28/06/2014 BBC Weekend News

More criticism for David Cameron over his failed attempt to block

Jean-Claude Juncker's appointment as EU Commission President.

The SNP leader Alex Salmond says the Prime Minister has lost control

Pro-Russian militants carry out more attacks in Ukraine. Serena Williams

crashes out in the third round of Wimbledon. Brazil are through to the

last 16 after a dramatic penalty shoot out. And soul singer, Bobby

will-mac -- Bobby Womack has died aged 70.

Good evening. The SNP leader, Alex Salmond has said David Cameron is no

longer in control over events in Europe and his failure to stop Jean

Claude Junker from becoming commission president has

strengthened the case for Scottish independence. But the Prime Minister

said Scotland was getting the best of both worlds within the UK. They

were attending Armed Forces Day to mark the contribution of service men

and women, past and present. The parade began under sunny skies with

little hint of the storms to come. Members of all three services

marched down hill from Stirling Castle, a place often fought over by

the English and Scottish. That echo battles past and still to come was

evident in the brief handshake between David Cameron and Alex

Salmond. The salute was taken by the Princess Royal.

Some consolation perhaps for a Prime Minister fresh from his defeat

by other EU leaders over the next European Commission president.

Although today, he brushed off his battle scars

and focused on his next fight on a different front, over Scotland,

There is a bigger message I think this year because we can consider

what Scotland bring to the United Kingdom's Armed Forces

and what being part of a bigger entity brings for Scotland as well.

Not a message Mr Salmond is heeding as he criticised David Cameron's

Today, he insisted voting for an independent Scotland would

enable the country to stay in Europe, even if what remained

He's on the run from his party and his party are on the run from UKIP.

And the biggest danger to Scotland as a European nation would be

if we allow ourselves to be dictated by Westminster politics.

I think it reinforces the argument that we take matters

Away from the politics, thousands gathered here simply to

celebrate the Armed Forces and enjoy a day out with the family.

Here in Stirling, Beating Retreat marks the beginning of the end

The spirits of those here only slightly dampened by the downpours.

But like the rain, politics were never far away with this Armed

Forces Day in Scotland, used by both sides to stress either what people

have to gain or people have to lose when they vote this September.

We can now join our correspondent, Chris Mason.

David Cameron did get some words of comfort from Europe today? There was

an olive branch from a man who had voted for Jean Claude Junker. The

Prime Minister of Sweden said he would be willing to walk the extra

mile to try and help the UK in its negotiations with the EU. The Health

Secretary, Jeremy Helan is pretty much snapped that RH -- olive branch

in half. Said they were cowards because they voted for Jean Claude

Junker in public but criticised him in private. This isn't like the

World Cup, it isn't like losing on penalties in the group stages and

having to pack your bags and go home. A long slog of negotiation

continues. The criticism continues. Ed Miliband is writing in the Sunday

Times tomorrow and he says, this shows a Conservative government

would put a threat British business and Britain's future. As for Nigel

Farage, the UKIP leader, he said in the Sun newspaper, he is a bit like

dad 's Army and a stupid boy. The last couple of days has emphasised

the long slog of negotiation with the EU is just that. Thank you very

much. Russia has said the United States is to blame for the continued

fighting in eastern Ukraine. It made clear its anger at the free trade

deal between the Ukraine and the European Union. There has been more

fighting between European forces and separatists despite a cease-fire.

It was Constitution Day in Ukraine. And Petro Poroshenko was home at the

securing an historic agreement with muscles. Yesterday, Petro Poroshenko

and the leaders of Georgia and Moldova signed free-trade deals with

the EU. For their countries it is a major step toward Europe and away

from Moscow's influence. Russia has threatened a response, the EU has

threatened Russia with tougher sanctions as early as next week it

the Kremlin does not act to de-escalate the conflict in eastern

Ukraine. There is little sign of de-escalation on the ground. In

eastern Ukraine, the cease-fire which Petro Poroshenko has extended

until Monday has been shaky to say the least. After a four hour battle

this week, these pro-Russia fighters stormed a Ukrainian military base.

They were quick to remove the symbols of Ukrainian statehood. Kiev

has told the rebels to lay down their arms. This has been their

response. Gori to Russia, he shouts. Today a former Ukrainian president

said the separatist leaders were all representatives of Russia. Moscow

takes a different view. TRANSLATION: there are also our American

colleagues, who judging by the evidence still preferred to push the

Ukrainian leadership towards confrontation. But the Ukrainian

authorities and Western governments accuse Moscow of funding, equipping

and backing the pro-Russian militants and they are demanding

Russia end its support for the separatists.

The Iraqi army has launched an offensive to retake

the northern city of Tikrit, which was overrun by Sunni militants

Helicopter gunships have been attacking targets on the ground

and it's said that thousands of troops are advancing on the city.

