this is bbc news. i'm martine croxall and these are the latest headlines... the man suspected of attacking and seriously wounding author salman rushdie has been charged with attempted murder. more extreme heat is expected in the southern half of the uk over the next two days. experts also warn england's drought could last into the next year. travel disruption after thousands of train drivers from nine rail companies go on strike across the uk today. it's the latest walk—out in a row over pay and conditions. the 82—year—old who reaches new heights. we'll speak later with nick gardner, who has scaled the final peak and completed his mission to climb all of scotland's 282 munro mountains. and things go from bad to worse for manchester united. they're 4—0

down to brentford — more on that and rest of the day's sport in sportsday at 7:30. prosecutors say the man accused of stabbing the author sir salman rushdie has been formally charged with attempted murder and assault. sir salman remains on a ventilator in hospital, after being attacked at an event in new york state yesterday. he's been the subject of death threats ever since the publication in 1988 of his controversial book, the satanic verses, which some muslims considered blasphemous. authors and politicians have condemned the attack as horrifying, and also an assault on free speech. this report from our correspondent, nomia iqbal. sir salman rushdie

remains on a ventilator inside this hospital, after undergoing emergency surgery. his agent has said the author is in bad shape. he faces losing an eye, the nerves in one of his arms are severed and his liver is damaged. sir salman was flown here from the neighbouring state of new york. it was there at a literary event that the attack happened in full view of a large audience. a man in a black mask jumped onto the stage, stabbing him at least once in the neck and several times in the abdomen. guests held the suspect down as others tried to help the author, who lay injured on the stage. i've been coming here for 31 years. this is one of the most peaceful, quiet places i have ever been in my life. you know, the guy has a price on his head from 1989. of all the places he might be attacked or hurt or god forbid, die, chautauqua would be the last place i would think of.

the suspect in custody is 24—year—old hadi matar from newjersey, whose parents migrated from lebanon. reports say a law enforcement review of his social media accounts found he was sympathetic to the causes of the iranians revolutionary guards, a major military and politicalforce in iran. it was in 1989 when iran's spiritual leader at the time placed a death sentence on sir salman. his book, the satanic verses, was considered an insult to islam and led to global riots which killed 45 people. he went into hiding for nearly a decade. questions are now being asked about the level of security precautions at the event where sir salman was attacked. but in recent years he expressed discomfort about high levels of security, saying he wanted to be able to live his life freely. nomia iqbal, bbc news, pennsylvania. the environment agency has warned that the drought declared in many parts of england could last into next year. the official declaration yesterday is expected to trigger stricter

controls on water use, such as hosepipe bans. the drought announcement covers much of the south west, and parts of southern, central and eastern england. angus crawford reports. no more summer paddling here for debbie, brian and anne. water levels on this part of the basingstoke canal in surrey are just too low. it's going to be hard work because we've got to load the boats onto trailers and onto cars and take them and find somewhere else to go. it is frustrating, yes. in the winter the water comes up to the top of the rust line. in a normal summer, halfway up. but now it's completely dry and there's so little water in the main channel that from monday, all boats are going to be banned. this drought, changing lives and landscapes. ladybower reservoir in derbyshire, now half full. i think we've got forecast extremes

of weather and that's the thing that we're now seeing the new normal with the climate emergency. and in west wales, fields of crops threatened by wildfires. in may, the perfect playing surface but look now. the outfield, burnt yellow. odiham in hampshire has gone more than a0 days without a drop of rain, longer than anywhere else in the country. it's dangerous. they slip when they're bowling. they can fall over trying to field a ball and it's dangerous. so we've gone from having to water our square maybe once a week, twice a week to keep it in good nick to now doing it at least once a day. rain is on the way, but the authorities warn the drought could be with us for months to come. angus crawford, bbc news. fire crews tackling a huge fire on scorched heathland in dorset caused by a disposable barbecue say they have uncovered a piece

