tonight at 10: on the first day of his visit to the uk, president trump is welcomed by the queen at a state banquet, here at buckingham palace. in the week of the 75th anniversary of the d—day landings, they both paid tribute to british and american forces. mr president, as we look to the future, i am confident that our common values and shared interests will continue to unite us. on behalf of all americans, i offer a toast to the eternal friendship of our people, the vitality of our nations. a day of pomp began with the president inspecting

a guard of honour on the lawn at buckingham palace, but earlier there was controversy, with mr trump attacking the mayor of london, who'd criticised the state visit. the queen has been speaking tonight of new challenges, and the importance of international institutions to safeguard peace. also on the programme... five bodies are seen by rescuers, searching for a group of climbers, missing in the himalayas. 30 years after tiananmen square, one protestor returns for the first time. and a shock defeat for england against pakistan, in the cricket world cup. coming up on sportsday on bbc news: lawyers for caster semenya say she won't have to take testosterone reducing medication to continue competing, after another twist in the saga.

good evening from buckingham palace, where president trump has been attending a formal banquet tonight, hosted by the queen, at the end of the first day of his state visit to britain. at tonight's lavish dinner, the queen and the president spoke warmly of the shared sacrifice made by servicemen and women from the us and the uk during the d—day landings 75 years ago this week. the leader of the opposition, jeremy corbyn stayed away declining his invitiation as did some other politicians. earlier, the president and the first lady laid a wreath at the tomb of the unknown warrior in westminster abbey. the day began, with mr trump prompting an angry reaction by tweeting that the mayor of london, sadiq khan, was "a stone cold loser," having suggested the red carpet shouldn't be rolled out for the president. first tonight, our north america editor, jon sopel, whose report contains

some flashing images. the state banquet in the ballroom of buckingham palace, white tie for men, metals insignia and tiaras welcome, the centrepiece of any state visit. mr president, i'm delighted to welcome you and mrs trump to buckingham palace this evening. the queen spoke of the shared sacrifice of the day and pointedly defended the institutions that have kept this piece sense, bodies that the president seems much cooler towards. while the world has changed, we are forever mindful of the original purpose of these structures, nations working together to safeguard a hard won peace. notably absent, the leader of the oppositionjeremy notably absent, the leader of the opposition jeremy corbyn and notably absent, the leader of the oppositionjeremy corbyn and the speakerjohn bercow who didn't attend. the president didn't notice,

he was delighted to be there. on behalf of all americans, i offer a toast to the eternal friendship of out toast to the eternal friendship of our people, the vitality of our nations and to the long cherished and truly remarkable reign of her majesty the queen. thank you. their national anthem plays. if the state dinner is the height of state protocol, it didn't start like that. president trump launched the most presidential attack on twitter on the mayor of london, sadiq khan. after that presidential twitter blast, the real cannon fire as donald trump was given a gun salute welcome. as he flew above the city

that sadiq khan presides over, it is safe to assume the president won't be rolling out the red carpet at the white house for him any time soon. but now it was time for the pomp to take over from the politics. the president and first lady, melania trump, were greeted at buckingham palace by prince charles and the duchess of cornwall. two men with very differing views on the environment, but today was about making the royal guest feel welcome. in the two and a half years of donald trump's presidency, we've learned his views daily on everything. from a queen who's been on the throne for more than six decades, we know nothing. and whatever she thinks of her unconventional visitor, that's how it will doubtless remain. though a year ago, the palace did let it be known the queen was totally unconcerned when the us president walked ahead of her to inspect the troops. today, no such protocol infractions. although, it came close. these pictures will play very well in the united states, where the royal family is still a source of huge fascination.

