On the latest news headlines. Good evening. The top stories. Thousands of israelis are gathering in jerusalem calling for the release of hostages still being held by the hamas terror group. It comes as today marks six months since the terror attack on the 7th of october, marking the occasion the Prime Minister rishi sunak, has said the government continues to stand by israels right to defend its security. And he added the uk is shocked by the bloodshed and called for an immediate humanitarian pause in fighting. He also urged hamas to release its hostages and implored israel to get aid into gaza. More swiftly. Meanwhile, gaza. More swiftly. Meanwhile, the foreign secretary has used the foreign secretary has used the occasion to stress that the uks support for israel is not unconditional. Writing in the unconditional. Writing in the sunday times, lord cameron said theres no doubt where the blame lies over the death of three british aid workers. And he added this must never happen again.
To world news today. The uk has two weeks to make it clear what it will pay to the eu when it leaves 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 make concessions and increase its offer. The uk 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 todays 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 attempts at bilateral banter have gone. This is a serious business. Said david davis. It is. The eu is the uks biggest trading partner. Security and research and development ties are tight. All this now hangs in
To share tips about how to be a poet. The doorbell used to say ding dong but now it bursts out in two solved. Could i be wrong . Have i falle n two solved. Could i be wrong . Have i fallen in love with my wife . You are the big boss. The ramrod, the head honcho. The boss of all bosses. Of poetry. I am going to ask you a favour, can you give me some advice because i will be on the open mike stage performing one of my poems. Im glad you asked me that. I am only too pleased to help. Number one, dressed carefully. I nearly died ofa one, dressed carefully. I nearly died of a broken heart, i havent seen my wife four days. You obviously in your casuals now. The thing is, you have got to feel comfortable, but also maintain an aura of authority. Be sharp and give them something to look at, maybe a shirt and jacket. You have to cut some kind of silhouette. We are getting up to point number two now, find a comfortable vocal pitch. Let me be your vacuum find a comfortable vocal pitch. Let me be yo
Two minutes silence has been observed around the country for Armistice Day. It marked the moment in 1918 when the fighting came to an end in the first world war. There were ceremonies at the National Memorial arboretum in staffordshire, and at the cenotaph on whitehall in london, from where our correspondent Adina Campbell reports. As the crowds gathered into whitehall to the sound of the pipes, looming in front of them the stark cenotaph war memorial, a sobering reminder of the many lives lost in conflict. Big ben was also heard chiming, despite being silent for the last three months, due to repair work. Big ben chimes. Shortly after the two minutes silence, thousands of people watched on as pipes and drums from the london scottish regiment marched through whitehall in a captivating display. I thought it was really emotional because so many people died. Yes. Its a very good way to pay respects. Ive been thinking about the memorial coming back in 1920, thinking about the families that
Stars like jeremy irons. Something for everyone. Hello from hull. This weekend we host the biggest festival of poetry and spoken word. Swerving to solitude of skies and scarecrows. Between the shorelines. I have been known to write a few. It is a rich tradition in lancashire to turn up at a wedding with a ditty but i wouldnt put myself in the class of the great writers i am reading this week in anyway shape or form. Its National Poetry day and we hear from some people reading their favourite poems. They have been sent to fry us. It is exciting to see the hull accent and language taking its place on a global stage. The reason being black and academic doesnt match your perspective. You are sparkly like the wit of your mind. So much there. You cant have a poetry festival without the legend that is the punk poetjohn cooper clarke. He was an absolute gent and he took time out to share tips about how to be a performance poet. The doorbell used to say ding dong but now it bursts out in to son