this is bbc news. i'm ben brown. the headlines at one. president maduro of venezuela has blamed right—wing opponents and colombia for what he says was an attempt on his life involving drones carrying explosives. there has been an attempt to assassinate me. i have no doubt this points to the extreme right in venezuela, in alliance with the right in colombia. juan martel santos is behind this attempt, i have no doubt. "no place for anti—semitism in the labour party — jeremy corbyn releases a video on social media to try and allay concerns. adults in england will automatically become organ donors unless they opt out, under plans unveiled today. just under 40% of people are currently signed up — despite the number of people who say they support it being double that we walked to theatre, castor dubai,

and said go and save some lives. the government is publishing its plans to change organ donation in england to an "opt—out" system from 2020. at present, donors have to sign up to the nhs register. also this hour, hundreds of firefighters are tackling forest fires in portugal. the blaze in the interior of the algarve region has been burning for two days. barry chuckle, one half of the chuckle brothers, has died at the age of 73 — his brother paul said he'd lost his very best friend. and coming up at one—thirty — the travel show is in south africa as the country marks the centenary of the birth of former president, nelson mandela. the president of venezuela, nicolas maduro, says an attempt has been made on his life using drones carrying explosives. he was addressing a military parade in the capital, caracas,

during a live television broadcast when the alleged attack occurred. mr maduro escaped without injury — but officials say seven soldiers were hurt. here's matt cole. addressing crowds with a speech on the economy, with his wife alongside, nicolas maduro was unexpectedly interrupted. all eyes looked up, seeking out the source of the two loud bangs. set out in precision formation, the national guard had been listening to their leader. but look to the right of the screen. after the bangs, a handful break ranks, followed by a stampede for cover. it's claimed two drones exploding above were the source of the panic. later, and clearly furious, president maduro spoke about what he termed an attempted assassination. translation: i have no doubt that everything points to the right, to the venezuelan ultra—right

in cahoots with the colombian ultra—right and the colombian president is behind this attack. colombia denies any involvement, and by contrast to his leader, venezuela's communications minister has blamed his president's right—wing opponents for the alleged attack. with investigations now under way, so much remains unclear, including suggestions the drones were shot down before reaching their target. a little—known group called soldiers in t—shirts has claimed on social media that it was behind it. but with venezuela's leader painted by opponents as a ruthless despot who detains political rivals on trumped—up charges, some are questioning whether this will be used to justify further clamp—downs. president maduro‘s allies cuba and bolivia have condemned the incident. us officials say the white house is monitoring the situation closely, but added no further comment. matt cole, bbc news. so how would a drone attack

have been carried out — steve wrightjoined us earlier from bristol — he specialises in aerospace engineering including drone technology. it does look like a drone attack and i have to say my heart sank when i heard about this because it is one of these things that has almost been inevitable for a while. the word drone has been heavily demonised obviously. it is quite possible. i don't have the details. there are no remains to pick through. quite likely what we have is just an off—the—shelf drone that can be bought in an electronic shop with explosives strapped to it. rather significantly, it was probably controlled by someone only within few hundred metres. there are much more sophisticated drones out there. my team at the university of the west of england are building one right now.

unfortunately, that is about the extent of the technology you need to do an attack like this. how would you defend against that sort of attack? the drones... people often ask, where is this technology coming from? it is very much what i think of as 21st—century tech, it is not a single piece of technology. it is a whole series of bits and pieces. moulded together to make this new technology. oddly enough, a lot of it is based on mobile phones. we can defend against it. there are a lot of people out there, myself included, working on countermeasures. the worry is that terrorists might get their hands in this sort of technology.

the problem is that it is so freely available to everyone. it is so accessible. the good news is that the very simplicity of the whole technology is also its weakest link. jeremy corbyn, has posted a video online addressing anti—semitism — saying it has no place in the labour party. the labour leader said that they must drive it out of our movement for good. it follows comments by the party's deputy leader, tom watson who has said that the party faces what he calls "eternal shame" unless it immediately stops its "damaging" arguments over anti—semitism. our political correspondent, tom barton, is in westminster another attempt by jeremy corbyn another attempt byjeremy corbyn to draw a line over this whole affair. that is absolutely right. there are

