Hello, and welcome to the programme. Broadcasting in the uk and around the world. Starting with the story weve been tracking over the last few hours the biggest Prisoner Swap since the Cold War has taken place between russia and the west. Those whove been freed include the Wall Streetjournal reporter Evan Gershkovich, and the former Us Marine Paul Whelan, as well aS Prominent kremlin critics and anti war campaigners. Several of those released by the west back to russia have links with intelligence agencies. This report from our Russia Editor Steve rosenberg in moscow. He was out ofjail but not free yet. Reporter Evan Gershkovich and former Us Marine Paul Whelan. Hed spent more than five years in a russian prison. But this was the start of their journey to freedom. Along with other prisoners to be swapped, they were flown to Ankara Airport in turkey and the stage was set for the largest Prisoner Swap since the Cold War. Those moscow had released went one way. The russians theyd been exc
And it could be goodbye to tennis for Andy Murray Tonight hes in doubles action at Roland Garros, in his Farewell Tournament before calling it a day. Also coming up on sportsday. England get the job done, and Captain Ben stokes leads by example in their clean sweep against West Indies. And from cheers to possible tears for George Russell, whos been disqualifed after winning the belgian grand prix. Hello there and welcome to sportsday. As we move onto day two of the olympics, with Attention Turning to Adam Peaty s chances of making it three gold medals in as many games in the swimming later. Other headliners include Simone Biles back out for Team Usa in qualifying for the gymnastics womens team event. And, of course, plenty of british interest a bronze of Kimberley Woods in the womens kayaking, and britains Andy Murray is on court at the moment hoping to extend his farewell to tennis. Well be up to date on whats been happening and what we can expect later. First, hes our Sports Correspo
And its tense at the tennis. It goes to a deciding Tie Breakfor Andy Murray And Dan evans in the doubles it could murrays farewell. Also coming up on sportsday. England get the job done, and Captain Ben stokes leads by example in their clean sweep against West Indies. And from cheers to possible tears for George Russell. The briton says it was heartbreaking to be disqualifed after winning the belgian grand prix. Hello there and welcome to sportsday. As we move onto day two of the olympics, with Attention Turning to adam peaty s chances of making it three gold medals in as many games in the swimming later. Other headliners include Simone Biles back out for Team Usa in qualifying for the gymnastics womens team event, and of Course Plenty of british interest, including a bronze for Kimberley Woods in the womens kayaking. Heres our Sports Correspondent Natalie pirks. Kayak Slalom Paddling is a whitewater, white knuckle ride. Commentator kimberly woods on her way where one tiny mistake can
Workplace . I am how do you get people back Into the workplace . Iam here how do you get people back Into the workplace . I am here at the GreenwIch PenInsula to fInd out. It was an extraordInary nIght In the ChampIons League. LIverpool staged a second Half Comeback to beat the ItalIan SIde Ac MIlan at anfIeld, whIle Manchester CIty won a nIne goal thrIller. WhIlst there wIll be the Odd Touch of fog and shower, most places have a dry day. Its thursday the 16th of september. Our top story. After a ruthless day of fIrIng and hIrIng, the PrIme MInIster Is set to contInue the bIggest Shake Up of hIs government sInce he entered DownIng Street. GavIn wIllIamson was sacked as EducatIon Secretary, whIle DomInIc Raab was demoted from hIs role as ForeIgn Secretary. Hell be replaced by LIz Truss. BorIsjohnson has promIsed that hIs new cabInet wIll work tIrelessly to unIte the country, as our polItIcal correspondent, Helen Catt, reports. There were hIrIngs, fIrIngs and some eye catchIng moves. Hav
Mandatory for Care Home Staff to to be fully vaccinated. On twitter, its Annita Mcveigh or bbcyourquestions and most workers say theyd rather not return to their offices Full Time according to new research and over a fifth would like to work from home for good. Also coming up this hour. Out of this world four amateur astronauts, including a billionaire will spend the next three days circling the earth in the latest milestone for Space Tourism. Hello and welcome to Bbc News. After a ruthless day of firing and hiring, the Prime Minister is set to continue the biggest Shake Up of his government since he entered Downing Street. Yesterday he fired his education, Justice And Housing secretaries and demoted others as he reshapes his senior team. Dominic raab is no longer Foreign Secretary Hes Justice Secretary and deputy Prime Minister with Liz Truss becoming only the second woman in history to hold the post of Foreign Secretary. Gavin williamson, widely criticised for his handling of Schools