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this is bbc news. the headlines at 9:003m. in the past few minutes, spain's king and queen have arrived at a special mass in barcelona to honour those killed in the catalonia terror attacks. and the man hunt continues for the suspect who police believe drove the van on las ramblas, who escaped the scene on foot. a british paramedic who was stabbed four times in the finland terror attack insists he's no hero. hassan zubier was attacked while trying to save a women's life. i'm just a i'mjusta human i'm just a human being who cares about other human beings. maybe it is silly, but that's just me. i would do it again. iraqi forces have begun an offensive to retake tal afar, the last major city in the country to be held by so—called islamic state. fraudsters aiming to scam people out their pension could soon face fines of up to £500,000 as the government introduces new measures to protect older savers. and ready to set sail from the docks of liverpool.
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as 12 racing yachts prepare to castaway on their 40,000—mile round—the—world adventure in the clipper world yacht race. and our sunday morning edition of the papers is at 9.35. this morning's reviewers are ben chi, economics and business editor of the independent and the education editor of the sunday times, sian griffiths. good morning and welcome to bbc news. in the past few minutes, a memorial service in honour of the victims of the barcelona terror attack has got under way at the city's famous sagrada familia church. tonight the city's football team will wear black armbands and shirts bearing the words, "we are all barcelona". the hunt for the driver
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of the van, thought to be a 22—year—old moroccan, younes abouyaaqoub, is continuing. 0ur correspondent, gavin lee, is in barcelona with the latest. bring us up to date on the investigation. well, to give you a sense of what's going on here from moment, because we have king felipe and queen letizia who've arrived and the prime minister, they are first inside that there has been a queue of more than a thousand people to get inside for the first time the people will gather here since the attack and 14 people killed, their families have been invited to take pa rt families have been invited to take part as well as 5a families of those who have been injured as well. you mentioned younes abu yaaquoub, the prime suspect, the person on the
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run, and it's an international manhunt right now, this moroccan national, 22 years old. it's not clever party played. there were 12 people in this cell according to the police. they went on the radar or a watch list before that, but a lot of the raids in the past 2a and was on properties are centred on a village in the pyrenees. there's a imam who is said to be potentially the main organiser in this. this is one of the theory the police are working on but, at the moment, very few details and this is perhaps a moment for a lot of people to come together for the first time inside and potentially 2000 people outside the church, as well. yes, i moment for the whole of spain to come together. in terms of the investigation, there are so many unanswered in terms of the investigation, there are so many unanswered questions starting with how would this cell went undetected for almost a year, gavin? yes, when we think about the
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dynamics of it, we have three different areas here, barcelona, where the most significant attack happened on las ramblas, just to the south, a place called cambrils, the other time where five people were killed, the car was finally stopped and the five attackers were killed, but there are two other areas. the thought of a planned and coordinated the attacker, in a tiny village. and is also a place where explosives we re is also a place where explosives were discovered on wednesday night. this in ma'am thought to be at the centre of this manhunt, has disappeared, and police sources have suggested he may have been one of two men killed in that attack. the bomb attack preparation went wrong and that's why they sprang into there will be questions about why they went on the radar especially as they went on the radar especially as the americans had warned the spanish that big targets like las ramblas would be on the agenda for the summer. would be on the agenda for the summer. we are early on in the
