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Donald Trump describes North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un

as a "pretty smart cookie" but warns that a conflict

in the region could kill millions of people.

I'm sure a lot of people try to take the power from them. Whether that

was his uncle or anybody else. He was able to do it so obviously he's

a produce part to give. -- he's a pretty smart cookie.

Tributes to one of the world's best known mountaineers, Ueli Steck,

who's been killed in an accident on Mount Everest.

A new study suggests that some people with some blood groups are

more likely to suffer from a heart attack. A Grand Prix victory in

Russia. Hello and welcome

to World News Today. Donald Trump has praised his Chinese

counterpart, President Xi Jinping, for his partnership in dealing

with North Korea. The US president also spoke highly

of the North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un, calling him

a pretty smart cookie. President Trump has been marking one

hundred days of his presidency with a speech at a rally

in Pennsylvania. Supporters last night

were pleased with how he is performing around the globe,

they say they have a tough During the rally he explained

to his supporters why he appears to have stopped publicly decrying

China as a currency manipulator. He said to be tough on China. He

explained, look, I sat down with the president of China and asked for

help with the blood can. When we spoke to supporters, they believe

years on the right track. A man I have got to like

and respect, the president of China, President Xi, I believe has been

putting pressure on them also, but perhaps so far nothing has

happened and perhaps it has. This was a small missile,

this was not a big missile, this was not a nuclear test

that he was expected to do three days ago,

we will see what happens. Earlier in the week President Trump

described Kim Jong-un as a tough young leader,

who had had a tough time taking over He seemed to repeat those

comments in the interview. He is dealing with obviously very

tough people, in particular the generals and others,

and at a very young age A lot of people would have

try to take that power away, whether it was his uncle or anyone

else, and he was able to do it. So obviously he is a

pretty smart cookie. The Trump administration will be

discussing over this weekend how to deal with North Korea situation

after that failed missile test. They could bridge from sanctions,

85% of trade deals between North Korea and China are... China could

really squeeze North Korea when it comes to these deals. When it comes

to what the US could do, it's sort that as early as this week the House

of Representatives could vote on whether to declare North Korea as a

state sponsor of terrorism. That would allow further sanctions. They

could target bags, both North Korean and Chinese. Military options have

never been ruled out. They could send more warships or aircraft to

the ever. All options will be weighed up by the Trump

administration in response to the missile tests.

Ueli Steck, one of the most famous, and fastest,

climbers in the world, has died on Mount Everest.

The 41-year-old is believed to have slipped and fallen from a rock face

whilst spending time acclimatising at altitude, before attempting

Among those paying their tributes today is the explorer Sir Ranulph

Fiennes, who's been speaking to the BBC.

He is one of the best-known mountaineers in the world. He

specialises in this highly risky climbing, very fast. Ridiculously

dangerous mountains without the normal precautions. If he falls off

everywhere up the 6000 foot face, he will die. Rather than most people,

they believe if they slip they will be held by April. For four years, I

was trained by Britain's top climber really. She's on Everest and his

dirty and time at the moment. He told me how to go up to the north

face of the Eiger. When we were ready, we spent three days and three

nights on this nasty cliffs, 6000 feet, before going to the top. I

thought, that's not bad. Ueli Stick has done it in two hours, 22

minutes. He just runs up, like a monkey. He doesn't use any

protection. We used rope and were tied onto the rock. When you follow,

you are caught. He doesn't that it. Many people trying to do solo before

him had died on various parts of this huge margin. Ueli Stick was

just amazing. Let's take a look at some of

the other stories making the news. One of the key power-brokers

in the world of sport has resigned from all his football roles,

after being linked to Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah

of Kuwait also said he would not stand for re-election next month

to the ruling council of Fifa, the governing

body of world football. The former billionaire

Eike Batist, who was once one of the world's richest men,

has left prison in Brazil for house Batista was worth more

than $30 billion five years ago, but lost much of it

as his empire collapsed. He has been accused by federal

prosecutors of bribery and hiding Four months after resigning

as Italy's Prime Minister, Matteo Renzi is hoping to be

re-elected as leader Polls suggest Mr Renzi will win

the vote despite a crushing defeat in a referendum on constitutional

reform that caused him Whoever wins will lead

the centre-left into A scientific study suggests that

people with certain blood groups have a slightly-increased risk

of heart attack and stroke. The research says it could be

because people with A, B and AB blood groups have higher

levels of a blood-clotting protein. Scientists say the findings

could help doctors better understand who is at risk

of developing heart disease. We are now joined from Paris

by the lead author of How much greater is the risk of

heart attack or stroke if you are in these blood groups? The daytime we

have suggests that it is about 5%. -- the daytime we have. How

concerned should people be? What can they do to protect themselves?

