Show you an extraordinary statement from the head of the worlds most powerful military, Generaljim Mathis has issued a statement from the pentagon that this warning. Mathis said north korea should seize any consideration of actions that would lead to the end of its regime and the destruction of its people. That follows Sabre Rattling reminders from the president himself, saying his first order as president was to renovate and modernise our nuclear arsenal. It is now far stronger and more powerful than ever before. The tough rhetoric comes than ever before. The tough rhetoric co m es after than ever before. The tough rhetoric comes after this statement on north koreas state television. With medium to long range strategic Ballistic Rossouw s sick missiles, we have the ability to hit us air bases on guam. That followed donald trump was burst of anger when he said any further Missile Launchers from north korea would result in fire and fury like the world had never seen. All of this stemmin
Bettison appears in court with four others on charges related to the Hillsborough Disaster and its aftermath. Trying to find a cure for type one diabetes new hope after first trials of a pioneering new therapy that could slow the advance of disease. On his own against the clock. Athletics at its best in that sense. And bizarre scenes at the world championships, as botswanas Star Sprinter barred yesterday by illness goes solo for the 200 metres. And coming up in sportsday on bbc news, we will have all the details from the World Athletics Championships, including sir mo farahs race in the 5000 metres. Good evening. 17 men and a woman who groomed girls and young women for sex in newcastle have been convicted of crimes including rape, trafficking and conspiracy to incite prostitution. Newcastle crown court heard that vulnerable girls, one as young as m, were exploited by an organised, Cynical Organisation and passed between abusers. The convictions took place over a four year period. Its a
That is a message to the iaaf, to say i am fit and healthy. Even his rival could only watch and applaud. What a run that was, under the most testing circumstances, after everything he has been through. Isaac makwala is through to the semi finals. Which meant barely two hours later, he was back. The new Fan Favourite but if makwala was tired, he didnt show it. From the inside lane, he summoned his strength, and charged into the final. Commentator what a performance from Isaac Makwala afterwards, he thanked the authorities for his chance, but said it was the crowd that inspired him. I wish to thank the iaaf to give me another chance, the crowd is so amazing. They led me to believe, i just want to thank this crowd. Its so amazing. And so a man who couldnt even visit the stadium this morning could tomorrow be its champion. What began as a personal nightmare, just might have the fairy tale ending. What a story would be if he could win that 200 meters final tomorrow. Among his rivals will be
Hours. 0ne quite a lot in the last couple of hours. One of the things that is interesting about this story is the sun has focused on the amount of money that this individual was paid, who himself was convicted of drugging and raping a girl and inviting a pal tojoin in. Somebody with that kind of condition was put amongst very vulnerable girls. I draw upon one of the bbc interviews, with the person who led the prosecutions into the rochdale grooming gang. The line i seized upon is this idea, he said it was something he would never have sanctioned, putting a predator along with other predators alone with prey and not being in a position to manage the risk to children. Are we speaking without knowing the full details of knowing how the investigation was conducted and knowing the full details. Victims of grooming who probably at some time didnt know they were victims of anything. They thought they were friends of the perpetrators. Put yourself in the shoes of the Police Officers who know t
Ten years on from the financial crisis we examine its repercussions and will be speaking to the Liberal Democrat leader and former Business Secretary Sir Vince Cable to ask what lessons have been learnt. This is a lone athlete on his own against the the botswanan this is a lone athlete on his own against the clock. The botswa nan sprinter, Isaac Makwala, qualifies for the semi finals of the 200 metres at the World Athletics Championships in london, after he was barred from competing earlier due to the norovirus outbreak. Good evening and welcome to bbc news. 17 men and one woman have been convicted of Sexual Exploitation and drugs offences in newcastle. Most of the men were from pakistani, indian or bangladeshi backgrounds. Their youngest victim was just 14. The convictions are the result of operation sanctuary. 0ur correspondent peter harris has been following the case. They called the parties sessions. Present were asian men, and teenage girls. There was drink, there was drugs and th