doing this? people crossings. whose doing this? people traffickers and _ crossings. whose doing this? people traffickers and the _ crossings. whose doing this? people traffickers and the prices _ crossings. whose doing this? people traffickers and the prices seem - crossings. whose doing this? people traffickers and the prices seem to . traffickers and the prices seem to have _ traffickers and the prices seem to have gone — traffickers and the prices seem to have gone down and are charging very desperate _ have gone down and are charging very desperate asylum—seekers sometimes, refugees— desperate asylum—seekers sometimes, refugees as _ desperate asylum—seekers sometimes, refugees as we discussed before, fleeing _ refugees as we discussed before, fleeing conflicts is some really terrible — fleeing conflicts is some really terrible things and it's only desperate people who take these risks very— desperate people who take these risks very dangerous crossing for these _ risks very dangerous crossing for these rubber dinghies of the being loaded _ these rubber dinghies of the being loaded on and it's very dangerous and lots _ loaded on and it's very dangerous and lots of— loaded on and it's very dangerous and lots of people lost their lives last year — and lots of people lost their lives last ear. ., . ., last year. train across the channel in the sweeper — last year. train across the channel in the sweeper prices _ last year. train across the channel in the sweeper prices have - last year. train across the channel in the sweeper prices have gone i last year. train across the channel - in the sweeper prices have gone down and i think it's them trying to appeal to a new market and reports that albanians trying to get to the uk and i think it's a big problem and so is usually risky crossing and people risking their lives and

sometimes the government tries to make out that the numbers of people coming to the uk and claiming this are sky—high high and at record levels but it's just not true. in some people claiming asylum in the uk is lower than it was in the early to thousands, for example and we have people claiming for asylum in the uk in places like germany or france and we take in the asylum—seekers. it is a tragedy and it's very difficult to stop people trafficking, the status of the rwanda scheme is about and we know that it's effective because people are bringing people over to the uk and it is a big problem in the sense that we've got, numbers of people and that's simply not true. so that we've got, numbers of people and that's simply not true.- and that's simply not true. so you mention the _ and that's simply not true. so you mention the number— and that's simply not true. so you mention the number of— and that's simply not true. so you mention the number of albanians| mention the number of albanians crossing in the argument is, it is in the country from which people

should be leaving to claim asylum. an economic migration, isn't it? that would be the argument comes back to _ that would be the argument comes back to conservative leadership because — back to conservative leadership because the policy of the issue has been _ because the policy of the issue has been an— because the policy of the issue has been an issue among conservative voters _ been an issue among conservative voters and — been an issue among conservative voters and conservative members on the whole _ voters and conservative members on the whole and very happy with the rwanda _ the whole and very happy with the rwanda policy and that's something that's— rwanda policy and that's something that's been done to stop the crossings and people smugglers that he did _ crossings and people smugglers that he did with albanians, that will only add — he did with albanians, that will only add fuel to political fire that people _ only add fuel to political fire that people have a certain stance on and will use _ people have a certain stance on and will use in— people have a certain stance on and will use in their kit. we'll be seeing — will use in their kit. we'll be seeing who is actually being targeted by these people smugglers. let's finish with the guardian. carrying the picture of olivia who has passed away at the how did you

come across olivia?— come across olivia? greece. it was greece. come across olivia? greece. it was greece- and _ come across olivia? greece. it was greece- and i _ come across olivia? greece. it was greece. and i didn't _ come across olivia? greece. it was greece. and i didn't think- come across olivia? greece. it was greece. and i didn't think shoes i greece. and i didn't think shoes actually— greece. and i didn't think shoes actually 30 and —— grease. and as a 30-year-old. — actually 30 and —— grease. and as a 30—year—old, she was incredible and tribute as— 30—year—old, she was incredible and tribute as well and there was absolutely touching when trying to. there _ absolutely touching when trying to. there is _ absolutely touching when trying to. there is an — absolutely touching when trying to. there is an extraordinary of transformation at the end of grease when she threw off her gathered skirts and really became the sex bomb, sonya. yes skirts and really became the sex bomb. sonya-— skirts and really became the sex bomb, sonya. yes it is incredibly sad news- _ bomb, sonya. yes it is incredibly sad news. such _ bomb, sonya. yes it is incredibly sad news. such a _ bomb, sonya. yes it is incredibly sad news. such a young - bomb, sonya. yes it is incredibly sad news. such a young age - bomb, sonya. yes it is incredibly sad news. such a young age to i

