A look at what is killing could mean. To have you with us we open with a disturbing story out of california or police say they have freed thirteen siblings who were allegedly imprisoned by their own parents the victims range in age from two years to twenty nine police say they were alerted by a teenage daughter who managed to escape and call nine one one. Authorities were shocked at what they found hidden in this quiet suburb describing him a seated captives in foul smelling surroundings with padlocks and shackles. Neighbors described the family as reclusive the children nearly invisible. They were the type that you didnt really get to know anything about them they were very. Themselves in a sense childish so old they only kept themselves so old and the only time you would see them he would never see them and visit him he would never see anyone come outside all you are really see is. They go out maybe make a grocery run and that was about it. Parents david and Louise Turpin were arrest
One of the worlds greatest olympic gymnasts, simone biles, has claimed that she was abused by a former doctorfor the United States team. She is the latest athlete to accuse larry nassar of sexual abuse. Hes already been jailed for 60 years for possessing indecent images of children and has admitted assaulting female gymnasts. Hell be sentenced this month. Andrew plant reports. She is a four time olympic champion, with 19 combined world and olympic medals, she is americas boast decorated gymnast. Now, the star of the rio games has said that she was sexually abused by the former teen usa gymnastics sports doctor, larry nassar. He has already been jailed, sentenced to 60 years for possessing indecent images of children and has also been accused of other gymnast of sexual abuse and has a limited Sexual Assault into cases and will be sentenced this month. Her talent clear from a young age, be sentenced this month. Her talent clearfrom a young age, simone biles is regarded by many as the gre
Were going to brief you on all you need to know in global news, business and sport. And you can be part of the conversation. Today, we are asking for your plastic solutions. A leading Supermarket Chain in the uk is trying to eliminate Plastic Packaging by 2023. So, should we follow suit . Can you live without plastic . Just use the hashtag, bbcthebriefing. She was the girl that captivated the world at the rio olympics in 2016. But now, simone biles has become the most high profile athlete to admit she was abused by someone who was supposed to be helping her. The 20 year old has accused this man, dr larry nassar, of sexual abuse. Hes already serving a prison sentence for possessing indecent images of children, and faces more charges later this month. Andrew plant reports. She is a four time olympic champion. With 19 combined world and olympic medals, she is americas most decorated gymnast. Now, in a statement, the star of the rio games has said that she was sexually abused by the former
Plastic packaging from its own label Brand Products within five years, using paper instead. British tennis number oneJohanna Konta has begun her Australian Open campaign with a comfortable 6 3, 6 1win against american Madison Brengle. This is bbc news. Its tuesday, 16january. Welcome to bbc newsroom live. The cabinet is meeting this morning as the fallout from the collapse of the building giant carillion continues. Top executives face investigations after the collapse of the firm put thousands ofjobs at risk. However, the compa nys private Sector Workers, who provide a range ofjobs for organisations such as the nationwide building society, bt openreach and centrica, will not get the same protection, and Government Protection will end tomorrow, leaving thousands ofjobs in doubt. Kevin mcloughlin runs a painting and decorating firm which he says has lost money and orders. Monday morning, people turned up for work. 30 people got sent home. We hadnt been advised in the office so obviously
And 4pm in vancouver, where Foreign Ministers from 20 countries are meeting to try to exert concerted pressure on north korea to give up its nuclear ambitions. The group is made up solely of countries which were involved in the korean war more than half a century ago, which means that two Key International players, russia and china, are not there. Barbara plett usher has the latest from canada. Members of an exclusive and its your club have gathered again. These other states that sent troops and aid to help the un effort in the 19505 aid to help the un effort in the 1950s korean war. Now they want to show solidarity in the face of a modern day korean threat. Missing from the guest list was china, an enemy in the 1950s war, but now a crucial ally in confronting pyongyang. The absence left many wondering what could really be achieved. And recent talks between north and south korea have eased tensions on the peninsular so the question was how ministers here would respond. The us took a to