everton have confirmed that the former england captain, wayne rooney, is to return to his old club from's delighted and thanked united for 13 successful yea rs in manchester, as richard conway reports. he is, quite simply, one of the greatest strikers in english football history. rooney! that is absolutely fantastic! wayne rooney was a teenage prodigy but his goal—scoring exploits endured. he leaves manchester united as the record goal—scorer, but with his playing time increasingly limited under managerjose mourinho, he is heading back to where his story started, in everton. it would be good thing to get another evertonians in through the doors, one as high—profile as wayne. he will be able to come in and give everton as strength in depth with regards to the striking position, which everton have not had over the last couple of seasons. wayne rooney announced its incredible talent to the world with a stunning goal against arsenal at the tender age of 16. he starred for england and is by his country's leading goal—scorer. sir alex ferguson, who signed him in 2004, said wayne rooney would

there was an emotional return for wayne rooney to his first love tonight as he appeared in a competitiveirst time in 13 years. the teenage rooney was a hero to the everton fans before he left for manchester united back in 2004, and tonight he was back at goodison park in the europa league as ben croucher reports. the team—mates might have changed, as well as the sheer number. the hairstyle, not much. wayne rooney a lwa ys hairstyle, not much. wayne rooney always said he wanted to play for everton in europe, and his dream came true. rooney almost improved on it as well, with a first half that list had little to excite even a sniff of goal was enough to lift goodison park. the former anne terpstra united man found himself in the right areas, just without the right ending. a distinctive and impressed everton faithful will have been more concerned when the opposition were denied. a combination of brains plus deflection soon have those concerns at ease, the everton captain starting his 11th season with the club, enhancing chances of another run in the europa league. everton will be annoyed th

wayne rooney! that is absolutely fantastic! offer, becoming their all—time leading scorer. his opportunities on the pitch, though, becoming increasingly limited, so time for a new challenge. his future now lies in his past. there are plenty who will feel this is a glorious return to goodison for one of their own. it is perhaps, though, easy to be overly romantic about such tales. the real test is what the fans think. i wasn't sure. the real test is what the fans think. iwasn't sure. obviously the real test is what the fans think. i wasn't sure. obviously a lot has gone on over the years when he left and things like that.|j think he left and things like that.” think it isjust fantastic he left and things like that.” think it is just fantastic for everton. so a career gone full circle. wayne rooney famously once announced once a blue, always a blue. in football, such allegiances can be hard to shake off. two frontrunners have crashed out on stage nine of the tour de france, as britain's chris froome kept the leader's yellow jerse

wayne rooney was a teenage prodigy, but his goal—scoring exploits endured.rd goal—scorer, but with his playing time increasingly limited under manager jose mourinho, he is heading back to where his story started, at everton. it would be good thing to get another evertonian in through the doors, one as high—profile as wayne. he shows where everton are. he would be able to come in and give everton a real strength in depth with regards to the striking position, which everton have not had over the past couple of seasons. wayne rooney announced his incredible talent to the world with this stunning goal against arsenal at the tender age of 16. he starred for england too and is now his country's leading goal—scorer. sir alex ferguson, who signed him for manchester united in 2004, has said rooney would have excelled in any era. but rooney's relationship with him and the old trafford fans was not always smooth and he came close to leaving for rivals manchester city on one occasion. there was talk about wayne rooney perhaps moving to china, maybe even america, but in

that is wayne rooney!e back to the club he has always called home. the first game back obviously, it will be an emotional day, for me, ithink, and i'm looking forward to it. but overall i am looking forward to the season, hopefully getting back playing regularly and trying to help moving the club forward. there was talk of wayne rooney perhaps moving to china or maybe even america, but in the end he has opted to come back to where it all began for him as a young boy, and the fans will be walking through these gates at the start of the new season knowing he is back in the blue of everton. the man who discovered rooney as an eight—year—old playing for a junior team in liverpool says he remembers a boy who simply loved to score goals. strength of him, you know, he was only a little lad, you know, and — but that was young wayne. he has been a long time gone from here. too long, really. welcome home. with some critics believing rooney to be a shadow of the player he once was, everton fans will hope this move ca

wayne rooney has returned to everton from manchester united 13 years after leaving the club. the record goal—scorer for club and country but he had becoming creasing the sidelined in recent seasons. the 31—year—old rejoins his boyhood club for free 31—year—old rejoins his boyhood club forfree on a 31—year—old rejoins his boyhood club for free on a two—year deal. he is one of england's rates and manchester united's record goal—scorer. but with his playing time increasingly limited at old trafford wayne rooney has gone back to the club he has always called home. the first game back obviously, it will be an emotional day for me, i think. i'm looking forward to it but i think overall i'm looking forward to the season is getting back playing regularly and trying to help this club move forward. there was talk about him moving to china or maybe even america but in the end he has opted to come back to where it all began for him as a young boy. the band will be walking through these gates at the start of the new season knowing that he is backin the new season knowing that he is back i

