hello, i'm rajini vaidyanathan. you're watching the context on bbc news. the focus of the onslaught very much in khan younis, the largest city in the south of gaza and where the israeli defence forces believe that some of the most senior hamas leaders are holed up in tunnels. translation: israel needs security control over all territory west - of the jordan river. i think that it would be. a mistake to...for israel to occupy gaza again. israel cannot afford to allow a future palestinian entity to sign treaties, defence pacts with people like iran, or hezbollah fighters to visit them for joint exercises and operations. we may still be a long way from

the end of the fighting in gaza — but israel has already made it clear it won't tolerate a palestinian state once the guns go silent. prime minister benjamin netanyahu has said that if it's a question of israeli security or palestinian sovereignty, he will opt for the former. but that's at odds with the two—state solution which washington favours and unlikely to go down well in the rest of the middle east. also ahead — tata steel has confirmed that 2,800 jobs will go when it turns off its blast furnaces at port talbot. the company says it will greatly reduce carbon emissions — other voices are worried the uk will be dependent on imports for a vital resource. and a newborn baby has been found abandoned in a park in east london. we'll look at how the uk and the us are tackling issues like this — we will get reaction to all of that. our panel this evening,

joining us from miami, the democratic strategist hilary rosen, and in london, the chief political commentator from i newspaper, paulwaugh. as israel's offensive on gaza intensifies around the southern city of khan younis — today we've heard an alarming statistic from the united nations. it says, on average, two mothers have been killed every hour since the war between israel, and hamas — which is designated a terrorist organisation by many western governments — began. the report says women and children account for around 16,000 of the more than 2a,000 palestinians who've been killed in gaza since the outbreak of fighting. it claims almost a million women and girls have been displaced in gaza. and it estimates that at least 3,000 women have become widows — having to cope alone with caring for their families among the devastation. live to new york and our

correspondent nada tawfik. first correspondent nada tawfik. of all, tell us more abi this first of all, tell us more about this data which is coming from un women's organisation. yes. this data which is coming from un women's organisation.— this data which is coming from un women's organisation. yes, this is already combined _ women's organisation. yes, this is already combined with _ women's organisation. yes, this is already combined with data - women's organisation. yes, this is already combined with data we - women's organisation. yes, this is| already combined with data we had from the un's reproductive agency in the past, sounding the alarm about the past, sounding the alarm about the impact it is having on women, their babies, seeing an increase in miscarriages, an increase in the level of malnutrition among babies, and reiterating it is their inability to provide aid at scale thatis inability to provide aid at scale that is exacerbating this crisis, and so we heard more from the un's humanitarian agency saying specifically when they look at the north of gaza, they are seeing a dramatic increase in the denials of access for the un and its partners

by the israeli military to carry out life—saving operations. they talk about the need to get in more planned missions, they say the israeli military only allowed seven out of 29 planned missions in this month, and those were only partial. they say it is a stark deterioration from previous months, and 95% of the missions were denied to bring fuel, water to those health facilities where we see mothers and those injured in israel's bombardment getting care, but there is hospitals only partially functioning. they are warning water is shortening, and those shortages have been hindered by denials. lack of water, spread of diseases and the impact it is having on women and children. we diseases and the impact it is having on women and children.— on women and children. we will be back with you _ on women and children. we will be back with you in _ on women and children. we will be back with you in a _ on women and children. we will be back with you in a few _ on women and children. we will be back with you in a few moments. i israel appears to be continuing with a widespread offensive

against what it says are hamas targets in southern gaza. the military action comes after the israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu has ruled out any possibility of a palestinian state, once the fighting comes to an end. what's known as the two—state policy — where palestinians would have full control over territories in the west bank and gaza — has been a corner stone of western policy in the region for many years. and the us has said that it wants the palestinian people to have a vote and a voice in governing gaza — with no re—occupation by israel. here's what mr netanyahu's senior adviser, mark regev, had to say on our networkjust a couple of hours ago. the palestinians could govern themselves, but it is they won't have full sovereignty. israel cannot allow afford to allow a future palestinian entity to sign treaties, defence pacts with people like iran,

