von der leyen to meet _ plan for ursula von der leyen to meet with— plan for ursula von der leyen to meet with the king, and now the agreement might even be called the windsor— agreement might even be called the windsor agreement. we have heard that as _ windsor agreement. we have heard that as well. we don't have details of exactly — that as well. we don't have details of exactly who she will meet apart from _ of exactly who she will meet apart from rishi — of exactly who she will meet apart from rishi sunak yet, but the fact she's— from rishi sunak yet, but the fact she's heading to berkshire and briefly— she's heading to berkshire and briefly her calendar said windsor might— briefly her calendar said windsor might hint that the possible meeting could be _ might hint that the possible meeting could be back on. just might hint that the possible meeting could be back on.— could be back on. just put this into a bit of historical— could be back on. just put this into a bit of historical context - could be back on. just put this into a bit of historical context for - cou

between ursula von der leyen and the kint ? . . . between ursula von der leyen and the kint ? , , , ., , king? yes, this is an interesting one because _ king? yes, this is an interesting one because there _ king? yes, this is an interesting one because there are - king? yes, this is an interesting one because there are the - one because there are the suggestions that it's not appropriate for ursula von der leyen to be meeting the king on the same day she's assigning this deal on what has been a controversial post—brexit arrangement between the eu and the uk. i have to say some officials i speak to are maybe a little bemused by the controversy because they didn't necessarily understand there was this delicacy in terms of constitutional issues. what they have said on the record is that the meeting with the king is not in anyway tied to the talks, and i think you can see some of the sequence in terms of how it is happening. they say they are separate meetings, but i think there will be some suggestions this hasn't been ideal in terms of timing, but the european commission sugge

von der leyen and thatis president ursula von der leyen and that is of course hugely significant. we don't know when or where that is going to take place whether that will be here in downing street. it does seem that all machinery of government is here in number ten working flat out at the moment to try and get this deal over the line and we are alljust waiting for the actual announcement. flit for the actual announcement. of course, in terms of understanding the significance of this, it is about goods going from great britain and northern ireland but the political significance is much wider because it has led to political deadlock and breakdown in northern ireland. there are also wider implications about the whole relationship between the eu and the uk going forward resting on this. yes, that is absolutely right. we don't know the nuts and bolts of any deal. we have heard that this'll be a talk in terms of trade and this is the real sticking point. a green lane for goods going into northern ireland only by a so—called traders and then a red lane for goods going to the republic

von der leyen. i'm joined now by mark devenport, a former bbc northern ireland correspondent who covered the good friday agreement when it was signed in 1998. he joins us from belfast. much less esteemed but i remember being there as well, an extraordinary moment, and in a way does that anniversary that's coming up does that anniversary that's coming up this year, in a matter of weeks, add to the pressure on all sides to get a deal?— get a deal? what is going on in relation to _ get a deal? what is going on in relation to the _ get a deal? what is going on in relation to the current - relation to the current negotiations, because the hope from both london, brussels and washington will be that there will be some very seniorforeign politicians will be that there will be some very senior foreign politicians visiting in april in order to celebrate that 25th anniversary. of course it would be a major embarrassment that at the time they do this there is no northern ireland assembly up and running, which

when we von der leyen. but we see ursula von der leyen. but on that topic , move over to on that very topic, move over to stormont to stormont now and speak to northern ireland. reporter dougie there and dougie beattie he was there and dougie beattie he was there and dougie in making dougie down in making point. that is it's not the that of course is it's not the dup and what they said the devil being in the detail and democratic there are democratic deficit there are others particularly the alliance of who basically have increased political support . but they've political support. but they've got to get the dup back in this power collective and they . will power collective and they. will they do and it's strange in the last few minutes here the meetings upstairs have broke for lunch and i managed to catch up a few of the unionist politicians on the way out. believe it or believe it not. they are quite upbeat, actually . they are talking about this deal with. the green lambs and red lions but appears red lions. but it now appears that you

