fein live from london, this is bbc news. the british veteran presenter phillip schofield says he has agreed to step down from itv�*s this morning "with immediate effect" after more than 20 years. ukraine dominates the g7 summit as president zelensky arrives in hiroshima to meet world leaders. russia warns of massive risks for the west after the us agrees to train ukrainian pilots on american f—16fighterjets. in northern ireland, the republican political party sinn fein is on track to become the largest party in local government — with calls for the return of local rule in stormont. and ireland's katie taylor will be hoping for a homecoming later tonight in dublin when she faces england's chantelle cameron in a light—welterweight

world championship match. hello, i'm mark lobel. here in the uk — the veteran tv presenter phillip schofield is to step down from the programme this morning with "immediate effect" after more than 20 years on the itv programme, thatis that is according to the broadcaster. the 61—year—old tv presenter will not return to co—host the morning talk show with holly willoughby, with thursday's show being his last. in an statement, itv said that holly willoughby will remain on this morning and will co—present with members of the this morning family. despite his departure from this morning, phillip schofield will continue to present peak—time shows for itv. this is the statement mr schofield has posted on his instagram a short time ago:

his long—time co—host, holly willoughby, posted a statement on instagram, saying: with more on this, we canjoin robin brant in the newsroom. give us a contact for what has happened here.— give us a contact for what has ha ened here. ~ . , . ., happened here. what is clear when ou read happened here. what is clear when you read the _ happened here. what is clear when you read the statement _ happened here. what is clear when you read the statement from - happened here. what is clear when | you read the statement from phillip schofield and the longer statement from itv, is that the pressure was

on from his employers to go, and in the end, he did. let's look on the bbc website. the most important thing is a statement is where he says, i understand that itv have decided the current situation cannot go on. later on, he says, i have decided to step down from the show with immediate effect in the shape wimbledon, day 8, monday 4th with immediate effect in the shape wimbledon, day 8, monday lithjuly hope that the show can go forward. clearly the pressure was intense, it was itv bosses, it seems, giving phillip schofield little choice to step down from the show that he has been at the helm of for more than 20 years. also, you look at the statement, and we know that in the last week or so there has been a lot of negotiations between lawyers all of negotiations between lawyers all of the interested parties in terms of the interested parties in terms of what happens next. phillip schofield is not simply leaving tv, he isn't leaving itv, he will go on to present what itv calls a brand—new peak—time series to come and also the british soap awards next month. he is still an important part of their roster, but in her

in terms of this morning that is it. this is a show that has been going forfour this is a show that has been going for four decades, this is a show that has been going forfour decades, an important part of itv�*s daytime schedule, and reputational issues about phillip schofield, rumours about the relationship between he and holly willoughby, a relationship in which the chemistry is essential for the viewers who tune in every day. it has become problematic. and the core problem has been the trial in the last few weeks of timothy schofield, who was trialled and convicted last week where he was found guilty of child abuse and jailed for 12 years. phillip schofield gave testimony in that trial, obviously hugely distressing for him. at the same time, there were rumours about his relationship with holly willoughby, other issues about our queue jumping during the funeral of the late queen

elizabeth ii, much refuted, i must say. 0bviously, for phillip schofield in particular, the trial and conviction of his brother... all in all, you have a time of crisis for him personally, and also at the time of crisis in terms of the reputation around this morning, and thatis reputation around this morning, and that is where we find ourselves today, with had a's news that he is leaving. at today, with had a's news that he is leavinu. �* , today, with had a's news that he is leavinu. ~ , , ., today, with had a's news that he is leavinu. �* , , ., ., today, with had a's news that he is leavinu. ~ , , ., ., , leaving. a big blow to itv, philip schofield is _ leaving. a big blow to itv, philip schofield is a _ leaving. a big blow to itv, philip schofield is a huge _ leaving. a big blow to itv, philip schofield is a huge name - leaving. a big blow to itv, philip schofield is a huge name in - leaving. a big blow to itv, philip schofield is a huge name in the i leaving. a big blow to itv, philip i schofield is a huge name in the uk, and for middle—aged and older viewers, they might remember gordon the gopher, the broom cupboard, but for international viewers, tell us a bit about how they key is here. lets talk briefly about _ bit about how they key is here. lets talk briefly about itv, it is a global production house. it has moved to protect one of it's break assets in terms of the daytime schedule, that is what this is about, he is not leaving itv broadcasting altogether, and it is interesting... and this is why i refer to the negotiations are going on in the background, he will continue to present peak—time shows.

