you can reach me on twitter — i'm @ rich preston. hello.ly, across much of the north and west of the uk, it was quite a cloudy start to the long holiday weekend. it was eastern and south east england that saw most of the sunshine — and for the record, 23.1; celsius was that temperature in central london. to prove the point, the satellite picture showing all the cloud on good friday in the north and west. now, the rule of thumb for saturday's weather is where you're so cloudy, it'll be brighter and warmer, and where you saw the sunshine on good friday, saturday will be just as sunny. and where you get the sunshine, it will feel warmer. temperatures to start the day, no frost, nor will there be for the rest of the weekend. there will early on be quite a bit of cloud towards the north and west, and through much of wales and south west england — it's misty, low cloud, but on through the day, notice how a lot of this disappears, it breaks up, we see the sunshine coming through. could stay rather cloudy in the northern isles, especially shetland,

welcome to bbc news, i'm rich preston. our top stories... the siege of mariupol may be nearing its end. russia claims it's taken control of almost all of the city. president zelensky warns if his remaining troops are killed, peace negotations with moscow will be over. the mayor of kyiv urges people to stay away from the capital, as further missile attacks could take place. the death toll rises in south africa following heavy flooding, with a warning more rain may be on the way. and shaken and stirred — the orchestra trying to raise spirits on the street sof ukraine. president zelensky says peace talks with russia will come to a halt if russian forces kill all of the ukrainian troops defending mariupol. russia now claims to have cleared the whole urban area of the besieged city, with the exception of the azovstal metal works adjoining the port. meanwhile, the mayor of kyiv is warning residents not to return, following another missile attack on saturday. from there, our correspondent, mark lowen, reports. russian revenge. an early morning stri

i'm rich preston. our top stories... russia is suspended from the un human rights council looking into alleged war crimes — as harrowing details emerge of ukrainian civilians held captive undergound. there were people here, including dozens of children, who were living amongst corpses for hours, sometimes days. meet the new supreme courtjustice, ketangi brown jackson — the first black woman appointed to america's highest court. another attack in israel — at least two people dead and eight wounded in a shooting in central tel aviv. and from big budget shooters to indie favourites — hit games have been battling it out for glory at the bafta awards. welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. we begin in ukraine, where there have been more harrowing accounts of life under russian occupation. the city of chernihiv has just about survived, following a siege lasting several weeks. tens of thousands of residents suffered punishing conditions with little food, water or power. whole neighbourhoods have been fla

welcome to bbc news, i'm rich preston. our top stories: there's outrage after another atrocity in ukraine — at least 50 people are dead and hundreds more injured in a rocket attack on a train station. as you can see the station, outside it is empty, but this morning it was packed with people. many of them women and children, trying to flee the city to safety. more help is on the way, with countries sending weapons including, for the first time, an air defence system. after hitting the comedian chris rock, the actor will smith is banned from the oscars for ten years. at least 13 people are killed following torrential rains and a landslide in a mining area of north—west colombia. and, he can still pull a crowd, but will he get enough votes? emmanuel macron faces a tightening race ahead of the first round of the french presidential election. welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. at least 50 people are now known to have been killed, including five children, after a rocket hit a railway station in the e

i'm rich preston.e the ukrainian capital kyiv, just as the un secretary general is on a visit for talks with president zelensky. i was shocked to be informed that two rockets exploded in the city where i am, so this is a dramatic wall and we absolutely need to end this war. president biden asks congress for $33 billion in extra support for ukraine. senior ministers in the uk say some men in parliament behave like animals. it follows claims that an mp watched pornography in the commons. there is a broader point here that the reputation of politics is dragged into the gutter.

i'm @rich preston. hello.erformance. for many, not all, because this would suggest there is some different weather on the way the further west you are. and that initially the case in northern ireland and in north—west scotland, with cloud and some outbreaks of rain as the day begins. it will be coolest in east anglia, down to two or three degrees in places. for most, it is clear to begin with, there will be a few mist and fog patches around. but we do have this atlantic weather front with cloud and outbreaks of rain in northern ireland, initially in the western counties in the morning, slowly moving further east into the afternoon before it gets into belfast, and affecting parts of western scotland initially the north—western western isles butjust edging a little further east going through the afternoon and into the evening, though glasgow could well stay dry until then. and some rain into cornwall and westernmost counties of wales. cooler with the rain, but elsewhere, 20, may 21 degrees in plenty of sunshine.

