this is bbc news. i'm geeta guru—murthy. the headlines... the killing of nine—year—old olivia pratt—korbel in liverpool, police have made an arrest, the man who was the suspected target of the shooting. on the streets of liverpool, investigations are ongoing as detectives continue to hunt for olivia pratt—korbel�*s killer. ukraine is on high alert as it marks the anniversary of its independence is exactly six months after the russian invasion. as they reached this milestone, refugees here in the uk speak about how their lives have changed beyond recognition. it lives have changed beyond recognition.— lives have changed beyond recognition. lives have changed beyond recoanition. . , ., ., ., lives have changed beyond recoanition. ., ., ., . , recognition. it was amazing how many eo - le recognition. it was amazing how many peeple opened — recognition. it was amazing how many people opened their _ recognition. it was amazing how many people opened their houses _ recognition. it was amazing how many people opened their houses and - people opened their houses and invited us. ~ ., .,

people opened their houses and invited us. ~ ., . g; people opened their houses and invited ve— invited us. more than 3 million households — invited us. more than 3 million households in _ invited us. more than 3 million households in england - invited us. more than 3 million households in england and - invited us. more than 3 million i households in england and wales invited us. more than 3 million - households in england and wales are still waiting for their £150 energy rebate at the beginning of last month. a former twitter executive turned whistle—blower to testify that the firm misled users and regulators about gaps in its security. police have arrested a man who was the main target of the shooting in liverpool, in which a young girl was killed. the 35—year—old man was injured when a gunman opened fire as he chased him into a house. inside the house was nine—year—old olivia pratt—korbel, who later died in hospital of her injuries after

being shot in the chest. detectives say the arrested man is being held for breaching the terms of his released from prison and will be questioned over the murder. danny savage reports. the hunt is still on to find the killer of olivia pratt—korbel. nine years old and shot dead after a gunman chased a stranger into her house and fired at her and her mother. somebody knows who did it. police have been given one name from two different sources. locals are being asked for information. it appears they are not hesitating to help. information has come forward, from a number of sources as well. we had people come to us, we've shared that information with police, that has been taken seriously. there's reports today that a name has come up from more than one source. would you say that's your take on it as well? yes. it is still the school holidays here so, behind closed doors, families are having to explain to young children why their school friend won't be there at the start of term. absolutely devastating.

and it has affected the whole community. jean has lived here for 52 years. her grandson is in olivia's class at school. yesterday was... was terrible for all the children, but he was close to olivia, being in the same class. and, you know, the things he was coming outwith, a nine—year—old, he was very, very sad. today, we've asked him how he is. he'sjust said, "i'm angry." they now live in a crime scene. this is a massive police operation. we have pulled in support from neighbouring forces to make sure that we can put everything into this investigation to find who has done this, put them behind bars, but also provide some of that visible reassurance as well to the community. police raids did take place this morning. after three fatal shootings in six days in liverpool, there was a growing tempo of action. detectives say the 35—year—old man

who was being chased by the gunman at the time of olivia's death has now been arrested. he was detained in hospital. that man is now under arrest, albeit he is still receiving medical treatment at this time. i hope that this shows, again, merseyside police's approach around this terrible and tragic crime, that it will actually take enforcement action against the target of that shooting. detectives are repeating their call for information. they say this is not a time to stay silent when it comes to catching the killer of a nine—year—old girl. our reporter rowan bridge is in liverpool and joins me now. i think what you have seen today is the police are trying to get onto the police are trying to get onto the front foot and to try and reassure the public after what has been three shootings in six days in this city. early on, we saw the mayor of merseyside and the chief

constable out, they are both visiting the three crime scenes including here, where olivia was shot. the chief constable of merseyside police spoke to the media moments ago. merseyside police spoke to the media moments ago-— moments ago. obviously my appeal esterda moments ago. obviously my appeal yesterday was _ moments ago. obviously my appeal yesterday was for _ moments ago. obviously my appeal yesterday was for people _ moments ago. obviously my appeal yesterday was for people to - moments ago. obviously my appeal yesterday was for people to come i yesterday was for people to come forward — yesterday was for people to come forward. there is information circulating in the community, but i would _ circulating in the community, but i would urge — circulating in the community, but i would urge anybody to still carry on giving _ would urge anybody to still carry on giving that — would urge anybody to still carry on giving that information. there's lots of— giving that information. there's lots of chatter in the community, you may— lots of chatter in the community, you may think we already know that information, but it is not worth taking — information, but it is not worth taking the _ information, but it is not worth taking the risk. please come forward _ taking the risk. please come forward. any piece of information, no matter— forward. any piece of information, no matter how large or small, please put it _ no matter how large or small, please put it through to us. if you are not willing _ put it through to us. if you are not willing to — put it through to us. if you are not willing to speak to one of the officers — willing to speak to one of the officers down here at the scene, you can use _ officers down here at the scene, you can use crimestoppers. what has been -reat can use crimestoppers. what has been great is _ can use crimestoppers. what has been great is the _ can use crimestoppers. what has been great is the community have really helped _ great is the community have really helped us— great is the community have really helped us over the past 36 hours and the investigation is progressing at pace _ the investigation is progressing at pace and — the investigation is progressing at pace. and i am pleased with the progress — pace. and i am pleased with the progress that is being made. it is a fast moving — progress that is being made. it is a fast moving investigation, as are the other— fast moving investigation, as are the other two murder investigations.

we have _ the other two murder investigations. we have had three tragic murders he on merseyside in the last week, but each of— on merseyside in the last week, but each of them are progressing at pace now. �* each of them are progressing at pace now. ~ , ., each of them are progressing at pace now. �* y ., ~ each of them are progressing at pace now. �* ,, ~ . y each of them are progressing at pace now. �* ~ . _. each of them are progressing at pace now. ~ ~ ., , ., now. are you linking any of them? that is a concern, _ now. are you linking any of them? that is a concern, that _ now. are you linking any of them? that is a concern, that you - now. are you linking any of them? that is a concern, that you have i now. are you linking any of them? i that is a concern, that you have had a case of mistaken identity, you have had this incident here, are they connected? irate have had this incident here, are they connected?— have had this incident here, are they connected? we are keeping a really open — they connected? we are keeping a really open mind _ they connected? we are keeping a really open mind at _ they connected? we are keeping a really open mind at this _ they connected? we are keeping a really open mind at this moment l they connected? we are keeping a | really open mind at this moment in time about— really open mind at this moment in time about all three investigations. ithink— time about all three investigations. i think we _ time about all three investigations. i think we would be foolish not to look at _ i think we would be foolish not to look at whether any of them are linked — look at whether any of them are linked. that is something we are looking _ linked. that is something we are looking into. there is no clear link at this— looking into. there is no clear link at this moment in time, however we continue _ at this moment in time, however we continue reviewing that intelligence picture _ continue reviewing that intelligence picture at_ continue reviewing that intelligence icture. �* ., ., continue reviewing that intelligence icture. ., . ., picture. a wall of silence from the criminalfraternity, _ picture. a wall of silence from the criminal fraternity, reading - picture. a wall of silence from the l criminalfraternity, reading between the lines of what you are saying yesterday, you are clear boundaries are being crossed. you expect to give up the person responsible for this. do you feel there is movement or do you feel the wall of silence is still hampering this investigation? this is still hampering this investigation?- is still hampering this investigation? is still hampering this investiration? a investigation? as i say, the community _ investigation? as i say, the community have _ investigation? as i say, the community have been - investigation? as i say, the| community have been really supportive over the past 36 hours. they— supportive over the past 36 hours. they have — supportive over the past 36 hours. they have been working with us, we are getting — they have been working with us, we are getting information coming forward — are getting information coming forward, but i would really urge anybody — forward, but i would really urge anybody within the community to come

forward _ anybody within the community to come forward. and to those members of the criminal— forward. and to those members of the criminal fraternity, all boundaries have _ criminal fraternity, all boundaries have been— criminal fraternity, all boundaries have been crossed, as i said yesterday. this is the murder of a nine—year—old child. everybody will know _ nine—year—old child. everybody will know somebody of that age, whether it is a _ know somebody of that age, whether it is a son, _ know somebody of that age, whether it is a son, daughter, niece, nephew, _ it is a son, daughter, niece, nephew, a _ it is a son, daughter, niece, nephew, a neighbour, this resonates within— nephew, a neighbour, this resonates within our— nephew, a neighbour, this resonates within our community. those boundaries have been crossed, you know _ boundaries have been crossed, you know who — boundaries have been crossed, you know who is — boundaries have been crossed, you know who is responsible for this murder, — know who is responsible for this murder, you know who supply the gun, you know— murder, you know who supply the gun, you know who— murder, you know who supply the gun, you know who called this job on, murder, you know who supply the gun, you know who called thisjob on, do the right— you know who called thisjob on, do the right thing. whose side are you on? give _ the right thing. whose side are you on? give us — the right thing. whose side are you on? give us that name, give us that informatiod — on? give us that name, give us that information. is on? give us that name, give us that information-— on? give us that name, give us that information._ this | information. is there a name? this is a fast- moving _ information. is there a name? this is a fast- moving investigation, - information. is there a name? this| is a fast- moving investigation, the is a fast— moving investigation, the intelligence is developing, and i'm really— intelligence is developing, and i'm really pleased with the work that a major _ really pleased with the work that a major investigations team, major crime _ major investigations team, major crime unit— major investigations team, major crime unit are developing, and it is moving _ crime unit are developing, and it is moving at— crime unit are developing, and it is moving at pace. we crime unit are developing, and it is moving at pace-— moving at pace. we have seen an increased police _ moving at pace. we have seen an increased police presence - moving at pace. we have seen an increased police presence in - moving at pace. we have seen an increased police presence in thisl increased police presence in this area. at the moment, the investigation is ongoing behind us. we saw forensic officers probing the

scene for clues early on, but this is a community that is still scared and is still fearful of what happened here and are desperate for reassurance. riff happened here and are desperate for reassurance-— reassurance. of course, there have been so many _ reassurance. of course, there have been so many questions _ reassurance. of course, there have been so many questions since - reassurance. of course, there have been so many questions since this| been so many questions since this awful tragic event. obviously what happened is a tragic accident, but the underlying problems, the underlying reasons for the increased worries about violence are being looked at. but there is a long—term and difficult to solve, aren't they? yes, police have talked in the past about concerns about people not being willing to come forward, the idea of a no grass culture, if you like. the police are hoping that this is an incident which has gone so far beyond the boundaries that people will be prepared to break that wall of silence and come forward. if you remember, the death of olivia happened on the 15th anniversary of the murder of rhys jones, the 11—year—old who was shot

accidentally by a gang member. it took ten months and months to be able to bring a successful prosecution in that case because of people's reluctance to come forward. as you have heard of her, the police are desperate for information, and they want people to come forward because that will be key to solving this crime. ., ., , ., ,, , ., this crime. roman bridge, thank you ve much this crime. roman bridge, thank you very much indeed. _ this crime. roman bridge, thank you very much indeed. in _ this crime. roman bridge, thank you very much indeed. in the _ this crime. roman bridge, thank you very much indeed. in the last - this crime. roman bridge, thank you very much indeed. in the last few. very much indeed. in the last few minutes, we have also been hearing from steve rotherham, the mayor of liverpool city region. taste from steve rotherham, the mayor of liverpool city region.— liverpool city region. we have a first-class _ liverpool city region. we have a first-class police _ liverpool city region. we have a first-class police force _ liverpool city region. we have a first-class police force and - liverpool city region. we have a first-class police force and the i first—class police force and the police will be investigating these incidents that happen in the last few days. more importantly, we have a fantastic people who live in the city and in areas like we are today, and those people will stand together and those people will stand together and you will see the true spirit of scousers, people coming together, there will be solidarity. the community spirit will not be broken. as a line been crossed? do you think the community will dig deep and help out? l�*m _ the community will dig deep and help out? �* . , , ., , the community will dig deep and help out? ,~ ., the community will dig deep and help out? �* , . ., ., out? i'm absolutely certain that the will. out? i'm absolutely certain that they will- of —

out? i'm absolutely certain that they will. of course, _ out? i'm absolutely certain that they will. of course, there - out? i'm absolutely certain that they will. of course, there are l they will. of course, there are issues for people sometimes when these sorts of things happen to deal with their conscience. i think under these circumstances it would be the right thing for anybody to step forward. those who know somebody, they have to wrestle and should do they have to wrestle and should do the right thing, come forward. and the right thing, come forward. and the police investigation will hopefully clear this as soon as possible. hopefully clear this as soon as ossible. ., ., , ., _, hopefully clear this as soon as ossible. ., ., , ., .., ., possible. how tough is it to come to this neighbourhood _ possible. how tough is it to come to this neighbourhood and _ possible. how tough is it to come to this neighbourhood and see - possible. how tough is it to come to this neighbourhood and see such - possible. how tough is it to come to this neighbourhood and see such a l this neighbourhood and see such a bil this neighbourhood and see such a big neighbourhood cordoned off with police _ big neighbourhood cordoned off with police tape and people living in a crime _ police tape and people living in a crime scene?— crime scene? that is what has happened _ crime scene? that is what has happened for _ crime scene? that is what has happened for ordinary - crime scene? that is what hasj happened for ordinary people, crime scene? that is what has - happened for ordinary people, their ordinary lives have been changed forever. we will never forget this period, but what we need to do is rebuild, i spoke to the home secretary last night about how we do that. she has promised us all of the support that she can muster. we will be holding the government to act. we want to see the perpetrators being brought to book as quickly as possible. brought to book as quickly as ossible. ,, ., .,

earlier we heard from liam thorp, political editor of the liverpool echo. it isa it is a strange and tragic coincidence that olivia's killing happened in the 15th anniversary of the death of reesjones who was another tragic child innocently caught up in a gang violence. we did see it as a watershed moment for liverpool following rees�*s death. the community where he lived and where he grew up came together, there were major initiatives put in place, there was real work to foster that sense of community and the community fighting back against the scourge of gang violence. i do think we will see something similar in liverpool now. everyone is saying enough is enough, this is a brilliant, proud, vibrant city full of solidarity, and it will come together in the way it needs to. but that can only happen if these people are brought to justice. that can only happen if these people are brought tojustice. and the people, the communities are vital in making sure that happens. i am

ad'oined making sure that happens. i am adjoined by _ making sure that happens. i am adjoined by a — making sure that happens. i am adjoined by a violence _ making sure that happens. i am adjoined by a violence prevention trainer. when we look at what has happened at this terrible case, do you see it as a sort of tragic incidents or are the underlying problem is really things that we can grapple with and solve? for problem is really things that we can grapple with and solve?— grapple with and solve? for me, it is important _ grapple with and solve? for me, it is important that _ grapple with and solve? for me, it is important that we _ grapple with and solve? for me, it is important that we start - grapple with and solve? for me, it is important that we start to - is important that we start to connect all of these incidents. violence is a contagion, it spreads. if we look at these incidents, the vast majority of perpetrators are boys and men, and we have to have some uncomfortable conversations as main as to what is going on. and what happened to olivia, what has happened to her family now is beyond words for anyone of us. and that is spreading in the community as well. for me, this paralysing community. the last two people you spoke to spoke about community responses. if you really telling it to the police, there are important roles for the police, but if we can activate our

communities, we can start to make a difference. in communities, we can start to make a difference. , ., . difference. in terms of direct action now. _ difference. in terms of direct action now, things _ difference. in terms of direct action now, things that - difference. in terms of direct - action now, things that authorities, local government, national government can do, should do, what would you say?— would you say? invest in prevention. we need to — would you say? invest in prevention. we need to find _ would you say? invest in prevention. we need to find a _ would you say? invest in prevention. we need to find a blend _ we need to find a blend of enforcement. there is no doubt we need the public to be reassured, that contain and manage part of a violence prevention strategy which is about dealing with what is happening. but we also need to start to bring all of the different players together, including community, police, local authorities, voluntary together to start to talk about it. because all of these people have a shared agenda. what i was taught about the shared agenda is the power of shared relationships, coming together. who doesn't want safe communities? safety for their brothers and sisters and their family? it is about coming together, but we still need that accountability. offenders need that accountability. offenders need to be held accountable. one thing as well, they will not be

peace in our streets until there is peace in our streets until there is peace in our home. domestic abuse needs to continue to be a priority for policing and for all of us in society, notjust of something that happened behind closed doors. prevent a lot of the trauma from domestic abuse, it is coming into our streets and that is what we are seeing from time to time. hope our streets and that is what we are seeing from time to time. how much would ou seeing from time to time. how much would you say _ seeing from time to time. how much would you say the — seeing from time to time. how much would you say the sense _ seeing from time to time. how much would you say the sense of _ would you say the sense of resources, the amount of resources that goes into policing, that goes into making communities better, education better, how much has that been depleted? i education better, how much has that been depleted?— been depleted? i speak from a scottish perspective, - been depleted? i speak from a scottish perspective, i- been depleted? i speak from a scottish perspective, i know i been depleted? i speak from a i scottish perspective, i know there is some great work, great police officers day in, day out going into communities. i think we often become reliant on policing. everybody watching this show today had a role in prevention. let's not wait for something to happen to somebody we care about. we need to speak up... when you say that, prevention, what do you actually mean that people should do? what do you do that makes

a difference? for should do? what do you do that makes a difference?— a difference? for me it is about activatin: a difference? for me it is about activating people _ a difference? for me it is about activating people to _ a difference? for me it is about activating people to respond . a difference? for me it is about| activating people to respond way before we see these incidents. we have members of the public coming forward to report these incidents today and giving information, but there is still that fear in communities. every one of us will have that cost benefit analysis when we see these types of situations, the cost is our own safety. but the benefits are safe communities, safer streets for our families to walk on. prevention is about stopping the harm in the first place. law enforcement often responds after an incident. prevention is about going to the early years,. this is not excusing behaviour at all, people need to be held accountable. but we need to be held accountable. but we need to be held accountable. but we need to walk and chew gum at the same time. we need to hold people accountable but also understand why men's violence is the epidemic that we are seeing on our streets. in terms of trying to get rid of weapons, guns and knives, what more should be done, could be done on that front? i should be done, could be done on that front?— that front? i think part of the