he's not leaving the stage completely. for many people of a certain age, they have grown up with him presenting on uk tv, both for the bbc early on in children's programming, and then moving on to a much more wide range of presenting entertainment, light entertainment, somejournalism as well, entertainment, light entertainment, some journalism as well, for itv. here 61, he has been doing this in one way or another since he was 17. he has been doing this for a long time. this is a crisis for his career, he was at the apotheosis. he is not stepping back completely. he and itv, it is not clear what the future holds, but he will be a part of itv, just not on this morning. thanks. we now go to ellie henman, a showbiz reporter at that a son. what is your reaction? we showbiz reporter at that a son. what is your reaction?— is your reaction? we have been leadin: is your reaction? we have been leading on _ is your reaction? we have been leading on the _ is your reaction? we have been leading on the story _ is your reaction? we have been leading on the story for - is your reaction? we have been leading on the story for the -

is your reaction? we have beenj leading on the story for the last ten days, — leading on the story for the last ten days, we knew that the time was up ten days, we knew that the time was up for— ten days, we knew that the time was up for phillip schofield. we knew itv up for phillip schofield. we knew ”v were — up for phillip schofield. we knew itv were going to make some changes. itv were going to make some changes. i did itv were going to make some changes. i did not_ itv were going to make some changes. i did not expected to be the scene, i did not expected to be the scene, ithought— i did not expected to be the scene, iihought it — i did not expected to be the scene, i thought it would be in a few weeks when _ i thought it would be in a few weeks when they— i thought it would be in a few weeks when they were due to take a break for a week — when they were due to take a break for a week. to see it come out today, — for a week. to see it come out today, and _ for a week. to see it come out today, and for them to have worked together, _ today, and for them to have worked together, and fulfil to have stepped back is— together, and fulfil to have stepped back is i_ together, and fulfil to have stepped back is i think, the right decision. why did _ back is i think, the right decision. why did it— back is i think, the right decision. why did it happen now? ultimately, his osition why did it happen now? ultimately, his position was _ why did it happen now? ultimately, his position was untenable. - why did it happen now? ultimately, his position was untenable. the - why did it happen now? ultimately, his position was untenable. the last ten days, _ his position was untenable. the last ten days, when we broke the sun, to see how— ten days, when we broke the sun, to see how awkward it was between them, this was— see how awkward it was between them, this was a _ see how awkward it was between them, this was a relationship that has broken — this was a relationship that has broken down. it could not carry on, and to— broken down. it could not carry on, and to put— broken down. it could not carry on, and to put them on screen was incredibly— and to put them on screen was incredibly awkward. people could see through— incredibly awkward. people could see through it _ incredibly awkward. people could see through it. their relationship, their— through it. their relationship, their chemistry, is not carry such a. ultimately, if it is not working and is _ a. ultimately, if it is not working and is broken, the show cannot continue — and is broken, the show cannot continue. ., , and is broken, the show cannot continue-— and is broken, the show cannot continue. , ., _ , continue. there has previously been a row about — continue. there has previously been a row about things _ continue. there has previously been a row about things behind _ continue. there has previously been a row about things behind the - continue. there has previously been a row about things behind the sofa. | a row about things behind the sofa. it has previously been reported that the agents they shared... basically

