the former mp, jared 0 mara, is sentenced to four years in prison after being convicted for fraudulent expenses claims. and we ll hear more about a study of killer whales reveals that mothers make a lifelong sacrifice for their sons. the offical death toll from monday s earthquake in turkey and syria is now over 17,500. 0ur chief international correspondent, lyse doucet. yes, you join is here, about two hours drive from the epicentre of this devastating earthquake, a place where the loss has been so significant that it is where the president has chosen to visit today, and where he hasjust president has chosen to visit today, and where he has just announced that new figure. i am hearing prayers being recited as we broadcast from here. one of the prayer leadersjust told us that 100 leaders have come from five cities across turkey to help bury the dead. in that main cemeteryjust behind us, 400 were buried yesterday. here, just behind, the refrigerated vans where the bodies are w
some breaking news at the bbc, and it is that a serving metropolitan police officer has been charged with rape by essex police. pcjordan paschal of the met s task for was charged with rape of woman in 2009. hejoined the force charged with rape of woman in 2009. he joined the force in charged with rape of woman in 2009. hejoined the force injune charged with rape of woman in 2009. he joined the force injune 2012. he has been suspended from duty, according to the metropolitan police. he will appear at southend magistrates court next month. chief superintendent claire smart said, pc paschal has been suspended and criminal proceedings will now follow. while i recognise the inevitable strength of public feeling, she continues, it is
Claire Smart tells us why she is incredibly proud to work in her varied and fulfilling role as an occupational therapist (OT) at Saint Francis Hospice.