Making Jason Kenny britains most decorated olympian. It was like i was standing still on that last corner. I was hacking away, but ijust kept telling myself, you know, it is a medal, it is a medal, even if one comes, it is still a medal, and then when i crossed the line, i was like, oh, it is the bloody Gold Medal the Closing Ceremony was spectacular, but played out to an empty stadium, testament to the age of covid. After a game is like no other, one that defied expectations, i will be live here In Tokyo, as it starts preparations for the paralympics in just two weeks time. Well be assessing what the games have meant to the people of japan. Also tonight. In greece, a scene from hell as wildfires burn out of control. Residents and holidaymakers try to escape. It was like a scene from an apocalyptic movie. Definitely, because there is no sky, The Sun is red, it has been red the entire day, so it is quite scary. And, as some Covid Travel Restrictions ease, no quarantine for those fully v
Lionel messi says goodbye to barcelona we look at what his next move might be its six in the morning in singapore, and 2 30 in the morning in afghanistan where the taliban are gaining ground at shocking speed. Three northern afghan cities appear to have largely fallen to the islamist militants within hours of each other. The biggest is kunduz, a city of more than a quarter of a million. The provincial capitals sar E Pul and Talo Qan are also largely in militant hands; in the latter theyve been freeing prisoners. This adds to zaranj and sheberghan captured On Friday and saturday. Government forces in kunduz appear only to hold their own base and the airport, though the Interior Ministry Spokesman insists theyre already retaking strategic sites and will drive the insurgents out. Fire and confusion in the centre of kunduz. Taliban pictures appear to show yet another city falling under their control. This is their biggest prize so far a large city, economically and strategically important,
Its seven in the morning in singapore, and 3 30 in the morning in afghanistan where the taliban are gaining ground at shocking speed. Three northern afghan cities appear to have largely fallen to the islamist militants within hours of each other. The biggest is kunduz, a city of more than a quarter of a million. The provincial capitals sar E Pul and Talo Qan are also largely in militant hands; in the latter theyve been freeing prisoners. This adds to zaranj and sheberghan captured On Friday and saturday. Government forces in kunduz appear only to hold their own base and the airport, though the Interior Ministry Spokesman insists theyre already retaking strategic sites and will drive the insurgents out. Our correspondent Paul Adams has more. Fire and confusion in the centre of kunduz. Taliban pictures appear to show yet another city falling under their control. This is their biggest prize so far a large city, economically and strategically important, and it seems to have fallen easily.
Broadband internet, and Electric Vehicle charging stations. Votes are expected throughout the day. Lawmakers will work on the nomination of the u. S. Court of Appeals Judge for the second circuit. Live now to the floor of the u. S. Senate here on cspan2. The presiding officer the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Barry black, will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Eternal spirit, our counselor and guide, give our lawmakers the faith to believe in the ultimate triumph of truth and righteousness. Lord, teach them to do things your way, embracing your precepts and walking in your path. Provide them the wisdom to not become careless about their spiritual and moral growth, as you provide them Courage And Grace to do your will. Inspire them to expect to live satisfying lives as you enable them to replace their fears with faith, their confusion with clarity, and their discouragement with optimism. We pray in your sacred name. Amen. The presiding officer please jo