they took— the agents they shared... basically they took 15% of holly willoughby's income _ they took 15% of holly willoughby's income. they had a battle out of court _ income. they had a battle out of court and — income. they had a battle out of court and she left. we understand that there — court and she left. we understand that there was bad blood since then. also, _ that there was bad blood since then. also, she _ that there was bad blood since then. also, she is — that there was bad blood since then. also, she is a star in her own right — also, she is a star in her own right she _ also, she is a star in her own right. she has grown, although she came _ right. she has grown, although she came onto — right. she has grown, although she came onto the sofa with phillip schofield, she has left us a bigger star, _ schofield, she has left us a bigger star, and — schofield, she has left us a bigger star, and i— schofield, she has left us a bigger star, and i do feel there has been a natural— star, and i do feel there has been a natural progression for holly willoughby, and it has culminated in this, where — willoughby, and it has culminated in this, where she steps back —— he steps _ this, where she steps back —— he steps back— this, where she steps back —— he steps back and she continues. at this, where she steps back -- he steps back and she continues. at the moment, steps back and she continues. at the moment. idv — steps back and she continues. at the moment, idv are _ steps back and she continues. at the moment, idv are saying _ steps back and she continues. at the moment, idv are saying his - steps back and she continues. at the moment, idv are saying his role - steps back and she continues. at the moment, idv are saying his role will| moment, idv are saying his role will be filled in by members of the this morning family. do you think that they will get a single presenter, who will that be?— they will get a single presenter, who will that be? rotation is what the do on who will that be? rotation is what they do on other _ who will that be? rotation is what they do on other shows, - who will that be? rotation is what they do on other shows, it - who will that be? rotation is what they do on other shows, it keepsl who will that be? rotation is what| they do on other shows, it keeps it fresh _ they do on other shows, it keeps it fresh i_ they do on other shows, it keeps it fresh. i would think that they will do a rotation for a while. i think to see _ do a rotation for a while. i think to see holly willoughby with someone else in— to see holly willoughby with someone else in the _ to see holly willoughby with someone else in the long term for the future would _ else in the long term for the future would make sense. after the summer break, _ would make sense. after the summer hreak. that— would make sense. after the summer break, that might happen. i would bet on _ break, that might happen. i would bet on dermot 0'leary. he is friends with holly—

bet on dermot 0'leary. he is friends with holly willoughby, he was an usher— with holly willoughby, he was an usher at — with holly willoughby, he was an usher at her wedding, could also be alison— usher at her wedding, could also be alison hammond. for me, it is either dermot— alison hammond. for me, it is either dermot 0'leary or alison hammond. do dermot 0'leary or alison hammond. dy: think dermot 0'leary or alison hammond. think that dermot 0'leary or alison hammond. drr think that there was pressure, there were more stories coming out that forced them to go early? i am were more stories coming out that forced them to go early?— forced them to go early? i am not sure. to forced them to go early? i am not sure- to be _ forced them to go early? i am not sure. to be honest, _ forced them to go early? i am not sure. to be honest, one - forced them to go early? i am not sure. to be honest, one look- forced them to go early? i am not sure. to be honest, one look at. sure. to be honest, one look at social— sure. to be honest, one look at social media when this morning was on, social media when this morning was on. it— social media when this morning was on. it was— social media when this morning was on. it was so— social media when this morning was on, it was so damaging. it is a family— on, it was so damaging. it is a family friendly show. it is a huge show _ family friendly show. it is a huge show. nobody is bigger than that brand _ show. nobody is bigger than that brand as — show. nobody is bigger than that brand. as philip schofield said, when _ brand. as philip schofield said, when the — brand. as philip schofield said, when the stories about the show become — when the stories about the show become about the show, you cannot carry— become about the show, you cannot carry oh _ become about the show, you cannot carry oh it — become about the show, you cannot carry on. it became too big. he had to step _ carry on. it became too big. he had to step back — carry on. it became too big. he had to step back. he has made the right decisioh _ to step back. he has made the right decision. ~ ., , ., to step back. he has made the right decision. . ., , ., ., ,, ., �* , decision. what you make of itv's decision. what you make of itv's decision to _ decision. what you make of itv's decision to keep _ decision. what you make of itv's decision to keep him _ decision. what you make of itv's decision to keep him on - decision. what you make of itv's decision to keep him on other . decision. what you make of itv's - decision to keep him on other shows? it make sense. dancing on ice, that is the _ it make sense. dancing on ice, that is the biggest show he does now, with holly — is the biggest show he does now, with holly. it'll be interesting to see if— with holly. it'll be interesting to see if that partnership stays together. i personally cannot see that happening. i actually think

