They are on the verge of a first world title. They know they are up against formidable opponents, they will be the underdogs. The usa have won the world cup three times, olympic gold four times, a team seemingly built to win. Their starforward on and off the pitch has been megan rapinoe. She scored five goals and is a social activist, an equal rights campaigner as well. She is expecting to be fit for the final and recover from a hamstring strain that kept her out of the england game. The netherlands star player is a former ballon dor winner, lieke martens, she is an injury doubt another reason why the odds seem to be stacked against the european champions. But they have belief. They won the European Championship two years ago, they are a great attacking side on their day. They know they need to raise their level to knock the usa off their perch. The final is on bbc one. Kick off in lyon is at lipm. Paul pogbas been included in Manchester Uniteds travelling squad for their pre season to
Control over the territory, the Jodrell Bank Observatory in cheshire which has been at the forefront of Astronomical Research is declared a unesco World Heritage site. And in half an hour here on bbc news, three years after a trip to a summer camp in russias far north ended in tragedy, how the families of the children who died are still looking for answers. Good afternoon, and welcome to bbc news. Leaked emails from britains ambassador to washington have described President Trump as being inept and his presidency as uniquely dysfunctional. In the memos obtained by a sunday newspaper Sir Kim Darroch says, despite his shortcomings, President Trumps administration shouldnt be written off. The Foreign Office says the leak of diplomatic cables is mischievous. Angus crawford reports. The blu ntest of language about the most powerful man in the world and his administration, from britains top diplomat in the us, Sir Kim Darroch. Two years of his secret e mails leaked. In one, he wrote. On Dona
Will face charges over claims theyd breached the rules on Campaign Spending during the last General Election. Fifa investigates paul pogbas £89 million transfer from juventus to Manchester United last summer. And pigs do fly. 50 years after pink floyds Debut Album A Celebration and exhibition to mark the anniversary. Its 5 oclock, good afternoon. President trump has defended his decision to sack the head of the fbi without warning saying hed lost the confidence of almost everyone in washington. But critics from both sides say the dismissal of james comey smacks of a cover up, to do with the agencys investigation into possible collusion between the trump president ial campaign and russia. From washington, heres rajini vaidyanathan. Absolutely explosive news from washington. This is a fox news alert. James comey has been fired. Politics in the time of trump is often unpredictable but this was a political bombshell that few saw coming. Back in washington today james comey was in los ange
Its the sport hes always been passionate about we hearfrom Prince Phillip one week after announcing hes stepping down from public life. And coming up in the sport on bbc news hes the most expensive footballer in the world, but paul pogbas record transfer to Manchester United is now the subject of a fifa inquiry. Good evening and welcome to the bbcs news at 6pm. Washington is awash with rumour and speculation tonight, after president Donald Trumps Shock Dismissal of james comey the director of the fbi. In the president s words, mr comey was not doing a good job. Theres been widespread criticism of the move political opponents have raised the suspicion that mr comeys dismissal was linked to his investigation into allegations that members of the trump Election Team colluded with moscow during last years president ial election. Heres our north america editor, jon sopel. This is a fox news alert. Fbi Directorjames Comey this is a fox news alert. Fbi director james comey has this is a fox ne
Symptoms were dismissed as a migraine. Hello. Welcome to the programme, were live until 11 this morning. Let us know what you think of the plans in labours leaked manifesto. We really interested to hear your views. Were talking about social media gaffes today after the rapper bow wow posted suggesting that he was flying to new york by private jet when he wasnt. People are now posting their own exaggerated claims under the bowwowchallenge hashtag. Well show you some of the best ones. Do get in touch on all the stories were talking about this morning use the hashtag victorialive and if you text, you will be charged at the Standard Network rate. Our top story today, the bbc has obtained a leaked draft of labours manifesto, which promises to nationalise the railways as franchises expire and to abolish tuition fees in england. The document, seen by several newspapers, also pledges to return royal mail to Public Ownership and bring in an energy price cap. Norman smith is at a Labour Campaign