my name is mike embley. our top stories: one of the most powerful drug cartel leaders in history, joaquin ‘el chapo‘ guzman, is found guilty on all counts at a trial in the us. opposition protesters take to the streets of venezuela, but president maduro tells the bbc there's no humanitarian crisis in his country, and takes aim at america. translation: i believe that the extremist sector of the white supremacists of the ku klux klan is in charge of the united states. i believe it's a gang of extremists. australia beefs up border protection measures and is set to reopen a controversial detention centre on christmas island — we'll explain why it's happening. hung out to dry — a leading uk business group warns the government that firms are being left in a vulnerable situation by the uncertainty over brexit. and we meet the malaysian villagers fed up with western pollution now taking the matter into their own hands. hello. the leader of one of the world's most powerful and violent drug cartels has been convicted

my name is mike embley. our top stories: the founder of huawei hits back. in an exclusive interview, ren zhengfei says american actions against his company, and his daughter, are politically—motivated. translation: there's no way the us can crush us. the east will still shine and if the north goes dark, then there is still the south. 16 us states sue the federal government over donald trump's national emergency declaration to fund his border wall. british teenager shamima begum tells the bbc it was her choice to join the so—called islamic state, but asks the people of britain to forgive her. and a medicalfirst. a woman gets dna treatment to halt the most common form of blindness in the uk. the founder of the chinese telecoms giant huawei has told the bbc that american attempts to ban it from any stake in 56 networks in the west will not crush the company. several countries are investigating whether huawei poses a security risk. ren zhengfei's daughter, the company's chief financial officer, meng wanzhou has been detained on the request of the united states.

my name's mike embley. our top stories: the deep freeze. cities in the american midwest grind to a halt as temperatures hit record lows. substantial progress, claim american negotiators, but no agreement yet in the us—china trade war. we're going to have a great trade deal with china if it all works out. we look forward to it. it will be great for both countries. venezuela's self—declared interim president says his family has been threatened by units loyal to his rival, president maduro. is this a disaster waiting to happen? we visit one of the 200 dams the brazilian government says are at risk of collapse. hello. relief is on the way but for many in the midwest it can't come soon enough. for yet another day millions were plunged into arctic temperatures which closed schools, grounded flights and proved downright dangerous. the polar vortex has already been blamed for multiple deaths, even breathing outside is difficult. the bbc‘s chris buckler is in chicago with this report. chicago stands surrounded by ice and snow. people here are used t

my name's mike embley.ur top stories: the london teenager who ran away to join the so—called islamic state in syria has her citizenship revoked by the uk. protesters take to the streets in 60 french cities to comdemn the rise in anti—semitic attacks. bernie sanders fires up his second bid for the american presidency — will the democrats still feel the bern? the fashion world pays tribute to the designer karl lagerfeld, who's died at the age of 85. hello. shamima begum, the teenager who left britain to join the extremist group the so—called islamic state, is to lose her british citizenship. she was 15 when she left. now 19, she's in a refugee camp in syria, with a newborn baby. a statement from her family in london says they are "very disappointed" at the news, and will consider all legal avenues to challenge the home office decision. daniel sandford has more details. shamima begum escaped from fierce fighting this month as the islamic state group she went to join as a teenager slowly loses its last piece of

my name's mike embley. our top stories: sex, lies, and wikileaks — donald trump's former lawyer and fixer gives explosive testimony to congress, and makes this prediction. given my experience working foertrump, ifearthat if he loses the election in 2020 that there will never be a peaceful transition of power. day two of the summit in vietnam — formal talks are now under way donald trump says he's in no hurry to see progress. i'm sharanjit leyl, live in hanoi, wherejust before the talks began kim jong—un took a question from the press pack. are you confident? translation: well, it is too early to tell. but i wouldn't say that i am pessimistic. pakistan calls for talks with india after fighter jets clashed in kashmir in a major escalation. a blast from the past — the world war two bunker that's being transformed into a work of art. hello to you. michael cohen, who for ten years was donald trump's lawyer and fixer, has been giving explosive testimony to a committee of the us congress, describing the president

my name is mike embley. our top stories: the deep freeze.l progress' claim american negotiators — but no agreement yet in the us—china trade war. now we are going to have a great trade deal with china if it all works out. we look forward to it. it will be great for both countries. venezuela's self—declared interim president says his family has been threatened by units loyal to his rival — president maduro. and the leonardos of queen elizabeth. one of the world's greatest collections goes on tour for the 500th anniversary of the artist's death.

