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achievement and it is just one of many to emerge from cop26. bell tolls. the queen misses the remembrance sunday service at the cenotaph because of a sprained back — but other members of the royal familyjoin the nation in falling silent to remember those who died in past conflicts. one person has died and another is injured after a car explosion and fire outside liverpool women's hospital. police say counter—terrorism detectives are leading the investigation "out of caution". so far we understand the car involved was a taxi which pulled up at the hospital shortly before the explosion occurred. work is still ongoing to establish what has happened. now on bbc news it's
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time for sportsday. hello and welcome to sportsday, i'm gavin ramjaun. australia are the t20 world champions — they stun rivals new zealand to take the trophy for the first time. the red roses run riot... england demolish canada to extend their incredible winning streak. and a statement of intent by chelsea in the women's super league — they crush manchester city. that and the rest of the day's wsl coming up. hello and welcome to sportsday. not many fancied them coming into the t20 world cup so today's win for australia over rivals new zealand, would have been all the sweeter, out in dubai. they were set a daunting total, by a side many thought
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would go all the way, but a superb spell with the bat saw australia become champions of the format for the first time. michael redford was watching. after four weeks and 44 matches, it was time for fireworks one last time. but who could handle the heat in dubai? australia found their spark quickly and soon had the edge. new zealand, stuttering and scrapping for every run. they needed a helping hand. kane williamson, dropped and a flurry of shots followed, so did a flurry of boundaries. the captain's innings guiding his side to 172. which seemed a daunting target. not when david warner is in the mood. a stunning performance from australia's talisman. 50 for him in a partnership of 92 with marsh. australia reaching their target with
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an over to spare, a performance filled with quality control and dominance and one that crowned them t20 world champions for the very first time. so a stunning eight wicket win for australia. carlos brathwaite — the man who took west indies to their triumph back in 2016, defeating england in the final. was commentating on the match for test match special. he told me bravery paid off for the aussies today. i don't think many people outside of the dressing room could believe australia could go all the way. it galvanised them in a way which i have seen similarities to our 2016 victory. we weren't given a prayer but in our dress room we had a belief and you could see the belief in the australian dressing room. when they were out in the middle of the park, you could see the intent that mitch marsh and david warner had today. it is the australian way to be brave, to be bold and they took it head—on today and that is why they came out on top. it took it head-on today and that is why they came out on top. it was a tou~h why they came out on top. it was a
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tough total— why they came out on top. it was a tough total they — why they came out on top. it was a tough total they were _ why they came out on top. it was a tough total they were set - why they came out on top. it was a tough total they were set by - why they came out on top. it was a tough total they were set by new l tough total they were set by new zealand, so be brave and having that strength to try and overcome that score, that is what did it for them? yes, if you got there, he felt as though you had a better chance and new zealand got a few more than that. final chasing is always harder thanjust that. final chasing is always harder than just the score. but the way new zealand went about the innings, they didn't want to lose. when australia came out to bat, warner, finch and mitch marsh, they wanted to win. losing was never an option in their mind. they took everything head—on, they were more positive and they took the game on a lot more and a lot earlier. right there and then, they made 15 or 20 runs they needed and the way they played, to show their mentality, steve smith loses a
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wicket and needing a run a runner bolster when the final. that is the way australia have played the cricket ever since the england game and that is why they are worthy champions. in and that is why they are worthy champions-_ and that is why they are worthy champions. and that is why they are worthy chamions. , ., , ., champions. in terms of your win in 2016, it was _ champions. in terms of your win in 2016, it was a — champions. in terms of your win in 2016, it was a dramatic _ champions. in terms of your win in 2016, it was a dramatic late - champions. in terms of your win in 2016, it was a dramatic late win, l 2016, it was a dramatic late win, what was the feeling like back then and how will australia now be channelling those emotions after this victory? for channelling those emotions after this victory?— channelling those emotions after this victo ? ., ., , , ., this victory? for me it was surreal. it was this victory? for me it was surreal. it was about _ this victory? for me it was surreal. it was about soaking _ this victory? for me it was surreal. it was about soaking the _ this victory? for me it was surreal. it was about soaking the moment l this victory? for me it was surreal. i it was about soaking the moment in. you can see the australian boys trying to do that as well. when you win a tournament, the beauty of it, a lot of the boys on the sideline who may have played one game or not played at all, but they have done things for the team only their team—mates will appreciate, they get to bask into the glory, whether it is running on the field, getting photos with the trophy. there are so
