To the bbc news at one. Eu leaders meeting in brussels have agreed that the brexit talks can the Prime Minister theresa may called this an important step on the road to a smooth and orderly brexit. But the president of the european commission, Jean Claude Juncker, warned that the second phase will be considerably harder than the first. Damian grammaticas is in brussels this lunchtime. Yes, a significant moment, if not a surprise, that the leaders here the past hour and a half agreed that they are happy to see things move forward. Angela merkel and Emmanuel Macron just holding their final press c0 nfe re nce macron just holding their final press conference here at the summit, but they and the other leaders arrived early this morning, to try to decide whether they were happy with the progress made so far. Ona big on a big day for the eu, a barrage of questions. Last night these leaders had given theresa may a round of applause. Not very enthusiastically, but it was well deserved. Angela
Were talking about this morning use the hashtag victoria live, and if you text, you will be charged at the Standard Network rate. Our top story today eu leaders are expected to formally agree to start the next phase of brexit negotiations later. Talks on a transition deal could begin as early as next week. At a dinner in brussels last night, theresa may was applauded by her fellow leaders after stressing her desire for a smooth departure. Christian fraser is in brussels for us. Christian, what can we expect today . First, the thing to say is, we have all been surprised by the sort of reaction to theresa may after the defeat in the commons on wednesday night. There has been another round of goodwill, the leaders putting their arm around theresa may and seeing her as the person they want to deal with. That was reflected with the round of applause in the room last night as she set out what she wants from the future relationship. Apparently there was also a drink between emmanuel macron, a
To prison for 12 years and would have been on a sex offenders register for the rest of his life, with precious little chance of appeal. Three people are charged with the murder of people in a house fire. Nasa discovers a whole new star system in a galaxy far far away. Its the first solar system with as many planets as our own. Welcome to brussels, where european leaders are meeting for the second day of a crucial summit this time without the british Prime Minister, theresa may. Theyre expected to formally agree to start the next phase of brexit negotiations at their meeting in brussels today. It will mean talks can move on to the long term relationship between the uk and eu. Translation i have extraordinary faith in the british Prime Minister. She has agreed with me and mr barnier that the Withdrawal Agreement will first be formalised and will be voted on and then we will see. The second phase will be significantly harder than the first, and the first was very difficult. The irish Prim
Captain steve smith nears a ton as he leads the australian fightback on the second day of the vital third ashes test in perth. Good evening and welcome to the bbc news at six. Relatives of the four children who died in a house fire in salford have said they dont know how they will be able to tell the childrens mother, who is in a medically induced coma and likely to remain that way for several weeks. 15 year old demi pearson, brandon, aged eight, lacey, aged seven, and three year old lia died following the fire on monday, which police are calling a targeted attack. The child rens grandfather says the family had been harrassed before and the police had been called on sunday night but left. The house was set alight a few hours later. Three people have been charged with murder. Judith moritz has been speaking to the family. This is the most harrowing of cases. Yes. Its impossible to some it up. I spent an hour this afternoon with the pearson family, with mike pearson, whose grandchildren
Be possible without the unity of the eu 27. The date is set for prince harry and Meghan Markles wedding, next may. Is this what a youthquake looks like . Its the official word of the year, according to the Oxford English dictionary. I only know one truth. And, the highly anticipated star wars the lastjedi is released in cinemas today and well hear Mark Kermodes thoughts about this, and the rest of the weeks top cinema releases, in the film review. Good evening and welcome to the bbc news. In his first broadcast interview since he was cleared of rape, liam allen has spoken of his anguish at being wrongly accused. The 22 Year Old University student says his entire world was turned upside down. A judge says his entire world was turned upside down. Ajudge has called for an enquiry because police failed to disclose evidence which cast doubt on his case. Liam allan spent two yea rs on his case. Liam allan spent two years on bail before his trial at Croydon Crown court was halted when it was