the next news on bbc one is at 5:30pm — bye for now. hello. you‘re watching the bbc news channel. let‘s get more now on our top story now — and it‘s a huge day of campaigning for all the parties, particularly theresa may and jeremy corbyn, who are seeking to bolster their positions after last night‘s question time. it‘s the last saturday before voters go to the polls, and the labour leader has been in lincolnshire while the prime minister is up in yorkshire. she‘s been reaffirming the conservatives‘ income tax policy, in the face of labour claims that low earners have had "no guarantee from theresa may" over tax. the prime minister was at an event in dewsbury, making her case for a conservative government: it's it‘s about backing business to create more jobs and it‘s about backing business to create morejobs and rights it‘s about backing business to create more jobs and rights for workers. it is about affordable homes. helping people with the cost of living including capping those rip—off energy tariffs. it is about helping every youngster have a good school

the bbc news channel in the uk. 0n watching bbc world news of the bbc news channel in the uk. on thursday and friday, there is a major eu summit. 0utside souls will cover that. i will not speak to you from brussels tomorrow but i will do so from thursday. it is really getting too hot. especially for people across the south with soaring temperatures. there are potentially on course for the hottest june there are potentially on course for the hottestjune day in 40 years. recently, temperatures have been up to 31 degrees. the following day will be much hotter. that hit will peak on wednesday. we are in for some thunderstorms. they will affect northern and western areas of the uk during the course of wednesday and into thursday. in f— it ? 20s fa? :. — of a??? ' blue of “5:7- be thunderstorms. it bea be a . fresher in the will be a lot fresher in the morning, around 12 degrees in inverness. soaring temperatures, that heat comes back in from the continent. it is a small area that will get the very high temperatures. to the north of that, we have some potential thunderstorms.

the next news on bbc one is at 6.30pm. bye for now. hello. you're watching the bbc news channel. the time isi:10pm. the time is 1:10pm. now, we are going to bring you a little bit more on the tragedy that has happened in g re nfell tower on the tragedy that has happened in grenfell tower in west london. i think we are going to be able to bring you some words that were given earlier today by the chancellor, philip hammond, who was asked about the sprinklers in tower blocks. if the conclusion of a proper technical evaluation is that that is the best way to deal with a problem, then, of course. my understanding, andrew, though i am not an expert, is that the best expert advice is that retro—fitting sprinklers may not always be the best technical way of ensuring fire safety ina building. if it is, it should be done. let's get the technical advice properly evaluated by a public enquiry, and then let's decide how to go forward. but let's be clear, if something needs to be done to make a building safe, it will be done. i'm not an expert either, but can i put it to you that we do not n

you can see more of all of the day's stories on the bbc news channel. good night. you're watching bbc news. hundreds of people in camden in north london are spending a second night away from their homes after four tower blocks there were evacuated because of fire safety concerns. 0ur correspondent amy cole has been speaking to one of a number of residents who are refusing to leave. this is a question of livelihood. i have lived here my whole life. my links to my university and workplace are convenient. to be told that i'm being displaced to croydon or enfield, it's ludicrous. i don't understand how that would make sense for any dignified human being to move someone away from for any dignified human being to move someone away from their comfort zone, theirfamily move someone away from their comfort zone, their family and move someone away from their comfort zone, theirfamily and everything they are used to justice for a snap decision made by the government. just to make them look like they are doing something. but this grenfell tower fire was so severe, can you see

one and here on the bbc news channel. you can watch the full coverage of the results as they come in. they've opened the bars early in washington today so people can watch what's being billed as the political version of the super bowl. the star will be former fbi directorjames comey, fired by president donald trump and due to testify in congress over whether russian hackers meddled in last november's presidential election. according to his opening statement, mr comey will also testify the president asked him for loyalty. from washington, rajini vaidya nathan reports. good morning, america. capitol hill showdown. james comey, president trump... it's being billed as a blockbuster moment in washington. reality politics at its most gripping. us tv networks are clearing their schedules as the former head of the fbi, james comey, testifies before congress. he's become more famous than me! there was a time when president trump had nothing but praise forjames comey. but a firm grip injanuary turned into a firing in may. the presi

you're watching the bbc news channel. local authorities are being warned to prepare contingency plans in case more buildings fail safety tests, being carried out in response to the grenfell tower fire. earlier i spoke to baroness sal brinton, who sits on the all—party parliamentary fire safety and rescue group — and she explained how she believes the government should respond to major crises like the grenfell fire in future. we ought to trigger the sort of civil emergency system that came into place with the cumbria flooding is in 2015 to make sure everybody knows what's happening, if people are moved out at short notice, they are moved out at short notice, they are kept informed. can they find accommodation with pets? were concerned about vulnerable tenants. it is not good in an emergency, and anyfamily it is not good in an emergency, and any family that needs to leave at short notice, it is an emergency. what would those measures mean in practice? year—old it is about making sure they understand why it is being ev

