Into the reports. The European Space agencys new Ariane 6 rocket has lifted off from French Guiana on its maiden flight. Its intended to give European Governments and firms independent access to space. And the first semifinal of the euros between spain and france is taking place right now. France took the Lead But Spain came back. Spain currently 2 1 up. We had to washington in the us. Leaders are arriving for this crucial Nato Summit. Us president Joe Biden to speak. A big test for him. The focus on nato. The Security Organisation is marking 75 years this week, the focus showing theyre united still in helping Ukraine Combat russian aggression. Us secretary of State Antony Blinken has met with Nato Secretary general Jens Stoltenberg at the us State Department heres what they had to say. Whats to be said in the coming days about the concrete achievements of this summit, i wont get ahead of those, youll be hearing about those in the next few days. But again, suffice it to say we have an
This is bbc news, the headlines. The Prime Minister heads to the Nato Summit in Washington Crucialfor Ukraine and also crucial forjoe biden, whos been dogged about questions about whether hes right for the job. Questions about whether hes right forthejob. Before questions about whether hes right for thejob. Before heading to nato, Sir Keir Starmer addressed mps from the Despatch Box for the first time as Prime Minister. The leaders are Lindsay Hoyle is dragged from the benches to speakers by mps in a tradition resenting his reelection by members. And were building up to the semifinals at Euro England against the netherlands tomorrow. Here in bbc news, its time for newscast. Newscast from the bbc. Hello, its adam from newscast from the bbc. Hello, its adam from the newscast from the bbc. Hello, its adam from the Studio Newscast from the bbc. Hello, its adam from the Studio Newscast from the bbc. Hello, its adam from the Studio And Newscast from the bbc. Hello, Itsl Adam from the studio
Sir Keir Starmer used to occupy and do the role of leader of the opposition. But with 175 fewer of his mps behind him. So a very stark reminder. And thats what one tory mp said to me, itsjust becomes very obvious. Even if you didnt know that theres been a massive shift in parliamentary power and then of course, loads more Liberal Democrats, far fewer snp and then the new faces like Nigel Farage, reform mps, a couple of Extra Green Mps as well. So definitely feels like a real change. And of course all those new ones looking really happy. Im a bit lost as they wander around and try and find their way around, but you know, looking very happy. Lots of hugging and smiles and we will see how long all that lasts. And Nigel Farage used some of his first ever speech as a as an elected mp in the House Of Commons to criticise the previous speaker, john bercow, who lots of people thought tried to thwart brexit. And people had sort of hinted at that in in the chamber before, but never been quite as
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