The countdown is on. After nearly 70 years open championship golf returns to royal portrush this time tomorrow. And while the some rain input rose, todayit and while the some rain input rose, today it stays dry and fairly warm, here in sydney. See you in 15 minutes. Good morning. Its wednesday, july 17. Our top story comments made by President Trump about four congresswomen have been condemned as racist by the us house of representatives. The president called for the women from minority backgrounds to go back to their countries of origin, despite all being us citizens. Shortly after the vote, a democrat politician called for mr trump to be impeached. Our north america correspondent david willis reports. A row that started in cyberspace became all the more human, not to mention personal on the floor of the Nations Capital after the president was accused of racism. The comments from the white house a disgraceful and disgusting and those comments are racist. Senior republicans have since
The most played song goes to. If i lay here would you lie with me and just forget the world . Chasing cars by snow patrol, its been crowned the most played song of the 21st century on uk radio. And englands netballers could qualify for the semi finals of the netball world cup in liverpool today. They need to beat trindad and tobago. Coming up, gazing at the moon weve got some spectacular pictures to show you of the Lunar Eclipse. Good morning and welcome to the bbc news at 9. Comments made by President Trump about four congresswomen have been condemned as racist by the us house of representatives. The president called for these women from minority backgrounds to go back to their countries of origin, despite all being us citizens. Shortly after the vote, a democrat politician called for mr trump to be impeached. 0ur north america correspondent david willis reports. A row that started in cyberspace became all the more human, not to mention personal, on the floor of the nations capital, a
In our election blind date series. Today, cambridge historian mary beard and strip club owner Peter Stringfellow. You look slightly distinguished, quite hunky. You are quite a pretty lady. Get that on camera welcome to the programme, were live until 11am. Were also talking about Ariana Grandes one love Manchester Concert to raise money for people affected by the manchester bombing. Tickets go on sale at 10am this morning. Well have the details and wed love to hear from you if youre planning to go. Do get in touch on all the stories were talking about this morning use the hashtag victorialive. If you text, you will be charged at the Standard Network rate. Our top story today. Theresa mays political opponents have criticised her for not taking part in a seven way General Election debate. She was accused of lacking guts during the 90 minute event. Lets get more from our political guru norman smith. Is it possible to say who one . It was probably the Television Volume button as people try
Its thursday 1st june. Im annita mcveigh. Welcome to bbc Newsroom Live. This time next week, the polls will have opened across the uk for the general election. Last night, key figures from the seven main parties went head to head on the bbcs election debate. So lets bring you up to date with the latest from the Campaign Trail. This morning, the Prime Minister is attempting to move the agenda back to brexit pledging to use the Promise Of Brexit to build a stronger, fairer and even more prosperous country and calling for voters to unite behind her leadership. Meanwhile, labour is returning to its rail policy promising to save money for Rail Commuters by changing the way fare increases are calculated. The party says the move would save an average rail season Ticket Holder £319 a year by 2022. Last night key figures from the seven main parties went head to head on the bbc. Theresa may was criticised for her failure to appear at that debate. Our assistant Political Editor norman smith is i
We will you need that umbrella tonight if youre going to selah ryan like some of the people in the studio . Luke Ryan Luke Ryan like some of the people in the studio . Lets get a check of the forecast. Fairpoint harbor right now seeing some light showers. The yellow we had over to Ashtabula County along 90 headed into ashtabula and parts of judea geneva , it will continue to push out of here. As we head further south you can see a couple of showers south of polk county otherwise dry for the rest of the viewing area. 77 downtown cleveland. Were still starting off fairly warm for a lot of neighborhoods. The highs today we are going to upper 80s and low 90s with a strong chance for thunderstorms we do have to start with a serious crash that happened overnight. An suv hit several guardrails and burst into flames. Were making calls to see how the drivers doing. At some point they will have to toe that car what is left of that suv i should say. Be careful in that area. Lets head to the maps.