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many people in a team that don't get the recognition the on field stores do. this is a moment for everyone in that party, suffered being in a bubble, away from their families. some of them would have been at the ipl and then gone to the world cup. all the hard work, the sleepless nights when no one saw them sweating, that will be vindicated. kudos to them and for the men that led the charge on the field, it was sensational. confidence was already high in the red roses camp — after their record breaking wins over new zealand in consecutive weeks. and today england's women continued their winning run with another destructive performance — this time against canada and there was debut to remember. jess softley reports. for some time, england have been an unstoppable force in women's rugby. as the sport grows, so does their competition. an international debut is something special that heather cowell made sure it was one to remember. england ahead after four
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minutes. but that was short lived. canada came to show why they are third in the world. the roses were behind for the first time in the tournament. game on. england are rarely tested but this time they were made to work for it. the? rarely tested but this time they were made to work for it. they are here to play- _ were made to work for it. they are here to play. cowell— were made to work for it. they are here to play. cowell certainly - were made to work for it. they are here to play. cowell certainly did, | here to play. cowell certainly did, deliuuhtin here to play. cowell certainly did, delighting her _ here to play. cowell certainly did, delighting her home _ here to play. cowell certainly did, delighting her home crowd - here to play. cowell certainly did, delighting her home crowd once l here to play. cowell certainly did, - delighting her home crowd once again before the half—time break. 20 points to 12. as a full professional outfit, england have strength in depth and quickly began to show it. the canadians were left chasing their tails as the roses headed towards a 17th consecutive victory. less than a year until the delayed rugby world cup, but england already seem to be in good shape. claudia mcdonald crossed over for the final try before the boot of zoe harrison sealed it 51 to 12. i try before the boot of zoe harrison sealed it 51 to 12.— sealed it 51 to 12. i was thrilled, it was a really _ sealed it 51 to 12. i was thrilled, it was a really good _ sealed it 51 to 12. i was thrilled, it was a really good test - sealed it 51 to 12. i was thrilled, it was a really good test match | sealed it 51 to 12. i was thrilled, l it was a really good test match at the scoreboard doesn't tell the story. canada are tough and they
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were outstanding today.- story. canada are tough and they were outstanding today. there were arts when were outstanding today. there were parts when we _ were outstanding today. there were parts when we had _ were outstanding today. there were parts when we had to _ were outstanding today. there were parts when we had to really - were outstanding today. there were parts when we had to really fight. parts when we had to really fight for it _ parts when we had to really fight for it and — parts when we had to really fight for it and moments when they caused us problems— for it and moments when they caused us problems and they came at us. it was great _ us problems and they came at us. it was great the way the team got ourseives— was great the way the team got ourselves back on track and momentum again _ ourselves back on track and momentum aaain. ., , , , ., ., ., ., again. promising signs for canada, but england _ again. promising signs for canada, but england still— again. promising signs for canada, but england still remain _ again. promising signs for canada, but england still remain the - but england still remain the dominant force. scotland's women beat japan 36—12 in edinburgh. they were playing in front of a crowd for the first time in nearly two years, and rhona lloyd dived over the line for their final try of the game. after losing their first two autumn internationals to new zealand and south africa, wales battled to a 31—23 victory over fiji in cardiff. both sides scored a try each before the fijians had wing eroni sau sent off for a high hit onjohnny williams. wales soon capitalised with their extra man and kieran hardy's try saw them end the first shalf with a slender 111—13 lead.
