i'm kasia madera in london.o in the programme: president trump arrives in helsinki for face—to—face talks with russia's president putin, and makes a list of america's adversaries. now, you wouldn't think of the european union, but they're and foe, russia's and foe in certain respects, china's and foe, certainly economically, they're and foe. and the ever—growing problem of plastic waste in our oceans. we meet the all—female team of scientists who've analysed the great pacific garbage patch. live from our studios in singapore and london,

i'm kasia madera in london.lso in the programme: reunions for some families, but not for all, in the heartbreaking stories of migrant children taken from their parents on the us—mexican border. and a total eclipse of the moon will take place on friday. the blackout will be the longest of the century. people in asia should get a good view. live from our studios in singapore and london, this is bbc world news. it's newsday. good morning. it's 8am here in singapore, 1am in london and 5am in islamabad, where imran khan has claimed victory in the country's general election. he is almost certain to become prime minister. for years, the former national cricket captain has been a political outsider and fierce critic of the governing elite. now he's promised the country a fresh start and that he'll rid the country of corruption. his opponents say his victory is the result of widespread vote—rigging and interference from the armed forces. for more, our pakistan correspondent, secunder kermani. crowds gathered outside imra

i'm kasia madera, in london.lso in the programme: president trump arrives in brussels ahead of a key nato summit and bashes europe again on its record of defence spending. and les bleus are through! france make it to the world cup final after beating belgium. live from our studios in singapore and london, this is bbc world news — it's newsday. it's midnight in london, and 6am here in northern thailand where divers have rescued all 12 boys and their football coach from flooded caves, seventeen days after they got trapped underground by heavy rains. they were trapped in a cave underground for more than two weeks. a rescue mission unprecedented in its scale and complexity. they have ca ptu red its scale and complexity. they have captured the hearts and minds of the whole country and millions around the world. when the last ambulance drove here last night, there were cheers and applause from the people on the streets. our first report is from our south east asia correspondent, jonathan head. would this be the day tha

i'm kasia madera in london. also in the programme: a warning from the water, warmer temperatures could tempt sharks into new parts of the oceans. and — cinema diplomacy. we take a look at rarely seen north korean films which will be shown at a festival in the south. good morning. it's 8am in singapore, 1 am in london and 7 in the morning in thailand, where the world has finally been able to hear the account of twelve boys who were rescued from a flooded cave last week. they've now left hospital and have given an eagerly anticipated news conference dressed in their football uniforms and looking well. speaking of their ordeal one of the boys described the moment they were found by a british diver as a "miracle". our correspondentjonathan head was with the family of one of the boys as he came home. dom spent his 13th birthday in the cave, at the time unsure if he'd ever get out. but you'd hardly know it as he thanked the doctors and nurses on leaving hospital today, the very picture of health. this was him two week

i'm kasia madera in london.in the programme: getting fit to fight cancer. mounting evidence that a gentle workout can work wonders. and why the costliest chinese film ever made became an epic flop at the box office. live from our studios in singapore and london, this is bbc world news. it's newsday. good morning. it's 7am in singapore and midnight in london. south korea's foreign minister has responded to criticism over the lack of progress in talks to denuclearise the north. there's been concern that a deal to remove nuclear weapons is unravelling despite last month's historic summit between president trump and north korean leader kimjong—un. pyongyang has since accused washington of using "gangster—like" behaviour in its push for nuclear disarmament. kang kyung—wah says the negotiations still have momentum, but she insists south korea goes by action rather than promises. her comments came in an interview with newsday‘s babita sharma. last month, the us president met with the north korean leader in unprecedente

i'm kasia madera.f the mission to rescue members of a football team from flooded caves in thailand has now brought eight boys to the surface. two leading brexit—supporting ministers have resigned from the british government but theresa may does not appear to be facing an immediate challenge to her leadership. it's been a remarkable day in british politics. it's just 2a hours since we brought you news of the resignation of the uk's brexit secretary, david davis. now the foreign secretary, borisjohnson, has also left the government. the departure of two leading brexiteers has fuelled serious speculation about the future of theresa may's leadership. and comes just days after the prime minister secured a ha rd—won agreement in cabinet on the shape of the brexit process. our political editor laura kuenssberg has been following events at westminster. have you ever seen brexit‘s biggest cheerleader so obviously down at heart? not unusual for boris johnson to look a little untucked. rare to look so battered. b

i'm kasia madera. a daring mission to free 12 boys and their football coach. thejunior team had been trapped in flooded underground tunnels, before being found by british divers last week. donald trump has arrived in brussels for a nato summit. ahead of his visit, the us president hit out at his nato allies forfailing to spend enough on defence, claims that were quickly refuted by eu leaders. and this story is trending on bbc.com. the actor george clooney has suffered minor injuries after a motorcycle crash in sardinia. the 57—year—old's scooter was hit by a car that failed to stop, causing him to slam into its windshield. the star was taken to hospital, but is now recovering at home. wishing him a speedy recovery. stay with bbc world news. our main story in the uk...

