World reacts to US missile strike on Syria

Having difficulty reading this email? View it online       For analysis of the day's news, you can download the Global News podcast here and listen to us live here.         World reacts to US missile strike on Syria             For much of today, the major story in the world has been America firing cruise missiles at a Syrian air base. President Donald Trump said the attack was in response to the Assad regime's alleged use of chemical weapons on its own citizens earlier in the week. The airstrikes have been endorsed by several other western governments, including the UK, France, Germany and Canada, as well as the European Council president Donald Tusk. However, Russia says Trump's actions have damaged its relationship with the USA, and it will look to strengthen Syria's air defences in the near future. Follow the latest updates from BBC News         'At least three killed' in Stockholm attack             Swedish police say at least three people have died, and several more are injured, after a stolen lorry smashed into a department store in the centre of Stockholm. Facts are still emerging as we write this, but Sweden's prime minister has claimed all signs indicated the incident was a terrorist attack. BBC News coverage         World Service highlights         Hong Kong's hidden residents Hong Kong is one of the world's richest cities, but also has one of the most expensive property markets. It's estimated that around 10,000 people now live in industrial buildings - and are risking their lives by doing so. 'People can't afford to rent a normal flat' Download the Documentary podcast             The rise and fall of a 'dream team' During the 1990s, Parma became a major force in European football, fuelled by the riches of a local dairy conglomerate. But their time at the top ended suddenly when the club was sucked into one of the continent's biggest financial scandals. 'It was like a dream with your eyes open' Download the Sporting Witness podcast             The life of an acting great Sir Ian McKellen is one of the world's most celebrated actors and champions of gay rights. He talks to Stephen Sackur about his career on stage and screen, and why he kept his sexuality private until he was 49. 'I had an emotional freedom I wasn't allowed in my life' Download the Hardtalk podcast           Find us online         Follow us on Twitter       Join us on Facebook           Listen to World Service programmes       Download World Service podcasts             Thanks for reading our newsletter. You can also forward it to your friends so they can enjoy it too. Sign up here, and you can send us any feedback here. We'll be back on Monday with more from the BBC World Service. Will The BBC World Service Newsletter team     Terms of use | Privacy and Cookies | Unsubscribe