as people across gaza face famine — the bbc goes onboard a us military plane dropping crates of aid. and a treasure trove of never—before heard music from the late singer marvin gaye resurfaces in belgium. hello, i'm erin delmore. the un peacekeeping mission in lebanon — unifil — says three of its observers and a translator were injured in an explosion near the israeli border on saturday. it says the peacekeepers were on a foot patrol when the blast happened and were taken to hospital. the un says it's investigating the cause of the explosion, and warned that targeting observers is "unacceptable." israel denies involvement.

tensions along the unofficial israel—lebanon border are rising. israel and the lebanese armed group hezbollah trade strikes across the frontier almost everyday. andrea tenenti, a spokesperson for the united nations interim force in lebanon, explained more about the investigation. three ogl observers, military observers, unarmed, were in the area together with their language assistants and they were injured. luckily they are stable at the moment, so we have launched an investigation to look into this incident and into the explosions. i know there are a lot of speculations at the moment, but in relation to what we do as an organisation, we need to verify the information through our own investigations. so i hope we will be able to find out more shortly. we have been in touch with everyone, with both sides, and we have been in touch even when we are doing patrolling. we informed the parties that we are going to different locations. and unifil, we are very visible,

we have white vehicles with the un written on it, big blue flags. so very difficult to think that we are somebody else. so we have been informing the parties, we are working with them and we are coordinating also during this investigation. in recent days we have seen more lethal targeting, and this of course is worrying. and this can create a scope for miscalculation, escalation can create miscalculation that could not be controlled and open for a wider conflict. and no—one wants it, because a wider conflict would not only be between lebanon and israel, it would be a regional conflict. that is why it is important for the parties to understand that, cease the fire, and to think about the political and diplomatic solution. meanwhile, a ship carrying hundreds of tonnes of humanitarian supplies to the gaza strip has set sailfrom cyprus. it's the second shipment along a maritime corridor. however, aid agencies say the safest and quickest way to deliver aid is by land.

this has proven difficult due to israeli restrictions and security issues, causing the international community to use sea and airdrops to help the millions at risk of famine. our middle east correspondent lucy williamson was onboard a us military flight dropping crates of aid — and sent this report. aid drops into gaza are expensive, inefficient and increasingly controversial. these ready prepared meals from the us army are being flown more than 1,000 miles from a us air base in qatar. there is plenty of food just a short drive from gaza's borders but this american aid is being flown right across the middle east. 80 crates of food on board two c17 transport planes, dropped into a population the un says is on the brink of famine. it is not perfect, we know that there's upwards of 2 million people

who need food on the ground and who are hungry, innocent civilians, who didn't ask for this conflict and we are dropping meals in the tens of thousands. but at least it's something so does it feel like a drop in the bucket? maybe a little bit, but if you are family on the ground who got some of this aid it can be a life—saver. 12 people were reported to have drowned this week trying to retrieve packages from the sea, six others crushed in a stampede. what are you doing to try and mitigate those risks? literally everything we can. i know you spoke with the colonel earlier. we use a chute that falls at a slower rate to give the gazans more time to see the parachute and make sure they are out of the way. we also have assets overhead that clear the drop zone so we will not drop if there is any sort of groupings of people there. after three hours in the air the ramp opens on gaza's devastated coastline. they have just opened the hatch, ready to release the aid down into gaza.

there is no organised distribution system down there. there it goes. a drop of aid in an ocean of hunger. two of the parachutes don't open. we watch as the parcels crash into the sea. 0n the ground in gaza city a journalist working with the bbc was watching. he counted 11 separate aid drops yesterday. ahmad was one of those trying to get some of the parcels, but there isn't nearly enough to go around. translation: we have tried without luck to find _ aid twice this morning. if we can at least get a can of beans or hummus that will help. for most people hunger has consumed them. we have no energy any more. american aid is falling where american weapons have already left their mark. with demands for action growing in the western and arab capitals, how much do these eye—catching

