hello and welcome to newsday. i'm kasia madera in london. after talks with the outgoing prime minister theresa may, mr trump lavishly praised the us—uk relationship. it is the greatest alliance the world has ever known. thank you, prime minister, thank you. the president also said there could be a "phenomenal" trade deal after brexit, as long as everything is on the table. i'm rico hizon in singapore. also in the programme: in australia, the jailed catholic cardinal george pell is preparing to appeal against his convictions for child sexual abuse. and, after years of living

in the shadows, one of china's leading dissident cartoonists reveals his identity. it's 7:00am in singapore and it's midnight in london, where donald trump has been continuing his state visit to the uk. at a news conference with the outgoing prime minister theresa may, mr trump highlighted the special bonds between the two countries and signalled his support for a substantial post—brexit trade deal. but he revealed he turned down a request for talks from opposition leaderjeremy corbyn, who was busy addressing thousands of people, protesting againt mr trump's visit. our political editor laura kuenssberg begins our coverage of president trump's

state visit to the uk. he always draws a crowd. but doesn't always please them. when the president comes to town, controversy is never far. the prime minister was his first international guest at the white house. this kodak moment for the mays and trumps will be one of her last. a press conference with donald trump on a momentous occasion, a grand leaving do for theresa may. clear even from the niceties, the two have sometimes clashed. i've always talked openly with you donald, when we have taken a different approach and you have done the same with me. i've always believed cooperation and compromise are the basis

of strong alliances and nowhere is this more true than in the special relationship. for any british and american pair, this relationship matters, but nothing ever knowingly undersold by donald trump. prime minister may, it's been a true honour and i've greatly enjoyed working with you, you are a tremendous professional and a person who loves your country dearly, thank you very much, really an honour. the american and the british people, it's the greatest alliance the world has ever known. thank you, prime minister, thank you. as the uk stumbles towards leaving the eu, the president has questioned the prime minister's approach. i seem to remember the president recommending i sued the european union, which i didn't do, we went into negotiations and i came out with a good deal. i would have sued, but that's ok. i would have sued and settled maybe, but you never know. she's probably a better negotiator than i am.

i think we're going to have a great trade deal, yes. i think we're going to have a great and very comprehensive trade deal. when you're dealing in trade, everything is on the table, so nhs or anything else, or a lot more than that. that is one of the things thousands in westminster would rail against, though. these protests weren't fake news, as the president claimed, although there were pockets of support for him and the crowds much smaller than last time. leading the charge, though, the labour leader, who refused last night to go to the queen's dinner in honour of donald trump. together we can make a big difference. together, we can change this world. together, we can bring about that peace and justice and by our demonstration here today, we have shown just how determined we all of us are to achieve that better place and that better world! cheering.

but then it emerged from the president's lips, mr corbyn had asked to see him after all. i don't knowjeremy corbyn, never met him, never spoke to him. he wanted to meet today and i decided that i would not do that. i think that he is, from where i come from, somewhat of a negative force. i think that people should look to do things correctly, as opposed to criticise. i really don't like critics as much as i like and respect people that get things done. it's not all straightforward between the tories and mrtrump, though. tensions over iran, climate change — factors his next opposite number will have to confront, but who? so i know boris, i like him, i've liked him for a long time. i think he would do a very good job. i knowjeremy, ithink he would do a good job. i don't know michael, would he do a good job, jeremy, tell me?

all too much finally, perhaps, for mr may. always an unlikely pair, perhaps. one shameless, one shy. time is nearly up on this particular duo. the motorcade, of course, as always, will roll on. theresa may and donald trump are very different characters, very different leaders and even the careful choreography of a state visit like this can't mask the fractures and the difficulties between the united states and the united kingdom. but this of course is a relationship that will matter for longer and will last longer than two occupants will stay in office. some of the contenders for number ten might meet donald trump while he's here, but who was snapped on the way to see him first tonight? an old friend, nigel farage. however straight the line—up tonight, though, this president glories in going over the edge.

whoever is the prime minister next will encounter an ally who might love appearing proper, but is properly unpredictable, too. laura kuenssberg, bbc news, westminster. let's take a look at some of the day's other news. there's growing tension in the sudanese capital khartoum, after at least 30 people died when security officials opened fire on protestors on monday. paramilitary forces linked to the military authorities are reported to be moving into the city, clearing barricades as they go. the sudanese military has promised to hold elections within nine months — the groups which led the protests which removed president bashir from office say they need longer to guarantee a fair vote. officials in the democratic republic of congo say they've now recorded more than 2000 cases of ebola, since the outbreak began last august. 1,300 people are known to have died because of the virus. but the health ministry says that figure could be much higher because many cases are not being reported.

