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this is bbc news. the headlines at 7pm: nearly all the nhs trusts affected by a massive cyber attack have restored their systems, according to the home secretary. 40 a0 trusts have been affected, and of those a3 on a pervading normal services within the business continuity plans. jeremy corbyn denies that some senior league figures —— labour figures denies that some senior league figures —— labourfigures are already accepting defeat in the general election. hundreds of thousands of people join the pope as he canonises two shepherd children at the fatima shrine complex in portugal.francisco and jacinta marto were canonised at the site in fatima where they said the virgin mary appeared to them a hundred years ago. it's the final of the eurovision song contest tonight. it's being held in the
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ukrainian capital, kiev. will britain face a brexit backlash? and manchester city close in on a place in the champions league. we'll have that and the rest of the day's sporting action in sportsday. good evening, and welcome to bbc news. five nhs trusts are still experiencing serious problems after yesterday's international cyber attack. a3 of the trusts affected in england and scotland are now returning to normal. the attack on friday caused ambulances to be diverted, and numerous cancellations or delays in treatment. a&e departments were not affected. the government's emergency committee, cobra, has been meeting today, chaired by the home secretary amber rudd. here's our health editor, hugh pym. the news shocked staff and patients alike. the cyber attack shut down key systems. ron grimshaw won't forget it in a hurry. he was in the middle of having
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an mri scan but it was abruptly halted and he will have to go back another day. i was stunned, obviously stunned, and as the nurse said, this is the first time this has happened. i was thinking, why me? there we are. health secretaryjeremy hunt was at a meeting of the emergency committee cobra, along with the home secretary, who denied there were weaknesses in nhs systems. i don't believe it is to do with being prepared. there is always more we can all do to make sure we are secure against viruses, but i think there had already been good preparations in place by the nhs to make sure that they were ready for this sort of attack. in england, hospital and ambulance services have been affected at a8 trusts, along with some gp practices. in scotland, 11 out of ia health boards have felt the impact,
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including hospitals and gp surgeries. the ambulance service was also affected. the nhs is very much in the recovery phase. there is a great deal of work ongoing to get systems back to normal, and every effort is being made to ensure any impact on patient care is kept to a minimum. a&e is working normally. here at york hospital, they say while they contained the virus it could take a while before they restore nonurgent services. 2000 have been taken out of commission. each one will need reimaging. that takes time. it will take a few days but we will be working round—the—clock to do that as fast as we can. at wigan infirmary, it staff have been working flat out to get systems up and running normally. i'm a little concerned because we don't know
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what we will find on monday morning when people open laptops. i think we've got sufficient understanding of the nature of the problem that we can be very confident we can solve whatever comes up on monday morning. all but five of the english trusts have restored their networks. there could be more cancellations of routine surgery and appointments next week. dr anne rainsberry, incident directorfor nhs england, said the majority of hospitals are getting now getting back to normal. the nhs is coping very well with an unprecedented event. all a&e departments are open, but what i can say is a8 trusts have been infected, and of those a03i know currently providing normal services within their business continuity plans. there are five trusts that have asked for help and we are pervading
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that help. can you tell is about those trusts? one is barts trust, which is here in london. 0ne those trusts? one is barts trust, which is here in london. one of the sake, the royal london, is a trauma centre. the problem is the it relating to how they do tests for major trauma patients has been affected. we are supporting them by diverging some patients to other trauma centres in london. when will these trusts get back to normal? we are planning that they will come back as soon as possible. use the nhs normally, if you need to contact the nhs, do so. if there is a change in procedure, the nhs will make sure that you go to the right place. what procedures were in place to prevent an incident? all nhs organisations, nhs trusts hospitals, need to have
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in place business continuity plans which anticipate just the sort of event. they are tested on an annual basis. hospitals were putting those plans into effect today. with me is krishna chinthapalli, a neurology registar at the national hospital for neurology and neurosurgery in london. his hospital was not affected by the cyber attack. welcome. you have been working on an article which was published only on thursday, the day before this happened. tellers about that?” wrote this article because i thought it was inevitable that hospitals would suffer an attack this year in this country, and that is because of looking at trends. there was a notable incident last february in america where a hospital was subjected to ra nsomwa re america where a hospital was subjected to ransomware for a week or two weeks, and they ended up paying the hackers and went public. since then has been a steady drip of