the prime minister, rishi sunak, will meet the president of the european commission, ursula von der leyen, on monday as he tries to secure a new brexit deal for northern ireland. a joint statement said they would work towards finding a solution. at least 59 people have died after a boat carrying migrants sinks near the coast of southern italy. after a boat carrying migrants sinks i pray for every one of them, for the missing and the other surviving migrants. the israeli government and the palestinian authority say they will take immediate steps to end a deadly upsurge in violence this year. and, manchester united claim their first trophy in 6 years as they win the english league cup at wembley, beating newcastle united 2—0. the president of the european commission, ursula von der leyen, will arrive in the uk tomorrow for face—to—face talks with prime minister rishi sunak to discuss an imminent deal for trade in northern ireland. it all revolves around the post—brexit trading arrangements for northern ireland. the irish taoisoech, leo varadkar, said... earlier the deputy prime mini

we won't know for sure if ursula von der leyen will meet the kin- ursula von der leyen will meet the king lrut— ursula von der leyen will meet the king but there is a fairly decent chance — king but there is a fairly decent chance that might happen, given the geographical location this morning. that has— geographical location this morning. that has caused controversy. i've been on the _ that has caused controversy. i've been on the phone all weekend to tory been on the phone all weekend to torv mps — been on the phone all weekend to tory mps and some of them are a bit uncomfortable actually come at any suggestion that the royal family are even on _ suggestion that the royal family are even on the periphery of what is going _ even on the periphery of what is going to — even on the periphery of what is going to be a pretty contentious political— going to be a pretty contentious political agreement. going to be a pretty contentious politicalagreement. i going to be a pretty contentious political agreement. i suspect if it happens. — political agreement. i suspect if it hap

ursula von der leyen will be here today. i�*m chris page live in belfast — we�*ll bring you the latest reaction from here in northern ireland. and we�*ll also be bringing you all the latest reaction from europe, as ursula von der leyen makes her way to the uk. and here in windsor. i�*m shaun ley, with you from our london studios — the other headlines at 11... growing pressure on the government to stop energy bill rises in april as the energy regulator ofgem announces a new price cap. nhs staff tell safety investigators they feared patients were dying as they grappled with long ambulance delays. and it�*s back! the bbc�*s reality game show �*the traitors�* will return for a second season. hello and welcome to bbc news. we are in the grounds of a rather swish hotel in windsor. the prime minister and european commission leader are due to meet your in the next hour or so. the prime minister and the european commission are due to hold "final talks" on a new post—brexit trade dealfor northern ireland on monda

european commission president ursula von der leyen is just a european commission president ursula von der leyen isjust a ride european commission president ursula von der leyen is just a ride for those crucial talks this afternoon. exactly. thanks. wejust saw those crucial talks this afternoon. exactly. thanks. we just saw her convoy sweeping in to the hotel in windsor. she was greeted, just behind me here, by rishi sunak. they walked into this part of the hotel, the entrance where we are facing. this is the ballroom. but i do not think they are dancing, they are apparently having a working lunch, and there are some meeting rooms in there that have been cordoned off. rishi sunak arriving about 45 minutes before the eu commission president. we are expecting that meeting to go on. then the two leaders will be holding a press conference at a different location at nearby. after that, co ntroversially, at nearby. after that, controversially, ursula von der leyen taking tea with his majesty king charles. we imagine that is at windsor castle, we have not had confirmation of that yet. there h

there was a long chat between ursula von der. long chat between ursula von der leyen and rishi sunak as they arrived. everything looks to be going according to plan, and it is a safe bet they will agree a new brexit deal within the next couple of hours. then the big sell starts almost immediately. there will be a press conference with the two this afternoon in windsor, and then rishi sunak heads back to westminster to make his case to mps. he's been doing that over the weekend, telling them that this will improve some of them that this will improve some of the problems that have been in place when it comes to trading between great britain and northern ireland. he thinks this will correct some of the errors in the original deal and allow brexit to be more of a success, as he will put it. he has got the labour party support to get that over the line. the big question can he win over all of his own mps? and what do the dup say? hick and what do the dup say? nick eardle , and what do the dup say? nick eardley, thank _ and what do the dup say? nick eardley, thank you. _ and what do the du

