this is bbc news. i'm lukwesa burak with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world. with days to go before the us election, last minute campaigning from both candidates in the states where the vote could go either way. uk prime minister borisjohnson is expected to say england's lockdown will end on 2nd december — despite a senior minister saying it could be further extended. we need to recognise that we do need to get the infection rate, the r rate below one. we believe, on the basis of the evidence that we have that we will be able to do so. the uk opposition leader welcomes the new measures , welcomes the new measures, but calls on the government to use the time to ramp up test and trace.

the government has to keep its side of the bargain here. because if they don't use this time to fix test, trace and isolate then i think the 2nd of december will be a review date, not an end date. rescuers continue to search for survivors in the turkish city worst hit by the earthquake which has killed more than 60 people. it's hard to imagine that anyone else could be brought out alive, but the teams are still searching by hand, with heavy equipment and with dogs. protests in mongolia after china decides to reduce mongolian language teaching — we have a special report. hello, and welcome if you're watching in the uk or around the world.

and stay with us for the latest news and analysis from here and across the globe. with the us election just two days away, donald trump is campaigning in five states that he needs to win, if he's to stay in the white house. he's trailing the democrat candidate, joe biden, in opinion polls, but hopes promises of massive tax cuts will sway undecided voters. joe biden, meanwhile, has been speaking at a rally in philadelphia, where he hit out at mr trump's time in office. there is nothing beyond the capacity united states of america, nothing. there is no limit to america's future. the blinders have been taken off. the only thing that can tear america apart is america itself and that's exactly what trump's been trying to do from the very beginning, dividing america. based on race, religion, gender, national origin. it's wrong, it's not who we are.

this is not who we are. everybody knows who donald trump is, let's keep showing them who we are. meanwhile, donald trump has already spoken at two rallies in the mid—west and is now heading to north carolina. let's get a flavour of what he's been saying. we have the number one economy in the world right now by far. by far. and we are not losing it on my watch, i can tell you that. joe biden, sleepyjoe spent 47 years outsourcing your jobs, opening your borders and sacrificing american blood and treasure in endless foreign wars. michigan lost half of its auto jobs thanks to biden's nafta and china disasters. our north america editor jon sopel is in washington

with the latest analysis. the ponderous marathon that is a us election campaign is now a sprint. hello, michigan! hello, iowa! hello, pennsylvania! hello, garrard county! multiple stops, a whirl of swing states and the person running fastest is donald trump, with polls suggesting he's lagging behind. not that you'd know it from his confident, bullish demeanour. he's so angry. you know why he's angry? because he's losing, that's why he's angry. no, he's very agitated. i don't think he knows he's losing, i don't think he knows anything, actually. joe biden has also upped his pace and is now being helped in these closing stages by the former president, barack obama. tweeting at the tv doesn't fix things. making stuff up doesn't make people's lives better, you've got to have a plan, you've got to do the work. even offstage, redefining political long shot. 0h!

no drama obama. still able to command attention. that's what i do! and america's third president and founding father of this nation would surely look down with delight at the millions who've already voted, suggesting that turnout is going to be way up in 2020. wherever you go, there are long lines of people, but there's also a mood of deep apprehension. you can tell the tension. i mean, i think the world can even feel the tension in the us. it's like a pressure cooker, everybody's feeling. to me, it's kind of like going for, uh... the lesser of two evils. i think it's very important that people, you know, come out and vote but especially for this year. it's just almost like crisis is going on. this is the great celebration of any democracy — the moment when we, the people, decide whether our rulers get another term in office or get turfed out. it is empowering.

but there is a fear stalking america, a deep unease about what might come next in this bitterly contested presidential election. and how is the nation's capital preparing for this celebration of democracy? well, everywhere you go, you see teams of workmen boarding up shops and offices. something similar happens in the deep south during hurricane season, with acts of god. but on tuesday, america seems to be bracing itself for a very different type of storm and one that's entirely man—made. jon sopel, bbc news, washington. our correspondent, ben wright is in washington. with two days to go, how would you describe the atmosphere? asjon sopel said, as jon sopel said, there asjon sopel said, there is a paradoxical mix of both exhilaration on behalf of many millions, tens of millions americans who are touring

to the polls now, an unprecedented turnout and engagement with the democratic processes. the numbers are astonishing and will break completely, record set in the past about voter engagement. on the other hand, you have a real sense of foreboding on both sides of this polarised country about what might happen after election day. in the last couple of days donald trump has talked about the possibility of bedlam. it is clear, he will want to try and claim victory early on if he can try and claim victory early on if he ca n after try and claim victory early on if he can after the polls have closed on election night. this is a contested election night. this is a contested election like we have never seen before and this is casting a cloud over this. i have been travelling around the midwest and you sense exhilaration, by trump supporters but also exhaustion. that is something joe biden supporters feel about the frenzied state, the perpetual polarisation of american

