emma vardy, bbc news, derry. apologies, you could see we were having some technical problems at emma vardy‘s having some technical problems at emma va rdy‘s report having some technical problems at emma vardy‘s report on police in northern ireland, saying any witnesses will be offered anonymity of they agreed to give evidence against her killers. more of the day's news now. the wikilea ks co—founder julian assange has formally begun his legal battle to avoid extradition to the united states to face computer hacking charges. he told a court by videolink from prison that he would not surrender voluntarily to the us authorities. he's serving a 50 week sentence for breaching bail conditions after spending nearly seven years in the ecuadorian embassy in london. voters are heading to the polls to cast their vote in the local elections in england and northern ireland. elections are being held for more than 8,000 councillors across 248 english council, as well as all 11 councils in northern ireland. there are no

emma vardy, bbc news, derry. wikileaks wikilea ks co—founder wikileaks co—founderjulian wikilea ks co—founder julian assange has formally began a legal battle to avoid extradition to the united states to avoid computer hacking charges. he told a caught fire video link that he would not surrender voluntarily to us authorities. he is serving a 50 week sentence for breaching bail conditions after spending nearly seven years in the ecuadorian embassy in london. the leader of plaid cymru, adam price, has called on anyone in wales wanting another eu referendum to back the party in the upcoming european elections. at plaid's campaign launch in cardiff, mr price said he wanted to "make wales matter in europe and the world." here's our wales correspondent sian lloyd. applause stepping up to the challenge of leading plaid cymru for the first time into an election campaign. adam price took over as party leader last september. today he was setting out his message to welsh voters, ahead of the european elections. we pas

it is just that one councillor in derry, but gary donnelly has retained his seat and topped the poll in the area in which he stood. i suppose that is a useful reminder of the wider political context beyond the talks in the parties that will be meeting again after the selection to restore power sharing. the political picture is not a straightforward as saying there were groups who wanted a republican future and that all went away once the troubles ended. yes, exactly. there is a little bit more complication, but as i said, he is only one councillor. it is just in one area. sinn fein represents the vast bulk of republicans. 0nce one area. sinn fein represents the vast bulk of republicans. once the counting is done, sinn fein will still be the largest national party, the dup will still be the largest unionist party. the really interesting story here of the last couple of days has been the performance of the alliance party. there is explicitly cross community, it does not identify as either nationalist or unionist, and we have seen nationalist or unionist, and we have seen a nationalist

now, derry is trying to heal new wounds. the violence which led to the death of lyra mckee was orchestrated by so—called dissident republicans. they see themselves as part of a decades—old struggle against british rule in northern ireland. the camera then cut back to emma vardy‘s report — at the end of which, sophie raworth apologised for the obvious technical problems. but they also highlight a concern some viewers had about how to describe the city for the murder took place — derry, as emma vardy named it there, or londonderry. mark lake asked... and tom whitmore wrote... so what is the bbc‘s approach to this, and what happened on thursday? well, part of the answer lies in sophie raworth‘s missing studio introduction. bbc news told us... those technical problems weren't the only ones apparent on—screen this week. sunday's andrew marr show didn't go on air planned at 9am because of a malfunction in the studio shortly beforehand. while standard presenter mishal husain and the programme team hotfooted it to an

now, derry is trying to heal new wounds. the violence which led to the death of lyra mckee was orchestrated by so—called dissident republicans. they see themselves as part of a decades—old struggle against british rule in northern ireland. i would just say to them, lay down your arms. stop the whole thing. i would hope that they would take that on board. and this is the public face of modern day dissidents, a legal political party known as saoradh, irish for liberation, who oppose northern ireland's peace process. police say saoradh are the political voice of the new ira — with a significant overlap in the leadership of the two organisations. nobody wants you, nobody! now, the headquarters in derry have become the focus of a backlash. in the wake of lyra mckee's death, saoradh have had their account closed by twitter and have faced repeated calls from people to shut down their operations here. the group haven't responded to any of our requests for an interview, but in a statemen on their facebook page told people they

public and also from footage seized from a documentary being filmed by mtv on thursday the 18th in derry. which included filming in the offices of the distant republican linked group suru in derry and also writing in the creggan during which lyra mckee were shot. he also said he believed the two men ringleaders. both men were denied bail when thejudge said he didn't believe there was a safe address in the city at any stage for them to be remanded to and they were both remanded in custody. the headlines on bbc news: concerns over climate change might restrict the growth of flying in the uk, according to a senior civil servant. aid workers say a pledge by houthi rebels in yemen to withdraw troops from key ports is a "big game changer", as it may open a lifeline for millions of people facing famine. jeremy corbyn is pledging that labour will pay 16 and i7—year—olds the same minimum wage as everyone else — if it wins the next election. labour has said that if it wins power, it will change the minimum wage, so that 16 and 17 year olds will be paid £10 per hour — up from the current r

