Democrats suffer a big blow. Republicans are celebrating after winning a critical election in georgia. Its a huge boost to President Trump. Saudi arabia shakes up President Trump. Saudi arabia shakes up succession plan. How did this hope goes so wrong . Marco rubio jokes he is launching an investigation after this hug with a banker trump missed the mark. Ivanka. Im Christian Fraser here in westminster and kathie kay is with us westminster and kathie kay is with us In Washington. Rarely could the queen have delivered such a speech so queen have delivered such a speech so thin and detail and it is supposed to steer the course of parliament for the next two years. It seems that many of the governments Manifesto Promises have disappeared along with its parliamentary majority. There was no controversial mention of the demnetia tax or the scrapping of school lunches. There was also no mention of Donald Trumps proposed state visit this year although the Home Secretary has confirmed it will go
At the World Aquatics Championships as he successfully defends his 100 metre Breaststroke Title. And as more pubs close, we meet the communities determined to stop last orders at their local. And carol has the weather. I think we are having some problems with the graphics, but we should see her in about 15 minutes. Aydin and carol we will see her later on i demand carol. Good morning. First, our main story. Charlie gards parents say they are preparing to spend their last precious moments with their terminally ill son. It comes after they ended their legal battle to take him to the United States for treatment. In a statement, Great Ormond Street Hospital where charlie is on life support said they recognised the agony, desolation and bravery of their decision. Caroline rigby reports. This photograph of charlie gard was released by his parents last night as they accepted their fight is over. Theyre desperately ill baby boy should be allowed to die. Yesterday, they agreed to end their lega
Incident on new years eve. Zaneta krokova died in hospital this morning. Her cousin Helina Kotlarova died at the scene in oldham, greater manchester. Four men have been arrested. Anti Terror Police in turkey say theyve arrested eight people in connection with the new years attack on a nightclub in istanbul which left 39 people dead. The suspected gunman is still thought to be at large. Rail passengers are facing higher fares across the uk as average price increases of 2. 3 are introduced on the first weekday of the new year. I think its a disgrace particularly because the railways arent that efficient. Theres always delays. Jeremy corbyn could step down if labours fortunes do not improve before the next General Election in 2020, according to unite union leader len mccluskey. Now on bbc news all the world really is a stage as the Bbc World Service presents a series of stories about sha kespeares impact across the globe. The web of our life is of a mingled yarn, good and ill together. Th
Analysis of live music is taking place. We look at the big issues for the industry. In sport impossible to play any better that was Jose Mourinhos assessment of his Manchester United side, as they bagged an away goal in europe. It brought london to a standstill and killed thousands more than 60 years after the great smog, well find out whats being done to improve the capitals air quality today. Nick has the weather. After so much loose guide yesterday, a bit of rain in northern and western parts. Still mild but not as lovely as yesterday. Youll forecast for friday and your weekend weather. Good morning. First, our main story. Schools in england are being forced to cut gcse and a level courses in an effort to balance the books, according to a Head Teachers union. The association of school and College Leaders has warned Budget Pressures are driving up class sizes and causing them to cancel things like school trips. Our education correspondent Gillian Hargreaves reports. Peter woodman mig
wind coming down the north sea, making it feel on the cold side. the afternoon as claudia, the threat of rain across northern scotland, but overall a decent kind of day. in the sunshine, it won t feel too bad. northern ireland and western scotland will have the highest temperatures, probably reaching 16 celsius also. on sunday, more cloud coming in from the north sea. a few showers for east anglia and south east anglia, south east england. the highest temperatures will be for the west of scotland and northern ireland again. before i disappear, the sun is really active right now and there is a chance of catching sight of the aurora tonight and into the weekend. the best chance of seeing that is away from light pollution. use a mobile phone or a camera and you might see the aurora putting in an appearance. thanks, chris. and that s bbc news at six. now its time to join our colleagues