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— penalty shoot—out. hello and welcome. the french authorities say six people have died and several people are still missing after a boat carrying migrants sank in the english channel. more than 50 were rescued. the home secretary suella braverman said her thoughts and prayers were with those affected by the loss of life. richard galpin reports. the french authorities say a major rescue operation was launched this morning in response to a report that a migrant boat was sinking off the coast of sangatte. about 50 people were rescued, and some were taken to hospital in a serious condition. a number of people were seen
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being carried off the lifeboat on stretchers when the vessel docked in dover. french officials say six people have died. the mp for calais gave us this update. around 65 to 70 people were on these boats, 50 people were rescued by the french authorities, five people were found dead at sea, one died at the hospital. and we are still missing ten people. the home secretary suella braverman posted this message on social media, saying her thoughts and prayers were with those affected by the tragic loss of life. she is expected to chair a meeting with border force officials later today. on thursday, 755 people crossed the channel, the largest daily figures so far this year.
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and more than 100,000 have made the journey since the crossings began in earnest in 2018. once again, the channel, one of the most dangerous and busiest shipping lanes in the world, has proved to be deadly for migrants. simonjones is at dover, with this update on the story. in terms of the sequence of events, a passing ship actually spotted migrants in difficulty, it was reported that the people were trying to bail out water using their shoes. an emergency response was activated, several lifeboats were sent to the scene and by the time they arrived it was a pretty catastrophic picture. you had numerous people in the water screaming for help. rescuers did what they did. one person was airlifted to hospital in calais where they were later pronounced dead.
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five other bodies were taken to shore by the lifeboat and the survivors, around 40—50 people were brought here to dover and on the other side of the channel in calais. what is concerning for the authorities is, speaking to rescuers, over the past week this is the seventh time that people have been pulled from the water. there is a fear that the smugglers who are organising these crossings perhaps have a defective batch of boats and that is putting lives at risk. in terms of the rescue operation, that is continuing out in the channel because these boats are often dangerously overloaded and it can be difficult to know exactly how many people are on board. authorities are continuing to scour the water in case there could be any more survivors or more bodies. live now to florence where we can
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speak to andrew geddes — director at the migration policy centre at the european university institute. thank you forjoining us. what you think and french authorities should be doing to prevent tragedies like this? figs be doing to prevent tragedies like this? ~ , be doing to prevent tragedies like this? �* , , this? as we reported, it is absolutely _ this? as we reported, it is absolutely essential - this? as we reported, it is absolutely essential that l absolutely essential that authorities are able to cooperate to prevent people making these dangerous journeys. prevent people making these dangerousjourneys. the prevent people making these dangerous journeys. the fact that these are continuing as an indication that there has been a failure of cooperation. they have been frequent attempts over recent years for french and british authorities to reach agreement on a more effective means of policing the channel, stopping people from embarking on these journeys channel, stopping people from embarking on thesejourneys but channel, stopping people from embarking on these journeys but we are not seeing the results of that. it is an indication of failure of cooperation and the need for reinforced corporation to stop this
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tragedy recurring. what reinforced corporation to stop this tragedy recurring.— reinforced corporation to stop this tragedy recurring. what would that cororation tragedy recurring. what would that corporation look _ tragedy recurring. what would that corporation look like? _ tragedy recurring. what would that corporation look like? the - tragedy recurring. what would that corporation look like? the mp - tragedy recurring. what would that corporation look like? the mp for. corporation look like? the mp for dover said that this incident highlighted the need forjoint patrols on the french coast to stop migrants leaving for british shores. what is your response to that? there is no magic — what is your response to that? there is no magic solution, _ what is your response to that? there is no magic solution, no _ what is your response to that? there is no magic solution, no one - what is your response to that? ti” is no magic solution, no one single measure can resolve what is a complex issue. they would need to be increased operational security to prevent people making these journeys. there could also be attempts in france to process people, there may be people who have legitimate claims for protection, unaccompanied children or people who clearly need protection, things could be done to protect them so they are not exposed to these risks. there are a number of things that could be done, as well as measures to enhance security cooperation, but also ensure people who need protection are able to secure that protection are able to secure that protection either in france or the uk. , ., , , ., ,
