going to presidential? and it's going to be determined by a handful of states — be determined by a handful of states. people all across the world — states. people all across the world are _ states. people all across the world are looking at this with befuddled months may be amazement, this is what america tees up~ — amazement, this is what america teesu.~ . ~ amazement, this is what america tees u. ~ . ~ . tees up. we talk about the contest today _ tees up. we talk about the contest today in _ tees up. we talk about the contest today in the - tees up. we talk about the | contest today in the coming weeks but it is only a handful of swing states and a handful of swing states and a handful of people in those states we will ultimately yield massive power in picking the next president. power in picking the next president-— power in picking the next president. power in picking the next resident. , , . president. yes, it is true, and that is what— president. yes, it is true, and that is what makes _ president. yes, it is true, and that is what makes america i that is what makes america unique. the electoral college set up by our forefathers right after a revolution for our freedom from european control. this is an opportunity for us to explain why our system is the way it is, and to the rest of the world, this election will come down to a matter of about five states. you have

michigan, north carolina, wisconsin, arizona and georgia. i will even add pennsylvania. right now donald trump is leading in those states, and those states are where he lost in some cases by as you have just a view thousand votes in 2020. this will be a tight race and i believe that america's voters, i agree with stephanie that many voters might have been shut out of the close primary process, but the majority of the voters right now in america chose to shut themselves out of their primary process so far. and that is why you have low turnout, that is why you have the candidates you do. as a general election comes to a head in november, i think will see the excitement of the voters. ., , , ., , voters. the voters did show up in they have — voters. the voters did show up in they have overwhelmingly . in they have overwhelmingly picked — in they have overwhelmingly picked these _ in they have overwhelmingly picked these two _ in they have overwhelmingly| picked these two candidates. that— picked these two candidates. that is— picked these two candidates. that is a _ picked these two candidates. that is a reality _ picked these two candidates. that is a reality we _ picked these two candidates. that is a reality we have - picked these two candidates. i that is a reality we have seen, joe biden, _ that is a reality we have seen, joe biden, while _ that is a reality we have seen, joe biden, while there - that is a reality we have seen, joe biden, while there has - that is a reality we have seen, i joe biden, while there has been uncommitted _ joe biden, while there has been uncommitted votes, _ joe biden, while there has been uncommitted votes, and - uncommitted votes, and sometimes _ uncommitted votes, and

