India had a chance but they choked. They choked live from our studios in singapore and london, this is bbc world news. Its newsday. Its seven in the morning in singapore, midnight in london, and seven in the evening in washington where britains ambassador to the United States, Sir Kim Darroch, has resigned, after a row about leaked memos critical of the Trump Administration. Sir kim said he felt no longer able to do his job after being frozen out and insulted by mr trump whose administation he described as radiating insecurity in confidential assessments leaked to a newspaper. Our Diplomatic CorrespondentJames Landale has the story. Sir kim darroch, 42 years a loyal public servant, the boy from the Council Estate who advised Prime Ministers and, until this morning, her majestys ambassador to the United States. He resigned, he said, because his leaked remarks, critical of donald trump, had made it impossible for him to carry out his role. At westminster, there was anger and support in equal measure. Sir kim has given a lifetime of service to the United Kingdom and we owe him an enormous debt of gratitude. Good government depends on Public Servants being able to give full and frank advice. I think the comments made about him are beyond unfair and wrong. I think hes given honourable and good service and he should be thanked for it. At last months state visit, mr trump and sir kim were on good terms, but his private description of a dysfunctional white house prompted a wave of president ial insults and a refusal to deal with the man he called, the wacky ambassador. I will keep him until hes due to retire and i think wed like to know if you would . 0k, well, im not going to be so presumptuous. But it was these words, the repeated refusal of borisjohnson last night to defend sir kim that prompted the ambassadors decision to go. According to whitehall sources, mrjohnsons critics were furious. Boris johnson, a former foreign secretary, and he hopes to be a future, the future Prime Minister, has basically thrown our top diplomat under the bus. And there are a lot of people here in the commons who are very, very angry. Allies of mrjohnson said this was a shabby attempt to politicise the resignation, and that sir kims position had become untenable before last nights debate. He was a superb, is a superb diplomat and i worked with him for many years, and i think that whoever leaked his diptels really has done a grave disservice to our Civil Servants. You said last night you werent going to back him . No, on the contrary. My view is its wrong to drag Civil Servants into the political arena, thats what i think. That did not assuage the fury of Foreign Office officials, nor did the fact that mrjohnson chose to phone sir kim this afternoon, to praise him for his dedication and hard work. Sir kims resignation has wrought a heavy blow on british diplomacy. Morale here at the Foreign Office is low and the risk is that it leaves britain looking like a leaky ship, buffeted by a foreign power, with its diplomats fearful in future of speaking truth to politicians who may not defend them if that truth were ever to leak. This afternoon, Foreign Office staff met to show solidarity with sir kim. Earlier, their boss said it was unprecedented for a friendly government not to co operate with a british ambassador. Whats morale like in the Foreign Office at the moment . Erm, i think people are shaken by what has happened. There is a reason why ive asked to see all my colleagues at four oclock this afternoon. The basis on which we have worked all our careers suddenly feels as though it is challenged. The question now is who will choose the next resident of the British Embassy in washington, theresa may oi her successoi . Either way, theyll have a big repairjob to do. James landale, bbc news. Joining me now is our north america correspondent peter bowes. How has the ambassadors resignation gone down in the United States . For many people around this country, this has not been headline news. Some see it as just another day in the Trump Administration or perhaps the Trump Administration or perhaps the consequences of what happens within the Trump Administration. It began with critical comments by the ambassador that were leaked and donald trump reacted in the way that only he can. But Many Americans are used to that and those initial comments criticising the dysfunctional white house, americans have heard those before. Analysts have heard those before. Analysts have talked and written books about it and those sentiments are well known. We have not heard from donald trump since the ambassadors resignation did we have heard from the Vice President , mike hence who said that, to paraphrase him, said that it was probably the right decision to go because he had become ineffectual in the role. And what about the United States mending fences with the uk . That is the bigger question. A hugely important question because of that special relationship between the two countries and moving forward, of course, there will be a different tea m course, there will be a Different Team from the british side in a couple of weeks time when we have a new Prime Minister. Operably boris johnson. His team, dealing with the president. They are known to be on good terms. It could quite a quick process with that new team in place to build and rebuild those fences, repair the fences and get things on an even keel as far as the countries are concerned. Thank you forjoining