roblem that front? i think part of the problem is — that front? i think part of the problem is we _ that front? i think part of the problem is we look _ that front? i think part of the problem is we look at - that front? i think part of the problem is we look at this as | that front? i think part of the | problem is we look at this as a gun or knife a problem, this is a violence problem. if we keep focusing on a knives or guns, we need to have that focus as well, but if we keep the focus on night violence or gun violence, we are not looking at the underlying issues of masculinity, trauma in our communities. i'm not excusing the behaviour, but what we are doing is focusing on at night violence and the knife, or the gun violence in focusing on the gun. it is excusing behaviours. we have a role and role modelling, teaching as coaches, parents, caregivers, whoever. we need to role model respectful behaviours and have uncomfortable conversations with the next generation. conversations with the next generation-— conversations with the next reneration. ~ ~ , ., generation. when we keep hearing about a reluctance _ generation. when we keep hearing about a reluctance to _ generation. when we keep hearing about a reluctance to come - generation. when we keep hearing | about a reluctance to come forward to police to give names, how do you actually win people's trust so that they say, ok, notjust in this case, notjust they say, ok, notjust in this case, not just when a they say, ok, notjust in this case, notjust when a child has lost their life? how do you rebuild those

bridges? for life? how do you rebuild those brides? ., _ , ., , ., life? how do you rebuild those brides? ., ,, . , ., , bridges? for me, bystanders, that is what we are — bridges? for me, bystanders, that is what we are talking _ bridges? for me, bystanders, that is what we are talking about, _ bridges? for me, bystanders, that is what we are talking about, membersj what we are talking about, members of the public need to feel supported by the police, because they are taking a risk. i said before, by the police, because they are taking a risk. isaid before, we perform this cost benefit analysis, and the risks are graver for some of these communities. you and the risks are graver for some of these communities.— these communities. you said the risks are great. _ these communities. you said the risks are great, what _ these communities. you said the risks are great, what do - these communities. you said the risks are great, what do you - these communities. you said the i risks are great, what do you mean? people have that underlying fear that if they do something, something will happen to them or their family. that is a real fear... ii will happen to them or their family. that is a real fear. . ._ that is a real fear. .. if they go to the police _ that is a real fear. .. if they go to the police that _ that is a real fear. .. if they go to the police that there _ that is a real fear. .. if they go to the police that there will - that is a real fear. .. if they go to the police that there will be - the police that there will be some revenge, someone will find out and there will be revenge? that revenge, someone will find out and there will be revenge?— revenge, someone will find out and there will be revenge? that has been talked about — there will be revenge? that has been talked about over _ there will be revenge? that has been talked about over the _ there will be revenge? that has been talked about over the last _ there will be revenge? that has been talked about over the last few - there will be revenge? that has been talked about over the last few days. | talked about over the last few days. it is about the benefits, what are the benefits of intervening in this way and supporting? let's not forget we have crimestoppers the charity. they are independent of the police and can take information and you become completely anonymous. there are safe ways that members of the public can report. i think the last two people that spoke on this programme have talked about people

coming forward and doing this. people are doing it, you are not the first person to do it, other people are doing it. do first person to do it, other people are doing it— are doing it. do you think in the work ou are doing it. do you think in the work you are — are doing it. do you think in the work you are doing _ are doing it. do you think in the work you are doing that - are doing it. do you think in the work you are doing that the - work you are doing that the situation has improved in recent years or is it getting worse? and for ever hopeful, i years or is it getting worse? and for ever hopeful,— for ever hopeful, i am forever hopeful- _ for ever hopeful, i am forever hopeful- we _ for ever hopeful, i am forever hopeful. we see _ for ever hopeful, i am forever hopeful. we see explosions i for ever hopeful, i am forever - hopeful. we see explosions taking rate in london, glasgow, liverpool wherever. we see that in our news feed and if we are not careful, that is what we perceive. i think violence in many parts of the country has been coming down. but thatis country has been coming down. but that is not going to satisfy members of the public. it is about having these conversations, and we are talking about it, we need to keep talking about it, we need to keep talking about it and keep talking about it again. because violence is one of these wicked problems that will change shape, turn up in a different settings. for me, in scotland we say violence is preventable, not inevitable. in

liverpool there is a violence reduction unit are doing work on the streets, this is a long—term piece of work we need to do. streets, this is a long-term piece of work we need to do.— streets, this is a long-term piece of work we need to do. many thanks indeed. ukraine is marking its 31st independence day from soviet rule, exactly six months since russia launched its full—scale invasion of the country. russia already occupied crimea and separatist —controlled parts of the east. then back in february, russian forces attacked from multiple directions but failed to take the capital kyiv. as you can see in red here, it is advanced —— their advance in the east stalled because of ukrainian resistance. it took months for russia to capture the luhansk region and they are struggling to hold on to don yet. in the south, russia has captured

shared sun and valuable. but at what cost have russian gains come? as history has shown, the more russia tries to pull ukraine in, the stronger people's sense of identity becomes. on the outskirts of kyiv, this factory used to make hotel uniforms. now it's flags — lots of them. translation: these are very dear colours to us. _ every ukrainian feels these colours and we see them in everything — in the sky, in wheat. we have been making flags every day for the past few months. this gives us pleasure and joy, because our work is useful. ok, so welcome to the wednesday meeting and can everybody be off their laptops for the meeting? thank you. another symbol of ukrainian defiance is here at the kyiv independent, an english—language news site set up weeks before the invasion. within days, their online

following went from tens of thousands to millions. its editor describes it as the voice of ukraine and the world's window into it. we are of course all very much aware of the sacrifice that it took to get us all here, to this independence day. and thousands of people who were killed, both civilians and military. i think it's probably the most important independence day that we will see in our lives. on this day last year, president zelensky donned his now unfamiliar dark suit, with his military putting on this show of strength. russia had already started to gather troops on the border. and ukraine's resilience would soon face the ultimate test. this is the same square today, with rows of captured or destroyed russian tanks in what is a display of defiance.

but how independent is ukraine, with the russians now occupying a fifth of this country, and it being almost completely reliant on weapons from the west? for one former president, who campaigned against russian influence, sovereignty isn'tjust about weapons and territory. translation: for me, first of all, the benchmark of independence i is the strength of spirit, the power of national spirit. today, i can say with confidence that 42 million ukrainians speak in one voice, and that allows us to face any enemy, including russia. this independence day poses some difficult realities — criticisms over why ukraine didn't act on warnings from the west, and the country's continued dependence for help to stay independent. james waterhouse, bbc news in kyiv. the invasion six months ago

triggered the largest displacement of people in the world today. a third of ukraine's population has been uprooted by the war. there are now an estimated 6.5 million refugees across europe. many have been re—homed here in the uk. so, how is the uk refugee programme going, and what more can be done to help? jon kay has been finding out. 2,000 miles from ukraine, the somerset village of oak hill, now home to dozens of refugees. do you want to come on in? robin's front room is no longer his own. just through here. so, here we have our family, what we've got over from the ukraine. so, the head of the family is natasha. hello, hi, i'mjon, nice to meet you. this isjon. so, there's natasha, her daughter, and her grandchildren who have moved in, and their cousins

are all staying next door. what do you think of this place, of this village of oak hill and the welcome you've had? i was amazed how many people opened their houses, and invite us. robin and his wife sue were among the first in the village to offer their home. it's a lovely sound to hear children playing and laughing. _ that's...that's the best gift. sue and robin's generosity means tania can feel safe again. but opening up their home has not been straightforward. it's been a lot harder. it's been a lot harder than what we thought. how? we knew there would be some extra work looking after them and, when they first came, there was a lot of extra work because we were ferrying them here, there and everywhere.

get their bank accounts set up, sort out their mobile phone contracts, to get set up so they can use their phone over here. # there are guns and war in ukraine # how can anyone think that's 0k...# local children have been learning about the war at school, and have written a special song which they performed in the village hall for their new neighbours. we think about our relatives, about our country, every day. and hope for better. i found friends in oak hill, and i want to stay in touch with everyone in oak hill, especially with my hosts. for the ukrainians, and for their host families, the months ahead will undoubtedly see more challenges. but in this peaceful corner of somerset, there is a real determination to stick together. jon kay, bbc news, oak hill.

meanwhile here, the uk imported no fuel from russia injune for the first time on record, according to official figures. in 2021, the uk imported around 11% of its oil and 11% of its gas from russia, according to the international energy agency. despite pledging to phase out russian imports, energy prices are still set by global markets, which are fueling the crisis here in the uk. the bbc has learned that more than three million households had not received their £150 energy support payment by the start ofjuly. data from a freedom of information request shows that in england and wales more than 97% of eligible homes who pay council tax by direct debit had received the payment. however, only 49% of those who don't pay by direct debit have received or claimed the money yet. those households having to wait the longest are more likely to be financially vulnerable, as our consumer affairs correspondent, colletta smith, reports. one, two... holiday club is in full swing.

but at this community centre in kirkdale, the parents have different numbers on their mind. with the electricity, i've been putting a lot more in. and especially if you've got a dryer. i've had my dryer on i think once, and you could see the numbers going down quick. have either of you managed to get hold of the £150 yet? no, it's still at home. i got a letter the other day, it's on my to—do list. sitting on top of my worktop for when i get home. yeah, i've had mine. i got mine automatically. nice surprise. that's something else on my to—do list that i do need to do. but i don't really get a minute. if it doesn't go directly into the bank like gemma's has, it'sjust another thing to do, isn't it? and michelle is not the only one. here in liverpool, 200,000 households who don't have a direct debit have had to apply online to get hold of the £150 they are entitled to. this is a central government plan announced by the chancellor way back in march, but it was to be delivered

through local councils. it was up to them to decide how to get the money to us, which is why there's been different procedures in different areas, and why some people have had to wait such a long time to hear anything about it. there is a member of my family that hasn't received it because they don't pay by direct debit. they are still waiting on a letter to explain to them how to claim it. so they don't know that yet, they are still waiting. across england and wales, more than 97% of those who pay council tax by direct debit have received their payment. but for those who don't have a direct debit, only 49% had been given the money by the 1st ofjuly. the boss of this project, maxine, says it is frustrating that so many families still haven't got their money. they're at the coalface, they're the most needy. if it's on a website then people don't necessarily have internet access. if it is payment through a bank account, they don't necessarily have a bank account. does it feel like you have had extra work to do to deliver

this government policy? yes, absolutely. without any additional funding to do that. liverpool, like many other councils, say payments are still being processed. but the government say money should be given as quickly as possible. as the autumn price rise creeps closer, millions of those most in need are still waiting for the money that was supposed to help them through the summer. colletta smith, bbc news. and you can find more information, including how you should receive your cost of living payments, on our website: bbc.co.uk/news now it's time for a look at the weather with sarah keith lucas. another warm, humid day across eastern areas. some of us with such item if you are in wales or south west england or parts of northern england, you have this line of cloud with some outbreaks of rain. northern ireland and much of scotland, looking fine and dry, just

a few showers in the far north—west with temperatures 15—20. at 6pm, 27 or 28 towards east anglia and the south east. as we had to this evening and overnight, still rain to come on this when the front but we will start to see heavy, thundery downpours for eastern england and east anglia. a warm, humid night here but cooler and fresher elsewhere. quite a lot of dry weather on the cards for thursday, downpours, heavy showers and thunderstorms for the likes of kent, towards norfolk. to be localised flooding with those heavy downpours on the very dry ground. looks like the rain clears away and in the sunshine temperatures will be between 15 and 24. hello, this is bbc news. the headlines. the killing of nine year old, olivia pratt—korbel in liverpool.

police have made an arrest — the man who was the suspected target of the shooting. on the streets of liverpool, investigations are on going as detectives continue to hunt for olivia pratt—korbel�*s killer. ukraine is on high alert as it marks the anniversary of its independence — exactly six months after the russian invasion. as they reach this milestone, refugees here in the uk speak about how their lives have changed beyond recognition. more than three million households in england and wales were still waiting for their £150 energy rebate at the beginning of last month. good afternoon. the newly retired ellen white and jill scott "will be missed" says england manager sarina weigman, but she has backed those in her latest squad to step up and replace the retired duo. she's named her squad

for the world cup qualifiers next month against austria and luxembourg. chloe kelly and fran kirby also missed out through injury. sandy mciver also replaces hannah hampson amongst the goalkeepers, jordan nobbs and katie zelem are back in the midfield with uncapped laurenjames houston's ebony salmon are brought in — having missed out in the summer. rangers will be without striker alfredo morelos for their crucial champions league playoff second leg against psv eindhoven tonight. the colombian has been left out of the squad over fitness and attitude concerns. morelos has only recently returned from a lengthy thigh injury but was sent off after just 13 minutes at the weekend against hibs. senior players are believed to be in support of the decision. i just think a fit and firing alfredo for us is one of the most important players in the team. until he gets back to that i don't think he is helping us as much as he can do. he has had a massive injury, probably the first bad injury he has had in his career and it has taken some time to come back from that but we need him to be fit and ready as much as possible

because he is one of the best players in this team. chelsea winger callum hudson—odoi is in talks about a loan move to bayer leverkusen. the 21—year—old england international is keen to get more game time after making just 15 premier league appearances last season. hudson—odoi's prospects at stamford bridge haven't been helped by the arrival of raheem sterling, while chelsea are looking to add everton's anthony gordon to their ranks — although their latest bid of around £115 million has been turned down. the second test between england and south africa starts at old trafford tomorrow and england have recalled seamer ollie robinson in the only change to the team that were hammered in the first test at lord's last week. he replaces matthew potts. robinson hasn't played since being dropped in the winter in west indies over fitness concerns. but he took nine wickets in sussex's county championship match with nottinghamshire and then impressed onlooking head coach brendon mccullum as he took five wickets in the match for england lions against

south africa at canterbury. to have him back in the squad was fantastic as a group but also as an individual and he's worked incredibly hard to get back to where he is today. i think all the stuff from australia in the winter and the summer, the criticism he received is something that he can look back on now and almost use to be like, i am here now, i have gone away, i've done what has been asked of me to do and now he finds himself back in the playing 11. and now he finds himself back in the -la in~11. . ,., ._ playing 11. tiger woods and rory rory iturns _ playing 11. tiger woods and rory rory burns have _ playing 11. tiger woods and rory rory burns have founded - playing 11. tiger woods and rory rory burns have founded a - playing 11. tiger woods and rory rory burns have founded a newl rory burns have founded a new company to create a technology driven series for pj place. he says tomorrow sports will leave the sport into its digital future and tomorrow sports will leave the sport into its digitalfuture and he announced he and tiger woods want to make sport more accessible for as many people as possible. it is understood the pair are proposing a series of one—day events between some of the worlds top players in a

stadium environment. and finally, organisers of this autumn's rugby league world cup have revealed the winning design and name for the official mascot. known as rug—bee, the worker bee is synonymous with manchester, which will host the men's, women's and wheelchair finals. over 2000 children submitted their suggestions and the winning design was inspired by nine—year—olds james hanley and samuel liptrot. it's already created quite the buzz. that's all the sport for now. it is six months since russia invaded ukraine and we are learning that the british prime minister, borisjohnson is in kyiv, marking ukrainian independence day. he has met president zelensky, as you can see there. and we are just saying that boris johnson see there. and we are just saying

that borisjohnson also seems to be announcing further support for the ukrainians including unmanned surveillance missile systems for the armed forces in ukraine. 50 more —— a £50 million package of 200 state—of—the—art drones and what are called loitering munitions which when the label ukraine to keep track, according to 10 downing street, so the prime minister has travelled to kyiv today to show strength and solidarity, say the government, with the president zelensky. a third of the ukrainian population has been uprooted by the war and there are now an estimated six and half a million refugees across europe and many have moved here to the uk. i'm joined by a ukrainian mother of three young children who up until may protected her and her young children in a basement in kyiv, used as a bomb shelter. thanks very much for joining us. we can see your sleeping

baby with you there. how old are your children and how are they at the moment? she your children and how are they at the moment?— your children and how are they at the moment? . , ., , ., , the moment? she is only ten months old and tomorrow _ the moment? she is only ten months old and tomorrow she _ the moment? she is only ten months old and tomorrow she will— the moment? she is only ten months old and tomorrow she will be - the moment? she is only ten months old and tomorrow she will be ten - old and tomorrow she will be ten months and today she made her first steps. a present for money for independence day. she steps. a present for money for independence day. steps. a present for money for indeendence da . ,, ., ,, ., independence day. she walked for the first time. independence day. she walked for the first time- -- — independence day. she walked for the first time- -- a _ independence day. she walked for the first time. -- a present— independence day. she walked for the first time. -- a present for— independence day. she walked for the first time. -- a present for mummy. l first time. -- a present for mummy. she walked — first time. -- a present for mummy. she walked for _ first time. -- a present for mummy. she walked for the _ first time. -- a present for mummy. she walked for the first _ first time. -- a present for mummy. she walked for the first time. - first time. -- a present for mummy. she walked for the first time. my - she walked for the first time. my other son is eight years old and a boy who was six years old, it was very shy and he does not want to show himself.— very shy and he does not want to show himself. lovely to see them, and congratulations _ show himself. lovely to see them, and congratulations on _ show himself. lovely to see them, and congratulations on the - show himself. lovely to see them, and congratulations on the first. and congratulations on the first steps. how amazing. you have stayed in your country, haven't you? tell us why you have made that decision. because this is my home, and there was only one option for me, too stay—at—home and protect my home. i was thinking about leaving, may be