some pretty strong language with this interview from tom watson. he warns that the party is in danger of rendering itself unfit for government over the anti—semitism issue. he says it risks disappearing into a vortex of eternal shame and embarrassment. he called for the party to adopt the full internationally accepted of anti—semitism, including all of the exa m ples of anti—semitism, including all of the examples of what constitutes anti—semitic behaviour. this is something the labour party up until now have not done. the statement released by the labour leader, sent to party members this lunchtime, does not address that issue. there is some pretty strong language from jeremy corbyn, calling anti—semitism

poison and seeing that anybody with the labour party who uses anti—semitic language needs to understand the do not do it in his name or in the name of the party. he says, you are not supporters. he said that anyone who denies anti—semitism is an issue in the party is contributing to the problem. we have asked for that video. we have asked for an interview with jeremy corbyn. they have not responded. they have not responded to requests for comment. it is worth pointing out that key issue around libra's code of conduct raised by tom watson —— code of conduct by labour. it is not addressed by the statement. we have talked about labour party. lenders talked about labour party. lenders talk about the government and

brexit. we have been hearing from the trade secretary stephen —— saying that he now thinks an ordeal brexit is more likely than ideal. he was speaking to the sunday times this morning. he said the european community and is so intransigent in the brexit negotiations that a no deal outcome is no odds—on. he said there is a 60 240 chance. it is being slapped down by number ten. they have distanced themselves from this. they are confident the government will get a deal and a good dealfor britain. despite them not being happy with the language by liam fox, he is broadly on message will stopjeremy liam fox, he is broadly on message will stop jeremy hunt has liam fox, he is broadly on message will stopjeremy hunt has been in europe this week warning that the

danger of a no—deal brexit happening by accident —— accident is increasing by the day. we are more likely than not to reach an ordeal. there is something that has got number ten rather concerned. breaking news coming in from switzerland. up to 20 people may have died after a vintage year plane crashed. it crashed at high altitude in the swiss alps. please have not confirmed fatalities. it was in the east of switzerland. the plane went down at an altitude of 2500 metres. a large rescue operation is under way. the space around the site has

been closed. that is the latest from switzerland. we will provide more information when we receive it. the government's publishing plans for a new system for organ donations in england. from spring 2020, most adults would be considered as potential donors unless they opted out. ministers say up to 700 more lives could be saved each year. our health correspondent catherine burns has the story she was always bubbly there, weren't she? hayley louisejordan‘s parents say she was always fun but liked to plan ahead, so she was in her 20s when she signed up to the nhs organ donor register. her family thought nothing of it. she's gorgeous there, ain't she? yeah. but when hayley was 32, she had a brain haemorrhage. doctors pronounced her braindead and asked her parents about donation. i didn't have no hesitation. we walked hayley to theatre, said goodbye and ijust kissed her and said, "go save some lives, hayley." public support for organ

donation is high. it's thought about 80% support the idea, but only 37% have signed up to become donors. in reality, only a tiny number of deaths are suitable, but the government thinks changing the system could generate hundreds of extra transplants a year. the system for organ donation was overhauled ten years ago with some considerable success. now, for the first time, more than 5,000 people have had transplants in the uk over 12 months. last year, just over 1,500 people donated organs after their death, and that is a record high, but still, there are just over 6,000 patients on waiting lists for transplants, so, under the new system, all adults would automatically be considered as donors unless they actively opt out. in the last year, more than half a million people across the uk have officially said no to donation, even though so far only wales has a system where

people need to opt out. scotland plans to introduce one too and northern ireland has rejected the idea. there just isn't the evidence that this will actually deliver more organs that are in line with the wishes of the donor. and secondly, there is a fear, and we don't know if this is the case or not, that it may change perceptions of donations, so rather than it being seen as a gift, it could be seen as the state taking organs. so could this mean organs being taken against the wishes of relatives? the government says absolutely not. their views would still be paramount. the reality is what we're trying to do is make it easier for people to record their wishes and by definition that will make more organs available, but i would say we will never stop looking to see what else we can do to increase the supply of organs and save more lives. carol says she gets great comfort from knowing her daughter's organs went on to help several sick people. it's like a miracle that's happened for six recipients, and i just wish them

all the happiness and health. catherine burns, bbc news. detectives investigating the disappearance of a missing midwife in staffordshire have begun a murder investigation. police searching for 28—year—old samantha eastwood found a body near stoke yesterday. a 32—year—old man, who was detained last sunday, has been re—arrested on suspicion of murder, while two other men are being held on suspicion of assisting an offender. the body is yet to be formally identified. police in london have launched a murder investigation after a man in his twenties was stabbed to death in kingston—upon—thames last night. the man was found in cambridge gardens and was pronounced dead at the scene. officers are in the process of informing the man's family. no arrests have been made. the headlines on bbc news... venezuela's president says he has survived an assasination attempt involving explosive drones. several soldiers were injured.

