hello and welcome to sportsday. i'm gavin ramjaun. a new era at manchester united, as sirjim ratcliffe watches on. but can they get the job done against spurs at old trafford? manchester city march on in the women's fa cup at durham, who are no match for the wsl side. we'll have more on the rest of the round. and a tougher than usual first round test for novak djokovic in the australian open, with andy murray due on court in the early hours. also coming up on sportsday:

work for ronnie o'sullivan to do to get back into this masters final. he trails ali carter at ally pally. and things are hotting up in the nfl playoffs, even if the weather's doing precisely the opposite, as the chiefs progress to the next round. welcome along. a busy sportsday coming up for you this sunday. all the news to come from the opening day of the australian open, but first let's bring you up to date on the day's football. at old trafford, its just finished between manchester united and tottenham. all the details of that to come. but lets start with the early game,

where aston villa missed the chance to jump back above manchester city, and into second place in the premier league, after they were held to a goalless draw by everton at goodison park. it was villa boss unai emery�*s first 0—0 in the premier league in nearly 100 matches in charge, an indication of how free flowing his side have been. villa thought they had the lead in the 18th minute, courtesy of alex moreno�*s strike. but it was disallowed by var after a lengthy delay. everton�*s best chance of the first half came right at the end — dominic calvert—lewin through on goal. but denied by emiliano martinez in the villa goal. after the break, villa looked the more threatening, and substitute jhon duran came close to snatching what would have been a likely winner. there was almost an everton sting in the tail though — abdoulaye doucoure running on to jarrad branthwaite�*s long pass. and finishing expertly past martinez only to be denied by an offside flag.

0—0 at goodison park, as everton ended their run of three straight defeats, but remain 17th. we continue to be a work in progress. we've come out of that to the top side with a clean sheet. arguably the best chance of the game and a couple of other chances that of course could have changed the game, but overall, we will take the clean sheet against what are proven to be a topside. the clean sheet against what are proven to be a “inside-— clean sheet against what are proven to be a kerbside-— to be a topside. the point we are achieved today _ to be a topside. the point we are achieved today is _ to be a topside. the point we are achieved today is not _ to be a topside. the point we are achieved today is not enough - to be a topside. the point we are achieved today is not enough for| to be a topside. the point we are i achieved today is not enough for us, but how— achieved today is not enough for us, but how we — achieved today is not enough for us, but how we played the match, how we prepared, _ but how we played the match, how we prepared, how we played everton i think_ prepared, how we played everton i think is_ prepared, how we played everton i think is the — prepared, how we played everton i think is the way. a few chances, a few opportunities to get our box, and we _ few opportunities to get our box, and we got half the game, and we got more or— and we got half the game, and we got more or less _ and we got half the game, and we got more or less chances. so to old trafford, where its finished 2—2 between manchester united and tottenham. united twice ahead, and twice pegged back by ange postecoglou's side. joe lynskey was watching.

in the stands at old trafford, a club is my greatest manager and a club's newest oh. in discussion with sir alex was united's co—owner, sir jim ratcliffe, in place since the first time after his investment. someone who said he wants to take up make united back to where they used to be. as they faced spurs at home, they would start the day in ninth position. and yet in rasmus hoyland, united see a future. 20 years old, this was a league goal number two and a glimpse of his potential. spurs still believe they are in a title race. they have a squad that is getting stronger. an injury crisis has seen richarlison rise. his sixth goal in six league games made this match one, one. they were back and forth, set up four goals. you've united quite like marcus

rashford. this was remarkably his post at old trafford for his club since last may. —— view for united. two goals to one ad last time —— half—time, but then becker sneaked it past defences. two goals to two and they felt they could slip out of all the points. in the end, it was united that got closest to a winner. this year there is a new phase in the stands, but for manchester united, it is the same frustration. —— a new face. aston villa missed the chance to jump back above manchester city and into second into second in the premier league, a busy afternoon in the women's fa cup with 15 matches in the fourth round taking place today. manchester city were one of the big winners cruising to a 4—0 victory against durham. the match was a sell—out. the sides actually played each other ten years ago in the league cup, with far fewer fans in attendance. this time, the atmosphere

