And coming up in sport on bbc news, ben stokes will be part of englands world cup squad later this year after reversing his decision to retire from one day cricket. Good evening. Englands lionesses have made history by reaching the final of the womens world cup for the first time. They beatjoint hosts australia 3 1 in a thrilling match in sydney. Australia equalised midway through the second half after ella toone scored the first goal, but then goals from lauren hemp and Alessia Russo saw england through. They will now face spain in the World Cup Final on sunday. Our correspondent Shaimaa Khalil is in sydney. Face of both teams were quenching for that spot. In the final it of History Making Territory for both sides. The england fans were outnumbered. They knew that. Is the matildas supporters packed the stadium and the fans. But with every one of the lioness goals they grew louder and bolder and then it was heartbreakfor louder and bolder and then it was heartbreak for the hosts with e
ending the threat of further strike action. the deal involves a total pay increase of 17% over two years, and will cost the scottish government £61.3 million. two former royal marines have described being shot at by pirates while attempting to navigate the amazon in a world record attempt. john bathgate from edinburgh and ian roberts from exeter were attacked close to the colombian border. they say they managed to fend off the attackers with rowing oars, as alexandra mackenzie reports. yan and i. a couple of lads came up to us. john bathgate after he was shot twice by pirates and fought back. they found refuge in a nearby village.