And form the next government. And in os sport, well be talking about basketball, and asking whether the current Golden State Warriors team is the best one the nba has ever seen. We asked you to send in questions. That was about the james comey testimony, the broader story of donald trump. Heres jane obrien to answer them. Hi, how are you . We can start with this question. Russia has been accused of hacking the democratic committee. This was the huge hack that took place sometime last year. It revealed all sorts of embarrassing information about the democratic election process, the nomination process, and lead to the resignation of the chairwoman. It was embarrassing, and a lot of news that the democrats would really rather not have anybody know. It also, apparently, targeted the Republican Committee but that hack was not as well known. The russians, also accused of putting across fake news, propaganda, false information and generally trying to undermine the democratic process and confu
In dunedin byjust one point. Good afternoon and welcome to the bbc news at one. Talks are underway in Downing Street, as theresa may tries to strike a deal with the Democratic Unionist Party which will enable the conservatives to continue to govern. The Prime Minister and Arlene Foster are discussing the detailed terms of the dups backing for her minority government, focussing on the upcoming brexit negotiations and their particular implications for Northern Irelands border with the Republic Of Ireland and trade. The conservatives are having to rely on the support of ten dup mps, after they fell eight seats short of winning an overall majority in last weeks general election. Heres our Political Correspondent chris mason. The sun is shining on Northern Irelands Democratic Unionist Party. Just ten mps and their leader who now wield huge powers. Are we looking at the real government . Big smiles and with good reason. The democratic unionists are crucial in propping up theresa may in gover
Sits down with the bbc to talk about his latest work in Washington A Sprawling tribute to those who fight for freedom. I am katty kay in washington Christian Fraser is in london. The pentagon says the intelligence is compelling it has identified planes and also the hangar in which it says the Syrian Government may be preparing another Chemical Attack. The white house said to President Assad he will pay a heavy price if the weapons are used. In april, a Sarin Gas Attack on the rebel held town of Khan Sheikhun killed at least 87 people, many of them were children. The attack was launched from this same base. Today the syrian president Bashar Al Assad denied any new preparations were under way. And perhaps in defiance of that us threat, he paid a visit to a russian airbase in the west of the country even climbing into the cockpit of this sukhoi fighter jet. Not the image of a man cowed by american threats. A short while ago the Us Ambassador to the un, nikki haley issued this statement ab
Show you an extraordinary statement from the head of the worlds most powerful military, Generaljim Mathis has issued a statement from the pentagon that this warning. Mathis said north korea should seize any consideration of actions that would lead to the end of its regime and the destruction of its people. That follows Sabre Rattling reminders from the president himself, saying his first order as president was to renovate and modernise our nuclear arsenal. It is now far stronger and more powerful than ever before. The tough rhetoric comes than ever before. The tough rhetoric co m es after than ever before. The tough rhetoric comes after this statement on north koreas state television. With medium to long range strategic Ballistic Rossouw s sick missiles, we have the ability to hit us air bases on guam. That followed donald trump was burst of anger when he said any further Missile Launchers from north korea would result in fire and fury like the world had never seen. All of this stemmin
Show you an extraordinary statement from the head of the worlds most powerful military, Generaljim Mathis has issued a statement from the pentagon that this warning. Mathis said north korea should seize any consideration of actions that would lead to the end of its regime and the destruction of its people. That follows Sabre Rattling reminders from the president himself, saying his first order as president was to renovate and modernise our nuclear arsenal. It is now far stronger and more powerful than ever before. The tough rhetoric comes than ever before. The tough rhetoric co m es after than ever before. The tough rhetoric comes after this statement on north koreas state television. With medium to long range strategic Ballistic Rossouw s sick missiles, we have the ability to hit us air bases on guam. That followed donald trump was burst of anger when he said any further Missile Launchers from north korea would result in fire and fury like the world had never seen. All of this stemmin