this is bbc news. the headlines at 7pm: president trump is accused of being too soft on the far right, after violence at at a rally in virginia left one person dead and many more injured. the white house hits back, saying the president's statement condemning the violence in charlottesville included all extremist groups, including the kkk and neo—nazis. here, the chancellor and the international trade secretary say the government will seek a transition period to help businesses adjust after brexit. in nepal, the number of people killed in the floods and landslides caused by the torrential rain reaches 49. learner drivers will be allowed to have lessons on motorways for the first time from next year. the women's sprint relay collect their silver medals in the london stadium. and fans roar their approval of their male counterparts as they pick up their gold medals after last night's stunning relay victory.

the rspca calls for people to wise up about glue traps after an increase in birds and bats becoming stuck in them. good evening and welcome to bbc news. the white house has defended president trump's reaction to an attack on anti—racism protestors in the state of virginia, saying his condemnation had included white nationalist groups, even though he did not specifically mention them. a 20—year old man has now been charged with murder after a car was driven into a woman who was part of a demonstration against a rally of far—right groups in charlottesville. 19 other people were injured. our washington correspondent laura bicker sent this report from charlottesville. after a violent day of division, charlottesville has come together

to pray, to show that this city condemned the hate brought here by neo—nazis and white supremacists. the virginia governor went from row to row, hugging worshippers in this baptist church. he promised to keep politics out of the pulpit, but there was a message he felt he had to give. it is about politics, in that the political rhetoric in this country today is breeding bigotry. the streets here simmered with tension yesterday, before finally erupting into violence, as white supremacists gathered for a rally. the group, which included members of the klu klux klan, said they wanted to take america back. counter—protestors and antiracism activists challenged them. police tried to disperse the crowd but this day was not to end peacefully.

a car, at speed, rammed into protesters. shocked witnesses captured the aftermath. the crash killed 32—year—old heather heyer, who had fought racism all her adult life. many others are still being treated in hospital. those who captured the scene on camera said they were not shocked the day ended in tragedy. the police have charged 20—year—old james alex fielder with second—degree murder. the nazis who came to town yesterday clearly had the intent of causing violence. you don't come to town with shields and helmets and weapons and have a militia with automatic or semiautomatic weapons around their shoulders if you are here to peacefully express an opinion. others who have lived here all their lives say these scenes do not represent charlottesville, and they want politicians to challenge those responsible. it is important to call these people what they are, white supremacists. i don't understand why that is so difficult,

that is what they are. they are not hiding this behind a statue, they didn't come here because of a statue, they came here because just as david duke said yesterday, they came to fulfil the promise of president trump and take their country back. this city did not want bigotry on its streets. its people now want to remember those who died trying to challenge it and to keep the peace. and laura was in charlottesville a little earlier with this update. admits the condolences and many floral tributes are being brought here, there is anger, as you have just heard. many feel that mr trump is my condemnation of the violence here yesterday did not go far enough. you did not explicitly named the alt—right groups. in part, this is christendom has even come from within his own party is. one republican senator even said that the president must call evil by its

name. this was the work he said, white supremacists and this was domestic terrorism. the white house is come back with a statement. they say, of course, the president wanted to condemn all terrorists, including the neo—nazis and white supremacists. general mcmaster has described this as terrorism. when it comes to how this city recovers, many atomic this is row meant to be one of the most picturesque in the south, and now the street where header high was killed will never be the same again. after weeks of public divisions between members of the cabinet over brexit, the chancellor philip hammond and the international trade secretary liam fox have made a joint pledge, saying that a transition period will not be a back door to remaining in the eu. the two have previously put forward opposing views on brexit. here's our political correspondent, ben wright. not always heading in the same direction. while the chancellor philip hammond wanted britain to stay in the eu, trade secretary liam fox has long believed in brexit,

