this is bbc news. the headlines: norfolk police has referred itself to an independent watchdog for not responding to an emergency call from a house where a man, woman and two young girls were laterfound dead. police forcibly entered the home near norwich on friday after a call from a concerned member of the public. iran's president has vowed to punish israel for an air strike in damascus that killed five iranian revolutionary guards. syrian activists say at least ten people were killed in the blast, which targeted tehran�*s military advisers. a bbc verify investigation has uncovered a network of nearly 200 fake social media accounts pushing pro—government messages in uganda. the accounts also target critics of the country's president — sometimes with threats. and a cocker spaniel called

ariel has successfully had her two extra legs removed, months after being dumped outside a supermarket in wales. we'll have the latest on all those stories coming up. hello and welcome to sportsday — i'm hugh ferris. the headlines this evening: britain's last man, but standing strong. one of cameron norrie�*s best ever grand slam wins takes him to the australian open's second week he's back. ivan toney scores in his first match after serving an eight—month ban for breaching betting rules. what winter sun can do for you — fresh from a trip to dubai, arsenal have their first win a month, while palace are plummeting.

and hearts of spartans scare to fight treatment find a way to the last 16 of the scottish cup. also coming up on sportsday: a magical day for lewis lynagh as he comes off the bench to score a try of the year contender for harlequins in the champions cup. two out of two. both the women and men secure a place for great britain in the olympic hockey tournament. hello again. he's flying the flag alone for britain — but cameron norrie is through to the fourth round of the australian open for the first time in his career. the british number one had never beaten a player ranked as high as casper ruud at a grand slam before — but he dispatched the 11th seed to reach

the second week in melbourne. mike bushell has the details. the biggest grand slam challenger cameron norris pulls my career, and he was in for a rude awakening. the british number one seed was determined to change the record. an early break to take the first set. the norwegian showed why he is the number 11, seizing his chance of a second set tie—break to level the match, which was then in the balance throughout the third, until norrie�*s attacking approach finally paid off, stretching his opponent to breaking point. with the bit between his teeth, norrie could tech treatment kept up his momentum again. he pushed home his advantage to take the force in the match, and keep the british flag flying in the singles.

so good. i was really enjoying it from start to finish, i really felt a sense of calm throughout the whole match, and i embrace the atmosphere, and everyone was enjoying themselves. in terms of performances it was up there was one of my best, i think, in a grand slam. their first victory — i think, in a grand slam. their first victory against _ i think, in a grand slam. their first victory against this - first victory against this highly ranked opponent, and with plenty of support he will now have the quarterfinals in his sights next. cameron norrie providing one of the results of day seven at the australian open — but it's the defeat of the women's number one seed iga swiatek that has dominated the headlines in melbourne. i spoke to our tennis correspondent russell fuller about that, and how norrie managed to claim one of the biggest wins of his grand slam career. it felt very significant, not just because it is in the australian open fourth round for the first time in his career, because of the way he played and the style he played. much of 2023 compared to his very

successful period before that was disappointing for norrie, and he actually took a complete break, very unusualfor him, for the davis cup finals. we try to forget about the sport for a week or ten days, i think that was refreshing. having lost to casper ruud on a few occasions, he thought he needed to do something a bit different. he was very aggressive, came forward to the net far more than you usually see norrie do, and he executed all of that perfectly. the game plan was carried off to a tee, and to win in four sets, let's remember, the set he did lose he had to set points in, was a magnificent performance, now he will have to also turn a very poor head—to—head record on its head in the fourth round, because his four previous ratings he has lost all of those. he four previous ratings he has lost all of those-— four previous ratings he has lost all of those. he is responsible for all of those. he is responsible for a curowin all of those. he is responsible for a growing list _ all of those. he is responsible for a growing list of _ all of those. he is responsible for a growing list of seeds, _ all of those. he is responsible for a growing list of seeds, top - all of those. he is responsible for. a growing list of seeds, top seeds, even though he is one himself, of going out for the australian open in this first week, but none more significant than the women's number

