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>> hello. i am sarah campbell. you're watching the context on bbc news. >> british diplomats in russia will be required to give at least five working days notice for trips they plan to take outside what's been described as a 120 kilometer free movement zone. >> overnight, russia's armed forces continued retaliatory strikes, with sea and air-based weapons against production and storage sites for unmanned vessels in the odessa region. >> three days ago, it officially pulled out of this deal. >> good evening.

relations between the u.k. and russia worsen. british diplomats are warned their freedom to move around the country will be restricted because of what moscow calls london's hostile activities. meanwhile, the port cities of essa and another have been targeted in missile strikes. also in the program, the boss of one of britain's biggest banks apologizes to the former you could leader nigel faraj over closing his bank account, saying comments made were inappropriate. scorching temperatures continue to soar in many pas of the world. in greece, and other wave is on the way. and record crowds and viewers are expected for the women's world cup, which has kicked off in new zealand. ♪ and first this evening, to russia. in a worsening of relations, the

country's foreign ministry restricted the movements of british diplomats in response to london's hostile activities, they say. for now, with a small number of exceptions, diplomats will have to give at least five days notice to travel outside a designated so-called free movent zone. they will be required to notify the russian authorities of the length of trip, route, transport details, who they plan to meet and where they will stay. the move has been interpreted as being a direct response to the uk's support for ukraine since russia's full-scale invasion last year. from moscow, here's our russia editor, steve rosenberg. >> russia's foreign ministry said that from now on british diplomats will be required to give at least five days, five working days, notice of any trips they are going to take in russia beyond a free movement zone of 120 kilometers or 75 miles with th exception of the british ambassador and three

other senior british diplomats here. they will have to notify the authorities of where they are going, what the route is going to be, what transport they will use, who they are going to speak to, and where they will be staying, and this concerns british diplomats working in the embassy in moscow and u.k. diplomats in the consulate in you katerina berg -- in ekaterinburg. the russians say this is in response to london's hostile actions. earlier, the interim british charged -- charge d'affair -- the foreign commonwealth and development office in london says this was a planned meeting held at britain's request. what does this tell us? well, it shows that tension continues to grow between britain and russia. the u.k.-russian relationship has gone from bad to worse ever since russia's full-scale invasion of ukraine in february

of last year because of britain's continuing firm support for ukraine, particularly amilitary assistance for kyiv. >> that was steve rosenberg. also today, russia's ministry of defense says it targeted production and storage sites for what it called unmanned boats in its latest missile strikes on ukraine. it classify the strikes in and around odessa as retaliatory. it follows monday's attack on the bridge that connects russia with russian occupied crimea. ukrainian officials say at least two people died in nearly 30 others were wounded in missile attacks overnight in odessa. meanwhile, kyiv has warned ships in the black sea heading towards russian or occupied ukrainian ports that they could be viewed as transporting military cargo. in a video posted on the russian defense ministry's telegram channel, a spokesman said all targets have been struck. >> overnight, russia's armed

forces continued retaliatory strikes, with sea and air-based weapons against production and storage sites for unmanned vessels in the odessa region. >> let's talk to patrick buri, a defense and security expert at the university of bath and a former nato analyst. hello to you there. thank you so much for sharing your time with us, your expertise. lots of different lines have been coming out of russia this evening. with your specific expertise, i want to ask about these reports the washington post have been talking about, which is these cluster bombs. earlier on, we heard the u.s. had agreed to give some to ukraine and we understand the first of those munitions have been used, so how significant is that? >> it's fairly significant -- it is very significant because the situation has been that ukraine is starting toun low on ammunition, particularly artillery ammunition, which is

important for trying to suppress prussian posions if they are in defensive positions, keep them down and pummeled their way through, create conditions through which tanks and potentially infantry can start to get some momentum going. without artillery, the offensive would grind to a halt, and the cluster munitions allow them to bridge that gap, because they are running low on artillery and the u.s. has been clear about this. they are running low, and therefore cluster munition, which is a bond that drops a smaller bomb that explodes in the air and covers an area of hundreds of meters, very effective against infantry in the open. it will basically fill that gap. it will provide the firepower onto the target in a way that artillery would not. we are seeing them being used so quickly only after 10 days after it was announced is expected. i think we will see it being