and in headlines over the summer, their disagreements over what should happen after britain leaves the eu in march 2019 have been clear. today, though, a united front. writing a joint peace in the sunday telegraph, they say there must not be a cliff edge break when britain leaves the eu in march 2019. they will seek a time—limited transition period with the eu, a victory for philip hammond. but, during this period, britain will leave the eu single market and the customs union, a win for mr fox. i think it is actually very encouraging because over the last three or four weeks we have seen conflicting signals sent out by various numbers of the cabinet, and now it does look as though someone has said to mr fox and mr hammond, we need to see unity. the customs union sets eu—wide import tariffs, the single market allows free trade and the movement of people. ministers say the uk can leave both, while still giving business confidence during our departure from the eu. it sounds worryingly to me

as if the price that philip hammond has had to pay for a transitional arrangement has been to sign up to us leaving the single market and the customs union. i think that is a dreadful mistake for the future of our economy, jobs, and prosperity in britain. it's in brussels all this will have to be hammered out. the eu insists progress must be made in sorting out the terms of the divorce before the uk's future relationship can be discussed. and one issue the eu wants clarity on is how the border between northern ireland and the republic will work after brexit. this week, the government will publish its formal position paper on the issue, expected to include plans to give irish citizens the right to move to the uk after brexit. this week, ministers will also set out their thinking on how a new customs arrangement with the eu might work after brexit, and more position papers will follow in the summer, in a clear effort to scotch criticism that ministers don't have a plan, and are divided. it is also intended to put

pressure on brussels, to crack on with talking about britain's future relationship with the eu, sooner rather than later. but the clock is ticking, and both sides know the two—year window for doing a deal is already slipping by fast. ben wrightjoins me now. ben, there has been criticism of the chancellor for sending this joint statement in so far as that he might have caved in? that was certainly ben bradshaw's view and a view of many remainers will stop they hope that philip hammond would hold that within cabinet and trained and says that, during this transition period, that, during this transition period, that now the cabinet accepts britain needs, that britain could still stay in the customs union and remain members of the single market by signing this letter today with liam fox, philip hammond is confirming

that this is not something the government are seeking. during this transition period, they will once, clearly, a new customs arrangements with the map, even that's only a temporary one, ditto on the single market. but i think people who hoped philip hammond would be making the case for remain tyke priorities around the cabinet table will look at this and think, he has a capitulated here to liam fox. i think liam fox was always nervous about having any kind of transition period, i think he has accepted that is something they will have to pursue. howell amenable will be the other 27 you're members? that's the critical question. what we saw today is two cabinet ministers sitting at a position on something they hope will happen down the line in the negotiations. but the rosalie article 50 negotiations are quite clear, the timetable for how these talks will progress is up to the eu.

michel barnier has made it quite clear there can be no real talk about a transition period, the future relationship between britain and the eu, until substantial progress has been made on three key issues. right for uk citizens here, the rights of eu citizens here, the position of the irish border, and the settlements, how much money britain owes in terms of liabilities. there has to be agreement on that, or significant progress on those fronts, before row talk can move on to a long time, compounds of trade and customs agreements between the uk and the eu. we expect the critical meeting will be in brussels in october, that is when the eu hope they can say to the eu 27 there has been enough progress here, with nasdaq to begin parallel talks and these other issues. what is interesting this weekend, this is the government trying to put pressure on the eu to

get those talks now. they will say this week, we can't really have a meaningful discussion about the irish border msp have a pretty clear understanding about how the customs arrangements might work in the progress. they will make the point the two are an extremely linked. it's complicated. ben, thank you. the final session of the world athletics championships is under way in london. we have four medals and need two more to meet uk sport's target. great britain is currently sixth in the medals table but there are several more up for grabs tonight. olly foster is at the london stadium for us. who are our best bets? i think it will be debris laced towards the ends of the evening, a lwa ys towards the ends of the evening, always the climax to a world championships or an olympics on the track. the 4x400m, great britain's men and women go in those events. hammock had a wonderful start, the

