this is bbc news. i'm kasia madera. our top stories: hollywood's sex scandal deepens: rose mcgowan is the latest actress to claim she was raped by film producer harvey weinstein. hillary clinton says the allegations against the movie mogul — a prominent supporter of the democratic party — are heartbreaking. i was shocked and appalled because i'd known him through politics as many democrats have. in other news: president trump refuses to sign off the iran nuclear deal — condemning tehran as a ‘fanatical regime'. we will deny the regime all paths to a nuclear weapon. the worst wildfires in california's history leave at least 3a people dead and hundreds missing — the flames are still spreading. and after months of protests and food and fuel shortages venezuelans prepare to go to the polls. hello: the growing scandal around

the hollywood producer harvey weinstein has intensified. the american actress rose mcgowan became the latest woman to make accusations of rape. she says she repeatedly told the boss of amazon studios who worked with weinstein that she'd been raped. but he'd done nothing about it. meanwhile former us presidential candidate hillary clinton told the bbc that the allegations are appalling and such behaviour shouldn't be tolerated in any walk of life. mr weinstein denies the allegations as our correspondent, nick bryant, reports. harvey weinstein‘s star has plummeted, brought down by some of

the biggest names in the movie industry. actress rose mcgowan has shed she was raped by the film producer in the scandal affecting one of the world's biggest companies, amazon. in a series of tweets to the company's chief executive, she said: the amazon had a studio in question, roy price, is facing an accusation from a female producer that he propositioned her in 2015. in a statement, amazon said: in new york today, one of america's big banks, goldman sacks, said it was considering options for its sta ke was considering options for its stake in the weinstein company whose headquarters is not farfrom

stake in the weinstein company whose headquarters is not far from wall street. the weinstein name has long been a hallmark of quality in the entertainment in the past week it has been trashed. partners are trying to pull out of projects with what is left of the weinstein company. it has been likened to a run on a bank. the oscar—winning director 0liver run on a bank. the oscar—winning director oliver stone initially said that weinstein should not be judged prematurely. if you broke the law, it will come out, there will be a trial and i believe a man should not be condemned by vigilantes system. but lead in a post on facebook, he said, after looking at what has been reported in many publications of the past couple of days, i'm appalled and commend the women who came forward. i'll recuse myself from the guantanamo bay series as long as the weinstein companies involved. long—time friends are distancing themselves. hillary clinton speaking with the bbc. it wasjust disgusting and the stories that have come out a

heartbreaking and i really commend the women who have been willing to step forward now and tell their stories but i think it's important that we notjust stories but i think it's important that we not just focus on stories but i think it's important that we notjust focus on him and would are the consequences flow from the stories about his behaviour but that we recognise this kind of behaviour cannot be tolerated anywhere. the show must go on is the motto of the entertainment industry. it was lights, camera, action at this movie premiere in new york last night but many women like the british actress carey mulligan hope this will be a watershed moment in a male—dominated business. this will be a watershed moment in a male—dominated businessm this will be a watershed moment in a male-dominated business. it starts with women having opportunities behind the camera and in the boardroom and it all comes down to money so boardroom and it all comes down to money so think it's about the industry catching up with the idea that you can put a woman in a role

and makea that you can put a woman in a role and make a fortune. harvey weinstein has to die at any allegations of nonconsensual sex. he is now believed to be in rehab clinic in arizona. —— has denied. later in the programme, we're asking just how widespread sexual exploitation and harassment are across hollywood in general. president trump has threatened to end us participation in an international nuclear deal with iran, but has stopped short of pulling out immediately, instead handing the issue to congress. iran said mr trump had made "false accusations" and appeared not to understand that the nuclear deal was multi—lateral no which meant the us was not permitted to alter it. all the other international signatories to the deal — including the uk — say they remain committed to it. 0ur north america editor, jon sopel has more. this is one of the worst deals ever made by any country in history. my number one priority is to dismantle the disastrous deal with iran. there should be no surprise the president

