Silverton will have a full round up of the days news, but first it is our world. His is probably the most recognisable face in latin america. Perhaps one of the most Iconic Images in the world. Synonymous with youthful rebellion, with socialism, with revolution. But today, 50 years after the death of che guevara, what does he mean in a fast changing cuba . As the communist run island evolves, some see his example as more relevant than ever. Others see a different future ahead, one that breaks with the indoctrination and intolerance of the past. I have spent the past few years living on this fascinating island at a period of great upheaval and want to know what el che means today. Its the start of another school day in cubas capital, havana. And the seconds are ticking down to assembly at nicolas estevanez Primary School in the citys vedado district. Its one of countless schools across the island in which the memories and achievements of the countrys independence heroes are marked every
Now, accusations the government wont pay out money it promised for urgent repairs. Councillor adam hug says these flats will cost millions to make safe. So, for blocks such as this across westminster and across the country, there needs to have sprinklers retrofitted. If the government doesnt pay, the councils got to foot the bill. Nothings coming from government, and that means fewer Affordable Homes will be built, and residents will be dealing with repairs for the next 20 30 years. The horror of what happened here exposed dangers in buildings across the country. Some councils believe the government made a pledge to pay for all the work needed to make tower blocks safe. After the disaster, public anger mounted. Ministers promised to make all high rises safe. Whatever it takes, we will take the expert advice, do what ever it takes to make those buildings safe, or make those people safe. Whatever it takes, we have to be led by the experts, but there can be no short cuts to this. But toda
First, our world in the shadow of el che. His is probably the most recognisable face in latin america. Perhaps one of the most Iconic Images in the world. Synonymous with youthful rebellion, with socialism, with revolution. But today, 50 years after the death of che guevara, what does he mean in a fast changing cuba . As the communist run island evolves, some see his example as more relevant than ever. Others see a different future ahead, one that breaks with the indoctrination and intolerance of the past. I have spent the past few years living on this fascinating island at a period of great upheaval and want to know what el che means today. Its the start of another school day in cubas capital, havana. And the seconds are ticking down to assembly at nicolas estevanez Primary School in the citys vedado district. Its one of countless schools across the island in which the memories and achievements of the countrys independence heroes are marked every day by children in their distinctive u
On the eve of a statement to the Catalan Parliament by the regions leader, carles puigdemont, theres continuing uncertainty about whether hell declare independence from spain. A member of the president s party said he would give a symbolic statement that stopped short of a unilateral declaration. Meanwhile, hundreds of thousands of people have been on the streets of barcelona in a huge show of support for the unity of spain. But how do people feel in the countrys capital . Our europe correspondent James Reynolds reports from madrid. Spains cities sets its own tune. It expects the rest of the country to follow. And is puzzled that one region might want to break away. dont understand why suddenly after all these years katter loanee is trying to get separated, but i think they dont understand or they dont have vision for whats going to happen. Its absolutely shameful. I have no words. This is total disunity in my humble opinion. Im absolutely against separation. Were one state, and thats
Of oscar winning producer Harvey Weinstein . And why did it remain a secret for so long . Get in touch with us using the hashtag. beyondioodays hello and welcome im katty kay in washington and Christian Fraser is in london. Weve had several jaw dropping moments during the Trump Administration and this weekend was another extraordinary one in american politics. A Top Republican senator tweeted that the white house is an adult day care center, and said mr trumps recklessness could lead to ww3. The Vice President then flew half way across the country just so he could be seen walking out of a football match, because the players had knelt during the anthem. Another bizarre episode in whats being called the reality show presidency. If you are looking for mature, measured, political dialogue, dont look to america right now. So lets walk you through the twitter drama. It started when mr trump tweeted that republican senator bob corker begged him to endorse him for re election in tennessee. I s