sometimes double - uncommitted votes, and i sometimes double digits, uncommitted votes, and - sometimes double digits, maybe in some — sometimes double digits, maybe in some of— sometimes double digits, maybe in some of these _ sometimes double digits, maybe in some of these states - in some of these states tonight, _ in some of these states tonight, still— in some of these states tonight, still the - in some of these states tonight, still the first i tonight, still the first majority— tonight, still the first majority say- tonight, still the first majority say they- tonight, still the first. majority say they want tonight, still the first - majority say they want joe biden— majority say they want joe biden to _ majority say they want joe biden to be _ majority say they want joe biden to be the _ majority say they want joe biden to be the nominee. | majority say they want joe - biden to be the nominee. the same — biden to be the nominee. the same goes _ biden to be the nominee. the same goes for— biden to be the nominee. the same goes for donald - biden to be the nominee. the same goes for donald trump. j same goes for donald trump. beneath— same goes for donald trump. beneath those _ same goes for donald trump. beneath those numbers - same goes for donald trump. j beneath those numbers there same goes for donald trump. . beneath those numbers there is definitely— beneath those numbers there is definitely cause _ beneath those numbers there is definitely cause for— beneath those numbers there is definitely cause for concern - definitely cause for concern for both— definitely cause for concern for both candidates, - definitely cause for concern i for both candidates, obviously nikki — for both candidates, obviously nikki haley— for both candidates, obviously nikki haley is— for both candidates, obviously nikki haley is still— for both candidates, obviously nikki haley is still drawing - for both candidates, obviously nikki haley is still drawing a l nikki haley is still drawing a significant _ nikki haley is still drawing a significant chunk— significant chunk of republican support and if you at _ significant chunk of republican support and if you at the - significant chunk of republican support and if you at the exit l support and if you at the exit polls. — support and if you at the exit polls. 6 — support and if you at the exit polls, a chunk— support and if you at the exit polls, a chunk of _ support and if you at the exit polls, a chunk of nikki - support and if you at the exit polls, a chunk of nikki haley| polls, a chunk of nikki haley voters — polls, a chunk of nikki haley voters say _ polls, a chunk of nikki haley voters say they _ polls, a chunk of nikki haley voters say they may - polls, a chunk of nikki haley voters say they may not - polls, a chunk of nikki haley- voters say they may not support donald _ voters say they may not support donald trump — voters say they may not support donald trump in _ voters say they may not support donald trump in autumn. - voters say they may not support. donald trump in autumn. whether they come — donald trump in autumn. whether they come hack— donald trump in autumn. whether they come back at _ donald trump in autumn. whether they come back at the _ donald trump in autumn. whether they come back at the end, - donald trump in autumn. whether they come back at the end, that. they come back at the end, that is an— they come back at the end, that is an open— they come back at the end, that is an open question, _ they come back at the end, that is an open question, the - they come back at the end, that is an open question, the same i is an open question, the same goes _ is an open question, the same goes for— is an open question, the same goes forjoe _ is an open question, the same goes forjoe biden. _ is an open question, the same goes forjoe biden. he - is an open question, the same goes forjoe biden. he has- is an open question, the same . goes forjoe biden. he has some serious _ goes forjoe biden. he has some serious problems. _ goes forjoe biden. he has some serious problems. turnout - goes forjoe biden. he has somei serious problems. turnout among young _ serious problems. turnout among young voters _ serious problems. turnout among young voters and _ serious problems. turnout among young voters and black _ serious problems. turnout among young voters and black voters, i young voters and black voters, people — young voters and black voters, people disaffected _ young voters and black voters, people disaffected by- young voters and black voters, people disaffected by his - people disaffected by his policies _ people disaffected by his policies like _ people disaffected by his policies like the - people disaffected by his policies like the gaza - people disaffected by hisi policies like the gaza war. these _ policies like the gaza war. these things— policies like the gaza war. these things both - policies like the gaza war. i these things both candidates will have _ these things both candidates will have to _ these things both candidates will have to address - these things both candidates will have to address in - these things both candidates will have to address in the i will have to address in the months _ will have to address in the months ahead. _ will have to address in the months ahead. joe - will have to address in the months ahead. joe bideni will have to address in the i months ahead. joe biden will -et months ahead. joe biden will get his— months ahead. joe biden will get his first _ months ahead. joe biden will get his first big _ months ahead. joe biden will get his first big chance - months ahead. joe biden will get his first big chance to- get his first big chance to address— get his first big chance to address that _ get his first big chance to address that in _ get his first big chance to address that in the - get his first big chance to address that in the state | get his first big chance to. address that in the state of the union _ address that in the state of the union address - address that in the state of the union address on - address that in the state of. the union address on thursday night — the union address on thursday night 00— the union address on thursday niuht. ,, the union address on thursday niuht. , . .,, night. do you expect to see both of them _ night. do you expect to see both of them focused - night. do you expect to see both of them focused quite| both of them focused quite quickly on those few swing states that rodney has been describing there? i states that rodney has been describing there?— describing there? i think the reali is describing there? i think the reality is that _ describing there? i think the reality is that is _ describing there? i think the reality is that is where - describing there? i think the reality is that is where this l reality is that is where this election— reality is that is where this election will— reality is that is where this election will be _ reality is that is where this election will be decided. . reality is that is where this election will be decided. ifj election will be decided. if you — election will be decided. if you look— election will be decided. if you look at— election will be decided. if you look at the _ election will be decided. if you look at the number. election will be decided. if