much different. the hosts fell behind soon after kick—off, courtesy of this thunderbolt of a strike from laura coombs in the seventh minute. keep your eye on the left of the screen for the goal, slightly obscured by the sun. jill roord made it 2—0 when she received chloe kelly's pass on the right of the box, and rifled the ball into the top corner, with durham's goalkeeper unmoved. she then combined with lauren hemp for her second as she pulled off a sublime chip over the keeper's head in the 69th minute. finally, australian mary fowler capped off the three—time champions' successful afternoon by somehow managing to find the back of the net. elsewhere, big victories for manchester united and arsenal, who beat newcastle and watford respectively. cup holders chelsea got the better of west ham in their all—wsl clash, after that match went to extra time, with the score level after 90 minutes. no surprises for lower—league luton, who were beaten comprehensively by brighton 6—0. wins also for liverpool, tottenham and leicester. all the rest of the scores, from today's fourth round, on the bbc sport website. let's shift our focus to africa, where giants nigeria were held

to an unexpcted 1—1 draw by equitorial guinea, ranked 88th in the world, in their group a fixture. nigeria's bid for a fourth afcon title was off to a shocking start as they fell behind in the 36th minute, with ivan salvador being allowed ample time and space for the opener. but they responded immediately, with the african player of the year victor 0simhen making it i—i just two minutes later. nigeria went on to register 12 off—target attempts in the match, including this miss from 0simhen, which left the fans unhappy and in disbelief. the scoreline remained undisturbed and it's back to the drawing board for the super eagles. another big tournament featuring premier leaue stars — the asian cup — is taking place. and tournament favourites — japan — came back from an early scare. they beat vietnam 4—2 in their group d opener. underdogs vietnam took a 2—1 first half lead, when pham tuan hai took advantage of a mistake byjapanese

goalkeeper zion suzuki. the japanese were able to turn things around taking the lead through this stunning strike from keito nakamura, and they sealed the win with one more goal in the second half. the united arab emirates got their group c campaign off to a win, beating the lowest ranked side in the competition hong kong three goals to one. hong kong scored their first asian cup finals goal in 56 years when philip chan converted everton camargo's cross to equalise. the uae rode their luck in parts. two of their goals came from var—ruled penalties. zayed sultan among the other scorers for them. away from football, the first tennis grand slam of the year has begun in melbourne. the australian open got under way in the early hours of the morning. there's already one briton heading home, we'll have details of that in just a moment. but first, let's talk about the mens defending champion novak djokovic. he's a ten—time winner

of the tournament, but he was given a real work—out by the croatian teenager dino prizmic, on his quest for a record extending 25th grand slam. 0ur sports correspondent, katie gornall, was watching. novak djokovic! the start of the australian open _ novak djokovic! the start of the australian open and _ novak djokovic! the start of the australian open and the - novak djokovic! the start of the | australian open and the question novak djokovic! the start of the . australian open and the question is always the same, can anyone stop novak djokovic? the world number one is looking for his 11th title down under. first up, an 18—year—old qualifier playing his first grand slam. the signs didn't look good for dino prizmic. he needed a medical timeout early in the match and was brushed aside six to two in the first set, and most felt they knew what was coming but this talented teenager began to push back and raised his level. the world number 178 would go on to take the second set in a tie—break, and when you prizmic led to two in the third, suddenly novak djokovic was under pressure. was that concern on the base of his coach? if so, he did it need to worry too much. he

