this is bbc news. the headlines at 2: party leader nicola sturgeon says the snp would back a new brexit referendum, if the proposal was put forward at westminster. i have said before we would not stand in the way of a second referendum. i think snp mps would undoubtedly vote for it. pret a manger confirms a second case, where a customer is believed to have died from an allergic reaction — this time to a sandwich which was supposed to be dairy—free. victory for president trump , as brett kavanaugh is sworn onto the supreme court, after weeks of debate over sexual abuse allegations. the death toll of the earthquake and tsunami in indonesia rises to over 1700. hundreds more people are still missing — feared buried in rubble and mudslides. and coming up, rick steinjoins gavin esler for a cookery special of talking books, that's in half an hour on bbc news. the scottish first minister,

nicola sturgeon, has said her mps would vote in favour of another referendum on eu membership, if that proposal was put forward at westminster. speaking at the start of the snp conference in glasgow, ms sturgeon also suggested scottish independence was "inevitable". mrs sturgeon said the party's mps would oppose any brexit deal that falls short of staying in the single market and customs union. we cannot have a situation of fire or frying we cannot have a situation of fire orfrying pan. we cannot have a situation of fire or frying pan. in we cannot have a situation of fire orfrying pan. in those circumstances, mps of all parties

should come together and look at the alternatives, no doubt a second referendum would grow in those circumstances and i have said before that we would not stand in the way ofa that we would not stand in the way of a second referendum or a people's vote, snp mps would vote for this. we can now cross to our correspondent nick eardley, who is at the conference. nicola sturgeon had always been clear that the snp wouldn't stand in the way of another eu referendum, but this morning, she has gone further. in that clip, she said that snp mps would vote for another one a parliament is asked, and i am joined by the man who leads that grip at westminster, ian blackford. this offer to support another eu referendum, is it conditional? no, we will support moves for a people's vote, but what we do want to point out at the same time is that

scotla nd out at the same time is that scotland voted to stay in the eu, 62% - 32%. what we scotland voted to stay in the eu, 62% — 32%. what we have made clear is that we want minimum damage done to our economy and we want to stay in isn't the market and customs union. the people's vote will allow that expression of views to be expressed again and we will support that. but we are making the point that. but we are making the point that if scotland votes overwhelmingly to stay, and we continue to reject moves to stay in the eu, we need to have our own solutions in scotland, to protect the economic interests of scotland's people, that is our response ability. in that context, we will need to have the option of having an independence referendum, keeping scotla nd independence referendum, keeping scotland in europe as an independent nation. would you want to be allowed to hold another independence referendum, to be part of that process of having another eu referendum? our wishes must be respected and if scotland does boat to stay in the eu, as i expect it

will, and we need to give voice to that. if england wishes to come out, that. if england wishes to come out, thatis that. if england wishes to come out, that is a big decision that infant can take, that we must make sure we defend scotland's wishes. some in europe parties say this is a precedent. now you have backed a second eu vote, if scotland were to vote for independence, you would have to have a confirmation referendum on the terms of that as well. is that fair? that has nailed that. there is a difference... when people voted in 2014 in scotland, there was a white paper that was put in front of the people of scotland, a detailed opposition. the whole problem in 2016 was that it was a slogan on the side of the bus that was used as a mechanism to get people do vote for brexit. so under the circumstances, people did not vote for what will happen, people did not vote to become more poor, to come out of this market and customs union. it is quite different that

people were clamouring for a second opinion on that. the snp and scottish and comes in front of the people and has a detailed proposition. you have also said that your party won't vote for anything short of the single market and the customs union membership. in any deal, the prime minister comes back from brussels with. does that make the prospect of a new deal more likely? there is a majority in the house of commons to stay innocent market and customs union. but, our prime minister is held to ransom by the right—wing elements in her own party. i am saying to her that recognising to stay in decent market and customs union is the best option, notjust was college, but the whole of the uk. what she doesn't do that? as the prime minister and government have suggested, the deal she comes back from brussels with, would have to be