and remember, this trip isn'tjust about the royal family, and remember, this trip isn'tjust about the royalfamily, it's and remember, this trip isn'tjust about the royal family, it's about the trump family as well, who have all come along. this is a state visit with nearly all the bells and whistles. there's no gold coach ride up the mall because of security concerns, there is nojoint address to parliament, because the speaker chose not to invite him. there was a display of gifts and artefacts. the president expressing some interest in what the queen was showing him. and then it was time to leave. this trip is a celebration of the closeness between the us and uk, even though there are many issues where it's more "fraught relationship" than "special relationship". on trade, on climate change, on iran, on the chinese technology company huawei, there are big differences. but that will be the meat of tomorrow's political discussions. at westminster abbey, a moment of solemnity as the president laid a wreath at the tomb of the unknown warrior.

over the years, so many american and british soldiers have been comrades in arms. there was tea with prince charles at clarence house where the heir to the throne raised the issue of climate change, an issue where the two men don't meet eye to eye. the duchess, maybe she had something in her eye. this has been a day that has delighted the white house, delighted the president. the state visit has lost none of its lustre. jon sopel, bbc news, buckingham palace. there have been some small protests here against the president, but tomorrow organisers say they're expecting more than a quarter of a million people to turn out on london's streets, and they'll hear an address by the labour leaderjeremy corbyn. here's our special correspondent, lucy manning. "haven't seen any protests yet," the president tweeted,

"but i'm sure the fake news will be working hard to find them." they were just below his helicopter as he landed for the state banquet, although just a few hundred strong. he's a racist, he's a climate change denier and he's a playground bully, frankly. i don't think he's earned a state visit, i don't think he should be having dinner with the queen. sexist, misogynist. ijust don't want him to be here. don't you think it's right that as the leader of one of our closest allies, he should be here for a state visit? if he were a better human being, yes. ijust feel i am condoning it by rolling out the red carpet. the president also tweeted, "tremendous crowds." it was in truth a low—key turnout from demonstrators and supporters alike. i would say enjoy great britain and london and watch what you tweet because it sometimes comes across the wrong way. he is the best leader now that we have in the world

and, really, the american people, they should treasure him, they really should treasure him. i don't necessarily think that people should be all upset about trump. it's the office of the president. tomorrow is the big day of protest. tens of thousands of people are expected out on the streets. they won't get near to president trump but they are hoping that when he is in downing street, that he will hear their protest outside in whitehall. say it loud, say it clear! donald trump is not welcome here! the labour leaderjeremy corbyn, instead of dining with the president tonight, confirmed he will be protesting against him tomorrow. with a wave for those who had come to support him, the president who generates such strong views for and against him mightjust spot more protesters on the second day of his visit. lucy manning, bbc news. as we've been hearing, this state visit isn't without its controversies,

and a number of contentious issues are likely to come up. one of the biggest is over the chinese tech firm huawei, already blacklisted by the americans over fears it could be used as a conduit for spying. the uk, however, is still to decide whether to allow huawei to build parts of a new 56 network. there's also the issue of a post—brexit trade deal between the uk and the us, as well as differences over iran, where the uk still backs the agreement curbing the country's nuclear programme that the us has now rejected. finally, there are calls for the prime minister to raise climate change with president trump, after his decision to pull the us out of the 2017 paris agreement that pledged global emissions cuts. i'm joined by our north america editorjon sopel and our political editor laura kuenssberg. laura, today has been about spectacle and ceremony. tomorrow, political talks with theresa may. that's absolutely right. even the fa ct that's absolutely right. even the fact he is here for these talks and

this grand visit is controversial. jeremy corbyn didn't go to the dinner tonight and he will be appearing on stage at one of the protests tomorrow, just at the same time as theresa may and donald trump are sitting down to talk about a range of issues. i understand they will raise us position on iran and the con conflict between that and the con conflict between that and the uk's position. i'm sure huawei will be raised by the americans, they are unhappy by the position the uk has taken. i think theresa may is determined to get donald trump to ta ke determined to get donald trump to take a different view on climate change but it's notjust the contrast between the two leaders that always makes their encounter is slightly awkward. he couldn't be more forward in his approach to the outside world and she is such a careful politician, who doesn't like being put on the spot, or certainly doesn't want to create any fuss. the other thing that is awkward about all of this, this week is also the week when theresa may will be officially standing down as the leader of her political party. she will be staying on for a bit longer

