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simon jones, thank you very much- as _ as we speak. simon jones, thank you very much.speak. simon jones, thank you very much. as simon was _ as we speak. simon jones, thank you very much. as simon was saying - as we speak. simon jones, thank you very much. as simon was saying it i as we speak. simon jones, thank you very much. as simon was saying it is| very much. as simon was saying it is a very long cargo vessel, the dali, and the owners of the singapore flagged ship said it had collided with the pillar of the bridge around 1:30am and all crew members including the two pilots on board have been accounted for. let's speak to our business reporter katie silver. this is a very large cargo vessel, isn't it? and it was heading for sri lanka, we understand.— isn't it? and it was heading for sri lanka, we understand. that's right. as simon mentioned _ lanka, we understand. that's right. as simon mentioned the _ lanka, we understand. that's right. as simon mentioned the shipping i as simon mentioned the shipping company is located here in singapore, the synergy marine group,
simon jones, thank you very much- as _ as we speak. simon jones, thank you very much.speak. simon jones, thank you very much. as simon was _ as we speak. simon jones, thank you very much. as simon was saying - as we speak. simon jones, thank you very much. as simon was saying it i as we speak. simon jones, thank you very much. as simon was saying it is| very much. as simon was saying it is a very long cargo vessel, the dali, and the owners of the singapore flagged ship said it had collided with...
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simon jones, we will be back to you — information.. simon jones, we will be back to you later if _ information. simon jones, we will be back to you later if there _ information. simon jones, we will be back to you later if there are - information. simon jones, we will be back to you later if there are any - back to you later if there are any development. and you can follow this story live on bbc sounds — this morning nicky campbell is asking — kate: how much do we need to know? join the conversation and listen live on bbc radio five live on the bbc sounds app. around the world and across the uk, this is bbc news. you're watching bbc news. uk inflation drops to the lowest level in over two years — according to the new figures from the office for national statistics. consumer prices rose by a weaker—than—expected 3.4% in the year to february. this is a slowing from a 4% increase in january. all of this falls short of the bank of england's target 2%. many economists had predicted the drop and said it would further expectations that the b
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simon jones, also en route to the site. simon jones. thank — also en route to the site.route to the site. simon jones, thank you very _ also en route to the site. simon jones, thank you very much, . also en route to the site. simon j jones, thank you very much, we also en route to the site. simon - jones, thank you very much, we will jones, thank you very much, we will come back to you later. ian firth is a structural engineer and bridge designer. he�*s also a former president of the institute of structural engineers. he spoke to my colleague catherine byaruhanga. he said why he thinks the bridge collapsed. 18 he said why he thinks the bridge collased. 'j~ . ., he said why he thinks the bridge collased. 'j~ . . , m he said why he thinks the bridge collased. 'j~ . . , _ he said why he thinks the bridge collased. 'f~ . . , ,, . collapsed. 18 richard struck by a ve larae collapsed. 18 richard struck by a very large vessel _ collapsed. 18 richard struck by a very large vessel like _ collapsed. 18 richard struck by a very large vessel like that - collapsed. 18 richard struck
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simon jones, bbc news. seconds against slovakia to record the fastest ever goal in international football. the attacker drove through the defence from kick—off, drifting past three players, before unleashing a long shot past goalkeeper martin dubravka. austria won the friendly match 2—0, in bratislava. baumgartner�*s strike beat the previous record of seven seconds it took lukas podolski to score for germany against ecuador in may, 2013. some of the world's most famous landmarks have turned off their lights and been plunged into darkness taking part in earth hour. the global event aims to raise awareness of environmental issues and the impact of climate change. this was the scene in new york where a number of buildings including the empire state building dimmed the lights. here is the moment the sydney opera house, in australia, flicked the switch, in unison with the world—famous harbour bridge. a sight rarely seen, hong kong's victoria harbour and city skyline in darkness as part of the campaign. here in l
simon jones, bbc news. seconds against slovakia to record the fastest ever goal in international football. the attacker drove through the defence from kick—off, drifting past three players, before unleashing a long shot past goalkeeper martin dubravka. austria won the friendly match 2—0, in bratislava. baumgartner�*s strike beat the previous record of seven seconds it took lukas podolski to score for germany against ecuador in may, 2013. some of the world's most famous landmarks have...
