it’s ursula von der leyen and other european leaders?ng on a lona european leaders? it's been going on a longtime. — european leaders? it's been going on a longtime. and _ european leaders? it's been going on a long time, and if— european leaders? it's been going on a long time, and if you _ european leaders? it's been going on a long time, and if you cast _ european leaders? it's been going on a long time, and if you cast back - european leaders? it's been going on a long time, and if you cast back to i a long time, and if you cast back to when _ a long time, and if you cast back to when the _ a long time, and if you cast back to when the uk was first making an argument. — when the uk was first making an argument, they met some resistance with the _ argument, they met some resistance with the eu, but the eu came up with their own _ with the eu, but the eu came up with their own proposals to try to solve those _ their own proposals to try to solve those problems and always wanted to make changes within the context of the treaty. — make c

if i could just ask ursula von der leyen a _ wonder if i could just ask ursula von der leyen a president to negotiate these concessions when his - been able to negotiate these - concessions when his predecessors were unable — concessions when his predecessors were unable to? _ concessions when his predecessors were unable to?— concessions when his predecessors were unable to? parliament will have a vote and that _ were unable to? parliament will have a vote and that they _ were unable to? parliament will have a vote and that they will _ were unable to? parliament will have a vote and that they will be _ a vote and that they will be respected but i think it is important that we give everyone the time and space that they need to consider the detail of the framework that we have announced today because it is comprehensive in nature and that will take time for people to die just. that will take time for people to diejust. this is not necessarily about me or politicians it is about people in northern ireland. it is about what is best for them and those families and businesses and what that fr

reporting we have got that meeting tomorrow with rishi sunak and the eu commission president ursula von der leyenf course hugely significant. we don't know when or where that is going to take place whether that will be here in downing street. it does seem that all machinery of government is here in number ten working flat out at the moment to try and get this deal over the line and we are alljust waiting for the actual announcement. flit for the actual announcement. of course, in terms of understanding the significance of this, it is about goods going from great britain and northern ireland but the political significance is much wider because it has led to political deadlock and breakdown in northern ireland. there are also wider implications about the whole relationship between the eu and the uk going forward resting on this. yes, that is absolutely right. we don't know the nuts and bolts of any deal. we have heard that this'll be a talk in terms of trade and this is the real sticking point. a green lane for goods going into northern ireland only by a so—called traders and then a red lane for goo

the prime minister, rishi sunak, will meet the president of the european commission, ursula von der leyen, on monday as he tries to secure a new brexit deal for northern ireland. a joint statement said they would work towards finding a solution. at least 59 people have died after a boat carrying migrants sinks near the coast of southern italy. i pray for every one of them, for the missing and the other surviving migrants. the israeli government and the palestinian authority say they will take immediate steps to end a deadly upsurge in violence this year. coming up in sport, we will tell you how manchester united won the league cup. and how france crossed scotland's six nations grand slam hopes in paris. —— crushed scotland's six nations grand slam hopes in paris. the president of the european commission ursula von der leyen will arrive in the uk tomorrow for face to face talks with prime minister rishi sunak, to discuss an imminent deal for trade in northern ireland. it all revolves around the post—brexit trading arrangements for northern ireland. the irish taoisoech leo varadkarsaid... e

ursula von der leyen tea. e prime minister. yes, mark, it's pretty significant timing to be perfectly honest and it's been a pretty difficult couple of days for the king in terms trying to out of any trying to stay out of any political controversy . now, political controversy. now, despite downing street saying that it despite downing street saying thatitis despite downing street saying that it is very much the palace and the king's decision, or at least implying that it's the king's decision to meet ursula von der leyen here at windsor castle a little bit later today. buckingham palace, the line from them seems to be but it very much is acting on governments and advice in terms of organising this meeting with the european commission president. so a spokesperson, buckingham palace, said this morning the king pleased to meet any king is pleased to meet any world leader they are world leader if they are visiting britain his own visiting britain. it's his own government's advice that he should do say so in. other