the next news on bbc one is at 5.35pm. bye for now. thanks for staying with the bbc news channel. i am chris rogers. let's get more now on our top story — the news that it's now known that 27 high—rise tower blocks in england have failed fire safety tests carried out in the wake of the grenfell tower disaster. last night, camden council in north london ordered the evacuation of thousands of residents in four tower blocks on the chalcots estate, after the fire service said the safety of residents in the blocks could not be guaranteed. the prime minister theresa may's been speaking about the evacuation — she said that government has been working closely with camden council. that is a match of course which the government has been working with without local other authority. we are seeing as a result of what happened of the terrible fire in g re nfell happened of the terrible fire in grenfell fire in kensington, we have urged authorities to send in exa m ples of urged authorities to send in examples of cladding and materials on their tower blocks. these have been tested, many hav

and you can watch the full newsbeat election debate live here on the bbc news channel at 8.30, and then on bbc one following the regional and national news, at 10110. a man has been shot and wounded by police in paris after he attacked an officer with a hammer outside notre dame cathedral. hundreds of visitors we re dame cathedral. hundreds of visitors were inside at the time. french authorities have opened a terrorism investigation. the latest now from hugh schofield in paris. no doubt that this was terror related?” hugh schofield in paris. no doubt that this was terror related? i do not think there is any doubt. we can explore what kind of terrorism, whether a so—called lone wolf or whether a so—called lone wolf or whether it was part of a wider plot. but i do not think there is any doubt that the man had islamist intentions. the interior ministry told us he shouted out, this is for syria. he was attacking a policeman with a hammer. and there has also been an unattributed source close to the investigation saying he had on the investigation saying he had on the way to hospital sa

and the bbc news channel. the british and irish lions kick off their tour of new zealand tomorrow when they play the provincial barbarians. much has been made of the lions schedule, which is considered to be one of the toughest ever. so let's look at what they have to do. there are six warm up games ahead of the first test, starting with that game tomorrow. then they play every three of four days for the next three weeks, playing some of new zealand's best club sides. the first test against the all blacks is onjune 24th, then there's another warm up game, followed the second and third tests. our reporter chrisjones our reporter chris jones is our reporter chrisjones is with the lions camp. they had off for the delete mac —— to the sunny skies for the first fixture. the lions should and must beat the provincial barbarians tomorrow. those selected for the lions have a wonderful opportunity to make an early impression. it really felt like i was chasing at four years ago because i miss the first games, the la

that's all from me. stories on the bbc news channel. stay with us on bbc one, it's time for the news where you are. the for the news where you are. reality is of course wo be the reality is of course work has to be conducted in a well planned manner, and that does take a bit of advance planning, it takes normally of course the first thing is to provide safe access to all levels of the building, so there may need to be scaffolding provided then the materials that are going to be obtained nearly always have to be orered in with some hello, this is bbc news. the government has revealed that 60 tower blocks, covered in supposedly fire resistant cladding, have failed safety tests, following the grenfell tower disaster. the department for communities and local government says checks have been made in 25 council areas across england, and so far, the failure rate, is a hundred %. the failure rate, is a 100%. the former chief fire and rescue adviser, sir ken knight, said he was impressed by the speed at which tests are being carried out on tower

continuing coverage on the bbc news channel with any developments. here, on bbc one, it's time for the news where you are. hello, and a moment, we will look at how the morning papers are reporting that the fire last night at grenfell tower. first, tim farron has resigned as leader of the liberal democrats. mr farron took over as leader from nick clegg injuly 2015, following the party's disastrous election result. it now has 12 seats. mr farron said he said he was "torn between living as a faithful christian and serving as a political leader". from the very first day of my leadership two years ago i have faced questions about my christian faith. i have tried to answer with grace and patience sometimes my a nswe i’s grace and patience sometimes my answers could have been wiser. at the start of this election, i found myself under scrutiny. asked about matters to do with my faith. i felt guilty that the focus was distracting attention from a campaign, obscuring our message. journalists have every right to ask whatever they see fit, the consequences of

