The truth behind them. We start in brazil and a crucial summit to protect the amazon rain forest. The leaders of eight South American countries that share the amazon are gathering the first time in 45 years theres been a meeting like this. Scientists are concerned that deforestation in the amazon may be approaching an irreversible Tipping Point. Brazils president Lula Da Silva is hoping for a co ordinated regional approach, to tackle illegal mining and logging as well as other environmental crimes. The amazon rainforest, is a crucial buffer against Climate Change and 60 of it is located in brazil. It acts as a major carbon sink absorbing Carbon Dioxide emissions. President lula has already promised to end deforestation by 2030. Rainforest destruction had surged under his predecessor, jair bolsonaro. And it appears some progress is already being made. Injuly of this year, 500 Square Kilometres of rainforest was cleared in brazil 66 less than injuly of last year. The rainforest is home
Heres tanya arnold. Colombia are through to the Quarter Finals of the womens world cup for the first time. They beat jamaica 1 0 and will now face england on saturday. Catalina usme s goal in the second half in melbourne was enough to set up a clash with the european champions. They become just the second South American nation to ever reach the Quarter Finals of the world cup. Brazil were the first. Forjamaica though, their impressive world cup comes to an end. For us, we are coming in with no games. I feel very happy for the players that they could perform at this level without getting adequate games to play so i am very pleased with them and they gave it everything tonight. They should be proud of themselves and i am very proud of them. Englands laurenjames will miss that Quarter Final against colombia and has apologised for her red card for standing on nigerian defender michelle alozie. In a post on social media she said to alozie. France are also through to the Quarter Finals, they
saving the amazon leaders from eight south american countries gather to thrash out an urgent plan to protect the rainforest. a bbc news investigation uncovers allegations of sexual abuse by spiritual healers in morocco and sudan. portugal battles renewed wildfires in the country s third heatwave this year. we hear live from one resident in the fire s path. the uk s elections watchdog reveals it has been the victim of a complex cyber attack potentially affecting millions of voters. we ll talk live to the chair of the electoral commission. and we ll be live from fringe in edinburgh, where comedians and theatrical performers have gathered for the festivals 76th year. sport and for a full round up, from the bbc sport centre,
this is bbc news, the headlines. saving the amazon leaders from eight south american countries gather to thrash out an urgent plan to protect the rainforest. a bbc news investigation uncovers allegations of sexual abuse by spiritual healers in morocco and sudan. portugal battles renewed wildfires in the country s third heatwave this year. we hear live from one resident in the fire s path. the uk s elections watchdog reveals it has been the victim of a complex cyber attack potentially affecting millions of voters. we ll talk live to the chair of the electoral commission. and we ll be live from fringe in edinburgh, where comedians and theatrical performers have gathered for the festivals 76th year. sport and for a full round up, from the bbc sport centre,