In spain says all three could swim. She blames a fault with the pool concerns for australias wildlife as an extreme heatwave hits the country, putting increasing pressure on authorities battling the bushfires. Englands cricketers are frustrated on day three of their first test against south africa as the hosts continue to build a healthy second innings lead. Coming up in half hour, mike corey travels across malaysia, venturing deep the rainforest of borneo in the travel show. Hello, a very good morning to you. Welcome to bbc news, and my apologies for having a post christmas croak in my throat. Over 1,000 people, from household names to previously unsung volunteers, have been recognised in the new year honours list. Sir elton john receives the highest accolade, hes been made a companion of honour. 0ther singers feature 0livia newtonjohn becomes a dame, and billy ocean is made an mbe. The film directors sam mendes and Steve Mcqueen are knighted. Four members of englands world cup winnin
Homebase, em. and Sports Direct come bottom of the pile in a survey of shopping websites. So, ill look at the winners and losers in the battle for business this christmas. It was a great night for the english clubs in europe. Liverpool and chelsea book their places in the knockout stages of the Champions League. It means all four english sides are through to the last 16. We have a blustery day ahead with sunshine and sours. Some will be heavy and ungarie and some hills know as well. More details in 15 minutes. Heavy and thundering. Good morning. Its wednesday the 11th of december. Our top story Party Leaders are making a final attempt to win the backing of undecided voters on the last day of campaigning before tomorrows general election. With just over 2a hours to go until polls open, what can we expect from each of the major parties . Lets find out from our Political Correspondent chris mason who joins us from westminster. I think it would be ok to describe the last couple of days as
Old friends do. He has selectively lea ked old friends do. He has selectively leaked it. Ithought old friends do. He has selectively leaked it. I thought he was a friend. Six people die in a shooting in the czech city of ostrava the gunman fled the scene and then fatally shot himself the chief executive of fashion retailer, ted baker, steps down following warnings over the companys profits myanmar is called to a un court to answer charges of genocide against its rohingya minority Nobel Peace Prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi will defend her government. Tributes are paid to the man who inspired the ice bucket challenge who has died at the age of 3a it was a Viral Campaign that raised more than 150 Million Pounds for charity. Good morning. Welcome to bbc newsroom live. New zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has said there are questions which must be asked after the volcanic eruption on white island. Up to 14 people are feared dead six confirmed fatalities and eight people missing on the I
Talking therapy services. Coming up on afternoon live, all the sport withjohn watson. Thank you, everton manager at marco silva is facing the sack this afternoon after another defeat, this time in the Merseyside Derby to liverpool. Thanksjohn, and ben rich has all the weather. As the saying goes, red sky in the morning, shepherds warning, we had some beautiful red sun rises this morning but the warning is for a lot of rain in places. It is turning milder but i will have full details just before half past. Thanks, ben. Also coming up. The christmas advert getting tens of thousands of views, and it only cost a hundred pounds to make. Hello, this is afternoon live. With one week to polling day, the Political Parties are beginning theirfinal push for votes. Boris johnson is promising to pass his brexit deal and bring a tax cutting budget within 100 days, if the conservatives win the election. Labour have outlined plans to recruit almost 20,000 extra teachers in england overfive years. Mean
Him outand a nice guy but the truth is i called him out and i guess he is not very happy about it. Im reporting live from the luxury hotel where the nato leaders have been meeting, they have issued a joint communique and we are expecting a News Conference from borisjohnson expecting a News Conference from Boris Johnson any minute expecting a News Conference from borisjohnson any minute now. The white house accuses democrats of a witch hunt after they published a report which sets out the case for impeaching donald trump. Calls for more to be done to tackle the continued growth in oil and gas consumption amid signs global c02 emissions are still rising. Coming up on afternoon live all the sport withjohn watson, Jose Mourinho back to his old stomping ground. I know nothing about the sport but i will tell you all about the weather details coming up later on. Well recovered, john will be here with the sport. Jose mourinho prepares to return to old trafford for the First Time Since his sack