, which included filming in the offices of the dissident republican linked group saoradh in derry and also rioting in creggan during which lyra mckee was shot. he also said he believed the two men were ringleaders. both men were denied bail when the judge said he didn't believe there was a safe address in the city, at any stage, for them to be remanded to and they were both remanded in custody. fly—tipping has increased by almost 40% in the past five years, according to councils in england. the local government association said nobody convicted of fly—tipping since 2014 had been given the maximum penalty of a £50,000 fine or a year in prison because of funding pressures. the goverment says they've strengthened local authorities' enforcement powers. injust 12 days time, voters will be asked to elect 73 representatives into the european parliament. the delay in a brexit deal being decided — means the uk is obliged to take part in the european elections on the 23rd may. tim muffet has been to grimsby —— which overwhelmingly voted to leave the eu —— to see what businesses a

as an 11 member convicted in derry this week foran member convicted in derry this week for an illegal republican parade, we caught up with a prominent dissident and leading member seen here in the blue jacket. we are from bbc news, we have a few questions. many people in derry do not want your organisation here, what do you have to say to them? people see you as having endorsed the violence which killed lyra mckee, how do you justify that? how do you justify that? is say represent the community but the community have made it very clear that you are not welcome. another problem is the workers tell us another problem is the workers tell us that what they do is deliberately target young people with their propaganda and helps encourage people to go out riding. you do not really care about their welfare do you? is really care about their welfare do you ? is not really care about their welfare do you? is not responsible? is a very vocal organisation at times, very vocal organisation at times, very vocal on social media, what do you have to say to people today? people feel dissidents like yo

, which included filming in the offices of the dissident republican linked group saoradh in derry and also rioting in creggan during which lyra mckee was shot. he also said he believed the two men were ringleaders. both men were denied bail when thejudge said he didn't believe there was a safe address in the city, at any stage, for them to be remanded to and they were both remanded in custody. south africa has announced the result of this week's elections, with the country's anc party holding on to power. the victory means current president cyril ramaphosa will have another five years in office — although the party did lose seats, securing a smaller majority after crticism they have failed to address corruption, unemployment and racial inequality since they took power at the end of apartheid — 25 years ago. french president emmauel macron has welcomed home two hostages freed by french special forces in burkina faso on friday. the french tourists were being held by kidnappers in the west african country alongside an american woman and a south korean man. the hostages were seized fr

in belfast they're being held after the new ira admitted killing journalists near a maccie in london derry last month the barber is live for us now from storm want to the seat of normal and government so now dean how urgent are these talks being seen by people in northern are. generally pretty much so there's a statement been put out by britain's northern ireland office and it says that in the wake of liberal mckee's killing it's clear that the people of northern ireland want urgent political progress or that started in the last few hours with the leaders of the five main parties meeting here together with the secretary of state for northern ireland karen bradley and simon coakley the irish foreign minister they've now left to the only people who've been working here since january twenty seventh he'd have been the civil servants trying to keep things going but for regular people across northern ireland the political impasse has been having an effect on things like public health services on education and we've been out in belfast to talk to people in the different communities to see exactly

, which included filming in the offices of the dissident republican linked group saoradh in derry and also rioting in creggan during which lyra mckee was shot. he also said he believed the two men were ringleaders. both men were denied bail when thejudge said he didn't believe there was a safe address in the city, at any stage, for them to be remanded to and they were both remanded in custody. labour say if they win power, they will change the minimum wage, so that 16 and i7—year—olds will be paid £10 per hour, up from the current rate of £4.35. it would put them on the same rate as that pledged by labour to older workers. some business leaders say it could risk reducing the number of under 18—year—olds in work, especially apprenticeships. here's our business correspondent katy austin. how much should you pay a young person to work for you? workers in the hospitality and retail sectors are the most likely to be on the lowest pay. today, labour says the youngest employees should be paid more. we will abolish the youth rate of the minimum wage. workers should be rewarded forth

public and also from footage seized from a documentary being filmed by mtv on thursday the 18th in derry. which included filming in the offices of the distant republican linked group suru in derry and also writing in the creggan during which lyra mckee were shot. he also said he believed the two men ringleaders. both men were denied bail when thejudge said he didn't believe there was a safe address in the city at any stage for them to be remanded to and they were both remanded in custody. the headlines on bbc new: concerns over climate change might restrict the growth of flying in the uk, according to a senior civil servant. aid workers say a pledge by houthi rebels in yemen to withdraw troops from key ports is a big game changer, as it may open a lifeline for millions of people facing famine. jeremy corbyn is pledging that labour will pay 16 and 17 year olds the same minimum wage as everyone else — if it wins the next election. in sport, aston villa have the advantage in their championship play—off semi final against west brom. they won the first leg 2—1 at villa park. the second