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attacks, especially in europe. we know that by january, about one third of nhs trusts who replied stuart freedom of information request admitted to being targeted by ransomware. request admitted to being targeted by ra nsomwa re. we request admitted to being targeted by ransomware. we knew that it was a growing threats, but my colleagues and i, medical professionals, are just not aware, and that also goes for nurses and other front line staff. why do you need to be aware of when the nhs has front line specialists who will be working very ha rd to specialists who will be working very hard to get everybody back to normal today? the first line of defence is the user of any computer system in any large organisation, not just the user of any computer system in any large organisation, notjust the nhs. we should be vigilant and sensible, we should not be clicking on suspicious links or suspicious e—mails, and that is often the route of entry for malware attacks. hackers use phishing attacks, using
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e—mails with subject lines that may be plausible to the employee and then you click on that link and the malware will be introduced. it does require vigilance on the part of the user, despite the it department's best efforts. whether you click on a link or not, what is it about the nhs it system, the network you're using, which makes it a potentially easy target? it is an easy target and a potentially lucrative target. the reason it may be an easy target is because firstly, as you know in this country, and health care organisations around the world are cash strapped, they may not get the cash strapped, they may not get the cash that they need if funds are directed elsewhere. 0perating systems may be out of date, a hardware made the aid of dates, preventing the upgrading of the software. the staffing as well, to
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go about managing the attacks, checking that the software is up—to—date. subsequent to that, the hospitals themselves rely on these systems dian, day out. it is 2a hours a day, seven days a week in the health service and hospital. trying to time an upgrade and carry out an upgrade while not affecting critical systems involved in patient ca re critical systems involved in patient care is very difficult. how confident are you fuel in the light of this huge attack that we saw yesterday that the government will respond in the way that it needs to? iam respond in the way that it needs to? i am heartened to hear that almost all of the trusts, except the five mentioned, i back up and running. i would hope that this is a wake—up call. this is probably as bad as it can get in terms of shutting down a large chunk of the health service. i would hope that the government does devote would hope that the government does d evote resources would hope that the government does devote resources that we need in
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terms of upgrading operating systems and users becoming more aware and eve ryo ne and users becoming more aware and everyone is vigilant about patching and updating software as needed. and we'll find out how this story is covered in tomorrow's front pages this evening in the papers at 10.30pm. 0ur guestsjoining me tonight are anne ashworth, who's the associate editor at the times, and bonnie greer, playwright and writer for the new european. jeremy corbyn has denied senior labourfigures are already accepting defeat in the general election. it follows comments from his deputy, tom watson, that the conservatives could be heading for a landslide victory. mr corbyn said both he and mr watson were working flat out to get labour elected onjune the 8th. meanwhile, the former labour prime minister gordon brown urged voters not to give theresa may a blank cheque to run the country.
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0ur political correspondent ian watson reports. the conservatives are waging a war on the poor. that is the claim from this former prime ministers. you might expect him to say that the next labour government. but his emphasis is on holding theresa may to account. her brittan will have more inequality and poverty than what we saw in the thatcher years. no conservative prime minister should ever be given a free hand. the deputy leader tom watson insisted he was determined to turn round labour's position in the polls but also warned of the dangers of a big conservative victory. he said if she still commands the lead in the polls she had at the start she will have a margaret thatcher—style majority. as labour mps battle to get back to westminster, we are seeing a tale of two campaigns.
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the official one, emphasising what they would do in government and the unofficial one where some candidates tell me they are going beyond what gordon brown and tom watson are saying. they are telling voters they simply are campaigning to become a strong opposition. in some local leaflets there is no mention ofjeremy corbyn. the emphasis is on reining in may. jeremy corbyn wanted to keep his focus on the election issues. we're doing our best, it's going great. he said he was working flat out for victory and he did not recognise talk of defeat. not at all. i'm out round the whole country putting out a message. we are a party of the many, not the few. we will invest in the nhs, the education system, we will protect our pensions and pensioners and we will ensure there is an expanding economy that works for all. jeremy corbyn doesn't think he needs to shore up his support but he and his deputy leader both agree the party faces a huge challenge to turn the political tide before june 8th.