von der leyen. earlier our political correspondent, iain watson, shared his insight ahead of that meeting tomorrow. the largest unionist party in northern ireland, they've been the most sceptical about the agreement reached with the eu initially, which puts, as they would see it, a border in the irish sea, these goods being checked. it looks like that'll be eased but that's not necessarily going to be enough to win them over. because of this scepticism, they will go through any deal with a fine—toothed comb and will not give the thumbs up to this deal in advance, so effectively it's a high wire act for rishi sunak because even if he reaches an agreement with ursula von der leyen and the eu commission, that's one thing that might help training arrangements in northern ireland, doesn't solve the political problem because that's a lack of power—sharing in northern ireland. the institutions that go back to the good friday agreement 25 years ago, having both communities, unionists and nationalists, s

von der leyen at windsor. the dup of course, who have been refusing to be part of power—sharing at stormont because of their unhappiness with the northern ireland protocol, and geoffrey donaldsonjust ireland protocol, and geoffrey donaldson just saying there, we will not be rushed in ourjudgment of this new deal, we want to take our time to give a considered view, and looked through the legal text. so just saying they want to take their time, would not say whether that might be weeks or months, so we will have to wait for that verdict. very important indeed. the first female speaker of the house of commons, betty boothroyd, has died aged 93. before becoming speaker, she served as labour mp from 1973. the current speaker sir lindsay hoyle has described her as "an inspirational woman" who was known for her "no—nonsense style". here�*s a selection of clips from throughout her life and career. betty boothroyd�*s election as speaker of the commons left some members puzzled as to how they should address the

von der the king and ursula von der leyen . now downing leyen. now downing street sources are essentially saying the opposite, but was all the opposite, but it was all down the king and buckingham down to the king and buckingham palace. we to palace. so who exactly are we to believe . now, we had some believe. now, we have had some guidance from various sources within inside the. it's going to be a broad ranging meeting. we can pictures here of the can see pictures here of the king meeting. ursula von der line. they're to be line. they're going to be discussing change, war discussing climate change, war in ukraine. but clearly, the big elephant is this new elephant in the room is this new ireland's brexit agreement, which actually just happens hours . before this meeting took hours. before this meeting took place. there is some of precedent for this . the 1970s, precedent for this. the 1970s, the prime minister , edward heath the prime minister, edward heath , since the late queen, a state visit to paris just, as we had, joins

mr sunak has also met with european commission president, ursula von der leyen, on the sidelines of the conference to discuss northern ireland's post—brexit trading arrangement. rescue teams pull three people out alive, from under collapsed buildings in turkey — almost two weeks after the quakes that killed nearly 16,000 people. a qatari consortium bids to buy manchester united — after a rival offer from a british business. and — there's been an increase in people taking up detectoring in the british countryside — but should their discoveries be finders keepers? hello and welcome to bbc news. next week will mark the one year anniversary of russia's invasion of ukraine. us president biden is scheduled to give a speech on tuesday in neighbouring poland — on the same day that vladimir putin is due to give an address in moscow. ukraine's president zelensky has again called on western allies to speed up their delivery of weapons — warning that delays would cost lives. it all comes as the munich security conference is under way with calls for nato to give kyiv long term security

the prime minister welcomed the president of the european commission, ursula von der leyen. diplomatic niceties but personal warmth between the two that appeared genuine. a few hours later at windsor�*s guild hall, the announcement. together we have changed the original protocol and today are announcing the new windsor framework. today's agreement delivers smooth flowing trade within the whole of the united kingdom, protects northern ireland's place in our union and safeguards sovereignty for the people of northern ireland. and take a listen to the european commission president describing the prime minister as dear rishi. we knew we had to work with clear mines and determination but we also knew, dear rishi, that we could do it, because we were both generally committed to find a practical solution for people and for all communities in northern ireland. in this deal, easing trade is central, as is ensuring products, whether seeds or medicines that are available in great britain, are also available in northern ireland and that taxes and duties can be the same, too. and what

