mark lobel reports.aculous marathon operation. conjoined at the back of their heads from birth a year ago, separation surgery was meticulously planned between major blood vessels in their heads. a very delicate task — one bleed could be catastrophic. translation: of course, after all the preparationsl and all of the models we have built in a designated surgery room, we specifically prepared for this thing with a surgical theatre and vr of the twins and with a 3d model we prepared in advance. where the two were attached, there was no skin and skull, so doctors needed the babies to essentially grow more skin. inflatable silicon bags were inserted into their heads and gently expanded to expand their skin slowly. this meant that when doctors reconstructed their skulls after the separation, they had excess skin, which they could use to seal their new heads. we are just finishing the twins' separation procedure. it has gone extremely well and i'm delighted how well the whole team has done. it's an excellent te

mark lobel takes up the story.n, this kind of room could have been somewhere good also to me when i was younger, so when i come out, i thought, i will start this room that people let out their anger here instead of doing this stupid things that i have done in my youth. it is a simple concept — grab one of these, aim at one of these, and then simply unleash your rage until it is all gone. smashing. you even get to choose the music. who needs therapy? translation: , ., , translation: there is that side that ou translation: there is that side that you aren't — translation: there is that side that you aren't allowed _ translation: there is that side that you aren't allowed to - translation: there is that side that you aren't allowed to show i that you aren't allowed to show — anger. we women are used to having to behave properly, control ourselves, so you need to find other ways of letting it out. fully booked since opening the summer, this is proving a real head as a release for frustrations built up during the pandem

mark lobel reports.hoto shoot with two of time magazine's icons of the year. you may just recognise. headline grabbing images described as both effortless and airbrushed by fans and critics alike. but who else has been influential this challenging year? actress kate winslet is one of time's artists of the year, warning young women of the dangers of low self esteem. don't scrutinise yourself as much as you most definitely do. stop looking in the mirror as much. and be yourself. billie eilish has been through yet another transformation. she credits the internet was launching her career but, i hate that i grew up with the internet. i despise it, and especially from 16 to almost 20. it's very different people. you look at videos of yourself from when you were like 1a and you see the way you act and talk, and you literally think, how did i do that? what was going on that made me think that was the right thing to say? and it has been a transformative year for the us gymnast, simone biles. the magazine says she

that was mark lobel.ng headlines around the world. two men have been charged with the murder of the journalist lyra mckee, who was shot during rioting in londonderry in northern ireland in 2019. the men, aged 21 and 33, were arrested on thursday morning and also face a number of other charges, including firearms possession, rioting and arson. france has suspended about 3,000 health workers because they have not been vaccinated against covid—i9. a new rule, which came into force on wednesday, made vaccination mandatory for the country's 2.7 million health, care home and fire service staff. italy has become the first country in europe to make it compulsory for all workers to have a covid green pass. from mid october, about 23 million people will need to prove they've been vaccinated or have had a negative test or that they've recovered from the virus. it's designed to persuade about four million italian workers who've not yet had the jab to do so. the un secretary—general has warned that the level of greenh

mark lobel reports.ming for these haitians, literally left to pick up the pieces after heading off in search of greater things for some as far back as a decade ago. but battling on across the caribbean sea, these haitian and south american migrants remain undeterred and a long, determined march to america if they can catch a boat to exit colombia first. translation: we want them to let us cross first from here to panama - before the united states closes its border. they are going to take away our dreams. i come from peru, i have been struggling. but stranded in colombia, robert is not alone. translation: almost 19,000 migrants - are stranded in this municipality. - they're trying to catch transport across the water, but we must respect the culture of 250 a day. after passing through colombia's bottleneck, migrant�*s typical journey can take them on a treacherous walk for days through panama, then to costa rica, neighbouring nicaragua, then honduras. and guatemala, eventually landing in mexico. finally cr