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but the fijians struck back after the break with a second score for waisea naya—calevu. wales were seven points adrift and needed something special. first, ryan elias claimed a second try. and then two more followed, one from alex cuthbert, and then this incredible kick and chase from the super—fast louis rees—zammit, and wales had the win. they face australia next weekend. and france won the second of their autumn internationals. with victory over georgia. 111—15 they won today — damian penaud and peato mauvako with two tries each. next weekend — the french take on new zealand. lewis hamilton has pulled off a remarkable comeback to win the sao paulo grand prix. he started tenth on the grid in brazil while max verstappen roared past valtteri bottas to take the lead. hamilton
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falsity is way through, overtaking it because before he eventually passed max verstappen with 12 laps to go. he went on to win by more than nine seconds two cup champions lead by 1a points. chelsea took full advantage of arsenal dropping points yesterday — with a thumping win over manchester city in the women's super league this afternoon. they're just a point off the top now. a defensive mix up cost manchester united all three points today too, asjo currie reports. a north—west derby to kick off the day's fixtures. a moment of reflection and then it was down to business. this could turn into something for manchester united. united striking first, the visitors going ahead. everton came close to equalising but had to wait until late on to eventually find the net. a mix—up at the back, the goalkeeper thought
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she had her hands on the ball only for simone magill to poke at home, a mistake costing united the win as both teams settled for a draw. city started the season poorly and the start of this game was indicative of that form. less than two minutes and disaster struck asjesse fleming was gifted the ball and she wasn't going to miss from there. city's poor defending became a theme, chelsea eventually scoring four. they are one point behind leaders arsenal and city are languishing towards the bottom of the table. so confirmation of those results then — and also, a derby day win for aston villa, who beat birmingham city 1—0. anita asante's goal the difference there. brighton beat leicester by the same margin. and reading came from two goals down, to finish level 2—2 with west ham. 19—year—old emma harries with a stoppage time equaliser for them. england need just a point from their world cup qualifier in san marino tomorrow to reach qatar 2022. crystal palace midfielder,
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conor gallagher, has been called up into the senior squad for the first time as five players miss out on the game. manager gareth southgate has been delighted with his progress. been very impressed with him, we have tracked him for quite a long time and his loan spells at charlton, swansea which obviously we knew the staff there very well. at west brom and now at crystal palace. at each loan he has done extremely well. started the season very well with crystal palace and we talked about him when we named the original squad as someone we were keen to keep an eye on. celtic right—back, anthony ralston, has been called into the scotland squad for the first time, for their qualifier against denmark tomorrow, with nathan patterson suspended. 22—year—old ralston has featured for scotland at under 21 level and recently signed a new contract with celtic. scotland need at least a draw against the runaway group leaders to be seeded in the semi—finals. valentino rossi bowed out of his glittering motorcycling career by finishing 10th at the season—ending valencia motogp.
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the 42—year—old multiple world champion took all the applause from the 75,000 crowd as he rode an ovation lap in spain. it was his 432nd grand prix since starting his career back in 1996. his fellow italian francesco bagnaia claimed victory for his fourth win of the season. danil medvedev has begun the defence of his atp finals crown with a 2—1 victory over hubert hurkacz. the russian world number two came from a set down to win the round robin match. the finals are being held in turin after a 12 year stay at london's 02 arena. and to recap — in the last few moments, lewis hamilton has won the sao paulo grand prix, afterfighting up from tenth on the grid. that's all from sportsday. we'll have more throughout the evening. now on the bbc news channel — it's click.
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the world's population continuing to rise and across the globe, more housing is needed. but these buildings themselves come with their own environmental cost. of course, building and running offices and homes contributes massively to our carbon footprint — more than 13 billion tonnes of c02 a year. that's nearly 40% of the world's
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