We start in the uk where the first Asylum Seekers to be housed on Board A Barge in dorset are expected to arrive later today. The use of the Bibby Stockholm to house up to 500 people had been delayed by safety concerns. Ministers insist the vessel will help reduce the cost of placing migrants in hotels. Dan johnson reports. Three weeks after reaching portland, the Bibby Stockholm looks like its about to take up its role, as a home for Asylum Seekers and a display of a tougher approach to immigration. This is part of the governments insistence on reducing hotel bills, currently around £6 million a day, and deterring migrants from crossing the channel. Its controversial. Concerns about fire safety saw it labelled a death trap, but it seems everything may now be in place. We have seen a letter sent to Asylum Seekers, saying theyll be moved here later today. Now, that did happen twice last week and then there were delays, but this is the first time a specific date s been mentioned. And th
Oclock last night, causing the quakes epicentre was in a remote area of the high Atlas Mountains, and tremors were also reportedly felt in the capital rabat, some 350 kilometres away, as well as casablanca and essaouira. Charlotte winfield has this report. Streets filled with rubble and destruction. The earthquake struck Central Morocco shortly after 11pm on friday with an aftershock less than 20 minutes later. The quakes epicentre is in a remote area of the high Atlas Mountains but tremors are said to have been felt in the capital, rabat, more than 200 miles away. Theres reports that buildings in marrakeshs old city have been destroyed and one family was trapped in the rubble of a collapsed house. Many people are now said to be staying outside their homes in case the city is rocked by further powerful aftershocks. One man described feeling a violent tremor and seeing buildings moving, whilst another told reporters that people were in shock and panic. Holiday makers in marrakesh descri
Storms ever recorded in the country. Authorities in the central city of larissa have ordered the evacuation of a District Threatened by floodwaters. Ten people are known to have died in the flooding, though some villages have yet to be reached by emergency services. Now on bbc news, the travel show. Thailands landscapes are like something from a dream. Ah imean. I mean, look at this. This is absolutely stunning . From Dazzling Coastlines to Lush Countryside and wildlife that will take your breath away. Visions of paradise that in normal times attract more than 30 million of us every year. But that weight of numbers isnt necessarily good news for this countrys fragile natural heritage. The boats are disturbing the sediment and that also harms a lot of the coral reef in this area. As far as caves go, this one is very impressive. Oh, its like paradise. Theres so much to explore. We should preserve this. This week, im in thailand, one of asias most visited destinations, to ask might its st
About the situation in morocco. As you can see, the numbers of casualties are rising. There are over 600 now. We started with 30. Then over 300, and the number is now reaching over 600, and we are unfortunately expecting these numbers will get higher and higher with some estimations that numbers will exceed 1000 very soon. As the report said, the epicentre was out outside marrakesh old city, and the epicentre was the on the high atlas mountains, and these mountains are full of poor and Old Buildings and villages that will be really difficult to reach. As you can see, the whole attention of the world turns to morocco. Condolences and offers of support came from india, from germany, from france, and everybody is trying to stand with and try to offer support to morocco. Yes, as you say the area affected is huge. This happened less than 12 hours ago, and lots of countries offering to help. What immediately though is available in terms of Rescue Efforts from the moroccan authorities . The R
the 6.8 magnitude quake struck in a remote area in the atlas mountains, around 45 miles south of the popular tourist destination marrakesh. tremors were also felt in the capital, rabat, some 350 kilometres away. president biden said he s deeply saddened by the events. china s president xi has also sent a message of condolence. charlotte wright has this report. collapsed buildings and rubble strewn streets. the aftermath of a powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8, leaving many hundreds dead across morocco. this is one of the country s biggest cities, marrakesh, a popular tourist destination, and 45 miles from the epicentre. as emergency workers pick their way through the debris, there are reports of families still trapped and many more injured. the floors were violently shaking, the walls were shaking, things were falling off shelving. i just didn t even know what to think. i then went into slightly more open space, in my main bedroom, and just collapsed to the floor,