politics. in just over 204! was, 48 hours, we will know which of those two forces has won out. we can see joe biden speaking at the moment. but there has been a lot of tension in texas. could you tell us more about an attempt by republicans to toss out some ballots? what has happened, this is a microcosm of the legal battles going on across the united states, around the actual execution of the poll and how votes are counted and what is admissible and what it is not. in harris county in texas, a democrat leaning part of the state, republican activists have been trying to get thrown out 120,000 -- 127,000 been trying to get thrown out 120,000 "127,000 ballots that been trying to get thrown out 120,000 ——127,000 ballots that have already been cast in a kerb—side ballot area the state sector. the

gop the republican activists said they break state law. today, the supreme court in the county ruled against the republicans and said it it is perfectly admissible, it is within the rules. a victory of sorts for the democrats, but tomorrow a federaljudge in texas will have their say on what should happen with those 127,000 ballots already cast in one county. as i said, we have seen numerous legal challenges going on in wisconsin, pennsylvania, ohio and states across the us about the way these ballots should be conducted. it is not a nationally administered election, it is done state— by—state administered election, it is done state—by—state and county by county. they set the rules and there is vast amounts of litigation that will run right up and probably be on polling day itself. briefly, it does lead to the question, just how safe and calm are people feeling in this 2020

election? i have just driven from the station in washington, dc through to the bbc‘s bureau here and there are lots of buildings that have been boarded up. the capital is bracing for potential trouble after the election has happened, in the days after polling day. i have spoken to secretaries of state, people administering these elections in several places, who are not wanting to sound, not wanting to sort of fan the idea that there will be trouble. but they are clearly braced for it. the police forces in states, the security services are planning ahead for potential trouble, because they know the atmosphere is incredibly volatile. whichever side wins, defeated or wins, there will be a great deal of anger in the united states and i think people across the us are braced for possible repercussions. thank you very much for that.

here in the uk — england is due to head into another lockdown on thursday with questions being asked about how long it could last. at the moment the scheduled end date is december the 2nd. the cabinet minister, michael gove, said ministers will be "guided by the facts". he said the government wanted to get the coronavirus reproduction rate, below the critical level of one. the main opposition, labour party, said the government should have listened to its plan for a two—week lockdown last month. this report from our political correspondent, jonathan blake, contains flash photography. a round of golf while it's still allowed. here in hertfordshire, only the minimum restrictions are currently in place but, like the rest of england, people are now preparing for a new national lockdown. i think it's frustrating here because the cases aren't that bad and we have all been, you know, following the rules that we were given. while people may not agree with it, we've got to stick with it.

so it's a bit frustrating, yes, but rules are rules. the lockdown is due to last until the 2nd december but a senior government minister said that was a hope, not a guarantee and left open the option of restrictions staying in place for longer. if we ensure that all the steps that we're taking now are taken appropriately, we'll have an opportunity in advance of december 2nd, to review the progress that we're making and in advance of december 2nd, we can then communicate to those areas where some restrictions may be required, what they will be and also other areas where we've managed to beat back the virus, we can explain where liberties can be restored. labour say they'll support the plan but their leader is adamant it should have happened sooner. if what they announced yesterday had been announced when i said it should have been, two or three weeks ago, we could have had the lockdown and schools shut because of the natural break of half term. you know, people will be waking up this morning and thinking, how on earth did it get to this? the government has to keep its side of the bargain

here because if they don't use this time to fix test, trace and isolate, then i think the 2nd december will be a review date, not an end date. with labour's support, the national lockdown is likely to pass a vote in parliament later this week, but some conservatives are dead against it. the senior tory backbencher sir graham brady has told the bbc this repetitive cycle of lockdowns is immensely damaging to people's livelihoods and causing a huge toll. he and others are unlikely to be able to stop the government's plans but they are speaking out in the strongest terms. there is concern, too, about where the lockdown leads. one scientist advising the government said a return to regional restrictions is unrealistic. what mustn't happen is whenever that date comes, 2nd december or a little bit later, that suddenly the world goes back to normal. it's not going to go back to normal immediately. i think it will be at least what is currently tier 3 or tier 3+ across the country. i don't think it makes sense to go back into regional variation in the restrictions that

are in place immediately after this set of more draconian measures are lifted. in scotland, a new five tier system of regional restrictions comes into force tomorrow. wales is midway through a month—long firebreak lockdown and slightly looser restrictions are in place across northern ireland. police said up to 700 people attended this illegal rave near bristol last night, openly breaking the rules already in place. but this week will bring new limitations for everyone in england, as the government's last resort becomes a reality. jonathan blake, bbc news. rescue teams are continuing to search for around a hundred people — missing since friday's earthquake which struck just off turkey's aegean coast causing widespread damage in the city of izmir. at least 69 people were killed — and thousands have been made homeless.

