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rereporter: mnangagwa also claid the election for his zanu-pf party. with both parties signaling victory, all eyes are on the election results due later today. brent: earlier, dw spoke to the spokesman for the zimbabwe ruling zanu-pf party. he laid the blame for yesterday's violence at the feet of opposition protesters despite widespread international criticism of the government's crackdown. >> zanu-pfpf were victims of wht the supporters were doing. we were quietet waiting impatiently waiting g for the announceme of thee results, but theyere -- waiting and patiently waiting for the announcement of the results, but they were busy causing mayhem in harare. i am not a spokesmsman for government and i donon't i inteo speak on behalf of goverernment, but zanu-pf was a victim of nbc terror attacks -- mdc terror attacks yesterday. brent: the electoral commission is due to release the vote tally this hour. he assured us that the parties certain of victory. >> well, i cannot say we won t e esesidentialal election untitilt isis confirmed, but going by the votes

the electoral commission in zimbabwe says the governing zanu—pf party has won an outright majority of presidential race haven‘t yet been declared — and eu observers have criticised the delay. our correspondent nomsa maseko is in harare. a lot of people are unhappy with what they have heard so far. indeed. there is also localised violence. there is also localised violence. there are there is also localised violence. there a re protests there is also localised violence. there are protests near the zanu—pf headquarters also which is very close to where the results of the selection is being announced, and also to my left, there are other people that are protesting. they seem to be supporters of the opposition movement for democratic change. as i am speaking to you now, there is also a whiff of tear gas in there is also a whiff of tear gas in the air, and gunshots went off earlier. but we are still trying to verify whether those were live ammunition or it was rubber bullets. but it is fast becoming tense here on the streets of harare. and why is there this delay between the parliamentary r

the votes received by mnangagwa emmerson of zanu—pf party are more than half the number of votes castpresidential election. therefore, mnangagwa emmerson of zanu—pf party is therefore duly declared elected president of the republic of zimbabwe, with effect from the 3rd august 2018. cheering the newly elected president is the man who overthrew robert mugabe last november. today we are witnessing the beginning of a new and unfolding democracy. his victory is the culmination of 50 years of activism and political manoeuvring. for the man named the crocodile — patient and ruthless. do those characteristics describe you? i am as soft as wool. i am a very soft person in life, my brother. but hours before tonight's announcement, the man he has defeated claimed that mr mnangagwa stole the election. people know who they voted for. people did definitely not vote for emmerson mnangagwa in this election and people know that. the victory declaration won't end the polarisation that has deepened so dramatically in the last days. this was the normally bustling centre of harare. soldiers who opened fir

the ruling zanu—pf party has dismissed allegations of vote rigging, and president mnangagwa has extendede branch. to nelson chamisa i want to say, you have a crucial role to play in zimbabwe's present, and in its future, and in its unfolding future. let us both call for peace and unity in our land, call for both louder than ever. the opposition is yet to provide solid evidence to prove that the vote has been stolen. it will also be hard pressed to persuade the international community to turn its back against president mnangagwa. with the result as close as this, there is no doubt that the next few days will be crucial for this deeply divided nation. this is bbc news, i'm xxxx. the headlines: as theresa may meets french president emmanuel macron for talks at his summer retreat in france — bank of england governor mark carney says the risk of the uk leaving the eu with a no deal it's emerged that online retail giant amazon's uk tax bill fell last year despite a near—trebling of profits — it was 4.6 million down from 7.4 million a year ago. good evening and welcome to bbc news. the prime mi

at the headquarters of zanu—pf, party officials watched the angry crowd's approach. he president and party leader blamed the opposition. we hold the opposition mdc alliance, and its whole leadership, responsible for this disturbancy of national peace, which was meant to disrupt the electoral process. armoured vehicles on the streets — scenes more reminiscent of a war zone than a nation in the middle of a democratic election, or a city where thousands cheered the armyjust eight months ago. today, we saw the deployment of military tanks and firing of live ammunition on civilians, for no apparent reason. civilians are allowed to demand the respect of their rights in a lawful manner. any disorder may be dealt with by the police, who are best trained for public order. in a few hours this afternoon, the great hope that there was for this country was battered. it will take a real will for calm on all sides for it to be restored. fergal keane, bbc news, harare. the united states has announced sanctions against two members of the turkish government it is holding responsible fo

