Brussels, in the hope they can find that agreement by the time 27 eu leaders arrive here in brussels, in ten days time. Yes, plenty to talk about. We would bring you the latest analysis from brussels and westminster. The other main stories on bbc news at 5 nearly three quarters of a million children and pensioners in the uk have fallen into relative poverty over the past four years. Allegations about cabinet minister damian green. The head of the metropolitan police criticises two former officers for making public interventions. England take early australian second innings wickets, to give themselves the faint hope of a win in adelaide. Our main story the uk and European Union have failed to Reach Agreement today on a way ahead in the brexit talks. Theresa may said significant progress has been made. She was confident of a positive outcome, moore takes will take place later this week. The main issue . The tricky Northern Ireland border. We canjoin tricky Northern Ireland border. We can
Union in britain failed to agree on advancing to the next stage of talks and thats despite hopes that an offer on the irish border from british Prime Minister theresa may would walk trade negotiations will bring you the latest from brussels and london on todays unexpected negative outcome also coming up the rebels turn on former president Ali Abdullah Saleh in yemen killing him in a rocket and gun attack that as fighting in the countrys civil war intensified. And police in malta have arrested ten people in connection with the murder of journalist Daphne Koller ana. She reported on corruption on the island when she was killed in a car bombing back in october. Plus germany still without a government but it could be closer than ever to a new one that as social democrat leaders say theyre ready to hold exploratory talks with the conservatives of the question. Remaining can they convince the partys rank and file to example another socalled grand coalition. Im bringing off its good to have y
Of pornographic images being discovered on a work computer . Has porn become more socially acceptable . And what effect is that having . Well discuss. Good evening. Jean Claude Juncker wore his anglophile burberry tie today, a hint that the more eagle eyed amongst us took to be a sure sign that a deal with britain was imminent. In the end, it was not to be. What looked, sounded and felt like a potential brexit solution to the irish border was put on pause in the briefest of press conferences at around four o clock this afternoon. The Sticking Point . What the dup who prop up theresa mays conservatives suggested was sloppy language on the part of the Irish Government. From what we understand, ireland had been expecting to sign off a statement that promised a continued Regulatory Framework north of the border, after britain leaves the eu. But following those stern words from dup leader arlene foster, the pm appeared to back track, perhaps fearing she had misjudged the moment. The deal is
And then attack. That, as fighting in the countrys civil war intensifies. Police in malta arrested 10 people in connection to the murder of a journalist. She reported on corruption on the island when she was killed in a car bombing back in october. Germany still without a government, but it could be closer than ever to a new one. They are looking to have talks with the conservatives. The question remaining, can they convinced the party to accept another grand coalition. Im brent goff. It is good to have you with us. One step forward, two steps back. We are talking about the brexit dance we are familiar with. There were hopes of a breakthrough in brussels today, which were scuttled at the last minute. That, despite reports theresa may had thrashed out a deal with ireland over the border dispute with britain. She has a week if she wants to unlock trade talks with brussels by next year. The handshakes were maybe a little premature. Teh e. U. And britain saying they are close to reaching a
Also coming up the u. S. Supreme court gives the go ahead for a travel ban on six mostly muslim countries its President Trumps third attempt to enforce his executive order but it could still fail. Could the rebels celebrate the death of their former ally president Ali Abdullah Saleh he was killed in a rocket and gun attack as fighting the countrys civil war intensifies. Also coming up this hour it is decision day for russias Winter Sports athletes the International Olympic committee will rule on whether to ban them from the upcoming Winter Olympics will russia pay a high price over allegations of state sponsored doping. Im sumi so much going to welcome to the show the border between ireland and the United Kingdom has emerged as the main stumbling block and. Written negotiations to leave the European Union hopes of a deal on monday were dashed at the last moment when the Democratic Unionist Party raise objections Prime Minister theresa may could not ignore the party because it is proppi