this is the briefing, i'm samantha simmonds. our top story: turkish police complete their search of the saudi consulate in istanbul where they believe the journalist jamal khashoggi was murdered. prime minister theresa may insists a brexit deal is still possible despite major differences over the future of the irish border. as the royal couple, meghan and harry, confirm they'll be parents in the spring, australians welcome the happy news with a few special gifts. and tributes to microsoft's co—founder, paul allen, a pioneer in the computing industry, who's died at the age of 65. the us repeatedly points the finger at china over currency manipulation, but will the americans put it in writing in a key report out later? i'll get one expert view. a warm welcome to the programme,

briefing you on all you need to know in global news, business and sport. and you can be part of the conversation. today we're asking about this: ryanair crews spent the night on the floor of a spanish airport office without food or drink after a flight was diverted, according to their union. but what's been your worst holiday nightmare? when a trip has gone horribly wrong and you've been left to fend for yourself? tell us what you think, just use #bbcthebriefing. in the last few hours, officials investigating the death of a saudi journalist, have left the consulate in turkey where he's alleged to have been killed. there's no word yet on what they found, but there are suggestions in the american media that riyadh may admit that jamal khashoggi, died under interrogation. jamal

the us secretary of state is heading to saudi arabia for a meeting with the country's leadership. lebo diseko reports. searching the side of a suspected murder. turkish police inside the saudi consulate in istanbul. it's the first time turkish authorities have been allowed into the building, joining saudi officials in an investigation. it's two weeks since the journalist jamal khashoggi was seen going into the consulate. you needed some paperwork for his wedding the next day. he's not been seen since. turkeys speccie was killed and dismembered, claims which output growing pressure on the saudis. earlier donald trump spoke to the saudi ruler, king salman, who rejected the allegations. the king firmly denied any knowledge of it. he did really know. maybe... i don't wa nt to he did really know. maybe... i don't want to get into his mind but it sounded to me like maybe this could

have been rogue killers. who knows. we're going to try getting to the bottom of it very soon. america's top diplomat has been dispatched to riyadh, an effort it seems to try and manage the fallout. but even as pompey was on his way, reports in american media has suggested the saudis were preparing to admit it was an interrogation gone wrong. this has been an embarrassing episode for saudi arabia. prospective investors have pulled out of a key conference and the stock market fell on sunday over concerns about sanctions. and as the investigation continues, it seems attem pts investigation continues, it seems atte m pts to investigation continues, it seems attempts to explain just what happened to mr khashoggi has raised more questions than answers. lebo diseko, bbc news. for all the latest on the saudi journalist, go to our website. that's all at bbc.com/news, or download the bbc news app. the british cabinet will discuss the way forward on brexit this morning after a grim 48 hours in negotiations. at issue, when and how the uk would stop following

eu customs rules. the president of the european council, donald tusk, has said the uk crashing out without a deal. is more likely than ever before. here's our political correspondent, nick eardley. how to guarantee no hard border in ireland after brexit? is still the key stumbling block to a deal with europe. the prime minister is offering an insurance policy which could see the uk follow europe's customs rules for a period. theresa may is playing down the idea that could end up being a long—term arrangement, but some one guarantees there would be a strict time limit. the brexit secratary, dominic raab, and the foreign secretary, jeremy hunt, were among eight ministers who met last night over pizza. they discussed the need for an end date toa discussed the need for an end date to a customs deal, an issue that's likely to come up again this morning at the cabinet table. the stakes are high. the pm will be hoping she can

maintaina high. the pm will be hoping she can maintain a sense of unity in government today because tomorrow, an even bigger challenge as she heads to brussels to try and persuade other european leaders a breakthrough is possible. nick ea rd ley, breakthrough is possible. nick eardley, bbc news. at a meeting of european ministers in luxembourg on monday, they were meant to be discussing the draft of a brexit deal. that now isn't happening. and germany's representative has told europe editor katya adler it will be very hard to meet the deadlines. translation: that's going to be very, very difficult now. we've had to pause negotiations because the british side has told us they need to first see how far they can go, and we need to decide, is there any movement former —— room for movement on our side as well? i had hoped for a sealed the deal brexit summit in november. we are close but we need to prepare for the worst—case scenario too, a disorderly no—deal brexit. maybe the eu will have to hold a special summit in november