and at 3:30 on the bbc news channel, we'll be putting your questions on brexit to our economics editor kamal ahmed and our business editor simonjack, so if you have any questions on trade deals, small businesses or gdp, you can get in touch via twitter using the hashtag bbc ask this, or text your questions to 611211. you can also email us at askthis@bbc.co.uk. let's have a look at the weather with louise. it has been quite a stormy morning. we have seen some significant wind gusts for this time of year, winds in excess of 60 mph across england and wales. the rain will continue through the afternoon in some places, so if you are driving and cot in heavy rain and the wind, beer and mentor could be some disruption and it is best to tune into your bbc local radio station. —— bear in mind there could be some disruption. some of this rain will lingerfor be some disruption. some of this rain will linger for quite some time, as much as 100 millimetres across eastern scotland before the low pressure across eastern scotland before the low pressure eases away. across eastern scotland before t

thank you forjoining us on the bbc news channel this afternoon. i will put that question to you that i put to lord howard. did you think that the nature of the brexit that the uk can accept will change as a result of this election? well, everything is to play for at the moment because theresa may remains prime minister and she is committed to a hard brexit, and indeed, the conservative manifesto largely replicated what theresa may had said in her lancaster house speech back in january 2017, namely that we would be leaving the single market and leaving the customs union. the complicated factor is that there will now be some sort of arrangement with the dup, the northern ireland's parliamentary party, and it could be that it parliamentary party, and it could be thatitis parliamentary party, and it could be that it is not in the interest of northern ireland to have a very hard border between the north and south, and that means he cannot leave the customs union, so the interesting question is, going forward, is that the possibility that we might stay

there's more throughout the evening on the bbc news channel, and i'll be back with the late news at ten. now on bbc1, it's time for the news where you are. bye for now. for the news where you are. hello. this is bbc news. it's one of the bbc‘s most iconic programmes — with an audience of up to 2.5 million people a week. gardeners' world has turned 50. kay alexander has been rooting through the archives to find out why the show has experienced such enduring success. 50 years ago, the advent of colour television enabled the bbc to make a new horticultural programme and gardeners' world was born. it was presented by the legendary percy thrower from his garden near shrewsbury, the magnolias. good evening. september. the sun still shining. in my family, everything stopped dead for gardeners' world. my mother was a keen gardener and so was this little girl. i am still a big fan of the programme. peter seabrook was one of the presenters in the 19705 and is still a big influence in gardening today. percy thrower was god, and everybody watched every friday without question. and if percy show

we are live on the bbc news channel as well. this is, of course, in response to what happened in finsbury park overnight. we've learnt this morning the police are saying in the last few moments no one else was in this van when it attacked. this one man alone who has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after this attack on worshippers in finsbury parkjust after midnight this morning. one man has died and eight others have been taken to three separate hospitals in london and we're hearing from the metropolitan police that two of the eight are metropolitan police that two of the eightare in metropolitan police that two of the eight are in a very serious condition. police were on the scene immediately and further police arrived ten minutes later. we know that this man is in hospital himself. the man, the 48—year—old who has been arrested and he will be questioned by police as well who are looking at this as a major terrorist ins didn'tand looking at this as a major terrorist ins didn't and the counter—terrorism offi

you can see more on all of today's stories on the bbc news channel. the next news on bbc one is at 6.35. bye for now. we are going to bring you more on the latest fallout from the general election. there has been open speculation about the leadership of the conservative party. and also, concern about this could prospect of a deal with the dup. the defence secretary said he would need to rely more on her cabinet colleagues and less on the advisers. there has also been more criticism offered by the former chancellor george osborne, who described her as he did women walking —— dead man walking. we canjoina we can join a correspondent in westminster. of course, this deal between theresa may and the dup is absolutely poured pivotal in terms of her being able to form a majority government. we have talked to a couple of former northern ireland secretaries, we have been asking them what the deal would mean for them what the deal would mean for the future also of the northern ireland assembly. sinn fein, which is the second largest party in northern irelan

you can see more on all of today's stories on the bbc news channel. that's all from me and the team here. goodnight. it has been the hottest day of the year so far, temperatures reaching 30 degrees in a number of spots around greater london. we had high temperatures across much of england and wales. sunshine came out in northern ireland and northern scotland in places, and it got quite warm as well. our weather watchers have been out. you can see the extent of the sunshine on today's satellite picture but you can't help but notice this cloud that's been with us all day, bringing wet weather to western scotland. temperatures will be slow to fall, so it will be an uncomfortable night. 23 degrees in london at 11 o'clock. temperatures will be slow to fall. clear skies overnight and it will cloud over across northern ireland and scotland overnight. the cloud will be thick enough for spots of rain in western scotland. that's how we start on sunday, a damp and mild start. quite a lot of cloud in northern ireland but in scotland and northern ireland it will t

