Are expecting their third child. England, scotland and Northern Ireland have all taken a step closer to qualifying for the world cup. And britains tallest bridge, the Queensferry Crossing, has been formally opened by the queen. Coming up on sportsday later in the hour on bbc news, well have details of all three home nations matches, including Northern Irelands attempt to secure second place in their group. Good evening. The United Nations Security Council has been meeting in emergency session to discuss the threat posed by north korea, following its latest nuclear test. But the meeting failed to produce a response, which could unite the americans and the chinese. The us accused north korea of begging for war, and called for the strongest possible diplomatic action. Our correspondent, yogita limaye, reports from the capital of south korea, seoul. A day after north koreas most powerful nuclear test, the south displayed its might. Missiles were launched from the ground and the air. It was
The us and china have failed to agree a way forward to address the crisis surrounding north korea. The Us Ambassador to the united nations, accusing pyongyang of begging for war, said the us did not want conflict but its patience was not unlimited. Chinas un representative called for a return to negotiations, to avoid chaos on the Korean Peninsula. Yogita limaye starts our coverage from the south korean capital, seoul. A day after north koreas most powerful nuclear test, the south displayed its might. Missiles were launched from the ground and the air. It was a test drill, south korea showing off how it could attack pyongyangs nuclear site. This is a strong reaction from a country that, for months now, has been desperately trying to avoid conflict in the Korean Peninsula. But in new york, at an Emergency Un Security Council meeting, south koreas closest ally said pyongyang seemed to be heading the other way. Nuclear powers understand their responsibilities. Kim jong un shows no such un
Really is. Also tonight. In belfast, thousands ofjobs at risk at bombardier as the americans impose huge tariffs. The Prime Minister says shes bitterly disappointed. Were very clear about the importance of bombardier, about the importance of those jobs in Northern Ireland, and were doing everything we can to ensure we can see thosejobs being guaranteed into the future. A man has died after armed police opened fire on a car near bristol. An official inquiry has been launched. More problems for ryanair. Flight cancellations will go on until march, 400,000 more passengers will be affected. And ben stokes is picked for the ashes tour to australia despite his arrest and despite breaking a finger earlier this week. And coming up in sportsday on bbc news, Romelu Lukaku puts united in control of their Champions League fixture against cska moscow. Well have news of celtic and chelsea as well. Good evening. Jeremy corbyn told the labour conference in brighton that the party now occupies the Poli
Senate. And we will tell you why this dog has been drawn into the debate over same sex marriage in australia. Glad you could join us. It is seven in the morning in singapore, midnight in london, and 5 30am in myanmar, where, on thursday, you and agencies will enter Rakhine State for the First Time Since the mass exodus of Rohingya Muslims began. The burmese army has been accused of ethnic cleansing and nearly half a million rohingyas have fled to bangladesh to escape a brutal crackdown, which the army say began after attacks by rohingya militants. The bbcsjonathan head has tracked down a man who claims to be one of those rohingya fighters. This is his special report. This is where desperate ring of muslims started to fight back. This town in Rakhine State is now a smoking ruin, with its Muslim Population gone. For years, rohingyas have enjoyed discrimination, abuses, and confinement to squalid camps, but unlike other minorities in myanmar, they did not rebel against the government. Tha
Crystal blue caribbean sea. Nonstop flights are available from most major airports. More information for your vacation planning is available at aruba. Com. And now, bbc world news. This is bbc world news america. Im laura trevelyan. The senate race in alabama is sending shockwaves through washington. President trumps man loses and a new front runner courts controversy. Government help is now arriving in puerto rico but will he get to those who need it fast enough . We hear from the islands voice in congress. Art today, gone tomorrow. One exhibit was enjoyed by thousands. Now its gone forever. Laura welcome to world news america. It may have been just a Senate Runoff in one state but what happened in alabama has shaken up politics and especially the Republican Party donald trump swept into office on a populist wave, but it seems he may have been trumped. His candidate was defeated and the victor is no stranger to the spotlight. Meet the conservative firebrand who has given the republica