mark lobel, bbc news. golf's ryder cup between europe and the us gets under way later on friday.from whistling straits in wisconsin. relaxed and ready to go. if europe's players are feeling any nerves, well, judging by their team photo, you'd hardly have guessed it. laughter. but then spirit is their speciality. # god bless america! but then -- can they _ # god bless america! but then -- can they sailors _ # god bless america! but then -- can they sailors america's . —— can they sailors america's fans? -- can they sailors america's fans? a a -- can they sailors america's fans?_ these - fans? usa! usa! these u.s. -based _ fans? usa! usa! these u.s. -based expats - fans? usa! usa! thesel u.s.-based expats know fans? usa! usa! these i u.s.-based expats know it fans? usa! usa! these - u.s.-based expats know it will u.s.—based expats know it will be some challenge. u.s.-based expats know it will be some challenge.— u.s.-based expats know it will be some challenge. they will be a lot of shouting _ be some challenge. they will be a lot of shouting against - be some challenge. they will

mark lobel, bbc news.y spears' father files a petiton to end his controversial 13—year control over her estate and life. we'll have the latest from la. freedom itself was attacked this morning, and freedom will be defended. the united states will hunt down and punish those responsible. bishop tutu now becomes spiritual leader of 100,000 anglicans here, of the blacks in soweto township, as well as the whites in their rich suburbs. we say to you today in a loud and a clear voice, enough of blood and tears. enough. applause. translation: the difficult | decision we reached together was one that required great and exceptional courage. it's an exodus of up to 60,000 people caused by the uneven pace of political change in eastern europe. iam free! this is bbc news, the latest headlines: the taliban have announced their new government in afghanistan. there are no women and their new prime minister is on a un terrorism sanctions list. the trial begins of those accused of being involved in the paris attacks of nove

mark lobel, bbc news.ish island of la palma as the ok knew continues to erupt. we will bring you the latest. —— as the volcano. benjohnson, the fastest man on earth, is flying home to canada in disgrace. all athletes should be clean going into the game. i'm just happy that justice is served. it is a simple fact that this morning, these people . were in their homes. tonight, those homes have been burned down by serbian - soldiers and police. all the taliban positions along here have been strengthened, presumably in case the americans invade. it's no use having a secret service which cannot preserve its own secrets against the world. and so, the british government has no option but to continue this action even after any adverse judgement in australia. concorde had crossed the atlantic faster than any plane ever before, breaking the record by six minutes. this is bbc news. the headlines: a legal and diplomatic battle involving china, the us and canada appears to have been resolved. a huawei executive, detaine

mark lobel, bbc news. 0k. ok. you could go to the gym. shall we have a look at the weather?me dry weather with some decent spells of sunshine, for northern ireland it turns cloudier and there will be some rain working in later put to the rest of the uk we have low pressure looking and these weather fronts will come our way in the next few days to bring some outbreaks of rain. they of the day, scotland, england, wales, a lovely afternoon, plenty of sunshine, noran wales, a lovely afternoon, plenty of sunshine, nor an ad wales, a lovely afternoon, plenty of sunshine, noran ad in wales, a lovely afternoon, plenty of sunshine, nor an ad in the next few days to bring some outbreaks of rain. through the rest of the day, scotland, england, wales, a lovely afternoon, plenty of sunshine, northern ireland turning cloudier up with some slowly spread into scotland, western fringes of wales, turning a bit cloudy, might see the odd spot and fog patch, temperatures overnight about 15 degrees so relatively mild. on friday these weather fronts bring relatively mild. on friday these weatherfr

the name's lobel, mark lobel, bbc news.vironmentally friendly and could cut emissions drastically. time to look at the weather forecast and some people are telling me they've already put the heating on. temperatures have been on the cool side for some especially in the south and east but things had not been changing in a hurry because we have a really stubborn area of high pressure with us

. —— mark lobel reports.a miraculous marathon operation. conjoined at the back of their heads from birth a year ago, separation surgery was meticulously planned between major blood vessels in their heads. a very delicate task — one bleed could be catastrophic. translation: of course, after all the preparationsl and all of the models we have built in a designated surgery room, we specifically prepared for this thing with a surgical theatre and vr of the twins and with a 3—d model we prepared in advance. where the two were attached, there was no skin and skull, so doctors needed the babies to essentially grow more skin. inflatable silicon bags were inserted into their heads and gently expanded to stretch their skin slowly. this meant that when doctors reconstructed their skulls after the separation, they had excess skin, which they could use to seal their new heads. we are just finishing the twins' separation procedure. it has gone extremely well and i'm delighted how well the whole team's done. it's an excelle

