welcome to bbc news — i'm david eades. our top stories: the bbc sees more evidence of apparent war crimes by russian forces in bucha. ukrainian civilians are found to have been deliberately shot. the evidence we found underground here, it is clear they were executed. nato says it's confident sweden and finland willjoin the alliance after public opinion in both countries is transformed by russia's invasion. a gunman opens fire at a church in california. one person is dead and four others wounded before he's later overpowered by members of the congregation. and it's their first chance to vote since an explosion devastated the port in beirut in the midst of an economic collapse — so just why did so few

lebanese turn out for a parliamentary poll? a bbc team has uncovered further evidence of potential war crimes committed by russian forces in ukraine. since russian soldiers were pushed back from kyiv at the end of march, the bodies of more than 1,000 civilians have been discovered in the bucha region, just outside the capital. the local police chief has said that more than half of the dead were shot, in what has been described as executions. 0ur east europe correspondent, sarah rainsford, has been investigating one case in particular. and a warning — her report contains some distressing details. this is a place where dark acts were committed.

civilians tortured and killed by russian soldiers fighting a war in which they break all the rules, like they do not know them or even care. we were shown underground to where five men were held captive, then shot in the head. in the gloom, we saw the chilling evidence. the men's bodies were found kneeling here, beaten, their hands tied behind their backs. it is cold, it's damp and it is dark down here, where the five men must�*ve spent the most terrifying moments of their lives. and we still don't have a full picture of exactly what happened but, from the evidence that we found underground here, it is clear that they were executed. we counted more than a dozen bullet holes. translation: the soldiers were based upstairs. - the headquarters were

in a medical centre. here was a torture room. they were torturing and killing civilians. it was all happening at a children's camp. its name means �*radiant�*, �*a place of sunshine'. but when the town of bucha was occupied, russian troops set up base here. aliona showed me pictures of her brother in happy times. but vlodymyr was one of the men found in that basement. his death has shattered her. when they last spoke, he told her that he loved her. but she heard a voice full of fear. weeping translation: it's so hard. i hate them with every cell of my body. i know that it's wrong to say about people, but they are not human. how could they torture

those men? there wasn't a patch on their bodies that was not beaten. when russian troops retreated from bucha, they left streets filled with death. moscow claims all of this was staged. and yet, weeks on, the hard evidence is piled up here. the cars of civilians covered in bullet holes. investigating it all is overwhelming and shocking, even for the police officer in charge. translation: more than half of the people killed _ in the bucha region were shot — not killed by mines or shrapnel orfound under the ruins — but shot with guns, more than 650. that shows the russians' cruelty, their crimes against humanity. it feels like every house, every yard in bucha was witness to that cruelty.

just opposite of the children's camp, we heard of another man who was held prisoner there. air siren wails viktor is in western ukraine now, but he told me he'd been thrown in a cellar at the camp, his legs soaked in water so he'd freeze, and a gun held to his head. translation: they kept saying, "where is the fascists? _ "where is the nazis? "where is zelensky?" they said, "you have until the morning "to remember what you've seen, and if not, you'll be shot." viktor escaped because there was shelling and his captors scattered. but vlodymyr is now buried in the grave with no date for his death. his family don't know when he was shot, but this town does know that civilians are not only caught up

in this war, they're being targeted. sarah rainsford, bbc news, bucha. finland and sweden have announced their intention tojoin nato in response to russia's invasion of ukraine. the alliance's secretary generaljens stoltenberg has described the move, which amounts to the abandoning of their military non—alignment, as historic — while president putin, talking about finland, described the plan as "a mistake". the north atlantic treaty organization was created back in 1949 by 12 countries — including the us, the uk, canada and france. after the soviet union's collapse in 1991, many former eastern bloc countries joined nato, and it now numbers 30 member states. finland, which has a border of more than 1,300 kilometres with russia, and sweden, would bring that number to 32, and would more than double nato's land border with russia.