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simon jones has more.s to dampen speculation about katherine's recovery from the recent abdominal surgery. recovery from the recent abdominalsurgery. but some abdominal surgery. but some people abdominalsurgery. but some people pointed out that the image looks odd. a view shared by several leading picture agencies which had initially sent out the photo worldwide. one of them said there was an inconsistency in the alignment of incest charlotte's left hand, meaning the image didn't reach the agency's standards. late last night the associated press issued something called a kill notification, and industry term for a retraction. the reason it gave for killing the story is a closer inspection it appears that the sources manipulative the image. the replacement photo will be sent. it is please remove it from all platforms, including social, where it may still be visible. another agency, reuters, advised its customers, please remove this image from your systems. that was following what it called a post— publicatio
simon jones has more.s to dampen speculation about katherine's recovery from the recent abdominal surgery. recovery from the recent abdominalsurgery. but some abdominal surgery. but some people abdominalsurgery. but some people pointed out that the image looks odd. a view shared by several leading picture agencies which had initially sent out the photo worldwide. one of them said there was an inconsistency in the alignment of incest charlotte's left hand, meaning the image didn't reach the...
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simon, thank you. simon jones _ been silenced. simon, thank you. simon jones in — been silenced.continuing across large parts of the country. haiti has long been plagued by extreme instability — but recent weeks have seen gang violence escalate dramatically. ordinary haitians, desperate to escape, have been caught in the middle. our central america and caribbean correspondent, will grant, reports. baby crying. just a day old — baby woodley�*s first cries are the same of those of children born anywhere — for food and for comfort. but as they get older, the children born in cap—haitien's maternity wing will find such essentials are far from guaranteed in haiti. markinsonjoseph tells me she would take her newborn boy out of the country altogether if she gets the chance. but she doesn't have the money to flee. the first ward for pathology. as he shows us around dark and empty wards, dr clervil says the gangs�* control of the roads is making it impossible to find enough fuel to keep the lights on, let alone to bring in the drugs and equipment they need. translation: as you can see, we
simon, thank you. simon jones _ been silenced. simon, thank you. simon jones in — been silenced.continuing across large parts of the country. haiti has long been plagued by extreme instability — but recent weeks have seen gang violence escalate dramatically. ordinary haitians, desperate to escape, have been caught in the middle. our central america and caribbean correspondent, will grant, reports. baby crying. just a day old — baby woodley�*s first cries are the same of those of...
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simon jones, bbc news. another race with a difference.ition of having to dodge hundreds of waiters and waitresses swarming the streets trying desperately not to spill trays of coffee and croissants. it is because the infamous la course des cafes returns to the city after a 13—year hiatus. the race, which is over 100 years old, sees servers complete a two—kilometre loop in the city's historic marais area while trying to avoid any spillages. paris stopped hosting the event in 2008 because of its 100,000 euros 0ur paris correspondent hugh schofield has more on the historic event. as you say, it is a historic event. people say we have waiters races in our city like melbourne, london, they do happen in other cities but they do happen in other cities but they are pale imitations because this was the original which started in 1914 and was run every year for the next 100 years more or less until as you said some years ago when the sponsors pulled out. it was set up by a newspaper, and people who come from the overrun region of central france, the
simon jones, bbc news. another race with a difference.ition of having to dodge hundreds of waiters and waitresses swarming the streets trying desperately not to spill trays of coffee and croissants. it is because the infamous la course des cafes returns to the city after a 13—year hiatus. the race, which is over 100 years old, sees servers complete a two—kilometre loop in the city's historic marais area while trying to avoid any spillages. paris stopped hosting the event in 2008 because of...
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simon jones, bbc news.hemselves in the unusual position of having to dodge hundreds of waiters and waitresses swarming the streets trying desperately not to spill trays of coffee and croissants. it is because the infamous la course des cafes returns to the city after a 13—year hiatus. the race, which is over 100 years old, sees servers complete a two—kilometre loop in the city's historic marais area while trying to avoid any spillages. that's just over a mile. runners were split in different categories given age group and gender. the mayor of paris revived the race, after stopped hosting the event in 2008 because of its 100,000 euros cost. this is one of the winners. sprinting his way to get first prize. we have a bit of footage. he is strolling, you know the french, very laid—back about things, aren't they? further contenders and competitors coming through. imagine how difficult it is racing, carrying a tray, try not to spill anything, with an apron on! sounds like being a mum really, doesn't it? oh, look,
simon jones, bbc news.hemselves in the unusual position of having to dodge hundreds of waiters and waitresses swarming the streets trying desperately not to spill trays of coffee and croissants. it is because the infamous la course des cafes returns to the city after a 13—year hiatus. the race, which is over 100 years old, sees servers complete a two—kilometre loop in the city's historic marais area while trying to avoid any spillages. that's just over a mile. runners were split in...