you look at the number of| you look at the number of states _ you look at the number of statesjoe _ you look at the number of statesjoe biden - you look at the number of statesjoe biden has - you look at the number of. statesjoe biden has visited, pennsylvania _ statesjoe biden has visited, pennsylvania is _ statesjoe biden has visited, pennsylvania is way - statesjoe biden has visited, pennsylvania is way up - statesjoe biden has visited,j pennsylvania is way up there above — pennsylvania is way up there above all— pennsylvania is way up there above all the _ pennsylvania is way up there above all the other- pennsylvania is way up there above all the other states, l above all the other states, michigan, _ above all the other states, michigan, wisconsin, - above all the other states, - michigan, wisconsin, georgia, the same _ michigan, wisconsin, georgia, the same goes _ michigan, wisconsin, georgia, the same goes for— michigan, wisconsin, georgia, the same goes for donald - michigan, wisconsin, georgia, i the same goes for donald trump. they— the same goes for donald trump. they know. — the same goes for donald trump. they know. they— the same goes for donald trump. they know, they look— the same goes for donald trump. they know, they look at - the same goes for donald trump. they know, they look at the - they know, they look at the numbers, _ they know, they look at the numbers, they _ they know, they look at the numbers, they know- they know, they look at the numbers, they know the - they know, they look at the . numbers, they know the states they— numbers, they know the states they will— numbers, they know the states they will he _ numbers, they know the states they will be determined - numbers, they know the states they will be determined here i they will be determined here and they— they will be determined here and they will— they will be determined here and they will spend - they will be determined here and they will spend all - they will be determined here and they will spend all theiri and they will spend all their time — and they will spend all their time trying _ and they will spend all their time trying to _ and they will spend all their time trying to convince - and they will spend all their. time trying to convince those voters — time trying to convince those voters to _ time trying to convince those voters to support _ time trying to convince those voters to support him. - time trying to convince those voters to support him. 1&- time trying to convince those voters to support him.- voters to support him. a lot more to _ voters to support him. a lot more to chat _ voters to support him. a lot more to chat about - voters to support him. a lot more to chat about that. . voters to support him. a lot| more to chat about that. but one of those important issues of course that will be discussed as abortion access and reproductive rights. already a top issue in the presidential election. helen humphrey has explain the candidate's decision on that. it will be closely watched in this election, particularly when you consider that here in the us, women make up some 53% of the electorate. since 2022, when roe versus wade was overturned, roe versus wade a course which protected access to abortion, since then, some 16 states have ceased nearly all abortion services. the question is then, where'd all the major candidates stay on this question? donald trump, on

the campaign trail, he has been speaking about the fact that he appointed three conservative justices to the supreme court who had the key role in overturning roe versus wade. in terms of term limits, the new york times reports donald trump could back a 16 week national abortion ban, three exceptions being in the case of rape, incest or to save the life of the mother. nikki haley as well also being fairly vague on the campaign trail, previously had said she believes it is up to individual site to pronounce on the matter. vastly different take then from president biden and his re—election campaign team, making ita and his re—election campaign team, making it a centrepiece in fact their bid for re—election, and in fact the vice president kamala harris coming out of a key defender of abortion right, saying recently that women, for example, who have had miscarriages have been denied access to emergency care because of what has been

happening. now, anotherarea happening. now, another area has happening. now, anotherarea has also opened up and this discussion with regard to reproductive rights in this country. this is the supreme court in alabama, and there, the supreme court had ruled that frozen embryos created through ivf should be considered children, and as a result of that, some clinics, ivf clinics suspended their services. since then, lawmakers have put bills forward to protect ivf treatments, but of course a lot of chaos and confusion for women, families, donald trump coming out and saying, we want to make it easierfor saying, we want to make it easier for mothers saying, we want to make it easierfor mothers and saying, we want to make it easier for mothers and fathers to have babies, not harder. and also, president biden saying that this shows what he called disregard for women's ability to make these decisions for themselves and their families and calling outrageous and unacceptable, and directly linking it to roe versus wade. what this goes to show is that this will be a very thorny issue in the campaign, particularly when you keep in mind 69% of people right across

