The other mains stories this hour. The former england fast bowler and ashes hero bob willis has died aged 70. The impeachment inquiry into donald trump moves up a gear, as Thejudiciary Committee considers the charges lawmakers will vote on. Extinction rebellion activists dressed as bees target the lib dem battle bus in south london and confronted the party leader, jo swinson. And coming up, the spirit of christmas for the First Lady Melania Trump as she visits a Salvation Army centre in east london. Its 5 oclock our main story is that nato leaders have concluded their seventieth anniversary summit with a plan to defend the baltic states. Turkey had threatened a veto unless nato endorsed its belief that kurdish fighters in syria are terrorists. Leaders also discussed the rise of china and threats from Cyber Attacks and the militarisation of space. However, the two day summit has been overshadowed by President Trumps strained relationship with other world leaders. It included a spat over
My names mike embley. To show batting defiance, defence build up the fans wanted englands batsmen our top stories as america mourns all those who died to stay in, in there. In two mass shootings, President Trump condemns extremism but stops short of announcing england will think of the selection tighter gun controls. Ofjames england will think of the selection of james anderson. Certainly, england will think of the selection ofjames anderson. Certainly, his absence was a factor, but could Even North Korea conducts its fourth hear have really challenged steve weapons test in two weeks smith with his supreme batting . Here reports say its fired two on the final day, it was nathan lyne unidentified projectiles into the sea. Who finished beings for australia. Could even shane wawn have wrapped pakistan accuses india things up so successfully . Well, of playing a dangerous game after it strips the disputed region maybe. This spinner is always under of kashmir of its special status. Pressure
A warm welcome to the programme, briefing you on all you need to know in global news, business and sport. And you can be part of the conversation. Tell us what you think about the stories we are covering just use the hashtag bbcthebriefing. After a weekend of Mass Shootings that left 31 dead, in ohio and texas, President Trump has announced hell visit el paso on wednesday. The attack there is being investigated as domestic terrorism. In an address to the nation, mr trump condemned hatred and white supremacy, and called for reform of Mental Health and gun laws. His language, from a prepared script, was in sharp contrast with his rhetoric on twitter and at public rallies, and in a rare statement, former president barack obama has called on americans to reject language from any of their leaders that feeds a climate of fear or normalises racism. Peter bowes reports. Another vigil. Mourners in el paso remember the victims another vigil. Mourners in el paso remember the victims of another vi
Come in to recover dozens of bodies off the devastating floods from the heavy rains are expected we begin in southern gaza, where is riley strikes of killed at least 7 palestinians in a residential area, north of rasa. A family home in the area was targeted. Israel has increased its foaming campaign in and around the rough and despite International Pressure not to launch a military offensive on the city. Nearly one and a half 1000000 displays palestinians all seeking shelter in rafa up to fling as well as the tanks. Elsewhere in garza, the United Nations has urged israel to drop its plans for ground to tack on roof of the specs best and full. The un secretary general says it would be fatal to display civilians and humanitarian aid operations in the strip. A rough size at the heart of our guys that humanitarian operations. It a, it is a trans chip of point for live saving assistance that arrives and gaza from rough uh, from the rough, uh, and the current show on crossings. It is where d
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