used more often in areas where ukraine are trying to press forward simply because it gives you that sort of area effect, explosive effect, and makes targets keep their heads down if they are in defensive positions, even if they are not actually going to get hit by. >> a controversial decision by the u.s. to supply these particular munitions. the convention of cluster munitions signed by more than 120 countries, including britain, not signed by the u.s., ukraine or russia. what is it about these munitions that's so controversial? >> that is it. 123 countries and the u.k. raised concerns when the u.s.-made's decision 10 days ago -- the u.s.-made it's decision 10 days ago. one concern is the failure rate. i saw former soviet cluster munitions stillying about. the dud rate could have been as

high as 10%. now the u.s. says it's 2% but we don't have the fact on that -- the facts on that. the reason so many countries have signed up to it is the long-term lag effect they have on civilians once conflictnds. i think they have changed that. they see them as something curious and pick them up and they go off, so that is the worry, but what needs to be pointed out as the ukrainians have asked for these. russia has used these cluster munitions at least 24 times in ukraine already. part of ukraine already very heavily mined. this is difficult decision, but you have got to model problematic decisions. one is do you want ukraine's offensive to grind to a halt? do you want civilians to be injured long term of this?

which is the most pressing? it is the first you need to than resource. so it is stuck between a rock at a rd place and i think they have made the right decision, particular because ukraine has said we know the risks, we know we are going to use them, mark them, and we will need help with the clear up. >> we will have to leave it there. thank you very much for your expertise. i have said that there were a lot of news lines coming out of russia and ukraine this evening. russia's attacks on grain facilities in odessa and other cities -- a suggestion they could treat commercial ships heading for ukrainian ports as potential targets. that prompted a sharp rise in grain prices on global markets. earlier this week, moscow pulled out of a deal that guaranteed safe passage for vessels carrying grain. joining now is caitlin welch, director of the global food and water security program at the center for strategic and international studies. hello to you. thank you for joining us. just tell us, from your

perspective, why this is so important, why potentially this issue over grain could affect not just ukraine and russia but globally. >> this is incredibly important because the black sea grain initiative so far has allowed for the safe transport of ukrainian agricultural products through the black sea during the time of our hostilities since the initiative was put in place last july. we have had ukraine exported screen to 35 countries across three continents. over 1000 ships have exited ukraine. it's had the effect of improving food security among those countries that are directly importing from ukraine now. it has the effect of benefiting food security among those relying on the world food program, which has bought about 725,000 tons of grain from ukraine, and at the same time, it's lowered global grain and food prices, which reached an

all-time high immediately after russia's invasion of the -- of ukraine. >> if those chips stopped, what happens? >> a number of things happen. first and foremost, the first to experience negative effects will be ukraine's agricultural sector. the black sea grain initiative helped their agricultural sector remain afloat so far. this is going to have negative effects on this sector. ukraine's economy -- it makes up 40% of ukrne's export revenue, 20% of gdp and employs 17% of its labor force. it will also have the effect of increasing global food prices through increased global grain prices, but the most immediate effect, is a negative effect on ukraine, on its economy, at a time when pressure is waging war on ukraine. >> could you spell it out for us? why, for russia, strategically,

this might be a useful position for them to be in to stay out of this agreement to allow exports of ukrainian grain. >> that is right. the way you phrased it. this is a strategic move on the part of russia. number one, knows that it has limited tools to put pressure on ukraine given the importance of its agricultural sector. attacking the agrultural sector has been important to russia since the start of the war. it's become an increasingly important theater in the context of the war as we have seen. russia also knows that if ukraine cannot export grains through the black sea, it will rely on land routes. when it rely on -- when it relies on land routes, that puts pressure on ukraine's neighbors. neighboring countries farmers protested because of the impact of those grain imports on their own agricultural economies, so this puts pressure within the eu, threatening unity for the supportive ukraine.

