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our correspondent tom burridge reports.s a moment when cuba and america's relationship changed. for decades, they were enemies, but the opening of america's embassy in havana two years ago set this island and its neighbouring superpower on a new path, with some trade and travel restrictions lifted. now, news about bizarre events in that very building. it's emerged that several us diplomats had to leave cuba last year for health reasons. they had apparently suffered severe hearing loss. one theory is that the diplomats were subjected to a device which gave off low or high frequency sound which is inaudible to the human ear — and that caused the damage. the us state department has given few concrete details. they've reported some incidents, which have caused a variety of physical symptoms. i'm not going to be able to give you a tonne of information about this today, but i'll tell you what we do have that we can provide so far. we don't have any definitive answers about the source or the cause of what we consider to be inciden
our correspondent tom burridge reports.s a moment when cuba and america's relationship changed. for decades, they were enemies, but the opening of america's embassy in havana two years ago set this island and its neighbouring superpower on a new path, with some trade and travel restrictions lifted. now, news about bizarre events in that very building. it's emerged that several us diplomats had to leave cuba last year for health reasons. they had apparently suffered severe hearing loss. one...
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i know that you will be staying with us, tom burridge.ill be a statement from catalan police at half—past. keep an eye on that and see whether further details are given in the news briefing. let's speak to another eyewitness in barcelona at the moment. charlie parsons joins barcelona at the moment. charlie parsonsjoins me on barcelona at the moment. charlie parsons joins me on the barcelona at the moment. charlie parsonsjoins me on the phone. thank you for talking to the bbc. what have you experienced in barcelona today? i was cycling up las ramblas when suddenly a huge crowd rushed into me, about ten or 20 metres in front of me. you freeze when that happens. 0bviously something was happening, there was screaming. i froze, i was actually on a city bike that i needed to return. that was my first thought and then i thought, i have to get to safety. i walked down las ramblas, passing three or four people who had something that had happened to them. there was blood, i could see them on the ground. i showed it in a shop as it was closing its m
i know that you will be staying with us, tom burridge.ill be a statement from catalan police at half—past. keep an eye on that and see whether further details are given in the news briefing. let's speak to another eyewitness in barcelona at the moment. charlie parsons joins barcelona at the moment. charlie parsonsjoins me on barcelona at the moment. charlie parsons joins me on the barcelona at the moment. charlie parsonsjoins me on the phone. thank you for talking to the bbc. what have you...
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from spain, tom burridge reports.the wake of the deadliest terror attack in spain in years, four men moved from barcelona last night. one by one, they were led into a high security prison outside madrid. the four men in court today are all linked in different ways to last week's attacks and a wider plot. mohamed houli chemlal, this morning taken to court in his hospital pyjamas. last wednesday he was badly injured in an explosion in the town of alcanar. he admitted in court the group was planning a larger attack. he will remain in prison, and faces terrorism charges. driss oukabir's passport was found in the rented van, which was driven with such deadly effect down las ramblas the following day. he has also been imprisoned and charged. the man driving the van, younes abouyaaqoub, was shot dead by police yesterday in countryside outside barcelona. another suspect, salah el karib. he owned an internet cafe in ripoll and remains in custody pending further enquiries. there have been police raids tonight in ripoll and else
from spain, tom burridge reports.the wake of the deadliest terror attack in spain in years, four men moved from barcelona last night. one by one, they were led into a high security prison outside madrid. the four men in court today are all linked in different ways to last week's attacks and a wider plot. mohamed houli chemlal, this morning taken to court in his hospital pyjamas. last wednesday he was badly injured in an explosion in the town of alcanar. he admitted in court the group was...
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tom burridge, bbc news.hology at the london school of economics and also serves on the executive board on the uk council for child also serves on the executive board on the uk councilfor child internet safety. she joins on the uk councilfor child internet safety. shejoins me now via webcam. so internet use is likejunk safety. shejoins me now via webcam. so internet use is like junk food. is that a good comparison? yes and no. i think perhaps what the children's commissioner really wants us to think about is the balance of our children's diet, rather than to say all internet use is junk food, because obviously the internet offers lots of positives as well as some risks of problematic use. i think it is about saying think about the mix of the activities your children engage in rather than saying too much internet is automatically bad. you say overuse. i wonder if you would put a number of hours in the day that marks over use for you? actually, i wouldn't. i understand pa rent‘s anxiety. use for you? actually,
tom burridge, bbc news.hology at the london school of economics and also serves on the executive board on the uk council for child also serves on the executive board on the uk councilfor child internet safety. she joins on the uk councilfor child internet safety. shejoins me now via webcam. so internet use is likejunk safety. shejoins me now via webcam. so internet use is like junk food. is that a good comparison? yes and no. i think perhaps what the children's commissioner really wants us to...
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tom burridge, bbc news.hant which is threatened with extinction. tens of thousands of forest elephant have been killed in gabon, mostly by poachers for their ivory. the country's president has asked the rifles regiment to teach gamekeepers how to hunt down and stop the poachers. our defence correspondentjonathan beale reports from west africa. we are travelling through the second—largest rainforest in the world, trying to find an animal whose numbers have declined by more than 60% over the last ten years. and this is about as close as you will ever get to them. forest elephants are wary of humans. we had to turn the engine off, and stay silent. this close, they can charge. they are much smaller than the better—known savanna elephant, butjust as vulnerable to poachers, who target them for the same reason — their ivory. this is what has been happening to them, another victim to the poachers. it had been dead for weeks. just the valuable tusks taken, the rest left to rot. talking about all gabon, i think we los
tom burridge, bbc news.hant which is threatened with extinction. tens of thousands of forest elephant have been killed in gabon, mostly by poachers for their ivory. the country's president has asked the rifles regiment to teach gamekeepers how to hunt down and stop the poachers. our defence correspondentjonathan beale reports from west africa. we are travelling through the second—largest rainforest in the world, trying to find an animal whose numbers have declined by more than 60% over the...
