bolivia's president, evo morales, has launched his campaign for a fourth consecutive term in office. speaking to more than half a million people at a rally in central this is bbc world news. bolivia, he promised to secure i'm reged ahmad. the country's economic autonomy our top stories: if he wins the poll in october. the governing centre—right coalition in australia is closing in on a surprise majority in the general election. the prime minister scott morrison called the result a miracle, as the party had been a snap election is called in austria trailing in polls. after a corruption scandal with a handful of seats yet causes the far—right party to declare, the liberal national leader to resign. party are just short of the 76 needed to control parliament. the opposition labour leader bill shorten has resigned. hywel griffith's report, contains some flash photography. he wasn't expected to last a year as prime minister, but scomo, as his party calls him, has secured an unlikely victory. scott morrison's known in australia as the man who brought a lump of coal into parliament. merkel‘s message — a fan of fossil fuels, voters need to stop populist leaders the country, it seems, destroying core european values has embraced him and on corruption and minorities. could it even be an outright majority? what he stands for. australia's centre—right are closing in on a surprise election victory. and the netherlands wins i'm standing with the three biggest the eurovision song contest for the first time in over a0 years. miracles if my life here tonight. cheering and applause. and tonight we've been delivered another one! cheering and applause. chanting. this election had been billed as a generational shift. young people put climate change

at the centre of the debate, demanding no new coal mines be opened but the tide turned towards the liberals. despite two years trailing behind labor in the polls, it's on course to form a government. ‘enough is enough‘ — that's the verdict of austria's chancellor sebastian kurz who has dramatically pulled the plug on his governing coalition and called a snap election. it follows a scandal involving his deputy, the leader of the right wing freedom party. heinz—christian strache quit over an undercover video which appears to show him discussing government contracts with a russian investor. i think scomo has come our vienna correspondent, above and he's brought the people with him so here we are. it was an amazing victory for the silent majority. against the odds, against bethany bell reports. all the opinion polls, scott morrison has delivered for his party and he has done it largely alone. many of his cabinet members were seen as simply too toxic this is the video that to campaign alongside him. brought down a government. this victory is all about scomo. the man in the grey t—shirt and it's one that means australia's is heinz—christian strache, habit of chopping and changing prime ministers should end, who's just resigned for now at least. as austria's vice chancellor. hywel griffith, bbc news, sydney. in this footage from 2017, he's seen talking to a woman who was posing as the niece of a russian oligarch. he seems to suggest she could be awarded public construction contracts in return for political and financial support. kelly o'shanassy, ceo of the australian conservation now, mr strache has stepped down, foundation, explains what she thinks

saying his behaviour was stupid, the election results mean irresponsible and a mistake. for environmental issues. translation: it was a typical alcohol—fuelled macho behaviour in which yes, i also wanted to impress the attractive female host and i behaved we know that climate like a bragging teenager is a top issue and and embarrassingly overreacted. people were saying that in polls, they were saying that when we have conversations with them, that did not translate into a vote, not everywhere. in some places are dead and there are certainly independents that won because of their climate policy but we've got a real mr strache denies any criminal challenge in this country wrongdoing for his coalition that we are concerned about climate partner, chancellor sebastian kurz, change and the damage it is causing, the video was the last straw. that we can see, but we are not he's called for new elections. looking to change our government translation: i have nonetheless stayed, not ending the coalition to deliver on that. over the first misconduct, but after yesterday's video, but does it suggest that i must say, honestly, when it comes down to, enough is enough. austria's president alexander van for australians, a decision der bellen, condemned the video. between the economy and money that translation: these are shameful comes from coal and fossil fuels or climate pictures and nobody should be change, people will ashamed of austria. choose the economy? i think it's more complicated than that.

i want to say it very clear, i think this election was much more we are not like that, about the presidential style this is not austria. election, it was between the two leaders, there are many issues going on in the selection. we do have to get away from this issue that its economy versus the environment because we know with renewable energy we can have earth outcomes. —— both outcomes. and we do need our political parties to be talking about that and to be several thousand people gathered outside the chancellery in vienna honest, most of the discussion to protest against the freedom party between the political parties was the cost of action, which up till now has been one of europe's most successful anti—immigrant movements. but now, just a few days before the eu elections, not the cost of its future is in question. bethany bell, bbc news. ahead of those european elections, the german chancellor, angela merkel, has hit back at populist politicians. she said that europe needs to fight inaction and the opportunities back against nationalism. produced when we do take action. we have seen climate change her comments came on the same day policies take centre that leaders of far right parties stage before, aside with the former labour backpay minister, across europe spoke at a rally kevin rudd resort in milan, led by italian deputy prime minister matteo salvini. issues with the former ramzan karmali reports. liberal prime minister, malcolm turnbull, do you think the message is going to be sent to parties in the future? you can't win elections on climate policy, it's not possible. that's a great question and we need it was a show of force to analyse that a little bit more