of unexploded world war two ammunition. a bomb disposal unit has been sent to the studland nature reserve to make the area safe. the fire began on friday and led to the evacuation of a nearby beach. fire services across the country have called on people not to use disposable barbecues during the drought due the risk of wildfires. i'm joined now by brad stevens, the group manager at dorset and wiltshire fire service. the group manager at dorset thank the group manager at dorset you very much forjoi tell thank you very much forjoining us. tell us about this fire and how certain you are of its cause. good evenina. certain you are of its cause. good evening. thank _ certain you are of its cause. good evening. thank you _ certain you are of its cause. good evening. thank you for _ certain you are of its cause. good evening. thank you for having - certain you are of its cause. (emf. evening. thank you for having me on. the fire as you alluded to earlier in your programme, started yesterday lunchtime, it spread quickly across the studland nature reserve, which primarily keith flint, is of special scientific interest, and a nature reserve... it took hold and we had around 12 fire appliances there at the time, probably around 12 supporting appliances that go

off—road as well. in terms of the cause of the fire, sadly not surprisingly, we have found a small camp at the base of the fire, including remnants of a disposable barbecue. £31 including remnants of a disposable barbecue. _, , , including remnants of a disposable barbecue. , , ., , �* barbecue. of course, this doesn't 'ust barbecue. of course, this doesn't just cause — barbecue. of course, this doesn't just cause a _ barbecue. of course, this doesn't just cause a huge _ barbecue. of course, this doesn't just cause a huge fire _ barbecue. of course, this doesn't just cause a huge fire for- barbecue. of course, this doesn't just cause a huge fire for you - barbecue. of course, this doesn't just cause a huge fire for you to l just cause a huge fire for you to have to put out, there is an impact on wildlife, too. it is have to put out, there is an impact on wildlife, too.— on wildlife, too. it is huge. the national trust _ on wildlife, too. it is huge. the national trust owned _ on wildlife, too. it is huge. the national trust owned most - on wildlife, too. it is huge. the national trust owned most of. on wildlife, too. it is huge. the l national trust owned most of the land around that area, it is a site of special scientific interest, a national nature reserve, and very sadly, as is expected with wildfires, it does destroy the habitats of the wildlife. we have got some rare reptiles down the area, some smooth snakes and some sand lizards, which are very endangered and quite niche to that area, sadly. endangered and quite niche to that area. sadly-— endangered and quite niche to that area, sadly. you've also seen some more than — area, sadly. you've also seen some more than a — area, sadly. you've also seen some more than a score _ area, sadly. you've also seen some more than a score of— area, sadly. you've also seen some more than a score of that _ area, sadly. you've also seen some more than a score of that some - area, sadly. you've also seen some. more than a score of that some from the second world war. you knew it was there, but even that is posing a

danger. was there, but even that is posing a dancer. , , ., . ., , danger. absolutely. to clarify, i did not go _ danger. absolutely. to clarify, i did not go off — danger. absolutely. to clarify, i did not go off until— danger. absolutely. to clarify, i did not go off until it _ danger. absolutely. to clarify, i did not go off until it was - danger. absolutely. to clarify, i did not go off until it was a - did not go off until it was a controlled explosion. didn't you start hearing — controlled explosion. didn't you start hearing billets _ controlled explosion. didn't you start hearing billets firing - controlled explosion. didn't you i start hearing billets firing because of the key? start hearing billets firing because of the ke ? , start hearing billets firing because ofthe ke ? , ., ., , of the key? yes, apologies. yesterday — of the key? yes, apologies. yesterday we _ of the key? yes, apologies. yesterday we were - of the key? yes, apologies. yesterday we were aware i of the key? yes, apologies. . yesterday we were aware there of the key? yes, apologies. - yesterday we were aware there is a lot of ordinance in that area, going back to world war ii, an area used by allied troops for practising in what is known as operation smash, we are well aware of where the ordinance is in terms of the larger shells and things. there were smaller billets popping off yesterday that we were aware of and had to put certain safety in mind for that. had to put certain safety in mind forthat. but had to put certain safety in mind for that. but today our firefighters uncovered two or three larger sort of tank shells, so that led to us having to cordons and we got some great assistance from our army colleagues with the ordnance disposal and they have carried out a controlled explosion to make that scene it for us this evening so we can continue to damp down in those areas. ~ , , ., . ., areas. whether this is a criminal matter because _ areas. whether this is a criminal matter because of _ areas. whether this is a criminal matter because of negligence i areas. whether this is a criminal matter because of negligence is | areas. whether this is a criminal i matter because of negligence is an