is doing what he is doing. he made clear his distaste for the iran nuclear deal at every opportunity. but finding a simple remedy has proved difficult, so today he refused to recertify it. i am directing my administration to work closely with congress and our allies to address the deal‘s many serious flaws, so the iranian regime can never threaten the world with nuclear weapons. in the event we are not able to reach a solution working with congress and our allies, then the agreement will be terminated. so what are president trump's aims? he wants congress to adopt tough new measures to redefine the agreement. he wants them to include triggers that could see sanctions imposed if iran violates the deal. and if iran is still not in compliance, the us could withdraw from the accord without congressional action or debate. in his previous life,

donald trump was a builder. now, it seems he prefers the wrecking ball, particularly on anything that is a legacy from the 0bama era, whether it is immigration, climate change and now iran. he seems to want to break it up and is saying to congress, it's for you to fix it. but the original deal with iran was negotiated with a number of countries, including britain, notjust the us. and this evening, the other partners to it have reacted with dismay and anger to the president's statement. it is not a bilateral agreement. it does not belong to any single country, and it is not up to any single country to terminate it. so the president of the united has many powers, not this one. there's been condemnation too from iran's president rouhani, and a strikingly similar point. translation: trump did not correctly study international law. how is it that a multilateral treaty adopted by the united nations, originally a united nations

document, can be cancelled by a president alone? this is not a bilateral document between iran and the united states. and he seems to think that he can do whatever he wants to do. the president has given congress 60 days to come up with a plan, but for nine months, lawmakers have been unable to agree a way through one health care. it's far from clear they will do any better with the iran nuclear deal. jon sopel, bbc news, washington. after president trump referred to iran in strong terms, i asked our correspondent barbara plett—usher in washington if this is more than just about iran's nuclear capabilities. he wants to reorient us policy towards iran rather than having it focus on the nuclear agreement,

rather than having it centred around this arms—control deal which would prevent iran from getting a nuclear bomb and making it the centrepiece. he wants to make the centrepiece the idea that iran is a rogue nation that supports terrorism and deal with the agreement within that framework so it's notjust about with the agreement within that framework so it's not just about the nuclear agreement which he says is not enough to prevent iran from doing bad things but its other steps as well. there are two elements to what the white house needs to do. signing wavers every 120 days and certifying every 90 days. donald trump could have refused to sign a waiver but instead he didn't certify. what is the difference?m is getting quite technical but every three months he has to waive the sanctions according to the nuclear deal and every three months he also has two, that's according to the nuclear deal, he has to tell congress that the dealers in the us

national interest. these two things have been at different times. he has received quite a lot of advice from advisers and senior cabinet officials saying it's not a good idea to do that, to take the drastic step to move america from the deal because frankly, iran is complying with its terms so instead he has chosen this compromise middle ground where he can show he does not like the deal, rejecting it according to us law but staying on board according to the international agreement and tossing it to congress, the fate of the agreement, and saving, we will try to fix it together with congress. if that doesn't work, then i really will withdraw. there's lots more on our website — you'll find analysis of what happens next and the part congress are playing in the process. you can also download the bbc news app. let's take a look at some of the other stories making the news.

supporters of the main opposition candidate in kenya's disputed elections, raila 0dinga, have taken to the streets of towns and cities, defying a ban on demonstrations. in western kenya, police have shot dead three opposition protesters. speaking to the bbc, mr 0dinga defended his decision not to participate in a planned re—run. south africa's supreme court of appeal has upheld a high court decision to re—instate hundreds of corruption charges against the country's president, jacob zuma. the allegations relate to a government arms deal signed in 1999, when he was deputy president. mr zuma has repeatedly rejected the claims against him. the president of the european commission, jean claude juncker, has insisted that the uk must meet its financial commitments to the eu before the brexit talks move on to future trade relations. mrjuncker stressed that he was not in a "revenge mood", but britain would — as he put it — "have to pay".

