They had to use their weapons. That is an example of the applicability of this. If you combine the blindness with this broad reach. And we face a challenge if not seen before. This is not your grandfathers al qaeda. This is a very new threat that we face. Some people say you have all kinds of other information. We live in the golden age of surveillance. I think of it differently. I think with over the golden age of communication. Osama bin laden would never have dreamed that he could speak simultaneously to hundreds of americans, find them, and the task of them in ways that Law Enforcement could not see. The golden age of communication is posting enormous challenges for us. Im not here to scare folks for us. There is a problem. I do not know the answer. A whole lot of good people that said it is too hard. It will all fall down and we will have a disaster. Maybe that is so. My reaction is, im not sure we really tried. I think Silicon Valley is full of great people that were told their d
At keeping our country safe. It is due in no small part to f. B. I. Vigilance in concert with the Intelligence Community partners that our nation has enjoyed a peaceful and safe Independence Day celebration this past weekend. As you are well aware, extremists remain intent on inflicting harm on u. S. Interests at home and abroad. Over the past year, we witnessed the islamist state, also referred to as isil, agenda attempt to inspire a wide range of individuals to conduct attacks against innocent civilians. The number of u. S. Based individuals seeking to conduct attacks in the homeland or overseas has already exceeded the combined number of individuals attempting activities in 2013 and 2014. Unfortunately, the threats faced by our nation are not limited to terrorist actors. Foreign governments remain intent on stealing National Security secrets. The f. B. I. Is charged with confronting all of these threads threats as well and is continually challenged in addition to these fairly unique
Also in the programme a Scrappage Scheme for diesel cars could be on the way as the Government Strategy to tackle Air Pollution is due to be published later. Ill be looking at what that might mean for car owners. And a lifetime of service, we will hear your memories as the duke of edinburgh retires. And in sport, Manchester United reign in spain, where Marcus Rashford makes his mark, to help his team, take a big step towards the Europa League final. And Sarah Keith Lucas has the weather. I will have a full forecast in about 15 minutes. Good morning. First, our main story. There has been a substantial swing from labour to the conservatives in early results from yesterdays local elections. The tories have made significant gains in england and wales. Counting doesnt start in scotland until later. All the councils in wales and scotland were up for grabs and a third of those in england. The conservatives have gained 115 seats and labour have lost 113. Heres our Political Correspondent chris
Publishes its plan to reduce Air Pollution, but its criticised for being too vague. Can spurs keep the winning streak going . Beat west ham tonight and theyll be a point behind chelsea. Good evening. Welcome to the bbc news at six. The conservatives have made big gains in the local elections, winning seats all across the country from every other party. Its their best result since 2008. As well as taking control of five councils in england and wales theyve made significant gains in scotland. Labour has had a drubbing, losing control of its former stronghold of glasgow, amongst others. Ukips vote has collapsed, and the liberal democrats havent made the breakthrough they had been hoping for. Results are still coming in, but a short while ago the conservatives had gained 309 seats in england. Labour have lost 144 seats, ukip are down 138 there are still some results to come in, and theres been no polling in northern ireland. With all the latest, heres Laura Kuenssberg. Duly elected as coun
To leave by the back door on the final day of campaigning in the french election. And west ham put the brakes on tottenhams title hopes tonight. Coming up on Sportsday On Bbc News we will have the latest reports, results, interviews and features from the bbc sports centre. Good evening. The conservatives have made big gains in the local elections, winning seats all across the country from every other party. Its their best result in nearly a decade. As well as taking control of five councils in england and wales, theyve made significant gains in scotland. Labour has taken a beating, losing control of its former stronghold of glasgow, amongst others. Ukips vote has collapsed, and the Liberal Democrats had varied fortunes. With all councils now declared, the conservatives have gained 319 seats in england. Labour have lost 142 seats, the lib dems have lost 28 and ukip are down 143. In scotland, the snp have lost seven seats, the tories have gained 164, labour have lost 133. In wales, labou