signed off by 27 other states or nothing. what makes you think you can nothing. what makes you think you ca n force nothing. what makes you think you can force her hand after that?“ nothing. what makes you think you can force her hand after that? if we are talking about a chequers deal, this is still an impact in scotland. we have to put across strongly that there is an alternative to that. the only thing we can support is the least worst option, the one that tex jobs across the uk. some people will think that is risking a no deal, in terms of getting what you want. we don't want a no deal, nor do we want a bad deal. we want one that will protect the interests of scotland and the uk. i will be arguing that we should stay innocent market and customs union, we have support across the party from the lib dems and greens and plaid cymru. let's

make sure that we don't put our constituents on the door by an act of gross economic stupidity by coming out of this and will market and customs union. how likely do you 110w and customs union. how likely do you now think another eu referendum is? you are the largest party in holland to support it, as do the lib dems and plaid cymru. some labour and conservative backbenchers as well. you are a significant minority. we are signalling that the deal which is unsatisfactory, we have these is the option of having a people's vote. on that basis, we are happy to support that. you're such a small number in private, seems unlikely. we will work collaboratively with others across the chamber to see if we can get a majority for that proposition. thank you very much. the conference here in glasgow is about to get under way. we expect to

hear from the first minister, about to get under way. we expect to hearfrom the first minister, nicola sturgeon, in the next few minutes. her big speeches on tuesday, where we may get some more details that position on another eu referendum. just to recap, the snp is saying that if an eu referendum was brought toward private, they would back it. we are bringing some breaking news, a 27—year—old man has died after being shot in the street. we have got a statement from merseyside police, saying that detectives have 110w police, saying that detectives have now launched a murder investigation after what has been described as a fatal shooting in an area in liverpool. emergency services were called to the area shortly before 11:30am today to reports of a 27—year—old man who had been shot in the street close to a parked car.

police attended as well as armed officers, and the ambulances where they are treating the victim at the scene. it has been reported that he had critical injuries to his head and his torso. he was then taken to hospital and pronounced dead a short time later. we have got some details on the offender. merseyside police describing, it's believed he'd have been riding a pedal bike and made off from the scene on the bike in the direction of oxford close. in his mid—20s, medium build, dressed in black and wearing a tie that is orange jacket. we don't know who the victim is of that shooting. police remain in the area, as well as carrying out door—to—door enquiries and forensic enquiries as well. merseyside police are appealing for help in the shooting. when we get

more on this, we will bring it to you. you're watching bbc news. a second customer is believed to have died, from a suspected allergic reaction to a product, bought from pret a manger. the person, who hasn't been named, died last year, after eating a flatbread sandwich, which was supposed to be dairy—free. it comes after 15—year—old, natasha ednan—laperouse, died after eating a pret a manger baguette. caroline davies is with me now. caroline, what do we know about this? it took place in december in bath last year. a customer bought a super veg rainbow flatbread' which was supposed to be dairy free. we don't know the name of the person, but we do know they collapsed and died after eating the sandwich. they were told the remiss sold pret a manger dairy free yoghurt. pret a manger said it withdrew all of the

affected products, ended its contract with koyo and is in legal action. koyo had to withdraw products in frederick, and they told us products in frederick, and they told us that the claims made by pret a manger are unfounded. the said their product they had to recall was only supplied to them after this person died, so it couldn't be the cause of death. this comes into the inquest after rahm's death, a 15—year—old girl who died in 2016 after she ate a baguette bridges from pret a manger. —— the death of natasha ednan—laperouse. response abilities of people toward allergies and had to keep people safe is paramount these days. it is important to point out that at this stage, the investigation is ongoing. although pret a manger have investigated the

case, we haven't been given an official cause of death yet. president trump has welcomed what he called an "historic" decision by the us senate, to confirm his nominee brett kavanaugh, to the supreme court. justice kavanaugh has faced a series of allegations of sexual abuse, which he's strongly denied. his lifetime appointment, approved by 50 votes to 48, could take america's highest court down a more conservative path. from washington, barbara plett—usher reports. # i'm proud to be american...# it's been a great week for donald trump. the economy's looking good, the supreme court, even better. i stand before you today on the heels of a tremendous victory for our nation, our people and our beloved constitution. this is what president trump promised voters he would deliver, and he has, a month before mid—term elections. brett kava naugh's confirmation cements a conservative majority on the supreme court that will chart america's direction for a generation.