tenth and final night of these championships. was an incredible night we had last night in that axioom relay for men. so much drama with usain bolt pulling up in his final event on the track. and that court said there, the british quartet, between the four of them, catching the usa. blake was the man who angered them round to take gold. their first world championships gold, they did it all those years ago in athens in 2004 as well, but that was a very special moment, and a very special moment for the last half an hour when they received those gold medals. couldn't quite believe it last night and perhaps still can't believe it tonight. a wonderful start to this evening, and as you say, the action is already underway. you know this is a favourite event of mine, the high jump. our sole competitor in that is

robbie grabarz, and all those london 2012 memories come flooding back, because he won a bronze there, they highlight of his career. he got underway this evening, getting the crowd behind him. this was in the last couple of minutes. 220, that's base height they are starting, which is very high. didn't even wobble the bar. the robbie grabarz, through the first round. this coaches interesting character, you will see him getting very animated as it gets tighter later on in that competition. but simulator of rivals in there as well. lindsey sharp in the 800m final, she came up against caster semenya in the other final. lindsey was disqualified as she tried to get through as the fastest loser. she was reinstated, the races tonight against caster semenya. a

lot of controversy and debate, ethical debate as well, over caster semenya. the iaaf don't want her competing under the current conditions. she has raised levels of testosterone, lindsey sharp said it's unfair. she was castigated in rio were saying that, and it's very delicate issue. the court of arbitration for sport has thrown at the iaaf's arbitration for sport has thrown at the iaaf‘s argument, saying it is a natural level of testosterone. yes, it's natural level of testosterone. yes, its higher, but doesn't mean she's a greater performer than energy other women, she's justice appear as late will stop. a world record could go. we are hoping for great things from laura meurer, but that could be a tough race in the final of the 5000m. she was just get to bronze in the 1500m by caster semenya, and newer got through as a faster loser.

she got through to the final by right, but there is very, very tough from east africa. competitors from ethiopia, one who has already won the 10,000m here. and britain has another contenderfor the 10,000m here. and britain has another contender for gold. if laura muircan be another contender for gold. if laura muir can be somewhere in that pack with around 400m to go in the 5000m, but then who knows? the most realistic chance tonight for great britain to add to this four on the table will be the relays, before by 400m later on. i would love to see you, before you leave that stadium, did do flop. i'll but the spikes on and see what i can do. in nepal, the number of people killed in the floods and landslides

caused by the torrential rain over the past two days has reached 49. elephants and rafts have been sent to rescue nearly 500 tourists trapped in lodges near the chitwan national park area. transport networks and power supplies are also thought to have been disrupted in the worst—affected areas. navin khadka, who is the environment correspondent for the bbc world service, gave this update from the capital kathmandu. several rivers have broken their embankments. several of them have joined together. as a result, several settlements, villages, farmlands, they're submerged. highways cut off, bridges washed off. it's very grim situation. the home minister was on the record just now saying there aren't adequate boats to rescue people. so basic

things are missing. and the government has admitted they're overwhelmed. there's a lack of resources . overwhelmed. there's a lack of resources. it's a huge issue, not forget that i many promote areas where there had been no proper roads, and it's very difficult to find out where these people actually are, because of the severe weather, there is no telephone, electricity garnett, therefore there is a massive challenge now. the so—called islamic state group has claimed responsibility for an attack on us forces in northern iraq in which two americans died. the violence occurred east of tal afar, west of mosul, a town still under the control of is. the us military said five others were injured during the fighting. the headlines, punk donald trump is facing criticism for his reaction to

violence at a white supremacist rally. the chance any international trade secretary say the government will seek a transition period help businesses are after brexit. in nepal, the number of people killed in floods and landslides caused by torrential rain reaches 49. learner drivers are to be allowed on to motorways in england, scotland and wales for the first time next year. a change in the law will mean drivers can take lessons with an approved instructor and in a dual—controlled car. the department for transport believes it will be better preparation for independent driving after learners have passed their test. daniela relph reports. they can be daunting for young motorists, driving at speed, surrounded by bigger vehicles. from next year, learners will get motorway lessons. sean curley passed his driving test six weeks ago. it took him a further two weeks to brave a motorway on his own. you are going up the slip road, you can see all the cars,