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simon jones, bbc news.hemselves in the unusual position of having to dodge hundreds of waiters and waitresses swarming the streets trying desperately not to spill trays of coffee and croissants. the infamous la course des cafes has returned to the city after a 13—year hiatus. the race, which is over 100 years old, sees servers complete a two—kilometre loop — that'sjust over a mile — in the city's historic marais area while trying to avoid any spillages. runners were split in different categories given age group and gender. the mayor of paris revived the race, after it was put on hiatus in 2008 due to high costs. here's one of today's winners captured there on social media — sprinting his way to the finishing line — and then a race from the others to make the podium. these pictures purportedly show the four men who were detained in that attack on the city halljust outside moscow, which happened on friday night. the reuters news agency said this was the suspect they brought to the investigation committee's he
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simon jones has more.t month to strike houthi targets in yemen. but this all comes at considerable cost. the public accounts committee, which examines the value for money of government projects, says it is alarming that in an increasingly volatile world, the military is facing a record shortfall between what is expected of it, and what the ministry of defence can afford. this british warship took part in a recent nato training exercise in norway, designed to be a show of strength to neighbouring russia. but the committee says in future the uk could be left increasingly reliant on its allies. at zero zero speed. it accuses the mod of a lack of discipline in budgeting, delays in defence procurement, and a failure to cancel projects it can no longer afford. the committee notes the mod will see a budget increase of more than £46 billion over the next decade, but mps say that could still leave the military facing an estimated deficit of 16.9 billion — its biggest ever black hole. and there's a fear the real fig
simon jones has more.t month to strike houthi targets in yemen. but this all comes at considerable cost. the public accounts committee, which examines the value for money of government projects, says it is alarming that in an increasingly volatile world, the military is facing a record shortfall between what is expected of it, and what the ministry of defence can afford. this british warship took part in a recent nato training exercise in norway, designed to be a show of strength to...
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simon jones, bbc news.ism commissioner has claimed that london has become a "no—go zone forjews" during weekend pro—palestinian marches. writing in the daily telegraph, robin simcox urged ministers to "be bolder" when tackling extremism. our political correspondent hannah miller is in westminster. good morning. an interesting subject, this. looking at how the government is approaching what is being described as extremism and what language is being used. morning. a week ago today the prime minister stood in downing street and talked about a shocking increase in extremist disruption. robin simcox is now urging him, as you say, to move faster and be bolder in tackling that. particularly this seems to be about groups that sit just below that threshold for what might be defined as being a terrorist, where he suggested that the government should be more willing to take legal risks in taking action against groups where perhaps their language for their actions are uncomfortable, but whether they actually meet the l
simon jones, bbc news.ism commissioner has claimed that london has become a "no—go zone forjews" during weekend pro—palestinian marches. writing in the daily telegraph, robin simcox urged ministers to "be bolder" when tackling extremism. our political correspondent hannah miller is in westminster. good morning. an interesting subject, this. looking at how the government is approaching what is being described as extremism and what language is being used. morning. a week...
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simon jones has more.trike houthi targets in yemen. but this all comes at considerable cost. the public accounts committee, which examines the value for money of government projects, says it is alarming that in an increasingly volatile world, the military is facing a record shortfall between what is expected of it, and what the ministry of defence can afford. we can go straight to the old bailey where chris kaba is' family are talking to stop the 24—year—old shot in london in september 2012. the officer charged with his murder is now being named and they have just been talking outside the old bailey. it was a brief statement and we will bring you more on that. chris kaba died from a single gunshot after the car he was driving was hemmed in by a police vehicle and an officer opened fire. the construction worker was being followed by an unmarked police car with no lights or sirens. up police car with no lights or sirens. up until this point an unnamed met police fire officer was charged with his murder. that
simon jones has more.trike houthi targets in yemen. but this all comes at considerable cost. the public accounts committee, which examines the value for money of government projects, says it is alarming that in an increasingly volatile world, the military is facing a record shortfall between what is expected of it, and what the ministry of defence can afford. we can go straight to the old bailey where chris kaba is' family are talking to stop the 24—year—old shot in london in september...
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simon jones, bbc news. now a very different kind of running. la course des cafes has returned to the city after a 13—year hiatus. the race, which is over 100 years old, sees servers complete a two—kilometre loop — thatsjust over a mile — in the city's historic marais area while trying to avoid any spillages. runners were split in different categories given age group and gender. the mayor of paris revived the race, after it was put on hiatus in 2008 due to high costs. here's one of today's winners captured there on social media — sprinting his way to the finishing line — and then a race from the others to make the podium. a quick recap of one of our main stories this hour. simon harris has been confirmed as the new leader of the fine gael party — which is part of the governing coalition in the irish republic. it means that, at 37, mr harris, is on course to become ireland's youngest prime minister — after leo varadkar announced his resignation last week. they offer ed case that he was resigning for personal reasons and said he was no longer at t
simon jones, bbc news. now a very different kind of running. la course des cafes has returned to the city after a 13—year hiatus. the race, which is over 100 years old, sees servers complete a two—kilometre loop — thatsjust over a mile — in the city's historic marais area while trying to avoid any spillages. runners were split in different categories given age group and gender. the mayor of paris revived the race, after it was put on hiatus in 2008 due to high costs. here's one of...
