a very warm welcome to bbc news, broadcasting to viewers in north america and around the globe. my name's mike embley. our top stories: the us asks turkey to hand over a surveillance recording, allegedly detailing the final gruesome moments of the journalist jamal khashoggi. i want to find out what happened, where is the fault? and we will probably know that by the end of the week. no breakthrough for britain on brexit and the irish border. theresa may meets european union leaders, but they say she's offering nothing new. crimea declares three days of mourning for the gun and bomb bomb attack at a college that left at least 19 dead. # people, get ready. and the democrats‘ hopes of taking the senate in the us midterm elections could hinge on north dakota. suddenly it's not looking so good there. hello.

the united states has officially asked turkey for a recording, said to have been made by turkish intelligence, of the saudi journalist jamal khashoggi being murdered and dismembered in the saudi consulate in istanbul. mr trump has again praised the saudi leadership and its strong trade relationship with the us, but rejected suggestions he's trying to distract attention or "cover up" what may have happened. the washington post is to publish the last column mr khashoggi wrote before he disappeared. from istanbul, the bbc‘s mark lowen. at the home where diplomats entertain, police hunting the darkest of crimes. the saudi consul—general‘s residence in istanbul scoured by turkish and saudi teams searching forjust what happened to jamal khashoggi. it's over two weeks since the journalist disappeared after entering the consulate. turkey alleges murder by the saudi government.

the american secretary of state shuttled from riyadh to ankara, promising turkey's president saudi arabia would investigate but donald trump has taken a softer line, fuelling suspicions he is helping the saudis shift the blame. if you look at saudi arabia, they are an ally and they're a tremendous purchaser of not only military equipment but other things. when i went there, they committed to purchase $450 billion worth of things, and $110 billion worth of military, and those are the biggest orders in the history of this country, probably the history of the world. but i want to find out what happened, where is the fault, and we will probably know that by the end of the week. allowing the saudis to shield their leadership won't wash with mr khashoggi's friends and colleagues who know the arab world well. translation: nobody could have committed this slaughter without the permission of the crown prince. those involved were part

of the government and they involved an order, and america's attempt to let the saudis off the book is disgusting. trump is rubbing salt into the wounds. last week, the bbc identified this man, maher mutreb, as one of the 15 saudis accused of being part of the hit squad. photographs of him working as a bodyguard and travelling frequently with the crown prince have now emerged. evidence could unearth the grim truth of what happened here but politics mightjust bury it again in a cover—up. mark lowen, bbc news, istanbul. and more on that to come a little later in the programme. european union leaders have decided there's not been enough progress on brexit to warrant a special summit next month to seal the deal. after hearing from theresa may in brussels, officials said she'd not offered any new ideas for breaking the deadlock and avoid a hard border in ireland. our political editor laura kuennsberg was in brussels. she alone can't set the pace.

the prime minister has to get brexit moving again, but does she have anything tucked away that can take the talks off pause? not that she's ready to tell us. there is still the question of the northern irish backstop. but i believe everybody wants a deal and by working intensively and closely we can achieve that deal. i believe a deal is achievable, and now is the time to make it happen. the eu leaders are happy to press the flesh. mrjuncker, what more can the prime minister tell you? but what they really want are new answers from theresa may. another way round brexit‘s biggest obstacle — how to manage the irish border after departure. but the eu wants a lot more than pressing the flesh. arriving, her counterparts were pretty clear. they wanted to hear new solutions from theresa may on how to manage the irish border and that so—called backstop. disagreement on that led

to the breakup of talks at the weekend. we very much, notjust hope, wish for prime minister may to come with strong mandate, which we do not seen yet at all. a bit more time after brexit to finalise things help? i've always been of the view it would take two years or more to negotiate a new treaty. so there is merit in discussing the idea of a longer transition, but that can't be an alternative to a backstop in ireland, certainly not. so much to discuss, so many questions for the uk. a rare opportunity to make the big case. it's in this slightly psychedelic room that theresa may has the chance to get this vital process back on track. tonight she can look her fellow leaders in the eye and appealed to them not to crash this crucial process for it's had a chance to come to an end. and with the talks stalled,

