran in February when powerful U.S and Israeli strikes targeted his compound The Ayatollah's flag draped coffin is lying at the Grand Mosala Mosque in Tehran where there have been extended prayers Oh I president has paid his respects, along with representatives from Pakistan, Russia, China, and India, alongside Afghanistan's Taliban rulers. Days of ceremonies and processions are planned in cities across Iran and Iraq, culminating in the Ayatollah's burial in his hometown of Mashad on Thursday of next week The Iranian government is expecting millions of mourners to attend as I heard from Tirana Fatalian from BBC Persian We'll have to see how many people will turn up, but the Islamic Republic is certainly planning for a very grand funeral procession. They started slightly earlier than they had previously announced. From what I've seen from the pictures, they have put tents across the country. I've seen in one of the grand parks of Tehran, they've put about a thousand tents, portable rs everywhere. There are announcements about wiifi and commute all these things to make life a bit easier for people who want to attend. It is certainly a question though, how many people will attend because As we know, Supreme leader Ali Harmani was loved by some, but also hated by many. and many people remember him as the big dictator of Tehran. And some people were even happy when he dies. so we'll really have to see what is going to happen in the coming days. So it's an event that's playing out inside Iran People around the world are going to be watching takes place. It's more than just a funeral, isn't it? What message is it showing to the world The Islamic Republic is in a very difficult position right now, after the war, after the protests that thousands were killed It seems like it's a message that the Islamic Republic is still standing. It still has its own followers and that's why it's very important to see how many people will turn up. That is a testimony to show how popular in the Islamic Republic is among its people and that's why it's very important for it to have many people show up Another big question Do you think we're going to be seeing images of the current suupreme leader, the successor to the late supreme leader, his son That is a question asked by many right now. and everyone thought that by Now it's been about four months since the death of Ali Harmani and his son, the successor, Dashabo Harmani has not been seen or heard. we only have seen written messages from him. So there has been questions about how badly he was injured and there has been rumors about him So it is a very important question. Everyone thought that he would be showing his face by now and today he hasn't. so we'll have to see Tarana Vattalion from BBC Persian Well, the fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran may be holding for now, but the Strait of Hormuz is still not running as it was before the war began Control over shipping through the strait has proven to be Iran's key bargaining chip to end U. S and Israeli strikes in Iran and bring Washington to the negotiating table Our senior international investigations correspondent, Naal Al Magafi, has traveled to the southern Iranian port of Bandar Abbas The BBC is the first international broadcaster to report from the strait itself Nal has been seeing how Iranians at the heart of this crisis are living through that uncertain peace We're on a fishing boat off the southern coast of Iran heading out into the Straits of Hermuz It's early in the morning and already this stifling heat is overwhelming As we sail further out to sea, we find dozens of boats anchored, waiting for permission to move We are right at the heart of the Strait of Homuz and behind me is an international ship that's been captured by the Iranians It's easy to forget how vital these ships are for day to day life. They're carrying fuel, they're carrying fertilizer. and when they're stopped, Prices go up for all of us In the last few months, this waterway has become a bottleneck and a crucial weapon for Iran We're in the car driving across Bandarabas City on our way to the mayor's office I want to speak to him about what he thinks about this war and about the ceasefire and its fragility We arrive at a government complex and meet Mehedin O Bani in his office He's been the city's mayor since twenty twenty one There are many in Israel and in Washington who say this war has been a success. They've 've killed your suupreme leader. They've killed multiple military commanders. They've attacked military sites, weapons depots, radar sites What would you say to that The hge Iran Not at all. Iran has been successful because Israel and the US haven't reached their goals. If the ceasefire breaks down, Iran will close the strait for sure. you As that fragile ceasefire continues to hold, life carries on as normal We're heading out to a local market The alleyways are lined with produce Motorbikes weave through the crowd I'm just walking around the market in the heart of Bander Abas and it is bustling with people It's quite late in the evening around eight PM and it's packed. People are buying fruits, they're