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Ukraine has fired UK-supplied Storm Shadow missiles into Russian territory for the first time, the BBC understands. The government has declined to comment on the reports, which first emerged on Russian Telegram channels. We speak to former senior military leaders in the UK and US about what advantage the missiles might bring Ukraine, and hear about the brutal conditions on the front lines.Also on the programme, Northern Rail has submitted plans to improve services by 2027. We examine the impact the under-fire operator is having on local areas.And we remember Vic Flick, the man who's unforgettable guitar riff became the soundtrack for James Bond.
A thousand days into Russia's full-scale invasion, Ukraine has used long-range US-supplied missile to strike targets inside Russia. A senior Republican senator tells us it shouldn't have taken so long to get permission. Also tonight:As the Prime Minister vows to plough on with his plans to charge inheritance tax on agricultural assets - how much damage is his row with farmers doing? And we hear how views on assisted dying are shaped by having a sister who chose to end her life.
Thousands of farmers are expected to rally in central London tomorrow for two separate events protesting changes to inheritance tax. The farmers say scrapping agricultural property relief will sound the death knell for the family farm, forcing farm owners to sell up to pay inheritance tax bills. The government has vowed not to unwind the plans, which were announced in Rachel Reeves' Budget last month.As the US permits Ukraine to fire long-range missiles into Russia, all eyes are on European powers to see if they'll follow suit. While Britain and France have expressed openness to the idea, the German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says he won't send the country's long-range Taurus missiles.And a long-forgotten letter from Ernie Wise reveals he planned to break up his famous double-act with Eric Morecambe back in 1950.
A French mother who's suing TikTok for exposing her daughter to harmful content tells us she blames the social media giant for causing the teenager to take her own life. As Australia moves to ban under-16s from social media, we ask if other countries will follow. Also tonight:After Donald Trump's nomination of the vaccine sceptic Robert F Kennedy Junior to lead the US Department of Health - we look at the links between him and the discredited British anti-vaxxer Andrew Wakefield.And Mercury Prize winners Ezra Collective who tonight have become the first jazz musicians to headline Wembley Arena.
The UK must "rebuild relations" with the European Union "while respecting the decision of the British people" who voted to leave in 2016, the Bank of England's governor has said. We ask if the prospect of tariffs under a Donald Trump presidency could make the UK seek closer ties with the EU.Donald Trump has nominated the anti-vaccine activist Robert F Kennedy Junior as his Health Secretary.We're in South Africa where thousands of illegal miners are stuck underground, refusing to leave for fear of arrest. One person has already died. And satirical magazine The Onion buys the consipiracy theory website - Infowars - with the help of parents who lost their children in a school shooting in Sandy Hook, in the US state of Connecticut.
As Donald Trump returns to the White House for a handover chat with Joe Biden, the president-elect learns that his Republican Party will fully control Congress - and makes a series of eye-catching nominations for top jobs. We try to unpack what it all means for America - and the world.Also tonight:The Chancellor will unveil plans tomorrow for what she calls the biggest pensions shake up in decades. We have the latest.And as a nation frets over the great taramasalata shortage - Jay Rayner helps us make a do-it-yourself dip.
The Archbishop of Canterbury has announced he will step down from his role following a damning report into a prolific child abuser associated with the Church of England. The review found that Justin Welby "could and should" have reported John Smyth's abuse of boys and young men to police in 2013. We look at the future of the Church and the challenges it faces in selecting a new leader.The BBC understands that more than 100 Post Office branches and hundreds of head office jobs are at risk as part of a radical shake-up of the business.And the Booker Prize has gone to Samantha Harvey’s for her "beautiful and ambitious" novel Orbital.
A private members' bill to legalise assisted dying has been published ahead of the first debate on the issue at the end of this month. The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill is being introduced by Kim Leadbeater MP, who says it will contain "the strictest protections and safeguards of any legislation anywhere in the world". We speak to a co-sponsor of the Bill and a doctor who opposes it.Pressure is growing on the Archbishop of Canterbury to quit after a report heavily criticised his handling of a child abuser in the Church of England.Gary Lineker will step down as presenter of Match of the Day at the end of the season.And the owner of half a century's worth of NME magazines takes us on a musical odyssey through his collection as he prepares to auction the lot.
3 people are charged in connection with a plot to kill the US President-electPressure is growing on the Archbishop of Canterbury over a report into a prolific child abuser in the Church of England.Violent attacks against Israeli football fans in the heart of Amsterdam.The Emperor Penguin normally never gets out of the Antarctic - so why did Gus wash up on the warm side of western Australia?
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ForexTraderNYC

climate change is not taken seriously as its not a sexy enough of a subject unfortunately as no immediate danger comes to mind, if we had some asteroid or covid19 like event then u see some kinda effort to fight it. Nevertheless, kudos to EU for its active role n driving at front seat of taking matter serious n idea of incentivising institutions to go green is brilliant. World nations could learn a thing or two from EU on this end.

Aug 10th
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ForexTraderNYC

wow, how's this afghan journalist on ground so bravely reporting death of her family members without any hesitation or emotion..blows my mind

Aug 2nd
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