one, because she is still looking for a melbourne title. you'll like yes, the seeds of fallen quite staggering. although it has happened quite a few times in the last few years. having gone past to establish american players, a former australian open champion, and a runner—up in the first two rounds, the challenge was never going to be underestimated, but perhaps a surprise that it is the 19—year—old who is able to play with so much composure to beat the world number one. iga swiatek really prepared as much as she could have done, she was unbeaten in 18 matches stretching through from the end of last season, she said she had a more calm, more organised, more peaceful season, she

was playing for poland, but she's had some very tough match is this week, and it leaves the women's draw now not completely wide—open, but now not completely wide-open, but there now not completely wide—open, mt there are plenty of others now who are sensing an unlikely title. so, unbeaten since september until today, but the world number one was searching for reasons as to why another tilt at the title in melbourne has ended in failure. some thingsjust some things just didn't work as stated before, even though i was working the same way, and i feel like i did really everything i could in preseason to improve some stuff i wanted to, and then i came here and i wasn't playing kind of natural any more. �* , ., , ~' i wasn't playing kind of natural any more. �* , . ., more. i'm just really kind of exhausted, _ more. i'm just really kind of exhausted, mentally - more. i'm just really kind of exhausted, mentally and i more. i'm just really kind of - exhausted, mentally and physically, but i exhausted, mentally and physically, but i think_ exhausted, mentally and physically, but i think it was an unbelievable match_

but i think it was an unbelievable match for— but i think it was an unbelievable match for me. playing for the first time, _ match for me. playing for the first time, and — match for me. playing for the first time, and playing with iga for the first time, — time, and playing with iga for the first time, i'mjust time, and playing with iga for the first time, i'm just so glad. so swiatek is out — but she's not the only one. just today the women's number one was among seven seeds beaten by lower or unseeded players. the likes of grigor dimitrov, tommy paul, jelena ostapenko — all out. there are others who survived. third seed daniil medvedev is through, as is carlos alcaraz, ranked one place higher. he led china's18—year—old shang juncheng by two sets when his opponent retired with injury. it's the first time 20—year—old alcaraz had played an opponent younger than him at tour level. you'll remember he missed last year's australian open with a leg injury, but is one of the favourites this year to challenge novak djokovic for the title. arsenal have gone back up to third in the premier league after a 5—0 win over crystal palace that

stops their recent slide and continues their opponents' plummet towards a relegation battle. arsenal's victory follows a trip to dubai that manager mikel arteta says has reenergised them. patrick gearey reports. this was arsenal's relaunch. back home _ this was arsenal's relaunch. back home after— this was arsenal's relaunch. back home after a dodgy december in ten days in_ home after a dodgy december in ten days in dubai. ten minutes in, starting— days in dubai. ten minutes in, starting a_ days in dubai. ten minutes in, starting a cement to go on. later in half they aimed _ starting a cement to go on. later in half they aimed for _ starting a cement to go on. later in half they aimed for gabriel - starting a cement to go on. later in half they aimed for gabriel again. l half they aimed for gabriel again. 2-0. half they aimed for gabriel again. 2—0. crystal palace unhappy their players with the ref, some of their fans of the manager. roy hodgsonposition has been questioned. in the second half they had to seek adventure, but that left them vulnerable. arsenal excel in this place, palace rarely featured, the odd shot, but mostly disgruntled

bystanders asking for directions. arsenal kept on running behind them. believe it or not, this isn't a replay, but instead the fin. one man's restart might be another�*s ending. so these are difficult times for palace. only one win in 12 matches in all competitions, and today's defeat leaves them just 5 points above the relegation zone. their manager is all too aware that their fans are frustrated. i think they're in charge of their opinion, and i think there are frustrated, disappointed, the probably accurate as well, we haven't done as well as they would haven't done as well as they would have liked us to do, so one understands that. you must never really start complaining about your supporters, especially the crystal palace was, because they are the ones who been through many a difficult situation and helped us to survive at moments when maybe survival looked very, very

