And we will be talking about oil as the oil cartel opec is almost certain to extend production. A warm welcome to the Programme Briefing you on all you need to know in global news, business, and sport. As the glastonbury Music Festival ends for another year organisers said that 42 of performers this year were women. But why is it so hard for festivals to get a 50 50 split . Tell us what you think just use the hashtag bbcthebriefing. Authorities in sudan say seven people have been killed and nearly 200 injured during renewed protests in several cities. Tens of thousands of people took to the streets to keep up the pressure on the countrys interim military rulers to hand power over to a civilian administration. The protests on sunday were the largest since a deadly raid by Security Forces on a protest camp outside the defence ministry, three weeks ago. Gareth barlow has more. The rallies across several cities were the largest since dozens were killed in a crackdown at the start ofjune. D
That could make them the leagues next power house. And the scientists have finally done it. You can now eat raw cookie dough with a clean conscience. The safe and sweet new treat hitting store shelves. Early today starts right now well, good morning to you im richard lui in for Frances Rivera and im phillip mena. Will one small step for man mean a giant leap in diplomacy . This week President Trump became the first commander in chief to cross the Demilitarized Zone sharing a historic handshake with kim jongun supporters say it could jump start talks with korea while critics called it a glorified photo op tracie potts has theatest from capitol hill tracie, good morning reporter it certainly was historic, may just be symbolic the president said notably that the world is watching hover ont everdo so. These ph th Korean Leader kim jongun,but the reestion remains what does this its just a step. Might be an important step and it might not, but what were doing today is a step, and probably it
I want you to watch out for workers as well. The cones blocking off all but one lane north 101 at university, just saw flashing lights back up to clear the cones. Youll see traffic breaks through palo alto. These folks are working but seemed like there was more traffic anecdotally as i was driving along the east bay toward san jose as well for the nimitz so watch for Early Morning traffic flow that might be a little different. We dont have a big commute expected. The bay bridge toll plaza just cash lanes, a few folks waiting and the rest of Contra Costa County looks great. I want to send it over to you for the platest breaking news. Happening today, you fill up your gas tarnia new gas tax hike goes into effect. Youll pay an extra five or six cents a gallon. It asupposed to raise 5 billion a year to improve roads and mass transit. Another new law well tell you about requiring background checks for ammunition purchases goes into effect today. Governor gavin newsom says the initiative wil
More increases to report this morning if you re taking mass transit around the bay starting today fares are going up if you don t use a clipper card. For muni riders who pay cash. A single fare now costs 3dollars instead of 2. 75. That s in part to speed up service. Clipper card users still pay 2. 50. The same thing for ac transit local single rides for cash payers will go up 25cents to 2. 50. Single ride fares for clipper card holders will stay at 2. 25. Happening today it s going to cost you more to drive across the golden gate bridge. Here s a live look fastrak fees will go up by 35 cents and payasyougo will be 20 cents more the toll rate is still the lowest for fastrak drivers. So you ll want to use that pass. The tolls will continue to increase each year by the same amount until 2024. It s part of a five year plan o improve public transportation. In Alameda County leaders in piedmont are expected to decide tonight on a plan to add more license plate readers. If approved. The devic
20 people plunging into the water when the boards beneath them cave in. Now we got bad blood bad blood boiling. Taylor swifts allout attack on one of the biggest names in music after the rights of her biggest songs are sold to Justin Biebers manager, Scooter Braun, a man shes accused of incessant bullying. I love it and world cup excitement reaching a fever pitch. Team usa gearing up for that big showdown with england. Now two of the teams biggest stars, Megan Rapinoe and kelley ohara are joining us only on gma this morning. Were already talking where were going to watch the match tomorrow. Great to have you with us. Whit and cecilia with us as well. Excited to be here. Excited to hear your interview coming up with Megan Rapinoe and kelley ohara. This, of course, ahead of that big world cup match. Cannot wait. Megan scored so many crucial goals for team usa including both of the goals in their last game against france. Can she do it again . We will see and talk about that later. First,