Technology help us get more out of oui Technology Help us get more out of our workers and businesses . Productivity problems are a big issue for the chancellor in next weeks budget, so i am at this trade fair show of innovation this morning to see if i can find any solutions. In sport delight for denmark, but despair for the republic of ireland, beaten in their world cup qualifying playoff. And carol has the weather. A very good morning. Good morning. It isa a very good morning. Good morning. It is a fairly cloudy start across england, wales and Northern Ireland. We have also got some patchy mist and fog and some rain and drizzle. The brightest skies today are going to be across scotland. I will have more in 15 minutes. Good morning. First, our main story soldiers in zimbabwe have broadcast a message on state run television, after shooting and explosions were heard in the capital, harare. Military officers have denied the move amounted to a coup, and say president mugabe and his family are safe. Our correspondent jon donnison has more. Could zimbabwe be on the verge of a coup . An increase in military vehicles and soldiers on the outskirts of the capital yesterday of first raised alarm. Overnight, soldiers took control of the countrys state roared caster. But, ina countrys state roared caster. But, in a televised address, the military denied a coup was taking place, insisting president mugabe was safe. We are only targeting criminals around him who are committing crimes that are causing social and economic suffering in the country, in order to bring them to justice. But it camejust to bring them to justice. But it came just days after the head of the armed forces had threatened to take action over the sacking of a senior politician. We must demand those behind the current treacherous shenanigans that, when it comes to matters of protecting our country, the military will step in. The general was referring to president mugabes sacking of his number two, Vice President emmerson mnangagwa. Once seen as a loyal deputy, his dismissal was seen as a move by president mugabe to hand power to his wife, grace. But on the streets of harare, some welcomed the possible intervention by the military to block such a move. What is needed right now is to remove this mugabe family in power. there is this implosion, the implosion is good for the citizens of zimbabwe. At 93, Robert Mugabe is the worlds oldest head of state, in power since 1980. His political downfall has been predicted many times before, and he is still standing. The question for how long . Our reporter Shingai Nyoka is in the zimbabwean capital, harare. Thank you very much forjoining us. What is the latest situation where you are . Well, the latest situation is that the capital appears to have returned to normal. It is quieter than usual, but there is no sense of panic orfear than usual, but there is no sense of panic or fear among the people who have left their homes, that are going to work, or whose children are going to work, or whose children are going to work, or whose children are going to school. Now, the military took power under the cover of nights, and there was gunfire and there was an explosion, especially near the state broadcaster. Also near the state broadcaster. Also near where president mugabe lives. It is not clear how many people died, and as you mentioned, in a tv broadcast by the military at 4am local time this morning, they said that this was not a coup and that president mugabe and his family are safe, and that he remains the head of state. They say that normalcy will. Of state. They say that normalcy will. That it of state. They say that normalcy will. That it will return to normal when the mission is accomplished. We understand that several senior politicians were arrested overnight, and there are still reports that the airport has tight security, soldiers and tanks are that were camped at major intersections appear to have retreated. The charity save the children warns 130 children are dying every day in yemen because of malnutrition and disease. The un has described the situation as the worlds worst humanitarian crisis. An estimated 12,000 people have died as a result of a two year conflict between houthi rebels, backed by iran, and a saudi led coalition. And we will get the latest on the situation in yemen when we talk to save the children after 6 30am. The foreign secretary, Boris Johnson, will meet Richard Ratcliffe later to discuss efforts by the uk government to secure the release of his wife, who is in prison in iran. Mrjohnson apologised after mistakenly claiming Nazanin Zaghari ratcliffe had been training journalists in the country, a comment her family fear could result in another five years on her sentence. Our Political Correspondent iain watson is in westminster for us this morning. Good morning to you. What exactly do we think borisjohnson will be able to do here . He has already done the first thing, i think, as you have suggested, he said to a committee of mps that he thought that Nazanin Zaghari ratcliffe was training journalist is when she was in iran. Earlier this week, in the commons, under some pressure, he made it very clear that he was wrong to say that. The governments edition is very clear that she was on holiday at the time. When Richard Ratcliffe meets the foreign secretary today he will be pushing or as johnson the foreign secretary today he will be pushing or asjohnson to extend what is called diplomatic protection to his wife. That is not diplomatic immunity, it doesnt let her off any political charges, but it escalates the dispute with to a formal International Legal dispute, and he is hoping that would put some pressure on the arabian regime. Downing street have indicated that thatis downing street have indicated that that is an option, but what they wa nt to that is an option, but what they want to make sure is that