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tom burridge, bbc news, in barcelona.ople missing since a huge landslide struck near the border with italy on wednesday, acknowledging they were likely to be buried under millions of tons of rock. sarah corker reports. high up in the swiss alps, this is what remains of the small village of bondo. two landslides in the space of three days have buried homes, vehicles, and people. this dramatic footage shows an entire mountainside collapsing on wednesday, sending a torrent of mud and rocks for 5km down the valley. 100 residents were taken to safety. but eight hikers from germany, austria, and switzerland are still missing. the search for them has now been abandoned. translation: it became clear that the eight missing people were caught in the back part of the val bondasca, hit by a landslide. to be clear, a landslide like this travels at a speed of around 250km/h. bondo is near the border with italy, in the graubunden region. it is known to be at risk of landslides when water overflows from high alpine lakes. and on friday,
tom burridge, bbc news, in barcelona.ople missing since a huge landslide struck near the border with italy on wednesday, acknowledging they were likely to be buried under millions of tons of rock. sarah corker reports. high up in the swiss alps, this is what remains of the small village of bondo. two landslides in the space of three days have buried homes, vehicles, and people. this dramatic footage shows an entire mountainside collapsing on wednesday, sending a torrent of mud and rocks for 5km...
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tom burridge, bbc news. girl, has died. betty cuthbert remains the only 0lympian to have won gold in the 100, 200, and 400—metre races. she was 18—years—old when she became a sprint star winning three gold medals at the 1956 melbourne 0lympics. she also won a gold at the tokyo 0lympics “119611. she died aged 79. in london, a museum has apologised after asking a mum who was breast—feeding to cover up during her visit. in a post on social media, the woman said she was "perplexed" by the request and posted several images of naked female statues from the museum's exhibitions. her tweet has been liked more than 6,000 times, with many people offering messages of support. the director of the victoria and albert museum's said women could breastfeed "wherever they like." and in contrast, at the weekend, some 2,000 mothers gathered at manila stadium to breastfeed their babies at the same time. they did so in the name of promoting breast—feeding across south—east asia, and dispelling taboos over the practice. a who stu
tom burridge, bbc news. girl, has died. betty cuthbert remains the only 0lympian to have won gold in the 100, 200, and 400—metre races. she was 18—years—old when she became a sprint star winning three gold medals at the 1956 melbourne 0lympics. she also won a gold at the tokyo 0lympics “119611. she died aged 79. in london, a museum has apologised after asking a mum who was breast—feeding to cover up during her visit. in a post on social media, the woman said she was...
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tom burridge, bbc news. here's a look at some other stories making the news.ts from docking. the ship, the c—star, chartered by the extremist group, generation identity, was unable to berth in zarzis. the group accuses ngos conducting search and rescue operations in the mediterranean of colluding with traffickers. a man is being held by police in paris after he tried to force his way into the eiffel tower brandishing a knife. he was quickly overpowered and arrested. police evacuated the area after the incident around midnight on saturday. police say they are treating the incident as a counter—terrorism case. two chinese tourists have been arrested for making hitler salutes outside the german parliament on sunday. germany has strict laws on hate speech and symbols linked to hitler and the nazis. police say the pair could face up to three years in jail. in london, a museum has apologised after asking a mum who was breast—feeding to cover up during her visit. in a post on social media, the woman said she was "perplexed" by the request and posted several images of
tom burridge, bbc news. here's a look at some other stories making the news.ts from docking. the ship, the c—star, chartered by the extremist group, generation identity, was unable to berth in zarzis. the group accuses ngos conducting search and rescue operations in the mediterranean of colluding with traffickers. a man is being held by police in paris after he tried to force his way into the eiffel tower brandishing a knife. he was quickly overpowered and arrested. police evacuated the area...
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tom burridge, bbc news in barcelona.between their mother's death and her funeral in a new bbc documentary. the princes describe how they were "numb and confused" when they first heard of their mother's death, and were grateful for the seclusion provided by balmoral castle in scotland. here's more of what the princes had to say to the bbc. when you have something so traumatic as the death of your mother when you are fitting, as, sadly, many people have experienced, nobody wants to experience it. it leaves you, it can either make or break you. and i wouldn't let it break me. i wanted it to make me. i wanted her to be pa rt it to make me. i wanted her to be part of the person i would become. i didn't want her worried, or her legacy to be about william or harry, that we were devastated by it. that all the hard work and love and energy that she put in would go to waste. i think that one of the hardest things to come to terms with is the fact that the people that chased her into the time all were the same people that were taki
tom burridge, bbc news in barcelona.between their mother's death and her funeral in a new bbc documentary. the princes describe how they were "numb and confused" when they first heard of their mother's death, and were grateful for the seclusion provided by balmoral castle in scotland. here's more of what the princes had to say to the bbc. when you have something so traumatic as the death of your mother when you are fitting, as, sadly, many people have experienced, nobody wants to...
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tom burridge, bbc news, in barcelona. iraqi forces have been trying to re—take the city of tal afar in the north—west, one of islamic state's last strongholds in the country. and it seems that victory could be in sight. elite forces are believed to have raised the iraqi flag in the centre of tal afar, as rylee carlson reports. after six days of fierce battle in the is holdout of tal afar, the iraqi army has raised its flag from the top of the citadel. commanders here say they have cleared 70% of the city from militants, forcing them to leave behind weapons and evidence of how they tried to escape. translation: the resistance of snipers, there are also booby—trapped cars, mortars. they have been defeated. tal afar lies in a strategic position, sitting on a supply route from the former is stronghold of mosul to syria. us and iraqi military say as many as 2000 militants are still in the city. the iraqi army is fighting neighbourhood by neighbourhood to clear the final pockets of resistance. reminders of the terror the group
tom burridge, bbc news, in barcelona. iraqi forces have been trying to re—take the city of tal afar in the north—west, one of islamic state's last strongholds in the country. and it seems that victory could be in sight. elite forces are believed to have raised the iraqi flag in the centre of tal afar, as rylee carlson reports. after six days of fierce battle in the is holdout of tal afar, the iraqi army has raised its flag from the top of the citadel. commanders here say they have cleared...