People don't need be concerned. This is what we see in a population

level. We can see that in large groups of people we are talking

above 1.3 million people, there is a slight increase. If we look at

smoking, for example, this is you increase your chance by default.

This is only 5%. -- by the tense. There is an incredible difference.

People need to look at their lifestyles. Have a healthy weight,

exercise and stop smoking. That reduces the risk. What we see in the

blood groups is not comparing to the effect of that. Why is so

interesting? In the future, we might be able to assess the risk of

cardiovascular disease or heart attack. Now we use the blood

pressure... Maybe in the future we can also add blood group. Then if

somebody has led to a, B or AB, they would get treated a little bit

sooner than other people. That is speculating and that is in the

future. We don't not official effective risk. What is behind the

increase in risk? Previous research has shown that there is one element

in the blood that causes clotting. Clotting of the blood is a cause of

heart attack. People with these blood types have a higher

concentration of those in the blood. The most evidence suggests that this

is the cause. That is also very much in debate. Interesting to talk to

you. Thank you. Thank you so much. Tornados that hit Texas on Saturday

evening have left at least five people dead and nearly 50

in hospital according Emergency services are searching

for missing people and say they fear As David Campanale now reports,

the American Midwest has been struck by an intensive weather system that

has caused damage It's Texas, and this region

of the United States is known as Tornado Alley

for its frequent, powerful storms. Twisters like this are not uncommon

but their dramatic capacity for death and destruction

is unstoppable and always unwelcome. Homes in the state have been

flattened, trees uprooted At least one powerful storm hit

the city of Canton about More were reported

in surrounding areas. This is the tornado crossing

the road right in front of us. Blocked roads have hindered

emergency responders, who are still trying to get out

to numerous calls for help. Fatalities, I believe,

what I'm getting is that they We are talking about

maybe five casualties. That number may go up once we can

get into those areas. We are trying to deploy search

and rescue and recovery right now. That number may go up,

hopefully it doesn't, but we do know we have a number

of fatalities as of right now. Heavy rains and damaging winds have

struck a broad swathe Downpours that began on Friday have

been so intense the ground has been unable to absorb rainfall,

causing widespread flooding The governors of Missouri

and Oklahoma have declared states of emergency due to flooding

and the damage caused to power The massive storm system has also

delayed thousands of flights. Colorado and Wyoming further north

have been struck by snowstorms. Heavy rain in the Midwest

is expected to continue to the end of the weekend,

along with wind gusts of 95 Stay with us on BBC

World News, still to come: The little British girl

Madeleine McCann went missing ten years ago -

but in an interview to mark the anniversary her parents say

they still hope she'll be found. Donald Trump describes

North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un as a "pretty smart cookie"

but warns that a conflict in the region could kill

millions of people. Tributes to one of the world's best

known mountaineers, Ueli Steck, who's been killed in an accident

on Mount Everest. Chelsea moved a step closer

to securing the English Premier League title, beating Everton 3-0,

a match which was considered to be the toughest of their

remaining games. It took Antonio Conte's side

seven points clear, before second-placed Tottenham reduced

the gap to four points by More on the North London derby

in a moment, but first, let's hear from the Chelsea manager

after goals from Pedro, Gary Cahill and Willian moved

Chelsea closer to being We must be pleased, we played

a game with our heads and this is very important,

you must use your head, Goals from Delle Ali and a penalty

from Harry Kane securing the points, in what was the last North London

derby to be staged The result means Tottenham

are guaranteed to finish above Arsenal in the Premier League

for the first time in 22 years. We put more pressure

in the second half and I'm very happy for the fans

and for the players. In the race for the title,

for points, we will We try to be ready

for the next study. We try to be ready

for the next Derby. It's very disappointing. We have to

try to win the championship. This is disappointing. The fact that Spurs

finish above us this year, they deserve it.

Champions League chasing Manchester City were saved

by a late equaliser from Brazilian Gabriel Jesus

Relegation threatened Boro took the lead twice -

former City striker Alvaro Negredo with the first.

City were awarded a contentious penalty, scored by Sergio Aguero,

as the officials faced criticism both sets of fans.

The result leaves Boro second from bottom, six

Manchester United remain fifth, a point behind City after a 1-1

Gylfi Siggurdson's free kick a moment of real

quality at Old Trafford, after Marcus Rashford was awarded

a controversial penalty, converted by Wayne Rooney.

The draw means United are still outside the Champions League

Valterri Bottas says it's "amazing" to become only the fifth

Finnish driver to win a Formula One Grand Prix,

after taking the chequered flag in the Russian Grand Prix in Sochi.

