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To kill and wound so many. This evening, so called Islamic State said it was behind the attack. Well have the latest from barcelona. Also tonight the first rise in top a level grades for six years, as boys finally overtake the girls. President trump says americas history is being ripped apart, as statues with links to slavery are pulled down. And why a pink ball is being used for the first time in a test match in england. Well get get the latest updates on barcelona. Good evening. 13 people have...

Will not affect the legitimate processed. Protest. Live from our studios in singapore and london, this is bbc world news. Its newsday. It is midnight here in london, 7am in singapore and 1am in barcelona, where three days of mourning have been declared after another Terror Attack on a major european city. 13 people have been killed and more than 100 injured after a van ploughed into a crowd of people. It happened on the citys most famous thoroughfare, las ramblas. From barcelona, here is gavin l...

Theirfans are the african cup of nations, and how their fans are celebrating. And well they might. They beat ghana, many peoples favourites before the match, 2 0, with a super display, largely restrict The Black Stars too few chances. The opening goal was scored after 72 minutes, and after stoppage time the next score ran half the length of the field to secure a famous 2 0 victory in fine style. As there are celebrations from the Cameroon Bench and outside the stadium from the cameroon fans. We ...

Coming up in the next half hour the government sets out its brexit policy paper. The Transport Secretary says expanding heathrow will be good for britain post brexit. And, as mps debate alcohol harm, a former Minister Talks about growing up as the son of an alcoholic. I know what its like to feel that cold nausea when you find the empty bottles hidden around the house. But first, the government has published its 75 page brexit policy document, laying out what its objectives are in the forthcomin...

Im a refugee, i came to england at the age of six. He campaigned for more to be brought to the uk. Today he reacts to a government decision to stop receiving children under the scheme he championed, calling it shameful. Hello, welcome to the programme, were live until 11am this morning. Do get in touch on all the stories were talking about this morning use the hashtag victorialive. If you text, you will be charged at the Standard Network rate. Our top story today accident and Emergency Departmen...

To the bbc news at six. Doris has stormed her way across the uk, leaving havoc in her wake. Winds of up to 95mph have caused one death as a woman was killed by flying debris in wolverhampton. Trees have been brought down, taking power lines with them and blocking roads and railway lines. Nearly all Rail Operators are reporting delays. Planes have been grounded, the Port Of Liverpool was shut, and the strong gusts have forced the closure of bridges and many major roads. Thousands of homes have be...

Face a Mental Health problem at some time in ourlives, face a Mental Health problem at some time in our lives, but is business doing enough to support its staff . Im here at the rather grand Institute Of Directors, it represents thousands of companies, to find out if they could be doing more. In sport, im at a golf club to find out how proposed major rule changes could affect the game. And British Cycling admits serious failings as they are criticised by the uk anti doping agency. After the bigg...

Victims are being let down and suspects left untracked by some Police Forces in england and wales according to a report out today. Her majestyS Inspectorate of constabulary found a third of forces needed improvement. It said a small number were putting the public at unacceptable risk by rationing services as they struggle with cutbacks. Heres our home affairs correspondent, dominic casciani. The cornerstone of british policing the bobby on the beat. But are these Vital Community posts being erod...

Policing in england and wales is in a potentially perilous state, with victims being let down, criminal cases shelved and suspects left untracked thats the warning from the police watchdog. Her majestys inspectorate of constabulary says most of the 43 forces in england and wales are providing a good service, but a third require improvement. It says some forces are putting the public at an unacceptable risk by rationing their response to crime as they struggle with cutbacks. Our Home Affairs Corr...

Platform unable to meet the needs of the population, a warning from the Chief Inspector of hospitals. British Cycling Bosses promise changes after accusations of bullying and sexism at top levels of the sport. I am to be the last Viceroy Of India and i shall carry out my role with great pride. And, the new blockbuster on the final days of british rule in india. Well be talking to the british director, Gurinder Chadha. Today at five. Our main story is that policing in england and wales is in a po...