welcome to bbc news, broadcasting to viewers in north america and around the globe. my name is gavin grey. our top stories: japan's prime minister shinzo abe declares victory in his country's snap election and pledges to reverse the country's pacifist constitution. demonstrators in malta demand justice for journalist daphne ca ruana galizia who was murdered last week. acid threat to our oceans — scientists warn that rising c0—2 levels will effect all sea life with catastrophic results. as tensions remain high over the korean peninsula — we speak to south koreans trying to live a normal life. prime minister shinzo abe has declared victory

after japan's general election. his liberal democratic party — and itsjunior coalition partner — are forecast to secure 310 of the a65 seats in japan's lower house of parliament. mr abe is now on course to become japan's longest serving post—war prime minister. rupert wingfield—hayes has the latest from tokyo — his report contains flash photography. shins are they took a gamble and it has paid off. —— shinzo abe. his approval rating plunged to less than 30% earlier this year and now he has won a big victory. for more years in power. "4. this makes japan's most successful post—war politician. he was as this did to his win by

typhoon lan which kept nearly half of japanese voters at home but his biggest opposition was incompetence last week, this woman vowed to take him on at the polls but come election day, she was at a conference in paris. shinzo abe claims he called the election because of the threat from north korea. he said he needed a mandate from the japanese people to get tough on pyongyang and its missile programme. translation: i believe this election was firstly about the north korean threat. you could say it is the biggest threat ever. but theissue it is the biggest threat ever. but the issue much closer to shinzo abe's heart is changing japan's constitution. japan has a powerful

modern military but for a that 70 yea rs, modern military but for a that 70 years, it has not fired a single shotin years, it has not fired a single shot in anger. article nine of the postwar constitution states that japan will forever renounce war and the use of force to settle international disputes. shinzo abe thought that was forced upon them by the us. he will now get to remove them. the us secretary of state, rex tillerson, has said iranian—backed militias who've been fighting is in iraq should disband, now the battle is drawing to a close. rex tillerson was speaking in saudi arabia — on a tour of gulf countries. he praised an agreement between the saudi's and iraq to co—ordinate their fight against the militants and help rebuild iraqi territory. iranian militias in iraq now that the fighting at the end isis is

coming toa the fighting at the end isis is coming to a close, those militias and need to go home. any foreign fighters in iraq need to go home and allow the iraqis people to regain control of areas that had been overta ken control of areas that had been ove rta ke n by control of areas that had been overtaken by isis and all are the iraqi people to rebuild their lives with the help of their neighbours andi with the help of their neighbours and i think this agreement that has been put in place between the kingdom of saudi arabia and iraq is a crucial element to assisting the iraqi people to do that. russia's opposition leader alexei navalny has plunged straight back into campaigning, hours after being released from twenty days in prison for organising illegal protests. addressing an unauthorised political rally in the southern town of astrakhan, mr navalny insisted that he had more right to take part in next year's presidential election than all the other candidates combined. a vocal critic of president putin, he's been banned from contesting the poll because of a suspended prison sentence. thousands of people have taken to the streets of the maltese capital valetta — demanding justice

over the murder of high—profile journalist daphne galizia. the 53—year—old was killed by a car—bomb near her home a week ago. the government has offered a large reward for information that helps identify the killer. sarah corker reports. the initial shock over daphne caruana galizia's the initial shock over daphne ca ruana galizia's death the initial shock over daphne caruana galizia's death has now turned to anger and calls for justice. crowds in the maltese capital justice. crowds in the maltese ca pital valetta justice. crowds in the maltese capital valetta demanded the resignation of this man, the police commissioner and the attorney general. 0utside commissioner and the attorney general. outside the law courts, there is a growing shrine to the woman who was a multi's best—known journalist. malta and maltese society will not rest untiljustice is served for the assassination of daphne galizia. we want a civil

society that is active and other and strong enough to protect us, to be free to voice our opinions and agree to disagree. justice needs to be seen to be made and freedom of speech. the popularjournalist was killed near her home in northern malta last wednesday. police believe the bomb was attached underneath her carand the bomb was attached underneath her car and triggered promoted —— remotely. she was a harsh critic of the government. the slogan, "the pen conquers fear" was on the newspaper. the rally was showing they will not be intimidated by the killing. the 53—year—old ran a blog called running commentary and in herfinal post she wrote their rock rocks everywhere you look now, the situation is desperate. —— there are crooks. the population of —— malta

isa crooks. the population of —— malta is a popular holiday destination. there is a reward of $1.2 million for any information leading to the murderers. sunday's rally paid tribute to the mother of three's career as a fearless and investigative reporter. an eight—year study involving over 250 scientists has concluded that all sea life around the world will be affected by co2 emissions. the report suggests that cod stocks could fall to a quarter of current levels and infant sea creatures will be particularly harmed. the bbc‘s environment analyst roger harrabin reports. here is the effect of carbon dioxide on seawater. these bubbles contain natural c02. a few creatures can

