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peter bowes reporting there. to - coming hours. peter bowes reporting there. to canada | coming hours. peter bowes . reporting there. to canada and elsewhere the fast spreading wildfires in the province of british columbia are still burning. the government is now sending in soldiers to help put out the blaze. tens of thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate and there are currently more than 400 wildfires burning across the area. firefighters have been warning that the next few days will be difficult. oh my god. there are more than 1,000 wild fires raging throughout canada. desperate scenes in parts of the country, as homes and livelihoods are consumed by the advancing fire. there is particular concern in the western province of british columbia, where 30,000 residents have been ordered to leave their homes. even more have been told to be ready to evacuate at any moment. the town of kelowna to the west of vancouver is being threatened by an advancing inferno, the nearby lake no barrier to fire, as strong winds carry embers across the water, setting fir
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peter bowes there. ohio has rejected a republican motion to make it harder to change the state's constitution, a move seen as a defeat for anti—abortion groups. the republican—controlled state legislature had hoped to raise the barfor legislature had hoped to raise the bar for constitutional amendments to 60% instead of a simple majority. it was largely seen as a move to derail a planned referendum to place abortion rights into the constitution. presidentjoe biden called it a victory for democracy and for women. the bureau chief at the ohio state house gave us this analysis. the ohio state house gave us this anal sis. , ., , the ohio state house gave us this anal sis. , .,, analysis. this was something we could see building _ analysis. this was something we could see building over - analysis. this was something we could see building over the - analysis. this was something we could see building over the last. could see building over the last couple of days. ohio has a month long early voting period a
peter bowes there. ohio has rejected a republican motion to make it harder to change the state's constitution, a move seen as a defeat for anti—abortion groups. the republican—controlled state legislature had hoped to raise the barfor legislature had hoped to raise the bar for constitutional amendments to 60% instead of a simple majority. it was largely seen as a move to derail a planned referendum to place abortion rights into the constitution. presidentjoe biden called it a victory for...
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peter bowes, bbc news. jamie rhome is deputy director of the us national hurricane center — he says the areas being hit aren't used to this sort of storm. you have an unusual situation of a tropical storm moving into southern california, where much of the area doesn't handle this much rainfall, let alone this much rainfall over a short period of time. what happens when the rain falls on the ground, rather than the ground soaking it up, itjust runs horizontally and creates these flash floods. let's get more on those wildfires in canada, as soldiers are being sent to british columbia to help tackle hundreds of fast—spreading wildfires. there are currently more than 400 fires burning across the province. tens of thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate. a state of emergency remains in force across the province. the prime minister, justin trudeau, has described the situation as "extraordinarily serious". canadians are seeing, in the horrific images they see, of devastation and fear of residents in
peter bowes, bbc news. jamie rhome is deputy director of the us national hurricane center — he says the areas being hit aren't used to this sort of storm. you have an unusual situation of a tropical storm moving into southern california, where much of the area doesn't handle this much rainfall, let alone this much rainfall over a short period of time. what happens when the rain falls on the ground, rather than the ground soaking it up, itjust runs horizontally and creates these flash floods....
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peter bowes, bbc news. spain have won the women's world cup final, they beat england 1—0. celebrations in madrid and in australia, where the games have been played. what about those england fans? our reporter has been in manchester all morning. a tough one to take. there has been a lot of disappointment here at astley and tyldesley fc in manchester. this is where england forward ella toone started her career. because of that a lot of people have a real connection to the lioness is. some of them have met ella. but yes, it was not the result that everyone here wanted. there were so many emotions going through their clubhouse. these young faces were smiling at some point, but mostly it was heartbreak. some people were actually in tears. they left the club house quite quickly after the end of the match. what has happened is quite a lot of people have come outside and started to play football. that is something that i want to talk to one of the coaches about here. there has been an impact, despite the loss for england, a lot of young girls still are out here playing. you are on
peter bowes, bbc news. spain have won the women's world cup final, they beat england 1—0. celebrations in madrid and in australia, where the games have been played. what about those england fans? our reporter has been in manchester all morning. a tough one to take. there has been a lot of disappointment here at astley and tyldesley fc in manchester. this is where england forward ella toone started her career. because of that a lot of people have a real connection to the lioness is. some of...
