one of them is kevin cornwell, a 53—year—old charity worker.ramedic and has been working in afghanistan for some time. another british man, who hasn't been named, was detained at the same time as mr cornwell injanuary. no formal charges have been laid against the two men. the organisation supporting the families of mr cornwell, and the man who hasn't been named, said the men are facing challenges. the difficulty that you have in the current system in afghanistan is that there's no codified rule of law as we would understand it, and so when somebody becomes subject to these kinds of procedures there's no legal access, there's no representation, there's no access to consulate officials, so they've essentially been in a diplomatic and legal black hole for some time. in a statement the foreign office said: families who will be no doubt desperate for the men's safe release. helena wilkinson, bbc news. the british home secretary has defended the government's plans to send migrants, who arrive in britain by crossing the english channel in small boats

the first is 53—year—old kevin cornwell from middlesbrough and the other remains unamed.year at a kabul hotel that mr cornwall was manager of. thank you for coming on the programme. thank you very much, pleased to be had. we should say, this is from the outset, this is ennis sensually difficult issue, many things we should be discussing publicly, and so there are... please feel free to not answer if anything comes up like that. ijust wanted to first ask, is there any update? yes. first ask, is there any update? yes, this morning _ first ask, is there any update? yes, this morning there _ first ask, is there any update? yes, this morning there was _ first ask, is there any update? yes, this morning there was a _ first ask, is there any update? yes this morning there was a phone call between the families of the two detained britain�*s and this is a very exciting step forwards, because today there has really been no communication been available to anyone detained under these circumstances and we graciously received this positive action by the islamic republic of agonist and

the first is 53—year—old kevin cornwell from middlesbrough and the other remains unamed.year at a kabul hotel. no charges have been filed against either person. scott told me the latest. against either person. this against either person. morning there was a phone between this morning there was a phone call between the families of the two detained britain�*s. this is a very exciting step forward, because today there has been no communication available to anyone that has been detained under these circumstances. we graciously received this positive action from afghanistan from allowing us having that conversation, unscripted, this book it for about two minutes and during that confirms what we believe that the men were in good health and reasonably good spirits as anyone can be in detention. lets reasonably good spirits as anyone can be in detention.— reasonably good spirits as anyone can be in detention. lets be clear, that is good _ can be in detention. lets be clear, that is good to _ can be in detention. lets be clear, that is good to hear _ can be in detention. lets be c

two other british men have also been arrested — kevin cornwell, a 53—year—old charity worker and paramedicilies of the two men say, after three months, they finally had contact. we're not really talking about a hostage situation. we have controlled language. they were able to discuss personal matters, able to confirm the health and well—being of the individuals. and this is really the first time that we've seen this in any of this style of detention. it was also an enormous diplomatic step forwards. meanwhile, the home secretary says people should be cautious about travelling to dangerous countries. if there are risks to people's safety, if they're a british citizen abroad, then the uk government is going to do whatever it takes to ensure that they're safe. the presidium network say negotiations are still under way, and that there's hope for a positive outcome. yetunde yusuf, bbc news. the new york times has lost its blue tick on twitter after refusing to pay a fee to remain shown as an official verified account. it prompted elon musk to launch a volley of insults at the newspaper. twitter

two other british men have also been arrested — kevin cornwell, a 53—year—old charity worker and paramediche families of the two men say, after three months, they finally had contact. we're not really talking about a hostage situation. we have controlled language. they were able to discuss personal matters, able to confirm the health and well—being of the individuals. and this is really the first time that we've seen this in any of this style of detention. it was also an enormous diplomatic step forwards. meanwhile, the home secretary says people should be cautious about travelling to dangerous countries. if there are risks to people's safety, if they're a british citizen abroad, then the uk government is going to do whatever it takes to ensure that they're safe. the presidium network say negotiations are still under way, and that there's hope for a positive outcome. yetunde yusuf, bbc news. the new york times has lost its blue tick on twitter after refusing to pay a fee to remain shown as an official, verified account. it prompted elon musk to launch a volley of insults at the newspaper.

one of them is kevin cornwell, a 53—year—old charity worker.ell, and the man who hasn't been named, said the men are facing challenges. the difficulty that you have in the current system in afghanistan is that there's no codified rule of law as we would understand it, and so when somebody becomes subject to these kinds of procedures there's no legal access, there's no representation, there's no access to consulate officials, so they've essentially been in a diplomatic and legal black hole for some time. in a statement the foreign office said:. families who will be no doubt desperate for the men's safe release. helena wilkinson, bbc news. coach passengers are continuing to face long delays at the port of dover this morning, caused by the build—up of easter traffic. additional ferry services were laid on overnight to try to clear the backlog, but the waiting time is still at least three hours. the problems began on friday, caused by poor weather and long processing times at the french border. our reporter louisa pilbeam in doverfor us, louisa, ho

charity medic kevin cornwell on a second.lieves they are in health and are being treated well . the are being treated well. the foreign office says it's hard to make contact with them . passport make contact with them. passport office workers are launching a five week strike from tomorrow , five week strike from tomorrow, part of a bitter dispute over jobs pay, pensions and conditions. more than a thousand members of the public and commercial services union across eight sites are set to walk out. they'll mine picket lines outside offices, including glasgow , liverpool, london , glasgow, liverpool, london, belfast, newport , wales. the pcc belfast, newport, wales. the pcc general secretary has written to the government calling urgent talks in a bid to resolve the matter . well, anthony, joshua matter. well, anthony, joshua won his heavyweight fight against jermaine late last night. the british champion put in a somewhat laboured display at the o2 arena in london . he at the o2 arena in london. he secured a unanimous points vic

two other british men were also arrested — kevin cornwell, a 53—year—old charity worker and paramedicitish man who hasn't been named. in the last few hours, the organisation supporting the families of the two men told us there have been some developments. we have had confirmation that the two detained britons are in good health, and we have further positive events to hopefully relay very shortly. and we believe this is a strong indicator that we're moving towards a situation of a resolution, hopefully. meanwhile, the home secretary says people should be cautious about travelling to dangerous countries. if there are risks to people's - safety, if they're a british citizen abroad, then the uk government is going to do whatever it takes i to ensure that they're safe. updates on the men are expected in the next 2a to 48 hours. yetunde yusuf, bbc news. well, the uk home secretary has expressed her sympathy with people who've faced long delays trying to get across the channel at dover but has rejected any suggestion brexit is to blame. she's insisted the issue lies with transport companies

kevin cornwell, a 53—year—old charity worker and paramedic, and another british man who hasn't been namedhe organisation supporting the families of the two men told us there have been some developments. we have had confirmation that the two detained britons are in good health, and we have further positive events to hopefully relay very shortly. and we believe this is a strong indicator that we're moving towards a situation of a resolution, hopefully. meanwhile, the home secretary says people should be cautious about travelling to dangerous countries. if there are risks to - people's safety, if they're a british citizen abroad, then- the uk government is going to do whatever it takes to - ensure that they're safe. updates on the men are expected in the next 2a to 48 hours. yetunde yusuf, bbc news. pope francis has presided over palm sunday mass at the vatican — just a day after leaving hospital in rome. the 86—year—old was admitted with breathing difficulties, and later diagnosed with bronchitis. the pontiff's admission to hospital came ahead of the busiest week in the christian calendar.

the bbc understands that the prime minister rishi sunak met withjohn cornwell and his family this afternoong about exactly that in his speech and the threats. president biden, who are can see getting off the plane now made a reference to it and he said he took heart from the fact that the politicians had stood together to denounce that attempted murder of dci caldwell, which was a cowardly and brutal attack carried out by a dissident gunmen, at a time when the policeman had just finished training session of young people playing football. yes, we imagine we will hear more of that in the addressable make to the irish parliament about how there can be no going back to the time for the good friday agreement, and that will be a sentiment shared by the taoiseach who ea is talking to now, as well as politicians north of the border. —— who he is talking to now. big politicians north of the border. -- who he is talking to now. big smiles in terms of — who he is talking to now. big smiles in terms of those _ who he is talking to now. big smiles in terms of those greetings, - who he is talking to now.

a spokesman for two of the men, kevin cornwell , and one who is kevin cornwell, and one who is unnamed says it represents unnamed, says it represents tremendous progress. they have beenin tremendous progress. they have been in custody january. it is unclear how long. the third man, the so—called danger tourist, myles routledge, has been held. the government says it's in negotiations regarding adding their safety . at least one their safety. at least one person's been killed and i6 person's been killed and 16 others injured in an explosion at a cafe in st petersburg . the at a cafe in st petersburg. the prominent pro—russian military blogger, vlad len tataki, is confirmed to have died and he is a vocal supporter of russia's war in ukraine. a local news website in st petersburg's reported the cafe targeted was once owned by evgeny prigozhin , once owned by evgeny prigozhin, the head of russia's wagner group , a notorious private army group, a notorious private army of mercenary fighting in ukraine. no one has yet claimed responsibility . the united responsibility. the united states is ur

