Brother. There are angry scenes at stormont as members walk out of the First Assembly meeting for three years, paving the way for abortion and same sex marriage to become legal in northern ireland. The dangers of heading a football. A new report on the risk of brain injuries and the higher rate of dementia among footballers. Ina in a moment, it is going to be time for the sport, but first a quick look at what else is coming up this evening. President trump faces heavy criticism for his handling of the situation in Northern Syria as us troops return to the area after previously being withdrawn. That is coming upjust previously being withdrawn. That is coming up just after 7pm. Previously being withdrawn. That is coming upjust after 7pm. And then, we will be discussing the decision not to allow a vote on the governments brexit deal today. And what that means for the Withdrawal Agreement bill, which is due to be introduced later today. And then at 8 50pm, why it is worth looking up to the
That was a huge upset in the womens 400m. The olympian champ 0lympic champion came in here is the athlete to beat. She was the fastest in the world this year. But she liked the crowd was stunned by a brilliant performance by Salwa Eid Naser of bahrain, who clocked the third fastest time in history and the fastest time in history and the fastest time in history and the fastest time since 1985. Miller weaver, who had to settle for silver, also set a national record. An equally good performance by Katarina Johnson thompson of britain in the heptathlon. 0ver Katarina Johnson thompson of britain in the heptathlon. Over the course of the two days she has had four lifetime bests. She launched javelin a metre further than she had done and in 800m clocked the personal best to dethrone a formidable champion to win her first global Senior Outdoor title, and in the process she beatjessica ennis hills british record and also amassed the sixth highest point in history and heptathlon. At one stage at
The waiting is finally over for the start of the ashes. Im at edgbaston, where ive been speaking to england captainjoe root ahead of the first test against australia. It starts today, as england look to claim the ashes back. Having lifted it for under cooky, and to see what its been like on the other end of it as captain, it makes me want to be up there on the podium at the oval hopefully with a massive smile on my face. We could get a shower at the oval, especially in a line from north east scotla nd especially in a line from north east scotland to east anglia, where it could be heavy, thundery and slow moving. More in 15 minutes. Its thursday the 1st of august. Our top story flood warnings are still in place across the north west of england and yorkshire after a day of heavy rain left people stranded and caused damage to buildings, roads and rail lines. Overnight, the water levels did begin to recede in some of the worst hit areas, but people are preparing for another downpour of rai
Havent lifted it before, see what that podium. To be stewed. It is like to be on the wrong end of it is like to be on the wrong end of it as and coming up before 12 30 it is like to be on the wrong end of itasa it is like to be on the wrong end of it as a captain makes me very hungry to be the one student that podium. Asap rocky is due to take the stand in sweden where hes and coming up before 11 30 on trial for assault. Asap rocky is due to take the stand in sweden where hes on trial for assault. Good afternoon. Welcome to bbc newsroom live. We begin with breaking good morning. Welcome to bbc newsroom live. News this hour the government has announced the bank of england has left the additionalfunding to prepare the uk in the event of a no deal brexit. Interest rate unchanged, it remains the chancellor, sajid javid, says ata Interest Rate unchanged, it remains at a quarter of 1 . The bank of the extra £2. 1 billion was necessary england has left Interest Rates to ensure the uk is prep
We exploited those conditions beautifully. Well this test match will serve as a preparation of sorts for england as they look ahead to the ashes, thats next week. As for ireland, the chance to play on a stage like this, well, who knows when that will come again. I guess they must try to remember the hope, rather than the missed opportunity of today. Joe wilson, bbc news, at lords. Thats it. Newsnight is getting under way on bbc two. Here on bbc one, its time for the news where you are. Have a very good night. Good evening and welcome to sportsday with me ben croucher. Heres whats been making the headlines on friday. 38 all out. Irelands hopes of a first test win against england are shattered. Rain didnt stop play at the Tour De France, hail, snow and a landslide did. And weve got a new leader too. Well tell you who shortly. And a new leaderfor england netball too asjess thirlby is named as tracey nevilles successor as head coach. Irelands first test match against england wont be forgot