President Trumps National security advisor says north Koreas Nuclear ambitions pose the greatest threat to the United States and to the world. The comments from hr mcmaster came ahead of the largest everjoint aerial exercises in the region, which have got under way between us and south korean airforces. Pyongyang has called the drill an all out provocation. From washington, laura bicker reports. Weapons experts have described the latest north Korean Missile as a beast capable of striking the us mainland. There were celebrations in pyongyang a staged event to declare that north korea is becoming a nuclear nation. This is something the Trump Administration has said it will not accept. The greatest immediate threat to the United States, and to the world. Speaking at a defence forum, the us National Security adviser had this warning. We know china has tremendous coercive economic power over north korea. I mean, you cannot shoot a missile without fuel. So, there are ways to address this pro
In england and wales. And in the next hour well. Report finds that the economic gap between coastal and non coastal places has grown. Being by the seaside could lead to being among the countries or worse off for employment, health and education. And Kensington Palace announces that the duke and duchess of cambridge are expecting their third child. The royal family say that they are delighted. Good evening and welcome to bbc news. The American Ambassador to the United Nations has urged the Un Security Council to take the strongest possible measures against north korea in response to its most powerful nuclear test. Nikki haley told an emergency session that north korea was begging for war and while the United States didnt want war its patience wasnt unlimited. Today south korea has been strengthening its missile defences as they warned the north was preparing to carry out further missile tests. Our correspondent Yogita Limaye reports from the capital of south korea, seoul. A day after no
Manchester city smash five past Crystal Palace all as the favourites taste victory in the premier league spectacle and celebration as prince harry opens the Invictus Games in toronto. And helen has the weather. Good morning. Mixed fortunes weatherwise. Particularly in the west where we have some rain. It may be heavy in scotland. I will keep you updated on that. Hopefully you canjoin me you updated on that. Hopefully you can join me for you updated on that. Hopefully you canjoin me for more details you updated on that. Hopefully you can join me for more details and you updated on that. Hopefully you canjoin me for more details and 15 minutes. First, our main story. North korea has warned the United States it would take pre Emptive Military action if there was any sign of an american attack on its territory. The comment came after us bombers and fighter jets flew over waters close to north koreas east coast. Pyongyangs foreign minister also repeated kim jong uns accusation that Presiden
The presence of his actress girlfriend Meghan Markle captures attention. In sport, Manchester City smash five goals. You keep a good look out for the words ending in. We will be celebrating 60 years since the bbc first started making programmesjust since the bbc first started making programmes just for schools. And helen has the weather. Good morning. Mixed fortunes weather wise today. Some changes on yesterday particularly in the west where we have got rain. It might be heavy in scotland. So ill keep you updated on that. I hope you canjoin me for more details in 15 minutes. North korea has warned the United States it would take pre Emptive Military action if there was any sign of an american attack on its territory. The comment came after us bombers and fighter jets flew the comment came after us bombers and fighterjets flew over the comment came after us bombers and fighter jets flew over waters close to north koreas east coast. Pyongyangs foreign minister repeated kim jong uns accus
After being sprayed with acid near an east London Shopping Centre a 15 year old is arrested. Spectacle and celebration as prince harry opens the Invictus Games in toronto. The presence of his actress girlfriend Meghan Markle also captures attention. Good morning. In sport, Manchester City smash five past Crystal Palace, as all of the favourites taste victory in the premier league. Hidden in plain sight. We have the story of ambled reproductions which turned out to be a priceless masterpiece. And talking of masterpieces, heres the weather. Mixed fortunes weather wise. Some changes yesterday. Light and heavy, ill keep you updated on that. Join me in15 ill keep you updated on that. Join me in 15 minutes. North korea has warned the United States it would take pre Emptive Military action if there was any sign of an american attack on its territory. The comment came after us bombers and fighter jets flew over waters close to north koreas east coast. Pyongyangs foreign minister also repeated