will be atlantic, and the winds will be picking up in the northwest overnight and bringing some rain as we head into thursday, across scotland and northern ireland were quite steady and heavy rain for a while. moving slowly southwards so it's while. moving slowly southwards so its later we will see some rain... some sunshine after the rain but we should get more sunshine to the midlands across east anglia at the south—east for a bit longer, meaning it will start to warm up a bit, temperatures easily into the mid 20s, may be a touch higher. it will start to warm up a bit, temperatures easily into the mid 20s, may be a touch higher. at colderfor scotland and northern ireland. the prospect of a decent weekend on the way. thanks, darren. and that's bbc news at six. time for the news hello and welcome to sportsday — i'm jane dougall. it looked bad, but we now have confirmation that england captain ben stokes is out for the rest of the summer with a hamstring tear and will miss the test

series against sri lanka. the premier league boss richard masters won't be drawn on when manchester city will face the 115 charges against them. they deny breaching financial rules. masters says it needs to be cleared up soon. i hope the situation does resolve itself, and there will be a decision published. a place in the playoffs is at stake for rangers in champions league qualifying tonight — they face dynamo kyiv at hampden park. also coming up on sportsday... unveiled in her honour, england captain and arsenal defender leah williamson opens a new football pitch named after her to boost women and girls�* participation in football.

welcome to the programme. and we start with a huge blow for england. in the last hour it's been confirmed that ben stokes has been ruled out for the remainder of the summer after tearing his hamstring while playing for northern superchargers in the hundred. stokes had to be helped off the pitch on sunday and was clearly in some pain. the news will upset england fans as it means their captain will miss their three match series against sri lanka. our sports correspondentjoe wilsonjoins us now. we probably suspected as much when we saw stokes limping off, but how much will this impact england? injuries happen at any time. at 33—year—old sprinting, but i know that the reaction that the 33—year—old sprinting, but i know that the reaction from england fans was and will be, there is ben stokes

in the colours for the superchargers, he is the test match captain who has done so much work to get back to being a test match all around her. why is he taking part in around her. why is he taking part in a 100 ball franchise competition on the eve of a test match series? well, england believe that the hundred is winterized cricket and take part in it. doubts for the rest of the summer. remember, they are already missing an injured player and there will be a shuffle of the balance of the team. they have called up a direct replacement. but it means ollie pope will be the captain of the england for the test matches. the 26—year—old has been advised to take little captain experience apart from a stand in on

some tourfor england. experience apart from a stand in on some tour for england. and we experience apart from a stand in on some tourfor england. and we know, don't we, that this mentality and method of english cricket has really been on the leadership of ben stokes. england will be hopeful ben stokes. england will be hopeful ben stokes is back to lead the team in pakistan coming up this october. they will be desperately hopeful that ben stokes is fit and ready to lead england when it comes to next winter in the ashes. but as for an outcome of 33—year—old has another serious injury to recoverfrom. thank you so much for updating us on that breaking news story. joe wilson therefore us. —— there for us. the boss of the premier league has refused to confirm that manchester city's hearing into alleged breaches of financial regulations has been brought forward. richard masters confirmed that a date has been set and said it was important that the situation resolved itself. in a wide—ranging interview, the chief executive of the premier league spoke about player welfare and enviromental concerns, but wouldn't be drawn on the 115 charges that manchester city deny. richard masters was speaking to the bbc�*s sports editor dan roan.

i'v e i've confirmed in the past that the date has been said to because of the competence around the process which we observed throughout. i can't confirm that the media speculation is correct or otherwise. i think it's important that the situation does resolve itself, and obviously when the case has been heard there will be a decision published, normal questions that you would like me to answer will be answered as part of that process. a decision will be published and not i or anyone else in the family through an independent panel of people will answer those questions for you.— panel of people will answer those questions for you. when you say you needed to be — questions for you. when you say you needed to be resolved, _ questions for you. when you say you needed to be resolved, why? - questions for you. when you say you needed to be resolved, why? you. i questions for you. when you say you i needed to be resolved, why? you. you may cast a shadow over the season i think it is time now for it to resolve itself. it's been going on for a number of years and i think it is self—evident that the case needs to be heard. we is self-evident that the case needs to be heard-— is self-evident that the case needs to be heard. ~ ., ., ., , , to be heard. we have to ask because this is what — to be heard. we have to ask because this is what fans _ to be heard. we have to ask because this is what fans are _ to be heard. we have to ask because this is what fans are interested - to be heard. we have to ask because this is what fans are interested in - this is what fans are interested in for obvious reasons, but why the secrecy about the timeframe? it would seem, there is no more

