major kevin mccool�*s commanding officer said he had a compelling character and he had a deep humilityyond his years. adding to that, is the secretary of state for defence, grant shapps, who said it is clearfrom the grant shapps, who said it is clear from the tributes of those who knew him that major kevin mccool was an exceptional person, an exceptional soldier who was loved and respected in equal measure. major kevin mccool has been described as a family man leaving behind his parents and his five siblings. in the philippines — evacuations are under way after a strong earthquake struck the southern region of mindanao. the major quake triggered tsunami warnings across the country — as well as injapan — though a us agency said the risk of a tsunami had passed. still — evacuations were continuing in the philippines, where there were no initial reports of significant damage or casualties despite continuing aftershocks. people across the country were seen rushing out of buildings and standng in open areas after the powerful tremor. witnesses said the earthquake lasted for about four minut

major kevin mccool died on thursday november 29th in kenya. been deployed to europe, the middle east, the falklands and africa. he has been described by the ministry of defence as at his very best when the conditions were at their very worst. it is believed he was attacked off—duty and not on the army base in kenya. the ministry of defence said his next—of—kin have been informed but they will not release any further detail about exactly what took place. however, they have described his operational record as a glittering one. they have also said he aced many of the military�*s hardest courses. they've said his fitness was legendary. major mccool�*s commanding officer said he had a compelling character and a deep humility which displayed a wisdom beyond his years. added to that is the secretary of state for defence grant shapps who said it was clear from the tributes from those who knew him that he was an exceptional person, an exceptional soldier, who was loved and respect in equal measure. major mccool has been described as a family man, leavi

major kevin mccool died on thursday november 29th in kenya.acked off—duty and not on the army base in kenya. the ministry of defence said his next of kin have been informed but they will not release any further detail about what took place. however, they have described his operational record as a glittering one. they have also said he aced many of their military�*s hardest courses. they've said his fitness was legendary. major mccool�*s commanding officer said he had a compelling character and a deep humility which displayed a wisdom beyond his years. adding to that is the secretary of state for defence grant shapps who said it was clear from the tributes from those who knew him that he was an exceptional person, an exceptional soldier, who was loved and respected in equal measure. major mccool has been described as a family man, leaving behind his parents and five siblings. here in the uk, train drivers in the aslef union have begun a series of rolling one—day strikes across england. it's the latest industrial action in their long—running dis

major kevin mccool died on october 29 in kenya.d the falklands and africa. he was a graduate from sandhurst and described by the ministry of defence at his very best when their conditions were at the very worst. it is believed he was attacked off duty and not on the army base in kenya. the ministry of defence said his next of kin have been informed but they will not release any further detail about what took place. they have described his operational record as a glittering one. they have also said he aced many of their militaries hardest courses. his commanding officer said he had a compelling character and a deep ability which displayed a wisdom beyond his years. added to thatis wisdom beyond his years. added to that is the secretary of state for defence grant shapps who said it was clear from the tributes made to him that he was an exceptional soldier. he was family man and lives behind his parents and five siblings. —— leaves behind. next week marks a major development when borisjohnson is expected to apologise for mistakes made

major kevin mccool died on november 29th in kenya.very worst. it is believed he was attacked when he was off duty, not on the army base in kenya. the ministry of defence has said his next of kin have been informed but they won't be releasing any more detail about exactly what took place, however, they have described his operational record as a glittering one and they have also said that he aced many of the military�*s hardest courses, and they said his fitness was legendary. his commanding officer said he had a compelling character and he had a deep humility which displayed a wisdom beyond his years. adding to thatis wisdom beyond his years. adding to that is the secretary of state for defence, grant shapps, who said it is clearfrom defence, grant shapps, who said it is clear from the tributes of those who knew him that major mccall was an exceptional person, an exceptional soldier who was loved and respected in equal measure. major mccall has been described as a family man, leaving behind his parents and his five siblings. here in th

defence secretary grant shapps led tributes to major mccool, describing him as "an exceptional personected to apologise for mistakes made during his handling of the pandemic when he appears before the uk covid inquiry next week. the bbc has been told mrjohnson will also insist he was correct when it came to many of the big calls. his written statement is likely to be published after his appearance before the public inquiry. it is expected to barely mention his former senior aide dominic cummings. 0ur political correspondent is shelley phelps. she has more on what we can expect to hearfrom mrjohnson. we've been getting an idea from those close to borisjohnson and his allies about the broad scope of the argument he will be making when he gives evidence to the covid inquiry on wednesday and thursday. in addition to the apology, we understand he will defend decisions made by his government arguing that on the big calls they got things right and he will be pointing to things like the vaccine, also pointing to the uk's emergence with the timing of that from it's a final lock ahead of compar

major kevin mccool has passed away. he is a british soldier and was 32 years old.he was off duty. it was on a motorcycle trip face when he was attacked with the ministry of defence is not releasing any more details at this stage. the defence secretary says that he was an exceptional soldier and his death was a tragic loss. officials in the northern italian city of bologna have begun constructing a barrier around a medieval tower because of fears it might collapse. the garisenda tower leans just as much as its famous counterpart in pisa, but recent inspections have found changes in the direction of its tilt. metal containers and wire mesh around the building are supposed to catch possible falling debris. the city council estimates that the barrier alone will cost more than four million dollars and has begun a crowdfunding campaign to fund restoration work. you are watching bbc news. thank you for your company and you can always get the latest on our website. good night from us here in washington. hello there. there really are some treacherous traveling conditions ar

the ministry of defence has confirmed major kevin mccool died while off duty on wednesday.e falklands in addition to africa . defence secretary to africa. defence secretary grant shapps described him as an exceptional person and an exceptional person and an exceptional soldier . 46 men have exceptional soldier. 46 men have been charged following clashes in birmingham on thursday night. the violence erupted ahead of aston villa's match against legia warsaw. a west midlands police says five officers were injured when missiles were thrown by visiting football fans . 43 people were charged with a pubuc . 43 people were charged with a public order offence, two with assault and another with possession of a knife . the possession of a knife. the disorder started after several poush disorder started after several polish fans were told they wouldn't be allowed into the stadium. boris johnson is expected to apologise and admit he made mistakes during the pandemic. when he appears before the covid inquiry next week. the former prime minister will, however, argue his government got the

the ministry of defence has confirmed major kevin mccool died while off duty on wednesday. 32 year old had served in europe, the middle east, the falklands and africa. defence secretary grant shapps has described him as an exceptional person and an exceptional person and an exceptional soldier . an 84 year exceptional soldier. an 84 year old man has died following a huge house explosion in edinburgh. the blast, which happenedin edinburgh. the blast, which happened in the baberton area last night, was heard from several miles away . a 43 year several miles away. a 43 year old woman and a 54 year old man were hospital while were taken to hospital while a number of neighbouring properties were also evacuated. police there are no police say there are no suspicious and suspicious circumstances and a gofundme page has been set up to help raise money for the family. 46 men have been charged following clashes in birmingham on thursday night. the following clashes in birmingham on thursday night . the violence on thursday night. the violence erupted ahead of aston villa's match agai