Are hoping for lower temperatures and winds after at least 61 people were killed in a huge forest fire at the weekend. Many of the victims died in their cars while trying to flee the densely forested district of pedrogao grande. Portugals Prime Minister has declared three days of mourning. Paul adams reports. A desperate, sometimes hopeless, battle against nature. Searing heat, strong winds and low humidity the worst possible conditions. Large areas of Central Portugal now ablaze. This mountainous area is no stranger to forest fires, but these are some of the deadliest ever. The speed and ferocity of the flames catching people in their cars and homes. A woman screams for her house. As the fire rages on several fronts, entire villages have been evacuated. Officials still not sure what remains. Translation we were inside the house, the fire was all around us. The firefighters came to get us out because we could hardly breathe any more. As to whether the house burned or not, it must have
Come into force today, affecting refugees and visitors from six mainly muslim countries. The German Parliament has voted to legalise Same Sex Marriage, granting gay and lesbian couples full marital rights including child adoption. Also the welsh turtle who is now having fun in the sun. A rare sea turtle called menai who washed up on an Anglesey Beach is taken to gran canaria to an Anglesey Beach is taken to gran ca naria to be an Anglesey Beach is taken to gran canaria to be released. And british world number one tennis player andy murray will begin the defence of his wimbledon title against a qualifier or a lucky loser on monday. Good morning. Its friday the 30th ofjune. Im annita mcveigh. Welcome to bbc Newsroom Live. Cladding fitted to Grenfell Tower during its refurbishment was changed to a version which cost nearly £300,000 less, a document seen by the bbc has revealed. At least 80 people were killed when the tower block in west london was destroyed by fire two weeks ago. A Counc
Believe this is happening in the uk. The funeral is held of martyn hett, a coronation street super fan, killed in the Manchester Arena bombing. Nurseries in england say councils are failing to provide enough money to fund Free Childcare for three and four year olds. Give that back and the mischievous minions return in despicable me 3 well get Mark Kermodes thoughts on this and the rest of this weeks new releases in the film review. Hello, good evening. Our main story at 5 its emerged that the cladding used to renovate Grenfell Tower was changed to a type which cost nearly 300,000 pounds less than alternatives. Documents obtained by bbc news show that officials originally chose a Zinc Cladding for the building, but then decided on a less fire resistant aluminium version. The cladding is thought to have contributed to the spread of the fire that killed at least 80 people. There is no suggestion a deliberate decision was made to cut fire safety, and kensington and Chelsea Council insists
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The All Importa Nt second the all important second test is just one day away and the all blacks captain seems relaxed about it. Most teams would shut themselves away with such a big game on the horizon, but not new zealand. With such a big game on the horizon, but not new zealandlj with such a big game on the horizon, but not new zealand. I think is a good balance to get out and interact with people around the city and take your mind off it. So the players are pretty relaxed but they know they are upfora pretty relaxed but they know they are up for a challenge tomorrow. The all blacks took a grip on the series with a ruthless wind in auckland as the lines found themselves out forced and out thought. There were some encouraging flourishes from Warren Gatlands side but after all the hype it was a deflating defeat. Wellington offers a fresh start for the team and a chance for them to reinvigorate the pack. The coaches gambled with this selection and opted for a change in style. He has mad