the white house says trade talks with mexico will be held on wednesday. the us side will be represented by vice president mike pence. president trump has threatened to impose tariffs on goods imported from mexico, unless it does more to stop the flow of migrants coming from central america. the mexican government says any tariffs would create instability. police in australia say the killing of four people in the northern city of darwin was not terror—related. witnesses say a shirtless man walked into the palms motel and opened fire. he fled in a vehicle and was at large for about an hour. officers have arrested a 45—year—old man. police say the suspect was released from prison on parole this year. let's bring you some incredible pictures now from india's tallest rubbish mountain on the outskirts of new delhi. 0fficials warn the dump is on course to rise higher than the taj mahal in the next year — some 73 metres. fires sparked by rising methane gas regularly break out and take

days to extinguish. the site, opened in 1984, is believed to have reached capacity in 2002, but hundreds of trucks continue to arrive every day. let's go back to donald trump's state visit to the uk. we'rejoined by dr shola mos—shogbamimu, a lawyer and political and women's right activist. i know you have been working in the usa i know you have been working in the us a lot, watching what has been going on here in the uk a lot. the protests were some, but not as huge as anticipated. i don't believe that the organisers anticipated a specific number. the media have

tried to put a number on it, comparing it to last time, as if numbers are the indication of how people actually feel about donald trump's visit. people actually feel about donald trump's visit. our understanding is, oi’ trump's visit. our understanding is, or my understanding is, that about 75,000 came. that is what organisers are saying and that is what is being printed. i think what actually matters is the number of people who showed up on a tuesday, and a working day, and the hundreds of thousands, close to millions more, online who were trending, saying how much they resist from. put all together, that shows how much the population is responding. on the flipside, he said there were no protests, he certainly didn't see them. when it comes to how the visit is going, of course the uk needs trade deals post brexit. given what the president was saying on tuesday, how is that going forward?” honestly think that in terms of

diplomacy or treaty negotiations, it has been a disaster. think about it — before donald trump landed on our soil, he has already insulted the mayor of london, he has endorsed borisjohnson, he mayor of london, he has endorsed boris johnson, he has mayor of london, he has endorsed borisjohnson, he has supported and promoted nigel farage. he hasn't specifically endorsed borisjohnson just yet. but saying specifically endorsed borisjohnson just yet. but saying he is going to doa just yet. but saying he is going to do a good job, that is pretty much endorsement, and he has repeated that several times. he and the us ambassador have gone on to say that any trade negotiations with us post brexit will include the nhs, among other things. it is the fact that he thinks he can dictate what we will put on the table that is truly outrageous. 0f put on the table that is truly outrageous. of course the nhs can't be on the table. and he has got the conservatives and the labour party talking together, he has united them ina talking together, he has united them in a way. you could say that, but the concern is that given that our

current government, we are not sure who will be leader, and we are not sure if the tory government has the back to be able to stand to donald trump in any form of negotiation with them. as i said, he has endorsed certain people he feels will do a greatjob, and these are people he sees as his pals, and people he sees as his pals, and people he sees as his pals, and people he feels he will be able to make america first with. we need leaders who are able to put the uk first in discussions with him. but the uk does need some form of relationship with the us. we will a lwa ys relationship with the us. we will always have a relationship with the us, before and after trump, but during his administration, it is not thejob of our leadership during his administration, it is not the job of our leadership to pander to what he represents —— trump. we can see that he is the face of the far right, symbolising all the common values we don't want. he is also incredibly popular and democratically elect. thank you for

coming in. australia's most senior catholic will shortly attempt to appeal against his conviction for child sex abuse. cardinal george pell is serving a six year prison sentence after a jury found him guilty of crimes committed in the 19905 when he was archbishop of melbourne. he arrived at court a short time ago and the appeal is expected get under way soon. 0ur correspondent hywel griffith has more on what pell‘s legal team will argue. the main argument that will be made by his defence team is that the jury who heard the case and convicted him backin who heard the case and convicted him back in december were unreasonable in their verdict. the defence team said there was so much evidence that said there was so much evidence that said it was simply impossible for the abuse to have occurred in the back of the cathedral in the 1990s. some of the witnesses that corroborated cardinal pell‘s case, that he couldn't have been there, couldn't have been alone and therefore couldn't have abused the