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investigation and the priority now is the focus of the manhunt. as their special service is due to start shortly, also this evening, the football community also wanting to pay their respects. yes, i mean, pretty much everybody you speak to hear, if they have got a connection to the city, they want to show loyalty, a moment to say we are part of this and the barcelona will take off their names on their shirts, just having barcelona on the back. the world of flamenco, famous dancers, they saw everything happening, he said he's going to put on free performances on the las ramblas who wants to gather together to feel part of the moment. is not just barcelona football club at different parts of spain trying to do something which shows they are united but one thing it's worth saying is that we see this elsewhere
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in brussels, berlin, paris, people coming together after the attacks. two nights ago, there was a noise on las ramblas and people were running, thousand people, because they were worried, especially with this manhunt going on. thank you very much, gavin, outside the sagrada familia cathedral where that special service is due to take place. now onto other news. a british paramedic, stabbed repeatedly during a terror attack in finland, has described how he tried in vain to save the life of one of the victims. speaking from his hospital bed, hassan zubier has told the bbc he wouldn't hesitate to do the same again, but insists he is no hero. two women died and eight other people were wounded in the city of turku on friday. simonjones has this report. the market square that became the scene of a terror attack. hassan zubier was on holiday in turku. he tried to protect his girlfriend and help those who had been injured, kicking the attacker. speaking from his hospital bed, he said despite his efforts,
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one of the women died in his arms. i'm nota hero, i'mjust a human being who cares for other human beings. maybe it sounds silly, but that's me. i would do it again, anytime, because the world is such a dark place. and if we don't help each other, who is going to help us? at the same time, a girl lost her life. i feel so upset that i could not save her. this is the world we live in at this time. tributes in the square to those who lost their lives and were injured. the attack was witnessed by many. i was in the bank with my wife. people were running from here. the window, from the window, i saw people just running there. i thought, what's happening? i came out. the guyjust stepped from out the front of the bank. police say the attack
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are deliberately targeted women. an 18—year—old moroccan was arrested after being shot by police. four other suspects are being held. this is the first terrorist attack in finland. of course, the whole nation is mourning now, and so the whole europe is mourning with us. hassan zubier, who now lives in sweden, is being offered support by the uk embassy in finland. the iraqi army has begun an offensive to retake tal afar — the last major city in the country held by so—called islamic state. the iraqi prime minister, haider al—abadi, said the militants had no choice other than to leave or be killed. sarah corker reports. iraqi armed unit head for the city of tal afar, 80 kilometres west of mosul. troops have the area surrounded and for several days,
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warplanes bombed is positions. so—called islamic state has held it since 2014. in a televised speech, the iraqi prime minister announced the iraqi prime minister announced the start of the ground offensive to reta ke the start of the ground offensive to retake the city. translation: i told them to either surrender or die as we promised before, we promise now, we will continue the liberation process. his five weeks since the iraqi government declared victory in mosul, iraq's second city after a fierce nine—month battle. around 2000 is militants are thought to remain in tal afar. thousands of civilians have fled and are under the cover of darkness for weeks now. it's not known how many remain. translation: if they had caught us, they would've given as a bullet to they would've given as a bullet to the head. thank god we fled. the situation over there as dire. they have no food, water anything to drink. the un has warned that a new
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wave of displaced civilians fighting intensifying, and if the iraqi troops succeed in liberating tal afar, it will be a severe blow to the is presence in iraq. tens of thousands of anti—racism protesters have ta ken to the streets of the us city of boston in opposition to a right—wing rally. more than 30 arrests were made after clashes broke out between the police and some protesters. 0ur north america correspondent aleem maqbool reports. crowd chanting: we can't hear you! it was a day of taunting america's far—right. this was their so—called "free speech rally" that, after recent violence, many had been worried about. but this was the city's response. a massive counter—protest of bostonians condemning hate—speech and racism. crowd chanting: the people united will never be defeated! i am outraged. 0utraged.