the ruling party, zanu—pf, won the parliamentary vote in monday's general election. the opposition party the mdc is claiming that vote was rigged. police have been on the streets using water cannon and live ammunition. three people are reported killed. our africa editor fergal keane is in harare. from early, there was something different in the air. reports emerged on state media that a presidential winner would be declared by the afternoon, and at opposition headquarters, supporters were gathering in anticipation. it is about an hour to go before the declaration of the result. we've got police water cannon now stationed right outside opposition headquarters, and compared to the celebratory mood yesterday, it really does feel more tense here. in the absence of an official result, the crowds believe the claims of their leader, however premature. chanting: chamisa! chamisa! chamisa is the winner! chamisa has got victory in his hands. but over at the results centre, hopes of an announcement faded, as the declaration of parliamentary results dragged on. and it appeared th

morning when the result was finally declared after days of waing. >> emmerson mnangagwa of zanu-pf party is thefore duly declared elected president of zimbabwe on the third of august, 2018. al: there you have it, a quarter to 1:00 in the morning, cheers from supportersws of that emmerson mnangagwa becomes president of the zimbabwe after this highly contested, volatile election. the slenderest of majorities, amid claims of rigging, butor enough fhese party loyalists. this is a story of parallel politics. elsewhere in the city there was terror. soldiers beat civilians in several opposition strongholds. this man told us how they attacked around 50 people at the bar. e were just beaten, and don't know why," he says.ou "i lost consess. they beat men and women with rifle butts anwhips." he showed us the bruises on his dy. as these reports were emerging, a public relations disaster for the government. riot police arrived at a hotel where journalists have gatthred to hear e opposition leader. they were pushed out. "isn't this a democracy?" i ask. no luck there. a th government minister arrived.

chamisa says he can prove the electoral process was rigged and accuses the ruli zanu-pf party of organizing a coup against e people's will. our africa editor fergal keane sent us this report from the capital, harare. fergal: open for business, the newly reelected presidt's ord peoplee policeer back to work. this a day after the army pushed them home. who reallruns this country, and what kind of zimbabwe is it becoming? questions on the morning after victory. we were there in the early hours of the morning when the result was finally declared after days of waiting. >> emmerson mnangagwa of zanu-pf party is therefore duly declared elected presidenof zimbabwe on the third oaugust, 2018. fergal: there you have it, a quarter to 1:00 in the morning, fcheem supporters of news that emmerson mnangagwa becomes president of the zimbabwe after this highly contested, volatile election. the slenderest of majorities,s amid claof rigging, but enough for these party loyalists.or this is a of parallel itlitics. elsewhere in thethere was terror. soldiers beat civilians in several opposition strongholds. this

at the headquarters of zanu-pf, party officials watched the angry crowds approach. tonight, the president and party leaders blamed the opposition. >> we hold the opposition and its leadership is responsible disturbing of national peace, which was meae to disrupt ectoral process. fergal: armored vehicles on the streets, scenes more reminiscent ofin war zone than a nation thmiddle of a democratic electi. a city wherehousands cheered the army just months ago. >> today we saw the deployment of military tanks and firing of live ammunition no civilians for pparent reason. civilians are allowed to demand the respect of their rights in a lawful manner. any disorder may be dealt with by the police, who are best trained for public order. hifergal: in a few hours ts afternoon, the great hope for this country was battered. it will take real will on all sides for ito be restored. fergal keane, bbc news, harare. laura: for more on the unrest to my spoke a brief time ago with the director of the africa center at the atlant council. peter, those scenes of violence we saw in rare, do

the ruling zanu—pf party has dismissed allegations of vote—rigging and president mnangagwa has extented nelson chamisa. i want to say you have a crucial role to play in zimbabwe's present and in its future, and its unfolding future. let us both call for peace and unity in our land. call for both, louder and even. the opposition is yet to provide solid evidence to prove that the vote has been stolen. it will also be hard—pressed to persuade the international community to turn its back against president mnangagwa. with the results as close as this, there is no doubt that the next few days will be crucial for this deeply divided nation. i've been speaking to a former adviser to the opposition mdc party, alex magaisa. he says the result is still too close to call. it's been an incredibly close election, very highly contested, no opposition leader who has obtained 2 million votes, that is a huge credit to the effort of him and his team, what is important is to understand that the people of zimbabwe, the people uploaded, should have their well—respected and if there are any disputes or any is