america think that first trimester abortions should be legal, whichjust trimester abortions should be legal, which just goes to show for the republican party and for the republican party and for republican candidates it is a difficult tightrope to navigate.— a difficult tightrope to naviuate. . ~' , ., . a difficult tightrope to naviuate. . ~ . ., navigate. thank you, helena. to brina ou navigate. thank you, helena. to bring you an _ navigate. thank you, helena. to bring you an update, _ navigate. thank you, helena. to bring you an update, we - navigate. thank you, helena. to bring you an update, we have i bring you an update, we have some information from our partners, cbs news, not a prediction at this point but they characterised the race in vermont as leans highly. —— 80. that is a characterising cbs news. it looks like perhaps we might get one side on the board and i —— nikki haley. that and i -- nikki haley. that would be _ and i -- nikki haley. that would be the _ and i -- nikki haley. that would be the biggest - and i —— nikki haley. trust would be the biggest surprise of the night right now. the land of bernie sanders. the only republicans _ land of bernie sanders. the only republicans voting in vermont. it only republicans voting in vermont-— vermont. it makes a big difference. _ vermont. it makes a big difference. she - vermont. it makes a big difference. she can - vermont. it makes a big difference. she can add| vermont. it makes a big - difference. she can add vermont to dc_ difference. she can add vermont to dc in — difference. she can add vermont to dc in her win column. if difference. she can add vermont to dc in her win column.- to dc in her win column. if we 'ust no to dc in her win column. if we just go back — to dc in her win column. if we just go back to _ to dc in her win column. if we just go back to the _ to dc in her win column. if we just go back to the issue - to dc in her win column. if we just go back to the issue of i just go back to the issue of abortion access and reproductive rights, as helena

outlined, various —— positions there, what role do you see that lying is a campaign unfurls do you think? i think that the reproductive - unfurls do you think? i think that the reproductive rightsl unfurls do you think? i think. that the reproductive rights is one of— that the reproductive rights is one of those issues where there are single — one of those issues where there are single voter issues that definitely come out and vote energised by that, that is true on both— energised by that, that is true on both sides of the issue. i think— on both sides of the issue. i think that _ on both sides of the issue. i think that number that was up about— think that number that was up about two—thirds of the american people think first trimester abortions should be legal. — trimester abortions should be legal. i— trimester abortions should be legal, i think i have seen polling _ legal, i think i have seen polling that also says about two—thirds of american thought roe got— two—thirds of american thought roe got it about right. and so it will— roe got it about right. and so it will he _ roe got it about right. and so it will be interesting to see how— it will be interesting to see how this _ it will be interesting to see how this motivates voters in the fall _ how this motivates voters in the fall. , ,.,, ., how this motivates voters in the fall. , ., ., _, the fall. opposition do you think president _ the fall. opposition do you think president trump - the fall. opposition do you think president trump or l the fall. opposition do you l think president trump or the republican party will take on this going into those elections?— this going into those elections? . ~ this going into those elections? . ,, . elections? first, ithink that if abortion— elections? first, ithink that if abortion is _ elections? first, ithink that if abortion is one _ elections? first, ithink that if abortion is one issue - elections? first, ithink that if abortion is one issue in i if abortion is one issue in deciding who you will vote for in the election this year, you have probably made up your mind already. i don't know how many

of those voters are going to make that difference in what is going to happen in the swing states, but it could because republicans i don't think have a good message. i think we are scattered. i don't think we took advantage of the dobbs decision could do when it comes to states being able to implement innovative policies like over—the—counter birth—control. we need to lean in as republicans and give every american access and then start talking about how we reduce the overwhelming number of abortions that are performed as a method of birth control. instead of... and then instead we can talk about those minimal exceptions. and if that happens, i think republicans can win the debate. find happens, i think republicans can win the debate.- happens, i think republicans can win the debate. and i think ou see can win the debate. and i think you see donald _ can win the debate. and i think you see donald trump - can win the debate. and i think you see donald trump who - can win the debate. and i think you see donald trump who is l you see donald trump who is also — you see donald trump who is also finger in the wind kind of seeing — also finger in the wind kind of seeing where the population is has moderated his position despite _ has moderated his position despite the fact that he is very— despite the fact that he is very proud that he is responsible for overturning