issue for the police, but we are seeing that quite a lot of supermarkets are now saying they are not going to sell disposable barbecues because of the dangers they pose. what's your message to people who want go out in this incredible heat and enjoy the countryside but do so safely? we are ve much countryside but do so safely? we are very much promoting _ countryside but do so safely? we are very much promoting people - countryside but do so safely? we are very much promoting people to - countryside but do so safely? we are very much promoting people to go i countryside but do so safely? we are. very much promoting people to go out and enjoy the countryside, especially in the sea. all we are asking is that people are responsible, so if you're going to have a barbecue, please do so at the responsible time any responsible area, and as we've seen today, having a barbecue in an open space intended dry conditions is not what we would call responsible. hat intended dry conditions is not what we would call responsible.- we would call responsible. not at all. i believe _ we would call responsible. not at all. i believe you're _ we would call responsible. not at all. i believe you're keeping - we would call responsible. not at all. i believe you're keeping an i we would call responsible. not at i all. i believe you're keeping an eye on it, stamped out and you will put out any hotspots if they reignite. thank you very much for talking to us. europe continues to bake under extreme temperatures — with severe drought conditions evident across nearly half of the continent. in germany, the lack

of water is starting to have a significant economic impact, while a huge fire is continuing to devastate forests in the gironde region in france. bethany bell has more. a fire crew has just arrived on this stretch of road, because as you can see, there is smoke coming from the dead trees. a fire swept through here, but there are a lot of smouldering embers in the ground, the soil here is rich with peat and the embers go on burning for some time. 10,000 people have been evacuated from this area because of the very, very dry conditions. their hopes that the heat may start to improve over the next few days, that things will get a little bit cooler, but there are strong winds forecast for tonight and that can make things very hard for firefighters. railway passengers across england, scotland and wales have been experiencing severe disruption today as a result of the latest in a series of rail strikes.

members of the aslef union, which represents around 6,500 train drivers at nine rail companies, have walked out for 2h hours in a row overjobs, pay and conditions. further action is planned for next week. court documents indicate that papers marked �*top secret�* were taken during an fbi search of donald trump's home in florida on monday. the search warrant shows that the former president is being investigated for allegedly breaking espionage laws — and removing government records. he denies doing anything wrong. chi chi izundu reports. this has been quite the week for the former president of the united states. monday started off with an unprecedented search of donald trump's primary residency in florida, mar—a—lago, by fbi agents. what they were looking for was only made public through the unusual move, during an ongoing investigation, of unsealing the warrant used to enter the property. receipts attached gave little

detail, but did indicate the kinds of things removed, including several miscellaneous top secret papers, information regarding the french president, and various classified documents labelled "sci", which stands for "sensitive compartmented information," which could be exceptionally grave for us national security. mr trump, can we have a word? even though donald trump didn't oppose the unsealing, he issued a statement accusing the fbi of playing politics, and claiming the documents were all declassified and in secured storage with an additional lock. presidents can declassify information, but they have to follow a procedure. they have to fill out forms, they have to give certain authorisations. they can't simply say, "these documents are declassified," they have to follow a process — it's not clear that was followed here.

the second thing, of course, is that a president can declassify documents, but a former president cannot. the removal of classified documents or materials is prohibited by law — a crime for which donald trump increased the penalties while in office. whilst this kind of investigation would be uncomfortable for some, for donald trump it could potentially politically work in his favour. chi chi izundu, bbc news. the leader of plaid cymru has called onjonathan edwards to stand down as an mp. mr edwards — who has sat as an independent mp — was cautioned by police in 2020 for assaulting his wife, and suspended from the party. earlier this week it was announced he would be permitted to represent the party at westminster again — but adam price has since advised edwards to resign. 0ur political correspondent david wallace—lockhartjoined me earlier to explain how the story developed. earlier this week, the party said he would be permitted to have the whip back, as it is known, to represent the party. the party chairwoman said that came following procedural advice they had received.

