the trial of hollywood actor alec baldwin continues. prosecutors claim he hears some responsibility for the deadly shooting on the rust film set. hello. i'm sally bundock. a very well and welcome to the programme. england will face spain in the euro 2024 final in berlin on sunday. a last—minute strike from substitute ollie watkins sealed a 2—1victory over the netherlands. gareth southgate�*s side looked to be going into extra time for the third successive game after a controversial penalty for harry kane's equalised. but england secured the win in the 90th minute, to the delight of fans across the country — as you can see in these pictures from south london.

and setting up that final against spain at the weekend. england manager gareth southgate has faced a lot of criticism for the team's play through the tournament. this is what he had to say about his time in charge after the match. we have had some incredible nights, the last seven, eight years. these games have been dramatic because the goals have come so late. the only reason i did thejob when i took it come so late. the only reason i did the job when i took it on was to try and bring success to england as a nation, and to try and improve english football, and improve english football, and to be able to take the team to a first final overseas, i am immensely proud of that but now, of course, we have come here to win, the team have been

the best team in the tournament we play, and we have less than a day to prepare, a huge task, but we are still here and we are fighting. and let's hear from ollie watkins, the man behind england's 90th—minute winner. speaking just after the match, he explained how the goal came about, assisted by fellow substitute cole palmer. isaid to i said to kyle we were both going to go on the pitch and he would set me up at half time and it happened, i manifested it, and as soon as he turned i knew to make the move, and you don't get that opportunity very often so i had to be greedy, i had to take it, i havejust seen it go to the bottom corner, ijust don't seen it go to the bottom corner, i just don't think seen it go to the bottom corner, ijust don't think i have hit a ball that sweet before, obviously in such a special moment as well. our correspondent danjohnson was watching the match with england fans in bristol. he picks up the story with england 1—0 down to the netherlands, afterjust six minutes of play.

still hopeful, you got to be. you never know. we got two penalties last time and we pulled it out of the bag. england penalty! talking of penalties, harry kane continued england's successful streak from the spot. i'm very confident! it's coming home! come on! keep being aggressive and keep going forward. half—time, all level. whoa! a steady start to the second half. until everyone thought england had scored but the goal was disallowed. sammy is the only dutch fan here. it would be nice for the dutch to win every once in a while. are they going to?

they have played well, there is a chance. it was getting nervous. chanel had just told me she thought england would win 2—1. go on... yes! i think ijust wet myself! yeah! and then, all over, another final for england. amazing, they deserved it. if we win that final, oh, my god, it means everything to all of us. it means everything to everyone. it's coming home. come on! fans in bristol. danjohnson embedded with them. i watched it with my families and my sons went wild when the goal went the 90th minute, ollie watkins

i was glad, because of the lack of sleep about no extra time, no penalties. for more on this we can speak to sportsjournalist isobel cootes, who has been covering the euros from australia. i understand there is a lot of interest in australia despite the fact it is not the right our of the day for you at all? definitely is people lining up in filling up pubs to day it was 5am kickoff asked the final, so people have been having some sore heads and calling in sick to work and things like that but we have had some 2am kickoff �*s and they have been having thousands of australian student. who they have been having thousands of australian student.— of australian student. who are the australians _ of australian student. who are the australians gunning - of australian student. who are the australians gunning for? i of australian student. who are| the australians gunning for? in the australians gunning for? i“! this final, i think there is too many british expats and english expats to shy away from that but i don't think they are the favourites, the favourite should be sprain after the performance but there has been so many english fans filling

pubs across city, across australia in the early hours of the morning, charting football is coming home, i'm sure they will be very pleased to wake up at 5am this morning —— this weekend and watch the final. fix, weekend and watch the final. a lot of things have been said about the english performance and gareth southgate criticised by the way he has run the team. he is riding the wave of optimism now given they won the semi—final, what did you make of the above formants, last night? of the above formants, last niuht? �* . of the above formants, last niiht? �* ., ., ., of the above formants, last niuht? ., ., ., , ., of the above formants, last niiht? �* ., ., ., , ., ., night? again another showing of individual aliens _ night? again another showing of individual aliens but _ night? again another showing of individual aliens but it _ night? again another showing of individual aliens but it was - night? again another showing of individual aliens but it was a - individual aliens but it was a positive way that gareth southgate made the substitution, good call and he hasn't been as proactive his decision—making, the proactive of that decision to take off harry kane who adjusted a penalty, the equaliser, with the threat of extra time and going to penalties was a huge call anti— made it and it paid

