this is the briefing. i'm sally bundock. our top story: an escalation in us tensions with chinese tech firms — google cuts off huawei from using some of its mobile services. president trump inflames tensions with iran — and warns them not to threaten the united states. and a man who's been central to the french right—to—die debate is set to have his treatment stopped this week. coming up in business: no—frills airline ryanair reports its earnings — in a tough market we take a closer look at how it attempts the remain ahead in europe.

a warm welcome to the programme — briefing you on all you need to know in global news, business and sport. and you can be part of the conversation. game of thrones is over! are you distraught or do you feel it's run it's course? many of you may not have seen the final part. what next? tell us what you think — just use #bbcthebriefing. tensions between china's tech giant, huawei and the united states have ramped up still further. google has suspended some

of its business with huawei — potentially cutting off its android devices from updates to google apps and services in the future. the move comes several days after the us commerce department announced it was blacklisting huawei over concerns its equipment could be used by the chinese government to spy on american networks. here's our technology reporter, dave lee in san francisco. huawei was added to that entity list by the us government and what that means is that american companies can't do business with huawei without having a specific licence first. google doesn't have one of those licenses and it means that the android software that it provides to huawei, and that includes things like gmail app and youtube and also just security updates for huawei phones, it means that google can no longer provide that to the company. of course, huawei is a huge maker of smartphones, in fact, recently they surpassed apple as being one of the biggest smartphone vendors in the world. and android is the software huawei phones use.

so it means that from now on, going forward, huawei will not have those latest features and security features and it is a massive blow because, of course, using google software is what many consumers want on their devices. certainly an escalation because this is using an american company — huge successful american company — as a potential bargaining chip, i guess you could say, between china and the us. what does this mean for people who might have bought a huawei phone in the last year or people who have a google nexus phone where the hardware was made by huawei? the implications are actually quite large for people with huawei phones. in the immediate term, nothing will change on the device. but in the future, and quite the near future, you will find that security updates that google has created will not be available on huawei phones. the updated versions of googles apps such as youtube will not be available on huawei phones so this will have a massive influence on security of people's devices potentially and also google are going to be looking at this and saying, that is an awful lot

of our customers and that are affected by this. having spoken to a source at google, they are very very keen to get this solved. they do not want to be taking this action and are talking to the us government to solve this as quickly as possible, to get that access to the customers that they have that use huawei smartphones. our technology reporter dave lee. let's get a bit more on that now. cornelia meyer is the ceo of mrl corporation, a business consultancy, shejoins me now. this story has been rumbling on for many this story has been rumbling on for any this story has been rumbling on for many many weeks but now we're seeing what the us action means and very practical terms in terms of google ‘s provision to huawei, smartphone users around the world. this is devastating for huawei smartphone users but it is also quite devastating for other companies who

deliver some having 10% of chips going to huawei. a 50% for of these chips of this chipmakers go to china. you've seen the share price on friday of intel come down significantly. this is notjust hurting tab on mac, this is more so hurting tab on mac, this is more so hurting some of the us chipmakers. as dave explained in that report, in terms of huawei smartphone users, doesn't about them now but it will impact in the future, if this is not sorted out in the meantime. in terms of huawei itself, it's been looking at its plan b, it's been looking ahead into its relationship with google and other american companies, the fact that it might be able to continue that relationship in the

future, there have been coming up with another option. absolutely. they have started doing their own ships. they have done their own ships. they have done their own ships because it's notjust what we feel, can you load google, it is also, can you put used to the smartphone? this supply chains are interconnected. they have been looking at one of the tech analyst said, in the short run, this is clearly very bad for huawei. in the medium term it may also not be that good for google because they will come up with alternative ways of connecting. so that actually break, you know google has a strong lock on global communications. that may actually in the medium term also dent google ‘s omnipresence. actually in the medium term also dent google 's omnipresence. we will keep a close eye on that and how it develops. cornelia will be back

in about half an hour to review the main stories being covered by the global media. in the meantime let's go to other stories. a number of exit polls from india's general election suggest the current prime minister, narendra modi, and his hindu nationalist party, the bjp, is set to win a second term in office — although they've been wrong in the past. the votes from the vast electorate, of 900 million people, won't be counted until thursday. talks have resumed in the sudanese capital, khartoum, between the transitional military council and the opposition protest movement over the formation of a transitional government. the council, which is currently in charge of the country, had suspended negotiations for three days demanding that the protesters take down new roadblocks and allow train services to run. the russian military has said that its syrian government allies have ceased fire unilaterally in the nortwestern province of idlib despite being still fired upon by rebel forces. but the russian statement has been contradicted by a uk—based monitoring group, which says that

