hello, you are watching bbc world news. i'm adnan nawaz. our top story this hour: north korea fires four ballistic missiles into the sea off the coast of japan. the missiles flew around 1,000 kilometres. tokyo described the action as a clear demonstration of a new threat. welcome to the programme. our other main stories this hour: as president trump urges congress to investigate his claims, the head of the fbi dismisses claims barack 0bama ordered the bureau to tap mr trump's campaign phones. francois fillon fights on. he insists he won't pull out of the french presidential race. his party meets today to discuss the crisis. and do you know your vlogs from your likes? the academy teaching digital skills for the youtube generation. i'm sally bundock. in business: a european car colossus in the making. france's peugeot citroen is poised

to buy general motors‘ european business, including the 0pel and vauxhall brands. china's premier cuts the economic growth target for this year. we look at the risks to the world's second largest economy. north korea has fired four ballistic missiles into the sea off japan's north—western coast. the south korean military said the projectiles were launched from a missile base in tongchang—ri — near the border with china, and had flown about 1,000 kilometres. the japanese prime minister, shinzo abe, said the ballistic missiles had been launched almost simultaneously, with three of them landing in waters which are part ofjapan‘s exclusive economic zone. 0ur south korea correspondent steve evans has more. he north korea has got several

reasons for launching missiles in this way. there is a ritual that plays out that this kind of year. south korea and the us are currently engaged in big military exercises. north korea finds that very displeasing. it says it is a rehearsal for displeasing. it says it is a rehearsalfor invasion. north korea also makes much on parades of its big missiles, but it is not clear how advanced they are. last year it loosed off several missiles, which were duds, they didn't go any distance, so it is trying to improve that technology. thirdly, perhaps kim jong—un wants to divert the attention of his own citizenry from the allegation of murder against him and his regime, the allegation that he had his own half—brother killed in malaysia. there is a new man in the white house. president trump has signalled that north korea will not get missiles

capable of reaching the united states. the tone is very different, but mr trump's problems with north korea remain exactly the same as they were under president 0bama. north korea is developing a nuclear arsenal, and nothing seems to be able to stop it. and for more information on north korea's decision to launch four ballistic missiles towards the sea of japan, go to bbc.com/news, where you will find further background and analysis. the japanese stock market opened down as investors await details of these launches. the row between president trump and the american intelligence services has intensified. the director of the fbi, james comey, has dismissed a claim by the president that barack 0bama ordered the bureau to tap mr trump's phones during the election campaign.

reports say mr comey also wants thejustice department to refute the allegation, saying there is no evidence to support it. nick bryant reports from new york. the white house still hasn't produced any evidence to back up the claim that barack 0bama or the white house ordered wiretaps on trump tower. white house officials pointing people, reporters, towards some newspaper reports that they have read, which heightens the speculation that president trump's twitter tirade was not based on intelligence briefings that he had received, but rather, as strongly suspected, he was reading a right—wing news report on breitbart news. two new developments today. one is james clapper coming out and saying there were no wiretaps. and clapper is not only somebody who worked for barack 0bama, he also worked for george w bush and george herbert walker bush. he is seen as a trusted figure, a non—partisan figure. and another key development — the fbi director, james comey,

it has been reported he approached the justice department, and asked thejustice department to come out publicly and say that president trump was wrong, that this was a false accusation, and that it needs to be rejected. that is a big slap down from the director of the fbi. leaders of the french centre—right republican party will meet this monday to try to resolve the crisis surrounding the party's presidential candidate, francois fillon. mr fillon has been battling allegations of financial irregularities, and insists he won't pull out of the race. this report from our paris correspondent, lucy williamson, contains flashing images. despite the temporary comfort of a crowd, francois fillon is an isolated man, his party no longer united behind him, his campaign director gone, his candidacy dismissed by some as a collective suicide mission. after weeks of pressure to step aside, mr fillon today turned the fire back on his party colleagues, telling them it was time to make up their mind.

