09/07/2014 BBC News at Six

New security measures for passengers at UK airports will

Mobile devices in hand luggage will have to be charged or

I would rather be safe than take a chance. Another inconvenience. Long

gone are the days of the landmark of flying in an aeroplane.

We'll bring you the detail of how these changes could affect you.

43 people are killed in Gaza as Israel and Palestinian militants

fire rockets and missiles at each other for a further day.

Calls for the former judge appointed to investigate child abuse

in public bodies to stand down because of a family connection.

Britain's hope for the Tour de France, Chris Froome,

And they're calling it the disgrace of all disgraces - Brazil, a nation

in shock, digests their historic rout at the hands of Germany.

On BBC London: The capital should have its own tax raising powers,

according to an influential group of MPs.

The mother of Mark Duggan challenges the inquest's verdict

Good evening and welcome to the BBC News at Six.

Nearly a week after new security measures were introduced at UK

airports, the advice to passengers has changed again.

Now all UK passengers could face checks to see if electronic devices

in their hand luggage are charged - not just those flying to America.

With 25 million people expected to fly this summer, there are warnings

From today the measures affect any flights to and from UK.

Security staff will check some passengers to see if their

electronic devices - including mobile phones, tablets and laptops

are charged - if they're not, they won't be allowed on the flight.

Our correspondent Ed Thomas is at Liverpool Airport for us now.

Ed, it's hard to keep track of the changes and the fine detail

Yes, because last week it was just US flights. Today, it is all flights

in and out of the UK. One word sums up the reaction from passengers

here, and that is confusion. The reality for anyone here is if they

check out and go through security, and they are asked to prove their

device works, and it does not, then it will not be flying with them.

The summer getaway is nearly here, with new advice for passengers.

Whatever gadget you have, make sure it is charged and will switch on

before you fly. It seems not everyone has got the message. Do you

know why you have got to do that? Turn it on, did you say? If it is

not fully charged, it means you cannot fly. That is not it, it it

just needs to switch on. It is safe travel that we want. The stuff needs

to be charged anyway, why bring it not charged? The new security advice

does not just cover mobile phones. It includes portable music players,

E readers and laptops. Anything which is a electrical and has a

removable battery. The government advice is clear, wherever you are

flying to, make sure it is charged, because anyone on any flight can be

asked to prove it will turn on. But what happens if it will not?

Passengers could charge it on the spot or leave it at the airport. It

could be posted to your home address. Some airlines say

passengers could even rebook their flights. It all means potential for

disruption. Here at Liverpool airport, so far so good. No queues

that we would expect at this time of the day. Hopefully it will stay that

way and it will not impact on passengers through the airport. What

if the terror threat changes? Remember, the summer peak is not

here yet when most will want to travel. The worst-case scenario is

what we saw in 2006 where we saw huge chaos in our airports because

of the liquid ban and so on. But that I would stress is the

worst-case scenario. To stop that happening, the advice to passengers,

charge your device and there will be no delays.

That advice is from the government. It says there is a credible terror

threat and even if there are delays, all this is necessary to protect

passengers. Thank you.

And if you're about to travel, you can find more

about what the new security measures mean for you on our website.

43 people have been killed, including women and children,

after Israel bombarded Gaza for a further day.

And in Gaza the Palestinian militant group Hamas is continuing

Hamas says Israel must stop its blockade of Gaza

Israel says it wants to eliminate the threat of rocket attacks

Tensions rose last week with the murders of three young Israelis

In a moment, James Reynolds in Sderot on the Israeli side.

But first Yolande Knell has spent the day in Gaza City.

The full impact of an Israeli air strike. The family who lived here in

the south of Gaza were given a 15 minute warning by the Israeli

military to get out of the house. Some militants have been killed at

home and the civilian death toll is rising. There has been war against

Gaza since 2008. Israel targets the civilians who are in the eye of the

storm. But Israel is being targeted as well and Hamas run TV celebrates

the missiles used. Some fired since last night I new models with a range

of about 70 miles. This is just a statue at the roundabout, but

militant groups here in Gaza pride themselves on their arsenals of

rockets. Now they have been able to show Israel they have some missiles

which can reach far-away cities they have never been able to reach

before. But this evening, conditions were laid down for a cease-fire.