downing street said britain would honour its commitments. scientists say thousands of adelie penguin chicks have starved to death in east antarctica, leaving just two survivors in a colony of nearly 40,000 birds. extensive sea ice late in the summer forced adult penguins to travel further for food, with the chicks dying as they waited. the french scientists described it as a catastrophic event. firefighters in northern california are facing dry and windy conditions for yet another day as they try to contain more than 17 blazes ripping through the region. at least 3a people have died and hundreds more are still missing making these the most lethal wildfires in the states history. 0ur correspondent richard lister has the latest. day five of the most lethal wildfires in california's history. at least 30 dead, more than 400 missing, almost 200,000 acres destroyed.

whole communities erased — like this. the images are apocalyptic. comfortable neighbourhoods reduced to rubble and silence. all that remains in this part of santa rosa are ash—filled swimming pools and the charred wreckage of cars parked in double garages, all now consumed by the flames. the destruction continues for street after street. pepe tomayo almost didn't escape. a rescue helicopter took his family, but there was no room for him. he was holding jesse up and he didn't want to leave his dad. i could hear him yelling, no, get in, it will be ok. it took two more trips to find pepe. it was ugly, it was close. it was really close. i called my daughter and told her,

if i don't see you again, remember i love you. at least 20 fires are still raging. 8000 firefighters are working around the clock to contain them. evacuation orders are in place and there's a strong message for those who ignore them. your choice to stay, and there have been very few of them, is a distraction to ourfirst responders. you will not be given life safety support at this point. you are on your own. this is what awaits anyone hoping to ride it out, a hellish inferno consuming everything in its path, filling the air with choking black smoke. most did get out in time. but recovery teams are still searching the rubble for those who simply can't be found. many of those killed are said to have been elderly people, for whom escape was more difficult. after an unusually hot summer, california is a tinderbox and more high winds are expected this weekend, leaving more neighbourhoods wondering whether they too

will end up like this. richard lister, bbc news. stay with us on bbc news — still to come: the angler who kissed his catch and swallowed it whole thanks the fisherman‘s friend who saved his life. parts of san francisco least affected by the earthquake are returning to life. but in the marina area, where most of the damage was done, they're more conscious than ever of how much has been destroyed. in the 19 years since he was last here, he's gone from being a little—known revolutionary to an experienced and successful diplomatic operator. it was a 20 pound bomb which exploded on the fifth floor of the grand hotel, ripping a hole in the front of the building. this government will not weaken.

democracy will prevail. it fills me with humility and gratitude to know that i have been chosen as the recipient of this foremost of earthly honours. this catholic nation held its breath for the men they call the 33. and then... bells toll bells tolled nationwide to announce the first rescue and chile let out an almighty roar. this is bbc news. the latest headlines: rose mcgowan is the latest actress to claim she was raped by the hollywood producer, harvey weinstein. president trump has set out a new, confrontational strategy on iran, and he's refused to certify the international nuclear deal. since news of the harvey weinstein scandal broke a week ago, more and more people have been

speaking out about the culture in the entertainment industry. for some, the idea of the so—called "casting couch" may seem like a relic of the golden age of hollywood, but others say sexual harassment is rife and exploitation is a price you pay for being part of the industry. from hollywood, laura bicker reports. the conversation on the red carpet of hollywood has changed. tough questions are being asked about the culture of this industry. and yet some are still unwilling to come up with answers. this is what happened when i asked about harvey weinstein at this film premiere. in the aftermath of this how does hollywood heal? you've been in this industry a long time. yeah, we're going to pass on that one. come on, this way. but thank you so much. the start of the picture, renee zellweger, worked with harvey weinstein. i'm told my microphone is not allowed near her. you guys need to, you guys need to move back, please. like way back.