mark lobel reports.s infections arrive and with a third not yet fully vaccinated. translation: ~ , ., , translation: with this measure, we make places — translation: with this measure, we make places safe. _ translation: with this measure, we make places safe. the - translation: with this measure, we make places safe. the green i we make places safe. the green path is an instrument of freedom. also, it makes the vaccination campaign more effective —— green pass. vaccination campaign more effective -- green pass. from the middle — effective -- green pass. from the middle of _ effective -- green pass. from the middle of next _ effective -- green pass. from the middle of next month, - effective -- green pass. from the middle of next month, all| the middle of next month, all workers including self—employed, will need a green pass to prove they have been vaccinated, show a negative test or prove they are recovering from the virus, otherwise they face suspension from work. their pay will be stopped after five

mark lobel, bbc news.dancing shoes — with just 24 hours to go until strictly come dancing waltzes its way back onto our screens. 15 new celebrities will take to the ballroom tomorrow night, to begin their bid for the glitterball trophy. and of course, bbc�*s own dan walker will be among them. our entertainment correspondent colin paterson has been chatting to them ahead of the big night. cheering how much of a learning experience has the whole thing been so far? it's been unbelievable. from finding out what my chest size was to my collarbone to my bellybutton, to putting on sheer, like, snakeskin tops, to learning how to dance. but everything has just been amazing. i thought you were going to give us a flash there! so did i! what's going on? i learnt a lot in rugby which is so unhelpful for dancing. you need stiff ankles in rugby and you need flexible ankles in dancing. you need to be able to lift your arm. yeah, straight, that's something, straight hands above his head. look how much pain he's in! but we'

mark lobel reports. released from prison, for now.atalan separatist leader, still faces the prospect of extradition to spain. translation: i had some news that something like this - could happen, but we also knew it was going to end because the ruling of the european general court is very clear. the thing is that spain doesn't miss a chance to make a fool of themselves. his charges relate to this short lived bid by the northern region of catalonia to split from madrid back in 2017. cheering. he's accused of crimes against public order and national security. translation: there is | a european arrest warrant for which there has been an arrest. we cannot speak of illegality. but his treatment angered pro separatists outside the sardinian courthouse. translation: he has been | arrested as soon as he put his feet in sardinia that unfortunately is italian. it's a demonstration of the barbarity of this state which is subservient to the barbarity of spain and which has violated a fundamental international right, the self—determination of peop

mark lobel reports.gery was meticulously planned between major blood vessels in their heads. a very delicate task. one bleed could be catastrophic. translation: of course, after all the preparationsl and all the models we have built in a designated surgery room, we specifically prepared for this thing with a surgical theatre and vr of the twins and with a 3—d model we prepared in advance. where the two were attached, there was no skin and skull, so doctors needed the babies to essentially grow more skin. inflatable silicon bags were inserted into their heads and gently expanded, to stretch their skin slowly. this meant that when doctors reconstructed their skulls after the separation, they had excess skin, which they could use to seal their new heads. we're just, er, finishing the twins' separation procedure. it has gone extremely well. i'm delighted how well the whole team's done. it's an excellent team here and it's been a real pleasure to be a part of it. medics say this type of surgery, a first for i

i'm mark lobel. the early light. 20 years after 9/11 — america remembers all those it loved and lost in the deadly terror attacks. 20 years feels like an eternity, but yet it still feels like yesterday. until we meet again, my love, rest in peace. bell rings. six moments of silence are held — each marking the exact time when the planes crashed and the buildings collapsed.

