Tonight, several developing stories as we come on the air. The massive and deadly fires. The death toll worsening. Tonight, at least eight dead now. Four firefighters, in some cases, the fires sweeping right over them. A grandmother and two greatgrandchildren among the victims. And this evening, new pictures now from the air. The fire and winds forming a firenado. Also tonight, the city bracing for possible protests after this newly released police body cam. Put your hands up the armed suspect running from police. You can hear him screaming, please dont shoot men. Officers explained why they opened fire and killed us as prosecutors say they will not press charges. The family and protesters taking over the podium on live tv. President trump, his attorney, Rudy Giuliani today on
cable news with a new declaration, as the president has repeatedly said there was no collusion, giuliani now declaring collusion is not a crime. The late developments involving the powerful chairman and ceo of cb
This was the moment Josias Fletchman knew something terrible was happening. He was on holiday with his family in spain but ended up being one of the first to try and help a father and his two children who drowned. On christmas eve, nine year old comfort and 16 year old praise emmanuel got into difficulty in this pool at Club La Costa world. Their father, gabriel diya, then tried to save them, but all three died. Youth workerjosias was heading for a family swim when it became clear there was an emergency. When i got there, the reception people had already, like, they must have got the bodies, the three people out, brought them out the pool. There was a lady there and she said, you know, can i take over . So i took over. At first i was like in my head thinking, whoa, because ive done cpr on dummies, but to do it on a real body for a minute i was like, oof. But then the spirit kicked in yet again and allowed me to do my bit. The hotel resort has a number of swimming pools, butjosias says
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 a thousand people whod been trapped on the coast by bush fires. 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 three and a half thousand
President Trump Defends the us drone strike that killed irans foremost military commander saying imminent and sinister attacks were being planned. The target, Qasem Soleimani, was the mastermind behind irans middle east operations, heading up the countrys elite intelligence and military force the us drone struck a car carrying soleimani just outside the airport in iraqs capital, baghdad President Trump described it as defensive. We took action last night to stop a war. We did not take action to start a war. Iran has called the assassination an act of International Terrorism and has promised a response at a time and place of its choosing. Also tonight. Safe at last relief as the Australian Navy rescues a thousand people whod been trapped on the coast by bush fires. And another disappointing day for england as the wickets tumble in the second test against south africa. And in sport, this weekends fa cup games will kick off late after a short film including prince william, including peopl
Valentines day. A new study has found diners were more satisfied with their meal, lingered over it longer, and ate more when nice linen was used on a dining table. Who knew . With me is independent researcher and broadcaster stephanie hare. Is going on with this first story, the new york times, the lead score two story in other American Press overnight. The New Hampshire primaries, the polls have closed and Bernie Sanders leads, what you make that . Is not entirely unexpected. He was expected to do quite well coming from neighbouring vermont but the same could be said of Elizabeth Warren who is from massachusetts who is coming for. As a very early primary, we had iowa and New Hampshire now. A very small, the big will be looking forward to is super tuesday on much bird, that is when 15 different states and democrats abroad, i think that makes it the 15th will have their pole and will get a really good feel for how people
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