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africa bringing that heat and humidity and somejust north africa bringing that heat and humidity and some just as well. we have some cloud towards the east which is burning back gradually towards the coast so for most of us long spells of blue skies and sunshine. just some cloud around this afternoon. but out there temperatures mid to high 20s widely, perhaps 31, 30 2 degrees down towards the south east. through this evening and tonight subtle changes, we could see some heavy showers and perhaps some thunder moving in. you
africa bringing that heat and humidity and somejust north africa bringing that heat and humidity and some just as well. we have some cloud towards the east which is burning back gradually towards the coast so for most of us long spells of blue skies and sunshine. just some cloud around this afternoon. but out there temperatures mid to high 20s widely, perhaps 31, 30 2 degrees down towards the south east. through this evening and tonight subtle changes, we could see some heavy showers and...
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from north africa to europe, this is what _ from north africa to europe, this is what we _ from north africa to europe, this is what we have to do. back from north africa to europe, this is what we have to do.— from north africa to europe, this is what we have to do. back in 2016, it was germany _ what we have to do. back in 2016, it was germany that _ what we have to do. back in 2016, it was germany that wanted _ what we have to do. back in 2016, it was germany that wanted solidarity| was germany that wanted solidarity and others, there were over a million people arriving two given what you have seen and the way that we have heard the debate has gone awry and underwrite in the european parliament between member states, do you think there is a danger of a radicalising effect in politics? that a populist response, clearly the italian government is partly a response to a populist response, do you feel that in germany also? it does not help when the italian government talks of a war and stokes a populist fear even more, that is not a good idea and if you look at the numbers, the pictur
from north africa to europe, this is what _ from north africa to europe, this is what we _ from north africa to europe, this is what we have to do. back from north africa to europe, this is what we have to do.— from north africa to europe, this is what we have to do. back in 2016, it was germany _ what we have to do. back in 2016, it was germany that _ what we have to do. back in 2016, it was germany that wanted _ what we have to do. back in 2016, it was germany that wanted solidarity| was...
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africa bringing that heat and humidity and somejust north africa bringing that heat and humidity and some just as well. we have some cloud towards the east which is burning back gradually towards the coast so for most of us long spells of blue skies and sunshine. just some cloud around this afternoon. but out there temperatures mid to high 20s widely, perhaps 31, 30 2 degrees down towards the south east. through this evening and tonight subtle changes, we could see some heavy showers and perhaps some thunder moving in. you may hear some thunder storms overnight but for most of us some mist and fog developing and again it is humid overnight so for some of us, it could be feeling tropical tonight. a similar dated today tomorrow we do it all again with some low cloud around, and perhaps to the irish sea some isolated heavy showers for that but temperatures tomorrow similar to today, mid to high 20s for most but we could see another day of 30 degrees. that would be the fifth day of the heat wave continuing. not much change on friday, once again some low cloud around the north sea coasts
africa bringing that heat and humidity and somejust north africa bringing that heat and humidity and some just as well. we have some cloud towards the east which is burning back gradually towards the coast so for most of us long spells of blue skies and sunshine. just some cloud around this afternoon. but out there temperatures mid to high 20s widely, perhaps 31, 30 2 degrees down towards the south east. through this evening and tonight subtle changes, we could see some heavy showers and...
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it has seen huge numbers of people arriving from north africa this week. anger grows among survivors in libya's flood—ravaged city of derna as authorities in the east of the country blame nature for the disaster. the united nations says the number of people known to have died has reached around 11,300. the antarctic sea—ice has declined to its lowest winter level on record, according to satellite data. now on bbc news a culinary adventure in turkey, with discovering the world's table i'm nick kwek and i'm on a journey to see how history and culture shape what we eat. i've never heard that before. in discovering the world's table, we travel the globe, revealing the stories behind some of our best loved dishes... ..learning from the chefs, adapting authentic tastes to our times. that is phenomenal.
it has seen huge numbers of people arriving from north africa this week. anger grows among survivors in libya's flood—ravaged city of derna as authorities in the east of the country blame nature for the disaster. the united nations says the number of people known to have died has reached around 11,300. the antarctic sea—ice has declined to its lowest winter level on record, according to satellite data. now on bbc news a culinary adventure in turkey, with discovering the world's table i'm...
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africa bringing that heat and humidity and somejust north africa bringing that heat and humidity and some just as well. we have some cloud towards the east which is burning back gradually towards the coast so for most of us long spells of blue skies and sunshine. just some cloud around this afternoon. but out there temperatures mid to high 20s widely, perhaps 31, 30 2 degrees down towards the south east. through this evening and tonight subtle changes, we could see some heavy showers and perhaps some thunder moving in. you may
africa bringing that heat and humidity and somejust north africa bringing that heat and humidity and some just as well. we have some cloud towards the east which is burning back gradually towards the coast so for most of us long spells of blue skies and sunshine. just some cloud around this afternoon. but out there temperatures mid to high 20s widely, perhaps 31, 30 2 degrees down towards the south east. through this evening and tonight subtle changes, we could see some heavy showers and...
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it's seen huge numbers of people arriving from north africa this week. the bbc and banijay uk, the company who employed russell brand whilst he was presenting shows for channel 4 in the mid—2000s, have launched an �*urgent investigation' after allegations of rape and sexual assault are made against him — he denies the claims. and anger grows among survivors in libya's flood—ravaged city of derna — as authorities in the east of the country blame nature for the disaster. the united nations says the number of people known to have died has reached around eleven thousand three hundred. the antarctic sea—ice has declined to its lowest winter level on record — according to satellite data. now on bbc news. this cultural life: margaret atwood margaret atwood. one of the world's best—selling critically acclaimed authors, she's published more than 60 books, and has won the booker prize twice. the winner of the first booker prize of the 21st century, margaret atwood. cheering and applause. her stories often centre on oppression and brutality. most fa
it's seen huge numbers of people arriving from north africa this week. the bbc and banijay uk, the company who employed russell brand whilst he was presenting shows for channel 4 in the mid—2000s, have launched an �*urgent investigation' after allegations of rape and sexual assault are made against him — he denies the claims. and anger grows among survivors in libya's flood—ravaged city of derna — as authorities in the east of the country blame nature for the disaster. the united...