government shelling is continuing. the un said three million civilians were at risk if government forces launch a full—scale assault despite an agreement with turkey — which backs the rebels — not to do so. as tensions between iran and the united states run high, president trump has issued a blunt threat against tehran on twitter. he said that if iran wanted to fight, that would be the end of the country. the us has deployed ships to the gulf in recent days — as caroline rigby reports. u nfortu nately we unfortunately we cannot bring you to report at the moment but maybe we will bring it to you later in the programme. let's talk about a mania. romania could become the third

country after hungary and poland to come under disciplinary proceedings from the eu for breaching its core values — in this case the rule of law. the country's president — who opposes the changes — has called a referendum on the new laws for the same day as the european parliament elections on sunday. nick thorpe sent this report from bucharest. this european election has given supporters of the government socialist party of the chance to flex their muscles was not and is at this rally in eastern a mania read, remaining a deserved mosque respect. they're fed up with —— criticism from brussels. rainier has successfully prosecuted more high—level officials including parliamentary deputies that almost any other country. but that strong record of fighting corruption has got the acid and, the prosecutors and the security services into trouble. rather than upholding the rule of law, they stand accused by the current government of undermining it. the latest letter

from the european commission to the government hasjust from the european commission to the government has just arrived threatening infringement proceedings. a misunderstanding according to top government officials. i believe that a genuine concern about the rule of law should be normalfor concern about the rule of law should be normal for every member state. but then, i have also a question. why the commission was totally blind and deaf. during so many years, more than ten years, when a mania there we re than ten years, when a mania there were so many abuses. than ten years, when a mania there were so many abuses. in the judiciary. the latest controversy focuses at an anticorruption boss who is under investigation herself. she is a popularfigure who is under investigation herself. she is a popular figure for anti—government protesters and is now in the running for the new post of european prosecutor. remaining a look messy, this government critic told me, but shows that democracy is alive and cooking. it would be fair

to expect that the established met is going to fight back, the establishment is not only a political supplement, they are the ones that have the money, they are the ones that control the media, the ones that make the laws in parliament, they have the governments, of course they're going to try to use the tools they have at their disposal to try to avoid going to jail their disposal to try to avoid going tojailand their disposal to try to avoid going to jail and losing their money. sometimes remaining and feels they are going round and round in circles. but 12 years afterjoining the european union, there is sense of progress. politicians know they will be held to account. citizens believe the voices will be heard. in the elections of the coming months, they will live their verdict. —— deliver. back to the earlier report, tensions have been escalated. the us

has made a point of increasing its military presence in the persian gulf and has uses sanctions to put pressure on iran after accusing it of threats to us troops and interest. although both countries have in recent days said they have no appetite for war, on twitter, president trump has now offered this blunt warning to tehran. president trump is known to treat his use which don't necessarily reflect official policy. it is unclear quite how seriously to take his latest comments and what motivated them. it might have been some of the other actions that have been taken in recent days in the region by, that a named on proxies, it could have an intelligence that the president was privy to this afternoon and reacted to out of

concern to get tehran to back off or it could be recent news reports that portrayjohn bolton, it could be recent news reports that portray john bolton, the it could be recent news reports that portrayjohn bolton, the national security adviser is the hawk in the administration and trump was more of administration and trump was more of a dove. tehran has described us moves as psychological warfare and a political game. the country ‘s foreign minister once again dismissed the possibility of war erupting in the middle east. there will be no war because we do not wa nt to will be no war because we do not want to war. nor has anyone the idea or illusion that it can confront iran in the region. yet tensions between the us and iran are not calling. the concern is that a war of words could tip over into full—scale conflict. stay with us on bbc news, still to come: we'll have a full

round—up of the sport — including the italian open — and rafa's first title of the year. this morning an indian air force plane carrying mr gandhi's body landed in delhi. the president of india walked to the plane to solemnly witness mr gandhi's final return from the political battlefield. ireland has voted overwhelmingly in favour of gay marriage. in doing so it has become the first country in the world to approve the change in a national referendum. it was a remarkable climax to what was surely the most extraordinary funeral ever given to a pop singer. it has been a peaceful funeral demonstration so far but suddenly the police are tear gassing the crowd. we don't yet know why. the pre—launch ritual is well established here. helen was said to be in good spirits butjust a little apprehensive. in the last hour, east timor has become the world's newest nation. it was a bloody birth for a poor country and the challenges ahead are daunting.

