Footballing legend Jimmy Greaves has died. He was 81. Hello and welcome if youre watching in the uk or around the world. Russias marathon parliamentary election is over, and the authorities insist it was transparent and fair, despite widespread allegations of electoral fraud. According to an Exit Poll quoted by russian media, Vladimir Putins united Russia Party has scored a resounding win but many prominent Opposition Politicians were barred from standing, with some even forced to flee the country. This report is from our correspondent Steve Rosenberg in moscow. Theres something rather odd about a russian election. Polling stations turn into musicals. Buses turn into Polling Stations. We found this one just outside of moscow. They were surprised to see us. And across russia, they have been voting for three days. It looks like a regular election. There are voters and there are parties to vote for, but most Opposition Politicians and activists in other words, the kremlin s most vocal cri
To a very tight race. Well cross live to montreal for analysis of Whetherjustin Trudeaus Gamble in calling a snap early election could backfire on him. Also in the programme philippine Boxing Champion and politician, manny pacquiao, confirms he will run for president in next years election. And the first civilian Space Crew to orbit the earth returns safely after their three Day Mission. Its six in the morning in singapore, and one am in moscow, where initial results from russias marathon three day elections show president Putins Party on course to retain its parliamentary majority. The central Election Commission says with 25 percent of the ballots counted, united Russia Hasjust over 44 percent of the vote. Thats down from more than 54 at the last elections in 2016. Few critics of the kremlin were allowed to run with supporters ofjailed Opposition Leader Alexei Navalny among those affected. From moscow, Steve Rosenberg reports. Theres something rather odd about a russian election. Pol
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City, herat, some two weeks ago. With a population of more than 500,000, the city is a strategically important capital. We spoke to residents there who say they fear for their lives since the taliban arrived. Now on Bbc News, click. This week, another chance to see our race to space, where we hit the road, built a house and, shh. Whispers . Locked up some astronauts. Jump on in. Thank you. So youre not using the Steering Wheel at all . Youre using a. Oh, wow laughter. Which way are we going . Which way are we going im at nasa in houston where lucienjunkin is taking me for a spin. Using both a Steering Wheel and a joystick, you can point this vehicle in One Direction and drive it in another. You feel the forces in your tailbone. Oh, i can feel the forces in my tailbone laughter. And if that seems really confusing, well, it is. But this is drive by wire technology, which means the onboard computer works out which way you want to go, and then calculates what to do with the wheels. All rig