30/07/2017 BBC Weekend News

President Trump accuses China of doing nothing

to rein in North Korea, after another long

America's response, is a show of strength,

Pyongyang now claims its missiles can reach anywhere in America,

as tensions rise in east Asia, with China, saying it wants it's

US commanders say they're "ready to respond with rapid,

There's heightened security at airports across Australia,

after investigators uncover a plot to blow up a plane.

And commemorations mark the 100th anniversary,

of one of the bloodiest battles of the First World War,

President Trump says he's "very disappointed" with China,

for not doing more to stop North Korea's weapons programme.

His comments, in a tweet, came after Pyongyang

launched its second intercontinental ballistic missile, in a month.

The North Koreans say it's a "stern warning" to Washington,

that the "entire US mainland" is now within striking distance.

In response two US B-1 bombers, have conducted exercises over

From Seoul in South Korea, Karen Allen reports.

US B-1 bombers dominated the sky as tensions mount over

Escorted by fighter jets as part of a drill it was a direct response

to what is being seen as an increasingly

The US president is blaming China, Pyongyang's biggest trading partner,

Taking to Twitter President Trump said:

But China's influence could be overstated.

Historic ties have become looser and Chinese imports of North Korean

coal have been cut after UN sanctions last year.

China also condemmed Friday's second ballistic missile test.

This powerful rocket flew faster and further than the one before

and could soon be armed with a nuclear weapon.

It's all about getting America to listen.

The North Korean side is definitely sending a message

The missile is aiming at the United States.

They are saying we are going to talk to you.

More joint military exercises a sign that force is not being ruled out,

though pressure is mounting for a diplomatic solution.

A pre-emptive strike could destabilise the entire region,

but how long is Washington prepared to wait?

Here in Seoul, South Korea depends heavily

But the very presence of tens of thousands of US forces here feeds

into Pyongyang's propaganda, that it is under threat,

With the military on high alert the Korean peninsula feels more

Avoiding an ultimate confrontation is now key.

Our Washington Correspondent Laura Bicker is at the White House.

One wonders what America's immediate auctions are in dealing with North

Korea. You are right, President Trump

placed a lot of hope in China. He wined and dined the president at his

estate and declared that the meeting was a success. A month later he is

disappointed. China is North Korea's biggest trading partner. They

haven't turned the screws on Pyongyang as this administration had

hoped. Expect a tougher stance from now on. You seen the military

response, the bombers flying over the Korean peninsula. And today here

in the US they have been testing their own missile defence systems in

Texas and Alaska. They say that test has been a success. They've also

been looking for different diplomatic avenues with the help of

South Korea and Japan. Together they hope to increase the economic

pressure on North Korea. But President Obama warned Donald Trump

that North Korea could prove to be his biggest threat. And it is a

warning from his predecessor that he is taking seriously.

Thank you. Security's been stepped up

at airports across Australia, after investigators uncovered a plot

to blow up a plane. The Prime Minister,

Malcolm Turnbull, called it A suspect is taken into custody

in the Surry Hills neighbourhood of Sydney, one of four people

arrested in raids across the city by heavily armed police and members

of Australia's domestic spy agency. Investigators say they have

information that the plot to blow up an aircraft involved the use

of an improvised device. As roads were sealed off

and properties searched, it has been reported the operation

was not planned but a rapid The Prime Minister,

Malcolm Turnbull, says the authorities have foiled

what appears to be I can report last night

that there has been a major joint counterterrorism operation

to disrupt a terrorist plot A woman who said her son and husband

were among those arrested in Sydney has denied they had any ties

to extremism, but senior police commanders say the raids were part

of an alleged Islamic-inspired plot. Additional security measures have

been put in place at domestic and international airports

around the country. Australia's national terror threat

level remains at probable, which means the intelligence

agencies believe that groups or individuals have the intent

and capability to carry Since 2014, 70 people have been

charged as a result of more than 30 counterterrorism raids

across the country. Reports from Venezuela say several

people have been killed, including three politicians,

as voters go to the polls in a deeply divisive election,

for a new assembly to rewrite There have been violent clashes

in the capital Caracas, with police firing tear gas

to clear protestors. The opposition is boycotting

the election, saying it's another attempt by President Maduro,

to tighten his grip on power. The International Trade Secretary,

Liam Fox, says the unregulated free movement of people from the EU

after Brexit, wouldn't "keep faith" He insists the cabinet hasn't agreed

a deal on immigration, Let's speak to our Political

Correspondent Chris Mason, Liam Fox is suggesting there is no

cabinet unity on this, how significant are his comments?

In one year and eight months' time we will leave the European Union.

Just over 600 days. In the last couple of weeks there has been a

discussion amongst senior ministers about what they see as the good

thing of signing up to some sort of transitional arrangement, where

after Brexit some elements of EU membership will still be attached to

the UK. But crucially this intervention from Liam Fox proves

that exactly what that transitional period looks like is a source of

disagreement. Philip Hammond has suggested lots of things would stay

the same for quite some time. Liam Fox clearly has concerns about that.