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uk. given that despite the dangers of crossin: uk. given that despite the dangers of crossing the _ uk. given that despite the dangers of crossing the channel _ uk. given that despite the dangers of crossing the channel on - uk. given that despite the dangers of crossing the channel on small. of crossing the channel on small boats, people still do continue to risk their lives travelling from france to britain in this way, do you think that anything that the french authorities or british authorities do will be able to effectively stop that? i authorities do will be able to effectively stop that?- authorities do will be able to effectively stop that? i think there are measures _ effectively stop that? i think there are measures that _ effectively stop that? i think there are measures that could _ effectively stop that? i think there are measures that could be - effectively stop that? i think there are measures that could be done i effectively stop that? i think there l are measures that could be done to reduce the problem we are experiencing, the frequency at which these tragedies are occurring is unacceptable and something needs to be done to stop it. we are also seeing, we can put it in a wider european context, we are seeing increased arrivals across the mediterranean, more people trying to cross the channel, this is becoming a europe—wide issue that requires a strong cooperation between european countries. there is in some miraculous solution that people, often motivated by persecution or economic hardship are likely to stop
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making these migratoryjourneys. the situation in europe at the moment is becoming untenable, there is a clear need for stronger and more effective cooperation. need for stronger and more effective c00peration-— to hawaii now where the number of people killed by wildfires on the island of maui, has now risen to 80. it's the us state's deadliest ever natural disaster. this is drone footage from the all—but—destroyed town of lahaina. as you can see, structures are completely levelled — trees stripped — the devastation reaching all the way to the shoreline. hawaii's attorney general has begun a probe into how authorities responded to the fires, after some residents said they received no warning. 0ur north america correspondent, sophie long reports from maui. the historic city of lahaina, once
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the capital of the hawaiian kingdom has been reduced to ruins. almost everyone who lives here has lost everything. this is the deadliest disaster in the states history and the number of people who died is climbing. this was lahaina's historic seafront, now reduced to ashes. streets and shops razed to the ground. it is to early to accurately assessed the impact of the disaster. buildings burned to the ground have not been searched, the fires that claim them in the lives of those inside may be contained, still burning. thousands have been left homeless by the ferocious flames, fanned by flames by an offshore hurricane. they go to shelters seeking food and water. the need for assistance
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is great but so too is the challenge to meet it. the only land route has been blocked. road access to lahaina was opened and people started to make their way back to see what if anything remains. hawaii's governor asked people to steady themselves to see destruction like they have never seen. this man says he was on holiday from california, put by the flames, they almost lost their lives. my wife and my kids went into the ocean, we were floating out there, everything was burning around us. explosions... even the worlds wealthiest have been touched by the tragedy. oprah winfrey who has a home on the island has come to help.
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the billionairejeff bezos has pledged $100 million to help with the relief effort. questions are being asked about the preparedness of the authorities and whether adequate plans are in place. this can happen again so we need to have as many lessons learned from this because it absolutely must not happen again. this was absolutely tragic. now they are focused on the immediate task at hand. there is talk of hope and strength and rising from the ruins. but it will cost billions to rebuild and it is hard for some to think about that with so many people unaccounted and unrecovered. captain vince carter runs a helicopter tour company, air maui. earlier he told us about the moment he realised just how devastating the fires were.