sportsday is next on the bbc news channel, but from the university of your, from all of us the university of your, from all of us here, a very good night. —— the university of york. they might hello and welc might ome to sportsday, i'm holly hamilton. coming up on the programme, all eyes are on cardiff ahead of its first champions league final tomorrow, where real madrid will be hoping to claim an historic 12th european title. and in paris, defending french open champion novak djokovic was under pressure in his third—round match, but he did struggle to keep his cool. and australia's cricketers are rescued by the rain. bad weather means their champions trophy match against new zealand at edgbaston is abandoned. real madrid will facejuventus in tomorrow's champions league final in cardiff, with the spanish giants looking to secure their 12th european crown. thousand of fans have been descending on the welsh capital, hoping to see their team triumph in the biggest game in european club football. our sports news correspondent richard conway is there and sent this report. cardiff is the

news channel across the uk. viewers have complained that the bbc presented the election result is a triumph for labour and defeat for the conservatives. now, that was just wrong, wasn't it? i don't think we did that, actually. we reported it as a result relative to expectations. theresa may herself said that if she lost six seats to labour she would have lost the election, that was her phrase, not ours. obviously she lost a lot more than that, in fact she lost her overall majority. she was, of course, as we know, the leader of the biggest party in the commons, and therefore forming a minority government with the dup support. relative to expectations, it was undeniably a setback for the conservative party, and undeniably better achievement for labour than they better expected. expectations, this is what viewers are concerned about, the expectations were wrong. they've been wrong in previous elections, such as the referendum. newswatch viewers have said the bbc has allowed itself to get swept up into focusing on e

you can see more on all of today's stories on the bbc news channel. the next news on bbc one is at 17:05. bye for now. you are watching bbc news. hello, jane. good afternoon from westminster. so much to talk about here. the aftermath of the general election result. to bring you up to date with everything. we understand there is talk about theresa may's leadership. events are taking over that sentence. i'm just hearing that nick timothy has resigned. he is one of two special advisers to theresa may. i was about to tell you we heard in the last couple of hours that a lot of senior conservatives we re that a lot of senior conservatives were demanding that the reason may sacked head to chief advisers. nick timothy is one and fiona hill is the other. they had said she must get rid of them by the end of the weekend otherwise they would seek to instigate a leadership contest on monday. that is the demand that was made in the last few hours. so, we arejust made in the last few hours. so, we are just hearing that nick timothy has resigned. we wait to hear whet

news channel and two collea g u es the bbc news channel and two colleagues and viewers around the world on bbc world news. this is a bbc news special podcasting across the uk and around the world, continuing to reflect on the events in central london overnight. to bring you right up to date, seven people are now confirmed as having died in the terrorist attack here, just a short distance behind me at london bridge. an attack on london bridge, and a short distance away, in the borough market area, which been full of people out enjoying a warm saturday evening here in the capital in london. we are waiting to hear from the capital in london. we are waiting to hearfrom the prime capital in london. we are waiting to hear from the prime minister. capital in london. we are waiting to hearfrom the prime minister. that lecter and has been placed outside ten downing st, which does suggest the prime minister will emerge to doctor journalists fairly shortly. she has been sharing the emergency cabinet meeting, the cobra meeting, senior ministers either inside downing street discussing the reaction a

andy swiss, bbc news. you can see more on all of today's stories on the bbc news channel. that's all from me. stay with us on bbc one. it's time for the news where you are. this is bbc news. back now to goings on at westminster in the wake of thursday's general election — and specifically theresa may's ministerial reshuffle. speaking earlier this evening, the prime minister explained why she'd made the changes. at this time, we need stability and certainty, that is what i've done today, putting together our cabinet that reflects the experience across the conservative party, a cabinet that will get on with government and get on with delivering successful brexit negotiations that start in a week's time. but we also need to do with the social issues in our country. tackling issues around mental health, ensuring technical education for young people, tackling the housing crisis. this is what my cabinet and government will be getting on and doing. prime minister, one question or two. the big news today, obviously, the return of michael gove to your cabinet. are you now in a si

you can see more on all of today's stories on the bbc news channel. that's all from me. goodnight. this is bbc news. the headlines: the prime minister insists it's her firm intention to cut taxes, but declined to give any guarantees. what people will know when they go to vote on thursday is that it's the conservative party that always has been and is and always will be a low—tax party. jeremy corbyn accuses the conservatives of being in "complete chaos" over their tax plans. one minister says they're going to give no more tax rises, indeed, possibly tax reductions for the very wealthiest, then they can't answer the question about tax rises for the rest of the population, then they can't answer the questions about funding social care. ariana grande makes a surprise visit to fans injured in the terror attack at her concert last week, ahead of her benefit concert tomorrow evening. there are reports of dozens of civilians being shot dead while fleeing so—called islamic state in mosul. also in this hour — advances in cancer treatments. a trial of a new drug to combat ovarian cance