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it's seen huge numbers of people arriving from north africa this week. anger grows among survivors in libya's flood—ravaged city of derna, as authorities in the east of the country blame nature for the disaster. the united nations says the number of people known to have died has reached around 11,300. the antarctic sea—ice has declined to its lowest winter level on record, according to satellite data. now on bbc news, click. this week, a new way to detect alzheimer's.
it's seen huge numbers of people arriving from north africa this week. anger grows among survivors in libya's flood—ravaged city of derna, as authorities in the east of the country blame nature for the disaster. the united nations says the number of people known to have died has reached around 11,300. the antarctic sea—ice has declined to its lowest winter level on record, according to satellite data. now on bbc news, click. this week, a new way to detect alzheimer's.
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as storm daniel swept across north africa, it dropped a huge amount of water onto the hills, swelling the river derna, and then causing two dams to burst. "there used to be a dam," this man says. "now it's just soil." it seems it was that failure that has caused such carnage. this is a disaster, both natural and manmade. libya has never really recovered from the civil war that overthrew colonel gaddafi. rival governments claim to rule this country — neither really does. translation: after this incident, we will look back at ourselves - and the reasons for the devastating flood in a calm and intelligent way. we have allocated just over 2.5 billion dinars to start the reconstruction of this area. that figure is around $500 million. all the while, the death toll mounts. mass graves fill up. hospitals turn into morgues. translation: we've already had 1,700 dead just in this _ section of the hospital. we counted them as they were lying in the hallways. we buried anyone identified by their family or friends. things are very bad. the hospital is dilapidated. some aid is already on its way.
as storm daniel swept across north africa, it dropped a huge amount of water onto the hills, swelling the river derna, and then causing two dams to burst. "there used to be a dam," this man says. "now it's just soil." it seems it was that failure that has caused such carnage. this is a disaster, both natural and manmade. libya has never really recovered from the civil war that overthrew colonel gaddafi. rival governments claim to rule this country — neither really does....
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africa. very scary for an 18—year—old boy who'd never been out of north shields, yeah, but we just got on with it. you know, i mean, if the sergeant says, "jump," you said, "how high?" and we just did whatever we were told to do — and that's the easiest way to get on in the army. if the sergeant or the corporal says do it, you do it. a lot of the time, i was trained in weapons. but because i had a little bit of a problem with one of my eyes, they thought that a rifle wasn't a good idea for me. and so, they put us on bren guns. in fact, for a period of time in africa, i was a twin bren gunner, and that meant that i was sitting on a very small vehicle with two bren guns pointing backwards — with the convoy was in front and i was like tail—end tommy watching for aircraft attacking from behind. or if i was at the front, then i did the same again. but they thought because of the eye problem, that i was better with the twin bren guns rather than with a rifle. on occasions as you were driv
africa. very scary for an 18—year—old boy who'd never been out of north shields, yeah, but we just got on with it. you know, i mean, if the sergeant says, "jump," you said, "how high?" and we just did whatever we were told to do — and that's the easiest way to get on in the army. if the sergeant or the corporal says do it, you do it. a lot of the time, i was trained in weapons. but because i had a little bit of a problem with one of my eyes, they thought that a rifle...
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there are others across north africa and the middle east, thinking — north africa and the middle east, thinking about the most sold dam in a rock— thinking about the most sold dam in a rock which— thinking about the most sold dam in a rock which experiences problems of its own. _ a rock which experiences problems of its own, hopefully if there could be anything _ its own, hopefully if there could be anything positive about this ghastly and preventable situation, it is that perhaps the united nations or another— that perhaps the united nations or another international institution, if host— another international institution, if host governments are not strong enough. _ if host governments are not strong enough, can start at prioritise this kind of— enough, can start at prioritise this kind of infrastructure maintenance. i kind of infrastructure maintenance. iwas _ kind of infrastructure maintenance. iwasiust_ kind of infrastructure maintenance. i wasjust thinking in more general i wa5ju5t thinking in more general terms about how agriculture is term5 about how agriculture is ch
there are others across north africa and the middle east, thinking — north africa and the middle east, thinking about the most sold dam in a rock— thinking about the most sold dam in a rock which— thinking about the most sold dam in a rock which experiences problems of its own. _ a rock which experiences problems of its own, hopefully if there could be anything _ its own, hopefully if there could be anything positive about this ghastly and preventable situation, it is that perhaps the...
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it has seen huge numbers of people arriving from north africa this week. anger grows among survivors in libya's flood—ravaged city of derna as authorities in the east of the country blame nature for the disaster. the united nations says the number of people known to have died has reached around 11,300. the antarctic sea—ice has declined to its lowest winter level on record, according to satellite data. now on bbc news a culinary adventure in turkey, with discovering the world's table i'm nick kwek and i'm on a journey to see how history and culture shape what we eat. i've never heard that before. in discovering the world's table, we travel the globe, revealing the stories behind some of our best loved dishes... ..learning from the chefs, adapting authentic tastes to our times. that is phenomenal. my fascination with food and cooking started at a really young age, as i grew up literally in the kitchen of my mum and dads chinese restaurant, and i love how sharing a good meal brings people together. this time, i'm in turkey, exploring the aegean peninsula
it has seen huge numbers of people arriving from north africa this week. anger grows among survivors in libya's flood—ravaged city of derna as authorities in the east of the country blame nature for the disaster. the united nations says the number of people known to have died has reached around 11,300. the antarctic sea—ice has declined to its lowest winter level on record, according to satellite data. now on bbc news a culinary adventure in turkey, with discovering the world's table i'm...