, which included filming in the offices of the dissident republican linked group saoradh in derry and also rioting in creggan during which lyra mckee was shot. he also said he believed the two men ringleaders. the two men were ringleaders. both men were denied bail when thejudge said he didn't believe there was a safe address in the city, at any stage, for them to be remanded to and they were both remanded in custody. labour say if they win power, they will change the minimum wage, so that 16 and i7—year—olds will be paid £10 per hour, up from the current rate of £4.35. it would put them on the same rate as that pledged by labour to older workers. some business leaders say it could risk reducing the number of under 18—year—olds in work, especially apprenticeships. here's our business correspondent katy austin. how much should you pay a young person to work for you? workers in the hospitality and retail sectors are the most likely to be on the lowest pay. today, labour says the youngest employees should be paid more. we will abolish the youth rate of the minimum wage. workers

belfast they're being held after the new ira admitted killing journalists here on mickey in london derry last month has more from belfast . the funeral in belfast of lira mckeon's a young journalist shot dead last month and an urgent question from the priest why in god's name does it take the death of a twenty nine year old woman with her whole life in front of her thank you that reaction was a wake up call for foster leader of the democratic unionist party and very good mcdonald to head republican party should face the key was shot dead by dissident republicans during the rioting in london derry now people's clear frustration with two and a half years of political arm pass in northern ireland has led to new talks involving all the major parties there aimed at getting the devolved administration based at stormont house back up and running here in the catholic are doing area of belfast al-jazeera but the director of an organization providing support and training to vulnerable young people under twenty five shane will hand says the collapse of stormont means he can't get approval for futur

now, derry is trying to heal new wounds. the violence which led to the death of lyra mckee was orchestrated by so—called dissident republicans. they see themselves as part of a decades—old struggle against british rule in northern ireland. the camera then cut back to emma vardy‘s report — at the end of which, sophie raworth apologised for the obvious technical problems. but they also highlight a concern some viewers had about how to describe the city for the murder took place — derry, as emma vardy named it there, or londonderry. mark lake asked... and tom whitmore wrote... so what is the bbc‘s approach to this, and what happened on thursday? well, part of the answer lies in sophie raworth's missing studio introduction. bbc news told us... those technical problems weren't the only ones apparent on—screen this week. sunday's andrew marr show didn't go on air planned at 9am because of a malfunction in the studio shortly beforehand. while standard presenter mishal husain and the programme team hotfooted it to anot

come after the new ira a dissident republican fashion admitted killing journalist lire mckee in london derry last month that's raising fears of a return to sectarian violence the northern ireland executive is the main part of the one nine hundred ninety eight good friday agreement it ended thirty years of conflict between irish nationalists and probity unionists along the along with u.k. security forces the government collapsed two years ago of are a scandal involving a renewable energy skin the cost taxpayers nearly a billion dollars attempts to restore it have been hindered by disagreement over issues like same sex marriage an irish language rights and the imbiber is live for us now in a storm want so how are these talks being seen by people in northern ireland. who has a bit is of great concern you were just mentioning the killing of lira mickey and that's the immediate trigger that's why the party leaders are here at stormont and why they're going to be meeting over the next few weeks on a weekly basis but you were mentioning some of those controversial issues they're actually going to b

the greens in a socialist people before profit before belfast and derry. that's the really interesting result i think in this election. the alliance leader would say that people really have become sick of the two blocks. also the first is their first openly gay candidate elected. why is this so significant? in most parts of the uk lesbian being elected is not going to be a story. but they are a party with roots in fundamentalist religion. they have not been friendly to gay people in the past. this time out they selected an openly gay woman and that's been seen as quite significant. the leadership of dup seem very content with that. others in the party still hold the fundamentalist religion and they think even the fact that she has been selected would indicate that they might be thinking about reversing their policy of opposing 93v reversing their policy of opposing gay marriage. the party today have given no indication of that but it's possible they may be testing the water to see if that's something you might want to do. gay marriage is one of the issues