off. hopefully the three lionesses will not leave it to the last minute against rain if they are going to do something but i think australians love watching the performance against spain, sorry against the netherlands this morning. it was a great match. m50 the netherlands this morning. it was a great match.- it was a great match. also as well for spain _ it was a great match. also as well for spain and _ it was a great match. also as well for spain and for - it was a great match. also as i well for spain and for england, there is such incredible talent and both teams, and young talent, new talent?- and both teams, and young talent, new talent? yes, we have a 16-year-old - talent, new talent? yes, we have a 16-year-old about i talent, new talent? yes, we have a 16-year-old about to j talent, new talent? yes, we i have a 16-year-old about to be have a 16—year—old about to be 17, it would be great to see him and see what he can do after the match winner against france which was an insane strike. i think we have seen that from both sides, we have seen some individual brilliance that has booked some tickets to the final, i think it's going to come down to who can get the most out of the starting 11, and so far fortunately that has been spain with 13 goals to the english seven. fingers crossed for you guys are but i think it

will be a spanish one. we shall find out, not _ will be a spanish one. we shall find out, not long _ will be a spanish one. we shall find out, not long to _ will be a spanish one. we shall find out, not long to wait. - find out, not long to wait. late in business today will be a looking at what economic boosters will bring to pubs in particular across the country as england progresses to the final. nato members have pledged their support for an "irreversible path" to future membership for ukraine, as well as more aid. while a formal timeline for it tojoin the military alliance was not agreed at a summit in washington, the group's 32 members said they had "unwavering" support for ukraine's war effort. nato has also announced further integration with ukraine's military and members have committed e40bn in aid in the next year, including long requested us—built f—16 fighterjets and air defence support. meanwhile, the uk's new prime minister had his first meeting with the us president on the sidelines of that nato summit. and after a little chat about the football, mr biden welcomed sir keir starmer

to the white house. we had a long conversation. we are the best of allies in the whole world. we really need to continue to co—operate and a lot we can talk about. i think we start off we can talk about you call it football, we call it football. by the way football has become incredibly popular in the united states. it is really growing. at any rate, a lot going on, we are seeking closer ties with europe good for all of us. it is a great idea we will be working together. i thought we had a good meeting today at nato. very good. i think we had a very good day and things are moving in the right direction.

i'm very optimistic. the special _ i'm very optimistic. the special russian - i'm very optimistic. the special russian relationship is so, it— special russian relationship is so, it was_ special russian relationship is so, it was forged in difficult circumstances and has endured for so _ circumstances and has endured for so long and stronger now than — for so long and stronger now than ever_ for so long and stronger now than ever stop we are committing to nato and the special— committing to nato and the special relationship, taking the opportunity to discuss these _ the opportunity to discuss these affairs with you is really _ these affairs with you is really important to us. | these affairs with you is really important to us. i kind of see you — really important to us. i kind of see you guys _ really important to us. i kind of see you guys can't - really important to us. i kind of see you guys can't see - really important to us. i kind| of see you guys can't see you in the alliance. the closer you are with europe, we know what we are about.— we are about. that gives you a taste of what _ has been going on in washington. let's speak to our correspondent in washington, jenny kumah. do tell us more about the day one of the nato summit? tap do tell us more about the day one of the nato summit? top of the agenda _ one of the nato summit? top of the agenda ukraine, _ one of the nato summit? top of the agenda ukraine, that - the agenda ukraine, that declaration of being an

irreversible part membership for ukraine, there may be some disappointment lack of a clear invite and timetable, the declaration said ukraine had made concrete progress on democratic and security reforms, but a formal invitation would only be presented once conditions are met. last year president zelensky expressed disappointment there was not a clear, direct invite, today he tweeted his appreciation for the announcement of support or air defences and fighterjets, air defences and fighter jets, it air defences and fighterjets, it will be seen as a victory, something president zelensky has long been campaigning for, to help counter rushes dominance in the air. some positive signs of there, his appreciation of the package, £40 billion package funding agreed for the next year. in the background some concerns about what could happen if

