Spain is braced for a divisive weekend with a vote on independence for catalonia apparently due to go ahead, despite opposition from madrid. However, the high court in catalonia has now stepped in. Its ordered google to delete the computer app being used for the poll. Related emails must also be blocked. These are live pictures from barcelona, where a Pro Independence rally is taking place. Separatists have called on people to turn out early at polling stations in a mass statement of peaceful resistance, even if they are prevented from voting. The bbcs jon donnison has the latest. Horns blare. As the moment of truth comes for catalonia, a show of force from those supporting independence. Crowd chant. Theyre calling it a tractorada an armada of farmers rolling into barcelona. Cheering. Determined sundays referendum should go ahead. Translation weve come in peace and we dont want to provoke any kind of confrontation with the people of spain or anyone else. Because we and the spanish are
Good evening. After ten years of low Interest Rates, the governor of the bank of england has signalled theyre likely to rise in the near future. That could mean as early as november. Mark carney told the bbc that because of the state of the economy, which is experiencing rising inflation, consumers should expect rates to increase, though he added any hike would be limited and gradual. Millions have enjoyed cheaper mortgages and loans since rates began coming down after the financial crash in 2007, though savers have lost out. Heres our economics editor simonjack. Its been a great decade for borrowers, a miserable one for savers. Interest rates are at their lowest level since the bank of england was founded over 300 years ago. But today, the governor of the bank sent his strongest signal yet that that may be about to change. What we have said is that if the economy continues on the track that its been on and all indications are that it is in the relatively near term, we can expect that
Rockclimbing walls. And o. J. Simpson could be free as early as sunday after serving time for robbery. James brown looks at how america still cannot agree on his acquittal for murder 22 years later. But we begin this morning with a look at todays eyeopener. Your world in 90 seconds. President trump has put people first and paperwork second. Hes had us pull out all the stops. Washington scrambles to distribute aid in puerto rico. The supply chain, the logistical chain in puerto rico is broken. Its not just broken, it is shattered. It is nonexistent at this point. Its really a good news story in terms of a limited number of deaths from such a devastating hurricane. My respect for the taxpayer is as strong as it can be. Secretary tom price under fire over his use of private jets. Cant put lipstick on this pig. Playing the big shot on the taxpayers dime. Its indefensible. The u. S. Is preparing to withdraw staff from the u. S. Embassy in cuba. Its because of reported Health Attacks on u. S
Arm and arm the packers and bears unit on the field during the National Anthem while President Trump stokes the fire saying owners are afraid of players. Desperation in puerto rico frustration growing as thousands of necessary supplies arrive but cant get to those who need them most. A glimmer of hope for some of the most vulnerable. An incredible act of generosity. We cant let them die. Wait until you see how this womans prayers get answered. Good morning, america. What a powerful moment that was. So many people in puerto rico are in need of help. Wait until you see what one ceo did. A lot of people pitching in. Theres a lot of need as well. Lets look at the packers and bears their linked arm in arm. Both teams including aaron rogers there. Lots of passion in the stands as well. One of many teams displaying unity. The saints quarterback drew breeze weighed in on twitter saying as a way to show respect to all our saints team will neil in sole dwarty prior to the National Anthem and sta
Gunshot wound to the head. Reporter over months after the murder of 64yearold Michael Mcnew bucks County District attorney announced an arrest in this case. Investigators charged 33yearold Jennifer Lynn morrissey with criminal homicide burglary and other charges. Not always mediate when you can catch a killer and in this instance it took a lot of cooperation, collaboration and just good Old Fashioned detective work. Reporter mcnew was found shot to death inside of his home along the Delaware River in Washington Crossing august 8th. The District Attorney confirms mcnew and morrissey lived together since the beginning of january of 2015. According to court documents, he wanted her out of the house and that likely fueled her anger and led to the shooting. News of the murder rattled this close knit community. Many describe mcnew as a nice man that never bothered anyone. I was stunned shocked to say the least. I know mike, you know, from being a neighbor and everything. Reporter police say