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the liberal democrats say their election manifesto will include proposals to build 300,000 new homes a year for sale and rent by 2022. the leader, tim farron, also says developers who stockpile land without building on it would be penalised. and theresa may's been campaigning in northern ireland today. she called on politicians there to work together to return to return to power—sharing. controversy over a botched renewable energy scheme led to the collapse of the stormont executive in january. us president donald trump says he wants to move quickly to nominate a new fbi director to replace james comey, who was sacked from the position earlier this week. the president has faced a backlash forfiring mr comey, who had been investigating allegations of russian meddling in the us election. mr trump told reporters he could name the new fbi director by the end of next week, before he leaves for his first foreign trip. do you think you might make a
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decision on announcement before you leave ? decision on announcement before you leave? we can make a fast decision. these are outstanding people who are very well— known, highest level, these are outstanding people who are very well—known, highest level, so we could make a very fast position. before next week? even that is possible. the funeral has taken place of the romanian woman thrown into the river thames during the westminster bridge terror attack in march. andreea cristea became the fifth victim after extremist khalid masood drove his car into pedestrians before stabbing and killing a police officer. the 31—year—old was pulled from the river but died two weeks later. masood was shot dead by police. more than 800 children and teenagers who'd lost a parent while serving in the armed forces have attended a garden party at buckingham palace. they were welcomed by the duke and duchess of cambridge and prince harry. among them was the widow and son of the fusilier lee rigby, who was killed in a terror attack in 2013. 0ur royal correspondent
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nicholas witchell reports. it's a very large garden accustomed to formal events like garden parties, but it's the perfect place for a children's party, which is exactly what was happening at buckingham palace this afternoon. 800 children had been invited to the palace by the duke and duchess of cambridge and prince harry for a very special reason. each of these children has lost the parent serving in the armed forces. one of them was jack rigby, the six—year—old son of fusilier lee rigby, murdered by extremists in london four years ago. it is a chance to know that you're in a safe environment, you can ask advice of the other parents, they've been through similar things and, at different points, gone through the same things you have,
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the questions, the explanations... it is a fantastic opportunity. they met prince harry, who was demonstrating plate—spinning. the royalsjoined in, posing for pictures and entertaining the crowd, all of it with a serious message. we, as a family, and as a nation, will never forget about the sacrifices every one of you made. this event brings together three of the issues they take an interest in — young people, the armed forces, and bereavement. for a few hours, those wider cares could be put to one side. the headlines: the nhs in england says 48 trusts were hit by a massive cyber attack and all but five are
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now back to normal. jeremy corbyn denies that senior members of his party or already admitting defeat in thejune general election. us president donald trump said they could announce a new fbi director to replace james call me by the end of next week. ——james next week. —— james call me. two illiterate shepherd children have been declared saints by the pope at a mass in portugal. hundreds of thousands of people attended the service in fatima, where francisco and jacinta marto were canonised. the pair are believed to have seen an apparition of the virgin mary there a hundred years ago. allison roberts has more. it was 100 years ago today that three children tending sheep near the village of fatima said that the virgin mary had appeared to them. two of the children, jacinta and francisco marto, died young. they are canonised by pope francis today because of the case of a boy in brazil who inexplicably recovered
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from severe injuries after his family prayed to the fatima visionaries. the third little shepherd of 1917, their cousin lucia dos santos, later wrote down three so—called secrets that mary had told them. over the decades, fatima has become one of the world's most important catholic shrines. we must be here to make stronger our faith and to show other people that, if you want, you can do everything. this is an excellent opportunity to see him drive by and to celebrate mass with him. 0n the eve of his trip, the pope described himself as a pilgrim of hope and peace. at the shrine, he prayed with the faithful before the traditional candlelight procession. francis is the fourth pope to visit fatima but the centenary and the canonisation of the two little shepherds give this year's ceremonies a special significance for catholics in portugal and around the world.
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drayton manor theme park has reopened today, four days after an ii—year—girl died after falling from a ride. evha jannath from leicester fell from a boat on the splash canyon ride. the park's owners say the ride will remain shut, along with ones that overlook it, as a mark of respect to her family. for patients who need palliative care in the final days of their lives, the option to be cared for, and die, at home, isn't something that's always available. a new survey suggests that one of the main barriers is a shortage of specialists who can also offer the right training to family members. graham satchell reports. my husband, roger and i had been married for a7 years, and he was raf aircrew. a brave man.
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13 years ago, he was diagnosed with cancer. when his condition was terminal, the only thing he wanted to do was to die in his own house, with his own things and me looking after him. ok, so we'll practise with some water. we'lljust draw up a mil of water. zilla took part in a trial project. with the help of a district nurse, she was trained to give controlled doses of pain relief to her husband at home. how easy did you find this process? yes, it was easy for me, with your adequate instruction. zilla didn't have to actually inject the pain relief into her husband's arm — a thin tube or cannula was already in place and the dosage was controlled. it allowed her to relieve her husband's pain in the dying days, without relying on a nurse who could be several hours away. this was such a godsend to me, to be able to do that. it took away all of the helpless
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feeling you have to see someone you have loved for so long in pain, and it was wonderful. it is so important for people to have the death they want, where they want it to be. it has a lasting effect on the family they leave behind and i think that if that family can see they died peacefully and pain—free, at home, where they wanted to be, then that's the overriding factor. and we just secure that... according to the national council for palliative care, most people would prefer to die at home, but a survey of 370 healthcare professionals suggests, for many, it's not happening. more than one third of nurses and gps who support dying people at home say staffing levels are not sufficient to meet pain—management needs. 20% said their caseload was not manageable and nearly one third said the availability of end—of—life care training in theirarea was inadequate. our study shows that we are really failing people who want to spend their final days and weeks at home.