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a spokesman for two of the men, kevin cornwell , and one who is kevin cornwell, and one who is unnamed says it represents unnamed, says it represents tremendous progress. they have beenin tremendous progress. they have been in custody january. it is unclear how long. the third man, the so—called danger tourist, myles routledge, has been held. the government says it's in negotiations regarding adding their safety . at least one their safety. at least one person's been killed and 16 others injured in an explosion at a cafe in st petersburg . the at a cafe in st petersburg. the prominent pro—russian military blogger, vlad len tataki, is confirmed to have died and he is a vocal supporter of russia's war in ukraine. a local news website in st petersburg's reported the cafe targeted was once owned by evgeny prigozhin , once owned by evgeny prigozhin, the head of russia's wagner group , a notorious private army group, a notorious private army of mercenary fighting in ukraine. no one has yet claimed responsibility . the united responsibility. the united states is urging russia to immediately r

it's ready to expedite weapons sales as an off one of yours many sharon i saw often or no fear a cornwell time one. and i apologize, no problem. we will deliver as well. now china has launched 3 days of military exercises around taiwan. a response of the taiwanese president meeting earlier this week with you as how speaker kevin mccarthy. ah, ty wants a fighter jets responded with their own drills as fears grow about a possible escalation. it will be interesting to see just exactly how far the chinese are prepared to push this out. if i do stop an inspect ships and the taiwan strait and the tawny side, though, we're not going to comply them, there's the potential them for that to his grade. into some sort of exchange so far . but china remains defiant. parent he pushes him. i mean, when the taiwan issue is not about democracy, it's an issue concerning china sovereignty and territorial integrity. taiwan is an illegal part of our country. taiwan understands it needs international backing, especially from the united states. the question is whether it will be enough to deter beijing. katya li

so charity medic kevin cornwell, 53, and british national, who manages hotel for aid workers, have beensecret police in early january. so they've been there for some time. and the other briton who is there is a notorious danger tourist who is? miles rutledge boast about going to all these dangerous places and sort of experiencing these kind of very different cultures and wild times and put himself in danger situations. but now it's sort of caught with them very sadly . have you ever been very sadly. have you ever been a danger tourist before you put yourself in harm's way? i've eaten from an all you can eat buffet once and that is kind of risky . yeah, but these guys are risky. yeah, but these guys are the kind of struggling. but the issue is, is the uk doesn't have an embassy or. issue is, is the uk doesn't have an embassy or . any consulates in an embassy or. any consulates in afghanistan full of following the taliban takeover. so there's not obvious solution to this not an obvious solution to this . think in different country . think in a different country we be able out we might be

so charity medic kevin cornwell, 53, and british national, who manages hotel for aid workers, have beenet police in early january. so they've been there for some time. and the other briton who is there is a notorious danger tourist who is? miles rutledge boast about going to all these dangerous places and sort of experiencing these kind of very different cultures and wild times and put himself in danger situations. but now it's sort of caught with them very sadly . have you ever been very sadly. have you ever been a danger tourist before you put yourself in harm's way? i've eaten from an all you can eat buffet once and that is kind of risky . yeah, but these guys are risky. yeah, but these guys are the kind of struggling. but the issue is, is the uk doesn't have an embassy or. issue is, is the uk doesn't have an embassy or . any consulates in an embassy or. any consulates in afghanistan full of following the taliban takeover. so there's not obvious solution to this not an obvious solution to this . think in different country . think in a different country we be able out we might be able

a humanitarian network assisting medic kevin cornwell and a second unnamed man says it believes they're foreign office says it's working hard , make says it's working hard, make contact with them . and the pope contact with them. and the pope has led a palm sunday service in rome a day after being sent home from hospital with bronchitis . from hospital with bronchitis. around 30,000 people came to watch pope francis driven to st peter's square in vatican . the peter's square in vatican. the p0pe peter's square in vatican. the pope was taken hospital on wednesday complaining, breathing difficulties. but he home to the vatican yesterday . tv online dub vatican yesterday. tv online dub radio and on tune in is gb news now is back . radio and on tune in is gb news now is back. emily radio and on tune in is gb news now is back . emily welcome back now is back. emily welcome back you're watching and listening to sunday with me , emily korva will sunday with me, emily korva will be going to your views on grooming in just one moment. but first, a 13 year old boy who's been camping out in his bac