president trump becomes the next president, he has been a critic of nato and there are concerns support for ukraine would not be as strong as they have been currently.— would not be as strong as they have been currently. what is on the agenda _ have been currently. what is on the agenda today? _ have been currently. what is on the agenda today? more - the agenda today? more meetings. _ the agenda today? more meetings, with - the agenda today? more meetings, with ukraine, j the agenda today? more - meetings, with ukraine, and with other countries, but perhaps it will culminate with a press conference with president biden and there will be all eyes will be on his performance here, the backdrop to this conference has been his future. it was hoped his team had hoped and ought —— supporters hoped the summit would be an opportunity to move on from concerns about his age and suitability to run for president again, but instead more people, more democrats have come forward, the former speaker nancy pelosi suggesting

he might want to make a decision on his future, also an article written by the hollywood star a big fundraiser for the democrats, george clooney, saying that president biden should step aside. so tomorrow, comment later today we will be seeing all eyes will be looking at our president biden performs in this press conference as people look to get some idea of where the future will lie with nato and his decision on whether to continue to run for presidency. jenny thank you very much indeed, in washington for us. she was talking about the pressure on senna —— president biden. meanwhile, a us senator has joined a growing number of democrats in the house of representatives in calling forjoe biden to step down from the american presidential race. writing in the washington post,

vermont's peter welch says mr biden should withdraw his candidacy for the good of the country. earlier, former democrat speaker nancy pelosi suggested the president "still had a decision to make". three of the president's senior political advisers will meet the democratic senatorial campaign committee on thursday to discuss the concerns. among others calling for him to not continue as george clooney, the actor. let's speak tojohn zogby, a pollster and author, who joins us from new york. what are your thoughts? in terms of president biden �*s performance at nato so far, how is he doing?— is he doing? when he has a scrit is he doing? when he has a script in _ is he doing? when he has a script in front _ is he doing? when he has a script in front of _ is he doing? when he has a script in front of him, - is he doing? when he has a script in front of him, as . is he doing? when he has aj script in front of him, as we have seen the state of the union addresses, he does quite well, it is when he is off

script, that he neither is good on his feet as he always has been over 50 years or you know, shuffles along, and look his age, and looks as did in the debate, incapacitated. so it's almost irrelevant i think, how he performs on the news conference tomorrow because i think decisions have already been made. it does not appear as if those democratic senators in particular, and congressmen in particular, and congressmen in particular, and congressmen in particular who are running competitive races want him at the top of the ticket. i think they did not want to embarrass him while he was leading the nato summit, i think that is especially the case with former speaker nancy pelosi, actually who is a good friend of president biden, she carefully

worded her statement but, once you clear the smoke, it was clear that his performance tomorrow, notwithstanding, they want him to not campaign for president, to drop out of the race. . , president, to drop out of the race. ., , ., . race. that will be a tricky manoeuvre _ race. that will be a tricky manoeuvre because - race. that will be a tricky manoeuvre because he i race. that will be a tricky l manoeuvre because he has race. that will be a tricky - manoeuvre because he has been so adamant, publicly and privately, he will run again. he is the best man for the job, he will be donald trump, that is his current narrative, isn't it? it is his current narrative, isn't it? , , is his current narrative, isn't it? , y ., it? it is, yet at the same time, it? it is, yet at the same time. he _ it? it is, yet at the same time, he has _ it? it is, yet at the same time, he has a _ it? it is, yet at the same - time, he has a responsibility beyond himself. he has a responsibility to his own legacy, for starters he has a responsibility to his party and to the nation. the democrats, people who hate donald trump, they want to make sure they have the strongest candidate to beat donald trump, but they also want to win the senate and

win back the house of representatives which is now very close. and you start to see, you have eight, nine actually, congress, democratic congressmen right now calling for him to step down, there are many more who feel that way and are just waiting. you many more who feel that way and are just waiting.— arejust waiting. you have been following. _ arejust waiting. you have been following. you _ arejust waiting. you have been following, you have _ arejust waiting. you have been following, you have been - following, you have been following, you have been following the american public for decades. what other pulsing about all of this, what is the feeling on the ground? it is a very competitive _ feeling on the ground? it is a very competitive rates. - feeling on the ground? it is a i very competitive rates. because donald trump was not a beloved figure. but quickly, despite the fact is competitive, a lot of those who say they will vote forjoe biden are saying, they hate donald trump so much, president biden no longer has goodwill among even his own supporters, 44% of democrats say they do not want him to run. 80% of all us voters do

not want to run. those are compelling numbers.- not want to run. those are compelling numbers. john zogby, thank ou compelling numbers. john zogby, thank you for— compelling numbers. john zogby, thank you for your _ compelling numbers. john zogby, thank you for your time. - around the world and across the uk, this is bbc news.