labour leaderjeremy corbyn has released a video on social media trying to allay concerns about amico —— anti—semitism within the party. plans to make everyone in england a potential organ donor — unless they decide to opt out — are set out by the government today. sport and for a full round up, from the bbc sport centre, here's john watson laura kenny has won her second gold medal at the european championships, gb's third on the track. it came in today's elimination race. with sprints staged every other lap and the last rider across the line knocked out, she stayed in the field, before surging away on the final lap to win a 12th european title. she only returned to action in march after the birth of her first child and has already picked up gold in the team pursuit.

ididn't i didn't feel good. there was much faster than i remember it being. i was like, am i going to be altered this? it has been a year since i did one. i was thinking, i am not sure how this is going to go. i was so nervous. to come out and when is unbelievable. and sarah storey has won her second gold medal at the para—cycling road world championships in italy. she finished ahead of fellow—briton crystal lane—wright in the c5 road race. storey won the time trial on friday. they have been the story of the women's hockey world cup, ireland beating all the odds to reach today's final. it's been an incredible run from the second lowest side in the tournament, but the champions the netherlands now lie in wait. jo, it seems after exceeding all

expectations anything is possible. what are there chances? ? that is right. when mr and got under way, no one was mentioning ireland as possible winners. now this team of mostly part—time players are one match away from being crowned world champions. someone who can put that into perspective is this former hockey player. how much interest has beenin hockey player. how much interest has been in this? it isn't absolute madhouse in ireland at the moment. -- it is madhouse in ireland at the moment. —— it is an absolute madhouse. there has not been much interest in hockey

since we posted it back in 1994. it is absolutely crazy. national television is showing all the games live. they are up against the defending champions. what are the chances? slim. they have had two previous meetings and they lost both. the dutch are the most professional outfit the world along with england. arrogant players have dayjobs and with england. arrogant players have day jobs and —— with england. arrogant players have dayjobs and —— arrow and players have day jobs. dayjobs and —— arrow and players have dayjobs. you'd be foolish to say they have more work & chance. they said be delighted if they got out the group, and they would be ecstatic if they got to the quarterfinal. this is fantasyland for them. they do not much chance but why not? the irish coach has been asking for a friendly against

the netherlands from well. they have been turned down. that means ireland will be an unknown quantity for the dutch. there is no video evidence. the dutch coach said that if they get a choice between playing ireland are argentina, they would play argentina. she's probably going to change her idea now. she may regret that decision. you can follow all the action on bbc radio and on the bbc sport website. they crossed over from a fourth try of the match in the last three minutes. they know read by 27 to nell. it has been a hugely dominant first—half performance. it is a double—header there this afternoon.

leeds and warrington will play later. the first of today's games in the scottish premiership is happening today. aberdeen are playing rangers. there is no score at as of yet. you can read plenty more on our website. england are playing in the lords against india. ben stokes has been replaced. that is all from bbc sport. let's go back to venezuela and that reported attempted assassination of president nicolas maduro , joining me now is the bbc mundo correspondent arturo wallace what else do we know about this

alleged attack? it was drawn is with -- it alleged attack? it was drawn is with —— it was drawn with explosives on board. we know several soldiers were injured. there was blood on their faces. a nearby building shows the remains ofan faces. a nearby building shows the remains of an explosion. we do not know who was behind it or why. there isa claim know who was behind it or why. there is a claim from a very little—known opposition group called soldiers and t—shirts. apparently they were trying to detonate two drones containing explosives. there are other reports. the government have

made many claims about assassination attem pts made many claims about assassination attempts in the past. people are very sceptical. it was reported earlier that several firemen who attended the scene have told them that an explosion was caused by the explosion of a gas tank and a nearby apartment. the government says they have captured some people already and they have evidence. what is the political context behind this? the president has blamed a right—wing opponents and colombia as well. then as well has been in the middle of a political and economical crisis for several years. the government thinks it is the result of conspiracy by washington supported by the right and colombia. this will add to that.

