And the risks of rebuilding notre dame. Seven months after the fire, architects say theres still a chance of collapse. Hello to you. The first public televised hearings in President Trumps impeachment inquiry have got underway in washington after weeks of testimony behind closed doors. Donald trump is accused of withholding military aid to ukraine an american ally under threat from russia to pressure ukraines new president into helping him politically in next years us president ial election. The impeachment inquiry has the potential to remove mr trump from office. He denies any wrongdoing. Our north america editor jon sopel has been watching. History in the house. This is like the super bowl for politics the day the impeachment hearings go public. And coast to coast, all the Us Tv Networks are gearing up for the unfolding drama that could be the decisive moment of the trump presidency. And early this morning in the white house residence, the light is on and the tweets are angry. In the
The princes decision. Also on the programme tonight. On the campaign trail on teesside, borisjohnson holds out the prospect of major changes to National Insurance. And in london, the lib dems publish their manifesto, pledging to stop brexit if theyre elected. At the impeachment inquiry in washington, a us diplomat says he followed Donald Trumps orders to put pressure on ukraine to investigate a political rival. And the special one is on the move again. This time its to spurs, where hes signed a four year deal. And coming up on sportsday on bbc news, its a winning start for Great Britain in the revamped davis cup, beating the netherlands 2 1 in their Opening Group game. Good evening. Prince andrew, whos been engulfed in controversy because of his links with the convicted sex offenderjeffrey epstein, has announced he will not undertake any royal duties for the foreseeable future. The prince, whos 59, acknowledged that the epstein scandal had become a major disruption to the royal family,
The first public televised hearings in President Trumps impeachment inquiry have got underway in washington, after weeks of testimony behind closed doors. Donald trump is accused of withholding military aid to ukraine an american ally, under threat from russia to pressure ukraines new president into helping him politically in next years us president ial election. The impeachment inquiry has the potential to remove mr trump from office. He denies any wrongdoing. Our north america editor jon sopel has been watching. History in the house. This is like the super bowl for politics, the day the impeachment hearings go public. And coast to coast, all the Us Tv Networks are gearing up for the unfolding drama that could be the decisive moment of the trump presidency. And early this morning, in the white house residence, the light is on and the tweets are angry. In the committee room, its a scrum, an hour before the hearing gets under way. First up was this man, george kent. He is a Senior State
Taxi drivers calendar is rolling out its final edition. Israels Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has responded angrily to his indictment on charges of corruption. The accusations relate to cases that involved gifts mr netanyahu received from wealthy figures, as well as alleged efforts to get better Media Coverage in return for favours. It adds to the uncertainty for a country without a stable government after two elections in a year. Gareth barlow reports. Benjamin Netanyahu Benjamin neta nyahu has Benjamin Netanyahu has been indicted. After months of deliberation, the attorney general and former political ally said he made the decision with a heavy heart. Translation with a heavy heart. Translation with a heavy heart i decided to indict him. With a heavy heart but also wholeheartedly, out of a deep sense of duty for the rule of law and the public of israel to the accusations that he had accepted gifts of cigars and pink champagne and gave favours to get positive press coverage have
Israels Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has responded angrily to his indictment on charges of corruption. The accusations relate to cases that involved gifts mr netanyahu received from wealthy figures, as well as alleged efforts to get better Media Coverage in return for favours. It adds to the uncertainty for a country without a stable government after two elections in a year. Gareth barlow reports. Benjamin netanyahu, Benjamin Neta nyahu, israels Benjamin Netanyahu, israels longest serving Prime Minister, has been indicted with fraud, breach of trust and bribery. After months of deliberation, the attorney general and former political ally said he made the decision with a heavy heart. Translation with a heavy heart i decided to indict him. With a heavy heart but also wholeheartedly, out of a deep sense of duty for the rule of law and the public interest. The accusations that he had accepted gifts of cigars and pink champagne and gave favours to get positive press coverage have dog