prepare for that. you've mentioned that in your opinion, the eu has already made quite a few concessions to the united kingdom. the united kingdom, theresa may feels that the eu is a lwa ys theresa may feels that the eu is always asking her to make concessions and make political moves towards the eu. what can the eu offer her to make it easy to get a brexit deal this autumn? translation: we're not barking at a cattle market here. it's our duty in the eu to negotiate in the interests of european citizens. the integrity of european citizens. the integrity of the single market is hugely important, which seems hard for the uk to accept. basically finding agreement with the uk now comes down to us all agreeing the guarantee to avoid a hardboard in ireland, and we, the eu, are not going to allow ourselves to be blackmailed. i'm going to say this very honestly, we didn't ask for brexit, we didn't wa nt didn't ask for brexit, we didn't want it, and despite that we're trying to make the best of it. at the end of the day, it's going to be painful and negotiations aren't

going to change that. germany's ministerfor europe michael roth talking to katya adler. and you can get the latest on brexit on our website. there's even this handy jargon—buster top help you keep up with all the detail. i'm sure some politicians are using it too. just go to bbc.com/news for that. i'm sure some politicians are probably logging onto that as well. let's brief you on some of the other stories making the news. president trump has been in florida meeting meet survivors of hurricane michael and inspecting the damage. he noted that food and housing were top priorities for those affected. at least 18 people died in four states when the hurricane crashed ashore last week. us senator elizabeth warren, who president trump nicknamed pocahontas for her claims to native american heritage, has released details of a dna test. it shows she is overwhelmingly of european descent, but does suggest a native american ancestor dating back six to ten generations. a rare meteorite believed to be the biggest piece of the moon to be put up for auction is expected to fetch more than $500,000 when an online auction for it ends on thursday.

the moon rock, which weighs i2lb and is made up of six fragments, was found last year in north africa and is thought to have plunged to earth thousands of years ago. the co—founder of microsoft paul allen has died at the age of 65 from complications related to cancer. he was one of the founding fathers of the modern computer industry. tributes from the top technology companies, including his life—long friend bill gates, have been pouring in. iain anderson, founder of international communications agency cicero group, joins me now. deon, welcomed. good morning. good morning. paul allen deon, welcomed. good morning. good morning. paulallen isn't deon, welcomed. good morning. good morning. paul allen isn't a deon, welcomed. good morning. good morning. paulallen isn't a name deon, welcomed. good morning. good morning. paul allen isn't a name we know as well as bill gates. but as we've been hearing from many today, modern computer inc wouldn't be where it is today without him. -- computer inc. that's right. gates

has taken all of the headlines with the microsoft story but aleen was there at the start. —— allen. he left microsoft early in its journey in 1983. he and gates fell out over the direction but also shareholding in the business, it can often happen in business. but listening to what gates said about his friend, and they remain friends all their lives, very warm tributes to him this morning and an absolutely groundbreaking... not just in morning and an absolutely groundbreaking... notjust in terms of computing, but in his future life after microsoft, supporting wider scientific endeavour. he had a very successful second career as an adventure capitalist —— and then the capitalist, didn't he? yes, the lampre best, venture capitalist —— and venture capitalists. —— venture

capitalist —— philanthropist. a very eclectic character. without him we simply wouldn't have the modern computer inc we have today —— computing. a wealthy man, a billionaire, gave many billions to charity. doesn't have any surviving relatives, no wife, no children. i'm sure there will be questions about where the rest of his money goes. there's going to be lots of legacy there. lots more philanthropy there. a guy who i think for all his life worked incredibly hard and had some amazing passions. thanks. i'll see you later for a look amazing passions. thanks. i'll see you laterfor a look at amazing passions. thanks. i'll see you later for a look at the amazing passions. thanks. i'll see you laterfor a look at the papers but thanks for now. stay with us on bbc news, still to come: adding colour to history. the accounts from the western front in the first world war are brought to life by oscar—winning director peterjackson. 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 20lb 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. you're watching the briefing.