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mourning the death of young journalist lira mckee shots while reporting on the clashes in the city of derry the killing was the first by a paramilitary group of the twenty one years since the signing of the good friday peace agreements that brought an end to decades of deadly violence known as the trouble it's. now they nine hundred ninety eight agreement led to the opening of the border between northern ireland and the republic of ireland both part of the e.u. and those who live along the frontier wanted to stay open believing that a hard border would trigger not just more violence but also most smuggling shamus murphy is among those who are supportive mildly very angry that people are even talking about the possibility that their worst fears could become a reality. the free exchange. march. from his home in the republic of ireland seamus murphy shows his friend peter where the irish border runs it is a constant topic of conversation and concern for them some cynical humor helps. it would be illegal. to take his dog. down as far as those pine trees because once he passes the pine trees in

mourning the death of young journalist lira mckee shots while reporting on the clashes in the city of derry the killing was the first by a paramilitary group of the twenty one years since the signing of the good friday peace agreements that brought an end to decades of deadly violence known as the troubled it's. now day ninety ninety eight agreement led to the opening of the border between northern ireland of the republic of ireland both part of the e.u. and those who live along the frontier wanted to stay open believing that a hard border would trigger not just more violence but also more smuggling shamus murphy is among those who are supportive mildly very angry that people are even talking about the possibility that that worst fears could become a reality. they. changed. much. from his home in the republic of ireland seamus murphy shows his friend peter where the irish border runs rex it is a constant topic of conversation and concern for them some cynical humor helps. it would be illegal. to take his dog. down as far as those pine trees because once he passes the pine trees in the repub

mourning the death of young journalist lira mckee shots while reporting on the clashes in the city of derry the killing was the first by a paramilitary group in the twenty one years since the signing of the good friday peace agreements that brought an end to decades of deadly violence known as the trouble it's. now day nine hundred ninety eight agreement led to the opening of the border between northern ireland of the republic of ireland both part of the e.u. and those who live along the frontier wanted to stay open believing that a hard border would trigger not just more violence but also more smuggling and shamus murphy is among those who are supportive mildly very angry that people are even talking about the possibility that that worst fears could become a reality. the free exchange. march. from his home in the republic of ireland seamus murphy shows his friend peter where the irish border runs it is a constant topic of conversation and concern for them some cynical humor helps. it would be illegal. to take his dog from. pine trees because pine trees in the republic of ireland a but his

mourning the death of young journalist lira mckee shots while reporting on the clashes in the city of derry the killing was the first by a paramilitary group in the twenty one years since the signing of the good friday peace agreements that brought an end to decades of deadly violence known as the troubled it's. now day nine hundred ninety eight agreement led to the opening of the border between northern ireland of the republic of ireland both part of the e.u. and those who live along the frontier wanted to stay open believing that a hard border would trigger not just more violence but also most smuggling and seamus murphy is among those who are to put it mildly very angry that people are even talking about the possibility that that worst fears could become a reality. at the free exchange. lunch. from his home in the republic of ireland seamus murphy shows his friend peter where the irish border runs rex it is a constant topic of conversation and concern for them some cynical humor helps. it would be illegal. to take his dog from. pine trees because pine trees in the republic of ireland but

mourning the death of young journalist lira mckeith shots while reporting on the clashes in the city of derry.

, which included filming in the offices of the dissident republican linked group saoradh in derry and also rioting in creggan during which lyra mckee was shot. he also said he believed the two men ringleaders. the two men were ringleaders. both men were denied bail when the judge said he didn't believe there was a safe address in the city, at any stage, for them to be remanded to and they were both remanded in custody. labour say if they win power, they will change the minimum wage, so that 16 and i7—year—olds will be paid ten pounds per hour, up from the current rate of £4.35. it would put them on the same rate as that pledged by labour to older workers. some business leaders say it could risk reducing the number of under 18—year—olds in work, especially apprenticeships. here's our business correspondent katy austin. how much should you pay a young person to work for you? workers in the hospitality and retail sectors are the most likely to be on the lowest pay. today, labour says the youngest employees should be paid more. we will abolish the youth rate of the minimum wage.