wayne rooney says he's ‘ecstatic‘ to return to everton.s left manchester united after 13 years, rejoining his boyhood club on a free transfer. with 253 goals, he is united's all—time leading scorer. now the club that gave him a premier league debut hope he'll be scoring again for them over the next two seasons. from goodison park, adam wild reports. wayne rooney, back in blue, back to his boyhood club. one of the finest of his generation, back to where it all began, announcing himself as a teenager in spectacularfashion. but his love for his club has clearly never gone away. i'm ecstatic, i can't wait to be back in. to be honest, i've kept it quiet for the last 13 years, but i've actually been wearing everton pyjamas. rooney left everton for old trafford in 2004, and it was there his career really took off. rooney! that is absolutely fantastic! at manchester united, he won almost everything the club game has to offer, becoming their all—time leading scorer. his opportunities on the pitch, though, becoming increasingly limited, so time for

wayne rooney scored on his return to action for everton in a friendly in tanzania.d the club he left in 2004 on a free transfer from manchester united last week. not too dissimilar to his 30—yard goal on his everton debut against arsenal, beating david seaman, 15 years ago. mikko ilonen is the overnight leader after the first round of the scottish open after shooting a seven—under—par round of 65. ian poulter, rickie fowler and padraig harrington all made a good start and are among a group of players two strokes behind. but rory mcllroy bogeyed four holes and is in danger of missing his third cut in four tournaments. the world number four is yet to win a competition this year. warrington kept alive their hopes of a place in super league's top eight with victory at rivals wigan warriors. oliver gildart and john bateman crossed over for the home side in the first half, with benjaminjullien and ryan atkins replying for warrington. wigan‘s two—point half—time lead was wiped out when ben currie scored in his first game since september 2016 after recovering from a serious

wayne rooney, back in blue, back to his boyhood club. began, announcing himself as a teenager in spectacularfashion. but his love for his club has clearly never gone away. i'm ecstatic, i can't wait to be back in. to be honest, i've kept it quiet for the last 13 years,

wayne rooney is back scoring again, with an everton shirt on.ow online from the bbc, supplied by everton tv. the tanzania and fans enjoyed that. ina minute, tanzania and fans enjoyed that. in a minute, we will play the latest report from the bbc‘s china editor, she has been going along the historic silk road, which china is investing around £1 trillion into to recreate. google talk about the route, and she will report from poland this time. if you have taken a trip to the natural history museum recently, you will have been greeted by gard the dip infocus, will have been greeted by gard the dip in focus, standing will have been greeted by gard the dip infocus, standing proud. but 110w dip infocus, standing proud. but now another creature is taking centre stage, the skeleton of a giant blue whale called hope. but fa ns giant blue whale called hope. but fans of dippy, do not worry, he is heading on a tour of the uk. it is the biggest creature that is known to have existed. once driven to the point of extinction, but now saved by human collaboration

stea k steak one other story, wayne rooney is leaving manchester united after 13 years and returningon. former england captain, record goal—scorer and so on. all of that in the sports news later in the afternoon. now, the travel show. on this week's travel show, we're in a surfing community trying to hold back the tide of development on the chilean coast. also coming up... we go looking for lost ships beaneath the canadian waves. we discover a novel way to make a cake in rural france. and our global guru, simon calder, tackles the biggest question in travel... where next? let's start this week's programme on the stunning pacific coastline of central chile. punta de lobos is best known for its dramatic high cliffs, with views over black sandy beaches and rocky outcrops, where sea lions gather. and it's also become famous as one of the best places to surf in south america. this is insane. wow! with a consistent swell and regular runs of huge waves, punta de lobos is considered one of the best breaks in south america. and it's become a paradise for big wave surfers. i've arrived in punt

wayne rooney was 18 age prodigy and his goal—scoring exploits enjoyed.laying time increasingly limited under the current manager he is heading back to where his story started at everton. it will be a good thing, you know, to get another evertonians in through the doors, one as high—profile as wayne. he shows were everton are. he will give a real strength in depth in regards to the striking position which would not ha rd over striking position which would not hard over the last couple of seasons. he announced his incredible talent of the world with a stunning goal at the age ofjust 16. of the world with a stunning goal at the age ofjust16. you start for england, two and is the country's leading goal—scorer. ceramics ferguson has said he would have excelled in any year. but his relationship with him and the old trafford fa ns relationship with him and the old trafford fans wasn't always smooth. he came close to leaving manchester city on one occasion. there was talk about moving to china, maybe even america. but in the end he has opted to come back to wher