0ur headlines: turkish police have completed their first search of the saudi consulate in istanbul, where they believe journalist jamal khashoggi was murdered two weeks ago. prime minister theresa may calls for calm ahead of crucial brexit negotiations despite differences over the future of the irish border. harry and megan, the duke and duchess of sussex, have been given the first gift for their unborn baby hours after it was announced that meghan was pregnant. they were presented with a toy kangaroo and its joey, along with a pair of tiny ugg boots, as they met australia's governor—general. the royal couple have begun a 16—day tour, which also includes new zealand, fiji and tonga. sydney correspondent hywel griffith joins me now for more. hywel, welcome to use. quite a coup that the news broke as the couple landed —— welcome to you.

australians feel pretty happy they've been able to celebrate with them as the news became public. must have been quite hard to keep that secret at the wedding last week and on the long haul flight. what we've seen on the long haul flight. what we've seen today is so many people congratulating them. hundreds, if not over 1000 people, on the forefront in the front of the opera house there behind me getting to meet them, everyone giving congratulations, many giving gifts. when this 16 day tour ends they'll be leaving with bags and bags of tiny little koalas, kangaroos and plenty of things to put in the nursery. how is the visit going down? 0bviously nursery. how is the visit going down? obviously the royalfamily significant in australia, but lots of people are opposed to the monarchy as well? absolutely, and the polls would suggest there's a majority of australians in favour of a republic. buti majority of australians in favour of a republic. but i think the timing of that is well into the future. at the moment, that sort of question is

being deferred. many people here feel strongly that they like queen elizabeth and they kind of like the young royals as well, claire moore of like celebrities with association —— they're more of. harry and meghan's wedding drew 4 million viewers. they are popular if not necessarily future leaders or heads of state for this country. the crowds that turned out today show you on a basic level, when you have famous people in town, australians like to see them in sydney. and where will they be heading off on their tall when they depart sydney, hywel? they've done a big hit in syd ney hywel? they've done a big hit in sydney today, the opera house, taronga zoo, they will go to dubbo in rural new south wales, an area hit by the risen drought —— for. then to melbourne and then back to syd ney then to melbourne and then back to sydney for the invictus games ——

tour —— recent drought. then tonga, fiji and then new zealand. day one drawing to a close. they are back at admiralty house, where they meet dignitaries and at the end of that they will get to put their feet up. thanks, hywel. the king at pictures of prince harry, who isjust broken ata of prince harry, who isjust broken at a reception held by the australia governor general, sir peter cosg rove, for governor general, sir peter cosgrove, for the duke and duchess of sussex —— looking at pictures. plenty more on that tour of australia. the royal couple will be continuing their australia trip later — here are a few other key events happening over the next 2a hours. former un secretary general ban ki—moon will launch a new climate commission in the hague today, which will examine how the world might cope with the damaging effects of climate change. later, bill gates — who is of course mourning his co founder at microsoft, paul allen — will give the closing keynote speech at the world health summit in berlin. and at a ceremony in london, the winner of one of the literary world's top awards — the man booker prize for fiction — will be announced.

six authors have been shortlisted. now it's time to get all the latest from the bbc sports centre. hello, i'm tulsen tollett, coming up in your tuesday sport briefing. the nba season tips off later with the golden state warriors after a third successive title, under pressure germany have it all to do as they head to paris and a match against world champions france in the uefa nations league, while on monday england won 3—2 against spain. the nba returns on tuesday as the golden state warriors play host to the oklahoma city thunder at the oracle arena in their season opener. the warriors are the two—time defending champions and they'll no doubt be hoping this man steph curry will be on form again — he's won three championships in the last four seasons with the warriors, a team on the verge of forging one of the great nba dynasties.