holly— that happening. i actually think holly might step away. ijust cannot see how. _ holly might step away. ijust cannot see how, after this has happened, they could — see how, after this has happened, they could carry on with dancing on ice. they could carry on with dancing on ice but— they could carry on with dancing on ice but as — they could carry on with dancing on ice. but as they say, he is a veteran _ ice. but as they say, he is a veteran broadcaster he is very good and what _ veteran broadcaster he is very good and what he does and his home is at itv. and what he does and his home is at w i_ and what he does and his home is at w i assume — and what he does and his home is at itv. i assume they will keep working with hirh _ itv. i assume they will keep working with him. ., ., ~ itv. i assume they will keep working with him. ., ., ,, with him. ellie henman, thank you very much- — with him. ellie henman, thank you very much. let's _ with him. ellie henman, thank you very much. let's go _ with him. ellie henman, thank you very much. let's go to _ with him. ellie henman, thank you very much. let's go to ukraine - with him. ellie henman, thank you. very much. let's go to ukraine now. ukraine's president zelensky has arrived injapan where he's meeting world leaders at the g7 summit. he's said that "peace will become closer", after the us agreed to train ukrainian pilots on american f16 fighterjets , paving the way for european countries to supply the warplanes to kyiv. moscow said western countries will be running �*colossal risks' if the jets are sent to ukraine. 0ur political editor chris mason reports from hiroshima. the airport here has welcomed rather a few leaders in the last few days. and here came another one. after a tour of europe

and a trip to the middle east, president zelensky arrived in japan today. long—haul diplomacy amid a long, drawn—out war and ongoing pleas for help. they met on monday in the uk and they met again here. the president and the prime minister. made it. ukraine's leader said enhanced cooperation would bring victory for him and claimed peace is closer and closer to peace. are you closer to peace now sir? for months, ukraine has been asking for warplanes and in particular, these fighter jets, f—16s. america, which makes them, has now said its allies who have them can give them to ukraine. the uk doesn't have any of these planes, but is one of several countries, including the us, that will help the ukrainian air force. the united states will support a joint effort to train ukrainian pilots on fourth generation fighter aircraft, including f—16s.

we have turned to discussions about improving the ukrainian air force as part of our long—term commitment to ukraine's self defence. this is unquestionably a big win for ukraine, securing the first stage of what it's long hoped for, the training of its pilots with the expectation that the planes themselves will follow. and president zelensky is the centre of attention here and that sends a pretty blunt message to moscow. but not everyone is a straightforward cheerleader for ukraine. the indian prime minister, narendra modi, has never condemned russia's invasion. the g7 leaders gathered for what's known as their family photo this afternoon. they'll have more talks with volodymyr zelensky throughout the weekend. the g7 leaders are warning countries who use trade as a weapon that they will face "consequences".

in a statement they explained any country trying to, as they put it, "weaponise" economic dependence would fail. but they insisted their policy was not designed to target china, but to promote global economic resilience. china has expressed �*strong dissatisfaction' with the g7 communique. the leaders have also reiterated their commitment to phasing out fossilfuels, and meeting their common goal of net zero carbon emissions by 2050 at the latest in order to keep a global warming limit of 1.5c within reach. artificial intelligence was also a major talking point. the leaders have called for the establishment of standards to make sure ai is trustworthy and in line with shared democratic values. meanwhile — ukraine's military has denied claims by the leader of russia's wagner mercenary group that its forces are now in full control of the fiercely contested ukrainian city of bakhmut. the ukrainian defence

minister, though, admits the situation is critical. the claim came after the group posted a video on social media showing yevgeny prigozhin and his men in combat fatigues, holding flags against the backdrop of ruined buildings. mr prigozhin alleged that they had no help from regular russian forces, saying the top brass had turned the war into their personal entertainment. mr prigozhin made claims of fully controlling bakhmut before, but each time he has made those claims in the past, they were disproved by ukrainians. well in further news member states of the international criminal court have called the russian issued arrest warrant of the icc�*s chief prosecutor karim khan as deeply concerning and deplorable. russia's warrant comes two months after the icc issued an arrest warrant for president putin. he is wanted on suspicion of involvement in war crimes of

unlawfully deporting ukrainian children. i spoke to suzanne loftus, research fellow with the quincy institute for responsible statecraft — i asked her for her reaction to that arrest warrant. iam not i am not surprised at all. it's a countermove on the side of the russians, and they are trying to undermine the icc and its accusations of putin as being a war criminal. and it's a subject to continue and carry on in this in this game of blaming one another and trying to charge the other four for various crimes. so, no, i'm not surprised at all. and unfortunately, russia is not a signatory of the icc. so there's really not very much that the icc can ultimately do. it would have to... the west would have to kind of enter russia by force