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we knew there were fires there previously the night before. we had been having fires on the island previously, so there was already five or six fires burning through the night. we knew the power was out on the other side there, so there was no word coming back through the night of the destruction, of what had really happened there. i went to work in the morning, we had a helicopterfired up and we went to see what was going on over there. as we turned the corner around the mountain from the airport, you could see the smoke rising from the city, from the former city, and as we got a little closer, there was a small bit of hope because there was some southeast condos that were still intact, but then quickly, as you looked up, you could see about half of that complex was gone and everything past
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that, as you are able to see through the smoke, was gone. that was the point where i believe we were the first civilians to see the extent of the damage and you could tell immediately everything was gone. i mean, 85% of the place is down to the ground. there was a pit in your stomach knowing that this is just the tip of the spear — losing buildings, losing property, the way that the winds were blowing 70mph that night. we got word later that the fire was moving at aomph, about 60ft a second, about 20m a second, so it was just heartbreaking to see that. as we were passing by the marina, you could see there were boats still on fire. if you want to have a quick wonder of what they destruction
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could be, the wooden slits of the docks were gone. so we're talking things that were floating on water, it was so hot that those were lit on fire. as we passed through, flying by the entire length of lahaina, front street is water, the entire street was down to the ground and having an intimate familiarity with that, i flew tours over there, i was there just a couple of days prior to the fire, we know all the things down there, it's a very small, quaint place. there are art galleries, there's an original salvador dali work in a gallery with rembrandt also. speaking earlier. pakistan will have a new interim prime minister, after the agreement between both the outgoing prime minister, shehbaz sharif, and the leader
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of the opposition, raja riaz. anwaar—ul—haq kakar is a senator from the balochistan province. he will lead a caretaker government to oversee the elections — which should be held within 90 days, as the parliament has already been dissolved. now it's time for a look at today's sport. england are through to the semifinals of the women's world cup after coming from behind. it sets up after coming from behind. it sets up a tantalising tie against co—hosts australia. sarina wiegman�*s side fell behind, the goalkeeper was caught out by this strike from colombia. the lioness is struck back with lauren hemp making the most of a goalkeeping error to score. the winner that proved to come in the second half, alessia russo. england matched their best achievement in reaching the final four. taste
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matched their best achievement in reaching the final four.— reaching the final four. we have been ut reaching the final four. we have been put up _ reaching the final four. we have been put up against _ reaching the final four. we have been put up against a _ reaching the final four. we have been put up against a lot - reaching the final four. we have been put up against a lot of- reaching the final four. we have been put up against a lot of this tournament and we have always found a way through. 0ne tournament and we have always found a way through. one of the strongest things about this team is that we never give up and we have such a good team bond off the pitch and i think that's important. it is another test but one that is exciting, not only to face the hosts but to be in a world cup semifinal. keeping the dream alive.— keeping the dream alive. australia reached the _ keeping the dream alive. australia reached the semifinals _ keeping the dream alive. australia reached the semifinals for - keeping the dream alive. australia reached the semifinals for the - keeping the dream alive. australia reached the semifinals for the first time. there was drama, knocking out france in the penalties. it finished 7-6 france in the penalties. it finished 7—6 after the game ended goalless. courtney vine scored the goal that sent the stadium crazy. harry kane moved to bayern munich has been confirmed. he expected to make his debut tonight, he could win his first trophy on his first day. this is how buy in munich announced the signing on social media with a movie reveal theme. the box office draw
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for the champions, a record fee for them with hundred million euros in a four—year deal. a big moment for them and for kane who left a message for spurs fans. i them and for kane who left a message for spurs fans-— for spurs fans. i will be leaving the club today, _ for spurs fans. i will be leaving the club today, a _ for spurs fans. i will be leaving the club today, a lot _ for spurs fans. i will be leaving the club today, a lot of - for spurs fans. i will be leaving l the club today, a lot of emotions for me right now. sad to be leaving the club i have spent nearly 20 years out, from an 11—year—old boy. to a 30—year—old man now, there have been so many great moments and special memories, good luck to tottenham, good luck to the whole club. it is not a good buy because you never know, it is a thank you and i you never know, it is a thank you and i will you never know, it is a thank you and i will see you never know, it is a thank you and i will see you you never know, it is a thank you and i will see you soon. you never know, it is a thank you and i will see you soon. arsenal you never know, it is a thank you and i will see ou soon. �* , ., ., and i will see you soon. arsenal are off to a win — and i will see you soon. arsenal are off to a win in _ and i will see you soon. arsenal are off to a win in the _ and i will see you soon. arsenal are off to a win in the opening - and i will see you soon. arsenal are off to a win in the opening match, l off to a win in the opening match, they beat nottingham forest but the game was delayed after issues with a new e ticketing system. after the kick—off, the gunners won 2—1.
