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First, the latest headlines eus former brexit negotiator, michel barnier, has been announced as frances next prime minister. Hes been asked by President Macron to form a new government in an attempt to end weeks of deadlocked negotiations between rival parties. Mr macron called Snap Elections nearly two months ago that failed to produce a clear winner. Police in germany say an armed man shot dead by officers in munich was an eighteen year they say his motive is not known but a local politician s...

Pennsylvania is in custody after a dramatic hourslong standoff with police, will have an update on the full situation and hear from the mayor of trenton about whats next . Plus breaking right now. Take a look at these dramatic images just in to cnn of A Volcano In Iceland erupting yet again, spewing fountains of lava will have an update but forced haiti is in chaos tonight as Gang Violence wreaks havoc on the island nation. Today, the State Department coordinating an Evacuation Flight for us cit...

The Parker Review found 12 of ftse 100 bosses are from an ethnic minority up from 7 in 2022. But its still short of the 18 of people in the uk who are from a non white ethnic group according to the most recent census. Joining me now is soumen das, the co chair of the Parker Review. Hes also the chief financial 0fficerfor segro, a ftse 100 listed Real Estate Investment trust. So, some progress as we said, but not enough. What is Holding Back Progress on this front . figs not enough. What is Hold...

here is the news from al tansley. the government will set out its plans today for a major expansion of the nhs workforce in england. the 15—year strategy includes more university places for medical students, new apprenticeship schemes and a consultation on shortening degree courses. french authorities say nearly 700 people have now been arrested after a third night of violent protests in paris and other major cities. its after a police officer fatally shot a 17—year—old boy of al...

and now the sport. we will start with some transfer news. arsenal have agreed a deal with chelsea for around £65 million for the forward kai havertz. chelsea bought him from bayer leverkeusen in 2020 for a deal worth around 71 million pounds. mikel arteta is looking to stregthen his squad arsenal had a second bid for west ham captain declan rice turned down this week. manchester city have agreed a deal with chelsea to buy mateo kovacic. the croatian midfielder willjoin the treble winn...

really need very robust investigations to take forward and dismiss anyone we think its working in our organisation who should not be. shares fall on asian markets as investors become nervous over the sudden collapse of two us banks. japans nikkei index and hong kongs hang seng have both fallen by about 2%. job vacancies in the uk fall for the eighth time in a row, according to latest figures published ahead of wednesdays budget when the government is expected to encourage people back i...

on the tech sector. junior doctors in england will walk out on strike for the next three days, calling for a masive pay increase to reverse 15 years of below inflation pay rises. a great night for the eccentric multiverse film everything everywhere all at once, which has won seven oscars, including best picture, best director, and best actress for michelle yeoh. this is proof that dreams train dreams do come true. and, ladies, dont let anybody tell you you are past your prime! hello an...

reports from ukraine say armed soldiers have been going door to door in occupied parts of the country to collect votes for self—styled "referendums" on joining russia. russian state media says door—to—door voting is necessary for security reasons. these are the four areas where voting is being held. they include occupied parts of luhansk and donetsk in the east and zaporizhzhia and kherson in the south and cover around 15% of ukraines territory. the so—called referendums have b...

hello, and welcome to our look at what the the papers are saying today. with me are rachel shabi, who is an author and journalist, and camilla turner — the chief political correspondent at the telegraph. welcome, both of you. talk to you in a moment but _ welcome, both of you. talk to you in a moment but first _ welcome, both of you. talk to you in a moment but first lets _ welcome, both of you. talk to you in a moment but first lets run - welcome, both of you. talk to you in a momen...

What do you want to hear from rishi sunak in his speech . Hi. Yes, i think people are looking for some hope. Sorry, people are looking for some hope and we really want rishi to connect with the ordinary voters. You know, i know he is providing bold and tough leadership, making some long term decisions for the country. People want to hear some quick fixes, as well, given the crisis of Food Inflation and all that. I know his pledges are good and he is making great progress towards it. What do you ...