California gas station. The driver killed. Everyone else scrambling to safety. So, what caused the explosion . And back to the danger zone. I feel the need for speed. Tom cruise makes it official. Top gun 2 is cleared for takeoff. Its true. Really . Yes. The big revelation thats taking everyones breath away today, wednesday, may 24th, 2017. Welcome to today. A lot of news to cover and coming out of europe. These images are just in coming in overnight, this extraordinary meeting between pope francis and the president and the first lady. Were going to go live to the vatican in just a few moments. But first we have major developments in the investigation of that deadly attack on an Ariana Grande concert in manchester, england. Several new arrests overnight as we learn more about the suspected suicide bombers. Ties to terrorists. We have full coverage beginning with nbcs chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel. Richard, good morning to you. Reporter good morning, matt. The race is on to
With a look at todays eye opener, your world in 90 seconds. The focus of the investigation onday two trying to establish whether the person responsible acted alone or was he part of a wider group. The uk Terror Threat remains at its highest level. We want people to be alert, not alarmed. We need to carry on with our way of life. The spirit of manchester is far mightier than the staged plots by terrorists. President trump meets with one of his harshest critic, pope francis. They do not even realize theyre along that path until they realize its a pit too late. So now we even got russia, the health care, and now the budget. Yes, you have to have compassion for the pokes receiving the federal funds and also the folks paying it. Folks in the southeast are in for another day of rough weather. Holy cow. Trees are falling. All that people run for their lives following the crash of a deadly gas danger followed by a deadly fire bombing. Oh. He hit it over the stadium. All and that matters if the
Is it working . Or do we need a drastic rethink . We talk to people on both sides of the debate. The bombing has caused upset right across the country, but how do those who have to investigate it and deal with its aftermath cope . Chief superintendentJohn Sutherland spent years on the front line of policing and will be talking about the toll dealing with such events can take. Hello. Welcome to the programme, were live until 11. 00 this morning. Do get in touch on all the stories were talking about this morning, general Election Campaigning resumes today and ukip will be launching their manifesto. We will be looking at that later in the programme. Bbc news has been told that the police have stopped Sharing Information about the Manchester Bombing with officials in the united states, following a series of leaks thought to have come from the american intelligence community. Last night, the New York Times published photographs apparently showing fragments from the bomb and a backpack used
So that we get more detailed information about where the virus is taking root. An inflation led price hike for railfares but Campaign Groups and unions call for a reduction in ticket prices to encourage more people back on the tracks. Good afternoon and welcome to bbc news. The man found guilty of murdering 22 people in the Manchester Arena bombing in 2017 has refused to leave his cell for his sentence hearing. The judge at the old bailey said he couldnt force 23 year old hashem abedi to come to court. The two day hearing began with family members of some of the victims emotionally describing how the attack had affected them. Some broke down as they recalled the moment they discovered their loved ones had died. 0ne bereaved mother told the court his horrendous act of cowardice had changed their lives forever. Our home affairs correspondent, daniel sandford, is at the old bailey. The old bailey has seen many emotional days in both murder trials and inquests, but this has definitely been
To a role that gave him control over many aspects of her life and career. The diplomatic stand off over belarus has escalated further, with the European Union announcing today it will impose targeted sanctions. Heres the European Commission president ursula von der leyen. We will sanction all those responsible for violence, repression and falsification of the results of the election. The people of belarus took peacefully to the streets. And the authorities answered with violence. This cannot be accepted. Eu leaders held a Virtual Summit today to discuss belarus. Heres the Eu Council President charles michel. The European Union stands in solidarity with the people of belarus. And we dont accept impunity. On august the 9th, belarus held elections. These elections were neither free norfair, and did not meet international standards. We dont recognise the results presented by the belarus authorities. The people of belarus deserve better. It was poland who called todays emergency summit. It