sad news. such a young age to die at. she died of breast cancer and did a huge amount of work to raise awareness for breast cancer in funds, research into its prevention. it is terribly sad but i think she achieved a huge amount in her life too, sort of, in terms of fundraising for research into the disease. . , ,., , , fundraising for research into the disease. . , , ., disease. her family say they are very much _ disease. her family say they are very much continue. _ disease. her family say they are very much continue. they - disease. her family say they are i very much continue. they research into plant —based cheers for medicine done so much to raise awareness and many, many people, particularly in australia where her research centre, one of its basis is still a lot of work for women there. note that will get a chance to see that in xanadu. i note that will get a chance to see that in xanadu.— that in xanadu. i haven't seen it, much to my _ that in xanadu. i haven't seen it, much to my shame _ that in xanadu. i haven't seen it, much to my shame and - that in xanadu. i haven't seen it, much to my shame and are - that in xanadu. i haven't seen it, . much to my shame and are probably going _ much to my shame and are probably going to _ much to my shame and are probably going to get hated on twitter for that _

going to get hated on twitter for that. ~ ., going to get hated on twitter for that. ~' ., ,., going to get hated on twitter for that. ~ ., ,., ., .,, , that. think of some of those things that. think of some of those things that ou that. think of some of those things that you watch _ that. think of some of those things that you watch through _ that. think of some of those things that you watch through your - that. think of some of those thingsl that you watch through your fingers. it's such a bad film but at some great songs that came from it. that's it for the papers this hour. sonia and geri will be back again at 11:30 for a second look at the front pages, but it's goodbye for now. good evening. after 11 days, 280 medal events and over ii,500 athletes from 72 nations, a spectacular end to the commonwealth games was staged at the alexander stadium. the closing ceremony showcased some brilliant performances from a host of top artists including mahalia, jaykae and ash. 30,000 people cheered on the show which also included a formal handover to the state of victoria in australia, which will host the 2026 edition of the commonwealth games.

in the last of the sporting action, there was more success for the home nations. but now that the games have ended, how has it left its impression on the city of birmingham? our sports editor, dan roan, looks at the legacy of the games. birmingham and savoured its moment in the sun. at almost 1900 metals at stake, there's been no shortage of sporting highlights. the hosts and bracing in the event that reese spirits, change perceptions, and was enjoyed by record numbers for the commonwealth game held in the uk. one form olympic champion told me their home city had done the country proud. i their home city had done the country roud. , ., , , ., proud. i will people remembered for bein: the proud. i will people remembered for being the fun. _ proud. i will people remembered for being the fun, friendly, _ proud. i will people remembered for being the fun, friendly, warm - proud. i will people remembered for being the fun, friendly, warm and i being the fun, friendly, warm and welcome city with high—class performance throughout the venues we

have seen some phenomenal performances and, i think definitely, it surpassed expectations.— definitely, it surpassed exectations. . ., , definitely, it surpassed exectations. . ., expectations. the final actions on all en . lish expectations. the final actions on all english final— expectations. the final actions on all english final and _ expectations. the final actions on all english final and squash. - expectations. the final actions on | all english final and squash. james all english final and squash. james dropping james in winning gold in the men's doubles. scotland injuring success in the diving. victorious and synchronise three metre springboard final. in 17—year—old andrea won her throat metal here with the second goal for england. i'm just happy that we executed our dives— i'm just happy that we executed our dives in— i'm just happy that we executed our dives in synchronicity, it's been really— dives in synchronicity, it's been really fun _ dives in synchronicity, it's been really fun-— really fun. in a packed sports calendar. _ really fun. in a packed sports calendar. a — really fun. in a packed sports calendar, a of— really fun. in a packed sports calendar, a of top _ really fun. in a packed sports calendar, a of top stars - really fun. in a packed sports calendar, a of top stars were | really fun. in a packed sports i calendar, a of top stars were at really fun. in a packed sports - calendar, a of top stars were at the springboro champions. prioritising other events. and even some of those who enjoyed success here are concerned by the quality of competition. it concerned by the quality of competition.— concerned by the quality of competition. it was lacking in de th, competition. it was lacking in depth. for — competition. it was lacking in depth, for sure _ competition. it was lacking in depth, for sure and, - competition. it was lacking in l depth, for sure and, especially looking — depth, for sure and, especially looking at— depth, for sure and, especially looking at some _ depth, for sure and, especially looking at some the _ depth, for sure and, especially