It's not just the Conservatives who have disagreements over Brexit. Take

a look at Labour, their leading figures have been contradicting each

other month after month. The referendum, by their definition, is

binary. They force people to either side of an argument. They are very

much divided with that countdown, that clock ticking down to the 29th

of March 20 19th when we will leave the EU. -- 2019 when we will leave

the EU. Thanks very much.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will join Theresa May,

at a service in Belgium this evening, to mark 100 years

It was one of the bloodiest confrontations of the First World

War, with almost half a million Allied and German soldiers killed,

Our correspondent Robert Hall reports.

This is a city that has dedicated itself to remembrance.

Pictures filmed soon after the war from a French airship captured

the destruction left by battles that consumed this landscape.

A scar of mud and stagnant shell holes.

Winston Churchill wanted Ypres left as a memorial to the fallen,

but its people vowed to reconstruct the medieval streets.

Stephen's grandfather and his great uncles were stonemasons.

Commissioned to work on the landmark that will be a focus

The Menin Gate, its soaring arch straddling the road

On the building you have a lion, which is very

special for me, because you can remove a piece of the tail

and inside you have the bottles with all of the names of the people

who helped to rebuild or built the Menin Gate.

There are over 54,000 names carved into the panels here,

men from every corner of the UK, men who travelled across

the globe to join the fight, men who disappeared

in the cauldron around Passchendaele.

Gosh, I didn't think it would be that moving.

Dorothy and her cousin Peter were here to remember their grandfather.

They are among 200 invited guests with personal

That word on there is as close to a body as we are ever

The ethos behind building this was for people to say he is here.

Tonight, the Last Post will sound for the missing, as it has

This city is still keeping its promise.

Well let's go live to Ypres now and join our correspondent Sian Lloyd.

The Last Post Sentence That Ceremony Is Held Here At Eight O'clock Every

Day To Remember Those Who Lost Their Lives During The First World War.

Tonight I'll Be Attended By 200 Invited Guests. And 200 Descendants

Who Were Successful Any Public Ballot, And His Ancestors' Names Are

Marked On The Memorial To The Missing. The Duke And Duchess Of

Cambridge Will Also Be Here. As Will The Prime Minister, Theresa May, Who

Will Lay A Wreath. That Will Be Followed By A Public Event In The

Square, Live Performances That Will Tell the story of this battle from

Dame Helen Mirren. There will also be song from all the bow. We will

also hear archive footage and the images of veterans who will be

describing the horrors of the battles of Passchendaele in their

own words. Thousands of people have come here the two days of

commemorations and tomorrow they will be joined by the Prince of

Wales who will be taking part in events. This is a time to reflect

and remember the sacrifices made and you can see some of the events from

here during a special programme which starts at seven o'clock on BBC

Two. Thanks.

With all the sport, here's Karthi Gnanasegaram,

England are closing in on victory against South Africa

Joe Root's first declaration as the England captain came at 313

for 8 and they now need just six more wickets to win

Patrick Gearey has details of the action so far.

Sunday, lovely day to grow a lead. Skyscraper size if possible. Tom

Westley was the perfect man for the job, 50 on debut. Joe Root made 52,

no change, but he knew this was not just about runs but time. Go fast or

go bust. The captain must always think of the team. Already on his

mind was a conundrum, how long should he let his batsman bat? Every

minute the declaration changed equated. Jonny Bairstow 50, quickly,

Cleverley. Eventually the captain called England in. South Africa were

afterwards. Ten wickets to take by tomorrow evening. But the main meal

was always going to be Hashim Amla. South Africa's Master frustrate

caught out. Stoke sensed a crack opening, this straight into the gap

Quinton de Kock left. Faf du Plessis followed on the next. And this

gentle someday maybe a defining one in the series. Patrick Geary, BBC

News. Rugby League's

Challenge Cup Final will see at Wembley next month after Wigan

beat Salford this afternoon. Oliver Gildart scored the first

and final tries for Wigan in a fascinating match that saw

Salford fight back but ultimately In just over an hour's time

England will face France in the quarter finals

of the Women's Euros, a side that's beaten England

in the past three major tournaments. Our correspondent Katie

Gornall is in Deventer. How likely is it England can

reach the semi finals? I think after Germany, the holders,

were knocked out by Denmark early in the day, a shock result, anybody

will believe anything is possible. History is against Germany. --

history is against England, they have not beaten France in a long

time. But there is now a belief that hasn't existed before. The coach

said yesterday that even if he thinks his team are not at their

best they can still beat France. He can understand his confidence. His

team have sailed through the group. Three out of three victories, ten

goals in the process, but tournaments are not won in the group

stage. This will certainly be a big step up tonight against the team

which is ranked third in the world. Adam Peaty and Britain have won the

men's silver medal at the world swimming Championships in Budapest.

Details of the day's other sports stories are on the BBC Sport website

Including Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel has won the Hungarian Grand Prix

while Lewis Hamilton finished in fourth place.