but i'm actually not sure it's that by italy's deputy prime minister, matteo salvini. he was along for a rally, simple because what we know is all of these kids that drumming up support for next week's are striking across the world, european elections. he had invited far but in our country as well, right and nationalist leaders and mps from 11 other will be voting age in a few years countries across europe. and the damage of they are all united underan anti—migrant, anti—islam and anti—bureaucracy banner. they are seeking historic climate change will results in these elections, in their bid to transform continue to occur, and we saw some electorial shifts, loss of support for some the broad european politics. members in inner—city areas that are traditional liberal seats that got a reduced vote because people are concerned about climate change on a number of independents. translation: on the 26th of may, we will bring this revolution so i actually think that the liberal party who won of common sense throughout europe. yesterday and the national party, on the 26th of may, we will return they will have to think power to the peoples. about the climate policies on the 26th, with us, europe will raise its head. if they want to win the next long live italy, long live france, election because climate's and long live the nations of europe. going to have an electoral impact, the organiser of the events told itjust didn't have the full impact that we the bbc‘s ros atkins who he's backing in the uk. wanted in this election. stay with us on bbc world news, still to come: one of the world's toughest races — the great wall marathon — brings competitors to their knees. what did you say about mr farage? i am waiting for him. would you like him in your coalition? yeah, the new european parliament.

this morning an indian airforce the plane carrying mr gandhi's body but he wants to leave the european union. you think he should? landed in delhi. forthe moment, he is in. the president of india walked to the plane to solemnly witness do you hope he stays? mr gandhi's final return from the political battlefield. ireland has voted overwhelmingly we can work together, we can work together, i hope. on which issues? the economy, immigration? both. even though these parties are nationalist in their nature, unlike mr farage's brexit party in the uk, most want to stay in the european union. in favour of gay marriage. there are also differing attitudes towards russia from these populist leaders. but they'll want change in the way the eu is run. germany's chancellor angela merkel and other european leaders came under attack by matteo salvini. he said they had betrayed the continent by constructing a europe of finance and uncontrolled immigration. in doing so it has become the first but the german leader hit back, speaking at a rally in croatia. country in the world to approve translation: being proud of one's the change in a national referendum. it was a remarkable climax homeland and building europe to what was surely the most extraordinary funeral ever at the same time is not a contradiction. given to a pop singer. nationalism is the enemy it has been a peaceful funeral of the european project. demonstration so far but suddenly and this, my european friends, the police are tear gassing the crowd. is what we have to make clear we don't yet know why. before the elections. the pre—launch ritual is well established here. helen was said to be in good spirits butjust a little apprehensive. in the last hour, east timor has

become the world's newest nation. it was a bloody birth for a poor country and the challenges ahead are daunting around 2000 marched in milan but for now, at least, against salvini and his fellow populist politicians, it is time to celebrate. though they were clearly outnumbered by those who had come to support the deputy prime minister. this is bbc news, however, more demonstrations the latest headlines: against the far right have been the chancellor of austria will meet the country's president planned across europe. later to ask for a snap election. it follows the resignation of the leader of his far—right coalition allies over corruption allegations. let's get some of the day's other news. the german chancellor, the final phase of voting angela merkel, has hit back in india's general election at populist politicians. is underway with fifty she said that europe needs to fight nine seats at stake. among them is the city of varanasi in the northern state back against nationalism. of uttar pradesh, which is currently held by the prime minister politics of course, is never narendra modi. in the last hour prime minister modi far away when it comes to the eurovision song contest. has appeared to cast his own vote. today's voting draws to an end the netherlands came top this year, with duncan laurence's ballad, six weeks of elections arcade, after a dramatic and a long, bruising campaign. public vote. the contest was held in tel aviv, from where david sillito sent this report. a warning, it does contain the former argentine president, cristina fernandez de kirchner, some flashing images. says she'll run as a vice—presidential candidate in national elections later this year. from tel aviv, israel, ms fernandez was widely expected this is the grand final to run for the top job, of the eurovision but has chosen her former chief of staff, alberto fernandez, 00:06:59,182 --> 4294966103:13:29,430 as the party's top candidate. song contest, 2019! it was from the beginning

trademark eurovision — inside the auditorium. chanting: taking part in eurovision means you join a racist mission. but in amongst the throngs of fans, there were also protests and argument that because of israel's actions in the occupied territories, it should not be hosting the eurovision song contest. i think the world should not allow israel to host events like this because having events like the eurovision here is masking away the reality of the occupation. and the heavy security a reminder of the israel that wasn't on show. and in jerusalem there were chaotic scenes. a police charge against religious protesters. they were objecting to eurovision taking place on thejewish sabbath. but inside the event, where there had been fears of protest, it all passed off peacefully.

