Order, which means the man known as the black cab rapist is staying in prison, for now. Worboys, who attacked his passengers after plying them with drink hed spiked, was sentenced in 2009 to eight years injail plus an indeterminate sentence, to be decided by the parole board. That trial involved just 12 of his victims, because the then director of Public Prosecutions decided that the evidence of those 12 was the best way to secure a lengthy sentence. Tonight, we speak to one of the two women who won todays ruling. She was raped on the 6th of may 2003, but the police dismissed her story. It was only five years later, when the met appealed for victims to come forward following many more rapes, that she was believed. After worboys went to jail, the woman, who wishes to remain anonymous, successfully sued the police for violation of her human rights in the initial investigation, a decision they are still contesting. I spoke to her today, before the new worboys ruling, about her own 15 year
He wants to make things right. A 16 Year Old Girl is arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in connection with the stabbing of a woman at a school in north lincolnshire. And a lucky escape for a man out walking who fell 50 feet down this disused mineshaft in cornwall. And coming up in the sport on bbc news after a year of injury troubles, Englands Billy Vunipola says hes willing to play less rugby and take a pay cut to avoid burn out. Good afternoon and welcome to the bbc news at one. The right wing nationalist party which has stunned germany by winning nearly 13 of the vote has vowed to fight an invasion of foreigners into the country. The anti Immigration Party alternative for germany, or afd, looks set to gain nearly 100 seats in the german parliament. Angela merkel was re elected as chancellor for a fourth term but with fewer votes and faces complex negotiations to form a coalition government. Gavin lee reports from berlin. The report contains some flashing images. Theres a new
Researchers call for an end to scrums and tackling to reduce head injuries. And coming up in the sport on bbc news Heather Knight prepares to lead england in an ashes series for the first time, with lancashire spinner Sophie Ecclestone included in the squad. Good afternoon and welcome to the bbc news at one. The United States has dismissed as absurd north koreas claim that america has declared war on them. Tensions between the United States and north korea are continuing to escalate, with recriminations and accusations on both sides. The americans have warned pyongyang to stop its provocations after it said it had the right to shoot down us bombers. South korea has called for a level headed response and warned that accidental clashes in the region could quickly spiral out of control. From seoul, danny savage reports. American military aircraft preparing for a show of force close to the north korean coast. These planes went on to fly in International Airspace near the east of the countr
Points, but others, however, more work remains to be done. And we are not a there yet. When i look across the full range of issues, im clear weve made considerable progress on the issues that matter. American founder of the International Adult magazine playboy, hugh hefner, has died at the age of 91. Its five oclock, our main story. Ryanair is being threatened with legal action for persistently misleading passengers about their rights. The move by the uks air regulator follows the cancellation of thousands more flights, affecting travellers through the Christmas Period and well into march next year. The Civil Aviation authority says its launched enforcement action, which is a First Step Towards a law suit. Ryanairs problems are due to a shortage of pilots, because of annual leave commitments. Our Business Correspondent theo leggett reports. Ryanair has already annoyed hundreds of thousands of passengers by cancelling their flights. Now the head of the Civil Aviation authority says he i
Until at least 2020. And the National Trust votes on banning hunting with hounds on its land even when theyre not chasing a fox. And coming up on sportsday on bbc news, scotland begin the search for a new manager, after Gordon Strachan leaves the role, following their failure to qualify for next years world cup in russia. Good evening and welcome to the bbc news at six. Brinkmanship or genuine frustration . Whichever it was, there was no doubting the downbeat assessment of the state of the brexit talks by the eus chief negotiator. Michel barnier said there remains a disturbing deadlock over how much the uk is prepared to pay when it leaves the eu. He said as a result he cant recommend to eu leaders next week that trade talks begin. Brexit secretary david davis however talked of the significant progress that has been made. Our Political Editor Laura Kuenssberg has more. This contains some flash photography. She wasnt there to help. Eu super girl and anti Brexit Campaigner had slinked he