eventually clinched a gruelling victory on a six match point. he had secured the longest opening match of his grand slam career, and he and everyone here will remember the name dino prizmic. everyone here will remember the name dino prizmic— dino prizmic. grilling rallies, very -h sical dino prizmic. grilling rallies, very physical game. — dino prizmic. grilling rallies, very physical game, almost _ dino prizmic. grilling rallies, very physical game, almost four - dino prizmic. grilling rallies, very| physical game, almost four hours, four sets, physical game, almost four hours, foursets, ifelt physical game, almost four hours, four sets, ifelt at physical game, almost four hours, four sets, i felt at some point that i was playing myself in the mirror almost. he has every shot in the game to improve but for an 18—year—old, i am game to improve but for an 18—year—old, iam most game to improve but for an 18—year—old, i am most impressed with his physical state. his legs are super strong and so solid. and also, mentality. you know, he came out there not to have a desire to just play a nice set or enjoy the experience but rather to win, so kudois experience but rather to win, so kudo is to him, it was impressive.

they could be a potential star of the future there in dino prizmic. jannik sinner started his australian open campaign with a straight—sets win over botic van de zandshulp. playing his first match since leading italy to davis cup glory in november, sinner fought his way to a 6—4, 7—5, 6—3 victory. last year's quarterfinalist, andrey rublev, survived a first—round scare, as brazillian thiago seyboth wild piled the pressure onto the world number five with points like this. rublev managed to regain his composure in the decisive tie—break, eventually winning on his fifth match point. in the women's draw, there was an almost flawless start for the defending champion aryna sabalenka, thrashing the german ella seidel 6—love, 6—1. it was the second quickest australian open match there has ever been in the main draw, atjust 53 minutes. sabalenka came close to a whitewash win, but qualifier seidel was only

able to chalk up her first game at 5—love down in the second set. sabalenka will next face the czech 16—year—old — brenda fruhvirtova — in a couple of days' time. so the top seeds safely through, but it wasn't a happy debut in the main draw in melbourne forjodie burrage. the british number two suffered defeat after a promising start against tamara korpatsch — ending 2—6, 6—3, 6—0. burrage let a one—set lead slip, allowing korpatsch to take control and win nine of the final ten games. burrage was the first of seven britons playing in the singles, with the rest in action on monday or tuesday as the first round is now spread over three days. after first—round exits at the last three grand slams, maria sakkari said she was relieved to win her opening match earlier, the greek eighth seed advancing with a 6—4, 6—1victory overjapan�*s nao hibino.

the action gets back under way in just a few hours' time in melbourne. we'll run you through some of the matches to look out for injust a moment, but back on the big stage this evening is two—time champion naomi 0saka. she only returned to tennis last month, for the first time in well over a year, after giving birth to herfirst child. she's got a tricky first round match, up against 16th—seeded caroline garcia. i think ithinka i think a lot has changed in my personal life. 0bviously, i think a lot has changed in my personal life. obviously, i have my daughter, and i think overall, i just really grew up as a person but yes, it is very nice to be back and just have a lot of nostalgia here again. i thought about coming back probably really shortly after my last tournament, and i thinkjust seeing news about australian open kind of drove me over the edge and i was really excited to, i guess, get back out here, so i am really happy to be her. i think i'm different as

a player because i am a lot more aware of, i guess, the things that are going on. when i was younger, i think i played a lot on instinct and now i feel like one of my body is catching up to the physical part that i wanted to be, i have to understand tennis a lot more. i think my perspective on tennis has changed a lot, just because i am a lot more aware of how short an athlete's life span can be and i think i just want athlete's life span can be and i think ijust want my daughter to watch me play and hopefully appreciate that i know that tennis was a really big part of my life. so, this is a promise you will play for another few years?— so, this is a promise you will play for another few years? yes, i have two after all _ for another few years? yes, i have two after all this _ for another few years? yes, i have two after all this work _ for another few years? yes, i have two after all this work i _ for another few years? yes, i have two after all this work i have - for another few years? yes, i have two after all this work i have put i two after all this work i have put in. i two after all this work i have put in. ., ., “ two after all this work i have put in. ., . two after all this work i have put in. i look forward to seeing her back on the — in. i look forward to seeing her back on the court. _ so here are a few of the matches to look forward to in melbourne on day two. andy murray, five times a finalist, begins his campaign against argentina's tomas martin etcheverry.

