Good evening. Prince andrew has released a statement about his friendship with the disgraced financier jeffrey epstein, the first time the prince has spoken directly about his links since epstein took his own life in a new york prison cell earlier this month. Prince andrew said at no stage did he see or suspect any criminal behaviour. Epstein had been awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges when he killed himself. Heres our royal correspondent nicholas witchell. What was Prince Andrew doing at the home of a convicted paedophile in new york in 2010, peering out through the door as young women came and went . The questions about andrews friendship withjeffrey epstein have shown no sign of abating and so, from the prince today, a statement in which he says he is eager to clarify the facts. He states. I met mr epstein in 1999. During the time i knew him, i saw him infrequently and probably no more than only once or twice a year. I have stayed in a number of his residences. The prince goe
And mental torment on his victim. The family of a policeman who survived a frenzied machete attack say theyre proud of his bravery. We have a special report from inside disputed kashmir as tension continues to rise between india and pakistan. These are people who have just come from a mosque after offering friday prayers, who have just from a mosque after offering friday prayers, who havejust gathered into a spontaneous protest. And a novel way to pass the time in Church Taking a ride on a helter skelter. And coming up on bbc news. Joffre archer has been included in the england squad for the second ashes test against australia, but there is no place for moeen ali. Good evening and welcome to the bbc news at six. For the first time in 6. 5 years, the uk economy has shrunk. It fell in the three months from april to june this year, by 0. 2 . The contraction in gdp, or the total value of goods and Services Made and sold by all sectors of the economy, was worse than some had expected. But t
Hello, good morning. Scotland yard has caused anger in some parts of the media, warning against the publication of leaked government documents such as those that led to the resignation of the British Ambassador in washington. A Senior Police chief said editors and publishers could face possible criminal action if there were further leaks. The demand came after the force launched a criminal inquiry into the leaking of sir kim darrochs emails. He resigned on wednesday, after his unflattering views of Donald Trumps white house drew a furious response from the president. The incident has been a hot topic in the conservative leadership race, as our political correspondent, nick eardley reports. Kim darroch, the uks man in washington. Hell leave soon, though, after leaked e mails criticising President Trump caused a huge diplomatic row. Last night, the met said it was investigating the leak. Assistant commissioner neil basu said theres a political row, too borisjohnson was criticised after h
Into violations of its users data privacy. Louisiana braces itself for hurricane barry storm surges and heavy rain are expected later. Simona halep is that wimbledon champion. Simona halep wins her first wimbledon title beating Serena Williams in straight sets on centre court. And england comfortably beat scotland to make it two wins from two at the netball world cup. Well have more on this and the rest of the days action in spportsday in half an hour, here on bbc news. Good evening. Borisjohnson and jeremy hunt have both defended the right ofjournalists to publish leaked government documents after Police Warnings that it could be a criminal offence under the official secrets act. Scotland yard is investigating the leak and publication of secret dispatches by Sir Kim Darroch, britains ambassador in washington which were highly critical of the trump administration. Sir kim subsequently resigned. Heres our political correspondent, nick eardley. The leaking of kim darrochs e mails about P
Is not bound for syria. Facebook is reportedly fined a record £4 billion to settle an investigation into violations of its users data privacy. Hurricane barry has weakened to a Tropical Storm, as it makes landfall in louisiana. Game, set and match. Simona halep wins her first wimbledon title beating Serena Williams in straight sets on centre court. And with just over a week to go until she departs downing street for the last time, theresa may speaks to the bbcs Political Editor, Laura Kuenssberg about her pride and disappointment inside number 10. Thats in half an hour, here on bbc news. Good evening. Borisjohnson and jeremy hunt have both defended the right ofjournalists to publish leaked government documents, after Police Warnings that it could be a criminal offence under the official secrets act. Scotland yard is investigating the leak and publication of secret dispatches by Sir Kim Darroch, britains ambassador in washington, which were highly critical of the trump administration.