getting the negotiations back up and running is the goal, but if the prime minister can't get this room on side, what chance of a final deal? then, as the room filled, guess who didn't come to dinner? the prime minister had about 20 minutes to plead with her colleagues. she asked for trust, courage and leadership from them all. confident, she said, of a good outcome still but then she left the room. almost immediately, one leader had this to say. "theresa may was more relaxed than at the salzburg summit," he said, that one that went so badly wrong. but there was no new content, according to him. none of the new facts the eu had demanded. but can it still be done? in the beginning, remember the beginning, "ah, it's impossible to achieve an agreement on the rights of european citizens living in the uk.

ah, it's impossible to do it, it's impossible!" we need to work, of course is not easy but it's possible to do it. the message to her in the last few minutes, talks can keep going but not enough has changed to make the difference. how did it go, prime minister? there's no easy retreat for theresa may here or here or back at home. laura kuenssberg, bbc news. three days of mourning have been declared in crimea where a student has killed 19 people in a gun attack on a college. russian investigators say the killer was an 18—year—old student at the school in the city of kerch. richard lister reports. outside the college, the sound of an explosion. witnesses said they heard gunfire, too. as the emergency services arrived, they were soon overwhelmed by the number of casualties. some were suffering from blast injuries, others from gunshot wounds. ambulances took as many

people as they could, but at times, the paramedics ran out of stretchers. some injured had been able to run away from the campus others sat unhurt, but deeply shocked at the carnage which had overtaken them. many of the injured were taken by public transport, he said, and every ambulance carried two or three people. this woman is one of the college staff. "there are many bodies, childrens‘ bodies," she said. "it was a real act of terrorism." initially, it was said to be a terrorist act. tension still simmers on the peninsula, after the russian takeover several years ago. but the authorities are now describing this as mass murder carried out by one of the students. translation: judging from the footage, he was the one holding the gun. a fourth—year college student, 18—year—old vladislav roslya kov. his body was found with a gunshot wound.

we are assuming he committed suicide. many of the victims were teenagers. what prompted the attack is not yet clear. president putin said the motives would be carefully investigated. he called for a moment of silence for those who died. officials have now confirmed that a bomb detonated in the college canteen. they said they also found and diffused a second device. as bad as this was, it seems it could have been even worse. richard lister, bbc news. violent protests are taking place in the indian state of kerala, as one of the most sacred sites for hindus opens its doors to all women after a centuries—old ban. protestors and police fought running battles after the supreme court overturned a ban on women of menstruating age entering the shine. james clayton has this report from kerala. all chant: ayyappa!

they're shouting the name of the god that sabarimala is devoted to. a crowd here to honour ayyappa as women enter the shrine. it had been banned for 10— to 50—year—old females to make the trek, but the supreme court lifted it. and they're angry. the atmosphere here really is quite febrile. you only have to look at some of these guys and their faces to know how serious they are. they really don't want women to attend this temple. no, no, no. here, the media and the politicians are making this... they want to change our beliefs, destroy our culture, destroy our religion, that's the only thing this is. the crowd spot a woman getting out of the bus. she needs a police escort to escape the mob. other cars containing women are also attacked. the police are trying to stop the protesters from actually

boarding the bus. they're saying that there's a woman inside. we've been told to move away because it's just not safe. but it goes without saying i don't know how it feels for the woman with a crowd outside. we've been told to move away because it's just not safe. it's not safe, it's very dangerous. ok, we'll move. we'll move, sir. we're told to leave. as we do, a female journalist is attacked. our car is pelted with bottles and stones. our colleague's car came off much worse. not everyone protesting here is violent. there are a surprising number of women who have been angered by the decision, too. this woman is a teacher here in kerala. more than 99% of women in kerala don't support this. more than 99%?

