New video emerges of the three london terrorists, filmed outside a gym days before their attack. It comes as three more arrests are made. Also in the next hour, Inside Afghanistan the bbc gains rare access into helmand province, and life under the taliban. And the one place where you never want to be the star attraction, as the museum of failure opens its doors. Good evening and welcome to bbc news. In one of the most politically explosive Hearings Washington has seen, the former director of the fbi has accused white house staff of lying. James comey, who was fired by President Trump, was giving evidence to a Senate Committee which is trying to establish whether there was russian interference in last years election, and whether mrtrumps Campaign Team colluded in that effort. When i was appointed fbi director in 2013, i understood that i served at the pleasure of the president. Even though i was appointed to a ten year term, which congress created in order to underscore the importance o
And friends pay tribute to the actress and author Carrie Fisher. The Hollywood Star best known for her role as Princess Leia has died at the age of 60 after suffering a Cardiac Arrest. The five time olympic gold medal winning cyclist, sir Bradley Wiggins, has retired from the sport. Wiggins, who also won the Tour De France in 2012, issued a statement via his Facebook Page saying he had been lucky enough to live a dream. With me is our sports news correspondent Richard Conway. Earlier our sports news correspondent Richard Conway told us more about sir bradleys statement. A reflects on 2012 when head much success a reflects on 2012 when head much success but a said 2016 is the end of the journey. He reflected on the success he has had over his career. He is one of britains most decorated olympians, eight medals, five of which are gold, the first briton to win the Tour De France. He is one of the countrys most decorated sportsman but he has now decided this is the end of the road for him
Jill saward who was the first rape victim to waive her right to anonymity has died at the age of 51. She was assaulted during a burglary at herfathers vicarage in ealing in west london in 1986. At the trial, the judge caused controversy when he said her suffering had been not so great. Jill saward went on to campaign on behalf of victims of Sexual Violence as well as help to train Police Officers and judges. Tonight the attorney Generaljeremy Wright said her tireless campaigning had helped ensure victims were now at the heart of the criminal justice system. Phil mackie looks back at her life. It is part of my past now, and when i talk about rape, it doesnt hurt me. The victim of what became known as the Ealing Vicarage rape, jill saward was just 21 when she was attacked by burglars, who broke into herfathers vicarage in ealing in west london. Tv newsreader the hunt for the vicarage rapists. The case was the focus of Massive Media attention, not least because the perpetrators of the rap
Of the United States and yetjust days from the inauguration, the rift between the President Elect and the Intelligence Services seems to be widening. The outgoing director of the cia has warned that mr trump doesnt fully understand russias actions, intentions or capabilities. John brennan added the President Elect should be very careful about lifting sanctions against moscow. In washington, preparations are well underway for the handover of power, as our correspondent laura bicker reports. The stage is set and rehearsals are underway for the moment when donald trump will take the oath of office. After a week of swirling controversies, this will be the day that matters but already figures have said they will not be there. That matters but already figures have said they will not be therem will be very difficult. I do see the President Elect as illegitimate president. John lewis is a respected and much loved civil rights icon. His words matter but donald trump attacked him on twitter. The
The pound is falling sharply in asian trade ahead of the Big Brexit Speech by theresa may. The billion dollar fine speech by theresa may. The billion dollarfine and speech by theresa may. The billion dollar fine and admission of guilt is this the end of the Takata Nightmare . Hello and welcome to Asia Business report. The british pound is under pressure, falling on speculation the uk is moving closer to exiting the Single Market of the eu. Trading just below a dollar 20. The first time it has fallen that level since october. I think it is a Co Nflu E Nce level since october. I think it is a confluence of not just level since october. I think it is a confluence of notjust expectation about the speech, and it seems some of the key details have been leaked over the weekend, but it segues nicely to Philip Hammonds comments that if the uk needed to recalibrate its economy, it would. Taken together has meant traders in asia have taken at the signal we are in for a hard brexit and that is wha