shut it down! but it's not the kind of victory he imagined. the bruising nomination battle has left ugly scars and exposed america's deep divisions. the serjeant at arms will restore order in the gallery. it was a close vote, almost entirely along party lines, and it didn't go smoothly. democrats had opposed mr kavanaugh from the beginning on ideological grounds. thejudge's nomination was upended by a university professor who accused him of trying to rape her when they were teenagers. but his belligerent and partisan response rallied republicans to defend him as the victim of a political attack. democrats are focused now on turning this distressing episode into political gain. i understand. i share of the deep anguish that millions of americans are experiencing today. but i say to you, my fellow americans, there is one answer — vote.

that's a message heard by women who feel empowered by the #metoo movement. they are convinced that the voice of a sexual assault victim has been ignored. the protesters have lost this battle, but they're going to carry on the fight into the mid—terms. so even thouthudge kavanaugh has won his seat on the supreme court, the political drama continues. the nastiness of the dispute has also energised president trump's supporters. there's a lot at stake for everyone in this divided america. the authorities in turkey say they believe a prominent saudi journalist has been killed inside the kingdom's consulate in istanbul. jamal kharshoggi, who was criticial of some saudi government policies , hasn't been seen since entering the building last week. a source at the consulate described the accusation as "baseless". 0ur turkey correspondent,

mark lowen reports. jamal khashoggi, mysteriously disappeared or brutally murdered. nothing has been seen at the high—profile saudi dissident since last tuesday, when he entered the saudi consulate in istanbul to obtain papers for his forthcoming wedding. when he didn't emerge, his turkish fiance alerted police. turkey says it believes mr has shortly —— mrjamal khashoggi was killed inside the consulate, possibly by a team of 15 saudis who flew in last tuesday. it was then reported that his body was removed. the saudis call that baseless, touring a camera crew around the consulate, opening cupboards and a bizarre attempt to show the generalist is not inside. they claim he left the building and don't know where he is. translation: i would like to confirm that the citizen is not at the consulate nor had the kingdom of saudi arabia. the

consulate and the embassy are searching for him and we are worried. jamal khashoggi has been living in self—imposed exile in the us, a prominent critic of saudi arabia's clamp down on the war in yemen. the washington post left a blank page for his regular column, saying it would be unfathomable if he was killed. 0utside saying it would be unfathomable if he was killed. outside the consulate, protests demanding the truth about jamal khashoggi's fate. the turkey — saudi relationship is already strained over several issues. but if proven, the state—sponsored murder on a turkish soil as jamal khashoggi would plunge it into an unprecedented crisis. the headlines on bbc news: party leader nicola sturgeon says the snp would back a new brexit referendum, if the proposal was put forward at westminster. pret a manger confirms a second case, where a customer is believed to have died from an allergic reaction, this time to a sandwich

which was supposed to be dairy—free. victory for president trump, as brett kavanaugh is sworn onto the supreme court, after weeks of debate over sexual abuse allegations. the shadow chancellor, john mcdonnell, has said a labour government would scrap universal credit, describing it as a shambles. but the conservative party chairman, brandon lewis, has defended the controversial benefits system. i'm joined by our political correspondent jonathan blake. tell us more about this. it was in 2011 that the government first legislated universal credit and since then, it has been beset by delays and problems and has been criticised by not just delays and problems and has been criticised by notjust the labour party, but select committee of mps and charities and the national audit 0ffice earlier this year could add a