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peter bowes, bbc news. spain are beating england 1—0, it has been a flowing game so far, but then that's been goal went in, lots of disappointed england fans. 0ver of disappointed england fans. over to croydon. there was a party atmosphere. the 1000 crowd is no muted on the cusp of half—time. all eyes are on that screen. how are you feeling at the moment? fix, how are you feeling at the moment? bit nervous. i obviously want england to win, spain have scored, i am confident england will pull it back and take the win. they are pushing forward trying to get that goal before half—time. yes, i hope they can do it. do get that goal before half-time. yes, i hope they can do it. do you think england _ yes, i hope they can do it. do you think england can't? _ yes, i hope they can do it. do you think england can't? they - yes, i hope they can do it. do you think england can't? they have i yes, i hope they can do it. do you i think england can't? they have come from behind before in this tournament. if they can
peter bowes, bbc news. spain are beating england 1—0, it has been a flowing game so far, but then that's been goal went in, lots of disappointed england fans. 0ver of disappointed england fans. over to croydon. there was a party atmosphere. the 1000 crowd is no muted on the cusp of half—time. all eyes are on that screen. how are you feeling at the moment? fix, how are you feeling at the moment? bit nervous. i obviously want england to win, spain have scored, i am confident england will...
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our north america correspondent peter bowes reports. almost two weeks after wildfires swept through this hawaiian island, a scene of utter devastation to greet the president. after a helicopter tour of the burnt—out areas, mr biden and the first lady were introduced to some of the victims, and saw for themselves what's left of the old city of lahaina. the president has been criticised for his and the federal government's response to the disaster — with some local people saying it had been inadequate and uncoordinated. but mr biden appeared to be visibly moved by the scale of the tragedy, and promised long—term support for the island. we're focused on what's next. that's rebuilding the long term, rebuilding for the long term, and doing it together to help get us back on our feet, to rebuild the way we want to rebuild — by making sure your voices are heard. by respecting your traditions. by understanding the deep history and meaning of this sacred ground and establishing your community — not to change it, its character, but to r
our north america correspondent peter bowes reports. almost two weeks after wildfires swept through this hawaiian island, a scene of utter devastation to greet the president. after a helicopter tour of the burnt—out areas, mr biden and the first lady were introduced to some of the victims, and saw for themselves what's left of the old city of lahaina. the president has been criticised for his and the federal government's response to the disaster — with some local people saying it had been...
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peter bowes, bbc news. a major storm is bearing down on mexico and southern california. mexico's government has placed 18,000 thousand soldiers on standby as hurricane hilary makes its way up the the pacific coast. it's been downgraded to a category two storm with winds still expected up to 110 miles an hour. in the us, the us national weather service has issued its first—ever tropical storm warning for southern california. nearly 26 million people in the south—western us are affected. the big worry is the huge amount of rainfall expected in areas that aren't used to it. the leader of niger's coup has warned against outside military intervention and said there would be general abdourahamane tchiani met with a delegation from west africa's regional bloc, ecowas in the capital niamey. the bloc which counts among its members nigeria and ghana has begun preparations for a possible military intervention to restore democracy in niger. and with every great sporting event comes a great piece of music! before we go let's leave you with this version of the anthem of english fo
peter bowes, bbc news. a major storm is bearing down on mexico and southern california. mexico's government has placed 18,000 thousand soldiers on standby as hurricane hilary makes its way up the the pacific coast. it's been downgraded to a category two storm with winds still expected up to 110 miles an hour. in the us, the us national weather service has issued its first—ever tropical storm warning for southern california. nearly 26 million people in the south—western us are affected. the...
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our north america correspondent peter bowes reports. the scale of the emergency facing yellowknife and its 20,000 residents can be seen in these satellite images. smoke billowing over the remote city as fire rages all around. everyone is trying to get out. there have been long queues at petrol stations and for buses to ferry people to safety. with just a few belongings and their pets, but how to get out is the problem. air is going to become the only option at some point if the fire keeps encroaching further and further toward yellowknife. there is just the one road south to the rest of canada. it's a small road — one lane in either direction for about 400 miles, 600 or so kilometres. it is a huge distance. there is virtually no infrastructure to get people out by road. dozens of planes have left the city over the past few days and more flights are being arranged by the canadian military. the federal government has promised that no—one will be left behind. scary. i keep crying. i don't even know how long we are going to be away. it
our north america correspondent peter bowes reports. the scale of the emergency facing yellowknife and its 20,000 residents can be seen in these satellite images. smoke billowing over the remote city as fire rages all around. everyone is trying to get out. there have been long queues at petrol stations and for buses to ferry people to safety. with just a few belongings and their pets, but how to get out is the problem. air is going to become the only option at some point if the fire keeps...
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peter bowes reporting there. the former pakistani prime minister imran khan has been disqualified from politics for five years after receiving a prison sentence for corruption. it means he'll be dismissed as an mp and forbidden to stand for public office before 2028. he denies any wrongdoing and is challenging the decision in a high court on wednesday. on sunday, mr khan started serving his three—year sentence in a jail. 0ur correspondent caroline davies has this update from the capital islamabad. when he was sentenced on saturday, we knew that immediately he would probably be disqualified. but i think what many people, his supporters and his lawyers held out hope for was, in the course of the next few days, that they might be able to find some form of relief, that they might be able to delay this whole process. it wasn't entirely clear how quickly the electoral commission would move to disqualify him altogether, but the fact is that within just a few days, they have moved to disqualify him. and we now know tha
peter bowes reporting there. the former pakistani prime minister imran khan has been disqualified from politics for five years after receiving a prison sentence for corruption. it means he'll be dismissed as an mp and forbidden to stand for public office before 2028. he denies any wrongdoing and is challenging the decision in a high court on wednesday. on sunday, mr khan started serving his three—year sentence in a jail. 0ur correspondent caroline davies has this update from the capital...