translation: i have examined my conscience, and to the men and women of my camp, i say it's your turn to examine your conscience. will you let the interests of factions and careers prevail over the greatness and coherence of a project that has the support of millions? he has lost political allies and campaign staff, but francois fillon has stayed defiant through it all. now, with party figures closing ranks against him, he has gathered his supporters for a last, desperate show of force. 0nstage beside him, his wife penelope. paying her as his assistant was a mistake, he says, but not illegal. translation: i'm convinced by fillon even more when i see people giving up and leaving the ship, when we actually need someone like him. but his supporters are now mainly voters from the hard—right of the party. polls suggest that 70% of the country at large want him to go, and that his party rival, alainjuppe, has a much better

chance of making it to the presidential palace. so why is mr fillon so determined to hold on? he has truly, inside his hard disk, the cult of the chief, the chief and the people. he was elected in the primaries, he was elected by the people, so wants to remember only this sequence. he doesn't want to realise the rest. 0n the other side of paris today, a protest by those who say they want him gone. in a television interview tonight, francois fillon made it clear there would be no political suicide. no—one can stop me being a candidate, he said. as party colleagues continue to abandon him, he still insists allegiance is their only choice. lucy williamson, bbc news, paris. britain's most senior antiterrorism

officer has revealed that 13 attacks have been prevented sincejune 20 13. he and assistant commissioner says that investigators are dealing with more than 500 investigations at a time. the majority of threats are from people within the uk who have become radicalised. police in the us city of seattle are hunting for an attacker who shot a sikh man and told him to leave the country. the victim is a us national of indian origin. the gunman approached him outside his house, before shooting him in the arm. the attack follows a deadly gun attack on two indians in kansas last month. a former british soldier who ran safaris in kenya has been shot dead by rural herdsmen. tristan voorspuy ran a ranch and lodges for visitors in the central rift valley region of laikipia. he had served as an army officer in the 1970s, and had spent nearly 30 years as a rancher and safari operator.

memorial services are being held in the uk and belgium on the 30th anniversary of the zeebrugge ferry disaster. 193 people died when the herald of free enterprise capsized off the belgian coast, just after setting sail for dover. an inquiry into the disaster found the ferry‘s bow doors had been left open, and the person responsible for closing them had fallen asleep. and sally is here with all the business news. with news, i believe, of cars. general motors is set to announce a deal to sell 0pel and vauxhall to psa group, the french company that owns peugeot and citroen. both companies are hosting a press conference in paris later this morning. buying gm's loss—making european operations will make psa the continent's second—biggest carmaker, after volkswagen and ahead of french rival renault, and it will be a giant. last year, psa and gm europe sold a combined 11.3 million vehicles, and posted revenues

of 71.6 billion euro. but the deal has already raised fears in the uk the jobs of 11,500 workers at vauxhall‘s plants could be under threat. in germany, where two thirds of 0pel‘s 38,000 staff are based, the government has been seeking reassurances the jobs are safe. 0pel had hoped to return to profitability by 2016, but the slide in the value of sterling following the eu referendum last june contributed to its 257 million euro annual loss. we will talk about that with a car expert to give you a sense of the effect on those companies. china's national people's congress convened this weekend in beijing's great hall of the people. the 3,000—strong event is staged each year by the party, and is usually a forum to rubber—stamp legislature for the year ahead. yesterday, premier li keqiang's annual report gave some clues about the state of the economy in the year ahead, and there are a lot of problems ahead. here is what we know. economic growth is expected to be unchanged from last year, at 6.5%. that is one of the slowest growth rates for more than a quarter of a century. this growth rate has complicated chinese government efforts to shift from an economic model based

