Ill be talking to our Asia Business hub to find out how markets are reacting to the big losses on wall street. A warm welcome to the programme, briefing you on all you need to know in global news, business and sport. Also we would love to hear from you. Today were talking about finland. From 2020, workers in finland will be able to decide when and where they work for at least half of their hours. Finland is being praised for being at the forefront of flexible working. Tell us what you think, just use bbcthebriefing. We begin in india today. In a major speech, indias Prime Minister has described his governments much criticised decision to revoke the special status of indian administered kashmir after seven decades as a major achievement. Narendra modi has been giving a nationwide broadcast to mark indias Independence Day, his first since he won a massive election mandate. The disputed region has been in lockdown for more than a week, with internet and phones cut off, and hundreds of peo
And the british living in spain who fear a no deal brexit will leave them without vital healthcare. Ifi if i lose my health care, wouldnt it be easier tojust die . Hello, and welcome to world news today. Thereve been a series of arrests of prominent pro democracy activists and politicians in hong kong, in a sign the authorities are taking an increasingly tough line. They have banned more street protests, planned for saturday. Demonstrators first to the streets three months ago, demanding the authorities withdraw plans to allow people to be extradited to face trial in mainland china. Since then, huge numbers have joined the protests, also calling for free elections and for charges to be dropped against protesters. From hong kong, John Sudworth reports, and there are some flashing images from the start. Past the waiting press pack, two of the best known figures in hong kongs Pro Democracy Movement were swept into court. Hundreds have already been detained in the summer of furya as fears
Is being looked at by the airlines regulator. Its after complaints passengers are being split up deliberately. And ireland pull off a dramatic victory with the last kick of the game in the Six Nations Rugby as they beat france by fifteen points to thirteen in paris. Good evening and welcome to bbc news. A local council has taken the highly unusual step of imposing emergency spending controls, after saying its facing severe financial challenges. The move by Northamptonshire County Council means a ban on all new spending, apart from whats used to protect Vulnerable People. The councils conservative leader, heather smith, says the move is a result of rising demand for services and cuts in government funding. It follows warnings that other authorities are also struggling to remain solvent. Im joined now by nick golding editor of the local government chronicle. Thank you forjoining us this evening. First of all, if we start with northamptonshire, whats gone on there . It must be really desp
To the 6 nations. And ben has the weather. Good morning. Its shaping up to be a brighter day for most today, quite a lot of sunshine around but some wintry showers too brought in on a cold north easterly wind. All the weather details you need to know on the way. Cheers, ben. Talk to you later. Good morning. First, our main story. Scotland yard is looking into two more allegations of Sexual Assault against the hollywood Film Producer harvey wine steen. It brings the total number of women who have reported him to British Police to nine. The actress uma thuman has also alleged he assaulted her at a hotel in london in the 1990s. Our correspondent simon jones has more. She starred in several films produced by the disgraced movie mogul. It was after the success of pulp fiction that uma thuman it was after the success of pulp fiction that uma thurman says she was targeted by Harvey Weinstein. Now shes the latest woman to speak out in an interview with the new york times. Uma thurman claims Ha
Again tomorrow like it is maybe a couple of degrees above freezing, so i think couple of degrees above freezing, so ithinka couple of degrees above freezing, so i think a chilly bright day with occasional showers and snow showers expected into early monday, particularly kent i think in the coming days. This is bbc news. Our latest headlines. Our latest headlines. A conservative led council in northamptonshire, which has imposed emergency spending controls, has said its been warning ministers for years about its financial problems. Donald trump takes to twitter to claim a controversial memo proves he is innocent of colluding with alleged russian involvement in the president ial election. Its emerged tonight that two more women have reported Harvey Weinstein to the met police over allegations of sexual assault. After getting caught in a scuffle with protesters last night, Jacob Rees Mogg has stepped up his attack on the treasury accusing Civil Servants of fiddling the figures on brexit.