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this is bbc world news today. i'm lewis vaughan jones. our top story: jubilation from liverpool fans in madrid, as their team go one—up against tottenham in the first minute of the champions league final. but at half—time, tottenham fans are still hoping to see their side win in their first ever appearance in the final. hello and welcome to world news today. to madrid, where the european champions league final between liverpool and tottenham hotspur is underway — and currently on half time. spoiler alert if you don't
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want to know the score. it's liverpool who started with a bang, after their star striker mo salah scored a penalty after only two minutes. the penalty was awarded afterjust 23 seconds when spurs midfielder moussa sissoko gave away a handball. since that early action, the game has been pretty flat. but as you can see from these fans watching the match at home in liverpool, at least one set of supporters are happy so far. the liverpool fans there very, very happy. just to show you some life pictures now. it is half—time emma but this is london. these are the totte n ha m but this is london. these are the tottenham hotspur fans desperately hoping that when the second half kicks off, they can claudia go back, bring things back to level terms and
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hopefully going to win it. we've seen what's happened. both these teams mounted huge comebacks in their semifinal matches, so certainly this is not over yet, but of course we will bring you more on the game as it kicks off in a few minutes‘ time. to other news. a man described as a disgruntled employee has shot dead 12 people at a local government building in the us state of virginia. all but one of the victims were colleagues of his. police described the scene of the shooting at the complex in virginia beach as "a war zone." chris buckler reports. some of the employees
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who were finishing up their work on friday afternoon never had a chance to go home. the police say one of their long—time colleagues walked in and started shooting indiscriminately, killing a dozen people. they said to stay and wait until the cops got there and let us come out. there was probably about 20 of us in an office, crammed in. we barricaded the door. did you hear any gunshots? yes, we did. several people were wounded and had to be airlifted to hospital. the gunman is said to have made his way from floor to floor, shooting wildly, before being killed in an exchange of fire with police. an officer was also struck, but he was saved from serious injury because he was wearing a bullet—proof vest. we did recover additional weapons. the suspect, and this will be the only time we announce his name, is dewayne craddock. he was an engineer of public utilities, and was employed with that department for approximately 15 years.
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behind the cordons, police teams, the fbi and forensic officers are examining the scene and trying to piece together the background to this country's latest shooting. it is believed the gunman was a disgruntled public employee, based here at the offices at virginia beach. there will be a full investigation to try to determine what led him to commit these murders. but the wider debate once again will now about how easy it is to get guns in america. this is the 150th mass shooting in the united states this year. chris buckler, bbc news, virginia beach. a team of eight mountaineers including three from britain — a team of eight mountaineers — including three from britain — has gone missing in northern india during an attempt to climb the country's second highest mountain. their goal is believed to have been the east peak of the nanda devi mountain, which is more than 7,000 metres high and lies close to the border with china. the alarm was raised on friday night after the team failed to return to base as expected. reports suggest bad weather
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has hampered rescue efforts. a minute's applause in honour of footballerjose antonio reyes has been held ahead of the champions league final between tottenham and liverpool in madrid. one of his former clubs, sevilla, announced that the former spain, arsenal and atletico madrid player died in a car crash earlier today. the 35—year—old was a member of the famous arsenal "invincibles" team which went unbeaten in the english premier league in the 2003—2001; season. among the many trubutes is this from reyes‘ former arsenal teammate thierry henry, who said... president trump has broken diplomatic convention by publicly commenting on the conservative leadership race.