buying cherries and grapes which are quite popular here. There are shops that are selling sunglasses, selling toys, and each one of them is quite busy because the weather here is scorching hot and so the day really starts at night And it's made me think that Bandar Abas is always seen through the lens of its strategic importance, through the lens of the Strait of Hermz and the impact it has on the global economy But we very rarely see it through the eyes of its people They've had no say in this war, and yet they're the ones that have had to endure it And so it's very interesting just walking around and speaking to people about the impact it's had on them and how it's affected their lives We meet two women, Valand Mesume, who are selling fruit from their stools Most are still too afraid to speak scared of the repercussions. Valtima has begun selling peaches once again H son lost his job during the war Her family now relies on what she alone can bring home Iass live Jang Oh the drown good go We didn't want a war. Trump wanted a war He attacked us unexpectedly We didn't want this The rhythm of the market has returned, but war is still the topic of conversation Nearby, forty year old Masume is listening and wants to join in. Jang Jangi. Everywhere is a problem. It causes a lot of economic issue, but that's war Everyone needs to get used to it We need to be patient Standing amongst the people of Bandar Abas, it becomes clear that this city's story can't be told through the lens of geopolitics behind every calculation about global trade is a family whose life hangs in the banance. Nwal Al Magdafi, reporting from Bandar Abas in Iran, on condition that none of her material is used on the BBC's Persian service These restrictions apply to all international media organizations operating inia To san now, there are growing fears that the three year civil war there could soon result in thousands more civilian deaths That's because the Sudanese city of El Oed has been surrounded by the paramilitary group fighting on one side of the war, the Rapid supportupp Forces or RSF. And there are worries the RSF will soon attack the city, which is experiencing what's described as siege like conditions Drone strikes have already damaged schools, shelters, fuel stations, and tankers causing severe fuel and water shortages The UN Human Rights Commission has been holding an emergency session in Geneva to discuss the situation, Correspondent Imagen Folks told us more This session is aimed to be preventative. UN Human Rights Chief Folker Turk told the Member States, This is not a drill. There are signs of serious imminent violence. In the city of El Obeay, there are half a million civilians in there and around some of them displaced many times. Food and water running very short. It's being destroyed by those the RSF attacking the city And I think what's the frustration among humN human rights is that they made these warnings before the siege and then fall of El Faser. Now last October, as we know Tens of thousands of people were killed in a few short days when that city Flled So just to give you an idea of what of the warning signs that the UN has been seeing, I talked just a few hours ago to you and human rights representative In Sudan. she's Lee Feng and she told me that her human rights team were seeing very worrying signs Now, what we have been documenting is increase arrest and detention within Albid of civilians who are accused of collaboration with the RSF And this has been accompanied by Rising hate speech very disturbing social media posts calling for for RSF collaborators to be arrested or killed And this is the environment. within the city And in particular those who have fled areas in West Cuafine and South Carafine which are controlled either by the RSF or the SPLM North are seen as potential collaborators because they have come from outside. So This is a risk for those who are remaining Imagine more than three years into the civil War in Sudan, what can the UN achieve. Well, the UN Human Rights Council has no prosecuting powers. It has no peacekeepers, it can't order sanctions These are all things for example, the International Criminal Court or for peacekeepers and sanctions. That's the Security Council. Now, interestingly, this morning UN Human Rights Chief Folker referred specifically to the Security Council and said in situations like these where we know a slaughter appears imminent permanent five should not be able to use their vetoos. The risks are too grave. Nobody should be able to put their hand on the table and say, now, we don't think we need to do anything about that. That's something many member States have been asking for for more than a decade. Perhaps and I think Folkaturk is hoping, this will be the moment where people say You can't just use your geopolitical power to say, No, we don't think we should do anything when thousands are at risk of being killed Imaging folks. Normally, when a pregnant woman decides to take maternity leave, it's seen as a personal decision Not so for one woman in Japan who has sparked a national debate over her announcement she'll take two months off before she has a