us are concerned. Thank you forjoining us from los angeles. Also making news today President Trump has accused iran of having secretly enriched uranium for a long time and warned that sanctions would soon be substantially increased. It comes after tehran breached the terms of the 2015 nuclear deal in response to the us decision to pull out of the agreement. President trumps labour secretary, alexander acosta, has defied calls for his resignation over his role in a case involving the billionaire financier, jeffrey epstein. On monday, mr epstein pleaded not guilty to charges he oversaw a network trafficking underage girls for sex. Mr acosta has come under scrutiny for negotiating a light sentence for epstein in 2008, when he pleaded guilty to prostitution charges. More than 20 countries at the United NationsHuman Rights Council have signed a letter condemning chinas treatment of uighur muslims and other minorities in the western xinjiang region. The letter, which has been signed by countries including britain, france and germany expresses concern at reports of mass detention, widespread surveillance and other restrictions. The confetti has rained down on the streets of new york at a parade celebrating americas womens world cup triumph with tens of thousands of people lining the streets to pay tribute to their team. The squads 2 0 win over netherlands in the competition final on sunday earned them their fourth title. The Australian Government has announced plans to hold a referendum on recognising Aboriginal People in the countrys constitution. Indigenous people were living in australia for more than 65,000 years before british colonisation but the constitution doesnt acknowledge their role something Community Leaders say has left them powerless. From sydney, heres hywel griffith. Australia has been home to aboriginal communities for over 50,000 years. But their rights and their role as the countrys first people are not enshrined in law. We seek constitutional reforms to empower our people. Two years ago, this meeting of Indigenous Leaders demanded change, calling for a way to put them the centre of parliamentary decisions. Call went u na nswered parliamentary decisions. Call went unanswered until now. Announcing a referendum is a big step and in many ways thats the easy part. Agreeing on what questions to ask and what changes could bring may prove more difficult. What is clear is that changes needed to improve the lives of australias first people. Indigenous australians are still more likely to be living in poverty, still more likely to be imprisoned and the rest of the population. There is, some need leaders argued, a disadvantage locked in by the current constitution. Policy has been put on us to stop the voices of aboriginal or straight people in this country to have their own destiny through Self Determination oi destiny through Self Determination or even having the right to have a rightful place in our decision making. Rightful place in our decisionmaking. The government says it will take three years for the referendum to take shape. It will not be rushed. Although many feel it is overdue. It has been coming for a long time. I think it is time for real change to take place and our country will be better off for it. It is pussyfooting, it is too long in coming and there should be no delay in certain things like an indigenous voice to parliament. Polls suggest most australian support recognising aboriginal rights. The referendum risks polarising opinion but it is a decision the whole country will need to make it. In Myanmars Rakhine state, hundreds of new houses have been handed over to families displaced by the Rohingya Crisis in 2017. But none of the homes are for the Muslim Minority group. And theres no sign the 700,000 rohingyas who fled across the border to bangladesh will be returning soon. Myanmar continues to deny its troops carried out ethnic cleansing and genocide. Our myanmar correspondent nick beake gained rare access to the affected part of rakhine and sent us this report. It takes time to reach me and mys killing fields. A grim journey to wear, they say, a genocide was committed. Farfrom wear, they say, a genocide was committed. Far from the eyes of the outside world. For the past year, the myanmar government has not allowed us to travel to northern Rakhine State. Finally we now have position that may permission to go to an event there. How much the authorities will see is another matter. This was the highway from hell. Two years ago, hundreds of thousands of a hinge and muslims escaped along this route. Cleaning the berm s armys campaign of rape and murder. Rohingya muslims. But now we are told, some of those displaced in the bloodshed are coming back. Under close scrutiny we are invited see 250 new homes and the people who will live in them. They have been paid for by neighbouring india. This family are waiting to talk to us. Although it turns out they will not be sleeping here tonight. They will be going back to the nearby village. Because these are not the one that muslims coming home. Like everyone we meet here, they are hindu. How would you feel if youre muslim neighbours came back . Translation we would not like it, she tells us. Many hindus we re like it, she tells us. Many hindus were killed in muslim villages. Many outsiders believe Rakhine State is still soaked in religious hatred and it is not safe for different communities to live side by side. But ministers claim progress is