In spain says all three could swim. She blames a fault with the pool concerns for australias wildlife as an extreme heatwave hits the country, putting increasing pressure on authorities battling the bushfires. A crisis for englands cricket team on day three as hosts south africa lead by more than 350 runs in the second innings. Coming up click presents highlights from their live show earlier this year and travels to california, to test a robot with nasa. Over a thousand people from household names to previously unsung volunteers have been recognised in the new year honours list. Sir elton john receives the highest accolade hes been made a companion of honour. 0ther singers feature 0livia newtonjohn who becomes a dame, and billy ocean is made an mbe. The film directors, sam mendes and Steve Mcqueen are knighted. Four members of englands World Cup Winning Cricket Team 0wen morgan, ben stokes, joe root and jos buttler have also had their achievements recognised. This report from our enter
A warm welcome to the programme, briefing you on all you need to know in global news, business and sport. And you can be part of the conversation. As more millennials put off parenting and plump for pets, the ft reports almost half have gone into debt at the vet. Would you put a price on your pup . Or take out a credit card to cure the cat . Let us know, just use the hashtag bbcthebriefing. Australias Prime Minister Scott Morrison has cut short his vacation as extreme heat and fires ravage parts of the country. Hed been under huge pressure to return from hawaii, as New South Wales, the most populous state,declared a 7 day state of emergency. Two volunteer firefighters have been killed in a road crash near sydney. Temperatures have hit the forties and could spike again. Tim allman reports. The fires continue to rage. The bush, continues to burn. Among those paying the ultimate price, those sent to fight the flames. The New South Wales Rural Fire Service confirming two of the number, And
In sport, england are chasing a target of 376 runs to win the first test against south africa. Join us, the brexitcast gang, in half an hour to look back at the year that was in the world of brexit. Good afternoon. Welcome to bbc news. Leading figures from the world of entertainment, sport, politics and charity have been recognised in the new year honours list. Sir elton john receives the highest accolade, hes been made a companion of honour, and Olivia Newton john becomes a dame. Four members of englands World Cup Winning Cricket Team are also on that list, but of the more than 1,000 people receiving honours this new year, around two thirds are being recognised for their work in the community. As kathryn stanczysyn reports. Youre the one that i want. Olivia newton john says she is grateful beyond words to be made a dame for services to charity. A damehood, too, for former tv presenter Floella Benjamin for her lifelong work with childrens charities. Volunteering always features heavily
Are on the honours list but, of the more than 1,000 people receiving honours this new year, around two thirds are being recognised for their work in the community, as Kathryn Stanczyszyn reports. Olivia newton john says she is grateful beyond words to be made a dame for services to charity. A damehood too for former tv presenter Floella Benjamin for her lifelong work with childrens charities. Volunteering always features heavily in honours lists, with many who arent household names being rewarded. Im no hero, i was lucky. Im here. All the heroes are dead and ill never forget them as long as i live. Thank you, darling. People like d day veteran harry billinge, who becomes an mbe in recognition of his efforts fundraising for veterans. When im doing this collection, a wonderful calm comes over me, because im doing something for the boys. Back in 2012, rhiannon mannings one year old son george died. Her husband paul took his own life five days later. She now runs a charity in wales to help
Start in the cricket, taking a wicket as england chase down a target of 376 runs. Coming up, click presents highlights from their live show earlier this year, and travels to california to test a robot with nasa. Good afternoon. It is three oclock. A list of more than 1,000 addresses of new years honours recipients, including those of Senior Police officers and politicians, has been accidentally published by the government. The file was uploaded to the official website, but has since been removed. Leading figures from the world of entertainment, sport, politics and charity were recognised in the new year honours list. Sir elton john receives the highest accolade, hes been made a companion of honour, and Olivia Newton john becomes a dame. Four members of englands World Cup Winning Cricket Team are on the honours list, but of the more than 1,000 people receiving honours this year, around two thirds are being recognised for their work in the community, as kathryn stanczysyn reports. Youre