russia further benefits from higher global grain prices given the importance of its own agricultural sector, the volume of grain that pressure produces. it benefits from higher prices. lastly, the more ukraine's exports fall, the more russia can potentially make up for that fall in exports through its own exports. russia has known for many years the importance of its agricultural exports to its own soft power and as these exports fall russia will be making up for those and will increase its soft power in many countries around the world. >> briefly, do you see pressure rejoining that agreement on grain? >> i am seeing some diplomatic pressure. china has been the major beneficiary of exports from ukraine under the black sea initiative. china has issued statements against russia's decision. so i'm hopeful the diplomatic pressure and other pressure will

encourage russia to rejoin ultimately. >> thank you for your time. >> thank you for having me. >> extreme heat continues to grip many parts of the world, everywhere from southern europe to the u.s.. people in western and southern u.s. states are being warned of a widespread heatwave. this is the city of phoenix, arizona, baking under record-breaking extreme heat. temperatures have topped 43 degrees celsius for more than 18 days in a row. meanwhile, in southern europe, there have been wildfires on the spanish island of la palma and mainland greece, where a new heatwave is predicted. greece has already seen major wildfires like this one. firefighters have been battling the flames in this area just west of athens and thousands of acres have been devastated. our reporter is in athens this evening. good evening to you.

you have had a busy day going and seeing the damage all this heat and these fires have done. what have you seen? >> sarah, people across the country are living different experiences. there are those in areas you mentioned that are still being hit by wildfires. of course, there's also the island of rhodes, and firefighters are having to respond to these fires reigniting, using helicopters to drop water and get a handle on the situation once again. then there are those who we have met, people who lost their homes, who have nothing left when they go back to town, an area we were and where several villages have been completely consumed by the fire. we spoke to one person who said he does not even have a bed to sleep on anymore. there's nothing left. then there are those who are in athens and distinct places like

the acropolis behind me, national treasures, and they are dealing with the extreme heat. forecasters have said in the next few days it could reach 47 degrees and they are dealing with the health consequences and precautions they need to take when it comes to heat like this. >> you may have just answered my question. i was going to ask what the temperatures are doing. it sounds like there's another heatwave on the way? >> that is right. there is. and that is what has officials so worried, sarah. they are worried that wildfires will spread again. that is why they have this high alert on. but it's also why, for example, the acropolis is shut between noon to 5:30, because they know that these are difficult conditions. in fact, i spoke to people from the hellenic red cross who say they have an operation in athens distributing lots of water bottles to try and keep people safe and hydrated because tourism is a big part of

greece's economy and they are still flocking to the country. >> how are the authorities coping and the firefighters and hospitals? >> the world health organization earlier this week did warn that extreme weather, extreme heat like this, is going to put a lot of pressure on health systems. the head of the -- the director general of the world health organization was talking about why climate change is so important to address, because of course it means that he like this, extrem weather like this, becomes more frequent and severe, but firefighters are also dealing with the fact that there are so many wildfires across the country or have been that it's hard to get to all of them. >> ok. we will have to leave it there. looks stunning behind you. clearly some worrying temperatures. thank you for joining us. around the world and across e u.k., this is bbc news.

let's have a look at the other stories making headlines today. polls have been open all day in three parliamentary seats whereby elections are being held. voters are casting ballots in the southwestern tory stronghold of somerton, boris johnson's old seat in a west london suburb, and in north yorkshire. the chairman of the commons defense committee is facing a no-confidence motion after he tweeted a video praising the taliban and describing afghanistan as transformed under taliban rule. he has since said that he got it wrong, he has apologized, and deleted the clip. the leader of the house of commons has announced the state opening of parliament and king's speech will now be on november 7. it will be the first king's speech given by king charles as monarch, although he gave the king's speech in 2022 on behalf

of queen elizabeth. he will announce the government's legislative program for the following year. you are live with bbc news. the boss of one of britain's biggest banks has apologized to the former u.k. independence party leader, nigel farage, after a row about why his bank account was closed. the chief executive at natwest says comments made about him were deeply appropriate. mr. farage sayhis account has been closed because of his political views not aligning with the bank's values. the government has announced banks will now face tougher rules over closing customers accounts in a move designed to protect freedom of expression. our reporter, thomas morgan, has spoken to nigel farage. here is some of what he had to say. >> it's always good to get an apology, particularly from