as prime minister that she is someone as prime minister that she is someone whose time is almost up and therefore, it's not surprising that therefore, it's not surprising that the united states is looking to see who is next in these talks have less significance than they would in normal time. the queen had some interesting comments to make tonight about international corporation. some people are reading into that? normally at these occasions, bland is the wrong word to use for what the queen would say that she sticks to safe ground is a step she started oi'i to safe ground is a step she started on very safe territory, talking about d— day on very safe territory, talking about d—day in the shared sacrifice of brave young americans and brits who in 1944 stormed the normandy beaches. that was fine. then she we nt beaches. that was fine. then she went on to defend the institution set up and quite forcefully. one of the critiques of donald trump as he wants to tear down those institutions, he is not a great lover of nato or the un or the world trade organisation, built up to stop the surge of internationalism on the

stage of europe. that said, i have spoken to a number of senior white house officials earlier on and they are cock—a— hoop about house officials earlier on and they are cock—a—hoop about the way the state visit has gone so far. a really telling comment from one of them, he said to me, we were awestruck in buckingham palace because it made us realise what a young country america is. the power of the state visit is a card that the british have played before and will play again to some effect. jon sopel will play again to some effect. jon sopel, many thanks to you, laura kuenssberg. thank you both. let's move on to some other news now. rescue teams in india searching for a group of missing climbers, including four britons, have spotted what they believe are bodies. they were climbing on nanda devi, the country's second highest peak, when they disappeared after an avalanche. the family of one of those missing say the climbers were attempting to scale an uncharted and unnamed summit. rescuers have found five bodies, near nanda devi east peak. our correspondent, yogita limaye, reports now from uttara—kand, in northern india.

once the heavy rain stopped this morning, the helicopter was able to set out. it returned with this photo of the avalanche on nanda devi and grim news. five bodies had been spotted. eight of these climbers have been missing on the mountain. last contact with them was more than a week ago. four others, all british nationals who were on a different part of nanda devi, were rescued on sunday. indian authorities say they knew where to look based on their information. one of those rescued told a police officer they tried making radio contact with the missing team but couldn't.

the team was being led by martin moran, seen on the left in this video, guiding climbers in scotland. a well—known mountaineer, he'd taken several expeditions to the indian himalayas. for this climate, the trip was an early 50th birthday present to himself. it's absolutely terrible. it's just the saddest thing. i can't think of a nicer friend to have lost. it's just terrible. think of a nicer friend to have lost. it'sjust terrible. i think inherent dangers of mountaineering, one of them is avalanches and i think they werejust one of them is avalanches and i think they were just unlucky and it looks like a big avalanche has taken them all out. it is considered one of the toughest mountains in the world to climb. not many have dared to ta ke world to climb. not many have dared to take on its peaks. now the challenge before the authorities is how to lift

the bodies out of such difficult terrain, where helicopters cannot land. and how to continue the search for those who have not yet been located. all of it is being made even harder because of bad weather conditions. and there's also the fear of putting more lives at risk to bring the bodies out. yogita limaye, bbc news, in uttarakhand. the united nations has led condemnation, of the use of force against protestors in the sudanese capital of khartoum. at least 30 people are reported to have been killed, after the security forces attacked pro democracy demonstrators, who've been staging a sit in since april, demanding a civilian government. our africa editor, fergal keane's report contains some images viewers may find distressing. chanting. a moment of realisation and dread. peaceful protesters confronting armed militia. this is the moment the military set out to crush hope in sudan. the chaos of running feet.