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tom burridge, bbc news, in barcelona. take a look at some of the other stories making the news: hundreds of indian troops have been deployed around the headquarters of a sect led by a controversial guru whose conviction for rape led to deadly violence on friday. at least 30 people were killed. the self—styled holyman, gurmeet ram rahim singh, was found guilty of raping two woman followers 15 years ago. the venezuelan government has organised military exercises across the country, teaching thousands of civilians how to use rifles and how to engage in hand—to—hand combat. the drills were called after the united states announced new financial sanctions against the government of nicolas maduro, accusing him of being a dictator. hundreds of migrants evicted last week from a building they'd been occupying for four years have marched through rome, demanding a place to stay. the migrants — mainly from eritrea — walked behind a banner that said they were refugees, not terrorists. police used water cannon last thursday to clear the
tom burridge, bbc news, in barcelona. take a look at some of the other stories making the news: hundreds of indian troops have been deployed around the headquarters of a sect led by a controversial guru whose conviction for rape led to deadly violence on friday. at least 30 people were killed. the self—styled holyman, gurmeet ram rahim singh, was found guilty of raping two woman followers 15 years ago. the venezuelan government has organised military exercises across the country, teaching...
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tom burridge, bbc news, in barcelona.ubao in manila have begun ringing their bells every night for a week in a protest against president duterte's war on drugs. it follows a street protest at the weekend where hundreds gathered in the capital to condemn a recent spike in drug—related killings and the death of a 17—year—old student. translation: the bells of the cathedral will ring tonight to express our grief and our condolences with the families of the victims of the drug—related killings. bell chimes. we signify our condemnation of the recent killings. to many, too many are dying. —— too many. this has got to stop. we hope that the ringing of the bells in so many dioceses will awaken something in our people. too many people have become passive. things are happening around us. but we need to awaken each wind so that we need to awaken each wind so that we will do something, so that we will... we will we will do something, so that we will. .. we will express we will do something, so that we will... we will express what we
tom burridge, bbc news, in barcelona.ubao in manila have begun ringing their bells every night for a week in a protest against president duterte's war on drugs. it follows a street protest at the weekend where hundreds gathered in the capital to condemn a recent spike in drug—related killings and the death of a 17—year—old student. translation: the bells of the cathedral will ring tonight to express our grief and our condolences with the families of the victims of the drug—related...
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the bbc‘s tom burridge is in subirats where the operation took place.ny ended here. a normally tranquil part of the catalonian countryside this afternoon swarmed with armed police. in the sky, officers checking for accomplices. but, hunted for days, younes abouyaaqoub died out here, on his own. just before 5:00 o'clock in the afternoon, the catalan police have shot dead younes abouyaaqoub, driver of the van and perpetrator of the attack in barcelona on thursday, causing the death of 13 people. it all happened up in the hills above barcelona. "it is shocking for a terrorist to be in the village," this man told us. "everyone knows each other here." locals say abouyaaqoub was spotted by a woman this morning, who tipped off police. he apparently ran off into a field. in the space of nearly four days, younes abouyaaqoub had travelled right out into the countryside here, tens of kilometres away from barcelona. when confronted by police, he revealed he was wearing what appeared to be a suicide belt. one report says he shouted "allahu akbar," god is great in ar
the bbc‘s tom burridge is in subirats where the operation took place.ny ended here. a normally tranquil part of the catalonian countryside this afternoon swarmed with armed police. in the sky, officers checking for accomplices. but, hunted for days, younes abouyaaqoub died out here, on his own. just before 5:00 o'clock in the afternoon, the catalan police have shot dead younes abouyaaqoub, driver of the van and perpetrator of the attack in barcelona on thursday, causing the death of 13...
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tom burridge, bbc news. fall of colonel gaddafi and since then libya has been torn apart by conflict between warring militias and tribes. in 2013 benghazi, libya's second city, was seized by islamist extremists. but earlier this summer, the city was declared liberated by marshal khalifa haftar, the commander of the libyan national army. hardtalk‘s stephen sackur has this special report from benghazi. benghazi, a broken city in a divided country. jihadist fighters from so—called islamic state were driven out of fear for months ago. hundreds died, thousands lost their home. 0nly died, thousands lost their home. only now are few venturing back. how do you feel looking at your house? when colonel gaddafi was overthrown six years ago, the leaders of britain and france rush to benghazi to claim credit for this liberation. colonel gaddafi said he would hunt you down like rats that you showed the courage of lions and we salute your courage. the triumphalism was misplaced. jihadist militants turned benghazi into an a
tom burridge, bbc news. fall of colonel gaddafi and since then libya has been torn apart by conflict between warring militias and tribes. in 2013 benghazi, libya's second city, was seized by islamist extremists. but earlier this summer, the city was declared liberated by marshal khalifa haftar, the commander of the libyan national army. hardtalk‘s stephen sackur has this special report from benghazi. benghazi, a broken city in a divided country. jihadist fighters from so—called islamic...