i'm rich preston. our top stories.s russia will respond immediately to any country attempting to interfere in ukraine. translation: if they create threats for us, threats - of a strategic nature, our retaliation, our counterstrike, will be instantaneous. but, despite that warning, the uk's foreign secretary says western allies must double down in their support for ukraine. we can't be complacent. the fate of ukraine hangs in the balance. another desperate appeal from a ukrainian commander trapped inside a steel works in the city of mariupol. he says people will die if they're not rescued.

i'm rich preston. our top stories... the siege of mariupol may be nearing its end. almost all of the city. president zelensky warns if his remaining troops are killed, peace negotations with moscow will be over. the mayor of kyiv urges people to stay away from the capital, as further missile attacks could take place. the death toll rises in south africa following heavy flooding, with a warning more rain may be on the way. and harry and meghan make theirfirst public appearance together in europe since stepping back as senior royals.

i'm rich preston. our top stories: russia resumes missile attacks near kyiv.a factory making anti—ship weapons and threatens more to come. russia warns the us and its allies against supplying further weapons, saying it's adding fuel to the conflict. disaster teams in south africa are on high alert for further floods as more rain is expected over the weekend. china carries out military exercises near taiwan at the same time as a group of us lawmakers visit taipei. and finding peace on the pitch — how football is helping some children cope with the trauma of war.

i'm rich preston. strike the ukrainian capital kyiv, just as the un secretary general is on a visit for talks with president zelensky. i was shocked to be informed that two rockets exploded in the city where i am, so this is a dramatic wall and we absolutely need to end this war. president biden asks congress for $33 billion in extra support for ukraine. senior ministers in the uk say some men in parliament behave like animals. it follows claims that an mp watched pornography in the commons. there is a broader point here that the

welcome to bbc news, i'm rich preston. our top stories... city. president zelensky warns if his remaining troops are killed, peace negotations with moscow will be over. the mayor of kyiv urges people to stay away from the capital, as further missile attacks could take place. the death toll rises in south africa following heavy flooding, with a warning more rain may be on the way. and shaken and stirred — the orchestra trying to raise spirits on the street sof ukraine.

hello — you're watching bbc news, i'm rich preston — our top stories.uman rights council looking into alleged war crimes — as harrowing details emerge of ukrainian civilians held captive undergound. there were people here, including dozens of children, who were living amongst corpses for hours, sometimes days. meet the new supreme court justice, ketangi brown jackson — the first black woman appointed to america's highest court. another attack in israel — at least two people dead and eight wounded in a shooting in central tel aviv. and, from big budget shooters to indie favourites, hit games have been battling it out for glory, at the bafta awards.

welcome to bbc news, i'm rich preston.nce ukrainian women have suffered at the hands of russian forces, we have a special report. the woman who lived in this house managed to escape along with her child. she called the ukrainian police, she told them she was raped multiple times by the two drunk russian soldiers who killed her husband. a new era for pakistan, but can shehbaz sharif heal the country's divisions after imran khan is ousted as prime minister? at least 25 people have died in landslides and floods after tropical storm megi hits the philippines. and back in court for a blockbuster defamation case, asjohnny depp�*s trial against his ex—wife amber heard begins in the united states.

i'm rich preston.t putin cuts gas supplies and declares russia will respond immediately to any country attempting to interfere in ukraine. translation: if they create threats for us, threats - of a strategic nature, our retaliation, our counterstrike, will be instantaneous. despite that warning, the uk's foreign secretary says russian forces must be pushed out of the whole of ukraine. we can't be complacent. the fate of ukraine hangs in the balance. another desperate appeal from a ukrainian commander trapped inside a steel works in the city of mariupol, he says people will die if they're not rescued.

spell of rain followed by some showers — that's your latest. thank you welcome to bbc news — i'm rich prestoncouncil looking into alleged war crimes — as harrowing details emerge of ukrainian civilians held captive undergound. there were people here, including dozens of children, who were living amongst corpses for hours, sometimes days. meet the new supreme court justice, ketangi brown jackson — the first black woman appointed to america's highest court. in israel, at least two dead and 8 people wounded after a shooting in central tel aviv. and time for a rethink? the new scientific discovery which could provide answers as to how the universe works.

i'm rich preston. its end — russia claims it's taken control of almost all of the city. president zelensky warns if his remaining troops are killed peace negotations with moscow will be over. the mayor of kyiv urges people to stay away from the capital as further missile attacks could take place. the death toll rises in south africa following heavy flooding, with a warning more rain may be on the way. orchestral music. james bond theme. and, shaken and stirred — the orchestra trying to raise spirits on the streets of ukraine.