leave here because the c02 has made nearby water more acidic. swim away from those events and what a difference, the sea's chemistry returns to normal will stop —— returns to normal will stop —— returns to normal will stop —— returns to normal. wonderful reef life can survive. the c02 is going around the world, making to see more acidic. today's report warns on major in packs on sea life. this competitive study confirms that it isa competitive study confirms that it is a problem. acidity is increasing and that is notjust having an impact on ecology but it will have an impact on us as humans further down the line. take one fish we love to eat, cod. the research shows that baby cod are especially sensitive to more acidic water. it projects that if c02 levels rise unchecked, we

should expect only a quarter as many cod in the sea. some species will thrive with the changes, the scientists say, like some seaweeds. but the report warns that all sea life will be affected by the disruption of the food web indices. —— food waved in the sea. zimbabwe's president, robert mugabe, has been stripped of his position as goodwill ambassador for the world health organization — just days after his controversial appointment. the head of the who said the decision was in the best interests of the un agency. 0ur africa correspondent, andrew harding, reports: he has been in powerfor 37 years, but zimbabwe's president robert mugabe held onto his newjob for less than a week. a humiliating blow for the 93—year—old. mr mugabe was selected as a global ambassador for the world health organization by its first african boss who hoped the elder statesman might rally other leaders in the fight

against diseases like cancer. but today the who quickly backed down after a fierce international backlash. under president mugabe's long rule, zimbabwe's economy and health system have crumbled. britain and other western governments have accused him of widespread human rights violations and targeted him with sanctions. there was delight today from a broad range of organisations which had condemned mr mugabe's united nations role as a sickjoke. there was outrage that mugabe could be appointed a goodwill ambassador, especially given the state of public health services and access to basic public health facilities. even painkillers in public hospitals. this comes as a relief that the who has seen the light. but mr mugabe is not without support, both

inside zimbabwe and around the continent. today his supporters describe the who's u—turn as yet another sign of western meddling in africa. president mugabe has yet to react in person, but few zimbabweans can be surprised about this decision. their leader may be proud of his achievements but tellingly he travels abroad for his own healthcare. the spanish government has rejected accusations from the regional authorities in catalonia that it has carried out a coup by moving to impose direct control after the disputed independence referendum. people opposed to catalan independence have been protesting in barcelona from where tom burridge reports. this site, hard to imagine just a few weeks ago. maybe 200 people outside a military barracks in barcelona.

support for spain's civil guard police and the army inside. chanting. they called for the catalan leader to go to prison, and these people support the move by madrid to scrap catalonia cillilers devolved government and take control. they want independence and i try to talk to them but they are like a wall. two sides, two visions of a catalan crisis, neither listening to the. —— to the other. the atmosphere today in catalonia is febrile. people are outside a military barracks calling for catalan politicians to be arrested, and calling for action to be taken against catalonia's public radio and tv. madrid accuses the catalan public

tv, so of propaganda, —— of propaganda. which spanish officials claim has fuelled the pro—independence cause. in a highly controversial move, madrid might try to exert control over their programmes. i think it would be terrible, because we are doing ourjob, we are journalists, we are here to explain the things that happen here in catalonia, in spain and in the world. and i think that they are violating one of the principal rights of freedom of speech. and the spanish state has jailed susanna's husband, the leader of a prominent organisation accused of inciting disorder jury in a demonstration, a charge he, his family and supporters strenuously denied.

—— during a demonstration. translation: he is a political prisoner. he is not a politician but he is injailfor defending his ideals. the spanish government denies that susanna's husband, jordi sanchez, and another activist who has been refused bail as well, . .. —— are political prisoners. but she has no confidence they will get a fair trial, when the political climate in spain is as it is today. stay with us on bbc news, still to come: the secret to her success — the 93—year—old swimmer who's still winning medals. a historic moment that many of his victims have waited forfor decades. the former dictator in the dock, older, slimmer and, as he sat down, obedient enough.

dawn, and as the sun breaks through the piercing chill of night on the plain outside korem, it lights up a biblicalfamine, now in the 20th century. the depressing conclusion — in argentina today, it is actually cheaper to paper your walls with money. we've had controversies in the past with great britain, but as good friends, we have always found a good and lasting solution. concorde bows out in style after almost three decades in service. an aircraft that has enthralled its many admirers for so long, taxis home one last time. this is bbc news. the latest headlines —

japan's prime minister shinzo abe has declared victory in his country's snap election and pledged to reverse the country's pacifist constitution. thousands of people have attended the latest demonstration in malta to call forjustice for the murdered journalist, daphne caruana galizia. she was killed by a car bomb on monday. here in the uk armed police surrounded a bowling alley in nuneaton in the west midlands after a man with a gun took two people hostage. the five hour siege took place at the bermuda park retail and leisure site, which was packed with families at the time. warwickshire police say the incident was resolved and a suspect arrested and taken to hospital. sophie long has the details: panic as parents desperately try to get their children to safety. just very scared because we have small kids. very scared. it was like in the movies.