looking at some the heats. - depth, for sure and, especially. looking at some the heats. i think that's— looking at some the heats. i think that's mavbe _ looking at some the heats. i think that's maybe always _ looking at some the heats. i think that's maybe always been - looking at some the heats. i think that's maybe always been the - looking at some the heats. i think. that's maybe always been the thing for the _ that's maybe always been the thing for the commonwealth _ that's maybe always been the thing for the commonwealth games - that's maybe always been the thing - for the commonwealth games because of such— for the commonwealth games because of such a _ for the commonwealth games because of such a select — for the commonwealth games because of such a select few— for the commonwealth games because of such a select few nations _ for the commonwealth games because of such a select few nations you - for the commonwealth games because of such a select few nations you can i of such a select few nations you can -et of such a select few nations you can get some _ of such a select few nations you can get some depth— of such a select few nations you can get some depth in— of such a select few nations you can get some depth in some _ of such a select few nations you can get some depth in some places- of such a select few nations you can get some depth in some places and| get some depth in some places and others, _ get some depth in some places and others, it— get some depth in some places and others, it really— get some depth in some places and others, it really disappears. - get some depth in some places and others, it really disappears. but- others, it really disappears. but that did not _ others, it really disappears. that did not seem to matter to others, it really disappears.- that did not seem to matter to the crowd that flocked here and you did not need a ticket to feel a part of it. the true legacy birmingham 2022 will only become clear in the future of course, but already it seems little doubt of the success of this event is reinforced britain's status as a host of major events. and reminded us of the sheer appetite for such sporting occasions as these scenes show. the games cost £800 million to the stage for those in charge here insist it was worth it. where you have lots of legacy for jobs, business investment, but it also shows the world that we can host really high—profile events. but there was another olympic bid for there was another olympic bid for the uk, it would have to come from outside london and we must be in pole position. find outside london and we must be in pole position-— outside london and we must be in pole position. and this time of this vinta . e

pole position. and this time of this vintage struggle — pole position. and this time of this vintage struggle to _ pole position. and this time of this vintage struggle to find _ pole position. and this time of this vintage struggle to find new - pole position. and this time of this j vintage struggle to find new hosts, birmingham may have helped. thefie birmingham may have helped. these names of birmingham may have helped. these games of absolutely _ birmingham may have helped. these games of absolutely revitalised people — games of absolutely revitalised people think about the commonwealth games _ people think about the commonwealth games he _ people think about the commonwealth games. he is 72 members of the number— games. he is 72 members of the number of— games. he is 72 members of the number of people have been about it, it's time _ number of people have been about it, it's time for— number of people have been about it, it's time for them to put their hand up it's time for them to put their hand up in— it's time for them to put their hand up in bed — it's time for them to put their hand up in bed it— it's time for them to put their hand up in bed. it stimulated by what they've — up in bed. it stimulated by what they've seen and experienced while they've seen and experienced while they spend their time in birmingham stop by— they spend their time in birmingham stop by featuring athletes of all ages. _ stop by featuring athletes of all ages, scotland is one the gold and from _ ages, scotland is one the gold and from all— ages, scotland is one the gold and from all corners of the commonwealth. above all, perhaps, burning _ commonwealth. above all, perhaps, burning seemed to encapsulate the fun and _ burning seemed to encapsulate the fun and enjoyment that sports can provide _ fun and enjoyment that sports can provide and an event striving to remain relevant may have just been given— remain relevant may have just been given fresh— remain relevant may have just been given fresh meaning. watford and west brom played out a 1—1 draw at the hawthorns in championship tonight but the main talk of the match was centred around a moment of magic from the visitors. watford's ismaila sarr with an absolute stunner from the halfway line having spotted david button off his line. karlen grant equalised before half—time for west brom. sarr then going from hero to zero as he missed a penalty after the break meaning the points were shared.