or hezbollah fighters to visit them for joint exercises and operations. there can't be a piece which isn't rooted on ironclad arrangements, and that will require an israeli security presence, which doesn't mean political control. the palestinians see things quite differently. nasser al-qudwa is the former foreign affairs minister of the palestinian national authority, and a senior member of fatah — as well as being the nephew of the late yasser arafat. it's as if we are part of israel and we are seeking independence — who gave them the right to say yes or no? the national independence of the palestinian people and their state is not subject or conditional on the israeli acceptance, it shouldn't be. and that's the only thing that the west, including the united states, need to make clear to the israeli public. back to new york, and our correspondent nada tawfik.

we know prime ministerjoe biden has spoken by telephone with prime minister benjamin netanyahu. what more do we know about what they were discussing tonight?— discussing tonight? that's right, this is the first _ discussing tonight? that's right, this is the first call _ discussing tonight? that's right, this is the first call they've - discussing tonight? that's right, this is the first call they've had l this is the first call they've had in weeks but the white house said it was just a coincidence on the timing, not directly tied to benjamin netanyahu's comments. the white house spokesperson basically said the two have disagreed in the past, and they are able to have candid conversations, did this instance president biden made clear his view a two state solution is still the best way to ensure long—term peace and stability for both palestinians and israelis. he reiterated president biden and the white house had been having conversations about what gaza would look like post—conflict, and they are under no illusions how difficult it would be to eventually get to a

two state solution, but they say it is something they will continue to push for. what was interesting was again, the white house reiterating they stand behind israel not coming forward with a lot of the criticism we are seeing from other democrats who don't want to see a blanket support for benjamin netanyahu's government, calling out the statement from the far right government, including 15 statement from the far right government, including isjewish house members who criticise his comments after meeting with the secretary of state antony blinken. an awkward, i would say, disagreement between the two allies. thank you very much. let's bring in our panelists now. hilary rosen is a democratic strategist, and paul waugh is the chief political commentator for the i newspaper here in the uk. hilary, what's we were hearing their seems to be a widening gulf between the us and israel. of course, they

are steadfast allies, but what we've heard today show some cracks in that relationship. i heard today show some cracks in that relationshi -. ~ heard today show some cracks in that relationship-— relationship. i think we've seen the cracks for several _ relationship. i think we've seen the cracks for several weeks _ relationship. i think we've seen the cracks for several weeks now. - relationship. i think we've seen the cracks for several weeks now. but. relationship. i think we've seen the | cracks for several weeks now. but it is clear president biden is not willing to go as far as some are asking him to do. he's not willing to condition us support on prime minister netanyahu back in a palestinian state or even barking anything approaching a ceasefire. and so to the extent president biden delivers his tough messages, behind—the—scenes quietly to the prime minister, he feels it is the best way to do it. 0thers prime minister, he feels it is the best way to do it. others may disagree, but what we have generally, as we've been hearing, the palestinians and israelis are very much talking past each other. the israelis are saying they want security above all, the palestinians

are saying they want sovereignty above all. it's really up to better negotiators to bring these two together, to say, maybe you can have both and that should be the goal. let's bring paul in the. it's been widely talked about for many years that the endgame of goal is for a two state solution. these comments from primus netanyahu through that of course a bit.— of course a bit. yes, i don't think there will— of course a bit. yes, i don't think there will come _ of course a bit. yes, i don't think there will come to _ of course a bit. yes, i don't think there will come to a _ of course a bit. yes, i don't think there will come to a surprise - of course a bit. yes, i don't think there will come to a surprise to l there will come to a surprise to many— there will come to a surprise to many western leaders, protecting not london _ many western leaders, protecting not london and _ many western leaders, protecting not london and washington. they are dangerous— london and washington. they are dangerous because ultimately many israelis _ dangerous because ultimately many israelis see netanyahu as a problem, not the _ israelis see netanyahu as a problem, not the solution. the fact he's been so strident— not the solution. the fact he's been so strident about refusing palestinian sovereignty in the future — palestinian sovereignty in the future basically is ultimately a security— future basically is ultimately a security risk for israel. if you rob the palestinians of any hope for sovereignty, you are risking that the violent and extremist will hold