transparency that can be achieved? we have had this in the neck past with various cases, why can we not have more information? you understand why they get frustrated, but explain why you can't be more open about how long it could take. it's not within our rules to be able to do so. what we do is we publish chargers when they are made. we publish decisions when they are made. the bits in between is managed by an independent panel and they are very clear that they want that process to be entirely confidential. before we move on, finally, do you ever experience any pressure from politicians in any way to go easy on manchester city because of the links with abu dhabi a key trading partner? with abu dhabi a key trading artner? ., with abu dhabi a key trading partner? ida. how are you about the partner? no. how are you about the -la er partner? iiru how are you about the player welfare issue? expressed to us if you can why are you among other leads taking action against fee for mack over at? it’s other leads taking action against fee for mack over at?— fee for mack over at? it's two issues in _ fee for mack over at? it's two issues in one. _ fee for mack over at? it's two issues in one. he _ fee for mack over at? it's two issues in one. he got - fee for mack over at? it's two issues in one. he got an - fee for mack over at? it's two - issues in one. he got an expanding global calendar. —— fifa. another expansion of european competition coming in this future season we've

had to demand our domestic calendar because of that. throughout that process we've had a full confrontation with uefa. i think the seasonis confrontation with uefa. i think the season is very different. global calendar with the leagues and i know a number of players feel the same. it got to a point where you feel enough is enough and we want consultation on the future of the international match calendar. we want domestic football's interests to be represented we want the right decisions to be made through the future of the whole game. whether that's international football, regional football or domestic football. �* . regional football or domestic football. �* , ., regional football or domestic football. �*, ., ,. , ., football. there's more scrutiny now and decisions _ football. there's more scrutiny now and decisions clubs _ football. there's more scrutiny now and decisions clubs make _ football. there's more scrutiny now and decisions clubs make in - football. there's more scrutiny now| and decisions clubs make in relation to the environment. is it something that you would like your clubs to look at when it comes to where they

go preseason and indeed during the season? the short domestic flights. he said in the past it is up to the clubs. has the time come for you to show more leadership do you think in that regard and may be sort of limit the distances that clubs travel by air? ~ ., ., , ~' the distances that clubs travel by air? ~ ., ., ., ., the distances that clubs travel by air? ., ., .,., . ,, air? we have asked all of our clubs to take this — air? we have asked all of our clubs to take this issue _ air? we have asked all of our clubs to take this issue more _ air? we have asked all of our clubs to take this issue more scarcely. i to take this issue more scarcely. they have agreed. in the course of last season we agreed to take a series of actions. will it lead us towards or sustainable strategy which we hope is announced through the course of the season where some of these things we obviously committed to along with other sports, the un climate action commitment of being zero by 201i0, all of our clubs are signed up to that. in doing things in the direction. decision—making about this is about how they manage it, but all sorts of environmental issues surrounding running and operating a football club, clubs are becoming more cognizant of taking the right sort of actions. richard masters they're speaking to our sports editor, dan roan. more details on the interview on the bbc sport website. now to matters on the pitch

and there's champions league qualifiers tonight. a late goal for rangers last week means they go into their second leg against dynamo kyiv on equal terms. it finished 1—1 after cyriel dessers scored in the 94th minute of the first leg in poland. the home fixture for rangers won't be played at ibrox though as there are still repairs taking place to the ground, instead, the two sides are at hampden where bbc scotland reporter amy irons is for us. it might be a different venue for rangers tonight, but they will be banking on that same level of atmosphere and support that has proved so vital on european nights of late all square from last week thanks to the late and equaliser plenty to play for this evening. as far as rangers manager probably