thinking i am doing something wrong and i have put myself and children into danger, but in the end, that was the only possible decision for me. just to stay where i am. i was sure that would be fine in the end, even though russian tanks are ten minutes away from my home, from my shelter. but the first, most dangerous part of the war has gone, and now we are having the second phase of the war when russian tanks are not shooting into my windows, but nevertheless there is an air raid siren on in kyiv as we are speaking, so probably a missile is flying from russia right now, right now towards maybe kyiv, maybe the other areas, so we are still under the permanent danger of the risk of death and the risk of being killed

by russians. brute death and the risk of being killed by russians-— death and the risk of being killed b russians. ~ , , by russians. we can see your sons as well behind — by russians. we can see your sons as well behind you. _ by russians. we can see your sons as well behind you, both _ by russians. we can see your sons as well behind you, both beautifully - well behind you, both beautifully reading. people will ask, with a young family, would you not have felt it safer to escape, as so many have, to leave, at least for now? maybe it would be safer. many of my friends they left, one of my best friends they left, one of my best friends is now in the united kingdom and she feels very grateful that she has found a safe place for her and the children, but for me, this is not an option, and i am not alone. i am not the only ukrainian mother who decided to stay in ukraine, there are millions like this. and every evening they go to the playground and it is full of children. and these are children's whose parents that decided the place was in

ukraine, the home is in ukraine, not the men, because they cannot leave ukraine by law, but even women they have decided that every coin i spent, i want to spend in ukraine and every effort i can do to help the army to fight, i will do. moreover, my husband he went into the territorial defence on the first day of the war, and i cannot leave him to fight in ukraine. what if you needs me? what if i am not around here. no, no. everyday ukraine is a blessing for me. i have to be here. it is very brave of you, and just tell us a little bit about what daily life is like at the moment. what are you most worried about? obviously an air raid siren going on right now and that in itself sounds terrifying. right now and that in itself sounds terri inc. ~ ., ._ ., right now and that in itself sounds terri inc. ~ ., ., ., terrifying. well, today we are a little bit more _

terrifying. well, today we are a little bit more worried - terrifying. well, today we are a little bit more worried about i terrifying. well, today we are a | little bit more worried about the air raid sirens than usual because vladimir putin is crazy about the dates and likes to denigrate his crimes to some special numbers. and maybe he would love to congratulate ukraine on independence day, so we are ready. but he can do this with us. but for sure, are ready. but he can do this with us. but forsure, it are ready. but he can do this with us. but for sure, it won't be a surprise. there is no problem at all. don't go to the city centre. sunshine temperatures will be between 15 and 24. we will be vigilant, careful, we will stay at home or somewhere next to the shelters. we will always see where the place where we will hide in case there is a danger. we will just be careful, but there is no panic. people are celebrating. we were told that kyiv will fall in just two days, right? but we are standing right now for 180 days or

more. and we will win, because this is the only way how this war can and must stop. this is the victory of ukraine on the battlefield. i just ukraine on the battlefield. i 'ust want to check i ukraine on the battlefield. i 'ust want to check that it is i ukraine on the battlefield. ijust want to check that it is safer - ukraine on the battlefield. ijust want to check that it is safer for you are staying where you are and you are staying where you are and you don't need to go to a shelter now, if there is a siren? ida. you don't need to go to a shelter now, if there is a siren?- now, if there is a siren? no, i cannot guarantee. _ now, if there is a siren? no, i cannot guarantee. if - now, if there is a siren? no, i cannot guarantee. if a - now, if there is a siren? no, i cannot guarantee. if a missile now, if there is a siren? no, i - cannot guarantee. if a missile hits directory the window, obviously i will die and you will have a sensational footage! will die and you will have a sensationalfootage! if will die and you will have a sensational footage! if the air defence system, may be part of the missile will fall at nearby and we will have the shock wave. but i put some protective tape on my windows some protective tape on my windows so now i have the armoured glass in the windows so it shouldn't break into pieces and shouldn't kill us. as long as i understand. but in the end, i think that nothing bad really is going to happen. we end, i think that nothing bad really is going to happen-— is going to happen. we certainly wish ou is going to happen. we certainly wish you all— is going to happen. we certainly wish you all the _ is going to happen. we certainly wish you all the safety _ is going to happen. we certainly wish you all the safety in - is going to happen. we certainly wish you all the safety in the - wish you all the safety in the

world. there is obviously a sense of increased attention and tension on the centre of kyiv after the killing of dugina. how worried are you about the nuclear accident risk? weill. the nuclear accident risk? well, recentl i the nuclear accident risk? well, recently i walked _ the nuclear accident risk? well, recently i walked from - the nuclear accident risk? well, recently i walked from the - the nuclear accident risk? well, recently i walked from the localj recently i walked from the local pharmacy trying to find iodide pills and ifound none. people really bought all of the pills in the pharmacy. the possible nuclear accident. again, there is no panic, but we take it seriously because we have already had chernobyl. so we know that you have to count on yourself in case of these situations. we are instructed in case i want to do in a nuclear accident and there are no red lines for russia. they have committed so many terrible and ugly war crimes. and they know how to conduct a

hybrid nuclear strike, the biggest nuclear power plant in europe, well, why not? i think they can do even this terrible thing. again, we have to be prepared for it, but no panic, because for us, there is no option to surrender. brute because for us, there is no option to surrender-— to surrender. we can see your children behind _ to surrender. we can see your children behind you. - to surrender. we can see your children behind you. do - to surrender. we can see your children behind you. do they i to surrender. we can see your- children behind you. do they want to say anything to us or are they happy where they are? thea;r say anything to us or are they happy where they are?— say anything to us or are they happy where they are? they are happy where the are. where they are? they are happy where they are- we — where they are? they are happy where they are. we still— where they are? they are happy where they are. we still have _ where they are? they are happy where they are. we still have so _ where they are? they are happy where they are. we still have so much - they are. we still have so much tension around her, but who profits from this? obviously russia is playing its political game around this and we're watching what is going to happen next. i don't think it is a big deal. pare going to happen next. i don't think it is a big deal.— it is a big deal. are you and the children are _ it is a big deal. are you and the children are able _ it is a big deal. are you and the children are able to _ it is a big deal. are you and the children are able to be - it is a big deal. are you and the children are able to be in - it is a big deal. are you and the children are able to be in touch | children are able to be in touch with your husband at the moment?

regarding my husband, i am not allowed to share any details about him aware is located and whether we see each other or not, but i can tell you that he is in the army and we keep in touch and so far he is fine. �* , ., we keep in touch and so far he is fine. �* , we keep in touch and so far he is fine. �* i. , ,, ., fine. and you will stay in ukraine, regardless — fine. and you will stay in ukraine, regardless of _ fine. and you will stay in ukraine, regardless of what _ fine. and you will stay in ukraine, regardless of what happens? - fine. and you will stay in ukraine, regardless of what happens? ori fine. and you will stay in ukraine, | regardless of what happens? or do you have a plan to get out, if you feel you need to? i you have a plan to get out, if you feel you need to?— you have a plan to get out, if you feel you need to? i never say never. before the — feel you need to? i never say never. before the full-scale _ feel you need to? i never say never. before the full-scale russian - before the full—scale russian invasion i had emergency backpacks invasion i had emergency backpacks in my car and invasion i had emergency backpacks in my carand my invasion i had emergency backpacks in my car and my car was totally fuelled, so it was ready for evacuation, but we decided not to 90, evacuation, but we decided not to go, so with my husband, we talked to each other briefly and asked, what we do? do we run away and try to escape and survive or do we stay and fight? we understand that we decided to stay and fight. now, again, i

have a new suitcase in my car with summer clothes for possible evacuation. a full tank of fuel again, so i always keep it as an option but i hope i will not use it. we hope that you will stay completely safe and thank you very much to all of you for being with us today. i carry i thank you. thank you for asking. as we have reported, borisjohnson is in kyiv meeting with president zelensky and let's talk to our correspondent. what more do we know about this visit today, hugo? do we know about this visit today, hu . o? , ., , do we know about this visit today, huo? , ., , ., do we know about this visit today, huo? , ., ,., , do we know about this visit today, hu~o?, . _, , hugo? details are still coming in but i'm reading _ hugo? details are still coming in but i'm reading from _ hugo? details are still coming in but i'm reading from a _ hugo? details are still coming in | but i'm reading from a statement that has been released by downing street, and the trip, downing street says, was to underline the uk's long—term support to ukraine, and todayis long—term support to ukraine, and today is an important day in ukraine, 31 years of independence

from the soviet union. it's been announced a £54 million package of 200 state—of—the—art drones to ukraine and this equipment will help ukraine and this equipment will help ukraine to track and target invading russian forces according to the statement being released by the british government. this is the third visit by the prime minister to this country since the beginning of the war and moments ago there was a picture tweeted by the official account of the prime minister, boris johnson, and president zelensky. i believe they were in the presidential palace in kyiv with borisjohnson presidential palace in kyiv with boris johnson saying presidential palace in kyiv with borisjohnson saying that presidential palace in kyiv with boris johnson saying that what happens in ukraine matters to us all, which is why he is in kyiv today and that is why the uk will continue to stand with their ukrainian friends. obviously today it is the six month anniversary of this russian invasion and the uk has been one of the countries that has been one of the countries that has been sending a lot of support for

the ukrainians. it been sending a lot of support for the ukrainians.— been sending a lot of support for the ukrainians. it has been reported that the prime _ the ukrainians. it has been reported that the prime minister _ the ukrainians. it has been reported that the prime minister has - the ukrainians. it has been reported| that the prime minister has unveiled a package of £54 million to support ukraine. i don't know if that is all completely new, and it's interesting thatis completely new, and it's interesting that is now, being that boris johnson only has a few more weeks in office, and obviously he had said he would not make any big policy decisions, so not clear as yet as to whether that has already been decided before he was forced to step down. �* , ,., , decided before he was forced to step down. �* , , ., ., ., ., down. absolutely, and again, detail still coming — down. absolutely, and again, detail still coming in _ down. absolutely, and again, detail still coming in about _ down. absolutely, and again, detail still coming in about what _ down. absolutely, and again, detail still coming in about what has - down. absolutely, and again, detail still coming in about what has been| still coming in about what has been announced and discussed between the prime minister and the president. it is obviously his final visit to ukraine before he leaves office. a minister borisjohnson. and there's also in this statement being released by downing street, the

information that the uk will continue to expand the training of ukrainian military personnel, so all of this support, the aid provided by the west and the uk and other countries, it's vitalfor the west and the uk and other countries, it's vital for them to continue to fight the russians, especially with those long—range weapons, to have them as vital for the ukrainians to strike russian positions away from the front and obsolete the significance, the symbolism of the visit today —— obviously the significance. independence day in ukraine and we have been reporting all day that there is a ban on public events in there is a ban on public events in the capital because of the fear that russia could use this date to launch attacks against ukrainian positions, but again the prime minister visiting president zelensky on this important day, independence day in ukraine. i important day, independence day in ukraine. ., �* ~ ., important day, independence day in ukraine. ~' ., ., important day, independence day in ukraine. ~ ., ., . ukraine. i don't know how much you know or can — ukraine. i don't know how much you know or can disclose, _ ukraine. i don't know how much you know or can disclose, but _ ukraine. i don't know how much you know or can disclose, but are - ukraine. i don't know how much you know or can disclose, but are they i know or can disclose, but are they remaining in the centre of kyiv?

because we have seen fears that central government buildings, as reported by the americans might be targeted. are people moving out those central buildings, parliamentary buildings and so on? there is a heavy security presence here in the capital today and we are near independence square where normally there would be a massive military parade by the ukrainian military. it's not happening today because of the ban on public events but we understand that the prime minister and president went for a walk through the centre of kyiv after those talks and we are still waiting to see what happens, but it seems they went for a walk in the centre of the city today, despite the heavy security presence today. has the city, other than that, has there been a further emptying out of kyiv after the weekends events? are our people pretty much staying put if they are there? i

our people pretty much staying put if they are there?— if they are there? i think there is a certain level _ if they are there? i think there is a certain level of _ if they are there? i think there is a certain level of apprehension i a certain level of apprehension because of the warnings coming from the president, coming from the americans, saying that russia could be preparing to step up attacks against civilian infrastructure and government facilities. we have heard the air raid sirens here in kyiv four times today already, so there is a sense of concern that the city can be attacked, but at the same time there is a spirit of defiance and there is, people tell us, that they are not afraid and they are defiant and they will continue to keep going with their lives. we have had this support _ keep going with their lives. we have had this support package _ keep going with their lives. we have had this support package talked - had this support package talked about from the uk, but of course, how much european support can continue and will continue, given all the financial pressures and global pressures of this war? it's going to be quite difficult, isn't it, for kyiv, because it is of

course trying to get as much support, military hardware as possible. support, military hardware as ossible. ~ , support, military hardware as ossible. , �* . support, military hardware as ossible. ~ , ~ ., , possible. absolutely. and that is one of the _ possible. absolutely. and that is one of the messages _ possible. absolutely. and that is one of the messages that - possible. absolutely. and that is one of the messages that we - possible. absolutely. and that is. one of the messages that we hear from the ukrainians when you talk to them, that they don't want the world to forget that this war is happening here, and you know, in countries around the world, domestic problems might be at the top of the agenda for people when we talk about rising food prices, energy bills, so it might be that this is going to be a problem perhaps for the ukrainians that the world will start to move away and the help will not come to this country, they vital help in terms of military aid and support in terms of military aid and support in terms of military aid and support in terms of the weapons but we are seeing pledges being made by the uk and also an aid package announced by president biden yesterday, so the ukrainians have been quite clear in their message that they need these

weapons and they need this kind of help now. we weapons and they need this kind of hel now. ~ , ., ., help now. we will be hearing more from the prime _ help now. we will be hearing more from the prime minister _ help now. we will be hearing more from the prime minister in - help now. we will be hearing more from the prime minister in the - help now. we will be hearing more | from the prime minister in the next hour. eurotunnel say their services are back to normal, after passengers were stranded for hours inside the channel tunnel yesterday evening. people were forced to abandon their vehicles and walk through the emergency service tunnel to safety. they were eventually transferred to a replacement train. some of those affected complained, describing poor communication, with the public address system not working properly. a eurotunnel spokesman says such incidents are unusual but not exceptional. i'm joined now by alan myers who was a construction manager on the channel tunnel. thank you forjoining us. when you see what happened yesterday, what are your thoughts? is this what was supposed to happen if there was an emergency?— emergency? basically, yes. i listened to _ emergency? basically, yes. i listened to an _ emergency? basically, yes. i listened to an excellent -

emergency? basically, yes. i- listened to an excellent interview on radio two this afternoon from somebody who lived through it and he described everything that happened. it was as expected what would happen in such an incident and i think that eurotunn will be very apologetic about it and try to improve the speed of what happened. —— eurotunnel. to make sure people are limited in their delays, but they did, ithink, try limited in their delays, but they did, i think, try first of all to get the train going again, by all accounts and then the failure with the wheel system hit them again, so they had to stop. they then have to clear the channel so they can get a separate vehicle in and everyone had gone into that vehicle. i understand there was a slight delay in because it was an empty vehicle and they were having difficulty to start with

with the traction on the track because there wasn't much weight, and that is something they will learn and make sure it does happen again. there will be people who will not be comfortable because they might be claustrophobic, but the passengers, the service tunnel they were transferred into, they are the same size as london underground tunnels with the platforms. they are not unusual. there was some talking about people with difficulties with an ability might not be able to get out of the car, but eurotunnel limit the number of people with mobility issues and i think it is for cars per train, so they can deal with those people as individuals and get them off the train into safe confinement. forthe them off the train into safe confinement. for the service tunnel. i think it all went to process and

plan but perhaps it could have been quicker and some people were uncomfortable, i'm sure, but they have to appreciate these things are occurring on rare occasions. ii occurring on rare occasions. if people are watching and thinking, oh my god, it sounds awful and claustrophobia might set in, can you offer us any reassurance that this is very rare and unlikely to happen too often? it is very rare and unlikely to happen too often? , ~ , is very rare and unlikely to happen too often? , ,, , ., ., , , too often? it is unlikely to happen. the gentleman _ too often? it is unlikely to happen. the gentleman said _ too often? it is unlikely to happen. the gentleman said he _ too often? it is unlikely to happen. the gentleman said he was - too often? it is unlikely to happen. the gentleman said he was told . too often? it is unlikely to happen. the gentleman said he was told on j the gentleman said he was told on the communications, and bear in mind the communications, and bear in mind the communications, and bear in mind the communications are in english and then they are repeated again in french, so some people who missed the first announcement might not have understood the second clearly, because it was in french, i don't know. eurotunnel try to keep people informed. the question of

reassurance, the maintenance of these trains, they've been going for almost 30 years now, almost nonstop and there is regular maintenance, but everything has a life that we have to appreciate and i think the process is in place the trains that have the most mileage on their wheels. ., , , , have the most mileage on their wheels. . , , , ., wheels. that is very interesting and thank ou wheels. that is very interesting and thank you very _ wheels. that is very interesting and thank you very much _ wheels. that is very interesting and thank you very much for _ wheels. that is very interesting and thank you very much for talking - wheels. that is very interesting and thank you very much for talking usl thank you very much for talking us through that, alan myers, who worked on the construction of the tunnel. let's have a look at what it's like outdoors. hello. a warm awarm and a warm and humid feeling day across southern and eastern areas and some of the seeing sunshine but if you're across wales and south—west england and two parts of northern england you are stuck under this line of cloud with some outbreaks of rain. in northern ireland and much of scotland, looking fine and dry with a few showers in the far north—west and temperatures between 15 and 20

degrees, but six o'clock this evening, 27 or 28 down towards east anglia and the south—east. as we head through the evening and overnight, rain to come in the weather front overnight, rain to come in the weatherfront but we overnight, rain to come in the weather front but we start to see heavy, thundery downpours for south—east england and east anglia by the early hours of thursday morning. stilla by the early hours of thursday morning. still a warm, by the early hours of thursday morning. stilla warm, humid night but cooler and fresher elsewhere. quite a lot of dry weather on the cards for thursday but we have got torrential downpours, heavy showers and thunderstorms for the likes of kent, to norfolk and there could be some localised flooding with those heavy downpours on the dry ground. it looks like the rain clears way for the afternoon and in the sunshine and temperatures will be between 15 and 24 degrees.