that breaking news in the past few moments, confirm the speculation over the weekend that ursula von der leyene king is pleased to meet any world leader should he be advised to do so. we are at a hotel in windsor, near windsor castle, there will be a press conference, we expect. and we know ursula von der leyen is meeting king charles, the monarch supposed to be above politics and the government will stress that he is remaining out of politics and stress, of course, that the king often meets these international leaders but we know that tory eurosceptics and the dup did accuse number ten of trying to just use the royal family to try and give a veneer of approval to this deal, so we will doubtless get some reaction to that. let me bring in now... dr clare rice who is politics researcher at liverpool university — specialising in northern irish politics. and ijust and i just want to mention and ijust want to mention one other line from ursula von der leyen, that she is looking forward to turning the page on brexit talks. what are you expecting to see in the ddl if it is indeed signed off today? ye

ursula von— asking. we won't know for sure if ursula von der leyen will meet the kin- ursula von der leyen will meet the ht happen, given the geographical location this morning. that has— geographical location this morning. that has caused controversy. i've been on the _ that has caused controversy. i've been on the phone all weekend to tory been on the phone all weekend to torv mps — been on the phone all weekend to tory mps and some of them are a bit uncomfortable actually come at any suggestion that the royal family are even on _ suggestion that the royal family are even on the periphery of what is going _ even on the periphery of what is going to — even on the periphery of what is going to be a pretty contentious political— going to be a pretty contentious political agreement. going to be a pretty contentious politicalagreement. i going to be a pretty contentious political agreement. i suspect if it happens. — political agreement. i suspect if it happens, and we have not heard this from them _ happens, and we have not heard this from them so i am presupposing now, i from them so i am presupposing now

the prime minister, rishi sunak, will meet the president of the european commission, ursula von der leyen on monday as he tries to secure a new brexit deal for northern ireland. a joint statement said they would work towards finding a solution. at least 59 people have died after a boat carrying migrants sinks near the coast of southern italy. i pray for every one of them, for the missing and the other surviving migrants. counting is under way in nigeria's most competitive elections in decades, with three candidates still hopeful of becoming president. hello and welcome to bbc world news. the president of the european commission, ursula von der leyen, will arrive in the uk tomorrow for face—to—face talks with prime minister rishi sunak, to discuss an imminent deal for trade in northern ireland. it all revolves around the post—brexit trading arrangements for northern ireland. the irish taoisoech leo varadkarsaid... earlier, the deputy prime minister, dominic raab, began to outline what might be in the deal including the right for politicians in northern ireland to have a say over any new eu

european commission president ursula von der leyen is just a european commission president ursula vonnt ursula von der leyen is just a ride for those crucial talks this afternoon. exactly. thanks. wejust saw those crucial talks this afternoon. exactly. thanks. we just saw her convoy sweeping in to the hotel in windsor. she was greeted, just behind me here, by rishi sunak. they walked into this part of the hotel, the entrance where we are facing. this is the ballroom. but i do not think they are dancing, they are apparently having a working lunch, and there are some meeting rooms in there that have been cordoned off. rishi sunak arriving about 45 minutes before the eu commission president. we are expecting that meeting to go on. then the two leaders will be holding a press conference at a different location at nearby. after that, co ntroversially, at nearby. after that, controversially, ursula von der leyen taking tea with his majesty king charles. we imagine that is at windsor castle, we have not had confirmation of that yet. there has been some criticism about whether the royal famil

ursula von - take place later today? there was a long chat between ursula von der. long chat between ursula von der leyen and rishi sunakthin the next couple of hours. then the big sell starts almost immediately. there will be a press conference with the two this afternoon in windsor, and then rishi sunak heads back to westminster to make his case to mps. he's been doing that over the weekend, telling them that this will improve some of them that this will improve some of the problems that have been in place when it comes to trading between great britain and northern ireland. he thinks this will correct some of the errors in the original deal and allow brexit to be more of a success, as he will put it. he has got the labour party support to get that over the line. the big question can he win over all of his own mps? and what do the dup say? hick and what do the dup say? nick eardle , and what do the dup say? nick eardley, thank _ and what do the dup say? nick eardley, thank you. _ and what do the dup say? nick eardley, thank you. time for a look at the weather forecast now with susan powell. and some spectacular norther