a decision that split the party. their formal leader leanne wood was quite vocal saying she did not agree with that. we also heard from jonathan edwards's wife who said she was appalled and disappointed by this decision. they are going through divorce at the moment. we heard from the leader of plaid cymru, adam price who tweeted saying it is his firm beliefjonathan edwards cannot continue to represent the party at westminster and called him to resign. he went on to say that the actions did not represent the party's values and it sent the wrong message for him to continue to be an mp representing the party. we have heard from jonathan edwards today, he said he thinks it is a dangerous environment at the moment when no—one is able to show genuine remorse or build a better life, as he puts it. he goes on to accuse senior members in their positions of power by "subjecting me to vindictive

and vengeful by "subjecting me to vindictive and vengeful coordinated political attacks." where does this leave us? there are calls from his own party leader, the party he did represent — to resign, but the way our system works is only the mp themselves can decide whether or not they will sit down, but it looks like his future in plaid cymru is definitely in doubt. the welsh secretary, sir robert buckland, has switched his support from rishi sunak to liz truss — becoming the first cabinet minister to publicly change sides in the conservative leadership race. he told the daily telegraph that after "deep" reflection, he'd decided ms truss was the best person to take the country forward. the headlines on bbc news... the man suspected of attacking and seriously wounding author salman rushdie has been charged

with attempted murder. more extreme heat is expected in the southern half of the uk over the next two days. that, as experts also warn england's drought could last into the next year. travel disruption after thousands of train drivers from 9 rail companies go on strike across the uk today. it's the latest walkout in a row over pay and conditions. climbing all of scotland's munros, or mountains, is a rite of passage for some hill walkers. but can you imagine scaling all 282 summits at the age of 82? nick gardner from the highlands set himself the challenge after his wife was taken into care. and as the royal 0steoporosis society has tweeted its congratulations because, he has now completed his final climb of the munros challenge.

being with my wife is very challenging, because she does know me, but onlyjust. when your partner has alzheimer's, the problems are very severe. it has helped me deal with those problems. when i could no longer look after her, that was the game changer. that one really knocked me over. and i thought, "i have got to get a focus on life that was going to last a while." just doing, say, a marathon wouldn't be sufficient. once i had done it, the challenge is over. i had to have a challenge that lasted. i'm joined now by nick gardner,

fresh from his climb, and the chief executive of the royal 0steoporosis society, craig jones. you must feel elated. i certainly do. i you must feel elated. i certainly d0- i can't— you must feel elated. i certainly do. i can't believe _ you must feel elated. i certainly do. i can't believe all— you must feel elated. i certainly do. i can't believe all the - do. i can't believe all the attention i've been getting. it is marvellous. i attention i've been getting. it is marvellous-— marvellous. i can, i think it is richly deserved. _ marvellous. i can, i think it is richly deserved. this - marvellous. i can, i think it is richly deserved. this means l marvellous. i can, ithink it is. richly deserved. this means you marvellous. i can, ithink it is- richly deserved. this means you are now a munro bagger, as the title goes. tells what that means. yeah, that in itself, _ goes. tells what that means. yeah, that in itself, the _ goes. tells what that means. yeah, that in itself, the word _ goes. tells what that means. yeah, that in itself, the word munro - that in itself, the word munro bagging i'm not very happy with. i climb them up but i'm not ticking them off in that sense, i love climbing mountains, so i thought i would climb all of them. and then try and increase the awareness to

these charities. {line try and increase the awareness to these charities.— these charities. one of them, the ro al these charities. one of them, the royal osteoporosis _ these charities. one of them, the royal osteoporosis society, - these charities. one of them, the royal osteoporosis society, craig, j royal osteoporosis society, craig, tell us about the work you've done and how grateful you are for the money that nick has raised. it is a hue money that nick has raised. it is a huge thing — money that nick has raised. it is a huge thing and — money that nick has raised. it is a huge thing and the _ money that nick has raised. it is a huge thing and the reason - money that nick has raised. it is a huge thing and the reason for i money that nick has raised. it is a huge thing and the reason for that is two _ huge thing and the reason for that is two thirds of people are missing out on _ is two thirds of people are missing out on the — is two thirds of people are missing out on the osteoporosis care they need _ out on the osteoporosis care they need in _ out on the osteoporosis care they need in the — out on the osteoporosis care they need in the nhs at the moment is that the _ need in the nhs at the moment is that the pandemic has created a situation — that the pandemic has created a situation where there is record demand — situation where there is record demand on health charities because of the _ demand on health charities because of the situation in the nhs. it is a very difficult environment for funding _ very difficult environment for funding. the donations which nick has raised — funding. the donations which nick has raised have been extraordinary, they wiii— has raised have been extraordinary, they will make sure there are specialist nurse helpline that can answer _ specialist nurse helpline that can answer every call becomes sweeter and we _ answer every call becomes sweeter and we can— answer every call becomes sweeter and we can commissioned research into the _ and we can commissioned research into the next breakthrough for osteoporosis. it is one of the most impressive — osteoporosis. it is one of the most impressive fundraising campaigns we have ever— impressive fundraising campaigns we have ever seen. impressive fundraising campaigns we have ever seen-— have ever seen. what is your wife's name? janet- _ have ever seen. what is your wife's name? janet. wright _ have ever seen. what is your wife's name? janet. wright and _ have ever seen. what is your wife's name? janet. wright and she - have ever seen. what is your wife's name? janet. wright and she sadly| name? janet. wright and she sadly suffers from _ name? janet. wright and she sadly suffers from this _ name? janet. wright and she sadly suffers from this and _ name? janet. wright and she sadly suffers from this and alzheimer's l name? janet. wright and she sadly| suffers from this and alzheimer's as you were saying in the film. truth? suffers from this and alzheimer's as you were saying in the film. why did ou want you were saying in the film. why did you want to — you were saying in the film. why did you want to raise _ you were saying in the film. why did you want to raise money _ you were saying in the film. why did you want to raise money for- you were saying in the film. why did you want to raise money for these i you want to raise money for these two charities in particular, in this