There was an aborted start after Fernando Alonso's McLaren

Then, seconds into the restart, Romain Grosjean and Jolyn

Mercedes Bottas started from second on the grid,

but overtook pole sitter Sebastian Vettel and kept

Ferrari team mate Kimmi Raikonnen was third, Lewis Hamilton fourth.

Rafa Nadal produced another ten-out-of-ten performance

on the red dirt of Barcelona to win his tenth title in the city.

The King of Clay beat the Austrain Dominic Thiem

in straight sets with a masterclass on Sunday afternoon.

It finished 6-4, 6-1, giving him a 51st clay court crown.

Last week, Nadal also won his tenth title at the Monte Carlo Masters.

John Higgins leads Mark Selby 8-4 in the World Snooker

Higgins ran away with the final four frames after the interval to lead

Since then, he's moved on to a 8-4 lead in this

It'll be a stern test for them. It's on the BBC sport website. If he is

making shots like that, he stands a very good chance of building on the

lead that he has already established over Mark Selby. He looks pleased

with that. That's all the sport. Ten years after the disappearance

of the young British girl Madeleine McCann,

her parents have told the BBC they will do "whatever it takes,

for as long as it takes" Madeleine was 3-years-old

when she went missing on holiday in Portugal,

while her parents were eating Speaking to the BBC's Fiona Bruce,

Kate and Gerry McCann have been talking about the pain

they continue to face. Every day is another

day without Madeleine. That ten-year mark makes

it more significant. It's a reminder of how much time has

gone by, and obviously I think that the day

and the poignancy of it... We don't tend to go back to the time

because it's so draining. But inevitably on anniversaries

and birthdays, they're How different is your life now

to what you must have imagined I think before Madeleine was taken,

we felt we'd managed to achieve a little perfect,

nuclear family of five. Unfortunately for us,

the new normality at the minute Last time we talked, you told me how

you were still buying birthday presents and Christmas

presents for Madeleine... The police have talked about one

significant lead that The investigation is in

the hands of the Met Police. We've come a long way

and there is progress, there are some very

credible lines of enquiry and whilst there's no evidence

to give us any negative news, One day you'll be reunited

with your daughter? No parent is going to give up

on their child unless they know My hope of Madeleine

being out there is no less A luxury music festival

in the Bahamas that imploded on the day it began has drawn

comparisons to the Hunger Games and Lord Of The Flies

after festival-goers arrived to find barely any infrastructure,

little to no food, We spoke to one attendee,

William Finley, about Well, we thought it would

be a luxury getaway, They really emphasised the luxury

aspect and it turned out to not be the case at all,

so we were expecting a private beach, being flown

in on a private plane. Top celebrities, top

chefs, things like that. That is what we thought

we were going to get. Just looking at some

of your pictures now of the scene on the ground,

describe what greeted We got there and there

were just lines of people. We didn't know what

we were in line for. No one was really

telling us anything. I kind of thought it was funny,

but some of my friends I was with thought, 'this

is serious, we're kind After about an hour, I kind

of caught on because we realised There was no real

infrastructure in place. The amount of people there,

it kind of became more of a situation were we needed

to figure out how to get out of there, instead of figuring

out how to rough it. One of my friends somehow talked us

onto one of the last planes leaving He was talking with the festival

co-founder, Billy McFarlane, and he managed to get us

on the manifest, the four of us, to get out so we left

at about 11 at night, we got there at about 5.30

in the afternoon, and got on a bus and got to the airport and spent

the next 12 hours either on a plane or waiting

on the runway, but we managed Some people have compared it

to the likes of the Hunger Hames and Lord of the Flies -

was it really that bad? It was very, very different

to what we had expected. Yeah, I think that had we stayed it

could have got like that. I saw some videos and things

of people getting into fights and things like that,

so I'm glad we got out when we did. A man chosen from dozens

of competitors to take up a job as a hermit in Austria has now

received the keys to his new home. There was also a mass

to welcome the new occupant. It's part of a 350-year-old

tradition in the town of Saalfelden, matter has a new hermit. The

divorced Catholic from Elton is now the new Hammond. There's been a

hermit for 350 years. This is the first time a non-Austrian has taken

up residence. The key was handed over at a Mass in the neighbouring

chapel of St George. He'll live alone here from April to November

each year. It's not an tireless oratory. -- entirely solitary. He is

expected to greet hackers and visitors.

TRANSLATION: I wanted to enter the monitor because I need silence and

contemplation to pray. I was planning to enter one but I thought

that in the Hermitage I would get both. Even mornings and evenings,

silence and time to pray. During the day, I see many people to talk to.

It will be a simple life. The Hermitage has no electricity or

running water. It does have a spectacular view of the Alps.

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