hertfordshire police say a man suspected of killing three women in a crossbow attack has been found and is receiving medical treatment following a man—hunt in north london. the three victims were the wife and daughters of bbc racing commentator john hunt. our reporter aruna iyengar has the latest. how could this happen in a quiet leafy residential area and push. last night neighbours came to pay respect to a family described as kind, friendly and gentle people who always made time for others. those who lived here with a family of our colleague, bbc radio racing commentatorjohn hunt.

neighbours called the police after hearing screams from the house despite the best efforts ljy house despite the best efforts by emergency services, his wife, 61—year—old carol was killed. along with their daughters 28—year—old man and 25—year—old louise. a crossbow was used in the attack. last night ahead of euros england 2024 match five live presenter mark chapman gave his support to his colleaguejohn hunt. this has been a heartbreaking day, john hunt as our colleague and ourfriend. notjust to day, john hunt as our colleague and our friend. notjust to the current five live sport team but all of those who worked here with him over the past 20 years. and also to all of you who have enjoyed his superb commentary. o, who have enjoyed his superb commentary-— who have enjoyed his superb commentary. a friend of louise hunt added _ commentary. a friend of louise hunt added this. _ commentary. a friend of louise hunt added this. i _ commentary. a friend of louise hunt added this. i knew- commentary. a friend of louise hunt added this. i knew louise | hunt added this. i knew louise back from _ hunt added this. i knew louise back from school _ hunt added this. i knew louise

back from school days, - hunt added this. i knew louise back from school days, she i hunt added this. i knew louise | back from school days, she was really sweet, very kind, always a positive person. it has been a positive person. it has been a massive shock, been in denial, i have not processed it yet. denial, i have not processed it et. ., ., ., . , yet. following a police search k le yet. following a police search kyle clifford _ yet. following a police search kyle clifford age _ yet. following a police search kyle clifford age 26 _ yet. following a police search kyle clifford age 26 was i kyle clifford age 26 was captured yesterday evening after a massive operation involving helicopter as and armed officers. it was found in geneva cemetery and lavender hill in enfield, he was a former soldier and it is believed he was known to the hunt family. police say the killings were a targeted attack. this community is left reeling and it is asking the question — how could three women not be safe in their own home? aruna iyengar, bbc news. the new prime minister says the situation in prisons in england and wales is worse than he thought it would be. latest figures indicate there are about 1,400 places currently available for inmates. sir keir starmer is expected to authorise emergency measures which could see prisoners

released on licence after serving 40% of their sentence rather than 50%, as they do now. it follows a warning from governors thatjails could run out of space within days. mr starmer�*s described the previous government's attitude to the issue as "reckless". the trial of the hollywood actor alec baldwin has heard the opening statement from prosecutors, claiming he bears some responsibility for the deadly shooting of cinematographer halyna hutchins on a film set almost three years ago. the jury were told that the gun could not have been fired without his actions. baldwin insists he didn't touch the trigger. our los angeles correspondent emma vardy reports. mr baldwin, are you feeling confident? is this a fair trial? returning to new mexico, where the shooting happened, alec baldwin arrived to face a jury who will decide whether

he was responsible. alec baldwin was the actor on set that pulled the trigger. the pistol being used by alec baldwin had fired a live round, killing the cinematographer halyna hutchins. the film's armourer, hannah gutierrez, stood trial for involuntary manslaughter. but she had mistakenly mixed up dummy rounds with real bullets. prosecutors still believe alec baldwin was also responsible. they're trying to prove the gun could only have been fired because of his actions. the evidence will show that someone who played make believe with a real gun and violated the cardinal rules of firearm safety is the defendant, alexander baldwin. he claims he never pulled the trigger saying the gun went off accidentally and he was relying on crewmembers to make sure the gun was safe. on crewmembers to make sure the gun was safe-— gun was safe. safety has to occur before _ gun was safe. safety has to occur before the _ gun was safe. safety has to occur before the gun i gun was safe. safety has to occur before the gun is i gun was safe. safety has to i occur before the gun is placed in the actor �*s hands, in this case, this unique case on a movie set, the prop gun was