only a microscopic minority, they are ready to destroy our customs. kerala is usually a peaceful state, but certainly these protesters feel that one form of discrimination has been replaced with another — their right to religious freedom. the temple is open for another five days, and more protests are expected. james clayton, bbc news. much more to come on bbc news, including this: the protest and call for reform that became one the bloodiest chapters in british political history. 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. the latest headlines from bbc news: the us has asked turkey to hand over a recording

allegedy detailing the final moments of journalist jamal khashoggi. meanwhile, turkish investigators have completed a search of the saudi consul‘s residence in istanbul. theresa may has asked eu leaders in brussels for more flexibility over brexit and the irish border, but the two sides remain deadlocked. let's get more on our top story now, the fallout surrounding the suspected murder of the saudi journalist jamal khashoggi in istanbul. our correspondent chris buckler is in washington. chris, there's the strong sense that the president is trying to smooth over the situation given how important and allies saudi arabia is, but if this tape turns out to be what it is claimed to be, that will be hard to ignore? and critics feel he's not addressing the issue head—on. if you listen carefully to

him, he talks time and time again about the importance of relationships with saudi arabia, both financially and also in terms of the middle east as a region. they need an ally, they need a partnership country and both the president and the secretary of state, mike pompeo, have been very careful in what they've said, saying let's wait for the outcome of this investigation. but there are some critics, democrats in particular, who feel so far he's given some cover to saudi arabia. that something of course he denies. but they're pushing for him to give stronger language against the saudis, and indeed asking him if he has any financial links of financial potential ties to saudi arabia, something i think the president again will try to avoid talking about. where do you think this goes next? the us media are still giving the story quite a push, several media outlets using parts of the alleged tape. the washington post i know publishing the last piece of jamal wrote before he disappeared,

the examination of the need for middle east peace. jamal khashoggi even goes further in that article, he talks specifically about concerns around attempt to stop the media from stopping journalists, writers and academics from talking about what he describes an attempt to silence the media in the arab world atan silence the media in the arab world at an increasing rate, those are his views. he also talks about one of his friends, who wrote a column which led to him being in prison for five years in saudi arabia, because it was critical of the saudi establishment. and the washington post say very clearly that they've had this column since the day after jamal khashoggi went missing. however, they've now taken the decision to publish it. and that is because they believe he's not going to re—emerge. they say that with a certain sadness, and they write very quickly in this article that as far as they're concerned, they want to make sure he has a voice but they fear he's not going to be able to

write anything again. and, of course, the us media is focusing on this time and time again and i think the pressure is only going to grow on president trump, particularly if more evidence emerges, for example, that tape, perhaps more details of what appears to have been a gruesome murder if all the reports are to be believed. chris, thank you for that. the countdown to the us midterm elections is underway, and a few key races could decide the fate of the senate. we travel to north dakota where the democratic incumbent heidi heitkamp is trying to hold on in a state that voted overwhelmingly for donald trump. but a big campaign misstep has made the challenge that much harder. the bbc‘s north america editor, jon sopel, reports from fargo. # well, people get ready, heidi's coming# heidi heitkamp is down to earth, easy—going, and not in the least grand. and she's popular. even her opponents say nice things. but her already difficult task became herculean when she voted

against brett kavanaugh getting on the supreme court. that decision has fired up her republican opponents. but she told me she has no regrets. people want somebody who votes their conscience. somebody who actually sits down, listens to the story and does what they think is right. but her campaign in the last 2a hours has gone into meltdown. heidi heitkamp's campaign is apologising today. a misidentified victim. .. heidi heitkamp is apologising... an open letter to her opponent accusing him of not taking sexual abuse seriously enough contained the names of 130 women, all victims. but astonishingly, without getting consent for the publication of their names beforehand. cue full—scale contrition. the only thing i can do is say, i am so sorry. you need a senator who doesn'tjust talk like they're from north dakota... the republican candidate is kevin cramer. his campaign is accusing heidi heitkamp of re—victimising the victims. well, it's just terrible for the individuals who have been