ursula von der leyen said the agreement involved very warm words and body language between the two wheneyen said the compromise was involved on both sides. we knew that for us to be able to make the most of the potential of our partnership. solutions were needed for the issues around the protocol on ireland, northern ireland. we knew it was not going to be easy. we knew we needed to listen to each other's concerns very carefully. above all, we had to listen to the concerns of the people of northern ireland. we knew we had to work hard with clear minds and determination, but we also both knew the regime that we could do it because we were both genuinely committed to find a practical solution for people and for all communities in northern ireland. today, we can take pride in the fact that we have delivered on that commitment. because today we have agreed we have reached an agreement in principle on the windsor framework. the windsor framework lays down new arrangements on ireland. northern ireland. this new framework will allow us to begin a new chapter. it provides for long lasting solut

well european commission president ursula von der leyen said the deal, commission president ursula von, the new mutual relationship, the new windsor framework respects and protects our respective markets and our respective legitimate . and our respective legitimate. and most importantly it protects the very hard earned peace of the very hard earned peace of the belfast good friday agreement for the people of northern ireland and across the island of ireland . now cctv has island of ireland. now cctv has been released of a car used by the gunman who shot an off duty officer omagh senior detective john cauldwell was shot multiple times at a sports complex in county tyrone last . the force county tyrone last. the force has appealed to who may have seen the vehicle the two weeks leading up to the attack and crime stoppers has up to £20,000 reward for any information that leads to an arrest. the reward for any information that leads to an arrest . the energy leads to an arrest. the energy regulator has reduced the cap on much. suppliers can charge customers, but bills are expected to rise .

mr sunak has also met with european commission president, ursula von der leyen, on the sidelines of the conference to discuss northern ireland's post—brexit trading arrangement. rescue teams pull three people out alive, from under collapsed buildings in turkey — almost two weeks after the quakes that killed nearly 16,000 people. a qatari consortium bids to buy manchester united — after a rival offer from a british business. and — there's been an increase in people taking up detectoring in the british countryside — but should their discoveries be finders keepers? hello and welcome to bbc news. next week will mark the one year anniversary of russia's invasion of ukraine. us president biden is scheduled to give a speech on tuesday in neighbouring poland — on the same day that vladimir putin is due to give an address in moscow. ukraine's president zelensky has again called on western allies to speed up their delivery of weapons — warning that delays would cost lives. it all comes as the munich security conference is under way with calls for nato to give kyiv long term security assurances. i

the prime minister welcomed the president of the european commission, ursula von der leyen.tic niceties but personal warmth between the two that appeared genuine. a few hours later at windsor�*s guild hall, the announcement. together we have changed the original protocol and today are announcing the new windsor framework. today's agreement delivers smooth flowing trade within the whole of the united kingdom, protects northern ireland's place in our union and safeguards sovereignty for the people of northern ireland. and take a listen to the european commission president describing the prime minister as dear rishi. we knew we had to work with clear mines and determination but we also knew, dear rishi, that we could do it, because we were both generally committed to find a practical solution for people and for all communities in northern ireland. in this deal, easing trade is central, as is ensuring products, whether seeds or medicines that are available in great britain, are also available in northern ireland and that taxes and duties can be the same, too. and what the govern

mr sunak also met european commission president ursula von der leyen about northern ireland's post—brexitrading arrangement, saying good progress was made, but more work was needed. we visit the turkish city of antakya, where some of the country's significant historic monuments lie in ruins, after the earthquakes that have killed more than 16,000 people. translation: this was a beautiful _ translation: this was a beautiful area _ translation: this was a beautiful area we - translation: this was a beautiful area we took - translation: this was a - beautiful area we took groups too. old antakya houses, old antakya too. old antakya houses, old anta kya streets, too. old antakya houses, old antakya streets, all destroyed, anta kya streets, all destroyed, u nfortu nately. a female iranian engineer who threw her hijab to the ground at a public meeting in tehran is reported to be facing prosecution. and there's been an increase in people taking up treasure—hunting in the british countryside, but should their discoveries be finders—keepers? hello and welcome to audiences in the uk and around the