mourning the death of young journalist lira mckee shots while reporting on the clashes in the city of derry the killing was the first by a paramilitary group in the twenty one years since the signing of the good friday peace agreement that brought an end to decades of deadly violence known as the trouble it's. now the one thousand nine hundred eighty agreement led to the opening of the border between northern ireland of the republic of ireland both part of the e.u. and those who live along the frontier wanted to stay open believing that a hard border would trigger not just more violence but also more smuggling seamus murphy is among those who are to put it mildly very angry that people are even talking about the possibility that their worst fears could become a reality. things changed. much. from his home in the republic of ireland seamus murphy shows his friend peter where the irish border runs rex it is a constant topic of conversation and concern for them some cynical humor helps. it would be illegal. to take his dog. down as far as those pine trees because once he passes the pine trees

there is very tiny on the we have a councilor on the derry city council. he was elected in the first count in his ward. he was the top of the pole there. that is an area of dairy where a judge was shot dead and the killing was condemned. but if you look across that spectrum of 430 odd councilors, there is really only one that explicitly into... i think he that explicitly into... i think he that gives you the idea of the electoral support that there is here. 0k, thank you, we will leave it there for now. up to 12 people have been killed by cyclone fonny in the north—eastern indian state of odisha. officials say the loss of life could have been far worse — had they not evacuated more than one million people from their homes. cyclone fonny came ashore near the city of puri, in odisha yesterday. but as the storm continued across india and into bangladesh — its winds have calmed — and its power has reduced significantly. angus crawford reports. the strongest cyclone to hit india in five years. wind and rain tore through the state of odisha. gusts hit mo

mourning the death of young journalist lira mckee shots while reporting on the clashes in the city of derry.

mourning the death of young journalist lira mckinney shots while reporting on the clashes in the city of derry her killing was the first by a paramilitary group in the twenty one years since the signing of the good friday peace agreement that brought an end to decades of deadly violence known as the troubled it's. now day nine hundred ninety eight agreement led to the opening of the border between northern ireland of the republic of ireland both part of the e.u. and those who live along the frontier wanted to stay open believing that a hard border would trigger not just more violence but also more smuggling and shamus murphy is among those who are supportive mildly very angry that people are even talking about the possibility that their worst fears could become a reality. the free. lunch from his home in the republic of ireland seamus murphy shows his friend peter where the irish border runs rex it is a constant topic of conversation and concern for them some cynical humor helps. it would be illegal. to take his dog from. pine trees because pine trees in the republic of ireland a but his dog.

belfast, middle—class areas, but here it pushed its appeal far beyond that, for example, it won a seat on derry city council for the first time in a0 years. the leader of that party, says that this indicates many voters in northern ireland are looking to new solutions to its problems. i think what it is saying is that people want to see politics that delivers. they're not interested in the kind of tribal politics of the past in terms of unionism and nationalism, they want the politics that put people first and that's what we are offering. northern ireland politics is full of problems, whether it's stagnation in stormont or brexit, but what we have been around consistently and persistently to offering solutions. that is what people want from their politicians and that is what we have given them. alliance party leader naomi long. aviation investigators have retrieved black box recorders from a military—chartered passenger jet that skidded off the runway and into the water after landing in florida. the flight was carrying 143 passengers. 21 people aboard were hurt — although none seriously. th

death of a journalist twenty nine year old leader of the key was killed during the rioting in london derry last month detectives raided four houses in the city the suspects have been taken into custody under terror legislation the new ira a dissident republican faction says one of its members accidentally shot mckee while opening fire on police south sudan's president sell the kit as the formation of a unity government should be delayed by at least a year despite a may twelve deadline in the peace agreement that ended the civil war president care says he doubts the parties and various armed forces will be able to implement all the equates security arrangements in the coming months now south africa's governing african national congress is on course to win the general election bob with its lowest share of vote since the end of apartheid twenty five years ago the a.n.c. has won nearly fifty seven percent of the votes counted as a setback for president zuma rama poser who replaced jacob zuma the main opposition democratic alliance has almost a quarter of the vote official results are expected

go out of poverty it is a big problem in derry need lots of places in the north and breaks it and if we have a heart breaks that will really try to poverty to a further scale that we haven't seen before the being called there perhaps that will especially in the border areas correct to the top of the income in the north says twenty sized and in the so far and it's thirty nine so we haven't developed from the good friday agreement the economic benefit that we had has stopped it seems to all because of that evolution and the speed stalled because of the lack of investment people are too afraid to invest for the uncertainty of breaks yeah and i want to present a grievous agent point in terms of the issue of poverty and it's very clear to be seen particularly west of the. i think him across his dismissal in relation to this organization and that's not my intention but i do believe that we need. republicans actually need basic dynamic very clear and. actually addressing some issues and it clear this is not about eat it streets i can and should a young girl. not be can't on behalf of people