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our correspondent peter bowes has this report. oh, my god. the intensity of the flames is terrifying. moving rapidly over a vast area — there are more than a thousand wildfires burning throughout canada. about a third of them are in british columbia, where 30,000 people have been told to leave their homes. another 36,000 have been warned they may have to evacuate at any moment. kelowna — a popular tourist destination about 180 miles east of vancouver — is on the edge of a huge inferno. the fire has already destroyed several homes in the smaller community of west kelowna, with embers from that blaze travelling in the wind over a lake to ignite more structures. officials have urged the public to cancel all nonessential travel to the region. at this time, we are strongly recommending that people with plans to travel to fire—affected areas throughout the central interior and south east in the coming days, to cancel those plans. we need tourists and travellers to take this situation as seriously as the residents of these areas do. to the n
our correspondent peter bowes has this report. oh, my god. the intensity of the flames is terrifying. moving rapidly over a vast area — there are more than a thousand wildfires burning throughout canada. about a third of them are in british columbia, where 30,000 people have been told to leave their homes. another 36,000 have been warned they may have to evacuate at any moment. kelowna — a popular tourist destination about 180 miles east of vancouver — is on the edge of a huge inferno....
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peter bowes, bbc news. meanwhile, a clean—up is under way in the south—west us as the remnants of tropical storm hilary make their way north. these are some of the latest pictures. they come from cathedral city, just outside palm springs. torrential rain has covered much of the area in mud. many cars have been abandoned on the roads, but not all. here are at least two people still in a vehicle calling for help on the outskirts of the city. in los angeles, a record was broken for the most rain ever on an august day. california's governor, gavin newsom, declared a state of emergency. donald trump says he will travel to georgia on thursday to turn himself in following his indictment for trying to overturn the 2020 presidential election results in the state. mr trump is expected to be fingerprinted and photographed when he surrenders in atlanta. posting on his truth social platform, the former president described the case as a politically motivated witch hunt. earlier, a judge set mr trump's bail at $200,00
peter bowes, bbc news. meanwhile, a clean—up is under way in the south—west us as the remnants of tropical storm hilary make their way north. these are some of the latest pictures. they come from cathedral city, just outside palm springs. torrential rain has covered much of the area in mud. many cars have been abandoned on the roads, but not all. here are at least two people still in a vehicle calling for help on the outskirts of the city. in los angeles, a record was broken for the most...
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our correspondent in los angeles, peter bowes, has more. this, of course, goes back a few days to that request for what is known as a protective order from the prosecution regarding the evidence in this case. this is the so—called discovery phase of this trial. it's when the prosecution has to share — has to share by law — all the information that it has, all the evidence that it's collected with the defence, so that, in this case, donald trump's side has time to consider the evidence that is going to be presented in court and prepare their defence. that's what's happening now. but in this case — and in others, it's not that unusual, but in this particular case — the prosecution want the protection order to, as you say, prevent donald trump making public some of this information. it could be transcripts of legal documents, it could be any aspect of evidence, and they want to prevent donald trump going on social media and writing about it. they want to prevent him talking about it in television interviews or even making a speech ab
our correspondent in los angeles, peter bowes, has more. this, of course, goes back a few days to that request for what is known as a protective order from the prosecution regarding the evidence in this case. this is the so—called discovery phase of this trial. it's when the prosecution has to share — has to share by law — all the information that it has, all the evidence that it's collected with the defence, so that, in this case, donald trump's side has time to consider the evidence...
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peter bowes, bbc news. remarkable and terrifying scenes there from canada. dolly parton has teamed up with paul mccartney and ringo starr for a cover of let it be for the country musician's upcoming rock album. the album has been inspired by the 77—year—old singer's induction into the rock and roll hall of fame. finally. on the recording, paul mccartney sang and played piano, and ringo starr played the drums. dolly parton said she was excited to do something different. i really got in and i would hear all that music in my head. all those rock—and—roll things. i think i could take my voice there, i'm going to give it a whirl so i went to places that i didn't even know i was going to go because i felt like that. so it was a joy for me, i have to say, one of the most fun things i've ever done. dolly parton. finally, we wanted to leave you this half hour with some pictures out of china of an international hot—air balloon festival. a0 balloonists from across the country have been taking part in the event in gansu province. as you can see from these pict
peter bowes, bbc news. remarkable and terrifying scenes there from canada. dolly parton has teamed up with paul mccartney and ringo starr for a cover of let it be for the country musician's upcoming rock album. the album has been inspired by the 77—year—old singer's induction into the rock and roll hall of fame. finally. on the recording, paul mccartney sang and played piano, and ringo starr played the drums. dolly parton said she was excited to do something different. i really got in and i...