now, ursula von der leyen is along her way , the leyen is along her way, the united kingdom set to arrivet number 10 around lunchtime time for what is essentially lot of theatre. yes. what is billed as theatre. yes. what is billed as the final talks on the northern ireland protocol deal are in reality likely to have been already agreed need. this is a bit of show. this is how the prime minister is presenting . prime minister is presenting. what is the conclusion of a long lasting negotiation? well, after his meeting with the eu commission president in number 10, sunak will then chair an extraordinary meeting of the cabinet. that's that cabinet. the pm will speak. so will the foreign secretary and the northern ireland secretary setting out the details of the deal to all their other ministers that the prime minister is not. he's off to derbyshire where there will be a joint press conference with ursula von de lyon and perhaps off first opportunity to see the details of this potential deal . details of this potential deal. it certainly sees seems that we are now hours rather than weeks or mo

the uk prime minister, rishi sunak, is due to meet the president of european commission, ursula von der leyen — in a bid to finalise a new brexit deal for northern ireland. at least 59 people including 12 children have died after a boat carrying migrants sank in rough seas off the coast of southern italy. israeli settlers in the occupied west bank set fire to palestinian houses, shops and vehicles — after two residents were shot dead. the surge in violence comes despite both side agreeing to de—escalate tensions. sheffield becomes the latest city in the uk to introduce a clean air zone. drivers of the most polluting vehicles will be charged for entering a designated area. the uk prime minister, rishi sunak, will meet the president of the european commission, ursula von der leyen, on monday. the meeting is expected to revolve around the post—brexit trading arrangements for northern ireland — in a joint statement said they would work towards finding a solution to the dispute. the talks are due to be held late lunchtime on monday and if a deal is reached mr sunak will make a statement to parliam

the second was something that ursula von der leyen said, the eu president.d ukraine is getting through ammunition faster than ukraine's allies can replenish it. she said, during the pandemic, when we wanted to mass—produce those vaccines, we had a model within the eu, which enabled companies to take on contracts to start that production and do it at scale. why don't we do something similar for the production of ammunition? amongst all of these grand gestures, these sweeping statements, there are conversations about how practically achieved some of those aims when it comes to supporting ukraine. jenny hill in munich, _ comes to supporting ukraine. jenny hill in munich, thank _ comes to supporting ukraine. jenny hill in munich, thank you. - the uk prime minister rishi sunak and president of the european commission, ursula von der leyen, say there's been "good progress" in trying to reach an agreement to resolve the dispute over trade in northern ireland. but both agreed "intensive work in the coming days is still needed at official and ministerial levels". our

mr sunak will also meet with european commission president, ursula von der leyen, on the sidelines of the conference to discuss northern ireland's post—brexit trading arrangement. rescue teams pull three people out alive, from under collapsed buildings in turkey — almost two weeks after the quakes that killed nearly 16,000 people. there's been an increase in people taking up detectoring in the british countryside — but should their discoveries be finders keepers? next week will mark the one year anniversary of russia's invasion of ukraine. in the past hour, the uk prime minister rishi sunak has told world leaders meeting munich that the international response to russia's aggression in ukraine has not been strong enough. mr sunak said that the sovereignty and security of every nation was at stake in the war. we need a military strategy for ukraine to gain a decisive advantage on the battlefield, to win the war, and a particle strategy to win the peace. to win the war, ukraine needs more artillery, armoured vehicles and air defence so now is the moment to double down on our military sup

and a second comment from ursula von der leyen, who was talking, if you like, about the practicalities ongoing support to ukraine. she was talking specifically about ammunition. now, ukraine is getting through ammunition almost faster than its western allies can keep producing it to replenish stocks. she said, "well, look, during the pandemic we produced "vaccines at mass scale across the eu using a model which made it "easier for companies to take contracts to do that. "why don't we try and replicate that kind of model when it comes "to the production of ammunition? so we'll have to watch that space. i'm hoping that there's more to these words than just words and notions that actually that all of these promises materialise into concrete action. and that concrete action is really what the world needs for long term peace. there needs to be a mobilized effort to arm ukraine with the most sophisticated weapons, with the long range missiles, but also with the necessary air defence, because the tanks will make a difference once they start arriving and working on the ground in ukraine. but a