deserved on the night in the opinion go and get the result here at hampden and what is a different home crowd. . . . hampden and what is a different home crowd. ., ., , ., ., , ., crowd. that fans feel already more at home after _ crowd. that fans feel already more at home after the _ crowd. that fans feel already more at home after the first _ crowd. that fans feel already more at home after the first time - crowd. that fans feel already more at home after the first time in the | at home after the first time in the first time — at home after the first time in the first time it — at home after the first time in the first time it is always like the first— first time it is always like the first day— first time it is always like the first day of school. you feel little bit uncomfortable. it will be for a lot of— bit uncomfortable. it will be for a lot of people a second time in that wax _ lot of people a second time in that wax and — lot of people a second time in that way. and we will create that atmosphere also.— way. and we will create that atmosphere also. way. and we will create that atmoshere also. , . .,, atmosphere also. they are the most successful club, _ atmosphere also. they are the most successful club, while _ atmosphere also. they are the most successful club, while they - atmosphere also. they are the most successful club, while they may - atmosphere also. they are the most successful club, while they may not| successful club, while they may not be divorced that they once were, they still come into this tie in good form unbeaten in their last four and finish runners—up in the ukrainian top top—flight last season. rangers on the other hand, they managed to get their first win in may and a 2—1 win over motherwell here at hampden. as far as what tonight's result means the winner will of course go into that playoff round, the champions league group

stage while the loser drops down into the europa league. while that is a competition that's given rangers such joy over recent years, they got to the final, remember, backin they got to the final, remember, back in 2022, but it is really the champions league that his side will have their ion. let's have a quick look at some of the other stories making the football headlines... west ham have signed defender aaron wan—bissaka from manchester united for £15m. a seven year deal has been agreed for the 26—year—old. wan—bissaka left crystal palace for manchester united for £50million in 2019 and scored two goals in 190 appearances for the club. england midfielder cole palmer has extended his seven year contract with chelsea by two years until 2033. palmer has impressed this season, including for england when he scored during their euros final defeat to spain. bournemouth have signed mexico full—backjulian araujo on a five—year deal for an undisclosed fee from barcelona. the 23—year—old has been on loan

to las palmas where he made 25 spanish league appearances. james anderson says he's still fit enough to continue his cricket career and is considering a move into white ball cricket — despite retiring from the international game last month. anderson holds the record for the most wickets taken by a fast bowler in test history. he played his final game for england at lord's in their win against the west indies injuly. however, at the age of 42, he hasn't ruled out a move into the shorter forms of the game. anderson has taken on a coaching role for england, but says he's "open" to prolonging his career. his last 20—over match was back in 2014. the inquest into the death of former england and surrey cricketer graham thorpe has been opened and adjourned. woking coroner's court heard that the 55—year—old died

after being struck by a train. graham thorpe played 100 tests for england and 82 one—day internationals. in an interview with the times, his wife amanda said he had been suffering from depression and anxiety over recent years. ellie price was at the inquest earlier today at woking coroner's court. it was a brief hearing here this morning. the court heard that the body of the 55—year—old was found at around 8:30am on the morning of august the 4th. he had been struck by a train. now the inquest here was adjourned and a full hearing will be heard in due course. the corner also offered his sincere condolences, not just to the family of graham thorpe, but to all of those who had been touched by his life and his career. and what a life and career it was. 100 test appearances a career at surrey county cricket spanning 17

years. he was largely viewed as one of the finest batsmen of his generation. just yesterday, his family confirmed that he had taken his own life. they want to raise awareness about his struggles with anxiety and with depression. and he also said that he had made an attempt on his light back in 2022 when he had tried a number of treatments that none of them had worked. there is a sense from the family as i say to raise awareness to get people talking about this issue. they suggest maybe they will even open a foundation in his name, and certainly mental health charities have applauded their openness, their willingness to talk about what happened and the fact that it mightjust help someone else in a similar situation. so maybe there is some positivity that could be taken from such a sad end to such a glittering life. since england women won the euros two years ago, around 70, 000 girls and women are estimated to have taken up football — inspired by the success of the lionesses. well, england captain leah williamson is helping to provide grassroots facilities for these aspiring future england players and women who enjoy playing the game.