wayne rooney, back in blue, back to his boyhood club. to where it all began, announcing himself as a teenager in spectacularfashion. but his love for his club has clearly never gone away. i'm ecstatic, i can't wait to be back in. to be honest, i've kept it quiet for the last 13 years, but i've actually been wearing everton pyjamas. rooney left everton for old trafford in 2004, and it was there his career really took off. commentator: rooney! oh, that is absolutely fantastic! at manchester united, he won almost everything the club game has to offer, becoming their all—time leading scorer. his opportunities on the pitch, though, becoming increasingly limited, so time for a new challenge. his future now lies in his past. i'm absolutely made up he's coming back, yeah. i wasn't sure. obviously a lot has gone on over the years when he left, and things like that. i think it'sjust fantastic for everton. so a career gone full circle. rooney famously once announced, once a blue, always a blue. in football, such allegiances can be hard to shake off

ronald koeman says he is really happy that wayne rooney has decided to come home.se, throughout the day on bbc news. that's all the sport for now. a wealthy businessman has submitted alternative plans for a third runway at heathrow, which he says would save more than £5 billions. the hotel tycoon, surinder arora, suggests changing the design of terminal buildings and reducing the amount of land needed. earlier i spoke to mr arora, and i asked him why he was submitting the plans. i've spent all my life around the airport, ever since i've been here, for a5 years, and i think being the 21st—century it's good to have competition rather than just assuming it is there for the airport, and we live in a world where heathrow is the busiest, notjust the busiest but the most expensive airport in the world from the airlines' and passengers' point of view. what are your proposals? how do your proposals differ from the existing ones? well, our proposals differ big time in a sense that we've taken more input and feedback and working with the airlines, because we see the airlines

after 13 years away, wayne rooney rejoins his boyhood club, everton, as he says goodbye to manchesternited. good evening, welcome to bbc news. the iraqi prime minister haider al—abadi has declared that the city of mosul has been liberated from islamic state. the prime minister has travelled to mosul, where he's been meeting fighters ahead of a formal victory speech later. earlier, iraqi forces were fighting to capture the last small area of mosul where islamic state militants were holding out. jen smith reports. celebrations on the streets of mosul, a city once a stronghold of the so—called islamic state. the battle to retake the city from is started in october last year but today the iraqi pm visited the city to say it has been liberated, congratulating the army and the iraqi people. iraqi forces have been battling the remaining pockets ofjihadists holding out in a tiny area near the old city. sporadic bursts of gunfire could still be heard, with plumes of smoke rising into the sky. the long battle for control has come at a cost. the extremists have occupied the city for three years.

meanwhile, wayne rooney's been speaking at his first news conference after re—signing for everton frominding down. quite the opposite. i always play like to have someone to prove. i am not going into retirement, i am to prove. i am not going into retirement, iam ready to prove. i am not going into retirement, i am ready to play. i wa nt to retirement, i am ready to play. i want to win and be successful at this football club and that is where i feel good. it will build this football club and that is where ifeel good. it will build up in the next few weeks and i am excited. i think it is a challenge that it is the right time, for this period in my career, i am the right time, for this period in my career, iam ready the right time, for this period in my career, i am ready for it. i'm focused on everton, getting back in and doing well for everton. if i do that then there will be a decision about whether or not i go back on the squad. meanwhile, theo hernandez says he's joined the best club in the world after signing for real madrid. no great controversy there... except that he's signed fro

but it would not be the only at old trafford, the could wayne rooney be leaving the club and going backours before manchester united leave on a pre—season tour of america. and romelu lukaku bringing his talent to manchester united, there is already a lot of talent, it will be a difficult decision forjose mourinho to choose who to play week in week out, but that the decision most premier league managers would like. now onto that manchester city story. ladies striker toni duggan has joined barcelona on a two year contract. duggan has won the women's super league title and the fa cup with city, and is currently preparing for the european championship with england. our sports correspondent natalie pirks reports if you follow the women's game you'll be well aware of the game. but a great header. but now the england striker duggan‘s talent has been recognised on a global scale. barcelona are the best club and the world, and the fact they know my name is a massive honour. to be going there, the call at the club, to call it home, is... i'm blown away by it. barcelona doesn't tend to look to the

the former manchester united and england captain wayne rooney has scored his first goal for everton sinceo. everton were playing the kenyan side gor mahia in a friendly in tanzania when rooney unleashed this unstoppable shot — his first goal in an everton shirt for 13 years, and it helped his side to a 2—1victory. meanwhile, alexandre lacazette was among the scorers on his debut for arsenal. the french striker, who was signed for a club record $60 million from lyon — sealed a 2—nil victory against sydney fc in the first match of arsenal's tour of australia and china. it is important that he get that off his shoulder because you are expected to score as a striker. what we look for is to play at a good pace and develop our collect the game and for long periods in the game and for long periods in the game that was quite good, fast. they gave us tough opposition. at the end of the day, my goalkeeper was man of the match tonight. manchester city are close to signing tottenham and england right—back kyle walker. the 27—year—old is expected to undergo a medical and complete the transfer on frida