identified by the campaign without their approval. does it affect the campaign, does it affect the race? oh, absolutely. it'sjust shy of 1,500 miles from washington, dc to here in fargo, but the race here is being watched incredibly closely in the nation's capital. if the democrats have any chance of retaking the senate, they need to hold onto this state. but their chances of doing so have taken a massive blow with this colossal act of political ineptitude. at an event last night in fargo for female voters, i spoke to some of senator heitkamp's supporters. their dismay was palpable. what happened... honestly, it sucks. it just sucks. it delegitimises the #metoo movement and, again, just devestating for heidi heitkamp and the women involved. we can't harvest soybeans with snow on the ground... her only hope might be donald trump's trade war with china. farming is a critical part of the north dakota economy, mainly soya bean and maize.

but farmers like monte peterson have seen sales collapse as a result of chinese retaliation. but mr trump, i don't believe that tariffs are the means by which to negotiate that trade. so, you voted for donald trump in 2016? yes, idid. would you vote for him again? well, i'm glad there's a couple of years yet to decide that. drive across north dakota and you can't help but be struck by its vastness and emptiness. just 11 people per square mile. but it still sends two senators to washington, just like the biggest states in the country. and democrat hopes today seem almost as bleak as the landscape. jon sopel, bbc news, fargo, north dakota. let's get some of the day's other news. interpol says that co—ordinated police raids in 93 countries have seized more than 55 tons of drugs including cocaine and heroin. 1,300 people were arrested in the operations which took place

in september and october. a prominent candidate in afg hanistan‘s parliamentary elections has been killed in an explosion in helmand province. jabar qahraman was meeting supporters in his campaign office when the bomb went off. it is the latest attack in the electoral campaign, as the taliban try to dissuade people from voting. here in the uk, tens of thousands of people on sickness benefit are going to get backdated payments averaging more than $6,500 because of mistakes by the government. the department for work and pensions has revealed it will be paying out nearly $2 billion in total because of the errors. most of the mistakes happened between 2011 and 2014. it's known as the peterloo massacre, and it happened in north—west england nearly 200 years ago. tens of thousands of men, women and children gathered in manchester to demand political and parliamentary reform. they came in peace but found themselves under attack from the army and local militia.

15 people were killed, hundreds more were injured. now the british director mike leigh has made a film about one of the defining moments of british political history. he's been speaking to our arts editor, will gompertz. applause it's the 16th of august, 1819, and people congregate from miles around in manchester's st peter's fields for a pro—democracy rally for the right to vote. it was meant to be a peaceful gathering, but the authorities... we must read the riot act... ..had other ideas. so, mike, here we are in the middle of manchester. the peterloo massacre happened around us. as a young boy, studying in that library, you knew nothing of it. no. i mean, the primary school i went to was a good school, and they could have got us down here on the bus and back in time for lunch, and walked us around this area and said, this happened here. now is the time to say, well, it did happen here, and it happened right here,

and on that august day in 1819, there came a point where this was a bloodbath. gunshot hundreds of protesters were injured, and at least 15 died, as government forces charged the peaceful gathering in what became known as the peterloo massacre. in view of the magistrates, the crowds coming in from all over the place, right here were the two carts, the hustings, hunt and all the speakers. that's here. order will come crashing down. this, as you can see, was the edge of st peter's field, so people were kettled up against this wall. some of them were pulled up into the ground, which is raised up on the other side of this wall. but what good is a parliament if it does not represent its people? applause only 2% of the population had the vote. what you see in the film, and indeed what happened, was a motivated working—class, hungry for education. for me, what's tragic is that

here we are where in fact everybody has the vote, and they don't vote. everybody has education, and they are not hungry for education. the hungerfor knowledge isn't there. and it is tragic. one man, one vote? parliamentary representation? preposterous proposition! mike leigh with will gompertz on peterloo. the duke and duchess of sussex are contuining their tour of australia and have moved on to melbourne after spending two days in new south wales. in the last hour, harry and meghan have toured the royal botanic gardens. they'll then attend a reception being hosted by the governor of victoria. later, the couple will take a tram to the beach where they will meet school pupils to help tidy up the foreshore. the duke and duchess are partway through a 16—day tour, during which they will see the invictus games and travel to new zealand, fiji and tonga. it was an unexpected discovery