williamson is involved in project drive — and today opened a new pitch in her name — financed by the lionesses' future fund grants. it was in her home town of newport pagnell in buckinghamshire where matt graveling reports from. from england caps to hard hats, leah williamson is no stranger to working hard on a pitch, but this was different. the england captain laying the final piece of a new facility, built at newport town fc and named after a hometown hero. back here with a pitch with my name above it seems a bit surreal. it's the lioness's name that is more important. we used to do tournaments here, the summer tournaments, and winning the euros is pretty cool, but being involved in those sorts of

things were the highlights of my year growing up. so it makes me feel old, looking at them but it also makes me happy because i also think how nice it is that i probably didn't have, i didn't have this community of women and young girls when i was younger. in community of women and young girls when i was younger.— when i was younger. in that community _ when i was younger. in that community of— when i was younger. in that community of female - when i was younger. in that - community of female footballers has grown and grown thanks to one very special moment. since leah williamson and the lioness is raised that european trophy two years ago, almost 70,000 more young girls are playing grassroots football. so the government has come together with the fa and put in £30 million for 30 more new pictures around the country. the first one is being unveiled here. that popularity was easy to see as hundreds came to celebrate the pitch built as part of the lioness �*s futures pond. i celebrate the pitch built as part of the lioness 's futures pond. i used to be down _ the lioness 's futures pond. i used to be down here _ the lioness 's futures pond. i used to be down here at _ the lioness 's futures pond. i used to be down here at 6am _ the lioness 's futures pond. i used to be down here at 6am with - the lioness 's futures pond. i used to be down here at 6am with my l the lioness 's futures pond. i used - to be down here at 6am with my mum, running laps of the field, because that's what i needed to do for my career. you will be talking about doing it on that pitch. this career. you will be talking about doing it on that pitch.— career. you will be talking about doing it on that pitch. this is the moment, right? _

doing it on that pitch. this is the moment, right? we've - doing it on that pitch. this is the moment, right? we've got - doing it on that pitch. this is the moment, right? we've got to i doing it on that pitch. this is the l moment, right? we've got to ride that wa . moment, right? we've got to ride that way. there _ moment, right? we've got to ride that way. there are _ moment, right? we've got to ride that way. there are young - moment, right? we've got to ride that way. there are young girls i moment, right? we've got to ride i that way. there are young girls who are desperately trying to get into footbatt — are desperately trying to get into football. we want to maintain that enthusiasm and excitement, get their younger— enthusiasm and excitement, get their younger siblings to follow through and eventually over time we want to see a _ and eventually over time we want to see a pathway of women and girls football— see a pathway of women and girls football that replicates what we have seen in men's and boys in england — have seen in men's and boys in england in_ have seen in men's and boys in encland. ., have seen in men's and boys in encland. . . ., england. in the leah williamson itch will england. in the leah williamson pitch will be _ england. in the leah williamson pitch will be ready _ england. in the leah williamson pitch will be ready for _ england. in the leah williamson pitch will be ready for the - england. in the leah williamson pitch will be ready for the new i pitch will be ready for the new season. it pitch will be ready for the new season. . . pitch will be ready for the new season. . , .., pitch will be ready for the new season. . , .. ., season. it means we can train here all ear season. it means we can train here all year round _ season. it means we can train here all year round and _ season. it means we can train here all year round and it _ season. it means we can train here all year round and it will— season. it means we can train here all year round and it will be - season. it means we can train here all year round and it will be really l all year round and it will be really accessible. because usually we have to go to different areas. the accessible. because usually we have to go to different areas.— to go to different areas. the fact that we have _ to go to different areas. the fact that we have more _ to go to different areas. the fact that we have more opportunities to go to different areas. the fact i that we have more opportunities to play as— that we have more opportunities to play as a _ that we have more opportunities to play as a team together is a lot better— play as a team together is a lot better for— play as a team together is a lot better for us. play as a team together is a lot betterfor us. it play as a team together is a lot better for us.— better for us. it 'ust shows the athwa better for us. it 'ust shows the pathway and — better for us. it just shows the pathway and having _ better for us. it just shows the pathway and having her- better for us. it just shows the pathway and having her name | better for us. itjust shows the i pathway and having her name on better for us. itjust shows the - pathway and having her name on the entrance, _ pathway and having her name on the entrance, it— pathway and having her name on the entrance, itiust_ pathway and having her name on the entrance, itjust reminds— pathway and having her name on the entrance, itjust reminds me - pathway and having her name on the entrance, itjust reminds me every. entrance, itjust reminds me every time _ entrance, itjust reminds me every time i_ entrance, itjust reminds me every time i walk— entrance, itjust reminds me every time i walk in— entrance, itjust reminds me every time i walk in that _ entrance, itjust reminds me every time i walk in that that _ entrance, itjust reminds me every time i walk in that that could - entrance, itjust reminds me everyl time i walk in that that could be me in the _ time i walk in that that could be me in the future — time i walk in that that could be me in the future. 1&— time i walk in that that could be me in the future-— in the future. a lot of young girls that we've _ in the future. a lot of young girls that we've spoke _ in the future. a lot of young girls that we've spoke to _ in the future. a lot of young girls that we've spoke to today - in the future. a lot of young girls that we've spoke to today said i in the future. a lot of young girls i that we've spoke to today said that were inspired by the euro triumph. how does that make you feel? makes me incredibly — how does that make you feel? makes me incredibly proud _ how does that make you feel? makes me incredibly proud to _ how does that make you feel? makes me incredibly proud to be _ how does that make you feel? makes me incredibly proud to be a _ how does that make you feel? makes me incredibly proud to be a part - how does that make you feel? makes me incredibly proud to be a part of i me incredibly proud to be a part of that team. i want to win. i'm an athlete. but as a human being, the legacy that you leave behind, knowing that you did what you could to help other people, who have given a lot, and i am glad that these