this is bbc news. the headlines: borisjohnson boris johnson visits ukraine borisjohnson visits ukraine as it celebrates its anniversary of independence from the soviet union. we have an opportunity to join you in saying no to tyranny, saying no to those who would stifle ukrainian liberty and independence, and we will. ~' liberty and independence, and we will. ~ ., ., will. the killing of olivia pratt-korbel, _ will. the killing of olivia pratt-korbel, a - will. the killing of olivia pratt-korbel, a suspect| will. the killing of olivia i pratt-korbel, a suspect is will. the killing of olivia - pratt-korbel, a suspect is named. will. the killing of olivia _ pratt-korbel, a suspect is named. on pratt—korbel, a suspect is named. on the streets of liverpool, an investigation is continuing. brute

the streets of liverpool, an investigation is continuing. we need eve bod investigation is continuing. we need everybody to — investigation is continuing. we need everybody to come _ investigation is continuing. we need everybody to come forward, - investigation is continuing. we need everybody to come forward, we - investigation is continuing. we need | everybody to come forward, we need everyone to stand united with us the police, to help gain the evidence and bring them to justice. more police, to help gain the evidence and bring them to justice. and bring them to 'ustice. more than 3 million and bring them to justice. more than 3 million households _ and bring them to justice. more than 3 million households in _ and bring them to justice. more than 3 million households in england - and bring them to justice. more than 3 million households in england and | 3 million households in england and wales are waiting for their energy rebate from the beginning of last month. a hosepipe ban has come into force for 10 million thames water customers in london and southern england. and these pictures of a not so tiny infant elephant have been released. they have described it as a huge success relevant conversation. —— for elephant conservation. the prime minister borisjohnson

is in kyiv to show support for ukraine — on the 31st anniversary of its independence from the soviet union, and the six—month anniversary of russia's full scale invasion. he's been meeting president zelensky, and he told him that 'ukraine can, and will, win this war�*. it's borisjohnson's third visit to kyiv since the invasion in february, and his last before leaving office. and he used it to unveil a package of £54 million to support the ukraine war effort. speaking in the last half hour, he said britain's support for the people of ukraine was unwavering. our correspondent hugo bachega is in kyiv. just tell us more about what the prime minister has been doing there in the capital. it is prime minister has been doing there in the capital-— in the capital. it is a very symbolic _ in the capital. it is a very symbolic visit, _ in the capital. it is a very symbolic visit, because i in the capital. it is a very| symbolic visit, because it in the capital. it is a very i symbolic visit, because it is in the capital. it is a very - symbolic visit, because it is on the day that ukraine marks 31 years of independence from the soviet union. this is the third visit by the prime minister since the beginning of this war, and the prime minister has announced a new package, a major

package of support according to a statement from downing street will stop this package includes surveillance and missile systems for the armed forces of the country, and also 200 state—of—the—art drones that will help ukraine better track and target invading russian forces. this level of support coming from western countries is obviously vital for the ukrainians to keep fighting the russians. it is also the day that marks six months since the beginning of this war, and the help being provided by the uk, by other western nations has been vital in helping the ukrainians in this conflict. ., , helping the ukrainians in this conflict. . , , ., , conflict. there have been statements of su- ort conflict. there have been statements of support from _ conflict. there have been statements of support from many _ conflict. there have been statements of support from many parts _ conflict. there have been statements of support from many parts of- conflict. there have been statements of support from many parts of the - of support from many parts of the world, especially the alliance here that has backed ukraine. absolutely, western countries _ that has backed ukraine. absolutely, western countries have _ that has backed ukraine. absolutely, western countries have reaffirmed i western countries have reaffirmed their support for ukraine on this independence day. this is something

that we have been hearing from ukrainians, this is a very important day, we were this morning down near independence square, where traditionally there is a massive military parade to celebrate independence day. it is not happening today because there is a ban on public events, but ukrainians were telling us that they obviously welcome this level of support being demonstrated by countries around the world, the aid, the weapons being sent to the ukrainians, but they also say that they acknowledge that there may be fatigue around the world, especially when countries are facing domestic problems such as the rising costs of living, also rising energy bills, and they understand that some people may get tired of the conflict here, so the message has been clear, they want and need the support being provided by western countries. i5

the support being provided by western countries.— the support being provided by western countries. is there any sense of a _ western countries. is there any sense of a diplomatic _ western countries. is there any sense of a diplomatic route - western countries. is there any sense of a diplomatic route onl western countries. is there any i sense of a diplomatic route on the horizon, orany sense of a diplomatic route on the horizon, or any end point of this conflict cosmic horizon, or any end point of this conflict cosmi— conflict cosmic that is a very interesting _ conflict cosmic that is a very interesting question, - conflict cosmic that is a very interesting question, the i conflict cosmic that is a very| interesting question, the talk conflict cosmic that is a very - interesting question, the talk seem to be in a deadlock at the moment, there hasn't been any military shift on the ground, and we have not seen any sign that there is any window for any kind of diplomatic opportunity. it is not likely that any kind of peace talks are going to happen in the nearfuture cosmic. lets see what borisjohnson has had to say on his visit to kyiv. i salute the heroic dead. i salute the families of the injured. and i salute the bravery of the ordinary

people of ukraine, who have just got on with their lives. the teachers, the students, the children. in our country today, young people are getting their grades for their exams, and it has been a tough time for them because we have all had to go through the pandemic, but i ask us all to think of the children of ukraine, two thirds of whom have been driven from their homes. two thirds. to have seen nearly a fifth of their schools destroyed or damaged. yet, working by candlelight or in makeshift classrooms, 7500 of them have achieved the highest possible grades. i think it is our collective mission to ensure that those brilliant students grow up to use their qualifications to achieve their dreams in a peaceful, prosperous and independent ukraine.

i believe that they will. out of the ashes of your towns and cities, out of the monstrous scars that are being left by putin's missiles, something beautiful is blooming, and it is a flower that the whole world can see and admire. that is the incomparable will of the ukrainians to resist. let's talk to our political correspondent leila nathoo. it is clear, i guess, why the prime minister wanted to be in kyiv today. no doubt his visit will be welcomed there. i no doubt his visit will be welcomed there. ~ , , .., there. i think it is significant that itoris — there. i think it is significant that boris johnson _ there. i think it is significant that boris johnson is - there. i think it is significant that boris johnson is the i there. i think it is significant i that boris johnson is the world that borisjohnson is the world leader who is going to cave on this independence day. it is a sign of how welcome he is there and how valued he is by ukraine and president zelensky in terms of how much support he has provided to the country. clearly, just under two weeks ago to the power handover in

the uk, it is significant for him to be able to cement his legacy, the support for ukraine has been a key element that borisjohnson wants to champion of his time in government, he wants to talk about his legacy in ukraine, it is something that he talked about on the speech that he gave in downing street when he handed over at the start of the leadership contest here, so it is something that he has been wanting to talk about throughout his time in office, and it is clear that he wants to use this visit to cement his legacy as the world leader who provided the most support ukraine. will people ask about the politicking of all of this, given that he is been criticised of having an absentee government? i that he is been criticised of having an absentee government?- an absentee government? i think throu~h an absentee government? i think through his _ an absentee government? i think through his time _ an absentee government? i think through his time in _ an absentee government? i think through his time in office - an absentee government? i think through his time in office some i an absentee government? i think| through his time in office some of his critics have pointed to the fact that there would be a release of a call with president zelensky or a support package to ukraine at a convenient time, and people criticised in here for using

ukraine, as they sought, as a distraction from inconveniences domestically stop i think there is no doubt that he is welcome in ukraine, this is a significant day for ukraine, it has been a significant part of borisjohnson's time in office here, and i think he wants to trumpet his achievements in terms of leading a coalition of international support to ukraine. interestingly, if you look at the two candidates vying to succeed him, one of whom will take over in just two under two weeks' time, both are very keen to stress that there will be continuity in the approach towards ukraine. liz truss is obviously the foreign secretary, talking about her role in supporting ukraine during her time as foreign secretary, and rishi sunak also saying that ukraine will be a priority. it is clear that whoever takes over from borisjohnson will continue that approach to ukraine, but it seems that borisjohnson and president zelensky have forged a very strong personal relationship, and that is something he is keen to

be remembered for. fight! and that is something he is keen to be remembered for.— and that is something he is keen to be remembered for. and making the ublic case be remembered for. and making the public case for _ be remembered for. and making the public case for continued _ be remembered for. and making the public case for continued support, i public case for continued support, given that hardships it is causing around the world is going to be quite important for any new leader coming in. what they have been consulted about the announcement today of financial support, because i think the prime minister has said he was not going to make any massive decisions, given that he was about to leave office? i decisions, given that he was about to leave office ?_ to leave office? i think the government _ to leave office? i think the government is _ to leave office? i think the government is still - to leave office? i think the i government is still functioning, although it can seem a bit times that the leadership contest is taking priority. there is a functioning government behind the scenes, and borisjohnson are still very much prime ministerfor the next couple of weeks or so, and this is clearly the latest step in a package of support, very much the cabinet has been behind that. i think the leadership contest, there has been a lot of talk about ukraine, and being a foreign policy priority. there's been no indication that any of the levels of support that any of the levels of support that we have seen under boris johnson will be diminished under a

new leader. we have two weeks to go until a new prime minister takes over, but i think this is something that borisjohnson wants to talk about, although we have not heard much from him over the summer, this is something that he wants to champion, and remind people that he mentioned support for ukraine among getting brexit done, and rolling out the covid vaccine as his three main achievements in government, and something tangible that he can point to, and that is very much reciprocated in terms of his welcome in ukraine and the praise that he has received from president zelensky over the recent months. i think this is good timing for him, in the last couple of weeks in office, but i think this is something that he regards as a genuine achievement of his time in office.— his time in office. thank you very much indeed. _ his time in office. thank you very much indeed. as _ his time in office. thank you very much indeed. as we _ his time in office. thank you very much indeed. as we have - his time in office. thank you very much indeed. as we have been i much indeed. as we have been reporting, that visit from the prime minister corresponds with the 31st

anniversary of independence from the soviet union for ukraine. in ukraine itself, the battle lines remain largely frozen, this is what the country looked like before the russian invasion this year. russia already occupied crimea and separatist parts of the east,... it took months for russia to capture the entire landscape region, but it has captured kherson, leaving the map looking like this. as history has shown, the more russia tries to pull ukraine in, the stronger people's sense of identity becomes. on the outskirts of kyiv, this factory used to make hotel uniforms. now it's flags — lots of them.

translation: these are very dear colours to us. _ every ukrainian feels these colours and we see them in everything — in the sky, in wheat. we have been making flags every day for the past few months. this gives us pleasure and joy, because our work is useful. ok, so welcome to the wednesday meeting and can everybody be off their laptops for the meeting, thank you. another symbol of ukrainian defiance is here at the kyiv independent, an english—language news site set up weeks before the invasion. within days, their online following went from tens of thousands to millions. its editor describes it as the voice of ukraine and the world's window into it. we are of course all very much aware of the sacrifice that it took to get us all here, to this independence day. and thousands of people who were killed, both

civilians and military. i think it's probably the most important independence day that we will see in our lives. on this day last year, president zelensky donned his now unfamiliar dark suit, with his military putting on this show of strength. russia had already started to gather troops on the border. and ukraine's resilience would soon face the ultimate test. this is the same square today, with rows of captured or destroyed russian tanks in what is a display of defiance. but how independent is ukraine, with the russians now occupying a fifth of this country, and it being almost completely reliant on weapons from the west? for one former president, who campaigned against russian influence, sovereignty isn'tjust about weapons and territory. translation: for me, first of all,

the benchmark of independence i is the strength of spirit, the power of national spirit. today, i can say with confidence that 42 million ukrainians speak in one voice, and that allows us to face any enemy, including russia. this independence day poses some difficult realities — criticisms over why ukraine didn't act on warnings from the west, and the country's continued dependence for help to stay independent. james waterhouse, bbc news in kyiv. olivia pratt—korbel was fatally shot

in her home, when the intended victim forced his way in. there are reports today that a name has come up for more than one source, would you say that is your take on it as well?— take on it as well? yes. it is still the school _ take on it as well? yes. it is still the school holidays _ take on it as well? yes. it is still the school holidays here, i take on it as well? yes. it is still the school holidays here, so i take on it as well? yes. it is still i the school holidays here, so behind closed doors, families are having to explain to young children why their school friend won't be there at the start of term.

school friend won't be there at the start of term-— start of term. absolutely devastating, _ start of term. absolutely devastating, and - start of term. absolutely devastating, and it i start of term. absolutely devastating, and it has i start of term. absolutely i devastating, and it has affected start of term. absolutely _ devastating, and it has affected the whole _ devastating, and it has affected the whole community. this woman has lived _ whole community. this woman has lived here — whole community. this woman has lived here for 52 years. her grandson — lived here for 52 years. her grandson is _ lived here for 52 years. her grandson is in _ lived here for 52 years. fla: grandson is in olivia's class at school. , ._ grandson is in olivia's class at school. , , ., school. yesterday was terrible for all the children, _ school. yesterday was terrible for all the children, but _ school. yesterday was terrible for all the children, but he _ school. yesterday was terrible for all the children, but he was i school. yesterday was terrible for all the children, but he was close | all the children, but he was close to olivia, — all the children, but he was close to olivia, being in the same class, and things— to olivia, being in the same class, and things you come outwith, a nine—year—old, he was very sad today~ — nine—year—old, he was very sad today we _ nine—year—old, he was very sad today. we have asked him how he is, and he _ today. we have asked him how he is, and he says— today. we have asked him how he is, and he says he is angry. the}r today. we have asked him how he is, and he says he is angry.— and he says he is angry. they now live in a crime _ and he says he is angry. they now live in a crime scene, _ and he says he is angry. they now live in a crime scene, this - and he says he is angry. they now live in a crime scene, this is i and he says he is angry. they now live in a crime scene, this is a i live in a crime scene, this is a massive police operation. we have ulled on massive police operation. we have pulled on support _ massive police operation. we have pulled on support from _ massive police operation. we have i pulled on support from neighbouring forces, to find that who has done this, put them behind bars, and reassure the community.- this, put them behind bars, and reassure the community. police raids did take place _ reassure the community. police raids did take place this _ reassure the community. police raids did take place this morning _ reassure the community. police raids did take place this morning after i did take place this morning after three fatal shootings in six days, there is a growing tempo of action. detectives say the 35—year—old man

who was being chased by the gunmen at the time of the death has now been arrested, he was detained in hospital. been arrested, he was detained in hosital. a ., been arrested, he was detained in hosital. ., , ., hospital. batman is now under arrest, albeit _ hospital. batman is now under arrest, albeit is _ hospital. batman is now under arrest, albeit is still— hospital. batman is now under arrest, albeit is still receiving | arrest, albeit is still receiving medical treatment at this time. i hope that this show is, again, merseyside police's approach around this terrible and tragic crime, that it will actually take enforcement action against the target of the shooting. action against the target of the shootinu. , . ., , ., , ., shooting. detectors are repeating the call for _ shooting. detectors are repeating the call for information, - shooting. detectors are repeating the call for information, they i shooting. detectors are repeating the call for information, they say | the call for information, they say this is not time to stay silent, when it comes to catching the killer of a nine—year—old girl. i think what you've seen today is the police trying to get on the front foot and reassure the public after three shootings in this city. the metro mayor and the police constable have been out, visiting

three crime scenes including here, where olivia was shot. the chief constable spoke to the media moments ago. mr; constable spoke to the media moments ao, 'y ., constable spoke to the media moments ago. my appeal yesterday was for eo - le to ago. my appeal yesterday was for people to come — ago. my appeal yesterday was for people to come forward, - ago. my appeal yesterday was for people to come forward, there i ago. my appeal yesterday was for. people to come forward, there was information circulating in the community, that i would urge anybody to carry— community, that i would urge anybody to carry on _ community, that i would urge anybody to carry on giving that information. there _ to carry on giving that information. there is— to carry on giving that information. there is lots — to carry on giving that information. there is lots of chatter in the community, and you may think we know that information, but it isn't worth coming _ that information, but it isn't worth coming forward and taking that risk. any information, no matter how small. _ any information, no matter how small, please pass it on to us. if you're _ small, please pass it on to us. if you're not— small, please pass it on to us. if you're not willing to speak to one of the _ you're not willing to speak to one of the officers down here at the scene — of the officers down here at the scene you _ of the officers down here at the scene, you can use crimestoppers. what _ scene, you can use crimestoppers. what is — scene, you can use crimestoppers. what is great, is that the community has really— what is great, is that the community has really worked in this past 36 hours _ has really worked in this past 36 hours and — has really worked in this past 36 hours and the investigation is progressing apace, and i'm pleased with the _ progressing apace, and i'm pleased with the progress that has been made — with the progress that has been made it— with the progress that has been made. it is a fast—moving investigation, as are the other two murder— investigation, as are the other two murder investigations. we have had tragic— murder investigations. we have had tragic murders here in emergency side, _ tragic murders here in emergency side but — tragic murders here in emergency side, but each of them are progressing apace now. at

side, but each of them are progressing apace now. side, but each of them are huroressin aace now. �* ., progressing apace now. at the moment the investigation _ progressing apace now. at the moment the investigation is _ progressing apace now. at the moment the investigation is ongoing _ progressing apace now. at the moment the investigation is ongoing behind i the investigation is ongoing behind us. we saw forensic officers coming the scene earlier on, this is a community that is still scared and still fearful of what happened here, and are desperate for reassurance. there have been so many question since this awful, tragic event. obviously, what happened is a tragic accident, but the underlying problems, . .. obviously, what happened is a tragic accident, but the underlying problems, the underlying reasons for the increased worries about violence are being looked at. but those are long term and difficult to solve, aren't they? yes, police have talked in the past about concerns about people not being willing to come forward to the idea of a no grass culture, if you like.

