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Aug 2024
40m 29s

The Riots and The Courtroom

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Today, we look at more suspects appearing in court across the country after a week of violence.

Around 100 people have now been charged and more than 400 people have been arrested. The director of public prosecutions in England and Wales says he is “willing” to consider charging some rioters with terrorism offences.

Adam is joined by UK home affairs correspondent Daniel Sandford and Danny Shaw, who was until recently an advisor to Yvette Cooper.

And, Kamala Harris has selected her running mate. Who is it? And, Why is it a surprising choice?

Adam speaks to Americast presenters Justin Webb, Marianna Spring plus chief anchor for BBC World Sumi Somaskanda. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Gemma Roper. The technical producer was Gareth Evans. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.

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