what they are doing would actually help matters zaghari ratcliffe, and not affect her case iranian. And the other thing that Richard Ratcliffe will want to do is a company Boris Johnson on a visit to iran later this year. The government has defeated several amendments by mps on the first day of debate of its key brexit legislation. However, some tory backbenchers are lining up with opposition parties to demand further changes, as the eu withdrawal bill continues its passage through the commons. Our Political Correspondent leila nathoo reports. Now is the chance for parliament to have its say over what kind of brexit we get, a key piece of the governments brexit legislation has returned to the commons, and mps are trying to tinker with it to influence ministers approach. European union withdraw bill. Yesterday mps began considering some of the proposed changes. The government saw off exposed challenges but the debate exposed divisions on the tory backbenchers, with some tory mps minded to rebel. Everybody has got more and more brittle, more and more unwilling to listen, more and more persuaded that every suggestion that has been made is in some way a form of treason. This morning, they have been labelled by one newspaper as the brexit mutineers. A number of them are siding with labour to oppose the governments plan to write the brexit date into law, concerned that raises the chance of britain crashing out of the eu without a deal. If negotiations go to the wire, both we and the eu 27 might recognise the need for an extra week. We are going to go through the process of making sure, as a responsible government, that our country is ready to leave the European Union without a deal, if that proves necessary. Brexiteers, though, see this as the chance to finally take back control. Millions of people who died in those world wa is of people who died in those world wars died for a reason. It was to do with sustaining the freedom and democracy of this house. The ayes to the right, 318. There will be further votes down the line. With tensions running high, the Governments Authority is sure to be tested. The uks highest court will decide later whether scotland can finally enforce its policy of a minimum pricing for alcohol. Legislation was approved by the Scottish Parliament five years ago, but has been tied up in Court Challenges, amid claims it breaches european law. Ministers say a 50p per unit minimum would help tackle what they called scotlands unhealthy relationship with drink. James shaw reports. It was five years ago that the Scottish Parliament voted in favour ofa minimum Scottish Parliament voted in favour of a minimum Price Per Unit of alcohol. Since then, it has been opposed every step of the way by the Scotch Whisky association, which represents producers, including big multinationals. Itargues represents producers, including big multinationals. It argues that the law is anti competitive, because it would restrict free trade within the European Union. Supporters of minimum pricing say it has the potential to seriously reduced the harm done by misuse of alcohol. The main aim of the policy is to increase the price of the cheapest alcoholic drinks, to reduce their consumption. A two litre bottle of dry cider would cost at least £4. 20, but it would also mean the normal strength bottle of wine would be no less tha n strength bottle of wine would be no less than about £4. 70, and a bottle of whiskey at least £14. The researchers who have done all the modelling show that a moderate drinker would pay an extra £2. 25 per year under a drinker would pay an extra £2. 25 per yearundera minimum unit drinker would pay an extra £2. 25 per year under a minimum unit pricing. That seems a very small price to pay for Massive Health benefits, the saving of 60 lives a year. I think probably most moderate drinkers would be happy with that. This decision doesntjust a matter in scotland. Wales is also planning a minimum price per alcohol, and pressure is mounting in england, as well. The family of the british explorer Benedict Allen says he has gone missing during an expedition to Papua New Guinea. His wife says he missed his flights home, and that she hasnt heard from him for three weeks. Mr allen, who has made numerous series for the bbc, had been trying to track down an indigenous tribe for a documentary. You might remember yesterday we were talking about that whopping great diamond. A necklace featuring one of the biggest diamonds ever offered at auction has been sold for more than £25 million in geneva. The colourless gem, which is a whopping 163 carats, has been described as the most beautiful diamond in the world. The finished necklace, which is made from white gold, emeralds, and even more diamonds, took more than 1,700 hours to make. The buyers identity hasnt been revealed. I expect if you were wearing it, it is quite obvious. Maybe they are planning a surprise for their partner. What did you do at work today . Got you this. That would go down quite well until you discover that was 25 million quid. If you haveit that was 25 million quid. If you have it knocking around. Good morning. Did anyone notice roy keanes body language last night, watching the republic of ireland . Frustrated, angry . All of the above. They started well. It is so disappointing for them. In the sports news this morning irelands world cup dreams are shattered, as dreadful defending and a hat trick from Christian Eriksen sees them demolished by denmark in dublin. Martin oneills side had scored first, but were beaten 5 1 on the night. No such drama at wembley, as englands youngsters played out a second consecutive 0 0 draw, this time against brazil. Wales also blooded their youngsters, in what could be Chris Colemans final game in charge. Tom lawrences goal was the highlight, although they conceded a late goal to draw with panama. And Roger Federer cruises into