this crisis is the result of a drop in oil prices. people also think there was a gross mismanagement of venezuela and its oil reserves. a p pa re ntly venezuela and its oil reserves. apparently there will be 1,000,000% inflation this year. there are food shortages. millions of venezuelans have left the country because of this. the political situation is not ideal. there's been a crackdown of political art opposition. there was a lot of protests on the streets and people were killed. it is a very embattled government against opposition. thank you. breaking news

coming in about an earthquake just offer a land of lombok in indonesia. it has prompted us an ami warning. tsunami warning. more on that as it comes in. tributes have been pouring in for the veteran entertainer, barry chuckle , one half of the chuckle brothers , who has died at the age of 73. alongside his brother paul, he had been a fixture on children's television since the 1980s. in a statement, the entertainers' manager said he had passed away peacefully at home following a period of ill health. tell you what, move it towards me a little bit. to you. to me. to me, to you.

for more than 30 years, barry elliott was barry chuckle. it was a comic career dominated by a never—ending struggle with awkward bits of furniture. you could saw a bit off the cue. their children's tv show began in the ‘80s. the act was made up of the classic musical routines that they had grown up with. the whole family was in show business. can you stop the music and let me out now? their dad was a comedian. their older brothers were also an act, the patton brothers. # ch—ch—chucklevision...# but, despite success on opportunity knocks and new faces in the ‘60s and ‘70s, tv stardom only came in the ‘80s with chucklevision. good morning. 20 years on, their young fans had grown up and one of them, tinchy stryder, asked them to perform with him. hello. wait, i swear you are the chuckle brothers. you must be... barry.

something's weird. where's your ladders? in the van. go and get them, barry. what, now? yes. hang on, it's tinchy. and 50 years after their first tv success, barry was earlier this year filming a new series. however, his health was beginning to fail. his brother paul said today... i've notjust lost a brother. i've lost my theatrical partner of many, many years, and my very best friend. the director of bbc children's alice webb has issued a statement on behalf of the corporation. barry entertained a generation of fans with a character that brought fun and hilarity to our screens. his on—air antics, unforgettable catch phrases and comical mishaps will be fondly remembered. barry was a gentleman and consummate professional. . .. he will be sorely missed. i'm joined now by shaun hope,

a chuckle brothers superfan , who runs their facebook site and was friends with barry. how did you first meet baddie? i met them about 20 years ago. i was hooked. you have stayed with -- stayed friends ever since.|j hooked. you have stayed with -- stayed friends ever since. i have beenin stayed friends ever since. i have been in touch with them for years now. i run the facebook pages. they could not be too nice lads. why did you love them so much? they were just round the bend and good fun. evenif just round the bend and good fun. even if he did not like, you still laughed. they were crazy. it was fantastic. it seems like they have

been around for so long. they are an important part of lots of people pause my childhood. yes. they still do nightclub appearances and the place is absolutely packed outjust come and see two lads. baddie, and particular, tell us more about him. every time we go to this digital, he come straight out. we would set for an hour before the show as nothing isa an hour before the show as nothing is a problem. he will sign all the memorabilia. he's a great guy. thank you for being with as. time for a look at the weather. most others will continue with the

dry weather today. what a good ear sta rts dry weather today. what a good ear starts the day it was in wales. here it shows that early morning sun. cloud has worked in from wales to eastern england. it will feed through the afternoon. lots of sunshine for england and wales. as becoming hot on the south. scotland on the mound will stay cloudy. roby few spots of rain in the western isles. rainwater and heavier for scotland, particularly from western areas. amounts of rain here probably quite limited. it is a dry nature england and wales. temperatures in london only slowly easing down to around 16 degrees. in the week ahead, it will be hot and dry. it will be more unsettled with rain and cooler weather later in the week.

hello this is bbc news. the headlines... the president of venezuela says an attempt has been made on his life using drones carrying explosives. it happened during a live televised speech in the capital, caracas. the president has blamed columbia.