flights relieve pressure on gazan civilians, and how much the pressure on governments elsewhere? lucy williamson, bbc news, qatar. for an update on the humanitarian situation in gaza, unicef spokespersonjames elder gave the bbc his thoughts on efforts to drop aid from the skies. there is an argument any aid is good aid, but the reality is we cannot be distracted. the fastest, safest way to get aid in is across the roads. and there is a road network here. i have literally sat with parents in tears with babies that are paper—thin, that i don't know if they would still be alive now, three days later. and there are aid crossings that used to be open ten minutes away, 15 minutes away, so we have to look at what is the safest and quickest way, and it is roads, roads, roads. we've seen people killed from airdrops. yes, some aid gets to people, but we risk this being a distraction

right now but we can't afford that distraction because the situation is getting so grim. there are hundreds of trucks not far from me, they are ones that need to get the aid across, they are the ones that will ultimately save lives in the sheer number and volume that we need right now. it's eight weeks until south africa's general election in may and the country is facing a historic turning point. polls suggest that the african national congress could lose its parliamentary majority for the first time since coming to power, when democracy was introduced in 1994 following the end of apartheid. for 30 years, the anc has governed africa's biggest economy but it is losing support and now hovers below 40% according to a johannesburg—based think tank. earlier this week, the former presidentjacob zuma — who was ousted by the current president cyril rammaposa, was barred from the general election. he was convicted and jailed for contempt of court in 2021. the former anc leader

is putting his political weight behind the rival mk party. the oppostion democratic alliance and the economic freedom fighters are also hoping to challenge the anc. for more, i spoke to mxolisi masango, a broadcast journalist who's been following the latest developments from johannesburg. in recent days, the countries electoral commission barred jacob zuma from running, tell us about that and its impact? this zuma from running, tell us about that and its impact?— that and its impact? this dates back to his conviction _ that and its impact? this dates back to his conviction for— that and its impact? this dates back to his conviction for contempt - to his conviction for contempt of courtjust a year or two ago. as things stand right now, compositions across the board was that part of the requirements of a person being able to be on the ballot is that they must be fit and proper, so this conviction renders jacob zuma not fit and proper to stand for public office, and through all of this

month you heard that members of the mk party, which is of course headed by the former president jacob mk party, which is of course headed by the former presidentjacob zuma, said they might take a protest to the offices of the independent electoral commission. so as things stand, we are heading to one of the most losing elections since the dawn of democracy in the country. this could be the _ of democracy in the country. this could be the first _ of democracy in the country. this could be the first time in three decades that the anc does not gain the majority of the vote the stock so why is the anc losing support? this was an african national congress, the ruling party, that resonated with most of the peoples hopes and aspirations, but looking at what has happened over the past four years, where we have seen the economy dwindling and also seen the likes of load shedding coming into force of things, grueling back outs

come into the fold, and most south africans living hand in mouth, and the unemployed thing —— unemployment rate at an all—time high, more south africans are coming out to say they have lost hope in that ruling party, so this would be an interesting election, especially when you look at the aspect of coalition governments. there is no party that is going to get an outright majority as i it is right now. so it would be interested to see which party will work with which party on may 2019, this will be after the polls. you soke this will be after the polls. you spoke about — this will be after the polls. you spoke about coalition governments, can you tell us briefly about other contending parties and the challenges in forming a coalition government? the challenges in forming a coalition government?— challenges in forming a coalition covernment? , ., ., government? the party of the former resident, government? the party of the former president. the _ government? the party of the former president, the mk _ government? the party of the former president, the mk party _ government? the party of the former president, the mk party party, - government? the party of the former president, the mk party party, is - president, the mk party party, is gaining momentum, especially in a

town that is deemed to be a battleground for most political parties, so we would be interested to see which parties will be able to collaborate with them at this point in time, because where it seen a possibility of the mk party eats invalids of the ruling party in that province, as potentially some other provinces as well. right now, most of the parties are trying to get their houses in order to try and figure out which parties they are able to collaborate with, and which parties they are not willing to work with. �* . ., ., , ., with. and what are voters asking for? what _ with. and what are voters asking for? what do _ with. and what are voters asking for? what do they want - with. and what are voters asking for? what do they want to - with. and what are voters asking for? what do they want to see i with. and what are voters asking for? what do they want to see in with. and what are voters asking - for? what do they want to see in any potential change of rule?— potential change of rule? south africans say _ potential change of rule? south africans say they _ potential change of rule? south africans say they want - potential change of rule? south africans say they want a - potential change of rule? south africans say they want a party l potential change of rule? south i africans say they want a party that was speak to our hopes and dreams and aspirations, and a party that represents them properly in an open and honest manner and push the call of accountability. this is the time where we have seen a cloud of