ina in a moment, a summary of the business news. this is the bbc news channel. the latest headlines. the bbc understands that next week's queen's speech will be delayed. david davis says the government is prepared to walk away from the brexit talks, if the uk gets a bad deal. the brexit secretary insisted negotiations on leaving the european union will begin in a week's time, despite the uncertainty surrounding theresa may's government. the party of the french president, emmanuel macron, is heading for an overwhelming parliamentary majority after the first round of voting for the national assembly. these are the business headlines. the uncertainty caused by the general election has led business confidence to sink "through the floor", according to a lobby group. a snap poll of 700 members of the institute of directors found a "dramatic drop" in confidence following the hung parliament. members saw no clear way to resolve the political impasse quickly, the iod said. however, it found there was "no desire" for another election this year. and consumer spending has f

that programme is at 8:30 on bbc one and on the bbc news channel. and at 10pm, we will bring you a special programme to analyse what we have seen, talking to some of those in this bin room at the university of york, and getting the university of york, and getting the immediate reaction, looking at what may be on the front pages tomorrow morning. that is all from the university of york, back to you. and at 5:30 we'll be putting your questions to the shadow international trade, and also climate change minister barry gardiner. you can get in touch via twitter using the hashtag, #bbcaskthis, or text your questions to 611211. you cab also email us at askthis@bbc.co.uk the headlines on bbc news: the conservative candidate for south thanet craig mackinlay, along with his agent and a senior tory party official, have been charged with breaking electoral law, related to spending in the 2015 campaign. theresa may has been criticised by the opposition parties for failing to join the leaders of france, germany and italy in condemning president trump's withdrawal

any more on that and we will bring it to you here on the bbc news channel. now it's time for the sport. hello and welcome to sportsday. highland reel is the men at royal ascot to take the day ‘s big race in front of the green. could this man be about to captain the lions in the first test, we will find out later this evening. and and a career in football — as part of women's sport week we meet the 16—year—old female goalkeeper with high aspirations. good evening, plenty to get through tonight including the latest cricket from the rose bowl where england are playing south africa in the first of the t20 series but we start with day two of royal ascot and shortly after delivering her speech to the house of commons the queen dashed to ascot for her regular appearance at one of her favourite sporting events. for her regular appearance at one of herfavourite sporting events. she saw the favourite highland reel win the day ‘s big race. richard conway was watching. day two has drawn to a close and what a day of racing it was. in the feature race the prince

that's on bbc one and the bbc news channel from 9.55pm tonight. the former fbi director sacked by donald trump will give evidence to a senate committee today. james comey claims the us president tried to influence his investigation into links between members of the trump team and russia. the white house denies the allegations. three men have been arrested on suspicion of terror offences after armed officers carried out a series of raids in east london this morning. two men aged 34 and 37 were arrested at separate addresses in newham and a 33—year—old man was arrested in waltham forest. police say the arrests are not connected to the london bridge attack. the anglican church in scotland could become the first in the uk to offer same—sex marriage. the move is opposed by some traditional anglicans. a diamond ring bought for £10 at a car—boot sale has been sold for more than £650,000 at auction in london. the 26 carat cushion shaped diamond sold for almost double its estimate. the owner bought the ring in the 1980s and was unaware of its rea

this is special coverage on bbc news channel and bbc world as well as bbc one. let's bring you up—to—date with the very latest as we have it. just after ten o'clock local time, a white van swerved off the road and ploughed into pedestrians on london bridge. then a number of stabbings were carried out at nearby borough

coverage continues on the bbc news channel, bbc news at 1pm coming up, but we will leave you now with some of the injuring images and words of the past 15 hours, goodbye. tonight is the third time in just over two yea rs is the third time in just over two years we is the third time in just over two yea rs we have is the third time in just over two years we have come here to discover the result of a major uk wide poll. what will happen tonight? well the conservatives get the 326 seats they need to win out right? or will labour close the gap? never before have we gone in with such diverse predictions. we are able to predict what we think has happened tonight. what we are seeing is the conservatives are the largest party, but do not have an overall majority at this stage. the conservative party have lost their overall majority and will be shored by 12 votes. if these numbers are correct, theresa may has played a high risk political game and appears to have lost. the reaction from senior conservatives is they do not believe it. it will give enormous power to jeremy corbyn, not just within