Israel must free prisoners and stop occupying Palestinian land said the

Hamas leader. Israel is unlikely to agree and the air raids continued as

the speech was made. Rocket sirens interrupted an Israeli

wedding, 30 miles from Gaza. Overhead, Israel fires an

interceptor. Everyone runs the cover. Including the bride and

groom. Israel fires this, it's Iron Dome missile defence system of

rockets aimed at towns and cities. But it does not stop everything.

From this hill in Israel, Gaza is just a few miles away. We are

standing right here on the border between Israel and the Gaza Strip,

with the border of the free world and the radical Islam terror war and

we will win. Through the haze we make out some white smoke. Militants

in Gaza have just fired a rocket. Seconds later, we see smoke in the

field in Israel. We go to have a look. Israel was very lucky with

this rocket strike. It hit this field, but there is a Road nearby

and people nearby. It shows Palestinians in Gaza can continue to

hit Israel despite all the Israeli air strikes. In Tel Aviv, the police

clear rocket debris. Israel has struck Gaza many times before, but

it is yet to stop rocket fire for good.

And you can read more about the Middle East crisis on our website.

The former High Court judge, appointed to head the Government's

inquiry into child abuse, has been urged to stand down after it emerged

that her late brother, Sir Michael Havers, was Attorney General

in the 1980's - during the period when a cover up

of child abuse by politicians and senior establishment figures

Meanwhile, a police officer who investigated paedophile activity

at the time says he found numerous documents linking abuse to members

of the establishment. Matt Prodger reports.

This is Peter Wright, academic childcare expert and exposed by the

BBC 20 years ago as a paedophile. We have evidence that you have abused

your position of power and the trade colleagues. Before he died, he was

convicted of importing child pornography. But a detective on that

investigation also found evidence that he was part of a powerful

network of child abusers who corresponded with one another. There

were several bags, about four or five suitcases under the bed. When

we started to look through it, there were probably about six large bin

liners of documents and evidence. Among the documentation there was a

definite link to establishment figures. I cannot say any more at

this point but there was a link to establishment figures including

senior members of the clergy. Today, a man who counts himself as one of

his victims spoke to the BBC. He was in care when he says he was passed

from one abuser to another. I was taken to places where I knew bad

things would happen. I used to think I might see someone I recognised and

I could call out for help or say something. I never did. You would

wish you were somewhere else, you would wish someone would rescue you.

Baroness Butler-Sloss will now head a national enquiry into claims like

these. But the choice has been criticised already with some saying

the retired judge is too close to the 1980s establishment which is

under the spotlight. Lady Butler-Sloss is a woman of great

integrity but I do question whether she is the right person to head up

this very important enquiry. She is a pillar of the establishment and

will be seen as such by the people I represent. The Baroness is the

sister of Sir Michael Havers, the government's top lawyer in the

1980s, but his son says that is not an issue. She's completely

independent of politics, especially in that period. My father was in the

House of Commons, she was not. She is the most respected judge of her

period and she is a transparently honest woman. She would not have

taken up this job if she thought she would not be able to do it properly.

Tonight, the NSPCC said calls from the public had risen sharply as a

result of recent publicity and it says the failure to report child

abuse should in future be considered a crime.

Two British twin schoolgirls who've run away to Syria, it's believed to

become so-called jihadi brides - have been named

as Salma and Zahra Halane from Manchester.

The 16-year-old girls, two of 11 children, already have a brother in

Syria believed to be fighting with the extremist Islamist group ISIS.

The girls are thought to have crossed the border into Syria

after sneaking out of their house and catching

a flight to Turkey at the end of June, as Jeremy Cooke reports.

Last month, she was an outstanding student, one of twins, their future

is packed with potential. Now Salma and Zahra Halane have turned their

back on education and chosen another path to Syria. Chorlton is a world

away from the killing fields of Aleppo. The shock waves of that

conflict have arrived in Midsummer Manchester. And here to the girls'

family home, a family it is thought of their Somali born parents and 11

children. There were no suspicions or anything like that, not that I

know war. A religious family? Yes, very! They wore the veils and did

the prayers. Did the girls ever speak to you? Yellow matter yes,

they did. I did not know them for that long. The girls' sixth form

College say they are working with the police. The community is

stressing that they shared the shock of what has happened. We are

appalled that these girls have gone to Syria. As Muslims we condemn

terrorism. The family here are said to be distraught at what has

happened and everyone from the college, to the community, to the

police, stressing now that the focus must be on getting these young girls

home safe. devices are deployed at all

airports. People all around

the UK write to this famous statue at Paddington station as part of

the World War One commemorations. A new home

for England's hockey players at And she was a leading member

of the Bloomsbury Group - now the National Portrait Gallery

stages an exhibition celebrating The Disgrace Of All Disgraces",

"The Biggest Shame In History." That's how some of the papers

in Brazil are describing the worst defeat in their

footballing history - last night's humiliating 7-1 rout by Germany.