and actively try to to get putin to to to to be in court, which i don't think would be very likely. i mean, in terms of the practicalities, we talked about the jurisdiction of the icc. if president putin strays into countries that subscribe to that, if we look at it the other way around now with this arrest warrant, do you think there are any countries that now karim khan wouldn't be able to enter? well, it's. .. i don't think that it's going to go through, i mean, it's something that russia is just saying out loud as a response to to what was going on before. but it doesn't mean that this is actively going to be an issue for him around the world. right. and i just want to ask you one final question briefly about the g7 summit. do you think that the renewed sanctions or the increased sanctions on russia that have been unveiled by the g7 are likely to make a difference? well, i don't think so. the previous sanctions have not done what the nations that imposed them had hoped that they would do,

because russia so far has not changed its behaviour. so the new sanctions are intended to make it even more difficult for russia to fund its war. but, based on the fact that they haven't worked thus far, i don't see the new ones having any more impact. 15 dogs have been seized by greater manchester police investigating an attack which led to the death of a 37—year—old man near wigan. jonathan hogg, who was described by his family as a "well—loved, sensitive, and kind person", died after suffering serious injuries in the attack. now, to northern ireland, where sinn fein is on course to be the largest party in local government in northern ireland for the first time. it has continued to make gains on the second day of counting in council elections. a62 seats are being contested. i spoke to our northern ireland correspondent clodagh rice, who's in belfast covering the developments. it is day two of counting

here in northern ireland for the local government elections, and we have about 88% of the results so far. and, the big story here has been a surge in support for sinn fein, the party that at its core belief, thinks there should be a united ireland. so, that has really been the dominant story, sinn fein gaining support, particularly in some areas that have typically been known for having a unionist stronghold. places like ballymena and lisburn. so, that will put the democratic unionist party into second place, and it is the first time that a nationalist party will be the largest at a local government level. the big question here will be what impact, if any, will these results have on the restoration of stormont. we currently have no executive in northern ireland because the dup is boycotting an executive in it's position over the northern ireland protocol. but in the coming weeks and months ahead, we will get a little bit closer to finding out what this will mean in terms of

restoring an executive. briefly, what should we be looking out for in terms of power—sharing at stormont? i think it will be interesting to see the mood music. on one hand, the gains for sinn fein, as sinn fein would say, this will show that the majority of people here want to see an executive restored, but the dup vote has held up, it has not lost in the majority of places, so i'm sure the dup would say, there is still a mandate there for their position to boycott the restoration of an executive. now, to women's boxing. world champion katie taylor is set to make her long—awaited homecoming tonight as she takes on british champion chantelle cameron in dublin. the undefeated irishwoman says this is a fight she's "always wanted". it will take place in front of a sold—out crowd, and will be taylor's first professional bout on home soil.

joining me live is chrissy peacock — a boxing coach from plymouth in southwest england. she teaches boxing to children and teenagers, and has received a british empire medal for her services to the sport. and shell holden, who is a member of dublin's beatbox boxing club. thank you both very much for joining. katie taylor is a true sporting legend. she has to be recognised as one of the best if not the best sport persons to ever grace island. and she is the significant female boxer across the world. we are extremely proud to call her irish. and, it is safe to say that the excitement here in dublin is palpable. in advance of tonight's