i'm kasia madera in london.o in the programme: president trump arrives in helsinki for face—to—face talks with russia's president putin, and makes a list of america's adversaries. now, you wouldn't think of the european union, but they're and foe, russia's and foe in certain respects, china's and foe, certainly economically, they're and foe. and the ever—growing problem of plastic waste in our oceans. we meet the all—female team of scientists who've analysed the great pacific garbage patch. live from our studios in singapore and london, this is bbc world news. it's newsday. good morning. it's 7am in singapore, midnight in london and 1am france, where they are still celebrating the victory of les bleus. france have lifted the world cup as champions for the second time in 20 years. it was a final full of incident and drama, a fitting end to a memorable tournament in russia. they beat croatia 4—2 in a thrilling game in moscow. croatia fought hard, but the french held on. this report from joe lynskey begins our cove

i'm kasia madera in london. also coming up in the programme: with just days to go before parliamentary elections in pakistan, many women still aren't registered and may not be allowed to vote. we speak to the female candidate trying to change that. and inside north korea, we'll hear from an american student who gained very rare access to the secretive state. live from our studios in singapore and london, this is bbc world news. it's newsday. glad you could join us. it's 7:00am in singapore, midnight in london and 2:00am in israel, where the government has intervened to help more than 100 members of the volunteer syrian civil defence force, known as the white helmets, escape a government offensive. they were evacuated through the occupied golan heights, and are now safe injordan, along with 300 members of theirfamiles. britain, france and canada requested israel's help over concerns the volunteers might be detained by the syrian army. here's mark lowen. rescuing the rescuers. syrian civil defence volunteers and t

hello, i'm kasia madera with bbc news. our top story. the former world cricket star, imran khan, is set to be pakistan's new prime minister. in a televised speech to the nation, he said that he willl fight corruption. but his victory claim is being challenged by members of the party of the jailed former prime minister, nawaz sharif. they claim that the election was rigged and they are not conceding defeat. greece says it has "serious indications" that a fire that killed at least 83 people near athens was started deliberately. a government minister said an investigation had been opened. and this story is trending on bbc.com. shares in facebook have plummeted by almost 20%, as trading opened in new york. the company blamed the costs of improving privacy safeguards and monitoring content, coupled with slowing growth. to it. this to the bbc news. —— that is it from me. —— stay with bbc news. now on bbc news, it's time for hardtalk. welcome to hardtalk with media, zeinab badawi. my guess is the united nations human rights commissioner zeid al

i'm kasia madera in london.lso in the programme. two big brexiteers resign but prime minister theresa may appears to have strengthened her position. and japan mourns more than a hundred people killed by floods and landslides following unprecedented rainfall. it's one am in london, and seven in the morning here in northern thailand where divers have rescued four more boys from a vast cave system on the second day of a complex operation. the thai navy seals leading the rescue mission have confirmed that eight boys in total have been extracted in what is a race against heavy rain which could hamper efforts. they became stranded underground more than two weeks ago, after being caught out by sudden torrential rain. lucy williamson reports. police helicopters over chiang rai have come to signal hope. inside this one, a fifth boy, pulled from deep inside the mountain and flown to join his team—mates in hospital. his identity kept private, even as his arrival here makes global news. a week ago this mission was seen as a

i'm kasia madera, in london. their rescue from a thai cave as a miracle, and paid tribute to saman kunan, the diver who died while helping to bring them out safely. the white house says donald trump believes russia is still a threat to the us, after he apparently told a reporter that russia wasn't targetting the us. let's take a look at some front pages from around the world: the straits times also leads with our top story, the news conference held by the boys who were rescued from a cave in thailand. the picture showing the twelve young footballers and their coach in team kits, waving to the people who'd gathered to cheer them. the phlippines daily inquirer leads on opposition among some academics to changing the constitution. while its picture splash shows two boys looking out on manila bay from a buoy which appears to have been washed ashore by storms, with a warning that more heavy rain could on the way. the international edition of the new york times leads on the growing problems caused by extreme heat in in