The funeral of Gerry Conlon, one of four people wrongly convicted

of the IRA Guildford pub bombing in 1974, has taken place in Belfast.

His coffin was carried into St Peter's Cathedral in West Belfast

by three members of the Birmingham Six, who were also

The lawyer, Gareth Pierce, who represented the Guildford Four

The Irish deputy Prime Minister, Eamon Gilmore,

The American soul singer and songwriter Bobby Womack has died

Womack's career spanned more than 50 years, with hits including ?It's All

One of his last UK performances was at Glastonbury

Our Entertainment Correspondent Lizo Mzimba is at the festival in

His hits included 'Across 110th Street'

and the Rolling Stones cover of his song, 'It's All Over Now', which

# Well, my baby you stay out all night long #

Thousands of all ages turned out to see and hear Bobby Womack.

12 months on, fans have been remembering that performance here.

You saw Bobby Womack perform here last year, what was he like?

He was very iconic. We thoroughly enjoyed it.

We love that era of music and he represented that era superbly.

Soul singer, Kelis, just one of the artists at this year's

You saw him through all of his music.

You saw all of the transitions and all the things he went through

He struggled with drug addiction and cancer in later life. He will be

remembered as an artist who helped shape music with both his writing

and his voice. Time for the sport now. What a day

it has been. Brazil coming through a penalty shoot out to go through to

the last 16. It was a draw at full-time. Our correspondent watch

the match in a favela in Rio. Rich and poor, big and small. Full ball

is an all-consuming passion here and this was the biggest day of the

World Cup so far. Here within sight of the stadium, everyone has dreams,

a better life, good education and a steady job. But today Brazil was

united in pursuit of one goal. Guided by Neymar, Brazilians had

dissuaded themselves getting past Chile was a formality. It started to

look that way when Davitt Lewis scored after 17 minutes. -- David

Luiz. Less than ten minutes later Chile were level through Sanchez.

This Brazilian side is not invincible and Chile's resilience

was fraying nerves across the country. As the game got tighter in

the second half, chief villain was Howard Webb. The referee ruled out a

help goal for handball. Only the crossbar prevented Chile plunging an

entire nation into despair as the agony of a penalty shoot out loomed.

Prayers and Dutch courage on this Brazilian roof terrace paid

dividends as first Neymar scored... And then Chile missed their last

spot kicks sending Chile out and Brazil through, knowing they had

escaped either skin of their teeth and the thickness of the goalposts.

The overwhelming feeling is relief, but if Brazil are to reach the final

in Rio, they will have to play better against much sterner

opposition. Celebrations and street parties tonight across Brazil. The

weight of expectation is immense and will only grow as this tournament

progresses. We know Brazil will also face South American opposition in

the quarterfinals. Uruguay. Uruguay were without their

banned striker Luis Suarez of course, although they are going to

appeal against his four match suspension for biting. They were

certainly a bit toothless without him and the Colombian midfielder

Hames Rodriguez has made the difference so far with this

brilliant goal midway through the first half. That's one of the best

we've seen here in Brazil and it's his fourth of the tournament that

puts him level with Neymar, Muller They lead 2-0 with about five

minutes left. It is day 17 but They lead 2-0 with about five

the sixth day at Wimbledon: Serena Williams has been knocked out. No

worries for Rafael Nadal and Maria Sharapova, who are both through.

The most powerful woman ever to play tennis. Serena Williams made to feel

utterly uncertain. That was the extent of the achievements are

number one Court. She came across Belize Hornets, from France who

stood up to the power and had the confidence to bring Williams to her

knees. She had beaten Williams once before and that was in February.

This was Wimbledon. This was match point in the third set. Here on the

hill with the rain holding off, there was a view of Serena

Williams' demise. Now there is a clear opportunity for someone else.

What about Maria Sharapova? Champion here a decade ago. Full volume and

power in a victory against Alison Riske. As many famous British

sporting faces as possible were squeezed into the royal box,

although no current England foot Wallace, they saw Rafael Nadal come

from a set down to beat the player from Kazakhstan. Relaxed and

confident, that would be Andy Murray, able to demonstrate his

mastery of a tennis ball on a day off indoors, in a way centre court

would have appreciated. Just a quick rug union results.

Scotland have their first defeat under their new coach. They were

beaten by the Springboks in Port Elizabeth. 55-6. That is just about

it in Rio on a lively day that Rozelle scraped into the

quarterfinals. A reminder of the main news: More criticism of the

Prime Minister over his failure to block the appointment of Jean Claude

Jonker ours EU commission president. Alex Salmond said it was another

reason for Scotland to vote for independence. You can see more on

those stories on the BBC News Channel. That is all from me.

those stories on the BBC News night. Good evening. After a couple

of days with an angry atmosphere overhead, I can offer something more