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north africa this week. anger grows among survivors in libya's flood—ravaged city of derna as authorities in the east of the country blame nature for the disaster. the united nations says the number of people known to have died has reached around 11,300. the antarctic sea—ice has declined to its lowest winter level on record, according to satellite data. now on bbc news, the briefing. when the storm came, fractured libya was ill—prepared. half a year's rainfall fell in 2a hours. in daylight, as much as a quarter of the port city of derna was revealed to be gone. engulfed by flood water after two mountain dams failed. families were washed out to sea as they slept. the grim work to retrieve the lost is underway. with terrible force, the floods swept through this city. destroying homes, cars, bridges. there was no warning, no evacuation order. gently, the body of a child is recovered from the rubble. few here are being found alive. derna and libya are overwhelmed. it's too much for those left grieving. en
north africa this week. anger grows among survivors in libya's flood—ravaged city of derna as authorities in the east of the country blame nature for the disaster. the united nations says the number of people known to have died has reached around 11,300. the antarctic sea—ice has declined to its lowest winter level on record, according to satellite data. now on bbc news, the briefing. when the storm came, fractured libya was ill—prepared. half a year's rainfall fell in 2a hours. in...
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the mother is thought to have given birth during the journey from north africa, the ansa news agency says. the death is being investigated. more than 8,000 migrants have arrived in lampedusa over the past three days alone. mali, niger and burkina faso signed a security pact on saturday promising to come to each other�*s aid in case of any rebellion or external aggression. the three west african sahel nations ruled by militaryjuntas are struggling to contain islamic insurgents linked to al qaeda and islamic state and have seen their relations with neighbors and international partners strained because of coups. protests are being held in iran — and across the world — to mark one year since the death of mahsa amini, a 22—year—old woman who died in police custody. amini was arrested for allegedly violating iran's strict rules requiring women to cover their hair with a hijab or headscarf. an un human rights expert said the evidence established that she died "as a result of beatings" by the morality police. the iran's state coroner said her death was a result of pre—existing me
the mother is thought to have given birth during the journey from north africa, the ansa news agency says. the death is being investigated. more than 8,000 migrants have arrived in lampedusa over the past three days alone. mali, niger and burkina faso signed a security pact on saturday promising to come to each other�*s aid in case of any rebellion or external aggression. the three west african sahel nations ruled by militaryjuntas are struggling to contain islamic insurgents linked to al...
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as storm daniel swept across north africa, it dropped a huge amount of water onto the hills, swelling the river derna, and causing two dams to burst. these images show the scale of the storm as it hit the coast of libya, but why was it so powerful? daniel is an example of a mediterranean cyclone, these are initiated by the jet stream which brings cold air high above the earth's surface, that starts off these thunderstorms. once that is formed an area of low pressure develops and that feeds off the warm waters of the mediterranean with a system taking on characteristics more like a tropical storm. this is a disaster both natural and manmade. libya has never really recovered from the civil war that overthrew colonel gaddafi. rival governments claim to rule this country — but neither really does. the damage to libya's infrastructure is incalculable. this hospital in bayda was submerged in the deluge. all the while, the death toll mounts. mass graves filling up. hospitals turn into morgues. translation: we've already had 1,700 dead just in this section _ of the hospital. we counted them
as storm daniel swept across north africa, it dropped a huge amount of water onto the hills, swelling the river derna, and causing two dams to burst. these images show the scale of the storm as it hit the coast of libya, but why was it so powerful? daniel is an example of a mediterranean cyclone, these are initiated by the jet stream which brings cold air high above the earth's surface, that starts off these thunderstorms. once that is formed an area of low pressure develops and that feeds off...
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one of the main talking points here at the unga has been the recent natural disasters in north africa. so let's look at the latest from there now, and focus on libya. journalists were ordered out of derna — that's the city devastated when two dams collapsed following disastrous flooding in the country's east. it follows angry protests from demonstrators in fury over failure of authorities to protect the city from floods. irate residents of derna say the devastation could've been prevented, with officials blaming insecurity in the area for incomplete repairs to the dems after 2007. there are also reports that the mayor's house was burned down. the extensive recovery process continues in the region. the united nations has revised down its estimate of the number of deaths, to 4,000, with at least 5,000 missing. back here at the un i spoke earlier with francesco rocca, president of the international federation of red cross and red crescent for more on climate—related natural diasters like libya, and the earthquake in morocco. mr rocco, thank you very much forjoining us on bbc news. i
one of the main talking points here at the unga has been the recent natural disasters in north africa. so let's look at the latest from there now, and focus on libya. journalists were ordered out of derna — that's the city devastated when two dams collapsed following disastrous flooding in the country's east. it follows angry protests from demonstrators in fury over failure of authorities to protect the city from floods. irate residents of derna say the devastation could've been prevented,...
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it's seen huge numbers of people arriving from north africa this week. the bbc and banijay uk, the company who employed russell brand whilst he was presenting shows for channel 4 in the mid—2000s, have launched an �*urgent investigation�* after allegations of rape and sexual assault are made against him — he denies the claims. and anger grows among survivors in libya's flood—ravaged city of derna — as authorities in the east of the country blame nature for the disaster. the united nations says the number of people known to have died has reached around 11,300. now on bbc news it's sportsday. hello and welcome to sportsday — i'm gavin ramjaun. england's big chance to seize control of their pool at the rugby world cup — they take onjapan this evening in nice. but the shock of the tournament so far, fiji, stun australia, denting
it's seen huge numbers of people arriving from north africa this week. the bbc and banijay uk, the company who employed russell brand whilst he was presenting shows for channel 4 in the mid—2000s, have launched an �*urgent investigation�* after allegations of rape and sexual assault are made against him — he denies the claims. and anger grows among survivors in libya's flood—ravaged city of derna — as authorities in the east of the country blame nature for the disaster. the united...