shells and dogs and everything. sunday afternoon and bermuda park, home to play areas and restaurants was packed with families having fun. it was just after 2:30 when a man entered the bowling alley with what eye witnesses described as a sawn—off shotgun. the guy actually ran up to the door, with the gun in his hand, opened the door and told me to get out of the area. friends, liam roberts and alex mulholland were in the middle of a game. a man who was also playing bowling ran across our lane shouting, "get out, get out." i turned behind me, a white man he had a gun over his head like this and he is shouting "game over, game over, get out." everyone is panicking screaming, you heard crying from kids. everyone is running trying to get out of the doors. it was really hectic, really and horrible to be a part of. most made it out but the gunman held two men hostage for more than four hours.

friends waited as they remained trapped inside there was a video that surfaced saying that he has been taken to the door by the gunman and forced back inside. pretty sickening to be honest, nobody should be put in that situation. you hear of it in places like america, but a little place in warwickshire, no, it's not right. it's quiet around here. gunshots just after 6:30 police stormed the bowling alley. 45 minutes later they confirmed the incident was over. relief for families who'd had to barricade themselves inside the soft play area next door. it was really scary and when we saw the police, i thought the man was in here and then when we went outside, i felt a little bit more safe. it was just so scary seeing other people's families just fleeing from the danger. it'sjust — it'sjust upsetting.

warwickshire police say one man has been arrested, two others were led to safety unharmed. tensions on the korean peninsula remain high following the recent nuclear test and missile launches from north korea. people in the south are attempting to get on with their daily lives — despite the threat that lies just across the border. mark lowen has been meeting south koreans at a military air show in seoul to get their reactions. now for the latest in our 100 women series: at the age of ninety—three brazilian nora ronai is still winning medals in swimming. she has faced sexism in her life, but it hasn't stood in the way of her achieving her goals. nora is one of the bbc‘s 100 women this year. nora ronai there. a 15—year—old girl has survived a terrifying encounter with a five—metre shark, which knocked her into the water

in coastal waters in south australia. sarah williams was fishing for squid from her kayak when the shark, believed to be a great white, attacked her. her father chris was watching from a boat and rushed to rescue his daughter. he said the shark then followed the boat for about ten minutes as they drove back to shore. it was gonna eat her. to witness something like this and for it to be your youngest daughter and maybe she would not make it... she lost her phone and her sound system that she has gone home with both legs. —— but she has gone home with both legs. after a weekend of being battered by storms you have to be relieved to

see what is left of that is not so much indeed. another big blow to the west of us in the atlantic. will be driving a weekend of the week ahead. —— weather for the week ahead. nothing like the last week but we will be feeling weather fronts our way and that is what we have first thing to be. green gloomy prospects with outbreaks of rain in the west. clear skies in the east, chilies but first thing that the cloud will move in and the breeze will pick up and thatis in and the breeze will pick up and that is when the temperatures... a great bridge beginning for scotland and northern ireland quickly following. cloudy to get the day under way across wales, the midlands and the south—west. a bit of cloud although a dry start to east anglia and the south—east. in a couple of hours you will see the rain moved through quickly the murky across the hills and the first thing. northern ireland brightens nicely through the morning and by the time we get to the afternoon you see brighter skies

sweeping across scotland into northern england, wales and the midlands. southern and eastern counties, however, could this duck with persistent cloud through the second half of the day but it should be mild. good deal milder than it was to finish the weekend. 0vernight monday into tuesday, low pressure still swelling away in the atlantic, throwing bits and pieces fronts our way. a lot of cloud and rain across england and wales, heavy with rain for wales in the north—west of england for a time. brightest on tuesday to northern scotland albeit with showers. milder air to the south this week in front. it will try and battle its way north throughout the middle part of this week. to the north, always clear and bright but always cooler. some warm aircoming upfrom bright but always cooler. some warm air coming up from the south could shift temperature and a little bit of brightness to the south of the front, even up on to the low 20s before the week is out to get

wednesday will sit southward and actually a good part of the northern half the uk will be bright. pushing north, gloomy weather on thursday but also bear in mind mild weather as well. huybrechts and that could send those temperatures up to the high teens or a low 20. that is the outlook for the week ahead. still changeable with rain around times but considerably lighter winds than the week we just had. warm weather to come as well. this is bbc news — the headlines — japanese prime minister shinzo abe's ruling coalition is on course for a resounding victory in sunday's general election, according to exit polls. 0n hearing of his victory he said he would "firmly deal with" threats from north korea. from n orth korea. thousands of people have attended the latest demonstration in malta to call forjustice for the murdered journalist, daphne caruana galizia. the writer —who denounced political corruption and organised crime — was killed in a car bomb attack on monday. the government has offered a large reward to help find her killer. a major research project has concluded that all marine life will be affected by increasing

acidification of the world's oceans. an eight—year study by german scientists says that while some species may benefit, most creatures will be adversely affected because of deteriorating food supplies. now on bbc new, the week in parliament.