the ruling zanu—pf party has dismissed allegations of vote—rigging and president mnangagwa has extentedchamisa. i want to say you have a crucial role to play in zimbabwe's present and in its future, and its unfolding future. let us both call for peace and unity in our land. call for both louder and even. the opposition is yet to provide solid evidence to prove that the vote has been stolen. it will also be hard—pressed to persuade the international community to turn its back against president mnangagwa. with the results as close as this, there is no doubt that the next few days will be crucial for this deeply divided nation. let's speak now to alex magaisa, who was chief adviser to morgan tsvangirai, the former prime minister of zimbabwe and president of the opposition mdc. he joins us from washington. thank you very much for talking to us thank you very much for talking to us this evening. do you think the opposition is justified us this evening. do you think the opposition isjustified in trying us this evening. do you think the opposition is justified in trying to challenge this resul

at the headquarters of the zanu—pf, party officials watched the angry crowd's approach. the president and party leader blamed the opposition. we hold the opposition mdc alliance, and its whole leadership, responsible for this disturbancy of national peace, which was meant to disrupt the electoral process. armoured vehicles on the streets — scenes more reminiscent of a warzone than a nation in the middle of a democratic election, or a city where thousands cheered the armyjust eight months ago. today, we saw the deployment of military tanks and firing of live ammunition on civilians, for no apparent reason. civilians are allowed to demand the respect of their rights in a lawful manner. any disorder may be dealt with by the police, who are best trained for public order. in a few hours this afternoon, the great hope that there was for this country was battered. it will take a real will for calm on all sides for it to be restored. feargal keane, bbc news, harare. our other top story: president trump has made his most forceful intervention yet in the investigation into russian

emmerson mnan—gagwa, of the ruling zanu—pf party, emmerson mnangagwa, of the ruling zanu—pf party, was margin, and he called on zimbabweans to come together in peace and unity. but the defeated candidate nelson chamisa, says he can prove the process was rigged, saying it was a "coup against the people's will". 0ur correspondent nomsa maseko reports from the capital harare. the day started quietly. no celebrations, the morning after an election which declares emmerson mnangagwa leader. but there were pockets of disruption. rder, a press conference by opposition leader nelson chamisa was interrupted by riot police. from chamisa was allowed to speak eventually. he claims the election was rigged, and that the results announced by zimba bwe's was rigged, and that the results announced by zimbabwe's electoral commission do not reflect the will of the people. if you go round the country, you will find that there is no jubilation, no celebration, if anything, today is a day of mourning. mourning over democracy. it isa mourning. mourning over democracy. it is a black day because we are seeing a

emmerson mnangagwa, of the ruling zanu—pf party, was elected president by a narrow margin, and todayon zimbabweans to come together in peace and unity. but the defeated candidate nelson chamisa claims he can prove the process was rigged, saying there's been a "coup against the people's will". our africa editor fergal keane reports from the capital harare. "open for business". the newly elected president's voice, as the the police order people back to work. this a day after the army pushed them home. who really runs this country and what kind of zimbabwe is it becoming? questions on the morning after victory. we were there in the early hours of the morning when the result was finally declared after days of waiting. emmerson mnangagwa of the zanu—pf party is duly declared elected president of the republic of zimbabwe with respect from the 3rd of august 2018. there you have it, quarter to one in the morning. the news that emmerson mnangagwa becomes the president of zimbabwe after this highly contested, volatile election. the slenderest of majorities amid claims of rigging, but it is eno

the ruling zanu—pf party has dismissed allegations of vote rigging, and president mnangagwa has extended

emmerson mnangagwa of the zanu—pf party is duly declared elected president of the republic of zimbabwe of august 2018. cheering. there you have it, quarter to one in the morning. the news that emmerson mnangagwa becomes the president of zimbabwe after this highly contested, volatile election. the slenderest of majorities amid claims of rigging, but it is enough for these party loyalists. this is a story of parallel politics. for elsewhere in the city there was terror, soldiers beat civilians in several opposition strongholds. this man told us how they had attacked around 50 people at a bar. "we were just beaten and i don't know why," he says. "i lost consciousness, they beat men and women with rifle buts and whips". he showed us the bruises on his body. as these reports were emerging, a public relations disaster for the government. riot police arrived at a hotel where journalists had gathered to hear the opposition leader. they were pushed out. isn't this a democracy, i asked? no luck, there. then, a government minister arrived. at first there were angry exchanges with mdc supporters.