but for now, at least, it is time to celebrate. you're watching the briefing. our headlines: google is cutting huawei from using some of its android mobile services — days after the us announced it was blacklisting the chinese tech firm. president trump warns tehran that if it wants to fight the united states, it will be the end of iran. it's a case that's galvanised france — and symbolised a passionate debate about the right—to—die. vincent lambert has been in a vegetative state since a motorcycle accident in 2008. but now he's set to be denied the essential care that keeps him alive. andy beatt reports.

a life or death battle that split a family and the whole of france. outside the hospital at the centre of the storm, a final stand for protesters. inside, 42—year—old vincent lambert — paralysed, brain—damaged and in a state of minimal consciousness after a traffic accident more than a decade ago. now doctors are set to stop the intravenous food and water that has kept him alive. a move condemned as "an execution" by his devoutly catholic parents. translation: vincent isn't at the end of his life, he turns his head and has reactions. i have lots of videos but no—one wants to see them. no—one. france is taking a step back.

it's going backwards but vincent is resisting. they want him transferred to a specialist unit and plan to launch a fresh legal challenge in a bid to keep him alive. translation: vincent must live. he is disabled, that is all. are we going to destroy all the disabled 7 it's not possible. there are hundreds like him and their families are worried. we are fighting for vincent, but also all the others. it's a fight that has put her at odds with vincent lambert‘s wife and brothers and sisters. they say his life should be ended as there is no hope of recovery. legal options are running out. both france's highest court in the european court of human rights have backed the decision to and life support.

his parents are now calling for france's president emmanuel macron to intervene. calls too, to another higher power. this case igniting a fierce debate about the role of religion and the right to die. but barring a dramatic 11th hour intervention, without treatment, food or water, death could be just days away. here's our briefing on some of the key events happening later. in south africa court hearings will consider the former president jacob zuma's application for corruption charges against him to be dropped. in cambodia there will be a national day of remembrance to commemorate victims of the khmer rouge atrocities. ad here in london — the chelsea flower show will open its doors to the world's press for a first look. now it's time to get all the latest from the bbc sports centre. hello. this is your monday sport briefing. brooks koepka successfully defended his us pga championship

title on sunday, finishing two shots clear of dustin johnson on eight—under—par despite carding a four—over—par final round 7a in testing conditions at bethpage black course. the 2017 and 2018 us open champion, who had a seven—shot lead at the start of the final round, saw that cut to one after four bogeys from the 11th. butjohnson dropped shots on the 16th and 17th as koepka won by two. the american now has four victories in majors, in his previous eight starts. rafael nadal won a record 34th atp masters 1000 title with a 6—0, 4—6, 6—1victory over novak djokovic in the italian open final. the spaniard, who had shared the record of 33 masters titles with the serbian world number one, warmed up for his defence of the french open by securing his ninth rome title. djokovic took the second set by breaking nadal‘s serve for the first time while leading

5—4, but the second seed responded in style by storming through the decisive set. the last couple of days, every day and every week have been better and here we are, finally, with this great trophy with me, important victory. of course, playing against novak is always a special thing. it's part of the history of this sport. karolina pliskova won her 13th wta title, by beating johanna konta in straight sets at the same venue. the fourth seed broke konta in the british player's opening service game, going on to take the first set 6—3. she won the second 6—4 on her third match point to claim her first title since the brisbane international in january. the golden state warriors stand on the verge of reaching the nba finals. the champions are three nil up, in their western conference series against the

portland trail blazers. if they win later on monday, they'll go through to the finals as they attempt to win he title for the third consecutive year and fourth in five seasons. we know they are going to come out like you said, and come out swinging with nothing to lose. we've got to be able to have energy and smarts and start the game and hopefully win the first quarter, create momentum. but our games are always tough, no matter what the series is. when manchester city captain vincent kompa ny announced he was leaving the club after 11 years, to return to anderlecht where his career started, the belgian club couldn't contain their excitment. tweeting out a video which says "the prince is back"