and with some considerable spectacle. this swaying performance from australia. # when you call my name, it's like a little prayer... the interval act, madonna, had faced some criticism for playing israel. but there were some doubts about whether this was a douze pas performance. the thing that brings all these people here tonight is music. so let's never underestimate the power of music to bring people together. meanwhile, the uk's michael rice performed with gusto, but once again it wasn't to be the uk's night. instead, the winner, the netherlands. # all i know, all i know... # loving you is a losing game. there were claims that there were going to be protests during the contest. but in the end nothing transpired, at least nothing visible

to the tv cameras. the icelandic band hatari had qualms about playing in tel aviv and when the camera cut to them there was a brief glimpse of a palestinian flag scarf. but when it comes to protest, that is all we had. however, when it comes to the music, a good night for the bookies. the netherlands was always the odds—on favourite to win tonight. and it proved to be. for the uk — well, once again, another disappointing night at the eurovision song contest. the netherlands last topped the leaderboard in 1975, the bbc‘s arts & entertainment reporter neil smith in tel aviv says this year's win didn't come as a complete surprise. it's one of those eurovision anomalies that it has taken so long on these to have quite a more success on these to have quite a more success than that. four winds, if

you want to count the one where they tied ina you want to count the one where they tied in a 4—way split which is only happened before once and it certainly hasn't happened since but yes, a long time since nedlands has had to wait for this win. they were the bookies favourite and does a lot of people thinking that duncan laurence with his soaring piano ballad had what it took to win this year. and also, maybe people want to dojust go to year. and also, maybe people want to do just go to the netherlands next may. the weather will be nice and there will be plenty of other things to do and sites to see as well as the contest. maybe that played a pa rt the contest. maybe that played a part in it. i'm sure there was more timid than that. how did this eurovision compared to past competitions in terms of the overall interest? the entries were fairly strong. it was an interesting

contrast, some people went for some very elaborate and interesting staging. australia had the singer hoisted aloft on a kind of bending pole that allowed her to sweep around the audience like some sort of circus artist. which is very visually impressive, may sat the more impressive in the arena and it proved on television. and then you had people who put their faith proved on television. and then you had people who put theirfaith in the music, the song. if there is something we can learn from this, it a sold beta spectacle and that you can have all the staging in your life, if the song doesn't connect with the listener, then really, you are not going to end up winning the gold microphone to review lachlan islands have this year. madonna performed at this year ‘s competition, but maybe not everyone is pleased with our performance. well, it had been so hyped and there had been so much news coverage of it, there was even coverage whether

she would actually perform, they kept the world ‘s media under tenterhooks for the last few days confirming what was going to happen. really, with so much riding on it, you would have thought it was going to be the most amazing spectacle and it really wasn't. it was an underpowered, vocally underpowered performance from her. and the two songs you chose, one was her hips like a prayer which dates back to the 90s. in the other one was a new song, i think if you're going to do it, you want to have a greatest hits montage and you want to live the audience begging for more and i have audience begging for more and i have a feeling that the audience was almost begging for less. manchester city have won the fa cup. alongside their premier league and carabao cup wins, they've won an unprecedented

domestic treble this season. in a one—sided match at wembley they beat watford 6—0. david ornstein reports. manchester city have won the lot this season! the completion of an unprecedented mission. manchester city going where none of their rivals have gone before. they came in tens of thousands to witness something unique, a city clean sweep or watford's first major trophy. it's a huge day. it has been 35 years. several winners. the pre—match much fervour felt entirely fitting. # abide with me... the music, the colour, and the blazing lights, stage set for a meeting of such magnitude. watford knew they needed to quickly find a rhythm, and they did. though even quicker was city's keeper. super save by ederson! the hornets haunted, how painful would approve? well, very.

city's brilliance shows no bounds. david silva with the chance. here they were doing something not even the great manchester united team of 1990 managed, nor the arsenal invincibles of 2004, even when pushed all the way by liverpool in the premier league. in a season when there's an all english lineup in the finals, city's achievement is simply extraordinary. three trophies going into the manchester city cabinet. the wealth gap between these sides is enormous. city could yet face severe sanctions for allegedly breaking financial rules and over the signing of young players. here the footballing gulf was brutally exposed. the gloss supplied by raheem sterling. city have six! never has an fa cup final seen a bigger margin of victory. it's the best team in the world for me. to set such a high standard for such a long period of time.

