Prepared for death. I was watching the sunset. I had very much made peace with all. And then a helicopter i heard a helicopter. And for the first time, british Scientists Use Satellite Images to count the entire global population of the endangered northern royal albatross. Good evening. Welcome to bbc news. Its five oclock our main story. The Duke Of Edinburgh has announced he will stop carrying out public engagements this autumn. Buckingham palace says Prince Philip made the decision with the full support of the queen, who will continue to carry out a full programme of official duties. The Duke Of Edinburgh, who will be 96 next month, is the longest Serving Consort in british history. The Prime Minister said she offered him the countrys deepest gratitude and good wishes. Our royal correspondent Nicholas Witchells report contains flash photography. It is an image to which the nation has become accustomed over many decades. The queen and the Duke Of Edinburgh side by side on official bu
Leeching has damaged two thirds of the reef. The nearly man no more, Sergio Garcia wins his first major title on his 74th time of asking, with Victory Overjustin Rose in a sudden death play off at the masters. It is something amazing. I feel the economist i have ever felt. I am so happy. Good morning. Welcome to bbc Newsroom Live. Thousands of Police Officers will line the streets of Central London for the Funeral Procession of keith palmer, murdered in the attack in westminster. The 48 year old was stabbed to death by Khalid Masood as he stood guard outside the Palace Of Westminster. His coffin will be taken to Southwark Cathedral for a full Police Service funeral. Also, his name was added to the Roll Of Honour at the National Police memorial in a ceremony that has just taken place. Yesterday, the coffin of Pc Keith Palmer was brought to the Palace Of Westminster, the place where he worked, the place he had been protecting when he was killed last month. Overnight, an honour guard made
And, the first Rail Freight Service from the uk to china sets off on a 7,500 mile journey, gcioss seven countries. Its 5pm. Our top story is that the Funeral Service has taken place for Pc Keith Palmer, who was stabbed to Death Outside the Houses Of Parliament during last months Terror Attack at westminster. Thousands of Police Officers from across the uk lined the route of the Funeral Procession, through Central London to Southwark Cathedral. Pc palmer, who was 48 and married with a five year old daughter, was guarding an entrance to parliament when he was stabbed by Khalid Masood. Keith palmers finaljourney began at westminster, close to the spot where his life was taken. And here, in this great historical setting, the most prominent floral tribute to number one daddy brought home what this day was about. A five Year Old Girl who will grow up without her father. Keith palmer was also a husband, son and brother. Unarmed and unthreatening, pc palmer was murdered by Khalid Masood becaus
Vin diesel returns for the eighth installment in the Fast And Furious series. Film criticjames king gives us his verdict on this and the rest of the weeks Cinema Releases. Our main story at 5 the Afghan Government says 36 militants from the so called Islamic State group were killed when the United States dropped one of its biggest non Nuclear Bombs in the Eastern Province of nanggarhar on thursday. The commander of us forces in Afghanistan Generaljohn Nicholson said the attack had been coordinated with the government in kabul, and that no civilians were harmed. But theres also been criticism former afghan President Hamid karzai condemned the bombing as inhuman. Our south asia editor Jill Mcgivering reports. This is american hard power in action. The moment the us dropped, for the first time, the biggest Non Nuclear Weapon it has. It was a moab, nicknamed the mother of all bombs, and it was targeting underground bases in eastern afghanistan, a stronghold of the so called Islamic State g