Their defeat in the World Cup semi-finals is one

of the most astonishing results in the 84-year history of the event

and has left a nation in shock. Live now to Rio and our chief

sports correspondent, Dan Roan. The show must go on in Brazil.

Tonight, Argentina play the Netherlands with a place in the

World Cup final on Sunday at stake. It will be Germany that one of them

plays and not Brazil. For the hosts, the thing of all has happened and

dreams of a first-ever World Cup triumph on home soil have been

dashed. It was a historic cumin EH and.

triumph on home soil have been dashed. It was a historic A night

that will haunt them for generations. -- a historic

humiliation. It was more than a defeat, it left a nation in shock.

The Germans ran riot as Brazil word blown away. Every goal they conceded

left a further dent in the national pride. I think it was the worst day

of my life but life goes on. It will be remembered because we lost 7-1,

the worst defeat in Brazil 's history. Life goes on here but

memories of last night will leave a scar. Part of what makes this nation

special has been washed away. This was meant to be the ultimate

showcase for this country, a chance to present an image of a modern and

confident footballing nation. After last night, many here have been left

wondering whether the most expensive World Cup ever was really worth it

and asking where does Brazil go from here? For generations, Brazilian

kids like these have grown up dreaming of playing for what they

believe is the best team in the world. Not any more. The game was

very sad, this boy told me. Brazil was the reason I wanted to be a

player. Another said he was so upset he cried himself to sleep. I think

that Brazil needs to train more. He was one of the legendary team that

lifted the World Cup in 1970 and inspired a generation. Today, he

told me that he blamed the decline of the current team on players

chasing lucrative contracts in Europe. Some play in Spain, others

in Germany, others Russia. They need to stay here. Something has been

lost? Something that you had. Money, money, money. Despite the shame of

the most remarkable result in football history, this remains the

country most in love with the sport. Brazil got her last night and

picking itself could take years. sports correspondent, Dan Roan.

An inquest into the death of Horatio Chapple, who was killed

by a polar bear on a school expedition to the Arctic, has heard

that the 17-year-old saw bear prints just two days before the attack.

Lauren Beech, who was also on the trip in 2011, told an inquest

she'd been concerned about the level of safety precautions.

Another witness said the group discussed whether to set up

a bear watch but expedition leaders had considered it a low risk area.

New research into a type of pesticide blamed for killing bee

colonies suggests it may reduce some bird populations, such as swallows

by up to 20% over three years. Neonicotinoid pesticides are now

banned in this country by the EU. But farmers are disputing

the findings, which are in the journal, Nature, saying that

neonicotinoids are more effective than the alternatives, which they

claim also harm wildlife. Claire Marshall reports

from Gloucestershire. Dormant for many months, now the

machines are ready. Harvest on this Gloucestershire farm is about to

start. These combines will cover 3000 acres. Their target, this crop

of oilseed rape planted last year. The seed was treated by a type of

insecticide called a neonicotinoid. The pesticides used on it has been

banned by the EU for two years. A growing amount of evidence suggests

this kind of pesticide causes great harm to Bees. Latest research shows

it may have an even greater impact, affecting bird populations as well.

A report released today shows it washes into rivers and kills insects

that bird populations rely on. This study has shown that in the

Netherlands swallow numbers have declined because of these

insecticides. That is deeply worrying. What is the tentative?

This farmer shows us the untreated crop. These little kale plants are

being grazed very badly by the beetle. If this were an oilseed rape

crop, you would be pretty worried. He sees the ban as a step backwards.

We will be using more insecticides in crop sprays, which are not as

effective and not as safe and environment, we feel. The pesticide

industry believes their product is well tested and safe. Neonicotinoids

is a type of pesticide to make sure we get the amount of food we want at

a good price and throughout the whole of the year as well. They are

critical for the life we have today. The ban is in place. The seeds

planted in the autumn will not be treated. Both environmentalists and

farmers will be watching to see how the crops and the wildlife there.

from Gloucestershire. The Duke

of Cambridge donned a wetsuit and went scuba diving today to mark

his new role as the president of the British Sub-Aqua Club.

