Translation the vessel departed from the Slack Sector near the town of wimereux. It quickly ran into trouble and appears to have crashed On The Rocks directly in front of where we are now. A total of 45 people have now died in the channel this year, the highest reported number since 2021, according to the uns international organisation for migration. Sir Keir Starmer is expected to meet the italian Prime Minister in Rome Tomorrow to discuss italys offshore processing plan, where Asylum Seekers are sent to albania. Speaking to the bbc this morning, foreign Secretary David Lammy said the government was open to using some of the schemes to tackle the issue. Well, they have a comprehensive scheme with albania, understanding that that balkans route, as well as the channel and the southern mediterranean, are routes which migrants use, so of course, because it has reduced the numbers, we are actually discussing with italy the schemes that they have developed notjust with albania but upstream
President zelensky has repeatedly called for permission to use the weapons on targets across the border. He claims it is the only way to end the war. Our political editor, chris mason, has sent this report from the white house. I think the next few weeks and months could be crucial. What does President Biden make of russias threats against the west . I dont think much about that. This is the Blue Room of the white house, the president , the Prime Minister and their team spoke here for about an hour and a half. The war in ukraine dominated the conversation. Afterwards, Sir Keir Starmer wouldnt be drawn on whether he had persuaded the president That Authorising Ukraine To Fire Western Missiles at russia was a good idea. Instead, he said. Theres only One reason were having these discussions and thats because putin has illegally invaded ukraine and the quickest way to resolve this, obviously, lies through what putin actually does. Because its for him to end this, but we are having the disc
The accusations made by Russias Security Service are Completely Baseless. It comes as the prime minister, Sir Keir Starmer, is in Washington Dc to hold talks with us president Joe Biden about the war in ukraine. President zelensky wants ukrainian forces to use western weapons against targets inside russia. President putin says any such strikes would mean nato countries were at war with russia. Our diplomatic correspondent, caroline hawley, reports. The prime minister and Foreign Secretary arriving in washington for key Meetings Today are expected to focus on the war in ukraine. Keir starmer s second visit to the White Housein starmer s second visit to the White House in as many months, important decisions are to be discussed. No official word on any change of policy on the use of Western Missiles in russia. This morning to news on State Run Television six british diplomats have had accreditation removed. I nonthreatening russias security. The uk says the accusations are Completely Base
Anglia, certainly warming up. High pressure stays with us through the weekend and into the start of next week, deflecting all of these Weather Fronts to the north and the wet so temperatures will certainly rise and it is looking mostly dry and settled. Here is the outlook for the capital cities. Thats it. Now, lets join our colleagues for the news where you are. Hello and welcome to sportsday this Friday Night. Im chetan pathak. Coming up on the programme. Fast start from the Usa Europe have work to do in virginia if theyre to to retain the Solheim Cup well bring you the latest. Laid to rest former England Manager sven goran eriksson s funeral is held in sweden. Four and a half hours until the Womens Football Transfer window closes well bring you up to date with the big moves so far and those yet to be completed. Also coming up on sportsday before 7. Davis Cup Defeat for draper Great Britain are stunned by argentina in manchester. And the World Number 0nes against the world champions e
Lets Talk Golf now. The 19th SolheIm Cup Is underway In VIrgInIa Usa versus europe. And one thIng people are TalkIng About Is. Charley Hull SmokIng on the course. European CaptaIn Suzann Pettersen shrugged It off when asked About It sayIng charley s old enough to make those decIsIons. Shes been pIctured smokIng at other events before and saId Its a habIt and That It helps her relax on the course. WerejoIned now by mIchael mcewan, Deputy EdItor of Golf MagazIne bunkered. Its not the fIrst tIme Is It That she has done thIs as I saId but It Is stIll quIte surprIsIng Isnt It In a professIonal SportIng CompetItIon . Although That Is another debate for another tIme when people say you can smoke doIng It perhaps Its not a sport but anyway. Very shockIng to see It, actually. Sport but anyway. Very shockIng to see It, actually. Comletel understand. Sport but anyway. Very shockIng to see It, actually. Comletel understand. There sport but anyway. Very shockIng to see It, actually. Comletel unders