they're hoping kompany‘s experience will provide leadership to their youthful squad. he's signed a 3—year deal to become player—manager. you can get all the latest sports news at our website — that's bbc.com/sport.but from me — and the rest of the sport team — that's your monday sport briefing. thanks, gavin. one of india's most acclaimed modern actors says the country needs better sex education, rather than banning films with explicit content. bbc asian network's haroon rashid met radhika aptay in london. radhika aptay is fast becoming one of the most recognised indian actresses globally after having starred in three netflix originals in 2018. sacred games was the first netflix original series from india. how different was that filmmaking experience compared to other bollywood productions you've been part of? first of all, it's challenging, it's nicer because you

are doing something, you're not worried about words or certain content, you are open and openly expressing. i do feel that this freedom is very, very, very important so i think that's one aspect and i just think that the benefit of marketing and doing publicity, netflix was very well organised. there was a lot of violence and use of expletives in sacred games and love stories had a lot of sexual content. such content would normally face censorship issues in india. what has your experience been like with the country's certification board? i don't think there should be the censore board in this sense. i understand a and u but i don't understand these bans on censorship. what we need is more sex education, not banning things. everything is available, you can go watch whatever you want. what you need is sex education, not the other way around. one of your films, parched,

did tremendously well on the festival circuit but not so well at the indian box office. has netflix or amazon prime or other services such as that given those kind of films a different distribution model? i know when you have a film or a series on a digital platform, the reach is to a different kind of audience. it reaches the world extremely fast and the kind of people, the audience that watches it, it's a little different. it's not necessarily completely different — it's not exclusive but it's a different kind of audience. radhika also starred in two hit bollywood films last year, including padman, the first mainstream hindi film to tackle menstrual health in the country. haroon rashid, bbc news. you have been in touch with us about the game of thrones and of series.

we were trying to find a story on the bbc on line entertainment page. it is there but so many of you have beenin it is there but so many of you have been in touch. i asked, are you distraught it's come to an end, what do you make of unending? there will be no spoilers on the programme. many of you have been in touch. angie who watches us as malaysia says i think people forget that game of thrones is supposed to mirror our reality. life ain't pretty, i thought the ending was perfect for what game of thrones is and what it doubly wanted us to feel. many of you, though, completely disagree and you've been in touch to say you are absolutely devastated by how it ended. we've got one viewer who says she is an absolute addict and says i am sad, each year i looked forward to game of thrones, such a tale of life, tragedy, deceit and

redemption. she is very sad it's come to an end. keep getting in touch. the weather is looking reasonable over the next few days, a bit of cloud around, sunny intervals but some passing showers. the temperatures on the one side really for the time of year over the next few days. now we're going to take a look back to what happened with the weather yesterday, the showers are formed in a line from dorset across the midlands into they consumer. a form because the winds bash together to make this convergence they formed because the winds bash together to make this convergence slow—moving in nature. one of those was spotted in warwickshire with the rain coming down so heavily it was bouncing off the roads of pavement. i'm telling you about yesterday's

weather, becuase we have a similar set—up for later on today. over the next few hours if you are heading out, expect to see some rather murky conditions across lincolnshire, north—east england and eastern scotland with some mist and fog patches. few showers continuing for western scotland and northern ireland but it is a mild start to the day. temperatures 8—12 degrees. mild, yes, but it is also pretty cloudy. as we go on through the rest of the day, the crowd will thin and break up just like it did yesterday. we'll start to see a little bit of sunshine coming through but also some heavy showers, and again they're going to line up in convergence zones, that is across eastern scotland and another convergence zone in eastern england, that is where you are most likely to see heavy, slow—moving showers that could become thundery, although there might well be a few showers elsewhere, northern ireland and wales, they should be more scattered in nature. now, in between these any of these showers, there will be sunshine with temperatures into the high teens, even low 20s.

it is going to feel fairly pleasant. for tuesday's forecast, weak weather front across the north of scotland, pressure building across the western side of the country, so we'll see some subtle changes in the weather. now, it should be that we'll see more in the way of dry weather, a bit more sunshine coming through for northern ireland, western parts of england and wales, but across most eastern parts of england and eastern scotland, again there is a risk of a few showers popping up. getting a bit warmer, 22 degrees in london. wednesday, a lot of dry weather for northern ireland, england and wales with sunshine, feeling pleasantly warm. north we've got thicker cloud working in across northern scotland with rain, and northerly wind, so a cool day at 10, best of sunshine further south again, highs into the low 20s.

this is the business briefing. i'm sally bundock. hanging up on huawei. google says it will stop the chinese firm using some of its smartphone products because of us government restrictions. no—frills airline ryanair reports its earnings — in a tough market we take a closer look at how it attempts the remain ahead in europe. and on the markets: