the lead paediatric consultant from the countess of chester hospital, who originally raised the alarmntly it was likely that letby had harmed or killed babies before 2015. but there has also been a big debate over the science used in the case against letby. a number of experts have challenged the medical lucy letby worked over 30 shifts at the liverpool women's hospital in 2012 and 2015, before her crimes were committed at the countess of chester hospital. in october, the bbc�*s panorama programme uncovered potentially life—threatening incidents that occurred on almost a third of letby�*s shifts in liverpool. in one case from november 2012, a baby boy collapsed and water was later found in his breathing tube, something that's highly unusual. the clinical notes confirmed that the nurse looking after him was lucy letby. the programme also saw evidence that may have shown a baby boy was poisoned with insulin whilst in letby�*s care at the countess of chester hospital. this case wasn't part of the trial. and there have been other claims that letby may have killed other babies. the lead pa

letby was interviewed about incidents at the countess of chester hospital — where she worked as a neo—nataleved to be the first time, about cases at liverpool women's hospital, where she trained as a student. letby is serving 15 whole—life orders after being convicted of murdering seven babies and attempting to murder seven others, with two attempts on one of her victims. steve knibbs has this report. did lucy letby, the uk's most prolific child serial killer of modern times, murder more babies? detectives were always clear that they would look back at letby�*s entire career, reviewing more than 4,000 admissions of babies into neonatal units where she was known to have worked. and as part of that ongoing review, late last night in a statement, cheshire constabulary confirmed that... lucy letby worked over 30 shifts at the liverpool women's hospital in 2012 and 2015, before her crimes were committed at the countess of chester hospital in october. in october, the bbc�*s panorama programme uncovered potentially life—threatening incidents that occurred on almost a third of letby�*s shifts in li

the lead paediatric consultant from the countess of chester hospital, who originally raised the alarm but there has also been a big debate over the science used in the case against letby. a number of experts have challenged the medical evidence used against her, and her new legal team say they also take a contradictory view of the new evidence. they plan to take her case to the criminal cases review commission, which investigates alleged miscarriages ofjustice, to apply for it to be sent back to the court of appeal. steve knibbs, bbc news. to bring you some breaking news from iran. we are getting this from iran. we are getting this from the afp news agency saying that iran has released the noble piece laurier who one the nobel peace prize and has been in prison. and the iranians government has said that they have released mohammadi on medical grounds. we will bring more information to you as we receive it. anti—government forces in syria say they've captured one of the largest military bases on the edge of the city of hama. the bbc has not been able to verify these pictures, which we

the lead paediatric consultant from the countess of chester hospital, who originally raised the alarmrwell inquiry recently it was likely that letby had harmed or killed babies before 2015. but there has also been a big debate over the science used in the case against letby. a number of experts have challenged the medical evidence used against her, and her new legal team say they also take a contradictory view of the new evidence. they plan to take her case to the criminal cases review commission, which investigates alleged miscarriages ofjustice, to apply for it to be sent back to the court of appeal. steve knibbs, bbc news. mass anti—government protests continued for a sixth night in georgia after the country's constitutional court rejected an appeal from the opposition to overturn the result of 0ctober�*s election. police fired water cannon at demonstrators who are angry about the government being too authoritarian and its announcement that it plans to delay its talks to join the eu until 2028. earlier i spoke to guram imnadze, director of the human rights group socialjustice cente

murdered, they say may well have died as a result of a mistake made by a doctor at the countess of chester hospitaleither. all of this together is going to be brought by letby�*s new defence team. meanwhile, cheshire police are continuing their investigation into lucy letby. they say that recently they interviewed her about potential further crimes. so the case of lucy letby still has some way to go. still to come on the world today — we'll find out more about some of the 234 new species discovered in the greater meekong region of southeast asia. around the world and across the uk. this is the world today on bbc news. a rock—dwelling dragon and a viper with eyelash—style scales are among 234 new species discovered in the greater meekong region of southeast asia, according to the world wide fund for nature. the discovery includes three mammals, 17 amphibians, 26 reptiles, 15 species of fish, and 173 plants. wendy elliott is a world wide fund's biodiversity practice leader. she was telling me about the significance of this discovery. these discoveries really show us what a treasure trove we have in l

the infants were all patients on the neonatal unit of the countess of chester hospital between june 2015 police said they were continuing to investigate letby�*s full career. that includes time she spent training at a hospital in liverpool, as far back as 2012. now, detectives have confirmed that they've questioned letby again. in a statement, they said... it's understood lucy letby has not previously been questioned about her time at the hospital in liverpool, where she worked 30 shifts on two placements in 2012 and 2015. the bbc�*s panorama programme recently found that potentially life—threatening incidents occurred on almost a third of her shifts there. lucy letby�*s trial only covered crimes within a one—year period which started injune 2015, but the lead consultant on the countess of chester neonatal unit recently told the public inquiry, which is examining how the hospital handled the situation, that he doesn't believe that's when she started killing. is it your view that she had murdered or assaulted children in your hospital prior to that date? i think that's likely, yes. werem

the infants were all patients on the neonatal unit of the countess of chester hospital between june 2015have confirmed that they've questioned letby again. in a statement, they said... it's understood lucy letby has not previously been questioned about her time at the hospital in liverpool, where she worked 30 shifts on two placements in 2012 and 2015. the bbc�*s panorama programme recently found that potentially life—threatening incidents occurred on almost a third of her shifts there. lucy letby�*s trial only covered crimes within a one—year period which started injune 2015, but the lead consultant on the countess of chester neonatal unit recently told the public inquiry, which is examining how the hospital handled the situation, that he doesn't believe that's when she started killing. is it your view that she had murdered or assaulted children in your hospital prior to that date? i think that's likely, yes. were... on reflection now, do you look back and see a number of unexpected collapses or deaths, which with information now available to you appear suspicious? yes. lucy letby has i

crimes for lucy letby for that there's a public inquiry looking at what happened to babies at the chester hospitalr picture at what happen at the hospital on the wider bases that she's been convicted of murder and attempted murder. all of these things are happening in parallel and at the same time for them in terms of lucy letby fencing they say they hope that making these new applications imminently and they hope that they will have some sort of news from the court of appeal relatively soon. the criminal case review commission, that could take much longer, they say. an? review commission, that could take much longer, they say.— much longer, they say. any sort of reaction from _ much longer, they say. any sort of reaction from the _ much longer, they say. any sort of reaction from the families? - much longer, they say. any sort of reaction from the families? the i much longer, they say. any sort of. reaction from the families? the very question, the return to the court of appeal or the attempt could be distressing for all of those involved for the note there hasn't, it will not surprise you just h

murdered they say may well have died as a result of mistake made by a doctor at the countess of chester hospitalll of this together is going to be brought by lucy letby's new defence team. meanwhile cheshire police are continuing their investigation into lucy letby, they say that recently they interviewed her about potential further crimes, so that the case of lucy letby still has some way to go. judith, thank you. the time is 18:17. our top story this evening. prince andrew won'tjoin the royal family for christmas at sandringham this year, as his chinese associate, alleged to be a spy, is finally named. # quiet caroline... and coming up, after england's footballers triumph at the last euros — who'll face who this time? and, another bad day for england's cricketers, heading for defeat in the final test agianst new zealand and their captain ben stokes is injured. in a big shake up of local government, district councils could be abolished and more elected mayors may be introduced across england. the government has set out plans for what it's calling a devolution revolution. 0ur political correspon

meanwhile, the thirlwall inquiry is continuing to examine how the hospital in chester handled doctors she started killing. is it your view that she murdered children in your hospital prior to that date? i think that is likely, yes. on reflection now, do you look back and see a number of unexpected collapses or deaths that, with information now available to you, appear appeared suspicious? yes. lucy letby has instructed a new legal team, who say she maintains her innocence and they plan to take her case to the criminal case's review commission to push for it to be sent back to the court of appeal. judith morris, bbc news. around the world and across the uk. this is bbc news. family and supporters of nobel peace prize winner narges mohammadi have condemned her temporary release from prison in tehran on medical grounds as inadequate. authorities in iran have granted a 21—day suspension to her sentence as she recovers from surgery but her supporters have demanded her immediate and unconditional release. ms mohammadi has continued to campaign since being jailed in 2021 over her opposition

detectives asked her about incidents at the countess of chester hospital, and liverpool women's hospitalfe sentence for the murders of seven babies, and the attempted murder of seven more, in chester. you're live with bbc news. the opposition in georgia says one of its leaders is in detention after being beaten unconscious by police in the capital, tbilisi. footage shows nika gvaramia, from the pro—european coalition for change, being dragged along a street by what appear to be security forces wearing balaclavas. police have raided the offices of all key opposition parties, as well as the offices and homes or civic activists. more than 300 people have been arrested in seven days of anti—government protests in tbilisi. one of the county's opposition leaders tells the bbc what is needed in order to stop the protests. the protests must continue. people who have been jailed for their political opinion must be freed. the campaign of terror must stop, and the new elections must take place, and we are calling for a general strike and civil disobedience to this government. our corespondent rayha

meanwhile, the thirlwall inquiry�*s continuing to examine how the hospital in chester handled doctorslead consultant dr steve brearey recently told the inquiry he didn't think that's when she started killing. is it your view that she had murdered or assaulted children in your hospital prior to that date? i think that's likely, yes. 0n reflection now, do you look back and see a number of unexpected collapses and deaths which, with information now available to you, appear suspicious? yes. lucy letby has instructed a new legal team, who say she continues to maintain her innocence and they plan to take plan to take her case to the criminal cases review commission to push for it to be sent back to the court of appeal. judith moritz, bbc news. with her dark glasses and razor—sharp bob, anna wintour been a constant front—row presence at fashion shows around the world for decades, and the editor—in—chief of vogue magazine has delved into the archives for a new immersive experience in london that explores the history of the catwalk. our culture editor katie razzall reports. this is spectacle b

the former chairman of the countess of chester hospital hospital where serial killer lucy letby murderedted her to an important meeting was "a big personalfailure". sir duncan nichol has spoken publicly about the case for the first time at the public inquiry into what happened. letby killed seven infants and tried to kill seven others betweenjune 2015 and june 2016. france is facing a new political crisis as mps prepare for a vote of no confidence in the government. the move is a reaction to the prime ministers decision today to force through a new budget without parliaments approval. parties on the hard right and hard left now say they will vote to bring down the government later this week. andrew harding is in paris — is this likely to happen? it looks like crunch time for the prime minister michel barnier and his government. as things stand he could very well be out of office by wednesday or thursday. if the parliament vote no confidence as they promised to. in the short term france has got used to muddling through if you like with interim governments and even an interim budget. this

the former chairman of the countess of chester hospital, where serial killer lucy letby murdered babiesite the doctors who suspected her to an important meeting was "a big personalfailure". sir duncan nichol has spoken publicly about the case for the first time at the public inquiry into what happened. the masterchef presenter gregg wallace has apologised for comments he posted online about his accusers, who've been claiming sexually harassing bahaviour. he says he "needs to take some time out". downing street says the video, in which he says allegations about improper language and behaviour come from "middle—class women of a certain age", were completely inappropriate and misogynistic. the presenter denies the claims. queen camilla will miss parts of an official visit tuesday by the emir of qatar due to a lingering viral chest infection. on the advice of doctors, the 77—year—old will not be there for the arrival, but will attend the state banquet in the evening. you're live with bbc news. presidentjoe biden is facing sharp criticism from both sides of the aisle after issuing an officia

detectives asked her about incidents at the countess of chester hospital, and liverpool women's hospitaltence for the murders of seven babies and the attempted murder of seven more in chester. you're live with bbc news. police in new york city are searching for a gunman who shot dead the chief executive of one of the united states's largest health insurance companies. brian thompson was fatally shotjust before 7am local time on wednesday. he was found outside the hilton hotel in midtown manhattan, they had little doubt the killing was premeditated. in midtown manhattan early this morning, 50—year—old brian thompson, the ceo of unitedhealthcare, was shot and killed in what appears at this early stage of our investigation to be a brazen, targeted attack. this does not appear to be a random act of violence. after the shooting, the street here was quickly closed off and the police investigation has been continuing all day. and while they say they do not yet have a motive, significantly, perhaps, mr thompson's wife has given a phone interview to nbc news in which she said her husband had been

the former chairman of the counter chester hospital where lucy let murdered babies has not invited thely about the case for the first time at a public inquiry into what happened and lucy killed seven infants and tried to kill seven infants and tried to kill seven others betweenjune 2015 and june 2016. queen camilla will miss parts of an official visit on tuesday due to a lingering barrel chest infection. 0n the advice of doctors, the 77—year—old will not be there for the arrival but will attend the state bank went in the evening. masterchef presenters apologising for comments to those claiming sexual harassment behaviour sinking is to take some time out and downing street says allegations at the proper language and behaviour come from middle—class women of a certain age and they were completely inappropriate and misogynistic. you are live with bbc news. facing sharp criticism from across the political spectrum after issuing an official pardon for his son hunter biden was facing a possible prison sentence. the presence of the rest with this decision but ultimately believe that politics

she was interviewed about incidents at countess of chester hospital, where she worked as a neo—natalt liverpool women 5 hospital, where she trained as a student, for what is believed to be the first time. letby is serving 15 whole—life orders after being convicted of murdering seven babies and attempting to murder seven others, with two attempts on one of her victims. steve knibbs has this report. did lucy letby, the uk's most prolific child serial killer of modern times, murder more babies? it's a question that's hung over this case since the former nurse was found guilty of murdering seven infants and attempting to kill seven others at the countess of chester hospital betweenjune 2015 and june 2016. she was sentenced to 15 whole life terms. detectives were always clear that they would look back at letby�*s entire career, reviewing more than 4000 admissions of babies into neonatal units where she was known to have worked. and as part of that ongoing review, late last night in a statement, cheshire constabulary confirmed that "following agreement, lucy letby has recently been intervi

murder of seven babies and the attempted murder of seven others while working at the countess of chester hospitaln 2015 and 2016. now, a snap election has been triggered in germany after chancellor olaf scholz lost a vote of confidence in parliament. the german chancellor called today's vote, which he lost, paving the way to an early election on the 23rd of february next year. it follows the collapse of schulz's three party coalition government, which left the embattled chancellor leading a minority administration. those are the latest gb news headlines. now it's back to martin for the very latest gb news direct to your smartphone, sign up to news alerts by scanning the qr code or go to gbnews.com/alerts. >> thank you sophia. now let's get cracking on tonight's farage. now, it's fair to say that local government reorganisation may not get the juices flowing for most of us, but this one, trust me, it's a biggie because angela rayner is planning the biggest shake—up in local government in an entire generation, and district councils could be abolished and more elected mayors introduced. now, elected

murder of seven babies and the attempted murder of seven others while working at the countess of chester hospital2015 and 2016. a snap election has been triggered in germany after chancellor olaf scholz lost a vote of confidence in parliament. the german chancellor called today's vote, which he lost, paving the way to an early election on the 23rd of february next year. it follows the collapse of scholz's three party coalition government, which left the embattled chancellor leading a minority administration. those are the latest gb news headlines. now it's back to michel for the very latest gb news direct to your smartphone, sign up to news alerts by scanning the qr code or go to gbnews.com/alerts. >> thank you very much for that. i'm michelle dewberry and i'm with you till 7:00 tonight alongside me, i've got my panel, alex dean, the political consultant, and krish kandiah, the cultural commentator. good evening to both of you. you're very welcome. good evening. and you know the drill on this programme. it's not just about us three. it's about you guys at home as well. what's on your mind tonight

murder of seven babies and the attempted murder of seven others while working at the countess of chester hospitaln 2015 and 2016. and bashar al assad insists he never considered fleeing as rebel stormed damascus, marking his first reported statement since the city fell eight days ago. shared on the syrian presidency's telegram. assad claims he went to a russian base to oversee combat, only to find syrian troops had deserted and the base under drone attack. he says russian forces airlifted him to moscow but denies any plans to step down, calling his role meaningless if the state falls to terrorism. rebel groups led by tahrir al—sham are forming a transitional government, though their jihadist past raises doubts about promises of tolerance. meanwhile, earlier today, the foreign secretary, david lammy confirmed the uk has sent a team of officials to damascus for talks on the future of syria. those are the latest gb news headlines. now it's back to patrick for the very latest gb news direct to your smartphone, sign up to news alerts by scanning the qr code or go to gbnews.com/alerts. >> good evening.