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ahead of next week's state visit, a british newspaper that boris johnson would make an "excellent" prime minister. here's our political correspondent iain watson. politics, like comedy, can be all about timing. donald trump's three—day state visit will comejust ahead of the conservative leadership contest, and perhaps unsurprisingly, he's been signalling support for a blonde haired and occasionally gaffe prone big beast, telling a uk newspaper that borisjohnson would be excellent. i've always liked him. i don't know that he's going to be chosen, but i think he's a very good guy, a very talented person. he's been very positive about me and our country. and the president claimed that other candidates have asked for his support. other people have asked me for an endorsement, i've been asked for endorsements. state visits are supposed to be diplomatic, not political occasions, but diplomacy and etiquette aren't really donald trump's strong points. and he's not alone in this,
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because four years ago as london mayor, borisjohnson accused donald trump of stupefying ignorance, and suggested he wasn't fit to hold the office of us president. how things change. this conservative leadership contender said in any case, an endorsement from donald trump could be seen in a more negative light. i think you have to ask boris whether that helps or hinders boris's campaign, but what i would say is that i am very proud as foreign secretary that we have the best relationship with the united states. and another runner in the conservative leadership race didn't get the thumbs up from the president. he was annoyed by michael gove‘s suggestion that he had been sabre rattling over iran's nuclear programme. the white house insists that donald trump hasn't formally endorsed a leadership candidate, but some aspiring occupants of number 10 won't be sure
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whether they want to be buried or praised by the outspoken us president. iain watson, bbc news, westminster. let's take a look at some of the other stories making the news: at least two people are missing and 38 others have been injured in a blast at an explosives manufacturing plant in the russian city of dzerzhinsk, which is about 370 kilometres east of moscow. locals videoed plumes of smoke hanging over the blast area. the captain of a passenger cruiser which collided with a pleasure boat on the danube has appeared in court. 28 people are feared to have died in the collision in the hungarian capital budapest. 30 south korean tourists and three tour guides, as well as two hungarian crew, were on board. a complete ban of plastic bags has come into force in tanzania, which has become the 34th african country to bring in such restrictions. under the new environmental laws, using, selling, importing or producing plastic bags
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is completely banned in the east african state. anyone caught using plastic bags or wrappings could face a week in jail. the state funeral for the veteran democractic republic of congo opposition leader, etienne tshisekedi, has taken place in the capital kinshasa. tens of thousands of people attended the ceremony, including several heads of state, and the drc‘s current president — his son, felix tshisekedi. he died two years ago in belgium, but congo's previous government had blocked the return of his body. there's been a temporary reprieve for the only abortion clinic in the us state of missouri. ajudge has allowed it to keep operating until tuesday, when there'll be a license renewal hearing. the divide over abortion is growing, as the country braces for a possible reversal of abortion laws under president trump. sophia tran—thomson has this report. chanting: we the people, united, will never be defeated. just days after missouri
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enacted a bill to outlaw nearly all abortions, with no exceptions for rape or incest, campaigners have won a case to keep the state's only abortion clinic open on the day it was due to close. the missouri department of health had refused to renew the clinic's licence, alleging deficient practises, including failed abortions — though planned parenthood say these charges are politically motivated. this is a great day for the people of missouri, but the fight is not over. the licence will remain in effect while planned parenthood seeks a preliminary injunction against the state. and a ruling is expected on tuesday. to think that this is even close to over is a dream. so, we just have to keep fighting andjoin up and being here and being vocal. if planned parenthood loses the case, missouri could become the first state not to have a legal abortion clinic. anti—abortion activists,
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who have been emboldened by president trump's appointment of two conservative justices to the supreme court, hope it will be banned — even though access has been guaranteed nationwide since a 1973 us supreme court decision known as roe vs wade. we've been praying for this for decades, because we believe it is really hard on women, really ruinous. it's all about god, the united states and christianity. beyond missouri, the abortion debate has divided america. states with conservative majorities are chipping away at abortion rights. louisiana is the most recent to approve legislation banning termination after a heartbeat can be detected. georgia, kentucky and mississippi have passed similar bills, and alabama has passed an outright ban on abortion in nearly all cases, while liberal states — including illinois, california and nevada — have taken steps to protect women seeking abortions.
