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Astronaut, and that isjohn mcfall. John mcfall has been selected using exactly the same criteria as all european astronauts. But unlike any of the others, he has a physical disability. Now hes taking part in a groundbreaking project. Being an amputee, being an astronaut was never really on my radar because like the military, you wouldnt pass the medical selection process. I thought i would have the skills, a mix of skills and scientific background that i could really help them answer this very a...

Chosen from 22,000 applicants after an incredibly tough selection process, these are the european space agencys new astronauts, the brightest and the best. Among them is a candidate whos a first. So, i think its wise that we now announce our para astronaut, and that isjohn mcfall. John mcfall has been selected using exactly the same criteria as all european astronauts. But unlike any of the others, he has a physical disability. Now hes taking part in a groundbreaking project. Being an amputee, b...

That we now announce our para astronaut, and that isjohn mcfall. John mcfall has been selected using exactly the same criteria as all european astronauts. But unlike any of the others, he has a physical disability. Now hes taking part in a groundbreaking project. Being an amputee, being an astronaut was never really on my radar because like the military, you wouldnt pass the medical selection process. I thought i would have the skills, a mix of skills and scientific background that i could reall...

the army and the rival militia group, the rsf — or rapid support forces — are blaming each other. airstrikes and gunfire were reported in khartoum and nearby cities — you can see some of the destruction here. at least 512 people have been killed and more than 4000 injured in the conflict. the united nations said the actual casualty figures are likely much higher. in an exclusive interview, our presenter zeinab badawi spoke with rsf leader general mohamed hamdan dagalo, also known...

of being an astronaut. were with the european space agencys first—ever para astronaut, finding out about life in orbit for people with a physical disability. and ballet meets black sabbath — we see rehearsals for a new dance work set to heavy metal, in birmingham. and coming up on bbc news: new guidance on concussion. players at grassroots clubs should sit out for at least 2a hours, according to new advice from experts. good afternoon and welcome to the bbc news at one. the chairma...

the world championship semifinals continue in sheffield. mark allen was maintaining his two frame lead over the four—time champion mark selby. he was 5—3 overnight. lets go to the crucible for live pictures. they are just re—racking because mark selby has pinched the frame back. mark allen now leads 6-5. the frame back. mark allen now leads 6—5. the scheme is quite a difficult watch and pretty cagey. mark selby has got the better of the second session. two years ago he won the ...

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report found that mr sharp failed to properly disclose his involvement in facilitating a loan of almost $1 million for the uks former prime minister borisjohnson. this morning mr sharp released this statement. have a listen. missed to stores view is that while i did breach the governments code for government appointments he states very clearly that a breach does not necessarily invalidate an appointment. indeed, i have always maintained breach was inadvertent and not material which the...

story. it goes on the nhs strike posing a threat to great ormond street, the childrens hospital, serious concerns over staffing levels there, and looking ahead to next weeks coronation. and the daily telegraph, there is a reference to the story of the bbc chair. gary lineker�*s tweet, saying, dont let ministers pick the bbc chief. he said the bbc chairman should not be selected by the government of the day, not now, not ever. another story about surgeons operating only once every for...

Voiceover this is bbc news. Well have the headlines for you at the top of the hour, which is straight after this programme. Ignition. Its the job of dreams. With an out of this world view. Many would love to be an astronaut but very few make the cut. There you go the European Space agency is pushing boundaries with its latest candidate, john mcfall. Absolutely amazing. This is what it feels like. Woohoo hes an amputee, and hes taking part in a Ground Breaking project to see if someone with a dis...