our europe correspondent, nick beake, reports. they claim vladimir putin's war has brought them closer together and made them stronger. now the nato family is set to get bigger. america's top diplomat, back in europe, said the support for ukraine is for the long term. every member of the alliance wants to bring this war to an end as soon as possible. but we're equally determined to maintain our security assistance to ukraine, to continue our sanctions, export controls and diplomatic pressure on russia for as long as is necessary. the united states and our allies and partners on focused on giving ukraine as a strong a hand as possible. over in stockholm this evening, an historic moment. sweden's stayed neutral for decades, like neighbour, finland. not any more — both now want to join nato. we're now facing a fundamentally change security environment in europe, and when we navigate in this new environment,

the fundamental question for us is, how do we best protect sweden? and the kremlin has shown that they are prepared to use violence to achieve their political objectives. sweden and finland joining the western military alliance is not just about the symbolism of two more flags being planted here. it would double the length of the land borders between russia and nato countries. it's the sort of expansion that vladimir putin was desperate to avoid. but russia is keeping up its assault on ukraine — from air, land and sea — focusing on the donbas region, although moscow accused the west of waging a total war on the russian people, and has promised there will be consequences if nato expands. the head of the organisation told the bbc the alliance was prepared. president putin doesn't understand

that what we speak about is not nato aggressively moving east. this is about free, independent decisions by free, independent democratic nations — the baltic countries, poland, but also now most likely finland and sweden. and we respect those free, independent decisions. finland and sweden's nato membership is not a done deal. all existing 30 members need to agree to it, and turkey could yet hold up the process. but many allies are now promising to fast—track these applications in the face of ongoing russian aggression. nick beake, bbc news, berlin. let's get some of the day's other news: north korea has deployed the military to stabilise the supply of medicines as the country battles an explosive coronavirus wave that's led to over a million people becoming ill in a matter of days. south korea says it

will spare no effort to help its neighbour with the likes of vaccines and tests and has made an offer to pyongyang. borisjohnson will visit belfast on monday to hold talks with northern ireland's main parties as his government deny "playing politics" by seeking to change trading arrangements in northern ireland — insisting that the brexit treaty had to be reassessed. ministers are considering introducing legislation which would allow them to override parts of the deal to try to restore power sharing in northern ireland. a former president of somalia, hassan sheikh mohamud, has been re—elected to office after three rounds of voting by parliamentarians. he defeated the incumbent, mohamed abdullahi farmajo, who he also faced in the final round of the last election in 2017. lebanese officials say voter turnout was just a1% in the country's parliamentary election. it's the first election since an economic collapse that many voters blame on the ruling

political elite, and has made day—to—day life difficult for the majority of lebanon's people. more on that with our news reporter azadeh moshiri. the point is being made as to the potential significance of this vote, it's been a long time coming?— this vote, it's been a long time coming? this vote, it's been a long time cominu ? , ., ., ., time coming? there is a lot on the line here _ time coming? there is a lot on the line here the _ time coming? there is a lot on the line here the first - the line here the first national election since the economic crisis in 2019, since then the currency has lost 90% of its value there are massive shortages of things like fuel, medicines even electricity so life is difficult, things like traffic lights and hospital rooms often out of power and now the un has put 80% of the population below the poverty line. aside from that these are the first national election since that last in the port of beirut in 2020, that damaged

much of the capital, even though that's two years ago still very much present in lebanon on�*s population minds, especially those in the capital because it encapsulates everything that was wrong in terms of the management of their country. big theme and it's about playing, and most people will blame the ruling party for this. the challenge here though is that that doesn't necessarily mean it's going to need to change in the polls. it is interesting a it is 41% is interesting a it is a1% which is a low turnout you might have thought there would be an opportunity to have a vote, secondly how have they voted, where have they gone? that's right, it is low when you compare it to the last elections in 2018, half of the population voted then and it does seem like the general sectarian coalitions that form the political parties in