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our reporter simon jones has the latest. several leading picture agencies which had initially sent out the photo worldwide. one of them said there was an inconsistency in the alignment of princess charlotte's left hand, meaning the image didn't reach the agency's standards. late last night, the associated press issued something called a kill notification — an industry term for a retraction. the reason it gave for killing the story is that on closer inspection it appears that the source has manipulated the image. no replacement photo will be sent. it says, "please remove it from all platforms, including social, where it may still be visible." another agency, reuters, advised its customers, "please remove this image from your systems." that was following what it called a post—publication review. afp and getty also withdrew the picture. other commentators online said prince louis' hands didn't look right and even that the tree in the background had too many leaves for this time of year. the last time catherine was officially se
our reporter simon jones has the latest. several leading picture agencies which had initially sent out the photo worldwide. one of them said there was an inconsistency in the alignment of princess charlotte's left hand, meaning the image didn't reach the agency's standards. late last night, the associated press issued something called a kill notification — an industry term for a retraction. the reason it gave for killing the story is that on closer inspection it appears that the source has...
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simon jones, bbc news.man. what a grey achievement. —— what an achievement. and from one extreme race to another, today hundreds of waiting staff will be running through the streets of paris, desperately trying not to spill trays of coffee and croissants. no mean feat. it is because the famous waiters' race returns to the city after a 13—year break. the contest, which is over 100 years old — believe it or not — sees servers complete a 2km loop while trying to avoid any spillages. paris stopped hosting the event in 2008 because of the cost, but it's been revived in the run—up to the olympics. well, i suppose it gets you in the mood for olympic running, doesn't it? ., ~ ., ., , it? two kilometres? i have been in cafes where _ it? two kilometres? i have been in cafes where they _ it? two kilometres? i have been in cafes where they can't _ it? two kilometres? i have been in cafes where they can't get - it? two kilometres? i have been in cafes where they can't get from . it? two kilometres? i have been in| cafes
simon jones, bbc news.man. what a grey achievement. —— what an achievement. and from one extreme race to another, today hundreds of waiting staff will be running through the streets of paris, desperately trying not to spill trays of coffee and croissants. no mean feat. it is because the famous waiters' race returns to the city after a 13—year break. the contest, which is over 100 years old — believe it or not — sees servers complete a 2km loop while trying to avoid any spillages....
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our reporter, simon jones, has the story.n that aims to convince people not to put their lives in the hands of ruthless people smugglers — featuring testimony from those who have attempted the perilous journey across the channel. it will initially be rolled out in vietnam, following a sharp rise in vietnamese people making the crossing by boat. the dangers are very real. we've been given rare access to the area in dover, where migrants are brought to shore. so far this year, nine people have lost their lives trying to reach the uk. well, as you can see from this, you might look at this at first hand and think that's a sturdy piece of equipment. it's really not. it's a death trap. the poor quality of the rubber is like a bouncy castle. if there's a puncture in one bit, it's all going to go down. these life jackets are very, very poor quality. last year, more than 29,000 people crossed the channel in small boats — that represented a fall of more than a third on 2022. but so far this year, around 4,300 people have made the journ
our reporter, simon jones, has the story.n that aims to convince people not to put their lives in the hands of ruthless people smugglers — featuring testimony from those who have attempted the perilous journey across the channel. it will initially be rolled out in vietnam, following a sharp rise in vietnamese people making the crossing by boat. the dangers are very real. we've been given rare access to the area in dover, where migrants are brought to shore. so far this year, nine people have...
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thank you very much, the bbc's simon jones i very much, the bbc's simonjones with the latest on thatbridge and what kind of bridge was it? ,:, : , it? obviously since this happened i've been looking _ it? obviously since this happened i've been looking online - it? obviously since this happened i've been looking online to i it? obviously since this happened i've been looking online to see i i've been looking online to see about it. i didn't know the bridge particularly well, i knew of it. it is what we call a steel truss bridge with an arched profile. it is a three span structure which means that there are two main supports either side of the navigation channel command one of those has been struck by this vessel. so it is the major support for this very large, long structure which is many hundreds of metres long. fiend large, long structure which is many hundreds of metres long. and what it be ossible hundreds of metres long. and what it be possible for— hundreds of metres long. and what it be possible for any _ hundreds of metres long. and what it be possible for any bridge _ hundred
thank you very much, the bbc's simon jones i very much, the bbc's simonjones with the latest on thatbridge and what kind of bridge was it? ,:, : , it? obviously since this happened i've been looking _ it? obviously since this happened i've been looking online - it? obviously since this happened i've been looking online to i it? obviously since this happened i've been looking online to see i i've been looking online to see about it. i didn't know the bridge particularly well, i knew of it. it is...