National archive. In meet the author this week, our guest is the American Writer rj palacio, and were talking about her international bestseller, wonder, all about a boy called august. A woman from birmingham has been found guilty of terrorism offences, after buying a weapon for her husband to use in an attack. 21 year old Madihah Taheer had denied preparing an act of terrorism by helping Ummariyat Mirza he pleaded guilty to plotting an attack earlier this year. From Woolwich Crown court, our Home Affairs Correspondent Dominic Casciani reports. Wrestled to the ground in an armed stop, stop a birmingham man setting out to kill. The suspects seized in a joint intelligence led operation by mi5 and the West Midlands Counter Terrorism unit. A week after the westminster attack in march, Ummariyat Mirza wanted to rampage in his home city. Now convicted, alongside of his wife Madihah Taheer, who helped him, and his sister zainab, who encouraged planning via social media. Mirza was obsessed wit
At britains best new building, and other contenders for the the prestigious design award the Royal Institute of british architects stirling prize 2017. Six startling buildings, and behind each one, the story of people, problems and some beautiful solutions. All competing for the biggest prize in british architecture. The stirling prize. What are you looking for . We are looking for the very highest level of architectural achievement. What were doing here is celebrating civitas, the idea that cities have a role in bringing together the social, economic and cultural well being of their citizens, and i think these buildings, this short list, really does i think mark out oui list, really does i think mark out our contribution to that territory. Look at that city of dreams. Its like walking into the gates of heaven. It looks seriously so dope. It looks so it looks seriously so dope. It looks so cool. And its tremendous fun, its like a haven of quietness and freedom and madness. Itsjust bril
Bonfire night itself tomorrow night, it will turn very chilly with a touch of frost. That is all for now. Hello. This is bbc news with lukwesa burak. The headlines labours shadow chancellor, john mcdonnell, has called on all the main Political Parties to agree a new independent system to tackle Sexual Harassment at westminster. When all the Political Parties meet, my view is that there should be an element of independence in there, particularly for support as well so people can feel confident about where they can report these things and at the same time how it can be dealt with. The conservative mp Charlie Elphicke has been suspended by the party after it said serious allegations had been passed to the police. He denies any wrongdoing. Police in new york say they have a viable case against the hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein after an actress accused him of raping her seven years ago. Mr weinstein has denied allegations of non consensual sex. A report by 13 us federal agencies has c
Beautiful solutions. All competing for the biggest prize in british architecture. The stirling prize. What are you looking for . We are looking for the very highest level of architectural achievement. What were doing here is celebrating civitas, the idea that cities have a role in bringing together the social, economic and cultural well being of their citizens, and i think these buildings, this short list, really does i think mark out our contribution to that territory. Look at that city of dreams. Its like walking into the gates of heaven. It looks seriously so dope. It looks so cool. And its tremendous fun, its like a haven of quietness and freedom and madness. Itsjust brilliant, for me its excellent. Wow blimey. I think whats unique about this building is it a strikingly modern building in a very sensitive conservation environment. I love this building because it reflects so many elements of the historic dockyard. When the fire happened, people were so devastated, people just felt l
Pornography on a computer in his Commons Office in 2008. Its among several further allegations about the conduct of mps, including former defence secretary michael fallon. President trump has begun his tour of asia, touching down in tokyo today. He told a crowd of us and japanese troops that no nation should underestimate american resolve. A frankly alarming shortage of psychiatrists means patients can be left waiting months for treatment, according to the Royal College of psychiatrists. The uk was misled overformer iraqi dictator saddam husseins access to weapons of mass destruction, former Prime Minister gordon brown has said in his memoir. More stories at the top of the hour. Now on bbc news, David Sillito reports on the shortlisted buildings, including the winner, for this years Riba Stirling prize, one of the most prestigious awards in architecture. Six startling buildings, and behind each one, the story of people, problems and some beautiful solutions. All competing for the bigge