It has been a day of high drama and declaration. 0n the floor of thousand representatives. What is at sta ke thousand representatives. What is at stake is Donald Trumps legacy. In all likelihood, he will be known as the president who was impeached. 0nly the president who was impeached. Only the third in american history. The president himself is called impeachment an ugly word. Impeachment is no less than accusing the elected president of the United States of what the constitution calls high crimes and misdemeanors. But a skilled life to the floor thousand representatives. This is the scene as people are debating this is what they have been debating. 0ne republican laying out their case in defence of the president and then a democrat accusing the president and back and forth on this of power and abuse of congress. It has been going on all day and by most estimates, there been about two more hours to go before they vote on those articles of impeachment in congress and will be 11 capitol
Hes written a furious letter calling the move a war on american democracy. And, making history Fallon Sherlock becomes the first woman to beat a man in a world darts tournament. Just so proud of what ive done. I mean, weve always wanted to prove to the men that we can compete with them, so ijust felt like i had to put something out there for us women. Coming up on bbc news, liverpool play in the Club World Cup later despite criticism of it being in qatar. The club sent a youth team to play aston villa in the league cup last night. Good afternoon and welcome to the bbc news at one. The relatives of four british soldiers who died in the 1982 hyde park bombing have won their civil case against the convicted i remember, john downey. The families are seeking damages, after a criminal case against him collapsed. The judge at the High Court Said this morning she was satisfied mr downey was an active participant in the attack. Sangita myska reports. Walking out of the high court, the families
Bombing win a civil case against convicted ira member, john downey, after his criminal trial collapsed in 2014. Tony blair launches a scathing attack on his partys performance at the election laying the blame onjeremy corbyn. And the woman making history in the world of darts. Fallon sherrock becomes the first woman to win a match at the pdc darts World Championship. And coming up on bbc news, everton are in action tonight in the league cup at goodison amid reports that former chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti is being lined up to be their next man in charge. Good evening and welcome to the bbc news at six. The uk is facing a crisis because of the rapid rise in the number of People Living with dementia. Thats according to the charity, the Alzheimers Society, the Alzheimers Society, which says the care system is failing those with the disease and the families who often end up looking after them. The condition devastates the lives of those who get it. But it can also be devastating for the
To be treated for whats being described as a pre existing condition. Almost 100 Flood Warnings are in place across england, and the situation is set to get worse, with heavy rain forecast overnight. And coming up, the bbcs media editor meets the editor of private eye magazine at 17 30 a walk through the year in media with ian hislop. Good afternoon. More than 100 bushfires are raging across australias most populous state, New South Wales. Christmas travellers are being urged to delay theirjourneys as record temperatures of more than a0 degrees and strong winds intensify the fires. Australias deputy Prime Minister, Michael Mccormack has said his country must step up its efforts to tackle climate change. Heres our sydney correspondent shaimaa khalil. correspondent shaimaa khalil. This was said to be one of the worst days australias most populous state has ever seen, and its lived up to every urgent warning. Huge flames spiralling out of control, moved by strong, unpredictable wind. This
The fishmongers hall attacker with a narwal tusk describes his deep hurt that he couldnt save the two people who died. Prince philip has spent day in hospital in london to be treated for whats being described as a pre existing condition. There have been reports of a tornado in surrey and almost 90 flood warnings remain in force, with forecasters warning of more rain and bad weather in the coming days. In half an hours time, we look back on the collapse of travel firm thomas cook and its far reaching effect on customers and staff in review 2019 the thomas cook story. Martin peters, who scored englands second goal in the 1966 World Cup Final against west germany, has died aged 76. Hed been diagnosed with alzheimers disease. Martin peters spent a large part of his career at west ham. The club released a statement on their website announcing his death, saying. 0ur Sports Correspondent Natalie Pirks looks at back at the life and remarkable career of Martin Peters. With all eyes on hurst, th