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Hello. This is bbc news. Well be taking a look at tomorrow mornings papers in a moment, but first the headlines a bbc investigation finds drug crime in inner cities is down but has risen in rural areas. The gangs involved are targeting the most vulnerable. The Prime Minister has announced a review of sentencing policy for violent and sexual offenders as he continues to push forward policies on law and order. Flights to and from hong kong international, one of the worlds biggest transport hubs, w...

Russias arctic north and far east are being ravaged by huge wildfires, with up to four million hectares ablaze and vast areas engulfed by smoke. The Prime Minister, dmitri medvedev, has ordered police to investigate whether the fires were started deliberately to hide evidence of illegal logging. Russian militaryjets are providing back up to firefighters battling the blazes, which have been burning in some cases for weeks. Fires are common at this time of year, but record breaking summer temperat...

Puerto rico has suffered enough, and its pretty much barbaric, what hes doing. We are tired, and we are angry. Hello and welcome to bbc news. The uk is seeking to put together a european led Maritime Mission to protect ships passing through the strait of hormuz. It comes after a british registered tanker was seized there by iran last week. It is the latest development in the growing tension in the region. This is the strait of hormuz. On one side are the arab states, including a number of key we...

The east as we head through the day. Brighterfor northern the east as we head through the day. Brighter for Northern Ireland and scotland, where the rain has cleared away. Still a chance of one or two showers. We also have blustery winds accompanying this, particularly along the western coasts. With the rain and cloud it will be disappointing, but if we see the sunshine, possibly 22 celsius for Northern Ireland. This evening, lots of wet weather across england and wales, gradually working east. ...

Andrew harper. Hope for 4,500 British Steel workers, after a tentative deal to rescue the company from insolvency. Coming up on afternoon live all the sport with gavin. England take early wickets but it is looking like an. Second ashes test in australia. Second ashes test in australia. Thanks, gavin, and chris has all the weather. Yes it looks pretty tricky for their cricket but we are looking ahead to the Weather Forecast for the weekend. And will be looking back at the infamous flood in cornwa...

Puerto rico has suffered enough, and its pretty much barbaric, what hes doing. Were tired, and were angry. Hello and welcome to bbc news. The uk is seeking to put together a european led Maritime Mission to protect ships passing through the strait of hormuz. It comes after a british registered tanker was seized there by iran last week. It is the latest development in the growing tension in the region. This is the strait of hormuz. On one side are the arab states, including a number of key wester...

And tens of thousands demand the resignation of puerto ricos governor, among them pop star ricky martin. We just cant take it anymore. Puerto rico has suffered enough, and its its pretty much barbaric, what hes doing. Were tired, and were angry. Hello and welcome to bbc news. The uk is seeking to put together a european led Maritime Mission to protect ships passing through the strait of hormuz. It comes after a british registered tanker was seized there by iran last week. It is the latest develo...

And coming up in business indias crypto crackdown. Why the country could soon ban bitcoin, ripple, and other digital currencies. A warm welcome to the programme, briefing you on all you need to know in global news, business and sport. It will get extremely hot here in Central London with temperatures rising above 30 celsius but also it will be very heated when it comes to the politics. And you can be part of the conversation. Send us your comments and questions about the the conservative leaders...

And problem solving skills im looking at a scheme to get apprentices training outside of the workplace. Catch me if you can adam peaty storms to breaststroke gold in south korea to win his third successive World Championship title. Good morning from a foggy Blenheim Palace. Were going to have a dry, sunny, hot humid day with temperatures potentially reaching 36 degrees in london. Its tuesday the 23rd ofjuly. Our top story well know by lunchtime who will be our next Prime Minister as the results ...

To save the high street. In sport, beaten but at least hes back. Andy murray loses on his return to singles tennis in cincinnati. Hes taking things slowly and will only play doubles at the us open. Good morning. A cool start to the dave but for many dry with sunshine. However, a few showers around and later well see rain coming in from the west to the day. Ill have more details in 15 minutes. Its tuesday the 13th of august. Our top story drivers could be banned from using hands free mobile phone...