and you can watch the full newsbeat election debate live here on the bbc news channel at 8.30, and then on bbc one following the regional and national news tonight, at 10.40. sport now. let's go to the bbc sport centre for a round—up of today's events. england reached the semi finals of cricket‘s champions trophy after beating new zealand by 84 runs in their second match of the tournament. jos buttler produced one of the shots of the fay jos buttler produced one of the shots of the day as he helped england post a total of 310 all out. the cameraman on the receiving end of this one. with nine wickets down new zealand were some way short of that as the visitors were all out for 223, england keeping alive their hopes of a first major victory in a 50 over tournament. the men's quarterfinals at the french open have been postponed until tomorrow because of rain. we were expecting both rafael nadal and novak djokovic to be in action at roland garros but the court covers were brought out. play had been delayed for most of the afternoon before the decision was made. it means all four men's q

that's on the bbc news channel and bbc one at 10.30am this morning. julian worricker is in the bbc newsroom with a summary of the rest of the day's news. bbc news has learned counter—terrorism policing in england and wales has been placed on an emergency footing following the recent series of terror attacks. as a result, senior police officers say they're having to switch resources from other areas which they claim may create "significa nt" risks to public safety. it's understood mark rowley, who's in charge of counter—terrorism our home affairs correspondent, danny shaw, reports. the murderous assault at westminster in march by khalid masood was the first in a series of deadly terror attacks that have put a huge strain on the police. it was followed by the suicide bombing at manchester arena and the van and knife attack at london bridge and borough market. after that police put a three—month emergency planning to affect, emergency plan into affect, known as operation rosette. it's designed to intensify counter—terrorism activity, in particula

still to come for viewers on the bbc news channel and bbc world news — russia threatens to shoot down american jets in the latest escalation in syria — we'll get the view of a former us defence secretary. and is the us president under investigation or not? it's a question mr trump's lawyer struggles to answer — see what you make of it. that's still to come on 100 days plus and another hot day in the city, very uncomfortable for some of us. others like it. it is going to stay overnight and into tomorrow and it is very uncomfortable over the next three days and three night as far as sleeping goes in many parts of england. there is fresh air in scotla nd england. there is fresh air in scotland and northern ireland but this cooler air may not reach the south until well into the weekend, so we will have to deal with this heat through most of the week, particularly in southern areas of the uk. i want to show you what the temperatures will be roundabout bedtime. let's call it 11 o'clock. we are talking about the mid 20s in london and the midlands, in the southern parts of wales. 22 in pl

you can see a longer version of secunder kermani's film on our world on the bbc news channel at 9.30pm on sunday night and, of course, on the iplayer. we'rejoined by haras rafiq, who is the chief executive of the counter—extremism organisation quilliam international. what is your reaction to that film and what happened? i have seen some of this before and this is the tip of the iceberg, since 1987 thousands of people have been accused of blasphemy and charged and at least 65 of them have not made it to court. in the case of accusing someone of blasphemy, has that been a cover in many ways to attack them? 0bviously lynching is not allowed, but has that been a cover because he expressed left—wing views or is it a straight blasphemy accusation? if you look at the blasphemy laws, at some stage you do not need witnesses. at the top end, the long sentences somebody to death, —— where the law sentences somebody to death, then you need witnesses and what we have seen is instances where people have used it to settle scores but more than that, there has been a deep salif—isation of the

news channel across the uk. viewers have complained that the bbc presented the election result is a triumph for labour and defeat for the conservatives. now, that was just wrong, wasn't it? i don't think we did that, actually. we reported it as a result relative to expectations. theresa may herself said that if she lost six seats to labour she would have lost the election, that was her phrase, not ours. obviously she lost a lot more than that, in fact she lost her overall majority. she was, of course, as we know, the leader of the biggest party in the commons, and therefore forming a minority government with the dup support. relative to expectations, it was undeniably a setback for the conservative party, and undeniably better achievement for labour than they better expected. expectations, this is what viewers are concerned about, the expectations were wrong. they've been wrong in previous elections, such as the referendum. newswatch viewers have said the bbc has allowed itself to get swept up into focusing on e

we are on the asian network, and the bbc news channel. i'm nomia iqbal, here in the splendid elgar concert hall at the university of birmingham, and on stage here in the concert hall. with me is our audience, people from all different backgrounds, different political allegiances, and with just one week to go before the big vote, they have a lot of questions about a wide range of issues. they will be putting those questions to our panel of guests from different political parties. with us today is shailesh vara from the conservatives, khalid mahmood from labour, baroness sheehan from the liberal democrats, bob dhillon from ukip, and leanne wood from plaid cymru. following the horrific terror attack in manchester last week, campaigning for the election had been suspended. of course it has now resumed. but the events of manchester are still very much on people's minds. i was in the city reporting and i am from manchester. there were a lot of questions being asked in the aftermath. let's begin the debate today with talking about what happened

