longer can up, it trebled, and it no longer can fund the games. it was budgeted for about £1.5 billion, so about $2 billion, and it is now a three times that much. billion, and it is now a three times that much-— billion, and it is now a three times that much. ., �* ., ., .,~ ., ., that much. you've got to make a lot of difficult decisions _ that much. you've got to make a lot of difficult decisions in _ that much. you've got to make a lot of difficult decisions in this - that much. you've got to make a lot of difficult decisions in this job. - of difficult decisions in this job. this is not one of them. frankly, six or $7 billion for a 12 day event, were not doing that. it is all because the no benefit. this decision shocked _ all because the no benefit. this decision shocked many, including the commonwealth games federation. they said they were given about eight hours notice. commonwealth games australia said it was hugely embarrassing, humiliation for australia. an opposition politician said. the state government here in victoria may well have legitimate reasons for this, the budget is building up in the face of the cost of living crisis. the premier said they're going to redirect the money into regional housing and sporting

infrastructure, but there are still many questions. people have travelled here and relocated here to work on the games. there are still so many issues for them to handle here. it's just two days until the women's world cup kicks off in australia and new zealand and the defending champions, the usa, are favourites once again. the legendary forward megan rapinoe confirmed a few days ago that this will be her last world cup and she'll retire at the end of the year. her team—mates want to send her off on a high, as the us bids to win a third tournament in a row. it's sad to think about this being her last, but she has done such incredible things for this team and for the world, so to be able to see that up close and personal megan

rufino and be close to that has been really special. i hope that we will send her out on a high. i hope that we will send her out on a high. with the players continuing their preperations, referees have also been working towards the tournament, with big changes on the use of var being implemented. for the first time in a major competition, referees will be expected to announce var—related decisions to the crowd. this is following a trial used earlier this year at the fifa club world cup in morocco and the men's under—20 world cup in argentina. former manchester united footballer and ex—wales manager ryan giggs will not face a retrial on an allegation he assaulted his ex—girlfriend. it comes after charges against him were withdrawn by the crown prosecution service. matthew richards is at manchester crown court for us. what happened this morning, matthew? it was quite a dramatic set of developments today. ryan giggs was

accused of head—butting his then girlfriend in november 2020, also assaulting her sister. he was accused of using coercive and controlling behaviour over a three—year period. it the strand last year the jury failed to reach a verdict and they were discharged. we were expecting a retrial but today the prosecution said there would be offering no further evidence against him that is because kate gravel said that due to the toll it had taken on her, she was no longer willing to give evidence this time around. the judge then ordered that he be found not guilty on all three charges. we had a brief statement from his defence barrister, he said that mr giggs was relieved that the prosecution against him and finally come to an end after almost three years of trying to clear his name and he was now looking forward to rebuilding his life and career as an innocent man.

england's women's hopes of winning the ashes faded when they lost the second one—day international to australia, but they can still draw the multi—format series. the final match of what's been a compelling summer gets under way shortly at taunton. all—rounder nat sciver—brunt says they've definitely closed the gap on the world's number one team. it is all about pride, really, and knowing that what we have done in this series so far has been quite successful, the way we have gone about the games, being positive with the bats and always looking for wickets with the ball. our mindset doesn't change too much from that. it's must—win again for england in the men's ashes as they prepare to face australia in the fourth test at old trafford. they trail 2—1 in the series, but come into the match on the back of an epic win at headingley. fast bowlerjimmy anderson has been restored to the team on his home ground and he'll be wanting to finally make an impression

on this summer of cricket. you can see more you can see more on oui’ you can see more on our stories on the bbc sport website. you can see more on our stories on the bbc sport website. that's all the sport for now. a five—day strike by junior doctors in england hasjust ended. the government has offered a 6% pay rise, but the union, the british medical association, wants a 35% rise to make up for years of underfunding. let's hearfrom dr tal ellenbogen, a representative of the bma junior doctors committee who has been on the picket line.