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nottingham forest pulled one back but that was as close as they got. there are five other games in the premier league, newly promoted luton town are playing brighton. it is goalless at the moment. newcastle play aston villa later on too. the third round of the women's open is under way. the american ali ewing has started with the lead. that is the situation there. but charlie hole has made some ground with a birdie. the latest on the bbc sport website that is all the for now. let's get a little bit more on that story. they women's world cup where i am sure you know, england defeated
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colombia 2—1. live now to our reporter phil mccann who's with fans at a pub in knaresbrough in north yorkshire. it must have been an electric atmosphere when england scored that second goal. it atmosphere when england scored that second coal. ., , atmosphere when england scored that second coal. . . second goal. it was amazing atmosphere. _ second goal. it was amazing atmosphere, we _ second goal. it was amazing atmosphere, we went - second goal. it was amazing l atmosphere, we went through second goal. it was amazing - atmosphere, we went through the full range of emotions. they have moved on to more traditional saturday afternoon pursuits, cricket on the cricket field. they are still showing football, they have been showing football, they have been showing their premier league. this is the cricketers on the out skirts of knaresborough. but despite the name it is all about football. a big crowd of all ages, a full range of emotions, you have the elation when alessia russo scored. it was such a screamer. then you had the
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frustration notjust when colombia scored butjust at frustration notjust when colombia scored but just at the end frustration notjust when colombia scored butjust at the end when they found out that there was eight minutes of added time at the end. in the second half things got more tense, there were cheers and claps for everything the time an attempt on goal was saved. just like in pubs and living rooms across the country, people were put through the wringer this morning. there will be on wednesday when england meet australia. ., , australia. that is filled with the 'ob australia. that is filled with the “0b of the australia. that is filled with the job of the day- _ australia. that is filled with the job of the day. before - australia. that is filled with the job of the day. before i - australia. that is filled with the job of the day. before i let - australia. that is filled with the job of the day. before i let you | australia. that is filled with the i job of the day. before i let you go back to enjoying the pub garden, i just want to ask you about what is to come with england fans. what are they expecting from the semifinal with australia?— they expecting from the semifinal with australia? those i spoke to are exectin: with australia? those i spoke to are exoecting a — with australia? those i spoke to are expecting a difficult _ with australia? those i spoke to are expecting a difficult game, - with australia? those i spoke to are expecting a difficult game, not - with australia? those i spoke to are expecting a difficult game, notjustl expecting a difficult game, notjust because australia are much higher rated than colombia were. they are
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still low in the rankings in england but also the fact that there will be a home crowd. around 75,000 in the stadium today watching but a large proportion with them, the majority of them were therefore colombia. it will be that but even worse when australia play england on wednesday. you could say that today gave england some practice with a hostile crowd, it will be much more hostile on wednesday. no matter how hard they cheer on wednesday there will be drowned out on the other side of the world where their opponents have a massive home advantage because of the crowd. ~ ., , a massive home advantage because of the crowd. ~ . , , . , the crowd. what is expected in terms ofthe the crowd. what is expected in terms of the odds? — the crowd. what is expected in terms of the odds? england _ the crowd. what is expected in terms of the odds? england were _ the crowd. what is expected in terms of the odds? england were expected| of the odds? england were expected to do well against colombia but colombia was quite a physical side and it was not to be underestimated by any means. what is the estimation in terms of how england will fare? i
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think there is a lot of confidence about playing australia, yes they are a good side but the worry going into this game was just about how physical colombia are stop especially ireland found out when they played that friendly earlier on, that had to be abandoned. they are also concerned about where england's had game will be after the nigeria game where they were expected to win comfortably. the big hope is that whatever happens on wednesday, it doesn't go to penalties. i spoke to one woman whose other half is australian, she said that if it went to penalties it would be doubly nerve—racking. i can would be doubly nerve-racking. i can finall let would be doubly nerve-racking. i can finally let you — would be doubly nerve-racking. i can finally let you go _ would be doubly nerve-racking. i can finally let you go to _ would be doubly nerve—racking. i can finally let you go to enjoy that's sunny pub garden. fill in knaresborough in north yorkshire. for decades they were a visual symbol of hong kong — the neon signs that lit up the city's night sky. in recent years many of them have disappeared — thanks in part to safety concerns and worries about the environment. now a new exhibition
