And 2am in the iraqi city of mosul where the Great Mosque Of Al Nuri has been destroyed by the so called Islamic State. The announcement came from Iraqi Forces Close to the mosque as they pushed ahead with the offensive to retake the ias stronghold. The us general called it a crime against the people of muscle and all of iraq. Let me show you some of the pictures taken by a bbc cameraman just about an hour before the mosque was hit. You can see the famous leaning minaret, with the city nickname, the hunchback. In 2014 the eye as leader made his only public appearance there. The is leader. These images were taken soon after the mosque was destroyed and you can see it is hardly recognisable. A little while ago our correspondent in mosul spoke with my colleague and gave the latest. It is confirmed that the mosque and the Historical Dome was destroyed a couple of hours ago. I was there in the evening with the Counterterrorism Force in iraq, which advanced to just 150 metres away from the m
On the bbc news at five. And in the victims and Grenfell Tower disaster have taken place. Theresa may apologised for the official response, saying it wasnt good enough. The duke of edinburgh has been admitted to hospital but is said to be in good spirits. And parts of the uk are basking in the hottestjune day since 1976 with a temperature of 33. 9c recorded at heathrow. Good afternoon from westminster. Our main story at 5pm. New measures to prepare britain for brexit have dominated the governments legislative the governments legislative priorities set out in the queens speech. Of the 27 bills that were announced by her majesty, eight were linked to brexit. There were also announcements on terror and security legislation and Domestic Violence, but there was little mention of the more controversial elements of the conservatives manifesto, such as grammar schools. So what was in it . The main focus was brexit and the great repeal bill, with the government saying it wants to build the wide
Democrats suffer a big blow. Republicans are celebrating after winning a critical election in georgia. Its a huge boost to President Trump. Saudi arabia shakes up President Trump. Saudi arabia shakes up succession plan. How did this hope goes so wrong . Marco rubio jokes he is launching an investigation after this hug with a banker trump missed the mark. Ivanka. Im Christian Fraser here in westminster and kathie kay is with us westminster and kathie kay is with us In Washington. Rarely could the queen have delivered such a speech so queen have delivered such a speech so thin and detail and it is supposed to steer the course of parliament for the next two years. It seems that many of the governments Manifesto Promises have disappeared along with its parliamentary majority. There was no controversial mention of the demnetia tax or the scrapping of school lunches. There was also no mention of Donald Trumps proposed state visit this year although the Home Secretary has confirmed it will go
And 2am in the iraqi city of mosul where the Great Mosque Of Al Nuri has been destroyed by the so called Islamic State. The announcement came from Iraqi Forces Close to the mosque as they pushed ahead with the offensive to retake the ias stronghold. The us general called it a crime against the people of muscle and all of iraq. Let me show you some of the pictures taken by a bbc cameraman just about an hour before the mosque was hit. You can see the famous leaning minaret, with the city nickname, the hunchback. In 2014 the eye as leader made his only public appearance there. The is leader. These images were taken soon after the mosque was destroyed and you can see it is hardly recognisable. A little while ago our correspondent in mosul spoke with my colleague and gave the latest. It is confirmed that the mosque and the Historical Dome was destroyed a couple of hours ago. I was there in the evening with the Counterterrorism Force in iraq, which advanced to just 150 metres away from the m
On the day the queen came to westminster for the State Opening of parliament. Her majesty set out the bills the government wants to pass, in a speech dominated by brexit. My government will seek to maintain a deep and special partnership with the european allies. And to forge new Trading Relationships across the globe. Labour dismissed the programme as thin gruel. But theresa may said her government would build a stronger and safer country that worked for everyone. The lords too give their first verdict on the speech, while back in the Commons A Conservative mp uses his big moment to speak up for the over 40s. May i wish to reassure members, may i reassure the Prime Minister, lam still young. Laughter still thrusting. But lets begin at the start of the day. This was a rather unusual State Opening. Because no one was expecting a general election at the start ofjune, there was no time to prepare for the traditional pomp and ceremony with coaches, horses and mass ranks of guardsmen. And s