you are going to have to merge over onto the right, and there are cars going 70mph, sometimes faster. and you have not experienced anything like it, you are on your own, it's terrifying. the change is about making the roads safer. young drivers are seven times more likely to be killed, or seriously injured. if you are a motorist, like me, i would much rather have somebody next to me on the motorway who has been taught how to drive on the motorway than someone who has just left the test centre and driven straight down onto the motorway for the first time. i think this is something that will mean a safer environment for all motorists. there will be strict rules for learner drivers on motorways. they will have to have an approved driving instructor with them, and they must be in a dual—controlled car, where the instructor can take over, if necessary. some road safety groups believe the motorways lessons should be compulsory, but only once you pass your test. there is, though, widespread support for this change to the rules.

this is all about making a controlled environment, making sure nothing can go wrong, or if it does, there is a fully qualified and trained professional next to them to help guide them through the situation. not the type of thing i would recommend for mum and dad to help outwith. motorway driving won't been tested, it is additional training to make new motorists drive safely with confidence. peter roger is head of driving advice at iam road smart. thank you for coming in. would you think of this? we have mean pressurising for this for a long time, this is a good idea. at the moment, learners aren't allowed on the motorway at all. that has the effect that young, new drivers are discouraged from being there. and when they do get there, theyjust learn from what they see going on around them. and i've sat issued as

like this on many occasions talking about the bad behaviour on motorways. what they're do doing is learning by seeing that bad behaviour. so let's change that, let's teach them the right way, right from the outset. what is the kind of bad behaviour you're talking about? we all talk commonly about middle lane hogging, tailgating, i could go on, but let's not. let's get our young people learning how to use the motorways properly. if you actually look around you as you drive along the motorway, you'll see the age range of drivers is missing the age range of drivers is missing the younger generation. motorways are our the younger generation. motorways a re our safest the younger generation. motorways are our safest roads by a long way. so young people are therefore being discouraged and pushed onto less safe roads, and they're already our least safe drivers, so it's a perfect storm we're pushing them into it. it's unfair, let's teach them properly. when i learned and

passed my test, and suddenly ended up passed my test, and suddenly ended up on passed my test, and suddenly ended upona passed my test, and suddenly ended up on a motorway for the first time on my own, the sheer speed up eve ryo ne on my own, the sheer speed up everyone travelling was really quite frightening. so do not have to go through that would surely be a good idea? absolutely. you went through it that way, i went through it that way. why on earth do we make our young people go through the same experience that we know wasn't good for us? we know it doesn't work very well. we also know in the background, it discourages our young people. there is this addition it critically discourages young women. why should they be disconnected against in that kind of way? let's get them on the safest roads possible by teaching them properly at the outset. surely though, you're not going to be going on your motorway on your first lesson? you're going to clock up miles on quiet roads first? voice that's why there's the control measure of it

having to be with a professional driving instructor in a suitable car. that also means it is likely to have signs and everything over eight to warn everybody it is a learner car. using a professional and structure means they shouldn't be pushing you on to the motorway before you are ready. remember, of course, at the moment you can take your driving test at nine o'clock in the morning, and road drive home at 10am all by yourself. let's change that. thank you very much. always a pressure. the ibis bca is calling on shops to monitor who they are selling glue traps too. birds and bats beast being caught in them. she'd hope to

catch around, but this is what women from wearing courts, a tawny owl. they drove the birds and wildlife seat for treatment, but was too badly injured and was put down. it had look all over its feet, basically its wings were badly affected. it had some glue on its head,it affected. it had some glue on its head, it had been fighting to get out of the trap. earlier this year, the same animal centres sent to owls that have been stopping glue traps. these one survived. the traps, which comprise a board voted in industrial strength glue and designed to cause rodents to become stuck, but the iris pac a once in banned. they will catch anything, which is not really what they're intended for. we have taken what they're intended for. we have ta ken reasonable what they're intended for. we have taken reasonable precautions to set it where you can catch a rat, and they didn't expect to find they have caught owl instead. the rspca says

