Are nearing danger. Well also hear from those who survived the explosion sharing their stories of shattered lives in a shot its. Also in the news fire erupts on board a super tanker off the coast of sri lanka its carrying 2000000 barrels of oil. And a standoff in the eastern democratic republic of congo where an armed group is surrounded a prison calling for the release of their members. So were starting in lebanon a month since that massive explosion at the port in beirut and incredibly rescue teams that may have found signs of life but the collapsed building they digging there right now scanning equipment picked up indications of briefing. And were going to hear more about that in a moment this disaster of course oldest forth caused by that large stockpile of badly stored Ammonium Nitrate which ignited at the ports around 200 People Killed 6000 injured and hundreds of thousands left without a home where rescue workers we have heard from then they say their initial attempts havent bee
Hello this is bbc news with shaun ley. The headlines. The online forum reddit says it believes leaked government documents, detailing uk us trade talks, and posted on its site are linked to russia. Oceans are running out of oxygen warn scientists as global temperature rises put many species of fish at risk of extinction. 12 people are swept to their deaths by floods in uganda, as east africa is devastated by heavy rainfall and landslides. Fears that a mega bushfire near sydney thats burning out of control could take weeks to put out. A chinese american researcher is freed by iran in a rare Prisoner Exchange with the us. President trump thanks the iranians for very fair negotiation. Thank you for your company throughout the afternoon. Now on bbc news, its time for sportsday. Hello and welcome to sportsday, with mejane dougall and ben croucher. The headlines this evening. A lighter anthonyjoshua says weight doesnt matter as he prepares to re claim three belts from andy ruinunior, in one
Abused dozens of girls. The uk loses it was a deliberate attempt its measles free status. New measures are announced to lure officers into to boost vaccination rates. The area to murder them. New images emerge of Prince Andrew atJeffrey Epsteins mansion coming up on afternoon after the financiers conviction, as the prince says hes appalled by allegations that epstein sexually live all the sport. Abused dozens of girls. A warning for cricket over its the uk has lost its measles free status three years after the disease concussion protocols. After australia allowed steve smith back out to bat after being hit by a was virtually eliminated. 8,000 people have now been bouncer. He was then diagnosed with evacuated from their homes on the Spanish Island a delayed concussion 2a hours later. Of gran canaria due to wildfires. And coming up cracking down on idling cars. Could fellow motorists help tackle drivers who keep their engines running while parked . Fairly straightforward weather. But it
explaining why he allowed the uk to take part in military action in yemen without first holding a commons debate. rishi sunak has faced criticism for not allowing mps to hold a discussion before britainjoined the us in bombing raids on houthi rebels who have been targeting commercial shipping in the red sea. our political correspondent leila nathoo has the story. rishi sunak has made his case that joining us air strikes on houthi targets in yemen on thursday night was an act of self defence to protect global shipping, that britain could not stand by while fighters defied warnings to stop their attacks on commercial vessels in the red sea, like this one they filmed. there has been broad political support for this limited action, but today mps will get their first chance to question the prime minister about his decision and what happens next. he ll have to address concerns about the escalation of tensions in the region, about the uk being drawn into a longer military campaign a
from outside europe. the british public will be invited to swear allegiance to king charles during his coronation on saturday. the mainly christian service will also see religious leaders from otherfaiths play a part for the first time. hello and welcome to sportsday i m jane dougall. haaland hits 50 as manchester city go top of the premier league for the first time since february. a first half header from jota settles the old firm at hampden park, as celtic go through to the scottish cup final. and sergio perez beats his teammate to take the chequered flag in azerbaijan. also coming up on sportsday. it s advantage luca brecel after the opening session of the world snooker final we ll bring you all the details. welcome to the programme. we will also bring you a very exciting and intense liverpool match. an exciting day in the premier league and we start with some big news as manchester city s race for the title intensifies. they have leap frogged arsenal to go top of the