Is Donald Trump Able to Ban US Antifa Movement?
Benedict Garman & Emma Pengelly
BBC Verify
Several videos on social media have been verified, showing the aftermath of what local reports claim was an Israeli attack near Gaza Port. The videos depict three motionless individuals surrounded by blood. Local media have reported three fatalities. The Hamas-run Gaza civil defence service crews are seen at the scene, with crowds of onlookers and a man holding a baby nearby. Satellite images reveal that despite evacuation orders by Israel, hundreds of tents for displaced people remain in the area. The bodies are located near al-Rashid road, one of the designated evacuation routes. The Israel Defense Forces have been approached for comment.
Tom Edgington
BBC Verify senior journalist
During a news conference with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, US President Donald Trump highlighted his role in resolving conflicts, claiming to have solved seven wars. While the Trump administration has been involved in negotiating deals to end or pause conflicts, experts argue about the extent of credit the president can claim. For instance, the recent conflict between Israel and Iran ended after 12 days, with US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites believed to have contributed to the resolution. However, experts suggest the current situation is more of a de facto ceasefire than a lasting peace. In another instance, Trump claimed credit for a ceasefire between Pakistan and India, but India downplayed US involvement, attributing the deal to existing military channels.
Rob Corp
BBC Verify Live editor
Late-night US talk show host Jimmy Kimmel has been suspended indefinitely for comments made about the shooting of right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk. Kimmel criticized the "Maga gang" for politicizing the incident. While his remarks were criticized by the Trump-appointed chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, leading Democrats accused the regulator of "bullying" Kimmel. BBC Verify is investigating the story.
Tom Edgington
BBC Verify senior journalist
During an event with business leaders, Donald Trump discussed the success of his tariff regime, claiming significant revenue from tariffs. However, data from the Bipartisan Policy Center shows a lower revenue figure than claimed by Trump. While a Congressional Budget Office estimate suggests potential deficit reduction from tariffs, it also warns of negative economic impacts. BBC Verify is dedicated to fact-checking and investigating various claims and stories.
Richard Irvine-Brown
BBC Verify journalist
Amid reports of a Ukrainian attack deep inside Russia, new video footage provides a closer look at the apparent target in Salavat, Bashkortostan. The video shows a structure on fire at the Gazprom Neftekhim Salavat plant, with black smoke billowing. The location has been confirmed through visual comparisons and weather reports. The head of Bashkortostan confirmed the attack and fire at the site.
Lucy Gilder
BBC Verify journalist
Legal experts question President Trump's authority to designate antifa as a "major terrorist organization" due to constitutional protections of free speech. While the government can list foreign terrorist organizations, restrictions on domestic groups like antifa may face legal challenges. Experts emphasize that designating an organization as a terrorist group does not override fundamental rights.
Sebastian Vandermeersch and Peter Mwai
BBC Verify
An al-Qaeda linked group in Mali attacked and destroyed numerous vehicles in a convoy of fuel tankers escorted by the Malian military. Footage shows the attack by Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) fighters, resulting in burnt trucks and gunfire. The attack is part of a campaign to blockade Kayes, a strategically important region in Mali. BBC Verify is investigating the incident.
Daniel Wainwright
BBC Verify senior data journalist
The number of planning applications granted in England has reached a record low, prompting criticism from housing officials. The housing secretary expressed concern over the decline in granted applications, attributing it to the need for planning system reforms. Separate data indicates a decrease in granted permissions for individual homes. BBC Verify continues to monitor and verify various reports and data.
Emma Pengelly
BBC Verify journalist
New video footage confirms a Ukrainian drone attack on a petrochemical facility in Salavat, Russia. The head of Bashkortostan reported an attack and fire at the Gazprom Neftekhim Salavat plant. Reports of additional attacks in the Volgograd region are being investigated. BBC Verify is working to verify these claims and gather more information on the incidents.
Rob Corp
BBC Verify Live editor
BBC Verify is examining President Trump's announcement to designate antifa as a terrorist organization. The team is also investigating a communications outage in Gaza and reports of strikes in Ukraine and Russia. Verification efforts are ongoing to provide accurate information on these developing stories.