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we have to make a difference. i can't believe in 2017 that we are still marching for rights. when faced with the option to stand and say what is right and wrong, i cannot sit home and keep my views to myself, when there is hate out there. they certainly have the right to speak but we also have the right to congregate and to show that we do not support what they have to say and i think the numbers bear that out today. the two demonstrations, one outnumbering the other by many thousands, were kept apart to prevent trouble, but the far—right demonstrators, often wearing from trump hats, were unapologetic. i'm a racist. though that defiance often angered those around. just one of those so—called free—speech protesters has just come out into the crowd and has had to be escorted by police through this very angry crowd, who have been chanting
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anti—racism and anti—trump slogans all day. the president has been underfire for failing to unequivocally condemn the far—right activists that protested in charleville, last week, even after a counter—demonstrator, heather heyer, was killed. today, donald trump tweeted this. there were moments of tensions but, on the whole, the day was peaceful, and much more about being a huge statement from people here that, whatever their president does, they'll come out in their droves to condemn bigotry when they see it. aleem maqbool, bbc news, in boston. fraudsters aiming to scam people out of their pensions savings could soon face fines of up to half a million pounds. the government will introduce new measures to protect older savers, such as a ban on cold calling and tougher rules for those
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setting up pension schemes. criminals tricked savers out of nearly £5 million in the first five months of this year. here's our business correspondent joe lynam. for thousands of pensioners, a ringing phone has become something to dread rather than look forward to. that's because fraudsters are preying on older people on an almost industrial scale, trying to get their hands on their pension savings. the government is acting, though, by introducing new laws. banning anyone calling you without express permission to sell you an investment. you'll soon only be able to transfer large sums to proper companies with up—to—date accounts. and convicted fraudsters could face fines of up to half a million pounds. the government is reacting to a situation we have found by way of consultation and evidence gathering. we're responding to what the police and pensioners organisation have said. it is massively supported by organisations like aiduk. but there is little the government
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can do to prevent criminals overseas contacting older people, so the message from aiduk is always be vigilant, and if in doubt, hang up. joe lynam, bbc news. the prime minister of bangladesh is to visit northern districts which have been hit by the worst flooding the country has experienced in almost 30 years. efforts to send aid and food supplies are being hampered by the flood waters, which continue to rise in some villages. 0ur correspondent sanjoy majumdar is in bangladesh. this is a mighty river which flows into northern bangladesh from india. what has happened is, because of heavy monsoon rain and flooding, the river has breached its banks and all this area around me, the surrounding countryside, is now underwater. these are what remains of the village that used to be here. you consider water levels are quite high full stop a few villagers are trying
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to salvage their belongings at most of the people who live here have now moved into temporary shelter on higher ground. and this is the scene across the centre region. that is why the prime minister is visiting this area to get a sense of how bad the devastation is. the problem is the devastation is. the problem is the only way to get around is on boat and so that is the only way aid supplies are coming through but eve ryo ne we supplies are coming through but everyone we speak to says there's not enough of it getting through to those who need it. aid agencies are already warning of chronic shortages in the water and food and saying if something is not done quickly, we could be facing a major humanitarian crisis. the headlines on bbc news: spain's king and queen will attend a special barcelona to honour those killed in the catalonia terror attacks. and the man hunt continues for the suspect who police believe drove the van on las ramblas, who escaped the scene on foot. a british paramedic who was stabbed four times in the finland terror attack insists he's no hero. hassan zubier was attacked while trying to save a women's life. the 26 was found with stab wounds in
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the end ofjuly. the two men handed themselves in following a nationwide manhunt. david davis has warned the european union that with a clock ticking, there is no point in negotiating aspects of brexit twice. his comments are seen as an attempt to push withdrawal talks towards discussions on a future trading relationship. this week the government will publish five position papers further setting out britain's negotiating strategy in an attempt to add pace to the talks. around 100 firefighters were called
