Two months after a ba flight filled with smoke, and was forced to make an emergency landing, passengers tell the bbc theyre still suffering from breathing difficulties. The veteran labour mp Dame Louise Ellman quits the party after 55 years saying Jeremy Corbyn is not fit to be Prime Minister. Also coming up a new way of detecting arthritis in knees moves a step closer. Researchers use High Frequency sound monitoring to help their diagnosis. And in sport, american boxer patrick day has died aged 27 four days after suffering a brain injury in a fight against Charles Conwell. Good morning and welcome to the bbc news at 9. Borisjohnson is expected to travel to brussels in the coming hours where hes hoping to finalise a brexit deal with eu leaders. But his chances of that deal being supported at westminster have this morning been dealt a severe blow by the democratic unionist party. The dup said it couldnt accept the plans as things stand. Its understood that the new text of the agreement
The last protester. Hes quickly caught and eventually pushed into the crowd. The leaders of Extinction Rebellion say they regret these scenes but stand by the action. I would understand why people felt the desperation to undertake similar actions again. Despite the hostile reaction youve had . I would understand it. From blocking roads in leeds, to disrupting the centre of cardiff, to targeting london city airport, Extinction Rebellion has tried to highlight climate change, but it depends on public support. Trains like this one stopped in east london this morning are a low carbon form of transport. But there was some sympathy. I salute you, honestly, and i hope, you know, we all find a solution. Protests are raising awareness of climate change, but they also risk alienating the people theyre trying to persuade. David shukman, bbc news. Thats it. Question time has a brexit special on bbc one, after the news where you are. Good night. Hello and welcome to sportsday im gavin ramjaun. Comi
Is that were going to be well prepared for the game. Weve had a good physical prep, weve had a good tactical prep. The players are enjoying being injapan. Theyre ready to go, and we know australia will be the same, so thats going to be some sort of a game. Ireland have named an experienced squad to take on new zealand in their quarter final later on saturday morning. 12 of the starting 15 began last years famous victory over the all blacks in dublin, with Peter Omahony and rob kearney being restored to the team. Head coachjoe schmidt spoke today about why he thinks that experience is key. Theres a number of those players within the side that have contributed to a fair bit of history for us. Obviously the first win over the all blacks, first time we won at home against the all blacks, but a few other milestones along the way. A lot of those players that are selected were in australia last summer, selected were in australia last summer, were selected were in australia last summer, were i
Country , but because a country, but because a generational dial has jumped to like ken and jane. Devolution is not something that i have had to get used to or to adapt to, or to apologise for. Devolution. Welsh solutions to welsh problems and opportunities is in my blood. Drivers in and around the m25 have been dealing with major disruption today as unprecedented closures caused significant delays. Motorists reported miles of tailbacks on the approach to the five mile closure between junctions ten and 11in surrey. Its the first time the motorway has been closed during the day since it openedin closed during the day since it opened in 1986. It will remain that way until 6 am. On monday morning for bridge repairs and rugby union. Ireland have retained the six nations championship after beating scotland 1713, in dublin. A try scotland 1713, in dublin. A try from dan sheehan gave ireland a76 lead at half time. Another try in the second half from Andrew Porter looked to have given ireland
Problems and opportunities is in my blood. Drivers in and around the m25 have been dealing with major disruption today as unprecedented closures caused significant delays. Motorists reported miles of tailbacks on the approach to the five mile closure between junctions ten and 11in surrey. Its the first time the motorway has been closed during the day since it openedin closed during the day since it opened in 1986. It will remain that way until 6 am. On monday morning for bridge repairs and rugby union. Ireland have retained the six nations championship after beating scotland 1713, in dublin. A try scotland 1713, in dublin. A try from dan sheehan gave ireland a76 lead at half time. Another try in the second half from Andrew Porter looked to have given ireland some breathing space. Scotland back though, space. Scotland hit back though, through to set up through hugh jones to set up a nervy finish but ireland hung on. They are back to back champions with the captain Peter Omahony trophy i