girls are seeing the benefit of that. n. . . girls are seeing the benefit of that. ~ . . . . girls are seeing the benefit of that. . ., ., . ~ girls are seeing the benefit of that. . . ., r r , ——matt gravling, bbc news. let's take you to the netherlands now for — surprisingly — the tour de france femme. the first three stages have taken place in the netherlands — two of them today. it will then pass through belgium tomorrow on its way to france. demi vollering has the yellowjersey after winning stage three — although dutch sprinter charlotte kool is the leader in the points classifcation, so will swap yellow for green tomorrow. drew savage reports. do not adjust your set, yes this is the tour de france, and yes this is the tour de france, and yes this is the netherlands. it's the first time the netherlands. it's the first time the race has started outside of france with all of the first three stages either starting or finishing in rotterdam. which makes sense 32 out of the 151i writers in the palatine are dutch, and as the race swept into the netherlands second city, all eyes were on two of them.

a reputation as the fastest printer in the field. she was beaten by another flying dutchman. comes off the wheel. another flying dutchman. comes off the wheel- a — another flying dutchman. comes off the wheel. a throw _ another flying dutchman. comes off the wheel. a throw to _ another flying dutchman. comes off the wheel. a throw to the _ another flying dutchman. comes off the wheel. a throw to the line! - another flying dutchman. comes off the wheel. a throw to the line! two | the wheel. a throw to the line! two sta . e wins the wheel. a throw to the line! two stage wins in _ the wheel. a throw to the line! two stage wins in two _ the wheel. a throw to the line! two stage wins in two days on the home tarmac. herfirst in stage wins in two days on the home tarmac. her first in the yellow jersey. would she get to wear for much longer? because after the sprint came a time trial where every second counts. britain's anna henderson won olympic silver in this discipline just henderson won olympic silver in this disciplinejust over two henderson won olympic silver in this discipline just over two weeks ago. a seven km course may be a little short for her. she ended up ten fastest and 11th place overall. chloe was many experts to take the yellow jersey. chloe was many experts to take the yellowjersey. the world time trial champion and the american and the rainbow stripes lead the way until another dutch writer took to the road. the defending champion and this year's overall favourite. cheered from the as she powered her around rotterdam. a nervous wait to

see if cole could go fast enough to stay in yellow. on a short course, the sprinter had an outside chance, but her best wasn't quite enough. nevertheless, the dutch domination is likely to continue. toppling the new leader by three seconds as the race heads for belgium. drew savage, bbc news. team gb�*s olympic athletes have returned home from paris, bringing with them 65 gold, silver and bronze medals. but although the games have only just finished, attention is already turning to the next generation and the competitors who might be winning in los angeles in 2028. our reporter tim muffett has been finding out more. double jab! the olympics might be double “ab! the olympics might be over, double jab! the olympics might be over, but double jab! the olympics might be over. but it — double jab! the olympics might be over, but it north _ double jab! the olympics might be over, but it north paddington - double jab! the olympics might be | over, but it north paddington youth club this morning, it was clear, the games have made quite an impact. i

