America first does not mean america alone thats the message from donald trump, speaking at the World Economic forum in davos in switzerland. The us president told an audience of business and political leaders that the us was doing fantastically well and was open for business. But he hit out at what he called other countries predatory trading practices. Our north america editor jon sopel reports. Wherever donald trump has gone in davos, the crowds have gone with him. And wherever the cameras have been, the president has been pleased to oblige. I hope were going to bring back many billions of dollars into the us. I think that will happen. Its already happening. But billions of dollars is coming back into the us, and i think that willjust continue. How much today . How much . Probably a lot. And that was the theme of his speech. America first, yes, but an America Welcoming the world. I will always put America First, just like the leaders of other countries should put their Country First a
To strip its status if directors didnt stand down. Larry nassar was jailed for up to 175 years for sexually abusing young athletes. More now from the bbcs peter bowes. As larry nassar begins to what amounts to a life sentence, the fallout from the abuse scandal has been swift and decisive. The entire board of usa gymnastics has gone and there have been other resignations too. Mark hollis was the Athletic Director at Michigan State university when nassar worked there. He and another official have decided to quit. Its been an absolute honour to guide the Athletic Department for the last decade. That being said, today im announcing my retirement. Im not running away from anything, im running towards something. Comfort, compassion and understanding for the survivors in our community. Togetherness, time and love for my family. Theres been reports that Michigan State university and usa gymnastics knew all the abuse claims but failed to take action. Though both denied there was a cover up. Wi
Be known that he wanted substantial new spending on the nhs in england. At todays cabinet meeting, theresa may reminded colleagues that discussions should be held in private. And the chancellor pointed out that hed already allocated extra resources in last years budget. The row underlined concerns among some conservative mps about the governments handling of the winter pressures on the nhs as our political editor, laura kuenssberg, reports. So, she can come out in a wheelchair. Thats our treatment room anyway, so thats not going to free upa bed. Long waits. This gentleman hasjust come in. Long days, another glimpse of the pressure at the university of north tees hospital, like wards around the country. We need more beds in the hospital. We need more beds for them to go to. Number 10 knows hospitals, patients, and the public looks to them for answers. However unwelcome the visitors making demands really are. Reporter do you want to be the chancellor, foreign secretary . He called for mo
Going to an american one. Sky full a few years ago. The main film usually goes to a hollywood film. Im usually a film about small town america are produced here and with london irish director has carried off best outstanding british film and best film in three billboards outside ebbing, missouri. It is extremely unusual and i am slightly surprised because i thought it was a film that divided people but it has united the baftas. It is a very divisive, deliberately so, controversial film. Its divisive, deliberately so, controversialfilm. Its one divisive, deliberately so, controversial film. Its one of the edgiest most indie films they have ever voted their best picture. Edgiest most indie films they have ever voted their best picturem edgiest most indie films they have ever voted their best picture. It is striking. Martin mcdonagh notjust the right, a prolific playwright as well as a screenwriter. He has taken the award for screenplay, he directed it as well. We spoke to him on the red
We report from the remote waters of antarctica, where scientists are demanding protection for the unique ecosystems theyve found. And the South African jazz musician, and campaigner against apartheid, Hugh Masekela, has died at the age of 78. And coming up in sportsday later in the hour on bbc news Manchester City look to reach wembley for next months League Cup Final but its anothger tough match against bristol city. Good evening. The foreign secretary boris johnson, has been rebuked by both the Prime Minister and the chancellor after he let it be known that he wanted substantial new spending on the nhs in england. At todays cabinet meeting, theresa may reminded colleagues that discussions should be held in private. And the chancellor pointed out that hed already allocated extra resources in last years budget. The row underlined concerns among some conservative mps about the governments handling of the winter pressures on the nhs, as our Political Editor Laura Kuenssberg reports. She