0n the rod laver arena, us open champion coco gauff, mens seventh seed stefanos tsitsipas, and a really interesting encounter between alex de minaur and milos raonic. some big names in action over on margeret court arena as well — 0ns jabeur amongst those in action. you can keep up to date with all the action on the bbc website. snooker to come injust a moment, but let's have a quick look at some of the other stories making the headlines today. at the european track cycling championships, there's been another gold for great britain. josie knight came first in the women's pursuit, on the final day of action in the netherlands. her win takes britain's tally to six golds. 1a medals in totalfor them, their biggest ever haul at this event. kenya's agnes ngetich became the first woman to run 10km in under 29 minutes as she won the valencia ibercaja road race in spain. the 22—year—old triumphed in 28 minutes and 46 seconds, beating ethiopian yalemzerf yehualaw�*s 2022 world record by 28 seconds. and in hamilton, new zealand have taken a 2—0 series lead in their t20 series against pakistan. they bowled out the visitors to win by 21 runs.

adam milne with four wickets for the black caps. elswhere, india beat afghanistan by six wickets; whilst sri lanka saw off zimbabwe by three wickets. let's head to alexendra palace now, where we're well under way in the final of snooker�*s masters. ronnie 0'sullivan, looking for an eighth title, is taking on ali carter — who's playing in his second masters final. 0'sullivan hoping to become the oldest winner in this competition. the evening's session about to get under way, but it's carter leading 5—3 in the best of 19 frame final. hazel irvine is at the ally pally alongside former masters champions shaun murphy and stephen hendry. the 50th masters final and it sure is living up to expectations. stephen hendry, shaun murphy, you have both had your hands on the crystal trophy over the years but how is this one is shaping up and how is this one is shaping up and how do we assess ali carter's form to lead 523? it how do we assess ali carter's form to lead 523?— to lead 523? it is living up to the billin: to lead 523? it is living up to the billing and _ to lead 523? it is living up to the billing and be — to lead 523? it is living up to the billing and be expected - to lead 523? it is living up to the billing and be expected big - to lead 523? it is living up to the l billing and be expected big things

with the two best players of the week so far and ali's scoring boots up week so far and ali's scoring boots up early on and he has putted up to us to live 11 and is great worthy of his advantage. is us to live 11 and is great worthy of his advantage.— us to live 11 and is great worthy of his advantage. is made to centuries on the way — his advantage. is made to centuries on the way which _ his advantage. is made to centuries on the way which means _ his advantage. is made to centuries on the way which means in - his advantage. is made to centuries on the way which means in now - on the way which means in now jointly owns the record of the most made in a single masters addition of eight. he has been far and away the best scorer of the week. it is eight. he has been far and away the best scorer of the week.— best scorer of the week. it is the best scorer of the week. it is the best i've seen _ best scorer of the week. it is the best i've seen andy _ best scorer of the week. it is the best i've seen andy carter- best scorer of the week. it is the best i've seen andy carter play, | best scorer of the week. it is the | best i've seen andy carter play, i have _ best i've seen andy carter play, i have to _ best i've seen andy carter play, i have to be — best i've seen andy carter play, i have to be honest, in terms of his scoring _ have to be honest, in terms of his scoring and — have to be honest, in terms of his scoring and cue ball control, i think— scoring and cue ball control, i think as — scoring and cue ball control, i think as short choice is more aggressive which is upping him and he is _ aggressive which is upping him and he is putting it up to ronnie was basically— he is putting it up to ronnie was basically bullied everyone at the table _ basically bullied everyone at the table ali— basically bullied everyone at the table all week but has come up against — table all week but has come up against someone who would stand for it. , ., against someone who would stand for it. , . ., , ., ., it. yes, and carter is in the mood to punish — it. yes, and carter is in the mood to punish any _ it. yes, and carter is in the mood to punish any errors _ it. yes, and carter is in the mood to punish any errors or— it. yes, and carter is in the mood to punish any errors or even - to punish any errors or even reckless, you could describe them, shots from ronnie. the reckless, you could describe them, shots from ronnie.— shots from ronnie. the biggest difference out _ shots from ronnie. the biggest difference out there _ shots from ronnie. the biggest difference out there is - shots from ronnie. the biggest difference out there is that - difference out there is that 0'sullivan played the cabinet style he played all week but he has been punished for it this match. ali carter with a 90% for success for those post frames. hard to beat.

