Al roker is here and inspiring lessons from a young man now fulfilling his olympic Dreams Announcer this is Nbc Nightly News with Lester Holt good evening, everyone a war that over 20 years has cost our country so much grief is still taking american lives practically to the bitter end at least a dozen u. S. Troops were killed after two explosions rocked the area around the Kabul Airport. Just five days before u. S. Forces are scheduled to depart for good a Suicide Bomber detonating at whats known as the Abbey Gate to the airport where crowds gathered. A second bomb struck outside a hotel adjacent to the airfield in addition to the dead, at least 15 american Service Members were hurt. There were heavy civilian casualties as well President Biden speaking from the White House shortly before we came on Air Tonight saying to the terrorists behind the attack, we will make you pay, and telling american commanders they will finish the mission. Richard engel begins our reporting. Reporter it wa
The companies named in the Lawsuit Havent responded. A series of significant changes to the Covid Travel rules will come into force in the early hours of sunday morning. France, a major destination for british tourists is to be brought into line with other Amber List countries. Those coming from france to england will no longer need to quarantine if they are fully vaccinated. With the latest, heres our Transport Correspondent Caroline davies. A near empty swimming pool, few tents pitched and no one propping up the bar. This would normally be the busiest time of year at this campsite in western france, but at the moment, theyre half empty. Hopefully therell be a flurry of last minute campers. Were hoping so, especially in september with the older couples who normally come who dont have families. I think its too late for families to come because they will have booked elsewhere in the uk. Across the channel, these british Holiday Makers are staying home. With the kids and too late in summ
Injured by a Falling Tree after strong winds struck the south of england. Emergency services were called to Ubbeston In Suffolk on Friday Evening where police say the two, who are in their 20s, were at an outdoor party. It comes after Storm Evert Lead to gusts of winds nearing 70mph across cornwall in south west england, prompting a number of rescues. The England Cricketer Ben stokes has been praised after it was announced hes taking an indefinite break from the sport with immediate effect. He has withdrawn from Englands Squad for the five Test Series against india. In a tweet, the england and wales Cricket Board said he had shown tremendous courage to open up about his feelings and wellbeing. Campaigners say more than 100 former interpeters seeking relocation to the uk after helping British Forces in afghanistan have had their applications rejected. It comes as the first group of afghan interpreters who served with us forces landed in the united states yesterday. Some applicants to en
Now on Bbc News ahead of the paralympics injapan, the bbc s Disability Correspondent introduces us to five people who have experienced important moments in the history of disability. Hello, im nikki fox. Thanks forjoining me at the Queen Elizabeth olympic park here in london ahead of the summer 2020 Paralympic Games. In this Special Edition of Witness History, were looking back at some important moments in the recent history of disability and sport. Coming up a medallist who competed at the first Paralympic Games. Well hear about the Special Olympics for those with Learning Disabilities. Away from sport, well find out why students at Americas Deaf only university shut down their campus. Plus, well hear about the specially designed carfor disabled people that was both terrifying and exhilarating. But first, when Sports Enthusiast Van phillips lost his leg during an accident, he became immediately frustrated by the Clumsy Prosthetics on offer. Determined to run again, he went on to inven
Review with me, mark kermode, rounding up the best new movies available for viewing in cinemas and in the home. Far and away the most important and uplifting new release this week is summer of soul, questlove s Sundance Award winning documentary that uncovers a Treasure Trove of footstomping, heart stopping live Music Footage that, incredibly, has remained hidden for half a century. Are you ready, black people . Crowd . , are you really ready . Ready are you ready to listen to all the beautiful black voices, the beautiful black feeling, the beautiful black waves moving in beautiful air . Are you ready, black people . Are you ready . Documenting the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival that has until now been effectively erased from Pop Culture history, summer of soul boasts a jaw dropping roster of acts who performed in Mount Morris Park over six consecutive weekends including stevie wonder, Nina Simone, sly and the family stone, Gladys Knight and the pips, bb king, the Fifth Dimension and ma