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peter bowes reports. almost two weeks after wildfires swept through these hawaiian swept through this hawaiian island, a scene of utter devastation to greet the president. after a helicopter tour of the burnt—out areas, mr biden and the first lady were introduced to some of the victims and saw for themselves what's left of the old city of lahaina. the president has been criticised for his and the federal government's response to the disaster. some local people have said it has been inadequate and uncoordinated. but mr biden appeared to be visibly moved by the scale of the tragedy and promised long—term support for the island. we're focused on what's next. that's rebuilding long—term, rebuilding for long—term. and doing it together, to help get us back on our feet, to rebuild the way we want to rebuild. by making sure your voices are heard, by respecting your traditions, by understanding the deep history and meaning of this sacred ground. and establishing your community, not to change its character
peter bowes reports. almost two weeks after wildfires swept through these hawaiian swept through this hawaiian island, a scene of utter devastation to greet the president. after a helicopter tour of the burnt—out areas, mr biden and the first lady were introduced to some of the victims and saw for themselves what's left of the old city of lahaina. the president has been criticised for his and the federal government's response to the disaster. some local people have said it has been inadequate...
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peter, thank you. peter bowes, our north america correspondent. meanwhile, a clean—up is under way in the south—west of the us as the remnants of tropical storm hilary are now making their way north. it's now a post—tropical cyclone. these are some of the latest pictures coming from cathedral city, just outside of palm springs. torrential rain has covered much of this area in mud. many cars have been abandoned on the roads, but not all. here are at least two people still in a motorhome, calling for help on the outskirts of the city. in los angeles — a record was broken for the most rain ever on in august day. california's governor gavin newsom has declared a state of emergency. in canada, cooler weather is helping firefighters as they battle more than 300 active wildfires burning in the provence of british columbia, and in the north—west territories. tens of thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate and a state of emergency remains in force. however, more help is coming. soldiers are being deployed to battle some blazes. former p
peter, thank you. peter bowes, our north america correspondent. meanwhile, a clean—up is under way in the south—west of the us as the remnants of tropical storm hilary are now making their way north. it's now a post—tropical cyclone. these are some of the latest pictures coming from cathedral city, just outside of palm springs. torrential rain has covered much of this area in mud. many cars have been abandoned on the roads, but not all. here are at least two people still in a motorhome,...
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peter bowes, bbc news. a major storm is bearing down on mexico and southern california. mexico's government has placed 18,000 soldiers on standby as hurricane hilary makes its way up the the pacific coast. it's been downgraded to a category two storm with winds still expected up to 110 miles an hour. in the us, the us national weather service has issued its first—ever tropical storm warning for southern california. nearly 26 million people in the south—western us are affected. the big worry is the huge amount of rainfall expected in areas that aren't used to it. the british medical association is calling for hospital managers to be regulated in a similar way to medical staff — following the case of the serial—killer nurse lucy letby. she was found guilty of murdering seven babies and attempting to murder six more. there are concerns that nhs bosses failed to respond adequately when questions about letby�*s conduct were raised. simonjones reports. the smiling nurse who was a killer of babies she was supposed to be caring for. this is the moment lucy letby was ar
peter bowes, bbc news. a major storm is bearing down on mexico and southern california. mexico's government has placed 18,000 soldiers on standby as hurricane hilary makes its way up the the pacific coast. it's been downgraded to a category two storm with winds still expected up to 110 miles an hour. in the us, the us national weather service has issued its first—ever tropical storm warning for southern california. nearly 26 million people in the south—western us are affected. the big worry...
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peter bowes, bbc news. live now to kelowna in the province of british columbia. let's speak to laura wilson at the central 0kanagan emergency operations centre. thank you for being with us, i know this is an incredibly busy time for you. what is the latest situation on the ground? we have heard the winds have subsided slightly.— subsided slightly. yes, three da s subsided slightly. yes, three days into _ subsided slightly. yes, three days into an _ subsided slightly. yes, three days into an incredible - days into an incredible firefight. they are currently dealing with three active fires in the area, which has seen the evacuation of 3000 homes and another 10,000 people in the area. a calmer night which was fantastic. we still have many cruise on the ground and around the province. == cruise on the ground and around the province-— the province. -- many crews. tell us about _ the province. -- many crews. tell us about the _ the province. -- many crews. tell us about the damage - the province. -- many crews. tell us about the damage sol tell us about the damage
peter bowes, bbc news. live now to kelowna in the province of british columbia. let's speak to laura wilson at the central 0kanagan emergency operations centre. thank you for being with us, i know this is an incredibly busy time for you. what is the latest situation on the ground? we have heard the winds have subsided slightly.— subsided slightly. yes, three da s subsided slightly. yes, three days into _ subsided slightly. yes, three days into an _ subsided slightly. yes, three days into an...