being made. And today they are celebrating their efforts. They are battling on with this event despite the relentless rain caused me and mys government is desperate to show it is doing things in Rakhine State to try and improve lives. The reality is none of the houses we see here today are for rohingya people. They remain in refugee camps across the border in bangladesh and for now, two yea rs the border in bangladesh and for now, two years on after the terrible violence, there is no home. The families today are hindu families. Will you be providing housing for the Rakhine Rohingya families . Not only for the hindu people but also for the muslim people and the rakhine people. The project will become more and more. Up to half a million that one that muslims who did not flee the 2017 persecution remain in Rakhine State. One United Nations investigator said they live in modern day concentration camps, denied many freedoms. And while there is such a Bleak Outlook there is little chance that friends and family across the border in the refugee camps will be coming home to join them. Youre watching newsday on the bbc. Live from london and singapore. Still to come on the programme the Afghanistan Government faces allegations of Sexual Harassment we hear the stories of women who claim to have been sexually assaulted by top officials. Yes, thats coming up shortly. Also on the programme indias cricket world cup dreams are over after new zealand claim a narrow victory in the semi finals. We have all the reaction. Central london has been rocked by a series of terrorist attacks. Police say there have been many casualties, and there is growing speculation that alqaeda was responsible. Germany will be the hosts of the 2006 football world cup. They pipped the favourites, south africa, by a single vote. In south africa, the possibility of losing hadnt even been contemplated, and celebration parties were cancelled. The man entered the palace through a downstairs window and made his way to the queens private bedroom. Then he asked her for a cigarette, and on the pretext of arranging for some to be brought, she summoned a footman on duty, who took the man away. One child, one teacher, one book and one pen can change the world. Education is the only solution. Applause welcome back, everyone. This is newsday on the bbc. Im rico hizon in singapore. Yes, thanks for staying with us. Im kasia madera in london. Our top stories many british politicians have expressed concern at the resignation of britains ambassador to washington, after his confidential criticism of President Trumps administration was leaked. A bbc investigation has found that none of the hundreds of new houses handed over to families displaced in Myanmars Rakhine state have been given to muslims. And this story is trending on bbc. Com. Us President Donald Trump has ordered an investigation into frances planned tax on internet and technology giants. The French Parliament is expected to approve the new 3 levy on thursday. Lets take a look at some front pages from around the world. The japan times leads with the death ofjohnny kitagawa, one of the most influential figures in japans entertainment industry. The music mogul, who shaped the countrys boy band landscape for more than half a century, died at the age of 87. Mariko oi brought to us on yesterdays newsday. The Philippine Daily Inquirer is running a story about ten pangolins, which are a critically endangered species, that were rescued from wildlife traffickers two weeks ago. The newspaper says only three of them survived. The scaly anteaters are one of the worlds most heavily poached and trafficked mammals. And finally, the Straits Times marks the birthday of the malaysian Prime Minister mahathir mohamad, who turned 94 on wednesday. After a busy day in parliament, a group ofjournalists sang happy birthday to mr mohamad, who last year became the oldest elected leader in the world. Iam sure i am sure they sang much, much better than us. Now, rico, an unwelcome guest has people talking online . Tell us more. A man has been arrested after climbing over buckingham palaces front gates in the middle of the night. The 22 year old was held on suspicion of trespass in the early hours of wednesday. Queen elizabeth was in residence at the time. The intruder was not carrying a weapon and police say the incident is not being treated as terror related. And thuss trending. Afghanistans government is facing allegations of Sexual Harassment. In may, a former advisor to the president accused men in positions of power of trading officialjobs for sex. While the government rejects the claims, a bbc investigation has heard from women who allege they were sexually harassed by top officials. To protect the identity of some of the women in yogita limayes report, their words have been voiced by actors. One of the worst countries in the world to be a woman. Life might be better and under a repressive caliban regime, but freedom is Still Limited taliban. Equality a distant dream. And every day here they face the threat of violence, rape, harassment. Now there are disturbing allegations that even in government women arent safe, that some men in positions of power are sexually harassing them. We are in couple to probe these claims. In a conservative male dominated society it is hard for women to speak out, but our investigation has finally let us to a former Government Employee kabul. We are hiding their identity because she fears backlash. A fo