my name's tom donkin. our top stories: this is an historic moment, from which there can be no turning back. divorce proceedings are under way — after 45 years together, britain officially starts the process of severing its ties with the european union. the ball is clear. to minimise the cost for the eu citizens, businesses and member states. brussels rejects a proposal to agree a new trade relationship at the same time as britain negotiates its departure. hello and welcome. the united kingdom has formally given notice that it's leaving the european union. a letter — signed by theresa may — was handed to the president of the european council. the prime minister said she wanted a smooth and orderly brexit. but, the german chancellor angela merkel has warned that the terms of britain's divorce have to be settled before any talks on trade can begin. our political editor laura kuenssberg starts our coverage. some moments make us. this is one. the minute in westminster, belfast, edinburgh and cardiff that the un

my name's tom donkin. our top stories: signed, sealed and delivered — now the hard part begins — britain formally triggers brexit and the prime minister says there's no turning back. europe's message to the uk — we're ready for negotiations but it's not a happy moment. we already miss you. thank you and goodbye. south korea's ousted—president in court — prosecutors are seeking the arrest of park geun—hye over a long—running corruption scandal. leading democrats and republicans in the us senate say they'll work together to establish any russian interference in the presidential election. and a global football star immortalised in bronze — own goal, or work of art? you decide. hello and welcome. the united kingdom has formally given notice that it's leaving the european union. a letter — signed by theresa may — was handed to the president of the european council. the prime minister said she wanted a smooth and orderly brexit. but, the german chancellor angela merkel has warned that the terms of britain's divo

my name's tom donkin.urning back. divorce proceedings are under way — after 45 years together, britain officially starts the process of severing its ties with the european union. the ball is clear. to minimise the cost for the eu citizens, businesses and member states. brussels rejects a proposal to agree a new trade relationship at the same time as britain negotiates its departure.

tom donkin reports. a show of tribal strength on the wet streets of washington, dc.rs have carried their anger across several states from north dakota, angry over the controversial pipeline which they say will pollute their water and upset their sacred sites. undeterred by the heavens opening, tribal members walked united. people come out here and they may think the rain is incumbent weather but it's a blessing, if you will, because we are talking about the protection of water and so the house the grandfathers rain on us, that means they are here with us. so this isn't increment weather, it's a blessing. in the first week of his presidency donald trump side executive orders to revive the project, which had been put on hold by the obama administration. the pipeline is worth $3.8 billion and will stretch overfour worth $3.8 billion and will stretch over four states. it will be a boon for the industry and create thousands of jobs long for the industry and create thousands ofjobs long way, one of donald trump's top priorities. but under the present‘s on hoteljust down th

my name's tom donkin. to the uk — we're ready for negotiations but it's not a happy moment. we already miss you. thank you and goodbye. south korea's ousted—president in court — prosecutors are seeking the arrest of park geun—hye over a long—running corruption scandal. leading democrats and republicans in the us senate say they'll work together to establish any russian interference in the presidential election. and a global football star immortalised in bronze — own goal, or work of art? you decide.

my name is tom donkin.vered — now the hard part begins — britain formally triggers brexit and the prime minister says there's no turning back. europe's message to the uk — we're ready for negotiations but this is not a happy moment. our goal is clear. south korea's ousted—president in court — prosecutors are seeking 2 the arrest of park geun—hye over a long—running corruption scandal. leading democrats and republicans in the us senate say they'll work together to establish any russian interference in the presidential election. and a global football star immortalised in bronze. own goal, or work of art? you decide.