this is bbc news, i'm rich preston.undreds more injured in a rocket attack on a train station. as you can see, the station, outside it, it is empty but this morning it was packed with people, many of them women and children, trying to lead this city to safety. —— trying to flee this city to safety. more help is on the way, with countries sending weapons including, for the first time, an air defence system. after hitting the comedian chris rock, the actor will smith is banned from the oscars for ten years. at least 13 people are killed following torrential rains and a landslide in a mining area of north—west colombia.

i'm rich preston. our top stories: missiles strike the ukrainian capital kyiv, just as the un secretary general is on a visit for talks with president zelensky. i was shocked to be informed that two rockets exploded in the city where i am, so this is a dramatic wall and we absolutely need to end this war. president biden asks congress for $33 billion in extra support for ukraine. senior ministers in the uk say some men in parliament behave like animals. it follows claims that an mp watched pornography in the commons. there is a broader point here that the reputation of politics is dragged into the gutter. producers of baby milk formula using unethical practices to promote their product according to a report. promote their product according to a report-— to a report. and is the shanghai _ to a report. and is the shanghai lockdown - to a report. and is the | shanghai lockdown and overreaction? we will be live with the resident who has come out of quarantine. welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and a

i'm rich preston. our top stories...ar crimes — as harrowing details emerge of ukrainian civilians held captive undergound. there were people here, including dozens of children, who were living amongst corpses for hours, sometimes days. meet the new supreme courtjustice, ketangi brown jackson — the first black woman appointed to america's highest court. another attack in israel — at least two people dead and eight wounded in a shooting in central tel aviv. and from big budget shooters to indie favourites — hit games have been battling it out for glory at the bafta awards.

welcome to bbc news, i'm rich preston.east of the country. a tennis super star behind bars. boris becker is jailed for 2.5 years for hiding millions of dollars worth of assets after going bankrupt. a suicide attack at a mosque in the afghan capital, kabul, the latest deadly blast during the holy month of ramadan. and, a big fight, in the big apple. katie taylor and amanda serrano square up, ahead of the most important women's boxing match, in history. moscow says more than one million people have been

i'm rich preston. our top stories: president putin cuts gas supplies and declares russia will respond immediately to any country attempting to interfere in ukraine. translation: if they create threats for us, threats - of a strategic nature, our retaliation, our counterstrike, will be instantaneous. despite that warning, the uk's foreign secretary says russian forces must be pushed out of the whole of ukraine. we can't be complacent. the fate of ukraine hangs in the balance. another desperate appeal from a ukrainian commander trapped inside a steel works in the city of mariupol, he says people will die if they're not rescued. india struggles under the weight of an extreme heatwave as firefighters tackle flames at a huge landfill site near delhi, which is releasing toxic fumes into the air. torrential rain and flooding wreaks havoc in venezuela, causing damage to shops and houses in the capital, caracas. welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. president putin has warned that russi

welcome to bbc news, i'm rich preston. our top stories. russia resumes missile attacks near kyiv. moscow says it targeted a factory making anti—ship weapons, and threatens more to come. russia warns the us and its allies against supplying further weapons, saying it was adding fuel to the conflict. disaster teams in south africa are on high alert for further floods as more rain is expected over the weekend. and finding peace on the pitch — how football is helping some children cope with the trauma of war. welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. russia has threatened to intensify attacks on the ukrainian capital kyiv if its territory is targeted further. tensions have risen since the russian naval vessel moskva sank on thursday. it was the flagship of the russian naval fleet in the black sea. moscow claims the sinking was caused by a fire, but ukraine insists it hit the vessel with missiles. a weapons factory near kyiv has already been partially destroyed in a russian attack. our correspondent yogita limaye reports from the ukrainian capital. this was the mosk

i'm rich preston. our top stories: as the conflict in eastern ukraine grinds on, russia claims to have evacuated over a million people since the invasion began. a tennis super star behind bars — boris becker is jailed for 2.5 years for hiding millions of dollars worth of assets after going bankrupt. the leader of the british virgin islands is charged with drug smuggling. will the uk impose direct rule on its caribbean territory? and a big fight in the big apple. katie taylor and amanda serrano square up, ahead of the most important women's boxing match in history. hello and welcome to bbc news. the russian foreign minister, sergey lavrov, says more than one million people have been evacuated from ukraine to russia since the invasion began. ukraine has previously accused russia of taking people across the border against their will. russia also confirmed responsiblity for thursday's attack on kyiv, but said they were targeting a missile manufacturing plant. sarah sara h ra nsford sarah ra nsford sent sar

