Hello, this is Bbc News, the headlines. Labour says there are questions for Devon And Cornwall police about why it chose to return a Shotgun Licence to the man who killed five people in plymouth. How on earth do you get a Gun Licence in the first place . What Background Checks were done . I am glad there is the investigation already and to why the license was returned, i do think there are wider questions. The afghan president says his top priority is boosting the armed forces, in his first national address since the taliban stepped up their offensive. Translation our dear Country Afghanistan is in serious danger| of Instability Due to the war. The reintegration of the Security And Defence forces is our priority. We are taking serious measures to deal with this. As taliban insurgents continue their advance in afghanistan, us troops prepare for a massive airlift of civilians from kabul. Flash flooding in turkey kills at least 31 people as Southern Europe records one of the hottest summe
But since news of the withdrawal, targeted killings and Suicide Attacks have increased. The taliban are back and rapidly gaining ground against government forces. Many people fear there will be a return to the brutal regime of the 90s. Taliban leaders in doha say they have changed, and want to find a solution to the conflict. There was, in the past, some mistakes we have learned from. In this 2 Part Series ill be trying to find out if they are serious about peace, and what is at stake for ordinary afghans. There is no way i can surrender to the taliban, none, no way. I was born in afghanistan and have been reporting from the region for more than a decade. After two years away, i was on my way to meet with an old friend, the Photojournalist Massoud husseini. I was surprised to find out he was living in hiding, barely leaving his house. I am staying here, actually. Here is just to show you where i live. Here is my bed. I made it as a kitchen, and thats it. Thats your life . Yeah. All th
Colorado, and the Golden Gate of california. America is coming back. And on this July 4th, we celebrate our Nations Independence and our renewed freedom to come together. Tonight, the largest Fireworks Show on television with dazzling displays in cities all across the usa, and powerful musical performances including The Beach Boys with john stamos, Billy Ray cyrus, Black Eyed Peas, blues traveller, Brad Paisley, chicago, flow rida, cool and the gang, nelly, neo, Reo Speed Wagon, Sammy Haggar and the circle, tasha Cobbs Leonard and tricia yearwood. Now a Special Cnn event. The 4th In America. We are live in washington, d. C. With spectacular views of the u. S. Capitol and National Mall. Look at the crowds already gathering at the Lincoln Memorial. Our country has been waiting for this moment. A time to celebrate. You can see people are gathering to do just that. And soon, fireworks will light up the monuments on this very special Independence Today and you will see it happen live right
Involved in opening up in england, with cases on the rise. Also on the programme the end of term will mean the end of School Bubbles in england pupils will only self isolate if they test positive. A man is found guilty of murdering Sisters Bibaa Henry and Nicole Smallman, who were stabbed after a Birthday Celebration in london last year. Vauxhall s Uk Plant at Ellesmere Port looks safe after the company unveils plans to build an all Electric Van there from 2022. And Emma Raducanu on having the time of her life at wimbledon. And on pulling out of yesterdays match. I found it very difficult to regulate my breathing. I think that it was emphasised by some very long rallies we had towards the end of the first set. Coming up on Sportsday On the Bbc News Channel ill be here at wembley stadium, assessing the challenge facing both italy and spain as they face each other for a place in the final of euro 2020. Good evening. The government has signalled a further easing of coronavirus restriction
London street make it the Green List of countries that british travellers can go to without Quarantining On Return has been extended. From wednesday popular holiday destinations like ibiza, majorca and madeira, as well as malta and a number of islands in the caribbean are Being added. But with the exception of malta the new additions are all on a so called Watch List which means they are at a higher risk of changing from green back to amber. Caroline davies reports on another summer of uncertainty for british holidaymakers and the Travel Industry. No roar of the engines, silent and static. Gatwick airport had 69 passenger flights today. This time of year, pre pandemic, they would have had between 800 and 900. As the School Holidays into close of the Green List is increasingly critical for the industry, but Todays Announcement is good news for some. After over a month of hoping, malta is one of the countries that will go green from next wednesday. Bermuda and barbados will also go green