what about this evening, best of 19, first of ten will go through? it is a long evening in prospect. how do you expect 0'sullivan to respond here going for an eight masters title? i here going for an eight masters title? 4' ., .. , title? i think the carter camp will exect a title? i think the carter camp will expect a response _ title? i think the carter camp will expect a response and _ title? i think the carter camp will expect a response and roddy - title? i think the carter camp willj expect a response and roddy will expect— expect a response and roddy will expect to — expect a response and roddy will expect to hit the ground running in the past _ expect to hit the ground running in the past couple of friends. it only can maybe — the past couple of friends. it only can maybe share the first four framas— can maybe share the first four frames before the interval and stay in france _ frames before the interval and stay in france before the end of the final, _ in france before the end of the final, i— in france before the end of the final, i think he can win it. —— the first— final, i think he can win it. —— the first couple — final, i think he can win it. —— the first couple of— final, i think he can win it. —— the first couple of frames. we final, i think he can win it. -- the first couple of frames.— final, i think he can win it. -- the first couple of frames. we are back on the air at _ first couple of frames. we are back on the air at seven _ first couple of frames. we are back on the air at seven o'clock- first couple of frames. we are back on the air at seven o'clock sharp i first couple of frames. we are back| on the air at seven o'clock sharp on bbc two. ali carter win a first triple crown title or will it beat number eight spot 0'sullivan? catch as then. —— number eight for 0'sullivan. there was a really exciting finish to the dubai invitational, with tommy fleetwood just pipping rory mcilroy to victory. it was a roller—coaster final round from mcilroy. the northern irishman led by a shot going into the last hole, but he overcooked his tee shot, ending up in the water. that cost him dear as he went

on to bogey the hole. 0vernight leader fleetwood managed to keep his composure. birdying the final two holes — which saw the englishman finish on 19 under to beat mcilroy and south africa's thriston lawrence by a single stroke. it's been a really cool week. ifelt like i played better and better throughout the week. i had a great day yesterday and then today, playing with rory and coming down the stretch in contention and trying to win a golf tournament was really, really cool, and it has been nice being back in dubai for the start of the year. to the hockey then, where things are very finely balanced for britain's women as they look to qualify for this summer's 0lympics. having won their opening match yesterday against canada, gb women were today beaten 1—0 by spain. the only goal of the game came after five minutes of the final quarter in valencia. their last group match is against malaysia on tuesday, and they must better canada's result against spain to stand a chance of reaching the semi—finals. finishing third overall would see

britain, who remember won bronze in tokyo at the last 0lympics, qualify for paris 202a. callum smith's bid to become a two—weight world champion ended in heartbreak at the hands of artur beterbiev in quebec. the russian—canadian floored the former super—middleweight champion twice in the seventh round, before the briton's corner pulled him from the contest. it saw beter—biev retain his wbc, ibf and wbo light heavyweight titles and maintain his 100% record of having stopped all 20 professional opponents within the distance. another big afternoon in rugby union, where bath have qualified for the champions cup knockouts after a hard—fought bonus—point win over the french side racing 92. will muir scored the winning try for bath, who stormed back from 22 points to eight down in the second half to secure their spot in the knockout phase. 29—25, the final score there. bath will face toulouse next weekend to determine who finishes top of pool b.

