Martin griffiths, welcome to hardtalk. Thank you very much. Not so long ago, you said something very striking. You said, the state of the world is terrifying. And i suppose that one of the terrifying elements for you is that the scale of need so far outstrips your ability at the un to offer assistance. And also to be funded, to get the income you need to meet those needs. So, this year, 2023, we have. Over 350 Million People in the world need humanitarian assistance. Which is substantially more than last year. Substantially more than last year. So, the Direction Of Travel is negative. Its huge. Its almost vertical. The cost of the humanitarian programmes that im responsible for around the world, in 36 different countries, is about 56 billion for this year. To come from the Member States of the united nations. To come from the Member States, of which about 20 are donors, of which the top five pay 60 of all humanitarian aid. So, a very small donor base. As of today, we have received abou
The pairs will be confirmed very shortly. Europe looking to reclaim the trophy, after they were somewhat demolished by the usa two years ago, and they have switched things up from their usual tactics, deciding to start with the foursomes this time, instead of the traditional four balls, our Sports Correspondent is out in italy for us, he explains the thinking behind that. The home team in the ryder cup gets to choose whether they start by playing either foursomes on the first morning when they take alternative shots or four balls when each player plays their own ball and the best score on the hole win, for 30 years now, europe have chosen to start with four ball bus the captain luke donald wants to starts with foursomes tomorrow. Mainly for the simple reason he thinks they are better at it. They are stronger and he says it is crucial that europe gets off to a decent start on the first morning. And bearing in mind two years ago when europe lost at whistling strait, they were 6 2 down on
Hadrians wall one of the most photographed in britain is felled. One arrest has been made. And on newsnight at 10 30 after 18 arduous months, ukraines conscripts and War Wounded Wage A war with no end in sight. Mark urban talked to them on the front line in the east. Good evening. She was the light of our lives. Thats how the family of Elianne Andam described the 15 year old, stabbed and killed at a bus stop in south london. They say their hearts are broken by her senseless death, and this evening they visited the scene where she died in croydon. Police are still questioning a 17 year old boy who was arrested about an hour after the attack yesterday morning. Daniel sandford has our top story. Gathering in mourning at the south london bus stop where Elianne Andam was stabbed to death on her way to school, herfamily, who had come to see where she fell. Her mother, dorcas, In The Black And White dress, led the mourners macro. The shock of what had happened was written on their faces. The
Hello, im lewis vaughanjones, welcome to the daily global where well bring you the top stories from around the world. Lets start here in the uk. The 15 Year Old Girl who was stabbed to death on her way to school in south london yesterday has been named as elianne andam. Herfamily has paid tribute to the teenager, saying she was the light of their lives. A spokesperson has said they are struggling to comprehend the tragedy. We will bring you what they said in full and just a moment. A 17 year old boy who knew the victim was arrested about an hour after the attack. Police have been given more time to question him. Our Home Affairs Correspondent Daniel Sandford is in croydon. This afternoon, Elianne Andams family released this Smiling Picture of her, describing her as their beautiful child. In a statement, they said. The family said eliannes dreams had now been shattered, and they said their lives and those of the wider family had fallen apart. Today, Police Officers who had been the Firs
Good evening and welcome to the bbc news at six. The 15 Year Old Girl who was stabbed to death on her way to school in south london yesterday has been named as Elianne Andam. Herfamily has paid tribute to the teenager saying she was the light of our lives. A 17 year old boy who knew the victim was arrested about an hour after the attack. Police have been given more time to question him. Our home affairs correspondent, daniel sandford, is in croydon. Daniel. Yes, as they went on air, Elianne Andams family came to the scene where she died yesterday morning. She was in her School Uniform. She was on her way to school. She was standing at a bus stop. She was with friends, and then suddenly, everything changed in a moment. She was stabbed in the neck and died at the scene where they are gathered there this evening and today they released a picture of what they called their beautiful daughter. This afternoon, Elianne Andams family release their Smiling Picture of her, describing her as their