Programme. We will be briefing you on all you need to know in global news, business, and sport. And as you watch this programme, you may be downing a strong coffee, and the latest Research Says that may have some Health Benefits so we are asking do you take any notice of the constant flow of Health Advice . We get it every day. Tell us what you think. Just use the hashtag, bbcthebriefing. We start the programme with this. The serbian president , aleksandar vucic, has called on serbs to start looking to the future following the conviction of the former bosnian serb military commander, ratko mladic. In the hague he will be sentenced to life imprisonment after being found guilty on ten of 11 charges including genocide. The united nations, european union, and nato, have hailed the conviction as a triumph ofjustice. But for many in the region where the crimes were carried out, mladic is still seen as a hero. Aaron safir reports. As commander of the Bosnian Serb Armed forces, ratko mladics b
Reflecting the everyday life of postwar america. The Argentine Navy says it believes there was an explosion close to the last known location of a submarine that went missing. The blast, described as abnormal and violent, was detected around the last time the submarine sent a signal. A Huge International search effort is under way. Its known as the silent service. But theres been no communication from the sanjuan and her 44 crew for more than a week. The search had already reached a critical phase, with fears this submarine would soon be running out of air. Now, more worrying news scientists confirm theyve detected an abnormal sound underwater near her last known location. An Argentine Navy spokesman said it was a short, single, violent event consistent with an explosion. Its a bitter blow for relatives. Just a few days ago theyd been wrongly told there may have been attempts by the submarine to make contact. Now they feel betrayed. Translation i feel cheated. They are swines. Theyve ma
Theyre accused of rebellion, sedition and misuse of public funds. The high court in madrid is also seeking the arrest of catalonias ousted leader carles puidgemont. Hes in brussels and says he wont return until he and his colleagues are guaranteed a fair trial. This report from the bbcs tom burridge. In the police vans are eight men and women who a week ago ran the government of catalonia. Now, taken toa government of catalonia. Now, taken to a prison in madrid. They face serious charges, including rebellion against the spanish state. A judge denied them bail. As the news filtered through, their supporters gathered outside the Regional Parliament in barcelona. Angry. And in shock. The government they elected now behind bars. Can you believe it, in a democratic country, that these things happen . That we can go back to the dark times again . We dont understand. We are very, very sad, deeply sad, deeply sad, and terrified. It reads political prisoners. Madrid argues it has no influence o
For independence. Theyre accused of rebellion, sedition and misuse of public funds. The high court in madrid is also seeking the arrest of catalonias ousted leader carles puidgemont. Hes in brussels and says he wont return until he and his colleagues are guaranteed a fair trial. This report from the bbcs tom burridge. In the police vans are eight men and women who a week ago ran the government of catalonia. Now, taken to a prison in madrid. They face serious charges, including rebellion against the spanish state. Ajudge denied them bail. As the news filtered through, their supporters gathered outside the Regional Parliament in barcelona. Angry. And in shock. The government they elected now behind bars. Can you believe it, in a democratic country, that these things happen . That we can go back to the dark times again . We dont understand. We are very, very sad, deeply sad, deeply sad, and terrified. It reads political prisoners. Madrid argues it has no influence over todays decision tak
Ousted leader carles puidgemont. Hes in brussels and says he wont return until he and his colleagues are guaranteed a fair trial. This report from the bbcs tom burridge. In the police vans are eight men and women who a week ago ran the government of catalonia. Now, taken to a prison in madrid. They face serious charges, including rebellion against the spanish state. Ajudge denied them bail. As the news filtered through, their supporters gathered outside the Regional Parliament in barcelona. Angry. And in shock. The government they elected now behind bars. Can you believe it, in a democratic country, that these things happen . That we can go back to the dark times again . We dont understand. We are very, very sad, deeply sad, deeply sad, and terrified. It reads political prisoners. Madrid argues it has no influence over todays decision taken in the courts, but these activists and people across catalonia are sympathetic to the cause, and they say that claim is absurd. They were summoned