the european commission president, ursula von der leyen, is to meet the british prime minister laterwith expectations rising that they'll finalise a new post—brexit trading deal for northern ireland. if agreement is reached, rishi sunak will make a statement to the uk parliament. our political editor chris mason has more. here stands the ultimate prize in all of these negotiations. this is stormont, in belfast, the home of the northern ireland assembly. getting it and an executive here up and running again would be quite a moment. doing a deal with brussels does not guarantee that, but there are other potential prizes, improving internal uk trade and resetting relations with the european union. if we can get it over the line, we're on the cusp, we've made great progress, we're not there yet, but it would be a really important deal. and just critically, a deal that, with all the best will in the world and for all the progress that others have made, that no prime minister before had been able to secure. and senior voices in the eu are sounding upbeat as well. i believe there has been v

and reacting to today's loss of life, the head of the european commission, ursula von der leyen, saidogether, eu countries must redouble their efforts to tackle the migration crisis in the central mediterranean." around 80 people were brought ashore alive. among them, migrants from iran, pakistan and afghanistan. despite the dangers, italy is one of the main landing points for people trying to reach europe in small boats. almost 12,000 migrants have already arrived by sea in italy this year. in 2022, more than 105,000 successfully made the crossing, with over 1,300 dead or missing. although high, those numbers are way down on the 2016 peak, when there were over 180,000 arrivals by sea. the government blames people traffickers and has pledged to stop the boats. at the vatican, pope francis expressed his sorrow for the latest loss of lives, which he said included many children. he said he was praying for the dead, the missing and those who survived. and those survivors, like hundreds of thousands before them, face an uncertain future. under the white sheets behind them, those who didn't

the prime minister welcomed the president of the european commission, ursula von der leyen.hank you for the incredible work. diplomatic niceties for the cameras, yes. but a personal warmth between the two appeared genuine. a few hours later at windsor�*s guildhall, the announcement. together, we have changed the original protocol and are today announcing the new windsor framework. today's agreement delivers smooth—flowing trade within the whole united kingdom, protects northern ireland's place in our union, and safeguards sovereignty for the people of northern ireland. and take a listen to the european commission president describing the prime minister as "dear rishi." we knew we had to work hard with clear minds and determination, but we also both knew, dear rishi, that we could do it, because we were both genuinely committed to find a practical solution for people and for all communities in northern ireland. in this deal, easing trade is central, as is ensuring products, whether seeds or medicines that are available in great britain are also available in northern ireland a

alix: ursula von der leyen from the eu and her press conference with rishi sunak.oth very positive as a windsor framework comes into play. hope lou can put part of brexit behind the two countries and -- continence and move forward. let's check assets. the ftse is broadly in line with the rest of europe. you have a stronger pound. skip ahead, euro-pound down 5.2%. -- down by .2%. we are seeing a nice selloff in the bond market, part of that in line with europe. 14 basis points is like four times the amount we are seeing over in germany. so you're definitely seeing a market reaction as we get those brexit headlines. dani: you certainly are just because the boe talks about it all the time, the huge impact brexit has had in the economy. one of the only advanced economies not ahead of where it was pretty covid. let's bring in peter schaffrik from rbc capital markets. great to speak with you today. does this move the dial at all? is there any trade, in u.k. assets you would want to buy that would strengthen if we are getting passed this thorn in the side of you ke relati

and a second comment from ursula von der leyen, who was talking, if you like, about the practicalitiesat ongoing support to ukraine. she was talking specifically about ammunition. now, ukraine is getting through ammunition almost faster than its western allies can keep producing it to replenish stocks. she said, well, look, during the pandemic we produced vaccines at mass scale across the eu using a model which made it easier for companies to take contracts to do that, she said. why don't we try and replicate that kind of model when it comes to the production of ammunition? so we'll have to watch that space. nearly two weeks after the earthquake sin turkey and syria, the body of the ghanaian footballer christian atsu has been found in the rubble of his home in turkey. this afternoon, his former clubs chelsea and everton paid tribute with a minute's applause. the 31—year—old was currently playing for turkish club hatayspor. the death toll from the quakes is now more than 45,000, with millions left homeless. the turkish city of antakya is one of the most severely damaged, with residentia

