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and none the worse for wear. time for a look at the weather. here's ben rich good afternoon. not exactly weather for ducks today, although there is a bit of rain close by. some quite intense thunderstorms passing to the south of the uk. the channel islands has seen some of the evidence of that. if we look at the satellite and radar picture, we can see an intense thunderstorm that has been pushing across the north—west of france. some of that thundery rain is grazing into southern and eastern parts of england and will continue to do so through the rest of the afternoon. still some quite warm and humid air in place for the time being. further north and west, a cooler and fresher feel. a being. further north and west, a cooler and fresherfeel. a mix being. further north and west, a cooler and fresher feel. a mix of sunny spells and showers. quite a few showers across the western side of scotland. this evening tonight,
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we see this band of cloud pushing across the south—east corner. further north and west, certainly efficient night in prospect. clear spells and one or two showers to take us into tomorrow morning. for tomorrow, low pressure is set to be in charge of the scene, but this doesn't mean rain all the time. there will be some showers, but dry gaps in between. but with that low pressure centre to the east of us, we will be pulling down a northerly wind and some relatively cool air. so temperatures over the next few days are no great shakes for the time of year. sunny spells and showers during tomorrow. some of the showers during tomorrow. some of the showers will be on the heavy side, possibly with the odd flash of lightning and the odd rumble of thunder. certainly fresher than it has been across the south—east corner. as we head into the weekend, which of course is a bank holiday for most of us, it's a mix of sunshine and showers and we stick with that rather cool feel. still
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with that rather cool feel. still with quite a brisk northerly wind, particularly across western parts of scotland and northern ireland. we will see some showers tending to move southwards and eastwards as the day wears on. sunny spells in between. for sunday, still some sales —— spells of sunshine for some parts. then we get this band of cloud and rain, the rain turning light and patchy as it moves eastwards. that band of rain will move its way eastwards as we get into monday. we will see this quite weak ridge of high pressure trying to build its way in. for monday, not a bad —looking day. there will be a few showers around. many places will stay dry, temperatures still attached disappointing for the time of year. so where the weather is changing, there will still be spells of dry weather at times. that changing, there will still be spells of dry weather at times.— of dry weather at times. that is toda 's of dry weather at times. that is today's bbc _ of dry weather at times. that is today's bbc news _ of dry weather at times. that is today's bbc news at _ of dry weather at times. that is today's bbc news at one. - of dry weather at times. that is today's bbc news at one. you | of dry weather at times. that is i today's bbc news at one. you can keep up with the latest developments
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on the bbc website. the news continues on bbc one as now it's time tojoin our continues on bbc one as now it's time to join our colleagues where you are. mcca mley hello and welcome to sportsday, i'm will perry. "a long time coming" josh kerr tells us he always believed he could be 1500 metres world champion. more success for spain in budapest as they leapfrog gb in the medal table. and wolves reject manchester city's bid for matheus nunes, we'll have the latest with just over a week left in the transfer window. welcome.
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day six of the world athletics championships is taking pace in budapest, we'll bring you the latest from today's action in a moment but first we've been hearing from britain's latest medal winner. josh kerr took gold ahead of favourite yakob ingebritsen in the 1500 metres last night, emulating what his fellow brit jake wightman did twelve months ago in eugene. when you are in a race, you are very present. you are not thinking about anything other than what is going on in front of you. the next step. i worked on a lot of visualisation. i have worked with many different coaches. and mind fitness coaches. it is just putting together a race to be proud of, and last night, i was able to go out there and give it my all, and i did feel that i% in the back stretch. i was like, he is hurting. he didn't give any crazy last 400, it was like 58, and i thought, this is on. he last 400, it was like 58, and i thought, this is on.— last 400, it was like 58, and i thought, this is on. he is coming u - , thought, this is on. he is coming u, he is thought, this is on. he is coming up. he is quickly- _ thought, this is on. he is coming up, he is quickly. josh _ thought, this is on. he is coming up, he is quickly. josh is -
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thought, this is on. he is coming up, he is quickly. josh is going i thought, this is on. he is coming | up, he is quickly. josh is going to -et up, he is quickly. josh is going to get there! — up, he is quickly. josh is going to get there! it is gold! world championjosh kerr! on get there! it is gold! world champion josh kerr! get there! it is gold! world cham - ion josh kerr! , champion josh kerr! on the sideline, i have a lot — champion josh kerr! on the sideline, i have a lot of _ champion josh kerr! on the sideline, i have a lot of confidence, _ champion josh kerr! on the sideline, i have a lot of confidence, i - champion josh kerr! on the sideline, i have a lot of confidence, i told - i have a lot of confidence, i told myself, this is your turn. i have been the five major championships, i finally got the goal. it has been a long journey, finally got the goal. it has been a longjourney, i've finally got the goal. it has been a long journey, i've been in the sport since i was eight years old. with the right team and parenting, it has been a long journey, but it feels very sweet to be on the side of it. we have a bit of a rivalry, i know that he hates us brits now. he hasn't been able to get a world title over here. myjob is now to turn around and work on grassroots, sure that we keep creating these amazing champions from the uk. we have the medal ceremony at 6pm today, i am very excited, i am excited to hear the national anthem, and to enjoy that moment, it will be something otherfor the rest of and to enjoy that moment, it will be something other for the rest of my life. ., ., ., ., , only two titles decided so far on thursday.
