our scotland correspondent, lorna gordon, reports.s has been described as a private visit to scotland but president trump is not publicity shy. making his way round the turnberry fairways, acknowledging the waiting media. and protesters. donald trump the businessmen owns two golf courses in scotland. donald trump the president calls his ayrshire resort magical. president trump has described his trip to turnberry as two days of meetings, calls and hopefully some golf. he has managed to play a round but it has not been entirely relaxing — protesters getting close to the course. demonstrations too in scotland's capital where many thousands took to the streets of edinburgh. we don't agree, he doesn't have a special relationship with the british people. and we just need to exerciseour right to protest. it's not just trump, it's the billionaire class that is dominating our world and we've got to get rid of them. this is now the third day of protests, not impressed, says the minister hoping to cut a deal with the us after brexit. i don't thi

lorna gordon, bbc news at turnberry in ayrshire.ews: at least two students have died during an attack on a church in nicaragua. dozens of students had been taking part in anti—government protests when they came under attack from paramilitaries and became trapped in the church on friday evening. they could be escorted out after the intervention of the roman catholic cardinal and another bishop. hundreds of people had been holding a vigil outside the church. officials in somalia say at least seven people have been killed in two car bombings in mogadishu. five of the dead are said to be from the islamist group al—shabaab which carried out the attack. british police have recovered more than 400 items and samples in connection with the poisoning of a couple. dawn sturgess and charlie rowley were exposed to the nerve agent novichok last month. ms sturgess died last weekend while mr rowley remains in a critical condition in hospital. the british prime minister theresa may has warned her own conservative mps not to put the government's plan

lorna gordon, bbc news, at turnberry in ayrshire.ys and their football coach who were rescued from a cave complex in thailand are to leave hospital on thursday, when they'll be reunited with theirfamilies. the father of one of the boys, who's the team captain, has told the bbc the team had feared for their lives and he is looking forward to hugging his son. martin patience reports. they're arguably the world's most famous football team. the latest pictures from hospital where the boys are building up their strength. this player wants to eat crispy pork and fried rice. another boy is after some sushi, and a third wants a kfc. thank you so much. after the darkness of the cave, they now have the light to draw. one of those recovering is 13—year—old dom. his father has spoken exclusively to the bbc. translation: he said it was an enormous struggle inside the cave. it was of course dark, and there was no food. they drank the water dripping from the roof of the cave. the coach got them to meditate every day. it created a tight group, and t

lorna gordon, bbc news at turnberry in ayrshire.fficials say israel and militant groups in gaza have agreed a ceasefire. the announcement by a hamas spokesman comes after israel carried out what it said were its most significant air strikes on the gaza strip since 2014. israel has declined to comment on the statement by hamas. lebo diseko reports. and just a warning, there are some distressing images. this is what israel is calling the hardest blow it has dealt hamas in gaza since their large—scale airstrikes in 2014. the idf says its fighterjets hit dozens of targets, including a weapons manufacturing site, storage facilities, and the training camp. israel says the raids were in response to rockets fired on its territory. three people were wounded in a rocket attack on a house. translation: in consultation with the ministry of defence, the chief of staff, and the top security command of the state of israel, we have decided on strong action against hamas terrorism. the idf struck them with the hardest blows since 2014 and will incre

lorna gordon, bbc news at turnberry in ayrshire. are to leave hospital on thursday, when they‘ll be reunited with theirfamilies. the father of one of the boys, who‘s the team captain, has told the bbc the team had feared for their lives — and he is looking forward to hugging his son. martin patience reports. they are arguably the world‘s most famous football team. the latest pictures from hospital with the boys building up their strength. this player wants to eat crispy pork and fried rice. another boy is after some sushi. and a third wants a kfc. thank you so much. after the darkness of the cave, they now have the light to draw. one of those recovering is this 13—year—old. his father has spoken exclusively to the bbc. translation: he said it was an enormous struggle inside the cave. it was of course dark and there was no food. they drank the water dripping from the roof of the cave. the coach got them to meditate every day. it created a tight group. they all stayed together. they must have feared they were going to die? yes, becaus