sway in _ the violent and extremist will hold sway in the palestinian territory. you are — sway in the palestinian territory. you are feeding the animosity against — you are feeding the animosity against israel, refusing to offer hope _ against israel, refusing to offer hope i— against israel, refusing to offer hope. i think that is why president biden, _ hope. i think that is why president biden, antony blinken will be privately furious at what has been said today, by netanyahu, because they are _ said today, by netanyahu, because they are feeding into the perception of this— they are feeding into the perception of this is_ they are feeding into the perception of this is really government as being — of this is really government as being extremist, holy right wing. you've _ being extremist, holy right wing. you've got— being extremist, holy right wing. you've got a privacy facing corruption charges, and his only answer— corruption charges, and his only answer is — corruption charges, and his only answer is to say the palestinians can't _ answer is to say the palestinians can't have — answer is to say the palestinians can't have sovereignty in future. that's _ can't have sovereignty in future. that's really not a future anyone can envisage outside israel, and increasingly within israel. that will go — increasingly within israel. that will go down badly if there is another— will go down badly if there is another general election, he'll be swept _ another general election, he'll be swept out — another general election, he'll be swet out. ., , another general election, he'll be swet out. . , ., , another general election, he'll be swetout. ., , ., , , another general election, he'll be swetout. ., , swept out. hilary, how is is playing into an election _ swept out. hilary, how is is playing into an election campaign - swept out. hilary, how is is playing into an election campaign in - swept out. hilary, how is is playing into an election campaign in the i swept out. hilary, how is is playing i into an election campaign in the us? it is not quite clear how it's playing in the election. there are multiple facets to it. there are a

significant fraction of progressive democrats who should bejoe biden�*s supporters who don't like donald trump, who i believe will be the eventual nominee and would never vote for him. they are disappointed, frustrated and angry atjoe biden force standing with israel against the palestinians, as they perceive it. that's not how biden sees it. the republicans including donald trump have been pro—israel, so i actually think this could hurtjoe biden more than it could hurt donald trump. not by sending a boat to donald trump, but by depressing the vote in support for biden —— sending the vote. brute vote in support for biden -- sending the vote. ~ ., vote in support for biden -- sending the vote. ~ . . ~ ., the vote. we are back with our panel in a short moment. _ the indian company tata steel has confirmed plans to close blast furnaces at its plant in port talbot

in south wales, britain's biggest steelworks, with the loss of up to 2,800 jobs. tata said in a statement... "tata steel today announced it will commence statutory consultation as part of its plan to transform and restructure its uk business. "this plan is intended to reverse more than a decade of losses and transition from the legacy blast furnaces to a more sustainable, green steel business. following the confirmation, the general secretary of steelworkers' union, community, says tata's announcement is "unacceptable" — and claimed the uk's primary steel—making capacity will be "decimated". but a uk government spokesperson said... "we are determined to secure a sustainable and competitive future for the uk steel sector". the government has committed £500 million towards the cost of the new electric arc furnace. here's tata steel ceo and managing director tv narendran speaking about the cuts. it is not something we would have liked to happen.