but as you said there, the police are hoping that this is an incident that has gone so far beyond the boundaries that people will be prepared to break that wall of silence and come forward. if you remember, the death of olivia happened on the 15th anniversary of the murder of rhstones, the 11—year—old who was shot accidentally by a gang member. now, it took them months and months to be able to bring a successful prosecution in that case because of people's reluctance to come forward. and as you've heard there, the police are desperate for information and they want people to come forward because that is going to be key to solving this crime. earlier i spoke to a violence prevention trainer, and i asked him about the next steps to fighting violent crime on the streets. it is important _ violent crime on the streets. it is important we _ violent crime on the streets. it is important we start _ violent crime on the streets. it 3 important we start to connect all these incidents. violence is contagion, it spreads. if we look at these incidents, the vast majority of perpetrators are boys and men, and we need to have conversations about what is going on. what happened to olivia pratt—korbel and what is happening to herfamily

right now is beyond any of us, and for me the power lies in community. the last people we spoke to talk about community responses. if we are to leave it to the police, and there are important roles for the police year, but if we can really activate argument is we can start to make a difference. in argument is we can start to make a difference. , ., . difference. in terms of direct action now. _ difference. in terms of direct action now, things _ difference. in terms of direct action now, things that i difference. in terms of direct i action now, things that authorities, local government, national government can do, should do, what would you say?— would you say? invest in prevention. we need to — would you say? invest in prevention. we need to find _ would you say? invest in prevention. we need to find the _ would you say? invest in prevention. we need to find the perfect - would you say? invest in prevention. we need to find the perfect blend i would you say? invest in prevention. we need to find the perfect blend of| we need to find the perfect blend of enforcement, there is no doubt we need the public to be reassured, that contain and manage part of a violence prevention strategy, but we also need to start to bring all the different players together, including the community, the police, local authorities, to start to talk about it. all of these people have a shared agenda, and what i was taught about the shared agenda is the power

of relationships coming together. who doesn't want shared communities? who doesn't want shared communities? who doesn't want shared communities? who does not want safety for their brothers and sisters and their family. coming together, we still need that accountability, offenders need that accountability, offenders need to be held accountable, but to have peace in the streets we need peace in the home. domestic abuse needs to continue to be a priority for policing and for all of us in society. lots of the trauma from domestic abuse is coming into our streets, and that is what we are seeing from time to time. haifa streets, and that is what we are seeing from time to time. how much would ou seeing from time to time. how much would you say _ seeing from time to time. how much would you say the — seeing from time to time. how much would you say the amount _ seeing from time to time. how much would you say the amount of - would you say the amount of resources that goes into policing, that goes into making communities and education better, how much is that been depleted? i and education better, how much is that been depleted?— and education better, how much is that been depleted? i speak from a scottish perspective. _ that been depleted? i speak from a scottish perspective. i _ that been depleted? i speak from a scottish perspective. i know- that been depleted? i speak from a scottish perspective. i know there i scottish perspective. i know there are some great police officers out there, day in, day out going into communities. but often we become

reliant on policing. everybody watching the show today has a role in prevention. let's not wait for something to happen to some one we care about, something to happen to some one we care about. ..._ care about, when you say prevention. _ care about, when you say prevention, what _ care about, when you say prevention, what do - care about, when you say prevention, what do you i care about, when you say. prevention, what do you mean care about, when you say - prevention, what do you mean people should do? for prevention, what do you mean people should do? ., , ., should do? for me it is about activating _ should do? for me it is about activating people _ should do? for me it is about activating people to - should do? for me it is about activating people to respondl should do? for me it is about i activating people to respond way before we see these incidents. we are members of the public coming forward to report these incidents and give information, but there's still that fear in communities. everyone of us will have that cost benefit analysis when we see these types of situations. the cost is our own safety, that the benefits are safer communities, safer streets for our to walk in. prevention is about stopping the harm in the first place. law enforcement often respond after an incident. prevention is about going to the early years, and this is not excusing behaviour at all, people need to be held accountable, but we need to walk and

chew gum at the same time. we need to hold people accountable, but we also need to understand why. violence is an epidemic that we are seeing on a streets of the moment. the uk imported no energy from russia... despite phasing out russian imports, this is fuelling the crisis here in the uk. the bbc has learned that more than 3 million households had not received their £150 energy support payment by the start ofjuly. data from a freedom of information request shows that in england and wales, more than 97% of eligible homes who pay council tax by direct debit had received the payment. however, only 49% of those who don't pay by direct debit have received or claimed the money yet. those households having to wait the longest are more likely to be

financially vulnerable, as our consumer affairs correspondent colletta smith reports. one, two... holiday club is in full swing. but at this community centre in kirkdale, the parents have different numbers on their mind. with the electricity, i've been putting a lot more in. and especially if you've got a dryer. i've had my dryer on i think once and you could see the numbers going down quick. have either if you managed to get hold of the £150 yet? no, it's still at home. i got a letter the other day, it's on my to—do list. sitting on top of my worktop for when i get home. yeah, i've had mine. i got mine automatically.

nice surprise. that's something else on my to—do list that i do need to do. but i don't really get a minute. if it doesn't go directly into the bank like gemma's has, it'sjust another thing to do, isn't it? and michelle is not the only one. here in liverpool, 200,000 households who don't have a direct debit have had to apply online to get hold of the £150 they are entitled to. this is a central government plan announced by the chancellor way back in march, but it was to be delivered through local councils. it was up to them to decide how to get the money to us, which is why there's been different procedures in different areas, and why some people have had to wait such a long time to hear anything about it. there is a member of my family that hasn't received it because they don't pay by direct debit. they are still waiting on a letter to explain to them how to claim it. so they don't know that yet, they are still waiting. across england and wales, more than 97% of those who pay council tax by direct debit have received their payment. but for those who don't have a direct debit, only 49% had been given the money by the 1st ofjuly. the boss of this project, maxine, says it is frustrating that so many families still haven't got their money. they're at the coalface,

they're the most needy. if it's on a website then people don't necessarily have internet access. if it is payment through a bank account, they don't necessarily have a bank account. does it feel like you have had extra work to do to deliver this government policy? yes, absolutely. without any additional funding to do that. liverpool, like many other councils, say payments are still being processed. but the government say money should be given as quickly as possible. as the autumn price rise creeps closer, millions of those most in need are still waiting for the money that was supposed to help them through the summer. colletta smith, bbc news. and you can find more information including how you should receive your cost of living payments — on our website: bbc.co.uk/news now it's time for a look at the weather, with sarah keith lucas. it's another warm, humid—feeling day across southern, eastern areas. some of us seeing some sunshine, but if you are in wales or south west england into parts of northern england, you're stuck under this line of cloud

with some outbreaks of rain. for northern ireland and much of scotland, looking fine and dry, just a few showers in the far north—west with temperatures 15—20. at 6pm, 27 or 28 down towards east anglia and the south east. as we head to this evening and overnight, still rain to come on this weather front but we will start to see heavy, thundery downpours for eastern england and east anglia. still a warm, humid night here but cooler and fresher elsewhere. quite a lot of dry weather on the cards for thursday, but we have those torrential downpours, heavy showers and thunderstorms for the likes of kent, towards norfolk. could be localised flooding with those heavy downpours on the very dry ground. looks like that rain clears away for the afternoon, and in the sunshine temperatures will be between 15 and 24.

hello, this is bbc news. the headlines. borisjohnson boris johnson pays borisjohnson pays a surprise visit to kyiv as it marks the anniversary of its independence exactly six months after the russian invasion. we have an opportunity to join at you in the saying no to tyranny, saying no to those who would stifle ukrainian liberty and independence and we will. the ukrainian liberty and independence and we will. ~ ., and we will. the killing of nine-year-old _ and we will. the killing of nine-year-old liverpooli and we will. the killing of. nine-year-old liverpool -- and we will. the killing of- nine-year-old liverpool -- olivia in nine—year—old liverpool —— olivia in

liverpool. the suspected target of the shooting is named as 35—year—old joseph neave. on the streets of global investigations are ongoing as detectives continue to hunt for olivia's killer. we need everybody to come forward and stand united, side by side with us, the police, to identify those responsible, gain the evidence and bring them tojustice. more than three million households in england and wales were still waiting for their £150 energy rebate at the beginning of last month. a hosepipe ban has come into force for 10 million thames water customers in london and several other areas of southern england. sport now, and a full round—up from the bbc sport centre. some big news coming out of formula one in the last hour with news that daniel ricciardo is to leave mclaren at the end of the season.

with the woking based outfit but was contracted until the end of 2023. the two parties have agreed to part ways a year early. mclaren team boss zak brown said it's no secret that we hoped we could achieve more together. it's no secret that we hoped he it's no secret that we hoped said he had no regrets proud he said he had no regrets and was proud in the effort of work to go to mclaren and is expected to be replaced by fellow australia, oscar piastri. the newly retired ellen white and jill scott "will be missed" says england manager sarina weigman, but she has backed those in her latest squad to step up and replace the retired duo. she's named her squad for the world cup qualifiers next month against austria and luxembourg. chloe kelly and fran kirby also missed out through injury. sandy mciver also replaces hannah hampson amongst the goalkeepers, jordan nobbs and katie zelem are back in the midfielder with uncapped laurenjames. houston's ebony salmon is brought in — having missed out in the summer. rangers will be without striker alfredo morelos for their crucial champions league playoff second leg against psv eindhoven tonight. the colombian has been left out of the squad over fitness and attitude concerns.

morelos has only recently returned from a lengthy thigh injury but was sent off after just 13 minutes at the weekend against hibs. senior players are believed to be in support of the decision. seamer ollie robinson has been recalled by england for their second test against south africa at old trafford, starting tomorrow. it means opener zak crawley keeps his place in the side. robinson replaces matthew potts in the eleven for his first test since being dropped by england in the winter over fitness concerns. it's a must not lose for ben stokes' side, after they were thrashed by an innings at lord's last week. we've got to play better than we did at lord's. wejust we've got to play better than we did at lord's. we just did we've got to play better than we did at lord's. wejust did not we've got to play better than we did at lord's. we just did not execute how we wanted to play, and that is part and parcel of sport. sport is set up for there to be a winner and a loser, so congratulations to south africa for winning and unfortunately we were the losers that week, but we are here now in manchester and hopefully we can win this game and

take it to the oval, and then hopefully lift the trophy at the end, 2—1. lord's is the venue for the hundred double header today between london spirit and welsh fire neither side has won a match in the women's competition so whoever loses will likely be unable to qualify for the knockouts. london spirits are doing all right, just as we come to the live pictures, there you go. they have lost three wickets, two into balls and davies has taken them. tammy beaumont and annabel sutherland. 62-3 at beaumont and annabel sutherland. 62—3 at the halfway mark and you can watch this one right now on bbc two. golf's pga tour has announced a series of changes to improve player earnings in what they describe as a strengthened partnership with the players. the tour has taken a hit, with a host of top players leaving to join the saudi—funded liv golf series — with this announcement seen as a way to protect itself against the exodus. but following consultation with the golfers including

rory mcilroy and tiger woods and the game's bosses, the top players on the pga tour will commit to 20 events from next season, with increased prize money and rewards for the best 20. it will also guarantee income of half a million dollar for every player that plays a minimum of 15 tournaments. that's all the sport for now. just to let you know the latest on ukraine, because we expect to hear from president zelensky addressing the un security council. obviously not in person, but virtually and apparently the un security council discussed that they should allow zelensky to speak today. but after a vote there was a majority in favour, so we will bring you that as soon as president zelensky starts. at the

beginning of the ukrainian crisis more than 1000 foreign students were trapped in the north—east of the country just a short trapped in the north—east of the countryjust a short distance trapped in the north—east of the country just a short distance from the russian border. back in march on the russian border. back in march on the fifth i spoke to one man and he and a group of students appealing to the indian government to help save them stop they had no food or water and were melting snow in pans on their cookers for drinking water. well, mahtab and his friends were able to make it out of sumy a few days later after ukraine and russia agreed a humanitarian corridor from sumy to poltava. from there they had to take a train to lviv. this is mahtab and hundreds of other students at that station waiting for a train to take them to poland. when they arrived, they had to liaise with indian government officials about how to get back to their families. i can speak to mahtab, now who joins us live. thank you very much forjoining us. hello. thank you very much for 'oining us. hello. ., . ,, thank you very much forjoining us.

hello-_ i'm _ thank you very much forjoining us. hello._ i'm fine. i'm i hello. how are you? i'm fine. i'm aood. i hello. how are you? i'm fine. i'm good- i very _ hello. how are you? i'm fine. i'm good. i very much _ hello. how are you? i'm fine. i'm good. i very much remember- hello. how are you? i'm fine. i'm i good. i very much remember speaking to ou good. i very much remember speaking to you when — good. i very much remember speaking to you when you _ good. i very much remember speaking to you when you are _ good. i very much remember speaking to you when you are all _ good. i very much remember speaking to you when you are all obviously i good. i very much remember speaking to you when you are all obviously so i to you when you are all obviously so frightened. tell us today how you're feeling. it six months since the start of the russian invasion. how do you feel to be back in india? mcrae and ifeel very do you feel to be back in india? mcrae and i feel very good, the time we came back to india and we thought our government might do something for our future our government might do something for ourfuture but we our government might do something for our future but we decided our government might do something for ourfuture but we decided on something for us, but when we came to india and ask for six months, now we are feeling fairly bad. we don't know what will happen with us.

whether we can continue our studies or not. we don't know.— or not. we don't know. because you are studying — or not. we don't know. because you are studying in _ or not. we don't know. because you are studying in ukraine. _ or not. we don't know. because you are studying in ukraine. take - or not. we don't know. because you are studying in ukraine. take us- are studying in ukraine. take us back, if you can, to how you were feeling when we spoke to you. you are so frightened about whether you would be able to get out alive. we would be able to get out alive. , expected by the weekend to be in india, and we came to india at that time and we ourfamily we india, and we came to india at that time and we our family we were very happy, but right now it is really challenging for all indian students studying in ukraine. our career is in the dark. what we will do next, we don't know. we tried many times to talk with our government. our government will decide something for

ourfuture, but our government will decide something for our future, but our government is not listening, not responding, not acting responsible for all indian students. ~ ., ., acting responsible for all indian students. ., ., ~' acting responsible for all indian students. ., ., ~ ., students. what would you like now? you obviously _ students. what would you like now? you obviously could _ students. what would you like now? you obviously could not _ students. what would you like now? you obviously could not finish - students. what would you like now? you obviously could not finish your | you obviously could not finish your studies, and you now want to finish your studies in studies, and you now want to finish yourstudies in india? studies, and you now want to finish your studies in india?— your studies in india? yeah. we would like _ your studies in india? yeah. we would like our _ your studies in india? yeah. we would like our government - your studies in india? yeah. we would like our government to l your studies in india? yeah. we i would like our government to give your studies in india? yeah. we - would like our government to give an exemption programme for all indian students in their own country. it is good for us, because right now we don't know until which date, which time, where we will be going. we don't know. i time, where we will be going. we don't know— don't know. i understand that you are very worried _ don't know. i understand that you are very worried about _ don't know. i understand that you are very worried about your - don't know. i understand that you| are very worried about your future right now. but can i ask you when you look back at march, how you were feeling in march? do you remember? are you able to think back now to how difficult that was and how lucky

you were to get out alive? yes. how difficult that was and how lucky you were to get out alive? yes, that time was very _ you were to get out alive? yes, that time was very bad, _ you were to get out alive? yes, that time was very bad, but _ you were to get out alive? yes, that time was very bad, but crisis - you were to get out alive? yes, that time was very bad, but crisis and . time was very bad, but crisis and all that happened in ukraine and in sumi at that time. we are all very lucky that we came to our own country. we are very happy for that time, in march, when when we were in sumi, and then poland after we came to india. but right now we have many, many problems with all the students, with all indian students. did you spend a lot of money to try to study in ukraine? we did you spend a lot of money to try to study in ukraine?— to study in ukraine? we spend lots of mone . to study in ukraine? we spend lots of money- we _ to study in ukraine? we spend lots of money. we spent, _ to study in ukraine? we spend lots of money. we spent, there - to study in ukraine? we spend lots of money. we spent, there are - to study in ukraine? we spend lots| of money. we spent, there are lots of money. we spent, there are lots of the students in final year or in

second year, third year, 40, all feeling very helpless in our own country —— 40. feeling very helpless in our own country -- 40,— country -- 40. what were you studying? — country -- 40. what were you studying? what _ country -- 40. what were you studying? what were - country -- 40. what were you studying? what were you - country -- 40. what were you - studying? what were you studying? i was studying in the fourth year. in medicine? yes, _ was studying in the fourth year. in medicine? yes, medicine - was studying in the fourth year. in medicine? yes, medicine course. | was studying in the fourth year. in i medicine? yes, medicine course. we understand — medicine? yes, medicine course. we understand you _ medicine? yes, medicine course. we understand you need _ medicine? yes, medicine course. we understand you need to _ medicine? yes, medicine course. we understand you need to secure - medicine? yes, medicine course. we understand you need to secure your. understand you need to secure your future but for now we are grateful to you for your time and all the best to you and your fellow students. thank you very much for joining us. we will take you now to president zelensky who was addressing the euro -- un zelensky who was addressing the euro —— un security council. zelensky who was addressing the euro -- un security council.— -- un security council. russia has launched missiles _ -- un security council. russia has launched missiles in _ -- un security council. russia has launched missiles in the _ -- un security council. russia has launched missiles in the region - launched missiles in the region against the railroad station and the railroad cars at the station. 50 people were injured.