eoin morgan and the london spirit made it two wins from two in cricket's the hundred with a dominant 52—run win over manchester originals at lord's. some big late innings hitting from kieron pollard, including a six off the final ball saw the spirit finish their innings on 160 and the originals had no answer, crumbling to 108 all out. and ahead of the us open in just a few weeks' time, serena williams has just won her first match in 1a months at the canadian open in toronto. the ao—year—old beat spain's nuria parrizas diaz in straight sets to reach the second round, where she'll face olympic gold medallist belinda bencic or tereza martincova next. williams made her return at wimbledon injune after spending a year away from the court sidelined with injury. her comeback shortlived after being

knocked out in the first round. and emma raducanu's preparations continue for the defence of her us open title. the world number ten takes on camila giorgi in the first round of the canadian open later, and says she's not feeling the pressure ahead of her return to flushing meadows. raducanu, made history last year when she became the first qualifier to win a grand slam tournament in the open era. the pressure is either what i put on myself or with a accept for myself is the biggest, probably, thing that determines how you deal with that, how you feel. but also, more if it is just, how you feel. but also, more if it isjust, i mean, i only feel the pressure or think about it whenever i'm in my press conferences because every single question is about pressure. but other than that, the only pressures from you guys, really. and that's all

the sport for now. it will get harder to the rest of this week. temperatures will continue to rise with heat waves spreading to many parts of the uk. heading to the coast and hoping for something a little bit cooler with something a little bit cooler with some sea breezes, but already we have seen temperatures hitting 30 degrees in surrey in the sunshine on monday. it may be surprised to learn the temperatures could be as low as eight or 9 degrees first thing on tuesday morning and rural parts of wales in northern england. it's going to be warmer in northern scotland where there is a breeze still bringing a bit of rain and more sunshine developing in scotland to be a sunny day on tuesday in northern ireland and again across england and wales. sea breezes of equal around the coast, temperatures

continue to rise in england and wales, widely 29 30 degrees, 25 or so in northern ireland. the heat is putting underneath that high pressure and keeping the rain confined to the far northwest of scotland. and start to pick up in the east or southeasterly breeze and that will draw on some of the heat we see in western europe where it is hard in many places already. were not expecting to break any records this time. however, by the end of the week, temperatures will be to the west of london and 36 celsius. as we head into wednesday, we have sunny skies and pretty much across the board, 30 in the front of this comment but should stage right here in this temperatures continuing to rise and 27 degrees across eastern parts of scotland and the northeast of england and 32 is likely that the mittens towards the southeast of england as well. that he was going to linger for england as well. that he was going to lingerfor quite some england as well. that he was going to linger for quite some time and you can see out temperatures

remained above 30 degrees in cardiff and london for the weekend. it's not going to be as hard in scotland and northern ireland, temperatures may start to drop a picture of the weekend. of the rain has been all or nothing since the 1st ofjuly and nothing since the 1st ofjuly and nothing across many parts of the uk and a lot of rain in the highlands and a lot of rain in the highlands and scotland. some people are looking for some rain and asking when is it going to come but early next week, with falling pressure, temperatures will be dropping in there could be some rain.

welcome to newsday. reporting live from singapore, i'm monica miller. the headlines. after his landmark climate change bill cleared the us senate, president biden has travelled to kentucky, where at least 37 people died in flash flooding at the end of last month. that's the objective here. it's notjust to get back to where we were, it's to get back to better than where we were, and we can do it now that the legislation's been bipartisanly passed. the united states will be sending another $1 billion in military aid for ukraine. president zelensky said the package was "unprecedented" and a "step towards defeating the aggressor". a covid outbreak has left more than

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