moscow says the plane was carrying ukrainian prisoners of war involved in a prison exchange. it has accused ukraine of deliberately ta rgetting the plane. ukraine says kyiv had not been advised, on this occasion, to ensure the safety of airspace where it happened. according to moscow, the military plane crashed about 44 miles north east of the russian city of belgorod. there are said to have been 7a people on board, including 65 ukrainian pows. our russia editor steve rosenberg has the latest from moscow. caught on mobile phone, the moment a russian military transport plane fell from the sky. woman speaks russian. good god, she cries, as the consequence of what has happened becomes clear. the wreckage was strewn across the fields of belgorod region. not only did russia accuse ukraine of shooting the plane down, it claimed that on board were dozens of ukrainian prisoners of war who were about to be exchanged. translation: on board the plane there were six crew members, - 65
also tonight. the conservative chair nadhim zahawi, who had to pay a penalty to hmrc, has agree to allow a downing street inquiry to look at his tax affairs. transpennine express, which has cancelled so many services across the north of england and scotland, has apologised to customers. and gareth southgate tells us why he considered stepping down as england football manager and why he then decided coming up on the bbc news channel could marcello beat everton bound? he is in talks over the managerial vacancy. good evening. a transgender woman who raped two women when she was a man has now been moved to a men s prison in a case that highlights concerns about the safety of female prisoners being held with trans prisoners. isla bryson was sent to cornton vale women s prison in stirling after being convicted of raping two women when she was a man called adam graham. bryson decided to transition from a man to a woman while awaiting trial. the first minister nicola sturgeon annou
band of cloud across parts of wales into northern england and to the south and north of that we will see some spells of sunshine, 6 8 degrees. into sunday, that weather front disappears from the chart because we have this area of high pressure dominating things in the south and keeping it largely dry. further north and west, an area of low pressure approaching, this frontal system bringing some cloud and rain especially north west scotland but also northern ireland. gale is exposed in the north so when the end to the weekend. drier further south and mild on sunday for all of us. many thanks, ben rich with the weather. and that s bbc news at ten on thursday the 26th of january. usual reminder. there s more analysis of the day s main stories on newsnight with ben, which isjust getting under way on bbc two. the news continues here on bbc one, as now it s time to join our colleagues across the nations and regions for the news where you are. but from the ten team, it s goodnight.
Good afternoon im Martha Maccallum and this is the story a big afternoon in new york. Former President Donald Trump is about to hold a Campaign Event in the bronx. This is a highly unlikely situation. He would be the first republican president ial candidate if he were to in new york which he thinks he has a possibility of doing. As i said, very unlikely it hasnt happened since Ronald Reagan 40 years ago. Take a look at this, this is president reagan speaking to the National Urban league in new york city 1980. Watch. You and i both know there are perceived barriers between my political beliefs and the aspirations of Black Americans. Those barriers are false. What i want for america is i think pretty much what the overwhelming majority of Black Americans also want. Martha so interesting. Shannon rain and david perino are here, wonderful to have the onset. I hung out with dana a couple hours ago this morning, thank you so much for coming back. First to our correspondent Alexis Mcadams rep
Were live until 11 this morning. Well also be discussing what trumps been up to in his first days as president. And have you had toast this morning . Government food scientists are warning that toast along with other Starchy Foods like chips and roast potatoes could cause cancer if they are overcooked. We will have your Essential Guide to the perfect slice. Do get in touch on all the stories were talking about this morning. Our top story today the Prime Minister, theresa may, is to announce her plans to boost industry in britain. She sees the government having a new, more active role, intervening where necessary to help businesses. Her strategy will be unveiled at a Cabinet Meeting in the North West Of England later. 0ur industry correspondent, john moylan, has more. How can the government ensure the economy is fit for the future . For the business secretary, greg clark, places like this are part of the answer. It is a new Automotive Innovation Centre in warwick, backed by government a