There are reports from syria of a chemical attack in Eastern Ghouta, an enclave on the outskirts of damascus that has been under intense bombardment from the Syrian Regime for a week now. The region is the last major rebel held area near the capital, and the assad regime is now determined to take it back. These are pictures weve just received of that suspected chemical attack. The reports come a day after the United Nations Security Council demanded a syrian ceasefire without delay. But clashes between Syrian Forces and the rebels have continued, as have the airstrikes. Russia has accused the rebels of attacking Syrian Government forces. Caroline hawley reports. In Eastern Ghouta today, a measure of calm after a week long storm of airstrikes. In small numbers, people ventured out from underground shelters to assess the damage. But there were reports of airstrikes continuing in some parts of the rebel held enclave. Once again, children were among the dead. Today is the first day of the
With 51 unforced errors. It was fairly clear at the lack of matches caught up with maria sharapova. Opening night, under the lights, she developed after defeating the second seed, simona halep. And she played well in patches against anastasija sevastova. In the deciding set, her forehand, in particular, broke down. It was a very canny opponent she was playing. They made a decision that commercially she delivers and also believe her record meant she was entitled to a wildcard at some do not agree. She needs more matches and if she can stay free of injuries, she could be a real contender in 2018. Sevastova will play american Sloane Stephens in the quarter finals. She ousted germanysjulia goerges 6 3, 3 6, 6 1. It caps a remarkable comeback from stephens who was a 2013 Australian Open semi finalist. She missed 11 months with a foot injury that required surgery injanuary and returned only at wimbledon, but has won 12 of her past 14 matches. Us ninth seed Venus Williams advanced by defeatin
Emmanuel macrons party has a big majority. Despite the strikes and the slide in the polls, the president s team is pushing on. We are starting with tough measures because we found a budget which was really a huge problem for our country, so we had to take tough decisions. Better to take them now than not to take them at all. So this change is real and its going to be maybe brutal . No, its not brutal, its dynamic. His opponents accuse the new president of governing for the rich. In his drive to change france, mr macron will have to overcome a fierce current of resistance. Stephen sackur, bbc news, paris. You can see stephens hardtalk special on the road in france on the bbc iplayer or across the bbc news channel tomorrow. Newsnight is coming up on bbc two, heres emily. Tonight we talk live to the first secretary of state. And as rape allegations surface about Harvey Weinstein, we ask if the code of silence is now shattered for good. Join me now on bbc two. Thats newsnight with emily. H
And the nations favourite marmalade sandwich eating bear ends up behind bars in paddington 2. Listen to Mark Kermodes thoughts on this and the other cinema releases in the film review. Good evening and welcome to bbc news. The uk has two weeks to make it clear what it will pay for it to leave the eu or talks on a trade deal wont start next month. That is the ultimatum from the eus chief negotiator Michel Barnier. He says its vital that the uk makes concessions and increases its offer. The brexit secretary david davis says Good Progress has been made in talks so far though how to resolve the border between ireland and Northern Ireland remains a Sticking Point. Our europe editor katya adler has been following the latest round of talks in brussels. Time is a precious commodity. And dont the uk and the eu know it. Were halfway now between the date of our Eu Referendum and actually leaving the club. Expect many more face offs along the way. By now, round six of brexit negotiations, all atte
Of the crucial ashes test. Australia are still 103 runs behind. Good evening. The uk has been given two weeks to provide more details of its plans on key Brexit Issues if there is to be any chance of moving on to trade discussions in mid december. The issues include what the uk is prepared to pay for in the divorce bill, eu Citizens Rights and the irish border. The eus chief negotiator Michel Barnier says its vital the uk makes concessions and offers more money. David davis, the brexit secretary, says the Prime Minister has already pledged that the uk will honour existing financial commitments. From brussels, our europe editor katya adler reports. Time is a precious commodity, and dont the uk and the eu know it. Were halfway now between the date of our Eu Referendum and actually leaving the club. Expect many more face offs along the way. By now, round six of brexit negotiations, all attempts at bilateral banter, have gone. This is a serious business. Says david davis. It is. The eu is