unfortunately the death toll could increase. this is our life every day. this is how russia prepared for this un session. ladies and gentleman, mr president, general secretary of the un security council, and all those under the un charter, today our country celebrates our independence day, the independence day, now everybody here can see how much the world is dependent on our independence. whether ukraine is at peace, whether our people are safe, whether the integrity of our territory and the vulnerability of our borders are guaranteed. you can take any aspect of this terrible war against us and each of these aspects will be related to one or another global crisis. now, what is happening right now? russia has put the world on the brink of a radiation catastrophe. it

is a fact that the russian military has turned the territory of the largest nuclear power plant in europe into a war zone. this is a fact. the russians unprovoked shelling and deployment of terrorists on the territory of the station under the russian flag, now europe and neighbouring regions face the threat of radiation pollution. this is a fact. the nuclear plant has six reactors. only one reactor exploded in chernobyl, and the mission should take a permanent control of the situation at the nuclear as as soon as possible and russia should unconditionally stop a nuclear blackmail and completely withdraw from the station. russia has promoted hunger and the blockade

of the ukrainian port has increased the deficit in the already destabilised food market. this is a permanent situation in different parts of our climate. and the drought in europe, the largest over the last 500 years, fortunately we have managed to create a situation where russia was forced to accept the terms of the international community allowing to continue grain exports from european ports. it relieves part of the tension in the food market but does not remove the threat completely. only the full recovery of ukrainian agriculture exports without any obstacles can be a guarantee that tens of millions of people around the world would have something to eat. and we are

resigned to the fact that even now in the 21st century you still have to fight tooth save tens of millions of people in different countries from this artificial hunger, this artificial one that was provoked by artificial one that was provoked by a single country with its insane aggression, and it's also a fact that ukraine do feel that. the un was established not to to debate in the 21st century in the aspects that should have remained in the past, but nevertheless i thank the secretary—general of the un and the president of turkey and all other responsible members of international relations who are fighting against the food crisis to which only russia is responsible. in the coming weeks we have to do everything to expand the existing grain initiative. let's

take another aspect, the energy. it is a fact that russia is deliberately trying to impose energy poverty upon tens of millions of people, deprive them of normal access to basic goods by deliberately raising energy prices. all this is done by a permanent member to the un security council who still uses the privilege of its rank. the energy crisis for europe, the threat of large—scale hunger, the threat of large—scale hunger, the political chaos for african and asian countries, the crisis in the whole world is too much for a single country whose representative sits amongst you. i won't —— i will mention one more aspect, the values, andindeed mention one more aspect, the values, and indeed we should honestly talk that values are perceived differently in different parts of the world. there are different

approaches and life has value, prosperity has value. their people should be punished for murder and not only the executioners. however we see there is a country that behaves differently and is proud of doing so. this rewards murderers and encourages executioners, and this is a threat not only to the ukrainians, but the russian invaders, those were destroyed by russian artillery in our cities. russia does not comply with fundamental conventions on prisoners of war. this is something that was also mentioned today, the deliberate killing by the russian occupiers of our prisoners of war became one of the most terrible pages in the history of europe, and

there is an immediate need for a un fact—finding mission and the mandate of which should be extended to cover all ukrainian pows currently held by russian forces. there is no such war crime that the russian occupiers have not yet committed on the territory of ukraine. but if russia is not stopped now, and in ukraine, if it is not stopped by the victory of ukraine, then all of these russian murderers will effectively end up in other countries, europe, asia, africa, latin america. there are traces of russian war criminals everywhere and we must all get united and act decisively, as soon as possible, so there are no more traces of russian missiles and no more russian artillery, so there would be no threat of a radiation

catastrophe ever again. russia must release the captured territories of ukraine so there would be no food crisis. russia would need to withdraw from our land, from our sea, so that no country in the world can ever again disregard the un conventions, binding on all mankind. russia must be held accountable for the crime of aggression against ukraine. the relevant resolution will be submitted for the consideration of the 77th session of the un general assembly in orderfor a sense ofjustice to return to international relations, we must confirm and force russia to recognise that the inviolability of borders and peace are unconditional values for all nations. this is why the independence and integrity of

our country are of fundamental importance for the international relations. preserving our independence, guaranteeing the returning of normal economic ties with ukraine will restore the true power to the un charter and save the world from the crisis that we are all forced to face now, mr general secretary. president zelensky addressing the un security council and i am sorry about the break—up there, it is not within our control, but we thought it was important to let you hear as much as possible what president zelensky was saying on that six month anniversary since russia's invasion. just to bring you up—to—date on events in liverpool. the man who is in hospital after being shot by the killer of olivia has been named and this image of him has been named and this image of him has now been released. he has been

arrested for breaching the terms of his release from prison and will be arrested in connection with the murder of the nine gold after she was killed on monday night when the intech did —— intended victim was trying to escape the gunman and forced his way into herfamily trying to escape the gunman and forced his way into her family home with the gunmen chasing him, so his image has now been released. some news on student loans as well, with an announcement on that, but we know that... i in 3 young people from what's being called 'poorer backgrounds�* in england are not in any form of sustained education, apprenticeship or employment five years after leaving school. that's according to a new study by teach first, a charity which aims to address educational disadvantage in england and wales francesca craik is the executive

head teacher of two schools in sunderland and joins us now. she wasjoining us now, but we have just lost her. i don't know if we can try and get her back, but we will try to bring her back as soon as we possibly can. ijust wanted to let you know that we were trying to get some news to you about the student loans, because it has been announced that the pores on student loan payments will be extended to the end of the year and that's being reported at the moment and we will try to firm that up for you and go back to the education story as soon as we can. rubbish has been piling up in city streets as our scotland correspondent reports. edinburgh in

august with its festival always attacks plenty of attention. this year the spotlight has been on the city for less positive reasons as well. some businesses have had to close and amongst people here, a mixture of sympathy and dismay. it’s mixture of sympathy and dismay. it's not ve mixture of sympathy and dismay. it�*s not very nice, but you know, if they are after a pay rise, people are entitled to one. i are after a pay rise, people are entitled to one.— are after a pay rise, people are entitled to one. i can understand wh the entitled to one. i can understand why they are _ entitled to one. i can understand why they are doing _ entitled to one. i can understand why they are doing it _ entitled to one. i can understand why they are doing it but - entitled to one. i can understand why they are doing it but it - entitled to one. i can understand why they are doing it but it is - why they are doing it but it is pretty— why they are doing it but it is pretty horrible. and you worry about the impression it gives to tourists who have — the impression it gives to tourists who have not been here before. it�*s who have not been here before. it's embarrassing. imagine being on holiday — embarrassing. imagine being on holiday l— embarrassing. imagine being on holida . , , ., , ., embarrassing. imagine being on holida. , ., , ., , holiday. i support what they do but it's obvious — holiday. i support what they do but it's obvious he _ holiday. i support what they do but it's obvious he not _ holiday. i support what they do but it's obvious he not very _ holiday. i support what they do but it's obvious he not very nice - holiday. i support what they do but it's obvious he not very nice to - it's obvious he not very nice to look at. but everybody are struggling just now. in look at. but everybody are struggling just now. struggling 'ust now. in certain situations — struggling just now. in certain situations we _ struggling just now. in certain situations we can _ struggling just now. in certain situations we can see - struggling just now. in certain situations we can see the - struggling just now. in certain - situations we can see the bottoms of the bin_ situations we can see the bottoms of the bin bags we have got. they have been pulled away.— been pulled away. there are worries that has the — been pulled away. there are worries that has the rubbish _ been pulled away. there are worries that has the rubbish piles _ been pulled away. there are worries that has the rubbish piles up, - been pulled away. there are worries that has the rubbish piles up, rats . that has the rubbish piles up, rats might not be far behind. it is likel to might not be far behind. it is likely to cause _ might not be far behind. it is likely to cause the _ might not be far behind. it is likely to cause the rats to multiply. rats do multiply very quickly— multiply. rats do multiply very quickly in — multiply. rats do multiply very quickly in general and what we fear will he _ quickly in general and what we fear

will he the — quickly in general and what we fear will be the issue will be domestic properties or even commercial properties or even commercial properties surrounding can fall victim — properties surrounding can fall victim to — properties surrounding can fall victim to these issues. the strike is now spreading. _ victim to these issues. the strike is now spreading. refuse - victim to these issues. the strike | is now spreading. refuse workers victim to these issues. the strike i is now spreading. refuse workers in more scottish councils have walked out, including here in aberdeen as well as in glasgow and dundee. and soon schools and nurseries could be affected in the strike over pay. in two weeks' time we are doing waste and also schools in early years and then we have do sit down and think about the next level of strategy, but this is not going to stop. this is not going to go away unless there is not going to go away unless there is more money but on the table. in edinburgh, some festival performers are trying to keep the city clean. but the bins across much of scotland will now be filling up and soon overflowing. the scottish government says it is giving £140 million towards a pay settlement. council say they do not have any reserves to up say they do not have any reserves to up the 5% increase on offer. unions

are warning it could be months of disruption ahead. lorna gordon, bbc news, edinburgh. researchers say the dugong — a marine mammal also known as the gentle giant of the sea — is now extinct in china. they have been over—hunted, and the sea grass they feed on has been destroyed. the scientists behind the study say it's a devastating blow for the animals, a cousin of the manatee. professor samuel turvey, from the institute of zoology at the zoological society of london is co—author of the study and says it's a very sad development it's an absolute tragedy. there is so much bad news in the world at the moment but, as this shows, we are continuing to have environmental bad news as well and we are experiencing this progressive depletion of biodiversity and the health and status of global ecosystems and this is unfortunately another flight this problem is happening.

it was hunted heavily in the early part of the 20th century. and that depleted of the population a lot. but subsequent to that it was the degradation of the habitat it needs which dealt increasing despoilation of marine seas around china and many other parts of the world increasing [and modification and things like sewage run—off, fertiliser run—off, which has the effect of impacting the seagrass beds which dugongs need to feed on because the seagrass needs shallow, clear water to photosynthesise and if you have pollutants entering the system then that makes the water much murkier so not enough light can penetrate and that is a major factor in the loss of the seagrass beds of the seas of southern china which in the absence of those, there was nothing for the dugong to feed on.

luckily they are still found in cross subtropical seas through to some of the pacific islands but they are fragmented and a lot of these populations are under increasing pressure, basically what we see in china is almost like the end that we want to try to avoid in many other shallow marine systems around the world. this kind of unsustainable tension between human activities and biodiversity needs. obviously, local human communities need to be able to use those resources as well. but there must be a win—win situation to support those biodiversity and human well—being. some very cute baby animal pictures from whipsnade zoo release this morning. at their centre for elephant care. the not so tiny infant was born on monday to her mum, donna and was encouraged on her feet i have family before taking her first steps. the zoo described it as

a huge success for mum and a bigger step for elephant conservation. hate step for elephant conservation. we do not know the name and wait yet. if you have any thoughts, i am on twitter and i'm sure we can pass on any suggestions to the zoo. very, very cute. we are trying to get our education guest back for you in the coming hour, so stay with us and i will be back with all of the headlines in a few minutes, but first let's have a look at the weather. hello. a warm and humid feeling day across southern and eastern areas and some us seeing sunshine but if you're across wales and south—west england and into parts of northern england you are stuck under this line of cloud with some outbreaks of rain. in northern ireland and much of scotland, looking fine and dry with a few showers in the far north—west and temperatures between 15 and 20 degrees, but six o'clock this evening, 27 or 28 down towards east anglia and the south—east. as we head through the evening and overnight, rain to come in the

weather front but we start to see heavy, thundery downpours for south—east england and east anglia by the early hours of thursday morning. still a warm, humid night but cooler and fresher elsewhere. quite a lot of dry weather on the cards for thursday but we have got torrential downpours, heavy showers and thunderstorms for the likes of kent, to norfolk and there could be some localised flooding with those heavy downpours on the dry ground. it looks like the rain clears way for the afternoon and in the sunshine, temperatures will be between 15 and 24 degrees.

this is bbc news. the headlines: the murder of nine—year—old, olivia pratt—korbel in liverpool. the man targeted by a gunman has been named. joseph nee has been detained in hospital prison cell. we need everyone to stand side by side with the police, to get everyone responsible, bring the evidence, and bring them tojustice. prime minister borisjohnson pays a suprise visit to ukraine's capital kyiv as it marks the anniversary of its independence — exactly six months after the russian invasion. we have an opportunity to join you

in saying no to tyranny, saying no to those who would stifle ukrainian liberty and independence, and we will. more than three million households in england and wales were still waiting for their £150 energy rebate at the beginning of last month. a hosepipe ban has come into force for 10 million thames water customers in london and several other areas of southern england. and these pictures of a not—so—tiny infant elephant born on monday have been released by whipsnade zoo. they've have described it as a huge success for elephant conservation. in liverpool, the man who is in hospital after being shot by the killer of olivia pratt—korbel

has been named asjoseph nee. the 35—year—old has been arrested for breaching the terms of his release from prison and will be questioned in connection with the nine—year—old's murder. olivia was fatally shot in her own home in the dovecot area of the city on monday night when the intended victim forced his way in, as he tried to escape the gunman chasing him. danny savage reports. the hunt is still on to find the killer of olivia pratt—korbel. nine years old, and shot dead after a gunman chased a stranger into her house and fired at her and her mother. somebody knows who did it. police have been given one name from two different sources. locals are being asked for information. it appears they are not hesitating to help. information has come forward, from a number of sources as well. we had people come to us, we've shared that information with police, that has been taken seriously. there's reports today that a name has come up

from more than one source. would you say that's your take on it as well? yes. it is still the school holidays here so, behind closed doors, families are having to explain to young children why their school friend won't be there at the start of term. absolutely devastating. and it has affected the whole community. jean has lived here for 52 years. her grandson is in olivia's class at school. yesterday was... was terrible for all the children, but he was close to olivia, being in the same class. and, you know, the things he was coming outwith, a nine—year—old, he was very, very sad. today, we've asked him how he is. he'sjust said, "i'm angry." they now live in a crime scene. this is a massive police operation. we have pulled in support from neighbouring forces to make sure that we can put everything

into this investigation to find who has done this, put them behind bars, but also provide some of that visible reassurance as well to the community. police raids did take place this morning. after three fatal shootings in six days in liverpool, there was a growing tempo of action. detectives say the 35—year—old man who was being chased by the gunman at the time of olivia's death has now been arrested. he was detained in hospital. that man is now under arrest, albeit he is still receiving medical treatment at this time. i hope that this shows, again, merseyside police's approach around this terrible and tragic crime, that it will actually take enforcement action against the target of that shooting. detectives are repeating their call for information. they say this is not a time to stay silent when it comes to catching the killer of a nine—year—old girl. our reporter, rowan bridge gave us this update. i think what you've seen today

is the police trying to get onto the front foot and to try and reassure the public, after what have been three shootings in six days in this city. earlier on, we saw the metro mayor of merseyside, steve rotheram, and also the chief constable, serena kennedy, has been out, they are both visiting the three crime scenes, including here, where olivia was shot. and serena kennedy, the chief constable of merseyside police, spoke to the media moments ago. you know, obviously, my appeal yesterday was for people to come forward. there is information circulating in the community, but i would urge anybody to still carry on giving that information. there is lots of chatter in the community, and you may think we already know that information, but it's not worth taking the risk. please come forward. any piece of information, no matter how large, how small, please pass it through to us. if you're not willing to speak to one of the officers down here at the scene, you can use crimestoppers. but what has been great is the community have really worked with us over the past 36 hours and the investigation

is progressing at pace. i am pleased with the progress that's being that's being made. it is a fast moving investigation, as are the other two murder investigations. we have had three tragic murders here in merseyside in the past week, but each of them are progressing at pace now. we've seen an increased police presence in this area at the moment. the investigation is ongoing behind us. we saw forensic officers combing the scene for clues earlier on. but this is a community that is still scared and is still fearful of what happened here, and are desperate for reassurance. of course, there's been so many questions since this awful, tragic event. obviously, what happened is a tragic accident, but the underlying problems, the underlying reasons for the increased worries about violence are being looked at. but those are long term and difficult to solve, aren't they? yes, police have talked in the past

about concerns about people not being willing to come forward to the idea of a no grass culture, if you like. but as you said there, the police are hoping that this is an incident that has gone so far beyond the boundaries that people will be prepared to break that wall of silence and come forward. if you remember, the death of olivia happened on the 15th anniversary of the murder of rhstones, the 11—year—old who was shot accidentally by a gang member. now, it took them months and months to be able to bring a successful prosecution in that case because of people's reluctance to come forward. and as you've heard there, the police are desperate for information and they want people to come forward because that is going to be key to solving this crime. earlier i spoke to graham goulden, who was a police officer and chief investigator for 30 years and now is a violence prevention trainer, and i asked him

about the next steps in fighting violent crime on the streets. it is important we start to connect all these incidents. violence is a contagion, it spreads. if we look at these incidents, the vast majority of perpetrators involve boys and men, and we need to have conversations about what is going on. what happened to olivia pratt—korbel and what is happening to herfamily right now is beyond any of us, and, for me, the power lies in community. the last people you spoke to talk about community responses. if we are to leave it to the police, and there are important roles for the police here, but if we can really activate argument is we can start to make a difference. in terms of direct action now, things that authorities, local government, national government can do, should do, what would you say? invest in prevention. we need to find the perfect blend of enforcement, there is no doubt we need the public to be reassured, that "contain

