Of overcharging the nhs by tens of millions of pounds. And less than 48 hours until the start of the ashes, and so the sledging begins, with the aussies delivering theirfirst round of pom bashing. And coming up in the sport on bbc news, australia may have retained the womens ashes but england level the series with a record run chase in canberra. Good afternoon and welcome to the bbc news at one. Zimbabwes governing party, zanu pf, has started impeachment proceedings against Robert Mugabe. The motion accuses mr mugabe of failing to uphold the constitution and of giving his wife, grace, too much power. Zimbabwes former Vice President , who was sacked by president mugabe, has warned him to resign immediately orface humiliation. Ben brown is in the capital, harare, this lunchtime. Can you hear us . We will try to come back to ben brown. He is there. President mugabe has so far stubbornly resisted. No, i cannot hear anything. We have to apologise, hear anything. We have to apologise, he has
Briefing you on all you need to know in global news, business and sport. And you can be part of the conversation. Tell us what you think about the stories we are covering today or what you are spotting just use the hash tag bbcthebriefing. Although Syrian Government forces appear to have gained a decisive upper hand in the countrys 7 year long civil war, the fighting is far over. Syrian activists say dozens of civilians been killed over the past 2a hours in Eastern Ghouta. The United Nations has warned that the situation is spiralling out of control in the damascus suburb, and demanded the government end the bombing of civilians 400,000 people are still living there. A warning lina sinjabs report contains some distressing images. Sirens wail. Syrias war is intensifying in Eastern Ghouta. Government air attacks rained down again today. Scores more dead, hundreds more injured. Another desperate search for survivors here in the neighbourhood of hamouriyah. Its hell, activists have told us
And, the first Rail Freight Service from the uk to china sets off on a 7,500 mile journey, gcioss seven countries. Its 5pm. Our top story is that the Funeral Service has taken place for Pc Keith Palmer, who was stabbed to Death Outside the Houses Of Parliament during last months Terror Attack at westminster. Thousands of Police Officers from across the uk lined the route of the Funeral Procession, through Central London to Southwark Cathedral. Pc palmer, who was 48 and married with a five year old daughter, was guarding an entrance to parliament when he was stabbed by Khalid Masood. Keith palmers finaljourney began at westminster, close to the spot where his life was taken. And here, in this great historical setting, the most prominent floral tribute to number one daddy brought home what this day was about. A five Year Old Girl who will grow up without her father. Keith palmer was also a husband, son and brother. Unarmed and unthreatening, pc palmer was murdered by Khalid Masood becaus
As warmer waters strip the colour out of much it, leaving it fragile. And finally after trying for 18 years spains Sergio Garcia wins his first major title after a nail biting finish. And Coming Up Sportsday on bbc news Evertons Ross Barkley is unhurt after what his lawyers have described as an unprovoked attack in a liverpool bar. Good evening and welcome to the bbc news at six. The funeral of Pc Keith Palmer, who was killed in last months Westminster Attack, has been held at Londons Southwark cathedral. Thousands of Police Officers from all over the country lined the Route Of The Funeral Cortege Which set off from the Palace Of Westminster where his coffin had lain in rest overnight. Pc palmer, who was married with a five year old daughter, was guarding the houses of parliament when he was stabbed by khalid masood. A floral tribute on top of the hearse read no 1 daddy. Heres our home editor mark easton. At the gates of the palace of Westminster Police constable Keith Palmers coffin p
Scientists now say two thirds of australias Great Barrier reef has been destroyed by rising sea temperatures. This is 100 days, with me, katty kay, In Washington and Christian Fraser in london. Four days after donald trump launched Cruise Missiles against syria, its not clear what else he wants to do in that war, if anything. America today certainly doesnt feel as if its on war footing. And different members of the trump team are saying Different Things about americas syria policy and the future of President Assad. Here is the Us Ambassador to the Un Nikki Haley on sunday. There is not any sort of option where a political solution will happen with assad at the head of the regime. If you look at his actions, at the situation, it will be hard to see a government that is peaceful and stable with assad. But not everyone in the administration seems to advocate Regime Change. Heres us Secretary Of State Rex Tillerson with another. What we are hopeful is through this syrian process, working w