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african migrants but also lots of people from sub—saharan africa countries like guinea and the ivory coast for example, huge numbers have been arriving in recent days partly because of good weather. it's very hard to keep track of the numbers. 8000 people arrived in the first days of the week but another thousand people arrived yesterday. the situation is in a constant state of flux partly because large numbers of flux partly because large numbers of migrants arriving in lampedusa, once they are met by the italian red cross are transferred onwards largely to sicily which is to the north but also other destinations in italy, so the italian red cross has been under huge pressure and on friday and they provided 10,000 meals to migrants in the local population is also under pressure. some people have been helping the migrants and collaborating with the red cross and there's also been precious and some people have been protesting against the situation saying it's utterly unsustainable and risks livelihoods and things like tourism and that they need solutions both from their own government
african migrants but also lots of people from sub—saharan africa countries like guinea and the ivory coast for example, huge numbers have been arriving in recent days partly because of good weather. it's very hard to keep track of the numbers. 8000 people arrived in the first days of the week but another thousand people arrived yesterday. the situation is in a constant state of flux partly because large numbers of flux partly because large numbers of migrants arriving in lampedusa, once they...
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in the last week, the number of migrants arriving on the island from north africa has the surpassed the number of residents that live there. the president of the european commission, ursula von der leyen, has met the italian prime minister on lampedusa, and pledged more help to deal with the influx of small vessels. here's mark lowen. one of europe's migration choke points is gasping. more than 8,000 arriving in lampedusa injust three days this week. the migrant centre, built to hold 400, was at ten times its capacity. congested, chaotic, some trying any futile way to get free. today, two new arrivals, rather more planned — the italian prime minister giorgia meloni and the eu president ursula von der leyen, to see for themselves the turmoil at europe's door. italy's leader is under pressure. elected with promises to curb migration, numbers are now double the same period last year. translation: what is at stake here is the future, the future i that europe wants to set for itself, and it is very important to be able to tackle the huge, massive challenges which lie ahead for us, especial
in the last week, the number of migrants arriving on the island from north africa has the surpassed the number of residents that live there. the president of the european commission, ursula von der leyen, has met the italian prime minister on lampedusa, and pledged more help to deal with the influx of small vessels. here's mark lowen. one of europe's migration choke points is gasping. more than 8,000 arriving in lampedusa injust three days this week. the migrant centre, built to hold 400, was...
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, some 481 million people, and 27% of those living in the middle east and north africa, around 156 million, say though that like to migrate. the ease with which some of them might reach europe poses a unique and deepening challenge. the fact is, our countries are exceptionally attractive and 4% of those polled, approximately 40 million people, named uk as their preferred destination, and 80%, approximately 162 million people, named the usa. these numbers are respectable more than half of our current total populations. those in favour of a memorable approach when it comes to migration tend to say, so what? isn't it a good thing that people in the world over want to come to the west and contribute? and why can't west and contribute? and why can't we observe and welcome them and wouldn't the problem of illegal migration and significantly reduce if they made it easier for people to come to our countries legally? there are four core arguments in opposition to uncontrolled and illegal migration, the civic argument, the practical argument, the security argument and the democratic argument. firstl
, some 481 million people, and 27% of those living in the middle east and north africa, around 156 million, say though that like to migrate. the ease with which some of them might reach europe poses a unique and deepening challenge. the fact is, our countries are exceptionally attractive and 4% of those polled, approximately 40 million people, named uk as their preferred destination, and 80%, approximately 162 million people, named the usa. these numbers are respectable more than half of our...
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north africa this week. and anger grows among survivors in libya's flood—ravaged city of derna — as authorities in the east of the country blame nature for the disaster. the united nations says the number of people known to have died has reached around 11,300. now on bbc news... this cultural life: margaret atwood. margaret atwood. one of the world's best—selling, critically—acclaimed authors, she's published more than 60 books, and has won the booker prize twice. the winner of the first booker prize of the 21st century, margaret atwood. cheering and applause. her stories often centre on oppression and brutality. most famously, her 1985 novel, the handmaid's tale, a dystopian vision of america, in which women are enslaved. now an emmy award—winning television series. there's an eye in your house. in this episode of this cultural life, the radio 4 programme, she reveals her formative influences and experiences. and how even in high school, her creativity was clear. i put on a home economics opera. i
north africa this week. and anger grows among survivors in libya's flood—ravaged city of derna — as authorities in the east of the country blame nature for the disaster. the united nations says the number of people known to have died has reached around 11,300. now on bbc news... this cultural life: margaret atwood. margaret atwood. one of the world's best—selling, critically—acclaimed authors, she's published more than 60 books, and has won the booker prize twice. the winner of the...
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it's seen huge numbers of people arriving from north africa this week. anger grows among survivors in libya's flood—ravaged city of derna, as authorities in the east of the country blame nature for the disaster. the united nations says the number of people known to have died has reached around 11,300. the antarctic sea—ice has declined to its lowest winter level on record, according to satellite data. hello. let's get more now on the italian island of lampedusa. the european commission president has laid out an emergency plan of action following the arrival of thousands of migrants. the italian prime minister says europe's future is at stake. earlier i spoke to giorgia linardi, from the migrant charity, sea watch. she described the current situation in lampedusa. the situation is peculiar because according to people on the island, this is the first time that we have really what we can call a record influx of people in such number of days. something like this can be recalled from 2011 with the arab spring and the libyan crisis. it's peculiar that this
it's seen huge numbers of people arriving from north africa this week. anger grows among survivors in libya's flood—ravaged city of derna, as authorities in the east of the country blame nature for the disaster. the united nations says the number of people known to have died has reached around 11,300. the antarctic sea—ice has declined to its lowest winter level on record, according to satellite data. hello. let's get more now on the italian island of lampedusa. the european commission...
