President zelensky has repeatedly called for permission to use the weapons on targets across the border. He claims it is the only way to end the war. Our political editor, chris mason, has sent this report from the white house. I think the next few weeks and months could be crucial. What does President Biden make of russias threats against the west . I dont think much about that. This is the Blue Room of the white house, the president , the Prime Minister and their team spoke here for about an hour and a half. The war in ukraine dominated the conversation. Afterwards, Sir Keir Starmer wouldnt be drawn on whether he had persuaded the president That Authorising Ukraine To Fire Western Missiles at russia was a good idea. Instead, he said. Theres only One reason were having these discussions and thats because putin has illegally invaded ukraine and the quickest way to resolve this, obviously, lies through what putin actually does. Because its for him to end this, but we are having the disc
Harris beat Otto Virtanen in straight sets in the second Singles Match in manchester with the second set going to a tie break. Earlier, Dan Evans gave gb a 1 0 lead in the best of three Encounter Beating Aero vasa, also in straight sets. Britain are aiming to top Group D in the four nation round robin and secure a place in the Davis Cup finals last eight in malaga later this year. Manchester united say that cutting 250 jobs at the club will save them up to £35 million over the next couple of years. Its after they announced losses of a 113 Million last season a campaign where united were knocked out of the Champions League at the group stage, finished eighth in the premier league, but won the fa cup. Before the cuts, united had 1,150 full time members of staff, but a review following sirjim Ratcliffes Part Purchase of the club aimed to scrap some nonessential activities. Former Tottenham And Chelsea Boss Mauricio Pochettino is set to arrive in the united states later having been appoin
Change in the posItion yet, but we are told things are shifting. We remain fully commItted to ukraines victory. To not only ensuring that ukraine can defend Itself today, but can stand on Its own feet strongly, milItarily, economically, democratically for many, many days ahead. To securing the path ukrainian people have chosen toward greater integration in the euro atlantic communIty, including the European Union and nato. To getting a just and lasting peace. The Bottom Line is This we want ukraine to win, and were fully commItted to keep marshalling the support that It needs for Its brave defenders and cItizens to do just that. Today, i can confirm more than 600 Million worth of support for ukraine, including 242 Million This financial year for immediate humanItarian, Energy And Stabilisation needs, as well as support for reform, recovery and reconstruction. Plus were confirming our intention to deploy 484 Million worth of World Bank Loan guarantees later This year. This morning, the
Be live in the democratic republic of congo, the centre of a mpox outbreak a day after the country received its first vaccines. And the british indie rock band, English Teacher have won their Mercury Prize for their first album, this could be texas. A united Nations Fact finding mission has uncovered what it described as harrowing Human Rights Violations in sudan. The war between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has triggered one of the worlds worst humanitarian crises. Thousands of people have been killed and millions forced from their homes. The un team said the violations by both sides since april last year may amount to War Crimes and crimes against humanity. We have found the sudanese warring parties that the Rapid Support Forces, reported a range of violations and as my Fellow Expert will further detail, we find reasonable grounds to believe that many of these Violations Amount to international crimes. Meanwhile the bbc has seen, first hand, the desperate condit
Like to thank my team for their loyalty and continued damages doing that dedication for supporting me and my constituents. That is the statement they are from margaret ferrier, x mp. Lets get the sport now. Hello. Were starting with football and the latest news from the womens world cup. And european champions england are through to the knock out stages they finished top of group d after a thumping 6 1 win over china. Laurenjames scored twice in the victory in adelaide this her second goal to make it 4 1 her third of the tournament so far and shes also had several assists. England as a whole havent faced a Top Ranked Team yet at this world cup, but head coach Serena Wiegman is understandly pleased with her squad. Im very delighted. What i said before the game, where going to do things a little different than we did before. And we did really well. It shows how adaptive this team is. It shows how adaptive this team is. I think they are enjoying themselves on the pitch. What we expected f