i�*m mark lobel.he us are in crisis. translation: there has been lying, duplicity, - a major breach of trust, and contempt. this will not do. things are not going well between us. a successful splashdown for the people —— the first people to travel into space without a professional astronaut. as america admits a drone strike killed ten afghan civilians by mistake — relatives say the us apology isn�*t enough. this was america�*s last act of war before it pulled out of afghanistan and the decision to fire the missile smacks

with me now is bbc reporter mark lobel. and mark, what changes can we expect?ell, the first potential change involves pcr tests — those tests you need to enter the uk. the travel industry says they're too expensive, and the government says they're needed to track new variants of concern. but some say, even with the current system, that's not being done properly. have a listen to this from the chair of the uk pa rliament�*s transport select committee. back in february, when fewer people travelled, about 50% of all pcr tests were sequenced. for the first three weeks ofjuly, half a million people came back to this country, took pcr tests — 7,000 people tested positive for covid of that half a million, and only 5% were sequenced for variants of concern. one of the changes under consideration is those cheaper tests replaced by lateral flow tests for double—vaccinated passengers — that might lead to some concern amongst public health experts, but the travel industry says if these changes are not made, it could be a real problem for them. have a look at this statement

welcome to bbc news — i'm mark lobel.0 years after 9/11, america remembers all those it loved and lost in the deadly terror attacks. 20 years feels like an eternity, but yet it still feels like yesterday. until we meet again, my love, rest in peace. six moments of silence are held — each marking the exact time when the planes crashed and the buildings collapsed. president biden travels to all three sites where the attacks took place — in new york, pennsylvania and the pentagon. tennis has a new teen titan — emma raducanu becomes the first british woman to win a major in more than a0 years.

welcome to bbc news — i'm mark lobel. our top stories.— the french foreign minister says relations with australia and the us are in crisis. translation: there has been lying, duplicity, - a major breach of trust and contempt, this will not do. things are not going well between us. us officials move thousands of migrants away from a texas border town after a rapid influx, mostly from haiti. as america admits a drone strike killed ten afghan civilians by mistake, relatives say the us apology isn't enough. this was america's last act of war before it pulled out of afghanistan, and the decision to fire the missile smacks of panic. and what a legacy.

welcome to bbc news — i'm mark lobel. our top stories.show of its new military muscle — speculation a government may soon be announced. but the economy is close to collapse — the value of the afghan currency plummets — while the price of goods soars. the us supreme court ignores appeals against a new law in texas banning almost all abortions. president biden says it violates the constitution. twitter says it's launching a new feature that it hopes will help crack down on trolling and abuse. and — the rain in spain — flooding causes chaos — as roads are closed — and thousands are left without power.

for more on this, i'm joined now by our reporter mark lobel in london. hange involves pcr tests. those tests you need to enter the uk. the travel industry says they are too expensive, and the government says they are needed to track new variants of concern. but some say even with the current system, that's not being done properly. have a listen to this from the chair of the uk parliament's transport select committee. backin back in february, when fewer people — back in february, when fewer people travelled, about 50% of all pcr — people travelled, about 50% of all pcr tests were sequenced. for the — all pcr tests were sequenced. for the first three weeks of july, — for the first three weeks of july, have a million people came — july, have a million people came back to this country, took pcr tests — came back to this country, took pcr tests - _ came back to this country, took pcr tests - 7000 came back to this country, took pcr tests — 7000 people tested positive — pcr tests — 7000 people tested positive for covid of that have a million. _ positive for cov

i'm mark lobel.ecord rainfall causes flash flooding across the north—east of america. a british—born member of the islamic state group pleads guilty to charges of conspiring to murder american hostages in syria. in afghanistan, a new normal with the taliban setting up a government, as those who still want to get out await their future. and thank you for more music: it's abba's first album of new material for a0 years, backed up by a series of virtual concerts.

with me is our reporter mark lobel. he called for this last month. but he is not happy. the year so that each country in the world can reach 40% of its population with vaccinations. the who does not like this third dose, booster dose, the emergency programme of health said describing the booster dose that it was like giving extra life jackets to people who already have life jackets while leaving other people to drown without a single life jacket. the head of the who reiterating this delay that he wants to see. let's have a listen. we do not want to see widespread use of boosters for healthy people who are fully vaccinated. we don't want any more promises. we just want the vaccines. he is saying this now because countries like the uk are weighing up whether to move ahead with this third dose. the who reasoning is that with two doses versus you get enough protection from serious illness. it might go down a few percentage points from maybe 90% down to the mid—80s and protection, but he is saying that you have 0% if you are unvaccinated so the stress should be on that, but t

