Has been pretty predictable. There was this joint statement in which they say the russian people were denied any real choice in the vote that took place over the past three days. We heard from the veteran spanish diplomat saying that the Russian Election was characterised by repression and intimidation. One thing the eu has not done which the widow of Alexei Navalny wanted to happen, she wanted european leaders to come out and say President Putin does not have any legitimacy and he wanted brussels not to recognise this victory. That hasnt happened today but as you have been saying they are looking at more sanctions and we understand that the sanctions being talked about today and potentially agreed would affect people within the Prison System in russia, specifically those who work at the penal colony in the arctic where Alexei Navalny was being held and where he died last month. There have been talks and where he died last month. There have been talks about and where he died last month
When they called me, i recorded it with my other phone. Alim has shared recordings of those calls. Weve adapted a few to mask key details. We paid a visit to your family in xinjiang. My colleague collected their details. If you want to see them, i can set up a video call. Yes, please arrange that. I just want to talk to them and find out how they are. I wont ask about anything else. Ok, no problem. Ill arrange that for you. Alim was granted a very unusual video call with his mother. The officer connected them by holding two Mobile Phones facing each other. He used one phone to connect with my mother, and then he used another phone to contact me, allowing me to see my mother through his screen. When i saw my mother, i couldnt contain my emotions. It had been six to seven years since i last saw her, and it was an incredibly heart wrenching moment. There was a price to pay. The officer wanted something in return. Weve heard that the uyghur activists are planning to meet next month. We wan
Out north sea energy. Its also providing up to £20 billion for Carbon Capture projects, including the first in scotland, . Which the government says will . Create 20,000 newjobs. 2050, when we are at net zero, it is forecast that around a quarter of our energy needs will still come from oil and gas. Thats why technologies like Carbon Capture and storage are important. But what is important then as we get that oil and gas in the best possible way and that means getting it from here at home. The British Government insists todays announcements are entirely consistent with its commitment to reach net zero by 2050 which is set down in law. But the Prime Minister . Stands accused . Of watering down the governments . Targets. Miles behind in the polls he clearly sees an opportunity to take the fight to keir starmer. Labour say they wont grant any new Drilling Licenses if they . Win . The next election. The labour mayor in . London is imposing new costs . On the . Drivers of polluting vehicle
By A Prematurely Celebrating Captain ben stokes. After the rain delay the wickets began to tumble and the match swayed back to england Jonny Bairstow with a brilliant catch to dismiss. Theyre chasing an unlikely 384 for victory. They resumed on 135 without loss and lost three wickets in the first hour of the morning session chris woakes taking two of them. But rain has once again disrupted things play has been stopped with australia on 238 3 needing 146 more runs to win. Elsewhere the hundred kicks off tomorrow, and leg spinner Rashid Khan Has announced he has pulled out of playing in the tournament due to injury. The Afghanistan Captain was due to play in trent rockets first three games before leaving for international duty. The number one ranked t20 bowler in the world will be replaced by Pakistans Imad Wasim before new zealands ish sodhi comes in as announced last week. That matches live bbc two. Again you would expect a lens would comfortably and they have started well. 22 14. Engl