meanwhile another premiership side, the leicester tigers, lost their unbeaten competition record in a a5—12 thrashing by defending champions la rochelle. the french side ran in seven tries with uj seuteni scoring the final one. the result moves la rochelle into fourth in pool four, one place above sale who they play next sunday for a place in the last 16. leicester are in third and host pool leaders leinster on saturday. minimising the risk of head injuries for rugby players remains a major talking point at both elite and grassroots level. a school in dorset has teamed up with french side stade toulouse and bath rugby to help young players to learn how to tackle safely. this week, pupils there had a pe lesson to remember, as an all blacks legend came to town. lewis coombes reports. it's not everyday that a two—time world cup winner takes the school rugby lesson. a all blacks legend,

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injuries and concussions remain a public discussion point in the game. it is common. i have had a fairfew concussions and it is definitely an issue but the coaches are pretty serious on it and if they see something happen they are brutally quick to respond to it. i something happen they are brutally quick to respond to it.— quick to respond to it. i have had one recently _ quick to respond to it. i have had one recently as _ quick to respond to it. i have had one recently as did _ quick to respond to it. i have had one recently as did my _ quick to respond to it. i have had one recently as did my mates, i quick to respond to it. i have had i one recently as did my mates, and you can _ one recently as did my mates, and you can prevented by good tackle technique — you can prevented by good tackle technique and good coaching and stuff like — technique and good coaching and stuff like that. i technique and good coaching and stuff like that.— stuff like that. i think it makes eve one stuff like that. i think it makes everyone more _ stuff like that. i think it makes everyone more aware - stuff like that. i think it makes everyone more aware and - stuff like that. i think it makes everyone more aware and it i stuff like that. i think it makes. everyone more aware and itjust makes _ everyone more aware and itjust makes people _ everyone more aware and itjust makes people focus _ everyone more aware and itjust makes people focus on - everyone more aware and itjust makes people focus on that i everyone more aware and it just i makes people focus on that rugby is not always— makes people focus on that rugby is not always about _ makes people focus on that rugby is not always about crash, _ makes people focus on that rugby is not always about crash, bang, - makes people focus on that rugby is not always about crash, bang, you l not always about crash, bang, you can play— not always about crash, bang, you can play around _ not always about crash, bang, you can play around it _ not always about crash, bang, you can play around it and _ not always about crash, bang, you can play around it and yes, - not always about crash, bang, you can play around it and yes, it i not always about crash, bang, you can play around it and yes, it is i can play around it and yes, it is physical— can play around it and yes, it is physical at— can play around it and yes, it is physical at times _ can play around it and yes, it is physical at times but _ can play around it and yes, it is physical at times but you - can play around it and yes, it is physical at times but you can i can play around it and yes, it is i physical at times but you can always play around — physical at times but you can always play around that _ physical at times but you can always play around that-— play around that. having been put throu~h play around that. having been put through their _ play around that. having been put through their paces _ play around that. having been put through their paces and _ play around that. having been put through their paces and taking i play around that. having been put through their paces and taking on | through their paces and taking on valuable advice, there was still time to capture memories of the day a all blacks legend to pe. it time to capture memories of the day a all blacks legend to pe.— a all blacks legend to pe. it has been absolutely _ a all blacks legend to pe. it has been absolutely incredible, i a all blacks legend to pe. it has been absolutely incredible, and| a all blacks legend to pe. it has i been absolutely incredible, and all my friends have been talking about getting a high five from him. it is getting a high five from him. it is unbelievable. _ getting a high five from him. it is unbelievable. a _ getting a high five from him. it is unbelievable. a great experience that i_ unbelievable. a great experience that i wiii— unbelievable. a great experience that i will remember for the rest of my life _ that i will remember for the rest of m life. , ., ., ., it's so cold here in the uk,