i feel like there is ifeel like there is more in the tank and for me to continue to put the work in, i definitely have a huge opportunity this year coming up to the championship and doing whatever i can to make it happen, i definitely want to stay at the top for as long as i can. world champions france host germany on tuesday night withjoachim low under some pressure to get a result in paris. didier deschamps's team are riding high after their world cup win in russia, and lead netherlands and germany in their nations league group. germany pushed france all the way in a goalless draw back in september, but the 2014 champions were beaten 3—0 by the netherlands at the weekend. translation: i said already after the game against the netherlands but it is normal being heavily criticised. i expected that but i know very well how to deal with it asi know very well how to deal with it as i know my task is to prepare the teal —— the team for the game. in concentrate on that. it is important

to me, taking those decisions that performance, that is my task. to cricket and the second and final test of the series between pakistan and australia gets underway shortly in abu dhabi. australia managed to hold on for an unlikely draw in the first match in dubai with pakistani—born usman khwaja leading the way with 1111 as he spent almost nine hours at the crease. in case you missed it raheem sterling scored twice for england as they beat spain 3—2 in seville on monday. it was the first time in three years sterling had scored in an international while marcus rashford grabbed the other goalfor gareth southgate's side. despite the win spain remain top of their uefa nations league group but the england manager had cause for optimism. we had a really good summer and we had to show the side that we could step forward and would have learned a lot. this suite has been a —— this week has been a great week, two new

performances, we tried a new system and players have done exceptionally well. i'm really happy with what everybody has done. zlatan ibrahimovic surprised the thai football team who were rescued from a partially flooded cave injuly on the ellen talk show in the united states. the football superstar who is currently playing for los angeles galaxy praised the boys' bravery and called them "the best team in the world." they were found by two british divers and brought out in a daring rescue mission that ended injuly. you can get all the latest sports news at our website — that's bbc.com/sport. but from me and the rest of the team, that is your tuesday sport briefing. the accounts of those who fought on the western front in the first world war have been brought to life in a new 3d filmby the oscar winning director, peterjackson. by colourising archive footage and using original audio recordings from soldiers, he created a work in response to the experiences

of the great war. 0ur arts editor, will gompertz, went to meet the director at the imperial war museum in london. look museum in london. what happens when you take c black—and—white look what happens when you take old black—and—white silent film from the first world war and apply cutting—edge 21st—century digital effects. our image of the first world war is it's a black and white wall but it wasn't a black and white war. 0ur wall but it wasn't a black and white war. our philosophy behind doing all this was to try to present an image of the war that was like how it was experienced by the soldiers and they certainly experienced it in colour, they didn't experience it in black and white. every single frame was original film. and white. every single frame was

originalfilm. it's not made up of us originalfilm. it's not made up of us painting stuff or doing any sort of fiddly artwork or anything. so these were silent films. the first decision was to add sound. we just threw it to our sound department and said, doa threw it to our sound department and said, do a really good job. then we went one step further and sent it out to a couple of lip readers set any time someone saying something, they would come back and give us their opinion of what is actually being said. then we got access to the voices and try to bring the film to life. you knew your lives were in one another's hands and if united you closely and you didn't let anything interfere with that. we actually got the new zealand army to do some live firing for us saw the sheu do some live firing for us saw the shell noises you hear are real shells. the explosions are live explosions. the new zealand artillery to the live firing thing.

