Water, adam peaty smashes his way into the record books. Coming up, Greg Rutherford says he is devastated to be out of the championships through injury. Good evening and welcome to the bbc news at six. The agony for the parents of terminally ill charlie gard continues with his mother connie yates back at the high court again today. Having abandoned the battle yesterday to keep him alive, she is now fighting to be able to take him home to die. Lawyers for great 0rmond Street Hospital where charlie is being treated say there are practical difficulties. Thejudge has said if charlie can be taken home within reason he would like to achieve that. 0ur medical correspondent fergus walsh has been following todays developments. The legal battle over this desperately sick boy now centres on where and how soon he dies. Charlie needs a mechanical ventilator to breathe. He is tube fed and cannot move. His parents give up their fight to take him to the United States and agreed no more treatment could
In spring 2018. This is the un backed Prime Minister fayez al sarraj. And this is khalifa haftar, the rival military commander who controls the east of the country. Here they are shaking hands after the meeting, which was hosted by the french president , Emmanuel Macron. Heres what he said at the press conference. Translation today, president al sarraj and general haftar can become symbols of National Unity and reconciliation and peace. Iwant National Unity and reconciliation and peace. I want to say with great solemnity, the courage you have shown today by being here and agreeing on thisjoint shown today by being here and agreeing on this joint accord is historic. It is the courage of taking a risk, despite who might have opposed you. Despite the actions of others, which will lead toa actions of others, which will lead to a Reconciliation Process and the construction of peace in the long term. Just to remind you of the complicated political situation in libya. Mr sarrajs government is
In spring 2018. This is the un backed Prime Minister fayez al sarraj. And this is khalifa haftar, the rival military commander who controls the east of the country. Here they are shaking hands after the meeting, which was hosted by the french president , Emmanuel Macron. Heres what he said at the press conference. Translation today, president al sarraj and general haftar can become symbols of National Unity and reconciliation and peace. Iwant National Unity and reconciliation and peace. I want to say with great solemnity, the courage you have shown today by being here and agreeing on thisjoint shown today by being here and agreeing on this joint accord is historic. It is the courage of taking a risk, despite who might have opposed you. Despite the actions of others, which will lead toa actions of others, which will lead to a Reconciliation Process and the construction of peace in the long term. Just to remind you of the complicated political situation in libya. Mr sarrajs government is
And britains adam peaty breaks the 50 metres breaststroke world record, becoming the first man ever to go under 26 seconds. And coming up in sportsday on bbc news, out through injury Greg Rutherford says hes gutted to missing out of next months world athletics championships. Good evening. The government has hailed bmws decision to build a fully electric version of the mini in the uk as a vote of confidence in britain. Bmw have confirmed the model will go into production in 2019, with the parts manufactured abroad, before the car is assembled at its cowley plant near 0xford. Bmw had previously expressed fears about the uncertainty surrounding brexit. Today it said it had neither sought nor received any reassurances from the government on arrangements after britain leaves the eu. Heres our transport correspondent, richard westcott. They make two thirds of the worlds minis here. To the relief of workers, we now know that the new Electric Mini will be made here too. Its great for the busin
To push the boundaries in a pool. The olympic champion broke his own world record in the 50m breaststroke twice in one day. And sniffing out disease. Could dogs hold the key to early diagnosis of parkinsons . And carol has the weather. After a bright start in the east, the rain already in the west will move east through the day and we will all see it, heaviest in scotla nd will all see it, heaviest in scotland and Northern Ireland and Northern England and itll be accompanied by blustery winds. Behind it we see a return to sunshine and showers. More in 15 minutes. Thank you. Good morning. First, our main story. All sales of new petrol and diesel cars will be banned from 2040 as part of efforts to reduce Air Pollution. The government is also expected to announce more than £250 million of funding for local councils to tackle emissions from Diesel Vehicles. Holly hamilton reports. Drives up in a 9001908 model t. Weve come a long way in terms of design but for 100 years weve been relying o