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tom burridge, bbc news. says an independent study will look at ways to keep energy costs down, but it's dismissed as "cold comfort" by consumer groups. the search for two men missing off the coast of shaw has been suspended. a third man was rescued and another found dead suspended. a third man was rescued and anotherfound dead in the suspended. a third man was rescued and another found dead in the sea. venezuelan authorities say they've foiled an attack on an army base in the country's third largest city, valencia. video released on social media appeared to show a group of men in military uniform saying they were launching an uprising to restore democracy in venezuela. diosdado cabello of the governing united socialist party described it as a terrorist attack and says troops have been deployed to guarantee internal security. earlier, opposition leader leopoldo lopez was put back under house arrest after being released from prison. mr lopez had been detained on tuesday along with another opponent of the gover
tom burridge, bbc news. says an independent study will look at ways to keep energy costs down, but it's dismissed as "cold comfort" by consumer groups. the search for two men missing off the coast of shaw has been suspended. a third man was rescued and another found dead suspended. a third man was rescued and anotherfound dead in the suspended. a third man was rescued and another found dead in the sea. venezuelan authorities say they've foiled an attack on an army base in the...
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tom burridge, bbc news.e been killed and ten people arrested following an attack on an army base in the country's third largest city, valencia. video released on social media appeared to show a group of men in military uniform saying they were launching an uprising to restore democracy in venezuela. earlier, opposition leader leopoldo lopez was put back under house arrest after being released from prison. mr lopez had been detained on tuesday along with another opponent of the government, antonio ledezma. you are watching bbc news. a reminder of our headlines: the government launches an independent review over energy. a man has been rescued and another found dead after their boat sank at shorrock in west sussex. the search for another two men was suspended. america and china welcome new us sanctions —— un sanctions following its most recent ballistic missile launch. sport now, and a full round—up from the bbc‘s sport centre. it has been a disappointing night for great britain at the world athletics champions
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i want to talk to tom burridge, ourformer spain correspondent. actually listening into spanish radio. there is a press conference starting right now. the head of the cata la n starting right now. the head of the catalan government, catalu nya starting right now. the head of the catalan government, catalunya has a very devolved government with their own police force, mossos, they are leading this investigation. it has literally. begun. he said that according to solidarity amongst communities, although there is nothing at this stage to link this terror attack with any islamist group at the moment, it is far too early to start making that assumption or theory, even. early to start making that assumption ortheory, even. but, you know, you have muslim groups in spain coming out quite clearly now via spanish media and condemning this attack in the strongest possible terms. the islamic commission of spain. in a separate incident, this information is coming from a catalan newspaper, they have got a lot ofjournalists on the ground, they are telling us abo
i want to talk to tom burridge, ourformer spain correspondent. actually listening into spanish radio. there is a press conference starting right now. the head of the cata la n starting right now. the head of the catalan government, catalu nya starting right now. the head of the catalan government, catalunya has a very devolved government with their own police force, mossos, they are leading this investigation. it has literally. begun. he said that according to solidarity amongst communities,...
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tom burridge, bbc news, in barcelona.e white supremacist mark james asay, the first white inmate put to death for killing a black man since florida reinstated the death penalty in 1979. the lethal injection included a drug never used before in the us. asay was sentenced to death in 1988 for killing two men in separate incidents on the same day. there are reports that at least four people are dead and scores injured in north india in riots after a hugely popular religious leader was found guilty of raping two female followers. more than 200,000 of gurmeet ram rahim singh‘s supporters flocked to the city where he was convicted. 0ur delhi correspondent sanjoy majumder is in delhi with the latest. give us an explanation and the background to this case first of all. gurmeet ram rahim singh is a very popular spiritual leader, a self—styled guru, if you like. his organisation claims he has a million followers, some say well beyond that, not just here followers, some say well beyond that, notjust here in india but around the worl
tom burridge, bbc news, in barcelona.e white supremacist mark james asay, the first white inmate put to death for killing a black man since florida reinstated the death penalty in 1979. the lethal injection included a drug never used before in the us. asay was sentenced to death in 1988 for killing two men in separate incidents on the same day. there are reports that at least four people are dead and scores injured in north india in riots after a hugely popular religious leader was found guilty...
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tom burridge, bbc news. weather continues through the week ahead. some outbreaks of rain around, tonight it will be raining at times across parts of cornwall through wales, the midlands and northern england too. mostly dry and reasonably mild towards the south—east, further north fresher with clear spells, a few showers and temperatures across rural parts of scotla nd temperatures across rural parts of scotland down into single figures. 0n scotland down into single figures. on monday, three zones of whether once again. some rain across the south, south wales, parts of central england as well, the far south—east awarding the wet weather probably, staying largely dry and reasonably warm. further north, sunshine of the north wales and northern england with one or two isolated showers but an improved day here. further showers for scotland and northern ireland. three zones again on tuesdayis ireland. three zones again on tuesday is that front continues north, mostly dry but one or two scattered showers could be o
tom burridge, bbc news. weather continues through the week ahead. some outbreaks of rain around, tonight it will be raining at times across parts of cornwall through wales, the midlands and northern england too. mostly dry and reasonably mild towards the south—east, further north fresher with clear spells, a few showers and temperatures across rural parts of scotla nd temperatures across rural parts of scotland down into single figures. 0n scotland down into single figures. on monday, three...
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our correspondent tom burridge reports.en cuba and america's relationship changed. for decades, they were enemies, but the opening of america's embassy in havana two years ago set this island and its neighbouring superpower on a new path, with some trade and travel restrictions lifted. now, news about bizarre events in that very building. it's emerged that several us diplomats had to leave cuba last year for health reasons. they had apparently suffered severe hearing loss. one theory is that the diplomats were subjected to a device which gave off low or high frequency sound which is inaudible to the human ear — and that caused the damage. the us state department has given few concrete details. they've reported some incidents, which have caused a variety of physical symptoms. i'm not going to be able to give you a tonne of information about this today, but i'll tell you what we do have that we can provide so far. we don't have any definitive answers about the source or the cause of what we consider to be incidents. since 201
our correspondent tom burridge reports.en cuba and america's relationship changed. for decades, they were enemies, but the opening of america's embassy in havana two years ago set this island and its neighbouring superpower on a new path, with some trade and travel restrictions lifted. now, news about bizarre events in that very building. it's emerged that several us diplomats had to leave cuba last year for health reasons. they had apparently suffered severe hearing loss. one theory is that...