roe, _ responsible for overturning roe. for— responsible for overturning roe, for the dobbs decision, responsible for overturning roe, forthe dobbs decision, is now— roe, forthe dobbs decision, is now taking a look at the ivf restriction, says that it is extreme. _ restriction, says that it is extreme, the american people think— extreme, the american people think that is extreme and is moderating his position on this issue — moderating his position on this issue the _ moderating his position on this issue. the benefit of not having _ issue. the benefit of not having real principles on an issue — having real principles on an issue like _ having real principles on an issue like that. he having real principles on an issue like that.— having real principles on an issue like that. he hasn't done a aood issue like that. he hasn't done a good job _ issue like that. he hasn't done a good job in _ issue like that. he hasn't done a good job in taking _ issue like that. he hasn't done a good job in taking this - issue like that. he hasn't done a good job in taking this issue | a good job in taking this issue and turning it into another pillar in the abortion debate. i am a republican, pro life, i thought ivf helped us create lives. i don't understand. it lives. idon't understand. it is lives. i don't understand. it is causing confusion, that ruling from the supreme court in alabama. it ruling from the supreme court in alabama-— in alabama. it has, and it has cau:ht in alabama. it has, and it has caught them _ in alabama. it has, and it has caught them on _ in alabama. it has, and it has caught them on the _ in alabama. it has, and it has caught them on the back - in alabama. it has, and it has| caught them on the back foot. donald — caught them on the back foot. donald trump _ caught them on the back foot. donald trump said _ caught them on the back foot. donald trump said that - caught them on the back foot. donald trump said that he - caught them on the back foot. j donald trump said that he will sit down — donald trump said that he will sit down with _ donald trump said that he will sit down with both _ donald trump said that he will sit down with both sides - donald trump said that he will sit down with both sides and l sit down with both sides and come — sit down with both sides and come up _ sit down with both sides and come up with— sit down with both sides and come up with a _ sit down with both sides and come up with a solution - come up with a solution everyone _ come up with a solution everyone will— come up with a solution everyone will be - come up with a solution everyone will be happyi come up with a solution - everyone will be happy with, it seems — everyone will be happy with, it seems unlikely— everyone will be happy with, it seems unlikely in— everyone will be happy with, it seems unlikely in the - everyone will be happy with, it| seems unlikely in the extreme. but i _ seems unlikely in the extreme. but i think— seems unlikely in the extreme. but i think a _ seems unlikely in the extreme. but i think a lot _ seems unlikely in the extreme. but i think a lot of— seems unlikely in the extreme. but i think a lot of american i but i think a lot of american voters — but i think a lot of american voters don't _ but i think a lot of american voters don't hold _ but i think a lot of american voters don't hold donald - but i think a lot of american i voters don't hold donald trump responsible _ voters don't hold donald trump responsible for— voters don't hold donald trump responsible for roe _ voters don't hold donald trump responsible for roe v _ voters don't hold donald trump responsible for roe v wade - responsible for roe v wade being — responsible for roe v wade being overturned, - responsible for roe v wade being overturned, and - responsible for roe v wade being overturned, and that| responsible for roe v wade i being overturned, and that is something _ being overturned, and that is something you _ being overturned, and that is something you will— being overturned, and that is something you will see - being overturned, and that is something you will see the l something you will see the biden— something you will see the biden campaign— something you will see the biden campaign try - something you will see the biden campaign try to - something you will see the - biden campaign try to hammer home. — biden campaign try to hammer home. to— biden campaign try to hammer home, to really— biden campaign try to hammer home, to really hang - biden campaign try to hammer home, to really hang that - home, to really hang that ruling _ home, to really hang that ruling around _ home, to really hang that ruling around donald - home, to really hang that - ruling around donald trump's

neck— ruling around donald trump's neck and _ ruling around donald trump's neck and the _ ruling around donald trump's neck and the ivf _ ruling around donald trump's neck and the ivf ruling - ruling around donald trump's neck and the ivf ruling as - ruling around donald trump'si neck and the ivf ruling as well if they— neck and the ivf ruling as well if they can _ neck and the ivf ruling as well if they can. they _ neck and the ivf ruling as well if they can. they want - neck and the ivf ruling as well if they can. they want to - neck and the ivf ruling as well if they can. they want to point| if they can. they want to point to the — if they can. they want to point to the fact _ if they can. they want to point to the fact that _ if they can. they want to point to the fact that as _ if they can. they want to point to the fact that as we - if they can. they want to point to the fact that as we had - to the fact that as we had donald _ to the fact that as we had donald trump _ to the fact that as we had donald trump appointed i to the fact that as we had - donald trump appointed three supreme — donald trump appointed three supreme court— donald trump appointed three supreme courtjustices- donald trump appointed three supreme court justices who i donald trump appointed three i supreme court justices who were instrumental— supreme court justices who were instrumental in _ supreme court justices who were instrumental in doing _ supreme court justices who were instrumental in doing away- supreme court justices who were instrumental in doing away with. instrumental in doing away with roe v _ instrumental in doing away with roe v wade _ instrumental in doing away with roe v wade-— roe v wade. plenty more to discuss over _ roe v wade. plenty more to discuss over the _ roe v wade. plenty more to discuss over the rest - roe v wade. plenty more to discuss over the rest of i roe v wade. plenty more to discuss over the rest of the l discuss over the rest of the night. we leave it there for the moment. stay with us. we will have more injust a moment. voice-over: bbc news, - bringing you different stories from across the uk. by by day, kirsty is a hairdresser at her home salon in somerset. but in her spare time, she is a champion runner and steeplechase. i had some health problems in my 305 and i decided that i use it or lose it approach that i needed to get on with it and see what i can do. steeplechase and i5 get on with it and see what i can do. steeplechase and is an athletics event on 400 metres track held outdoors, the distance are 2000 metres or 3000 metres usually. you have fourfixed barriers in one

