You are pretty much up to date on the headlines. Now on bbc news, its hardtalk. Stephen sackur interviews author and explorer Ranulph Fiennes. Welcome to hardtalk. Im stephen sackur. My guest today is an extremist of a very special kind. Nothing to do with his political views, but recognition of a lifetime spent embracing physical challenges at the extreme limit of human endurance. Sir Ranulph Fiennes has taken on and conquered the polar ice, the worlds highest peaks and the most gruelling deserts. Hes been described as one of the worlds greatest living explorers. So, what is the motivation for this life of extreme adventure . Sir Ranulph Fiennes, welcome to hardtalk. Thank you very much. Seems to me, your entire life, you have spent testing yourself, challenging yourself. Why this preoccupation with tests . It doesnt come about in that particular way, it comes about because of being brought up in south africa, arriving in the uk, not getting a levels, thats what it comes from, because
Good morning, iam good morning, i am at a very noisy and slightly smelly recycling plant. We have produced 30 of waste this week than normally. Im at this recycling plant in manchester to see what weve been throwing out. Good morning. 13 is liverpools lucky number. 13 points clear at the top of the premier league. No side has been this far ahead at this time of year and not won the title. The parents separated from their premature babies and the hospital app thats helping them. Over the next few days, it is said to get milder. All the details next on breakfast. Its friday the 27th of december. Our top story at least 60 people, including children, have survived after a passenger plane crashed in kazakhstan, killing at least 15 of the 98 passengers and crew on board. Earlier we spoke to our moscow correspondent, sarah rainsford. The recent news is that so many people have survived this devastating plane crash. Some 60 passenger list was published by almaty airport, they say they are 60 t
When the bek air plane went down during take off from almaty, the countrys largest city. It was bound for the capital, nur sultan, carrying 93 passengers and five crew. The cause of the crash is not yet known. Tribute paid to a pastor and two children who died on the result at a resort. The church says their prayers are with the family. Plans to offer free hospital parking to some nhs staff and patients in england will be rolled out in april, the government has announced. People with disabilities, night shift workers and parents of Sick Children will be among those exempt from charges. The government says it has fully costed the plan, but nhs chiefs have expressed concerns about funding. Our concern is that if these measures are not fully funded than funding intended to run Front Line Services could be diverted into running car parks. Firefighters in australia are bracing themselves for another heatwave as they continue to tackle raging bush fires. Temperatures of over a0 degrees centi
Around 60 people, including children, have survived a plane crash in kazakhstan. At least 15 people died when the bek air plane went down during take off from almaty, the countrys largest city, and struck a building. It was bound for the capital, nur sultan, carrying 93 passengers and five crew. The cause of the crash is not yet known. Plans to offer free hospital parking to some nhs staff and patients in england will be rolled out in april, the government has announced. People with disabilities, night shift workers and parents of Sick Children will be among those exempt from charges. The government says it has fully costed the plan, but nhs chiefs have expressed concerns about funding. Our concern is that, if these measures are not fully funded, than funding intended to run Front Line Services could be diverted into running car parks. Tributes have been paid to a british pastor who died, along with two of his children, in a Hotel Swimming Pool in spain. Gabriel diya, his daughter comf
Good morning. Liverpool go 13 points in the premier league, but their manager says theyre not thinking about the title. Its after they beat leicester 4 0. The parents separated from their premature babies and the hospital app thats helping them. And in the weather it might be a great day across the country, the wettest is scotland and Northern Ireland, but over the next few days, it is set to get a good deal milder. All the details on bbc breakfast. Its friday the 27th of december. Our top story. Around 60 people, including children, have survived a plane crash in kazakhstan. At least 15 people died when the bek air plane went down during take off from almaty, the countrys largest city. It was bound for the capital, nur sultan, carrying 93 passengers and five crew. The cause of the crash is not yet known. Earlier we spoke to our moscow correspondent sarah rainsford. Weve seen a list of 60 passengers that has been published by the airport. They say these are the 60 that have, so far, be