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they're migrants, so they'll be going off to north africa quite soon. it's incredible to think that tiny bird will now have to fly thousands of miles. well, that's right, yes. and will it get much bigger before its flight? no, that's effectively fully grown. it might put on more fat. lots of birds try and put on fat for energy reserves as they migrate. but essentially that's how big it will ever get. maurice has been ringing birds for 30 years and has seen a lot of chiffchaffs in that time. they're about stable around here, not like their cousins, the willow warbler, lesser white throat. we hardly catch at all now. whereas we could rely on seeing them every year. so it's 3jt. the ring is fitted. around the leg. we do a gentle squeeze to start with. details of the bird's age, condition and location are recorded, so if it's seen again, we know where it's come from. all this data, recorded over decades, shows how different bird populations are coping with multiple pressures from habitat loss to climate change. this is a graph of cuckoo numbers in england.
they're migrants, so they'll be going off to north africa quite soon. it's incredible to think that tiny bird will now have to fly thousands of miles. well, that's right, yes. and will it get much bigger before its flight? no, that's effectively fully grown. it might put on more fat. lots of birds try and put on fat for energy reserves as they migrate. but essentially that's how big it will ever get. maurice has been ringing birds for 30 years and has seen a lot of chiffchaffs in that time....
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as storm daniel swept across north africa, it dropped a huge amount of water onto the hills, swelling the river derna, and causing two dams to burst. these images show the scale of the storm as it hit the coast of libya, but why was it so powerful? daniel is an example of a mediterranean cyclone, these are initiated by the jet stream which brings cold air high above the earth's surface, that starts off these thunderstorms. once that is formed an area of low pressure develops and that feeds off the warm waters of the mediterranean with a system taking on characteristics more like a tropical storm. this is a disaster both natural and manmade. libya has never really recovered from the civil war that overthrew colonel gaddafi. rival governments claim to rule this country — but neither really does. the damage to libya's infrastructure is incalculable. this hospital in bayda was submerged in the deluge. all the while, the death toll mounts. mass graves filling up. hospitals turn into morgues. translation: we've already had 1,700 dead just in this section _ of the hospital. we counted them
as storm daniel swept across north africa, it dropped a huge amount of water onto the hills, swelling the river derna, and causing two dams to burst. these images show the scale of the storm as it hit the coast of libya, but why was it so powerful? daniel is an example of a mediterranean cyclone, these are initiated by the jet stream which brings cold air high above the earth's surface, that starts off these thunderstorms. once that is formed an area of low pressure develops and that feeds off...
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africa. there was time to prepare for this and massive criminal negligence of the authorities in the national army and the mayor coordinating with each other the tort residents to stay at home and not leave and they're asking whether or not they should leave and there were told to stay indoors, that had hours and hours and exploded into up with that half of the residents of that city and the other half that are still there are now, at the mercy of these generals have clung on the powerfor the last ten years and are still clinging on to power as the coordinated activities of the international community should be left alone. they should stand aside and let the relief agencies do their work. around the world and across the uk. this is bbc news. let's look at some other stories making news. a man has been arrested on suspicion of possessing a "dangerously out of control" dog, following an attack on an 11—year—old girl in birmingham. ana paun suffered serious arm and shoulder injuries when she
africa. there was time to prepare for this and massive criminal negligence of the authorities in the national army and the mayor coordinating with each other the tort residents to stay at home and not leave and they're asking whether or not they should leave and there were told to stay indoors, that had hours and hours and exploded into up with that half of the residents of that city and the other half that are still there are now, at the mercy of these generals have clung on the powerfor the...
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it's seen huge numbers of people arriving from north africa this week. and anger grows among survivors in libya's flood—ravaged city of derna — as authorities in the east of the country blame nature for the disaster. the united nations says the number of people known to have died has reached around 11,300. now on bbc news... this cultural life: margaret atwood. margaret atwood. one of the world's best—selling, critically—acclaimed authors, she's published more than 60 books, and has won the booker prize twice. the winner of the first booker prize of the 21st century, margaret atwood.
it's seen huge numbers of people arriving from north africa this week. and anger grows among survivors in libya's flood—ravaged city of derna — as authorities in the east of the country blame nature for the disaster. the united nations says the number of people known to have died has reached around 11,300. now on bbc news... this cultural life: margaret atwood. margaret atwood. one of the world's best—selling, critically—acclaimed authors, she's published more than 60 books, and has won...
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africa. former prime minister, borisjohnson has warned the uk government against scaling back the high speed rail project hs2, after the government refused to guarantee the link between the cities of birmingham and manchester. dozens of company bosses and business groups in england have signed a letter urging prime minister rishi sunak, to re—commit to the high—speed railway. costs around hs2 have increased significantly and are now well above its original budget of £33 billion, which was set a decade ago when work on the line began. let's now speak to miranda barker, chief executive of east lancashire chamber of commerce — one of the bosses who signed that letter thank you for being with us. why did you sign this letter?— you sign this letter? because we feel this is _ you sign this letter? because we feel this is an _ you sign this letter? because we feel this is an important - you sign this letter? because we - feel this is an important commitment for the uk global competitiveness
africa. former prime minister, borisjohnson has warned the uk government against scaling back the high speed rail project hs2, after the government refused to guarantee the link between the cities of birmingham and manchester. dozens of company bosses and business groups in england have signed a letter urging prime minister rishi sunak, to re—commit to the high—speed railway. costs around hs2 have increased significantly and are now well above its original budget of £33 billion, which was...