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we know that pain is people's greatest fear and if it is not controlled that will lead to emergency admissions to hospital and bad memories for the families who live on. the department of health in england says everyone should be involved as much as they want in plans around their death. having family members administer pain relief won't be for everyone, but it is becoming one option in the final days of life. it certainly gave me such a feeling that i'd been here to the end with roger and made his last days completely pain—free. and he died with me and both his sons here, holding his hand, just as he would have wanted. more than three million customers in the south—east of england have been told to save water because of a lack of rainfall. the company which supplies parts of the home counties, north london and kent say many
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rivers in the region are low on water. using the shower rather than the bath and stopping the use of garden sprinklers are among ideas being suggested. the eurovision song contest final is being held in ukraine this evening, with italy's entry, an act involving a man dressed as a gorilla, the strong favourite to win. luciejones will be representing the uk, performing her ballad never give up on you. 0ur moscow correspondent steve rosenberg is in kiev and has been to meet some of the contestants. he sings. it's eurovision 2017, and it's all rather confusing. take azerbaijan's entry. a horse head on a ladder. why? the audience is not understanding it. i am leaving the whole meaning to them. oh, well, that's clear, then. and what's going on with one of the favourites, italy, this year? why the monkey?
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why the ape? "the monkey," francesco gabbani tells me, "is a symbol that at the end of the day we are all naked apes." among the frontrunners are bulgaria and portugal. but what about the uk? you know, there was a time when the uk was always a contender in eurovision. we always seemed to be in with a shot at the top spot. more recently we have been propping up the table. but could this be the year that britain is back? at rehearsals, luciejones has been wowing everyone with her power ballad never give up on you. i am hoping that i will go home with the respect of the nation who watch the show at home. if the uk wants success in eurovision, this could be
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our golden opportunity. the european wine waiter championship has been taking place in austria. the eventual winner came from a country you do not necessarily associate with fine wine, latvia. decisions, decisions. sweet or dry? full—bodied or medium? choosing the right kind of wine can be a real challenge. what you need is a good some somelier. and here in vienna you will find the very best. would you care for 18 glasses of champagne filled precisely with exactly the same amount in each glass? no problem. trouble identifying an italian wine or a french brandy? worry not.
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the somelier, or wine waiter, is your guide and your friend. translation: the qualities of the winner — someone we want to be served by, he is fast and charming, i want to have the feeling he is an ice skater. no effort, beautiful to watch. someone who has a lot of knowledge but a very nice personality. charming and all the while being professional. and this is the somelier‘s somelier. the winner of the competition, the consummate professional and a proud latvian. i think it is important to give huge motivation to young people in that they are back home, who are working in the industry. i think this will be
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a huge motivation. a small country like latvia can do a big thing. the next championship will take place in 2019. plenty of time to savour the aroma and the taste of victory. time for a look at the weather. it is looking damp, the weather front moving from west to east. we have already had some rain. central and eastern areas end the day with some late sunshine, dry and braked. 0vernight, that front in the west will make its way slowly eastward. that will bring all of us a spell of wet and windy weather. clearer towards the east and then clearer skies heading in from the west, fairly fresh first thing sunday morning for western parts. mild in the and rain. the rain lingers on
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the and rain. the rain lingers on the northern isles, but for elsewhere a day of sunshine and scattered showers. showers popping up scattered showers. showers popping up almost anywhere but they are hit and miss. some of us will be lucky enough to avoid the showers, the south coast will be largely dry, 15— 20 celsius. definitely a day for having the umbrella on stand—by. most of the nhs trusts affected by yesterdays global by yesterday's global cyber—attack have managed to restore their systems. the prime minister said the government is ‘working with all organisations concerned to resolve' the issue. labour leaderjeremy corbyn has denied that senior members of his party are already admitting defeat in the general election. he was responding to a question about comments made by his deputy who said the party had a "mountain to climb". us president donald trump says he could announce a new fbi director to replace james comey by late next week. 11 people are reportedly being considered for the position. hundreds of thousands of people have joined the pope as he canonised two
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