with me is our reporter mark lobel. why is that the case?n is again appealing for rich countries to put off this third dose is because, as you say, he was the first dose is to be rolled out elsewhere. he made his first appeal, actually, last month on the head of the world health organization's health emergency programme length and handing out extra vaccines as handing out extra vaccines as handing out lifejackets to as extras while leaving others to drown without a single lifejacket, and this appeal matters now because many european countries, including the uk, are deciding whether to go ahead with these third doses. we do not want to see widespread use of business for healthy— widespread use of business for healthy people who are fully vaccinated. we don't want any more — vaccinated. we don't want any more promises. we just want the vaccines — vaccines. the - vaccines. the world health organization's argument is that two doses remain effective enough against the severe effects of coronavirus and rather prioritise who have no protection what

mark lobel has the story and joins me now. rt with? last month, filling under threat from the advance of the taliban into kabul, the former royal marine pen farthing ran a forceful campaign to evacuate his animal shelterfrom forceful campaign to evacuate his animal shelter from kabul to get out families staff and 162 cats and dogs and it was called 0peration ark, and it was popular with the public but also there where the detractors, people fearful it was distracting from the most needy people who had to leave the country and who could forget those chaotic scenes at kabul airport, forget those chaotic scenes at kabulairport, people forget those chaotic scenes at kabul airport, people clinging to the plains. the uk defence secretary, ben wallace, even felt it was prioritise people over pets as he put it and it was suggested to pen farthing that may be his staff and animals would wait until a later date to evacuate but pen farthing, nonetheless, proceeded with his campaign and said it was extremely fraught and said it was extreme

a warm welcome bbc news — i'm mark lobel. it loved and lost in the deadly terror attacks. 20 years feels like an eternity, but yet it still feels like yesterday. until we meet again, my love, rest in peace. six moments of silence are held — marking the exact time when the planes crashed and the buildings collapsed. president biden travels to all three sites where the attacks took place — new york, pennsylvania and the pentagon. we'll talk to a security expert and ask the question — are we safer 20 years on? in other news... tennis�* new teen titan — emma raducanu becomes the first british woman to win a major in more than 40 years.

hospital staff say the presence of four legged friends has made a paw situation better, as mark lobel lifting the spirits of staff and patients. translation: when one enters this hospital with dogs everyone greets you and their expressions change. therapy sessions here resemble a mixture of the dog show crufts and yoga with an abridged version of downward dog. what looks like a dog's dinner is anything but. therapy takes many forms. translation: the therapy is perfect for the children. the children that are very sick, this helps them escape the stress of the hospital, of what they are living. walkies for these caring canines warms the heart as coronavirus cases soared, they had a ringside seat. translation: dog therapy now units has been a tremendous contribution for patients, parents and workers. it has reduced anxiety and stress, patients are more willing to receive treatment and attend checkups. proving best friends to all ages, these therapy dogs are available for different strokes for different folks. and just before we go, let's bring you some live pictures now from la palma — w

a very warm welcome to bbc news, i'm mark lobel.people are dead, after record rainfall causes flash flooding across the north—east of america. a british—born member of the islamic state group pleads guilty to charges of conspiring to murder american hostages in syria. in afghanistan, a new normal, with the taliban setting up a government, as those who still want to get out await their future. and, thank you for more music: it's abba's first album of new material for 40 years, backed up by a series of virtual concerts.

i'm mark lobel. our top stories: at least 45 people are dead after record rainfall causes flash flooding across the north—east of america. a british—born member of the islamic state group pleads guilty to charges of conspiring to murder american hostages in syria. in afghanistan, a new normal with the taliban setting up a government, as those who still want to get out await their future. and thank you for more music: it's abba's first album of new material for a0 years, backed up by a series of virtual concerts. welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. hello to you. severe weather and flash flooding in the north—eastern united states has now killed at least 45 people, with states of emergency in place in new york and newjersey. it's prompted president biden to call for the united states to be better prepared for the climate crisis and to take action after the unprecedented rainfall brought by storm ida. our correspondent nada tawfik reports. cascading waterfalls rushed through t

