the trussell trust runs a28 food banks all across the uk.the year to counter a problem that teachers say leads to signs of malnourishment when pupils return to classes in september. last week, the government announced a £2 million fund in england to provide around 30,000 poorer children with healthy meals and activities during the holidays. but, earlier this year, ministers refused to support a draft bill that would have placed a duty on local councils to ensure disadvantaged pupils were fed. the government says it is committed to supporting families to improve their lives, but the trussell trust is among those warning that welfare cuts and the introduction of universal credit will mean more children go hungry. mark easton, bbc news. the new head of the armed forces has said he will not allow a witch hunt of veterans over their roles during the "troubles" in northern ireland. in his first interview since becoming chief of defence staff, general sir nicholas carter said that it was right that serving and former service personnel were held to

the trussell trust says there's higher demand for emergency food, as poorerfamilies struggle to feedrnment says it's already promised millions of pounds to help families during the holidays. this is abc news. this is the briefing from bbc news. the latest headlines: emmerson mnangagwa of zimbabwe's governing zanu—pf party wins the presidential election. the opposition rejects 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 th

the trussell trust runs 428 food banks all across the uk.this year ministers refused to support a draft bill that would have placed a duty on local councils to ensure disadvantaged pupils were fed. the government says it's committed to supporting families to improve their lives, but the trussell trust is among those warning that welfare cuts and the introduction of universal credit will mean more children go hungry. mark easton, bbc news. a three—metre long whale shark that lost its way and found itself in a creek in central dubai has been transported back to the ocean by a team of divers. it was quite a long operation. it took five hours and involved towing the young shark 13 kilometres under water back to the arabian gulf. experts say whale sharks tend to be more coastal but are attracted to the marina because of the bright lights at night. i guess coming from the boats and the skyscrapers there. but we are glad it's ok. it is ten minutes past eight. matt will bring us the weather for the uk, but 1st: people who live near busy roads are mo

benefit system have seen a rise in referrals to food banks according to antipoverty charity the trussell trust at this food bank numbers have gone up. just not enough in the hours after paying rent and electric and all the bills. and he looks at all of all. basic. survival. but in this situation i've had nothing i want to know i can make a difference and make people feel welcomed. with a little help from kevin sloan is trying to give her children a structured upbringing. faith eat dinner together every day at five o'clock. and there are set but times. the gulf watch old and is. not to be. under be happy. and. get stronger. at the same time she knows it will be hard for her children to break out of a cycle that's trapped so many in britain. homes and profits from and nations agricultural areas across the globe transnational companies and foreign governments are busy snapping them up yet over one point five billion people depend on the land that they and their families have been cultivating for generations our reporter catch here do know went to peru and witnessed the effect such conflicts can h

the trussell trust says that last year thousands more emergency food packs were provided during the summernment announced a £2 million fund in england to provide some poorer children with healthy meals during the holidays. a three—metre long whale shark that lost its way and found itself in a creek in central dubai has been transported back to the ocean by a team of divers. the operation took five hours and involved towing the young shark 13 kilometres under water back to the arabian gulf. experts say whale sharks tend to be more coastal but are attracted to the marina because of the bright lights at night. that's a summary of the latest bbc news. more at 9.30. julian, many thanks. do get in touch with us throughout the morning. use the hashtag #victorialive. and if you text, you will be charged at the standard network rate. let's get some sport. john is at the bbc sport centre. many thanks indeed. we start with andy murray. he broke down in tears after reaching the quarter finals of the washington 0pen. perhaps a surprise to see him quite so emotional after beating marius copil. the win c

the trussell trust says its foodbanks send out around 18,000 emergency food parcels to families in they as much as £40 a week. joanne writtle spoke to one mum, julie, to find out how she's coping with her three children. tower block living is tough forjulie. it is a temporary home after she became homeless due to problems including anti—social behaviour in the community where she used to live in birmingham. and she has six—year—old, a four—year—old and a two—year—old to entertain here as well. i have been to my sisters, two hostels, and now i am on the top floor of a high—rise flat. it is horrible really. it is horrible for the kids. i am scared of them going by the windows and doors, the balcony. they have gone from a house with a big back garden and now they have got nothing. this is the food bank at nearby church and yesterday was the first time julie asked for help. it is particularly tough for her because of the school summer holidays too. it is costing me an absolute fortune trying to keep us going over the horrendous ten weeks. as a last resort, i have had to come to a food bank