the swaying phone on which this footage was captured. they hurled stones. man cries. gun shots. shouting. a man calls out, "they are killing us." gun shots. this was intended to be little disregard for a lethal disregard for the lives of civilians. the gunfire whipped along the streets, driving the people before it. it's a long way from the joy that greeted the overthrow

of the dictator omar al—bashir just six weeks ago. but protesters' hopes for a civilian government foundered in the face of military resistance. now this ruthless militia leader, mohamed hamdan, has unleashed his forces to end the protest and possibly stake a claim to supreme power. away from the main protest sites, some were trying to keep alive the spirit of the demonstrations. translation: the security forces have betrayed the sudanese people. from security to police and army, as well as rabid security forces, people have died, others were injured. but the repression is intensifying, the military is supported by saudi arabia and other regional players and the rest of the world has little interest in taking a strong stand for the people of sudan. fergal keane, bbc news. let's take a look at some of the day's other top stories now. the chief executive of shrewsbury and telford hospital nhs trust, simon wright, will leave his post

after almost four years in the role. the trust was put in special measures in november, because of concerns about maternity and emergency services. and is also being investigated over baby deaths, with the scope of a review widened to include concerns from 250 families. a court in sweden has rejected a request from prosecutors for the founder of wikileaks, julian assange, to be detained in the uk. it's over allegations of rape, which he denies. it's thought the ruling will make the extradition of mr assange to sweden less likely. the olympic 800—metre champion, caster semenya, will be allowed to compete without taking testosterone—reducing medication after a swiss court temporarily suspended a ruling by athletics‘ governing body, the iaaf. the 28—year—old south african lost her challenge last month against the implementation of a restriction on testosterone levels in female runners. the iaaf ruling would have affected women competing

from 400—metres to the mile. 30 years ago tonight, the chinese government sent tanks and soldiers into beijing's tiananmen square, to crush a peaceful pro—democracy student protest. the images shocked the world, but because of censorship in china itself the events of that night remain murky to people there. and despite the best efforts of the authorities to dismiss the protests as a mere "disturbance", the violence of the suppression still shapes the chinese political landscape today. our china correspondent, john sudworth, is in beijing for us tonight. clive, most of the killing took place along a stretch of the row behind me as troops fought their way towards tiananmen square. 30 years on, it is now one of the most sensitive topics on the internet anywhere. all reference is blocked and comments on websites is shutdown

ahead of the anniversary as the communist party buries the time it tried to hang onto power at all costs. wong ju—xin was one of the leaders of the protests. he's never been back to tiananmen square until now. translation: 30 years ago there was a student movement here which shocked the world. but all these tourists must have forgotten. they have no way to find out what happened here because the information is censored. what happened here is still so politically sensitive it's safer to do the interview in the car. it was the moment the communist party almost lost its grip on power, rocked by five weeks of massive, peaceful demonstrations. first, senior officials tried meeting the student leaders, including mrwong. then, late at night on the 3rd ofjune, they sent in the army,

killing hundreds, possibly thousands, in the effort to retake the square. the following day there was one final act of defiance. it has become one of the most iconic images of our time, except in china. the vast majority of those we ask say they have never seen it. just over there is the spot tank man stood, although you would never know it. the silence and censorship are now central to the official line. the protests were dealt with, china is today more prosperous and the country should move on. not everyone sees it that way. bao tong, a former senior official jailed for supporting the protests, still believes china would be better off if they had succeeded. translation: i see china without censorship and without a privileged class,

a place where the poor can live freely without being driven out of the big cities, and a china that does not need to steal foreign technology. two miles from the square wong ju—xin shows me the place he first saw the tanks arrive. the decision to speak out, he admits, is a risky one. but it is also proof that despite the efforts to force people to forget, some insist on remembering. john sudworth, bbc news, beijing. 30 years on from tiananmen square. cricket, and pakistan have pulled off a shock victory over england at the world cup. they won by 14 runs at trent bridge to complete what was their first win in twelve matches. andy swiss was watching. sunshine over trent bridge

