Were on the floor and the tear gas is coming. We need help. We wont be able to stay in this. Im here with about 20 people, including my daughter. We need help. My city, freetown, nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and a mountain range. The natural landscape is beautiful. But i think freetonians are beautiful, too. People who deserve a lot more than theyre getting. Weve had war. Weve had corruption. And then we had ebola. Now were fighting for democratic freedoms. Ive been mayor of freetown for the past five years, during which time my party has been in opposition. I promised i would work to Transform Freetown. I know i can do more because ive spent five years with my hands tied behind my back, with investigation after investigation. And the government is the one that took me to the acc, Anti Corruption commission, to parliament, did a special audit. My tenure has been marked with probably the highest level of intimidation and harassment that any politician in recent years has experienc
Would disagree and would say that this poll is neither free nor fair nor transparent. Vladimir putin does not face a major challenge. There are three other candidates on the ballot paper, but his most vocal critics, his fiercest opponents, are either in exile or in prison, which kind of helps you to win what we expect to be a landslide. There have been reports that Public Service workers have been strongly encouraged to come out today on day one of this election, to cast their votes. I mean, there are so many things to say about this election. Vladimir putin dominates the airwaves, dominates the screens, on russian television, much more than any other candidate. So it will be no surprise, i think, when he is eventually declared the winner. Here in the uk, the conservatives are under fresh pressure over ties to a party donor at the centre of a racism row. The party has refused to confirm, or deny, reports that the donor has reportedly given more money to the party, than was known public
We wont be able to stay in this. Im here with about 20 people, including my daughter. We need help. My city, freetown, nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and a mountain range. The natural landscape is beautiful. But i think freetonians are beautiful, too. People who deserve a lot more than theyre getting. Weve had war. Weve had corruption. And then we had ebola. Now were fighting for democratic freedoms. Ive been mayor of freetown for the past five years, during which time my party has been in opposition. I promised i would work to Transform Freetown. I know i can do more because ive spent five years with my hands tied behind my back, with investigation after investigation. And the government is the one that took me to the acc, Anti Corruption commission, to parliament, did a special audit. My tenure has been marked with probably the highest level of intimidation and harassment that any politician in recent years has experienced. Then youre aware that tomorrow you will be on the stand
The un Secretary General has called for a ceasefire in gaza to mark ramadan, the muslim month of fasting. Antonio guterres also called for the release of hostages held by hamas, and the Speedy Delivery of aid to the palestinian territory. The us secretary of state, antony blinken, Hasjoined Leaders Of Caribbean Nations Injamaica for Emergency Talks on the crisis in haiti, where gang leaders are demanding the resignation of the Prime Minister. The World Food Programme has warned of Famine Conditions in the haitian capital as armed gangs terrorise much of the city. Authorities in new zealand say 12 people have been admitted to hospital following whats been described as a mid air technical problem on a flight between sydney and auckland. Witnesses described people being thrown through the cabin, as the plane suddenly lost altitude during severe turbulence. A Flag Raising Ceremony has taken place in brussels to Mark Swedenjoining nato. Sweden formally applied to join along with finland aft
Showers ahead of it. But notice how much sunshine there is across the country. Those white speckles are the fog which we had this morning, it was a cold and frosty stock for money but at least we have plenty of sunshine across much of the uk. But the rain and the breeze continues to push into the south west and wales. Temperature rise, up to 11 or 12, pretty much where we should be for this time of year. Although it will be a bit cooler further north. Through this evening and overnight for cloud and the breeze and rain moves northwards, becoming confined to Eastern Scotland and eastern england. A few heavy showers in the channel, one or two for Northern Ireland. Where we have clearer skies, a touch of frost, may be some fog. When we have cloud, not quite as cold. For tuesday, a couple of other fans, as cold. For tuesday, a couple of otherfans, one on as cold. For tuesday, a couple of other fans, one on the eastern side which will fizzle away and we have this other one affecting Norther