von der leyen. does he risk undoing a sense that country had felt brexit was . the sense that boris brexit was. the sense that boris johnson got in in 2019 wrapped it all up. well what she seems like seems to be picking it apart a little . yeah, to an apart a little. yeah, to an extent . although of course, extent. although of course, northern ireland has continue only been in the press without the deal . i only been in the press without the deal. i think that's the trade off for the governments is the people are going to be talking about northern ireland and successive prime and of course successive prime ministers the fact ministers deal with the fact that johnson didn't really that boris johnson didn't really get got brexit get brexit done. he got brexit mostly but northern mostly done, but northern ireland was the great unfinished bit that someone was bit of that and someone was going to do something it. going to do something about it. and that's rishi sunak is and that's what rishi sunak is doi

mr sunak also met european commission president ursula von der leyen about northern ireland's post—brexit trading arrangement, saying good progress was made, but more work was needed. we visit the turkish city of antakya, where some of the country's significant historic monuments lie in ruins, after the earthquakes that have killed more than 16,000 people. translation: this was a beautiful _ translation: this was a beautiful area _ translation: this was a beautiful area we - translation: this was a beautiful area we took - translation: this was a - beautiful area we took groups too. old antakya houses, old antakya too. old antakya houses, old anta kya streets, too. old antakya houses, old antakya streets, all destroyed, anta kya streets, all destroyed, u nfortu nately. a female iranian engineer who threw her hijab to the ground at a public meeting in tehran is reported to be facing prosecution. and there's been an increase in people taking up treasure—hunting in the british countryside, but should their discoveries be finders—keepers? hello and welcome to audiences in the uk and aroun

our europe editor, katya adler has more from brussels on ursula von der leyen�*s trip on monday. she is somebody who manages extremely carefully. it's unlikely that should head off unless she thought that a deal was really nearly there. that said, the mood here tonight is cautiously optimistic. the eu has been brexit burned before so it knows that for a uk prime minister negotiating with the eu is only part of the journey. he or she then needs to sell that deal back home. especially sometime in last moments and hours that can get extremely tricky. that said, prime minister sunak is viewed here differently to his predecessors. yes, he is a brexiteer but the eu sees him as a solution focused guy, not in ideologue, working here in the interest of the people of northern ireland. they can see why it is in his best interest to do this new deal. first of all, he avoids the possibility of a trade war with the eu, the uk's biggest trade partner if he doesn't implement the old deal on northern ireland and better relations with the new deal, that opens up new possibilities such as an agreem

the second was something that ursula von der leyen said, the eu president. she said ukraine is getting through ammunition faster than ukraine's allies can replenish it. she said, during the pandemic, when we wanted to mass—produce those vaccines, we had a model within the eu, which enabled companies to take on contracts to start that production and do it at scale. why don't we do something similar for the production of ammunition? amongst all of these grand gestures, these sweeping statements, there are conversations about how practically achieved some of those aims when it comes to supporting ukraine. jenny hill in munich, _ comes to supporting ukraine. jenny hill in munich, thank _ comes to supporting ukraine. jenny hill in munich, thank you. - the uk prime minister rishi sunak and president of the european commission, ursula von der leyen, say there's been "good progress" in trying to reach an agreement to resolve the dispute over trade in northern ireland. but both agreed "intensive work in the coming days is still needed at official and ministerial le

von der leyen. they are expected to finalise a new post—brexit trading deal for northern ireland. mr sunak wants to ensure trade flows freely within the whole of the uk. israeli settlers in the occupied west bank have set alight buildings — killing one palestinian man — after two residents were shot dead. the palestinian red cross believe about 100 people were injured. authorities on both sides say they are taking immediate steps to end the violence.