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tom burridge, bbc news.nd chelsea council are to be considered in the grenfell tower fire inquiry. the government says the inquiry will also examine the cause of the fire which left at least 80 people dead. but some of the broader social questions provoked by the blaze won't be addressed. 0ur correspondent, frankie mccamley, is by grenfell tower in west london. how much more do we know about what the inquiry team will be considering? the scope of the inquiry is much broader than sir martin moore—bick, the retired judge, leading this originally suggested. he said it may look into the cause of the fire, what lessons can be learnt to protect others and why it spread so quickly. but after extending the consultation period for a number of weeks, and analysing 500 or more written statements, he has now broadened the terms of reference to not only look at the cause and spread of the fire but also the design, the construction, the refurbishment of grenfell tower, to look at tower blocks on the whole across the uk an
tom burridge, bbc news.nd chelsea council are to be considered in the grenfell tower fire inquiry. the government says the inquiry will also examine the cause of the fire which left at least 80 people dead. but some of the broader social questions provoked by the blaze won't be addressed. 0ur correspondent, frankie mccamley, is by grenfell tower in west london. how much more do we know about what the inquiry team will be considering? the scope of the inquiry is much broader than sir martin...
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with me again our correspondent tom burridge.tory and the figures are changing. what is the latest? there are two different figures for the number of people who have died. it is either 12 or 13 people dead. i think the latest figure seems to be 12. that is the one most spanish news sources are giving and that comes from the cata la n giving and that comes from the catalan government in the last hour or $0. catalan government in the last hour or so. and some injured, some seriously? yes, it can be anybody affected, so some traumatised in the area. they are talking about 80 people in hospital injured and 15 of those in a very serious condition. i've seen a couple of videos which have been sent from journalist collea g u es have been sent from journalist colleagues in spain, too graphic to show. it is really, really shocking what has happened. a lot of people clearly seriously injured. including some children. so it is an absolutely horrible scene. going onto the investigation, at the moment, mossos, that is the catalan police force
with me again our correspondent tom burridge.tory and the figures are changing. what is the latest? there are two different figures for the number of people who have died. it is either 12 or 13 people dead. i think the latest figure seems to be 12. that is the one most spanish news sources are giving and that comes from the cata la n giving and that comes from the catalan government in the last hour or $0. catalan government in the last hour or so. and some injured, some seriously? yes, it can...
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tom burridge, bbc news, in barcelona.ble stories that emerged after the attacks in spain, there have been those of kindness and bravery as well. british tourist harry athwal has been called a hero after he rushed to help a child on las ramblas, ignoring police who were shouting at him to move to safety. adina campbell has been speaking to him. like thousands of other holiday—makers, harry athwal didn't expect to see the horror of last week's terror attack in barcelona. but he found himself rushing towards one of the victims. in the middle of las ramblas was the body of a child, and that automatically drew me to that child. at that point, i knew what i had to do. ijust raced to that child. many of us have seen the picture of you crouching down beside the boy. what was going through your mind? i was afraid for the boy at that point. when i looked at his injuries, they were severe. i was actually quite emotional as well, because i knew straight away that this boy had to be seven or eight years old, the same age as my son. an
tom burridge, bbc news, in barcelona.ble stories that emerged after the attacks in spain, there have been those of kindness and bravery as well. british tourist harry athwal has been called a hero after he rushed to help a child on las ramblas, ignoring police who were shouting at him to move to safety. adina campbell has been speaking to him. like thousands of other holiday—makers, harry athwal didn't expect to see the horror of last week's terror attack in barcelona. but he found himself...
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tom burridge, bbc news at the old bailey.he latest they have carried out in europe this year. but on the battlefields in iraq and syria, the islamic state group has been collapsing as it's driven out of its strongholds. but as they go, they're leaving behind a deadly legacy — children schooled in hate and trained for combat. more than 2000 boys are thought to have graduated from is military training. 0ur middle east correspondent quentin somerville has the second part of his report on what is calls its lion cubs of the caliphate. turning a child into a suicide bomber takes time. and it might start here. in raqqa, they crowd round to watch a man, caged like an animal. the so—called islamic state charge sheet reads that he harassed a woman. his punishment is children's entertainment. war brutalises. growing up in conflict, destruction and violence become routine. mosul and elsewhere became fertile recruitment ground for the islamic state group. is didn'tjust concentrate its attentions here on the battlefield. it also moved into
tom burridge, bbc news at the old bailey.he latest they have carried out in europe this year. but on the battlefields in iraq and syria, the islamic state group has been collapsing as it's driven out of its strongholds. but as they go, they're leaving behind a deadly legacy — children schooled in hate and trained for combat. more than 2000 boys are thought to have graduated from is military training. 0ur middle east correspondent quentin somerville has the second part of his report on what is...
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tom burridge, bbc news, in barcelona.e m25 at junction 10 could threaten a number of rare trees and plants at the historic wisley garden. highways england says the upgrade will make the road safer but campaigners, including alan titchmarsh, are calling for british gardeners to take a stand against the plans. tim muffett reports. traffic versus tranquillity. at the royal horticultural society garden at wisley in surrey, a row is taking root. it seems a mad proposal to be taking down some of these trees as has been suggested, because we're never going to be able to replace them. and they are wonderful, we should be really nurturing these and looking after them for the future. it's madness to be taking them down. the problem is this nearbyjunction where the m25 meets the a3. it's often congested. highways england says it has the highest accident rate of any motorwayjunction in the country and that improvements are needed. but the rhs fears one proposal being considered will see the a3 expanded and two and a half acres of its
tom burridge, bbc news, in barcelona.e m25 at junction 10 could threaten a number of rare trees and plants at the historic wisley garden. highways england says the upgrade will make the road safer but campaigners, including alan titchmarsh, are calling for british gardeners to take a stand against the plans. tim muffett reports. traffic versus tranquillity. at the royal horticultural society garden at wisley in surrey, a row is taking root. it seems a mad proposal to be taking down some of...