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and at clubs like the one i am a part of, they are welcoming and supportive environments which ensure there are no barriers to entering boxing. they lay down a foundation for anyone who wants to take up the sport. for anyone who wants to take up the sort. �* ., ., ., ., , sport. and going to our other guest, what are you — sport. and going to our other guest, what are you hoping _ sport. and going to our other guest, what are you hoping to _ sport. and going to our other guest, what are you hoping to see - sport. and going to our other guest, what are you hoping to see tonight? | what are you hoping to see tonight? i cannot wait for her to get in the rin- i cannot wait for her to get in the ring and — i cannot wait for her to get in the ring and show us her skills. she is a very— ring and show us her skills. she is a very skilled boxer. her technique, the way— a very skilled boxer. her technique, the way that she boxes, she is her whole _ the way that she boxes, she is her whoie hody— the way that she boxes, she is her whole body to take those big shots. she is _ whole body to take those big shots. she is an _ whole body to take those big shots. she is an out and out competitor. very— she is an out and out competitor. very professional in what she does. she is— very professional in what she does. she is so— very professional in what she does. she is so soft outside of the ring, but in _ she is so soft outside of the ring, but in the — she is so soft outside of the ring, but in the ring, she is an absolute beast _ but in the ring, she is an absolute beast she — but in the ring, she is an absolute beast. she is very competitive, very skilled _ beast. she is very competitive, very skilled so— beast. she is very competitive, very skiiied so i— beast. she is very competitive, very skilled. so i am looking forward to seeing _ skilled. so i am looking forward to seeing all— skilled. so i am looking forward to seeing all of that. we skilled. so i am looking forward to

seeing all of that.— skilled. so i am looking forward to seeing all of that. we had the sheer enthusiasm — seeing all of that. we had the sheer enthusiasm there, _ seeing all of that. we had the sheer enthusiasm there, why _ seeing all of that. we had the sheer enthusiasm there, why are - seeing all of that. we had the sheer enthusiasm there, why are more . seeing all of that. we had the sheer| enthusiasm there, why are more and more women getting into boxing? well, it might be where, like me, they have — well, it might be where, like me, they have had problems in the past with bullying or domestic violence, situations— with bullying or domestic violence, situations like that, where women want _ situations like that, where women want to— situations like that, where women want to learn some self—defence and how to _ want to learn some self—defence and how to protect themselves, especially today, when things are a little bit _ especially today, when things are a little bit dodgy outside. but also, it is one — little bit dodgy outside. but also, it is one of— little bit dodgy outside. but also, it is one of the best stress relievers _ it is one of the best stress relievers ever. i mean, for me, ifi io relievers ever. i mean, for me, ifi go and _ relievers ever. i mean, for me, ifi go and do — relievers ever. i mean, for me, ifi go and do a — relievers ever. i mean, for me, ifi go and do a boxing session, i will be go and do a boxing session, i will he buzzing — go and do a boxing session, i will be buzzing for two days, high serotonin— be buzzing for two days, high serotonin levels. it is good for mental— serotonin levels. it is good for mental and physical well—being. mental and physical well— being. bingo— mental and physical well— being. bingo wings, mental and physical well—being. bingo wings, all of the bits that us ladies _ bingo wings, all of the bits that us ladies like — bingo wings, all of the bits that us ladies like to work on, it attacks all of— ladies like to work on, it attacks all of those. it is a great weight loss boost, but a great community -et loss boost, but a great community get together as well. a lot of young girls. _ get together as well. a lot of young girls, really young girls, we do

3-10 _ girls, really young girls, we do 3—10 —year—olds as well as teenagers, and a lot of them are girls _ teenagers, and a lot of them are girls they— teenagers, and a lot of them are girls. they absolutely love it. and then the — girls. they absolutely love it. and then the teenagers... it is predominantly male, but we have for - five _ predominantly male, but we have for — five females at the moment. it is confidence — — five females at the moment. it is confidence building. it is self esteem _ confidence building. it is self esteem. it is being a part of something. being a part of a community group. when you walk into that gym. _ community group. when you walk into that gym. it _ community group. when you walk into that gym, it is like they are your family. — that gym, it is like they are your family. a — that gym, it is like they are your family, a safe place to go and release _ family, a safe place to go and release, be yourself, let loose. if you're _ release, be yourself, let loose. if you're angry about things, which we are these _ you're angry about things, which we are these days, because life is difficult, — are these days, because life is difficult, and you might come from bad background where you have a lot of anger, _ bad background where you have a lot of anger, you may have some neuro diversity, _ of anger, you may have some neuro diversity, adhd, and boxing again is a great _ diversity, adhd, and boxing again is a great way— diversity, adhd, and boxing again is a great way of getting around that. there _ a great way of getting around that. there are — a great way of getting around that. there are all sorts of reasons. we

