to avoid being captured. the head of scotland s state run ferry network has told the bbc that rising passenger numbers, more intense storms and a lack of new vessels have combined to cause a deterioration in the service. robbie drummond s comments will pile more pressure on the scottish government over the botched purchase of two ferries which are under construction but are years late and millions of pounds over budget. our scotland editor james cook has that story. please ensure you have all your belongings with you. thank you for travelling with caledonian macbrayne. scotland s ferries are in hot water. they keep breaking down and someone has bungled the building of boats to replace them. but what does that mean for the islanders who rely on the service? we set off on a journey to find out. first stop, the isle of arran, in the firth of clyde, where getting to the mainland can be a struggle, even in an emergency. so, that was me, having had a mini stroke at the weekend, whe
of the europa league, breaking scottish hearts. hello and welcome. the impact of the war in ukraine is being felt around the world, with the un secretary general warning it could lead to years of mass hunger in poorer countries, and increase the risk of a global food shortage. the bbc s azadeh moshiri has more on his stark warning. realising the war in his country is unlikely to end any time soon, president zelensky has asked ukraine lawmakers to extend martial law for another 90 days full. extend martial law for another 90 days full- 90 days full. how long will this last? 90 days full. how long will this last? only 90 days full. how long will this last? only the - 90 days full. how long willl this last? only the situation on the battlefield will give the answer to this question. but the extent the effects of the extended battle are being found around the world with the un secretary general says it could cause a global food shortages unless russia lets out grain store
there s new guidance for health professionals to spot eating disorders after hospital admissions rose by 84% in the last five years. the number of young men affected is higher than ever before. the line up for the queen s platinum jubilee star studded concert has been revealed, and it includes soul legend diana ross. rangers suffer an agonising penalty shootout defeat in their fifth european final as eintracht frankfurt picked up their second europa league trophy. ministers are facing growing calls to bring forward large increases in benefits and the state pension which will be paid from next april. charities want benefits to increase now to help people struggling with the cost of living, particularly energy bills. last night the chancellor rushi sunak warned the next few months will tough as he spoke to business leaders about the rising cost of living. our political correspondent jonathan blake reports. high and getting higher. prices are rising faster than they have for dec
36 years later the wait is overfor top gun fans and tom cruise is lauded with the highest honour at the cannes film festival. this is bbc news. it s newsday. hello and welcome to newsday, broadcasting live to you today from sydney, australia. in just 2a hours, australians will head to the polls to choose their next government. iconic images, of course, for people here in australia, but around the world as well, this week, australia has been in the global headlines, hasn t it? it sjust has been in the global headlines, hasn t it? it s just a day before the election. we will talk you through some of the main issues in just a moment, but first let me talk you through the facts and the figures. the liberal national coalition has been in power since 2013 and is seeking another three year term. going up against them are the opposition labour party, minor parties and independent candidates. all 151 seats in the lower house of the house of representatives will be up for grabs. th
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