this is bbc world news. it s newsday. thanks forjoining us. it is 7am in singapore, midnight in london at 7am in beijing, where china s foreign ministry has raised new worries about north korea s weekly programme. the chinese foreign ministry has called for calm and an end to actions that could further raise tension on the korean peninsular. at at the same time a spokesman said beijing had serious concerns about pyongyang s nuclear ambitions. translation: china s position on north korea s nuclear issue is clear and consistent. we have repeatedly stressed that the situation on the korean peninsula is highly complicated and sensitive. all parties concerned should exercise restraint and make joint efforts to ease tension in the region, rather than provoking each other and making things worse. we hope the countries which are really committed to regional peace will not stoke the tension there. we miss guard against anyone who tries to achieve their own political ends by taking adv
as mps back theresa may s call for a general election onjune 8th. the ayes to the right, 522. the noes to the left, 13. so, the ayes have it, the ayes have it. unlock. at prime minister s questions, theresa may is challenged over why she won t take part in televised debates, and on her previous promise not to call an early election. she wants us to believe that she is a woman of her word. is it the truth that we cannot believe a single word she says? the prime minister defends her decision. i think it is right now to ask the british people to put their trust in me and the conservative party to deliver on their vote last year, a brexit plan that will make a success for this country and deliver a stronger, fairer, global britain in the future. also on this programme is it time to ditch diesel cars? and the energy secretary promises muscular action over fuel bills. but first. the house of commons has backed the prime minister s call for a general election onjune 8th. mps voted