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tom burridge reports. up and running, the investigation is into a new phase and the president as always in in fighting form. the russian story ofa in fighting form. the russian story of a total fabrication, just an excuse of a total fabrication, just an excuse for the greatest loss in the history of american politics. that's all it is. the grand jury is meeting to consider evidence behind closed doors in this building. it is a panel of american citizens. the job is not to determine guilt or innocence. they can call witnesses to testify or demand to see documents and they must decide if the evidence that the trump campaign couuded the evidence that the trump campaign colluded with russia is strong enough for a criminal trial. the decision to call a grand jury was made by this man, former fbi boss, robert mueller. it shows the evidence gathered so far is worthy of being properly investigated. according to the us media, the grand jury according to the us media, the grand jury already wants information about a
tom burridge reports. up and running, the investigation is into a new phase and the president as always in in fighting form. the russian story ofa in fighting form. the russian story of a total fabrication, just an excuse of a total fabrication, just an excuse for the greatest loss in the history of american politics. that's all it is. the grand jury is meeting to consider evidence behind closed doors in this building. it is a panel of american citizens. the job is not to determine guilt or...
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tom burridge reports.tween america and north korea continues, the us defence secretary this week with his vietnamese counterpart, at a time when security in asia feels more fragile. the man in charge at the pentagon is emphasising the ‘d‘ word. i didn't expect all of you to come out here! you can see the american effort is diplomatically—led, it has diplomatic traction and is gaining diplomatic results, and i want to stay right there right now. the tragedy of war is well—enough known. it doesn't need another characterisation beyond the fact that it would be catastrophic. but the tone from the president was very different. his message to north korea's leader feels personal. he has said things that are horrific, and with me he's not getting away with it. he got away with it for a long time, between him and his family. he's not getting away with... this is a whole new ball game. in a tweet this morning, president trump said military solutions were locked and loaded should north korea act unwisely. hopefully,
tom burridge reports.tween america and north korea continues, the us defence secretary this week with his vietnamese counterpart, at a time when security in asia feels more fragile. the man in charge at the pentagon is emphasising the ‘d‘ word. i didn't expect all of you to come out here! you can see the american effort is diplomatically—led, it has diplomatic traction and is gaining diplomatic results, and i want to stay right there right now. the tragedy of war is well—enough known....
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tom burridge reports.west virginia last night, it felt like the president was still fighting an election. but he and his very loyal supporters are battling allegations that his campaign in last november's election colluded with russia. now, with a grand jury up and running, the investigation is into a new phase, and the president, as always, is in fighting form. the russia story is a totalfabrication. it's just an excuse for the greatest loss in the history of american politics, that's all it is. cheering. the grand jury is meeting to consider evidence behind closed doors in this building. it's a panel of american citizens. theirjob isn't to determine guilt or innocence. they can call witnesses to testify or demand to see documents, and they must decide if the evidence that the trump campaign colluded with russia is strong enough for a criminal trial. the decision to call a grand jury was made by this man, former fbi boss robert mueller. the move is a logical next step in his investigation into the trump c
tom burridge reports.west virginia last night, it felt like the president was still fighting an election. but he and his very loyal supporters are battling allegations that his campaign in last november's election colluded with russia. now, with a grand jury up and running, the investigation is into a new phase, and the president, as always, is in fighting form. the russia story is a totalfabrication. it's just an excuse for the greatest loss in the history of american politics, that's all it...
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tom burridge, bbc news, in barcelona.accidents than any other in england, but plans to improve the m25 atjunction ten could threaten a number of rare trees and plants at the historic wisley garden. highways england says the upgrade will make the road safer but campaigners, including alan titchmarsh, are calling for british gardeners to take a stand against the plans. tim muffett reports. traffic versus tranquillity. at the royal horticultural society garden at wisley in surrey, a row is taking root. it seems a mad proposal to be taking down some of these trees as has been suggested, because we're never going to be able to replace them. and they are wonderful, we should be really nurturing these and looking after them for the future. it's madness to be taking them down. the problem is this nearbyjunction where the m25 meets the a3. it's often congested. highways england says it has the highest accident rate of any motorwayjunction in the country and that improvements are needed. but the rhs fears one proposal being conside
tom burridge, bbc news, in barcelona.accidents than any other in england, but plans to improve the m25 atjunction ten could threaten a number of rare trees and plants at the historic wisley garden. highways england says the upgrade will make the road safer but campaigners, including alan titchmarsh, are calling for british gardeners to take a stand against the plans. tim muffett reports. traffic versus tranquillity. at the royal horticultural society garden at wisley in surrey, a row is taking...
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tom burridge, bbc news.ain derailed on friday. people were treated at the scene by paramedics. 13 platforms are now out of use, ten were already closed for engineering works. the actions of kensington and chelsea council are to be considered in the grenfell tower fire inquiry. the government says the inquiry will also examine the cause of the fire — which left at least 80 people dead. but some of the broader social questions provoked by the blaze won‘t be addressed. 0ur correspondent frankie mccamley is in west london. take us through what the inquiry will look at and what the reaction has been. the scope of the inquiry is much wider than the leading judge suggested. at first he said it may only look into the cause of the fire and widespread so quickly and what lessons can be learned to protect others in the future. but after analysing 500 and more written statements, he has now brought in those terms of reference to not only look at the cause and spread of the fire, but also to look at the design, construct
tom burridge, bbc news.ain derailed on friday. people were treated at the scene by paramedics. 13 platforms are now out of use, ten were already closed for engineering works. the actions of kensington and chelsea council are to be considered in the grenfell tower fire inquiry. the government says the inquiry will also examine the cause of the fire — which left at least 80 people dead. but some of the broader social questions provoked by the blaze won‘t be addressed. 0ur correspondent...