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to the fire at the building in festival way in basildon. the warehouse was completely engulfed by fla mes warehouse was completely engulfed by flames and an industrial unit next door was also affected. police say they don't think there are any casualties. it's almost three months since a bomb struck the manchester arena, killing 22 people. in the days after the attack a memorial of flowers and candles grew in manchester's st ann's square but now thoughts are turning to a permanent memorial to remember those who died. clare fallon reports. in the days and weeks after the bomb, this is how thousands of people chose to respond. now, almost three months on, attention is turning to a permanent memorial. three months on, attention is turning to a permanent memoriallj had turning to a permanent memorial.” had 22 shrapnel wounds. martin is
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one of many whose lives were changed forever that night. he has been told he will never walk again. it went through my neck. severed my main arteries. his injuries and the manchester tad too on his back his own personal reminders of what happened but he wants the public to have a memorial and hopes those who survived and the families of those killed will be involved with the process. i think there would have to be something at the arena, whether it isa be something at the arena, whether it is a plaque or something to show that act of terrorism, violence, however you want to worded, happened there. and then i think something in there. and then i think something in the city centre just again because how everybody in manchester came together. the amount of people, the donations to the manchester fund. something just to celebrate being manchester. i get the sense it feels important to you value field listen to? for sure, you. everyone has an
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opinion on this so they will have to be sensitive. i don't think it can be sensitive. i don't think it can be just be sensitive. i don't think it can bejust one thing. be sensitive. i don't think it can be just one thing. so i be sensitive. i don't think it can bejust one thing. so i think be sensitive. i don't think it can be just one thing. so i think maybe a remembrance concert, something like that, where the medical profession, the police, fire brigade, the survivors, the families of the breed, can and alljoin hands and remember. getting it right will be tough. capturing the feelings of grief and remembrance, but also pride and defiance but, while it will be difficult, you just have to listen to martin to realise how important it is. there are days not wa nted important it is. there are days not wanted to get out of bed and days when i've had a wobble, it's kind of coming back to friends and families and strangers and thinking, do you know what, i'm not letting myself down, i'm letting people down, so honestly, the love and attention we've had has been amazing. the ecuadorian government has sent a strong warning to china about illegal fishing in waters around the galapagos archipelago, a marine reserve.
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officials say over 100 chinese flagged boats have been identified in or near to the protected zone. one of the vessels was captured last week, carrying 300 tonnes of endangered sharks. the crew was arrested. a warning, richard forrest's report contains some graphic images. this is the chinese flag vessel suspected of fishing inside the galapagos islands marine reserve. 0n board there were 300 tonnes of fish. most of the catch was endangered sharks, including baby sharks and protected species such as hammerheads. 0n protected species such as hammerheads. on saturday, ecuadorian officials sent this morning. translation: china has been asked to respond to this protest regarding the respect of our sovereign tree, oui’ the respect of our sovereign tree, our exclusive economic zone, and also the conservation principles established in the un convention on the rights of the sea. the 20
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crewmembers are being held in custody pending court proceedings. if found guilty, they could face up to three years in prison for environmental crimes. the islands are located in eastern pacific 0cean, more than 900 kilometres off the coast of south america. the unesco world heritage site because of the diversity of plants and animals found there. shark fin is considered a delicacy in chinese cuisine. critics say demand for things often used in soup is wiping out endangered species and fuelling illegal trafficking. richard forrest, bbc news. many of us dream about quitting our jobs to go see the world. well one couple did that 17 years ago and haven't been home since. the zapps left argentina in a vintage car injanuary 2000. since then, they've had four children as they crossed continents. now, almost two decades later, the zapps are here in the uk. emma glasbey went to meet them in north yorkshire.