in izmir survivors have been pulled out of the rubble of collapsed buildings — including a 70—year—old. our international correspondent orla guerin reports from the scene. they have been praying here for miracle rescues. overnight, they got one — a 70—year—old man called ahmet citim who had been buried for 33 hours, carried out alive. he was reclaimed from this — the wreckage of an eight—storey apartment block, now all but erased from the landscape. a local official told us residents were worried and asked for an inspection over a year ago. it concluded the building wouldn't survive an earthquake. well, the search is continuing here, hour after hour. the rubble is several storeys high, and standing here, seeing all of this crushed concrete, it's hard to imagine that anyone else could be brought out alive.

but the teams are still searching by hand, with heavy equipment, and with dogs. and nearby, relatives are keeping an anguished vigil. many haven't left the site since the moment of the earthquake at 2:51pm on friday afternoon. erdil is one of them — waiting for news of his beloved sister. she worked in a dental office on the ground floor of the building. my sister's university friend and other friend, every time call me, every time calling me, writing, on instagram, on the phone, every time, writing, calling me, every people call me. we arejust waiting. i have a hope, i need to pray. every people need to pray because we have a chance. nearby we met raheema. she hasn't lost any loved ones

but isn't sure she can bear to stay in the neighbourhood. now, opposite me, there will be a building that isn't there, she said, and people who aren't there. tonight, rescue teams are still grappling with the rubble and turkey is suffering a collective after—shock. across this earthquake—prone country many now asking, could we be next? orla guerin, bbc news, izmir. the headlines on bbc news... there's just two days to go to the us presidential election asjoe biden and donald trump each visit key battle ground states to try and shore up their supporters ahead of polling day. a senior government minister warns the second national lockdown in england could last more than a month, amid fears that the rise in coronavirus cases could overwhelm hospitals.

a major search and rescue effort is now into its third day in the turkish coastal town of izmir following a major earthquake that hit the agean on friday, killing more than 60 people. spain is bracing itself for an extremely challenging winter. local people are having to deal with many new restrictions on their movements and on socialising — as guy hedgecoe reports from madrid. in madrid's normally buzzing centre, a curfew comes into effect. the measure has been introduced across spain, in an effort to stop the kind of late—night parties and gatherings which have been blamed for much of the spread of covid. it's clearly has had an impact on our lives. but most important is the people that are working, like in restaurants or pubs or whatever.

they are having a really hard time. translation: people are disappointed. we feel as if we have done the right thing for a long time but it seems as if the politicians do not know which measures they want to take. bell tolls. by midnight, the streets of madrid are empty. it is by no means a full lockdown, but it is an unwelcome reminder of the severe restrictions spaniards were under earlier this year. speaking in congress, the health minister, salvador illa, warned that a long winter is coming, during which the priorities must be to protect the most vulnerable and the health system and its professionals. spain is under a nationwide state of emergency for the second time since the pandemic hit. here in congress, the government has just received approval

to extend that measure if necessary until may of next year. in recent days, most areas of the country have introduced new restrictions on movement, tightly controlling travel in and out of regions. meanwhile, pressure on the healthcare system is building once again. doctors have been protesting, calling for more funds translation: people are disappointed. we feel as if we have done the right thing for a long time but it seems as if the politicians do not know which measures the problem is we are now very, very exhausted from the first wave and now there is a chronic increase, slowly but steadily, increase in the covid patients. that is very stressful for all the system. at this time of year, spaniards mark all souls day,

when they remember deceased loved ones. with over 35,000 deaths from covid—19 officially registered and many more expected in the coming months, this year's commemorations have particular resonance. guy hedgecoe, bbc news, madrid. meanwhile, 32 people have been arrested by spanish police following anti—lockdown protests. demonstrations against strict new social distancing measures took place for the second night in a row in cities across the country, with looting and vandalism breaking out on the fringes of some of the protests. 12 people were injured following with clashes with police last night, including three officers. prime minister pedro sanchez condemned the unrest which he described as "violent and irrational behaviour by minority groups." in recent years the chinese government has faced damning criticism over its handling of ethnic minorities like the uighurs — and also tibetans who's homeland is often completely cut off from the outside world as a means of control. now china's mongolian community has become the latest headache for an ever—more repressive communist party under xi jinping. the central government,

which is dominated by china's majority han chinese, decided to reduce mongolian language teaching. prompting rare protests in china's northern border region. our china correspondent stephen mcdonell travelled to the inner mongolian grasslands. singing. china's mongolians have been protesting, keeping their children out of the speciality schools serving this ethnic minority. but the government has reduced the use of their native language for teaching in favour of mandarin. as with other ethnic groups government beijing is accused of watering down culture as a form of assimilation. officials say this has all been exaggerated. so we travelled to the province of inner mongolia to gauge the situation. ethnic mongolians now make up less than 20% of the population — only half speak their own language. people here traditionally

were nomadic herdsmen. but following modernisation and various government programmes, that's all gone. this is a proud culture, and it's bound up in language. however, some here now think that language is being taken away from them. but up the road, the authorities are waiting for us. it's an ever more familiar pattern forforeign reporters in china — we are now tailed everywhere we go by men in plain clothes. we passed schools with propaganda banners out front, telling students to use only mandarin language. we'd like to speak to the neighbours around the school about this. but now that were being followed, we can't do that because, of course, we go and start knocking on the doors?

