And 21st century time lord a brand new face for one of science fiction s best known characters. I feel very great to have had the baton handed over and i promise to do my very best. Live from our studio in singapore, this is bbc news. Its newsday. Its 8 00 in the morning here in singapore and in the philippines, where the polls have opened in the most divisive president ial election for many years. There are several candidates hoping to replace the current leader hardliner Rodrigo Duterte but just two clear frontrunners. Leading in the polls is ferdinand bongbong marcos, jr. Hes the son of the former president , Ferdinand Marcos. Critics say hes used his wealth to whitewash the history of his fathers brutal dictatorship. Bongbong marcos was also convicted in 1995 for tax evasion while serving as a public official. His running mate is sara duterte the daughter of the current president. The main challenger to them is leni robredo. She is the current Vice President of the philippines. Mr
Hello and welcome to the programme. While Russian Forces stand accused of bombing a School Building where virtually an entire village in Eastern Ukraine had taken refuge, their comrades in moscow have been preparing for a Military Parade to celebrate the soviet unions victory over nazi germany. Ukraines president zelensky confirmed that 60 civilians died in the air strike on the school. President putin has been accused of bringing shame on his people and their historic sacrifices. Our correspondent laura bicker reports. This was a school in the village of bilohorivka. It was being used as a shelter when it was hit by an air strike. Around 60 people are feared dead under this rubble. Russia is stepping up its assault on eastern and southern ukraine. In mariupol, they seek out the last ukrainian fighters holed up in the vast azovstal steel plant. Keep watching and see how they move, is the command made of this russian drone operator. There are thought to be around 2000 ukrainian soldiers
While Russian Forces bombed a School Building where virtually an entire village had taken refuge in Eastern Ukraine, their comrades in moscow have been preparing for a Military Parade to celebrate the soviet unions victory over nazi germany. Ukraines president zelensky confirmed that 60 civilians died in the attack. The g7 group of industrialised nations said President Putins War Of Aggression had brought shame on russia and the historic sacrifices of its people. Our correspondent laura bicker reports. This was a school in the village of bilohorivka. It was being used as a shelter when it was hit by an airstrike. Around 60 people are feared dead under this rubble. Russia is stepping up its assault on eastern and southern ukraine. In mariupol, they seek out the last ukrainian fighters holed up in the vast azovstal steel plant. Keep watching and see how they move, is the command made of this russian drone operator. There are thought to be around 2000 ukrainian soldiers still determined t
After sinn fein becomes the Largest Party. Actor ncuti gatwa has been announced as the new lead in doctor who, in one of british tv s longest running dramas. It feels really amazing, the role is an institution and it means so much to people including myself. Hello and welcome if you re watching in the uk or around the world. There are signs russia is stepping up its offensive in the Eastern Donbas region of ukraine, just a few hours before the annual Victory Day Parade is to due to take place in moscow. More than 60 people are feared dead after a russian bomb hit a school where theyd been sheltering in luhansk. The russians are also continuing their intensive shelling of the azovstal steelworks, more people have been evacuated on sunday. Meanwhile, Doctorjill Biden the wife of the us president has visited ukraine and met the wife of president zelensky. Canadas prime Ministerjustin Trudeau is in the country too. More on all that in a moment. But first lets get this report on that school
And 21st century time lord a brand new face for one of science fiction s best known characters. I best known characters. Feel very grateful to have had i feel very grateful to have had the baton had an over and im going to try to do my best. Live from our studio in singapore. This is bbc news. Its newsday. Its seven in the morning here in singapore, and also in the philippines, where the polls have opened in the most divisive president ial election for many years. There are several candidates hoping to replace the current leader, hardliner rodrigo duterte, but just two clear frontrunners. Leading in the polls is Ferdinand Bongbong marcosjunior. Hes the son of the former president , ferdinand marcos. Critics say hes used his wealth to whitewash the history of his fathers brutal dictatorship. Bongbong marcos was also convicted in 1995 for tax evasion while serving as a public official. His running mate is sara dutert, the daughter of the current president. The main challenger to them is