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we're following developments from neighbouring tunisia, and our north africa correspondent bassam bounenni joins me now from tunis. can you tell me more about this gap between the official death toll and the estimated death toll? do you think that gap will close over time, or will we always have to accept that we don't know the true number of people who have died because of this collapse? £31 of people who have died because of this collapse?— this collapse? of course, the main reason is having _ this collapse? of course, the main reason is having rival— this collapse? of course, the mainj reason is having rival governments meaning rival institutions and bodies on the ground. so both parties have been releasing separate statements with different figures and statistics, even regarding the appreciation and assessment of the situation on the ground that that would be quite different from one statement to another. we and the absence of a reliable source —— we are overwhelmed by fake use of the absence of a rival source about a fresh disaster, a daniel like disaster and the other point.
we're following developments from neighbouring tunisia, and our north africa correspondent bassam bounenni joins me now from tunis. can you tell me more about this gap between the official death toll and the estimated death toll? do you think that gap will close over time, or will we always have to accept that we don't know the true number of people who have died because of this collapse? £31 of people who have died because of this collapse?— this collapse? of course, the main reason is...
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it's seen huge numbers of people arriving from north africa this week. the bbc and banijay uk, the company who employed russell brand whilst he was presenting shows for channel 4 in the mid—2000s, have launched an �*urgent investigation' after allegations of rape and sexual assault are made against him — he denies the claims. anger grows among survivors in libya's flood—ravaged city of derna — as authorities in the east of the country blame nature for the disaster. the united nations says the number of people known to have died has reached around eleven thousand three hundred. and the antarctic sea—ice has declined to its lowest winter level on record — according to satellite data. now on bbc news. brain hacks. modern life — the school run, work calls, inflation. remember your lines. scientists are carrying out pioneering... sorry, that whole thing. ok, the whole thing.
it's seen huge numbers of people arriving from north africa this week. the bbc and banijay uk, the company who employed russell brand whilst he was presenting shows for channel 4 in the mid—2000s, have launched an �*urgent investigation' after allegations of rape and sexual assault are made against him — he denies the claims. anger grows among survivors in libya's flood—ravaged city of derna — as authorities in the east of the country blame nature for the disaster. the united nations...
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this of course referring to people travelling from north africa to europe. pope francis said on saturday that migration was not an emergency but a reality of our times. not an emergency but a reality of ourtimes. meanwhile, france's our times. meanwhile, france's interior minister ourtimes. meanwhile, france's interior minister pushed back saying that while his country —— that his country would not welcome any more migrants to france. sudan's army chief has said he is willing, in principle, to hold talks with his paramilitary rival to end the civil war that broke out in april. general abdel fattah al—burhan, head of the sudanese armed forces, said he was ready in principle to sit down with mohamed hamdan dagalo, leader of the rapid support forces. the two men have been fighting a brutal war, which the united nations says has left more 5,000 people dead and more than five million displaced. our diplomatic correspondentjames landale spoke to the general in new york, and began by asking him why neither side appeared willing to engage in peace talks. trans
this of course referring to people travelling from north africa to europe. pope francis said on saturday that migration was not an emergency but a reality of our times. not an emergency but a reality of ourtimes. meanwhile, france's our times. meanwhile, france's interior minister ourtimes. meanwhile, france's interior minister pushed back saying that while his country —— that his country would not welcome any more migrants to france. sudan's army chief has said he is willing, in principle,...
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africa, floodwaters that swept through eastern libya following a powerful storm and torrential rain have killed... people. inundating much of the city didn't do much drowning its residents. and i declared a disaster zone. floods triggered huge mudslides and caused votes to collapse. authorities closed schools are major oil terminals. three days of mourning have been declared. storm daniel hit the country on sunday and is now heading in the direction of western egypt. us flag been unveiled at the pentagon a us flag has been unveiled at the pentagon to mark 22 years since the 9/11 terror attacks. nearly 3,000 people were killed when members of al qaeda hijacked four passenger airliners, crashing two of them into the world trade center's twin towers in new york, and another into the pentagon. a fourth plane crashed in rural pennsylvania after passengers fought the hijackers. it's thought the hijackers had planned to crash that plane in to a federal building in washington dc. at new york's bell of hope, clergy from diffent denominations and relatives gathered for prayers and to read out
africa, floodwaters that swept through eastern libya following a powerful storm and torrential rain have killed... people. inundating much of the city didn't do much drowning its residents. and i declared a disaster zone. floods triggered huge mudslides and caused votes to collapse. authorities closed schools are major oil terminals. three days of mourning have been declared. storm daniel hit the country on sunday and is now heading in the direction of western egypt. us flag been unveiled at...
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africa programme at the international affairs think tank chatham house. thank think tank chatham house. you forjoining us. can your thank you forjoining us. can i get your reaction on the news that came through in the past hour about the father of mahsa amini having been detained? ,., ., ., ., father of mahsa amini having been detained? ., . ., ,, father of mahsa amini having been detained? ., ., ., ,, , ., detained? good morning and thank you for havini detained? good morning and thank you for having me- — detained? good morning and thank you for having me. i'm _ detained? good morning and thank you for having me. i'm not _ detained? good morning and thank you for having me. i'm not surprised - detained? good morning and thank you for having me. i'm not surprised at - for having me. i'm not surprised at all. the iranian government has for many months been foreshadowing that it intends to make every effort to stop celebrations, commemorations and protests and its brittle oppressive reaction to the family of mahsa amini shows how far it will go to stop t
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the recent natural disasters in north africa have been one of the many talking points at the un general assembly so far. so let's look at the latest from there now — and focus on libya. journalists were ordered out of derna, that's the city devastated when two dams collapsed following disastrous flooding in the country's east. it follows furious protests from demonstrators over the failure of authorities to protect the city from floods. irate residents of derna say the devastation could've been prevented, with officials blaming insecurity in the area for incomplete repairs to the dams after 2007. there are also reports that the mayor's house was burned down. our correspondent anna foster is in eastern libya with more. well, things changed to derna less than 2a hours after protest outside the main mosque in the city. many people gather to express their anger against the authorities who they said had not maintained the dams properly, who had not present to the people the way they should have done. there was anger towards the mayor of derna, there was anger was smb based authorities. and
the recent natural disasters in north africa have been one of the many talking points at the un general assembly so far. so let's look at the latest from there now — and focus on libya. journalists were ordered out of derna, that's the city devastated when two dams collapsed following disastrous flooding in the country's east. it follows furious protests from demonstrators over the failure of authorities to protect the city from floods. irate residents of derna say the devastation could've...
