A densely populated neighborhood in the city of goma in eastern democratic republic of congo at least 29 people have been killed. And over to being counted in hong kong after a record turnout for the territories local elections the poll is seen by many as a test of Public Opinion on hong kongs relationship with beijing after months of sometimes violent protests at least 2900000 people cast their ballots as more than 70 percent of all registered voters results are expected in the coming hours and then well cross to bride years in hong kong but 1st scott harder takes a look at how the record breaking election unfolded. In a hong kong neighborhood hardest hit by battles between protesters and Police Voters in manchaca cast last minute ballots just moments before the polls closed on a record breaking day for hong kong elections the highest voter turnout ever after nearly 6 months of violent demonstrations the polling was seen as a way for voters to officially take sides in this deeply divi
5 live and online. Good morning and welcome to the bbc news at 9. At least five people have died and several others are missing after a volcano erupted at a popular tourist site in new zealand. The eruption on white island happened just after 2pm local time. One tourist who was leaving the island, filmed the eruption as it sent a thick plume of ash and smoke into the sky. Other footage showed a group of visitors inside the crater. New Zealand Police say that around 50 people were on or near the island at the time, including travellers from overseas. Both New Zealanders and overseas tourists are believed to be involved. We believe a number of these tourists have come from the ovation of the seas cruise ship. We cannot confirm the nationalities of these people involved. Due to the current risk, Emergency Services are unable to access the island. Samantha olley is a reporter for nz me and joins me from north island. I know you have flown over in a helicopter and you can bring us the lates
Strong, gusty winds, a chance of thunderstorms not onlyodayutto we staff l tos. Ifour headm the east bay across the bay bridge, i want to point out an issue for you that will slow down your commute. The chp says two cars were racing and crashed, this is westbound 80 at 9th street blocking two lanes. Debris is all across the roadway. Check out the camera. You can see the bay bridge. The backup extends to the incline now. Speeds are low there. Ill track that for you. You can see this will be a slow ride for you as you head in this morning. The Golden Gate Bridge has just one car going across right now. In the north bay, the rain brings concern of flooding in the kincade fire fire burn zone. Santa rosa residents are racing to get prepared with the kincade fire burning 78,000 acres, the scar zones are vulnerable to heavy rains. Some drentzs spent yesterd resit clearing out gutters and storm drains. Yeeping yr phones charged to get emergency alerts. Caltrans crews are racing against the inc
Its being reported that u. K. And European Union negotiators are inching closer to a brics deal speaking from france german chancellor Angela Merkel said talks way in the final stretch it comes ahead of a crucial summit of european leaders on thursday. Unrest has erupted on the streets of the spanish city of buffalo now for the 3rd night in a row tens of thousands have been protesting long prison sentences condits and 9 cattle on separatist leaders on monday. Italian authorities have begun recovering the bodies of migrants who drowned near the island of lampedusa last week the wreck of the boat in the bodies of at least 12 people were located on wednesday hugh. When do you know its safe to trust thats a question for german chancellor Angela Merkel shes all for rolling out the countrys 5 g. Network even if it comes with the label made in china and what to do when your future depends on the people you trust today we just ask prodemocracy demonstrators in hong kong for them the leader of
A row to catalonia as president appeals for calm is independence of course as planned more demonstrations since friday. I knew he was in canada very warm welcome to the show the u. S. President donald trump is warning of the devastating sanctions against turkey if planned talks with turkish president. All successful the u. S. Vice president mike pence and the u. S. Secretary of state mike pompei o all heading to turkey to try to persuade on korea to halt its incursion into Northern Syria the turkish assault against former u. S. Allies the syrian kurds has also drawn in troops of syrian president Bashar Al Assad they have now entered the town of kabbani and also in control of the key town of man bitch much of the fighting so far has been sensitive around the border city. The Turkish Military has been carrying out its offensive for over a week its targets are Kurdish Militias in. A town on the syrian border. Bombs are exploding in the city center the military has released images of soldi