programme: fighting rages in eastern ukraine in one of the bloodiest battles since the start of the war, as russia sends in mercenary forces. more torrential rain and storms in california wreak damage and put millions of people at risk. and evading rescue: the seal trapped in a fishing lake in essex who, funnily enough, seems to be in no hurry to leave. and coming up on the bbc news channel. england captain 0wen farrell is set to be clearfor their six nations opener against scotland despite a four week ban for a dangerous tackle. good evening and welcome to the bbc news at six. ambulance workers in england and wales are striking over pay for a second time. they have been joined this time by call handlers, which is why managers are warning the impact of this strike is likely to be worse than last month s. some of the walkouts started at midnight, but the duration and scale of the disruption varies across different parts of england and wales. only the east of england ambulance
domestic flights have resumed across the united states after being grounded because of a safety system failed. counter terrorism police investigate how scrap metal containing traces of uranium arrived at london s heathrow airport last month. and the conservative mp andrew bridgen is suspended from his party after appearing to compare covid 19 vaccines with the holocaust. good afternoon. ambulance workers in england and wales are striking over pay for a second time. managers are warning the impact is likely to be worse than last month s stoppage, because now call handlers are also on strike. the prime minister says it s terrifying that people don t know what will happen if they call 999. but ambulance staff say they will leave picket lines to respond to all category one emergency calls where there s a threat to life. 0ur health correspondent dominic hughes reports from manchester.. ambulances are still responding to life threatening emergencies. but the picket lines outside
a father and son have been killed in a crash at the isle of man tt. five riders have died in this year s event now on bbc news it s time for sportsday. hello and welcome to sportsday. coming up on the programme. a repeat of last summer s euros final but it ll be behind closed doors for england as they take on italy. a masterclass from mitchell as new zealand cruise past 500 on day two of the second test against england. back in the big time saracens reach their first premiership final, since finding their way back from their salary cap breaches. hello and welcome to sportsday. on a hugely busy saturday. news of cricket and rugby union to come but we ll start with football as we re just an hour away from a repeat of last summer s euros final. england are taking on italy in the nations league with the game taking place behind closed doors at the molineaux stadium. our reporter alex howell is there for us and we canjoin him live. welcome along to sportsday. just remind u
on student loans in england is being cut by almost 5%. ministers hope it will provide peace of mind for graduates. as you can see, this eye is not blinking. and singerjustin bieber reveals the reason he cancelled his performances this week he s experiencing facial paralysis. more from me at the top of the hour but now on bbc news it s time for sportsday. hello and welcome to sportsday. a repeat of last summer s euros final but it s behind closed doors for england as they take on italy in the nations league. a masterclass from mitchell as new zealand cruise past 500 on day two of the second test against england. and back in the big time saracens reach their first premiership final, since punishment for their salary cap breaches. welcome along to sportsday on a hugely busy saturday. cricket, rugby, formula one to come but we ll start with football as we re under 15 minutes away from kick off in a repeat of last summer s euros final. england are taking on italy in th