i'm kasia madera with bbc news.ng. but kang kyung—wah says any deal to remove nuclear weapons from the korean peninsula will take time. president trump wants to invite russia's leader to washington later this year, but says if things don't work out he'll be "the worst enemy vladimir putin's ever had." and this story is trending on bbc.com: burberry has come under intense criticism for destroying unsold goods worth millions of dollars last year. the fashion label took the action to protect its brand and stop goods being stolen or sold cheaply. that's all. stay with bbc world news. and the top story in the uk: crime recorded in england and wales has risen sharply, with the sharpest rise in violent crime,

i'm kasia madera. our top stories: it's a blood moon. the longest lunar eclipse this century is underway. donald trump says more than 4% growth shows that his administration has achieved an economic turn—around of historic proportions. i will say this right now and i will say it strongly. as the trade deals come in one by one, we're going to goa come in one by one, we're going to go a lot higher than these numbers, and these are great numbers. pakistan's former ruling party says it will contest the election results from the opposition benches, after victory for cricket star—turned—politician imran khan. hello and a very warm welcome to world news today. if you're in europe, africa, the middle east and south east asia, then you're in for a special treat tonight. the longest "blood moon" eclipse of the 21st century is happening now. the moon is passing through the shadow of the earth for one hour and 43 minutes. and not just that. this coincides with the closest approach of mars in 15 years, making the p

i'm kasia madera. our top story: rescue workers and volunteers are celebrating the end of a daring mission to free 12 boys and their football coach. thejunior team had been trapped in flooded underground tunnels, before being found by british divers last week. donald trump has arrived in brussels for a nato summit. ahead of his visit, the us president hit out at his nato allies forfailing to spend enough on defence, claims that were quickly refuted by eu leaders. and this story is trending on bbc.com. the actor george clooney has suffered minor injuries after a motorcycle crash in sardinia. the 57—year—old's scooter was hit by a car that failed to stop, causing him to slam into its windshield. the star was taken to hospital, but is now recovering at home. wishing him a speedy recovery. stay with bbc world news. our main story in the uk... a day after suffering two, high—profile resignations, theresa may has gathered her new cabinet together for the first time. the prime minister described the meeting a

hello, i'm kasia madera, this is outside source from the bbc‘s newsroom in london.t to president trump. the prime minister has welcomed him, along with the first lady to bleinheim palace in oxfordshire, where they're currently sat down to dinner with 150 invited guests. protesters however gathered outside as he arrived. controversy has long surrounded this visit, and it's expected thousands will march against it over the next few days the uk parliament finally publishes its blueprint on brexit, amid chaotic scenes in parliament and we'll be covering the extraordinary rise of kyliejenner, from the kardashian clan, who's on track to become the world's youngest—ever self—made billionaire.

i'm kasia madera. our top stories: it's a blood moon.erway. donald trump says more than a% growth shows that his administration has achieved an economic turn—around of historic proportions. i will say this right now and i will say it strongly. as the trade deals come in one by one, we're going to goa come in one by one, we're going to go a lot higher than these numbers, and these are great numbers. pakistan's former ruling party says it will contest the election results from the opposition benches, after victory for cricket star—turned—politician imran khan.

i'm kasia madera in london.trump arrives in helsinki for face—to—face talks with russia's president putin, and makes a list of america's adversaries. now, you wouldn't think of the european union, but they're and foe,

hello, i'm kasia madera, this is 0utside source.d trump has announced his embattled environmental protection agency chief scott pruitt has resigned. britain struggles to explain the latest nerve agent poisoning in wiltshire, and point the finger at russia once again. moscow denies responsibility. it is now time that the russian state comes forward and explain exactly what has gone on. at least one person has died and almost 50 are still missing after a boat capsizes in high winds and rain in thailand. staying in thailand and the bad weather there is also hampering the efforts to rescue i2 teenage boys and their coach from a cave. we have the latest on that. and we'll speak to scott donaldson, the first person ever to kayak,

i'm kasia madera our top stories.t blueprint. with just months left to conclude a deal, the eu's chief negotiator says he's working to reach agreement but there's still plenty of work to be done. eat if you want to reach a deal, it is also our responsibility to be prepared for all denials including no deal. donald trump's former lawyer is reported to have secretly taped a conversation with the future president, discussing payment to a former model. how a new stage production is telling the story of the two million africans who served during world war one.

