South of france and corsica fight huge forest fires banned by high temperatures and strong winds. Close to the Tourist Resort of saint tropez, nearly 2000 Fire Fighters have been put into action as dozens of homes are evacuated. And britains adam peaty has broken his own 50 metre breast stroke world record, in the heats of the World Swimming Championships in hungary. Good morning. Its tuesday the 25th ofjuly. Im ben brown. Welcome to bbc Newsroom Live. Builders could be banned from selling new houses as Leasehold Properties in england under proposals put forward by the government today. It comes after it emerged some Housing Developers have been selling the leasehold on to Investment Firms without always telling homeowners, leading to extra costs or rising charges. The government says there is a particular problem in the North West Of England where houses were being sold on leasehold although its not clear why. The communities secretary, sajid javid, has said enough is enough as he set
Its been ten years to the day since the start of the Global Financial crisis. Thats when banks started to realise they had bet that couldnt afford to be paid back. Ill be finding out what lessons have been learned and whether it could happen again. Anger at the athletics World Championships, after one of the favourites to win the 400 metres is told he cant compete following an outbreak of norovirus. Yes, the fallout from the virus really overshadowed the 400 metres final last night. The runner didnt feature and in his absence Wayde Van Niekerk cruised to victory to retain his title. Like a Rhinestone Cowboy. Country star Glen Campbell has died at the age of 81. And carol has the weather. Good morning. We have a wet start in england and wales and through the day the showers pushing in the direction of the south east. Heavy and thundery. Some issues with fluttering flooding. In the sunshine it will feel pleasant. More Inis Sunshine it will feel pleasant. More in 15 minutes. Thank you. Fi
What the president was doing was sending a strong message to north korea in language that kim jong un will understand, because he doesnt seem to understand diplomatic language. French police shoot and arrest a man suspected of being behind an attack on soldiers this morning near paris. The 83 year old man killed while walking his dogs in norfolk has been named as peter wrighton. His family says he was a lovely, gentle husband, dad and grandfather. And stunning scenery draws visitors from around the world to the isle of skye but its now so popular with tourists its roads and services are struggling to cope. Good evening and welcome to the Bbc News At Five. 17 asian men, and one white woman, who groomed girls and young women for sex in newcastle have been convicted of crimes including rape, trafficking and conspiracy to incite prostitution. Newcastle crown court heard that vulnerable girls, one as young as m, were exploited by an organised, Cynical Organisation and passed between abusers
That is a message to the iaaf, to say i am fit and healthy. Even his rival could only watch and applaud. What a run that was, under the most testing circumstances, after everything he has been through. Isaac makwala is through to the semi finals. Which meant barely two hours later, he was back. The new Fan Favourite but if makwala was tired, he didnt show it. From the inside lane, he summoned his strength, and charged into the final. Commentator what a performance from Isaac Makwala afterwards, he thanked the authorities for his chance, but said it was the crowd that inspired him. I wish to thank the iaaf to give me another chance, the crowd is so amazing. They led me to believe, i just want to thank this crowd. Its so amazing. And so a man who couldnt even visit the stadium this morning could tomorrow be its champion. What began as a personal nightmare, just might have the fairy tale ending. What a story would be if he could win that 200 meters final tomorrow. Among his rivals will be
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