States. Its funny. We were in the office today, just kind of hanging out, waiting for something to happen like it does every day. And nothing really happened, which was strange. And then i realized oh, yeah, the reason its quiet is because donald trump is on a plane right now. Hes out of the country. Hes in the air so he cant [ applause ] it felt like skull island after they abducted king kong. President trump is on his way to davos, switzerland for the World Economic forum. Hell only be there for a night, but that should be plenty of time for him to Say Something ratist. Hes there to meet with other world leaders, to give a speech and there judging the swiss Miss Universe pageant. Really the best pageant because the women come with mini marshmallows and theyre delicious. Trump plans to tell the world that america is open for business. And who better to make that declaration than a man who declared bankruptcy six different times. According to a new poll, the majority of americans dont
The statistics for californias wildfires tell their own story 22 major blazes being fought by thousands of firefighters. 2a people known to have died with more than 500 people missing. The states wine country, and much more, is being hit like never before, across an are larger than chicago. And there are worries the changing weather will bring new outbreaks. This report from peter bowes. Entire communities completely wiped out. In some areas, the Deadly Wildfires have left nothing but charred rubble and brick chimneys in their wake. Their destructive path sweeping through northern californias wine country and still burning out of control. This is what the firefighters are facing, one of more than 20 fires burning across several counties. Devastation on this scale has never been seen before in this region. More than 3,000 homes and businesses have been destroyed. Fire Officials Say theres more to come, with high winds and tinder dry vegetation expected to hamper efforts to quell the fla
Some of the most powerful figures in hollywood are meeting to consider the future of Harvey Weinstein. The film executive facing allegations of harrassment, Sexual Assault and rape. The organisation behind the oscars the academy of Motion Picture arts is considering whether he should be expelled. Mr weinstein insists sexual contact with his accusers was consensual. Heres our correspondent, laura bicker who is in la, where that meeting is taking place. This is a 5k member board including the likes of tom hanks, whoopee goldberg and stephen spielberg, some of the biggest names in hollywood, leading executives and producers. It could be a big moment in hollywood because they are meeting, this is an emergency meeting to decide whether or not to revoke the membership of one of the industry s most powerful producers. Harvey weinstein stands accused of physical and sexual abuse dating back decades. Their names which have come forward are the likes of angelina jolie, gwyneth paltrow, ashleyjud
The oscars the academy said he no longer merited the respect of his colleagues. It follows a series of Sexual Assault accusations against the producer including rape some of which he has denied. Mr weinstein has already been fired by the company he founded, denounced by many of the celebrities he launched to stardom and called a depraved predator by his own brother. Peter bowes reports from los angeles. He once ruled the roost. One of the most powerful men in hollywood. Harvey weinstein. One of the men credited with scores of oscar nominations. But now branded a rapist, and a serial sexual predator, the hollywood producer has been kicked out of the worlds most influential organisation. It followed an emergency meeting. 5a leading figures, including the likes of Whoopi Goldberg and tom hanks. In a statement, the academy says it wa nts to a statement, the academy says it wants to send a message. It means Harvey Weinstein will never be able to vote for nominees. There has been praised for
Wildlife posed by helium balloons and sky lanterns. They are released on special occasions, but campaigners say they are killing animals on land and at sea. And in half an hour, on click, we look at the technology helping farmers. Good afternoon and welcome to bbc news. Labours shadow chancellor, John Mcdonnell, has called on all the main Political Parties to agree a new independent system to tackle Sexual Harassment at westminster. Mr mcdonnell said the recent allegations of misconduct by mps were distressing and undermined Public Confidence in the political system. Last night, the conservative mp Charlie Elphicke was suspended by his party. The tories said serious allegations had been referred to the police. Mr elphicke said hed done nothing wrong. Our Political Correspondent emma vardy reports. Claims of harassment and abuse in the political sphere show no sign of subsiding. Charlie elphicke, the conservative mp for dover since 2010, is no longer a tory mp, at least for now. Last ni