here is lorna gordon looking ahead to the day.and is a country donald trump knows well and has visited many times before but this, the first time as president, arriving at prestwick airport on air force one. the president accompanied by his wife melania are expected to spend the weekend relaxing at his golf resort on the ayrshire coast. after a fast moving working visit which has included tea with the queen, a full banquet, and political talks amid controversy over his comments about brexit. away from the official agenda, there have been large protests, tens of thousands taking to the streets in cities throughout the uk. this has been described as a private visit to scotland but there have been some very public anti—trump demonstrations and more are planned for over the weekend. it is about making a stand as a society and saying we don't really approve of trump, we don't approve of the people around him and his agenda. what do you want to say to him? go back home, please. we don't want you here. that sentiment isn't shared by all,

our scotland correspondent lorna gordon reports.his has been described as a private visit to scotland, but president trump is not publicity shy. making his way around the turnberry fairways, acknowledging the waiting media and protesters. donald trump the businessman owns two golf courses in scotland. donald trump the president calls his ayrshire resort "magical". president trump has described his trip to turnberry as "two days of meetings, calls, and hopefully some golf." he has managed to play a round, but it's not been entirely relaxing — protesters getting close to the course. demonstrations too in scotland's capital, where many thousands took to the streets of edinburgh. we don't agree, he doesn't have a special relationship with the british people, and we just need to exercise our right to protest. he is a cruel, horrible man, and as an american i should speak out. this is now the third day of protests. not impressed, says the minister hoping to cut a deal with the us after brexit. i don't think that the protesters were an emb

lorna gordon, bbc news at turnberry in ayrshire.alk through some of the issues donald trump's visit to the uk has raised, with james kirk, one of our correspondents who has been travelling with the trump team. first of all, let's start with the uk—us trade deal. from the uk's perspective that was the priority. where do you think we've moved to from where we were a couple of days ago? as is quite often the case with president trump, we have been marched up the hill and marched down again. we had the interview with the sun in which he suggested that the prospects for a trade deal after brexit had been killed, because of theresa may's plan for brexit. i think the nub of that is the problem for the americans, that the uk under her plan would retain european regulations and standards and the americans don't want that, because they want to apply their regulations and thus opening up trade in more goods they can send to the uk, but in truth, although the rhetoric has changed, from this attack in the sun to warm words, that problem actually

lorna gordon, bbc news at turnberry in ayrshire.ca correspondent, james cook, has been telling ros atkins whether we're any clearer about a potential trade agreement between britain and the united states. well, as is quite often the case with president trump, we have been marched up the hill and marched down again. we had the interview with the sun in which he suggested the prospects for a trade deal after brexit had been killed because of theresa may's plan for brexit. i think he nub of —— of that is the problem for the americans that the uk, under her plan, would maintain eu regulations and standards, and the americans don't want that because they want to apply their regulations, plus opening up trade for more goods they can send to the uk. -- for more goods they can send to the uk. —— thus. but in truth, although the rhetoric has changed, that problem remains, so i don't think we've moved too far at all. that is the number one issue from a uk perspective. on a global level, arguably be meeting with putin on monday is the biggest

lorna gordon, bbc news, glasgow. catriona renton, who's at president trump's turnberry resort this morning. good morning. it is a work visit our? this is his private time, isn't it. good morning, yes, that is how this has been described, a private visit. of course as you heard in the report there, it got off to an unusual start with the protest who came to the front of the hotel and got very close to the president but after that the president was back out on the terrace with his entourage, enjoying the evening before they went in to get the weekend started. after the protest had gone, there was concern is because it had been a high security operation and there was a no—fly zone are questions are being asked about how the protester managed to get through but moving on, expect, what can we expect for today? the president will take place before pa rt president will take place before part in his first love, love, he will have one or more rounds he at turnberry, we don't know if he will go to his many golf courses in aber

lorna gordon, bbc news, glasgow.alk to catriona renton, who's at president trump's turnberry resort this morning. good morning. so, this is his private time, but it is unlikely to be very private. all eyes are still going to be on president trump, aren't they? good morning, well the president and the first lady have spent theirfirst president and the first lady have spent their first night here in scotland, in the hotel which isjust behind the trees. the visit got off to an unusual start, of course, when we heard in that report about a protester from bbc got very close to the hotel. they were within about 100 yards of the president at one point. police are still trying to trace the pilot of the aircraft, and they are appealing for any information that anyone has to help them find the person involved in the protest. he is coming here to play off. dash—macro golf. he has described this as one of his favourite places. he has his luxury resort here, and these championship courses, that he will no doubt want to play on to

