Sits down with the bbc to talk about his latest work in Washington A Sprawling tribute to those who fight for freedom. I am katty kay in washington Christian Fraser is in london. The pentagon says the intelligence is compelling it has identified planes and also the hangar in which it says the Syrian Government may be preparing another Chemical Attack. The white house said to President Assad he will pay a heavy price if the weapons are used. In april, a Sarin Gas Attack on the rebel held town of Khan Sheikhun killed at least 87 people, many of them were children. The attack was launched from this same base. Today the syrian president Bashar Al Assad denied any new preparations were under way. And perhaps in defiance of that us threat, he paid a visit to a russian airbase in the west of the country even climbing into the cockpit of this sukhoi fighter jet. Not the image of a man cowed by american threats. A short while ago the Us Ambassador to the un, nikki haley issued this statement ab
For theresa mays Minority Government, mps will vote on the queens speech later. In half an hours time the culture and Media Secretary will announce whether 21st Century Fox will be allowed to takeover sky. The deal would give Rupert Murdoch total control of the broadcaster. And Dame Katherine grainger, the incoming chair of uk sport, says she has huge concerns about Athlete Welfare. I think there is huge concerns, without a doubt, no one is pretending there isnt. Good morning. Its thursday 29th july. Im annita mcveigh. Welcome to bbc newsroom live. A retired Court Of Appealjudge, sir Martin Moore Bick, will be appointed to lead the Public Inquiry into the Grenfell Tower disaster. The news comes as police say at least 80 people are believed to have died in the fire, but they dont expect to be able to confirm the final number for at least another six months. This morning the Prime Minister theresa may released a statement on the appointment of sir Martin Moore Bick to lead the inquiry. T
I saw her injuries, i knew she was gone Downing Street insists theres no change to the governments policy on the Public Sector pay cap, amid continuing pressure to lift it. The Northern Ireland secretary, James Brokenshire, has told the commons he believes a deal can be reached in the stormont Power Sharing arrangement, but gaps still remain between the two parties. Andy murray begins defending his title at wimbledon with a straight sets win against kazakh, Alexander Bublik. Its 5 00. Our main story the long awaited report into child abuse injerseys care system has been published this afternoon. The three year Public Inquiry found there had been a tragic history of abuse on the island, and persistent failures at all levels in the management and operation of Childrens Homes for decades. The inquiry, which heard from more than 600 witnesses, says children may still be at risk today. It recommended that the notorious haut de la garenne Childrens Home be demolished. Richard lister reports.
The 23rd ofjuly. Also ahead the rules on giving blood in england and scotland are to be relaxed, allowing more gay men to donate. The hospital treating Baby Charlie Gard has called in the police, after some of its staff received death threats. A fourth Tour De France title for chris froome he goes into the final stage almost guaranteed to win. Good morning, ill have the rest of the sport. AmericanJordan Spieth is the man to catch at the open championship. He leads by three shots entering todays final round. And stav has the weather. Is very good morning to you. It looks like today is going to be similarto looks like today is going to be similar to yesterday. Some showers and longer spells of rain. Some sunshine in the forecast. I will have the details for you very shortly. Good morning. First, our main story. Princes william and harry have given a candid insight into their relationship with their mother Princess Diana, and have revealed that they last spoke to her in a brief phone call
The 23rd ofjuly. Also ahead the rules on giving blood in england and scotland are to be relaxed, allowing more gay men to donate. The hospital treating Baby Charlie Gard has called in the police, after some of its staff received death threats. A fourth Tour De France title for chris froome he goes into the final stage almost guaranteed to win. Good morning, ill have the rest of the sport. AmericanJordan Spieth is the man to catch at the open championship. He leads by three shots entering todays final round. And stav has the weather. Is very good morning to you. It looks like today is going to be similarto looks like today is going to be similar to yesterday. Some showers and longer spells of rain. Some sunshine in the forecast. I will have the details for you very shortly. Good morning. First, our main story. Princes william and harry have given a candid insight into their relationship with their mother Princess Diana, and have revealed that they last spoke to her in a brief phone call