Prince William swam with a group of children in an open-air pool

in Central London. As President, he's following

in the footsteps of his grandfather, the Duke of Edinburgh, and

his father, the Prince of Wales. William tried to get Prince Charles

to join him but he declined. Britain's Chris Froome,

the defending champion of the Tour de France, has been forced to pull

out of the race. He damaged his wrist

in a fall yesterday but got back on his bike today only to fall

twice more in wet conditions. Our sports correspondent,

Natalie Pirks, reports. He is going to abandon the Tour de

France. Soaking wet by the French roadside, but pain was etched over

the face of Chris three macro a case of three strikes and you are out

after just five stages of the tour. -- Chris Froome. Yesterday saw his

first crash in northern France. He was sent for a precautionary wrist

x-rayed. The bruising on his left by looked particularly painful. In

contrast, today's weather was abysmal and he was soon of a game.

Riders had predicted chaos on the cobbled sections as the conditions

made for treacherous cycling. But Chris Froome did not even get that

far. When the cameras found him, he was stood, dejected, in the deluge

after his third crash. With his wrist still hurting, it was clear he

could not go on. It is of sleep going to be challenging but he is

human. He was very brave and wanted to bike today. When you see the

crash that took him out, I think it was on a roundabout. These things

happen. It had all started so well for Britain with the start in sunny

Yorkshire. With Sir Bradley Wiggins left at home, Mark Cavendish out

with a dislocated shoulder and now the defending champion gone, British

representation is down to just two riders. It is living up to its

billing as one the toughest tests on two wheels.

Every day, thousands of commuters walk past the statue of the Unknown

Soldier at Paddington station. Those who happen to look up will

see he's reading a letter. Now, as part of the First World War

centenary commemorations, people around Britain have been

invited to write a letter of their own to the unnamed warrior.

Robert Hall has more. My brave fighter. Dear man without

hope. He stands virtually unnoticed on platform one at Paddington,

capturing a moment in time. 2 million letters a day were delivered

to men on the front line during the First World War. This month,

thousands more are being written to one soldier. How important do you

think those letters were? At this school in Hampshire, these

14-year-olds have found a new way of connecting with events that can seem

a moat. Their reflections can send an intensely personal message back

through the decades. -- seem remote. Was it worth risking your life? We

owe you so much. This letter I am writing barely scratches the surface

of the debt we owe you. You are looking down on us like a god. Two

children, you are just unknown but to us you are beyond known soldier.

Since the project went live, thousands of people have put pen to

paper and thousands more letters are waiting to be published online. This

statue on platform one has helped to inspire a new War Memorial, or

memorial made of words. You have to sit down and think about what this

figure means. You have to think, what does it mean to commemorate a

war? In Hull, another group were gathering their thoughts. I am not

particularly interested in weapons, strategies, battles. I am more

interested in the suffering of the soldiers. 1400 letter writers help

their messages are lost in a final tribute to one man representing so

many. -- aloft. It has been a lovely day across the

UK. We have these two lines of cloud on the satellite picture as you can

see behind me. They are advancing in. They will squeeze the window of

dry in fine weather at the -- ever smaller. We have had gale force

winds. We have had 22 degrees today. It is all about the weather

friends which will bring some damp weather into Northern Ireland. --

weather fronts. In the Glens of Scotland, temperatures in single

figures. There could be mist and fog in the valleys. There will be hill

fog around. This will bring a very erratically different look to the

weather tomorrow across central and eastern areas. The potential for

heavy bursts of rain. The Met Office 's warning of that already. Damp in

Northern Ireland. North-west Scotland looks decent with warmth

still around. Rain for the Northern Isles and eventually eastern

Scotland and the eastern half of England. It is quite humid. Quite

cool in the breeze. The best will be out west tomorrow. With the week

weather front close to the West Wales and the rest of England, the

sunshine will be eking away as we head into the afternoon. Touch and

go at Trent Bridge. Behind the weather front, quite a lot of humid

air coming in off the continent which will give us the fuel for some

more storms as we head into Friday. Not for all. Still a lot of clout.

We will see some slow-moving, heavy and thundery showers. The

temperatures are on the up again as they will be into the weekend in the

sunnier spots. There will be the potential for some torrential

downpours and sent -- thunderstorms. New security measures for electronic

devices have been introduced for all flights at UK