a winter storm brings snow and rain to southern california, the likes of which hasn t been seen there in decades. vote counting is under way in nigeria s tightest presidential election since military rule ended there more than two decades ago. but the voting has been marred by delays, technical problems and violent disruption. the race is between two major established parties, and a third candidate, peter obi, who has galvanised the support of young people. nigeria is africa s most populous country and a record number of people nearly 90 million have been eligible to vote. polls were due to close earlier in the day but people who were still in queues at polling stations nationwide were able to cast their ballot. here s the chair of the nigerian election commission. we are determined that no nigerian should and would be disenfranchised. we will continue to protect the process and will continue to proceed, courageously, to ensure that we conclude these in a very free, fai
of trade. the indian capital has been spruced up and security stepped up. my colleague is there tracking the summit and we got a preview. here in delhi, the countdown to the 620 leaders summit has begun. earlierthis the 620 leaders summit has begun. earlier this morning when i was coming into the centre of delhi from the airport i saw at least 100 billboards with prime minister modi right in front and centre welcoming delegates into the country. this is clearly a big deal for india country. this is clearly a big dealfor india and the country. this is clearly a big deal for india and the city of delhi has been sent into a public holiday with security beefed up and traffic completely restricted for the event. there is a lot that these leaders will have on their agenda over the weekend. everything from climate finance to debt relief for some of the world s poorest countries to things such as regulation of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency is
Today. It has finally happened, donald trump and Vladimir Putin have met for the first time, shaking hands at the 620 summit in hamburg. Donald trump called it an honour, the russian president said he was delighted to discuss things personally. In the last few hours we have heard that they agreed a ceasefire in south western syria, which will come an effect on sunday. But a discussion on Russian Meddling in us elections last year is reported to be robust. The bbcs North American editorjon sopel reports. Its hard to overstate the significance of this meeting, this handshake. Two men with Nuclear Arsenals who could blow the world to pieces. Two self proclaimed tough guys who like to win. But today at their first face to face meeting, they were the epitome of restraint and respect. Thank you very much, we appreciate it. President putin and i have been discussing various things and i think its going very well. Weve had some very, very good talks. We are going to talk now and that will cont
just seem like a very brave and attacking option. full credit to ben for as you d expect, taking it on. ireland is still on for the six nations 6rand ireland is still on for the six nations grand slam that beat italy. the match was a lot tighter than the score line suggest what the irish with four tries before halftime. ryan, at others but stephen varney, bruno went over to deservedly to keep the talons attack. 0nly bruno went over to deservedly to keep the talons attack. only four points behind for much of the second half before a second try i saw ireland pulled claire to make it three wins out of three for them. well sister waiting for the first win. it was 20 point to ten against england. the welsh briefly held the lead early in the second half of the principality station for the england tries to secure their first win in cardiff since 2017. that is all your support for now.