and manage" part of a violence prevention strategy, but we also need to start to bring all the different players together, including the community, the police, local authorities, and other voluntary services to start to talk about it. all of these people have a shared agenda, and what i was taught about the shared agenda is the power of relationships coming together. who doesn't want safe communities? who does not want safety for their brothers and sisters and their family? coming together, we still need that accountability, offenders need to be held accountable, but to have peace in the streets we need peace in the home. domestic abuse needs to continue to be a priority for policing and for all of us in society. it is notjust something that happens behind closed doors. lots of the trauma from domestic abuse is coming into our streets, and that is what we are seeing

from time to time. how much would you say the amount of resources that goes into policing, that goes into making communities and education better, how much is that been depleted? how much has that been depleted? i speak from a scottish perspective. i know there are some great police officers out there, day in, day out, going into communities. but often we become reliant on policing. everybody watching the show today has a role in prevention. let's not wait for something to happen to someone we care about... when you say prevention, what do you mean people should do? for me it is about activating people to respond way before we see these incidents. we have members of the public coming forward to report these incidents and give information, but there's still that fear in communities. everyone of us will have that cost—benefit analysis when we see these types of situations. the cost is our own safety, that the benefits are safer

communities, safer streets for our families to walk in. prevention is about stopping the harm in the first place. law enforcement often respond after an incident. prevention is about going to the early years, and this is not excusing behaviour at all, people need to be held accountable, but we need to walk and chew gum at the same time. we need to hold people accountable, but we also need to understand why. men's violence is an epidemic that we are seeing on our streets just now. the prime minister borisjohnson is in kyiv to show support for ukraine, on the 31st anniversary of its independence from the soviet union, and the six—month anniversary of russia's full scale invasion. it's borisjohnson's third visit to kyiv since the invasion in february, and his last before leaving office. he's been speaking in the last hours unveiling a package of £54 million pounds to support the ukraine war effort — and pledging that britain's support for the people

of ukraine is unwavering. i salute the heroic dead, i salute the families of the breed and the injured. the emergency services that have been called time after time to the scenes of putin's atrocities. i salute the bravery of the ordinary people of ukraine, who have just gotten on with their lives. the teachers, the students, the children. in our country today, young people are getting their grades for their exams, and of course it has been a tough time for them because we have all had to go through the pandemic, but i ask us all, think of the children of ukraine, two thirds of whom have been driven from their homes. they have seen nearly a fifth of their schools destroyed or damaged. yet, working by candlelight or in

makeshift classrooms, 7500 of them have achieved the highest possible grades. i think it is our collective mission to ensure that those brilliant students grow up to use their qualifications to achieve their qualifications to achieve their dreams in a peaceful, prosperous, and independent ukraine. i believe that they will, because out of the ashes of your towns and cities, out of the monstrous scars that are being left by putin's missiles, something beautiful is blooming, and it is a flower that the whole world can see and admire. that is the unconquerable will of the ukrainians to resist. president zelensky and the first lady have remembered those who were killed. there was no ceremony in the

capital kyiv, in case it became the target of an attack. president zelensky then made a speech un warning that they were on the brink of a radiation catastrophe. translation: it of a radiation catastrophe. translation:— of a radiation catastrophe. translation: it is a fact that russia has — translation: it is a fact that russia has turned _ translation: it is a fact that russia has turned the - translation: it is a fact that| russia has turned the territory translation: it is a fact that i russia has turned the territory of the largest nuclear plant in europe into a war zone. this is a fact. russia's armed provocation, deployment of terrorists on the station under the russian flag, now europe and neighbouring regions face the threat of radiation pollution. this is a fact. share the threat of radiation pollution. this is a fact.— the threat of radiation pollution. this is a fact. are slightly broken line, this is a fact. are slightly broken line. apologies — this is a fact. are slightly broken line, apologies for _ this is a fact. are slightly broken line, apologies for that, - this is a fact. are slightly broken line, apologies for that, an - this is a fact. are slightly broken i line, apologies for that, an address to the un from president zelensky. the un secretary general, antonio

could heiress, —— antonio guterres spoke earlier. could heiress, -- antonio guterres spoke earlier-— spoke earlier. during this devastating _ spoke earlier. during this devastating period, - spoke earlier. during this - devastating period, thousands of period comic —— thousands of people have been killed, and thousands of others have lost their loved ones. this has been committed with little to no accountability, and millions of ukrainians have lost their homes and their worldly possessions, becoming displaced or refugees. in the onset of winter, humanitarian needs continue to rise rapidly. as these needs skyrocket, it is imperative that humanitarian actors in ukraine have saved an immediate

access to all people who require assistance, no matter where they live. marking the anniversary, us presidentjoe biden has announced nearly three billion dollars in military aid — its biggest package so far. is there any sense of this conflict ending? is there any sense of this conflict endina ? , ., �* is there any sense of this conflict endinu? , . �* . ., is there any sense of this conflict endin. ? , ., �* . ., ., ending? things haven't changed for many weeks- _ ending? things haven't changed for many weeks. the _ ending? things haven't changed for many weeks. the situation - ending? things haven't changed for many weeks. the situation is - ending? things haven't changed for| many weeks. the situation is static. if you look at the situation in the east of the country, russia and ukraine have not made any kind of significant gains. in the south, the ukrainians have vowed to retake the city of kherson, which has been under russian occupation since the beginning of march, and they have been using the weapons provided by the west, in particular the weapons divided by the us to target russian

positions deep inside russian —controlled territory. but, we have not seen any kind of change on the ground. diplomatically, we have not seen any window of opportunity for talks, ceasefire talks and peace talks. today, independence day and the country, but also the day that marks the sixth month anniversary of this war, we do not have any indication that this is going to end anytime soon. indication that this is going to end anytime soon-— anytime soon. people have been braced for— anytime soon. people have been braced for an _ anytime soon. people have been braced for an increased - anytime soon. people have been braced for an increased attack i anytime soon. people have been i braced for an increased attack from moscow given the events of the weekend, but also president zelensky has highlighted very real fears around the zapper each nuclear plant. —— the zaporizhzhia nuclear plant. -- the zaporizhzhia nuclear lant. , , ., , ., plant. -- the zaporizhzhia nuclear lant. ,, ., , ., ., plant. -- the zaporizhzhia nuclear plant. this shows how far away russia and _ plant. this shows how far away russia and ukraine _ plant. this shows how far away russia and ukraine are - plant. this shows how far away russia and ukraine are from i plant. this shows how far away i russia and ukraine are from sitting

down and having a discussion about the province. in the last few days, there was apparently some hope that international inspectors could visit the zaporizhzhia plant, but now president zelensky is raising concerns again about the possibility of a nuclear accident at the plant. today, independence day in ukraine, there was a ban on public events because there were fears that russia could use this data launch attacks against the country, it really shows how this war is impacting people not only on the front lines, but here in the capital, which is away from the front line. �* , ., ., front line. any reaction to the visit of the — front line. any reaction to the visit of the british _ front line. any reaction to the visit of the british prime i front line. any reaction to the i visit of the british prime minister to kyiv? he has had a very warm reception in the last few months for britain's support to kyiv.

absolutely, people are going to welcome the announcement that more aid is coming in. 50 more —— 50 £4 million has been announced, and we have been one of the leaders in announcing aid to the ukrainians, so i think this will be welcomed here in this country, and they will be focusing on that rather than domestic policies here in the uk. thank you very much. father vitaliy novak is the founder of a charity — called depaul ukraine — working in areas like kharkiv and odesa. what are your thoughts on this six

month anniversary, with no site of an end to the war? i month anniversary, with no site of an end to the war?— an end to the war? i want first to sa hello an end to the war? i want first to say hello to _ an end to the war? i want first to say hello to everybody, - an end to the war? i want first to say hello to everybody, today, i an end to the war? i want first to | say hello to everybody, today, on independence day which we have just celebrated in my community and odesa, ifeel recharged. after today's celebration, we know for what we are fighting. this is the biggest value of our freedom and independence, and everybody in my community today said, we are tired to continue. we know for which values we stand for, and we continue to do what we do. every member of my community, from the first day of the war, our lives changed. but our lives change in a way that meant all of us stay organised and start to be involved to help everybody we know.

somebody is now breaking bread, somebody is giving milk to mother and babies, and someone is delivering aid in car cave and staff h. delivering aid in car cave and staff h_ __ delivering aid in car cave and staff h. —— kharkiv and zaporizhzhia. do h. -- kharkiv and zaporizhzhia. do ou h. —— kharkiv and zaporizhzhia. do you think that strength of support will continue for months or years if thatis will continue for months or years if that is what it takes? i will continue for months or years if that is what it takes?— that is what it takes? i believe, and i know. _ that is what it takes? i believe, and i know, all— that is what it takes? i believe, and i know, all the _ that is what it takes? i believe, and i know, all the signs - that is what it takes? i believe, and i know, all the signs from i that is what it takes? i believe, i and i know, all the signs from our friends in the west, they are here with us. we are members of one family in europe, if somebody is suffering, we will not say it is only one day that they can help.

they will do everything to help those who are suffering who need help. after six months, we feel that if we are still here it is because of the support, the world support and everybody who is supporting us even with donations. i strongly believe that nobody will be tired, because it is about our freedom, freedom as a whole, on europe and our continent.— our continent. how difficult is it? eve da our continent. how difficult is it? every day they — our continent. how difficult is it? every day they are _ our continent. how difficult is it? every day they are selling, -- i every day they are selling, —— shelling, we do not have any security, because you do not know if

you're going to... what i feel myself, personally, it is in kharkiv. the whole country was under air alarm, so it means we are not secure, everybody wants to do everything that is possible now. i do not know what it will be in a few seconds are a few minutes, but what i'm doing now, for our independence and for our victory.— and for our victory. thank you very much for talking _ and for our victory. thank you very much for talking to _ and for our victory. thank you very much for talking to us. _ 1 in 3 young people from what's being called 'poorer backgrounds�* in england are not in any form of sustained education, apprenticeship or employment five years after leaving school. that's according to a new study

by teach first, a charity which aims to address educational disadvantage in england and wales .we are . we are in exam results season, gcses are due out tomorrow, and yet it is very alarming to see that so many people are not continuing with educational training? many people are not continuing with educational training ?_ educationaltraining? absolutely. i think art educationaltraining? absolutely. i think part of _ educationaltraining? absolutely. i think part of the _ educationaltraining? absolutely. i think part of the reason _ educationaltraining? absolutely. i think part of the reason behind i educationaltraining? absolutely. i think part of the reason behind it, | think part of the reason behind it, in a region like the north—east of england, it is because we have been so adversely and disproportionately impacted by the pandemic. we are also going into a winter where we know there are going to be real pressures on families around utilities, around access to food, and we have a generation of young people who desperately want to do well, but also a lot of them feel

responsibilities towards their families in order to supplement income is as well. many young people income is as well. many young people in the north—east of england face these challenges on a day—to—day basis. there are a lot of barriers that we have to help them to overcome. that we have to help them to overcome-— that we have to help them to overcome. , , , , ., overcome. these figures suggest that eo - le overcome. these figures suggest that --eole are overcome. these figures suggest that people are not _ overcome. these figures suggest that people are not even _ overcome. these figures suggest that people are not even in _ overcome. these figures suggest that people are not even in employment, | people are not even in employment, they are not in education, an apprenticeship or employment? it is notjust people going out to earn money, are they dropping out of the system altogether? in money, are they dropping out of the system altogether?— system altogether? in terms of the icture system altogether? in terms of the picture that — system altogether? in terms of the picture that l _ system altogether? in terms of the picture that i view, _ system altogether? in terms of the picture that i view, being _ system altogether? in terms of the picture that i view, being a - system altogether? in terms of the picture that i view, being a school i picture that i view, being a school leader, most of the shins we have continue with us, or we have very high proportions of them who go on to apprenticeships, high call the vocational work as well, but speaking nationally, there are huge amounts of young people who can be something through the gaps. what is

something through the gaps. what is so vital for us, as a nation, something through the gaps. what is so vitalfor us, as a nation, is about harnessing these people and getting them re—engaged. particularly in the north—east of england, where we have huge amounts of potential, huge amounts of potential for our young people, and we want to play a major part in the economy, too. we have got to be able to remove barriers, and it is one of the reasons why we are working to try to help young people to unleash the potential they have within themselves, and to become a really vital part of the uk economy. you're the head teacher _ vital part of the uk economy. you're the head teacher of _ vital part of the uk economy. you're the head teacher of two _ vital part of the uk economy. you're the head teacher of two schools, i the head teacher of two schools, which sounds a formidable challenge. gcse results tomorrow, what will you be doing to encourage as many of those children to carry on in the next four years, progressing, what are the main thing is are focused on? in are the main thing is are focused on? , ., ., ,

on? in terms of the main thing is that we are _ on? in terms of the main thing is that we are focused _ on? in terms of the main thing is that we are focused on _ on? in terms of the main thing is that we are focused on it - on? in terms of the main thing is that we are focused on it is i on? in terms of the main thing is that we are focused on it is not i on? in terms of the main thing is| that we are focused on it is not all about the results day, and is certainly not about tomorrow. we start that journey with our children from year seven. we start that for the day they crossover our threshold. it is about opening up possibilities towards them, and it is about allowing them to understand that, we believe in them, they can be successful, and that we are behind them. do be successful, and that we are behind them.— be successful, and that we are behind them. i. ~ , ,, , ., behind them. do you think gcses are rood, behind them. do you think gcses are good. because _ behind them. do you think gcses are good, because some _ behind them. do you think gcses are good, because some people - behind them. do you think gcses are good, because some people have i good, because some people have argued that they are damaging and unnecessary because so many pupils don't get very strong results, they don't get very strong results, they don't pass, and it can be quite off—putting to people? i don't pass, and it can be quite off-putting to people?- don't pass, and it can be quite off-putting to people? i think we have to have _ off-putting to people? i think we have to have some _ off-putting to people? i think we have to have some kind - off-putting to people? i think we have to have some kind of- off-putting to people? i think we i have to have some kind of national benchmarking system. people have to leave with qualifications, i think there are a lot of different arguments around the rationale for

gcses, and whether we should be changing qualifications and systems, but i think something i would be keen on and a lot of other school leaders would be keen on is about further high—quality vocational courses, which really help to bridge skill gaps for employers. i think we would like to see more high quality vocational entering into the school marketplace. vocational entering into the school marketplace-— vocational entering into the school marketplace. vocational entering into the school marketlace. ., ~ , . ., marketplace. thank you very much for 'oinin: us. now it's time for a look at the weather, with sarah keith lucas. some of us have views like this, others have sunshine. most of seeing wet weather are in south—west england and wales, but it is pretty

humid still in the south east, at six o'clock around 28 degrees or so. fresh air moving in across scotland and northern ireland. through this evening and overnight, we had this weather front evening and overnight, we had this weatherfront producing evening and overnight, we had this weather front producing rain, evening and overnight, we had this weatherfront producing rain, but that tends to peter out later in the night, heavy rain moves in to the south—east of england and east anglia, where it will be quite warm and humid again. 17 degrees the overnight low,... some thundery overnight low, . .. some thundery downpours overnight low,... some thundery downpours for south—east england and east anglia, the bank and clear away during the afternoon, and the rest of the uk will see at least dry and sunny weather. highs of around 15 to 24 degrees. this is bbc news. i the killing of nine year old,

olivia pratt—korbel in liverpool —— the suspected target of the shooting is named as 35 year old joseph nee. we wa nt we want people to stand side by side with the police to identify those responsible gain the evidence and bring them tojustice. prime minister borisjohnson pays a suprise visit to ukraine's capital kyiv as it marks the anniversary of its independence — exactly six months after the russian invasion. we have an opportunity to join you in saying no to tyranny and no to those who would stifle ukrainian liberty and independence, and we will. more than three million households in england and wales were still waiting for their £150 energy rebate at the beginning of last month.