other parties such as the greens and the socialist people before profit picking up seats by belfast and derry. there's a really interesting result in the election and the alliance leader said that people have become sick of the two big blocks. looking for something different and she is providing it to them. also a first for them is theirfirst providing it to them. also a first for them is their first openly gay candidate elected. why is this so significant? a lesbian being elected and standing for election and most of the uk will not be a story. but the dup are a party with roots in fundamentalist religion. they have not been friendly to gay people in the past. they selected an openly 93v the past. they selected an openly gay woman to stand in the belfast constituency and she wanted that has been seen as quite significant. the leadership seem very content with that and they are very happy and she has been returned. 0thers that and they are very happy and she has been returned. others in the party still hold to fundamentalist religion are less keen. given the fa ct religion are less keen. give

greater belfast, middle—class areas, but here it was far beyond that, for example, it won a seat on derry. sitting on the council for the first time in a0 years. the leader of that party, says that this indicates many voters in northern ireland are looking to new solutions to its problems. i think what it is saying is that people want to see politics that delivers. they're not interested in the kind of tribal politics of the past in terms of unionism and nationalism, they want the politics that put people first and that's what we are offering. northern ireland politics is full of problems, whether it's stagnation or storm around brexit, but what has been around consistently and persistently to deliver solutions. that is what people want from their politicians and that is what we have given them stop we also had an interesting police are stepping up security at mosques across the uk in response to fears that they could be targetted during ramadan, which begins this weekend. there's been concern over safety among some in the muslim community. the bbc asian network's, shabnam mahmood has mor

election so brags it is a big issue it's bigger along the border area in places like for mana places like derry it's not as much of an issue here in belfast but along the border certainly people are talking about breaks it and just what is going to happen in terms of what way will the border go and any future breaks that deal. david can think you very much indeed as i say the counting is going on we'll be covering this and updating you in later programs. i do thanks very much indeed well security forces in benning have fired weapons and water cannon to disperse crowds of protesters hundreds of people have been demonstrating in the city of course i know since the elections were so two parties loyal to president. take full control of parliament there when followed the introduction of new electoral laws which excluded the opposition from running as yama and reports. security forces face off against crowds of protesters on the streets of new. government response to hundreds of people rallying against the results of sunday's election. two parties loyal to president patrice tell on one complete contr

handed in by members of the public and also footage seized from a documentary film by mtv on thursday in derry which included filming in the offices of the dissident republican linked group, and also rioting in which lyra mckee was shot, and he also said he believed the men were ringleaders. both men were denied bailand ringleaders. both men were denied bail and thejudge ringleaders. both men were denied bail and the judge said ringleaders. both men were denied bail and thejudge said he did not believe there was a address in the city for them to be reminded to and they were both remanded in custody. thanks forjoining us. fly—tipping has increased by almost 40% in the past five years according to councils in england. the local government association said nobody convicted of fly—tipping since 2014 had been given the maximum penalty of a £50,000 fine or a year in prison because of funding pressures. the goverment says they've strengthened local authorities' enforcement powers. simon armitage has been named as the new poet laureate, a role that lasts 10 years. he says he wants to use the role

belfast, middle—class areas, but here it pushed its appeal far beyond that, for example, it won a seat on derry city council for the first time in a0 years. the leader of that party, says that this indicates many voters in northern ireland are looking to new solutions to its problems. i think what it is saying is that people want to see politics that delivers. they're not interested in the kind of tribal politics of the past in terms of unionism and nationalism, they want the politics that put people first and that's what we are offering. northern ireland politics is full of problems, whether it's stagnation in stormont or brexit, but what we have been around consistently and persistently to offering solutions. that is what people want from their politicians and that is what we have given them. tens of thousands of people have taken part in a pro—scottish independence rally in glasgow. police scotland estimate that between 30—and—35, 000 people attended the ‘all under 0ne banner‘ march. the organisers say they are a "pro—independence organisation whose core aim is to march at regula

it is picking up seats in areas where it has no real presence in years, it will have a councillor in derry city for the first time in almost 40 yea rs. we for the first time in almost 40 years. we also see the green party doing well in belfast, picking up seats where they have never won before. and the socialist people 0ver profit party picking up seats in belfast. belfast, the biggest council, is going to be a more plural council. speaking of pluralism, we also see the dup returning their first ever openly 93v returning their first ever openly gay councillor. this is a woman called alice in bennington, she was elected in greater belfast. ed most parts of the uk, having an openly 93v parts of the uk, having an openly gay councillor is just not an issue. it is barely a news story. here it is, because the dup is a party with very conservative religious fundamentalist roots. it has not i was been friendly to gay people. the fa ct was been friendly to gay people. the fact that they have a gay councillor is being seen as significant. cyclone fani, which battered parts of the eastern indian coas

