Hello and welcome to global questions with me, Zeinab Badawi, from barbados. Im in the capital, bridgetown, outside parliament overlooking independent square. In november this year barbados marks its 55th Anniversary by becoming a republic. Queen elizabeth will no longer be Head Of State. What does this tell us about the Identity And Future of barbados and the rest of the region . The caribbean has been very badly affected by the economic fallout of covid and people are looking to their political leaders for solutions. That is global questions lessons from barbados. Im now here at the 18th Century George Washington house, one of the finest historic buildings in barbados, and i am joined by a local audience who are going to be putting their questions to their Prime Minister, the honourable Mia Mottley. And mia, i should say that you are also the minister of finance, economic affairs and investment in barbados, so a very busy lady. Youve had a series of careers first. Youre not only the
Champion. Hello. No, dont adjust your set this is the media show on the bbc. But that Theme Tune to news at 10 and the famous bongs are part of our popular culture, along with the high Angle Sweep across london over the rooftops along the thames to meet the face of big ben. All that is part of the iconography of british Television News, but who watches the big Network Bulletins these days . More and more Gen Z Ers and millennials are increasingly moving online to get their news and information. Some older demographics, too, are attracted to more partisan, opinionated platforms. Gb news, im looking at you. Even some politicians are openly disparaging of what they call the mainstream media. So, how can itv s news at 10 and Channel 4 News, with a soon to be departing john snow, win audiences back . Is it a lost cause in this fractured multimedia age in which we live, or can trust be regained . Well, if anyone s got an idea, itd better be my next guest deborah turness, The Boss of itn, ove
Now on Bbc News, theres another chance to enjoy the first part of rajan datar s Epic Journey Across India in the travel show. India. A vast country, home to over A Billion people, birthplace of illustrious ancient civilisations and today, a fast emerging global power. 70 years after independence, india is still a diverse, ever evolving assortment of cultures, creeds, religions and languages. Heading off the well worn tourist path, were on a journey that spans this vast subcontinent from east to west. Travelling from one of the driest places on earth. It is quite incredible, the sand. Its just crystal, hard crystals. White salt. You can probably taste it. To one of the wettest. These are areas really for the adventurous traveller. This Isnt India on tap. Im on a quest to find out how history, religion and politics have shaped india. And also, meet the people who call this intriguing and sometimes overwhelming country home. Its going to be an amazing journey. For thousands of years, ind
Uk will no longer have to isolate. Heavy fighting in kanduz. Grease fighting fire, the country faces its most intense heatwave in years. And the anniversary of amsterdams first gay Pride Parade as people take to the streets. Hello everyone and a very warm welcome to tokyo on the final day of these olympic games. There has been plenty of action so far with a good Final Hole for Team Gb that started with a Gold MedalforJason Kenny. In the Mens Kieren Cycling event in the veladrome. That now makes kenny britains most successful male athlete with a total of seven olympic Gold Medals under his belt a total of nine olympic medals in all. And in the Boxing Ring a gold for Lauren Price in the Womens Boxing middle weight final. She beat Chinas Li Qian in a 5 0 points victory. Price an amazing athlete who has played international football for wales and is a former Kick Boxing champion. In the Boxing Ring irish Boxer Kellie harrington won gold after defeating brazils beatriz ferreira in the women
Hello, we will be taking a look at the papers injust a moment. Lauren price wins the womens heavyweight final. Another golden moment for Team Gb Cyclistjason kenny, making him the countrys most decorated olympian. Reports from Northern Afghanistan say there is heavy fighting were covered government forces are trying to push back taliban militants. New changes to the uks cover Travel Restrictions come into force. Thousands flee their homes in greece as Forest Fires burn out of control. The country faces its most intensive heatwave in 30 years. Thousands take to The Streets of amsterdam as a city marks the 20th Anniversary of its gay pride parade. Before we get to the papers, lets get to the sport. Great britain have won two more Gold Medal is in the final day of competition in tokyo, bringing their tally to 22. 65 medals and know which matches their achievement in london. What a way to finish their games forjason kenny, the first man to win seven olympic golds, overtaking chris hoy. It