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can have a detrimental affect on children‘s confidence and well being. on children‘s confidence tom burridgeseven—year—old is obsessed by his dad‘s phone. i like playing video games on it. by his dad‘s phone. a bunch of crazy ones. by his dad‘s phone. you play a lot, don't forget. by his dad‘s phone. i do. by his dad‘s phone. do you fight sometimes about it? by his dad‘s phone. no. by his dad‘s phone. on average children now spend 15 hours a week online. parents, says the children‘s commissioner for england, should impose a limit. commissioner for england, we wouldn‘t let our children out in a strange city without giving them guidance and looking after them. and actually we shouldn‘t for their digital world either. so this is about equipping children, enabling them to have the confidence to manage their time online. enabling them to have the confidence and also their confidence to say no to the constant drain and pressure of always being there. to the constant drain and pressure she is urging parents to follow fiona and be proactive. i‘m always looking in, going through history, things like
can have a detrimental affect on children‘s confidence and well being. on children‘s confidence tom burridgeseven—year—old is obsessed by his dad‘s phone. i like playing video games on it. by his dad‘s phone. a bunch of crazy ones. by his dad‘s phone. you play a lot, don't forget. by his dad‘s phone. i do. by his dad‘s phone. do you fight sometimes about it? by his dad‘s phone. no. by his dad‘s phone. on average children now spend 15 hours a week online. parents, says the...
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tom burridge, bbc news, in barcelona.atures are recorded by the keepers so they can monitor the creatures' health and well—being. tim allman reports. when you are weighing someone, this is not the sort of thing that usually happens. the squirrel monkeys of london zoo, a little reluctant to co—operate. every year, around 200 animals get put on the scales. these baby penguins, a little more docile, but not all the zoo's inhabitants are as willing to play ball. some are definitely less cooperative, and it's not even about being less cooperative sometimes — some of them think it's a game. primates in particular and young animals are very inquisitive when you go in. and they think it's a game and they are more interested at pecking at the scales, looking at the gloves the keepers are wearing, or running off with some of the food and not getting on the scales at all. so it can be a real challenge. it's notjust weight — other vital statistics are of interest, too. a giant ruler being used to measure the height of these lions. a
tom burridge, bbc news, in barcelona.atures are recorded by the keepers so they can monitor the creatures' health and well—being. tim allman reports. when you are weighing someone, this is not the sort of thing that usually happens. the squirrel monkeys of london zoo, a little reluctant to co—operate. every year, around 200 animals get put on the scales. these baby penguins, a little more docile, but not all the zoo's inhabitants are as willing to play ball. some are definitely less...
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tom burridge reports. from glasgow to cardiff, to leeds, to london, it is a familiar story.ases these days are pegged to inflation, so in the new year, season tickets and other fares will increase by as much as 3.6%. the price is something you have to pay in order to get to work, but the service is awful. it is late, it is crowded. i don't think i'm getting value for money, basically. i have been working in the public sector all my life and my pay rise has nowhere kept up with inflation, so more of my salary isjust paying for me to come to work. stagnant wages is why some say the current system is unfair. around half of all rail fares are capped by the government atjuly‘s retail price index which is a measure of inflation. the problem for many passengers is that inflation, the rate at which goods are becoming more expensive, is currently higher than the rate rise in most people's wages. unions say passengers are paying more while services have been trimmed back. it is quite clear in our privatised rail network that passengers are paying more for less and we are seeing cuts i
tom burridge reports. from glasgow to cardiff, to leeds, to london, it is a familiar story.ases these days are pegged to inflation, so in the new year, season tickets and other fares will increase by as much as 3.6%. the price is something you have to pay in order to get to work, but the service is awful. it is late, it is crowded. i don't think i'm getting value for money, basically. i have been working in the public sector all my life and my pay rise has nowhere kept up with inflation, so...
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from spain, tom burridge reports.y one, they were led into a high—security prison outside madrid. they are suspects in a plot, linked to attacks which killed 15 men, women and children. this morning, they were driven in for questioning in a closed session at madrid's high court. taken there in his hospital pyjamas, mohamed houli chemlal. the 22—year—old was badly injured when an alleged bomb factory blew up the day before the ramblas attack. here, police found 120 gas canisters as well as explosives. investigators believe the terror cell was planning a more sophisticated attack. also in court this morning, mohammed aalla, said to be the owner of the audi a3 used in the attack in the coastal resort of cambrils. a speed camera clocked four of the attackers as they drove to paris in that very car, the week before the attacks. and this man's passport was found in the van, rented and used to kill. the driver of the van, younis abuyaqoob, was shot dead by police yesterday in countryside outside barcelona. he'd been on the r
from spain, tom burridge reports.y one, they were led into a high—security prison outside madrid. they are suspects in a plot, linked to attacks which killed 15 men, women and children. this morning, they were driven in for questioning in a closed session at madrid's high court. taken there in his hospital pyjamas, mohamed houli chemlal. the 22—year—old was badly injured when an alleged bomb factory blew up the day before the ramblas attack. here, police found 120 gas canisters as well as...