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peter bowes, bbc news. before we go, let's give you this tweeter and gary lineker, former england footballer and much of the day host, who says he is gutted for the lionesses who gave their all, but congratulations to spain on winning the world cup. they were the better team. you are watching bbc news. hello there. well, plenty of sunshine set to continue across much of england and wales through sunday, but a fair weather cloud bubbling up. one or two showers certainly across northern parts of england. and it's a little more unsettled towards parts of northern ireland, with some heavy showers here through the rest of today in towards western scotland as well. but eastern scotland having some sunshine too and some pleasant warmth around the moray firth. but the real heat is across parts of central and eastern england, 25 or 26 degrees. breezy though, in the northwest with those winds set to continue as we head into sunday evening with some cloud and shower outbreaks of rain working their way eastwards across
peter bowes, bbc news. before we go, let's give you this tweeter and gary lineker, former england footballer and much of the day host, who says he is gutted for the lionesses who gave their all, but congratulations to spain on winning the world cup. they were the better team. you are watching bbc news. hello there. well, plenty of sunshine set to continue across much of england and wales through sunday, but a fair weather cloud bubbling up. one or two showers certainly across northern parts of...
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peter bowes, bbc news. britney spears has made herfirst public comments since news of her divorce from husband sam asghari. posting on instagram, britney said she was a "little shocked" as six years was a long time to be with someone. the singer said she wasn't there to explain why because it was "honestly nobody�*s business" but did say "i couldn't take the pain anymore." the pair had been married from 14 months and the divorce petition cited "irreconcilable differences" between the couple. stay with us here on bbc news. hello there. here it is. storm betty, named by the irish met office. rain spreading northwards through the country. we still got strong and gusty winds across northern, southern and western scotland for a time through this morning. the heavy rain becomes confined to the north of scotland. further blustery showers. quite a fine afternoon to come. good, sunny spells. largely dry in the south—east and warm here. 24, 20 5 degrees and low 20s across the north but it will stay quite blustery
peter bowes, bbc news. britney spears has made herfirst public comments since news of her divorce from husband sam asghari. posting on instagram, britney said she was a "little shocked" as six years was a long time to be with someone. the singer said she wasn't there to explain why because it was "honestly nobody�*s business" but did say "i couldn't take the pain anymore." the pair had been married from 14 months and the divorce petition cited...
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peter bowes has been following the story from california. it is quite a day here, all day in los angeles, emergency alerts by mobile phones warning people about the tropical storm and some people should not go out list absolutely necessary, the only reason to go out is if you are fleeing a flooded area, and other emergency alert, shake alert and there was an earthquake drop, cover, hold on, which is the protocol when there is an earthquake. 80 miles to the north of los angeles if i put one in town. we should only have tropical storms, but one combined in the earthquake in the same moment. significant damage in the earthquake, no reports as of yet but clearly, it is early days and people are still turning their attention to the potential tropical storm damage that hasn't happened yet because the storms is still moving its way up the pacific coast from mexico. it moving its way up the pacific coast from mexico.— coast from mexico. it will be the first, _ coast from mexico. it will be the first, if _ coast from mexico. it will be the first, i
peter bowes has been following the story from california. it is quite a day here, all day in los angeles, emergency alerts by mobile phones warning people about the tropical storm and some people should not go out list absolutely necessary, the only reason to go out is if you are fleeing a flooded area, and other emergency alert, shake alert and there was an earthquake drop, cover, hold on, which is the protocol when there is an earthquake. 80 miles to the north of los angeles if i put one in...
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bowes is in la with the latest. we expect it to make landfall in the next few hours in a very remotely populated part of barger california in mexico. tijuana, the border city in mexico. —— baja california. concerns it could cause some serious damage there. before moving north into california as a tropical storm, and that is the unusual part of this, a hurricane come tropical storm would get to california. and it's expected to continue moving north as opposed to west, which is what a hurricane would generally do and then dissipate over the ocean. so the likely consequences are going to be extremely heavy rain in california, some of the neighbouring states as well. to put that in perspective, palm springs, the desert resort, searing temperatures, a0 degrees plus, this time of year very dry, is expected to get maybe ten or 12 centimetres of rain over the next 12 hours. we are just not used to heavy rain here, although last winter we had quite a lot of rain, but not like this, over a short period of time. so as you
bowes is in la with the latest. we expect it to make landfall in the next few hours in a very remotely populated part of barger california in mexico. tijuana, the border city in mexico. —— baja california. concerns it could cause some serious damage there. before moving north into california as a tropical storm, and that is the unusual part of this, a hurricane come tropical storm would get to california. and it's expected to continue moving north as opposed to west, which is what a...