the semi finals of the atp world tour finals in london, beating a battling Alexander Zverev. Well held, sally. I wasnt well held, sally. Iwasnt going well held, sally. I wasnt going to tell anyone. It is the silent sneeze it was happening during the sport. You control it over the yea rs, sport. You control it over the years, you can just sport. You control it over the years, you canjust sneeze sport. You control it over the years, you can just sneeze and sport. You control it over the years, you canjust sneeze and no noise. Like a cat, have you ever seen noise. Like a cat, have you ever seen a noise. Like a cat, have you ever seen a cat sneeze . It is the same thing. What a lovely description. You do sneeze like a cat, in the nicest possible way |j you do sneeze like a cat, in the nicest possible way i think it is a skill i have developed over many yea rs. Skill i have developed over many years. Carroll, very good morning. Lovely to see you. Lovely to see you as well, good morning, everyone. We have some mist and fog around, but later on it will brighten up. The exception to that is if you are across scotland, Northern England and parts of Northern Ireland, where it will be a bright start from the word go. We have some clearer skies so it is nippy here. A lot of cloud through the south east, through the midlands, heading down across the south of england, some patchy rain, south of england, some patchy rain, so mist and fog, and the same across southern counties of england generally. Channel islands off to a largely dry and bright start and as we push into the south west is murkierfor we push into the south west is murkier for you. We push into the south west is murkierfor you. Again, a fair bit of cloud around, some misty conditions, some dampness, drizzle and hill fog as well. Wednesday, a similar story, not as cold. 10 degrees in aberystwyth. For Northern Ireland, some fog for you as well, the cloud continuing to break later on. In the north of scotland, clear skies already. Here it is chilly, some showers in the north, and the same in scotland and the far north of Northern England. A chilly start it will be a bright one and there will be some sunshine as we go through the course of the day. So, speaking of through the course of the day, the mist and fog will slowly lift but we will hang on to the greyer skies across parts of lincolnshire, the midlands and east anglia, for example, through the day. Out into the west, some brighter skies coming in but by the end of the day, some rain showing its hand across the north west of scotland, and here as well the wind will strengthen, notjust scotland, and here as well the wind will strengthen, not just across scotland, and here as well the wind will strengthen, notjust across the north west but the northern mainland and the outer hebrides. That continues through the course of the night. Through the course of the night, the weather front producing that rain continues to sink steadily south eastwards. Ahead of it, some dampness in the air. There will also beafair dampness in the air. There will also be a fair bit of cloud and one or two clear spells. Temperatures holding on in wales and South West England at ten or 11, but clearer conditions following on behind this weather front, which is conditions following on behind this weatherfront, which is a cold front. By tomorrow it will continue its descent across the country, bringing heavy rain across cumbria and south west scotland, for example, but as it pushes down towards the south east to rain and it will be lighter. On either side of it we have some sunshine. Brighter skies in the south tomorrow compared with today. Noting the temperatures, seven to ten in the north, milder conditions further south, at 13 or 14. As we head on into friday we have another band of wet and windy weather across the far north of scotland. The rest of the uk there will be some cloud around, it will be bright, and there will be some sunshine in the south. We are hanging onto a bit of cloud and have done for a couple of days. Temperatures are going down, though. Seven or eight will be familiar territory in the north but they are spreading further south as we head into friday. And then, for saturday, there will be some sunny spells. There will also be some showers around, and it will feel a bit the nippy side, with a chilly wind. Sundays forecast at the moment is a little bit uncertain in terms of timing, but it looks as if some of us timing, but it looks as if some of us at least will see some rain. Youre watching breakfast from bbc news. The main stories this morning soldiers have taken over the state broadcaster in zimbabwe but the military insists it is not a coup and that president mugabe is safe. The foreign secretary, borisjohnson, is to hold his first face to face meeting today with the husband of a british woman being held in an iranianjail. Shall we have a look at the papers . Lest a comparison. Brexit mutineers is how the Daily Telegraph have written it up. They have done this. Its a gallery, they have written it up as if it were a rogues gallery. I was going to compare it to another gallery, which is the daily mirror, im a celebrities starting shortly, lots of the papers talking about that already. I played a crucial role in that in handing it to you. Half of pensioners are taking at least five drugs a day. We mentioned this story in our headlines, tv explorer vanishes searching for lost tribe of headhunters, Benedict Allen, he missed his flight home. A few more details on that later on. Lets have a look at this one. The front page of the times. I dont know if you saw this yesterday but mo farah is now sirmo, he saw this yesterday but mo farah is now sir mo, he had his moment yesterday and received his knighthood from the queen. Of lee pictures, maybe we will see them later. Lovely pictures. Pictures, maybe we will see them later. Lovely pi