Hello, and welcome to the programme. Broadcasting in the uk and around the world. Starting with the story weve been tracking over the last few hours the biggest Prisoner Swap since the Cold War has taken place between russia and the west. Those whove been freed include the Wall Streetjournal reporter Evan Gershkovich, and the former Us Marine Paul Whelan, as well aS Prominent kremlin critics and anti war campaigners. Several of those released by the west back to russia have links with intelligence agencies. This report from our Russia Editor Steve rosenberg in moscow. He was out ofjail but not free yet. Reporter Evan Gershkovich and former Us Marine Paul Whelan. Hed spent more than five years in a russian prison. But this was the start of their journey to freedom. Along with other prisoners to be swapped, they were flown to Ankara Airport in turkey and the stage was set for the largest Prisoner Swap since the Cold War. Those moscow had released went one way. The russians theyd been exc
Children. Interest rates are cut for the first time in four years. Theyre down to 5 . An italian woman withdraws from an olympic Boxing Match seconds after being punched in the face by her algerian opponent, whod previously failed a gender eligibilty test. And the green shoots bringing hope to Sycamore Gap after the 200 year old tree was illegally felled. And coming up in sportsday later in the hour on bbc news. No golden goodbye for Helen Glover she says she has no plans to carry on her olympic career after silver in the rowing. The 17 year old boy charged with murdering three girls and attempting to murder 10 others in southport has appeared in court in liverpool. He can now be named as Axel Rudakubana after the judge lifted reporting restrictions. Its understood that the teenager from lancashire has a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder and has at times refused to leave his house. Our home Affairs Correspondent Daniel Sandford was in court. Three days after the horrifying Mass Sta
And attempting to murder ten others in southport has appeared in court in liverpool. He can now be named as Axel Muganwa Rudakubana after the judge lifted reporting restrictions. Its understood that the teenager from lancashire has a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder and has, at times, refused to leave his house. Our home Affairs Correspondent Daniel Sandford was in court. Three days after the horrifying Mass Stabbing in southport, the police s only suspect, Axel Rudakubana, was brought to court in a white Custody Van accompanied by two police cars, three Riot Vans and several other vehicles. He was driven to the main Court Complex in liverpool, where the road was briefly closed. Dozens of other officers were providing extra security because of Tuesday Nights riot in southport. The first hearing in the Youth Court lasted about five minutes. 17 year old axel rudakabana, who at that stage still could not be named, was wearing a police issued Grey Tracksuit made of a sweatshirt materi
Between russIa and the west. 26 people have been traded, some after spendIng years behInd bars. Also tonIght. The Bbc DIrector General has defended the decIsIon not to Sack Huw edwards despIte knowInghe had been arrested whIle In possessIon of the most serIous Images of chIld sexual abuse. And we wIll brIng you the latest on the stabbIng In southport. The 17 year old attacker has appeared In Court Today charged wIth murderIng three gIrls and attemptIng to murder ten others. Good evenIng. The largest PrIsoner Swap between russIa and the us sInce the Cold War has taken place In ankara today. 16 people were freed from russIan and belarusIanjaIls, IncludIng The Wall Streetjournal reporter evan gershkovIch. In exchange, eIght people were freed by the west. Two chIldren were also sent back to russIa both belonged to couple jaIled In slovenIa. The exchange took place at Ankara AIrport In a hIghly complex operatIon, wIth planes arrIvIng from sIx dIfferent countrIes. RussIa, the unIted states,
I think it was right for us to say, look, we will let the police do their business and then, when charges happen, we will act. The Wall Streetjournal reporter Evan Gershkovich is freed from russia in the biggest Prisoner Swap since the Cold War. And just like that, its The End of Andy Murrays professional tennis career. And a farewell for Sir Andy Murray as he bows out after a defeat in the doubles at the olympics. And stay with us here on Bbc News for continuing Coverage And Analysis from our team of correspondents in the uk and around the world. Good evening. The 17 year old boy charged with murdering three girls and attempting to murder ten others in southport has appeared in court in liverpool. Seen here in an earlier school photograph, he can now be named as Axel Muganwa Rudakubana after the judge lifted reporting restrictions. Its understood that the teenager from lancashire has a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder. Our Uk Affairs correspondent Daniel Sandford was in court. Si