wayne rooney says he isn't moving into a "retirement home" by returning to everton.ts to win trophies at his childhood club and even try and force his way back into the england squad. i was excited to meet the lads and get going. it is exciting for me and for eva nto n get going. it is exciting for me and for eva nton football club. get going. it is exciting for me and for evanton football club. we are moving forward in signing the big players, i believe. we all hope this will be a good year. and monday is a rest day on the tour de france. chris froome still holds the yellow jersey as the race leader, but it's one of the men who crashed out on sunday's dramatic stage getting the social media headlines. geraint thomas posted this picture of his ripped team skyjersey after sunday's fall, in which he broke a collar bone, with the words "only worn once". "not in 100% condition, slight signs of use. might need a wash." thomas said he'll go back to cardiff for surgery and is looking forward to going to the pub! the boys are still super strong. mentally as much as physicall

the 35—year—old is the club's longest—serving player, having joined in 2006, and he replaces wayne rooney, jack cork has swapped swansea for burnley. the midfielder who was the swans vice—captain last season signing for a fee that could rise to about $13 million with add—ons. steve madanda has rejoined former club marseille from crystal palace on a three—year—deal for an undisclosed fee. the 32—year—old france goalkeeper made just league nine appearances for the eagles. almost all the time we've got left for now, reminder of our top story. johanna konta has become the first british woman into the semi—finals of wimbledon in almost 40 years after she beat second seed simona halep. so let's take a quick look at the draw for thursday's women's semi—final. 2015 runner up garbine muguruza will take on this years wimbledon fairy tale story in the shape of world number 87 magdalena rybarikova. the slovakian was outside of the top 400 in the world as recently as march after knee and wrist injuries. while 37—year—old venus williams will fight the partisan crowd against britain's johanna konta. you

wayne rooney has played his first competitive match for everton since returning to the club from manchestereuropa league third qualifying round first leg match against ruzomberock, but didn't score. leighton baines did find the net in the second half though as everton beat the slovakians i—o. milan were also i—o winners away to romanian side universitatea craiova. ricardo rodriguez with the night's only goaljust before half time but they had further chances to take a more comfortable lead back to italy next thursday but couldn't convert numerous opportunities. elsewhere, there was a first round shock for the dutch eredivisie champions psv eindhoven, who lost at home to croatian side osijek, while dinamo bucharest held athletic bilbao to a 1—1 draw but for a full rundown head to bbc.com. the suspended head of the spanish football federation has resigned from his roles as vice—president of fifa, world football's governing body, and it's european equivalent, uefa. angel maria villar was arrested earlier this month along with his son as part of a corruption investigation. villar, who denies all

reaction to last night's win from some of their male counterparts on social media former captain wayne rooneyand former england striker michael owen so with germany, the winners for the last six euros, being knocked out yesterday, england are favouriytes for theirfirst major title 0ur reporter caroline barker is in the netherlands. if england go on to win euro 2017, they've also beating france annexed it only have to beat the host nation in the netherlands. someone who will see it from the sidelines asjill scott. will talk about the booking but to get that win to go through, what was that like? i'm just so happy. alas it was one of the best feelings i've had in football. been involved with the squad and 11 in yea rs involved with the squad and 11 in years and only having beat france for a0 yea rs years and only having beat france for a0 years to get that victory can't describe how i felt after that game. what went through your mind when you get the booking? i knew i was a yellow card away from missing the semifinal but my game for that day was to help the team get through. recent and disappoi

and we hearfrom and we hear from wayne rooney who has spoken to the media following his return to evertonor manchester united. good evening and welcome to the bbc news at six. there were heated scenes in the high court this afternoon as the parents of the terminally ill baby charlie gard returned with lawyers to present new evidence of an experimental treatment in america that they say could help him. great ormond street hospital in london, which is treating the boy, says the therapy is unjustified. but charlie's parents both interrupted the hearing, shouting out that the hospital was lying. 11—month—old charlie is suffering from a rare genetic condition and has brain damage. our medical correspondent fergus walsh reports. vocal, passionate and determined. charlie gard's parents have considerable support, including the pope and donald trump. let us pray. and noticed pro—life —— now this pro—life evangelical preacher who was once jailed for anti—abortion protest in the us and has been praying by charlie's bedside. protest in the us and has been praying by charlie's bedsidem protest in the