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the minister for the middle east and north africa has reiterated the uk commitment to libya in a call with the chair of libya's presidential council. un officials have said western and eastern governments are working together, communicating on this. that will be important and we stand ready to help the people of libya at these very challenging times. i am these very challenging times. i am crateful, these very challenging times. i am grateful. mr— these very challenging times. i am grateful, mr speaker. _ these very challenging times. i am grateful, mr speaker. the horror of the catastrophic floods in libya is hard to— the catastrophic floods in libya is hard to imagine. loved ones are swept _ hard to imagine. loved ones are swept away within hand's reach, drowning — swept away within hand's reach, drowning in mud and crushed under rubble _ drowning in mud and crushed under rubble the — drowning in mud and crushed under rubble. the city of derna has been utterly— rubble. the city of derna has been utterly devastated and estimates now range, _ utterly devastated and estimates
the minister for the middle east and north africa has reiterated the uk commitment to libya in a call with the chair of libya's presidential council. un officials have said western and eastern governments are working together, communicating on this. that will be important and we stand ready to help the people of libya at these very challenging times. i am these very challenging times. i am crateful, these very challenging times. i am grateful. mr— these very challenging times. i am grateful,...
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in a moment we will bring you the latest on the other tragedy facing north africa, these are pictures of the earthquake in morocco. search and rescue efforts continue there, they are struggling to get aid into some of the mountainous areas and that's partly because they are still feeling the aftershocks in morocco. we will go live to marrakesh. let's take a look at some of the other stories making the news here in the uk. john lewis has said its plan to return to profit will take two years longer after it reported further losses for the first half of the year. the high street giant, which also owns waitrose, said rising business costs and larger than expected investment requirements meant that its recovery plan would not be finished until 2028. the department of health have said that steve barclay�*s comments on r4 today are a formal commitment to martha's rule in england, which would give families a statutory right to get a second opinion if they have concerns about care. this follows a campaign by the parents of martha mills, who died at 13 in hospital after developing sepsis. thr
in a moment we will bring you the latest on the other tragedy facing north africa, these are pictures of the earthquake in morocco. search and rescue efforts continue there, they are struggling to get aid into some of the mountainous areas and that's partly because they are still feeling the aftershocks in morocco. we will go live to marrakesh. let's take a look at some of the other stories making the news here in the uk. john lewis has said its plan to return to profit will take two years...
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for many countries the grain from russia has been critical, north africa where they have been experiencing drought that has been a real problem. to discuss what's at stake i'm joined by arnaud petit, council. are you disappointed they could not reach agreement to day? there are considerations like financial transactions, we know that now it and cannot be happening just in well the russian agricultural bank be reconnected to swift. i5 russian agricultural bank be reconnected to swift. is that likel to reconnected to swift. is that likely to happen _ reconnected to swift. is that likely to happen that - reconnected to swift. is that likely to happen that is - reconnected to swift. is that likely to happen that is one | reconnected to swift. is that. likely to happen that is one of president putin's he demands? it is difficult straightforward to your question. what is clear is for the russian grain sector, there is a clear interest to reopen the swift bank because they have a lot of grain in russia, and only one way to facilitate the trade is to have the swift system. in terms of what this is
for many countries the grain from russia has been critical, north africa where they have been experiencing drought that has been a real problem. to discuss what's at stake i'm joined by arnaud petit, council. are you disappointed they could not reach agreement to day? there are considerations like financial transactions, we know that now it and cannot be happening just in well the russian agricultural bank be reconnected to swift. i5 russian agricultural bank be reconnected to swift. is that...
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let's talk more about storm daniel, which dumped huge amounts of water across europe and north africa this weekend. and let me show you a small disaster that is not being so widely covered. this area here on the map is the thessalian plain in northern greece. around a quarter of greece's agricultural production is grown on these plains — and now they are under water. an area nearly as large as new york city. a year's rainfall in just 48 hours. it's notjust the wheat and barley they will lose, it's 30% of the cotton, chickpeas, lentils, pistachios, a fifth of the hay used in livestock farming. that will inevitably lead to higher prices in europe. now think back to the pictures in august — the wildfires in north—eastern greece which "were the worst on european soil in years", according to copernicus. storm daniel certainly put paid to most of that, but this was not the kind of rain they were praying for. in fact, when it left greece, the storm turned into a powerful "medicane" — a mediterranean cyclone — which wreaked the devastation we now see in eastern libya. joining me now
let's talk more about storm daniel, which dumped huge amounts of water across europe and north africa this weekend. and let me show you a small disaster that is not being so widely covered. this area here on the map is the thessalian plain in northern greece. around a quarter of greece's agricultural production is grown on these plains — and now they are under water. an area nearly as large as new york city. a year's rainfall in just 48 hours. it's notjust the wheat and barley they will lose,...