on debt—fuelled investment and exports, towards a consumer—driven one. but it doesn't end there. the government also wants to trim bloated state—owned government industries, while tackling the slumping currency. and at the same, time it needs to halt the massive capital flight from chinese enterprises seeking better returns abroad, and also deal with fears about a housing bubble and the bad loan crisis. we will be talking to our correspondent in beijing about that, and all the other business stories. german politicians say they are angry about comments by the turkish president, recep tayyip erdogan. he has accused germany of nazi practices, after several towns cancelled political rallies involving turkish ministers. more than a million turks living in germany are eligible to vote in a referendum, which could give mr erdogan sweeping

new constitutional powers, next month. sarah corker reports. the war of words between turkey and germany is escalating. relations are ata germany is escalating. relations are at a new low. preident erdogan hit out after german authorities cancelled rallies designed to woo ethnic turkish voters in germany, ahead of a key referendum. translation: germany, you have no relation whatsoever to democracy, and you should know your current actions are no different to those of the nazi period. when you say that, they get disturbed. why are you disturbed? his harsh words reflect the heated climate in turkey since a failed coup attempt to topple the president injuly failed coup attempt to topple the president in july 20 failed coup attempt to topple the president injuly 2016. mass arrests have been heavily criticised in the west. the april referendum

could give mr erdogan sweeping new powers over the budget and the appointment of ministers and judges. the confrontation has fanned anger across the eu. the deputy leader of the christian democratic union party said mr erdogan was reacting like a stubborn child who can't get his own way. while the germanjustice minister described the comments as absurd, disgraceful and outlandish. elsewhere, and the austrian chancellor called for an eu ban on campaign appearances by turkish politicians. 0thers campaign appearances by turkish politicians. others in germany have demanded an apology. and amsterdam, afar right demanded an apology. and amsterdam, a far right leader said he will forbid the turkish candidate from campaigning in the netherlands.“ forbid the turkish candidate from campaigning in the netherlands. ifi we re campaigning in the netherlands. ifi were prime minister today, i would declare until at least half of

april, when they have this referendum in turkey, i would call the whole cabinet of turkey persona non grata for a month or two. back in germany, police were deployed as the turkish economy minister gave a series of speeches on sunday. and, ahead of april's referendum, ministers are said to be planning rallies in several eu countries. stay with us on bbc news. still to come: solidarity through fashion. india and pakistan come together on the catwalk in a special london showcase. first, the plates slid gently off the restaurant tables. then suddenly the tables, the chairs and people crashed sideways and downwards and it was a matter of seconds as the ferry lurched onto her side. the hydrogen bomb on a remote pacific atoll. the americans had successfully tested a weapon whose explosive force dwarfed that of the bomb dropped on hiroshima. i had heard the news earlier and so my heart went bang and bang.

the constitutional rights of these marchers have their rights as citizens of the united states and they should be protected even in the right to test them out so they don't get their heads broken and are sent to hospital. this religious controversy, i know you don't want to say too much about it, but does it worry you it's going to boil up when you get to the stage? well, it worries me, yeah. i hope everything will be all right at the end of the day. this is bbc world news. the latest headlines: north korea's neighbours have condemned the country's latest test—firing of four ballistic missiles — the japanese prime minister called it ‘a new stage of threat‘. the row between president trump and the american intelligence services has intensified. the director of the fbi rejects mr trump's claims that president 0bama ordered a wire—tap on his election campaign office.

the world health organisation has warned that air pollution is one of the most pernicious threats facing global public health. its director—general, margaret chan has told the bbc poor air quality is a problem on a greater scale than hiv or ebola and has a disproportionate impact on young people. in the first of a series of reports this week, looking at ways to improve the air we breathe, here's our science editor, david shukman. the congested streets of leicester, a city with typical levels of pollution. if the traffic is stuck and engines are idling, the air rapidly becomes less healthy. it is extra busy for you on cambridge road. temporary lights... so, like in many places, a local radio warns ofjams. a control centre keeps watch. instruments on key streets monitor where there is potentially harmful air, and knowing it, helps to programme the traffic lights to keep the roads moving. this information we are now getting