the electoral commission in zimbabwe says the governing zanu—pf party has won an outright majority ofor democratic change says the vote was rigged. results from the presidential race are not yet in. our correspondent nomsa maseko is in harare. bring us up to date with the results and what people are saying. we've just heard a press conference from the electoral commission in which they confirmed that the ruling zanu—pf party has maintained the majority of seats in parliament. it means that they are now finished counting and verifying the results of the parliamentary results but also now the country are still waiting for the results of the presidential vote to be announced. we're told there is going to be a delay possibly not even today in terms of when the results will be announced. but there is a level of unhappiness particularly from supporters of the opposition movement for democratic change that took to the streets earlier saying they believe that the vote has been rigged and they are protesting. police telling them to disperse and also there are some reports that shops were order

movement for democratic change leader nelson chamisa says he has one the popular vote but the ruling party zanu—pfliament and observers say that there had been problems with the ballot. there have been inducement, soft intimidation, pressure and coercion against prospective voters in favour of the ruling party. this is the man who would benefit from that, emmerson mnangagwa, a former ally of robert mugabe, and supporters of him believe he has won the presidency. earlier he appealed for people to show patience but these people have waited four years for change and the frustration in the capital is reaching boiling point. police used tear gas and water cannon to clear the streets, another echo of the mugabe era. elsewhere in soldiers moved through the streets, eating those who got in their way. armoured ca i’s those who got in their way. armoured ca rs have those who got in their way. armoured cars have been deployed as well as the authorities prepared to announce who has won the presidency. whatever the result, it is unlikely to be accepted quietly. joining us now from harare is oui’ news correspon

the two main candidates are emmerson mnangagwa of the ruling zanu—pf party, and nelson chamisa, leader group, the movement for democratic change, which claims zanu—pf has rigged the election. in the last hour the country's electoral commission said nine out of ten provinces had reported their results, with emmerson mnangagwa firmly in the lead. 0ur africa editor, fergal keane, is in the zimbabwean capital, harare, and sent this report. the city awoke to no result, and the traumatised aftermath of violence. but there was a dramatic public appearance by the leader of the opposition. nelson chamisa had come to visit wounded people in hospital. but international pressure on him to help de—escalate the crisis seems to have had little effect. offered the chance to call for a restraint from his supporters, this was his response. there is no reason for us to ask them to show restraint, because it's always been restrained. our people are peace—loving. we have demonstrated several times and we are peace—loving people. zimbabweans love peace, but they have a very violent government. in the afterm

party -- then a pf ruling zanu-pf party has won a majority in congress. it is still not known who out of emmerson mnangagwa who has called for an independent probe and nelson chamisa won the presidential poll. the electoral commission has until saturday to announce the results. >> mayhem in harare. the streets of zimbabwe's capital may be eerily quiet. residents are still in shock after wednesday's deadly violence. hundreds of opposition supporters took to the streets on wednesday to protest against parliamentary results giving the rulings on a pf -- ruling the opposition- has accused the government of tampering with the vote and of deliberately delaying the results of the presidential election. on twitter zimbabwe's incumbent president and zanu-pf incumbent emmerson mnangagwa has called to restraint, promising launch an independent investigation into wednesday's killings. he also said he had been in communication with his main rival nelson chamisa to discuss defuse thediately situation and maintain dialogue. international election monitors have condemned

the latest headlines: emmerson mnangagwa of zimbabwe's governing zanu—pf party wins the presidentialejects the result. europe basks in another heatwave — with the all—time record temperature set to be broken. russia remains a threat to american democracy — the stark message from president trump's national security team. now it's time to look at the stories that are making the headlines in the media across the world. we begin with the financial times, and no surprise its uk front page features the first interest rate rise here in a decade. we'll look at what that means for the economy. let's move on to vox. it explains how pope francis has made the rare move of updating catholic teaching, it now calls the death penalty inadmissible. to the south china morning post now and the paper leads with a study carried out on the hong kong metro which shows how germs spread across the network and how they vary depending on the time of day. british tabloid the daily mirror claims an exclusive. it says amazon has declared its lowest corporation tax in five years in the uk — despite soaring sales.