wayne rooney said he is not moving toa wayne rooney said he is not moving to a retirement home by moving his childhood club and will even try to force his way back to the england squad. will even try to force his way back to the england squadlj will even try to force his way back to the england squad. i was excited this morning to go in and meet the lads and get on the train and pitching. i think it is an exciting time for myself but it is an exciting time for the football club i think. we are moving forward, signing the right players, we are all hoping this year can be a good yearfor all hoping this year can be a good year for us. they are still two sets all and on serve. 12 games on that court one match of rafael nadal. that is all the sport. more in the next hour. there were heated scenes in the high court this afternoon as the parents of the terminally ill baby, charlie gard, returned with lawyers to present new evidence of an experimental treatment in america — they say — could help him. great ormond street hospital in london, which is treating the boy, says the therapy is unjustifi

wayne rooney says he has not moved to a retirement home after rejoining everton, insisting he is backourt has ruled that the sale of arms to saudi arabia is legal. the ruling comes after a case was brought by a pressure group, campaign against the arms trade. they argued that the uk had broken international humanitarian law by selling weapons which had been used to kill civilians in yemen, where the saudis have conducted air strikes against houthi rebels during the civil war there. a massive fire broke out overnight in camden market in north london. it's taken 70 firefighters and ten fire engines several hours to get the blaze under control. there are no reports of any casualties and the cause of the fire is unknown. it's the third major fire to hit the popular tourist attraction in the last ten years. jane—frances kelly reports. crews spent the morning dampening down while investigators continue to look into the cause of the fire which broke out in a building beside the market hall. it's estimated about 30—35 small businesses and stallholders have been affected. the fire brigade were

the match also work art backs wayne rooney ‘s return to goodison park. what a fabulous goal!lous goal! goodison park is a sell—out since really‘s return. the excitement is building. emotional about seeing him back tonight? made up. we needed the optimism and hope. art is your four—year—old excited yes, so is my husband. really's manager is please have a striker has settled into his new shirt. what i like is his ambition in training, showing it to the young to be that each of the young players off the pitch. this evening rooney will fulfil his ambition to play in europe everton. his last composition was the final of the manchester united. with the blues want to get that far it will take 19 matches. europa league, good thing or bad? good. can't say that you don't want european football. they think is goodin european football. they think is good in terms of what you get out of it now if you win. you are in the champions league. the problem is, thursday sunday. in europe you don't have easy games. you need to work, you need to be aggressive, you need to put your qualities on the

this is whatjose mourinho had to say: that is a man leaving everton, but this man, wayne rooney, hasthe journey he is making in the opposite direction. talking about the journey he is making in the opposite directionlj a lwa ys making in the opposite directionlj always play like i have a point to prove. i am always play like i have a point to prove. iam not always play like i have a point to prove. i am not going always play like i have a point to prove. iam not going into retirement, i want to win and be successful at this football club. that is what i will do. i feel good, iam not that is what i will do. i feel good, i am not fit at the moment but that will build up in the next few weeks. i think it is a challenge, it is the right time in my career. i am ready for it. stay with us, still to come: thejudge hearing the for it. stay with us, still to come: the judge hearing the case of a terminally ill baby says he needs new evidence to allow experimental treatment in america. we will bring you a report from the court. it is called big gig economy and millions of people are caught in

and with the lukaku deal almost done, it's looking increasingly likely that wayne rooney will be headingd england's record goal—scorer arrived from everton in 200a. and after 13 years at old trafford, he could be making a return to merseyside and the club he first joined at the age of nine. wigan warriors securing their place in super league's super eights after beating catalan dragons. four tries in the final 20 minutes, including this from george williams is putting the visitors out of reach. week in up the visitors out of reach. week in up to seventh, the catalan dragons are ten. let's head tojohannesburg where in the world cup qualifiers where ireland drew 1—1 with japan in their opening match of the world league semi—finals in johannesburg. roisin upton opened up the scoring for the irish with ninety seconds left in the third quarter converting a well worked short corner. japan struck back with ten minutes left in the game.shihori 0ikawa scored a drag flick to draw the match level 1—1.

