after three centuries. the shipwreck that could contain billions of dollars of sunken treasure. welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. three weeks after the school shooting in texas, there are signs that some, very limited, gun control measures could be adopted by congress. the senate republican leader mitch mcconnell says he hopes for a deal addressing mental health and school security. in regard to the ongoing issue about violence, the senator is representing our side in discussions with senator murphy and we are hoping to actually get an outcome that will make a difference in areas of mental health, school safety and things that are related to the incidents that occurred in texas and buffalo. so what are the proposals on gun control that congress is looking at? the potential measures being discussed include: further incentives for states to introduce their own red flag laws. more investment in school security, and access to mental health support. th
now on bbc news, the travel show: this week: a glimpse of the queen s holiday home in the scottish highlands. i enjoy a right royal day out. i tell you what, i wouldn t mind unwinding here for a little while over the summer months. a green guide for the festival season. make sure that you ve got durable camping equipment and that you take it away with you after the festival. and we uncover some of the secrets of the iconic american singer songwriter who started a musical revolution. just amazing to see his handwriting. amazing! this weekend, the uk celebrates the platinum jubilee of its longest ever reigning monarch, queen elizabeth ii. and whilst an enormous crowd is expected to head to buckingham palace to celebrate the milestone, i ve made my way to a more secluded spot 500 miles away. this is balmoral castle, in aberdeenshire, the queen s scottish retreat, where the royal family escape from the hustle and bustle and public scrutiny of london. that is a magnificent buildin
the true volume of microplastics in the antarctic uncovered for the first time. we examine the latest evidence. and, revealed to the world after three centuries, the shipwreck that could contain billions of dollars of sunken treasure. hello and welcome to the programme. three weeks after the school shooting in texas, there are signs that some, very limited, gun control measures could be adopted by congress. democrats have been pushing for new legilation, and now the senate republican leader mitch mcconnell says he hopes for a deal addressing mental health and school security. with regard to the ongoing issue about violence, senator cornyn is representing our side in discussions with senator murphy and we are hoping to actually get an outcome that will make a difference in areas of mental health, school safety and things that are related to the incidents that occurred in texas and buffalo. so what are the proposals on gun control that congress is looking at? so here s whats on
now on bbc news, counting the cost. millions of people around the world are facing increasingly difficult decisions amid rising food and energy costs. the world bank has warned the war in ukraine is set to cause the largest commodity shocks since the 1970s, with the price of wheat, cotton and natural gas affected, set against a backdrop of global supply disruptions because of covid lockdowns, and the effects of climate change on crop yields, many people are facing a fall in living standards and it is pushing many to the edge of crisis. our correspondents around the world have been looking at the challenges faced by many different countries and we start here in brazil, one of the world s largest agricultural exporters, now struggling to feed its people. to you and me, this looks like the land of plenty. brazil is an agricultural powerhouse. it s farmers reaping the rewards of an insatiable china, and the demand is not letting up. thiago was brought up on the land, his whole li
Dedicated to ideas that never took off. The museum of failure. Good morning. Its june 8th. Iam i am annita mcveigh. Welcome to bbc Newsroom Live. Polling stations are open across the country as millions of people go to cast their votes in the general election. Theyll close at 10pm this evening, with the first results due before midnight. Police say therell be increased security at some Polling Stations with Armed Officers in some areas. Joining me now from westminster is our Political Correspondent alicia mccarthy. And intensive seven Week Campaign and now people get to go and cast their votes, tech as to what has been happening. 50 days since mps voted to hold the selection and finally, today is the day. Polling stations will be open for another 11 hours. We have seen theresa may, tim farron, nicola sturgeon, jeremy corbyn, they have all been out to vote so far. We are electing 650 mps. We have got 3301 candidates standing in the selection. 986 of those women. The polls dont close unt