really felt that this was a time that we would see a different zimbabwe away from zanu—pf, liberated from the partyan see that the rural areas voted forzanu—pf, can see that the rural areas voted for zanu—pf, but mdc got a big vote in urban areas where young people reside, so it is mixed emotions. we have accepted the votes that we have been given, but not everybody is happy. but has the opposition accepted? you happy. but has the opposition accepted ? you may happy. but has the opposition accepted? you may have accepted, but it is unclear what is going to happen next. i was on twitter this morning i saw the tweets coming through, and it is scary. the social media part is the part i find very concerning. there is a trump domino effect going ahead where politicians feel confident to go to twitter. three days ago it was twitter that cause people to go out, so i think you have to be careful what you are tweeting, and nelson chamisa needs to be very careful with the message that he is sending out and not incite violence. do you feel he has been? i don't feel like he has, but it could lead there, becaus

zimbabwe's electoral commission says the ruling zanu-pf party has won a majority of seats in parliament. it got 110 of 153 seats announced so far. won 41.sition alliance on monday there was also a presidential election. the first since robert mugabe was ousted last year. supporters have been celebrating what they say is a victory against president emmerson mnangagwa. what's the latest? [inaudible] claire: i'm afraid we're going to have to leave it there. the quality of connection just isn't good enough to carry on. hopefully we will get the latest little bit later on. former congolese warlord jean-pierre benda is back in the congoatic republicans after 11 year absence. 10 of those years were spent in prison. engine the international criminal court overturned his convictions for war crimes and crimes against humanity. now he wants to run in december's presidential election. the opposition says he will be declared ineligible. asked him how powerful his support base is in the country. benda is still a very popular man in several parts and several regions in congo. he came second in the 200

at the headquarters of the zanu—pf, party officials watched the angry crowds approach. the president and party leader blamed the opposition. we hold the opposition, the mdc alliance, and its whole leadership responsible for this disturbance of national peace, which was meant to disrupt the electoral process. armoured vehicles on the streets. it seems more reminiscent of a war zone than a nation in the middle of a democratic election, or a city where thousands cheered the armyjust eight months ago. today, we saw the deployment of military tanks and firing of live ammunition on civilians for no apparent reason. civilians are allowed to demand the respect of their rights in a lawful manner. any disorder may be dealt with by the police, who are best trained for public order. in a few hours this afternoon, the great hope that there was for this country was battered. it will take a real will for calm on all sides for it to be restored. studio: fergal, it had all looked so promising on polling day — is it possible to say where this is going to from here? well, look, there is no

in other words, the ruling zanu-pf party with mr.nangagwa as president is going to get away with an unfaiair election reresult. >> w well, thehahave done thatat fifive times the last 20 years. every electionon i have participated in in this country since independndence has been rigged t to some extent and it s become the norm. it is the norm in many african states. we are struggling to get back to a democratic environment. it is a struggle. this is not something that is just going to happen, because people are going to suffer, in terms of getting back to a democratic country. this is just another step in net direction. brent: we were struck today by how quickly the military was called out to deal with protests relating to the election. i mean, that's an extreme measure for any government to undertake. soldiers firing shots at their own citizens. is that for you, proof that the president has no intention of going anywhere? eddie: no, i don't think so. we had live a ammunition usesedn the food riots in this couountry a long timime ago.

will formally challenge the results of the election which they narrowly lost to the ruling zanu-pf partythe results were met with protests and deadly military force. concerns are now growing of a government crackdown. for more on this we go to our correspondent privilege joining us from harare. privilege, it is good to see you. what is the opposition hoping to achieve by challenging the election result in court? privilege: they are seekeking te nullification of the election results that were announced last week. earlier in the day the legal team a addressed thehe news conference, saying thahat they e ready to file papers and they have got overwhelming evidence. they are saying it is enough to nullify the results that were announced last week. whatat they are praying for is that the courts would entertain them and nullify the results that were announunced last week. and this could have alalso a bearing on the inauguration, which isis planned for sunday. brent: and tell me a little bit more, or what do we know about this former finance minister. a leading member of the mdc, he was briefly

at the headquarters of zanu—pf, party officials watched the angry crowd's approach. d party leader blamed the opposition. we hold the opposition mdc alliance, and its whole leadership, responsible for this disturbancy of national peace, which was meant to disrupt the electoral process. armoured vehicles on the streets — scenes more reminiscent of a war zone than a nation in the middle of a democratic election, or a city where thousands cheered the armyjust eight months ago. today, we saw the deployment of military tanks and firing of live ammunition on civilians, for no apparent reason. civilians are allowed to demand the respect of their rights in a lawful manner. any disorder may be dealt with by the police, who are best trained for public order. in a few hours this afternoon, the great hope that there was for this country was battered. it will take a real will for calm on all sides for it to be restored. fergal keane, bbc news, harare. shortly we will be going live to harare, speaking to another news editor based there, for the selection process. that is later in t

