Example shaped the modern world. A period of history that teaches us that when we come together in a spirit of ambition and innovation we have it within ourselves to do great things. That shows us if we open our minds to new thinking and new possibilities, we can forge a better, Brighter Future for all our peoples. And that is what i want to focus on today. For we are moving through a new and critical period in the history of the United Kingdoms relationship with the European Union. The british people have decided to leave the eu. And to be a global free trading nation able to chart our own way in the world. For many, this is an exciting time, full of promise. For others, it is a worrying one. I look ahead with optimism. Believing that if we use this moment to change not just our relationship with europe but also the way we do things at home, this will be a defining moment in the history of our nation. And it is an exciting time for many in europe, too. The European Union is beginning
My name is heather comley, i am Senior Vice President here at csis and have the privilege of leading our europe research. We are absolutely delighted to be able to welcome her excellency, minister for the armed forces of france. She accepted her responsibilities on june 21 of this year so four months into the job, and as she arrived here in washington, france has produced its Strategic Review of defense and National Security, a document that i certainly encourage all to read because as one of americas closest military security and Foreign Policy partners, this document articulates some of the great challenges of our time and the french priorities and how to focus on those. Before i welcome the minister to the podium, the minister has had such a distinguished career in public service, serving as a senior budget advisor but also holding very senior positions at air france and the state owned railroad company. The minister knows logistics and brings that skill set to the ministry. Before
Challenged by Jeremy Corbyn who questioned her report of progress and of unity from her own party members. This is just under an hour. Statement the Prime Minister. Thank you, mr. Speaker. And with permission, i would like to make a statement on last weeks European Council. Long after we have left the European Union, the uk will continue to be a strong and committed partner, standing on pride with our neighbors and working together to advanced our shared values and interests. This would provide a further opportunity to demonstrate that ongoing commitment through discussions that included migration, the Single Market, turkey, north korea, and iran. It made important progress in moving toward the new deep and special partnership with the European Union that we want to see. First, on migration, the uk is playing its full part. The royal navy has intercepted 172 smuggling boats and saved over 12,000 lives since the operation began. While our National Crime agency is working with libyan Law
Weedkillertroversial glyphosate back in the headlines. Stateste today, eu failed to agree on how to renew it. Also coming up, barack obama gets called in for jury duty. More on the crazy scenes in chicago on the way. In business, an 18thcentury capital is up for sale after decades of restoration by her admirer. That is coming up, but first, our top story live from paris. Jeannie donald trump is on day two of his china trip. He and the chinese president xi jinping have been focusing on the nuclclear crisis s from norh korea and trade. The business wraps up with a state dinner tonight. For more now, i am joined live. It seems like President Trump wanted to give the image that their leaders are on the same page. Is that really what is happening there today . Yes, in front of the cameras, the press, both leaders wanted to say they are ironed out there differences and had fruitful talks. Hadident trump said he great chemistry and tweeted he had been very helpful. Im sorry, go ahead. Virgine
President trump strongly defends his America First policy in a speech to business and political leaders in vietnam. From this day forward, we will not allow ourselves to be pushed around anymore. More Sexual Harassment claims from the film world. The actor and producer Steven Seagal is the latest hollywood figure to be accused. And computer education is described as patchy and fragile, new research discovers more than half of schools in england fail to offer Computer Science at gcse. Good morning. Its friday 10th november. Im rachel schofield. Welcome to bbc newsroom live. We start in brussels, where the brexit secretary david davis is holding the latest round of talks, his sixth, with the eus chief negotiator, Michel Barnier, as pressure grows for agreement to be reached. Mr barnier insists the amount the uk will pay when it leaves the eu still needs to be settled before trade talks can start. The talks come as theresa may has outlined plans to set the uks departure date and time from