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The United States and the taliban sign a deal that its hoped will end 18 years of war in afghanistan. And borisjohnson and his girlfriend announce theyre expecting a baby and that theyre engaged. Elizabeth moss plays a woman who leaves her controlling partner but finds herself menaced by something she cant see. Find out what james king thinks of the invisible man and the rest of the weeks top cinema releases in the film review. And well be taking an in depth look at the papers with our reviewers...

Thereve been persistent reports of a rift between him and the home secretary, priti patel. I have received allegations that her conduct has included shouting and swearing, belittling people, making unreasonable and repeated demands. Behaviour that created fear and needed some bravery to call out. As worldwide efforts continue to contain the coronavirus, 3 more people test positive in the uk. A moment of history the United States and the taliban sign a deal that its hoped will end 18 years of war...

The uks top Civil Servant, sir mark sedwill, has confirmed he plans to stand down from the role in september. His exit follows reports of tensions between him and senior members of Boris Johnsons team. His other role as National Security adviser will be taken by mrjohnsons chief brexit adviser, david frost. In a letter to the Prime Minister, sir mark said, two years ago, when my predecessor fell ill, your predecessor asked me to step in as cabinet secretary, and you asked me to continue to suppo...

On this civil source. I think the man is absolutely mark sedwill is the uks most senior servant, hes both National Security adviser and cabinet secretary. Its at risk of losing a decent one of those post he is at risk. Briefing as to what might happen in terms of civil service. Don, this isnt the first time weve heard of Dominic Cummings desire to shake up the civil service. He had that quote about wanting those misfits to join. Thats right. He has expressed some quite colourful opinions about t...

Tonight at 10 00pm, a leading scientist advising the government says the uk is on a knife edge, as lockdown measures over coronavirus are eased in england. The warning comes as the government considers targetted lockdowns in areas where infections are on the rise. The virus hasnt changed and come the winter, come the reopening of schools, which is absolutely critical, we can anticipate to see rebounds and second waves. It comes as global infections from coronavirus, top 10 million. Also tonight....

Tuesday in parliament. Hello there, and welcome to tuesday in parliament. On this programme, a former pm questions the governments choice of new National Security adviser amid accusations its a political appointment. Why then is the new National Security adviser a political appointee with no Proven Expertise in National Security . Calls for the government to do more to address inequalities facing minority communities in the police and Justice System. Over the last 12 months, over 12,000 stop and...

Election that could result in significant curbs on the power of the nationalist government. And you cant always get what you want. The Rolling Stones threaten President Trump with legal action for using their songs at his rallies. Sport and for a full round up, from the bbc sport centre, heresjohn watson. A close run thing for Manchester United, john. A close run thing for Manchester United, john. Yes it was indeed. They left it late, certainly. It has been a week in which we have sought liverpo...

European holiday destinations. And coming up in sportsday arsenal leaves it late to book their place in the fa cup semifinals. As global infections from coronavirus pass 10 million, a leading scientist advising number 10 says the uk is on a knife edge in the pandemic and he expects a rise cases in the coming weeks. Professor sirjeremy farrar, whos a member of the governments sage advisory committee, also told the bbc he also expects a second wave of infections in the winter. The latest figures s...

Because boris cummings, because Boris Johnson stands by his friends. I am disappointed, in this instance, because i think it is for the country and the administration a bad decision. Do you believe that a line has been drawn under the matter now . Ifear has been drawn under the matter now . I fear not. People has been drawn under the matter now . Ifear not. People have has been drawn under the matter now . I fear not. People have said to me, well, what are you going to do now question about the ...

A threat to ramp up existing tariffs and add new ones to chinese imports at midnight washington time hangs over us china trade relations but the trade conflict has been going on for more than a year and chinese businesses have been struggling with it for some time now. Fabrics or toys at the International Wholesale market in you youll find just about anything you need for your home. Shows textiles the town of conflict with the us is ruining our business. Trade tensions between china and the Unit...