Athletics anti doping officials have launched an investigation into what iaaf president lord coe called serious allegations about World Champion sprinter Justin Gatlins coach and an agent. Weve looked at benefits of singing together. Hopefully louder than that. Now theres a chance to join in. This morning, were linking up choirs for a live uk wide sing along. Keep watching for details of how you can get involved. And matt has the weather. You need to know that details of fog around. Frost as well. Mostly a dry day. A day of massive temperature contrast. Good morning. First, our main story. The royal navys new £3 billion Aircraft Carrier, hms Queen Elizabeth, is leaking. The navys future flagship, which was commissioned by the queen earlier this month, has a problem with one of its propeller shafts. Our defence correspondent, jonathan beale, reports. Earlier this month, amid much fanfare, the royal navys largest, most expensive warship was being commissioned into service by the queen.
Just before noon he signed an Executive Order formally withdrawing the us from the tra ns pacific partnership. It was a Campaign Promise and a key tenet of his pledge to deglobalise, putting in his words, America First. Our diplomatic editor, mark urban, looks at what trumps first day tells us about a new direction for america. Back to work on a blowy, rainy morning for the people of this city. For the new president , after a weekend of political bluster, a day to demonstrate that the Wind Of Change you porters bluster, a day to demonstrate that the Wind Of Change supporters had voted for had hit the white house. First one is withdrawals from the of the United States from the Trans Pacific partnership. Everyone knows what that means, right . Weve been talking about this for a long time. Mr trump signed three Executive Orders today, stopping a pacific trade deal, freezing governmentjob recruitment, and halting funding for abortion education overseas. That follows an earlier order to hob
And there are huge commitments in the nhs to sort out those negative things. It is a very, very serious situation, so we look forward, as ijust said, to seeing them in court. President trumps tussle with his judiciary continues, after an Appeals Court rejects his attempt to re instate a travel ban on seven mainly muslim countries. Cocaine with a street value of £50 million is washed up on the norfolk coast. It is not easy for me to admit i have been standing in the same place for 18 years. I have been standing with you and coming up on the film review, well take a look at Denzel Washingtons oscar nominated drama, fences. A Government Investigation into the alleged abuse of iraqi civilians by british soldiers is to be closed, after strong criticism from a committee of mps which called it an unmitigated failure. The Commons Defence Committee has accused the Iraq Historic Allegations Team of acting with almost total disregard for the welfare of soldiers and their families. It says the £
Well talk to some disabled workers about their experiences in the workplace. Hello, welcome to the programme. Were live until am this morning. This valentines day were asking, are you single and proud out of choice . We will be talking to some of the singletons who say they are happily single. Does that sound like you . Or are you longing to find that special person . Do get in touch with your thoughts and experiences on that and any of our other stories. Use the hashtag victorialive. If you text, you will be charged at the Standard Network rate. Our top story today. In a severe blow to president trumps new administration, his National Security adviser general Michael Flynn has been forced to resign. Mr flynn is accused of illegally discussing us sanctions with the Russian Ambassador to the United States. But the conversation about sanctions happened before mr trump assumed office. Under us law, private individuals cannot carry out official government diplomacy. Barely three weeks into
And several boats have sunk on a lake in texas while taking part in a parade to support President Trump in november s us election. Hello, and welcome if you re watching in the uk or around the world. And stay with us for the latest news and analysis from here and across the globe. Lets bring you some developing news from the uk this morning. West Midlands Police have declared a Major Incident after a number of people were stabbed in the centre of birmingham in the early hours of the morning. Police and paramedics were called to reports of a knife attack, with further stabbings then being reported. Bbc breakfast have been speaking to cara who works in the area where the incident took place. I have worked in the club for over two years and the club scene. I have always seen quite a lot of fights and drunken commotions, but there was nothing quite like tonight. Just the body language and demeanour of people was so much different. Sorry, i apologise again. Tell us a bit about the area in w