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for now, both pro—life and pro—choice protesters will continue making their voices heard. sophia tran—thomson, bbc news. stay with us on bbc world news. still to come: we'll be live with the fans in tottenham and liverpool as their teams fight it out in the champions league final in madrid. the queen and her husband began their royal progress to westminster. the moment of crowning, in accordance with the order of service. by a signal given, the great guns of the tower shall be shot off. tributes have been paid around the world to muhammad ali, who's died at the age of 7a. 0utspoken but rarely outfought, ali transcended the sport of boxing, of which he was three times world champion. he was a good fighter. he fought all the way till the end,
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even through his illness. yes, he did. uefa imposes an indefinite ban on english clubs playing in europe. today is the 20th anniversary of the release of the beatles lp sgt pepper's lonely hearts club band, a record described as the album of the century. this is bbc world news today. our top story: liverpool and tottenham fans are watching as their teams face off in the champions league final in madrid. liverpool are 1—0 up after a penalty in the first minute. president trump has taken his fight with mexico over immigration to a new level — announcing tariffs on all goods
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coming across the southern border. the president has warned that in ten days' time, he'll impose a 5% tariff — which will rise if he doesn't feel mexico is doing enough to stop illegal border crossings. sophie long reports from the us border with mexico. it's seems like this in anger president trump. this release by the us customs and projections of the moment they say more than 1000 migrants from central american countries try to cross the border at el paso in texas on wednesday. the white house says mexico could, and should, have done more to stop them. we are asking maceo to enforce their own loss, to help stop the people coming from to draw america —— we are asking mexico. they have certainly the ability and the legal authority in which to deal with it and recently asking them to do that. but critics say mexico is trying and the us imposing tariffs on all goods
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coming across the border, like stopping foreign aid to centring american countries come will be counterproductive. mexico most take it lying down. translation: i tell all mexicans to be confident that we will overcome this behaviour from the us government. they will have to correct themselves because the mexican people don't deserve to be treated like this. all of these trucks are just crossing from mexico into the united states. a couple of month ago, people here hung their heads in horror when president trump threatened to close this board complete. people said he couldn't and shouldn't. people on the side of the border ask themselves the same questions— can he do it, it will he do it, and what if he does, what will that mean for me? tariffs mean they will pay more for products.
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from produce to machinery to cars. it's going to affect american consumers. i will give you a for instance. all the toyota for comas for american consumers art produced in tijuana. it is good cross—border trade. those prices are going to go by five, 10%, ultimately 25%. the american consumer pays that, not the government. but some hear support their presidents and are prepared to feel short—term pain for long—term gain. i don't agree with tariffs generally speaking, but the fact the president using it in this form right now to address this issue, for unvented immigration, the border with a country that could stop that like happening, like mexico, it's necessary right now. those... they
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are different issues. will they want are different issues. will they want a secure border, they say tariffs on 90 which is a carrot. —— they say ta riffs 90 which is a carrot. —— they say tariffs are not the way to secure it. one of iceland's most beautiful natural attractions has been left in ruins after years of uncontrolled tourism. the leidarendi cave — near reykjavik — has seen many of its stalactites and stalagmites destroyed and many of the walls covered in graffiti. tim allman reports. it's an age old dilemma when nature and commerce meet head—on. this cave was only unearthed in 1990, but it is estimated that since then, hundreds of thousands of tourists have tried to visit. a delicate coating of fungus that covers the walls has been damaged by people writing graffiti. stalactites and stalagmites have been broken off. translation: i have come to the conclusion that a natural wonder of this magnitude
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and importance should have some sort of natural rights, like human rights, so it would be illegal to use it without limitations. the cave has been proven to be highly lucrative, with claims some tourist companies charge $130 a trip. with thousands of people visiting each year, you're talking about a lot of money. the local authorities say they're working on an action plan to try and put things right. translation: we will start inside the cave and try to repair the damage. regrettably, some people don't show respect for their surroundings. we need to know how many people visit because that gives us an indication of the plans we need to make. if tourist numbers are not controlled the damage to the cave is likely to continue, and potentially get worse. but the clue might have been in the name. leidarendi means "end of the road." all the sport.