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both in the 35 kilometer walks and both went to spain. alvaro martin added to the title he won in the 20 kilometre race at the weekend. and maria perez also did the same double. that's four golds for spain from those two and four in total taking them second in the medal table. gb will have the chance to add to their medal tally this evening. matthew hudson—smith goes in the 400 metres final and is among the favourites for a medal. world football's governing body, fifa, has begun disciplinary proceedings into the behaviour of luis rubiales the president of the spanish fa. rubiales has been criticised for kissing jennifer hermoso at the presentation of the world cup on sunday. hermoso says the affection was unwelcome. fifa are now looking into his conduct as he hugged several of the spanish women before they lifted the trophy. bit of transfer news to bring you. wolves have rejected a £47m bid from manchester city for midfielder matheus nunes.
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wolves are keen to keep him with just over a week of a difficult summer remaining in the window. however, theirfinancial position leaves them vulnerable to a bigger offer, especially if they want to give new boss gary o'neil funds to reshape his squad. nunes joined wolves for a club record £38m12 months ago. courtney lawes will captain england when he wins his 100th cap against fiji on saturday. lawes stands in for owen farrell who is suspended until two games into the world cup next month. lawes lines up in the back row alongsidejack willis and ben earl, who starts at number eight in the absence of another banned player, billy vunipola. the full team news is on the bbc sport website. there was a fantastic win for england's men at the euro hockey championships in germany today, they beat spain 4—3 in their final pool game to reach the semi—finals, england's women are already there, they were beaten heavily by germany in their pool, by germany in their pool, but rallied well to defeat scotland
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in their last game to reach the last 4. here's england midfielder sophie hamilton. they definitely pose a huge challenge to us, but i challenge we are willing to take. and, we have quite a good track record in tournaments against them. some upsets, so we are hopefully looking to ride an upset again tomorrow. i think it really has been a full team effort. that is something that has been really key. a lot goes on behind the scenes to make sure we are all on the same page and that we are all on the same page and that we are playing together as a team, and thatis are playing together as a team, and that is one huge strength we can bring forward against holland. it will not be one person, it will take the whole is a great first step in order to gain qualification for paris. that is always at the forefront of our mind. it is also a good opportunity to play quality teams. the modern pentathlon world championships are underway in bath, the olympic championjoe choong will be defending his title. he has already qualified for next years olympics but the sport years' olympics but the sport
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will look very different after the games, with the equestrian element controversially being replaced by an obstacle course discipline. he says it's made for a difficult build up to this championships. i'v e i've been in better shape. i got a small calf tearfour or i've been in better shape. i got a small calf tear four or five weeks ago, that put me out for a few weeks. i am fine now, fit and healthy, but in terms of getting out there and being sharp enough for the combination... i'm excited to compete, i had a good season of training behind me. you never know what is going to happen, but the preparation is not quite been ideal. my preparation is not quite been ideal. my biggest goal in terms of the sport is to go to paris, and hopefully defend that olympic title. there is obviously a long way to go. i have to stay fit and healthy for the whole time. but me, this competition, having got that olympic spot, it isjust competition, having got that olympic spot, it is just about playing with the other top guys in the world and being able to enjoy it and make a spectacle for the home crowd.