lorna gordon, bbc news, glasgow.fein says an explosive device has been thrown at the house of its former leader gerry adams in west belfast. the attack comes after six nights of violence in londonderry. police blamed it on dissident republicans who are opposed to the peace process. mr adams tweeted that no—one was hurt. officials in thailand say the 12 boys freed from a flooded cave with their football coach will be discharged from hospital on thursday. they are all said to be recovering both physically and mentally. the final few members of the team were brought out of the caves by divers on tuesday, having been trapped for more than two weeks. england's footballers face belgium in the third place play—off of the world cup this afternoon. it's a match regarded by many as meaningless, but if england win, it would be their most successful tournament on foreign soil. let's cross to st petersburg, and our reporter ashley john baptiste. throughout the morning we have been talking to you, and i think people are building u

lorna gordon, bbc news, glasgow.to catriona renton who's at president trump's turnberry resort this morning. glorious morning fare for two days of relaxation, i understand? —— to. you can see what a wonderful place this is and the sunlight and you can see this is probably why president trump describes this place as magical but his visit here on his private visit, got off to unusual start last night with a protest from greenpeace managing to get quite close to the president, it flew in front of the hotel and went around several times. the president had been out on the terrace at the time, he went back into the hotel of course bob the protester was there but came back out to get on with his time for rest and relaxation and of corcy will be able to do that, the luxury hotel that he helped design and refurbished along with the two golf courses are his pride and joy and he says turnberry is one of his favourite places. i have been in that hotel and the ballroom is absolutely magical. i imagine he is enjoying his time here

lorna gordon, bbc news at turnberry in ayrshire. let's get some of the day's other news. militants in gaza says they have agreed to a ceasefire with israeli forces after heavy clashes left two palestinian teenagers dead. earlier israeli fighter jets bombed a high rise building in the shati refugee camp in the northern gaza strip. israel said the building was a training facility for the militant group hamas. at least two students have died during an attack on a church in nicaragua. dozens of students had been taking part in anti—government protests when they came under attack from paramilitaries and became trapped in the church on friday evening. they could be escorted out after the intervention of the roman catholic cardinal and another bishop. hundreds of people had been holding a vigil outside the church. the italian authorities have transferred a50 migrants from a boat in the mediterranean, amid a dispute with malta about who should be responsible for them. eight women and children were taken to the italian island of lampedusa. the others were placed in two italian pat

lorna gordon reports from the scene. of a fatal late—night crash twenty20 vehicles on one of scotland's's busiest roads. for much of the day, the police remained on site. a few hours earlier, emergency services including a coastguard helicopter and locals had worked together in the darkness to help those caught up in the collision. the dreadful scene faced by the emergency responders was both distressing and challenging for everyone involved. i would like to ta ke for everyone involved. i would like to take the opportunity to thank all of those who made valiant attempts to save the casualties lies. i would also like to thank the members of the public who came across this terrible incident who phoned the emergency services and provided first aid emergency services and provided firstaid and emergency services and provided first aid and comfort. the minibus had been carrying italian tourists. two of them, including a four—year—old boy, were amongst those who lost their lives. the three passengers in the car also died. it is

lorna gordon, bbc news, glasgow.be donald trump public meetings and behaviours around theresa may depend on who you ask. some people say it was rude to give an interview to the sun newspaper in which he said i told theresa may what to do but she did not take my advice. some people said he was repeatedly untruthful. for instance, he said he had not criticised the prime minister in the sun newspaper, when the article had a number of criticisms within it. if you listen to the international trade secretary, liam fox, he has a more positive view of how the president behaved. i think the visit has gone well. the discussions that we have had have been very constructive. i was with the president and a number of british chief executives of some of oui’ british chief executives of some of our biggest companies, from rolls—royce to ep the other night, and there was a very positive atmosphere and the president was clearly interested in what british companies are doing in the us, where we employ more than i million americans. we

let's talk to our scotland correspondent lorna gordon in glasgow.what's going to be happening. big protest here in the centre of glasgow. president trump is expected to touch down here in scotland in the next couple of hours. this is a country for which he's had strong links. his mother comes from lewis, he has two golf courses. it is a country he says he loves very much. from the protests and the size of the crowd, you have to say that at least from some parts of the population that sentiment is not reciprocated. there are several thousand people gathered here in the centre of glasgow for what is being described as a weekend of protest. some very colourful signs amongst the crowds. politicians and civic leaders are expected on that stage a little later. there is also a counter protest in the corner of the square in support of donald trump and his visit to the united kingdom. largely i would call this a peaceful protest. police say they are well prepared, there are in excess of 5000 police on duty over the course of this weekend for the time that do