To the bbc news at one. President trumps former Campaign Manager Paul Manafort has arrived at fbi headquarters to face charges after being ordered to surrender to federal authorities. It is part of the investigation into alleged russian interference into last yea rs russian interference into last years president ial election. Jane 0brien is in washington. What more can you tell us . We know that Paul Manafort has been under investigation for Money Laundering and failing to disclose his interest in foreign entities but we dont yet know whether these charges relate to russian collusion, which is the primary focus of the investigation that has been led by robert mueller, who took over the fbi investigation after President Trump fired the fbi Directorjames Comey earlier this year. But whatever the charges relate to, this does mark a significant escalation and it is an indication that mr muller clearly believes he has enough evidence to press charges against somebody who was a very high pro
A warning to pet owners and farmers, after a wild cat disappears from a wildlife park in wales. Hello, everyone. This is afternoon live. The investigation into alleged links between Donald Trumps Election Campaign and russia has taken a dramatic turn, with the news that his former Campaign Chairman Paul Manafort, and rick gates manaforts former business associate, have been indicted by a federal grand jury. They face 12 counts including conspiracy to launder money and conspiracy against the united states. Theres been no reaction yet from the white house. Jane obrien is in washington. I have been going through the charge sheet and it appears the conspiracy allegations, which everyone is focusing on, relate to the Money Laundering charges and the alleged efforts by Paul Manafort and his business associate rick gates to cover them up. The conspiracy in this case appears to relate to the fa ct this case appears to relate to the fact they were defrauding the government and that they were im
Sportsday, damaging allegations in paralympic sport. Athletes are being threatened with not being selected if they cheat the classification system. Good evening and welcome to the bbc news at six. The government is looking at tightening the rules around the most addictive types of gambling in betting shops and online. Its launching a 12 week consultation which will look at whether the maximum stakes for fixed odds betting terminals should be reduced. Currently you can bet up to £100 every 20 seconds. Ministers are looking at whether that should be reduced to £2. The review is also looking at how to protect players against the explosive growth of Online Gambling fuelled by smartphones. Its now believed almost a quarter of gamblers online are at risk of addiction. And new guidelines on gambling advertising will be drawn up, over concerns children are often being targeted. 0ur media editor amol rajan has this report. Its an industry that is centuries old and attracts millions every year
Main markets in europe, all eyes are on the bank of england later for its decision on Interest Rates. And well be getting the inside track from one of the worlds biggest Computer Software companies on how it keeps everything from banks to transport systems and the internet running despite offering its products for free. Today, we will be speaking to the boss of one of the worlds biggest softwa re boss of one of the worlds biggest Software Companies. We want to know if you are willing to pay extra for technical support, or even for the knowledge that you are secure . Get in touch, use the hashtag. Hello and welcome to business live. Welcome to the programme. We start with the worlds Biggest Social Network it keeps getting bigger, more profitable. And more controversial. Facebook has announced record profits and another big jump in the number of people using it. That will only fuel the debate about the power of the network and the content that appears on it. Mark zuckerbergs company made
Inside the Great Pyramid of giza. Good evening and welcome to bbc news. In the last hour, labour has announced that its suspended one of its mps, Kelvin Hopkins, from the party. A spokesman said that it was on the basis of allegations received. This comes amid a raft of allegations against numerous mps of inappropriate behaviour reports that have seen sir Michael Fallon resign as defence secretary. Lets talk to emma vardy, our political correspondent. What is known about Kelvin Hopkins at this stage . This has come about after a statement sent by the party in the last hour, saying on the basis of allegations received by the labour party, Kelvin Hopkins has been suspended from Party Membership and therefore the labour whip while the investigation takes place, and Kelvin Hopkins is the labour mp from luton and has been since 1997. A supporter ofjeremy corbyn. We are not clear about what these allegations are but clearly they are serious enough for the labour party to have taken a serious