Hello and welcome to bbc news. The Rugby World Cup final is less than four hours away and the excitement is building. England will take on south africa in the japanese city of yokohama. The stakes are high for both sides england are attempting to land their second world cup and avenge the springboks victory in the 2007 final. This years tournament is the first ever held in asia, as our Sports Editor dan roan reports. Another tactical masterclass by eddiejones. It may be the eve of the World Cup Final, but englands head coach still found time to put some local schoolkids through their paces today. Earlier, it was his captain taking instructions, this the squads final Training Session before the biggest game of their lives. Its a good session, boys, its good work. Puts us in good stead for saturday, that. Owen farrells leadership has been crucial to his teams journey in japan. Theyve had much to celebrate during this campaign, but he told me the job is not yet complete. We know that we c
A Public Health emergency has been declared in delhi due to soaring levels of air pollution. Officials are blaming farmers in neighbouring states who are using fires to clear land. They say the thick fog has turned the city into a gas chamber. From delhi, Pratiksha Ghildial reports. It is like a scene from a dystopian Science Fiction movie. For a third day in a row now, residents of delhi are inhaling the seasons worst toxic air. In some parts of the city, the levels of pm 2. 5, the tiny particles that can penetrate deep into our lungs, are peaking at more than 500 mcg per cubic metre. The World Health Organization recommends a maximum level of 25. Im in central delhi, just near the Main Business district, and with the iconic india gate behind me. But as you can see, it is barely visible, with a thick blanket of smog around it. It is daytime, but hardly any sunlight is able to percolate the thick layer of smog that shrouds the city. The government says it is doing what it can. It has b
The Rugby World Cup final is less than five hours away and the excitement is building. England will take on south africa in the japanese city of yokohama. The stakes are high for both sides england are attempting to land their second world cup and avenge the springboks victory in the 2007 final. This years tournament is the first ever held in asia, as our Sports Editor dan roan reports. Another tactical masterclass by eddiejones. It may be the eve of the World Cup Final, but englands head coach still found time to put some local schoolkids through their paces today. Earlier, it was his captain taking instructions, this the squads final Training Session before the biggest game of their lives. Its a good session, boys, its good work. Puts us in good stead for saturday, that. Owen farrells leadership has been crucial to his teams journey in japan. Theyve had much to celebrate during this campaign, but he told me the job is not yet complete. We know that we cantjust expect to do the same a
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