The air has become unbearable. Lewis hamilton will start the us formula 1 grand prix in fifth position on the grid but is still poised to win the world drivers championship. And the travel show explores a hidden city in the Arabian Desert untouched for thousands of years. Thats in half an hour here on bbc news. Good afternoon. The leader of the brexit party, nigel farage, has announced he wont be standing as a candidate in the coming general election. He says hell focus instead on touring the country to support his partys candidates. It comes days after his offer of an electoral pact with the conservatives was rejected by borisjohnson. Heres our political correspondent, nick eardley. Love him or hate him, nigel farage has been a key face in british politics for years. Its like sponsored drinking there might be fewer pints these days, more chats with us president s, but after years of trying, seven elections, to be precise, he will not be standing to be an mp. I dont want to be in polit
Hello, welcome to world news today. The air quality in indias capital, delhi, has further deteriorated. Dozens of flights have been diverted because of Poor Visibility caused by the toxic smog. Schools are still closed and a Public Health emergency is in place in a city thats home to more than 20 million people. The choking air pollution has exceeded the severe category and delhis chief minister has described it as unbearable. Pratiksha ghildial reports from delhi. For a fifth day now, people in delhi are breathing the seasons worst and most toxic air. For a fifth day now, people in delhi are breathing the seasons worst and most toxic air. Pollution returns to delhi every winter, but many are saying that this is the worst they have ever seen. In many parts of the city, the pollution levels are more than 20 times their safety limit. These people have gathered outside the prime ministers house to demand a basic right, clean air. They believe there is not enough political will to find a s
Lewis hamilton says he is flying super high after being crowned World Champion for the sixth time. Good morning and welcome to the bbc news at 9. Health bosses in england have warned politicians not to use the nhs as a political weapon during the general Election Campaign. Nhs providers, the organisation which represents health trust leaders, has urged parties not to make empty promises over future funding for the health service. Our health editor, hugh pym reports. Nhs providers says hospitals and other trusts have been preparing for winter, but the pressures are bigger than ever. With health featuring prominently already in the Election Campaign, there is a warning that politicians need to be straight and clear about funding promises and not overdramatise the problems. We recognise there is a political po ten si around the health service, people care about the health service, but it is important we have afairand service, but it is important we have a fair and balanced debate that pre
In colossal danger. Lewis hamilton says he is flying super high, after being crowned World Champion for the sixth time. Good morning, welcome to bbc newsroom live. Im joanna gosling. Health bosses in england have warned politicians not to use the nhs as a political weapon, during the general Election Campaign. Nhs providers, the organisation which represents health trust leaders, has urged parties not to make empty promises over future funding. Our Health Editor, hugh pym reports. Nhs providers says hospitals and other trusts have been preparing for winter, but the pressures are greater than ever. Front line services, it said, arent keeping up with the growing demand for care which is particularly worrying with winter looming. But, with health featuring prominently already in the Election Campaign, there is a warning that politicians need to be straight and clear about funding promises and not overdramatise the problems. We recognise there is a political potency around the health servi
After three days of little separating the sides it came time to the final putt on the final hole. Suzann petersen, out of the sport for two years after becoming a mother, no sign of rest. After a day in the scottish sun saw the need to inconsistently, it came down to that sensationalfinish. A wild card pick more than justifying his selection from a brave captain, saluted by a crowd treated to a sporting spectacle. That winning putt was a remarkable moment for Suzann Petersen and her last contribution as a professional golfer. Shortly after sundays victory she announced her retirement. It doesnt get any better. Cheering. And to do it with these girls, never thought i was going to be here four months ago until the end of the summer. Months ago until the end of the summer. To have the confidence to give me the go, here, this is it. Im completely done. Australia were denied winning their first series on english soil since 2001, as england won the final test of the ashes to draw the series