graded, i can ten students were graded, i can certainly see a minor in every near like that. so i think it's incredible. i mean to me have to take an exam to get through a levels and may and june and then you have to start _ and may and june and then you have to start immediately revising for your entrance exams. i've always presumed _ your entrance exams. i've always presumed the entrance exams were early in _ presumed the entrance exams were early in the — presumed the entrance exams were early in the air, constant exams for a level— early in the air, constant exams for a level students. we have really moved — a level students. we have really moved away from the coursework, so it will_ moved away from the coursework, so it will be _ moved away from the coursework, so it will be testing two hours of your time _ it will be testing two hours of your time in _ it will be testing two hours of your time in an— it will be testing two hours of your time in an exam.— time in an exam. let's look at the financial times _ time in an exam. let's look at the financial times such _ time in an exam. let's look at the financial times such as _ time in an exam. let's look at the financial times such as covering l time in an exam. let's look at the i financial times such as covering the story that is happening in southeast europe and asia minor. on the front page from a burning issue, fire and

floods intensified crisis. a picture from france 2a of someone fighting a fire in southern turkey, and verifiers going on in greece as well. , . ., , well. yes, we have got these extremes _ well. yes, we have got these extremes of _ well. yes, we have got these extremes of weather, - well. yes, we have got these extremes of weather, was i l well. yes, we have got these i extremes of weather, was i just extremes of weather, was ijust recently those terrible, terrible scenes from germany that were scenes that we are more used to seeing yearly, unfortunately, in countries like bangladesh, and the months of building, rebuilding, reconnection of gas pipes, etc that will be necessary there, and then we see these extraordinarily worrying, continuous fires, raging through greece, very close to athens, it seems the acropolis has been saved. and uncertain islands and turkey, and it's extremely worrying. temperature is lei—iq- and it's extremely worrying. temperature is 41—a2— a5. alas, in the coming few days, winds that are going to be worsening the situation from it would seem, and there is a lot of european solidarity, so they have been getting help from other countries, but unfortunately, in france, it's not happening in that

way, it's fortunate, but in france, of course, in the summer, we see these planes thatjust manage to go and collect water and dump masses of water on its, and it looks like that's going to be an increasing feature, not thousands of kilometres away, but right here in europe. let's look at our final paper, going back to the metro to look at the movements of reasonably well—paid footballers. city signs 100 million jack rail issue appears to have got rid of his hair and got quite as smart new haircut. and lionel messi leaves barcelona. he's no longer at barcelona, where is he going to go? as birmingham city fans, i'm hoping we wiii— as birmingham city fans, i'm hoping we will with— as birmingham city fans, i'm hoping we will with them, but i can guarantee you he will not. on the other— guarantee you he will not. on the other side — guarantee you he will not. on the other side of the city, over £100 million — other side of the city, over £100 million to— other side of the city, over £100 million to spend on new players commanded think it's probably inevitable that he was going to leave _ inevitable that he was going to leave a — inevitable that he was going to leave a fantasy of the next year, so you may— leave a fantasy of the next year, so you may as— leave a fantasy of the next year, so you may as well capitalise on the money— you may as well capitalise on the money while he's got a few years on

his contract, — money while he's got a few years on his contract, but what is interesting about this movie is that gareth— interesting about this movie is that gareth southgate didn't really use him to— gareth southgate didn't really use him to his — gareth southgate didn't really use him to his full advantage in many fans view— him to his full advantage in many fans view because we hear that he has not _ fans view because we hear that he has not as— fans view because we hear that he has not as willing to take on the tactical— has not as willing to take on the tactical demands from the coach, and he's more _ tactical demands from the coach, and he's more of— tactical demands from the coach, and he's more of a freelancer, i guess, and bad, _ he's more of a freelancer, i guess, and bad, i— he's more of a freelancer, i guess, and bad, ithink he's more of a freelancer, i guess, and bad, i think is going to be a struggle with pat guardiola. he is a transport _ struggle with pat guardiola. he is a transport genius and demands his players _ transport genius and demands his players do — transport genius and demands his players do exactly what he says. also, _ players do exactly what he says. also, he — players do exactly what he says. also, he is — players do exactly what he says. also, he is no longer going to be a bil also, he is no longer going to be a big fish— also, he is no longer going to be a big fish irr— also, he is no longer going to be a big fish in a — also, he is no longer going to be a big fish in a small pond, he is going — big fish in a small pond, he is going to — big fish in a small pond, he is going to be just a medium sized fish and a _ going to be just a medium sized fish and a massive ocean of players at manchester city. it's going to see how he _ manchester city. it's going to see how he reacts to that, because he seems _ how he reacts to that, because he seems to— how he reacts to that, because he seems to thrive on being the best, try fdr— seems to thrive on being the best, try far the — seems to thrive on being the best, by far the best player in the leader at aston _ by far the best player in the leader at aston villa.— by far the best player in the leader at aston vans.— at aston villa. let's look at the idea of line _ at aston villa. let's look at the idea of line on _ at aston villa. let's look at the idea of line on messi _ at aston villa. let's look at the idea of line on messi leaving i idea of line on messi leaving barcelona. ending up potentially in paris? barcelona. ending up potentially in pafis? -,,,y barcelona. ending up potentially in paris? _ . , ,, barcelona. ending up potentially in paris? . , . paris? possibly. paris st germain. you've got — paris? possibly. paris st germain. you've got to _ paris? possibly. paris st germain. you've got to be _ paris? possibly. paris st germain. you've got to be able _ paris? possibly. paris st germain. you've got to be able to _ paris? possibly. paris st germain.