the prime minister welcomed the president of the european commission, ursula von der leyen. thank you for the incredible work. diplomatic niceties for the cameras, yes. but a personal warmth between the two appeared genuine. a few hours later at windsor�*s guildhall, the announcement. together, we have changed the original protocol and are today announcing the new windsor framework. today's agreement delivers smooth—flowing trade within the whole united kingdom, protects northern ireland's place in our union, and safeguards sovereignty for the people of northern ireland. and take a listen to the european commission president describing the prime minister as "dear rishi." we knew we had to work hard with clear minds and determination, but we also both knew, dear rishi, that we could do it, because we were both genuinely committed to find a practical solution for people and for all communities in northern ireland. in this deal, easing trade is central, as is ensuring products, whether seeds or medicines that are available in great britain are also available in northern ire

von der leyen, held talks over brexit. they said there's been good progress in trying to reach an agreement to resolve the dispute over trade in northern ireland. but both agreed intensive work in the coming days is still needed at official and ministerial levels. arguments over the protocol, negotiated after the uk voted to leave the european union, have led to political deadlock in stormont. 0ur political correspondent, ben wright reports. after a dash to belfast on friday, today a meeting in munich. while this summit in germany is focused on ukraine, rishi sunak and the eu leaders seems to be edging close to a deal on an issue which has soured relations for ages — the rules governing trade between great britain and northern ireland. we are working through them hard and we will work through them intensely with the eu but we are by no means done and there is no deal that is done. there is work to do and that is what we will set about doing. the northern ireland protocol is a product of brexit, the decision approved by t

mr sunak will also meet with european commission president, ursula von der leyen, on the sidelines of the conference to discuss northern ireland's post—brexit trading arrangement. rescue teams pull three people out alive, from under collapsed buildings in turkey — almost two weeks after the quakes that killed nearly 16,000 people. there's been an increase in people taking up detectoring in the british countryside — but should their discoveries be finders keepers? next week will mark the one year anniversary of russia's invasion of ukraine. in the past hour, the uk prime minister rishi sunak has told world leaders meeting munich that the international response to russia's aggression in ukraine has not been strong enough. mr sunak said that the sovereignty and security of every nation was at stake in the war. we need a military strategy for ukraine to gain a decisive advantage on the battlefield, to win the war, and a particle strategy to win the peace. to win the war, ukraine needs more artillery, armoured vehicles and air defence so now is the moment to double down on our milita

the european commission president, ursula von der leyen, is to meet the british prime minister later today, with expectations rising that they'll finalise a new post—brexit trading deal for northern ireland. if agreement is reached, rishi sunak will make a statement to the uk parliament. our political editor chris mason has more. here stands the ultimate prize in all of these negotiations. this is stormont, in belfast, the home of the northern ireland assembly. getting it and an executive here up and running again would be quite a moment. doing a deal with brussels does not guarantee that, but there are other potential prizes, improving internal uk trade and resetting relations with the european union. if we can get it over the line, we're on the cusp, we've made great progress, we're not there yet, but it would be a really important deal. and just critically, a deal that, with all the best will in the world and for all the progress that others have made, that no prime minister before had been able to secure. and senior voices in the eu are sounding upbeat as well. i believe there

alix: ursula von der leyen from the eu and her press conference with rishi sunak. both very positive as a windsor framework comes into play. hope lou can put part of brexit behind the two countries and -- continence and move forward. let's check assets. the ftse is broadly in line with the rest of europe. you have a stronger pound. skip ahead, euro-pound down 5.2%. -- down by .2%. we are seeing a nice selloff in the bond market, part of that in line with europe. 14 basis points is like four times the amount we are seeing over in germany. so you're definitely seeing a market reaction as we get those brexit headlines. dani: you certainly are just because the boe talks about it all the time, the huge impact brexit has had in the economy. one of the only advanced economies not ahead of where it was pretty covid. let's bring in peter schaffrik from rbc capital markets. great to speak with you today. does this move the dial at all? is there any trade, in u.k. assets you would want to buy that would strengthen if we are getting passed this thorn in the side of you ke rela

