Through the challenges facing the worlds second biggest economy. A warm welcome to the programme, briefing you on all you need to know in global news, business, and sport. And you can be part of the conversation. Tell us what you think of the stories we are covering. Just use the hashtag bbcthebriefing. Britain will commit to taking more migrants from calais, especially unaccompanied children, at an anglo french summit today. The uk is to boost its contribution towards border controls in france by 50 million euros. Theresa may will conclude a series of agreements with frances president Emmanuel Macron. Todays summit of the two leaders is being seen as the most important for several years, as our diplomatic correspondent, james robbins, reports. This summit is very deliberately being held at sandhurst, britains military academy of officer cadets. The venue underlined the fact that britain and france are the key military powers in europe, used to working together and today committing to
Walter becker, who co founded the us band steely dan, has died aged 67. In the groups heyday in the 1970s it scored hits with reelin in the years, do it again, and deacon blues. And in sport, britains Lewis Hamilton celebrates after winning this afternoons italian grand prix in monza. Good afternoon and welcome to bbc news. President trump has said north korea is hostile and dangerous to the United States after their latest nuclear test and is to hold an urgent meeting with his National Security team. When asked if he would attack the rogue state he replied, well see. Pyongyang claimed it had tested a Hydrogen Bomb many times more powerful than those used in previous tests and hailed it as a perfect success hours after seismologists had detected an earth tremour. The test took place at a site in the north east of the country. Analysts say the claims should be treated with caution, but that north Koreas Nuclear capability is clearly advancing. From seoul, in south korea, Yogita Limaye s
By Prince Philip 53 years to the day after she opened the neighbouring forth road bridge. We are going straight to the United Nations Security Council meeting to hear from the russian representative. Translation we cannot but regret the fact that the dprk leadership through its action to undermine the global nonproliferation regime is posing a grave threat to peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula and ata stability on the Korean Peninsula and at a global level. The shoot of such a policy is fraught with serious repercussions for the dprk itself will stop at the same time, itself will stop at the same time, it is evident to us that military solutions cannot settle the issues plaguing the north Korean Peninsula. Given the unfolding situation there is an urgent need to maintain a cool head and refrain from any action which can further escalate tensions. We reaffirmed the need for a comprehensive and full compliance by all stakeholders with the relevant Security Council statements and
In its history is here. Round two in the battle of the taxi hailing apps. Uber has already thrown in the towel in china, but now it faces competition in london. South koreas navy has held major live fire drills off the peninsulas east coast, in a show of force to north korea after its latest nuclear test. Further exercises at sea, possibly involving us forces, are expected to occui involving us forces, are expected to occur later in the week. Despite our efforts over the past 2a yea rs, despite our efforts over the past 2a years, the north Korean Nuclear programme is years, the north Korean Nuclear programme is more years, the north Korean Nuclear programme is more dangerous than ever. War is not something the us wa nts. Ever. War is not something the us wants. We do it not want it now but our country s patience is not unlimited. We will defend our country and our territory. Transaction mac it is a vicious circle. The situation must be resolved peacefully. China will never allow chaos
The opposition says the move amounts to an unprecedented power grab. Now on bbc news all the latest Business News live from singapore. The un steps up pressure on north Korean Nuclear programme in in pausing more sanction. Imposing. And speaking out about indias growth process. Welcome to Asia Business report. The Un Security Council has unanimously stepped up sanctions against north korea following the country s sixth and most powerful nuclear tests. We do this is the ninth sanctions resolution. What is new . The International Community is try to put pressure step by step with the hope they come to the negotiating table. We will see a total ban on textile exports. They have had bans on coal. Combined with previous resolutions, we are seeing a ban on more than 90 of all exports, a key source of revenue for the country and its programme. There is also a big cut in its fuel import. Oriel is the lifeblood of north koreas effort to build and deliver a nuclear weapon. All youll. Effort to b