way? to two charities in particular, in this wa ? ., , two charities in particular, in this wa? . way? to support janet. when i could no [on . er way? to support janet. when i could no longer look _ way? to support janet. when i could no longer look after _ way? to support janet. when i could no longer look after her, _ way? to support janet. when i could no longer look after her, it _ way? to support janet. when i could no longer look after her, itjust - no longer look after her, itjust limmy apart. and i knewi no longer look after her, itjust limmy apart. and i knew i had to get something i had to focus on. and since i love mountains, i thought thatis since i love mountains, i thought that is the one that i can get maximum enjoyment, and hopefully that will enable me to cope with these emotional problems. so you could argue that the initial is bach was me, i needed something to help me —— the initial spark. i was sure the minerals would help me but very soon after making that decision, i realised that as a challenge, i can go public with it and hopefully get

loads of sponsors —— munro is. you loads of sponsors -- munro is. you have certainly _ loads of sponsors —— munro is. you have certainly done that. before july 2020, how many had to climb twice maci july 2020, how many had to climb twice ma- . . . july 2020, how many had to climb twice ma ., . ., ., ., july 2020, how many had to climb twice ma. ., . ., ., ., ., twice mac i had claimed a lot. not systematically _ twice mac i had claimed a lot. not systematically all _ twice mac i had claimed a lot. not systematically all of _ twice mac i had claimed a lot. not systematically all of the _ twice mac i had claimed a lot. not systematically all of the minerals, probably a quarter of them, but was not actually ticking them off or collecting them back in the —— too. ijust collecting them back in the —— too. i just love collecting them back in the —— too. ijust love being in mountains. —— munroes. ijust love being in mountains. -- munroes— munroes. year's explained how important _ munroes. year's explained how important it _ munroes. year's explained how important it was _ munroes. year's explained how important it was for _ munroes. year's explained how important it was for him - munroes. year's explained how important it was for him to i munroes. year's explained how important it was for him to find j munroes. year's explained how i important it was for him to find a focus when finding it difficult to look at jan focus when finding it difficult to look atjan and the focus when finding it difficult to look at jan and the fact she needed to go into a home, you must see that a lot with people who have done their absolute best to try to care for those closest to them? irate their absolute best to try to care for those closest to them? we do and we know the — for those closest to them? we do and we know the conditions _ for those closest to them? we do and we know the conditions like _ we know the conditions like alzheimer's and osteoporosis can be very difficult for families and carers — very difficult for families and carers i_ very difficult for families and carers. i think what nick has done isn't _ carers. i think what nick has done isn'tiust— carers. i think what nick has done isn'tjust about the