this is bbc news, i'm mark lobel.first qualifier to win a major tennis event, and she receives congratulations from the queen. to have a note from her, i was extremely honoured and very, very grateful that she took notice of my tennis. i mean, i can't believe it. i may be going to frame that letter or something. 20 years after 9/11, america remembers all those it loved and lost in the deadly terror attacks. prince andrew's legal team says it's questioning whether court papers, alleging sexual abuse, have been filed properly. and, victory in venice, the french director celebrating

mark lobel looks back at his life. he mastered playing the seductive tough guy.. but his punctured nose was not the result of his brief teenage foray into this, at amateur level, rather an earlier playground altercation. after doing poorly at school, he found his calling in acting. translation: when you consider all that jean-paul— has done for french cinema, it is the least we can do to be there. he is still the most important french actor of the post—war period. translation: he was really nice | and close to the french people. | he represented the french people. translation: he had enormous charm. - i remembera picture i of him in pierrot le fou, and i thought, - he is so handsome. jean—paul belmondo shot to fame as a car thief in jean—luc godard's revolutionary new wave classic romance, breathless. produced like no otherfilm in the summer of �*59, with dialogue written daily and shooting without lighting to put the spotlight on spontaneity. belmondo remained a french box office star throughout the 60s and 70s. appearing opposite the likes of sophia loren, cath

this is bbc news, i'm mark lobel. our top stories.ench foreign minister says relations with australia and the us are in crisis. translation: there has been lying, duplicity a major breach | of trust and contempt, this will not do. things are not going well between us. us officials move thousands of migrants away from a texas border town after a rapid influx, mostly from haiti. as america admits a drone strike killed ten afghan civilians by mistake, relatives say the us apology isn't enough. this was america's last act of war before it pulled out of afghanistan, and the decision to fire the missile smacks of panic. and what a legacy.

this is bbc news: i'm mark lobel. our top stories. close to collapse — the value of the afghan currency plummets — while the price of goods soars. the us supreme court ignores appeals against a new law in texas banning almost all abortions. president biden says it violates the constitution. twitter says it's launching a new feature that it hopes will help crack down on trolling and abuse. and — the rain in spain — flooding causes chaos — as roads are closed — and thousands are left without power.

mark lobel reports.zine's icons of the year. you mayjust recognise. headline grabbing images described as both effortless and airbrushed by fans and critics alike. but who else has been influential this challenging year? actress kate winslet is one of time's artists of the year warning young women of the dangers of low self esteem.— low self esteem. don't scrutinise _ low self esteem. don't scrutinise yourself - low self esteem. don't scrutinise yourself as l low self esteem. don't - scrutinise yourself as much as you most definitely do. stopping in the mirror as much. and be yourself. the stopping in the mirror as much. and be yourself.— and be yourself. the singer has been through — and be yourself. the singer has been through yet _ and be yourself. the singer has been through yet another- been through yet another transformation. she credits the internet was launching her career but... i internet was launching her career but. . .— career but... i hate that i crew career but... i hate that i grew up _ c

welcome to bbc news — i'm mark lobel. our top stories.he rift deepens between france and key western allies over a cancelled submarine contract — the french foreign minister says relations with australia and the us are in crisis. translation: there has been lying, duplicity, - a major breach of trust and contempt, this will not do. things are not going well between us. us officials move thousands of migrants away from a texas border town after a rapid influx, mostly from haiti. as america admits a drone strike killed ten afghan civilians by mistake, relatives say the us apology isn't enough. this was america's last act of war before it pulled out of afghanistan, and the decision to fire the missile smacks of panic. and what a legacy. and splashdown — the four tourists aboard the spacex inspiration—4 capsule successfully return to earth. hello. after the french president ordered the recall of ambassadors to australia and the us, washington says it plans to hold talks with senior french officials in the coming days to calm the diplomatic st