i'm kasia madera in london.ys to go before parliamentary elections in pakistan, many women still aren't registered and may not be allowed to vote. we speak to the female candidate trying to change that. and inside north korea, we'll hear from an american student who gained very rare access to the secretive state.

hello, i'm kasia madera, this is outside source. in breaking news, donald trump has announced his embattled environmental protection agency chief scott pruitt has resigned. britain struggles to explain the latest nerve agent poisoning in wiltshire, and point the finger at russia once again. moscow denies responsibility. it is now time that the russian state comes forward and explain exactly what has gone on. at least one person has died and almost 50 are still missing after a boat capsizes in high winds and rain in thailand. staying in thailand and the bad weather there is also hampering the efforts to rescue 12 teenage boys and their coach from a cave. we have the latest on that. and we'll speak to scott donaldson, the first person ever to kayak, solo, from australia to new zealand. we start with breaking news from the us, scott pruitt has resigned from his position leading the environmental protection agency on thursday, following months of high—profile controversies regarding his spending, ethics, and management at the agency. re

hello, i'm kasia madera, this is 0utside source.e where they're currently sat down to dinner with 150 invited guests. protesters however gathered outside as he arrived. controversy has long surrounded this visit, and its expected thousands will march against it, over the next few days we'll have a report from japan on the clean up after the floods, and an incredible story of how one couple survived. young as the waters flooded, they we re young as the waters flooded, they were forced onto the outside roof. it was there they saw a rescue boat. and why cuba is helping out kenya, by lending it some of its most valuable exports — its doctors. president trump has arrived in the uk, it's his first visit here since taking office. he's currently meeting the prime minister tonight, and will also meet the queen tomorrow at windsor. as our diplomatic correspondent james robbins reports, it's being seen as the most controversial visit by any us president to britain. the moment president trump finally made it to britain. touched down at stansted

i'm kasia madera in london. also in the programme.

i'm kasia madera in london.—to—face talks with russia's president putin, and makes a list of america's adversaries. now, you wouldn't think of the european union, but they're a foe. russia's a foe, in certain respects. china's a foe, certainly economically, they're a foe.

i'm kasia madera our top stories. european ministers deliver their verdict on britain's brexit blueprint. with just months left to conclude a deal, the eu's chief negotiator says he's working to reach agreement but there's still plenty of work to be done. eat if you want to reach a deal, it is also our responsibility to be prepared for all denials including no deal. donald trump's former lawyer is reported to have secretly taped a conversation with the future president, discussing payment to a former model. how a new stage production is telling the story of the two million africans who served during world war one. hello and welcome to world news today. the verdict was never going to be a wholly positive one. so the eu's chief negotiator raising questions about the uk's plans for brexit hardly come as a surprise. michel barnier said the proposal for a future trading relationship could weaken the single market — and create burdens for business. as mr barnier delivered his verdict, the british prime minister was in north

this is bbc world news today, i'm kasia madera.enge to change position. it is now for the eu to respond. not simply to fall back on previous positions, which have already been proven unworkable. even if you want to reach a deal, it is also back in a responsibility to be prepared for all scenarios, including a know it deal. this abiding victim of the novichok poisoning, charlie rowley, leeds hospital. two 15—year—olds who plotted to murder pupils and teachers at a school in yorkshire are given custodial sentences. donald trump causes another star in washington.

i'm kasia madera in london. also in the programme. minister theresa may

i'm kasia madera in london.ary elections in pakistan, many women still aren't registered and may not be allowed to vote. we speak to the female candidate trying to change that. and inside north korea, we'll hear from an american student who gained rare access to the secretive state.

i'm kasia madera, in london.nd bashes europe again on its record of defence spending.

i'm kasia madera, in london.ey nato summit and bashes europe again on its record of defence spending.

this is bbc world news today, i'm kasia madera. the irish border are still a block on the road to brexit, as the eu and the uk call challenge to change position. it is now for the eu to respond. not simply to fall back on previous positions, which have already been proven unworkable. even if you want to reach a deal, it is also back in a responsibility to be prepared for all scenarios, including a know it deal. this abiding victim of the novichok poisoning, charlie rowley, leeds hospital. two is—year—olds who plotted to murder pupils and teachers at a school in yorkshire are given custodial sentences. donald trump causes another star in washington. that's the reaction of the us head of intelligence when he's told that president trump has invited president putin to washington. and the 100th edition of now that's what i call music is released today. in maybe only 310 miles long, but the border between ireland and northern ireland is causing a major problem today. the eu's chief the go sure to respond that he is open to any solution t