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scientists hope to stem an expanding population. hello and welcome. we begin in sri lanka. president gotobaya rajapaksa of sri lanka has confirmed he will resign after having fled when crowds stormed his palace. its not clear whether, as suggested, he will return to the country this week to formally quit. hundreds of protesters furious about corruption and economic mismanagement are still in the presidential house and grounds. they say they wont leave until mr rajapaska has gone. our s...

and the heat is on — the met office says today could be the hottest day of the year so far. some parts of the uk will be hotter than athens and ibiza today. whats it like where you are and how are you coping? get in touch @annitabbc and use the #bbcyourquestions. also coming up, birth control for grey squirrels as scientists hope to control an expanding population and save our native reds. hello and welcome to bbc news. the foreign secretary, liz truss, is the latest senior cabinet m...

and the heat is on — the met office says today could be the hottest day of the year so far. some parts of the uk will be hotter than athens and ibiza today. whats it like where you are and how are you coping? get in touch @annitabbc and use the #bbcyourquestions also coming up — birth control for grey squirrels, as scientists hope to control an expanding population and save our native reds. hello and welcome if youre watching in the uk or around the world. the foreign secretary, li...

in their favourite treat. its a kind of hazelnut butter. and what the scientists are doing is dosing this with contraceptives. the idea is the squirrels will be unaffected, except of course, except of course, they wont be able to produce any young. seventh heaven for novak djokovic as he wins another wimbledon title, his fourth in a row, coming from a set down to beat nick kyrgios in the mens singles final. both england and northern ireland are back in action tonight in the womens hero...

And prince harry and meghan are in nigeria as part of the dukes promotion of the invictus games. You are watching bbc news. More on those solar storms with an expert explaining how that happens, the link between the sun and those storms, in the next 15 minutes or so. Lets talk about ukraine for now. More now on Russian Forces launching a surprise new Ground Offensive in ukraine crossing the border into the northeastern Kharkiv Region. For months fighting has been focussed in the east where russi...

The fairytale of Leicester City or Claudio Ranieri, as the manager who masterminded the most unlikely of premier League Titles is dropped by the club. Good morning. After weeks of Front Page Campaigns and political protest, the government has promised help for thousands of Companies Facing sharp increases in the amount they pay in Business Rates. Storm doris brought us near misses like this, and disruption to roads, rail and air travel. As many people try to complete their journeys, nick has the...

The headlines the us president elect joe biden is outlining a 1. 9 trillion spending package to combat the coronavirus pandemic and its effects on the economy. Speaking in delaware, described his proposals as a two step plan of rescue and recovery. Concern about brazils new coronavirus variant has prompted the uk to impose a ban on travellers arriving from south america and portugal. The Health System in the brazilian city of manaus is said to be close to collapse. Scientists are still in the ea...

Hello, this is bbc news. A tougher three tiered system of local restrictions will come into force in england when the lockdown ends in ten days time but therell be a relaxation over christmas. And pubs and restaurants in england could be allowed to stay open longer with an easing of the 10pm curfew. The nhs in england is to get an extra £3 billion, but the chancellor warns of tough times ahead for the economy, as the country deals with the consequences of the pandemic. The economy is experienci...

To people affected by the pandemic. World leaders attending the virtual 620 summit have urged the heads of rich nations to ensure coronavirus vaccines are affordable and available for all. The meeting is being hosted by saudi arabia but is being held virtually because of the pandemic. The British Government has announced a tougher three tiered system of local restrictions will come into force in england when the current lockdown ends on december 2nd. The Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected ...

The animal was captured by a trust protecting the threatened red species after weeks on the loose.