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This is bbc news welcome if youre watching here in the uk, on pbs in america or around the globe. Im simon pusey. Our top stories President Trump defends the killing of irans top military commander in an airstrike. The us says general Qasem Soleimani was actively plotting an attack and their decision saved hundreds of american lives. We took action last night to stop a war. We did not take action to start a war. As iran vows revenge, tens of thousands of iranians take to the streets in protest. ...

Cancelled for tournament has been cancelled for the First Time Since world war ii. The all England Lawn Tennis Club chairman said its going to use the breadth of the tournaments resources to help local communities during this time. The Edinburgh Festival due, to take place this august, has also been called off for the first time in its 73 year history. The five events normally attract more than four million visitors to the scottish capital. The Champions League and Europa League have also been s...

This is bbc world news. The headlines millions are preparing to return to work in virus hit china after the extended Lunar New Year break. But severe travel restrictions remain in place and many workplaces are still closed. Coronavirus has now killed more people than sars. Thousands of mourners have attended a vigil in thailand for 29 People Killed in a mass shooting. The gunman a rogue soldier was shot dead after a standoff lasting several hours. Irelands Political Landscape has been transforme...

This is bbc news. The headlines at 11 00pm Manchester City has been banned from european competitions for two seasons and fined around £25 million for breaching financial fair play rules. The uk prepares for more torrential rain and winds of up to 80 mph. Storm dennis is expected to batter the uk this weekend. A landmark free speech victory at the high court for a man who was warned by police about allegedly transphobic messages on social media. We have never had a gestapo or a stasi in great b...

Hello, youre watching afternoon live im simon mccoy. Today at 2 a week long state of emergency in australia with a warning that a heatwave forecast for the weekend could make the bushfires worse. There are fears of fuel shortages thousands take to their cars to flee the areas under threat. Australias Prime Minister Scott Morrison cuts short a visit to one devastated community as people there heckle him. How come we only have four trucks to defend our time . We dont have much money. Delays and ca...

Hello, this is breakfast with Rachel Burden and ben thompson. Its 8 31am. Heres a summary of this mornings main news. The queen will host a meeting with senior royals at her sandringham estate tomorrow, to discuss how the duke and duchess of sussex step back from their roles. The talks, which also be attended by Prince Charles and Prince William, are aimed at finding the next step in the process. A number of options are to be discussed with prince harry. Iran was in breach of International Law w...

Captioning sponsored by cbs odonnell tonight, history in the house. Lawmakers approve a path forward in the impeachment inquiry. Its a sad day, because nobody comes to congress to impeach a president. Odonnell republicans fiercely reject the resolution. The house deserves better. The people of this country deserve better. Odonnell plus a white house official testifies the president demanded a quid pro quo from ukraine. Also tonight, more devastating fires in california. Police blamed one fire on...

Good morning. Welcome to breakfast with rogerjohnson and sally nugent. Our headlines today President Trump warns the United States has a list of 52 targets that will be hit very hard if iran retaliates for the killing of its top military leader. The royal navy is to begin escorting british ships in the persian gulf and the foreign secretary is to travel to washington for talks. Hundreds more homes have been destroyed in australia as the countrys Prime Minister warns the bushfires crisis could la...

Captioning sponsored by cbs quijano developing tonight, travel nightmare, a powerful winter storm is slamming the northeast. Snow and ice are impacting millions on a busy holiday weekend. We are timing out the storm track. Deadly crash. Nine people were killed when a plane went with down in south dakota. What we are now learning about the victims. Shooting rampage. Gunshots erupt near the french quarter. Nearly a dozen people are shot. The mayors message tonight to the city of new orleans. On th...

Good morning welcome to breakfast, with rogerjohnson and Rachel Burden. Our headlines today a clean break harry and meghan will drop their hrh and end all royal duties under a new agreement with buckingham palace. The queen says they remain much loved members of herfamily. The couple are expected to spend most of their time in canada and will pay back taxpayers money used to refubish their windsor home. New powers to help protect potential stalking victims while Police Investigate allegations ar...