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hello there. the second half has just got under way in madrid in the champions league final between liverpool and tottenham. and it's still 1—0 to liverpool after that shock penalty given in the first 23 seconds of the match. tottenham player mousa sissoko was found to have handled the ball in the box. mo salah stepped up for his club and scored — putting liverpool 1—0 up against tottenham. since then, it's all been a bit calmer. watching on one of the big screens back in liverpool along with the fans is our reporter stuart flinders. you've said the fans have been confident. after that great start for liverpool, or the even more convinced they will be taking the trophy back to enfield? -- anfield. they really expected this but even they cannot inspect that first minute penalty. and when mo salah put the ball on the spot,
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these 70,000 fans went quiet as a church. but when the ball went in the back of the net, they nearly to the back of the net, they nearly to the roof off. you're flying everywhere. they say it's been a nearly uneventful game so far. they won't mind it here if it's one haven zero in about an hour's time. —— 1-0. i bet, stuart. the mood is more sombre in london — simonjones is watching with tottenham fans. some tottenham pundits are convinced the ball hit moussa sissoko's chest first — are the fans angry at the decision? it was the worst possible start for spurs. going behind within two minutes. people here very much questioning that penalty decision. people are saying if you put your hand up in the box, you're asking for trouble. down there, hand up in the box, you're asking fortrouble. down there, people hand up in the box, you're asking for trouble. down there, people in still fairly good voice but still some anxious faces here because they know potentially, time is running
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out. they are still chanting, they are singing their support here in north london for spurs, but they haven't seen much to cheer on the pitch, and people really getting nervous as the clock continues to tick. spurs have a reputation the season tick. spurs have a reputation the season of coming back from behind. for people here, it's very much fingers crossed as the game still goes on. simon, thanks very much. 59 minutes gone, still 1—0. to tennis now and world number one naomi 0saka has been knocked out of the french open in the third round after losing in straight sets to katerina sinya kova. but that wasn't the only shock of the day because three—time champion serena williams was stunned by unseeded american sofia kenin. despite the disappointment
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of her straight sets defeat, williams was quick to praise her 20—year—old opponent. i think she played really well. in that first that in particular, she played really well along the line andi played really well along the line and i haven't played anyone like that in a long time. yeah, shejust played. she actually played really well. to the cricket world cup now, and australia have beaten afghanistan by seven wickets as they begin the defence of their title. afghanistan lost both of their opening batsmen for ducks after choosing to bat first before eventually being bowled out for 207. in australia's reply, david warner finished unbeaten on 89. it's a big night for anthonyjoshua, who's fighting in the united states for the first time in his his professional career. joshua will defend his world heavyweight titles against andy ruinr at new york's madison square garden at around 3.30am tomorrow morning. the mexican weighed in more than 20 pounds heavier thanjoshua, although few people are giving him a chance against the man who's still unbeaten. that's all the sport for now.
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we'll keep you updated on the champions league final throughout the night. here in london, final preparations have been taking place ahead of president trump's arrival on monday for a three—day state visit. he's only the third american president to make a state visit to the uk during the reign of queen elizabeth. the bbc‘s jonny dymond takes a light—hearted look at what to expect this time around. it is state visit time. the question is, what is in the bag for the president? oh, i've dropped my flags! the big difference is the royal family. we call it a state visit — it's effectively a royal visit. so, last time, yes, there was tea with the queen but it was a kind of afterthought. this is all about the palace, the banquet. it will be a much, much more formal affair. in the state visit, normally, there would be an open top carriage ride. presidents of the united states never do that one, because the secret
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service flip its lid. if you are hoping to get a look at the president as he drives through the streets of london, tough luck. it ain't going to happen. this is an odd mixture of the very formal — lots of inspecting the honour guards and things like that — and also the quite intimate. you know, at some point, you're going to have to stop just giving toast and speeches and actually talk. that is the point of it. he's having lunch with the queen. he'll have dinner with the queen. he's having tea with prince charles. there's only really one senior member of the royal family that he's not going to meet, and that's the one american member. meghan markle is on maternity leave. is it going to be a bit awkward between him and prince charles? it's difficult to think of two people who are less alike. prince charles, with his love of organic farming, his concern for the climate, and president trump, who likes a burger, doesn't appear to believe in climate change and hasn't been known to eat organic food. thing is, the royals are professionals. will they find stuff to talk about? i'm sure.