carers. i think what nick has done isn't just about the funding for two good _ isn't just about the funding for two good charities, it's also about the example — good charities, it's also about the example he set in, which i think will set — example he set in, which i think will set the _ example he set in, which i think will set the ripple effect for lots of other— will set the ripple effect for lots of other fundraisers at this very challenging time for health charities, because i think he has shown— charities, because i think he has shown us— charities, because i think he has shown us anything is possible when you have _ shown us anything is possible when you have the determination and the resolve _ you have the determination and the resolve and — you have the determination and the resolve and has taken something which _ resolve and has taken something which is — resolve and has taken something which is a — resolve and has taken something which is a source of pain and channelled it into something that will improve lives, and that is an example — will improve lives, and that is an example to _ will improve lives, and that is an example to us all and he is a real role model— example to us all and he is a real role model to us all. | example to us all and he is a real role modelto us all.— role modelto us all. i don't suppose — role modelto us all. i don't suppose the _ role modelto us all. i don't suppose the osteoporosis l role modelto us all. i don't- suppose the osteoporosis society is one that many people, sadly, immediately think of support, but this should really have racial profile. i this should really have racial rofile. ., , this should really have racial rofile. .,, ., this should really have racial rofile. ., ., ., profile. i hope so. half of women over 50 will _ profile. i hope so. half of women over 50 will suffer _ profile. i hope so. half of women over 50 will suffer osteoporosis l profile. i hope so. half of women i over 50 will suffer osteoporosis and a fifth _ over 50 will suffer osteoporosis and a fifth of _ over 50 will suffer osteoporosis and a fifth of men, it is an underrated condition. — a fifth of men, it is an underrated condition, but if we get this right as a society we can transform the quality _ as a society we can transform the quality of — as a society we can transform the quality of life for older people and make _ quality of life for older people and make sure they have got the independence they need, they can avoid _ independence they need, they can avoid fractures, they can keep their social— avoid fractures, they can keep their social connections. that is what will he —

social connections. that is what will be using the funding nick has waited _ will be using the funding nick has waited for the two charities for, and we — waited for the two charities for, and we hope lots of fundraisers will fall. and we hope lots of fundraisers will fall aye _ and we hope lots of fundraisers will fall aye i_ and we hope lots of fundraisers will fall. aye i believe you have four grandchildren, how many came with you on— grandchildren, how many came with you on any— grandchildren, how many came with you on any of these claims? none of them think of— you on any of these claims? none of them think of the _ you on any of these claims? none of them think of the mountains - you on any of these claims? none of them think of the mountains in - you on any of these claims? none of them think of the mountains in the l them think of the mountains in the same way as i do, it seems i'm a little unusual in that. i get an awful lot of strength from being in the mountains. it means so much to me. ., the mountains. it means so much to me, ., ., , , , the mountains. it means so much to me. ., .,, , , ., me. your last summit this afternoon, i almost hesitate _ me. your last summit this afternoon, i almost hesitate to _ me. your last summit this afternoon, i almost hesitate to ask, _ me. your last summit this afternoon, i almost hesitate to ask, but - me. your last summit this afternoon, i almost hesitate to ask, but what i i almost hesitate to ask, but what next? you have climbed all 282 munros, you're not meant to stop there, are you? not hanging up your boots? ., �* ,_, ~' boots? no, i've discovered i like the action _ boots? no, i've discovered i like the action of— boots? no, i've discovered i like the action of fundraising, - boots? no, i've discovered i like the action of fundraising, so i'm| the action of fundraising, so i'm not stopping. i won't be climbing...

i won't be checking off boxes to claim more, because it involves too much driving, but i will be climbing and raising funds. i will probably go public and announce mountains that i want to climb, and invite people to come with me. that sounds a treat people to come with me. that sounds a great idea- — people to come with me. that sounds a great idea. craig, _ people to come with me. that sounds a great idea. craig, i— people to come with me. that sounds a great idea. craig, ithink— people to come with me. that sounds a great idea. craig, i think you - a great idea. craig, i think you might be co—opted. would you go with nick? he might be co-opted. would you go with nick? ., , , ., ,., nick? he has been telling me about the therapeutic _ nick? he has been telling me about the therapeutic qualities _ nick? he has been telling me about the therapeutic qualities of - the therapeutic qualities of climbing, something it also gives all of— climbing, something it also gives all of us — climbing, something it also gives all of us who have osteoporosis to think— all of us who have osteoporosis to think about — all of us who have osteoporosis to think about when we get older, it is very good — think about when we get older, it is very good. in that because weight—bearing exercise like walking keep your— weight—bearing exercise like walking keep your bones strong, sol weight—bearing exercise like walking keep your bones strong, so i feel i need _ keep your bones strong, so i feel i need to— keep your bones strong, so i feel i need to he — keep your bones strong, so i feel i need to be on the next climb with nick, _ need to be on the next climb with nick, putting this into practice. you're — nick, putting this into practice. you're absolutely right, you have a great role model and guide. how much money has you raised so far? just over 60,000 _ money has you raised so far? just over 60,000 now. fantastic, i

