Ahead of a momentous day in cuba. First to china a team of biochemical expert on the ground in tianjin, the scene of two massive explosions that left at least 55 people dead. They are testing the air for toxic gasses. Rescue teams are wearing protective clothing. There are fears the site is contaminated with poisonous chemicals. Agent brown joins us from tianjin. Lets talk about the press conference by the authorities. What more have they been saying . Well, they spoke to the media this morning and they confirmed that its 7 00 a. M. Local time on friday morning, a man was found alive inside the disaster zone. We dont know what his injuries are, just how seriously injured he was. They have found one person. They have rescued 32 people since late on wednesday night when those multiple slowingses happened. A number of firefighters are still missing. As you can see behind me, those fires are still burning. What we dont know, of course, is whether the air that the 50 Million People of this
We leave is not. This bill invites us we leave is not. This bill invites us to surrender all power and influence over that question to the government and to ministers. That will betray everything we were sent here to do. Were following that debate through the afternoon as it emerges dozens of tory mps have signed a letter warning the government not to keep the country in the eu by stealth. Also in the next hour the crisis in myanmar continues. Tens of thousands of Muslim Rohingya refugees continue fleeing the country to bangladesh after nearly two weeks of violence and Prince George starts his first day at school with a handshake, escorted by his father prince william. Good afternoon and welcome to bbc news. One of the most powerful storms on record Hurricane Irma is continuing to devastate parts of the caribbean. It has almost completely destroyed the islands of barbuda and st martin ten people, including a child, have been killed and its feared that number will rise. The storm has no
Ready for picking and i was proud of them. Iwas ready for picking and i was proud of them. I was not sure they could do it. We could have played better in a few moments. We conceded two goals after penalties. I think after a whole season without penalties against us, nearly, yes, we can play better football, but im not sure if we can play better football. The criticism, positive or negative, from me, it is pretty much not possible. We matched liverpools energy for a lot of the game and i think we deserved it. They had some opportunities and we made some good saves, but we had big chances as well. We had some big chances. Well, plenty more fixtures in the English Premier League on monday, and Manchester City have taken advantage of that slip up by liverpool. The citizens just two points behind their rivals now. But they did have to do it the hard way against burnley at the etihad. Manchester city winning 2 1 despite being a man short for almost an hour. Brazilian Midfielder Fernandinho
Of the bloodiest episodes of the First World War, will be held this summer. And going full circle. How vinyl is making a comeback, with the sales of records hitting a 25 year high. Its 5 oclock. Our main story the uks most senior diplomat in brussels has resigned just weeks after he warned it could take a decade to reach a trade deal with the European Union once britain has left. Sir ivan rodgers told his office today that he would be stepping down as ambassador to the eu early just two months before formal brexit talks are due to start. He was appointed by the then Prime Minister David Cameron in november 2013. While his four year term would have come to an end this november, some believed he might stay on for the brexit talks. The reasons for his resignation havent been revealed. In the last hour, Brexit Campaigner and former ukip leader, nigel farage, has told the bbc that hes very pleased to see sir ivan hand in his resignation. Afterall, hes a committed europhile. He helped lead t
An israeli soldier who shot dead a wounded palestinian Knife Attacker is found guilty of manslaughter. And dismantling a dinosaur, as Dippy The Diplodocus bids farewell to the National History museum ahead of a nationwide tour. Im a bit sad that hes going, but maybe i can see other dinosaurs, maybe. What do you think of dippy . He goes rahh. Its 5pm. Our top story. The European Commission has said it regrets the resignation of britains Eu Ambassador, saying sir ivan rogers was very knowledgeable and always defended his governments interests. Meanwhile, the brexit secretary, david davis, has been urged to clarify the governments plan for leaving the eu. Mr davis labour shadow, keir starmer, is calling for a statement to be made to the House Of Commons. Well be hearing from mr starmer in a minute, but first this report from our Political Correspondent, ian watson. Camera shy in public, outspoken in private. Sir ivan rogers has exited his role as britains Eu Ambassador. When the bbc revea