is really highlighting where the real pollution, the potentially harmful health effects, may be in our city. one of the things we could do, for example, is to improve our transport systems so that our congested traffic is not queued up outside of primary schools and old people's homes, but instead, is queued in different parts of the city where there is going to be less harm. another approach is to clean up the vehicles causing the pollution. here at bath university, engineers test a diesel car. diesels are good for fuel efficiency, so people were encouraged to buy them, but they're bad for air quality, and volkswagen was caught cheating in the tests. the car is made to simulate real driving. modern vehicles are fitted with devices to control pollution. here, they believe they can make cars much cleaner. this diesel meets the latest european emissions standards. so, let me show you what that means. there are a string of devices for reducing pollution.

this one, introduced a couple of years ago, cuts the amount of nitrogen dioxide, and this one is a trap for pollution particles, introduced about eight years ago. the problem is the sheer number of diesels out there on the roads that don't have any of this. one idea is a scheme to scrap older diesels, and the transport secretary has warned people to think hard before buying a new diesel. there are greener alternatives but they are more expensive. so who should pay for cleaner cars? whichever way you approach it, you are asking people to spend more in taxation or more to buy new vehicles. and we need to decide whether that's something we're comfortable with as a society. back in leicester, a new portable pollution monitor is carried by 14—year—old logan eddie. the device in the backpack measures the air. and on this display, the lines show how much pollution he's experienced. he and his friends are suddenly more aware. the people who have found out have stopped waiting right near the buses

after school for their friends, that i know of. they have been waiting nearer to the leisure centre and further away from the buses. keep away. yeah, it's obviously had an impact on them. the government is under legal pressure to unveil a new clean air plan next month. in the meantime, the best advice is to minimise the time we spend in the busiest and most—polluted streets. david shukman, bbc news. fashionistas from india and pakistan came together on a catwalk in london this weekend , but it wasn't just about showcasing their latest designs. the event was held to show solidarity between the two countries — in a year that marks the 70th anniversary of their independence. shabnam mahmood reports. a fashion show with a difference. bringing together the best from india and pakistan in london. i think that's the way forward.

historically, it was always one country before as well. the division that happened 50—60 years ago, that's the gap year. i think it's good to get back to business and i think india and pakistan together are probably one of the strongest countries in the world. despite the historic differences between the countries, leading designers from both sides have shared the catwalk at this show, celebrating 70 years of independence together. we all actually have the same culture. there is really not much difference when we look at the kind of clothes that we make and that are designed. it means a lot for me because i am half indian, my family comes from india, my ancestors are from india. i think we are one nation, it'sjust a little boundary and fashion needs no restrictions, no boundaries. 0rganisers are hoping events like this one will help ease tensions between the two nations which have recently spilt into the world of entertainment.

now, when we see people from both of the countries here or in dubai or anywhere else, you know? people don't have anything in their heart or in their mind, you know? it's always the politics that brings them apart, you know? although it was a night of glamour, the event also raised thousands of pounds for the prince of wales' charity which tackles poverty in both india and pakistan. shabnam mahmood, bbc news. the uk has it's first youtube training school, for young people aged seven to 18. tubers academy hopes to address a growing demand for digital skills across job markets as well as educate the next generation of youtubers. mikey aveline has more. does this look like a school

classroom to you? well, it may be in the future. tubers is it the next —— first youtuber training school. we are living in a generation where everything is internet—based. elliott is a 15—year—old youtuber and student. he has managed to gain 15,000 subscribers by uploading his own cinematic video blogs. those views can be monetised. it doesn't hurt to know a lot of people. it gets your name out there. if you wa nt to gets your name out there. if you want to go into something creative, your name is already out there. do your name is already out there. do you want to go back and do coding?

