Farewell to football legend. Diego maradona, his body is now like state and as the world of sport pays its respects to marathon and we look back at ease career, and what made him such a special Football Player so then the ethiopian Prime Minister has ordered a final offensive on the Northern Territory region and says a humanitarian corridor will be opened to help those fleeing the conflict. It has warned residents to stay indoors after ordering the army to move in on the regional capital of meccano. A government imposed deadline for 2 Ground Forces to surrender expired on wednesday, has been nearly 3 weeks of fighting with hundreds killed and tens of thousands displaced. The u. N. Is warning of critical age shortages in the region. It says that fuel cash and food are all running out, and many of those displaced have already fled over the border to neighboring sudan. Him organise their where we are is a camp thats not far from the sudan is here border. And its where more than 15000 refu
They beat burnley 4 1 in the premier league last night to close the gap on leaders liverpool to eight points. And well try to solve the mystery of the secret santa delighting residents of a leicestershire village by leaving presents in random locations. And no surprises weather wise today, rain back at times, drier for england and wales, ill have the full details coming up. Its wednesday the fourth of december. Our top story the Prime Minister borisjohnson will urge the leaders of the 29 nato states to show a one for all and all for one unity as they begin a summit in hertfordshire today. The meeting marks natos 70th anniversary, but it comes amid tensions about the future of the alliance. Our Diplomatic Correspondent James Landale reports. Not every military alliance gets to celebrate its 70th birthday with the queen at Buckingham Palace, but nato leaders past and present have been keeping her realm safe since just before she ascended the throne. Behind last nights smiles, though, the
Is facing suspension from parliament for six months, after he was found to have expressed willingness to buy cocaine. a lorry driver, maurice robinson, appears in court charged with the manslaughter of 39 people found dead in a refrigerated trailer in essex. And instagram is to ban all images showing people how to hurt or kill themselves after 14 year old Molly Russell took her own life. Its five oclock. Good evening from westminster, where in the next few minutes mps are expected to begin debating the Prime Ministers plans for a general election on december the 12th. After about an hour and a half or so of debate, well then get the vote. Now, for it to pass, 434 votes are needed, two thirds of mps. If that fails, then the snp and the lib dems say theyll push for a poll on december the 9th. Downing street very interestingly has indicated that the government could support that. Meanwhile, today the eu extended the deadline for brexit, meaning the uk will not now leave this thursday, oct
In hospitals across england. Deflecting concerns and silencing customers whirlpool comes in for Harsh Criticism from mps today for the companys response to fire risks in its tumble dryers. 800,000 could still be in peoples homes. Englands preparations for the Rugby World Cup final are almost complete. And a key part of that preparation is an Inspiring Team talk from captain 0wen farrell, which hell be delivering in just a few hours time. Big in hollywood, and big when you meet him, ive been speaking to jason momoa about love, acting and his very supportive mum. It isa it is a bit ofa it is a bit of a damp and murky start of the day with more wet and windy weather on the cards. We could see some disruption into the weekend but i will have all the details throughout this morning. Its friday i november. Our top story. Downing street officials have defended the Prime Ministers Brexit Agreement this after President Trump claimed that certain aspects of it, mean a trade deal cant be done bet
Eight bodies have been found. And, an astounding admission from hong kongs leader. Carrie lam says shes to blame for the territorys political crisis and wishes she could quit. Its shaping up to be another significant week for brexit. Rebels from the Prime Ministers own party look likely to join forces in parliament with the opposition, to try to force another delay. If that vote goes against him, Boris Johnson has hinted there will be a general election. After an emergency Cabinet Meeting mrjohnson claimed he didnt want an election and would do everything he can to ensure the uk leaves the European Union at the end of october, even without an agreement. This from bbc Political Editor laura kuenssberg. Boris, boris, boris out, out, out. Conflict and confrontation, the soundtrack to recent days around downing street already. Behind the gates, the Prime Minister stepping forward. Opposition and some tory mps want emergency votes to make it impossible for him to take us out of the European