Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad sentenced to death in absentia

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A Syrian court has sentenced ousted dictator Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia, after convicting him of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity during the country's civil war. We speak to our reporter in Damascus. We speak to BBC Weather about another heatwave hitting Europe, with the UK on course to experience its hottest summer since records began. Donald Trump secretly swapped planes as he left a Nato summit in Turkey last month, as part of an elaborate ruse in response to a possible Iranian threat, US media report. Our correspondent explains. And we find out where and when it will be best to view the solar eclipse this week. The cancellation of a flight in Canada after a child refused to wear a seat belt has reignited a debate about the etiquette and safety procedures relating to children travelling on planes. We speak to flight attendants. Presenter: Luke Jones. (Photo: Syria's President Bashar al-Assad speaks during an interview with Australia's SBS News channel in this handout picture provided by SANA on July 1, 2016. Credit: Sana/Reuters)