well, see, the people in this white car here who have been following us? well, they'll go and start asking questions, and we just be getting them into trouble. phone rings. i speak to a government official, requesting an interview. but when i start asking about the protests... 0h. dial tone. 0h. funny how the line cut out there, isn't it? all the while, our friends are watching and listening. other reporters trying to cover the story have been ordered out of the province. just as we're about to leave, we're told a school tour has now been organised for us. unlike many schools in the province, here they say the vast majority of students and teachers are ethnic mongolians, including the principal. cameras filmed our visit apparently for local television. the principal says cultural

education, like writing in mongolian, is important. but in china, mandarin proficiency is the key to prosperity. she thinks some parents have been confused by the changes. translation: they thought all classes would change and use mandarin. but it's not that. it's only three. and yet not everyone is convinced by this reassurance. their goal is very clear — to completely remove the mongolian language from the education system, period. mongolians consider this as a genocide. parents and teachers have been urged to get children back into class, with financial inducements and threats of punishment. these students are caught up in a fight for the future of their mother tongue. but it's also about control, and the question of what it means to be a citizen in this country

if you're not han chinese. stephen mcdonell, inner mongolia. you're watching bbc news. and we'll be taking an in—depth at the papers with our reviewers rob merrick from the independent and olivia uttley from the sun — that's coming up after the headlines at 11:30. now it's time for a look at the weather with alina jenkins. hello. there is some drier, colder weather to come in the week ahead. but before then, still some rain in the forecast courtesy of this frontal system continuing on its journey south and eastwards through the early hours of monday morning. ahead of this, still some very mild air — so temperatures not much lower than 15—16 celsius across south east england, and the cloud and rain will clear from here through the morning. behind that, we will all see some spells of sunshine, but also plenty of showers —

these most frequent across southern scotland into northern ireland, northern england, north wales, and may well merge to give a longer spell of rain. nowhere is immune from a heavy, blustery shower. the winds are quite strong across the southern half of the uk, still exceeding 50 mph across southern and western coasts, a little bit lighter than they have been further north. but it will be a cooler—feeling day, 9—14 celsius after that mild start across the east anglia and south east england, the temperatures falling away through the day. we keep outbreaks of rain going as we go through the night, tending to become more showery the further north you are full some persistent rain moving into parts of southern england. elsewhere, some clear skies, leading to a colder night than recently — 4—7 celsius the overnight low. so through tuesday and into wednesday, it is still a messy picture with the rain to clear way from south east england, still some showers around. but what is noticeable is that colder air starting to spread across the uk and, by the time we get to wednesday morning, it's the return of overnight frost. let's take a closer look at tuesday. still that rain to clear away from east anglia and southeast england, could be heavy for a time. elsewhere, it's a day of sunshine and showers,

and those showers most frequent the further north and west you are — some could well escape with a mainly dry day. wind is still quite brisk at first, particularly for western coasts, but they will be tending to ease as the day wears on. so where you've got the sunshine on and out of the wind, even though temperatures won't get much higher than 9—1! celsius, should feel pleasant enough in the sunshine. now as you go through tuesday night and into wednesday, this is where we start to see this area of high pressure building and from the southwest. notice how the isobars become more spaced apart. the winds will fall lighter, most will have clear skies, and we will wake up on wednesday morning for some sunshine but also a frost, and potentially some mist and fog, as well, that will become more prevalent as we go through thursday and friday. so generally for the week ahead, once we've got tuesday out of the way, wednesday through friday for most are looking dry with some sunshine. but it will be feeling much colder, both by day and by night. goodbye.

hello, this is bbc news with lu kwesa burak.

we'll be taking a look at tomorrow mornings papers in a moment. first, the headlines. a senior government minister warns the second national lockdown in england could last more than a month, amid fears that the rise in coronavirus cases could overwhelm hospitals. from thursday nonessential shops, restaurants, pubs, gyms, and hair and beauty salons will be forced to close. the uk opposition leader has welcomed the new measures, but is calling on the government to use the time to ramp up test and trace. with two days to go before the us election, last—minute campaigning from both candidates in states where the vote could go either way. rescuers continue to search for survivors in the turkish city worst hit by the earthquake which has killed more than 60 people. typhoon goni has made landfall in the philippines,