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africa, in particular, and making their way to europe. he said people risking their lives at sea were not in the aiders and instead should be welcomed. he said migration was a reality of our times and that it should be dealt wisely. he called the mediterranean and enormous unmarked cemetery for migrants. we can see the pope there on his way out of marseille, shaking hands as he heads towards his plane. that is it from me. do stay with us here on bbc news. hello. in many parts of the uk, cloud amounts have been increasing during today, signalling a change for the rest of the weekend. some warmer but wetter and windier weather on the way. it's all thanks to a weather system that contains the remnants of what was hurricane nigel. certainly not a hurricane any more but providing an injection of tropical moisture into this area of low pressure. some very heavy rain across some western areas as we head through tonight. further pulses of rain returning to the south west of england and wales later on, quite windy for a time, particularly around w
africa, in particular, and making their way to europe. he said people risking their lives at sea were not in the aiders and instead should be welcomed. he said migration was a reality of our times and that it should be dealt wisely. he called the mediterranean and enormous unmarked cemetery for migrants. we can see the pope there on his way out of marseille, shaking hands as he heads towards his plane. that is it from me. do stay with us here on bbc news. hello. in many parts of the uk, cloud...
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heading west across north africa, in libya, it's feared at least 2,000 people have died and many more are missing after a powerful storm swept through the east of the country. for more on this developing story, here's sergi forcada in our london newsroom. storm daniel has caused devastating floods in libya. many are left missing, especially coastal towns. the worst—affected place has been the port city of derna in the east of the country. it has a population of 100,000 people, and two dams and four bridges are reported to have collapsed there. these are pictures from the region. as you can see, much of the city is under water. flooding has damaged homes and roads there. schools and shops have been ordered to close. the city of derna has been declared a disaster zone and some local officials said the situation is completely out of control. some victims have already been buried. we are also hearing that there are areas without power or internet connection. libya has for years had two rival governments. there is an internationally recognised administration, based in tripoli. they've be
heading west across north africa, in libya, it's feared at least 2,000 people have died and many more are missing after a powerful storm swept through the east of the country. for more on this developing story, here's sergi forcada in our london newsroom. storm daniel has caused devastating floods in libya. many are left missing, especially coastal towns. the worst—affected place has been the port city of derna in the east of the country. it has a population of 100,000 people, and two dams...
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africa. thank you, i know you must be inundated with crucial work. in terms of operations on the ground, how overwhelming is the task for you and your colleagues? thank ou first for you and your colleagues? thank you first of — for you and your colleagues? thank you first of all _ for you and your colleagues? thank you first of all for _ for you and your colleagues? thank you first of all for having _ for you and your colleagues? thank you first of all for having us. - for you and your colleagues? thank you first of all for having us. yes, l you first of all for having us. yes, indeed, it is a large scale disaster. since the very first moment, the red crescent teams have been on the ground evacuating people and providing first aid and trying to provide food and shelter for all evacuated and affected people. unfortunately there are a lot of casualties, there are a lot of injured people, a lot went missing, so the situation is very hard and goes beyond the capacity of the national society. th
africa. thank you, i know you must be inundated with crucial work. in terms of operations on the ground, how overwhelming is the task for you and your colleagues? thank ou first for you and your colleagues? thank you first of — for you and your colleagues? thank you first of all _ for you and your colleagues? thank you first of all for _ for you and your colleagues? thank you first of all for having _ for you and your colleagues? thank you first of all for having us. - for you and your...
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earlier, i spoke to our north africa correspondent, bassam bounenni who joined us from tunis, in neighbouring tunisia. these protests are one of the strongest movements in the east in years, calling on authorities for accountability. of course, protesters know that there are little chances to get through accountability because of the rival governments. the public prosecution is based in tripoli. the situation is catastrophic and for the eastern authorities are overwhelmed. politics or let's say, geopolitics, have been one of the points in rescue working as the eastern authorities have many countries hostile to it. and it is a matter of time for people in derna to look for more survivors, which is now very difficult, especially that libya has entered its rainy season. and there is... there are fears of more diseases outbreaks in derna. so they felt abandoned. they felt left alone to face this disaster alone. what impact will this situation have on the governance of libya as a whole? because, like you say, there are two power blocs. there is a government in tripoli in the west. there's a govern
earlier, i spoke to our north africa correspondent, bassam bounenni who joined us from tunis, in neighbouring tunisia. these protests are one of the strongest movements in the east in years, calling on authorities for accountability. of course, protesters know that there are little chances to get through accountability because of the rival governments. the public prosecution is based in tripoli. the situation is catastrophic and for the eastern authorities are overwhelmed. politics or let's...
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let's go to the italian island between italy and north africa with people arriving there trying to get to europe and the mayor says 7000 people have arrived in the last 48 hours. that is effectively doubling the population. he has appealed for help. earlier i spoke to a journalist, who is into this and it's been following the story. this started on it's been following the story. ti 3 started on tuesday and was described as valencia of boats that are mostly handcrafted or what are called the death boats and are simply sheet metal welded together. and the southern part of tunisia, there is a thriving trafficking of human smuggling trade going on. and we are seeing and have been seeing normal people going but this is unprecedented. we have seen hundreds of landings happen in one day and lampedusa and this is been increasing all summer. but this has been the most amount of people that have landed in such a short period of time. i previously have spoken to a person from the ministry of the interior about how italy has been coping, and they been saying that all what they call hot spots, whic
let's go to the italian island between italy and north africa with people arriving there trying to get to europe and the mayor says 7000 people have arrived in the last 48 hours. that is effectively doubling the population. he has appealed for help. earlier i spoke to a journalist, who is into this and it's been following the story. this started on it's been following the story. ti 3 started on tuesday and was described as valencia of boats that are mostly handcrafted or what are called the...