and coming up in sportsday on bbc news, the return of rooney to goodison park. but would wayneeverton started their europa league campaign? wayne rooney has been sleeping in everton pyjamas for 13 years, waiting for the day that he could put the full kit back on. double sessions, holiday winning, spin classes and whatsapp messages. he is a competitor, he is a leader he back. good evening. we've a special report tonight on the devastating human cost of a war that has been raging in a remote corner of the middle east for two years. the un is calling it the world's worst humanitarian crisis with the country on the brink offamine. yemen is split by a fierce civil war between the internationally recognised government — backed by a saudi led coalition and houthi rebels, allied with iran. yemen is now on the brink of famine and has become a breeding ground for disease. cholera has swept the country — with nearly 2000 deaths since the outbreak began in april. the situation there now is described as the world's greatest humanitarian crisis. access for international journalists is very r

meanwhile it's looking increasingly likely that wayne rooney will be leaving old trafford and headingnited and england's record goalscorer signed from everton 13 years ago. the british and irish lions head coach warren gatland says people will look back on the new zealand tour as a success. the lions drew the final test match 15 points all, meaning the series against the world champions was shared. it was a thrilling finish to the game in auckland — 0wen farrell's late penalty kick drew the lions level in the game. a disputed offside decision denied the all blacks a further penalty so the series ended 1—1. it means the lions still haven't beaten the all blacks in a test series since 1971, but one man who played in that tour says this result will play a big part in the future of the team. i think this really, in many ways, has saved the lions. the concept is really unique. it's gone for well over 100 years. it would be dreadful in this professional era if it was ever messed around with. the one thing that i feel sorry about is that the tour is too short. rugby is about the biggest team

and wayne rooney on the front page of the gulf news sports section.winning mentality that could help everton win a trophy, after the player's move back to his first club after a hugely successful career at manchester united. and online, a new car model is being retweeted thousands of times over. yes, rico, a picture of a car is proving incredibly popular on the bbc website. it is the latest model which will be made by tesla, the electric car company run by elon musk. he didn't have much to say about the vehicle, just announcing it as the first—production model three. but that hasn't stopped it being retweeted more than 17,000 times, and you can find more on that on bbc.com/news. dog ownership is very popular in thailand, especially among the younger generation. 0ne marketing company in bangkok is encouraging employees to bring their own dogs to work, saying it helps reduce work—related stress. this is how it works. contemporary sculptures by artists like damian hirst and sarah lucas may be world —famous, but the people who actually make them are less

wayne rooney has played his first competitive match for everton since returning to the club from manchesterch against ruzomberock, but didn't score. leighton baines did find the net in the second half though as everton won1—0. the most successful female world championship swimmer picked up another gold. katie ledecky anchored the usa to the women's 4x200m freestyle title to win her fourth gold of the championships. her team trailed until she took the final leg and she pounced with 150m remaining. it was redemption of sorts, just 24 hours after she was beaten into silver in the 200m freestyle. herfirst defeat in 13 finals at the worlds. the 20—year—old still has one race left on saturday night when she defends her 800m freestyle crown as the reigning world and olympic champion. a psychologist in mexico has come up with an unusual way of enabling children who are dealing with trauma to open up about their experiences. julia borbolla is getting them to speak to a cartoon alien. her approach is controversial but being applied in schools, jails and women's shelters. richard kenny from the progra

after 13 years away, wayne rooney rejoins his boyhood club, everton, as he says goodbye to manchesterted. good evening. the iraqi government has announced its forces have finally taken full control of mosul, the city held by so—called islamic state extremists for the last three years. this afternoon the iraqi prime minister travelled to mosul to declare it free of is after a nine month battle. iraqi troops were backed by american and coalition air strikes, advancing street by street in the final stages over the last few weeks. our defence correspondent jonathan beale has this report from mosul — you may find some of the content distressing. what was once a beautiful old city is now mostly rubble. every building deeply scarred, or destroyed by months of war. we joined the search and rescue teams looking for survivors, but more often they're just recovering bodies. with the heat, there's also the strong smell of decay. this man is hoping against hope that his brother and his family are still alive. their house was hit in an air strike just a few weeks ago. it was being used by islamic s

meanwhile, it's looking increasingly likely that wayne rooney will be leaving old trafford and headingen yesterday at their training ground. manchester united and england's record goalscorer signed from everton 13 years ago. england's cricketers are in control of the first test against south africa. they go into day four with a lead of 216 runs at lord's. they bowled the visitors out for 361 yesterday before finishing on 119—1 with former captain alastair cook making a half century. i think the morning session is key. if you get off to a good start and get a decent partnership going, then that sets us up for the rest of the day and hopefully whether it is an hour before or after tea, we have a chance to make a decision then. lewis hamilton will have his work cut out if he's to finish on the podium at today's austrian grand prix. he was third in qualifying, but a penalty means he'll start back in eighth on the grid. his team mate valtteri bottas will be on pole, with world championship leader sebastian vettel second. it isa it is a long race, serve as a love to think that can happen. i

and wayne rooney on the front page of the gulf news sports section.s a winning mentality that could help everton win a trophy after the player's move back to his first club, after a hugely successful career at manchester united. and online a new car model is being retweeted thousand times over? yes, rico a picture of a car is proving incredibly popular on the bbc website. it's the latest model which will be made by tesla, the electric car company run by elon musk. he didn't have much to say about the vehicle, just announcing it as the first production model three. but that hasn't stopped it being re—tweeted more than 17,000 times. and you can find more on that on bbc.com/news and we'll have more on that in asia business report in about 15 mins. in california, wild fires continue to rage in dry conditions. the us state has seen record temperatures which have encouraged the fires to spread, meaning hundreds have evacuated their homes. caroline davies reports. scorching the earth and spreading fast the wildfires continued to burn across california. 3000

also in the next hour: going back to his roots — after 13 years away, wayne rooney rejoins his boyhoodon bbc news, witness speaks to paul mccatrney‘s brother, mike, who remembers one of the beatles most famous performances.

