An indigenous brazilian activist who campaigned to protect the rain forest has been shot dead in what appears to have been a targeted killing. Paulo guajajara had recently told journalists that he was scared about the situation in his reserve, where illegal loggers and miners were operating. Indigenous groups have accused brazils far right government of failing to protect them. Bill hayton reports. This is the kind of direct action Paulo Guajajara was involved in catching illegal loggers red handed. In this incident, filmed in september, a group from his tribe intercepted a truck loaded with tree trunks and the tools of this illegal trade. With the nearest Police Station hundreds of kilometres away, members of the guajajara tribe feel this is the only way to protect their land from destruction. The guardians of the forest, as they call themselves, say their home made weapons have cut illegal logging by half over the past decade. In an interview six weeks ago Paulo Guajajara said it was
An indigenous brazilian activist who campaigned to protect the rain forest has been shot dead in what appears to have been a targeted killing. Paulo gua ja jara had recently told journalists that he was scared about the situation in his reserve, where illegal loggers and miners were operating. Indigenous groups have accused brazils far right government of failing to protect them. Bill hayton reports. This is the kind of direct action Paulo Guajajara was involved in catching illegal loggers red handed. In this incident, filmed in september, a group from his tribe intercepted a truck loaded with tree trunks and the tools of this illegal trade. With the nearest Police Station hundreds of kilometres away, members of the guajajara tribe feel this is the only way to protect their land from destruction. The guardians of the forest, as they call themselves, say their home made weapons have cut illegal logging by half over the past decade. In an interview six weeks ago Paulo Guajajara said it w
We start with brexit, because the uks brexit secretary, Stephen Barclay, is holding talks in brussels later with the eus chief negotiator, michel barnier, amid some renewed optimism a deal can be done. Late on thursday, the pound surged following comments from European Commission president Jean Claude Juncker that a new brexit deal is possible. Sterling hit its highest in two months against the us dollar when the comments were broadcast, around 6 00pm uk time. The uk government says it has shared confidential documents with the eu that reflect the ideas the uk has put forward on brexit. The eu says technical talks are now taking place. It is all about finding an alternative to the controversial backstop that would keep the uk tied to eu rules unless a solution to the irish border is found. Here is what mrjuncker told sky newss sophy ridge. Brexit is now less than six months away. Six weeks away. How do you rate the chances of britain leaving with a deal . I had a meeting with borisjohn
Everywhere is sore. Its painful everyday. Just pain. Just one night he was in so much pain, he sent me a text wishing that the butterflies would come and take him, because hed had enough. Hed had enough of the pain. That was. That was heartbreaking. Now his friends have got together to show him how much they care. Well bring you that film at around 10. 30. Dave cheering and this was the moment last night when dave was announced as the winner of the mercury music prize. I know i tell this story all the time, but i want to thank my brother christopher, who inspired this album. This is your story that we told and even though you cant be here with us today, i know you are watching this, bro, and i am so grateful. Thank you, guys, so much. Hello. Welcome to the programme. Were live until 11 this morning. Are you or your kids taking part in todays Global Climate strike . Get in touch and what you think about that. Do get in touch on all the stories were talking about use the hashtag victoria
Children, 100,000 children. And, as sadly so often is the case, children who are on free school meals, the poorest children, and children with special Educational Needs fare the worst in the situation. And excitment builds as the Rugby World Cup gets underway in japan. Good morning. Welcome to bbc newsroom live. Large numbers of british schoolchildren are joining millions of people in a worldwide protest against Climate Change. Around 5,000 demonstrations are planned across 150 countries. Many will involve young people staying away from school, university or work. Those involved are calling for more urgent action from governments to halt global warming. The demonstrations come ahead of a un summit on Climate Change in new york on monday. This was the scene outside westminster where thousands are expected to gather for one of the strikes getting under way shortly. The first protest began in the Pacific Island of vanuatu where rising sea levels threaten communities. In dehli, children an