Travelled across iranian territory. Two returned back safely, but the one carrying the president and Foreign Minister crashed in mountainous territory in heavy fog. All contact with it was then lost. Our correspondent Caroline Hawley reports. You can see how bad conditions were in the area, as the Rescue Operation was under way. A fleet of ambulances on standby. The army is reported to have ordered all resources needed to be thrown at the search. Members of irans red crescent scoured the rugged landscape on foot for any sign of the missing helicopter, but Poor Visibility made it difficult for the rescue teams to reach the scene of the crash even to locate it. Translation there are currently three drone teams in the area but due to the thick fog and low visibility, the drones were not able to successfully operate. There are also three teams with rescue dogs in the area. We are searching and we hope well be able to reach positive results very soon. The first indication that something had
Scored 423 in their first innings, but with england 50 runs behind, every iu n but with england 50 runs behind, every run will be crucial when the rain relents. Joe wilson, bbc news, at lords. Lets find out about that. Matt has rejoined me. Low pressure is nearby, so expect to see more scenes like this. There are some gaps between the clouds. The cloud across the south is bringing longer spells of rain this afternoon. Heavy rain, too. North and west of that, some sunshine between the showers. Always a bit more cloud in Northern Ireland and southern scotland. Temperature wise, disappointing for an early september. Barely getting into the high teens. The rain in the south east corner cleared away tonight. Showers continue in Western Areas tonight, with the breeze. Central parts drier, but also cooler, temperatures down into single figures. You might get to see scenes like this across the northern half of the uk. Into the weekend, it sta rts half of the uk. Into the weekend, it starts on
Young offenders from ethnic minorities will become the next generation of criminals unless the Justice System is reformed, a new reports says. And a 13 Year Old Girl who died from a brain aneurysm has helped eight different people through Organ Donation thats a record number. Good morning. Its friday 8th september. Im annita mcveigh. Welcome to bbc newsroom live. A state of emergency has been declared in the British Virgin islands after the devastation caused by Hurricane Irma. High winds and storm surges are continuing to ravage the caribbean, with dozens known to have died and buildings destroyed. Aid agencies are warning of spreading disease after the break down of water and sanitation services. Later, a military plane carrying relief will take off from raf brize norton in oxfordshire a royal navy ship, the rfa mounts bay, is already in the caribbean. She has already delivered assistance to anguilla, and is now on her way to the British Virgin islands. Lets ta ke lets take a look at
Died in 2012, say they are proud of her legacy. The newspaper publisher, Trinity Mirror, has confirmed that its in talks to buy express newspapers and other publications from Richard Desmond. And, on track to do the double can chris froome add the Vuelta Espana title to his Tour De France victory earlier this year . Good afternoon and welcome to bbc news. At least 1a people have been killed and more than a Million People have been affected by the destruction wrought by Hurricane Irma as it barrels through the caribbean. Millions of people are still under threat. The massive storm one of the most powerful Atlantic Hurricanes ever recorded was over haiti yesterday and caused widespread damage in the British Virgin islands overnight. Cuba is the next major country in its path. Its due to hit the island later today. Irma is then expected to make landfall in the United States over the weekend. Jon donnison has the latest on the destruction across the region. Hurricane irma is proving to be
Lieutenant. Good evening and welcome to bbc news. Environmental and Health Campaigners have criticised the governments long awaited clean air strategy, saying it doesnt go far or fast enough to tackle pollution in our towns and cities. The plan, ordered by the high court, includes a ban on new petrol and diesel vehicles from 2040, and measures which could allow local councils much sooner to change road layouts, remove speed humps or penalise the dirtiest vehicles. The aim is to encourage us all to switch to electric vehicles. Heres our science editor david shukman. 0n the worst days, the pollution hangs like a mist over our cities. The gases and particles cause asthma and heart trouble, maybe dementia. And theres evidence that dirty air shortens lives, linked to an estimated 40,000 premature deaths in britain every year. And the biggest source of pollution is Diesel Engines, and we have millions of them. So the government has a vision for a future where all our cars will be electric. N