my name is mike embley.ge pell is found guilty of child abuse, the most senior catholic cleric to be convicted. north korea's leader, kimjong—un, arrives in hanoi for his second summit with president trump. in a surprise move, iran's foreign minister announces his resignation on social media, and apologises for his shortcomings. the old man and the snow. the colorado hermit who has produced decades of data to help combat climate change.

my name is mike embley.pport for his border wall, a potential deal may have been agreed. heading home — the bahraini footballer freed from a thai jail will soon arrive back in australia where he has refugee status. one of brazil's best known political journalists ricardo boechat dies in a helicopter crash. small creatures — big problem — why the threat of insect extinction could have catastrophic results for us all.

my name's mike embley. our top stories: the most alarming warning yet on climate change.militants in syria and iraq, donald trump claims total defeat is just days away. it should be formally announced some time, probably next week, that we will have 100% of the caliphate. the taliban claim to the bbc they don't want to take afghanistan by force, but won't give up their weapons until foreign troops leave. victims of venezuela's collapsing health service. we meet the patients hardest hit by the economic and political crisis.

my name is mike embley.acist, homophobic attack. ajudge tells him if it's true, it's despicable. venezuela closes its border with brazil, as tensions mount over moves by the opposition to bring in foreign aid. at the first ever summit of its kind, in rome, pope francis calls on bishops from around the world to take ‘concrete measures‘ against child abuse by catholic priests. living with hiv in singapore — we hear from victims of the data

my name is mike embley. our top stories: the founder of huawei hits back.s american actions against his company and his daughter are politically—motivated. translation: that there is no way the us can crush us. the us can shine and if the north goes dark, there is still the south. —— the east can shine. president trump steps up the pressure on venezuela's leader nicolas maduro. he stresses again, all options are on the table. shamima begum tells the bbc it was her choice to join the islamic state group as she asks the uk for forgiveness. in a medicalfirst, a british woman gets dna treatment to halt the most common form of blindness in the uk.

my name is mike embley. leaders in history, joaquin ‘el chapo' guzman, is found guilty on all counts at a trial in the us. opposition protesters take to the streets of venezuela, but president maduro tells the bbc there's no humanitarian crisis in his country, and takes aim at america. translation: i believe that the extremist sector of the white supremacists of the ku klux klan is in charge of the united states. i believe it's a gang of extremists. australia beefs up border protection measures and is set to reopen a controversial detention centre on christmas island — we'll explain why it's happening. hung out to dry — a leading uk business group warns the government

my name is mike embley.te. kurdish forces say is is close to defeat. bangladesh dismisses suggestions that shamema begum might be allowed to enter the country. after britain removes her uk citizenship, ms begum says she expected more sympathy. i thought they'd be a bit more sympathetic, because of my situation. i did explain that i didn't know fully what i was getting into and i made a mistake. the british prime minister holds more talks in brussels as three of her conservative mps resign in protest at how she's handling brexit. i think ithinki i think i am a landlubber.