report saying that eight years after the work had begun to combine six benefits into one single monthly payment, only 10% of those who were expected to eventually benefit were on the system. they also pointed out that it costed around £700 per claim, fourtimes as that it costed around £700 per claim, four times as much as the government intends to spend when the system is operational. it was due to be all done and dusted by last year, of course, that is now long delayed and it won't be until 2023 that the universal credit system is up and running. just this week, we have seen running. just this week, we have seen reports that the work and pensions secretary estimates, they had briefed cabinet colleagues about the extent to which some benefit claimants were going to lose out on the new system. for example, two thirds of couples with children, and have parents would lose the equivalent of around £2400 per year. the labour shadow chancellor, john mcdonnell, has said that it is his

view that the system should be scrapped. most people think it should be scrapped. i have been listening to people over the last few weeks about the roll—out in their areas few weeks about the roll—out in theirareas andl few weeks about the roll—out in theirareas and i have been few weeks about the roll—out in their areas and i have been looking at what the government has said, how they are seeking to reform it. the reforms haven't worked. i think we are at the stage now that it is not sustainable any more, it is not a syste m sustainable any more, it is not a system that can work, it is not a syste m system that can work, it is not a system that can work, it is not a system that is providing. the safety net that people expect when they need support. i don't think we are moving to a position where it is sustainable, it will have to go. until now, it has been labour's policy to pause universal credit system if a relative and see if an alternative could be workable. after all, so much money and time has been spent on this new system that it would be very difficult to reverse the changes. he is clearly going further there and pre—empting a consultation which labour is engaged in about what it should do about

universal credit. the government is not putting forward any plans to change the system, it is staggering the roll—out and says in places where it is up and running, it is working. the conservative party chairman, brandon lewis, was asked for his response. we have outlined, even in the prime minister's speech, the move in the borrowing cap on councils for building houses is a very clear indication of moving forward to a different structure as we go forward. that is what we mean by the change in the end of austerity. we are clear about the fa ct austerity. we are clear about the fact that for public sector pay, we will look at what independent panels come back with. we have always got to make sure that it pays to work, we are making sure we help people get back into work and do it in a way that is fair for the taxpayer. that is what the hopes of universal credit can achieve, make it better for people to be in work than on benefits, providing a fair system

for the taxpayer. at every turn, it is facing criticism about universal credit and the way it is permitted. officials in indonesia say the number of people confirmed to have died in the earthquake and tsunami, has risen to more than 1700. hundreds more are believed to be missing, buried in rubble and mudslides. rescue officials say they'll stop the large scale search for victims this thursday. hywell griffth sent this report from petobo on the island of sulawesi. slowly, some sort of normality is coming back to sulawesi, a basic economy of the bare essentials. the indonesian government has told people they must start thinking about the future. but how do you do that when everything you own has been swept away? this 15—year—old and his father are hoping to salvage something from their home, but it's hard after the house was carried 400 metres by a mudslide. translation: i saw it from a distance. i was afraid.

i was sad. i was searching around trying to find my mum and my sisters. his mother was found alive, but his sister and his niece were both killed in petobo's mudslide. 500 families used to live here. so far, they've found at least 300 bodies. but in reality, they may never be able to know exactly how many people were trapped in this mud. the indonesian government has announced it will end search and rescue operations on thursday. it's likely petobo will then be declared a mass grave. nearby, this school isn't ready to reopen, but emergency tent classrooms could be set up this week. for this boy and his father, planning a future is still difficult, but they are desperate to try to rebuild their lives. scientists and representatives from nearly 200 governments have

been meeting in south korea all week, to try to agree a new report urging more ambitious global warming targets. tomorrow, they're expected to say increases in temperatures should be capped at 1.5 degrees celsius above pre—industrial levels. their report will warn countries that the existing target of 2 degrees, adopted in the paris agreement of 2015, is no longer enough. earlier one of the report's authors, professor myles allen, explained the possible impact a temperature change could have on our daily lives. that was a huge achievement of the paris agreement will stop of course, everybody recognised at the time that the science available at the time it didn't tell them what exactly that would mean. what were the benefits of limiting it to 1.5, as opposed to allowing it to rise to

two. of course, how much harder work would be to meet a 1.5 degrees goal rather than settling for two. this is why the commission to this new report. it is a very special report, but it is also a report specifically requested by the international community, asking us as academics to fill in the details, explain to them exactly what this 1.5 degrees goal means, so exactly what this 1.5 degrees goal means, so that they can then continue to discuss how they were managed to get that. it does, it is no secret that the implication of talking about 1.5 rather than two degrees is that we are talking about changes that will happen in our lifetimes. so, halting the increase in global temperature will require us in global temperature will require us to limit punitive omissions over all time of carbon dioxide, reducing carbon dioxide emissions not by 2020, not by 50%, but actually by