were there are all sorts of reasons. were seeing there are all sorts of reasons. - were seeing you in the ring there, fantastic pictures of you fighting. before we go, what are you looking forward to most tonight? hat before we go, what are you looking forward to most tonight?— before we go, what are you looking forward to most tonight? not only is it auoin to forward to most tonight? not only is it going to be _ forward to most tonight? not only is it going to be an _ forward to most tonight? not only is it going to be an epic— forward to most tonight? not only is it going to be an epic fight _ forward to most tonight? not only is it going to be an epic fight betweenl it going to be an epic fight between two phenomenalfighters, but also, there are a crew of us meeting up for a social event from the boxing club tonight. we will have our eyes peeled. i club tonight. we will have our eyes eeled. ., , ~ club tonight. we will have our eyes eeled. ., n' ,, club tonight. we will have our eyes eeled. ., ,~' i. ,., ., peeled. i will ask you both, who will win? katie _ peeled. i will ask you both, who will win? katie taylor! - peeled. i will ask you both, who will win? katie taylor! is - peeled. i will ask you both, who will win? katie taylor! is out. peeled. i will ask you both, whol will win? katie taylor! is out who ou want will win? katie taylor! is out who you want to _ will win? katie taylor! is out who you want to win _ will win? katie taylor! is out who you want to win as _ will win? katie taylor! is out who you want to win as well _ will win? katie taylor! is out who you want to win as well as - will win? katie taylor! is out who you want to win as well as he - you want to win as well as he you think will win? she you want to win as well as he you think will win?— think will win? she will outbox her o- onent, think will win? she will outbox her opponent. i _ think will win? she will outbox her opponent. i am — think will win? she will outbox her opponent, i am sure. _ think will win? she will outbox her opponent, i am sure. we - think will win? she will outbox her opponent, i am sure. we will- think will win? she will outbox her opponent, i am sure. we will not. opponent, i am sure. we will not have to wait _ opponent, i am sure. we will not have to wait long _ opponent, i am sure. we will not have to wait long to _ opponent, i am sure. we will not have to wait long to see - opponent, i am sure. we will not have to wait long to see if- opponent, i am sure. we will not have to wait long to see if you i opponent, i am sure. we will not| have to wait long to see if you are right. thank you forjoining us. brilliant stories and thank you for sharing them with us. that match is in a couple of hours. that is all of

your bbc news for now. thank you very much forjoining us. hello there. we've got differing fortunes across the four home nations this weekend. have a look out of the window here in west wales, beautifully sunny, feeling lovely and warm in the sunshine in light winds. move northwards into scotland, much more layered cloud. earlier on that's brought some rain, that rain tending to peter out for the most part. the cloud covers scotland and northern ireland and we're starting to see something a little bit wetter coming into the far north—west. underneath that cloud, temperatures are going to be around 16 or 17, could be a touch warmer as it brightens up in the moray firth, but in the sunshine across england and wales, temperatures reaching 20 or 21 in the west, a little cooler around some north sea coasts. i mentioned some rain coming into the north—west and this

evening and overnight, it gets a bit wetter for a while in scotland and northern ireland before the rain tends to peter out. could see a bit of mist, fog and low cloud again across eastern areas of england, and with clearer skies in england and wales, temperatures could be as low as four or five degrees. let's set the scene for sunday and we've got high pressure extending across the uk. that weather front bringing the rain overnight gets stuck in scotland and just peters out. a bit more of an east or north—easterly breeze could drag in some cloud from off the north sea, particularly into the south—east of england. there will be some sunshine around as well. still that cloud for much of scotland and northern ireland, not much rain falling, though by the afternoon and in the far north—west, there could actually be some sunshine. not necessarily going to help the temperatures, mind you. may well be a little bit cooler in scotland and northern ireland on sunday. still, the warm sunshine for england and wales and those temperatures reaching 20 or 21 celsius. into next week, not too much changes really, you've still got the high pressure around on monday. another weakening weather front moves in from the atlantic,

bringing very little rain. following that, the odd shower perhaps for western scotland, perhaps northern ireland but on the whole, a lot of dry weather. plenty of sunshine for england and wales, maybe a slightly more northerly breeze on monday but those temperatures changing very little, 17 to 20 celsius. and that weather pattern continues into next week. again, high pressure is never too far away. it's going to be in the far north that we could see some weather fronts now and again and a stronger breeze that maybe will bring some rain. but on the whole, a lot of dry weather into next week and those temperatures are near average as well.

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