hello and welcome to bbc news. more than 250 million people are facing life threatening conditions as plunging temperatures, blizzards and icy winds grip much of the united states and canada. 19 people have been killed so far. the us state of montana registered a record breaking low of minus 45 celsius. the storm extends from quebec to texas. sancha berg reports. a blinding snowstorm in buffalo. this is what zero visibility looks like. driving was banned. no planes could land or take off. this northern part of new york state has been hit hard by the bomb cyclone, an enormous winter storm. while further south, there have been floods. we have had ice, flooding, snow, freezing temperatures and everything that mother nature could wallop at us with this weekend. the storm had already swept across the country forcing traffic off the road, bringing down power lines, with temperatures so low, getting stranded can be life threatening, as residents of midwestern states know well. don t
It is the drug that turns people into the walking dead. How spice is still causing havoc on britains streets, more than a year after it was banned. As the government says that Farm Subsidies should be earned, notjust handed out, i am at one of britains biggest agricultural shows in paris, speaking to farmers and some cows about what they make of the future of their industry. In Sport England are World Champions after beating india by nine runs in the womens cricket World Cup Final at lords. Chris froome has won an extraordinary fourth Tour De France, and Jordan Spieth won the open. He is just 23 years old and it is his fourth major title. What a great weekend of sport. And carol has the weather. We have an East West Split in the weather today. If you are in the east there will be a bit more cloud, some spots of rain as well. If you are in the west it will be mostly sunny, dry and warm. I will have more details in 15 minutes. Good morning. First, our main story the parents of Charlie Ga
Against south africa. And Coming Up In World Athletics Sportsday on bbc news. There are more british medal hopes on the fourth day of these championships including laura muir in the 1500 metres final. Good evening and welcome to the bbc news at six. A new law for the digital age thats our top story tonight. Were all spending more time online and whether its for business or pleasure it Means Companies are collecting a vast amount of information about us, some of it quite personal. Now the government is proposing legislation that will give us a right to see what Companies Know about us and in some cases force them to erase it. As our Technology Correspondent Rory Cellan Jones reports, the new law would bring the uk in line with the rest of the eu. Your data, a valuable resource flowing around the world giving companies and governments all kinds of intimate details about how you live your life. Now a new law is supposed to give us all more control. The law is an opportunity to keep up wit
In railfares forfour years, as inflation hit 3. 6 more than 300 people have died and thousands have been made homeless by Devastating Mudslides in sierra leone. The Public Inquiry into the Grenfell Fire will examine the response of the authorities, and refurbishment of the tower but not wider social problems. And, A Star Is Born . When the leading lady fell ill, molly from the cloakroom stepped in and won rave reviews. Good evening and welcome to the bbc news at 5. The government has confirmed it wants to negotiate a temporary Customs Relationship with the european union, to be in place after the uk leaves the bloc. The Secretary Of State for exiting the eu, david davis, says the deal would prevent Trade Disruption until a permanent settlement could be reached. The Eu Commission says it will study the proposals, co ordinator, guy verhofstadt, said that to be in and out of the Customs Union is a fantasy. This report from our Political Correspondent laila nathoo. Her report contains flas
Family businesses. I am looking at the challenges you might face when you go into business with your family. In sport, theres a dream european debut for liverpools teenage defender Trent Alexander boult, as this free kick for his boyhood club helps put his side on the brink of qualifying for the group stage of the Champions League. What makes Boys And Girls different . Pretty lipstick, dresses, love hearts. Well meet the doctor who says stripping away Gender Stereotypes can change the way our children think. And carol has the weather. Good morning. Wet and windy in the west. That weather slowly moving east through the course of the day. In central, southern and eastern england, it should stay dry with some pleasant spells and stay dry in the sunshine. More in 15 minutes. Good morning. First, our main story. The largest warship ever built for the royal navy will arrive at its new home in portsmouth for the first time this morning. Hms Queen Elizabeth cost Three Billion pounds and weighs