this is bbc news. the latest headlines: european union leaders have agreed to ban more than two thirds of russian oil imports in a compromise deal to put more pressure on vladimir putin over the war in ukraine. the canadian government has introduced tough new legislation to crack down on the sale, transfer, and importation of handguns. rifle magazines will also be limited to no more than five rounds. the prime minister, justin trudeau, said there was no reason anyone needed guns in their everyday lives, except for hunting or sports shooting. he said the government had a duty to act against rising gun violence. we are introducing legislation to implement a nationalfreeze
transfer and importation of handguns. the prime minister, justin trudeau, said there was no reason anyone needed guns in their everyday lives, except for hunting or sports shooting. ahead of the platinum jubilee celebrations this week, eight supersize images of queen elizabeth have been projected onto stonehenge, a prehistoric monument in the south west of england and each image marks a decade of her reign. for many, the queen projects an enduring image of britishness around the world. in this jubilee week, our royal correspondent, daniela relph, looks at the queen s iconic public image. one of the most photographed and painted people in the world. sometimes a vivid presence in public life, orjust a quiet part of our everyday. being king or queen is an exclusive club. jordan s king abdullah is in a unique position to understand the pressures
the canadian government has proposed new legislation to crack down on the sale, transfer and importation of handguns. the prime minister, justin trudeau, said there was no reason anyone needed guns in their everyday lives, except for hunting or sports shooting. now on bbc news, it s hardtalk with stephen sackur. welcome to hardtalk. i am stephen sackur. uruguay is a beacon of prosperity and democratic stability and sometimes turbulent south america. a decade ago under left wing leadership, it was also a pioneer of progressive social policies. the legalisation of cannabis and abortion rights. my guest today is president luis lacalle pou. he is a fan of unfettered free market economics. does that swim against the tide of public opinion in latin america?
justin trudeau, said there was no reason anyone needed guns in their everyday lives, except for hunting or sports shooting. ahead of the platinum jubilee celebrations this week at super size images of queen elizabeth have been projected onto stonehenge and in the south west of england and each of those images marks a decade of those images marks a decade of her rain. for many, queen projects and enduring image of britishness around the world and thisjubilee week our royal correspondent looks at the queen s iconic public image. one of the most photographed and painted people in the world. sometimes a vivid presence in public life, orjust a quiet part of our everyday.
confirmed a director of the bureau of alcohol, tobacco and firearms in six years, the agency that works most closely with state and local law enforcement to keep illegal guns out of the hands of criminals, i d suggest that they make this a priority early in the year. look, like the majority of americans i believe that the second amendment guarantees an individual right to bear arms. this country has a strong tradition of gun ownership that s been handed down from generation to generation. obviously across the country there are regional differences, there are differences between how people feel in urban areas and rural areas. and the fact is the vast majority of gun owners in america are responsible. they buy their guns legally and they use them safely, whether for hunting or sports shooting, collection or protection. but you know what? i am also betting that the