72 lives lost at grenfell, all of them avoidable. On the Context Tonight well get to the bottom of what the inquiry found in this six year investigation, and well discuss what it says about the Governance And Regulation here in the uk. Also tonight a rare chance forforeignjournalists to question israels Prime Minister. We will bring news of that unusual Press Conference with benjamin netenyahu, and what it says about the pressure he is currently under. And we will get into the Cabinet Reshuffle in ukraine. President Zelensky Today inviting the resignation of some of his most prominent ministers, just as russia is ramping up attacks on ukrainian cities. Lviv the latest to be hit. Welcome to the programme. The flames were so fierce, it took the firefights two days to put them out. 72 people died in the Grenfell Tower Fire more than 70 others were injured. And for more than seven years the families of those who died have been waiting for the inquiry to tell them what exactly went wrong. T
Nippon steels 14 Billion bid to acquire united States Steel has been caught in the cross hairs of an Election Year and in the crucial Swing State of pennsylvania where Us Steel is based. Us president Joe Biden has long pledged that the iconic american company, headquartered in pittsburgh, should remain domestically owned and run. Presidential nominees Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have also both committed to keep Us Steel american, though any move to block the deal could potentially be subject to litigation. Proponents of Nippon Steels bid say the us shouldnt reject a bid from a company based in an allied country such as japan, especially one that could create an entity with the scale to compete with china. If the deal is successfully blocked, the fate of Us Steel is unclear. 1 Million or more to 28 instead of president biden s 39. 6 proposal. The Vice President told supporters in New Hampshire she would also push for a 50,000 Tax Deduction for new small businesses which would be a ma
For Western Scotland and Northern Ireland. Southern britain will be wet. Thundery rain could give rise to localised flooding in places. We are picking up a strong easterly wind as well which will be noticeable across North Sea coast. Temperatures around 20 in the south, may be higher for Western Scotland. That theme continues friday and into the weekend. In the north, best of the weekend. In the north, best of the sunshine here, and in Northern Ireland, Heavy Rain across the south and particularly on friday so stay tuned to the weather forecast. Thank you very much. It is time for the news know where you are. Hello and welcome to sportsday. Im 0lly foster. More british medals on the sixth day of paralympic competition in paris, but no golds yet today. Bazball goes multi ball. Brendon mccullum will lead englands cricketers in all forms of the game from next year. And three days before Craig Bellamy s first match in charge, we check in with the wales squad. Also coming up on sportsday fr
This is bbc news, the headlines the irish Prime Minister, leo varadkar, announces hes going to step down before the next General Election. Sudan whats described as a war the worlds forgotten. Well have the latest on the crisis and the response. The uk government has banned 15 Synthetic Opioids, as a bbc investigation reveals its data may be underestimating their spread. And who will be picked in the draft for crickets newest, brashest competition the hundred . We have the latest. We will talk to our critic correspondent. All of that is before the sport correspondent. All of that is before the sort. ,. , correspondent. All of that is before the sort. , correspondent. All of that is before thesort. , the sport. Olly foster is in the bbc sort the sport. Olly foster is in the Bbc Sport Centre the sport. Olly foster is in the Bbc Sport Centre. Good the sport. Olly foster is in the Bbc Sport Centre. Good afternoon. Shohei ohtani made his long awaited debut since signing a record ten year 70
More than 2200 structures homes and businesses have been damaged or destroyed. Recovery crews are combing through the charred ruins and hundreds of people remain unaccounted for. The wildfires are the worst to hit a state in america in over a century, and there is growing anger on maui over both the lack of warning about the fires, and the response by officials, to the thousands left without homes, and in some cases without adequate food and water. Sophie long reports from the island. This is what remains of lahaina. Cars abandoned as people ran and jumped into the sea to escape the flames. Homes and businesses reduced to charred remains. President biden promised immediate help and said every available asset should be used to provide it. But days later, people here say its not yet reaching those most in need. And people like felicia are desperately trying to get supplies into lahaina themselves. Im frustrated. People are hungry. Were all together, were one family. We need to take care