welcome to the programme. so you have come to the end of the strike. what have you achieved? fiur have come to the end of the strike. what have you achieved?— have come to the end of the strike. what have you achieved? our aim here is to net what have you achieved? our aim here is to get back — what have you achieved? our aim here is to get back round _ what have you achieved? our aim here is to get back round the _ what have you achieved? our aim here is to get back round the table. - what have you achieved? our aim here is to get back round the table. we - is to get back round the table. we need the government to have a two—way conversation. we started this dispute back in october last year and what it took was a record—breaking ballot with 98% of doctors voting yes and two strikes just to get a derisory 5% offer. two months ago, when the government already knew what the supposedly independent pay review body would offer, yet decided to offer a derisory 5% and lead to further rounds of strikes go ahead. they are not negotiating in good faith. rishi sunak does not get to close the door on negotiations before they even step into the room. they need to come to the table. if step into the room. they need to come to the table.—

come to the table. if they don't, what is next? _ come to the table. if they don't, what is next? regrettably, - come to the table. if they don't, what is next? regrettably, it - come to the table. if they don't, i what is next? regrettably, it looks like further strikes _ what is next? regrettably, it looks like further strikes because - like further strikes because currently rishi sunak is refusing to come to the table. he has offered us a further real terms pay cut. it is not even an offer. 6% as an imposition of another real term pay cut. it is a shame that rishi sunak doesn't respect the citizens of england enough to get in a room and make a credible offer that can avert strikes. as the scottish government did successfully. burying your head in the sand until no longer in office is cowardly.— in the sand until no longer in office is cowardly. you follow closely the — office is cowardly. you follow closely the announcement i office is cowardly. you follow closely the announcement of| office is cowardly. you follow - closely the announcement of the public sector pay rise last week. none of that money was new money and the line was that departments would have to find that money other areas. i'm sure sure you heard what the prime minister said, it is time for unions to know when to say yes.

rishi sunak is trying to bully and intimidate doctors into accepting another real pay cut on top of 15 years of real pay cuts, a total well above 26%. he is expecting doctors to work for three or four months a yearforfree then to work for three or four months a year for free then say yes to another pay cut. i cannot ever be fair and reasonable? we need him to come back to the table because what he's doing now is costing the economy money. the health service journal reported that the april doctor strike cost the nhs £360 million. the total cost of kwasi kwarteng strikes has slightly breached £1 billion. that is already enough to pay for full restoration. rishi sunak needs to stop wasting taxpayer money and make us a credible offer to end this dispute and fix the retention crisis that is taking the nhs.

just some breaking news to bring you now and there are reports that a us national has been detained in north korea after crossing the border. the united nations command, which operates the demilitarised zone and joint security area that separates the north from south korea, said the man did not have authorisation. bbc news has contacted the us department of state for comment. we will bring you more on the

developing story as we get it. now it's time for a look at the weather. hello. the weather here in the uk remains fairly static at the moment, but across southern europe it is another day of exceptional heat. temperatures climbing inland away from the coast well into the 40s, peaking across some southern parts of sardinia. how does that compare to what's happening on our shores this afternoon? well, it will be pleasant enough in the sunshine towards the south—east, 2a, but where the cloud and rain�*s in place, just 13 or 1a celsius. there is the cloud. an area of low pressure which has been spilling in so far today. it will be bringing rain fairly erratically through the rest of today across parts of northern ireland, southern scotland, northern england, wales and the north and west midlands. a few heavier bursts mixed in. there will be a few drier moments, as well. north of that, sunshine and a few slow moving heavy showers in the northern half of scotland. the southern half of england should stayjust about dry with a bit of sunshine here. with light winds and that hazy sunshine it should feel reasonably warm.

but, as i said, under that rain band you would be lucky to get to 15 or 16. maybe around 17 or 18 in the brighter spots across northern scotland. so that's how the day finishes. into the night we see outbreaks of rain gradually ease off, for many at least, into the north sea. there will be some drier, clearer moments around. across scotland, northern ireland, with a north—westerly flow developing, it will feel a bit fresher here into tomorrow morning. temperatures in the teens for much of central and eastern england. that's because here we start the day with the cloud. there will be some outbreaks of rain on and off and through the day it's down these eastern counties that we could see some lively, potentially thundery showers. away from that, after some morning sunshine the shower clouds build up, but there will be some staying completely dry. a better chance in southern counties of england, wales and western scotland. where you've got the cloud today sunshine will be a bit more abundant tomorrow in between the downpours, meaning it should feel a touch warmer. cool night will follow to take us into thursday. shower clouds will develop once again after a bright start. a bit more cloudy in northern scotland where, with a notable north—westerly breeze, it will feel a touch cooler here.

13 or 1a in stornoway, still getting temperatures into low 20s further south and east. if you're after some prolonged dry weather, look away now because as we go through into the weekend the next area of low pressure spreads its way into the north and the west. that will bring some stronger winds, especially across southern counties of england and wales. there will be rain at times just about everywhere. looking at the temperatures as we go through the weekend into next week, 17 to 22 remains cooler than normal for this stage injuly.

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