mr sunak will also meet with european commission president, ursula von der leyen, on the sidelines of the conference to discuss northern ireland's post—brexit trading arrangement. rescue teams pull three people out alive, from under collapsed buildings in turkey — almost two weeks after the quakes that killed nearly 46 thousand people. coach passengers returning to the uk from france face delays at calais of up to six and a half hours. and there's been an increase in people taking up detectoring in the british countryside, but should their discoveries be finders keepers? western leaders have put forward a unified front in their support for ukraine, days before the first anniversary of the russian invasion. a meeting in germany of foreign ministers from the g—7 richest countries agreed to tighten sanctions against moscow and quickly provide more weapons to kyiv. the uk prime minister rishi sunak said that the sovereignty and security of every nation was at stake in the war. i am at the munich security conference at a pivotal moment in the ukrainians fight for freedom. that's why

the uk prime minister, rishi sunak, is to meet the president of european commission ursula von der leyen on monday in a bid to finalise a new brexit deal for northern ireland. at least 59 people including some children have died after a boat carrying migrants sank in rough seas off near the coast of southern italy. israeli settlers in the occupied west bank set fire to palestinian houses, shops and vehicles, after two israelis were shot dead. killing one man and a revenge attack. killing one man and a revenge attack. it comes despite israeli and palestinians officials agree to de—escalate tensions. and sheffield becomes the latest city in the uk to introduce a clean air zone. from monday, drivers of the most polluting vehicles will be charged to enter a designated area. it's seven in the morning in singapore, and ii at night in uk where the prime minister, rishi sunak, will meet the president of the european commission, ursula von der leyen, in berkshire on monday. the meeting is expected to revolve around the post—brexit trading arrangements for northern ireland; in a joint statemen

ursula von der leyen met rishi sunak at lunchtime. a few hours later at windsor�*s guildhall, the announcement. i later at windsor's guildhall, the announcement.- later at windsor's guildhall, the announcement. i am pleased to reort the announcement. i am pleased to report that _ the announcement. i am pleased to report that we _ the announcement. i am pleased to report that we have _ the announcement. i am pleased to report that we have now- the announcement. i am pleased to report that we have now made a decisive breakthrough. together, we have changed the original protocol and are today announcing the new windsor framework. today's agreement delivers smooth flowing trade within the whole united kingdom, protects northern ireland's place in our union, and safeguard sovereignty for the people of northern ireland. the european commission present was notably warm towards the prime minister, referring to him as dear rishi. we knew we had to work with clear mines and determination but we also knew, dear rishi, that we could do it, beca

olaf scholz and rishi sunak and ursula von der leyen, other. and ursula von der leyen, other leaders around europe have had a lot of contact in the last year because of contact in the last year because of the warren ukraine. do you think that has helped? in a of the warren ukraine. do you think that has helped?— of the warren ukraine. do you think that has helped? in a sense because euro eans that has helped? in a sense because eur0peans have _ that has helped? in a sense because europeans have realised _ that has helped? in a sense because europeans have realised they - that has helped? in a sense because europeans have realised they have l europeans have realised they have common interest in securing peace in europe and collaborating on the really big trade issues and frankly speaking, northern ireland is a minor side issue and we're happy this now settled.— this now settled. thank you very much for talking _ this now settled. thank you very much for talking to _ this now settled. thank you very much for talking to us. - this now settled. thank you very much for talking to us.

the prime minister, rishi sunak will meet with european commission president ursula von der leyen on monday as he tries to secure a new brexit deal for northern ireland. at least 59 people have died — after a boat carrying migrants sinks near the coast of southern italy. one local official has suggested as many as 150 people had been onboard. the israeli government and the palestinian authority say they will take immediate steps to end a deadly upsurge in violence this year. it comes as two israelis were shot dead in the occupied west bank. early results have started to come in in nigeria's most competitive elections in decades. official results from the south—western ekiti state show a clear victory for ruling party candidate bola tinubu in one of his strongholds. at ten o'clock we will be here with a full round up of the days news. first... our world: our tribe's addiction. the great spirit, whose voice i hear in the wind, hear me. drums and chanting. the great spirit, whose voice i hear in the wind, hear me. i need your strength and wisdom. we are kind of an invisible culture,