2014 saw coding classes introduced into the uk's school curriculum. a government commissioned report showed a short form in the skills required by industries going through digital restructuring. tubers academy and —— and is to prepare the next generation. although working on the internet comes with its own set of challenges. safeguarding and child protection training to ensure they know what to look out for but also certainly for the younger ones, under 13, or their content goes through our youtube channel. they are real career skills. we are teaching them how to use cameras, how to edit, how to present on camera, korea and media skills they may take onto the future. it is estimated that in 20 years time, almost half of alljobs will be digital. —— korea. that means having youtube training as part of the school curriculum is not a bad idea.

note only does it develop self—confidence and presentation skills, they are also skills that can be pretty sought—after in the digital job can be pretty sought—after in the digitaljob market. can be pretty sought—after in the digital job market. —— can be pretty sought—after in the digitaljob market. —— career. local schools have already been enquiring about incorporating their course into the curriculum is. garner there are so many into the curriculum is. garner there are so manyjobs these days using the internet or technology involving all the things that you tube does. i can see it can be built into a number of schools. they have a rear valued route of doing that now and the training that goes with it. —— re— is valued. the training that goes with it. —— re- is valued. whether the next generation of weights, one thing is for certain, social platforms like youtube are here to stay. a brief reminder of our main news. you can get more undies on our website. north korea has fired a format ballistic missiles into the

sea of japan's north—western coast. the japanese prime minister shinzo abe said three landed in waters in tokyo's exclusive economic zone. south korea's acting president called it a serious provocation and a direct challenge to the globe. sally is up next with world business report. goodbye. hello, there. good morning. well, we saw all sorts across the uk for the second part of the weekend. some of the showers were heavy and resort good covering of hail and we even saw wintry weather. yes, some snow for the hills of wales. the sheep were well wrapped up for that. the heat was swirling around in the area of low pressure. the best was in scotland and northern ireland. it it's way towards the near continent leaving behind a legacy of a fair bit of clout. still some outbreaks

of rain. —— cloud. up to five degrees but cold enough for a touch of frost in northern scotland and maybe some showers coming into the north—west of scotland. it is not just rein in the south—west in the morning. in the tops of the moors, not a great permit. —— rain. morning. in the tops of the moors, nota great permit. —— rain. —— commute. lots more cloud for eastern england. still some rain left over but the western side of england is just that bit dry your and brighter. a lot of dry weather in scotland. some showers in the north and west where it will be quite windy and still windy down towards the south—west as well but that should help to blow the rain away. things will be improving all the while. most parts of the day, sunny spells and scattered showers. most of the showers are in eastern areas although in northern ireland through the afternoon there will be thick and in cloud and rain. temperatures up and in cloud and rain. temperatures up to 10 degrees. things quieten

down into tuesday. pressure rises in the uk. it will be windy. looking out west, another spell of wind and rain is heading our way. before it arrives, it will be a cold start. three, four, five degrees. 0ut west it is turning wet and windy. all the while through the day, some of the rain will turn into snow in the high ground of scotland and then through the latter part of the evening, the rain makes its way up to the eastern side followed by a brisk breeze into wednesday. they will be cloud and outbreaks of rain in the north—west of the uk and rain further south as well. by thursday, it looks like a great day that temperatures are on the rise. this is bbc world news. the headlines: north korea's neighbours say pyongyang has fired several ballistic missiles into the sea of japan. the japanese prime minister, shinzo abe, said four missiles had been launched, three of them landing in waters in tokyo's exclusive economic zone. the row between president trump

and the american intelligence services has intensified. the director of the fbi has rejected mr trump's claims that president 0bama ordered a wiretap on his election campaign office. leaders of the french centre—right republican party will meet today to try to resolve the crisis surrounding its presidential candidate, francois fillon. mr fillon says he won't pull out of the race. german politicians have reacted angrily to comments by the turkish president, who accused germany of nazi practices after several towns cancelled political rallies involving turkish ministers.