Tonight at ten the worst serial rapist in british criminal history has beenjailed for a minimum of 30 years. Reynhard sinaga was described in court as an evil Predator Police believe he may have attacked close to 200 men after drugging them. Sinaga, whos from indonesia, was a postgraduate student in manchester. Police are now appealing for other potential victims to come forward. We believe there are over 190 victims that have been involved with sinaga, Reynhard Sinaga. And 70 of them are still to be identified, approximately. And well be reporting on the drug apparently used by sinaga to incapacitate his victims. Also tonight. Huge crowds gather in tehran to mourn the iranian general killed by us forces, as tensions rise in neighbouring iraq. In baghdad tonight, there has been an unusual amount of helicopter activity. The americans deny suggestions that they may be planning to pull their troops out of the country. The volunteer Fire Fighters stepping in to tackle the bushfire crisis i
Welcome to bbc news im simon pusey. Our top stories President Trump defends the killing of irans top military commander in an airstrike. The us says general Qasem Soleimani was actively plotting an attack and their decision saved hundreds of american lives. We took action last night to stop a war. We did not take action to start a war. As iran vows revenge, tens of thousands of iranians take to the streets in protest. In other news safe at last relief as the Australian Navy rescues 1000 people whod been trapped on the coast by bushfires. Hello. Iran has vowed severe revenge against the United States after the killing of Iranian Military commander Qasem Soleimani. He was blown up outside Baghdad Airport in the early hours of friday morning, on the orders of President Trump. Us Officials Say the general had been plotting to kill americans in the region. Iranian leaders have called the killing an act of International Terrorism. The pentagon is sending an extra 3,500 troops to the region.
A very warm welcome to bbc news. My names mike embley. Our top stories Queen Elizabeth backs new roles for harry and meghan, though she says shed have preferred them to stay. A new climate warning british Scientists Say australias bushfires would be the new normal in a world thats 3 degrees hotter. Iam in i am in the philippines standing in front of taal volcano which continues to belch steam and ash into the sky. They could be a hazardous eruption within hours or days. And there are plenty ofjokers in the oscars pack the film leads the nominations for this Years Academy awards. Its becoming clear details of how britains prince harry will create a new life with his young family are unresolved, despite the blessing of his grandmother Queen Elizabeth. Justin trudeau, the Prime Minister of canada where harry and meghan will spend much of their time has said there is still much to discuss. In a statement after an emergency meeting with harry, the queen says the duke and duchess of sussex h
This is bbc news. The headlines at seven. Us troops kill irans top military commander in an air strike. Qasem soleimani was a strategic mastermind. President strom said he was planning attacks to kill hundreds of americans. We dont seek war in iran but at the same time we are not going to let iran put american passat lives at risk without trying to de escalate the
situation. Relief for a thousand people as naval ships rescue them from australias bushfires. people as naval ships rescue them from australias bushfires. I think that the labour party, just like i do, has the same values that i have, and once to seize change and wants to convince people that things can get better. Ajudge rules that ethical vegan is as a philosophical belief and is therefore protected by law. And a new swatch, has bbc news be taking too much holiday over christmas and new year. Join us at 745 on bbc news. Good evening. One of the most powerful men in the middle east, irans military Commander Qasem Soleimani h
Good morning. Welcome to breakfast with dan walker and louise minchin. Our headlines today iran fires missiles at two us military bases in iraq in revenge for the killing of its top commander. The uk puts in place urgent measures with the royal navy on standby in the middle east. A ukrainian passenger plane crashes in iran with 180 people on board. Did sainsburys feel the festive spirit . The supermarket giant is the latest to update the city on how it fared over the crucial Christmas Period. Ill speak to the boss this morning. The worst weve played this season thats ole Gunnar Solskjaers assessment, as Manchester United are totally outplayed by man city
in their League Cup Semi final. Britains most successful ever gymnast, max whitlock, will be here on the sofa. Good morning. For many today, its going to be dry with some sunshine. However, we still have strong winds gcioss however, we still have strong winds across the north of scotland, here too some showers and later some rain comin