corruption over the ruling party. most south africans see" look, we are not looking at this party people in the poorest of poor is of areas in the poorest of poor is of areas in the poorest of poor is of areas in the country right now", they are saying they are looking for a party that would give them jobs, a party out, not even a hand—out, in a week, they are looking for a party that would speak to their day—to—day workings. a party that was ruled out jobs for them and bring up the economy of the country right now, as we see the economy received over the last four years. we see the economy received over the last four years-— global food experts have warned that a year of civil war in sudan —— and a failure to deliver aid —— have left millions of people facing imminentfamine. a un—backed food authority, the ipc, says there must be a ceasefire and immediate action, to avoid widespread death.

children underfive are most at risk. mohamed gamal is a spokesperson for the world food programme in sudan. he explained the scale of the emergency. it is unimaginable. we have nearly 18 million people who are severely food insecure. 5 million of these are in an emergency situation. sadly, around 90% of those are in areas that are inaccessible to humanitarian actors. that is the major problem we are facing. not only that, but sudan is currently witnessing the largest displacement crisis in the world. and the problem is that most of the people who flee the conflict areas are going to countries that are already suffering. these are south sudan and chad, for example. senior leaders across the political spectrum in northern ireland have vowed to ensure stability

at stormont following the shock resignation of the democratic unionist party leader sirjeffrey donaldson. he quit after being charged with rape and other historical sexual offences. he says he will be strenuously contesting the charges. the police investigation is understood to have started after two women came forward with allegations. for the latest developments, here's our ireland correspondent, sara girvin. a really stern statement from police service of northern ireland who have acted that those who said they are speculating at this case online. and a warning for anyone publishing information on social media or online that could lead to identification of any alleged victim in this case, they could find themselves under police investigation. there has been more political reaction trickling out today as well. we heard from the first minister of northern ireland, sinn fein�*s michelle 0'neill, who said political stability at stormont is her priority.

there had been a lot of concern that yesterday's news might affect this place, the political institutions and power sharing here in northern ireland can be delicate at the best of times. we have heard from the dup as well, northern ireland's largest unionist party, and the second biggest political party here at stormont behind sinn fein. we heard from the deputy first minister who said she is determined to ensure political stability. her words really mirroring what was in an internal message sent to dup members by the interim leader gavin robinson. so political leaders here in northern ireland across the spectrum are really at pains today to emphasise that they are singing from the same hymn sheet when it comes to devolved government here in northern ireland for now at least. but the dup is a party in crisis management mode, there is no doubt about that.

that management will get its first big test in just over a week's time when stormont returns from easter recess. the us supreme court is set to hear arguments on major legal cases — including whether former president donald trump can be tried on federal criminal charges pertaining to election interference, or if he's shielded by presidential immunity. the stakes are high for both mr trump and the court, which will adjudicate on a complex case in a heated election year. it comes as recent polls show that americans' views of the supreme court have fallen to historic lows. one major reason people cited for their disapproval was the court's reversal of roe v wade in 2022 — which enshrined the constitiutional right to an abortion. the current make—up of the court leans conservative — after president trump appointed three of the justices on the bench. justice stephen breyer, who was appointed by president bill clinton, retired in 2022 after nearly three decades on the bench.