back to our top story, the death of olivia pratt—korbel, the man in hospital after being shot by the killer of olivia has been named as joseph nee. killer of olivia has been named as joseph nee-— killer of olivia has been named as joseh nee. �*, , ., , ., joseph nee. he's been arrested for breachin: joseph nee. he's been arrested for breaching the _ joseph nee. he's been arrested for breaching the terms _ joseph nee. he's been arrested for breaching the terms of _ joseph nee. he's been arrested for breaching the terms of his - joseph nee. he's been arrested for breaching the terms of his release | breaching the terms of his release from prison and will be arrested in connection with the nine—year—old's murder. let's get the latest from our reporter in liverpool. we have the name and a photo now of one of the name and a photo now of one of the people crucially involved in this tragic incident.— the people crucially involved in this tragic incident. yes, and the olice this tragic incident. yes, and the police will _ this tragic incident. yes, and the police will be _ this tragic incident. yes, and the police will be keen _ this tragic incident. yes, and the police will be keen to _ this tragic incident. yes, and the police will be keen to speak- this tragic incident. yes, and the police will be keen to speak to i this tragic incident. yes, and the i police will be keen to speak to him. he is now under arrest and police have said he would be questioned in connection with olivia's death. what he has to say may be crucial to the investigation. the 35—year—old was shot by the gunmen, shot in the torso and stomach and is in the hospital at the moment being treated for injuries and police say is in stable condition but was arrested for breach of his licence conditions

say he will be returned to jail and will be questioned in connection. aha, will be questioned in connection. a bit noisy, and the flowers have been left outside the police cordon. and what is the mood amongst residents? there is fear in the community and people are scared. and there were fatal shootings, four of them, in liverpool in the past week. we had another fatal shooting which appears to be a case of mistaken identity and it might be the level of gun crime and the random nature of some of the deaths which might be leading to a sense of fear. and police say the incident was nick —— linked to organised crime and police recognise people might be scared to give

information and they can go and that local crimestoppers been offering to be a conduit to the place of people don't want to approach them directly. we've seen a lot of proactive policing to be seen to be public and on the front foot. and we had and gun crime and we've seen and and the two fatal shootings could be and the two fatal shootings could be a public presence, and to be seen in the communities to reassure people over what has happened in the past week and we should also point out that gun crime is relatively rare and the chance of things happening like this and people being caught up in them are extremely rare, but when they happen, they do strike fear into people and into communities. are people telling you that because a child has died in this awful attack that people might be more

willing to take what they see as a risk and speak out through any of the avenues you have mentioned? certainly that is the hope from the police. serena kennedy, the chief constable, has said they had fantastic cooperation from the local community and indeed we understand that two sources have come forward with the same name for somebody in connection with the gunman but police say they need people to come forward. serena kennedy was very clear about that when she spoke to the media this afternoon but made the media this afternoon but made the point that this crime has crossed all boundaries and she is hoping that that will prey on people's conscience and make them come forward with information even if they might be fearful.— if they might be fearful. rowan, thank ou if they might be fearful. rowan, thank you very _ if they might be fearful. rowan, thank you very much. _ if they might be fearful. rowan, thank you very much. let's i if they might be fearful. rowan, thank you very much. let's take j if they might be fearful. rowan, i thank you very much. let's take a breakfrom thank you very much. let's take a break from the news cycle and catch up break from the news cycle and catch up with the sport. we'll start with formula one, where ahead of this weekend's belgian grand prix —

it's been announced that daniel ricciardo will leave mclaren at the end of the season. the australian had a year left on a three—year deal with the team but have agreed to part ways a year early. ricciardo delivered mclaren's first win in a decade last year but has been outshone by teammate lando norris. ricciardo said he'd announce his future plans in due course. he's expected to be replaced by formula two champion and fellow australian oscar piastri. england manager sarina wiegman has paid tribute to ellen white and jill scott after the pair announced their retirement from football this week. white is england's top scorer whilst midfielder scott is their second most capped player. as she announced her squad for the upcoming world cup qualifiers withoutv the pair that helped england win the women's euros this summer, wiegman said it was time for the next generation to make their mark. we will absolutely miss them, because they are such big personalities and had such an impact on the team, but i do think that is what we saw during the summer with

leah williamson as captain, she grew in the role so well and collaborated with the whole team and also with jill and ellen and the other more experienced leaders in the team, so i think now the dynamics of the team will change a little bit, of course, thatis will change a little bit, of course, that is normal. we will absolutely miss those two but i think that will stabilise over the next campus, because it also gives an opportunity to other players to step up. here's the squad in full then. goalkeeper hannah hampson is omitted, sandy mcilver called up. in midfield, jordan nobbs and katie zelem replace scott and the injured fran kirby whilst chloe kelly is injured so laurenjames and ebony salmon are drafted in too. seamer ollie robinson has been recalled by england for their second test of their three test series against south africa at old trafford, starting tomorrow. it means opener zak crawley keeps his place in the side. robinson replaces matthew potts in the eleven for his first test

since being dropped by england in the winter over fitness concerns. it's a must not lose for ben stokes' side, after they were thrashed by an innings last week. we've got to play better than we did at lord's. we just did not execute how we wanted to play, and that is part and parcel of sport. sport is set up for there to be a winner and a loser, so congratulations to south africa for winning and unfortunately we were the losers that week, but we are here now in manchester and hopefully we can win this game and take it to the oval, and then hopefully lift the trophy at the end, 2—1. lord's is the venue for the hundred double header today between london spirit and welsh fire. first up, it's the women. the men play later. both sides have lost all three of their matches . freya davies claimed two consecutive wickets for spirit. those of tammy beaumont, and annabelle sutherland. fire finished their 100 balls on 119—9. spirit are about to begin their reply.

after 16 balls, they require another 98 to win. you can watch this one right now over on bbc two. golf's pga tour has announced a series of changes to improve player earnings in what they describe as a strengthened partnership with the players. the tour has taken a hit, with a host of top players leaving to join the saudi—funded liv golf series — with this announcement seen as a way to protect itself against the exodus. but following consultation with the golfers including rory mcilroy and tiger woods and the game's bosses, the top players on the pga tour will commit to 20 events from next season, with increased prize money and rewards for the best 20. it will also guarantee income of half a million dollars for every player that plays a minimum of 15 tournaments. that's all the sport for now.

let's return now to ukraine now and more than a thousand foreign students, most of them from africa and india, were trapped in sumy in the north east of the country, which is just a short distance from the russian border. back in march, on the 5th, i spoke to mahtab raza. he and a group of other students made a video appealing to the indian government to help save them. they had no food or water and were melting snow in pans on their cookers for drinking water. well, mahtab and his friends were able to make it out of sumy a few days later after ukraine and russia agreed a humanitarian corridorfrom sumy to poltava. from there they had to take a train to lviv. this is mahtab and hundreds of other students at that station waiting for a train to take them to poland. when they arrived, they had to liaise with indian government officials about how to get back to their families.

earlier i spoke to mohammad mahtab raza, who's now in the indian city of patna in the state of bihar, and asked him how he's feeling now i feel very good that we came back to india. we thought our government would do something for us for our future and that our government would decide something for us. when we came to india, the past six months. right now we are feeling very bad. our career is in the dark. we don't know what will happen with us. whether we can continue our studies or not. we don't know. you whether we can continue our studies or not. we don't know.— or not. we don't know. you were stud inc or not. we don't know. you were studying in _ or not. we don't know. you were studying in ukraine. _ or not. we don't know. you were studying in ukraine. just- or not. we don't know. you were studying in ukraine. just take i or not. we don't know. you were studying in ukraine. just take us| studying in ukraine. just take us back, if you can to how you are feeling when we spoke to you. you

were so frightened about whether you would be able to get out alive. hate would be able to get out alive. , expected when we could to come to india at that time and we felt very good and we met with our family, very happy, but right now it is very challenging for all indian students studying in ukraine. our career is in the dark. what will we do next? we don't know. we tried many times to talk with our government and our government would decide something for our future government would decide something for ourfuture but our government would decide something for our future but our government is not listening. not responding, not acting responsible for all indian students. ~ ., acting responsible for all indian students. . ., ., acting responsible for all indian students. ., ., ~' acting responsible for all indian students. ., ., ~ ., students. what would you like now, because you — students. what would you like now, because you obviously _

students. what would you like now, because you obviously couldn't i because you obviously couldn't finish your studies and you now want to finish your studies in india? yes, we would like it, and our government will give one exemption programme for all indian students in their own country. it is good for us. right now we don't know until which day, where we will be. where we will go, we don't know. and i we will go, we don't know. and i understand _ we will go, we don't know. and i understand you _ we will go, we don't know. and i understand you are _ we will go, we don't know. and i understand you are very - we will go, we don't know. and i understand you are very worried about your future right now, but can ijust about your future right now, but can i just ask you, when you look about your future right now, but can ijust ask you, when you look back at march, how you were feeling in march, do you remember, are you able to think back now to how difficult that was and how lucky you were to get out alive? fist that was and how lucky you were to get out alive?— get out alive? at the time it was ve bad, get out alive? at the time it was very bad. a _ get out alive? at the time it was very bad, a crisis _ get out alive? at the time it was very bad, a crisis and _ get out alive? at the time it was very bad, a crisis and a - get out alive? at the time it was very bad, a crisis and a lot i very bad, a crisis and a lot happened in ukraine in sumy at that

time. we were very lucky we came to our own country. we are very happy for that time in march, when we were in sumy, waiting after we came to india. but right now we have many, many problems with all students, with all indian students. did many problems with all students, with all indian students.— with all indian students. did you send a with all indian students. did you spend a lot _ with all indian students. did you spend a lot of — with all indian students. did you spend a lot of money _ with all indian students. did you spend a lot of money to - with all indian students. did you spend a lot of money to try i with all indian students. did you spend a lot of money to try to i with all indian students. did you i spend a lot of money to try to study in ukraine? hate spend a lot of money to try to study in ukraine?— spend a lot of money to try to study in ukraine? . , , ., , ., ., , in ukraine? we spent lots of money. we sent in ukraine? we spent lots of money. we spent many _ in ukraine? we spent lots of money. we spent many years, _ in ukraine? we spent lots of money. we spent many years, lots _ in ukraine? we spent lots of money. we spent many years, lots of- in ukraine? we spent lots of money. we spent many years, lots of the i we spent many years, lots of the students are in final years. lots of them in the second year, the third year, the fourth year. they were feeling very helpless in our own country. feeling very helpless in our own count . , ., , , , country. obviously the struggle still continues _ country. obviously the struggle still continues but _ country. obviously the struggle still continues but they - country. obviously the struggle still continues but they are i country. obviously the struggle j still continues but they are safe country. obviously the struggle i still continues but they are safe at home in india, but of course their

future still very much to be resolved. one persons story from the awful tragic events in ukraine in the last six months. bin collectors in many parts of scotland are taking part in industrial action over pay. they'rejoining those in edinburgh who've been on strike since last thursday. rubbish has been piling up in the city's streets. as our scotland correspondent, lorna gordon, reports. edinburgh in august with its festivals always attracts plenty of attention. this year, though, the spotlight has been on the city for less positive reasons as well. some businesses have had to close. among people here, a mixture of sympathy and dismay. well, it's not very nice. but people are entitled to a pay rise. i can understand why they are doing it. but it's pretty horrible. i worry about the impression it gives to tourists who haven't been here before. it's embarrassing. imagine being on holiday! i support what they're doing

but obviously it's not very nice to look at. but then everyone is struggling just now. in certain situations we can see the bottoms of the binbags here that we've got, they have been pulled away. there are worries that as the rubbish piles up, rats might not be far behind. it is likely that the rats will multiply as they do very quickly in general. we fear that then domestic or even commercial properties may fall victim to these issues. the strike is now spreading. refuse workers in more scottish councils have walked out, including here in aberdeen, as well as glasgow and dundee. and soon schools and nurseries could also be affected in this strike over pay. in two weeks' time we will be doing schools and early years and then we will have to sit down and think about the next level of strategy

but this is not going to go away unless there is more money put on the table. in edinburgh, some festival performers are trying to keep the city clean. but the bins across much of scotland will now be filling up, and soon, overflowing. the scottish government says it is giving £140 million towards any pay settlement. councils say they don't have any reserves to up the 5% increase on offer. and unions are warning there could be months of disruption ahead. lorna gordon, bbc news, edinburgh. a hosepipe ban has taken effect today for millions of thames water customers in the south of england. people who break the rules risk a fine of up to £1,000. it's the latest water company to introduce a ban in england and wales, amid criticism over the level of water leakages. angus crawford reports.

bone—dry, just miles from the source of the thames, a dramatic sign of the crippling nature of drought. parched allotments, playing fields baked brown in the heat, the result of record temperatures in this part of the country. so now thames water has brought in a hosepipe ban affecting ten million customers across the thames valley and london. no more hosepipes to water gardens, wash cars or fill paddling pools until further notice. a breach could get you a £1,000 fine. but leaks, say critics of the industry, are as big a problem as heat. the company loses almost a quarter of the water it supplies and admits it must do better. in the meantime, everyone has to use less. absolutely, leakage needs to be fixed but all of us at home and at work and government and regulators have a bit of a tendency

sometimes to ssy it's all about the water companies. we've all got our part to play.

from increasingly empty reservoirs, to rivers, the drought in europe is gripping almost the entire continent and for 15 countries, including france, spain and ireland, the uk and moldova, the situation continues to get worse. 47% of the territory remains in drought warning and this means precipitation has been less unusual and soil moisture is in deficit, 17% is in alert condition. from distribution issues from drinking water is in france to rising numbers in wildfires and warnings of risk of keeping nuclear power stations call, the warns almost all of europe's rivers has tried to some extent and as the rains fail to fall, the harvests are also falling, putting further pressure on rising prices and the cost of living. according to scientists, it remains warmer and drier in the western regions

until november and it appears to be the worst, at least in 500 years. as the summer slowly slipped by, the warning is that autumn will not bring an instant reprieve meaning reservoirs like this one in spain are not expected to fill any time soon. gareth barlow, bbc news. researchers say the dugong — a marine mammal also known as the gentle giant of the sea — is now extinct in china. they have been over—hunted, and the sea grass they feed on has been destroyed. the scientists behind the study say it's a devastating blow for the animals, a cousin of the manatee. professor samuel turvey, from the institute of zoology at the zoological society of london is co—author of the study and says it's a very sad development it's an absolute tragedy. there is so much bad news in the world at the moment but, as this shows, we are continuing to have environmental bad news

as well and we are experiencing this progressive depletion of biodiversity and the health and status of global ecosystems and this is unfortunately another flag this problem is happening. the dugong was both hunting and damage to the environment it was hunted heavily in the early part of the 20th century. and that depleted the population a lot. subsequent to that it was the degradation of the habitat it needs which dealt the final blow. there's been this increasing spoliation of the season many parts of the world through increasing [and modification and things like sewage run—off, fertiliser run—off, which is the effect of impacting the sea grass beds which the dugongs need to feed on. they need this very clear water to photosynthesise, and if you have

this pollution in the system, that will lead to blooms and notification which makes the water much murkier. that is a major factor in the loss of seagrass beds of the seasonal sales in china, which in the absence of those, there is nothing for a dugong to feed on. luckily, their disappearance from china is not the end of the species. they are still found in eastern africa through to the pacific islands, that they are fragmented, and a lot of these populations are under increasing pressure. what we see in china is almost the end point, that we want to try and avoid in many other areas around the world. this tension between human needs and biodiversity needs. we need to be able to use those resources as well, but they must be a win—win solution to biodiversity and human well—being.

but there is some good news from the natural world — hen harriers in the peak district have had their most successful breeding season in more than a decade. according to the national trust, seven have fledged this year in the area, thanks to conservation efforts aimed at protecting the endangered birds of prey. yunus mulla reports. the hen harrier is one of the uk's birds of prey, but also the most intensely persecuted and threatened. that is why the successful fledging of these seven youngsters is such a welcome sight. very important in this landscape, because we have a mosaic, so we have patches of heather, which you can see, purple. we have open water, we have patches of cotton grass. here in the peak district, work has been taking place to create rich feeding and nesting grounds. you've had a significant success when it comes to hen harriers. tell me about that. really wonderful year. best year in ten years. we have had seven young birds fledge their nest from two nest sites. so we're really excited. it really demonstrates the work we're doing with our tenants and other partners is starting to pay off.

hen harriers live in open areas with low vegetation, but also prey on grouse to feed their young. they want a food source, don't they, so what have you done to encourage that? by restoring this landscape, that means there are lots of small mammals, like votes, and other insects that mammals eat, and of course it is a great habitat for small birds that the hen harrier rely on to feed themselves and their young. hen harriers play an important role when it comes to creating the right ecological balance here in the landscape. but their population levels are said to be at a critical level. a few months back, two nests failed when two male hen harriers, both with active nests, disappeared in suspicious circumstances. there have been a number of significant incidents towards hen harriers in the peak district national park this year involving raptor persecution, which are still under investigation from police.

and we hope that in future illegal persecution of the species will be eradicated and the species can recover. to help monitor the birds, the rspb and natural england have fitted tracking tags to help us better understand the species. hopefully, year—on—year, the population will gradually increase, which is good news for not just hen harriers, but also people who visit the uplands. and, with a bit of luck, a hen harrier will be a common sight in the high peak in the future. conservationists say we are a step closer to establishing a sustainable population of this bird of prey. yunus mulla, bbc news. i will bring you a little bit more good news with some very cute baby pictures from whipsnade zoo released this morning at their centre for elephant care. yes, this is a not so tiny infant born on monday to her mum, donna. she was encouraged on herfeet by herfamily

mum, donna. she was encouraged on her feet by her family before taking her feet by her family before taking her first steps. the zoo described it as a huge success for mum and a bigger step for elephant conservation. we don't know her weight in pounds or her name, but if you tweet me with your ideas, i will pass them on. very, very cute. nice to see. martinis here at 5pm. let's catch up with the weather. we do need some rain, i don't like it, but we there will be a bit more rain lingering around in the next day or so, but then a lot more dry weather in the forecast in the weekend and next week, so here we are this evening, we have the rain across parts of wales and the south—west, and parts of northern england as well. south—east england and east anglia will see heavy downpours and thunderstorms during the early hours of thursday morning. still quite warm and muggy overnight for southern and eastern parts in england but pressure conditions to start thursday further north—west and a lot of dry weather for thursday morning that it is the

south—east of england and east anglia that will see torrential downpours and there could be surface water flooding as it falls in a short space of time. it clears away in the afternoon, so sunny spells across the board, light winds for both of us and a pleasant day, 15 to 24 degrees and a touch fresher after the recent humidity we have had in the recent humidity we have had in the south and then for most of us, high—pressure holes on through friday into the weekend and a few splashes of rain in the far north west, but temperatures between the high teens up to the mid 20s.

this is bbc news. the headlines. the shooting of nine—year—old of olivia pratt—korbel: the intended victim of the gunman who killed olivia is named. 35 year old, joseph nee, who was on probation was also shot, but is in a stable condition. he's been detained in hospital and will be questioned about the killing. we need everybody to come forward, stand united, side by side with the police to identify those responsible, getting the evidence and bringing them to justice. prime minister borisjohnson pays a suprise visit to kyiv as ukraine marks its independence day — exactly six months after the russian invasion of the country began. we have an opportunity to join eu

we have an opportunity tojoin eu in say no to tierney, saying no