Between demonstrators and police in hong kong, after another large scale protest against chinas increasing control over the territory. The Jodrell Bank Observatory in cheshire, which has been at the forefront of astronomical research, is declared a unesco World Heritage site. The Foreign Office has begun an investigation, into who leaked emails from britains ambassador to washington, which described the Trump Administration as being inept and uniquely dysfunctional. In the memos, obtained by the mail on sunday, Sir Kim Darroch, says despite his shortcomings, President Trump shouldnt be written off. Heres our washington correspondent, nick bryant. Inept, insecure, incompetent. In secret cables obtained by the mail on sunday, britains top diplomat in washington, Sir Kim Darroch, used the most undiplomatic of language to describe the chaos of the Trump White House and the personality flaws of the president himself. He spoke of donald trump radiating insecurity and delivered a withering as
Skirmishes have broken out between demonstrators and police in hong kong, after another large scale protest against chinas increasing control over the territory, the Jodrell Bank Observatory in cheshire which has been at the forefront of Astronomical Research is declared a unesco World Heritage site. At half past eight, the travel show dresses up and heads to dublin to join the competitors taking part in the 2019 irish cosplay championship. Good evening and welcome to bbc news. The Foreign Office has begun an investigation, into who leaked emails from britains ambassador to washington, which described the Trump Administration as being inept and uniquely dysfunctional. In the memos, obtained by the mail on sunday, sir kim darroch, says, despite his shortcomings, President Trump shouldnt be written off. Heres our washington correspondent, nick bryant. Inept, insecure, incompetent. In secret cables obtained by the mail on sunday, britains top diplomat in washington, sir kim darroch, used
To world news today. Greeces leftist Prime Minister, Alexis Tsipras, has conceded victory to the centre right opposition, following a snap election. Mr tsipras has called the new democracy leader, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, to congratulate him. Vote counting is under way, but Greek Interior Ministry projections suggest 39. 8 support for the new Democracy Party, with mr tsiprass populist left wing syriza party trailing on 31. 5 . Mr mitsotakis spoke a short time ago. First of all i asked for a strong mandate to change the country. And the greek people delivered and i am very grateful for the result. We won an outright majority which was our main target. Almost reached 40 which is an incredible number given the context of a fragmented Political Landscape and i feel i have a strong mandate to deliver on my agenda which is an agenda to grow the economy, create morejobs but also to make sure the greek people feel safe again. So what is this getting reaction in terms of this streets of athens . A
Cornered in zurich. We will take you there ahead of the vote. Good to have you with us. A french judge has ruled a migrant camp in the northern port city of calais can be partly demolished. Officials have ordered People Living in the socalled jungle camp to leave and to do it this week. The ruling states common spaces including schools, however, cannot be bulldozed. The jungle is home to more than a thousand people trying to get to britain across the english channel. Here is more. Reporter the decision is final the make ship the makeshift shelters will be leveled to the ground. The French Interior minister welcomes the court ruling, pointing out that france intends to offer the refugees shelter, and if need the, asylum. Now that this important decision has been made, i would like to remind you of the strategic actions the french government has undertaken. We wish to give shelter to the most vulnerable, to those who need protection. Reporter the socalled jungle, known for its miserable
Heaviest suddaudiled air strik yet. The head of the Catholic Church delivers a message to cubans during his first visit. Greeces conservative new Democracy Party admitted defeat to the left wing in the nations fifth election in six years. This paves the way for tsipras to return to power. The party says it will form a governing coalition within three days. Partial official results that have come back to us from the Greek Interior Ministry show voter turnout at about 54 , slightly lower than the last election in january. Alexis tsipras just tweeted in front of us lies the long road of struggle and hard work. Meanwhile, this was the leader of the conservative new Democracy Party conceding defeat. Translator the race for the first party has now been completed with great dignity and in a civilized fashion. The final result is still evolves. They have the first place and i congratulate them. How do we explain the victory in tsipras . Why did they vote tortoise practices again . Reporter i t