we start with news that will have implications for europe s energy supply this winter. the russian energy giant gazprom says it has found a new problem in its key gas pipeline to europe, which had been due to reopen on saturday. gazprom says it s detected an oil leak in a turbine on the nord stream one pipeline, meaning it will remain closed for an indefinite period. the pipeline has already been completely shut for three days for what gazprom described as maintenance work. moscow denies weaponising energy supplies in retaliation for western sanctions. russia s move to keep the nordstream pipeline closed may or may not be linked to a decision by the g7 group of the world s leading democracies to put a cap on how much they pay for russian oil, in a bid to hit moscow s ability to finance the war in ukraine. the price of oil has risen sharply since the invasion, meaning its revenues have gone up even as some countries cut back on the amount of russian oil they import. the ca
hello and welcome to bbc news. after weeks of debate, voting has closed in the conservative party leadership race. after 2 months of campaigning, and 8 initial candidates whittled down to 2, we ll find out on monday whether liz truss or rishi sunak has been chosen by party members to be the next leader and so prime minister. here s our political correspondent ben wright: after a long, rancorous campaign, it s now time to count the ballots. just 160,000 tory party members are picking their next leader, the next prime minister. and the challenges facing them are huge. they were spelt out today by the current chancellor. he is backing liz truss, presumed frontrunner. there are no easy options. we have war on our continent. we havejust come through a pandemic. but this economy is resilient. how will they handle soaring inflation? i borisjohnson s ejection from office injuly triggered a stampede of wannabe successors. tory mps had the job of picking two final candidates. sunak,
They are being here this evening. He is the author of realistic visionary a portrait of George Washington. Which is available in our museum store. Please join me in welcoming professor peter henriques. [applause] peter i do not think i can top that, thank you very much. There is a touch of sadness coming to this presentation because we have been going through the different stages of washingtons life, i have enjoyed the opportunity to speak to you at this particular chapter. As trish says, i hope to be back in the fall with a different lecture. You know, its been a great life that wed seen washington live that even heroes grow old and even heroes go somewhat downhill like all of us. We know how quickly time goes by. The older you get, the faster time seems to go by. I look at the audience and see almost all of us are exactly the same age, between 50 and death. Of course, one sign of old age is forgetfulness. Did i take my pills or did i just think i took my pills . Where are my glasses
They are being here this evening. He is the author of realistic visionary a portrait of George Washington. Please join me in welcoming professor peter henriques. [applause] peter i do not think i can top that, thank you very much. There is a touch of sadness coming to this presentation because we have been going through the different stages of washingtons life, i have enjoyed the opportunity to speak to you at this particular chapter. As trish says, i hope to be back in the fall with a different lecture. You know, its been a great life that wed seen washington live that even heroes grow old and even heroes go somewhat downhill like all of us. We know how quickly time goes by. The older you get, the faster time seems to go by. I look at the audience and see almost all of us are exactly the same age, between 50 and death. [laughter] of course, one sign of old age is forgetfulness. Did i take my pills or did i just think i took my pills . Where are my glasses . That reminds me of a story.
Continued to meet with political figures in the new capitol in the district of columbia and often called upon to craft policy. The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Hosted this hour and 15 minute event. Our speaker tonight. Dr. Peter henriques is professor of history emeritus from george mason university, peter lectures widely on subjects relating to George Washington and has recorded at least five other lectures for cspan. And we greatly appreciate their being here this evening for this lecture. He is the author of realistic visionary, a portrait of George Washington, which of course is available in our museum store. But please join me in welcoming professor peter henriques. [ applause ] i dont think i can top that. Thank you very much. Have a good evening. You know, theres a touch of sadness actually for me coming to this particular presentation since weve been going through the different stages of washingtons life. Ive so enjoyed the opportunity and the privilege really to speak to y