i think we tried very hard over the years to conserve the site, keep it going despite all the challenges over the last 15 years, i think we have invested something like £5 billion. to keep the business going. it is not as if we have given up, it is not as if we have not tried, had enough. but i think we have reached a stage where the question is, how do we create a future which is sustainable, where we are not always so fragile and standing at the edge of a cliff in some sense of the term? and build the future for steel—making in port talbot which keeps up with the times, you know, because you need to have low carbon steel—making, all of the world companies are shifting to it, in europe it is already happening. so why should we not do it? we felt it is the best way forward. so, the arguments are that closing those steel blast furnaces is better for the environment and worse forjobs. so let's tale a look at the role steel plays in the uk, and the global, economy.

is it still a vital industry to have in the uk — or is it something which can be left to cheaper producers elsewhere on the planet? to discuss this, i'm joined by dan marks, who's studied the impact of the decline in uk steel production on national security. let's start by looking at the change in the uk's steel production capacities. how much do is the uk now produce compared to a couple decades ago? liii< compared to a couple decades ago? iiif; production has decreased vastly since a peak in 1970 and continuously ever since. we are producing now approximately half what france produces, a third of italy, and maybe 16 of germany. there's been a rapid decrease in steel production, and particularly

relative to our pits. haifa steel production, and particularly relative to our pits.— relative to our pits. how has that had an impact — relative to our pits. how has that had an impact on _ relative to our pits. how has that had an impact on jobs? - relative to our pits. how has that had an impact on jobs? jobs - relative to our pits. how has that | had an impact on jobs? jobs have had an impact onjobs? jobs have been lost over the years, but when did the biggest decline,, and are you surprised by the news today? jab you surprised by the news today? jm losses come in waves, as plants close, so closes in the north—east and other plants, a significant number of closures in the uk. always with job losses. this time around is slightly different in that we are not talking about just the closure of a planned, we are talking about eventually kind of transformation of the industry which will go beyond port talbot to other sites, if it becomes more profitable to produce deal in the uk. find becomes more profitable to produce deal in the uk.— deal in the uk. and that is the next tuestion. deal in the uk. and that is the next question- if— deal in the uk. and that is the next question. if steel _ deal in the uk. and that is the next question. if steel production - deal in the uk. and that is the next question. if steel production is - deal in the uk. and that is the next question. if steel production is not| question. if steel production is not deemed profitable in the way it

perhaps once was, where will the uk get it steel from?— get it steelfrom? well, the uk in some ways _ get it steelfrom? well, the uk in some ways needs _ get it steelfrom? well, the uk in some ways needs to _ get it steelfrom? well, the uk in some ways needs to make - get it steelfrom? well, the uk in some ways needs to make it - some ways needs to make it profitable. the uk is already a significant outlier internationally, there aren't countries of a comparable economic size, and gdp per capita, which produce as little steel already, let alone non—. there is simply not another country which has. we are in uncharted waters if we were to rely fully on imports. there's many ramifications. steel is integrated into supply change into multiple sectors, manufacturing, automotive in port talbot. we are talking at a time when there is

trouble with shipping through the red sea, through the mendip straight. you are talking about increasing reliance on imports through that at a time when we've come through covid, the war in ukraine, a lot going on which could affect your ability to import what is fundamentally a critical good for the function of the economy and society. d0 the function of the economy and socie . , ._ the function of the economy and socie . , , the function of the economy and socie . , . ., society. do stay with us. we are ttoin to society. do stay with us. we are going to bring — society. do stay with us. we are going to bring our _ society. do stay with us. we are going to bring our panel- society. do stay with us. we are going to bring our panel in, - society. do stay with us. we are i going to bring our panel in, hilary and paul. paul, i'll start with you. this is coming in what it is likely to be an election year. how much is this a political issue now as well? i think if your government, you will try and pictured and say, we save several thousand jobs, all of them would have gone if we didn't provide the subsidy. it's a hefty one, half

