The road cyclist chris froome, four time winner of the Tour De France, is fighting to save his career after failing a drugs test. Eight people have been sentenced for smuggling drugs into prisons by using drones. A special report from the democratic republic of congo, where the un says a cut in the number of peacekeepers is creating more instability. And six months after the grenfell fire, we report on the Lasting Impact in londons wealthiest borough. And coming up on sportsday on bbc news, england captainjoe root calls for a big performance from his players ahead of the crucial third ashes test. Good evening. The Prime Minister has suffered her first defeat in the house of commons on the governments legislative plans for brexit. By a majority of just four, mps supported a change to the eu withdrawal bill, which called for the terms of a final brexit deal to be approved by a separate new law. Repeated offers of concessions by ministers were not enough to win the day. The amendment had
His surprise win in the alabama special election is the first time the conservative Southern State has sent a democrat to the senate in 25 years. Mr trump has been distancing himself from the defeated republican candidate, who he endorsed during the campaign, but the loss complicates the president s chances of passing major legislation. Alabamas new senator elect has said he wants to work with politicians from both parties. I want to sit down with folks from both sides of the aisle, both sides of the issue. I want to talk to people from both sides of the issue, not just political people from both sides of the issue, notjust political parties, to learn what they can and make an informed decision. The result hasntjust shifted the Political Landscape in alabama, it might have impact across the country, as the bbcs nick bryant reports. Amidst all the noise and rage of american politics, its worth remembering elections are often decided in quiet suburbs. That was true in alabama, where mode
Briefing you on all you need to know in global news, business and sport. It isa it is a packed programme, as ever. And you can be part of the conversation. After Kensington Palace confirmed Meghan Markle willjoin the royal family for christmas at sandringham, were asking what should she buy the queen for christmas . Tell us what you think. Just use the hashtag bbcthebriefing. European leaders are to meet in brussels today to discuss the issue of migration. The talks are expected to focus on extra funding to stem the flow of people from sub Saharan Africa. It comes as more than 100 men and women were rescued from a sinking boat off the coast of libya as they attempted to cross to italy. The number of people migrants in the mediterranean has passed three thousand for the fourth year in a row. Andrew plant reports. Soaked through, shoeless and limping along. 114 migrants all from sub Saharan Africa rescued off the libyan coast as their boat began to sink beneath the water. We almost died,
Seconds , ive heard people lying about their age, people have made sexual and offensive remarks to me and ive even been shown hard core porn by kids in a classroom. Thatll is tory coming up around 9 15am. That full story. Prince harry tells us magazine newsweek that none of the royals really wants to be king or queen, but they act from duty. He also criticises the decision to make him walk behind his mothers coffin. Well be speaking to the reporter who interviewed him over the course of a year. Hello. Welcome to the programme, were live until 11 this morning. Do get in touch if your children have stumbled across inappropriate content online or if you have views on any of the stories were talking about. Use the hashtag victoria live and if you text, you will be charged at the Standard Network rate. Our top story today. The Chief Executive of kensington and Chelsea Borough Council says he has been forced to resign over the response to the fire at Grenfell Tower. The government has denied
An urgent appeal has been launched to find more black blood donors for help with those with Sickle Cell Disease. We will speak to two families of those living with the disease. Hello. Welcome to the programme, were live until 11 this morning. Wed love to hear from you if youre an eu National Living in the uk. Are you reassured by what you hear . Were also talking about fire safety this morning. If your flat is covered in cladding, has your landlord been in touch about measures to keep you safe . Do get in touch on all the stories were talking about this morning use the Hashtag Victoria Live and if you text, you will be charged at the Standard Network rate. German chancellor Angela Merkel has described theresa mays offer to give european Citizens Rights after Brexit Living in the uk is a good start. At a summit last night, the Prime Minister said nobody in the uk lawfully would be forced to leave on the day of brexit, nor did she want to split up families. In return the eu would have to