one and the bbc news channel for election 2017. it starts at 9:55pm. the scottish episcopal church has made history, voting to allow same—sex couples to be married in church. that makes it the first branch of the anglican communion to do so. michael buchanan reports. for scottish anglicans it's now a case of here comes the bride scum of the episcopal church, born of protestantism's schism with catholicism, has separated itself once more from the wider anglican family. at its general synod in edinburgh the church backed a proposal to allow gay marriages in its churches by just proposal to allow gay marriages in its churches byjust one vote. the motion is therefore carried. the supporters of this change had quiet satisfaction rather than unbridled jov- satisfaction rather than unbridled joy. it means equality for gay couples who want to come and get married in church, equality for gay pistes like me. it also means we have been a church that has decided to stay together over this and it means that people who disagree with means that

one and the bbc news channel for election 2017. it starts at 9:55. new images have emerged of the moment armed police shot dead the three london bridge attackers, firing within seconds of arriving at the scene. police have made three more arrests. separate pictures, obtained by the times, appear to show the three perpetrators meeting outside a gym in east london. these pictures were taken five days before their assault on london bridge and borough market. the names of their victims, those who died, are continuing to emerge. police have confirmed the identities of five. the remaining three have been named by their loved ones. as for those who survived but were injured, nhs england has released an update on their status following the attack. as we know, 48 people were taken to hospital at the time. of those, 29 people are still being treated. ten people still remain in a critical condition. in total, 17 people have been arrested by police investigating the attack — five remain in custody. as our home affairs correspondent tom symon

we'll bring you the full debate at 8.30pm, with on—screen analysis on the bbc news channel. we'll have the latest reaction from the bbc reality check team, who will be fact—checking the leaders comments in real time. and thoughts of the bbc‘s politics team and political commentators. then at 10pm, i'll be back with a special reaction programme hearing from the parties and the pundits. let's talk now to shadow business secretary rebecca long bailey, and culture secretary karen bradley. karen bradley, if i can start with you. you know theresa may well, you work the third the home office, and wa nted work the third the home office, and wanted a sense of how the campaign was going as you see it.” wanted a sense of how the campaign was going as you see it. i worked with theresa may futuna half years and i've been honoured to serve in a cabinet for nearly 12 months. she is determined lady and leader and you can trust her to make the right decisions. in six days we're going to be facing the most important election for a generation. the decision is whether people want theresa

still to come for viewers on the bbc news channel and bbc world news — another escalation — as the us accuses north korea of murdering an american student, we'll get the thoughts of one ambassador who's negotiated with the regime. and how hot does it have to get before planes are grounded? if you're sweltering in europe — spare a thought for america's southwest. . .that‘s still to come on 100 days plus, from bbc news. today was not quite as hard as yesterday, hot enough though, lots of blue skies in many parts of the uk, a beautiful picture here from devon. temperatures in the south east cut up to 31, yesterday we district out at 33 degrees. a contrast on the north sea coast, 17 degrees. what will happen over the next 24 hours, the heat will peak in the south tomorrow and then we have got some thunderstorms on the way and they will mostly affect the north and south of the uk as well. temperatures at 9pm tonight, still very hot in the south, uncomfortable going to bed, 15 degrees, a lot fresher in newcastle around nine o'clock this evening. tonight, we are seeing the threat of one

still to come for viewers on the bbc news channel and bbc world news — two of prime minister may's most senior advisors are gone, how solid and stable can this leader be? we'll put that to her former media chief. and with a health care battle before him, mr trump's thinking well beyond his first term with eyes already fixed on another run in 2020 — can he afford it? that's still to come on 100 days +, from bbc news. what a difference a day makes. in fa ct what a difference a day makes. in fact it can make a difference of more than 10 degrees in our temperatures. yesterday in the grip of the heatwave we were well up into the 20s, even the mid—30s but look at the temperatures we have seen today. a westerly wind brings fresh air across the country. 35 drops to close to 23 in london. with that change came one 01’ close to 23 in london. with that change came one or two thunderstorms. but this was a more typical scene. a fairly quiet day for many, with some extra cloud and a few glimpses of sunshine. things are going to turn a bit more u nsettled are going to turn a bit more unsettled o

