this in north america and around the is globe. my name is mike embley. our top stories: rare talks in north korea. bbc news. are meeting for the first time in two years. for more than two people from el salvador to live and work in the years. us. growing desperation in eastern ghouta. in the south. rebel—held area of in the demilitarised zone that divides syria. the peninsula. from el salvador. is in danger of exploding. charting a brighter by the quakes has now future for africa. ended. there are fears of an solar power may be the key. environmental disaster in the east panels are popping up across the continent. china sea. a tanker is still leaking oil there, two days after it hit a cargo ship. chinese officials say the vessel is in danger of exploding. 0ne body has been recovered. 31 of the crew are still missing.

now on bbc news, monday in parliament. than two years. a delegation to the winter olympics in south korea next month. our look at the best of the day in the commons and the in decades. lords. during the winter health crisis. is it any surprise we have a winter crisis of this severity? rapistjohn worboys is released from prison. that upon his release women will be safe?

to the board of a new higher education watchdog is criticised. and lengthy delays for treatment reported by the nhs in england. in corridors because there were no beds available. has faced a delay of more than 30 minutes on arrival. labour were keen to raise the winter crisis in the health service. worked over the holiday. that make the nhs truly great. the minister said the government had put plans in place early. we are supporting hospital flow and discharge.

meaning local authorities have funded more care packages. beds by the onset of winter. as we speak. staff working flat out. we have a winter crisis of this severity?

the prime minister defends this crisis saying nothing is perfect. patients don't want perfection. in the last year. well, i am glad he raised the secretary of state. in that position for... first secretary of state for the nhs. that we have a crisis in winter of some kind or another every year.

political point scoring. ritual exchange about winter pressures. them properly and safely as soon as they are recovered? make sure that their cooperation is steadily improved.

these patients in order to try to keep them as healthy as possible. england is under. outside a&e before they can even get in. across both health and social care?

is as a truly cross system approach? and social care providers. dealt with by the department of health from now on. health and social care? the health

service. forward view and that is the route that we are going. at home office questions in the commons today. than 100 women. — worries which were aired by mps. liaison. prosecuted, to see whetherjustice can be done and women kept safe? home

secretary. in the parole board. about possible judicial reviews and talking to the police. will be, it is subject to potential legal proceedings. to the supreme court in an apparent effort to avoid paying compensation? properly. that the government is serious about keeping women and girls safe?

will reassure the house that that is the case. i recognise the point that the right honourable lady has raised. at the moment. a dangerous, predatory sex offender and rightly so. clever and cunning. but upon his release women will be safe? government overall.

the prime minister has already said she wants this looked at. or more — to prince harry and meghan markle on their big day. for the royal wedding weekend in may. their celebrations beyond the normal licensing hours. weekend in may. something to look forward to

there. and the lords. of the windrush. now, it used to be just the title of a channel 4 game show. but deal or no deal? as the brussels talks continue over britain's eu exit terms. about to appoint a ministerfor no deal? and if so, who could the no deal minister be? in the house of lords. is going to appoint someone as a no deal brexit minister. to both houses like the other ministers?

been widely reported. if she decides to make such an appointment. details of what is now proposed from europe. well, they are certainly getting full details from us. in the european commission have been courteous and civil.

of this country. of the british people. of commons, unlike mr farage. yes!

of the united kingdom. to actually negotiate with. to the board of a new higher education watchdog.

in newspaper articles and on twitter. up and support this appointment. and i think that it leaves the 0fs credibility in tatters. was due process followed in all cases? who was the independent assessor? because i cannot find that person's name. why does the dfe exaggerate toby young's qualifications. going back to the 1980s. and do not reflect the values of the government.

in performing all of his functions for the office for students. mr young has apologised unreservedly to the 0fs board. will not be repeated. that he's done on twitter.

on what he calls "progressive eugenics. confidence and students. the minister asks us tojudge mr young by what he does. out to say sorry. universities about the standards we accept. he deserves to say on twitter, not in teaching?

that are delivering great outcomes for young people. not foolish and obnoxious tweets from the distant past. when modern migration to the uk began. the empire windrush brings to britain 500 jamaicans... bringing a92 passengers from the caribbean. encouraged to come by the uk government

of the time. anniversary of the arrival of the windrush. in the coming weeks to decide. and the factories after the war.

contribution the windrush generation has made to britain? and from africa indeed in windrush square in brixton. and we are intending to do that. when he no longer had ministerial responsibilities.

is keen to look forward. as to the way we now a much more cohesive and diverse society. as the noble lady baroness benjamin has been urging us to do. are of a fitting nature? this in a meaningful way.

of all are recognised and celebrated ? are we yet there with everybody? no, there are still challenges out there. and vat regime for the uk after brexit. for the uk to enter into future "customs union arrangements.

for our future customs arrangements. two options that most closely meet these objectives. relationships to the introduction of new technology—based solutions. for the european union. removing a need for a formal customs border between the uk and the eu. and the eu as negotiations progress.

the hmrcjust to understand their thinking on this at this time. well, she is absolutely right to raise this issue. of business and she is right to raise this issue. and the treasury has sympathy. at closely going forward. and hope springs eternal in that regard.

as identified by honourable members. industries are protected. and will now be examined in further detail later on. and that's it for this programme. mandy baker will be here for the rest of the week. but for now, from me, georgina pattinson, goodbye. typicaljanuary weather

this week. and also some frost too with limited amounts of sunshine. we're starting tuesday off on a very cloudy note. some places saw clear skies, for example north scotland. so a cold and frosty start here. we're in between weather systems, high pressure to the east. to the south—west of the country later in the day. for most of us, though, we're under a run of south—easterly wind. throughout the day. conditions really don't improve much as we head on into the afternoon. some places will see

the brightness. of course, the north—west of scotland. some good spells of sunshine. also north—west parts of england. with the misty, murky conditions. temperatures, you can see, in mid—to high single figures. and south—west wales. and in towards other parts of england. by the end of the night. behind it, the sky is clear, turning quite cold. we could see some frost and maybe some ice after the overnight rain. and also for the channel islands. central and eastern

areas. i think it's a good improvement, though, through the day. across the far east of england there. wet, though, all day for the shetland isles. but plenty of sunshine in its place, and not feeling too bad. the area of low pressure clears away, takes its showers with it. of overnight frost and fog. maybe some mist and fog around. we should see some good sunny spells developing. but it will be on the cool side, 3—8 degrees at best. slack winds. so we could start off with a little bit of mist and fog. sunshine through the afternoon. most places dry.