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earlier i spoke to our north america correspondent peter bowes about what is happening on the ground... there is a glimmer of positive news on two fronts. and the first positive news is that in yellowknife, this remote city, the capital of the northwest territories, a population of 20,000 — more than 19,000 people over the last couple of days have been evacuated. they've managed to get out of their homes, out of the city to safety, mostly down the single road that is open to them, a single carriageway road to the south. some have flown out and there are still ongoing operations at the airport which remains open. the canadian military have put on extra flights. so the vast majority of people from that city have managed to get to safety. the other glimmer of good news is that the weather in the last 2a hours, 48 hours has been helping. it's been slightly cooler. the winds have dropped and that's allowed firefighters to at least start the process of building a defensible space around that city, using bulldozers to dig ditches, to set up sprinklers so that as the fire encroaches, hopefu
earlier i spoke to our north america correspondent peter bowes about what is happening on the ground... there is a glimmer of positive news on two fronts. and the first positive news is that in yellowknife, this remote city, the capital of the northwest territories, a population of 20,000 — more than 19,000 people over the last couple of days have been evacuated. they've managed to get out of their homes, out of the city to safety, mostly down the single road that is open to them, a single...
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our north america correspondent peter bowes is in los angeles and explained more. well, the storm in many respects has already arrived in los angeles, we have had torrential rain here for the last few hours, so, that shows that this is a storm that as the authorities have been warning everyone in this city, a storm that is packing a punch, the centre of the storm is still several hours away, working up the pacific coast, but the fact we have had this rain already, and i am in the northern part of los angeles, it shows that there is a lot of rain to come when it heads north through the city, and perhaps even affecting neighbouring states as well. and i think people are bracing for that but probably not for several hours to come, people making a lot of preparations here, those people living near hill sides, that might have been burned in wild fires over recent months, doing everything they can, to shore up those hills, so that when this vast quantity of rain comes in a relatively short space of time, that those hill sides are not vulnerable. it is a testament to our
our north america correspondent peter bowes is in los angeles and explained more. well, the storm in many respects has already arrived in los angeles, we have had torrential rain here for the last few hours, so, that shows that this is a storm that as the authorities have been warning everyone in this city, a storm that is packing a punch, the centre of the storm is still several hours away, working up the pacific coast, but the fact we have had this rain already, and i am in the northern part...
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live now to our correspondent in los angeles, peter bowes. like we say, the storm due to track through california, passing los angeles, what is the situation at the moment?— angeles, what is the situation at the moment? ~ , ., ., , the moment? well, the storm in many resects the moment? well, the storm in many respects has — the moment? well, the storm in many respects has already _ the moment? well, the storm in many respects has already arrived _ the moment? well, the storm in many respects has already arrived in - the moment? well, the storm in many respects has already arrived in los - respects has already arrived in los angeles, we have had torrential rain here, for the last few hours, so, that shows that this is a storm that as the authorities have been warning everyone in this city, a storm that is packing a punch, the centre of the storm is still several hours away, working up the pacific coast but the fact we have had this rain already, and i am in the northern part of los angeles, it shows that there a lot of rain to come when i
live now to our correspondent in los angeles, peter bowes. like we say, the storm due to track through california, passing los angeles, what is the situation at the moment?— angeles, what is the situation at the moment? ~ , ., ., , the moment? well, the storm in many resects the moment? well, the storm in many respects has — the moment? well, the storm in many respects has already _ the moment? well, the storm in many respects has already arrived _ the moment? well, the storm in many...
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live now to our correspondent in los angeles, peter bowes. talk us through the latest on the earthquake that just talk us through the latest on the earthquake thatjust happened? mil earthquake thatjust happened? fill day in los angeles, emergency alerts have been on our mobile phones, warning people about the tropical storms and people shouldn't go out and is absolutely necessary. the only reason to go out today is if you were fleeing from a flooded area and have an hour ago, another emergency alert, as shaped alert the message was earthquakes, drop, cover, hold on and it happened 80 miles to the north of los angeles and the magnitude 5.1 in the town and the magnitude 5.1 in the town and astonishment in the city that we should have two major events like this in a once—in—a—lifetime tropical storm combined with an earthquake in the same moment the we are still waiting to see if there's been any significant damage in the earthquake, the reports as of yet but clearly, it is early days and people are still turning their attention to the pot
live now to our correspondent in los angeles, peter bowes. talk us through the latest on the earthquake that just talk us through the latest on the earthquake thatjust happened? mil earthquake thatjust happened? fill day in los angeles, emergency alerts have been on our mobile phones, warning people about the tropical storms and people shouldn't go out and is absolutely necessary. the only reason to go out today is if you were fleeing from a flooded area and have an hour ago, another emergency...