it is expected wayne rooney will come back to everton this summer.forjoining us. another big deal to tell you about, in one of the biggest transfers in the women‘s game, tony duggan has signed for barcelona. the first british player to join for barcelona. the first british player tojoin the for barcelona. the first british player to join the spanish giants since gary lineker 31 years ago. the move from manchester city on a two—year contract. mo farah stressed he has never failed two—year contract. mo farah stressed he has neverfailed a blood two—year contract. mo farah stressed he has never failed a blood test, after the release of act documents appearing to show his test results once caused suspicion. the data shows his results were later viewed as normal and a spokesman said it was incorrect and if amatory to suggest he had ever been contacted by the iaaf about any test results and they would pursue any claims to the contrary using all necessary legal routes. mo farah is buried for the will champion ships in london in august. —— preparing for the w

wayne rooney is leaving manchester united, after 13 years, to return to everton where he played as aadition. phillip harkins, who is originally from greenock, has been fighting extradition to the united states for 1h years. this morning, the european court of human rights in strasbourg rejected his final appeal to stay in the uk. our home affairs correspondent dominic casciani joins me now. 14 1a years legal battle. tell us why it has gone on for so long. he moved to the us from the uk when he was 1a yea rs to the us from the uk when he was 1a years old, and in 1999 he was accused of being involved in a drugs related armed robbery in his adopted home of florida. he says he was not there, he says others were involved. in essence what happened is that the police bailed him while the investigation was taken —— carried out, and then in 2002 he came back to scotland, and what he was here he was involved in an accident which killed a woman, he was jailed in relation to that and then the americans in 2003 said they want him back. ever since then there has been this massive legal battle over

also in the next hour: going back to his roots — after 13 years away, wayne rooney rejoins his boyhoodck looks at so—called ‘net neutrality‘ and how the internet may be about to change forever.

everton fans should be out in force tonight to welcome home wayne rooney as he makes his first competitiveb from manchester united. ronaldo koeman‘s side face slovakian side ruzomberok in the first leg of the third qualifying round in the europa league. the manager's already seen the impact rooney has had at the club. what i like is ambition in training and showing to the young people and young lads in the team, experience, explaining things, discussions about football and about positions. i think it is really what i expected. that is all the sport for now. more on the website. allowed to go there but the england third test against south africa. 66—2 and an play video highlights will pop up there as well. i am highlights will pop up there as well. iam back highlights will pop up there as well. i am back in the next hour. see you then. let's talk more then about a new report ordered by the government looking at the role eu nationals play in the economy as it attempts to draw up a post—brexit immigration policy. the home secretary, amber rudd, said the report she has commissioned from the mi

well, away from the tennis here at wimbledon we've been hearing from wayne rooney. only started 15 league games last season but believes with a fresh start he can force his way back into the england fold. i was play like i've got a point to prove. i'm not coming into a retirement home. i'm ready to play, wa nt to retirement home. i'm ready to play, want to win, you want to be successful at this football club and thatis successful at this football club and that is what i will do. i feel good. i feel, not fit at the minute, but that will build up in the next few weeks. and i'm excited. ithink that will build up in the next few weeks. and i'm excited. i think it isa weeks. and i'm excited. i think it is a challenge which i think is the right time, this point in my career. i'm ready for it. i'm focused on everton, doing well for everton. if ido everton, doing well for everton. if i do that, then there will be a decision to make about the england squad, whether he calls the back onto the england squad are not. from the lu ka ku from the lukaku has been confirmed asa from

but it would not be the only at old trafford, the could wayne rooney be leaving the club and going backu lukaku bringing his staff to —— bringing his talent to manchester united, there is already a lot of talent, it will be a difficult decision forjose mourinho to choose who to play week in week out, but that the decision most premier league managers would like. now onto that manchester city story. ladies striker toni duggan has joined barcelona on a two year contract. duggan has won the women‘s super league title and the fa cup with city, and is currently preparing for the european championship with england. 0ur sports correspondent natalie pirks reports if you follow the women‘s game you‘ll be well aware of the game. but a great header. but now the england striker duggan‘s talent has been recognised on a global scale. barcelona are the best club and the world, and the fact they know my name isa world, and the fact they know my name is a massive honour. to be going there, the call at the club, the call at home, is... i'm blown away by it. barcelona doesn't tend to looks to these shores