100%, all the way down to zero. that means big changes. for example, if you're driving a car with a internal combustion engine. this is difficult it unless it is driven with hydrogen, it is difficult for that to bea hydrogen, it is difficult for that to be a zero carbon activity. so, most transition pathways envisage massive electrification of transport. that is one of the areas, because it will no longer be consistent with achieving our climate goals to continue to dump carbon dioxide in the atmosphere as we have been doing in the past. 120 migrants have arrived in malta after being rescued from a small inflatable boat in the mediterranean by the island's armed forces. it's the largest number to arrive on the island in a small boat since april. the news follows a decision by malta to stop ships operated by voluntary rescue organisations disembarking, unless other eu states agree to take some of the migrants.

the move appeared to have boosted the numbers of migrants arriving on small boats. the us secretary of state, mike pompeo, has described his trip to pyongyang, where he met the north korean leader, kim jong—un, as good. in a tweet shortly after arriving in south korea, mr pompeo said there had been further progress on agreements made at the singapore summit injune, when kim jong—un committed to work towards the denuclearisation of the korean peninsula. the wife of the israeli prime minister, has appeared in court for her trial on charges of fraud. sara netanyahu is alleged to have misused state funds to order meals worth around £76,000 at the prime minister's residence. prosecutors say the netanyahu family had a cook in the house and still ordered the food from top restaurants. sara netanyahu denies any wrongdoing. if convicted, she could face up to five years in prison. two men have been arrested after

fourpolice officers were injured in north london last night. two male officers were stabbed, and two female officers were hurt — after responding to reports of fighting in islington. one of the officers is still being treated for stab wounds in hospital. the uk government has voiced its concern over hong kong's decision not to renew a work visa for a british journalist. victor mallet is vice—president of the city's foreign correspondents' club. it was criticised by beijing for hosting an event featuring a pro—independence activist. the bbc‘s tim allman has more. and on, a symbol of who in this city. these protesters don't need reminding. they came to the

immigration department, calling for press freedom. they were worried a red line has been crossed. it's notjust barring victor mallett from working in hong kong. the government is barring all future journalists from having to report on hong kong independence or any opposition voices. victor mallett writes for the financial times and he is vice president of the hong kong foreign correspondents club. or fcc. in august, the group hosted an event with andy chan, the head of the hong kong national party which advocates independence. china called for to be cancelled but the fcc declined. subsequently the party was banned and now victor mallett does not have a work visa. all this comes just days after the fourth anniversary of the beginning of the so—called umbrella movement. these were protests calling for greater democracy rather than independence but they are unnerved at the local

government and beijing. for more than 20 years, hong kong has operated under the formula of one country, two systems. some here are increasingly concerned the emphasis is now more on the former than the latter. tim allman, bbc news. leading british musicians including ed sheeran, rita 0ra and sting havejoined forces to warn about the impact of a no—deal brexit on the music industry. they've signed an open letter to theresa may, which was orchestrated by sir bob geldof. they claim that crashing out of the eu will seriously damage a creative sector worth an estimated four—point—four billion pounds a year. playing music and broadcasting that around the world is what we have done since the ‘60s, since the beatles. it has been a giant influence, it is the actual voice of britain.

so, when the brexiteers talk about a global britain, that is it. and that business, that industry which generates £94 billion a year, will be decimated by brexit. get back now it's time for a look at the weather. we have replaced yesterday's sunshine with rain and it is coming down heavily in western parts of scotland. some getting into