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peter bowes reporting there. thousands of scouts international event in south korea are being evacuated from a campsite because of an incoming tropical storm. the uk and several other countries had already left, citing extreme hot weather and poor facilities at the site. our corresponding jean mackenzie has the story. —— correspond. this is the unluckiestjamboree in scouting unluckiest jamboree in scouting history. unluckiestjamboree in scouting history. first came floods, then a heat wave, and now a typhoon. but it was not the extreme weather that caused the brits to pack up and leave. it was a lack of shade, food, and the filthy toilets and showers. we felt that it was not a safe environment to be in and we knew when we took the decision how difficult it would be for young people have spent two years raising money and that's why we feel so let down. the organisers — why we feel so let down. the organisers were _ why we feel so let down. the organisers were unprepared for the weather and an event of this s
peter bowes reporting there. thousands of scouts international event in south korea are being evacuated from a campsite because of an incoming tropical storm. the uk and several other countries had already left, citing extreme hot weather and poor facilities at the site. our corresponding jean mackenzie has the story. —— correspond. this is the unluckiestjamboree in scouting unluckiest jamboree in scouting history. unluckiestjamboree in scouting history. first came floods, then a heat wave,...
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we can speak now to our correspondent peter bowes. what is the latest deal with regards to these fires? what is the iatest deal with regards to these fires?— what is the latest deal with regards to these fires?— to these fires? there is a glimmer of positive — to these fires? there is a glimmer of positive news. _ to these fires? there is a glimmer of positive news. on _ to these fires? there is a glimmer of positive news. on two - to these fires? there is a glimmer of positive news. on two fronts. i to these fires? there is a glimmer. of positive news. on two fronts. the first is in this remote city of yellowknife, north—west territory with a population of 20,000, more than 20,000 people over the last couple of days have been evacuated, getting out of their homes, out of the city to safety and mostly down the city to safety and mostly down the single road that is open to them, a single carriageway road to them, a single carriageway road to the south with some flying out and ongoing operations and the airport that remains open
we can speak now to our correspondent peter bowes. what is the latest deal with regards to these fires? what is the iatest deal with regards to these fires?— what is the latest deal with regards to these fires?— to these fires? there is a glimmer of positive — to these fires? there is a glimmer of positive news. _ to these fires? there is a glimmer of positive news. on _ to these fires? there is a glimmer of positive news. on two - to these fires? there is a glimmer of positive news. on...
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bowes has the details on today's vote. all eyes are on ohio to see what happens. and as you say, this is an attempt to essentially increase the threshold for changes to, or amendments to, the constitution. currently, it requires a simple majority — 50% plus one vote — and the attempt is to raise that to 60%, to make it more difficult to see these amendments go through. and republicans say this is an attempt to safeguard the constitution from outside financial interests. we often see this in american politics, where a decision is being made in the state and outside interests pour a lot of money into campaigns on one side or another to influence the vote. and republicans say this is an attempt to safeguard the state from that, but opponents of this say it has everything to do with the abortion vote that is going to take place in november in ohio. and that is an attempt to enshrine or codify a woman's right to an abortion into the state constitution, and this is something we've seen in other states after the ending of roe
bowes has the details on today's vote. all eyes are on ohio to see what happens. and as you say, this is an attempt to essentially increase the threshold for changes to, or amendments to, the constitution. currently, it requires a simple majority — 50% plus one vote — and the attempt is to raise that to 60%, to make it more difficult to see these amendments go through. and republicans say this is an attempt to safeguard the constitution from outside financial interests. we often see this in...
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for the latest, our north america correspondent peter bowes. at the height of this trial, there was a cultural firestorm focusing in on the allegations against tory lanez and on megan thee stallion who, at the end of the trial, the prosecutions that had been subjected to repeated and grotesque attacks on bringing the case. just to recap, the end of last year, tory lanez was found guilty on three counts relating to the shooting of megan thee stallion, this goes back to a 2020 pool party at the home of the reality star kylie jenner. they were leaving the party and seems that megan thee stallion and tory lanez got into some sort of argument over his musical ability. sort of argument over his musicalability. she sort of argument over his musical ability. she says that he told her to dance, and it was shortly after that that she was shortly after that that she was shot in the foot. he has maintained his innocence throughout. his lawyer said there was a botched investigation. the prosecutions of the evidence pointed to his guilt. what we havejust of
for the latest, our north america correspondent peter bowes. at the height of this trial, there was a cultural firestorm focusing in on the allegations against tory lanez and on megan thee stallion who, at the end of the trial, the prosecutions that had been subjected to repeated and grotesque attacks on bringing the case. just to recap, the end of last year, tory lanez was found guilty on three counts relating to the shooting of megan thee stallion, this goes back to a 2020 pool party at the...