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tom burridge, bbc news. some of the other stories making bbc news at 5.00pm. million has been raised, and donations still coming in. 22 people died in a terrorist bomb attack at the end of an ariana grande concert in may. a man has died about falling from a balcony at the london stock exchange. emergency services were called just before 10.00am, but he was pronounced dead shortly afterwards. police say they are investigating the circumstances of the death but are treating it as non—suspicious. rail travellers are being advised to avoid london waterloo until thursday — after a train derailed early this morning outside the station. no—one on board the train was hurt. three other people were treated at the scene by paramedics. the incident means 13 platforms are now out of use — 10 were already closed for engineering works. the actions of kensington and chelsea council are to be considered in the grenfell tower fire inquiry. the government says the inquiry will also examine the cause of the fire — which left at least 80 people dead. but some of the broader social
tom burridge, bbc news. some of the other stories making bbc news at 5.00pm. million has been raised, and donations still coming in. 22 people died in a terrorist bomb attack at the end of an ariana grande concert in may. a man has died about falling from a balcony at the london stock exchange. emergency services were called just before 10.00am, but he was pronounced dead shortly afterwards. police say they are investigating the circumstances of the death but are treating it as...
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tom burridge, bbc news. will have your answers about that egg scandal. but first a weather update. thank you very much, simon. always such a grand hand to the weather when simon's about! the weather when simon's about! the weather will go down hill tomorrow. we have had a fine day today with sunshine and surprise, surprise, turning cloudy with some rain. we knew that fine weather that we had today wouldn't last. it is only a window of fine weather. it is closing in, you can see all the cloud moving into the north—west of the british isles. it will start range tonight in belfast and glasgow. i don't think the rain will be heavy, but it will be cloudy and drizzly with gale force winds around the western coast of scotland. but dry tonight in england and wales. that wet weather won't reach the rest of the country until tomorrow. these south eastern areas staying dry. by 4 o'clock the rain is only into lincolnshire and the home counties. the far south—east will stay dry tomorrow. this is bbc news, the headlines:
tom burridge, bbc news. will have your answers about that egg scandal. but first a weather update. thank you very much, simon. always such a grand hand to the weather when simon's about! the weather when simon's about! the weather will go down hill tomorrow. we have had a fine day today with sunshine and surprise, surprise, turning cloudy with some rain. we knew that fine weather that we had today wouldn't last. it is only a window of fine weather. it is closing in, you can see all the cloud...
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the bbc‘s tom burridge sent this report from barcelona.barcelona's response to terror on its streets. tonight, halfa million, their message written here — i am not afraid. we are going to continue to be a city of peace and be open to the rest of the world. it doesn't really matter where they come from, what their faith is, united we stand. up the front, those who rescued and protected people on that night. a main avenue in the city centre was, for hours, like las ramblas, cars replaced by a never—ending crowd. the atmosphere here is not upbeat, but i wouldn't say it is sombre. it is about remembrance and defiance. it is still raw on las ramblas, but life and holidays go on. i find it very moving, my daughter sends peace from the uk and we all stand together. a separate protest in this small town where all of the known terrorists grew up. speaking in catalan, one of their sisters gave this emotional address. translation: we must work together so this never happens again. at the barcelona march, plenty of pro—independence flags. the politics
the bbc‘s tom burridge sent this report from barcelona.barcelona's response to terror on its streets. tonight, halfa million, their message written here — i am not afraid. we are going to continue to be a city of peace and be open to the rest of the world. it doesn't really matter where they come from, what their faith is, united we stand. up the front, those who rescued and protected people on that night. a main avenue in the city centre was, for hours, like las ramblas, cars replaced by a...
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from barcelona, tom burridge sent this report.ion. rigney, iam not afraid. we will continue to be a city of peace and open to the rest of the world. it doesn't matter where they come from what their favours. united we stand. at the front, those who rescued and protect the people on that night. standing tall in the middle, spain's king. a main avenue in the city centre was, for hours, like las ramblas. cars replaced by an never—ending crowd. the atmosphere here is not often —— upbeat, but i would not say it is sombre. it is about remembers and defiance. it is still raw on las ramblas. but life and holidays go on. i found it very moving. so did my daughter and we wanted to say piece from the uk, and they all stand together. a separate protest in the small town where all of the known terrorist grew up. speaking in catalan, one of their sisters gave this emotional address. translation: we must work together so that this never happens again. at the barcelona march, 20 of pro—independence catalan flag. the politics here is very divided
from barcelona, tom burridge sent this report.ion. rigney, iam not afraid. we will continue to be a city of peace and open to the rest of the world. it doesn't matter where they come from what their favours. united we stand. at the front, those who rescued and protect the people on that night. standing tall in the middle, spain's king. a main avenue in the city centre was, for hours, like las ramblas. cars replaced by an never—ending crowd. the atmosphere here is not often —— upbeat, but...
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our correspondent tom burridge is in subirats where the main suspect was found today.al catalonian wine country, 50 kilometres away from barcelona. after running down 13 men, women and children on las ramblas and killing another man during his getaway, younes abouyaaqoub, the driver of the van, somehow made it here. but his flight from the security services came to a violent end. the hunt for a young man who murdered so many ended here. the normally tranquil part of catalonian countryside, this afternoon swarmed with armed police. in the sky, officers checking for accomplices. but hunted for days, younes abouyaaqoub died out here on his own. the catalan police have shot dead younes abouyaaqoub, driver of the van and the attack on thursday causing the death of 13 people...m all happened in the hills above barcelona. translation: it is shocking for a terrorist to be in the village. everyone knows each other here. locals say younes abouyaaqoub was spotted by a woman this morning who tipped off police. he apparently then ran off into a field. in the space of nearly four da
our correspondent tom burridge is in subirats where the main suspect was found today.al catalonian wine country, 50 kilometres away from barcelona. after running down 13 men, women and children on las ramblas and killing another man during his getaway, younes abouyaaqoub, the driver of the van, somehow made it here. but his flight from the security services came to a violent end. the hunt for a young man who murdered so many ended here. the normally tranquil part of catalonian countryside, this...