The billionaire businessman and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has died in prison in new york. Hes believed to have taken his own life. Epstein once counted among his friends bill clinton, donald trump and Prince Andrew, and was charged last month with trafficking dozens of underage girls for sex. He was due to stand trial next year. Earlier we got reaction from the New York Times journalist, ali watkins, who has been covering the case so far. We were all stunned. This comes on the heels of thousands of documents being unveiled on a related case and it has been working its way through the court system. It ruin to focus what this was. Every few days there isa what this was. Every few days there is a new turn this and nobody expected this. As we heard in that report, only a few weeks ago epstein was found in his cell having a p pa re ntly was found in his cell having apparently tried to take its own life and questions are being asked about how somebody in a secure unit could have
For a second year in a row. Four goals from the 83rd minute onwards. The first fa cup Quarter Final has a blistering climax and a win for coventry. And a good first day not great on day two. How do rory mcilroy s chances look during his third round at the players championship . Hello again. Welcome along to sportsday. Ireland are on the verge of back to back six nations titles. Of the four teams that entered the final weekend with a chance of winning the tournament, much was in their favour mainly the maths. A win against scotland in dublin would do it, as would a draw. Even defeat with two bonus points. But with about ten minutes to go, they lead to 17 6 at the aviva stadium. The story of the game so far. Scotlands finn russell whos the leading scorer in the six nations this season was the first to put points on the scoreboard in the eighth minute at the aviva stadium. Butjust five minutes later, ireland Hooker Dan Sheehan saw his chance to hit back with the first try of the match. Ru
Back to back titles in the six nations as irleand prove their Northern Hemisphere dominance once more. Four goals from the 83rd minute onwards the first fa cup Quarter Final has a blistering climax and a win for coventry. Joining them Manchester City, two deflections but smooth progress nonetheless against newcastle. And a good first day not great on day two. How do rory mcilroy s chances look during his third round at the players championship . Hello again. Ireland have secured back to back six nations titles, Beating Scotland In Dublin by 17 points to 13. A victory that gives them an unassailble lead in the championship with just france against england to come tonight. Our correspondent andy swiss was there to see it at the aviva stadium. It was close at the end, but ireland are over the line. As you can probably hear the party is very much in full swing. Ireland are once again the sensations for that goodness me, they had to work for it. In the last half hour we had a moment of all
To get it resolved as quickly as possible as well. The easing of Northern Irelands coronavirus rules over christmas the news dominated today by covid and the knock on effects of the virus. Do send us your comments on how this is affecting you on twitter im at Annita Mcveigh or you can get in touch at bbcyourquestions. The easing of Northern Irelands coronavirus rules over christmas will be reduced from five days to Just Christmas day when three households will be allowed to mix. As eu regulators are set to approve the Pfizer Biontech vaccine, we look inside a Mass Vaccination Centre in germany. Brexit talks continue but are still said to be tangled on the topic of fishing rights scotlands first minister calls for the transition to be extended. And coming up this hour. Lewis hamilton is crowned bbc Sports Personality of the year for the second time. Hello and welcome if youre watching in the uk or around the world and stay with us for the latest news and analysis from here and across th
I have seen this drug on the battlefields of syria, libya, but neverin battlefields of syria, libya, but never in these quantities before. How a record haul of the amphetamine captagon has been destroyed in italy. Also tonight history makers, the quadruple, treble winners. A clean sweep for celtic, as they reach their 40th scottish cup win. Good evening. 18 Million People in england and all 3 million who live in wales have seen extra covid restrictions come into force today, as ministers said a new variant of coronavirus is out of control. In england, areas within the new tier 4 include london, kent and most of essex. People should stay home, non essential shops, as well as gyms and hairdressers have closed. Christmas bubble mixing is no longer permitted. The festive rules have changed in the rest of england too. Bubbles will now be allowed to meet only on Christmas Day. Wales new lockdown restrictions will ease just for Christmas Day. Scotland will also allow bubbles only on the 25th.