Welcome to the programme, thanks forjoining us. There might have been a big shock at the cricket world cup, but there were no such surprises at wimbledon where it was business as usual for the big three. The defending champion novak djokovic, the 8 time winner Roger Federer and the double wimbledon champion rafa nadal all made it safely through to the semi finals. Our reporterjohn watson was watching the action on mens quarter finals day Roger Federer into a semifinal, and the four sets and that set up the tantalising prospect of that meeting with rafi on the in the semifinals of the first time they faced each other here and will begin since their epic final bout in 2008. Rafael nadal, and straight sets, the other of the big three is also through after beating him and straight sets and he faces arguably the easier of those match ups in the semifinals, he will play roberto. All eyes on the women semifinals tomorrow, simona will take on alina and Serena Williams, back in action here as s
From today as an early summer heatwave sweeps singer sheryl crow tells the bbc across the continent. That original recordings of some of her biggest hits were destroyed in a huge fire at universal studios. Singer sheryl crow tells the bbc that original recordings of some of her biggest hits were destroyed in a huge fire at universal studios. Time now for the morning briefing where you are brought up to speed england are well beaten by australia at lords in the cricket world cup, leaving their hopes of reaching the semi finals in the balance. With the top stories. The worlds best restaurant has been named at an awards ceremony in singapore. Mirazur, on the french riviera, came top in the annual competition. Its the first time argentine chef Mauro Colagreco and his provencal style cuisine has clinched the top spot at the worlds 50 best restaurants list. The awards, held since 2002, good morning, and welcome now rival the famous michelin stars. To the bbc news at 9. The list is voted on b
and triangle of sadness s dolly dillion. this is really, really bad. lizo mzimba, bbc news. time for a look at the weather. here s ben rich. some wintry scenes in the north of england, there was some disruption at manchester airport, some of the travel problems too but over the next few days the snow will ease and gradually, it will be a gradual process, things are set to turn milder. we had this stream of snow showers affecting northern ireland, south west scotland, north west england, wales, parts of the midlands, this morning and now we have this area of sleet and snow that s pushing southwards across scotland, some of that getting into north east england as we go through the afternoon but the broad theme is for the wintry showers to become fewer and further between. many others seeing crisp blue skies and sunshine overhead. temperatures 3 7, for most not quite as windy as yesterday but it does stay blustery through northern scotland and parts of north east england where w
yes, sadly, this is a statement that has come in from buckingham palace within the past hour on this incident, as they put it, yesterday evening at the home of princess anne, the princess royal. it reads: the princess royal has sustained minor injuries and concussion following an incident on the gatcombe park estate yesterday evening. her royal highness remains in southmead hospital in bristol as a precautionary measure for observation and is expected to make a full and swift recovery. the king, of course, her elder brother, has been kept closely informed and joins the whole royal family and sending his fondest love and well wishes to the princess for a speedy recovery. we understand the princess was walking on the perimeter of her gatcombe park estate yesterday evening when she came into some kind of contact with some horses on the estate. it is understood that that contact, perhaps from a horses head or legs, caused minor head injuries and concussion. she had her husband wi
at the men s hockey world cup, england are back in action as they take on spain, looking to secure in pool d. the won 4 0. it s their second comprehesive win of te tournament after thrashing wales 5 0 in their opener. and australia s steve smith will warm up for this summer s ashes by playing for sussex in the county championship. the world number two ranked batsman and former test captain has on a short term deal which will see him play three games for the county ahead of the first ashes test which begins at edgbaston onjune 16th. that s all the sport for now. you can find more on all those stories on the bbc sport website. particularly from the australian open, is ongoing. i will bring you all the latest throughout the afternoon. come on, andy, you never