£1 billion, £500 million of tax paying money going into the furnace. yes, that's the future of the industry, but the unions and the local workers have got a point when they say this green transition need not be as abrupt as this decision, they could have had more time to plan for it. it's so sudden, the loss of so manyjobs in an area that deathly needs them. i think the problem for the conservatives in an election year, it will look like they aren't interested in south wales steel making because they don't have any seats there. it will look, to be honest, political haven't put more effort into it. it comes back to whether britain has an industrial effort, and it doesn't look like there is one at play at all. ., , look like there is one at play at all. . , ., ., , look like there is one at play at all. . ., , ., , all. hilary, are there any parallels with what you _ all. hilary, are there any parallels with what you are _ all. hilary, are there any parallels with what you are seeing - all. hilary, are there any parallels with what you are seeing here - all. hilary, are there any parallels with what you are seeing here in i all. hilary, are there any parallels i with what you are seeing here in the uk and what has happened with the decline in manufacturing in the us?

certainly there are parallels, added all comes— certainly there are parallels, added all comes down to climate change and governments that are looking to support— governments that are looking to support climate change, companies looking _ support climate change, companies looking to _ support climate change, companies looking to create alternative fuel, alternative manufacturing. frankly, ithink— alternative manufacturing. frankly, i think the — alternative manufacturing. frankly, i think the people of the south wales— i think the people of the south wales and the us kind of deserve better— wales and the us kind of deserve better from the government. you can anticipate _ better from the government. you can anticipate these problems as you implement policies, as companies change _ implement policies, as companies change their manufacturing mix, you can find _ change their manufacturing mix, you can find ways to retrain workers in advance _ can find ways to retrain workers in advance before they get a cut—off from _ advance before they get a cut—off from their— advance before they get a cut—off from their livelihoods. you can find ways _ from their livelihoods. you can find ways to _ from their livelihoods. you can find ways to regulate new facilities that require _ ways to regulate new facilities that require some level of retraining. there _ require some level of retraining. there are — require some level of retraining. there are things that governments can do. _ there are things that governments can do. if— there are things that governments can do, if they have the world, but they had _ can do, if they have the world, but they had to — can do, if they have the world, but they had to anticipated, the smart and have — they had to anticipated, the smart and have an industrial strategy. dammit, — and have an industrial strategy. dammit, anotherthing and have an industrial strategy. dammit, another thing you've studied

as howard plays international security. —— dan, another thing. as howard plays international security. —— dan, anotherthing. how does it play international security from the research you've done? i think from a uk perspective, it's not about— think from a uk perspective, it's not about ownership. _ think from a uk perspective, it's not about ownership. uk - think from a uk perspective, it's not about ownership. uk steel. think from a uk perspective, it's - not about ownership. uk steel plants are foreign—owned. _ not about ownership. uk steel plants are foreign—owned. it's _ not about ownership. uk steel plants are foreign—owned. it's about - not about ownership. uk steel plants are foreign—owned. it's about the - are foreign—owned. it's about the fact in— are foreign—owned. it's about the fact in the — are foreign—owned. it's about the fact in the uk, _ are foreign—owned. it's about the fact in the uk, there _ are foreign—owned. it's about the fact in the uk, there are - are foreign—owned. it's about the fact in the uk, there are many. fact in the uk, there are many different— fact in the uk, there are many different types— fact in the uk, there are many different types of— fact in the uk, there are many different types of steel, - fact in the uk, there are many different types of steel, and l fact in the uk, there are many- different types of steel, and there are only— different types of steel, and there are only really— different types of steel, and there are only really one _ different types of steel, and there are only really one or— different types of steel, and there are only really one or two - different types of steel, and there l are only really one or two producers in all— are only really one or two producers in all cases— are only really one or two producers in all cases in— are only really one or two producers in all cases in the _ are only really one or two producers in all cases in the uk. _ are only really one or two producers in all cases in the uk. if— are only really one or two producers in all cases in the uk. if you - are only really one or two producers in all cases in the uk. if you take i in all cases in the uk. if you take port— in all cases in the uk. if you take port talbot. _ in all cases in the uk. if you take port talbot, which _ in all cases in the uk. if you take port talbot, which produces - in all cases in the uk. if you takej port talbot, which produces 40% in all cases in the uk. if you take i port talbot, which produces 40% of uk steel, _ port talbot, which produces 40% of uk steel, out, — port talbot, which produces 40% of uk steel, out, some _ port talbot, which produces 40% of uk steel, out, some steel- port talbot, which produces 40% of i uk steel, out, some steel consumers will simply— uk steel, out, some steel consumers will simply be — uk steel, out, some steel consumers will simply be entirely— uk steel, out, some steel consumers will simply be entirely reliant - uk steel, out, some steel consumers will simply be entirely reliant on - will simply be entirely reliant on imports — will simply be entirely reliant on imports even— will simply be entirely reliant on imports. even though _ will simply be entirely reliant on imports. even though port - will simply be entirely reliant on l imports. even though port talbot, tata says — imports. even though port talbot, tata says they _ imports. even though port talbot, tata says they have _ imports. even though port talbot, tata says they have a _ imports. even though port talbot, tata says they have a plan - imports. even though port talbot, tata says they have a plan in - imports. even though port talbot, i tata says they have a plan in place. you are _ tata says they have a plan in place. you are reliant _ tata says they have a plan in place. you are reliant on _ tata says they have a plan in place. you are reliant on imports - tata says they have a plan in place. you are reliant on imports for-