difficult. very pleased with the performance, a clean sheet to win the game. i had a good feeling as soon as we left the stadium after liverpool, and the performances were there. the results weren't, but it was a really good performance. we used moments of the game that we knew we could exploit really, really well. you need everybody really focused and determined to have an impact in the game and i'm really pleased. the day's other premier league fixture has seen ivan toney make a remarkable return to football after serving an eight—month ban for breaching fa gambling regulations, by getting on the scoresheet as brentford take on nottingham forest danilo had given forest the lead but toney responded for the home side, scoring from this free—kick to bring brentford level. they are just about to get under way in the second—half in that one with the score 1—1. southampton are up to second place in the championship after winning 3—1 at swansea to set a new club

record of 21 games unbeaten. the previous one had stood for 102 years. flynn downes scored their third of the game just before half time, against saints boss russell martin's former club. that puts them above ipswich on goal difference — at least until they play leicester on monday. hearts were playing in an edinburgh derby today, but not the one they're used to. a trip to fourth tier spartans in the scottish cup fourth round proved to be a test nonetheless, with the premiership side needing an injury time winner. as alex fletcher reports. in terms of geography, these two sides are neighbours, but on the pitch they are world parts. a year ago, spartans were facing heart treatment hearts's b team. a tough test got even harder when comic hearts got an early lead. craig

gordon's goal was a further boost. his reflexes remaining shop, despite his time on the sidelines. the spartans were beginning to find their rhythm. their pursuit of an equaliser stepped up after the break, and something special brought them back on level terms. back to them back on level terms. back to the edae them back on level terms. back to the edge of _ them back on level terms. back to the edge of the — them back on level terms. back to the edge of the box, _ them back on level terms. back to the edge of the box, what - them back on level terms. back to the edge of the box, what a - them back on level terms. back to the edge of the box, what a hit. them back on level terms. back to l the edge of the box, what a hit that is! , ., the edge of the box, what a hit that is! j . . . , , is! jamie craigan with the sweetest of strikes. gordon _ is! jamie craigan with the sweetest of strikes. gordon this _ is! jamie craigan with the sweetest of strikes. gordon this time - is! jamie craigan with the sweetest of strikes. gordon this time with i is! jamie craigan with the sweetest| of strikes. gordon this time with no chance. but this fairy tale would not have a happy ending, frankie kent proving to be the villain of the piece, rising to decide the game in stoppage time. spartans heartbroken. of course i have been a lifelong jambo, so it was good to get out there against and play. obviously it was a tough game, it was going to be tough, butjust to stay in the game it was a great achievement. just enjoying the game, to be fair.

that was the main priority, just to enjoy the occasion, and if we get a goal, great, but managed to get closer than we could have, it's just unfortunate. we controlled the game but they had their moments, as well. we knew they was going to be dangerous from set pieces, and they were, you see that. i mean, what role that was. it was unreal, wasn't it?! i know. i turned round, i was like, wow! so... you are properly panicking at that stage! yeah, i know, obviously, of course, the nerves get in once that goes in, but like i said, we stuck to it, and thankfully we got the goal in the end. well, where spartans failed, others succeeded. aidrieonians of league one knocked out premiership side stjohnstone with a 1—0 win. falkirk haven't lost a league game all season — but the league one leaders were beaten by bonnyrigg rose of the division below. the other shock of the day came at ross county. the team second from bottom of the premiership comfortably beaten at home by partick thistle, the team they beat to retain top flight status last season. the championship side through to the last 16 of the cup.

rangers are taking on dumbarton of league two, and they're in control — john lundstram opening the scoring just after the half hour mark. and a few moments later, cyriel dessers made it two after getting on the end of this cross from james tavernier. it's currently 2—0 with around a0 minutes to go. just one match in the women's super league today and arsenal kept up their pursuit of leaders chelsea with a 2—1win over everton. goals from caitlin foord and beth mead proved enough for the victory. arsenal are now level on points with their london rivals although they have played a game more. chelsea host manchester united in one of four games tomorrow algeria's wait for a first win at the africa cup of nations since they lifted the trophy in 2019 goes on. although they did rescue a point with an injury time equaliser against burkina faso in their second group game of this year's tournament in ivory coast. burkina faso were ahead twice, including through mohamed konate's header that opened the scoring at the end of the first half. initially given offside, the decision was reversed after a var review.