he was considered a liberaljustice. mr breyer has now published a book reflecting on his career. my colleague sumi somaskanda sat down with him and asked about some of the most pressing questions before the court — as well a lack of public trust in the us's highest legal authority. justice breyer thank you forjoining us on bbc news, what impact do you be overturning of the constitutional right to an abortion has had on a country? it right to an abortion has had on a count ? ., ., ., ., , ., country? it would have a lots of different impacts, _ country? it would have a lots of different impacts, and - country? it would have a lots of different impacts, and we - country? it would have a lots of| different impacts, and we wrote an awful lot of words where we said for example, you think that when you overturn this that you are overturning the whole problem of our portions over to legislators and you will never have to hear in this court another case involving abortion? i think there to coming along quickly, onejust started, and we said in this sense, that is not

what will happen, you will get more cases than ever and it will create a mess, i think that is a fair way to put what we were talking about. i want to ask your perception about the court, it's something you said you were concerned about. according to a poll from the marquette law school was released in february, 40% of adults are proof of the supreme court actions, 60% is approved, do you think that matters? yes. court actions, 60% is approved, do you think that matters?— you think that matters? yes, but, ou know you think that matters? yes, but, you know i _ you think that matters? yes, but, you know i say — you think that matters? yes, but, you knowl say but, _ you think that matters? yes, but, you know i say but, to _ you think that matters? yes, but, you know i say but, to be - you think that matters? yes, but, you know i say but, to be a - you think that matters? yes, but, you know i say but, to be a good. you know i say but, to be a good question, ask thejudge you know i say but, to be a good question, ask the judge why? you said right, isaid question, ask the judge why? you said right, i said why, question, ask the judge why? you said right, isaid why, and here is why think, suppose you had an acquaintance who was very unpopular, very unpopular, and that acquaintance has a case brought against them in court, do you want thejudge, do you against them in court, do you want the judge, do you sympathise with

that person does decide regarding public opinion or whether he's on a popular or popular. they said this document is for the least popular person as well as the most, because i believe in power. law is meant to help people, law is mental allow people of different races, of different religions, of different points of view, to live together peacefully and hoped productively. the current court will weigh in on whether the former president donald trump can be charged on allegations regarding election interference or whether he had presidential community, i know you're not coming on the case because it's in front of the court, but do you think the court should hear it case that presents a political question in such a polarised time?- such a polarised time? when i learned -- _ such a polarised time? when i

learned -- what _ such a polarised time? when i learned -- what i _ such a polarised time? when i learned -- what i learned - such a polarised time? when i learned -- what i learned in l such a polarised time? when i | learned -- what i learned in 28 learned —— what i learned in 28 years i was there, you take the cases as you come along. the primary criteria for taking a care —— case is if a lowerjudge court comes to different conclusions on the same question of federal law. what is aquatics shouldn't ash connection between policies and court? nojudge would decide a case based on the temperature of the day, he means politically, my professor. but all churches consciously or unconsciously —— judges, are affected to some degree by the claimant of the era.— affected to some degree by the claimant of the era. you've said you would support _ claimant of the era. you've said you would support the _ claimant of the era. you've said you would support the prospect - claimant of the era. you've said you would support the prospect of - would support the prospect of determinants, perhaps. what would support the prospect of determinants, perhaps. what i said when asked — determinants, perhaps. what i said when asked years _ determinants, perhaps. what i said when asked years ago, _ determinants, perhaps. what i said when asked years ago, do - determinants, perhaps. what i said when asked years ago, do you - determinants, perhaps. what i said| when asked years ago, do you think it would be all right to 70 retirement age? and i said, yes, it was a long one it better be long because you do not want someone on

that court thinking" what am i going to do next? " you meet the choice to retire, yourformer to do next? " you meet the choice to retire, your former colleague, to do next? " you meet the choice to retire, yourformer colleague, ruth bader ginsburg, did not. you will see, retirement is a personal decision, and not to go into it, yourfamily, your age, decision, and not to go into it, yourfamily, yourage, iwas decision, and not to go into it, yourfamily, your age, i was about 83 years old, giving others a chance, but what was the court look like? what are the poor abilities of the work that i've done, without last? this is not the only thing but a big mix of things in your mind. let's turn to some important news around the world... police have raided the home of peru's president, dina boluarte. video of officers smashing their way into her house was shared on social media. the raid is part of a corruption inquiry dubbed �*rolexgate'. the police were searching for more than a dozen rolex watches that the president allegedly failed to declare. the investigation began after a news report drew attention to luxury watches she wore at public events,