my name's mike embley.images of self—harm, after the outcry over the suicide of a british teenager. 50 days to go. theresa may meets the leaders of the european union in brussels, but there's no breakthrough on brexit. jeff bezos, owner of amazon and the washington post, says the parent company of the national enquirer tried to blackmail him with "intimate photos". fears for a repeat of brazil's mining dam disaster. are hundreds of similar sites at risk of collapse? you have got this huge load of highly toxic waste held back by a dam, that i am standing on, that

my name is mike embley.h canada, call for a change of government in venezuela as its crippled economy teeters on the brink. if you buyjust this much, you've spent a third of the average monthly wage, and prices are skyrocketing. they've doubled in a month. as theresa may heads to northern ireland she says she's determined to find a way to deliver brexit and avoid a hard border with ireland. countdown to nigeria's presidential elections. we investigate the so—called godfathers behind the candidates, who can make or break the outcome. and the outrageous heist through the sewers of antwerp's diamond district.

my name's mike embley.te in syria has her citizenship revoked by the uk. protesters take to the streets in 60 french cities to comdemn the rise in anti—semitic attacks. bernie sanders fires up his second bid for the american presidency — will the democrats still feel the bern? the fashion world pays tribute to the designer karl lagerfeld, who's died at the age of 85.

mike embley is he in 15 minutes' time with the rest of the day's news and of course the headlines.l of the sport news in sport today and i will see you the same time tomorrow. take care. hello. sport today, live from the bbc sport centre. coming up... another game, another draw for liverpool, who miss the chance to go five points clear at the top of the english premier league after a 1—1 draw at west ham. touchdown for the super bowl champions. the new england patriots arrive home in boston and now turn their attention to tuesday's victory parade. and the world of ski—jumping mourns, as four—time olympic gold medallist matti nykanan dies at the age of 55. welcome to the programme. thank you forjoining us. we start in the english premier league, where the leaders liverpool have been held to a 1—1 draw at west ham, which now leaves the door open for manchester city to go top of the table when they play later in the week. jurgen klopp was disappointed at the end,

my name's mike embley.p and kim jong—un arrive in vietnam ahead of their second summit. theresa may admits britain's departure from the eu could be delayed, as her government warns of a severe impact if the uk leaves without a brexit deal. donald trump's former fixer testifies in washington. already jailed for lying to congress, he says he welcomes the chance to tell the truth. pakistan warns india, "we will act at a time of our choosing," as tensions rise.

my name's mike embley.nment in venezuela as its crippled economy teeters on the brink. if you buyjust this much, you've spent a third of the average monthly wage. and prices are skyrocketing — they've doubled in a month. as theresa may heads to northern ireland, she says she's determined to find a way to deliver brexit and avoid a hard border with ireland. and the outrageous heist through the sewers of antwerp‘s diamond district. five decades of sesame street. the muppets have now been helping children learn for 50 years. how do they do it?

my name is mike embley.mocrats say they've reached a possible deal that could avoid another government shutdown. back home — the bahraini footballer freed from a thai jail arrives back in australia, where he has refugee status. one of brazil's best known political journalists, dies in a helicopter crash. small creatures, big problem — why the threat of insect extinction could have catastrophic results for us all.

my name is mike embley.apo‘ guzman, is found guilty on all counts at a trial in the us. opposition protesters take to the streets of venezuela, but president maduro tells the bbc there‘s no humanitarian crisis in his country, and takes aim at america. translation: i believe that the extremist sector of the white supremacists of the ku klux klan is in charge of the united states. i believe it‘s a gang of extremists. australia beefs up border protection measures and is set to reopen a controversial detention centre on christmas island. we‘ll explain why it‘s happening. and we meet the malaysian villagers fed up with western pollution,

my name is mike embley.ur top stories: once more with feeling — donald trump and kim jong—un arrive in vietnam ahead of their second summit. we are hours away from talks you but what talk is there regarding progress of the denuclearisation of north korea? theresa may admits britain's departure from the eu could be delayed as her government warns of a severe impact if the uk leaves without a brexit deal. donald trump's former fixer testifies in washington. already jailed for lying to congress, he says he welcomes the chance to tell the truth. pakistan warns india, "we will act at a time "of our choosing," as tensions rise. as an donald trump and kim jong—un are set to meet soon. the us is opening setting the summit in their numb, a communist state with a successful market economy, would help persuade the north koreans to exchange nuclear weapons or business development. in just the exchange nuclear weapons or business development. injust the past exchange nuclear weapons or business development. in just the p

