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space with afghan women where we could interact with them away from the scrutiny of the taliban. i remember we chatted, we laughed, we had a cup of tea. we got manicures done. we took a photo of of what our nails looked like afterwards, we saw a bride getting ready for her wedding. for that one hour, ifelt like i could be anywhere in the world away from the reality that awaited these women when they stepped outside of the salon into a world where girls are barred from secondary schools...

more confetti has been thrown on court 18 from just stop oil protesters. the british number one katie boulter was playing her match. the second protest of the day. these are the pictures from the first protest because this was also on court 18 and it was also confetti. jigsaw pieces. disrupting the first set of that match for a little while. the organisers of wimbledon had been talking about the prospect of this and they had made appeals for everyone to allow the crowds to enjoy the te...

Of different locations before is then handed on to france. So, it is going to be 11 days that it will be on greek soil. 6000 torchbearers will be carrying the flame. Lets have a listen into the ceremony. She speaks greek Applause Studio so, that is the Olympic Flame, being held by the high priestess, which is the greek actress mary mina. She has been part of this ceremony which has been taking place. Now we are expecting her to hand over the flame to the first torch bearer. There we go. So, the ...

good evening and welcome to the bbc news at six. the government has announced its plans to reduce legal migration, promising the biggest reduction in the number of people invited to the uk — either on work or student visas, as their dependants, or for humanitarian reasons. the plans include raising the minimum salary for skilled workers, except for health or social care workers, which make up the bulk of visas. and the number of family members that can be brought here will be further...

making signs and making a difference. good morning from britains bravest manufacturing company in kent, where i will find out the work they do and the support they give to military veterans and their families. one of the oldest surviving d—day veterans shares his memories ahead of the 80th anniversary of the normandy landings. after a bit of sunshine and warmth for many at the weekend, the week ahead turns cooler, cloudier and a bit wet of awesome of you. —— a bit wetterfor bit w...

For theresa mays Minority Government, mps will vote on the queens speech later. In half an hours time the culture and Media Secretary will announce whether 21st Century Fox will be allowed to takeover sky. The deal would give Rupert Murdoch total control of the broadcaster. And Dame Katherine grainger, the incoming chair of uk sport, says she has huge concerns about Athlete Welfare. I think there is huge concerns, without a doubt, no one is pretending there isnt. Good morning. Its thursday 29th ...

The Academy Award for best picture. Oh you come on. La la land. The team behind la la land had already started the Victory Speeches when the mistake was uncovered. This is not a joke. Moonlight has won best picture. Moonlight. Best picture. A moment i will never forget. It has never happened in of the oscars. It was a little awkward the british people are being offered an unreal and over optimistic vision of what brexit will look like, Sirjohn Major has warned. The former tory Prime Minister als...

The Academy Award for best picture. Oh you come on. La la land. The team behind la la land had already started the Victory Speeches when the mistake was uncovered. This is not a joke. Moonlight has won best picture. Moonlight. Best picture. A moment i will never forget. It has never happened in of the oscars. It was a little awkward the british people are being offered an unreal and over optimistic vision of what brexit will look like, Sirjohn Major has warned. The former tory Prime Minister als...

The Academy Award for best picture. Oh you come on. La la land. The team behind la la land had already started the Victory Speeches when the mistake was uncovered. This is not a joke. Moonlight has won best picture. Moonlight. Best picture. A moment i will never forget. It has never happened in of the oscars. It was a little awkward the british people are being offered an unreal and over optimistic vision of what brexit will look like, Sirjohn Major has warned. The former tory Prime Minister als...

The Academy Award for best picture. Oh you come on. La la land. The team behind la la land had already started the Victory Speeches when the mistake was uncovered. This is not a joke. Moonlight has won best picture. Moonlight. Best picture. A moment i will never forget. It has never happened in of the oscars. It was a little awkward the british people are being offered an unreal and over optimistic vision of what brexit will look like, Sirjohn Major has warned. The former tory Prime Minister als...