it worries hollywood's newest recruits, warming up ahead of their big scene. some of those starting in their career fear exploitation has become the price they have to pay for being part of the industry. ifeel like music and movies is all about who you know and what you're willing to do. just listen to what goes through the mind of this young actress before an audition. before you even step into the room, am i the right look? are they going to like me because of this? i don't have that. but what if they ask me to do that. i can't do that. ok maybe i shouldn't go. it sounds crazy, but that is literally the conversation that goes on. in your head. does it not depress you? yeah, it's terrible! it's horrible. i just, i feel like that's the way it is and there's nothing i can do about it.

the organisation women in film has set up a hotline to allow victims to report abuse and, potentially, take their cases to court. you know, the idea in hollywood which has become so customary, that if you're uncomfortable in a situation, let's say you're a woman, and you speak up and say, this situation‘s uncomfortable, you're basically asked to leave. you're normally given money. and then you sign some kind of a nda or confidentiality agreement. 0ra quick claim. what i get angry about is the system that lets them believe that they deserve to be treated this way. this systemic sexism in show business may come as no surprise to people here. but there is a hope it may act as some kind of tipping point, that the industry can now we form from within. that'll mean more women taking up powerful positions behind—the—scenes. that may be the only way that this casting couch culture will change. hollywood is being forced to look at itself from a new angle.

and it might not like what it sees. laura bicker, bbc news, los angeles. this sunday venezuelans head to the polls to vote for governors in the country's 23 states. the opposition which took to the streets two months ago in protest says it will participate in the elections but only as a chance to pressure the government. 0ur south america correspondent, katy watson, reports from the state of carabobo, in venezuela's industrial heartland. hip hop and a message of hope. this is rafael lacava, the government candidate for carabobo state. he thinks enthusiasm can solve the crisis that brought venezuela to its knees. in this poor neighbourhood, where people increasingly struggle

to get by, this is light relief. less a political rally, more a music concert, with lacava a rock star on a mission. these people need leadership. these people are with us, and you've seen that today. and that's what we need, that you tell the world. they also need food and medicines. what can you do for that? because we've been blocked by the us. we've been blocked by the 0ccidental countries. it's of little comfort to drivers queueing for hours to fill a tank of petrol, in the country with the largest oil reserves in the world. for those living in the shadow of venezuela's largest refinery, all this is a reminder ofjust how far the country's fallen. amari lives in a house given to her by the government. she shows me the subsidised food she gets from them, too. this is for a family of three,

soon to be four, and it may be all she gets in six months. if you don't get your government subsidised box, food has become more and more complicated to buy. if you look it, the shopkeeper has boxed up coffee and oil and butter in more manageable sizes, but even then many people can't afford that, because prices keep on going up and up. as we filmed, a woman came into the shop, desperate to find out if there was any water. she told me she'd gone a month without clean drinking water. lilia beatriz took us to her family home to show us her empty fridge. 0nly able to eat one meal a day, she's losing weight.

translation: the president says, "us this, us that". for god's sake, stop paying attention to the united states and come and see what is happening to us in venezuela. venezuela ns are tuned into sunday's vote. it offers a chance to draw a line under the past, a step forward, not a return to violence. katy watson, bbc news in carabobo state. now, for every fisherman, there is a story of the one that got away, but this time, it's a tale of getting too close for comfort. a man was kissing a dover sole in celebration of the catch, when the six—inch fish wriggled out of his hand and jumped into his mouth. he stopped breathing before being saved by paramedics. chi chi izundu reports. thankfully, this fish is larger than the one sam quilliam caught. at 1a centimetres, his friends had jokingly referred to his catch that night as a postage stamp. that's it, he is smiling, now.