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he is confident he can beat the defending champion. i’m he is confident he can beat the defending champion. i'm ready. i've been in training, _ defending champion. i'm ready. i've been in training, i've _ defending champion. i'm ready. i've been in training, i've done - defending champion. i'm ready. i've been in training, i've done all - defending champion. i'm ready. i've been in training, i've done all of - been in training, i've done all of that, i'm ready now. i have prepared. there is no stone unturned. iam prepared. there is no stone unturned. i am confident. and prepared. there is no stone unturned. iam confident. and i'm just ready to go. earlier this summer scarlett hale became the youngest international umpire at the age ofjust 18. she officiated at a t20 tournament in africa. she's been speaking to our reporter lewis coombs about the path she's taken in cricket and her ambitions to umpire at the highest level. i love how every game is different. you were always involved. playing, not so much. i like the challenge and pressure. my hardest decision is whether or not i wear a jacket.
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scarlett hail is a rising star of cricket umpiring. only 18, she is already officiating matches for six years. take me back to umpiring your first game aged 12. i years. take me back to umpiring your first game aged 12.— first game aged 12. i was part of a ounu first game aged 12. i was part of a young leader _ first game aged 12. i was part of a young leader pass _ first game aged 12. i was part of a young leader pass programme - first game aged 12. i was part of aj young leader pass programme set first game aged 12. i was part of a i young leader pass programme set up by hampshire cricket board. it is known as a champion�*s programme. i was not as much of a fan of scoring, struggled to sit still, and would rather have been out there. then when i was 12, i did my first game, and it all went from there.- and it all went from there. having worked her _ and it all went from there. having worked her way _ and it all went from there. having worked her way through _ and it all went from there. having worked her way through the - and it all went from there. having l worked her way through the county cricket age groups she umpired three national finals last year before being flown out to africa to umpire an international t20 tournament. when i was invited, i was really, really excited. it was a 10—day tournament. and i did the tournament opener, which was botswana against rwanda. and i realised that i had become the youngest international
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umpire, which i still don't think i had got my head around. scarlett has recently signed _ had got my head around. scarlett has recently signed un — had got my head around. scarlett has recently signed up to _ had got my head around. scarlett has recently signed up to an _ had got my head around. scarlett has recently signed up to an ecb - had got my head around. scarlett has recently signed up to an ecb talent i recently signed up to an ecb talent pathway which aims to develop a new generation of vampires. do you think more needs to be done to encourage for future assist this. 7 more for future assist this. ? more female umpires _ for future assist this. ? more female umpires generally. i for future assist this. ? ire female umpires generally. especially at the last couple of years, i have shown up, people have said, are you part of the team? i say, i am umpiring. ithink part of the team? i say, i am umpiring. i think it takes people a bit to get used to. but actually, the men have been really respectful. i think seeing females on tv, and in women's sport in general, it had a pity, really. if women's sport in general, it had a pity. really. i— pity, really. if scarlett's ultimate aim is to join _ pity, really. if scarlett's ultimate aim is to join the _ pity, really. if scarlett's ultimate aim is to join the test _ pity, really. if scarlett's ultimate aim is to join the test match - pity, really. if scarlett's ultimate i aim is to join the test match umpire series. i aim is to 'oin the test match umpire series. ., ~ , aim is to 'oin the test match umpire series. ., g series. i love the hundred. my goal is to show people that _ series. i love the hundred. my goal is to show people that you - series. i love the hundred. my goal is to show people that you can - series. i love the hundred. my goal is to show people that you can do l is to show people that you can do more than just play cricket. goad
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more than 'ust play cricket. good luck to more than just play cricket. good luck to scarlett. _ you can get all the latest sports news at from the bbc sport app, orfrom our website — that's bbc.co.uk/sport. from me and the rest of the team at the bbc sport centre, goodbye. hello and welcome back. you're watching bbc news with me frankie mccamley. this is a question i never thought i would ask, and probably one you're not expecting... but have you ever wondered how much a humbolt penguin weighs? yes, that is what i am asking. chances are — you haven't — but if you have — london zoo has the answer. every year — the zoo—keepers record the vital statistics of their animals — to monitor their health and well—being — and today — is weigh—in day. naomi choy smith has been at the zoo meeting some of the animals
