And what to expect over the next few days, also an update on the Severe Weather on the south east of europe. Thanks. Also coming up tributes to actor keith barron, who starred in tv sitcom duty free, who has died at the age of 83 after a short illness. Hello, everyone, this is afternoon live. Im simon mccoy. Armoured vehicles are patrolling the streets of the zimbabwean capital, harare this afternoon, after the army declared overnight that it was taking control of the country. Robert mugabe, the 93 year old president who has ruled zimbabwe since independence from britain in 1980, has been confined to his home. The British Embassy in zimbabwe has advised uk nationals to stay indoors until the situation becomes clearer. 0ur Diplomatic Correspondent James Robbins reports. Snatched video films furtively tells some of the story, troops on the streets of harare, as the generals take control after 37 years of president mugabes increasingly dictatorial rule. Gunfire heavy gunfire could be hear
[ trumpet playing ] some of the images there from around the uk as people in many parts of the country commemorate Armistice Day, at the 11th minute on the 11th hour on the 11th day. 100 years, the start of the great war. Lets have a look at some other commemorations which have been held around the world today. In australia, almost 4,000 people have attended the largest ceremony held at the australian war memorial. The former Prime Minister paid tribute to more than 100,000 australians who died defending the values of the country. In the Afghan Capital kabul, a Memorial Service is taking place for British Servicemen killed there on the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries. In paris, president hollande has laid a wreath at the tomb of the unknown soldier there in the capital. He hosted british and german officials also at the ceremony, remembering all of those who have fallen, not only in the First World War, but all conflicts since. And in belgium, a ceremony took place under the men in gate