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President Modi has said that India is no longer seen as a nation of "snake charmers and black magic", thanks to the IT skills of its youth. But will this affect the election?
Also on the programme: one of Denmark's most historic buildings, the old stock exchange, is engulfed by fire; and is it even possible to select un unbiased jury when the accused is as famous as Donald Trump?
(Picture: An election poster of President Narendra Modi of India. Credit: Reuters)

Former US president Donald Trump begins what could be a six-week criminal trial in the US state of New York. The 77-year-old allegedly falsified business records to conceal hush-money payments to former adult film star Stormy Daniels. A pollster tells us what the trial’s political consequences might be for Mr Trump, who is seeking re-election to the White House later this year.
Also in the programme: Israel’s war cabinet meets for the second day following Iran’s attempted strikes on the nation at the weekend. We hear from a journalist in Tel Aviv for updates; and as Sudan marks one year of war, donors gathered in Paris pledge €2billion in aid.
(Photo: Former US President Donald Trump attends trial in New York City. Credit: Michael Nagle/Pool via Reuters)

An Iranian spokesman said the strikes, involving more than 300 missiles and drones, were a limited act of self-defence. Israel's allies have been urging restraint. We hear from the Israeli government. We also hear from a view from Qatar, a country in the region which has retained diplomatic ties with both Iran and Israel.
Also on the programme: India's general election is underway,. We head to Bengaluru, formerly known as Bangalore, in the southern state of Karnataka where President Modi's BJP party is hoping to make gains. And today sees former President Donald Trump's trial for allegedly concealing payments to the former porn star Stormy Daniels get underway in New York.
(Photo: Anti Western protesters in Tehran. Credit: Reuters)

A hastily arranged meeting of G7 leaders called by President Biden has urged restraint from all sides after Iran's missile and drone attack on Israel. Benjamin Netanyahu has been chairing a meeting of Israel's war cabinet. Iran says there will be a bigger response in the event of Israeli retaliation.
In tonight's programme, we bring you the latest from Tehran, Jerusalem and Washington.
(Photo: The Americans helped Israel greatly in defending against Iran's missile attacks, and in return want restraint. Credit: Reuters)

Israel says it and its allies have intercepted the vast majority of more than 300 drones and missiles launched by Iran. Israel's Minister of Defence, Yoav Gallant, has said the confrontation with Iran is “not over yet". Iran said the attack "achieved all its objectives" and added it would use greater force if Israel responded in kind. In a programme dominated by this story, we hear from Israel, Iran and the United States.
(Photo: Israeli Air Force F-15 Eagle is pictured at an air base, said to be following an interception mission of an Iranian drone and missile attack on Israel, in this handout image released April 14, 2024. Israel Defense Forces/Handout via Reuters. This image has been supplied by a third party. Image blurred at source)

The long-awaited political council has been put in charge in Haiti where armed gangs remain in control of the capital. We speak to a member of the new group nominally in charge.
Also on the programme: The Israeli military says Iran has launched a wave of drones towards Israel; and the interpreter for the Japanese baseball star, Shohei Ohtani, has surrendered to authorities after he was accused of stealing $16 million from the player.
(Photo: Police officers take part in an operation on the surroundings of the National Penitentiary following a fire. Credit: Reuters)