you've got to be able to afford - paris? possibly. paris st germain. you've got to be able to afford to | you've got to be able to afford to pay him, and not a lot of people can. ., pay him, and not a lot of people can. . ., . ., pay him, and not a lot of people can. that got quite a lot of money, i hear. can. that got quite a lot of money, i hear- they've _ can. that got quite a lot of money, i hear. they've got _ can. that got quite a lot of money, i hear. they've got a _ can. that got quite a lot of money, i hear. they've got a huge - can. that got quite a lot of money, i hear. they've got a huge amount| can. that got quite a lot of money, l i hear. they've got a huge amount of money- so — i hear. they've got a huge amount of money. so manchester— i hear. they've got a huge amount of money. so manchester city, - i hear. they've got a huge amount of money. so manchester city, i- money. so manchester city, i understand so where is he going to go? it interesting because if you read different outlets, whether it's in the uk are in france or elsewhere, some people are saying this is actually part of a big bluff game. some people say he is terribly disappointed because he actually wanted that dl to come off and not leave, so i don't know. as the price going up chris mack who is willing to it? �* . . ., ., going up chris mack who is willing to it? according to speculation, both of you, think you both so much. we will see you in a bit. they will both be back in about 41 minutes to look at marv tomorrow's stories. is next. —— two look at tomorrow's stories. sport is next. good evening.

i'm mark edwards. thanks forjoining us. we'll have the latest from the olympics shortly but first, manchester city have signed england internationaljack grealish from aston villa for a british record 100—million pounds. he's signed a six—year deal and will wear the number 10 shirt recently vacated by sergio aguero. joe lynskey has more. this summer, the country found out what aston villa have known for years, just how bad jack grey lesh can be with a ball at his feet. jack in! add to bella, _ can be with a ball at his feet. jack in! add to bella, they _ can be with a ball at his feet. jack in! add to bella, they watched . in! add to bella, they watched the aerosmith pride, _ in! add to bella, they watched the aerosmith pride, but _ in! add to bella, they watched the aerosmith pride, but with - in! add to bella, they watched the aerosmith pride, but with a - in! add to bella, they watched the i aerosmith pride, but with a problem. each match, the great lakes reputation grew, so much so that by august, he would be a £100 million player. manchester city have made him the first briton to move for a nine figure some. the most in english cobb has spent on one man. granulation is from sally hall. he joined villa as a six—year—old, and

by 18 was in the first team. he stayed with them even when they were relegated and dragged them back to the top, but as club captain, he pledged to stayjust last year, and even after 20 years with one team, it can hurt to say goodbye. he has a local bike, — it can hurt to say goodbye. he has a local bike, but _ it can hurt to say goodbye. he has a local bike, but i _ it can hurt to say goodbye. he has a local bike, but i think— it can hurt to say goodbye. he has a local bike, but i think being - it can hurt to say goodbye. he has a local bike, but i think being a - local bike, but i think being a professional footballer is different when you've got that professional athlete mentality and you do want to win things, and 26 next birthday. i thinkjack wants to sample the highest level. he has had a taste of it with england. i think he probably thought it's now or never to make a move. fist thought it's now or never to make a move. �* . , thought it's now or never to make a move. . . , ., , . move. at city, he “oins rahim sterlin: move. at city, he “oins rahim sterling and _ move. at city, he “oins rahim sterling and phil_ move. at city, he joins rahim sterling and phil feldman, i move. at city, he joins rahim i sterling and phil feldman, three england team—mates who could play in the champions league together. but the champions league together. but the price tag doesn't guarantee greatness. two players have left the primarily for nine figures, but both delete and hazard have struggled at new clubs. . ., , . . new clubs. allows a little dang. granulation _ new clubs. allows a little dang. granulation is _ new clubs. allows a little dang. granulation is a _ new clubs. allows a little dang. granulation is a lifelong - new clubs. allows a little dang.