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will prince charles bang on about climate change? i doubt it. the political side kind of takes the fit of a back—seat on this. it would be surprising, anyway, given that theresa may is about to go. will he hold her hand? i think they might avoid that this time around. what is going to be the same is going to be president trump will be here. he'll probably say something outrageous. he may well embarrass his hosts. there will be huge protests. but what is going to be different is, there's a lot more formality, there's a lot more royal family and, at the end of it, we have this hugely important and symbolic moment when we commemorate 75 years since d—day. the queen will be there, the president will be there, the queen will say goodbye to the president, and the president will go on his way. and that is the state visit of the president of the united states to the united kingdom. that's just about it from me. just before we go. liverpool fans, there fans still happy because they
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are still 1—0 up. the tottenham fans, they are1—0 are still 1—0 up. the tottenham fans, they are 1—0 down from that penalty in the second minute. we'll keep you right up to date on the football. good evening. the 1st ofjune brought a burst of sunshine and heat for some of us at least. hastings got in on the act, this beautiful weather watcher shot showing blue skies overhead and high temperatures. temperatures across iberia into the 30s and the heat right northwards into the south—east, particularly. temperatures getting above 27 in south—east england but notice it was not as warm further north and west, particularly across scotland and northern england because of extra cloud and some outbreaks of rain at times. split fortunes during today and as we go through tonight, we continue to see outbreaks of rain and some heavy rain moving across northern ireland and scotland, some showery rain getting into parts of wales and the western side of england, increasingly breezy
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through the night and dry for the south—east but for all of us, humid and muggy. minimum temperatures for southern scotland into england, wales and northern ireland between 12 and 16 degrees. but low—pressure is dominant as we go through tomorrow, various fronts spiralling around the low pressure, so there will be outbreaks of rain. heavy rain initially across scotland and then this band of cloud and showery rain pushing eastwards out of northern ireland into south—east scotland, northern england and wales and the south—east. could be the odd rumble of thunder and as that band of cloud and showery rain pushes eastwards it squashes the east, increasingly into the south—eastern corner and eastern parts of england. again during tomorrow, we will see temperatures to 26 to 27 degrees. cloud and showery rain pushing eastwards and quite breezy as well,
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and it will brighten up in northern ireland although further showers will arrive here by the evening and it will turn very windy here later in the day across scotland. a fair amount of cloud and some are of showery rain continuing to push eastwards. quite a blustery day here on monday with quite a few showers and further south, not as many showers and poor dry weather in spells of sunshine but for all of us are cooler feel, 15 to 20 degrees at best and we keep that relatively cool feel as we head through the week ahead and we will see rain at times but equally some spells of sunshine. that's all from me for now.
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this is bbc world news. the headlines: liverpool and tottenham fans are watching as their teams face off in the champions league final in madrid. liverpool are 1—0 up after a penalty in the first minute. police in the united states have named the 12 people shot dead by a man in the state of virginia. the suspect was killed during a shoot out with officers. the former arsenal and sevilla footballerjose antonio reyes has died in a car crash at the age of 35. his current club, the second division extrema dura have said they're heartbroken. pro—choice campaigners in missouri have won a temporary reprieve for the state's one remaining abortion clinic. the planned parenthood clinic will stay open
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