welcome to bbc news, i'm rich preston. our top stories: more evidence emerges about sexual violence ukrainian women have suffered at the hands of russian forces — we have a special report. the woman who lived in this house managed to escape, along with her child. she called the ukrainian police, she told them she was raped multiple times by the two drunk russian soldiers who killed her husband. ukraine says russian tanks have begun advancing towards the eastern donbas region for a renewed offensive. a new era for pakistan — but can shehbaz sharif heal the country's divisions, after imran khan is ousted as prime minister? at least 25 people have died in landslides and floods after tropical storm megi hits the philippines. and back in court for a blockbuster defamation case, asjohnny depp�*s trial against his ex—wife amber heard begins in the united states. we begin in ukraine, and as more russian forces head to the east of the country for a major new offensive, horrors are being uncovered in the villages and towns close to

welcome to bbc news, i'm rich preston. our top stories: a ukrainian presidential advisor warns of heavy losses as fighting intensifies in the east of the country. a tennis super star behind bars. boris becker is jailed for 2.5 years for hiding millions of dollars worth of assets after going bankrupt. a suicide attack at a mosque in the afghan capital, kabul, the latest deadly blast during the holy month of ramadan. and, a big fight, in the big apple. katie taylor and amanda serrano square up, ahead of the most important women's boxing match, in history. moscow says more than one million people have been evacuated from ukraine to russia since the conflict began. foreign minister sergey lavrov claims that includes 120,000 foreigners, and people from donetsk and luhansk areas that russia regards as breakaway republics. russia also confirmed responsiblity for thursday's attack on kyiv, but said they were targeting a missile manufacturing plant. a warning, sarah rainsford report contains images you may find distressing. vera gy

this is bbc world news: i'm rich preston. the city. president zelensky warns if his remaining troops are killed, peace negotations with moscow will be over. the mayor of kyiv urges people to stay away from the capital, as further missile attacks could take place. the death toll rises in south africa, following heavy flooding, with a warning more rain may be on the way. james bond theme. and, shaken and stirred. the orchestra trying to raise spirits on the streets of ukraine.

welcome to bbc news, i'm rich preston.s about sexual violence ukrainian women have suffered at the hands of russian forces — we have a special report. the woman who lived in this house managed to escape, along with her child. she called the ukrainian police, she told them she was raped multiple times by the two drunk russian soldiers who killed her husband. ukraine says russian tanks have begun advancing towards the eastern donbas region for a renewed offensive. a new era for pakistan — but can shehbaz sharif heal the country's divisions, after imran khan is ousted as prime minister? at least 25 people have died in landslides and floods after tropical storm megi hits the philippines.

welcome to bbc news, i'm rich preston.re injured in a rocket attack on a train station. as you can see the station, outside it is empty, but this morning it was packed with people. many of them women and children, trying to flee the city to safety. more help is on the way, with countries sending weapons including, for the first time, an air defence system. after hitting the comedian chris rock, the actor will smith is banned from the oscars for ten years. at least 13 people are killed following torrential rains and a landslide in a mining area of north—west colombia. and, he can still pull a crowd, but will he get enough votes?

i'm rich preston. our top stories: a ukrainian presidential advisor warns of heavy losses as fighting intensifies in the east of the country. a tennis super star behind bars. boris becker is jailed for two and a half years for hiding millions of dollars worth of assets after going bankrupt. a suicide attack on a mosque in the afghan capital, kabul, is said to have killed more than fifty people during friday prayers. and, a big fight, in the big apple. katie taylor and amanda serrano square up, ahead of the most important women's boxing match, in history. welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. as heavy fighting continues in eastern ukraine, an advisor to the country's president volodymyr zelensky has acknowledged that ukrainian forces have suffered serious losses. he said ukraine had lost control of some towns and villages — but claimed russia's casualties had been — in his words — "colossal". this report from our eastern europe correspondent sarah rainsford contains some images

i'm rich preston our top stories: a ukrainian presidential advisor warns of heavy losses as fightingy. i'm sorry, it's difficult. difficult to look at some of the images and think that somebody, any well thinking, serious, but surely that would do that, so i can't talk to his psychology, but i think we can all speak to... the pentagon'sjohn kirby shows the strain describing what he calls president putin's depravity over the invasion of ukraine. a tennis super star begins a new life behind bars. boris becker is jailed for two and a half years for hiding millions of dollars worth of assets after going bankrupt. a suicide attack on a mosque in the afghan capital,