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is showcasing them in all their glory. tim allman reports. they speak of another time and another place. a stunning combination of pure commercialism and a kind of ageless beauty. these signs represented all that was unique and magical about hong kong. literally illuminating, inspiring and iconic. they are an increasingly rare species these days but there are still people who want to show them off. it is not only about the appreciation of the beauty of the signs up close. it is also about appreciating and understanding the scale and the work that goes into each of these signs. this exhibition shines a light on hong kong's cultural history. an opportunity for some to see
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a world they never knew and for some to relive the past. "it is really worth recommending to others" said this visitor. "it is conserving the history of hong kong. "we saw these signs when we were young but as time goes by many of them disappear." you can say that again. not so far away, another neon sign is taken down. this one advertising a kowloon restaurant had been in place for nearly 60 years. the owners say they asked for permission to erect a new smaller sign. but a chapter is closing for hong kong. in so many ways the lights are going out. pokemon fans from around the globe are meeting this weekend in the japanese city of yokohama for the world championships 2023. the competition of the iconic
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franchise has landed in asia for the first time, after being primarily celebrated in north america. players compete all year long, we have over 2000 players here, 10,000 attendees and it is really the pinnacle of our competitive season. it is really big in the pokemon world. people travel from all across the globe. yes, we have more than 45 countries and regions participating in this years world championships. it is absolutely a worldwide event, we bring everyone together to compete. how long does a tournament last, what are the different stages? the world championship runs for three days, each day takes about 8—12 hours. it depends how well players are doing and coming up tomorrow is our final sunday where we have the top players competing for the title of world champion. what makes a good winner?
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for people who don't know much about how the game works, what is it that marks someone out as being better than their competitors? pokemon has a lot of depth and strategy. we have four different titles for players to compete in. the key that differentiates the average player from the top player is being able to read the opponent and predict what they are doing. earlier i spoke to chris brown, global esports and events producer at the pokemon company international — who told me more about this event. stay with us here on bbc news. good afternoon. with low pressure nearby for yet another weekend, there's more wet weather in the forecast, mostly in the form of showers such as here in cornwall, where we have a towering
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cumulonimbus cloud, but also sunny spells in between. surf's up towards coastal areas in particular with a brisk southwesterly wind, dry and brighter toward southeast england and east anglia. sunshine and showers set to continue for much of the rest of the weekend but also a quieter—looking day for most of tomorrow. here is that deep area of low pressure moving very slowly further eastwards as we head through today. tighter isobars across northwest wales, gusts up to 40mph here. elsewhere, up 30mph to 40mph with a brisk southwesterly and it is blustery for this time of the year. sharp showers around moving through quickly on that brisk wind. sharp and thundery across eastern scotland, northeastern england and through the midlands. dryer across east anglia through the afternoon with temperatures getting as high as 2a degrees. through this evening, a lot of those showers will fade away, leaving dry weather with bright spells. showers continue across scotland with lows of 12 into tomorrow morning.
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some of us will start sunday with the areas of cloud but that will break up again giving sunny spells. a quieter—looking day but with showers feeding into northern ireland and western scotland particularly through the afternoon. another system approaching the far southwest of england and western wales. a quieter—looking day with more sunshine, temperatures around 22. heading through sunday night, this rain is likely to move into wales in central southern england into monday morning, then moving further northwards and eastwards. the showers fading away across scotland and northern ireland through monday and may stay dry here. it could stay dry for southeast england and east anglia through the day on monday too but then that system moves away, drawing in warmer—feeling air from the south, so high pressure dominates particularly toward southern areas as we head through next week. with that southeastward wind, temperatures could start to rise,
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sank. ,, , ., , ., ., ., sank. six people drowned, more than 50 survivors — sank. six people drowned, more than 50 survivors have _ sank. six people drowned, more than 50 survivors have been _ sank. six people drowned, more than 50 survivors have been taken - sank. six people drowned, more than 50 survivors have been taken ashorel 50 survivors have been taken ashore on both sides of the channel. england's lionesses are through to the semifinal of the women's world cup, coming from behind to defeat colombia to— one in the quarterfinals. they will face australia on wednesday after the matilda's beat france in an incredible 20 goal shoot—out in brisbane. hawaii's attorney general ordered an investigation into the handling of wildfires on maui. at least 80 people are known to have died. the authorities are facing growing questions about whether they could have done more to warn residents on the island of maui. those are your latest bbc news headlines. now on bbc news, windrush: portraits of a generation. can you see me in here? yes, yes. laughter. ruining anothercamera!
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