mr sunak will also meet with european commission president, ursula von der leyen, on the sidelines of the conference to discuss northern ireland's post—brexit trading arrangement. rescue teams pull three people out alive, from under collapsed buildings in turkey — almost two weeks after the quakes that killed nearly 46 thousand people. coach passengers returning to the uk from france face delays at calais of up to six and a half hours. and there's been an increase in people taking up detectoring in the british countryside, but should their discoveries be finders keepers? western leaders have put forward a unified front in their support for ukraine, days before the first anniversary of the russian invasion. a meeting in germany of foreign ministers from the g—7 richest countries agreed to tighten sanctions against moscow and quickly provide more weapons to kyiv. the uk prime minister rishi sunak said that the sovereignty and security of every nation was at stake in the war. i am at the munich security conference at a pivotal moment in the ukrainians fight for freedom. that's why it is

the uk prime minister, rishi sunak, is to meet the president of european commission ursula von der leyen on monday in a bid to finalise a new brexit deal for northern ireland. at least 59 people including some children have died after a boat carrying migrants sank in rough seas off near the coast of southern italy. israeli settlers in the occupied west bank set fire to palestinian houses, shops and vehicles, after two israelis were shot dead. killing one man and a revenge attack. killing one man and a revenge attack. it comes despite israeli and palestinians officials agree to de—escalate tensions. and sheffield becomes the latest city in the uk to introduce a clean air zone. from monday, drivers of the most polluting vehicles will be charged to enter a designated area. it's seven in the morning in singapore, and ii at night in uk where the prime minister, rishi sunak, will meet the president of the european commission, ursula von der leyen, in berkshire on monday. the meeting is expected to revolve around the post—brexit trading arrangements for northern ireland; in a joint statement sa

ursula von der leyen met rishi sunak at lunchtime. later at windsor�*s guildhall, the announcement. i later at windsor's guildhall, the announcement.- later at windsor's guildhall, the announcement. i am pleased to reort the announcement. i am pleased to report that _ the announcement. i am pleased to report that we _ the announcement. i am pleased to report that we have _ the announcement. i am pleased to report that we have now- the announcement. i am pleased to report that we have now made a decisive breakthrough. together, we have changed the original protocol and are today announcing the new windsor framework. today's agreement delivers smooth flowing trade within the whole united kingdom, protects northern ireland's place in our union, and safeguard sovereignty for the people of northern ireland. the european commission present was notably warm towards the prime minister, referring to him as dear rishi. we knew we had to work with clear mines and determination but we also knew, dear rishi, that we could do it, because we were bo

ursula von — done. olaf scholz and rishi sunak and ursula von der— done. olaf scholz and rishi sunak and ursula von der leyeneaders around europe have had a lot of contact in the last year because of contact in the last year because of the warren ukraine. do you think that has helped? in a of the warren ukraine. do you think that has helped?— of the warren ukraine. do you think that has helped? in a sense because euro eans that has helped? in a sense because eur0peans have _ that has helped? in a sense because europeans have realised _ that has helped? in a sense because europeans have realised they - that has helped? in a sense because europeans have realised they have l europeans have realised they have common interest in securing peace in europe and collaborating on the really big trade issues and frankly speaking, northern ireland is a minor side issue and we're happy this now settled.— this now settled. thank you very much for talking _ this now settled. thank you very much for talking to _ this now settled. thank you very much for talking to us. - this now settled. thank you very much for talking to us

the prime minister, rishi sunak will meet with european commission president ursula von der leyen on monday as he tries to secure a new brexit deal for northern ireland. at least 59 people have died — after a boat carrying migrants sinks near the coast of southern italy. one local official has suggested as many as 150 people had been onboard. the israeli government and the palestinian authority say they will take immediate steps to end a deadly upsurge in violence this year. it comes as two israelis were shot dead in the occupied west bank. early results have started to come in in nigeria's most competitive elections in decades. official results from the south—western ekiti state show a clear victory for ruling party candidate bola tinubu in one of his strongholds. at ten o'clock we will be here with a full round up of the days news. first... our world: our tribe's addiction. the great spirit, whose voice i hear in the wind, hear me. drums and chanting. the great spirit, whose voice i hear in the wind, hear me. i need your strength and wisdom. we are kind of an invisible culture, bec

