and history all meet. though the history isn t consigned just to museums sometimes, it feels like it s all around you. and we start this look back at our adventures to italy with the time that i was in a small town in the north of the country called ivrea, taking part in the annual bruising battle of the oranges. its origins are unknown, but the festival dates back to medieval times, as locals battle between the carted henchmen and the locals defending the town. i was lucky to join a team for some last minute preparations before battle commenced. so, this is the first time i ve been on this cart. this is going to be my carriage. this is where i will be the baddie. and i ll be going through town, throwing these things at other people. i m an obvious target that s the whole point. whoa! but first, a trial run. what am i doing? right! you ve asked for it! he laughs ow, it really whacks you! whoa! and that is just a soft trial. whoa. as i recover and psych myself up for the b
yevegeny prigozhin called for rebellion against the russian army, accusing it of carrying out a missile strike against his forces which russia denies. in the united states, a declassified report says intelligence agencies found no direct evidence the covid pandemic was caused by an accident at a chinese laboratory in wuhan. but the report says the lab leak theory still can t be ruled out. it s been one year since the us supreme court overturned roe v wade in a landmark ruling that guaranteed the legal right to an abortion for nearly half a century. more than 20 states have now banned or severely restricted the procedure. now on bbc news: the travel show. incredible food, fashion, ancient ruins, renaissance masters, and la dolce vita. this week, we are in italy. from its stunning towns, sitting between the coves and cliffs on the amalfi coast, to the ruggedness and tranquillity of sardinia, and the hectic life between the ancient ruins in rome, italy is truly a place like no o
from its stunning towns, sitting between the coves and cliffs on the amalfi coast, to the ruggedness and tranquillity of sardinia, and the hectic life between the ancient ruins in rome, italy is truly a place like no other, where art, food, culture and history all meet. though the history isn t consigned just to museums sometimes, it feels like it s all around you. and we start this look back at our adventures to italy with the time that i was in a small town in the north of the country called ivrea, taking part in the annual bruising battle of the oranges. its origins are unknown, but the festival dates back to medieval times, as locals battle between the carted henchmen and the locals defending the town. i was lucky to join a team for some last minute preparations before battle commenced. so, this is the first time i ve been on this cart. this is going to be my carriage. this is where i will be the baddie. and i ll be going through town, throwing these things at other peo
The river seine. 16 and 17 year olds in wales could get the right to vote in local elections as part of new plans to keep them interested in politics. Good morning. And in sport, england have work to do if theyre to end their one day series with another win over australia. Joe root is the only man to pass 50 as they are bowled out for 259. For me personally, the culture that i grew up in, its a dream release, a dream come true. The artwork by banksy thats appeared on a bridge in hull, and why one councillor thinks it should be cleaned up. And susan has the weather. A lot of cloud. Fingers crossed for some breaks. A mild day. More in 15 minutes. Good morning. First, our main story. Police are hunting for a man who is believed to have fled the scene after a crash that killed three teenage boys at a bus stop in west london. A 28 year old man was arrested on friday night on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a car mounted the pavement in hayes. The three victims have bee
England and to the north, that is where we are into the cold air. Sunny spells but showers. They will be over high ground in scotland, already turning wintry. It will stay breezy in the northern half of the country as we go on through the day with chilly weather, sunshine and wintry showers. The rain will move south and east across england and wales, quite heavy burst in some places. Behind that rain band we get into the cold air. Temperatures coming down from the north as the day goes on. Tuesday, a dry start comic touch of frost in places. Like winds and a Pincer Movement of weather systems, in the south west and north west bringing rain. Those temperatures lower, 6 9. That is the theme for the week ahead, colder weather. Often windy with gales at times. Cold enough for wintry showers, particularly over high ground in the north. A full forecast is available online. This is bbc news our latest Headlines Police have released an image of the man they want to speak to in connection with