i am talking two years running. what a team, what a privilege. an incredible year for us. incredible. for the organisation, all the people, a big congratulations. especially for the players, of course, they are the reason we have won. their feet finished with one last climb — up to the royal box to seal a regal triumph. vincent kompany lifting the prize and his club to a dizzying height. well, manchester cityjust get better and better. they're collecting silverware at a rate english football has rarely seen. this was the day they made history. and by the looks of it they're hungry for even more. david ornstein, bbc news, wembley. elsewhere in football, bayern munich won germany's bundesliga for a record 7th time in a row. and the women's champions league winners are lyon,

who beat barcelona. the marathon is just about the most arduous test for any runner. a shade over 26 miles — that's around 42 kilometres. it's tough enough on a flat surface — but imagine having to run it on top of the great wall of china? yet every year — for 20 years now — they've been doing exactly that — as the bbc‘s tim allman explains. there are marathons, and then there are marathons. this is about as gruelling as it gets. but hey, the scenery is not bad. nearly 700 competitors from dozens of different countries took part in this year's full marathon. there were plenty of ups and downs, and there were steps. lots and lots of steps. it's the most stupid idea i've ever had in my

life. this is nackering. quite. but there were officials along the way offering moral support. do your best! yay! these may be the single most dispiriting words in the english language: "half way." half way, depending on where you are going. eventually, after mile after mile of pain and exhaustion, tears and sweat, the finishing line came into sight. everything i hoped it would be. brutal. the wall was fun, lots of climbing and resistance, the toughest race i've ever done, once you get to that line it's amazing. i had to crawl on my hands on my knees, i thought i was going to throw up. then i saw the girl who got second, i saw her behind me and i thought, i'd better pick up the pace so that she doesn't catch me. the great wall of china may not have been able to hold back the mongol hordes but it's still pretty tough.

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we have patches of rain around across parts of scotland, northern ireland as well. but the showers we had across england and wales have largely cleared out of the way. that said, you can still see some passing showers working into the coastline of sussex and kent over the next few hours. further north, that's where the cloudiest weather will be. there will also be mist and fog patches around in the next few hours across eastern scotland into northern part of northern ireland, particularly into the hills. and perhaps across parts of the east midlands and east anglia turning quite murky as well. all in all, for sunday morning, it's a cloudy, grey start to the day one way or the other. the cloud will slowly break to give some bright or sunny spells. but as the weather tries to brighten up, and it will be a slow process across scotland and northern ireland, we will start to see some showers break out. the showers mostly really get going as we head through sunday afternoon. they will come along in batches. across eastern scotland showers are quite widespread. a few over the mountains elsewhere as well. inbetween those downpours, a bit more brightness,

it won't feel quite as cool with temperatures up to 16 in glasgow. a few showers popping up in northern ireland as well. for wales and western areas of england, i fancy it will be a largely dry day. but there will be a line of heavy showers working in across the midlands, central and southern england, and parts of south eastern england as well. those showers heavy, thundery, and slow—moving in nature. beyond that, for the week ahead, we will continue to see showers through monday and tuesday as well. some sunshine between. but later in the week low pressure will bring some slightly stronger winds and the threat of some rain. monday starts off in a similar kind of vein weather wise. a lot of cloud around and we will see some showers building, particularly through the afternoon, some of those heavy and thundery. it could occur almost anywhere. some heavy ones for northern ireland as we go through the afternoon. in between, the wind is very light. in any sunshine temperatures coming up. highs of 17 in edinburgh and i9 for cardiff, and into the low 20s around the greater london area.

showery over the next few days. but then towards the end of the week probably thickening cloud threatening rain for some of us and the winds picking up as well. that's your latest weather. goodbye for now.

this is bbc news, the headlines: austria's chancellor, sebastian kurz, will meet the country's president later on sunday to ask for a snap election. it follows corruption allegations laid against the leader of the far—right freedom party. he was caught on video allegedly making promises to a russian investor in return for political support. german chancellor, angela merkel, has hit back at populist politicians. she said that europe needs to fight back against nationalism. her comments came on the same day that leaders of far right parties across europe spoke at a rally in milan, led by italian deputy prime minister matteo salvini.

vote counting has resumed in australia's general election — which has delivered a surprise win to the governing centre right coalition. with a few seats yet to declare, scott morrison's liberal national party are just short of an outright majority in parliament. the opposition labour party has admitted defeat.