somebody running a bank with 19 million customers, so thank you, but it does feel ever so slightly forced. the treasury may have something to do with this. i have no doubt. i must say that rapid reaction from the government is superb. full marks. it also felt a bit like not me, gov. this committee was actually set up as a direct result of a review within the bank system into diversity. so what's been said here doesn't reflect the views of the bank, well, i'm sorry, but it does. she mentioned -- no confmation whether that's a personal account. is it a business account? i still don't know because originally the offer that was made was for a personal account. in the big picture, she says she understands the public's concerns. what about the 10,000 people who formed a facebook group, all

canceled by natwest, summary cancellations with an excellent nation? i know from my inbox over the past few days there are thousands of people, traders, small businessmen and women, doing their best, being closed down, close to tears at the way the banks have behaved. look at the bigger picture of the banks. they made a profit last year of 30 -- of 35 billion yet they are closing branches all over the country. they are making it tough to pay in cash at banks. they are controlling the way people spend their money. we need a wholesale review of the entire banking industry and legislation to change things. so it is a start and it's nowhere near enough and i'm not going to stop because i do hope that i am a voice for those thousands of people that have been debanked. >> you mentioned, is it enough? is the apology sufficient or do you think she should step aside? >> i think, rather than thinking she ought to go, i think what needs to happen is the treasury

select committee needs to reconvene, come out of recess, and let's give her the opportunity to tell us the truth. there was one question here and it is this. on the third of july, she was photographed sitting at a dinner next to simon jack, the bbc's economics correspondent. he phoned me at 10:00 on the morning of the fourth of july to telle the reason my bank account had been closed is i had insufficient funds in the account. when i finally got the access request back, at that meeting at which the decision was made, it said i was financially viable as a customer. i want to know did allison rose breach my client confidentiality, did she break gdpr rules? the only way we can get to this -- >> do you have any evidence of the meeting? >> there's a photograph being published in the newspapers. >> you are watching the context

with me, sarah campbell. let's move onto the women's world cup. it has just kicked off with both of the cohosts, new zealand and australia, playing their opening matches. new zealand beat norway 1-0, their first victory ever at the women's world cup finals, and australia overcame the republic of ireland by the same score with a penalty from steph kadlec. joining me now is sylvia bullock. she cohosts the women's football podcast shea butter fc. hello to you. how much are you going to enjoy the next few days and weeks? have you got planes or are you just going to be watching football? >> watching football for now on television and in person starting next week. so we are excited. it's rough. it was a 12:00 game at a 3:00 game for us. a little tired but ok. >> the timing is not great in

the northern hemisphere. tell me. you are obviously a huge fan of women's football. how would you say the game has developed from four years ago? how much has it grown as a global sport? >> i think you could just take a look at the numbers, both in terms of the profit. 75,000 people came to watch that game yesterday and australia. over 75,000. so i think there's a real interest in the sport and i think it's boomed in the last four years, obviously in england with the women winning the euros last year, i think that certainly helped your country. >> i love this statistic from nike. they confirmed australia's women's team shirts have sold more official jerseys ahead of this tournament and the men's team managed during and since the men's world cup in qatar. that's quite a statistic. it just shows there's a real groundswell of interest. >> absolutely, absolutely, and

they are being rewarded with great football. >> what are you looking forward to? what teams do we need to watch out for? is the u.s. the favorite again? >> i would not say the favorite. i ink they are one of some equally talented teams. we are in transition but obviously the u.s. until they are beaten is still the champion. i think australia, even without one player for the first two games, at home, we see what the home advantage does for teams. i think canada, the reigning olympic champions, and then i think england still, even with the injuries, and there's a few other teams, germany, and i'm a big brazil and japan fan. >> nice to see new zealand winning their first ever world cup game. >> so great. just the emotion, you could see it on their faces, how hard they worked. they played wonderf

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