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Welcome to bbc news. One of the most powerful storms ever recorded in the atlantic has been battering the caribbean islands of antigua, barbuda and anguilla causing major damage. The category 5 storm with sustained winds of 185mph and gusts of up to 225mph is now heading towards the British Virgin islands, puerto rico and then may hit florida by the end of the week. Airports have closed on several islands and people have flocked to shops for food, water, and emergency supplies before taking shelter. Officials have been warning of potentially catastrohpic effects. A french cabinet minister says its already caused major damage and flooding while communications have been lost with a number of islands. Richard galpin reports. The Leeward Islands of the caribbean are now being battered by this huge storm. This unverified video apparently showing winds of more than 180mph hitting ....
A large scale cyber attack that started in ukraine is continuing to spread across the world tonight. And what is it about england, germany and penalties . Englands under 21s crash out of the european championship. And coming up in Sportsday On Bbc News a record breaking score of 377 sets england up for a crushing victory over pakistan at leicester, in the womens world cup. Good evening. Scotlands First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, has scrapped plans for a second referendum on independence by the spring of 2019. She said she had reconsidered the issue after the snp lost almost a third of its seats at westminster in the general election. She now says any decision on another vote will be delayed until after the uk has left the European Union. Our scotland editor, ....
Things this has got to stop. This knife things got to stop. Are you paying thousands of pounds too much in hidden fees on your pension . The regulator is to announce a crackdown on firms that manage our money but why are we still getting a raw deal . In sport. Not again. England lose to germany on penalties. Nathan redmonds miss means they fail to make the final of the under 21 European Championship. And carol has the weather. Im here to place an Early Morning football with the guys from man v fat to see how teamwork has helped men like this and 3000 more around the country lose a combined total of 30 tons in wake. To play some. And carol has the weather. For england, wales and Northern Ireland some rain on the cards, some of it will be heavy but as temperatures rise we could have thundery downpours. The dryers c ....
Country in 37 local authorities have been tested and failed the combustibility test. If you dont give me a permanent accommodation and not going to accept it. Survivors of the Grenfell Tower fire challenge the Housing Minister about their living conditions. And, the end of flu jabs may be in sight researchers in america develop a vaccine patch. And coming up in the sport on bbc news defending champion andy murray is named number one seed for wimbledon. Its the first time in 12 grand slams that the big four make up the top seeds. Good afternoon and welcome to the bbc news at one. The Senior Police officer at the hillsborough disaster, Chief SuperintendentDavid Duckenfield, is to be charged with the ma ....