violence has erupted in zimbabwe's capital, harare, as the ruling zanu pf party has won the parliamentaryfollowing monday's general election. the result of the vote for the next president has not yet been announced. what had been an historic opportunity to welcome a new political era after nearly a0 years of rule by robert mugabe has turned ugly. supporters of the opposition mdc party are claiming the vote has been rigged and the police are on the streets using water cannon and live ammunition rounds. there are reports that three people have been killed in the protests. our africa editor fergal keane reports from harare. singing. from early, there was something different in the air. reports emerged that a presidential winner would be declared by the afternoon. and at opposition headquarters, supporters were gathering in anticipation. an hour to go until the declaration of the result. we've got police water cannon stationed right outside. compared to the celebrations yesterday it feels more tense. in the absence of an official result, the crowds believe the claims of their leader however p

a lot of the movement of democratic changed has accused the zanu—pf party of interfering.e first results being posted outside polling stations. in harare. and a day of checking and listening. with this assurance to those who remembered rigged elections of the past. we are absolutely confident that there was no cheating and confident there was no rigging and we would like to show the people that we will not steal their choice of leaders, we will not subvert subvert their will. the opposition has alleged vote rigging but still claims victory. supporters acting as if they'd already won. it did feel premature. the results show beyond reasonable doubt that we have won this election. claims ofan claims of an assassination, an attempt to steal the boat. zimbabwe is moving into precarious territory. the opposition claims are aimed at influencing public and international opinion, ahead of an official announcement. but they drew this response from the ruling party. i am only asking for respect for the people's vote. it is disrespect to the zanu—pf, it is disrespect to the people's c

violence has erupted in zimbabwe's capital city, harare, as the ruling zanu pf party has won the parliamentary vote following monday's general election. the result of the vote for the next president has not yet been announced. what had been an historic opportunity to welcome a new political era after nearly a0 years of rule by robert mugabe has turned ugly. supporters of the opposition mdc party are claiming the vote has been rigged, the police are on the streets using water cannon and live ammunition rounds, and one person is reported to have been killed. our africa editor fergal keane reports from harare. singing. from early, there was something different in the air. reports emerged that a presidential winner would be declared by the afternoon. and at opposition headquarters, supporters were gathering in anticipation. an hour to go until the declaration of the result. we've got police water cannon stationed right outside. compared to the celebrations yesterday it feels more tents. in the absence of an official result, the crowds believe the claims of their leader however premature. chamisa i

killed during protests in the capital, harare, after the electoral commission said the governing zanu—pf partyad attained a two—thirds majority in parliament. the united states government's decision to impose sanctions on turkey's justice and interior ministers over the continued detention of an american pastor on terrorism charges has been strongly condemned by ankara. the foreign ministry said turkey would retaliate against what it called washington's hostile stance. police in sweden are searching for two men who stole some of the country's crown jewels from a cathedral near the capital, stockholm. witnesses the thieves jumped into a small speedboat and sped across a lake. two jewel—encrusted crowns and an orb dating from the 17th century were reportedly taken. now on bbc news it's time for click. this week, big green dome. deep blue sea. and that yellow jersey. the eight planets of our solar system, all unique and instantly recognisable. and don't they look amazing from our viewing podium here in outer space? now what we really wanted show you is just how good visuals have become. not only

number of votes cast in the presidential election, therefore mnangagwa emmerson dambudzo of zanu—pf partye duly declared elected president of the republic of zimbabwe, with the effect of the third of august, 2018. cheering and applause. just before the remaining provincial result was announced, opposition mdc spokesman denounced election results announced so far, saying the count was "fake". we at mdc totally reject the results that have been announced so far. we reject the results because the results have not been verified by the chief election agents of the candidates. the process is very clear. where results are collected, the polling agents should verify. i represent my candidate, nelson chamisa and the chief election agent of the party, the results that have been announced have not been verified by us. earlier i spoke to our correspondent shingai nyoka in harare. i asked about the pressure the electoral commission was under to get this result out. the pressure was not just from the locals, especially the movement for democratic change, the main opposition supporters who demonstrated

