Protests but says she is open to dialogue. Story if there is hope of a breakthrough in months of tensions between the United States and iran the french president emmanuel macro has offered to broker a conversation between the u. S. President and the iranian leader Hassan Rouhani trying to salvage something from the 2050 nuclear deal the u. S. Leader did appear optimistic about the idea of moving the relationship forward. Wraps up whats been going on on the final day of the g. 7 summit. The prospect of a meeting between us who were a new president s was not am likely outcome of the g 7 in berates but as the summit came to an end its host the french president suggested talks between donald trump and Hassan Rouhani were possible. At some point there has to be a meeting between the iranian president and the us president i hope that in the next few weeks this meeting will take place france plays a role along with the other partners who signed the iran deal trump who pulled the u. S. Out of
A warm welcome to the programme, briefing you on all you need to know in global news, business and sport. And our talking point for today scientists in the us have found that optimists live longer than pessimists in fact, up to 15 longer. So are you a Glass Half Full type of person . Do you agree that thinking positively will add years on to your life . Tell us what you think just use the hashtag bbcthebriefing. The pharmaceutical companyjohnson and johnson says it will appeal against a judges ruling, and a fine of more than half a billion dollars, for involvement in the us Opioid Epidemic. The attorney general of the american state of oklahoma said that Marketing Campaigns by the company caused thousands of deaths by fuelling addiction to pain killers. Heres our north america correspondent, peter bowes. The scourge of risk in drug abuse. An opioid academic that has claimed almost 400,000 lives in over two decades epidemic. Now a landmark ruling after the state of oklahoma accused John
Pharmaceutical Company Johnson and johnson to pay 527000000. 00 for oklahomas Opioid Epidemic. And why afghans are expressing 100 years of independence from british rule through art. Theres hope of a breakthrough after months of tensions between the u. S. And iran the french president emanuel mack wrong has offered to broker a conversation between donald trump and the iranian president Hassan Rouhani trying to salvage something from the 2050 nuclear deal the u. S. Leader appeared optimistic about the idea of moving the relationship forward that wraps up whats been happening on the final day of the g. 7 summit. The prospect of a meeting between us who were a new president was not am likely outcome of the g 7 in berates but as the summit came to an end its host the french president suggested talks between donald trump and Hassan Rouhani were possible. At some point there has to be a meeting between the iranian president and the us president i hope that in the next few weeks this meeting
Eu without an agreement. We mustnt lose sight of the fact that if we dont agree a united plan and implement it next week, then the chances of leaving without a deal go up. Documents seen by bbc news suggest that the government knew the h52 project was over budget and probably behind schedule three years ago. The government wants to change planning rules in england to help mobile phone companies installing sg broadband in rural areas. The american pharmaceutical giant johnson and johnson is to appeal a landmark case which ordered it to pay over half a billion dollars for helping fuel an epidemic of opioid drug use. The countdown to the new series of strictly come dancing has begun, and in sport, Bolton Wanderers face one of the most crucial weeks in the clubs long history after they were left on the brink of liquidation yesterday. Good morning and welcome to the bbc news at 9. Jeremy corbyn will meet other Opposition Party leaders today as he looks to secure support for his plans to blo
Of the english Football League. And the countdown to the new series of strictly come dancing has begins, with the stars donning their sequins for last nights launch in london. Good morning. Welcome to bbc newsroom live. Jeremy corbyn is meeting Opposition Party leaders as he looks to secure support for his plans to block a no deal brexit. The labour leader has said hes open to different strategies after coming under pressure to drop his plan to lead a caretaker government. The conservatives said allJeremy Corbyn offered was chaos, delay and uncertainty. Lets speak now to our political correspondent, peter saull. In terms of whatJeremy Corbyn wants to do, lets not focus on who might lead to the plans but on these various mps uniting, how likely is it we will hear something about that today . They will have to put on a bit of a united front when they emerge from this meeting in westminster because when this plan was first mooted byJeremy Corbyn the response from the liberal democrats was