mr sunak is expected to meet with european commission president, ursula von der leyen, on the sidelines of the conference as speculation grows that a deal is close on northern ireland's post—brexit trading arrangement. rescue teams pull three people out alive, from under collapsed buildings in turkey — almost two weeks after the quakes that killed nearly 16,000 people, left millions homeless and sparked a huge relief effort. and a qatari consortium has submitted a bid to buy manchester united — bbc sport understands that a rival bid was also tabled by ineos, owned by british billionaire, sirjim ratcliffe, before friday's deadline. you're watching bbc news,now its time for a look back at some of the travel show�*s recent highlights. this week on the travel show we are to taking a look back at some of our favourite recent adventures. in mexico, we are hands—on with a salamander. oh, my god, it is so smooth, it is so lovely. face—to—face with italy's stolen art. wow, it is beautiful. and up to my neck in it in rural estonia. hello and welcome to switzerland. i'm in the town o

von der leyen. the difficulty will be selling it to his own mp's. watch out for any moves in sterling against the dollar. on to some of the other cross assets we're watching out for, the u.s. 10-year yield 3.9258, it is pretty much unchanged after a seven-basis point jump on friday. and again strengthening -- yen strengthening. let's get to our markets reporter. valerie, today you are looking at u.s. equities? >> the momentum in u.s. equities has really taken a turn. the s&p index has retraced 5% since its february highs, nearly cutting january gains in half as it confronts its 200-day moving average, all with the backdrop of u.s. yields moving higher. two-year yields are now 65 basis points higher over february. perhaps that is a good thing. they hit new highs in the asian session overnight, but risk assets today are looking positive, so maybe this move has stalled and equities can breathe a sigh of relief. francine: the eu commission president is on her way to the u.k. to meet prime minister sunak

we heard from the european commission president ursula von der leyen today. she was in windsor when the deal was announced. >> the new arrangements are dealing a comprehensive package so that we can address in a definitive way the issues faced in everyday life. i will only mention two examples that i find most telling, indeed, the new windsor framework will ensure that the same food will be available on supermarket shelves in northern ireland as in the rest of the u.k.. furthermore, the new windsor framework will permanently enable all medicines including novel ones to be available in northern ireland at the same time and under the same condions across the u.k. kasia: earlier on, the irish prime minister leo varadkar reacted to the new deal. >> the agreementrovides solutions that are agreed, workable, and durable. if implemented, it will bring stability and certainty to a situation that has been in flux since the decision of the united kingdom to leave the european union, the brexit referendum, almost seven years ago now. kasia: our correspondent told me ther

mr sunak will also meet with european commission president, ursula von der leyen, on the sidelines of the conference as speculation grows that a deal is close on northern ireland's post—brexit trading arrangement. rescue teams pull three people out alive, from under collapsed buildings in turkey — almost two weeks after the quakes that killed nearly 16,000 people, left millions homeless and sparked a huge relief effort. and a qatari consortium has submitted a bid to buy manchester united — bbc sport understands that a rival bid was also tabled by ineos, owned by british billionaire, sirjim ratcliffe, before friday's deadline. you're watching bbc news. now its time for serbia: the russia dilemma. there is something strange happening in serbia. a shadow hanging over the balkan nation. rumours of the wagner mercenary group recruiting. russian propaganda spreading. symbols of war being sold as souvenirs. do you get a lot of people buying these? yeah, is the most selling t—shirt. the biggest seller? we sell that t—shirt, and this z, most of them. everything we sell, these two is

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but as for meeting von der leyen, meeting ursula von der leyen, she is not a head of state. if she is not a head of state. if she were a head of state then it would have been entirely appropriate them to have met appropriate for them to have met in she's not the head in that way. she's not the head of she's president of of state. she's the president of the commission. yes. the european commission. yes. and her to status and elevates her to the status of precisely some of precisely, precisely some very with brexiteers very badly with the brexiteers in when we are in in this country. when we are in this position because of the pressure that the eu have put the british government on the people of northern ireland, on the for several years. well we can that, but think we can argue that, but i think we could this particular case. could in this particular case. i think it's giving her credibility she hasn't credibility that she hasn't actually don't actually had. and i don't think she be perceived she would want to be perceived as aside. i want to talk to as an aside. i want to ta