each time algeria's equaliser came from baghdad bounedjah, with his own header coming in the 95th minute to make it 2—2. burkina faso are two points clear at the top of the group. south korea came from behind to draw 2—2 withjordan in the group stage of the asian cup. spurs forward son heung min won and scored a penalty for south korea. butjordan then scored twice. it meant they were heading for a first ever victory over south korea and a place in the knockout stages. but then this happened in injury time. an equaliser through an own goal from yazan al—arab. the draw leaves both teams on four points with a game to play. south korea's is against malaysia. whilejordan will play bahrain

in theirfinal group game, bahrain managed to keep their hopes alive of staying in the tournament after beating malaysia 1—0. this goal from ali madan also coming in injury time. it is crunch time in rugby union's champions cup this weekend with the final round of pool matches taking place. before today eight sides, including fourfrom the english premiership, had already clinched their place in the last 16. but it's been a tough day so far for ulster, cardiff and leicester as nick parrott reports. harlequins had already qualified for the last 16, but weren't going to take it easy. they thrash cardiff last weekend and were on fire from the start. a quick line—out caught the start. a quick line—out caught the visitors out, sent the winger freed to open the scoring in just the fifth minute. also hit back ten minutes later, a try converted to level the match, and when the centre was forced off moments later, there

might have been some concern amongst home fans. his replacement was not evenin home fans. his replacement was not even in the original squad, but as late call to action was key to quinn's' victory. he showed class was in his blood. he scored a try his father would have been proud of. that and another saw him named player of the match. also left their response to late for a losing bonus point, and they now drop into the challenge cup. that set up racing 92's matching cardi. they would leapfrog ulster. a welshman with the french surname cut the opening try in paris. a cardiff lead was short lived. the french team went back in front, and then the captain increase

their advantage. three quick converted tries, including this, ended this match as a contest. leicester welcomed four—time champions leinster. they got off to the perfect start with are try sending them on their way to a 10—0 lead by the midway through the first half. leinster know how to silence the tigers' raw. victory season secure top spot in pool four, while leicester's fate hinges on sale on sunday. in the women's premiership, gloucester—hartpury beat the league leaders saracens by 2a points to 15. it means they're nowjust a point behind saracens at the top of the table. and the try that wrapped up the match was definitely worth watching — emma sing breaking away to score the cherry and whites' last

and best try of the match. both great britain's women and men's hockey teams have secured places at the paris olympics. while the men had the luxury of losing their semi final of the qualiyfing tournament, the women oculdn't. needing to win their third place playoff to make this summner�*s games. after gold and a bronze at the last two olympics britain had to beat ireland in valencia to claim a spot in paris orface missing out on the games entirely. sarahjones got the opening goal and katie robertson provided what proved to be the winner after a late consolation for irleand. great britainjoin belgium and spain in qualifying from the women's tournament. emotional is definitely the word. just absolutely thrilled to qualified for the olympics. i think we had a fantastic tournament. today

probably wasn't the best hockey that we've played, but i think we played some really good hockey through this tournament. that's something we will build on going up to paris, and i think ireland really brought everything that they are about today, they are a fantastic opponent, and commiserations to them. �* ., , , ., ., , them. i'm really proud of every sinale them. i'm really proud of every single one _ them. i'm really proud of every single one of — them. i'm really proud of every single one of the _ them. i'm really proud of every single one of the girls - them. i'm really proud of every single one of the girls both - them. i'm really proud of every| single one of the girls both here and back— single one of the girls both here and back home, we have a big squad, the sports _ and back home, we have a big squad, the sports staff that helped us get to this _ the sports staff that helped us get to this point. we've been on a journey— to this point. we've been on a journey to— to this point. we've been on a journey to this point, and a lot of the work— journey to this point, and a lot of the work is — journey to this point, and a lot of the work is going on behind the scenes. — the work is going on behind the scenes, the goals on the pitch back at home, _ scenes, the goals on the pitch back at home, so— scenes, the goals on the pitch back at home, so i'm just really pleased for every— at home, so i'm just really pleased for every single one of them. the men's team beat new zealand in their qualifying semifinal. phil roper and sam ward scoring two in two minutes with ward providing a third to take gb to a 3—1victory and a ticket to paris. you're watching sportsday. time for some other stories