thinking is that if rishi sunak has said he would speak to the press after possible -- after ursula von der leyen. the difficulty will be selling it to his own mp's. watch out for any moves in sterling against the dollar. on to some of the other cross assets we're watching out for, the u.s. 10-year yield 3.9258, it is pretty much unchanged after a seven-basis point jump on friday. and again strengthening -- yen strengthening. let's get to our markets reporter. valerie, today you are looking at u.s. equities? >> the momentum in u.s. equities has really taken a turn. the s&p index has retraced 5% since its february highs, nearly cutting january gains in half as it confronts its 200-day moving average, all with the backdrop of u.s. yields moving higher. two-year yields are now 65 basis points higher over february. perhaps that is a good thing. they hit new highs in the asian session overnight, but risk assets today are looking positive, so maybe this move has stalled and equities can breathe a sigh of relief. francine: the eu commission president is on her way to the u.k. to meet prime minister suna

mr sunak will also meet with european commission president, ursula von der leyen, on the sidelines ofhe conference as speculation grows that a deal is close on northern ireland's post—brexit trading arrangement. rescue teams pull three people out alive, from under collapsed buildings in turkey — almost two weeks after the quakes that killed nearly 16,000 people, left millions homeless and sparked a huge relief effort. and a qatari consortium has submitted a bid to buy manchester united — bbc sport understands that a rival bid was also tabled by ineos, owned by british billionaire, sirjim ratcliffe, before friday's deadline. you're watching bbc news. now its time for serbia: the russia dilemma. there is something strange happening in serbia. a shadow hanging over the balkan nation. rumours of the wagner mercenary group recruiting. russian propaganda spreading. symbols of war being sold as souvenirs. do you get a lot of people buying these? yeah, is the most selling t—shirt. the biggest seller? we sell that t—shirt, and this z, most of them. everything we sell, these two is amazing. big

mr sunak is expected to meet with european commission president, ursula von der leyen, on the sidelinesf the conference as speculation grows that a deal is close on northern ireland's post—brexit trading arrangement. rescue teams pull three people out alive, from under collapsed buildings in turkey — almost two weeks after the quakes that killed nearly 16,000 people, left millions homeless and sparked a huge relief effort. and a qatari consortium has submitted a bid to buy manchester united — bbc sport understands that a rival bid was also tabled by ineos, owned by british billionaire, sirjim ratcliffe, before friday's deadline. you're watching bbc news,now its time for a look back at some of the travel show�*s recent highlights. this week on the travel show we are to taking a look back at some of our favourite recent adventures. in mexico, we are hands—on with a salamander. oh, my god, it is so smooth, it is so lovely. face—to—face with italy's stolen art. wow, it is beautiful. and up to my neck in it in rural estonia. hello and welcome to switzerland. i'm in the town of chateau—d'oex.

we heard from the european commission president ursula von der leyen today.as in windsor when the deal was announced. >> the new arrangements are dealing a comprehensive package so that we can address in a definitive way the issues faced in everyday life. i will only mention two examples that i find most telling, indeed, the new windsor framework will ensure that the same food will be available on supermarket shelves in northern ireland as in the rest of the u.k.. furthermore, the new windsor framework will permanently enable all medicines including novel ones to be available in northern ireland at the same time and under the same condions across the u.k. kasia: earlier on, the irish prime minister leo varadkar reacted to the new deal. >> the agreementrovides solutions that are agreed, workable, and durable. if implemented, it will bring stability and certainty to a situation that has been in flux since the decision of the united kingdom to leave the european union, the brexit referendum, almost seven years ago now. kasia: our correspondent told me there was

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but as for meeting von der leyen, meeting ursula von der leyen, she is not a head of state. state. if she were a head of state then it would have been entirely appropriate them to have met appropriate for them to have met in she's not the head in that way. she's not the head of she's president of of state. she's the president of the commission. yes. the european commission. yes. and her to status and elevates her to the status of precisely some of precisely, precisely some very with brexiteers very badly with the brexiteers in when we are in in this country. when we are in this position because of the pressure that the eu have put the british government on the people of northern ireland, on the for several years. well we can that, but think we can argue that, but i think we could this particular case. could in this particular case. i think it's giving her credibility she hasn't credibility that she hasn't actually don't actually had. and i don't think she be perceived she would want to be perceived as aside. i want to talk to as an aside. i want to talk to you this story, st

