just closed and the result is expected to become clear in just a few hours. around 64 million turks were eligible to vote turn out in the first round was closing in on 90% and they had a choice between two veteran candidates: the two times president recep tayyip erdogan and the opposition leader, kemal kilicdaroglu. the election takes place amid a faltering economy, with inflation in double figures and a cost of living crisis. both of the candidates have been out to cast their vote. this was the incumbent president, recep tayip erdogan, in istanbul. he arrived by limousine, with the crowds kept back behind barriers, and more or less had the polling station to himself, when, along with his wife, he cast his ballot. and at exactly the same time as that was happening in istanbul mr erdogan s opponent, kemal kilicdaroglu cast his vote in ankara. the polling station was a little more crowded, and the supporters were able to get up a little bit closer, but everything seemed
Could age like hilda, free of aches and pains and independent well into their 90s. Fergus walsh, bbc news, new york. Newsnight is coming up on bbc two, heres emily. Tonight, we bring you a broadcast world exclusive. Zelda perkins tried to bring Harvey Weinstein to justice two long decades ago. We hear her story on camera for the first time. Join me now on bbc two. Thats newsnight with emily. Here on bbc one, its time for the news where you are. Have a good night. Welcome to sports day. This is coming up tonight. A late leicester penalty takes the League Cup Quarterfinal tie with Manchester City into extra time, before Manchester City win it on penalties. Arsenal reach the semifinals as they beat west ham 1 0. And the former wimbledon champion returning to the court four years after retiring. Hello and welcome. The premier league leaders, unbeaten domestically all season, looked certain for a place in the semi finals of the league cup. But with minutes of normal time remaining, a late j
M u. ; awrzf 7 , w w and sarah has the weather. It is another cloudy day today and things are going to turn increasingly wet and windy from the west. Ill bring you all the details in about 15 minutes. Good morning. First, our main story there were nearly 43,000 hospital operations to remove teeth in children and teenagers in england last year, equating to 170 a day. The British Dental Association says england provides a second Class Service compared to scotland and wales, and has accused government ministers of adopting a short sighted approach to a growing crisis around tooth decay. 0ur Health Correspondent Dominic Hughes reports. Tooth decay in children is distressing, painful and avoidable. Dentists say sugary snacks and drinks are the biggest cause. British children drink more soft drinks than anywhere else in europe and the number of multiple extractions, which have to take place in hospital under a general anaesthetic, is continuing to grow. Figures compiled by the local Governme
Four british friends smash the world record for crossing the atlantic in a rowing boat. In sport, heading to scotland, Northern Ireland boss Michael Oneill is a step closer to taking over as scotland manager, now that the scottish fa have agreed a deal to compensate his current employers. And sarah has the weather. Good morning. It is another cloudy day today and things are going to turn increasingly wet and windy from the west. Ill bring you all the details in about 15 minutes. Good morning. First, our main story there were nearly 43,000 hospital operations to remove teeth in children and teenagers in england last year, equating to 170 a day. The British Dental Association says england provides a second Class Service compared to scotland and wales, and has accused government ministers of adopting a short sighted approach to a growing crisis around tooth decay. 0ur Health Correspondent Dominic Hughes reports. Tooth decay in children is distressing, painful and avoidable. Dentists say s
Is at the church of the nativity in bethlehem. Thats in half an hour here on bbc news. Good morning and welcome to bbc news. The African Union has demanded an apology from President Trump after he reportedly used a vulgar and disparaging term to describe nations on the continent. It was apparently made during an Oval Office Meeting on immigration with members of congress. The union, which represents 55 african countries, expressed its shock, dismay and outrage and said the Trump Administration misunderstood africans. 0ur north america correspondent peter bowes reports. It has been an extraordinary week, even by Donald Trumps standards. It ended with a medical, a routine checkup that all president s undergo and word from mr trumps doctor that the commander in chief is in excellent health. For the past two days have seen the president of my but the past two days have seen the president mired in controversy, as donald trump arrives in florida to spend the weekend at his golf resort, the I