my name is mike embley.ahead of their second summit. we are hours away from talks you but what talk is there regarding progress of the denuclearisation of north korea? theresa may admits britain's departure from the eu could be delayed as her government warns of a severe impact if the uk leaves without a brexit deal. donald trump's former fixer testifies in washington. already jailed for lying to congress, he says he welcomes the chance to tell the truth. pakistan warns india, "we will act at a time

my name is mike embley.ng all graphic images of self—harm — after an outcry over the suicide of a british teenager. 50 days to go. theresa may meets the leaders of the european union in brussels, but there's no breakthrough on brexit. jeff bezos, owner of amazon and the washington post, says the parent company of the national enquirer tried to blackmail him with "intimate photos". the body recovered from the wreckage of the plane that went down in the sea between france and britain is identified as footballer emiliano sala. and set to search for life on the red planet. a naming ceremony for the new british—built mars rover.

my name's mike embley. our top stories: the deep freeze.ows. substantial progress, claim american negotiators, but no agreement yet in the us—china trade war. we're going to have a great trade deal with china if it all works out. we look forward to it. it will be great for both countries. venezuela's self—declared interim president says his family has been threatened by units loyal to his rival, president maduro. is this a disaster waiting to happen? we visit one of the 200 dams the brazilian government says are at risk of collapse.

my name is mike embley. our top stories: the founder of huawei hits back.ompany, and his daughter, are politically—motivated. translation: there's no way the us can crush us. the east will still shine and if the north goes dark, then there is still the south. 16 us states sue the federal government over donald trump's national emergency declaration to fund his border wall. british teenager shamima begum tells the bbc it was her choice to join the so—called islamic state, but asks the people of britain to forgive her. and a medicalfirst. a woman gets dna treatment to halt the most common form of blindness in the uk.

my name is mike embley. cartel leaders in history, joaquin "el chapo" guzman, is found guilty on all counts at a trial in the us. 0pposition protesters take to the streets of venezuela, but president maduro tells the bbc there's no humanitarian crisis in his country, and takes aim at america. translation: i believe that the extremist sector of the white supremacists of the ku klux klan is in charge of the united states. i believe it's a gang of extremists. hung out to dry. a leading uk business group warns the government that firms are being left in a vulnerable situation by the uncertainty over brexit. a 24—hour strike by the belguim's air traffic controller officers

my name is mike embley. our top stories: the most alarming warning yet on climate change.. after sweeping gains against the so—called is militants in syria and iraq. donald trump claims total defeat is just days away. it should be formally announced some time, probably next week, that we will have 100% of the caliphate. the taliban claim to the bbc they don't want to take afghanistan by force, but won't give up their weapons until foreign troops leave. and, victims of venezuela's collapsing health service. we meet the patients hardest hit by the economic and political crisis.

my name is mike embley. most senior catholic cleric to be convicted. north korea's leader kim jong—un arrives in vietnam for his second summit with president trump. in a surprise move, iran's foreign minister announces his resignation on social media and apologises for his shortcomings. the old man and the snow — the colorado hermit who's produced decades of data to help combat climate change.

