British scientists develop a blood test, which can detect the return of lung cancer, before it shows on conventional scans. And, the concert hall in bristol, soon to be renamed, because of associations with the slave trade. And coming up in Sportsday On Bbc News tottenham needed a win tonight at Crystal Palace to reduce chelseas lead at the top of the Premier League to four points find out how they got on at selhurst park. Good evening. All members of the us senate, have been at the white house this evening, to be briefed on the deepening crisis, involving north korea. The americans have started installing an anti Missile Defence system, in neighbouring south korea, in response to the Weapons Programmes being developed by the north. China has accused The Americans of destabilising the entire region. But the Us State Department said tonight it was still open to negotiations to try to resolve the crisis, as our North America Editorjon Sopel reports. This isnt for real but it looks terrif
Members of the us senate have been at the white house today to be briefed on the deepening crisis involving north korea. The americans have started installing an anti Missile Defence system in neighbouring south korea in response to the Weapons Programmes being developed by pyongyang. China has accused the us of destabilising the region. But the state Department Said it was still open to negotiations to resolve the crisis. Our North America editor jon sopel reports. This isnt for real but it looks terrifyingly like it. A Live Fire Exercise conducted by 2000 us and south korean troops, just miles from the north korean border at a time of extraordinary tension. Its a show of force, and a show of unity. A Military Exercise with an unmistakable message to the souths unpredictable northern neighbour we want peace, but we are ready for all eventualities. In washington this morning, the head of us Pacific Command put it like this. As President Trump and secretary mattis have made clear, all o
Sdlp in Northern Ireland launched their manifesto with a Focus On Fighting Hard Brexit and hard border. Its leader said their party would stand up against borders, division and cruel and crippling cuts. As we face new challenges we must be mindful of protections but europe as gifted us and remind others of a situation that is unique and more challenging and deeply deserving of special status. To do that we need strong voices taking a stand against the tories at the heart of the action. Welcome to the programme. Laura hughes and jason are here. Jeremy corbyn a failure of memory, a bit like diane abbott earlier in the campaign . It is not great, you would have thought he would have had a briefing before going to interview on the date that youre launching a manifesto policy, youre launching a manifesto policy, you should know your numbers. You cannotjudge a Policy On Whether or not the leaders remember the numbers and that is true. But for a party co nsta ntly and that is true. But for a
Through the general election to all Political Parties is actually, people have had enough of the Austerity Measures. 11 days on from the start of negotiations, theres still no deal with the dup to prop up theresa mays government, amid claims of in downing street. Chaos in downing street. Also this morning, a Special Report from dame sarah storey on whether high profile athletes who have babies get enough support once they return. Resources available to elite sports people is better than ever. But what is the best way of using this funding to support athlete mums . Hello, welcome to the programme, were live until 11 this morning. Were also talking about Uk Holiday Makers who make bogus Food Poisoning claims against foreign hotels. The problem is getting so bad apparently that some resorts say they could ban brits. Travel Companies Says its one of the biggest issues that has hit the industry for many years. If youve made a claim or you work in the industry then wed love to hear from you
We want you to stay. The cladding used on Grenfell Tower is withdrawn from around the world. The Us Supreme Court has partially lifted an injunction against president Donald Trumps travel ban. And a new Aircraft Carrier hms Queen Elizabeth Sets Sail For The First Time from the Rosyth Dockyard in fife. Its 5 oclock. Our main story is that after more than two weeks of talks the conservatives and the Democratic Unionist Party have agreed a parliamentary deal to support theresa mays Minority Government. It will mean an extra £1 billion for health, education and infrastructure in Northern Ireland. The conservatives have also agreed to keep the so called triple lock on pensions and maintain universal winterfuel payments for pensioners. Leaders in scotland and wales have condemned the deal other parties have raised concerns that the deal will cause problems in Northern Ireland. Our Political Correspondent iain watson reports. Why has it taken so long . Theresa may had wanted to seal a deal w