A Jihadist Group in syria says it shot down a russian warplane yesterday using a shoulder launched missile. And in sport, theres a thumping win for wales against scotland, and ireland pip the french in paris with the last kick of the match its a thrilling start to the six nations championship. Every time i see that, i wonder if it will make it over the bar. And ben has the weather. Its shaping up to be a brighter day for most of us. Quite a lot of sunshine but some treat showers, two, brought in on a cold, north easterly winds. Although weather details you need to know on the way. Good morning. First, our main story. Theres a warning this morning from mps that cuts to the Royal Marines would significantly undermine uk security and must be stopped. The Defence Select Committee says the government must cough up, amid speculation of a funding squeeze on the elite fighting unit. Daniella relph reports. The training, known for being tough and arduous. 6500 Royal Marines go through it to mak
With 51 unforced errors. It was fairly clear at the lack of matches caught up with maria sharapova. Opening night, under the lights, she developed after defeating the second seed, simona halep. And she played well in patches against anastasija sevastova. In the deciding set, her forehand, in particular, broke down. It was a very canny opponent she was playing. They made a decision that commercially she delivers and also believe her record meant she was entitled to a wildcard at some do not agree. She needs more matches and if she can stay free of injuries, she could be a real contender in 2018. Sevastova will play american Sloane Stephens in the quarter finals. She ousted germanysjulia goerges 6 3, 3 6, 6 1. It caps a remarkable comeback from stephens who was a 2013 Australian Open semi finalist. She missed 11 months with a foot injury that required surgery injanuary and returned only at wimbledon, but has won 12 of her past 14 matches. Us ninth seed Venus Williams advanced by defeatin
As an extremely dangerous as it heads towards the caribbean and the southern United States. The duchess of cambridge is awarded thousands in damages after a french magazine published topless photos of her sunbathing. It is 5. 00pm. Our main story is that four serving members of the army have been arrested under the terrorism act on suspicion of being members of a banned Neo Nazi Group called National Action. The men were detained as part of a pre planned operation. West Midland Police say there was no threat to the publics safety. National action has been described by the home office as virulently racist, anti semitic and homophobic and it was the first extreme right wing group to be banned under terrorism laws last year. Our Home Affairs Correspondent Dominic Casciani is here with the latest. Eand e and what we know today. This morning we got a statement from the West Midlands Counter Terrorism unit saying that four men had been arrested, three of them in england, in birmingham, ipswi
Will be time for sportsday but first a look at what else is coming up this evening on bbc news. Upgraded to extremely dangerous Hurricane Irma heads towards the caribbean island of antgua well have the latest on its journey. Island of antgua well have the latest on itsjourney. The island of antgua well have the latest on its journey. The toymaker, lego announces its cutting 14 hundred jobs worldwide after profits fall are Computer Games to blame . Are solar storms to blame for whales who got lost on uk beaches last year and died . Thats all ahead on bbc news. Now, its time for sportsday. Hello and welcome to sportsday this tuesday evening. Im leah boleto, stay right where you are because weve got more world cup qualifying action on the way tonight with wales away to moldova. Can gareth bale help close the gap in group d. Chris froome nearly doubles his lead after winning the individual time trail at the vuelta a espana hes aiming to wrap up a Tour De France vuelta double. Anthonyjoshua
Business news live from singapore. No recession for more than 25 years. Find out if the australian economy is still going strong as we count down to the latest great figures. And the price of bitcoin dips after china hits the breaks on crypto currencies. Welcome to Asia Business report, im Sharanjit Leyl. Welcome to Asia Business report, im shara njit leyl. Australia welcome to Asia Business report, im Sharanjit Leyl. Australia has been ona Sharanjit Leyl. Australia has been on a record streak of Economic Growth, mainly due to a mining boom. There are expectations it will continue to show steady growth as we wait for Second Quarter gdp due out this morning. But why Household Debt as well as slowing demand for minerals from china could dampen growth in the future high. Earlier i spoke to paul dale is from Capital Economics in sydney and i asked him how the australian economy will fare over the next few years. I dont think australia will do terribly badly over the next few yea rs terribl