enjoyed it because if they can do great things, i can do great things as well. ., ., ., . as well. throughout watching the ol m - ics as well. throughout watching the olympics committee _ as well. throughout watching the olympics committee gave - as well. throughout watching the olympics committee gave me i olympics committee gave me inspiration to find my passion in sports. a golden chance today to meet to team gb medalists, to be inspired to aim high.— meet to team gb medalists, to be inspired to aim high. athletes have been phenomenal— inspired to aim high. athletes have been phenomenal on _ inspired to aim high. athletes have been phenomenal on the _ inspired to aim high. athletes have been phenomenal on the field - inspired to aim high. athletes have been phenomenal on the field of. been phenomenal on the field of play, and done these incredible performances but actually know that their greatest impact probably lies among society, especially with young people today and spreading their love of things that make their world a little bit better. riff love of things that make their world a little bit better.— a little bit better. of course many ol mic a little bit better. of course many olympic medalists _ a little bit better. of course many olympic medalists were - a little bit better. of course many i olympic medalists were themselves inspired to get into their support by watching previous games. lola anderson's gold in the quadruple was especially poignant. i anderson's gold in the quadruple was especially poignant.— especially poignant. i wrote in my dia after especially poignant. i wrote in my diary after watching _ especially poignant. i wrote in my diary after watching the _ especially poignant. i wrote in my diary after watching the london i especially poignant. i wrote in my i diary after watching the london 2012 olympics— diary after watching the london 2012 olympics that it would be my dream to -o olympics that it would be my dream to go compete one day and if

possible _ to go compete one day and if possible bring back a medal, a gold medal— possible bring back a medal, a gold medal if— possible bring back a medal, a gold medal if possible. when i wrote that downy _ medal if possible. when i wrote that down, i_ medal if possible. when i wrote that down, i was — medal if possible. when i wrote that down, i was very new in the sport. i wasn't _ down, i was very new in the sport. i wasn't very— down, i was very new in the sport. i wasn't very good. didn't have a lot of belief— wasn't very good. didn't have a lot of belief in— wasn't very good. didn't have a lot of belief in myself. i wrote that out and — of belief in myself. i wrote that out and threw it in the bin and completely forgot about it, but my dad had _ completely forgot about it, but my dad had noticed the extract, took it and saved — dad had noticed the extract, took it and saved it for a rainy day. about ten years— and saved it for a rainy day. about ten years later, he wasn't doing so well with— ten years later, he wasn't doing so well with his diagnosis with cancer and he _ well with his diagnosis with cancer and he gave it back to me just before — and he gave it back to me just before he _ and he gave it back to me just before he passed. and he gave it back to me 'ust before he passedi and he gave it back to me 'ust before he assed. ~ , , ., ., , r before he passed. members of team gb will this week — before he passed. members of team gb will this week be _ before he passed. members of team gb will this week be attending _ will this week be attending changemaker events across the uk. 5a changemaker events across the uk. sr for me, my passion project is helping the grassroots. i feel very lucky to have found gymnastics from seven years old, found what gets me out of bed and what i want to do every single day, that is quite hard for young children to find. i want to open doors. i feel and for young children to find. i want to open doors. ifeel and believe that gymnastics is one of the best starting sports commits a real foundation sport setting children up for life and i want to make it more accessible. for life and i want to make it more accessible-— for life and i want to make it more accessible. ,, , ., , ., , . accessible. sports often experience accessible. sports often experience a ost accessible. sports often experience a post olympics _ accessible. sports often experience a post olympics bounce. _ accessible. sports often experience a post olympics bounce. there i accessible. sports often experience a post olympics bounce. there is i a post olympics bounce. there is determination here to ensure any

boost in popularity lead to long—term positive change. incredibly stories there, went there? during the olympics we've all been captivated by the beautiful and striking pictures taken by photographers, especially from underwater. so, how do they do it? well, michael heiman from getty images explained to us how their technology enables them to get the perfect shot. both rigs were custom—built. we spent over a year working with the manufacturer to make sure that we could build the rig that would deliver what we needed to deliver, and that is to be able to remotely control our cameras. the rig itself so it can move fast enough to keep up so it can move fast enough to keep up with the speed of a swimmer or a diver entering the water. we replaced those cameras on the bottom of the pool, cable runs up out of

the water into a junction box and we are able to get a live feed from that camera on a monitor so we can watch from real—time underwater. the photographers sit in the tribune and they control it with a joystick. and they control it with a joystick. and they follow the action of the athletes. an income of the challenges making sure you get the camera in the right place. a cameras don't move along the bottom of the pool because it would be chaos. so you have to make sure that when you put the camera down, it is in the right place for the right sport or the right to discipline, whether to swimming, it could be backstroke it could be butterfly, they all make different photos. and i think, yeah, technically, if you have an expensive camera with expensive robotics underwater, make sure that it doesn't get wet in the wrong places. our it doesn't get wet in the wrong places. 0ur camera it doesn't get wet in the wrong places. our camera is vacuum sealed, it monitors its pressure and