during a family canoe trip. tore thallaug saw strange lines on a rockface next to a lake in central norway. but what he believed to be lines of rust have turned out to be drawings dated to over 4,000 years old. archaeologists say the drawings include a bear, some elks and a human figure. they're still visible because of the paint used, a mixture of red ochre and liquid animal product. just briefly, that main news again, the united states has officially asked to turkey for a surveillance recording said to have been made by turkish intelligence of the saudi journalist jamal khashoggi being murdered and dismembered in the saudi consulate in istanbul. more on that too, of course. more on all the news any time on the bbc website —— more on news any time on the bbc website —— more on that to come of course.

thanks for watching. hello there. the last couple of days, we've had quite a lot of cloud across england and wales, with some clearer skies further north. the cloud has been down to this weather front that's increasingly been trying to move away, replaced by this build of pressure coming in from the atlantic, and that's what's been clearing the skies. and yesterday, we had a fine and clear end to the day across the northern half of the uk. and that's led to temperatures dropping like a stone. it's certainly going to be a cold start to the morning, particularly in the countryside, across the northern half of the uk. temperatures down to just below freezing in katesbridge in northern ireland first thing, and also a few spots in scotland seeing a patchy frost. but, for most, a chilly start. the far south of england, though, still having quite a bit of cloud first thing in the morning, maybe a few mist patches for the thames estuary and up over the tops of the downs. and as we go through the rest of the day, you'll notice the cloud thickening across western scotland, where there'll also be a few light showers coming and going across the western isles and the northern isles. it should stay mostly dry for the mainland, though.

temperatures between 12 and 16 degrees. as i say, a lot of dry and bright weather. now, as we go through into thursday night time, thickening cloud will work into the north—west of the country, and that will help lift the temperatures towards the end of the night. but it's going to be a colder night across parts of england and wales, particularly in the countryside, again, temperatures getting into low single figures, there could be a few patches of mist and fog around as well. for friday, well, we've still got our area of high pressure with us but this weather front will be bringing thickening cloud to the north—west of the country and outbreaks of rain ultimately to scotland. further south, in northern ireland, we are closer to the influence of a high pressure, so the front does come through, but the rain's going to be quite light and patchy, just turning quite cloudy, really, through the afternoon. we'll probably see things turning damp for a time across north—west england and the north of wales too. whilst the skies brighten scotland for the north of friday afternoon, there should be some sunshine in southern england and wales. highs of up to 17 degrees. heading on into the weekend, well, we've got this warm front moving in off the atlantic, and again, that's going to be

bringing some more rain across scotland, even pushing into eastern areas as we go through the morning. the afternoon, well, it should become really quite warm for the time of year across eastern areas of scotland and north—east england. and thanks to the foehn effect, and we can see temperatures pushing up to around 18 degrees or so. and for england and wales, the weather stays quite quiet, variable cloud, some bright or sunny spells, but we could see mist and fog patches to start the day. and that theme will continue probably into saturday as well. mist and fog patches around this weekend but the weather mostly dry for most of us. that's your weather. this is bbc news. the headlines: the united states has officially asked turkey for a surveillance recording, said to have been made by turkish intelligence, of the saudi journalist and government critic jamal khashoggi being murdered and dismembered in the saudi consulate in istanbul. president trump has again praised the saudi leadership and its strong trade and security relationship with the us, but rejected suggestions he's trying to cover up what may have happened. british prime minister theresa may has asked eu leaders in brussels for more flexibility over brexit

and the irish border. she'd been urged to come up with new proposals to break the deadlock, but the president of the european parliament said he'd heard nothing new. three days of mourning have been declared in crimea after a gun and bomb attack on a college left at least 19 people dead. russian investigators say the assault was carried out by an 18—year—old student at the school.