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Into Safety Standards at britains meat plants. The paper says that more than half of all audited plants have had at least one major breach in a 3 year period. From the former head of mi6. Sir Richard Dearlove says labour Leaderjeremy Corbyn has questions to answer over his contact with a communist spy back in the 80s. Turning to the times, and it leads on a russian billionaire whos lost a legal battle to maintain his anonymity amidst a dispute with his ex wife. Arkady rotenberg is barred from co...

This week, lady becomes model. Man becomes ape. And spen becomes trump. As donald trump great, the best. 0k, movie quiz time. Five points if you can name this film. Correct its raiders of the lost ark. No, that is not harrison ford, that is the face of nicholas cage. 0k, try this one. Yes, it is the fellowship of the ring. 100 points if you spotted nicholas cage, nicolas cage and nicholas cage. So, what on earth is going on . Were just about getting used to the idea that there are loads of fakes...

Iam here i am here to guide you through five extraordinary moments from history. We will need a South African judge who took part in the truth and can see a show in reconciliation committee. And we will hear from a british scientist about the smog that used to engulf britain. We start with one of the 50th anniversary of the vietnam war. During 1968, communists in North Vietnam launched a huge surprise offensive across South Vietnam with the support of local guerillas, the vietcong. This is one o...

The resolution would have allowed vital aid supplies to reach Eastern Ghouta. Opposition activists say hundreds have now died in aerial attacks. This is what happened in Eastern Ghouta as diplomacy stuttered the enclave was pounded. Above them, russian jets with their syrian allies were in action as the russians demanded guarantees that rebel fighters would respect any truce. In Eastern Ghouta, men from Civil Defence risked their lives to rescue civilians, even though the buildings could collaps...

And members of the campaign. That is why this is very significant. He has been called in on charges unrelated to the main investigation because so much pressure has been applied to him he is in his mid 40s, he has a young family, he does not want to spend years and years injail he is in a position to co operate and might be in a position to further incriminate the campaign chair, paul manafort, fought who has so far protested his innocence. So far, it seems the special counsel is reeling people ...

And Barbara Stevens had the same question. Well, we put that to bbc news and they told us. Here a couple of weeks ago by pascal freeman, who describes himself as an incredulous licence fee payer. We tried to find out an answer for mr freeman and bbc news told us. Now, the Winter Olympics come to an end this weekend and for the next four years, most of us will probably forget what the difference is between the skeleton and the luge and exactly how russian competitors there are not competing for r...

Sevenoaks, south east of england, notably kent. Sevenoa ks, and around south east of england, notably kent. Sevenoaks, and around maidstone, a lot earlier. Snow coming and going through the rest of the day as well. And through the rest of the week. More Severe Weather to come, more weather warnings from the met office, more travel disruption, significant wind chill. If you think it is called now, wait until tomorrow. The winds from siberia, the beast from the east, heading our way. These are the...

A coward by donald trump actions after the president says he would have tried to help even without a weapon i think i would have tried to have helped. And American Media giant, comcast, puts in a bid for sky challenging an existing offer from Rupert Murdochs 21st century fox. Good morning. Welcome to bbc newsroom live. Im reeta chakrabarti. Heavy snowfall is hitting parts of the uk, causing road and rail disruption in many areas. Police say driving conditions are treacherous in places as a band ...

Pressure has been ramped up on send banger. Also, golf, men and women will be playing side by side on the European Tour. There is snow out there. It is all about knowing where to look. There is more Severe Weather to come through the rest of this week. More Severe Weather warnings and more travel warnings. If you thought it was cold today, just wait until tomorrow. Also coming up, the warning that Global Warming could have a devastating impact on king penguins. Heavy snowfall is hitting parts of...

Hello, welcome to bbc world news. One of Donald Trumps former Campaign Aides, rick gates, has admitted to conspiring against the United States and lying to investigators. Gates was a Deputy Campaign manager for trump during the 2016 election. Special Counsel Robert Mueller had been investigating him as part of his probe into alleged russian meddling in the election. Gates was facing other more serious charges, before entering his guilty plea earlier today. I spoke to the bbcs Laura Trevelyan fro...