you are reliant on imports for several— you are reliant on imports for several years _ you are reliant on imports for several years for— you are reliant on imports for several years for a _ you are reliant on imports for several years for a critical- you are reliant on imports for. several years for a critical good. that _ several years for a critical good. that is— several years for a critical good. that is where _ several years for a critical good. that is where the _ several years for a critical good. that is where the key— several years for a critical good. that is where the key national. that is where the key national security— that is where the key national security question _ that is where the key national security question comes - that is where the key national security question comes in. l that is where the key national security question comes in. sorry to coach ou security question comes in. sorry to coach you are. _ security question comes in. sorry to coach you are, we've _ security question comes in. sorry to coach you are, we've run _ security question comes in. sorry to coach you are, we've run out - security question comes in. sorry to coach you are, we've run out of- coach you are, we've run out of time. around the world and across the uk, this is bbc news. let's look at some other stories making news. the bodies of four people, two of them children, have been found at a house near norwich. norfolk police said officers forced their way into an address in costessey this morning after a call from a member of the public. it's believed they were all from the same family. detectives leading the case believe it's an isolated incident. the met office has named the next storm to hit the uk which is set to bring gusts of up to 80mph over the weekend. storm isha will blast through the uk on sunday, with amber weather warnings issued for wind in northern and western england, northern ireland and parts of scotland. british retailers suffered the biggest drop in sales in almost three years in december — raising the risk the economy entered a recession in the fourth quarter.

official figures reveal a sharp fall in demand for goods, but also food sales, in the run up to christmas by 3.2%. data appeared to show people did their shopping earlier, taking advantage of black friday sales. you're live with bbc news. new criminal charges have been filed against the actor alec baldwin in the us. he's being charged with involuntary manslaughter. it follows the fatal shooting, on the set of the movie rust, of the cinematographer, halyna hutchins. live now to los angeles and our correspondent emma vardy. good to talk to you. what more can you tell us about the latest development?— you tell us about the latest development? this is certainly something _ development? this is certainly something of— development? this is certainly something of a _ development? this is certainly something of a surprise - development? this is certainly i something of a surprise because development? this is certainly - something of a surprise because the charges against alec baldwin were previously dropped. they were still lingering because the gun fired on set was still being looked at, i do