microphones all over the pace with the howling shells to that's what made up all that stuff. 0ne the howling shells to that's what made up all that stuff. one thing i would hope it would do for schoolkids is to inspire them into their own family history. the best thing that anybody can do is just to look and see, what part of my family play? archeologists have found what they believe are traces of a viking ship in southern norway — a rare discovery. it could give us much more information about the seafaring warriors' movements in the middle ages. the boat—like shape was found about half a meter beneath a burial mound, using radar technology — excavation has been ruled out for the moment, though, because winter is coming. the vikings were known to bury their kings and chiefs aboard a boat hoisted onshore and left under a mound of earth. only three viking ships in good condition have been discovered in norway. let's ta ke

let's take you back to australia and the photos of the royal tour. this is inside the australian governor—general‘s official weathered and —— residents, peter cosg rove. weathered and —— residents, peter cosgrove. prince harry and his wife meghan and representatives from a wide variety of industries, this is at admiralty house in sydney. let's see what we can here. just general chatting. lots of congratulations for the duchess who announced just hours ago that she and harry are expecting their first child. quite amazing for the news to break as they landed in australia. this is their first overseas tour and news

of the pregnancy making headlines around the world. they have already been given several gifts that our unborn baby. meghan was seen clutching a toy kangaroo complete with the joey as well as a tiny pair of ug boots. we know the baby is due in the spring but we have not been given a date. this tour is going to ta ke given a date. this tour is going to take in new zealand, fiji and tonga. it's a take in new zealand, fiji and tonga. it‘s a 16— take in new zealand, fiji and tonga. it's a 16— date tour so a lengthy trip and is part of it, prince harry is going to be competing or welcoming representatives from 18 countries were going to be competing soonin countries were going to be competing soon in the invictus games, prince harry one of the founders of those games for injured military personnel and something he is very passionate about. an exciting time for the couple and for locals, many who have

turned out in their droves to welcome the couple to australia. plenty more coverage on bbc. the rap star kanye west — now known as ye — and his wife kim kardashian have paid a visit to uganda's president yoweri museveni. they're in uganda to finish recording ye's ninth studio album. it was due to be released two weeks ago, until his surprise decision to record in africa. the president welcomed them on his twitter account — they gave the 74—year—old leader a pair of white trainers as a gift. this is a photo showing ryan our crew on the floor of a spanish office. according to their union, ryanair say that this was not the case and the photo was staged. what is your worst holiday nightmare? we will read out some of your thoughts of that later.

hello there. monday was a fine day across scotland and northern ireland. but there was a missed and merc around with this weather front affecting parts of tuesday. a weather system making its way through the north—west corner of the country. single figure values and clear skies to the north and south could make double figures on tuesday. mist and fog around. conditions will improve across england and wales. scotland and northern ireland, very windy. rain moving in as the day wears on. much warmerairas moving in as the day wears on. much warmer air as well. 17— 22 or 23 degrees. a warm day for england and wales. as we had on into wednesday,

these weather fronts move in. wales. as we had on into wednesday, these weatherfronts move in. the wednesday, a band of cloud through the midlands down to the south—west of england we could see some spots of england we could see some spots of rain. 0ne of england we could see some spots of rain. one of two showers, breezy across the north and west of scotland. it looks like it will be a bright day again with some sunshine. cooler still across the border as he had on into thursday. a rigid high—pressure building in. it means with light winds, the cooler is going to be a cold start on thursday. a touch of frost. further south, 8— 10 degrees to begin the day. without rigid high—pressure, it is going to be a lovely day with plenty of sunshine and the breeze into the far north—west corner of scotland. temperatures 12— 17 degrees. into friday, high—pressure dominates the scene. england and

wales will see this weather system. it's going to be north—west, south—east divide. a bit of brain into northern ireland. not quite as good as we'll see on thursday. for england and wales, expect another fine day after a cool start. plenty of sunshine and temperatures, 12— 17, 18 degrees. this is the business briefing. i'm samantha simmonds. the co—found of microsoft paul allen has died age 65. tributes have been pouring in from across the tech world. bill gates saying his life—long friend was a pioneer. making the case for money manipulation — the us treasury publishes a report today on currency practices. will it name and shame the chinese? and asian markets are making up some ground in early trade, but fears continue over the state of the global economy.