Tributes are paid to jana novotna, the tennis player who wore her heart on her sleeve, who has died at the age of 49. And the bells ring out for a Platinum Wedding Anniversary the queen and Prince Philip celebrate 70 years of married life. Coming up on sportsday. Another premier league sacking, this time at west brom, who part company with tony pulis. Good evening. Theresa may is meeting senior cabinet ministers in an effort to make progress on the stalled brexit talks. They are expected to discuss the so called divorce bill thats the money the uk needs to pay on leaving the eu with some conservatives warning the government not to play santa claus by handing over tens of billions of pounds. Today, the eus chief brexit negotiator, michel barnier, said brussels was ready to offer the uk the most ambitious trade deal, but only if its terms were met. Heres our political editor, laura kuenssberg. No 10 is always a special place to visit. But today it was the scene of vital conversations for
Im katty kay in washington, Christian Fraser is in london. And berlin is in chaos. Throughout the years of financial crisis, the rise of populism and brexit, germany has been a beacon of stability in europe. Angela merkel, the steady hand in turbulent times. Some even called her the new leader of the free world. But suddenly the chancellor looks vulnerable and german politics is a mess. Her Coalition Talks fell apart last night when the pro business fdp party decided to pull out. So what now . The breakdown in negotiations raises the possibility of a snap election. Though for now president Walter Steinmeir has told the parties to get back to work to try to find some compromise. The longer it goes on, the greater the uncertainty for mrs merkel. From berlinjenny hill reports. She promised germany a government for christmas. Instead, Angela Merkel has delivered an unprecedented political crisis. Not much to applaud. In the early hours of this morning, mrs merkel admitted she couldnt form
70 years of marriage. And women are being advised to sleep on their side in the last three months of pregnancy, to avoid having a stillborn baby. To cut the risks of stillbirth. Good evening and welcome to bbc news. Theresa may has met senior cabinet ministers in downing street in an effort to make progress on the stalled brexit talks. Discussions were expected to focus on a decision on raising the amount the uk will pay to leave the European Union. Today, the eus chief brexit negotiator, Michel Barnier, said brussels was ready to offer the uk the most ambitious trade deal, but only if its terms were met. Also today, its been announced that amsterdam has been chosen as the location for the European Medicines Agency when britain leaves the bloc in 2019. Another london based organisation, the european banking agency, is to be relocated to paris. Heres our Political Editor, laura kuenssberg. Number ten is always a special place to visit. But today it was the scene of vital conversations f
In actual fact, its an art gallery on the street. Its hoped that remembering this Manchester Music legend in such a striking way will encourage people who walk past it or who come to see it to open up that conversation about mental health. Its nice that manchester remembers and, yeah, its a wonderful tribute. Ive just watched so many people smile and be absolutely blown away with the sight of it this morning, just parked here so, yeah, its nice, its lovely. For the next few days, mars is at its biggest and brightest as it lines up with earth on the same side of the sun. The positioning means the red planet will be clearly visible as the brightest object in the night sky. This arangement takes place every 26 months. At one point on tuesday evening, mars, the earth and the sun will all be in a Straight Line a moment astronomers call opposition. Now, the weather with sarah keith lucas. Hello, sunday has brought most of us some dry, pleasant weather. We have had the sky and sunshine, but t
Hello this is bbc news with me, martine croxall. The headlines. Mayors in the north of england say the chancellors coronavirus financial help package doesnt go far enough, and call for additional support. Boris johnson will announce new measures on monday to tackle coronavirus in england with some areas of the north warned they are likely to face tougher restrictions. Wearing a face mask in all work places and outdoors should be compulsory, says the british medical association. President trump says hes feeling great, as he makes his first public appearance following treatment for coronavirus although aides are yet to confirm whether hes still contagious. Armenia and azerbaijan agree to a humanitarian ceasefire, following two weeks of intense fighting over the disputed territory of nagorno karabakh. Recognition for the uks un sung heroes of the pandemic as hundreds of key workers and volunteers are recognised in the delayed queens birthday honours. Now on bbc news five years ago, more t