is follow the new forensic report that this new in voluntary manslaughter charge has been brought. 0f manslaughter charge has been brought. of course, the tragic death of halyna hutchins on—site happening during the filming two years ago, and ever since then alec baldwin has maintained he didn't pull the trigger, he wasn't responsible for her death. he was holding a pistol getting ready to shoot a scene when the going went off, it killed halyna hutchins and wounded the director as well. he's always denied responsibility. 0ne well. he's always denied responsibility. one of the key questions is how live ammunition ended up inside the weapon, because like i'm a nation isn't supposed to be on set at all. the film's armourer is also facing the same charge of involuntary manslaughter. she is pleading not guilty as well to discharge at the moment. for alec baldwin, this is a difficult situation because he was not only an actor on the film, he was a producer. that film has finished

filming, it resumed filming after the death of halyna hutchins with the death of halyna hutchins with the permission of herfamily, her former partner, her widow became an executive producer on site. her family welcomed her work would be showcased and the film was finished. her family have always continue to look for the truth, and they welcome the fact there will be a criminal trial, saying they always wanted the find out the truth of what happened. emma vardy in los angeles, we have the later is on that, thank you very much forjoining us. that's is it, i will be back shortly with the panel, paul and hillary discussing more of the day's news. there's plenty more on the stories on the bbc news website. you can find me on twitter. do stay with us on the context.

hello there, good evening. it's all change weather—wise as we head through this weekend. it's been cold and wintry through the week, with snow showers in the north. sharp overnight frosts and lots of dry weather, some weak winter sunshine, too, on friday for many. but much milder—feeling conditions over the weekend, it's also going to be wet and very windy, with a named storm — storm isha — on sunday night into monday morning, could cause some disruption from strong winds. why is it happening? well, the high pressure is pulling away towards the east, allowing atlantic fronts to roll in from the west, along with some much milder—feeling airjust streaming in from the southwest — marked in yellow here — displacing that cold, arctic air further northwards and eastwards. and there will be some more rain overnight tonight across western areas of scotland — some snowmelt, too, possibly still a little wintry over the higher ground. icy conditions for the far north of scotland. some more rain edging into western wales and into northwest england.

temperatures towards eastern areas of england are likely to dip below freezing for a while, and then, rise again to just above freezing as we head into the start of the day tomorrow. so, we should be largely frost—free to start off saturday morning. and then, tomorrow, some more outbreaks of rain across western wales, up through the pennines and possibly approaching western scotland by the end of the day. strong, gusty winds for irish sea coasts, gusting perhaps as high as 50—55 mph. lots of dry weather towards eastern areas here — temperatures will struggle to recover through the day, but further west, 9—10 celsius — so back up into double figures with that milder—feeling air. as we head through sunday, this is storm isha rolling in from the west. you can just see the squeeze on the isobars here — very strong, gusty winds, with the worst of them to come on sunday night into the first part of monday morning. but on sunday, the winds will start to pick up from the southwest turning more westerly. there'll be outbreaks of heavy rain, too, warnings in force across northwest england and southwest scotland. could be some localised flooding here, maybe. the air is mild — top temperatures

between 9—13 celsius. now the whole of the uk is covered by a weather warning for strong winds, but of most concern are these areas here — they've been upgraded to an amber weather warning. these warnings in force until 9am on monday morning. some gusts of wind could exceed 70—80 mph, particularly for exposed coasts. it's all likely to cause disruption if you are travelling on monday morning, so do keep an eye on the forecast. bye— bye.

hello, i'm rajini vaidyanathan. you're watching the context on bbc news. still to come... tricky times for madonna as two fans sue the us singer for being late for a show in new york. here in the uk, a newborn baby has been found in a carrier bag by a dogwalker in a park in east london. the child was found wrapped in a towel inside a bag in sub—zero temperatures by a dog walker. the baby girl has been temporarily named elsa, and is unharmed — but police say they are extremely concerned for her mother. this isn't something which only happens in the uk, but in some us states baby boxes like these have been installed, where mothers who don't want to care for their babies can leave them

and be sure they'll get the care they need.