A year on from the brexit vote, and talks finally begin to settle the terms of the uks withdrawal from the European Union. And portugal declares three days of mourning as hundreds of firefighters still tackle a forest fire which has killed more than 60 people. And in the sport on bbc news, golf has another new major champion. Brooks koepka shot a record equalling 16 under par to win the us open. Good afternoon and welcome to the bbc news at one. Police have said they are treating the attack on a crowd of muslims near the Finsbury Park mosque in north london as a terrorist act. One man died and ten people were injured when a hired white van was driven into people who were tending to a man who had been taken ill. Bystanders tackled the driver, holding him until Police Arrived to arrest him. Theresa may said the attack was a sickening attempt to divide people which would not succeed. Its shortly after midnight and worshippers who have just left the Finsbury Park mosque in london have come
Of the United States and yetjust days from the inauguration, the rift between the President Elect and the Intelligence Services seems to be widening. The outgoing director of the cia has warned that mr trump doesnt fully understand russias actions, intentions or capabilities. John brennan added the President Elect should be very careful about lifting sanctions against moscow. In washington, preparations are well underway for the handover of power, as our correspondent laura bicker reports. The stage is set and rehearsals are underway for the moment when donald trump will take the oath of office. After a week of swirling controversies, this will be the day that matters but already figures have said they will not be there. That matters but already figures have said they will not be therem will be very difficult. I do see the President Elect as illegitimate president. John lewis is a respected and much loved civil rights icon. His words matter but donald trump attacked him on twitter. The
It follows an Accounting Scandal and its warnings about where the economy is heading. Formula ones Bernie Ecclestone is forced off the grid the sports new owners want a fresh start. To to open the world. And la la land equals an oscar record, with m nominations. Coming up in Sportsday On Bbc News, Roger Federer rolls back the years at the Australian Open. Hes nowjust one match away from his first grand slam in over a year. Good evening and welcome to the bbc news at six. In a ruling of huge constitutional significance, the judges of the Supreme Court have said that only parliament can trigger the brexit process. Its not the decision that theresa may wanted. Shed argued that it could be done by ministers alone. Thejudges also said that the devolved administrations in scotland, wales and Northern Ireland do not have to be consulted. Tonight, the bbc has learned that the government will present a brexit bill to parliament as early as this thursday. And the Brexit Secretary david davis had
Eating up to 10 portions of fruit and vegetables a day may help us to live longer. Research from Imperial College london claims boosting our intake to 800 grams a day could prevent thousands of deaths from Heart Disease and cancer. An investigation by the bbc has found there are nearly ten thousand drivers across the uk still on the roads despite having 12 or more points currently on their driving licence. Good morning. Its thursday the 23rd of february. Welcome to bbc Newsroom Live. Parts of the uk are facing Travel Disruption as storm doris arrives with winds reaching 9amph. There are Severe Weather warnings for across Northern England, east anglia, north wales and the midlands, and there is snow predicted in higher areas in scotland. About 8,000 homes and businesses are without power in Northern Ireland due to trees falling onto overhead lines. Network rail are imposing speed limit of 50 mph on several train lines and the aa is reporting Traffic Disruption on major roads including t
It is not a Great Service as it is. When things like this happen, it only makes it worse. The diplomatic row between turkey and the netherlands shows no sign of abating, with ankara accusing the dutch of breaking the Vienna Convention by Expelling A Visiting turkish minister. Netherlands upholds a general election this week. Holds. Good morning. Welcome to bbc Newsroom Live. The queen is launching the Commonwealth Games baton relay today at Buckingham Palace. The relay marks the start of the countdown to the games which will be held in april next year. Over 388 days, the baton will visit all 71 commonwealth countries, before arriving at the Australian Gold coast for the opening of the 2018 games. And later, members of the royal family will attend a service at Westminster Abbey to mark Commonwealth Day. Lets join simon mccoy now, whos in canada gate. Thank you very much. Im keeping an eye on the flag behind me because we are expecting the queen to arrive here at Buckingham Palace any mo