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and their keepers. hi there, welcome to london zoo. as you mentioned, this is the annual weigh in. it is a very special one this year, it has been 100 years of the london zoo annual weigh in. 14,000 animals will be weighed over the course of this week. we have seen penguins, tigers, and now, we are at the gorilla enclosure. i will bring in the lead primate keeper here to tell is a little bit more about what we are seeing over my shoulder. there is a star attraction today, tell us more about the silverback gorilla.— silverback gorilla. came from tenerife. _ silverback gorilla. came from tenerife, joined _ silverback gorilla. came from tenerife, joined us _ silverback gorilla. came from tenerife, joined us as - silverback gorilla. came from tenerife, joined us as part i silverback gorilla. came from tenerife, joined us as part of| silverback gorilla. came from - tenerife, joined us as part of the breeding group, we are so hopeful he will... , ., ., , ., . , will... these animals are critically endangered. _ will. .. these animals are critically endangered, tell— will... these animals are critically endangered, tell us _ will... these animals are critically endangered, tell us more - will... these animals are critically endangered, tell us more about l will... these animals are critically i endangered, tell us more about how they are surviving in a wild and how these efforts are weigh and measure them can help. it is these efforts are weigh and measure them can help-— them can help. it is really important _ them can help. it is really important to _ them can help. it is really important to us _ them can help. it is really important to us to - them can help. it is really important to us to keep i them can help. it is really important to us to keep a | them can help. it is really - important to us to keep a record of how they are doing and progressing.
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we have two youngsters, we want to make sure that they are growing at the right rate and getting everything that they need. he 'ust arrived in autumn, is i everything that they need. he 'ust arrived in autumn, is that i everything that they need. he just arrived in autumn, is that right? l everything that they need. he just| arrived in autumn, is that right? in november last year. he settled in fantastically. november last year. he settled in fantastically-— fantastically. how is he at dealing with the females _ fantastically. how is he at dealing with the females and _ fantastically. how is he at dealing with the females and the - fantastically. how is he at dealing with the females and the other i with the females and the other males? , ., , , ., ., , males? our youngest is a male, he is the son of our— males? our youngest is a male, he is the son of our eldest _ males? our youngest is a male, he is the son of our eldest gorilla. - males? our youngest is a male, he is the son of our eldest gorilla. he - males? our youngest is a male, he is the son of our eldest gorilla. he is . the son of our eldest gorilla. he is fantastic. he has grown up with guerrillas, he is very calm, very settled. he is a brilliant leader for those guys. share settled. he is a brilliant leader for those guys.— for those guys. are very large leader, for those guys. are very large leader. he — for those guys. are very large leader, he weighed _ for those guys. are very large leader, he weighed in - for those guys. are very large leader, he weighed in at - for those guys. are very large . leader, he weighed in at hundred for those guys. are very large - leader, he weighed in at hundred 92 kilos last year. is that right? he was kilos last year. is that right? he: was 1.963. kilos last year. is that right? he was 1.963. he _ kilos last year. is that right? he was 1.963. he has _ kilos last year. is that right? he was 1.963. he has bet - kilos last year. is that right? he was 1.963. he has bet on - kilos last year. is that right? he was 1.963. he has bet on a - kilos last year. is that right? he was 1.963. he has bet on a few| was 1.963. he has bet on a few pounds? _ was 1.963. he has bet on a few pounds? in _ was 1.963. he has bet on a few pounds? in the _ was 1.963. he has bet on a few pounds? in the summer, - was 1.963. he has bet on a few pounds? in the summer, he i was 1.963. he has bet on a few- pounds? in the summer, he learns to read a little — pounds? in the summer, he learns to read a little bit _ pounds? in the summer, he learns to read a little bit more. _ pounds? in the summer, he learns to read a little bit more. what _ pounds? in the summer, he learns to read a little bit more. what are - read a little bit more. what are they eating? — read a little bit more. what are they eating? they _ read a little bit more. what are they eating? they are - read a little bit more. what are they eating? they are on - read a little bit more. what are they eating? they are on a - read a little bit more. what are l they eating? they are on a vegan diet, lots of— they eating? they are on a vegan diet, lots of nuts, _ they eating? they are on a vegan diet, lots of nuts, fibre, - they eating? they are on a vegan diet, lots of nuts, fibre, they - they eating? they are on a vegan. diet, lots of nuts, fibre, they need lots of vegetables. nothing too sweet, not too many sugars or fruits. ~ ., ., sweet, not too many sugars or
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