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Heat waves hit cities the hardest. Good morning and welcome to bbc news. Authorities in the us city of houston have described the flooding caused by Tropical Storm harvey as catastrophic. Meteorologists say the storm in the biggest to have ever hit the state of texas. So far more than two and a half feet of rain has fallen in houston, with the city warned to expect to be deluged by up to a years worth within the week. Five people are reported to have died in the rising floodwaters. Emergency ser...

Than 100 people needing hospital treatment. Round three of brexit talks. Uk negotiators say they want flexibility and imagination from the eu. Good morning. Coming up in the sport arsenal manager Arsene Wenger asks fans to keep the faith after what he calls a disastrous 4 0 loss to liverpool. Invented byjk rowling, played by harry potter, and now a real life sport. Well bring you the action from the first Quidditch Premier League final. How much easier wouldnt be if you could fly . So much easie...

As a major dam threatens to burst. As the minicab service uber says it plans to appeal against a decision to strip it of its licence to operate in london, well speak to one of the companys top executives. Buysin buys in sport, one of the big rivalries, but it has recently been one sided, can rangers get the better celtic in lunchtime showdown . And cana better celtic in lunchtime showdown . And can a bit of lumberjack skills help create a new World Champion, we will look at how hughie fury is pr...

On the lancashire cricket league. Its the eve of the conservative Party Conference and theresa may is under renewed pressure from within the cabinet over her approach to brexit. The Prime Minister arrived in manchester a little earlier with her husband phillip. Shes facing a new intervention on the brexit negotiations from the foreign secretary borisjohnson, who has called for a strict time limit on fully leaving the eu. Could the next few days bring unity to the conservative party . Probably no...

Addresses his Party Conference in newquay, saying immigration is overwhelming public services. 21 year old man has died after being stabbed during a mass brawl in Manchester City centre. Now on bbc news it is time for sportsday. Hello and welcome to sportsday with me Lizzie Greenwood hughes. The headlines this evening harry kane makes it 13 goals city have a 1 0 win against chelsea. Like spurs united also netted four as they made sure the misery continues for winless Crystal Palace. Lewis hamilt...

Have been stepping up efforts to stop the vote claiming that most voting stations have been closed. It follows a raid at the Catalan Governments i. T centre to disrupt electronic voting. The vote is considered illegal by the government in spain. The National Police have sealed off over a thousand schools which are intended to be polling stations. Its prompted the president of the Catalan National assembly to make this plea. Translation i want to make a plea to the police and appeal to their sens...

See you in australia. And sarah has the weather. An awesome feeling day today with outbreaks of rain across the country and a strengthening breeze. I will bring you the details in 15 minutes. Good morning. First, our main story. Theresa may has announced a freeze on University Tuition fees and an extension of the help to buy scheme in a bid to win over younger voters. It comes as the conservative Party Gathers in manchester for its annual conference. Our Political Correspondent chris mason repor...

Good afternoon and welcome to bbc news. Labours shadow chancellor John Mcdonnell has called on all the main Political Parties to agree a new independent system to tackle Sexual Harassment at westminster. Mr mcdonnell said the recent allegations of misconduct by mps were distressing and undermined Public Confidence in the political system. Last night, the conservative mp, Charlie Elphicke, was suspended by his party. The tories said serious allegations had been referred to the police. Mr elphicke...

An element of independence in there, particularly for support as well so people can feel confident about where they can report these things and at the same time how it can be dealt with. A report by 13 us federal agencies has concluded that humans are the dominant cause of the global warming. The white house has downplayed the conclusions. The Prime Minister of lebanon, Saad Al Hariri, has resigned saying in a Live Television broadcast that he fears for his life. Mr hariris father, who was also ...

Hello and welcome to sportsday, with Katherine Downes and hugh woozencroft. The headlines this evening. Saracens are champions of europe again. They beat Clermont Auvergune to win back to back Champions Cup titles. Manchester city maintain their push for a place in the Champions League with a somewhat fortunate victory over Leicester City. And Manchester Citys women complete the treble, adding the fa cup to their league and Continental Cup titles. Also coming up in the programme. Lewis hamilton ...