there might be a few frozen pitches in the coming few days and matches called off. but that's nothing in comparison to the temperatures during the kansas city chiefs' nfl game, where fans had to endure temperatures of —20 degrees celsius. their play—off match win against the miami dolphins was the fourth coldest nfl game on record — with wind chill, it felt like —31l though not all had dressed for the weather! a brave man indeed, there. it was so cold, kansas city chiefs head coach andy reid had icicles forming on his moustache. that must have hurt when they came off. but singer taylor swift, who was supporting her boyfriend travis kelce, kept spirits high in the crowd by encouraging fans to keep moving to help stay warm. there we go. i think that is the definition of shaking it off. before we go, lets just remind you of our top story. manchester united were ahead and were twice pegged back by tottenham

hotspur in a dramatic afternoon and their new owner was in the crowd for their new owner was in the crowd for their drawer. aston villa played out a goalless draw at edison park and the evening at the masters snooker at ali pali isjust the evening at the masters snooker at ali pali is just getting the evening at the masters snooker at ali pali isjust getting under way. thank you for watching. we will see you then. —— at alexandra palace. hello there. this upcoming week is looking even colder. it could be the coldest spell of the winter so far thanks to arctic northerlies, which will bring significant snow showers into northern parts of the uk, but even around other coasts as well. and nights will be cold, severe frost and ice to watch out for. so arctic northerlies already across scotland, pushing their way southwards as we head through tonight into the first part of monday. and frequent snow showers will be blown in on a strong northerly wind, giving rise to some

blizzard conditions here. risk of ice as well by the end of the night. it's very windy across the northern isles and wintry showers around coasts, but dry and clear through central areas, but a very cold night to come wherever you are. so for monday, then, it's a crisp, sunny start for many. and we hold on to the sunshine, i think, for large parts of the country. wintry showers continuing to be draped around coastal areas, even running down through the irish sea, pembrokeshire, south—west england, but frequent and heavy snow showers leading to significant accumulations across northern scotland. 0n the face of it, temperatures just a few degrees above freezing. when you factor in the wind, it's going to feel subzero for most of us and bitterly cold across central, northern scotland. so, that's monday out of the way — tuesday we look to this feature, which will push in from the west. now, this could bring some disruptive snow, a bit more widespread to the northern half of the country. certainly through tuesday morning. there'll be a wintry mix of rain, sleet and snow for northern ireland. we could see some widespread snow across scotland, including the central belt, and it could come

down quite thick and fast and also northern england, maybe north wales before it clears out into the north sea. frequent snow showers again for the far north of scotland. a few wintry showers elsewhere. otherwise, it's mostly dry, sunny and cold for large parts of england and wales. and we also need to look at this area of low pressure which will move across france. some models want to bring it a little bit further northwards, which could bring some disruptive snow to southern england. at the moment, it looks like it'll be to the south of the channel. could see a little bit of snow perhaps for the channel islands, maybe south—east kent. but for most on wednesday, it's another dry cold, largely sunny one with snow showers mainly affecting northern scotland. and it stays cold for the end of the week as well. further snow showers across northern areas. i've got inverness on the chart there, very cold as well, but best of the sunshine will always be further south, despite the cold.

live from london. this is bbc news. a volcano erupts in iceland — the fifth occurrence on the reykjanes peninsula since 2021. this is the scene live there as molten lava spews from the ground. 100 days after hamas attacked israel — and israel started its war on gaza — relatives of israeli hostages join a rally in tel aviv, while the un describes the situation inside gaza as a stain on our shared humanity. five people have died after a boat sank, as they tried to cross the channel from france.

iran has freed two female journalists jailed for more than a year for covering the death of mahsa amini, which triggered nationwide protests. frederik the tenth is now the king of denmark, following the formal abdication of his mother, queen margrethe. tens of thousands of danes gathered in copenhagen to witness his historic succession. hello i'm azadeh moshiri, welcome to the programme. we begin with the latest from iceland. a volcano has erupted near the fishing town of grindavik in the south—west of the country. these are the live pictures of the area — and while it's now dark there, you can still see the lava glowing and smoke rising over the skyline. and these pictures from a little earlier today show some houses set on fire by the molten lava. now, remember this follows a similar eruption in the same area last month —

but this time it's much closer to the town.