granulation is a lifelong bella l new clubs. allows a little dang. i granulation is a lifelong bella fan, but as many teens struggle, manchester city have shown they can get to they want. and even if it's £100 million, every player has a price. joe lenski, bbc news. barcelona say that after 20 years, lionel messi is leaving the club. they've released an extraordinary statement claiming that "financial and structural obstacles" are preventing him from signing a new contract. messi has been a free agent sincejuly, and there have been countless rumours about his future — he agreed a new contract with a huge pay cut to stay at camp nou but barca say they can't even afford that. so where might messi go next? manchester city has already signed a very expensive player, he always said he _ very expensive player, he always said he would not take lionel messi from there. — said he would not take lionel messi from there, they are allowed to take in there. _ from there, they are allowed to take in there, but i think that psg seems a more _ in there, but i think that psg seems a more likely club for him. of

course, — a more likely club for him. of course, because psg could interchange lionel messi for re—on the dread, — interchange lionel messi for re—on the dread, so the operation i think it's quite possible. staying with football, celtic are back to winning ways, after being knocked out of the champions league. they beat fk jablonec lt—2 in the first leg of their europa league qualifier. kyogo furuhashi marked his first start with a lovely finish — and the victory in the czech republic gave manager ange postecoglou his first win since taking over. the second legs in glasgow next thursday. there was a famous night for stjohnstone in their qualifier in istanbul. they held the former winners of this competition galatasaray to a 1—1 draw. jason kerr had put the scottish premiership side in front from the spot, but galatasary equalised two minutes later through sacha boey. christian ramirez rescued aberdeen after they'd thrown away a two goal lead against breidablik in iceland in the europa conference league qualifying. his goal gave them a 3—2 advantage to take back to pittodrie. for all the scores visit

the bbc sport website to tokyo now, where great britain won three more medals on day 13 — and there's a chance of more when the action restarts on friday. let's speak to our reporter sarah mulkerrins. sarah, big day for gb's women on both the cycling and athletics track. gap and it certainly is. we will start with katie archibald and loretta kenney going in that madison for great britain. laura kenny after his silver earlier in the action in the dome, she could potentially win her third olympic gold medal, three olympic games potentially for her to do that. she britain. if she gets any medal at all, she would equal the record of charlotte with six olympic medals. so no doubt it will be all eyes on laura kenny bear and the great story that she provides, and then on the track, we have got another laura and laura mira, she's going in the 1500 metres final. she has been there or

thereabouts, hasn't she come in most of the spine is that the outdoors and the olympics and at the recent past, but she is never quite got on the podium. she has taken the 800 metres away from herself and this eventin metres away from herself and this event in order to focus on the 1500 metres. however, she will have some stiff opposition from the dutch runner. she has already won gold in the 5000 metres. she's going in the 1500 metres as well, and she is also trying to get an unprecedented travel because she has —— she's also going to go for gold in the women's 10,000 metres. a great story but deena asher—smith. we have seen the injury concerns for her earlier on injury concerns for her earlier on in the games. she was able to come back and take part in the four by one —— 100 metre relay. they were able to qualify to through the final. however, the jamaican relay team will be really tough and that, so they will give them a tough task. that potentially, get hopes for great britain's men's and the relay because we saw that the usa men's

team failed to qualify yesterday, a very bad second changeover in their seat side and finished down in sixth. so team gb potentially looking at some metals in the relays. looking at some metals in the rela s. ., ~ looking at some metals in the rela s. . ,, i. looking at some metals in the rela s. ., ~' ,, , looking at some metals in the rela s. . , . looking at some metals in the rela s. . ,, , . . relays. thank you very much, sarah, talkin: to relays. thank you very much, sarah, talking to us — relays. thank you very much, sarah, talking to us from _ relays. thank you very much, sarah, talking to us from tokyo. _ india will resume on 125 for four on the third day of the first test with england tomorrow. that's 58 runs behind the hosts total. england were in the ascendancy whenjames anderson took the wicket of virat kohli for a first ball duck, but rain eventually stopped play. and that's all the sport for now. bye— bye. hello. northern parts of the uk face the greatest risk of disruption from happy and sundry downpours provided to my prayer type —— parts of scotland northern england, for the rails, also some longer spells of rain in eastern scotland and easing later in the day, again, the risk of some localised flooding here, there

will be since any spells around at times. most of those are going to be towards south wales, south midlands, east anglia and southern england. he asked him if you to contend with that may be thundery, but also, they will move through more quickly with a stronger win and perhaps more of the date is dry compared to the another half of the uk. as of him to friday night into saturday morning, shower is still spy temperatures in the mid to low teens. part one of the weekend may be just speeds up the showers across southern areas and on for a time. the downpours continue elsewhere. it's important to point out it won't be raining all the time. you may well find yourself in a drier, sunnier moment to.

welcome to newsday. reporting live from singapore, i'm karishma vaswani. the headlines — trapped among blasts and street battles — the fight to drive the taliban from afghan cities sparks fears of a humanitarian crisis. translation: we feel very bad. we can hear the gunfire, and just now a bullet hit the truck of a tank. we completely evacuated this area. we have nothing left, and we do not know where to go. president biden says hong kong residents in the us will be granted temporary safe haven as he criticises china's behaviour in the territory. one of the world's great footballers, lionel messi, is leaving barcelona, the club he's been at all his life.