How will the Eu Commission look under its new leader . Well be tracking ursula von der leyens first 100 days as she prepares to take up the post in december. And major storms in the us are causing travel chaos ahead of the thanksgiving holidays. Even the iconic balloons at macys parade might not be cleared for takeoff. Hello and welcome im Christian Fraser in london and Michelle Fleury is in new york. Since the brexit referendum in 2016 the British Public has been told that one of the most valuable prizes for the uk, will be a future trade deal with the united states. But at what cost . Today the labour Leaderjeremy Corbyn claimed he had evidence that the National Health service will be on the table in those talks. At a News Conference this morning, he produced the minutes of six meetings, took place between 2017 and 18, in which us trade negotiators discussed drugs pricing and nhs contracts. Borisjohnson dismissed the claims as total nonsense and said he could give an absolute cast ir
Live from our studios in singapore and london, this is bbc world news. Good morning. Its 8am in singapore, 1am in london and 3am in northern syria, where the United States is to withdraw all its remaining troops, as turkeys offensive against the kurds intensifies. The us defence secretary said kurdish fighters would now be backed by syria and russia and america could not be caught between two opposing armies. The us withdrawal comes as Syrian Government troops are said to be heading towards the Turkish Border where turkey is trying to create a so called safe zone. Meanwhile, hundreds of people some said to be the families of Islamic State Group Fighters have escaped from a camp that was guarded by the kurds. Aleem maqbool sent this report from inside northern syria. The anguish that only comes from loss. This brother and sister mourn theirfather, who was killed in the shelling by turkey of their residential neighbourhood. The kurds here have already suffered so much, and every day of t
Prevela nt and harmful. Live from our studios in london and singapore, this is bbc world news. Its newsday. Its 8am in singapore, 1am here in london and 2am in brussels, where negotiators appear to be close to a dealfor britain to leave the european union. Now, isay appear, because despite the optimism nothing is certain. An agreement could be finalised at the eu summit in brussels later on thursday. That is the new deadline of sorts. But any deal would still need the approval of european leaders and the british parliament. The bbcs Laura Kuennsberg reports. Hes in a rush, a terrible rush. Keep working, he says. Eu leaders will be there in the afternoon, and the negotiators on both sides will have to give their verdict to their political masters. The big players in europe desperately want this all to come to a conclusion. Everyone understands english, but nobody understands england. Laughter. And these negotiations are taking part somewhere in this not very beautiful building. Can ther
The duke of sussex described the visit as quite emotional. At ten oclock clive myrie will be here with a full round up of the days news. First its time for protecting our planet. How can we best protect our precious planet . Climate change and pollution are taking their toll. That much is now scientifically evident. But for all the uncomfortable truth, we hold the future in our hands. In this film, we will be exploring Sustainable Solutions around the globe and depleting the individuals driving change in their communities. From construction to energy, to conservation. These are some of the unique and surprising ways in which people from all walks of life are working to protect our planet. For much of the year, the peruvian capital lima is covered with a blanket of dense fog. This is a teaming mega city built in the desert. It has one of the least stable Water Resources systems in the world, and limas population is at constant risk of shortages. In villa lordes, on the outskirts of the
Voiceover live from our studios in london and singapore, this is bbc world news. Its newsday. Hello, its seven in the morning in singapore, midnight here in london and 1am in brussels, where negotiators appear to be close to a dealfor britain to leave the european union. Now, isay appear, because despite the optimism nothing is certain. An agreement could be finalised at the eu summit in brussels later on thursday. But any deal would still need the approval of both european leaders and the british parliament. The bbcs Laura Kuennsberg reports. He is in a rush, a terrible rush. Keep working, he says. Eu leaders will be there in the afternoon, and the negotiators on both sides will have to give their verdict to their political masters. The big players in europe desperately want this all to come to a conclusion. Everyone understands english, but nobody understands england. Laughter. And these negotiations are taking part somewhere in this not very beautiful building. Can there be a new un