and for england fans prospects seemed equally bright against the pakistan team who had been thrashed in their opening game. what could possibly go wrong? well, quite a lot as it turned out. as pakistan's batsmen blazed out of the box, england hit back as briefly they proved their catching prowess, chris woakes with a cracker. but after the sublime came the ridiculous as jason roy became officially the most embarrassed man in nottingham. 0h! it summed up england's error strewn fielding and it proved painfully costly as mohammed hafeez made the most of his reprieve, hitting pakistan to a hefty 348. england needed the highest run chase in world cup history and as the wickets tumbled, including captain eoin morgan, it seemed beyond them. but then a stirring recovery, the first centuries of the tournament from the ever composed joe root and then from the remarkablejos buttler, proving just why he is one

of cricket's most destructive batsmen. but when they departed in quick succession england's hopes left with them, pakistan winning by 14 runs, edging a quite enthralling contest. and so delight for pakistan after undoubtedly the match of this tournament so far. england still have plenty of games left in the group stage to make up for this defeat but it is a first setback for their world cup hopes. andy swiss, bbc news, trent bridge. let's return now to president trump's state visit, and on wednesday he'll travel to portsmouth tojoin in the commemorations marking the 75th anniversary of the d—day landings. vetera ns a re veterans are marking the occasion on board especially earmarked cruise ship, the boudicca. our correspondence is travelling with them.

they left port on a june evening in 1944 without fanfares or cheers, young men who had written their last letters home, sailing into the dark wondering whether they would return. last night, 300 veterans began their pilgrimage in honour of the thousands who still lie in normandy. the week—long journey has been planned by the royal british legion. the veterans willjoin commemorative events in britain and france. it is about the opportunity for everybody to feel they have been on the trip of a lifetime. archive: this is it, they are on the beach. 7000 vessels landed over 130,000 british, canadian and us troops on five d—day beaches. the sights and sounds of that campaign still burn bright in the memories of those who survived. we were under intense machine gun fire which we hadn't expected. we couldn't go anywhere, we were just sitting ducks. it went straight through that one. i knew i had been hit of course and i realised these cigarette cases

obviously saved my life. whatever role they played, these men are part of a normandy brotherhood. some have never told their stories until now. cheering. we were stacking dead bodies up to get behind and looking after another patient. but the last patient i looked after was a german, a 16—year—old boy, he had just lost both legs and he died in my arms. at every shipboard gathering veterans scan the faces for old friends, fewer as each anniversary passes. john stacey has just turned 101. and all the people in here i look for two or three particular friends who you went with like you did, whether they survived. there will be moments to forget the passage of the years before the boudicca sets her course for the beaches and the friends

they left behind. robert hall, bbc news, in the english channel. that's it from buckingham palace, at the start of president trump's three—day state visit. tomorrow he'll meet the prime minister and they will hold a joint press conference. newsnight is on bbc two in a few minutes, while here on bbc one, it's time for the news where you are. have a very good night.

hello and welcome to sportsday. i'm gavin ramjaun. england suffer a surprise defeat to pakistan in their second match at the cricket world cup. she will run again. lawyers for caster semenya say a swiss court has suspended her ban from athletics while her appeal is pending. and, he will play again. andy murray will return to competitive tennis at queen's but only in the doubles. good evening, and thanks forjoining us.

we were treated to a classic at the cricket world cup today. england lost for the first time at the tournament, they were beaten by pakistan, byjust 14 runs in a game that went right to the wire. after the hosts were set a record run target. patrick gearey reports. if you went by four more figures, packets and had no chance in this but that is what they want you to think. no other cricketing mission swings so freely from low to high effort was in by ten wickets by friday, they made ten week is that one facade mohammed wanted to put the number one side under better pressure and suet happens. jason roy, the cringing face of england pensee bed in the field. he made another six runs before chris works finally got a hold of him. they had enough when to set a world record chase at 349. no wonder he was practising his batting for some it

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