More than three months after the terrorist attack which killed 22 people. And englands cricketers wrap up the series against the west indies good evening and welcome to bbc news. Hurricane irma is continuing to sweep its way across the caribbean, en route to the us coast, leaving a path of devastation. In cuba, a Million People almost a tenth of the countrys population have been moved to safety, along with thousands of tourists. State media said it was the first time the eye of a category five storm had made landfall in the country for 85 years. Winds pounded cubas northern coast, causing flooding and bringing down power lines. The bahamas have largely been spared after the storm changed course. This is irmas trajectory. Turks and caicos behind it, making its way to cuba. Its expected to make landfall with us coast tomorrow, before heading inland. In florida, more than6 Million People, a quarter of its population, have been told to evacuate. Officials have confirmed that six people hav
The stars of strictly pay an emotional tribute to the shows former host, sir Bruce Forsyth, who died last month at the age of 89. And our sunday morning edition of the papers is at 9. 35. The reviewers are Rachel Cunliffe and the former editor of the sunday times, peter conradi. Good morning and welcome to bbc news. After battering its way through the caribbean, Hurricane Irma, currently a category four storm, is within hours of hitting the us coast. The storm made landfall in cuba late on friday, causing widespread damage and cutting off power to large areas. The hurricane is now inching towards the Southern Coast of florida, where water levels have already begun to rise. Wind gusts close to Hurricane Force are battering islands south of the state, with the mainland due to be hit in the coming hours. Over 6 Million People, almost a third of the states population, had been urged to evacuate, but the state governor told residents yesterday, its now too late for anyone remaining to leave
Millions . But pewdiepie has been forced to apologise again after being caught using a racist slur in one of his videos. Hello. Welcome to the programme, were live until 11. Throughout the morning, the latest breaking news and developing stories. And as always, really keen to hear from you on all the stories were talking about this morning. A little later, well be talking about the Prescription Drug pregabalin and the huge rise in sales on the black market and the devastating impact it has on addicts. Also ,well speak to the christian parents whore threatening to sue their Childrens School because one of the pupils there goes to school some days as a boy and others as a girl use the hashtag victorialive and if you text, you will be charged at the Standard Network rate. Our top story today. Hurricane irma has slammed into the west coast of florida, bringing with it intense rainfall, severe flooding, violent winds and tornadoes. At least three people have died since the storm made landfa
Families, couples, and friends can all find their escape on the island with warm sunny days, cooling trade winds, and the crystal blue caribbean sea. Nonstop flights are available from most major airports. More information for your vacation planning is available at aruba. Com. And now, bbc world news. This is bbc world news america. Reporting from washington, i am laura trevelyan. Days after hurricane slashed the caribbean, some islands are still without food or water. In florida, the risk of flooding isnt over. Jane rivers are dangerously swollen, but in miami, officials our breathing a sigh of relief. Muslims00,000 rohingya have fled myanmar. A top official called it ethnic cleansing. Hillary clinton is set to release a book about the 2016 campaign. To which mistakes does she admit to making . Laura welcome to world news america. Hurricane irma may have been downgraded to a Tropical Storm, but she certainly left a trail of destruction in her week wake. Some caribbean islands have bee
And try to get them back to a sense of normalcy. Community. With so many areas abandoned, looting has been a major problem. Here the targets are sports shops, boxes of trainers piled into cars. The police say they wont tolerate criminal activity and a number of arrests have been made. Overnight Hurricane Irma has weakened further but continues to cause damage in its path. Today a group of dutch tourist in saint martin were evacuated to the nearby island ofjericho, still traumatised by their experience. Translation we are alive so we should be happy with that. It wasnt nice. Ive never experienced anything like it. Translation five days without water, electricity and supplies, thats a long time. I have left but others havent. Theyve lost their whole existence. Across the caribbean, major relief and rescue operation is underway. Here the French Military are bringing humanitarian aid to communities who have been cut out for days. Hundreds of british troops have also been deployed to uk ter