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17 years, 80 countries and four babies along the way. the zapps travelled the world in their vintage car, relying on the generosity of people they met. now they have arrived in north yorkshire to spend time at a farm. they say they are living the dream. everybody should follow our dreams. that is the reason why we are here, on this planet. you must have had some difficult times? very difficult, very challenging times. sometimes i wonder why i have this challenge. i would prefer to be in my house. when the zapps left argentina, it was just two of them. their children were born in the us, argentina, canada and australia. the children are taught by their parents on the road. geography lessons
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are something special. i think if you have kids, you have a responsibility to show them the beautiful world we live in, geography lessons. they will say, are we there yet? they know that we will get there. after a few days, they will be exploring the north of england, and then scotland. it is something of a change from some of their more recent tropical destinations. what do you think of the weather? it is very rainy. it rains a lot. it rains a lot, but it is really nice when it's funny. what do you think of the weather? it is like a woman. one day you are getting everything from her... the zapps are trying to fund the rest of their travels with a book about their lives. at some point they will return home to argentina, but for now, there is so much more
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of the world to explore. the clipper round the world yacht race departs from albert dock in liverpool later this morning. 12 teams will spend a year sailing the globe in a 40,000 nautical mile race, featuring 700 participants over eight stages. 0ur correspondent andy gill is at the albert dock what an adventure for these people. it will be amazing. at the moment there is a ceremony called flipping there is a ceremony called flipping the lines, this yacht will be the next one to go out, to go to another pa rt next one to go out, to go to another part of the albert dock and then onto the river mersey. the race begins at 1230. the first leg, at 35 day voyage all the way across the
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atla ntic to day voyage all the way across the atlantic to uruguay. about 40% of the people on the crew has never done any ocean sailing before. of course they have been trained. with me is the founder of the race, sir robin knoxjohnston. me is the founder of the race, sir robin knox johnston. why me is the founder of the race, sir robin knoxjohnston. why do people put themselves through this?l robin knoxjohnston. why do people put themselves through this? a sense of adventure in people. they want to do something a bit different, a bit special with their lives. they want to do something they can turn around and say i've done that and be proud. you were the first man to sail solo nonstop around the world. when you see them going out, do you have a hankering to think i want to do it ain? hankering to think i want to do it again? yes but of course i did on my own. with a crew, to different problem. no, watching them sail away, i sort of feel, yes. i would quite like to be going. when they are going through the training, do you find people who put themselves forward and you think, actually, they are not going to make it? yes, we do. it usually turns up in the
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first week of training and normally they will discover it for themselves and we say, fair enough. occasionally, the odd person has said, you are not right for this. let's drop out now. what you think the most difficult thing will be for people who have not done it before to get used to? i think living in such a confined space, give—and—take, the discipline of a boat, the teamwork necessary, you know, you can't switch channels when the weather gets nasty. you've just got to live through it. the boat is your priority throughout. look after the boat and make sure it's all right. that is something you have to get used to force about what i keep telling them. look after the boat, it will look after you. thousands of people are here. this is a very big day for liverpool as well because of its maritime history. liverpool especially that, you know. it has a maritime personality so when you
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throw an event, in liverpool, the people come out to watch it, so you've got great crowds turning up because they are excited for the cruise, to have that send. when they come back, they will be different people from when they set off, won't they? most certainly, there will have an inner confidence that comes from taking on nature in the raw. i've been through things people can't believe, 80 foot waves, things like that. i've done that. thank you very much indeed. the 12 yachts will be back in liverpool for the end of the race in july be back in liverpool for the end of the race injuly next year. be back in liverpool for the end of the race in july next year. what an adventure. that is absolutely fantastic. good luck to everybody taking part. what we need to know is will they have the weather for it? a bit of sunshine breaking through. are they going to get any sunshine today at all? the cloud will break. lighter wind today compared to yesterday. stormy weather along the
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way no doubt. what a start of the day it was for many parts of the uk. dry sunny, a bit of the chilly side. there is more cloud to the south—west of the uk and that is already producing some rain across devon and cornwall and will also affect the channel islands into the afternoon and parts of southern and western wales. the odd heavy burst into cardigan bay. one or two very light isolated showers mainly in scotland, lighter wind, a bit of sunshine to the day and it will feel warmer than yesterday. this evening, rain, heavy for a time across wales pushing across the midlands, southern england, turning wetter in northern ireland, and to the south of that, a misty, hugh midnight but to the north, like last night, temperatures down into single figures. dry and bright for monday morning. lots of cloud elsewhere. patchy rain and drizzle through wales, the midlands, southern england, turning a bit brighter through the day but some wetter weather for northern ireland which pushes into southern scotland and northern england through the afternoon. in the south, very few
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but once the sun breaks out. to the north, some sunshine but the rain will push northwards and through tuesday, the rain and the humid air works its way into scotland. hello. this is bbc news. the headlines: spain's king and queen are in attendance at a special mass in barcelona to honour those killed in the catalonia attacks. and the manhunt continues for the suspect who police believe
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