Hello, im ros atkins, this is outside source. Canadas Prime Minister says the plane that crashed in iran, was shot down. We have intelligence from multiple sources, including our allies and our own intelligence. The evidence indicates that the plane was shot down by an iranian surface to air missile. All 176 people on board, including 63 canadians died in the incident. Canada is calling for a full investigation. Iran denies it, saying its scientifically impossible. The queen has called a meeting of the Royal Households to try and find a workable future role for the duke and duchess of sussex after they announced they were stepping back. And well put the spotlight on australias fossil fuel industry as the bushfire crisis continues to worsen. Canadas Prime Minister, justin trudeau, says theres intelligence suggests the ukrainian passenger jet that crashed near tehran on wednesday was shot down by an iranian missile. All 176 people on board were killed, inluding dozens of canadians. Mr tr
This is bbc news. Im rebecca jones. The headlines at 11 00 the duke and duchess of sussex say theyre to step back from their role as senior royals, saying theyll work to become financially independent. It follows weeks of speculation about the couples future after they took a break from royal duties. Iran fires more than 20 missiles at us air bases in iraq in retaliaiton for the assassination of their military commander there were no casualties says President Trump. Iran appears to be standing down, which is a good thing for all
parties concerned and a very good thing for the world. Mystery after a ukrainian plane crashes shortly after take off in iran killing 176 people other airlines are now avoiding iranian airspace. And breaking cover in beirut the fugitive former nissan boss carlos goshn on why but not how he skipped bail injapan and at 11 30, well be taking a second look at the papers with our reviewers lord jones and henry bonsu. Do stay with us for that. The duke and duchess of
This is bbc news. Im martine croxall. The headlines at seven the body of the iranian general assasinated by the us on iraqi soil is returned as Boris Johnson says we will not lament his death and calls for de escalation from all sides. Donald trump warns that america has a list of 52 targets if iran decides to retaliate. His secretary of state says the president will never shy away from protecting his country. The American People should know that every target that we strike will be a lawful target and it will be a target designed with the Singular Mission of protecting and defending america. The iraqi Prime Minister calls the killing, a political assassination and its Foreign Ministry summons the us ambassador. The australian Prime Minister warns that the bushfire emergency could last for months and announces the creation of a Recovery Agency, to help those whove lost homes. I didnt see any flame, i saw this great white ball of fire. Its all i can describe it as, just this white hot of
This is bbc news. Im martine croxall. The headlines at 8 the body of the iranian general assasinated by the us on iraqi soil is returned, as borisjohnson says we will not lament his death. They chant in farsi anti american slogans are heard in parliament in tehran. The United States says it is preparing for any iranian response. There is still risk of attack, of course there is. There is tremendous risk. We are doing everything we can to make sure that we take that down and protect american lives. The australian Prime Minister warns that the bushfire emergency could last for months and announces the creation of a Recovery Agency to help those whove lost homes. I didnt see any flame. I saw this great white ball of fire. That is all i can describe it as, just this white hot ball of fire. The argument about leave or remain is over, says keir starmer, as hejoins the race to be the next labour leader. And the first big event of the awards season, the Golden Globes, takes place tonight in ho
Welcome to bbc news im simon pusey. Our top stories President Trump defends the killing of irans top military commander in an airstrike. The us says general Qasem Soleimani was actively plotting an attack and their decision saved hundreds of american lives. We took action last night to stop a war. We did not take action to start a war. As iran vows revenge, tens of thousands of iranians take to the streets in protest. In other news safe at last relief as the Australian Navy rescues 1000 people whod been trapped on the coast by bushfires. Hello. Iran has vowed severe revenge against the United States after the killing of Iranian Military commander Qasem Soleimani. He was blown up outside Baghdad Airport in the early hours of friday morning, on the orders of President Trump. Us Officials Say the general had been plotting to kill americans in the region. Iranian leaders have called the killing an act of International Terrorism. The pentagon is sending an extra 3,500 troops to the region.