two choirboys, they say that they must have been doubt in the minds of thejury when must have been doubt in the minds of the jury when they reach the verdict. we are expecting to hear all those arguments brought up in court, and we expect cardinal pell to be here for that appeal potentially to be heard. when i we likely to know the outcome of this appeal? it is hard to say. it's listed for two days, a panel of threejudges. typically in listed for two days, a panel of three judges. typically in this listed for two days, a panel of threejudges. typically in this kind of case they go away to have a think about it. they would have been going through the evidence for weeks and months but we understand they have taken a tour of the cathedral to familiarise themselves with the place where the offences took place. whichever side essentially wins in this case it may not be the end of the line. it could however be that the line. it could however be that the case goes on to the high court

in canberra, which would mean this extraordinary case it would just keep on going. this is indeed a very high profile conviction. the most senior catholic figure to be convicted of sexual abuse of children. but cardinal pell still has supporters in australia? absolutely, and i dare say some of them will bejoining absolutely, and i dare say some of them will be joining the queue to go into the court. we have seen them in person at some of the court cases, but also seniorfigures person at some of the court cases, but also senior figures like the former prime minister, john howard, who wrote a letter in support of cardinal pell‘s character when he was sentenced earlier this year. this is a hugely divisive case, he has been convicted and yet rome hasn't taken away his title of cardinal yet. it has been waiting for the full legal process to transpire. there will be a lot of attention on the outcome as this case continues. you're watching newsday on the bbc. still to come on the programme: kenyans are up in arms about plans

to build a coal—fired power station close to a world heritage site. also on the programme — the chinese dissident cartoonist reveals his identity and says the fight for democracy has to continue. 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 has died at the age of 7a. 0utspoken but rarely outfought, ali transcended the sport of boxing, of which he was three times a world champion. he was a good fighter. he fought all the way to the end, 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 sergeant pepper's lonely hearts club band, a record described as "the album of the century." this is newsday on the bbc. i'm rico hizon in singapore. yes, welocme, i'm kasia madera in london. our top stories: us president donald trump has said the us and uk have the "greatest alliance the world has ever known" — he also promised a "phenomenal" trade deal after brexit. in australia, the disgraced catholic cardinal, george pell, will shortly begin his appeal to overturn his conviction for child abuse. now, let's take a look at some front

pages from around the world. hong kong's south china morning post is leading with photographs of the tiananmen square anniversary vigil. 0rganisers say 180,000 people took part, although police estimate that number to be much lower. the crowds heard from the mother of a man who was killed in the crackdown. to the new york times now. following president trump's threat to place tariffs on all mexican imports unless it curbs illegal immigration. the paper reports the mexican government has carried out a number of raids in the past week. and finally, france's daily newspaper, la figaro, is among the many outlets reporting on the second day of donald trump's visit to the uk, calling the president "the champion of brexit". so you are up—to—date with all the papers. demonstrations are due to take place in kenya today against plans to build the country's first coal—fired power station

close to lamu island world heritage site. lamu is close to somalia on the kenyan coast, and a chinese—funded multi—billion dollar port and development project is under way. but critics say it could be a white elephant. they question why kenya is installing coal power, which contributes to global warming, as alastair leithead reports. for centuries, little has changed on lamu island. it is quiet, isolated and has largely been left alone for decades since kenya's independence. but the way of live, at least for the fishermen, has been under threat the fishermen, has been under threat the day the mangroves started being pulled out and the chinese judging ships arrived. fishermen say breeding areas and coral reefs were destroyed as a channel was cut and stand dugout for building. here, in

a remote corner of kenya, a 25 billion dollar project, a super report, an oil terminal, roads and airways, and a coal—fired power station. this is the area allocated for the powerstation. the locals call it the box. many have been evicted, but some are hanging on waiting for compensation. translation: we were told we would be paid to move to another piece of land, he said. we are growing maize forfood land, he said. we are growing maize for food and to pay for the children's education. and then lamu town —— and then, is worries about the town and culture. translation: we are wondering why they want to implement this project

because we have signed a green agreement at rs. our president signed that —— at paris. agreement at rs. our president signed that -- at paris. we are really worried. this isn't something you need to kenya. around the world at the moment there are hundreds of coal—fired power stations being planned or built. that is despite the various international commitments to combating climate change. stop the construction of new coal plants by 2020. we want a green economy, not a grey economy in the world. the kenyan government wouldn't comment on a case still being challenged in court, but if built, it will increase the country's carbon emissions sevenfold, breaking a promise to cut them. and it will have an even greater impact on this place. alastair leithead, lamu island, bbc

news. the chinese cartoonist known as baidiucao became notorious for his drawings, which made fun of the country's political elite. but when he said he felt threatened by chinese officials, he first cancelled his planned shows in hong kong — then went to live undercover in australia. now he says he finally feels he can make his true identity public. here's his story. there are multiple ways the chinese government is hunting down people who dare to speak up.