baby and two months after The woman, Shko Kuata, is an elected mayor in a small town in Western Japan, and she's the first Japanese mayor to take maternity leave Some people in Japan have strong opinions about that. Indeed, many working women in Japan face huge cultural pressures to resign or scale back their hours once they've had a baby orrespondent in Tokyo, Kurumi Mori told Paul Henley more about the Mor Shoko Kawata is Japan's actually youngest ever female city mayor when she took office back in twenty twenty three. So it's not the first time she's been in the news. She graduated from Kyoto University. She studied economics before pursuing this career in local government. and she according to the official profile page enjoys tea ceremonies, wearing kimos And visiting shrines. so very fitting for that part of the country. But yeah, she campaigned on policies to support families, childcare and welfare. And she's been saying she wants to make the city more attractive for younger generations because as you know, Japan is facing this population decline. And so now she's thirty five years old and she's making headlines again first sitting mayor in Japan to take maternity leave It sounds, therefore, totally fitting that after what she's supported, she decides to take maternity leave, is it? Yeah. I mean, the biggest issue I want to point out though right now and the and the conversation surrounding her Mat leeave isn't really about she's a woman And she's taking leave versus a man who would take leave. It's really about Japan, not having a formal legal framework for elected local officials to take maternity leave. I sat down with Mor Kawata and asked her what the biggest complaint was that she's been getting from residents. so take a listen There were those who said it's inappropriate for me to get pregnant and undergo childbirth while serving this limited term in office In Japanese society, particularly in public service and politics There remains a strong expectation that individuals should relinquish their private lives and devote themselves wholly. both physically and mentally to serving the public I think this kind of cultural expectations leads to such criticism The fact that Japan has its first female prime minister suggests that there are more open minds to seeing more women high up in politics. Is that the case I like to think so, but the facts remain that women significantly are underrepresented in politics. evenven though we do have a Head of the country, Sanaitakaichi being a woman. It's still the case that Japanese politics in this landscape, it's still quite seen as difficult for women to take on leadership positions. One thing I found interesting was I talked to Mayor Kawata's deputy mayor, who's going to be stepping in while she's taking that leave. He is sixty two years old. He's been in local government, his whole career And he pointed out that when he had two kids of his own about three decades ago, he didn't take a single day off. He said his wife took care of the kids. And even when the babies were crying at night, he said he didn't get up. He left it all to his wife. But fast forward to today, he has two daughters. And one of his daughters has a newborn. and he said that his son in law is taking six months of paternity leave from his job. So I mean, it sounds like there are changes to attitudes about paternity leave, maternity leave in Japan, slow changes, but at least signs of change Karumi Mori in Tokyo Still to come in this podcast. That's I undid it. There were these big letters declarations Wow. So I called over to my boss and said, I think you need to come and have a look at this. The volunteer at the UK National Archives who chanced upon a rare original version of the US. Declaration of Independence. This is Lip Pons from Sweet three hundred and five with Lilip Ponds Sweite three hundred and five with Lter pwns is brought to you by Durassel. Game dayay at my house, it's chaos, but the fun kind The TV's ready, the remotes are ready, the kids' toys are going off, somebody's blasting music in the kitchen, and suddenly everybody needs batteries at the exact same time. 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Size availability varies byst type max seven topppics six foran New York style creust, minimal purchase requred delivery. prices, participation, delivery area, and charges may vary This is the Global News podcast Interpol says it's searching for a Ukrainian woman who was suspected of planting a bomb which injured three people in Monaco on Monday Local prosecutors say the suspect identified as thirty nine year old Anastasia Barzkovska had disguised herself as a man and detonated the device by remote control They said she did not act alone Among those reportedly injured was a Ukrainian oligarch with links to Russia Johnny Diamond spoke to David Chzan, the Times Paris correspondent who's been following the story The CCTV footage showed a person wearing a black fisherman's hat and a black top who everybody thought was a man until a witness who had had some sort of interaction with this person went forward to the police and said, I think she's a woman. And