over 60,000 now. fantastic, wonderful. — over 60,000 now. fantastic, wonderful, more _ over 60,000 now. fantastic, wonderful, more power- over 60,000 now. fantastic, wonderful, more power to i over 60,000 now. fantastic, l wonderful, more power to you. over 60,000 now. fantastic, - wonderful, more power to you. thank you both very much for talking to wells. a well earned rest and something cold to sip on, i should think, thank you very much. a critical incident�*s been declared by the nhs in shropshire. the crisis has been put down to a high number of patients arriving at hospital, difficulties discharging people because of a lack of capacity in the care sector, and staff absence because of covid. it means some non—urgent operations will be postponed. it's been one year since the taliban returned to power in afghanistan. with their return, women were banned from playing any sport, putting female athletes in danger. but with the help of a former world champion cyclist, five young women from the national cycling team managed to escape to a town in northern italy. some of them are now hoping

to become the first cyclists to represent afghanistan at the olympics. the bbc visited them to find out how they're settling in to their new lives. translation: the first time i rode a bike, it felt amazing. _ ifeltlikea bird. ifelt like i could fly. training in the foothills of the dolomites. it is a cyclist�*s dream. but for these sisters, it has come at a great cost. translation: when the taliban returned to power, _ i thought my dream was over. translation: i never thought i would be a refugee. - i never imagined i would have to leave my country. but along with three team—mates, they have navigated a new home, new country and a new language. quindici, sedici, diciassette... despite a warm welcome, it's not been easy. translation: when i remember my

family, i feelvery sad. _ it is very, very difficult to be away from your mum and your family. they wouldn't be here without former world champion cyclist alessa nd ra ca ppellotto. her charity helps female cyclists from developing countries. translation: they asked for help. their lives were in danger. so it's the natural thing to do to help them. the simple act of cycling is banned for women in afghanistan. but these girls are determined to continue the dream they started back home, here in the italian hills. they're embracing their new lives in this rural town. one of the locals is their coach, maurizio.

they affectionately called him the "capitano". translation: we never had a coach in afghanistan. - when i arrived, ifelt i had a lot to learn. i needed to learn the basic techniques. it was a shock. it was like i didn't know anything about cycling. they still have mountains to climb, but these sisters want to make history as the first cyclists to ever represent their country at the olympics. translation: | want| to go to the olympics. i want to win. i want to show the world what afghan women can achieve. we want to be noticed. translation: | don't think- all of them can become champions, but i believe some of them can do it. cycling is a sport where willpower, the desire to work hard and passion count for a lot, and these girls definitely have all three. they're miles away from home,

but these girls are hoping this place can give them the opportunities that afghanistan never could. an nhs paramedic is in training to cross the english channel on a paddleboard — in the hope of sharing for park rangers in turkey — coming across a wild bear cub is not an unusual event. but for one team in the northeast of the country — their latest encounter was a little out of the ordinary. the animal they came across was a tiny bit under the weather — as the bbc�*s tim allman explains. never has the phrase "bear with a sore head" seemed more appropriate. this is one animal that looks like it had quite a rough night. the female bear cub, a little worse for wear, was rescued from a forest in a province of north—east turkey. wobbling and whining, the animal looked... well, it looked like she was high.

but why would she be in such a fragile state? time for a quick science lesson. these flowers are called rhododendron luteum and these are rhododendron ponticum. both of them contain a substance called grayanotoxin, which has hallucinogenic properties. add some bees to the equation and you end up with something called mad honey, a delicacy that really packs a punch. the somewhat disoriented bear was taken to a nearby vet to receive treatment. she's said to be in good condition and will be released back into the wild in the coming days. music: white rabbit byjefferson airplane but this was one bear that sure had a big surprise. she may be a little more discerning on her next picnic. tim allman, bbc news. now it's time for a look at the weather with susan powell.