making the headlines. rory mcilroy is just two shots off leader cameron young going into the final round of the dubai desert classic. the defending champion made seven birdies and an eagle at the last to post a stunning third round of 63. a good day for scotland's oscar onley in australia — he won the fifth stage of the tour down under. the first victory of his professional career, for the 21—year—old. however it's stephen williams of wales, who finished second behind onley, who's the new race leader with a stage to go natasha jonas is hoping home advantage will make a big difference for her ibf welterweight title fight against american mikaela mayer in liverpool tonight. at 39 years old, jonas says she's hoping to end her career after a series of legacy fights, with mayer a former undisputed champion at super—featherweight england beat scotland in their first group game at the under 19s world cup by 7 wickets. captain ben mckinney top—scored for england with 88 as they chased down their target with nearly half

of their 50 overs to spare. three wickets from 15—year—old farhan ahmed, the younger brother of rehan ahmed, helped bowl scotland out for 174. there were more family connections in the england team. joe denly�*s nephew jaydn scored a0 in the chase. and luc benkenstein — son of south africa international dale benkenstein. also took three wickets and then hit the winning runs. west indies and south africa are also in their group. england's netballers are taking on uganda in the nations cup at wembley�*s ovo arena at the moment the competiton also features australia and new zealand. the competition also first direct arena culminating in a final next sunday.

earlier world ranked number one, australian diamonds secured a win against the new zealand silver ferns 63—50. finally after the cold snap we've had in the last few days perhaps fitting that we'll finish with someone who's perfectly at home on the ice. niall treacy won a silver medal in the 1000 metres at the european championships earlier this week and is now back home preparing for the world championships that take place in the spring. he's lightning quick — but charlie slater managed to catch up with him. and here is a look at niall treacy, on the verge of a finals this world cup season. it on the verge of a finals this world cop season-— cup season. it looks like great britain has _ cup season. it looks like great britain has a _ cup season. it looks like great britain has a new— cup season. it looks like great britain has a new short - cup season. it looks like great britain has a new short track l cup season. it looks like great - britain has a new short track speed skates star. niall treacy on the podium for great britain. it feels unreal. i don't _ podium for great britain. it feels unreal. i don't get _ podium for great britain. it feels unreal. i don't get quite - podium for great britain. it feels unreal. i don't get quite setting. unreal. i don't get quite setting yet. unreal. idon't get quite setting

yet my— unreal. i don't get quite setting yet. my first senior international medal— yet. my first senior international medal at — yet. my first senior international medal at a — yet. my first senior international medal at a major championships. it was pretty— medal at a major championships. it was pretty special. medal at a major championships. it was pretty special-— was pretty special. 23-year-old niall treacy _ was pretty special. 23-year-old niall treacy trains _ was pretty special. 23-year-old niall treacy trains in _ was pretty special. 23-year-old l niall treacy trains in nottingham and is from a family of skaters. i've got two other brothers that do it. i've got two other brothers that do it ethan— i've got two other brothers that do it. ethan hasjust retired this year. — it. ethan hasjust retired this year. so _ it. ethan hasjust retired this year, so it's quite special to grow up year, so it's quite special to grow up with— year, so it's quite special to grow up with two— year, so it's quite special to grow up with two older brothers guiding me through the sport. nile�*s up with two older brothers guiding me through the sport. nile's silver is the first podium _ me through the sport. nile's silver is the first podium for _ me through the sport. nile's silver is the first podium for great - is the first podium for great britain since linford christie. he’s britain since linford christie. he's really talented. _ britain since linford christie. he's really talented. his _ britain since linford christie. he�*s really talented. his level of fitness is something i've never seen before. i was letting myself, but as numbers are just mind blowing at times. i think in two years' time we should be standing here hopefully preparing ourselves to go to milan with high confidence and i believe that he can meddour.—