they then managed to trace her. They traced a German registered rental car she had been using in Monaco, which was then driven into France, into Italy from Italy across several other European countries and apparently back to her home in Germany where she is believed now to be living. So I get the impression The Monaco authorities are hopeful that there will be an arrest soon. Monaco is not exactly a sort of a hotbed of communications and public relations. It tends to keep journalists on a very, very tight leash. Are we getting anything more from the Monagesque authorities circumstances around the explosion and what the intent was behind it Well notot really. I mean you're absolutely right. It's a very closed society. People don't like talking to reporters. There've been long standing allegations of corruption there, which they've always been keen to deny and prevent people from really investigating too hard deputy public prosecutor has said, is that the investigation has revealed that there are accomplices, that Berzovska did not act alone, and that there was also somebody behind this bombing who apparently ordered her to carry it out, all very mysterious, no further details given The prosecutor also said that the investigation was by no means over And he was hopeful that accomplices would soon be identified. David, the flip side of keeping pesky journalists off the streets in Monaco is that it's a very safe and secure place for very rich people who don't want to be troubled by anybody else. Presumably, it's a bit of a struggle painting that picture right now Yes, I was there in Monaco yesterday and I spoke to quite a lot of people both Magasque citizens and foreign nationals. I mean, it's a tiny little enclave wedged between France and the Mediterranean. it's only got a population of thirty eight thousand people and three quarters of them are pretty well healed foreign residents So sort of the twin pillars of Monaco's economy are offering wealthy foreigners the possibility of taking up residents there with no income tax, no death duties, but also providing them with security. They've got more than six hundred there that's one police officer for every sixty residents. and there are CCTV cameras almost everywhere. David Susan Tomorrow, july fourth is an independence dayay like no other. Not just because the United States is celebrating two hundred and fifty years since the Declaration of Independence, but because President Donald J. Trump is leading a national celebration of self On july fourth, we will have the greatest show of all on the National Mall Your favorite president will be speaking So please show up That was Donald Trump speaking a few days ago at the Great American State Fair rally in Washington, DC. So what does this july fourth tell us about the state of the Union Nick Robinson spoke to Chris Ruddy, Chief executive of News Max and friend of the President I think the country's happy about the two hundred fifty, but it seems to be a passing moment. N as many events as you would think leading up to this moment now I know we're entering the two hundred fiftieth year But usually after the initial celebration, everything's anticlimactic country is united, but not to the same degree that it was And I think there's a lot of polarization in America and that may be undermining some of the celebratory effects of this that should be felt by everyone And did the president did Donald Trump set up his own organization Freedom two hundred fifty as against the official one America two hundred and fifty because he wanted but his own stamp on U. S history. Well, I don't know his motivation for doing that. I can tell you that he does seem to want to align this celebration very much with the presidency. He just went out to the opening of the Theodater Roosevelt liibrary. the president L Theera Roosevelt has pictures of him prominently displayed sees him as in immperial president like himself that was powerful both domestically and on the world stage. After that, he's flying back to Washington And then he's going back out to Mount Rushmore to be with the great monuments of the president, which Theodore Roosevelt is one of them with Lincoln Jefferson in Washington. President has made it clear he would like to be on Malt Rushmore as well. certainly has retweeted things that have his picture superimposed or his image Eetched into the mountainside So he definitely wants to draw a connection with powerful presidents and himself and You know, he has been a very uniquely different president, a very strong president. When you say he wants to align the celebrations with the presidency That stries me as a rather coded way of saying it's all about him, isn't it? Well, we do call it the Trump show, you know Chris ready The Declaration of Independence adopted on july fourth, seventeen seventy six severed ties between the US and Great Britain and outlined the fundamental tenets of American democracy President John F. Kennedy reading the declaration in july nineteen fifty seven We hold these truths to be self evident that all men are created equal. that they are endowed by their creator certain unalienable right