meanwhile it's looking increasingly likely that wayne rooney will be leaving old trafford and headingsterday at their training ground. he's the manchester united and england record goalscorer, and signed from everton 13 years ago. the british and irish lions head coach warren gatland says people will look back on the new zealand tour as a success. the lions drew the final test match 15—15, meaning the series against the world champions was shared. it was a thrilling finish to the game in auckland — 0wen farrell's late penalty kick drew the lions level in the game. a disputed offside decision denied the all blacks a further penalty so the series ended 1—1. and gatland says he hasn't ruled out taking charge of the lions for a third time. my focus now is back to wales and the autumn, and then looking forward to 2019. i'm definitely finishing there, unless they get rid of me before then. and then i don't know. maybe i come back home or maybe something else. i mightjust go to the beach and put my feet up for a while, i don't know. but, um, you never say never. 14—year—old amateur attire ti

coming up in sport, after 13 years at manchester united wayne rooney is heading back to his childhoodnacle". thomas gainsborough was one of the most famous portrait painters of the 18th century but very few drawings of his early work survive. now 25 sketches he drew as a young man have been discovered in the royal collection at windsor castle, they had been wrongly attributed to another artist. 0ur arts correspondent, rebecca jones reports. 0ne one of thomas gainsborough‘s most famous portraits, painted in 1870, he was the most important british artist of the second half of the 19th century, yet your visit early drawings were thought to have survived, until now. they have been undiscovered in this album on a sheu undiscovered in this album on a shelf here in the print room at windsor castle and they have been here for more than 100 years. in 1874, queen victoria wrote to the studio of edwin lancia asking for some of his drawings, he had died the previous year, and she then have these albums bound into this victorian finding and it has been kept here in the royal library at windsor cas

we had a story yesterday about wayne rooney and his pyjamas, we we re yesterday about wayne rooney andom that fate! week two at wimbledon, dramatic day yesterday. they are just taking the covers down on court 14 at the moment, just think to get ready for the day ahead, a little bit of rain in the air as carol has mentioned, and here's something, i wonder if you know this, there's a la st wonder if you know this, there's a last eight clubs here, did you know this? i thought it was one of those things we were talking about, johanna konta and andy murray going for it, round the corner there is a private suite you can only get into and watch the tennis if you have made it to the last eight in the competition so we are looking good, first british man and woman into the quarter—finals in 44 years. a whopping day yesterday. the last woman to make it to the quarter—finals was virginia wade in 1977, not all of us will remember that, ido, 1977, not all of us will remember that, i do, the year of the queen's silverjubilee, konta that, i do, the year of the queen's silver jubilee, konta takes that

and before i go, victoria, we know record goalscorer wayne rooney is leaving manchester united aftereven though he's been wearing united's red shirt in the day, he's been slipping into his everton pyjamas at night! we don't have a picture of the pjs in question, but this we are sure sales of pyjamas will get a boost. you don't think they are going to bed with a pair of everton pyjamas? we do have a mock—up. we don't know for sure, but we think it was going to bed wearing bees. yes, colleen is going to say come to bed in your everton pyjamas! we are going to doctor sally at 9:30am, she is live at wimbledon, we will be able to check their alarm systems if we are looking like we have every morning! first this morning, we're going to bring you rare interviews with serving prison officers who are speaking out about the reality of life inside british prisons. they're risking theirjobs just by speaking out on this programme. we have made them anonymous. prisons in britain are feeling the strain. since 2010, the number of frontline prison officers has fallen by some 7000 to 18,000 and budget

he had trials for 'doncaster united', scores "all types of goals" and has once "played against wayne rooney'scousin". (darya) eighth-seeded dominika cibulkova fell out of wimbledon over the weekend after a loss in the third round to ana konjuh. cibulkova is quite easy to root for because she has a super power. ahead of wimbledon last year, the slovakian tennis player revealed her gift to the bbc: cibulkova put on a blindfold and correctly identified all the different tennis balls of the four grand slams only by smell. a concord man is 750- thousand dollars richer after he bought a winning lottery scratcher. the 10-dollar mystery crossword scratcher was bought at the pic-n-pac on willow pass road. 750- thousand dollars is the game's top prize. the man who won is identified as gonzalo espinoza... and is an avid lottery player. ( mark )(ááátwo shotááá) spiderman-homecoming had a huge opening debute in theatres this weekend.( darya ) the film made $117 million which is one of the summer's biggest movie debuts. this is the third spider- man reboot within the last fifteen years. it features stars m