with high confidence and i believe that he can meddour. milan coach bill sims that he can meddour. milan coach billy sims is _ that he can meddour. milan coach billy sims is referring _ that he can meddour. milan coach billy sims is referring to - that he can meddour. milan coach billy sims is referring to is - that he can meddour. milan coach billy sims is referring to is the - billy sims is referring to is the milan winter olympics. i billy sims is referring to is the milan winter olympics.- billy sims is referring to is the milan winter olympics. i feel like at that stage _ milan winter olympics. i feel like at that stage i — milan winter olympics. i feel like at that stage i will _ milan winter olympics. i feel like at that stage i will be _ milan winter olympics. i feel like at that stage i will be 25 - milan winter olympics. i feel like at that stage i will be 25 and - at that stage i will be 25 and that's— at that stage i will be 25 and that's the point of my skating career— that's the point of my skating career i — that's the point of my skating career i will hopefully be there, and hopefully the experience i get, and hopefully the experience i get, a reat— and hopefully the experience i get, a real shot — and hopefully the experience i get, a real shot at meddling is the real aim~ _ a real shot at meddling is the real aim~ up— a real shot at meddling is the real aim. , ., a real shot at meddling is the real aim. , . . ., , a real shot at meddling is the real aim. , ., _, , ., a real shot at meddling is the real aim. , ., , ., .., , aim. up next a couple of world cup meetinas aim. up next a couple of world cup meetings on _ aim. up next a couple of world cup meetings on the _ aim. up next a couple of world cup meetings on the continent - aim. up next a couple of world cupj meetings on the continent followed by the world championships in march. niall treacy quite literally has the world at his skates. they have been a couple more goals in the premier league game between brentford and nottingham forest. it is 2—2. follow that by the website. that's all from sportsday.

hello. storm isha looks to be one of the strongest storms of the 23/24 season. it is likely to lead to transport disruption as well as probably damaged power networks. here is the rapidly deepening area of low pressure travelling beneath a powerful atlantic jet stream, and it's this combination that rapidly strengthens this area of low pressure. severe gales will be widespread, and so will a threat of disruption. we'll take a look at that in a bit more detail injust a moment. but first of all, this night, a band of rain pushes eastwards, follows by showers. the south—westerly winds bringing us relatively mild air. 4 to 7 degrees celsius, so nowhere near as cold a night as it was for many of the nights that we had last week. a mild start then to sunday, sunshine to start the day in northern and eastern scotland and across most of england and wales. northern ireland sees outbreaks of rain turning heavy quickly and this wet and windy weather will then spread its way northwards and eastwards. the south—southwesterly winds

bringing very mild air. the mild air will set off a thaw of the lying snow, which combined with the heavy rain, could bring some concerns with the localised flooding. however, it's the strength of the winds sunday evening, sunday night and into the early hours of monday morning that are cause for concern. storm isha will bring gusts of wind of around 60 to 70 miles an hour quite widely across western areas, maybe 80 miles an hour for northwest wales and perhaps parts of northern ireland. but the strongest winds will be going across scotland, where we could see gusts reaching 85 miles an hour across the north and west, maybe even a little bit stronger than that. now, the amber warning in scotland for storm isha is in the highest impact column weather—wise. if the likelihood or confidence grows, then we may well see a red weather warning follow. so, in other words, stay in touch with the latest forecasts because there could be updates to the weather warnings as we go through sunday. it then gets very windy for a time sunday night across parts of the coast of southeast england, that will likely disrupt the ferries. and then from monday, we're looking

at a very blustery day. the strong winds very slow to ease down. a day of sunshine and heavy thundery showers. some of the showers turning to snow across the high scottish mountains. it will feel a colder kind of day with temperatures ranging between eight and 11 degrees celsius. it then looks like we'll see more rain come our way for tuesday. wednesday, drier and sunnier. in the short term, though, please pay attention to the warnings for storm isha.

live from london. this is bbc news. iran's president has vowed to punish israel for an air strike in damascus that killed five iranian revolutionary guards. syrian activists say at least ten people were killed in the blast. norfolk police refers itself to an independent watchdog for not responding to an emergency call from a house where a man, woman and two young girls were later found dead. and a cocker spaniel named ariel successfully has her two extra legs removed months after being dumped outside a supermarket in wales. hello, welcome to bbc news. saturday has seen missile attacks in syria, lebanon, iraq and yemen — fuelling fears of the war in gaza triggering a much wider regional conflict. iran's president has vowed to punish israel foran airstrike on the syrian capital that killed five members of tehran's elite revolutionary guards.