We start with breaking news imran khan, pakistans former prime minister, has been arrested, after being sentenced to three years in prison. His team say they will file an appeal against the ruling. Thejudge found him guilty of failing to declare money he had earned from selling state gifts. As the decision was announced in islamabad a crowd, including some prosecuting lawyers, began chanting Imran Khan Is A Thief outside court. Multiple cases have been filed against mr khan in the last 16 months. In may, he was detained for not appearing at court as requested but was subsequently released after the arrest was declared illegal. Since then his party has been under intense pressure from the authorities with many senior officials leaving and thousands of supporters arrested, accused of being involved in the protests that followed imran khans arrest. The Pakistan Parliament will dissolve on 9th august and a Caretaker Government will take over in the run up to the elections. No election date
Tanker in its second Sea Drone Attack in two days. This is an unverified video sent to the bbc by a Ukrainian Security Service Source which they say shows the moment of attack. And a danger to life warning has been issued as storm antoni hits parts of the uk, bringing heavy rain and strong winds. Imran khan, pakistans former Prime Minister, has been arrested, after being sentenced to three years in prison. His team say they will file an appeal against the ruling. And in a statement on camera, mr khan calls on supporters to continue peaceful protests. Dont sit silently at home, he says. Thejudge found him guilty of failing to declare money he had earned from selling state gifts. As the decision was announced in islamabad a crowd, including some prosecuting lawyers, began chanting, imran khan is a thief, outside court. Multiple cases have been filed against mr khan in the last 16 months. In may, he was detained for not appearing at court as requested but was subsequently released after t
where former prime minister, imran khan, has been granted bail by the islamabad high court. the court is currently hearing eight cases filed against him. mr khan s bail had been due to expire later today but has been renewed for a further three days. this was mr khan arriving at court earlier, behind a curtain of bullet proof shields, after earlier attempts on his life. imran khan was removed from office by a vote of no confidence last year. he accused pakistan s military of forcing him out and says the cases against him are politically motivated. earlier i discussed the situation with khurram dastgir khan a federal ministerfor energy in pakistan. the fact that mr khan is getting a bonanza of bail from the courts means that pakistan s justice system is operating normally and functioning well. the important point to note is that the events of may nine in their scale and severity amounted to an insurrection against the pakistani state. because if a political party takes it
believed there was a danger to his life. he said much more working with the danger to pakistani democracy. we will have more from pakistan on that last headline in just a we will have more from pakistan on that last headline injust a moment but let s head to the bbc sport centre and ran at the spot the day. olly foster is therefore is. come over to you. many thanks. matt cavendish says he has lived an absolute dream for over 25 doctor mark cavendish says he s has lived an absolute dream for over 25 years as a professioinal cyclist. he is going to retire at the end of the season he is currently competing in the giro d italia, but it s a rest day and he made his announcement earlier today. he s won a world championship on the road and two on the track..and has also been commonwelath cahmpion. but he s most famous for his tour de france stage wins. he shares the record of 3a with eddie merckx. here s bbc sports drew savage the bike has given me opportunities to see the world, me