two policemen from china went to my family in shanghai. they threatened my family members in order to shut down the exhibition. they also said that they were sending two police officers to hong kong if i decide to show this proceeding. hurting the ones you love in order to keep you in check, in order to stop you from speaking out. i have suspicious followers on the

street that i cannot really tell if they are just tourists or sent by they are just tourists or sent by the chinese government. for me, it's a calling to those young students who sacrificed their lives during the movement, who are using their bodies and souls to demonstrate to the world the chinese arejust as demonstrate to the world the chinese are just as sane as any people in this world. that we are demanding freedom and democracy. i work —— my work is purely nonviolent. it's just a message. any rational government should not be afraid of it. fascinating, beautiful images by

baidiucao, saying he could finally reveal his identity. that's ride. —— right. you have been watching newsday. i'm rico hizon in singapore. stay with us. may and trump talk trade, we'll hear what the leaders had to say about doing business after brexit. we will look forward to that. i want to show you this, it's not for the fainthearted. these are from warsaw, a man has scaled the tallest yielding on one of —— a man has scaled one of the toll this buildings in the capital without ropes —— tallest. buildings in the capital without ropes -- tallest. is that spider—man? ropes -- tallest. is that spider-man? it's a daredevil. the daredevil climber was caught on camera by the editor—in—chief of a local news website, who livestreamed the video on her facebook account. it's reported the climber was later

arrested for causing a public disorder. i can't even look at that, rico. please don't ever, ever try it. absolutely. hello, most parts of the u.k.'s awesome wet weather on tuesday as an area of pressure pushed itself self to the north. the centre of the low pushed increasingly out into the north sea as the hours go by, but it will trail whether from behind it north sea as the hours go by, but it will trail whetherfrom behind it to keep things grey and wet on the north throughout the day. —— in the north. we also have this front to the south and we'll see more of that as we look to wednesday and overnight thursday. this morning, it scotla nd overnight thursday. this morning, it scotland and northern ireland, though, that under the band of cloud and rain and for much of the day the prospects will be for another dank day. a few showers for north wales. some sunshine as we head for the

south into england, if you are early—morning patches south into england, if you are ea rly—morning patches of south into england, if you are early—morning patches of mist are possible but they should be fairly short lived. —— a few. perhaps some sunshine getting into southern scotla nd sunshine getting into southern scotland later on in the day. just a chance of a few showers forming across the centre of the south—west towards oxfordshire through the afternoon. in terms of our temperatures, 12 in aberdeen, there, more in the way of sunshine in the south. on wednesday evening and thursday, remember that one down there across the continent? it's going to bring some reins of the far east of england. there is some uncertainty as to how far these parts of rain will make it. if it does come on shore, it could be very heavy. at the moment it looks like it will be mostly in the north sea. wednesday night and thursday does look largely dry, but through thursday daytime we certainly are expected thing that detract through.

the uncertainty is exactly how tight into the east coast it will come and how far north into scotland. thursday will be a witty decent day with a chance of some chances of rain late in the day —— pretty. scattered showers for northern ireland, too. temperatures somewhat disappointing, average values that best perhaps a little below. that low bushes away to the north, but working on another system firing up from the consonant, the timing will be quite difficult because we are expecting these areas of low pressure firing through in quick succession. certainly wets of the south on friday, still unsettled for the weekend. —— certainly still wet for the south.

i'm kasia madera with bbc news.

our top story: president trump has said the us and the uk have the greatest alliance the world has ever known. after talks with the outgoing british prime minister, theresa may, the president also promised what he described as a phenomenal trade deal after brexit. in australia, the disgraced catholic cardinal george pell is in court to appeal against his convictions for sexually abusing two choir boys in the 1990s. and this vigil has caught people's attention on the bbc news website. tens of thousands of people have gathered to hold a vigil in hong kong marking the 30th anniversary of the massacre of pro—democracy protestors in beijing's tiananmen square. it is one of the few places in china commemorations can be safely held. that's all, stay with bbc world news. now on bbc news, it's hardtalk. stephen sackur speaks to american

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