The ashes are slipping away from england. Australia captain steve smith hits a double century, as his side takes complete control of the third test in perth. And in half an hours time, dateline london reflects on brexit talks and asks whether the election of a democrat in alabama it really is a blow to donald trump. Good morning and welcome to bbc news. A leading supporter of brexit has said the uk cannot become a colony of the eu during the expected two year transition period after britains withdrawal in march 2019. Jacob rees mogg made the comments after eu leaders yesterday agreed to move to the next phase of brexit discussions in the new year. They also suggested the uk would continue to participate of the European Court ofjustice during any transition phase. In the Single Market and remain under thejurisdiction of the European Court ofjustice during any transition phase. The date when the uk leaves the eu, march 29 2019 is now likely not to be set in law. Lets speak to our Politic
Curiosities, his and easy oven. That was ourfather. His and easy curiosities, his and easy oven. That was our father. His and easy as. Australia captain steve smith hits a double century, as his side takes complete control of the third test in perth. Good afternoon and welcome to bbc news. Police investigating the deaths of a 75 year old canadian billionaire and his wife say the circumstances appear suspicious. Barry sherman who founded a Major Pharmaceutical Company was found dead with his wife honey at their mansion in toronto. Reports say there was no sign of forced entry. Angus crawford reports. One of torontos richest suburbs, a house for sale. In the basement, a discovery, two bodies, a man and a woman. Barry sherman and his wife, honey, one of the richest couples in the country. Police cannot yet say what happened. The circumstances of their death lead us to believe that there may be suspicious circumstances. It is an investigative tool. Until we know exactly how they died, we t
Dank start across northern and western parts of the British Isles are nowhere near the level of sunshine you have enjoyed today across eastern parts, as this cloud and rain tumbles in. Any good news . Things brighten up across scotland and Northern Ireland to finish off your day on sunday. Here is monday. A frosty start across eastern parts but at least you hold onto your sunshine. In the west, the best of the temperatures but not very much sunshine. Hello this is bbc news. The headlines at 6 32 the South African president , jacob zuma, has spoken of the enormous challenges facing the country and the governing anc, as it chooses his successor. A leading supporter of Brexit Jacob Rees Mogg has said that the uk cannot become a colony of the eu during the expected two year transition period after britains withdrawal in march 2019. Police in canada say theyre treating the deaths of the billionaire businessman Barry Sherman, and his wife, as suspicious. Thousand of homes in tewkesbury, in g
Ambulance. Jeremy corbyn said that this should not be happening in this country. At least 17 civilians have died in syrian air strikes. More than 500 major employers have revealed their gender pay gaps. Easyjet, ladbrokes and virgin money are among those who have disclosed that they pay women, on average, at least 15 less than men. Weather forecasters are warning of record breaking low temperatures of minus a0 degrees celsius in north east america. Time to cross to the bbc sport centre now for sportsday. Hello, im olly foster. These are our sportsday headlines tonight sky blue sinking stoke are humbled by coventry city in the fa cup. Liverpool cash in on coutinho barcelona get their man for a reported 142 million. Australia turn the screw in sydney, as england look to avoid defeat in the final ashes test. And the oldest horse and the youngestjockey thats the winning combination at the welsh national. Good evening. There are 25 fa cup 3rd round ties today. For the first time in over 50
Has tweeted to say, this should not be happening in our country. Opponents of president assad in syria have accused his regime of launching a series of air attacks on a suburb of the capital. They say at least 17 civilians have died. House of fraser confirms its asking landlords to reduce the rent it pays for some of its stores. They are due to reveal their Christmas Trading figures next week. And weather forecasters are warning of record breaking low temperatures of minus a0 degrees celsius in north east america. The National Weather service predicts temperatures as low as 40 celsius. Now on bbc news sportsday. Hello, im olly foster. These are our sportsday headlines tonight sky blue sinking stoke are humbled by coventry city in the fa cup. Liverpool cash in on coutinho barcelona get their man for a reported 142 million. Australia turn the screw in sydney, as england look to avoid defeat in the final ashes test. And the oldest horse and the youngestjockey thats the winning combination