placed in his hands and a cold gun was announced. meaning it had been checked and doublechecked by those responsible to make sure the was safe. responsible to make sure the was safe-— was safe. the trial is set to last a fortnight, _ was safe. the trial is set to last a fortnight, at - was safe. the trial is set to last a fortnight, at the i was safe. the trial is set to last a fortnight, at the end | was safe. the trial is set to l last a fortnight, at the end of it a jury will have to decide whether alec waldron was truly negligent in the way he drew and pointed that weapon. thousands of passengers could make compensation claims against british airways after the uk supreme court ruled a flight being cancelled because of a pilot becoming ill before work did not count as an "extraordinary circumstance." that means passengers are entitled to compensation. the court says the decision has the potential to affect tens of thousands of claims made annually. here in london, a 12—year—old student with cancer is being helped to keep up with school lessons by an interactive robot. howard's school attendance dropped below 50% after he started weekly chemotherapy. but now, thanks to the robot, he can attend lessons from home or hospital by sending his

electronic double in his place. his camera allows him to read books and worksheets, and he can talk to the class through an in—built speaker. i will be back with business to in a moment, looking at all sorts including the uk economy, the latest growth numbers out this morning. see you in a moment. hello. on wednesday, itjust wouldn't stop raining across parts of northeast scotland. in parts of aberdeenshire, we had over 70mm of rain in places — that's over a month's worth of rain. as well as the wet weather, it was also quite windy and cold. northeast scotland nowjoins parts of southern england and the midlands in places of the uk that already had well over a month's worth of rain so far this month, and we're onlyjust past the first week, of course. it continues to rain across northeast scotland, as well, with our area of low pressure slow—moving out

in the north sea, it continues to be wet here. but we do have another weather front bringing some rain across northern ireland, northern england and over the next few hours thatjust sinks a bit further southwards. so, heading into the first part of thursday morning, you might find a few patches of rain arrive across north wales and the north midlands. it's going to be a mild start to the day, though, on thursday, at least — temperatures 11—14 degrees. quite varied weather conditions from place to place on thursday. the low pressure continues to feed rain into northeast scotland — the rain, though, turning lighter and patchier, but potentially still damp even into the afternoon here. western scotland, brighter, some sunny spells and some sunshine coming through for northern ireland into the afternoon. for northern england, wales and parts of the north midlands, a few patches of rain in the morning, a few heavy showers into the afternoon. the south midlands, throughout southern england and probably south wales, a lot of dry, sunny and warm weather, with temperatures widely into the low 20s, and peaking at 23 — that's going to feel very pleasant in the sunshine. otherwise, temperatures around 15—19 degrees. for friday's forecast, we're watching this area of low pressure

as it moves across northern france. it could come close enough to bring a band of persistent rain into southeast england. it's going to be be there or thereabouts, so we'lljust keep an eye on the developments with that. further northwest, this ridge of high pressure should break the cloud up across parts of west scotland, northern ireland, northwest england, so they're probably going to be the driest and brightest spots. but generally, the winds coming in from a northerly direction, so temperatures will continue to run below average, about 15—20 degrees for your high. now, the weekend sees low pressure get close to the northeast of the uk — so it's across eastern scotland and northeast england that will probably have some general outbreaks of rain developing. otherwise, quite a lot of dry weather on saturday, just a few brief showers. sunday, mostly fine with temperatures high teens to low—20s. bye for now.

turning a corner: will the uk economy show any signs of growth? all eyes on the latest gdp figure due shortly. no stopping the a! gold rush: wall street sees record highs again as investors await the latest us inflation numbers out today. also on the programme, brain drain in nigeria: why are so many young people trying to leave africa's economic powerhouse?

and three cheers for the three lions: england are through to the final of the euros. will it provide a much—needed boost to the struggling pub industry? welcome to business today. i'm sally bundock. let's start in the uk, where, in just over an hour's time, we will get the latest economic growth figure for may. this following a washout in april, where unusually wet weather meant the economy failed to grow at all in april as shoppers put off and construction slowed down. it came after the fastest growth in two years from january to march, ending the recession from the final half of last year. but 0.7% growth is hardly anything, and reveals the challenge facing the new government as interest rates remain at multi—year highs. at the start of this week,

we heard from the new chancellor, rachel reeves,