mark lobel reports.role in the holocaust when a nazi puppet regime led by catholic priests sent tens of thousands of dues to their death. now welcoming this notable visitor in this predominantly catholic country, keen to decry what he called a frenzy of hatred. here, reflecting on the history of the jewish people, reflecting on the history of thejewish people, marked by this tragic affront to the most high, we had met with shame how often god's name has been used for unspeakable acts of humanity. —— inhumanity. the humanity. -- inhumanity. the po e's humanity. -- inhumanity. the pepe's visit— humanity. -- inhumanity. the pope's visit is _ humanity. -- inhumanity. the pope's visit is very _ humanity. —— inhumanity. tue: pope's visit is very important for the jewish pope's visit is very important for thejewish community in for the jewish community in slovakia. for thejewish community in slovakia. of course not because of religious reasons but because of major symbolic and ecumenical reasons for stopping th

this is bbc news: i'm mark lobel. our top stories. as the taliban puts on a show of its new military muscle — speculation a government may soon be announced. but the economy is close to collapse — the value of the afghan currency plummets — while the price of goods soars. the us supreme court ignores appeals against a new law in texas banning almost all abortions. president biden says it violates the constitution. twitter says it's launching a new feature that it hopes will help crack down on trolling and abuse. and — the rain in spain — flooding causes chaos — as roads are closed — and thousands are left without power. welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. a new afghan government, composed of senior taliban figures, could be announced as early as friday. a senior leader told the bbc the government would be inclusive. but against this backdrop — the economy of afghanistan is close to collapse — with little immediate prospect of the new islamist rulers gaining access to the country's foreign currency reserves h

here's mark lobel. celebrating the best of american fashion.is certainly in touch with himself stop tennis star naomi osaka's heritage was a centre court in this colourful mixture of her japanese and american backgrounds. and fresh from her a—levels, oh, and that's tennis match, look, it is ever greater canada. ., ~' match, look, it is ever greater canada. ., ~ , . ~ canada. new york is back! the us open. _ canada. new york is back! the us open. the _ canada. new york is back! the us open, the met. _ canada. new york is back! the us open, the met. |_ canada. new york is back! the us open, the met. i have - canada. new york is back! thej us open, the met. i have kind of gotten _ us open, the met. i have kind of gotten used _ us open, the met. i have kind of gotten used to _ us open, the met. i have kind of gotten used to being - us open, the met. i have kind of gotten used to being a - of gotten used to being a little _ of gotten used to being a little introvert but i'm back -- .— little introvert but i'm back -- lam _ little introvert but i'm b

welcome to bbc news, i'm mark lobel.f america. a british—born member of the islamic state group pleads guilty to charges of conspiring to murder american hostages in syria. in afghanistan, a new normal, with the taliban setting up a government, as those who still want to get out await their future. and japan is the first nation to host the paralympic games twice, but what's it like to be a disabled person living there?

mark lobel looks back at his life. he mastered playing the seductive tough guy.to this, at amateur level, rather an earlier playground altercation. after doing poorly at school, he found his calling in acting. translation: when you consider all that jean-paul— has done for french cinema, it is the least we can do to be there. he is still the most important french actor of the post—war period. translation: he was really nice | and close to the french people. | he represented the french people. translation: he had enormous charm. - i remembera picture i of him in pierrot le fou, and i thought, - he is so handsome. jean—paul belmondo shot to fame as a car thief in jean—luc godard's revolutionary new wave classic romance, breathless. produced like no otherfilm in the summer of �*59, with dialogue written daily and shooting without lighting to put the spotlight on spontaneity. belmondo remained a french box office star throughout the 60s and 70s. appearing opposite the likes of sophia loren, catherine deneuve and claudia cardinale. translation: we have done three movi

mark lobel reports. back where the us says they belong.ans, literally left to pick up the pieces after heading off in search of greater things, for some as far back as one decade ago. but battling on across the caribbean sea, these haitian and south american migrants remain undeterred. on a long determined march to america, if they can catch a boat to exit columbia first. we they can catch a boat to exit columbia first.— columbia first. we want to cross from _ columbia first. we want to cross from here _ columbia first. we want to cross from here to - columbia first. we want to | cross from here to panama before the united states closes its border. they are going to take away our dreams did i come from peru, i have been struggling. from peru, i have been struggling-— from peru, i have been struggling. from peru, i have been stru~lin~. �* , ., struggling. but stranded in colombia. _ struggling. but stranded in colombia, robert - struggling. but stranded in colombia, robert is - struggling. but stranded in colombia, robert is not i strugglin