I think both sides have ruled out that this is talking about the uk rejoining the eu in any way, shape orform, or even the customs union, for that matter. But what this is about is some quite concrete bilateral talks. This is the fifth meeting, but this is the first official visit of the Prime Minister to berlin. And its just two months after he was elected as Prime Minister. Now, for his predecessor, rishi sunak, it took 18 months. And i thinkjust that alone is a signal of what london wants to achieve. Its, on the one hand, its a strong signal that the uk is now open for business with germany and, you know, is very serious about pushing forward some quite concrete bilateral agreements, particularly on defence, because i think Thats Something that the two countries are keen on working together on. What they cant really do much is when it comes to trade, because thats within the. Thats within the responsibilities of the eu. But what. I think when it comes to closer cooperation between t
Round up of the news. But first, 0ur world. Kathmandu, the city i call home. My Friend Nirmala and i never felt restricted here, until we started our periods. Suddenly there were lots of things we were not meant to do, like cook or worship. My college friend, shes like im having my period, im treated like a queen, i dont have to work in kitchen, i dont have to go to temples, thats not treating you like a queen, thats like treating you like youre untouchable. The rules didnt make much sense to us growing up. My mother used to tell me that you shouldnt touch plants or they will die. Periods are still deeply taboo here in nepal. And while things in the city are gradually changing, we heard in the remote far west its very different. So were leaving our urban life to travel to the mountains, to discover why the taboos are still so powerful. And ask why some people are so scared of menstruating women that they wont even let them inside the house. They have to sleep in there, im really shocke
Round up of the news. But first, 0ur world. Kathmandu, the city i call home. My Friend Nirmala and i never felt restricted here, until we started our periods. Suddenly there were lots of things we were not meant to do, like cook or worship. My college friend, shes like im having my period, im treated like a queen, i dont have to work in kitchen, i dont have to go to temples, thats not treating you like a queen, thats like treating you like youre untouchable. The rules didnt make much sense to us growing up. My mother used to tell me that you shouldnt touch plants or they will die. Periods are still deeply taboo here in nepal. And while things in the city are gradually changing, we heard in the remote far west its very different. So were leaving our urban life to travel to the mountains, to discover why the taboos are still so powerful. And ask why some people are so scared of menstruating women that they wont even let them inside the house. They have to sleep in there, im really shocke
Spotlight. And this is a rare old talent, isnt it . Our colleague Steve Rosenberg not only knows all the winners at the eurovision song contest, he can play them as well. Im katty kay in washington, Christian Fraser is in london. The Us National Security agency was watching in real time last week as the russians hacked into the servers of the french President Elect emmanuel macron. Theyve also determined that the russian president Vladimir Putin personally directed the attack last year on the us election. Today in front of the Senate Armed Services committee the director of the nsa, admiral mike rogers, was questioned by senators and this was how he described his agencies warnings to french officials. He had become aware of russian activity, we had talked to french cou nterpa rts activity, we had talked to french counterparts prior to the public announcements of the events that we re announcements of the events that were attributed last weekend, the russians were seeing them, penetrati
Jeremy corbyn is due to give a speech in London Focussing On The Nhs and education well bring you some of it live. And a little later in the programme well talk about a rise in bullying for online gamers if youve got expereince do get in touch use the hashtag victorialive and if you text, you will be charged at the Standard Network rate. Our top story today, police say a dangerous prisoner, believed to be armed with a razor blade, is on the run after escaping officers in wiltshire. Michal kisiel, whos 30, had been taken to hospital in salisbury with a head injury before fleeing from guards yesterday evening. Police are warning the public not to approach him. Greg dawson is here with more details. What happened 7 what happened . Last night Michal Kisiel was found in his cell at hmp erlesto ke kisiel was found in his cell at hmp erlestoke prison. They decided he needed Hospital Treatment so he was taken to a hospital in salisbury. Police say they believe he overpowered two Prison Guards