my name is mike embley. our top stories: as president trump rallies support for his border wall in texas, republican and democrats say they've reached a possible deal that could avoid another government shutdown. back home — the bahraini footballer freed from a thai jail arrives back in australia, where he has refugee status. one of brazil's best known political journalists, dies in a helicopter crash. small creatures, big problem — why the threat of insect extinction could have catastrophic results for us all. hello. in the us congress, republican and democratic negotiators are saying they have reached an agreement in principle on border security that might avoid another shutdown of the us government. the current funding agreement runs out on friday, but talks had previously stalled on questions about the detention of undocumented migrants and funding for president trump's promised wall on the southern border with mexico. mr trump has been speaking to supporters at a rally in el paso, texas, where there alr

my name is mike embley.ur top stories: tv actorjussie smollett is charged with falsely claiming to be the victim of a racist, homophobic attack. ajudge tells him if it's true, it's despicable. venezuela closes its border with brazil, as tensions mount over moves by the opposition to bring in foreign aid. at the first ever summit of its kind, in rome, pope francis calls on bishops from around the world to take ‘concrete measures‘ against child abuse by catholic priests. and the world that inspired the maker of middle earth. a new exhibition celebrates the art ofjrr tolkien. hello. it would be utterly outrageous and despicable, a judge has told the tv starjussie smollett, if allegations that he staged a hoax hate crime against himself are true. the african—american actor has appeared in court in chicago, accused of filing a fake police report that he'd been the victim of a racist, homophobic attack. chicago police say the star of the empire series may have staged it to promote his career. he denies the charges

my name's mike embley.yria has her citizenship revoked by the uk. thousands take to the streets in 60 french cities in protest at the rise in anti—semitic attacks. bernie sanders fires up his second bid for the american presidency — will the democrats still feel the bern? the fashion world pays tribute to designer karl lagerfeld, who's died at the age of 85.

my name is mike embley.ur top stories: president trump arrives in texas to rally support for his border wall, a potential deal may have been agreed. heading home — the bahraini footballer freed from a thai jail will soon arrive back in australia where he has refugee status. one of brazil's best known political journalists ricardo boechat dies in a helicopter crash. small creatures — big problem — why the threat of insect extinction could have catastrophic results for us all. the us republican senator richard shelby has reportedly said there is an "agreement in principle on a border security deal". according to the reuters news agency the alabama senator said staff are working on the details but has given no further outline of the deal. it comes as donald trump takes to the stage in the texan border town of el paso, to try once again to make his case that american taxpayers should fund a wall along the southern border of the us. it was an election promise, although throughout the campaign he promised mexico w

my name is mike embley. our top stories: the australian cardinal, george pell, is found guilty of child abuse, the most senior catholic cleric to be convicted. north korea's leader kim jong—un arrives in vietnam for his second summit with president trump. in a surprise move, iran's foreign minister announces his resignation on social media and apologises for his shortcomings. the old man and the snow — the colorado hermit who's produced decades of data to help combat climate change. one of the most high—ranking officials in the catholic church, the australian cardinal and former vatican treasurer george pell, has been convicted of sexual abuse. he was found guilty in december on five charges of assaulting two choirboys in melbourne cathedral, but reporting restrictions have only now been lifted. it's just two days since the pope held an unprecedented conference at the vatican to address a damaging series of allegations against priests worldwide. more from the bbc‘s hywel griffith. he had returned from rome c

my name is mike embley. our top stories: a group of latin american countries, along with canada, call for a change of government in venezuela as its crippled economy teeters on the brink. if you buyjust this much, you've spent a third of the average monthly wage and prices are skyrocketing. they've doubled in a month. as theresa may heads to northern ireland she says she's determined to find a way to deliver brexit and avoid a hard border with ireland. and the outrageous heist through the sewers of antwerp‘s diamond district. 5 decades of sesame street — the muppets have now been helping children learn for 50 years. how do they do it?. a group of latin american countries, along with canada, have urged the venezuelan military to support opposition leader juan guaido as interim president. the lima group is calling for a peaceful change of government, and immediate deliveries of humanitarian aid. i do also want address the issue of outside military intervention and an important point in our communique is point

