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Hello, im rich preston. Welcome to the programme. We begin in russia, where large queues suddenly formed at some Polling Stations earlier in an apparent show of dissent during elections designed to confirm Vladimir Putin in the presidency. Allies of the late Opposition Leader, Alexei Navalny, had called on people to turn out at midday in moscow and other cities to spoil their ballots or vote for any other candidate. These were the scenes in moscow. Thereve been no Protest Chants the authorities ...

There is some mist and fog and a few showers around this morning. They will give way to a dry and decent with sunny spells. Later, some rain in Northern Ireland. Details coming up. Good morning. Its monday, 18th march. Vladimir putin has claimed victory in russias president ial election. Without any serious opposition, a fifth term was seen as inevitable. At least 80 protestors have been arrested across the country for vandalising Polling Stations. Foreign secretary David Cameron hasjoined other...

While back home still one more sleep to go for these fans and millions of others preparing to watch the World Cup Final against spain in sydney. Elsewhere a goal down, then a man down, but still liverpool win in the premier league. Also coming up on sportsday. Kjt clinging on to the top three. She� s one of the british medal hopes as the World Athletics Championships gets under way. And will this effect Warren Gatland� s world cup squad selection . Wales beaten heavily by south africa. Hello...

The injuries and deaths reflect the timing and brutality of this strike. Chernihiv� s theatre bore the brunt of this Russian Missile. Its surroundings felt the immense force from the blast. Annas restaurant was just next door. Translation i saw two girls here, there was a lot of blood. One had her leg wounded. There was no skin. We put a Tourniquet On and we were waiting for an ambulance, but it took a long time. Another girl was screaming loudly. It turns out a Drone Exhibition had been stage...

The fa cup semi finals. Chelsea come alive in injury time to knock out leicester and make the last four. Is it now a two way race in the wsl . Manchester city and chelsea are level pegging once more. Also coming up on sportsday. Matt fitzpatrick leads the british hopes in the final round of the players championship in sawgrass. And can Carlos Alcaraz claim back to back titles in indian wells . Hello again. Sometimes we can be a little prone to hyperbole with the fa cup. But this weekends quarter...

A century and there is growing anger on maui over both the lack of warning about the fires, and the response by officials to the thousands left without homes and in some cases, without adequate food and water. Sophie long reports from the island. This is what remains of lahaina. Cars abandoned as people ran and jumped into the sea to escape the flames. Homes and businesses reduced to charred remains. President biden promised immediate help and said every available asset should be used to provide...

The Parker Review found 12 of ftse 100 bosses are from an ethnic minority up from 7 in 2022. But its still short of the 18 of people in the uk who are from a non white ethnic group according to the most recent census. Joining me now is soumen das, the co chair of the Parker Review. Hes also the chief financial 0fficerfor segro, a ftse 100 listed Real Estate Investment trust. So, some progress as we said, but not enough. What is Holding Back Progress on this front . figs not enough. What is Hold...

We start with efforts to get desperately needed aid into gaza, lets ta ke lets take you to live pictures in larnaca with a Spanish Charity ship is leaving the port carrying some 200 tonnes of food to gaza along what is going to become a new Maritime Aid Corridor that was announced by the eu. This vessel is being operated by world central kitchen, and it has been in larnaca for the last three weeks. It is towing a barge loaded with items which have been provided by world central kitchen. It is be...

We begin in cyprus, where a Spanish Charity ship carrying vital supplies is preparing to set sail for gaza, along a new maritime aid corridor. The vessel operated by The Open Arms Charity has been repositioning itself in the harbour in larnaca, while another, smaller boat, towed a Barge Carrying Aid Supplies out onto the water. Over the last two days, its been loaded with around two hundred tonnes of food and medical supplies. The aid will be overseen by the world central kitchen organisation. B...

Liverpool leave it late very late against Nottingham Forest to take all three points and extend their lead at the top. In the Womens Super League Everton Score a cracker against Manchester City. Also coming up on sportsday. Well have all the latest at the World Athletics Indoor Championships as home Favouritejemma Reekie makes it through to the 800m final. Hello there, and welcome along to the programme. A day of drama in the football to come but we start with formula one, and the season opening...