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14/05/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
15/05/2017 Cobra emergency committee discusses Friday's cyber attack
The government's emergency committee has met to discuss Friday's cyber attack on the NHS.
16/05/2017 Jeremy Corbyn has set out a blueprint for a "better future"
The Labour leader has launched the party's manifesto in Bradford
17/05/17 Top Republicans warn against rush to judge Trump
Donald Trump faces what critics say are the most serious claims to beset his presidency.
18/05/17 Conservatives launch their election manifesto
Theresa May pledges to create a meritocracy for all
19/05/2017 Prosecutors drop Assange probe
Swedish prosecutors drop investigation into the founder of Wikileaks, Julian Assange
20/05/2017 Trump in Saudi Arabia
US president signs Saudi deals worth 拢260 billion Iran re-elects Rouhani as president
21/05/2017 President Trump has called on Muslim countries to take the lead in combating extremisim
President Trump has called on Muslim countries to drive out terrorists.
22/05/2017 The Conservatives perform a dramatic manifesto U-turn
Theresa May said she would seek to cap the costs faced by elderly people for home care.
23/05/2017 Suspected Manchester bomber named
Salman Abedi, was a Mancunian, of Libyan descent. A vigil is being held for those killed.
Police investigating the suicide bomb attack in Manchester say they believe a network was involved in the atrocity.
Police say they're "investigating a network" in connection with Manchester attack
25/05/2017 Police say Manchester arrests are "significant"
Officers say "very important" items were found in a series of raids since the bombing.
26/05/2017 Police say they've arrested a large part of the terror network behind the Manchester bombing
Officers have warned that further arrests are likely.
27/05/2017 British Airways cancels all flights from Heathrow and Gatwick
BA flights severely disrupted by a major failure of the airline's computer systems.
28/05/2017 More chaos for BA passengers
Thousands of British Airways passengers face a second day of delays and disruption
29/05/2017 BA rejects claim that cuts to blame for computer failure: Chief Exec says he won't resign
BA rejects claim that cuts to blame for computer failure: Chief Exec says he won't resign
30/05/2017 Corbyn "sorry" for not knowing numbers
Labour leader struggles to explain the cost of his policy to offer free childcare.
31/05/2017 Corbyn joins TV debate
The Labour leader changes mind over debate; Theresa May defends not appearing.
The Conservatives and Labour clash over what a post Brexit Britain will look like.
Theresa May sets out positive post Brexit vision. Labour says she risks "jobs meltdown"
02/06/2017 Tory candidate charged over election expenses
A Conservative election candidate is being prosecuted following the 2015 general election
03/06/2017 Labour accuses the Tories of tax chaos
But Theresa May says there's been no change to the Conservative's position.
04/06/2017 Twelve arrested over London "terrorist attack"
Theresa May has condemned what she called the "brutal terrorist attack" in London
05/06/2017 Terror attacker identities revealed
One of the three knifemen was a former transport for London worker
A 22 year old Italian of Moroccan descent been named as the third London Bridge terrorist.
It's emerged that one of the victims of Saturday's attack was an Australian nurse.
07/06/2017 Election campaign draws to a close
Party leaders tour the country in the final hours of the General Election campaign
08/06/2017 Sacked FBI chief Comey testifies
James Comey says Trump administration lied about him and the FBI
09/07/2017 Theresa May to lead minority government
Theresa May has said she will lead a minority government, after losing her majority.
11/06/2017 May's two close advisers resign
Fiona Hill and Nick Timothy quit over their role in the Conservative election defeat.
11/06/2017 May urged to change leadership style
Cabinet colleagues tell PM to adopt collective decision-making after poor election result
12/06/2017 Confusion over date of Queen's Speech
Confusion over date of Queen's Speech
13/06/2017 Talks between Theresa May and the unionists are continuing
A deal to prop up a minority Conservative government is expected to be signed tomorrow.