Hello and welcome to global questions with me, Zeinab Badawi, from barbados. Im in the capital, bridgetown, outside parliament overlooking independent square. In november this year barbados marks its 55th Anniversary by becoming a republic. Queen elizabeth will no longer be Head Of State. What does this tell us about the Identity And Future of barbados and the rest of the region . The caribbean has been very badly affected by the economic fallout of covid and people are looking to their political leaders for solutions. That is global questions lessons from barbados. Im now here at the 18th Century George Washington house, one of the finest historic buildings in barbados, and i am joined by a local audience who are going to be putting their questions to their Prime Minister, the honourable Mia Mottley. And mia, i should say that you are also the minister of finance, economic affairs and investment in barbados, so a very busy lady. Youve had a series of careers first. Youre not only the
Champion. Hello. No, dont adjust your set this is the media show on the bbc. But that Theme Tune to news at 10 and the famous bongs are part of our popular culture, along with the high Angle Sweep across london over the rooftops along the thames to meet the face of big ben. All that is part of the iconography of british Television News, but who watches the big Network Bulletins these days . More and more Gen Z Ers and millennials are increasingly moving online to get their news and information. Some older demographics, too, are attracted to more partisan, opinionated platforms. Gb news, im looking at you. Even some politicians are openly disparaging of what they call the mainstream media. So, how can itv s news at 10 and Channel 4 News, with a soon to be departing john snow, win audiences back . Is it a lost cause in this fractured multimedia age in which we live, or can trust be regained . Well, if anyone s got an idea, itd better be my next guest deborah turness, The Boss of itn, ove
Now on Bbc News, theres another chance to enjoy the first part of rajan datar s Epic Journey Across India in the travel show. India. A vast country, home to over A Billion people, birthplace of illustrious ancient civilisations and today, a fast emerging global power. 70 years after independence, india is still a diverse, ever evolving assortment of cultures, creeds, religions and languages. Heading off the well worn tourist path, were on a journey that spans this vast subcontinent from east to west. Travelling from one of the driest places on earth. It is quite incredible, the sand. Its just crystal, hard crystals. White salt. You can probably taste it. To one of the wettest. These are areas really for the adventurous traveller. This Isnt India on tap. Im on a quest to find out how history, religion and politics have shaped india. And also, meet the people who call this intriguing and sometimes overwhelming country home. Its going to be an amazing journey. For thousands of years, ind
Restrictions have come into force. And thousands take to the streets of amsterdam as the city marks the 25th Anniversary of its first gay Pride Parade. Hello and welcome. Reports from Northern Afghanistan say theres heavy fighting in the city of kunduz, where government forces are trying to push back taliban militants. In the city of kunduz, where government forces are trying to push back taliban militants. A taliban spokesman said their fighters had already captured some districts and were inching towards the centre of the city. Fierce fighting is also reported in the centre of another afghan provincial capital, sar e pol. Earlier, the taliban said they had taken control of Sheberghaan The Second Provincial Capital to have fallen in two days. On saturday us Central Command said it had intensified Air Strikes Richard Galpin reports. In this fast moving offensive the taliban are claiming a second province, sheberghaan, is in their hands. Here video film for the fighters appears to show
Of Its first gay Pride Parade. Hello and welcome to bbc news. WIth temperatures in the high 40s advancing wildfires on the greek island of Evia Have forced thE Evacuation of hundreds of residents. Thousands of locals and tourists have also been evacuated from athens Northern Suburbs and others have had to abandon their homes elsewhere. The Greek Army has been deployed to help fight the blazes and several countries including BrItain And Germany have sent Emergency Aid teams to help. Helena wilkinson has the latest. This is greeces second biggest island, evia. The scenes are devastating. Wildfires are continuing to break out on this island. Dozens of residents have had to leave their homes. I closed all the windows but they put the water around It. Firefighters are doing all they can under extreme condItions. But strong scorching winds have made the sItuation worse. Flames have ripped through vast areas destroying homes and burning forest. More than 2000 people from the island had to be