the british prime minister, rishi sunak, has met with european commission president, ursula von der leyen, about the post—brexit trading arrangements for northern ireland. he said good progress has been made but more work was needed. rescue teams have pulled out three people from under a collapsed building in turkey — almost two weeks after the earthquakes there and in syria. the death toll is now more than 16,000 with millions left homeless. video of a female iranian engineer throwing off her hijab at a public meeting in tehran goes viral. you are watching bbc news. now, omegle: matched with my abuser. a warning this programme contains discussions of sexual violence and disturbing scenes. we tell children, "don't talk to strangers," because we as a humanity know that adults and children are at different levels. when alice logged onto omegle at the age of 11, she had no idea that she would be matched with a paedophile. he had ill intentions, evil intentions. i was consistently being forced to do things that a child should not have to do. omegle is a hunting ground for predators. any time

and the circumvention of sanctions about it said the president of the european commission, ursula von der leyenaying a heavy price due to the sanctions imposed on them by the 10th package already in road, we aim to adopt it by february 24, it is worth approximately 10 billion, this is again a significant package of sanctions . contact us now. the president in a couple in 2015 and 18 years p volodymyr congratulations glory to ukraine glory to the heroes well i wanted you to read the signals that we heard the meeting of charles michel ursula von der leyen and joseph borel and the signal is very simple and look at the resolution of the european parliament which which was adopted yesterday evening and there is the 16th point clearly written about the fact that ukraine must show progress both in matters of reforming the judicial branch of government and in matters of freedom of speech because it is clearly not the situation with the disconnection of the tv channels of the fifth direct espresso from the air due to an absolutely illegal disconnection by secret instructions of the secret instructions o

the prime minister, rishi sunak will meet with european commission president ursula von der leyen on monday as he tries to secure a new brexit deal for northern ireland. at least 59 people have died — after a boat carrying migrants sinks near the coast of southern italy. one local official has suggested as many as 150 people had been onboard. the israeli government and the palestinian authority say they will take immediate steps to end a deadly upsurge in violence this year. it comes as two israelis were shot dead in the occupied west bank. early results have started to come in in nigeria's most competitive elections in decades. official results from the south—western ekiti state show a clear victory for ruling party candidate bola tinubu in one of his strongholds. you're watching bbc news... now its time for the travel show. this week on the travel show, fire — and fairness — on a scottish island. i'm a woman, and i have a daughter, who is three, and i would love to see her participate on her own terms. fancy a holiday for free? well, almost. we are looking at canny ways to travel o

what do we know about this meeting between rishi sunak von der leyen rishi sunak ursula von der leyen not going to be a simple solution, is it? they're still to be a time lapse whilst everybody pores over the detail of this agreement. everybody pores over the detail of this agreement . yes, i of this agreement. yes, i wouldn't expect any snap judgements today. not from the dup , not from the european dup, not from the european research group, not from any serious thinker around this deal serious thinker around this deal. the real text of what has been agreed will matter because it will be attempted to be presented by the government in one particular way and. of course, there may well be differences of opinions in terms what any legal text agreed actually means . what any legal text agreed actually means. but what any legal text agreed actually means . but what we're actually means. but what we're seeing today is , a very seeing today is, a very carefully coordinated attempt to present this deal in the best possible light . present this deal in the best possible light. number ten is sa

mr sunak has met with european commission president, ursula von der leyen, on the sidelines of the conferences speculation grows that a deal is close on northern ireland's post—brexit trading arrangement. rescue teams pull three people out alive, from under collapsed buildings in turkey — almost two weeks after the quakes that killed more than 16,000 people across southern turkey and northern syria. and a qatari consortium has submitted a bid to buy manchester united — bbc sport understands that a rival bid was also tabled by ineos. now it's time for bittersweet medicine. this is a story of hope. how a new treatment is stopping a devastating genetic disease in its tracks. we have had almost nothing to offer families with this condition for decades. bringing a new medicine to the world that can potentially cure these devastating diseases is incredibly satisfying and rewarding. how britain's most expensive medicine is giving children their lives back. it's amazing. i mean, she's such a little character — and for her to receive this treatment is just an absolute blessing. they're literally walki