size didn't matter. sam still wanted to kiss his dover sole with pride. but the fish wasn't actually afford that kiss. the river free and jumped straight down sam's throat, completely blocking his airway. just a bit shaken up by it all, really. you just don't expect it to happen. i mean, people do things at this all the time. and you just don't expect it to happen to you. his friends noticed is panic, and started to give him cpr. i turned my back, and before i knew it, he wasjoking. he got halfway down the pier, here, and collapsed. by that point, i was already on the phone to the emergency services. thankfully, paramedics were just finishing another job around the corner before they got the call. after 17 years of doing this job, i have never seen anything like it. i've never seen a foreign body quite as much — yeah, quite as like that. it took six attempts to get the fish out, which came out whole. once they got sam's heart going again, he was rushed to hospital. but he's not the only fishermen that could be caught in this danger. apparently, there is

a tradition amongst fishermen. when they get their catch though they give quick kiss before they go back in the sea. senses that this whole incident has not actually put off, and he will be here soon on this pier, with his friends, fishing, as soon as he gets the sign off from doctors. so, will send the kissing his catch any time soon? probably, yes. just a little bigger, and not dover sole. and you can get in touch with me and most of the team on twitter. i'm @bbckasiamadera. you have to admire him. he will do it again. fantastic. hi there.

we're going to look at the satellite picture, first of all, because we have quite a typical autumnal set up, really. cool north—westerly winds across the atlantic meeting milder southerly winds, the a weather front in between. what of course is not normal is this. hurricane 0phelia, a category two hurricane, near the azores, with winds gusting to 120 miles an hour. they will be affecting our weather early next week. for the time being, we have warm winds wafting their way across the british isles, dragging out that warm air for the time of your. so, over the next days we could see temperatures go as high as 2a degrees, if we get some sunny spells. the temperatures, by the way, are pretty good, actually, for late july. except it's not late july, it's 0ctober. and those temperatures are really quite incredible fought the time of year. now, it is a mild start to the day everywhere, with temperatures into double figures. we've got some rain around in northern ireland, into north—west england, and south of scotland, as well, seeing that wet weather. look at these temperatures. 16 degrees, as we start the day.

elsewhere, temperatures should peak at this time of year. as we go through the day, this band of rain will slowly push its way northwards, whilst easing. the cloud over england and wales, while quite low at times across wales and south—west england, with some hill fog patches in the morning, but the cloud will tend to shrink as we go on through the afternoon, to allow some bright spells through. in the best of the sunshine, i think i temperatures could get to 22, maybe 23 celsius towards eastern england during saturday afternoon. 0vernight, rain turns heavierfor a time across northern ireland, but more especially in western scotland, where it will be a wet old night. another mild night, saturday night, these are the kind of minimum temperatures. 13, 1a degrees, something like that. now, on sunday, there is a better chance that we will see more in the way of breaks across england and wales.

you'll notice, though, the rain in northern scotland. when the rain sticks, which it could do across northern scotland, through the day, it will not feel especially warm. temperatures into the teens. but with the sunshine coming out, we could see highs of 23 or 2a celsius. so it will be a very warm day for late 0ctober indeed. beyond that, we have to look again at the azores. this is hurricane 0phelia. this is be working in north—eastward direction. probably another 2a hours as a hurricane before it turns into normal area of low pressure. please bear in mind that the track of this low pressure could change, but nevertheless, you will notice that we've got some very strong winds coming our way through monday and tuesday as well. and that's your weather. this is bbc news, the headlines: the list of allegations about harvey weinstein continues to grow. rose mcgowen is the latest actor to claim she was raped by the hollywood producer. —— rose mcgowan. he denies the allegations.

meanwhile harvey weinstein‘s brother has denied reports that the film production company they co—founded could be closed or sold. president trump has set out a new, more confrontational approach to iran, condemning tehran as a fanatical regime. he said he wouldn't cancel the agreement immediately, but instead was decertifying it. the move has prompted condemnation from the other international powers that signed it. the worst wildfires in california's history have left at least thirty four people dead and hundreds missing. firefighters are facing dry and windy conditions for yet another day as they try to contain more than 17 blazes ripping through the region. now on bbc news, it's time to click.