waterjump. it is not a typical sport to start in your 405 but i felt i could, sport to start in your 405 but ifelt i could, quite a good place with my running in my strength of running that i was able to give it a go. and, as you can see, it is not for the fainthearted. i you can see, it is not for the fainthearted.— you can see, it is not for the fainthearted. i am 'ust going to do that h fainthearted. i am 'ust going to do that one i fainthearted. i am just going to do that one again - fainthearted. i am just going j to do that one again because fainthearted. i am just going l to do that one again because i would like some more drive in. she has broken british records and even world records. take it u . and even world records. take it u- in and even world records. take it up in your— and even world records. take it up in your early _ and even world records. take it up in your early 40s, _ and even world records. take it up in your early 40s, having i up in your early 40s, having never— up in your early 40s, having never done it before, is incredible, really, and in many ways. — incredible, really, and in many ways. she _ incredible, really, and in many ways, she is redefining what is possible — ways, she is redefining what is possible with age as a runner, and achieving amazing things. voice-over: for more - stories from across the uk, head to the bbc news website. hey, i'm dylan with the catch up. tonight, us elections, and satellite to measure methane, and shutters

take a woman flying. but first, there's a new warning about gender inequality in sport. a group of mp5 say a lack of kit that's designed for women is holding athletes back, and they criticised the amount of research into women's injuries compared to men. this former england player says the lack of research is worrying. over 2 million women and girls who play football in this country, make zero money out of it at all, and they are putting careers, their student lives, what they do alongside football at risk. next, 15 states in the us are voting for who they want to represent the republican and democratic parties in november's presidential election. presidentjoe biden is going uncontested in his party, and donald trump is leading the republicans. but voters are being warned about what they see on the internet after these ai—generated images of donald trump with black voters were used to encourage african americans to vote for him. here's one image you definitely shouldn't believe. some other stories now,

and the bbc has been told that councils in england will be asked to cut spending on diversity schemes when the chancellor sets out his tax and spending plans on wednesday. and a new satellite has launched into space to measure methane levels. methane is a gas that traps heat and is a huge contributor to global warming. and here's ten seconds of dangling in the air after this woman got caught in the shutters of a shop in wales as they were going up. ann joked she's getting used to the fame after it racked up almost 2 million views on tiktok. that's it from me. you're all caught up.

hello there, and welcome to sportsday. i'm will perry. coming up on the programme: kane at the double as bayern munich seal a champions league quarterfinal. simona halep is free to return to tennis after her doping ban is reduced. and with his reputation on the line, can anthonyjoshua beat the man who caused tyson fury all sorts of problems?

welcome along. the england captain, harry kane, helped save bayern munich's season with two goals in their champions league last 16 second leg against lazio. 3—0 it finished on the night, 3—1 on aggregate as bayern — who are way off the pace in the bundesliga — booked their spot in a european quarterfinal. vicki sparks reports. harry kane the hero once again for bayern as they look to avoid a first trophy—less season since 2012. out of the german cup, ten points adrift in the bundesliga, everything realistically hangs on europe. and kane's brace ensures that dream endures. his first, a header, came at a key time, just before the break, and shortly after, lazio's captain had missed a glorious chance himself. thomas muller not at home on the stroke of half—time before kane wrapped things up the second half with his 33rd

goal in 33 games this season. he has been as brilliant as bayern have been bad,