an energy emergency? energy companies across the continent warn of higher prices. limited rationing is already under way in germany as the supply from russia starts to drop off. in america, they ve released more oil to the market but is it enough to keep us all going? with more sanctions and cold weather on the way, are we looking at a perfect storm for the energy market? i m going to be discussing all of that with these two, there they are, dr ulrich hoppe, the director general of the german british chamber of industry and commerce. and helima croft, a member of america s national petroleum council, which advises the us energy secretary on strategy. also on the show, the big boss of the middle east s oldest privately held oil and gas company, crescent petroleum, joins me to talk about those skyrocketing prices, energy supply and the impact of the war in ukraine. wherever you rejoining me from around the world once again a big hello and a warm welcome to the show. you know, t
the airport cope with staff shortages. heathrow is pushing ahead with plans to forced airlines to reduce passenger numbers to help the airport cope with staff shortages. politicians in sri lanka begin the process of choosing a new president, after mass protests drove ex president rajapaksa to resign and flee the country. and an unprecedented win. ireland make history with their first ever series win in new zealand. a meeting of the government s emergency cobra committee is taking place this afternoon, to discuss how to respond to the record temperatures that are expected to hit parts of the uk next week. a national emergency has been declared after a red extreme heat warning was issued for the first time, meaning there s a risk to life. jon donnison reports. at the bristol harbour festival this weekend, a cold shower, more than welcome. and with potentially record temperatures forecast for early next week, this summer s heatwave is entering uncharted waters. well, i don t lik
hello this is bbc news. the headlines. fires continue to burn out of control as parts of france, portugal and spain endure record breaking temperatures. thousands of people are evacuated from their homes. the first national heatwave emergency has been declared in the uk, and the met office warns tempatures could put fit and healthy lives at risk. the race for conservative party leader and next prime minister continues as the five remaining candidates battle it out in the first tv debate. considering the weather we re getting over the next few days, how about this for a challenge? andy peterson is setting out on an epic 2,500km bike ride, cycling to all four corners of the uk in just seven days, and without any support team around him. it s all to raise funds for research into colon cancer,
this is bbc news these are the latest headlines in the uk and around the world. fires continue to burn out of control as parts of france, portugal and spain endure record breaking temperatures. thousands of people are evacuated from their homes. the first national heatwave emergency has been declared in the uk and the met office warns temperatures could put fit and healthy lives at risk. the race for conservative party leader and next prime minister continues as the five remaining candidates battle it out in the first tv debate. president biden tells mohammed bin salman saudi arabia s crown prince that he holds him personally responsible for the murder of the dissidentjournalistjamal khashoggi. politicians in sri lanka begin the process of choosing
hello this is bbc news, i m martine croxall. the headlines: the uk government will host an emergency cobra meeting later today, after the first national heatwave emergency was declared in the uk. fires continue to burn out of control parts of france, portugal and spain endure record breaking temperatures. thousands of people are evacuated from their homes. the race for conservative party leader and next prime minister continues as the five remaining candidates battle it out in the first tv debate. i was really pleased to be able to make a positive case for why i can be the best leader for our party and our country, and that s because i want to restore trust, rebuild our economy and reunite our country. i was pleased to make the positive case for that. heathrow is pushing ahead with plans to forced airlines to reduce passenger numbers to help the airport cope