the two main candidates are emmerson mnangagwa of the ruling zanu—pf party, and nelson chamisa, leader group, the movement for democratic change, which claims zanu—pf has rigged the election. 0ur africa editor fergal keane is in the zimbabwean capital, harare. the results declarations are still going on. we've had nine out of ten so going on. we've had nine out of ten so far, five have gone to emmerson mnangagwa of zanu—pf and four to nelson chamisa, the leader of the 0pposition. we expect a final result within the next half an hour. they have come at the end of a day of growing polarisation here. the city awoke to no result, and the traumatised aftermath of violence. but there was a dramatic public appearance by the leader of the opposition. nelson chamisa had come to visit wounded people in hospital. but international pressure on him to help de—escalate the crisis seems to have had little effect. offered the chance to call for a restraint from his supporters, this was his response. there is no reason for us to ask them to show restraint, because it's always been restrained. our peopl

it was announced the incumbent party, zanu—pf had won a majority in parliament.chamisa, claimed victory. the bank of england is expected to announce a rise in interest rates later today — the first for nine months. members of the monetary policy committee are predicted to increase rates from 0.5% to 0.75% in what would mark only the second rise since the financial crisis struck in 2008. we‘re becoming increasingly addicted to our smartphones according to a new report by the communications regulator, 0fcom. the average person now checks their phone every 12 minutes and 40% look at it within five minutes of waking up. but the number of calls made on mobiles has fallen for the first time ever. a man has died and two others have been injured in a stabbing on the same street in south east london where a teenager was shot dead in may. the men were found on warham street in camberwell yesterday evening. two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder. the leaders of northamptonshire county council have insisted they will protect vital services as they try to save £70

the frontrunners are president emmerson mnangagwa of the ruling zanu—pf party and nelson chamisa, leadervement for democratic change. the mdc claims zanu—pf have rigged the election. 0ur africa editor fergal keane reports from the capital, harare. this was his first public appearance since yesterday's violence. nelson chamisa had come to visit wounded people in hospital. but international pressure on him to help de—escalate the crisis seems to have had little effect. offered the chance to call for restraint from his supporters, this was his response. there is no reason for us to show our restraint because it's always been restrained. our people are peace loving. we have demonstrated several times. and we are peace loving people. zimba bwe's love peace but they have a very violent government. in the aftermath of death and injury, this was the normally bustling centre of harare today. soldiers had warned people to go home. this isn't the typical busy harare of a thursday afternoon. it's an apprehensive place. it's a city whose streets don't belong to the people today, but to men with baton

therefore, mnangagwa, emmerson dambudzo, of zanu—pf party is, therefore, duly declared elected presidenteffect from 3rd august 2018. applause we are happy and we are hoping for a lot. our new president has been telling us a lot of things that he's promising us. this is a new zimbabwe, new dispensation. we are happy as the youth and we are also willing to support our president. but the opposition mdc says the vote was stolen. we as mdc allies totally reject the results that have been announced so far. we reject the results because the results have not been verified by the chief election agents of the candidates. vote rigging allegations have been denied by the electoral commission and most international observers who were allowed to monitor the election for the first time in 16 years. the opposition now has seven days to challenge the outcome of the election in court. but, whatever happens, the country's massive economic and social problems need immediate attention. nomsa maseko, bbc news, harare, zimbabwe. the number of deaths attributed to sepsis in english hospitals has risen by more t

killed during protests in the capital, harare, after the electoral commission said the governing zanu—pf partyad attained a two—thirds majority in parliament. the united states government's decision to impose sanctions on turkey's justice and interior ministers over the continued detention of an american pastor on terrorism charges has been strongly condemned by ankara. the foreign ministry said turkey would retaliate against what it called washington's hostile stance. police in sweden are searching for two men who stole some of the country's crown jewels from a cathedral near the capital, stockholm. witnesses the thieves jumped into a small speedboat and sped across a lake. two jewel—encrusted crowns and an orb dating from the 17th century were reportedly taken. it is just utter hot fuzz two in the morning. you up—to—date on me headlines —— just after half past two. now on bbc news — hardtalk. welcome to hardtalk, i'm sarah montague. it was front—page news around the world when a mass grave was discovered at a mother and baby home in ireland. the remains of almost 800 babies were found. but r