for example, alliance will have a councillor in derry city for the first time in almost 40 years. we also see the green party doing well in belfast, picking up seats they have never won before. and the socialist people before profit party also picking up a couple of seats in belfast. the biggest council in belfast. the biggest council in belfast is going to be a more plural council. speaking of pluralism, we also see the dup returning their first—ever openly gay councillor. this is a woman called alice pennington, elected in greater belfast. in most parts of the uk, an openly gay councillor is not an issue, barely a new story. in northern ireland it is because the dup isa northern ireland it is because the dup is a very conservative, religious, fundamentalist group, which has not always been friendly to gay people. they now have a gay councillor, this is being seen as significant. what about the implications of these elections for the talks that are due to take place from next week on the possibility of, let's say only the possibility, of, let's say only the possibility, of rest

memory of the murdered journalist lyra mckee, was shot dead by dissident republicans during rioting in derry last month. the walkers began theirjourney outside st anne's cathedral, where ms mckee‘s funeral was held. the march is due to finish on monday. president trump and the first lady melania have arrived injapan this morning for the start of a four—day state visit. mr trump will be the first foreign leader to meetjapan‘s new emperor and he's also presenting a trophy at a sumo wrestling tournament. 0ur correspondent in japan hywel griffith looks ahead to his visit. this is a trip really tailor—made for president trump. we will see him tomorrow playing golf, we know that's one of his favourite pastimes, later on a trip to sumo wrestling. we know that he was quite a fan of wrestling back in the states, a different type, but he'll be there with a front row seat in an important competition in tokyo. and all those pictures of him will be projecting a sort of close friendship with the prime minister shinzo abe. the two men have been close in meeting and speaking over the phone a0 times

belfast, middle—class areas, but here it pushed its appeal far beyond that, for example, it won a seat on derry city council for the first time in a0 years. the leader of that party, says that this indicates many voters in northern ireland are looking to new solutions to its problems. i think what it is saying is that people want to see politics that delivers. they're not interested in the kind of tribal politics of the past in terms of unionism and nationalism, they want the politics that put people first and that's what we are offering. northern ireland politics is full of problems, whether it's stagnation in stormont or brexit, but what we have been around consistently and persistently to offering solutions. that is what people want from their politicians and that is what we have given them. tens of thousands of people have taken part in a pro—scottish independence rally in glasgow. police scotland estimate that between 30—and—35 thousand people attended the ‘all under one banner‘ march. the organisers say they are a "pro—independence organisation whose core aim is to march at re

connection with the death of a journalist twenty nine year old was killed during the rioting in london derry last month detectives raided four homes in the city of the suspects have been taken into custody on the terror legislation the new ira that's a dissident republican faction says one of its members accidentally shot the king opening fire on police. pope francis has issued a new law requiring all catholic priests and nuns around the world to report sex abuse and cover ups abuse survivors say it is a step forward but they are questioning why a crime still have to be reported to police. reports. as head of the catholic church pope francis is a guide for one point two billion people in an institution that governs among many things morality but. how to lead in an age where the moral compass of the church appears to have been broken by the torrent of sex abuse scandals perpetrated by clerics in positions of power it has caused devastating shadow over the papacy and with the church in deep crisis the latest lord to create by francis shined more light on how cleric should deal with cases of se

republican party should say the key was shot dead by dissident republicans during the rioting in london derry now people's clear frustration with two and a half years of political arm pass in northern ireland has led to new talks involving all the major parties there aimed at getting the devolved administration based at stormont house back up and running here in the catholic all during area of belfast al-jazeera but the director of an organization providing support and training to vulnerable young people under twenty five shane wheeler hand says the collapse of stormont means he can't get approval for future projects we want to see youth centered communities but we can't do that in the absence of effective executive at stormont so. we don't want people to go back and storm it in the way that it was before where there's a whole raft of supremacy lang's to cross in order for us to have some sort of government that needs to change but we do need government do you need some sort of legislative body that can actually bring us from where we are to a better place alfie mccrory's a youth worker in on