we will be back in camden for continuing coverage for the story here on the bbc news channel. for now let's take a look at sport and here is holy. the british and irish lions have been overwhelmed by the all blacks in the first test in auckland. new zealand won by 30 points to 15 — and maintained their 23—year unbeaten run at eden park. joe lynskey reports. to be aligned as of sports higher purposes. overcoming the intimidation almost brought the lions the perfect start. eliot daily close but just pushed lions the perfect start. eliot daily close butjust pushed out. the british may have invented this game but new zealand have made it their own. lightning attacks are part of their make up, try is part of the routine. the all blacks have not lost on the strand in 23 years. to break them down requires something special. but the lions were embarking on a mood to remember. at half—time, new zealand would soon wrestle back control. a 12 point cushion was restored. his speed was piercing through the lion's defence. an old clint the strength of the all blacks laid bare. to win t

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news channel. we are outside swiss cottage leisure centre with people from the chilcots tower blocks here in camden in north london, they've spent the night here. the council leader says the council staff are urgently working to find accommodation for anyone who's spent the night here so they don't have to spend another night on an air bed. some people have been found accommodation in hotels or have gone to stay with family and friends. the situation is that more than 600 households have been evacuated since the council says the fire service warned them around 5 o'clock yesterday evening that the safety of those people in those blocks couldn't be guaranteed and the council took the decision to order this evacuation. more than 83 households or about 83 households though saying they don't want to leave. the council say they, along with the fire service, will be talking to those people in those households today and trying to persuade them to do so. they don't have an idea, they say, yet of how they ar

on the bbc news channel at 830. and just a reminder of the breaking news from dublin a few moments ago, leo the radtke has been named as the biggest leader. the new prime minister taking overfrom biggest leader. the new prime minister taking over from ember kenny in the next few weeks. we will have more on the story throughout the evening, now it is time for sports day. hello and welcome to sportsday — i‘m holly hamilton. first tonight, both teams have arrived in cardiff, where real madrid will be hoping for their second consecutive champions league title as they take on juventus tomorrow night. and i‘m 0llie foster at the principality stadium. we have already heard from juve. more on that coming up. australia‘s cricketers are in trouble against new zealand in the champions trophy, but on a rain affected day, will the bad weather save them? and in paris, defending french open champion novak djokovic was under pressure in his third round match, but could he keep his cool? also coming up in the programme: it�

there will be more business news throughout the day on the bbc news channel and on world business report. thank you forjoining us. see you soon. hello, the heat and sunshine of last week will seem like a distant memory. gardeners and growers will be welcome for the spells of rain. from midweek everywhere turns cooler and fresh. today is probably the best day of the week in terms of dry and bright weather, but a system to the south—west fast approaching will brood deuce more cloud and bring rain into northern ireland this afternoon. we could get a few showers across parts of the country. some spells of sunshine, but the rain starting to settle into northern ireland as we head into the afternoon and the cloud increasing across wales and south—west england this afternoon, but in the sunshine still highs of 19 or 20 celsius. the best of the sun shin across central and eastern england. here, a fine day. temperatures perhaps up to 24 01’ day. temperatures perhaps up to 24 or 25 celsius across parts of south—east england, but temperatures really limited across northern ireland as that r

there's more coverage for you on the bbc news channel and on bbc news online, constantly updated throughout the night as well. here on bbc one it's time for the news where you are. good night. hello, you're wathcing bbc news, the time is 2245, i'm 0lly foster at the bbc sport centre, these are ourt headlines tonight. the champions are back in the champions trophy final.|ndia beat bangladesh to face pakistan for the title. fowler off to a flyer at the us 0pen. golf's second major of the year is underway in wisconsin. jordan pickford has become the most expensive british goalkeeper. everton have bought him for £30 million from sunderland. india have reached the icc champions trophy final after thrashing bangladesh by nine wickets at edgbaston. the defending champions reached their victory target of 265

still to come for viewers on bbc world news and the bbc news channel... the presidential party crasher — why donald trump is turning up to some weddings uninvited. not that this bride seems to mind. and 50 years ago this couple was forced to fight for their marriage in the us supreme court — we'll be explaining why this is an anniversary worth marking. that's still to come on 100 days +, from bbc news. it's been a bright and breezy affair for many of us today. we had quite a lot of cloud and the strongest winds to the central belt that as the afternoon progressed, the cloud broke up, we saw some sunshine and a pleasa nt broke up, we saw some sunshine and a pleasant end to the day. the northwest kept the cloud and it was rather gloomy with showers and that will continue through the day, showers into northern ireland and north west scotland along with north—west england and wales, further south clear skies and temperatures in rural spots bawling to single figures, but the rain in the north—west will be heavy first thing through much of scotland, a b