that shouldn't try to release caught animals because of the risk of injury, instead they should call the emergency helpline. they say glue trap should only be used by trained operators, and are asking people to alert it to retailers selling them to the public. a met police chief has accused the private car hire firm uber of failing to report serious crimes — including sex assaults — in order to protect its reputation. inspector neil billany has written to transport for london saying he has "significant concern" that officers are being kept in the dark about some offences. uber insists it always works closely with the police. dan freedman has this report. it's quick, it's easy, but is a dangerous? is senior met police officer is saying uber are turning a blind eye when drivers are accused of serious crimes by passengers. in a record to tfl he cites the example ofa a record to tfl he cites the example of a driver who denies a sexual assault, continues to work uber, and then allegedly commits a more

serious sexual assault while working. uber did not tell the police. god fees and think anyone travelling by private hire the call in london wants to know the vehicle will be safe and a driver is safe. and i think this raises very serious concerns about the operation of uber. idid concerns about the operation of uber. i did the police got the serious concerns, then clearly tfl had to look at that as they review the license going forward. but uber say the serious assaults was a hug that might not have prevented the second incident going forward. in the second incident, the driver placed a hand on the passenger's leg. they say that in certain circumstances they are prevented from using the app and tfl are notified. they might have a four month license, and they really shouldn't have been given one in the first place. you see the correspondence from the police to tfl warning them what's going on, and tfl will have to take

responsible to. tfl say that any delay in reporting serious crimes is totally u na cce pta ble. we've delay in reporting serious crimes is totally unacceptable. we've been in contact with the operator to us and to respond to concerns. uber is going popular with some customers, but this is bad news at a very important time for the company, with transport for london looking on whether to extend the license and provide anyone when it expires in september. the kenyan opposition leader raila odinga has given a defiant response to international calls for him to respect the results of last week's disputed presidential election. at a rally in the informal settlement of kibera in the capital nairobi, he urged his supporters to boycott work tomorrow. earlier i spoke to our correspondent in nairobi, anne soy, and i asked her whether mr odinga really believed he could overturn the election result. it'll be interesting to see who follows the strike, because be glad not been working all week because of the election. tuesday, the voting

day, was a national holiday, and then subsequently many people stayed from work because they didn't know how the situation was going to be. so it has been a week lost in work and so, going into the second week, it's going to be a big problem for the business community. government workers were ordered back to work on friday, so it'll be interesting to see who heeds that call. shooting stars littered the sky last night as the perseid meteor shower was at its peak over the uk. you've been sending in your pictures from around the country. up to 100 shooting stars an hour were visible, there's another opportunity to see the display tonight. it's an annual event as the earth passes debris from the swift—tuttle comet. here's monica grady, professor of planetary and space sciences at the open university. there is a comment that comes around

the sun every 133 years. as it comes around the sun, it sheds dust and gradually all that does build up, so it spread out along its high orbit. now, the earth, as it passes around the sun, it goes through that cloud of dust every year around this time of dust every year around this time of year. and so we see all the shooting stars, tiny bits of dust from the tail of the comet, burning up from the tail of the comet, burning up in my canal atmosphere. the perseids is visible through all of july and august, but because the tail is quite broad, if you like, it's this weekend that's the maximum, friday—sunday night has been the maximum. now, you can see meteors and shooting stars every night of the year. sporadic ones which arejust night of the year. sporadic ones which are just random bits of dust, it's one about the size of a grain of sand. these you can see if you're somewhere dark and you let your eyes

get used to the dark and you can just lie on your back and watch the sky. even though the moon was out, it's winning, so tonight it will be a bit smaller, not much, but a bit. if you get in the shadow of the moon, behind a wall or something like that is, so you can block out the moon from your picture, you should be able to see the meteors really well. professor monica grady. let's have a clear skies. he's the weather with louise. a lot of dry, fine weather out there. beautifully warm. things are set to change as we go through the night and into tomorrow. some cloud and rain moving