of the murdered journalist lyra mckee, who was shot dead by dissident republicans during rioting in derry last month. the walkers began theirjourney outside st anne's cathedral, where ms mckee's funeral was held. the march is due to finish on monday. police are appealing for witnesses after a mugger held a knife to a young child's throat and then robbed his grandmother. the incident happened in normanby, middlesbrough, between 5:00pm and 6:00pm. the victim, in her 40s, was taking her 19—month—old grandson for a walk. the suspect is described as aged 20—25 years old, around 6 feet tall, with a medium build and short black hair. he was wearing a black tracksuit and gold nike trainers. anyone who might have seen a man matching this description should contact police. the number of migrants arriving in the uk on small boats this month has reached 1110. that is higher than the figure in december, when the home secretary, sajid javid, declared a major incident. eight migrants decribing themselves as iranian and afghan were picked up in the channel today by border force officials and taken

greater belfast, middle—class areas, but here it was far beyond that, for example, it won a seat on derry. sitting on the council for the first time in a0 years. the leader of that party, says that this indicates many voters in northern ireland are looking to new solutions to its problems. i think what it is saying is that people want to see politics that delivers. they're not interested in the kind of tribal politics of the past in terms of unionism and nationalism, they want the politics that put people first and thus what we are offering. northern ireland politics is full of problems, whether it's stagnation dormant or around brexit, but what has been around consistently and persistently as the inability to deliver solutions. that is what people want from their politicians and that is what we have given them stop we also had an interesting new memberof the dup stop we also had an interesting new member of the dup elected? yeah, for the first time, and openly gay counsellor has been elected to the dup. alison bennetts elected to the greater our fast councils. and what naomi was saying j

for example, it has won a seat on the derry city council for the first time in a0 years. the leader of that party, naomi long, says what this indicates is that many voters in northern ireland are looking to new solutions to its problems. i think what it is saying is that people want to see politics that are delivered. they are not interested in the tribal politics of the past, in terms of unionism and nationalism. what they want is the kind of politics that puts people first. that is what we have been offering. northern ireland politics is full of problems, whether it is stagnation in stormont, with the chaos around brexit. what alliance has been doing consistently and persistently is offering solutions. i think that is what people want to see from their politicians, and that is what we have given them. we have also had an interesting new member of the dup elected. yes, for the first time in an openly gay councillor has been elected for the dup. alison bennington, elected a lot of the greater belfast councils. what the leader of the alliance party were saying a short whil

republican party should play a key was shot dead by dissident republicans during the rioting in london derry now people's clear frustration with two and a half years of political and past in northern ireland has led to new talks involving all the major parties there aimed at getting the devolved administration based at stormont house back up and running here in the catholic all doing area of belfast al-jazeera but the director of an organization providing support and training to vulnerable young people under twenty five chainwheel hand says the collapse of stormont means he can't get approval for future projects we want to see youth centered communities but we can't do that in the absence of effective executive at stormont so. we don't want people to go back and storm it in the way that it was before where there's a whole raft of supremacist lang's to cross in order for us to have some sort of government that needs to change but we do need government do you need some sort of a legislative body that can actually bring us from where we are to a better place alfie mccrory's a youth worker in on

greater belfast, middle—class areas, but here it was far beyond that, for example, it won a seat on derry. sitting on the council for the first time in a0 years. the leader of that party, says that this indicates many voters in northern ireland are looking to new solutions to its problems. i think what it is saying is that people want to see politics that delivers. they're not interested in the kind of tribal politics of the past in terms of unionism and nationalism, they want the politics that put people first and that's what we are offering. northern ireland politics is full of problems, whether it's stagnation or storm around brexit, but what has been around consistently and persistently to deliver solutions. that is what people want from their politicians and that is what we have given them stop we also had an interesting new member of the dup elected? former defence secretary gavin williamson has described an investigation into the national security council leak as a "shabby and discredited witch hunt" — and called for a "proper, full and impartial" assessment of the investigation.

because of your see these gangs do need to be frisked you know what was happening on the streets of derry was what happened the yearbook or where they try to shore stage a short hearing their easter commemoration and there was also some media attention and gary which there was a bit of a short four or a particular chatham or a. particular show and not lead to the riots and to the. terrible murder all of miramichi but that there will always be tight groups trying to exploit different situations that are right there our job is to base them dime not your money and. car bomb or simply. just the recent elections he's lost his seat and want to what i think is right it's also agree with chris these are republican these are. the republican there is a there is a way to achieve irish unity that has held that question still is disputed question but it made people think about the issues people that would help for it but it's been able to do it in a peaceful and democratic way what these. yes actually. our season. season is never just show you and guess that's why i know you've probably seen this but