murder of seven babies and the attempted murder of seven others while working at the countess of chester hospital15 and 2016. and the archbishop of york, stephen cottrell, has apologised for not acting sooner in the case of sex abuse by priest david tudor, but insists there was no cover up. tudor banned for life from ministry after admitting abuse involving two girls, was not removed until fresh complaints emerged. cottrell said it was impossible to act sooner and described the case as horrible and intolerable. his statement follows an investigation, and he stressed that tudor was never protected. those are the latest gb news headlines. now it's back to jacob for the very latest gb news direct to your smartphone, sign up to news alerts by scanning the qr code or go to. >> gbnews.com/alerts. >> gbnews.com/alerts. >> welcome back to state of the nation. the state has been infected by a creeping culture of secrecy and enormity. with nearly every news story, someone appears to be benefiting from some sort of order, often escaping public scrutiny. anonymity is meant to protect victims, but increasingl

murder of seven babies and the attempted murder of seven others while working at the countess of chester hospitaln 2015 and 2016. those are the latest gb news headlines. now it's latest gb news headlines. now wsfime latest gb news headlines. now it's time for headliners . it's time for headliners. >> for the very latest gb news direct to your smartphone, sign up to news alerts by scanning the qr code or go to gbnews.com/alerts. >> thank you, sophia and hello and welcome to headliners, your first look at tomorrow's top stories with three comedians. my apologies, as with last night for the deteriorating state of my voice. but we will get through this. before we dive in, let's have a quick look at what josh and kerry will have to work with on tuesday's front pages. telegraph spy suspect was duke's money. man the mail why starmer is still why starmer is still sucking up to the chinese. that's more of a tongue twister than i thought it would be. guardian alleged chinese spy unked guardian alleged chinese spy linked to prince andrew. now the eye uk toughens up surveillance on china suspects as palace ba

letby is serving life for murdering seven infants at the countess of chester hospital in 2015 and 2016the pardon me detectives are now reviewing 4000 neonatal admissions linked to her career. a public inquiry onto in this case is ongoing. a public inquiry onto in this case is ongoing . and finally, case is ongoing. and finally, crystal palace captain mark gay will face no action from the fa despite wearing a religious message on his armband for a second time after being warned for displaying i love jesus on saturday. gay wore jesus loves you during today's match against ipswich. tuesday's match against ipswich. tuesday's match against ipswich i should say fa rules prohibits religious messages on kits, but gay has only been reminded of the regulations his actions came during the premier league's rainbow laces campaign, supporting lgbtq inclusion in football . well, those are your football. well, those are your latest gb news headlines for now. i'm lewis mackenzie. more from me in an hour's time. >> thank you very much for that, lewis. my name is michelle dewberry and i'm keeping you com

letby is currently serving life for murdering seven babies at the countess of chester hospital in 2015nd 2016. detectives are now reviewing 4000 neonatal admissions linked to her career as a nurse. a public inquiry into the case is also ongoing . into the case is also ongoing. the south korean president is facing calls to stand down immediately or face impeachment. that's after trying to impose martial law. yoon suk yeol claimed the measure was needed to defend against north korea's communist forces , but after just communist forces, but after just two hours, he withdrew that order after mps stormed the national assembly, defied barricades and overturned the decision. mps will now be voting on that impeachment order, a step that could see him removed from office. well, today the conservative party is set to hold an opposition day debate targeting labour over a new controversial tax on family farmers. under the chancellor's recent budget, changes to the agricultural property relief and business property relief could see farming families facing tax bills worth hundreds of thousands, even

letby is serving life for murdering seven infants at countess of chester hospital in 2015 and 2016.etectives are now reviewing 4000 neonatal admissions linked to her career . a public inquiry to her career. a public inquiry into the case is ongoing . three into the case is ongoing. three british rail operators are set to be nationalised next year in what's being called a major shake up. south western rail will be the first to return to pubuc will be the first to return to public ownership, followed by c tuc in july and greater anglia in the autumn. transport secretary heidi alexander says it marks the end of 30 years of privatisation and aims to fix a system that's failed its users . system that's failed its users. thousands of protesters are flooding the streets of the south korean capital seoul, demanding president yoon suk yeol steps down after his shocking declaration of martial law. the president claimed the measure was needed to defend against north korean communist forces. however, afterjust two forces. however, after just two hours, he withdrew the order after mps stormed th

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