dating from when she took office in december 2022. us pop star lizzo says she's �*quitting', because she's fed up with being targeted online about her looks and character. in a post on instagram, the singer wrote "i'm starting to feel like the world doesn't want me in it". the 35—year old was last year accused of sexual harrassment and creating a hostile work environment by her former dancers, allegations she denies. it's not clear if the instagram post meant lizzo was quitting the music industry, or social media. pope francis has presided over a two—hour easter vigil at the vatican, a day after pulling out of a good friday ceremony at short notice. the pope, who is 87, and has suffered from respiratory problems, read a lengthy homily. on sunday, pope francis is due to take part in mass in st peter's square and deliver his blessing. unheard recordings of the american

soul singer marvin gaye — who died a0 years ago — have been found in belgium. the musician worked in 0stend in the 1980s. now, a lawyer representing the people he lived with says they have a huge collection of his belongings — including costumes and audio cassettes — which could be released if agreement can be reached with his children. kevin connolly reports. # ..to make me blue. # with some other guy that you knew before... marvin gaye, seen here in the legendary performance at montreux, made some of the greatest records in pop history. but what if there are more songs, maybe more classics, that no—one has ever heard? these are the tapes that we found... this belgian lawyer says there is just such a track, although he's keeping it under wraps for now. he'll describe it to us but he won't play it to us. it's an amazing song, a great tune, great lyrics,

catchy, and i thought, "this is a planetary alightment moment". i'm interested to hear them. the jazz musician and marvin gaye expect gary crosby is looking forward to hearing any new songs. because we don't know — until we hear the tapes, i we actually don't know. but we are talking about - marvin gaye, one of the greatest artists of all time. there's bound to be - something of value in there. we did hear a sample of hours of private recordings. and there is a lot of unheard marvin gaye material. a vast collection of audio cassettes, stage costumes and documents has turned up in belgium, because in the early �*80s, marvin gaye lived in 0stend and gifted his landlord's family a treasure trove of memorabillia which they now propose to sell. the clothes and the accessories, they will be sold. any new music, though, could only be sold with the permission

of marvin gaye's children. compromise is called for, says alex trappeniers. i want to reach my hand to the family because when you exploit the copyright which is in the tapes, you can't do that without the authorisation of his three children. if there are to be negotiations over any new material, they have yet to start. but there is at least a chance that another pop classic could emerge from this unexpected source. kevin connolly, bbc news, 0stend. stay with us here on bbc news hello. we've had some sunshine — not a bad day overall, just a few showers here and there. i think easter sunday is going to be

a little more overcast, particularly across england and closer to the north sea coast. quite a chilly breeze off the north sea with some drizzle at times. now, the satellite picture shows that gap in the weather that's over us right now. so things set fair for the moment. but this thicker cloud towards the east will shroud the uk during the course of sunday, particularly eastern areas of the uk. now, through the course of tonight, yes, there's a bit of rain in the forecast for some southwestern areas, perhaps just around the irish sea and into northern ireland. but the bulk of the uk should have predominantly clear and dry weather. chilly in the north of scotland, a touch of frost and some mist and fog forming, particularly across central parts of england. so the morning is looking bright for many of us, particularly across the north and the west of the uk. a few showers there in northern ireland, but then this thick cloud invades off the north sea, a chilly breeze, fleeting rain possible from parts of the southeast through east anglia, lincolnshire and really all along that north sea coast. the best of the sunshine will be out towards the west tomorrow

around the irish sea, southwestern scotland, northern ireland, the western isles. and then sunday night into monday, a weather front moves in from the south. this is going to be more substantial rain, a more prolonged spell of rain to come for many of us on easter monday. really not looking particularly pretty across england and wales. your best bet for fine weather is the north of northern ireland, also northern and western scotland away from that weather front, temperatures around 9 degrees in aberdeen, but in the south, despite the cloud and the rain still getting up to 1a, though, i don't think it's particularly going to feel like it. and then the outlook for the week ahead will see a series of low pressures aligning themselves up in the atlantic. heading our way, one weatherfront after the other, after the other. and that basically spells rain. so whether you're checking the website or looking at the app, an indication here with these rain symbols that the weather is going to be predominantly unsettled. rain at times, certainly possible almost anywhere in the uk. and before i go, there'sjust a quick message that

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