Of life threatening floods. The subway at a standstill and people stuck in lifts as a power cut hits manhattan for five hours. And coming up in half an hour the golfing journey of Tommy Fleetwood from southports municipal links course, to ryder cup glory. Good morning and welcome to bbc news. The mail on sunday has published more leaked messages sent by britains former ambassador to the United States. In one of them, Sir Kim Darroch accuses President Trump of diplomatic vandalism over his decision to abandon the nuclear deal with iran. The documents were published, despite a warning from police to the media not to print the leaked material. Both conservative leadership contenders have defended the rights of the press to publish the document. Jeremy hunt described it as a vital part of british democracy. We have to remember that the official secrets act is there for a reason, and it is the polices job to decide if a criminal act has been committed, but at the same time, not forget what
The uks next prime minister. Good morning and welcome to bbc news. The mail on sunday has published more leaked messages sent by britains former ambassador to the United States. In one of them, Sir Kim Darroch suggests that President Trump pulled out of the Iran Nuclear Deal last year to spite barack obama, describing it as an act of diplomatic vandalism. The documents were published, despite a warning from police to the media not to print the leaked material. Both conservative leadership contenders have defended the rights of the press to publish the document. Jeremy hunt described it as a vital part of british democracy. We have to remember that the official secrets act is there for a reason, and it is the polices job to decide if a criminal act has been committed, but at the same time not forget what is precious about our country, which is that we have one of the most vibrant and free media in the world, and this is a country that has always been known for standing up for democratic
July and august, so there is a early heatwave has taken these tourists here at the trendy by surprise. The metropolitan Police Commissioner, cressida dick, says too many crimes are being left unsolved and that national detection rates for some offences are woeful. Fitness fears for england, with both First Choice Centre backs a doubt for tonights womens world cup quarter final against norway. Pop princess, kylie, tells the bbc that playing the famous legends slot at glastonbury this weekend will be very emotional. By the time i am standing on that stage doing my own show, it will all hit me. Good morning. Welcome to bbc newsroom live. Im anita mcveigh. Scientists say Cervical Cancer could eventually be eliminated, thanks to a Vaccination Programme targeting the hpv virus. Its one of the main causes of the disease, and a new study has examined the impact of the vaccine on 60 millon people in 14 different countries. Lauren moss reports. Every year, Cervical Cancer claims the lives of mor
A controversial if slightly soggy fourth ofjuly celebration. Theres been double delight for andy murray on his return to wimbledon winning his opening doubles match. Hell take to the court again later with Serena Williams. Hotter than yesterday at wimbledon, 27, 28 in a lot of sunshine. The forecast for the uk as a whole, the northern half of the country, cloudier with spots of rain, heaviest in the north west and for the south, sunny, dry and warm. Well be back with more later. We will. Its friday, the 5thjuly. Our top story, five former heads of Scotland Yard have warned that the public has lost confidence in the police and there is a feeling that britain has descended into lawlessness, due to the amount of knife and drug crime. In a letter to the times newspaper, the former Police Chiefs condemn what they call the emasculation of british policing under theresa may. Our news correspondent ben ando is outside new Scotland Yard. Ben, whats behind this letter . Good morning charlie. Whe
Iran and the usa continues. President trump explains his decision to call of air strikes at the last minute. We are about ready to go, but it would have been pretty soon. And things would have happened to a point where we would not turn back. Celebrating the history of caribbean immigration. Generations come together on the first ever day. The Prime Minister announces a new memorial. Sir eltonjohn memorial. Sir elton john has memorial. Sir eltonjohn has been given franss sir eltonjohn has been given fra nss highest civilian sir eltonjohn has been given franss highest civilian award by president macron, the legion dhonneur. Andy murray will return to court later today to complete his doubles quarterfinal at queens after the second comeback match was halted. Good morning. Welcome to bbc news. Police were called to the home of the conservative leadership candidate Boris Johnson and his partner in the early hours of friday morning in london after a neighbour reportedly heard a noisy row. T