The major power cut across the uk earlier this month was sparked by a Lightning Strike and the sudden loss of two big generators. Its emerged Jeffrey Epstein signed a will two days before killing himself in his new yorkjail cell, while awaiting trial on sex trafficking and conspiracy charges. Manchester uniteds unsettled star paul pogba misses a penalty as his side are held to a draw at wolves. And coming up. We hear from the chicken connoisseur on the decision to put anti knife slogans on chicken takeaway food boxes. Good morning, and welcome to the bbc news at nine. The irish Prime Minister, leo varadakar, has rejected a fresh demand by borisjohnson for the eu to remove the irish backstop from the brexit Withdrawal Agreement. In a letter to the European Council president , donald tusk, mrjohnson said that it was anti democratic and inconsistent with the sovereignty of the uk, and suggested that alternative arrangements could replace it. The uk and the eu had agreed on the backstop as
[ cheers and applause tariq from studio 6b in Rockefeller Center in the heart of new york city, its the tonight show starring jimmy fallon. Tonight, join jimmy and his guests Angela Bassett Noel Fielding, musical guest, Mitch Rowland featuring ben harper and the legendary roots crew questlove 1939 tariq and now, heres your host, jimmy fallon [ cheers and applause [ cheers and applause jimmy oh, come on. Thats a hot crowd [ cheers and applause good to see you, tariq thank you very much. Enjoy yourself enjoy yourself welcome, welcome, welcome to the tonight show. [ cheers and applause youre here. You made it. Thank you for watching well guys, everyone is talking about this today, the house passed a bill that would essentially ban tiktok [ booing ] can you imagine if tiktok was banned i mean, just picture lying down in bed and then actually going to bed you know what im saying [ laughter and applause apparently congress is scared that tiktok is spying on us. Then alexa was like yeah, tikt
In sport west indies have won a test match in england for the first time in 17 years. Shai hopes historic century helped them to a famous victory, on a thrilling final day at headingley. That looks nice. Low love cardamom. The Great British bake off returned to our screens last night. We will be asking if the new recipe tickled the taste buds of one panel of viewers. And carol has the weather. Good morning. Across the north of the country today, we are looking at a breezy day, with sunshine and showers. Warmer than yesterday. Further south, though, it is the opposite. We have some persistent rain particularly in the south east and it will feel colder than it was yesterday. I will have more details inis yesterday. I will have more details in 15 minutes. Good morning. First, our main story there has been unanimous condemnation of north koreas firing of a Ballistic Missile overjapan at a meeting of the United Nations Security Council overnight. Pyongyang has described the launch as the fi
Show stopper they were hoping for. Did the new presenters carry it off and how money people watched the first show . Can you see it, noel . I cant see it anywhere. Big white tent, 12 new bakers. Sorry, sue, you did say white tent, didnt you . Where are they, prue . I dont know. They are late. Maybe we should have gotten minicab. Welcome to the programme. Welcome to the programme, were live until 11 this morning. We want to hear your verdict on the Great British bake off of course especially if you were a big fan of the programme when it was on the bbc. Well also find out why fear of crime is a big concern for many teenagers and young people and ask what more can be done to make them feel safe. Do get in touch on all the stories were talking about this morning use the hashtag victoria live and if you text, you will be charged at the Standard Network rate. Our main news today, there has been unanimous condemnation of north koreas firing of a Ballistic Missile overjapan at a meeting of th
6. 5 Million Viewers tune in to channel 4s First Episode of the Great British bake off but did the show rise to the challenge . Good morning. Its wednesday 30th august. Im annita mcveigh. Welcome to bbc newsroom live. The United Nations Security Council has unanimously condemned north koreas firing a ballistic missing overjapan. A Statement Issued after an emergency meeting last night and agreed by pyongyangs allies, china and russia, described the test as outrageous. However, the two countries did say that us military activity in the region was partly to blame for the increase in tensions, and urged negotiations. These are the latest pictures of the missile which launched on tuesday, that crossed over japans northern hokkaido island, triggering public alerts to take cover, before landing in the sea. The Prime Minister theresa may has arrived injapan, with north korea expected to be at the top agenda. She spoke about the role britain will play resolving the missile crisis. I want to wo