This whole area is the subject of territorial disputes between china and vietnam and the philippines. And others. China claims all the Maritime Territory inside this dotted red line, but its neighbours dispute this. A us warship has sailed close to triton island, which is claimed by china, taiwan and vietnam. In response, china sent military vessels and Fighter Planes to the area in response. Last night the Chinese Foreign ministry put out this statement they called it a serious political and military provocation. This was hours before a phone call between the leaders of us and china in which apparently none of this came up. I asked vincent ni from the bbcs Chinese Service to explain. They did discuss that in a very discreet way in a sense that both sides do notjuantorena relationship, they dont want a confrontational approach. It is also partly for mass consumption because this isnt the first time that it has sailed through the South China Sea and china have objected. It shows that bo
Quality Commission Officials advising people when selecting a ca re advising people when selecting a care home to check the smell of the home, that is rather alarming. Not what you want to hear. Caroline abrahams of the charity age uk is like abrahams of the charity age uk is like says abrahams of the charity age uk is like says it is like playing Russian Roulette when you go to a Ca Re Russian Roulette when you go to a care home. One in three, one in four chance of getting a bad care home, it is actually worse odds than Russian Roulette. The financial stresses in this sector are huge. The cuts that have been passed down to local authorities since 2010 because of the National Living wage, the volume of older people in society is putting huge pressure. It is becoming like the nhs, the pressures are so is becoming like the nhs, the pressures are so big that they will have to confront it. This isnt a job or a career that has been particularly loved and of course there are a number of peop
On this story all week as bbc editor and hejoins on this story all week as bbc editor and he joins me on this story all week as bbc editor and hejoins me now. Has it been awkward . Not particularly, not particulalry. Maybe i have a advantage in that i have not in here that long s0 i have not in here that long sol i have not in here that long so i havent become best friends with various of the people i was reporting on. You are talking about people like huw edwards you are goingto end up working with but you just try very, very hard. You come across try very, very hard. You come across a try very, very hard. You come across a lot of awkward situations in journalism and you try very, very hard to think how would i cover this if it was another organisation, if it wasnt the bbc, and you try and go straight down the line. You come from newspapers, the independant in particular, has it affected how you view the row over bbc pay . I dont think it has affected how i view the row. Basically i a
And about because of a lack of to i lets. Im so much healthier because, in general day to day, at university, i used to dehydrate myself. I wouldnt drink all day, because id need the toilet. Paralympian Anne Wafula Strike who was forced to wet herself on a train when she couldnt find a loo has an exclusive report on the issue for us. The fire service has drafted in 60 councillors to help treat traumatised firefighters who are struggling to cope with the after effects of battling the Grenfell Tower fire. Well bring you the story after 10am. Hello and welcome to the programme. Were live until iiam. Today is exactly ten years since the Credit Crunch Hit The Uk, leading to the Global Financial crisis and forcing many of you out of yourjobs, your home, your business. This morning, well look at how people have recovered. Do get in touch and share your experiences this morning. Use the hashtag victoria live and if you text, you will be charged at the Standard Network rate. Our top story today
G Re Nfell Tower donations made to the victims of the Grenfell Tower fire are not reaching survivors quickly enough, according to campaigners in west london. Also Holiday Hold Ups where in the uk sees the longest delays . Passengers heading off from gatwick are worst affected, as Research Reveals how long travellers spend twiddling their thumbs at airports. Ready for the end of an era . Usain bolt will run his final competitive race this weekend at the World Athletics Championships. Good morning. Its friday, 11th august. Im ben brown. Welcome to bbc Newsroom Live. The us Defence Secretary, james mattis, says america is still trying to use diplomacy to resolve the growing tension with north korea and that war would be catastrophic. His remarks contrasted with those of President Trump, who said his threat to unleash Fire And Fury against north korea might not have been tough enough, but secretary mattis insisted diplomatic efforts were yielding results, though Military Options were ready