on the front line in eastern ukraine, a special report as ukrainian forces attempt to retake parts of the donbas. the threat here isn tjust the artillery you can hear. it also these landmines, all along this pathway. on patrol in pakistan, the rescue workers trying to help thousands of people stranded after the devastating floods. and powering on, serena williams delays her retirement from tennis as she makes it through to the third round of the us open. and coming up on the bbc news channel its transfer deadline day. we ll have the latest big movers, as chelsea agree to sign barcelona striker pierre emerick aubameyang. good evening and welcome to the bbc news at six. the broadcaster and former bbc breakfast star bill turnbull has died at the age of 66. he was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer almost five years ago. he began working at the bbc in the 19705 but became best known for his partnership alongside fellow presenter sian williams on the bbc breakfast sofa a
and there was another upset on the cards, british 20 year old jack draper greeting the latest win in his meteoric rise with a wry smile before the celebration became less muted when it sunk in he d just beaten last year s semifinalist. over in the less glamorous surroundings of court 12, another brit has been impressing today, dan evans making a solid start to his second round match against the australian james duckworth. dan da n eva ns dan evans was two sets up but he has just lost the third. he will be followed on to court by his compatriot cameron norrie who will be hoping to make it more micro british men to make it to the third round here for the first time in more than 50 years. laura, thank you. time for a look at the weather. here s louise lear. we have just heard this is the joint hottest summer since 2018.