my name is mike embley. our top stories: on the brink. a convoy of trucks helps evacuate civilians, from the last piece of syrian territory still held by islamic state. kurdish forces say is is close to defeat. bangladesh dismisses suggestions that shamima begum might be allowed to enter the country. after britain removed her uk citizenship, ms begum says she expected more sympathy. i thought they'd be a bit more sympathetic, because of my situation. i did explain that i didn't know fully what i was getting into and i made a mistake. at least 50 people have died in a fire in the bangladeshi capital, dhaka, several other injured people have been taken to hospital. the french president promises new measures to tackle anti—semitism, warning attacks onjewish targets are at the highest level since the second world war. i think i'm a land lover! and taking the rough with the smooth. an exclusive trip on the raf‘s iconic tornado warplane, as it's retired after a0 years of service. a convoy of trucks has brought hundreds of civilians, men, women

my name is mike embley.his border wall, a potential deal may have been agreed. heading home — the bahraini footballer freed from a thai jail arrives back in australia where he has refugee status. one of brazil's best known political journalists ricardo boechat dies in a helicopter crash. small creatures — big problem — why the threat of insect extinction could have catastrophic results for us all.

my name is mike embley. our top stories: president trump appeals for unity in us politics in his state of the union speech, but warns his opponents that challenging him could damage both the country and the economy. and economic miracle is taking place in the united states, and the only thing that can stop it are foolish wars, politics, or ridiculous partisan investigations. he called for a safe, modern and secure immigration system, and once again promised his border wall with mexico would be built. in the past, most of the people in this room voted for a wall. but the proper wall never got built. i will get it built. he said america would continue working towards a new trade deal with china, but warned beijing to expect a very different relationship. we are now making it clear to china that, after years of targeting our industries and stealing our intellectual property, the theft of americanjobs intellectual property, the theft of american jobs and wealth has come to an end. he also promised to invest in h

my name is mike embley. our top stories: president trump comes to texas to rally support for his border wall, a potential deal may have been agreed. heading home — the bahraini footballer freed from a thai jail arrives back in australia where he has refugee status. one of brazil's best known political journalists ricardo boechat dies in a helicopter crash. small creatures — big problem — why the threat of insect extinction could have catastrophic results for us all. republicans and democrats in the united states say they've reached an agreement in principle on border security that they hope will avoid a further shutdown of the us government. the current funding agreement runs out on friday. no details have been released and it's unclear whether president trump will approve what's been agreed. speaking at a rally in el paso, texas, he's insisted that any deal must include funding for a wall on the border with mexico. just before we go, the president is giving an account of reality that many would pose. —— opp

my name is mike embley. our top stories: the most alarming warning yet on climate change. scientists say the world's on the verge of a tipping point, with hotter temperatures triggering unprecedented extremes of weather. after sweeping gains against the so—called is militants in syria and iraq. donald trump claims total defeat is just days away. it should be formally announced some time, probably next week, that we will have 100% of the caliphate. the taliban claim to the bbc they don't want to take afghanistan by force, but won't give up their weapons until foreign troops leave. and, victims of venezuela's collapsing health service. we meet the patients hardest hit by the economic and political crisis. for the first time, global warming may be about to hit a tipping point, a level of temperature rise that could bring rapid and far—reaching changes for our planet, creating conditions we have never experienced before. nasa scientists have already confirmed that the warmest years on record are the past 5 years. now analysts from the uk's met office say there's a risk global

my name's mike embley.ur top stories: instagram says it's removing all graphic images of self—harm, after an outcry over the suicide of a british teenager. 50 days to go. theresa may meets the leaders of the european union in brussels, but there's no breakthrough on brexit. jeff bezos, owner of amazon and the washington post, says the parent company of the national enquirer tried to blackmail him with intimate photos. the body recovered from the wreckage of the plane that went down in the sea between france and britain is identified as footballer emiliano sala. ansett to search for life on the red planet, the naming ceremony for the new british built mars rover. —— and set. instagram has told the bbc it will act swiftly to remove all graphic images of self—harm. it's a response to the suicide of 14—year—old molly russell. she'd been viewing such images on the site, before she took her own life. her father has suggested instagram "helped kill" her. adam mosseri, head of the company, has acknowledged it is "n