Was ignored by the the legal system. Millions more at risk of flooding, as the percentage of the global population under threat, rises by almost a quarter since the start of the century. And im Sarah Mulkerrins in tokyo, on day 13 of the olympics, where more medals will be up for grabs, and ive been talking to a five time gold medallist, welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. The un says its deeply concerned about the safety of Tens Of Thousands of civilians in the afghan city of lashkar gah, the capital of Helmand Province. Taliban militants and government forces are waging an intense battle for control of the city. A Un Spokesman said there were reports of increased civilian casualties, and of homes and hospitals being destroyed. Afghan and us airstrikes on taliban positions continued throughout wednesday. Mark lobel reports. Several provincial capitals under taliban attack at least two reportedly breached, and security is forcing many afghan residents from th
And im lucy hockings, In Tokyo, where its been a day of World Record smashes and upsets. Ill have the latest in a moment. Hello, and welcome if youre watching in the uk or around the world. Fully vaccinated travellers will no longer need to quarantine on Arrivalfrom France as part of a Shake Up of Coronavirus Travel rules in england, scotland and Northern Ireland. Seven more European Countries have been added to the green list, while spain will remain amber despite concerns about covid variants there. Other changes include india, bahrain, qatar and the United Arab Emirates, switching from red to Amber Meaning arrivals from those countries will no longer have to quarantine in government approved accommodation. While austria, germany, slovenia, slovakia, latvia, Romania And Norway will be moved onto the green list. But Georgia And Mexico have been now be added to the Red List the highest level of restrictions. This report from our Transport Correspondent, caroline davies. A near empty sw
Arrest 11 people. And im Sarah Mulkerrins in tokyo, on day 13 of the olympics, where jamacias Hansle Parchment has won the mens 110 metres hurdles, to shock favourite Grant Holloway. Agricultural testified having a more harmful effect on the bees than previously thought. Hello and welcome to the programme. Fully vaccinated travellers returning to england, Northern Ireland or scotland from france will no longer need to quarantine from sunday. The change is part of a series of adjustments to the Traffic Light System for International Travel, and brings france into line with other Amber List countries. India and the United Arab Emirates are among the destinations that have been moved from red to amber, while seven more countries, including germany and norway, have been added to the green list. Heres our transport correspondent, caroline davies. A near empty swimming pool, few tents pitched and no one propping up the bar. This would normally be the busiest time of year at this campsite in
candidates was shot dead, murdered out on the campaign trail. backdrop, growing violence in the country. our south america correspondent katy watson now reports from ecuador s capital, quito. when you need dozens of soldiers and a bullet proof curtain to be able to vote, you realise democracy s in danger. i voted with courage , says this candidate, running in place of fernando villavicencio, the politician shot dead earlier this month. ecuadorians are still reeling from the attack on mr villavicencio, a journalist turned politician who was outspoken on corruption and organised crime, murdered as he left a campaign event. ecuador was once a peaceful country. but in the past few years, colombian and mexican drug cartels vying for lucrative routes have taken advantage of the struggling state and corrupt politics and they ve gained the upper hand. dressed in white and calling for peace, fernando villavicencio s daughter cast her vote, remembering a dad who was also her best fri
welcome to the programme. manchester united and the striker mason greenwood have agreed it would be best for him to leave the club to continue his career. it follows an internal investigation at old trafford into claims against him of attempted rape and coercive control. criminal charges against him had already been dropped. today the club said he had not committed any offences. greenwood remains on full pay while united work with him to find him a club, as olly foster reports. greenwood, who s in, and he scored. manchester united is all mason greenwood has ever known. he joined them at the age of seven, and they turned him into a star the future notjust for his club, but also his country. but in january last year, mason greenwood was arrested. he appeared in court, charged with attempted rape, engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour and assault. he was suspended by united, but in february of this year all charges were dropped because key witnesses withdrew. but that t