hello, you're watching bbc news, i'm rich preston. our top stories. russia resumes missile attacks near kyiv. moscow says it targeted a factory making anti—ship missiles, and threatens more to come. the british home secretary pushes ahead with plans to send some asylum seekers to rwanda, despite concerns from her own civil servants. china carries out military exercises near taiwan at the same time as a group of us lawmakers visit taipei. and brain cancer patients volunteer to have their tumours genetically sequenced, as part of a new study. hello and welcome to bbc news. russia has threatened to intensify attacks on the ukrainian capital kyiv if its territory is targeted further. tensions have risen since the russian naval vessel moskva sank on thursday. it was the flagship of the russian naval fleet in the black sea. moscow claims the sinking was caused by a fire, but ukraine insists it hit the vessel with missiles. a weapons factory near kyiv has already been partially destroyed in a russian attack. our correspondent yogita limaye reports from the u

i'm rich preston our top stories: a ukrainian presidential advisor warns of heavy losses as fighting intensifies in the east of the country. i'm sorry, it's difficult. difficult to look at some of the images and think that somebody, any well thinking, serious, but surely that would do that, so i can't talk to his psychology, but i think we can all speak to... the pentagon'sjohn kirby shows the strain describing what he calls president putin's depravity over the invasion of ukraine. a tennis super star begins a new life behind bars. boris becker is jailed for two and a half years for hiding millions of dollars worth of assets after going bankrupt. a suicide attack on a mosque in the afghan capital, kabul, kills more than fifty people during friday prayers. and, a big fight, in the big apple. katie taylor and amanda serrano square up, ahead of the most important women's boxing match, in history. hello, and welcome to bbc news. as heavy fighting continues in eastern ukraine, an advisor to the country's president volodymyr zelenskyy has acknowledged that ukrainian forces have suffered se

i'm rich preston. our top stories: russia resumes missile attacks near kyiv. and its allies against supplying further weapons, saying it was adding fuel to the conflict. disaster teams in south africa are on high alert for further floods as more rain is expected over the weekend. china carries out military exercises near taiwan at the same time as a group of us lawmakers visit taipei. and finding peace on the pitch — how football is helping some children cope with the trauma of war.

hello this is bbc news, i'm rich preston, ourtop stories: missiles strike the ukrainian capital kyiv, just as the un secretary general is on a visit for talks with president zelensky. from the two rockets that exploded in the city where i am so this is a dramatic war and we absolutely need to end this war. president biden asks congress for $33 billion in extra support for ukraine. senior ministers in the uk say some men in parliament behave like animals, it follows claims that an mp watched pornography in the commons. there is a broader point here that the reputation of politics is dragged into the gutter. the oklahoma senate approves an abortion ban that prohibits the procedure after about six weeks of pregnancy, before many women even realise they're pregnant. and as northern ireland gets ready for elections next week we look at whether there is a new middleground that is no longer obsessed by old political and cultural identities. welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. russia has attacked the ukrainian capital, kviv, with two missiles, injuring several peopl

hello, you're watching bbc news, i'm rich preston. our top stories.rgeted a factory making anti—ship missiles, and threatens more to come. the british home secretary pushes ahead with plans to send some asylum seekers to rwanda, despite concerns from her own civil servants. china carries out military exercises near taiwan at the same time as a group of us lawmakers visit taipei. and brain cancer patients volunteer to have their tumours genetically sequenced, as part of a new study.

i'm rich preston.ation. as you can see, the station outside is empty but this morning, it was packed with people — many of them women and children trying to flee the city to safety. more help is on the way with countries sending weapons — including, for the first time, an air defence system. after hitting the comedian chris rock, the actor will smith is banned from the oscars for ten years. at least 13 people are killed following torrential rains and a landslide in a mining area of north—west colombia.

welcome to bbc news, i'm rich preston. our top stories. russia resumes missile attacks near kyiv. against supplying further weapons, saying it was adding fuel to the conflict. disaster teams in south africa are on high alert for further floods as more rain is expected over the weekend. and finding peace on the pitch — how football is helping some children cope with the trauma of war.

hello this is bbc news — i'm rich preston.sia will respond immediately to any country attempting to interfere in ukraine. translation: if they create threats for us, threats - of a strategic nature, our retaliation, our counterstrike, will be instantaneous. but, despite that warning, the uk's foreign secretary liz truss says western allies must double down in their support for ukraine. a desperate appeal from those trapped inside a steel works in the city of mariupol — a ukrainian commander warns

hello, you're watching bbc news, i'm rich preston.rain station. as you can see the station outside is empty, but this morning it was packed with people. many of them women and children trying to flee the city to safety. more help is on the way, with countries sending weapons including, for the first time, an air defence system. after hitting the comedian chris rock, the actor will smith is banned from the oscars for ten years. at least 12 people are killed following torrential rains and a landslide in a mining area of north—west colombia. he can still pull a crowd, but will he get enough votes?