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our north america correspondent peter bowes has the latest. let's take his decision not to appear in court in person. that is entirely within his right in the state of georgia. different states in this country have different laws in terms of people appearing in court for their arraignment, as it's known, when the charges are read and the defendant has an opportunity to plead either guilty or not guilty — he has pleaded not guilty. as you say, we expected that. and what it does do is spur everyone concerned, to be blunt about it, the spectacle, the circus like atmosphere of another court appearance by donald trump. so his plea has been entered as part of court papers, which he's signed through his lawyers, acknowledging that he understood his right to appear in court if he wanted to. now, his attempt to separate his case from the others, he is, as you say, one of 19. that seems to be a tactic to prolong everything, a political tactic to push this down the road, as we've seen already with some of the other cases that the former president is in
our north america correspondent peter bowes has the latest. let's take his decision not to appear in court in person. that is entirely within his right in the state of georgia. different states in this country have different laws in terms of people appearing in court for their arraignment, as it's known, when the charges are read and the defendant has an opportunity to plead either guilty or not guilty — he has pleaded not guilty. as you say, we expected that. and what it does do is spur...
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peter bowes, bbc news. that is just one of several environmental stories we are bringing you this morning. jon has more. wildfires continue to ravage parts of western canada in scenes the country's prime minister, justin trudeau, has labelled "apocalyptic". officials hope cooler weather over the coming day may help them as they battle to contain the blazes — but thousands remain under evacuation orders as fires threaten towns across the region. graham satchell reports. the terrifying wildfires rampaging across canada have been burning for some time now. authorities say they're trying to fight more than 1,000 separate blazes covering more than 1a million hectares — an area roughly the size of greece. oh, my god. the canadian prime minister, justin trudeau, has called the crisis in his country scary and heartbreaking. canadians from coast to coast to coast are watching in horror the images of apocalyptic devastation and fires going on in communities that so many of us know and so many of us have friends.
peter bowes, bbc news. that is just one of several environmental stories we are bringing you this morning. jon has more. wildfires continue to ravage parts of western canada in scenes the country's prime minister, justin trudeau, has labelled "apocalyptic". officials hope cooler weather over the coming day may help them as they battle to contain the blazes — but thousands remain under evacuation orders as fires threaten towns across the region. graham satchell reports. the...
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peter bowes, bbc news. some shocking images there. in glasgow, thousands of musicians have been taking part in the 75th world pipe band championships. after two days of competition, it was �*peoples ford boghall and bathgate caledonia�* who took home the title. it�*s the band�*s first world championship win in their 52—year history and they faced tough competition from austria, australia, canada and the usa. i�*m sure it sounded louder if you were there. we get a sense of what it sounds like. from one world championship there is another, the world cup final. the sun looking glorious from what we could see earlier with jane in sydney. looks like it is being reflected in that picture you have got there. indeed. good morning. this is the daytime photograph. it will be evening when the gales kicked off but it should be largely fine and dry. pleasant, good conditions with generally light to moderate winds. temperatures around 17 degrees. pretty decent for the time of year. the weather looking good th
peter bowes, bbc news. some shocking images there. in glasgow, thousands of musicians have been taking part in the 75th world pipe band championships. after two days of competition, it was �*peoples ford boghall and bathgate caledonia�* who took home the title. it�*s the band�*s first world championship win in their 52—year history and they faced tough competition from austria, australia, canada and the usa. i�*m sure it sounded louder if you were there. we get a sense of what it...
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peter bowes, bbc news. more than 4,000 people have been evacuated from tenerife, in the spanish canary islands, as wildfires burn out of control. the blaze is spreading through woodlands and ravines, making it difficult for firefighters to bring it under control. officials say this is the most complex fire on the island in a0 years. the barge intended to house 500 asylum seekers has appeared as a hoax listing on the travel website booking.com it describes the bibby stockholm as offering views of dorset�*s jurassic coast, and promises a continental breakfast. the listing has since been removed. the home office has confirmed the vessel is not available for public bookings. more than 700,000 households missed out on financial support from the government to help with their energy bills, according to age uk. the charity said it was mostly older people living in park homes and care homes who didn't access the £400 grant. the government says it has spent billions to protect families from price rises last winter
peter bowes, bbc news. more than 4,000 people have been evacuated from tenerife, in the spanish canary islands, as wildfires burn out of control. the blaze is spreading through woodlands and ravines, making it difficult for firefighters to bring it under control. officials say this is the most complex fire on the island in a0 years. the barge intended to house 500 asylum seekers has appeared as a hoax listing on the travel website booking.com it describes the bibby stockholm as offering views...