Benjamin Netanyahu in the US

Israel's prime minister is visiting the US Congress in a bid to bolster support for his war in Gaza. Benjamin Netanyahu was invited by the Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson, whose Republican Party is trying to show unflinching support for Israel. But several Democratic lawmakers plan to boycott the address in protest at the huge numbers of Palestinians killed by Israel's offensive. We hear from Washington DC and speak to people who are protesting there.

Many in the US are still reacting to the news that President Joe Biden will not stand for re-election in November's election. So what do Democrat voters think of Kamala Harris? And will they vote for her? We speak to three to find out.

In New Zealand a landmark investigation has found that around 200,000 children, young people and vulnerable adults suffered abuse while in state and faith-based care over the last 70 years. We hear from people affected.

Presenter: James Reynolds.

(Photo: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pauses as he speaks during a press conference amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza between Israel and Hamas, in Tel Aviv, Israel, July 13, 2024. Credit: REUTERS/Nir Elias/Pool)