the british prime minister, rishi sunak, has met with european commission president, ursula von der leyen, about the post—brexit trading arrangements for northern ireland. he said good progress has been made but more work was needed. rescue teams have pulled out three people from under a collapsed building in turkey — almost two weeks after the earthquakes there and in syria. the death toll is now more than 16,000 with millions left homeless. video of a female iranian engineer throwing off her hijab at a public meeting in tehran goes viral. you are watching bbc news. now, omegle: matched with my abuser. a warning this programme contains discussions of sexual violence and disturbing scenes. we tell children, "don't talk to strangers," because we as a humanity know that adults and children are at different levels. when alice logged onto omegle at the age of 11, she had no idea that she would be matched with a paedophile. he had ill intentions, evil intentions. i was consistently being forced to do things that a child should not have to do. omegle is a hunting ground for predators. any t

today, ursula von der leyen. he'll prime minister rishi sunak for talks later. so she's looking forward to turning the page on the northern ireland protocol downing street to suggest at the talks could lead to a deal after months of negotiations with brussels about fixing northern ireland protocol . the energy regulator has reduced cap on the amount energy suppliers can charge customers , suppliers can charge customers, but bills are still expect to rise. ofgem has announced the cap on the amount households pay on electricity and gas bills will drop to £3,280 from the 1st of april. despite this, however customers are likely to pay 20% more on their annual bills as the government's additional support only partially protects them. this means the average home will likely pay them. this means the average home will likely pa y £500 more home will likely pay £500 more a year. home will likely pay £500 more a year . the labour leader says he year. the labour leader says he wants to bring the uk back to a rock of eco

the prime minister, rishi sunak will meet with european commission president ursula von der leyen on monday as he tries to secure a new brexit deal for northern ireland. at least 59 people have died — after a boat carrying migrants sinks near the coast of southern italy. one local official has suggested as many as 150 people had been onboard. the israeli government and the palestinian authority say they will take immediate steps to end a deadly upsurge in violence this year. it comes as two israelis were shot dead in the occupied west bank. early results have started to come in in nigeria's most competitive elections in decades. official results from the south—western ekiti state show a clear victory for ruling party candidate bola tinubu in one of his strongholds. you're watching bbc news... now its time for the travel show. this week on the travel show, fire — and fairness — on a scottish island. i'm a woman, and i have a daughter, who is three, and i would love to see her participate on her own terms. fancy a holiday for free? well, almost. we are looking at canny ways to

mr sunak has met with european commission president, ursula von der leyen, on the sidelines of the conference as speculation grows that a deal is close on northern ireland's post—brexit trading arrangement. rescue teams pull three people out alive, from under collapsed buildings in turkey — almost two weeks after the quakes that killed more than 16,000 people across southern turkey and northern syria. and a qatari consortium has submitted a bid to buy manchester united — bbc sport understands that a rival bid was also tabled by ineos. now it's time for bittersweet medicine. this is a story of hope. how a new treatment is stopping a devastating genetic disease in its tracks. we have had almost nothing to offer families with this condition for decades. bringing a new medicine to the world that can potentially cure these devastating diseases is incredibly satisfying and rewarding. how britain's most expensive medicine is giving children their lives back. it's amazing. i mean, she's such a little character — and for her to receive this treatment is just an absolute blessing. they're liter

the headlines: president of the european commission ursula von der leyen will travel to the uk tomorrow to meet prime minister rishi sunak. earlier the bbc learnt that an announcement about the new deal between the eu and the uk on post—brexit trading rules for northern ireland is imminent. at least 59 people, including a baby, have died after a boat carrying migrants sank near the coast of southern italy. one local official has suggested as many as 150 people had been onboard. counting is under way in nigeria's most competitive elections in decades — with three candidates still hopeful of becoming president. and — blizzard conditions in unexpected places in america — as a cold weather front hits california and other southern states. you're watching bbc news. we will be back in about half an hour with the potential deal of the northern ireland protocol as we hear from both westminster and from brussels that the prime minister and the european union president are going to be meeting for what they say is continuing work to share practical solutions to convex challenges around the