temperature and it can give us a read back of our pressure is dropping or if something isn't looking right towards overheating, it's getting too hot. we are able to realise that and adjust, so something doesn't go wrong. it is also, you have an expensive piece of electronic hardware sitting underwater for a electronic hardware sitting underwaterfor a long period of time. corrosion can happen, so you have to be really careful. you have to take it out each night, wipe it down. to sit there for the duration of the games. it’s down. to sit there for the duration of the games-— of the games. it's fascinating to see how all _ of the games. it's fascinating to see how all of _ of the games. it's fascinating to see how all of that _ of the games. it's fascinating to see how all of that works i of the games. it's fascinating to | see how all of that works behind of the games. it's fascinating to i see how all of that works behind the scenes. right, before we go, a reminder of our top story. a huge blow for england. in the last few hours commits been confirmed that ben stokes has been ruled out for the remainder of the summer after tearing his left hamstring while playing for northern superchargers in the hundred. he was clearly in some pain and it means that the captain will miss england's three match series against sri lanka.

that's it. goodbye. good evening. in recent nights, some fantastic displays of aurora borealis, and the opportunity may well be there again for the next few hours this side of midnight and even in the south. but there is a fly in the ointment. there's a lot more cloud and rain. either side perhaps in the clearest skies, scott and northern ireland eventually england. early in the evening. our band of cloud and rain, even some rumbles of thunder initially are tracking their way eastward through the night. so it will be a warmer cloudier and to the night across central and eastern

areas, but a chilly one further north down to li—s with the clearing skies. and that bodes well for a drier, brighter, sunnier day across scotland, for northern ireland and for northern england. wales. eventually that cloud, although dragging its heels initially, will clear towards the east. some early rain, some mr. murk over the hills. it's that's something that we'll see through the night as well, underneath that cloud band and even underneath that remnant cloud. 2324 still quite warm. not as warm as it's been, of course today. a fresher feel for the north, but lighter winds than today. so pleasant in the sunshine. but that window of drier weather here under this brief ridge of high pressure doesn't last for long because, as you can see, through tomorrow night into thursday, the next area of rain is working its way in across northern ireland and scotland. quite a wet night and a wet start to thursday. it does brighten and dry up to the north, and after a cooler start in the south and the east, we hold on to some sunshine. just east anglia in the south east and the looks of things. but there will be some heavy rain

on this weather front and some brisk winds as well. so a fresher feel once it clears. quite muggy underneath that weather front. again, its warm, moist air, so we might see 25 to 27 in the sunshine ahead of that. that shows you that that warm air is not too far away. and that muggy air is with us then through thursday night into friday and still around potentially in the south on friday on that weather front. so still some heavy rain potentially, and more getting into the north and the west. but for many, it looks like some drier weather again is on the way on friday. so you can see how it's changeable day to day our weather. but it looks then as if we'll see high pressure building in for the weekend. the so, yes, there will be a few showers, but for many there'll be a lot of dry weather with some sunshine and feeling warm in that sun too.

it's 7pm in london. this is the world today with geeta guru—murthy. slava ukraini! he laughs. ukraine now boasts it holds 7a russian settlements. we report on the build—up of elite forces putting pressure president putin. a public health emergency is declared across africa over the spread of a new strain of the potentially deadly mpox disease. america's top diplomat antony blinken has cancelled his visit to the middle east as uncertainty grows over peace talks.

also coming up on the world today: doctors across india go on indefinite strike in protest over the sexual assault and murder of a trainee doctor. banksy unveils his ninth animal artwork in as many days — this time at london zoo. welcome to the world today — an hour of international news from the bbc. ukraine's president zelensky has boasted his country now controls 7a russian settlements — as a result of its incursion over the border, which began last week. his officials have said that ukraine does not want to occupy russian territory — but that it will continue its military action until moscow agrees to peace. a key part of the strategy is forcing russia to divert its forces from the eastern front — here in red — to protect its own territory.

ukrainian troops are fighting in the kursk region,