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are trying to make a change, so these are very much results that are worth watching. fix, these are very much results that are worth watching. a bit of a shift there. _ stay with us on bbc news, still to come: a controversial american evangelist arrives in britain, drawing thousands of supporters and also protesters. this morning, an indian air force plane carrying mr ghandi's body landed in delhi. the president of india walked to the plane to solemnly witness mr ghandi's final return from the political battlefield. ireland has voted overwhelmingly in favour of gay marriage. in doing so, it has become the first country in the world to approve the change in a national referendum. it was a remarkable climax to what was surely the most extraordinary funeral ever given to a pop singer. it's been a peaceful funeral demonstration so far, -

but suddenly the police - are tear—gassing the crowd. we don't yet know why. the prelaunch 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. but for now, at least, it is time to celebrate. this is bbc world news. with me, david eades. the latest headlines: the bbc sees more evidence of apparent war crimes committed against ukrainian civilians by russian forces, where its feared civilians were executed. where it's feared civilians were executed. nato is confident that finland and sweden will rapidly become the alliance's latest members, despite the misgivings of turkey. one person has been killed

in a shooting at a church near los angeles, in california. four others are critically wounded. the authorities said the gunman was tackled by members of the congregation and detained outside the presbyterian church in laguna woods, in orange county. police said an asian man in his 60s opened fire on the congregation, which was made up of 30—110 mostly taiwanese people. these pictures have come into us of the church, and you can see a heavy police presence outside. as they responded to that incident. authorities gave their first comments to media gathered there in the last hour. we believe a group of church—goers detained him and hogtied his legs with an extension cord and confiscated at least two weapons from him. he was detained when the deputies arrived. that group of church—goers displayed what we believe is exceptional heroism and bravery in intervening to stop the suspect. they undoubtedly prevented additional injuries and fatalities.

this of course comes just a day after a gunman killed ten people, in a case of suspected racially motivated domestic terrorism, at a supermarket in the city of buffalo. president biden will visit the city in new york state on tuesday. an 18—year—old white man has been charged with first degree murder. most of the victims were black. our correspondent will grant reports. once again, one man's deep—seated racism and easy access to semi—automatic weapons have combined to deadly effect in america. 18—year—old peyton gendron drove for miles to reach this supermarket, in a predominantly black neighbourhood of buffalo. heavily armed and dressed in tactical gear, he livestreamed his entire horrific attack. the killing spree began into the car park where four people were killed before he entered the building and continued his

rampage. a security guard, a retired buffalo policeman, tried to stop him but was among those killed. most of the victims were black. before the attack he posted a kind of manifesto online. a hate—filled screed laying bare his extremist views. outside the supermarket, gendron was disarmed, taken into custody and charged with first—degree murder. in court, his lawyer entered a not guilty plea. now new and difficult questions have emerged. after threatening such violence last year, he was held by authorities for a mental health evaluation and event release. a further blow to this tight knit community. professor pete blair is executive director of advanced law enforcement rapid response training at texas state university. he is an active shooter expert and his training centre works with the fbi. he's near san antonio texas.

thank you very much indeed for joining us. perhaps, just to explain first of all, an active shooter expert — what are we talking about here? mi; shooter expert - what are we talking about here? my training is in training — talking about here? my training is in training first _ is in training first responders, law enforcement is, to respond to active shooter events and so we do a lot of research into the topic to identify what the best practices are, the patterns and trends to ensure that the training provided is the best training provided is the best training possible. it training provided is the best training possible.— training possible. it was interesting _ training possible. it was interesting in _ training possible. it was interesting in buffalo, l training possible. it was interesting in buffalo, aj interesting in buffalo, a reporter said they were getting pinged all the time about shootings in and around the neighbourhood. it is a common enough occurrence. what is the message you put out to people who may be either on the periphery of or courting one of these sorts of incidents? the rocess these sorts of incidents? the process is — these sorts of incidents? the process is the _ these sorts of incidents? the process is the avoid, - these sorts of incidents? tie:

process is the avoid, denied. it if you can avoid get away from the attacker. if you cannot, deny access to your location. close the doors, lock them, barricade them and as a last resort defending yourself. the video from the shooting that just the video from the shooting thatjust happened, there is not much time to respond and people need to be alert when they see something or hear something that something could be going wrong. you need to take action immediately to try and protect yourself and figure out the details later. we and protect yourself and figure out the details later.— out the details later. we did hear of a — out the details later. we did hear of a youngster - out the details later. we did hear of a youngster who - hear of a youngster who actually managed to hide in a freezer compartment. that is a smart move? it freezer compartment. that is a smart move?— smart move? it is always hard to tell on _ smart move? it is always hard to tell on a — smart move? it is always hard to tell on a case-by-case - to tell on a case—by—case situation. generally if we can get somewhere where the attacker cannot find you. and somewhere we can protect yourself, another way out of the location if you can find one. ., , ., ,

one. the other side of this, as we have seen _ one. the other side of this, as we have seen in _ one. the other side of this, as we have seen in california, - one. the other side of this, as we have seen in california, it i we have seen in california, it appears a government has entered a church and, after firing, some of the congregants tackled him to the ground. from what you have been saying, i don't know if that sounds extraordinary heroism and bravery or an act of foolhardiness, frankly? t bravery or an act of foolhardiness, frankly? i think it is heroic— foolhardiness, frankly? i think it is heroic in _ foolhardiness, frankly? i think it is heroic in that _ foolhardiness, frankly? i think it is heroic in that particular. it is heroic in that particular incidents. if you cannot get away from the attacker, the only choice is to defend yourself. so we put that last in that response process. in many cases, like what happen in the church happen, potential victims are able to stop the attacker. it is not your first choice but it is an option of last resort. choice but it is an option of last resort-— choice but it is an option of last resort. �* . .,,, last resort. across the united states, last resort. across the united states. is _ last resort. across the united states, is it _ last resort. across the united states, is it fair _ last resort. across the united states, is it fair to _ last resort. across the united states, is it fair to say - states, is it fair to say things are getting worse and if

so by how much? how much busier are you becoming as a result of the state of play in the us? we have seen _ the state of play in the us? - have seen enough take in attacks over the last decade. they continued to increase which is unfortunate. things tend to go in trends and the trend is high right now. thank you very much indeed. thank you for having me on. the controversial american preacher, franklin graham, has held an event attended by thousands of people in liverpool, at the start of a uk tour. before the pandemic, british venues cancelled his appearances, when rights groups protested he was politically extreme, islamophobic and homophobic. our religion editor aleem maqbool reports. for one night, the us evangelical mega—church experience came to liverpool. thousands wanted to see one of the most famous, some would say notorious, american preachers,

franklin graham. he's the son of the late billy graham, who toured the uk for decades and filled stadia like anfield. have you ever thought to yourself, "i'd like to start it all over again?" but unlike his father, franklin graham's been overtly political. and no man comes to the father but by me. in particular, his comments condemning homosexuality led to british venues cancelling his appearances. but he agreed to keep his rhetoric in check and his tour�*s back on — to the dismay of some. at a counter event close by, the rector of liverpool and the mayor raised the pride flag at liverpool parish church. those gathered here said it was important to oppose what they saw as a message of hate from franklin graham, saying his views fuelled hostility towards people on the grounds of their sexuality. at no point have we argued that franklin graham has no right to speak. we would argue that he doesn't have a right to make people feel unsafe,

he doesn't have a right to make people feel unwelcome, and that's what we need to fight against. the man himself is being very careful about what he says, though he disagrees with calls to be more inclusive. you can't be inclusive as it relates to sin. we have to repent. the bible requires us to repent and that's to turn from our sins. and you're talking about things like homosexuality. i'm talking about all of us, our sins. the bible says we've all sinned. among those going forward to pray with franklin graham were many who appear to believe in his rigid interpretation of the bible. others had come in spite of aspects they were uncomfortable with. he's got his views, which for me are quite evangelical, and i'm more middle of the road. but i think, you know, his heart's in the right place. but it didn't put you off coming to see him? no. the fact that he's said in the past, homosexuality�*s evil? no.

that wasn't enough to put you off? no, no, cause i don't think it is evil. chanting protesters outside the venue thought no—one should be going to see franklin graham. but over the coming weeks in the uk, thousands plan to do just that. aleem maqbool, bbc news, in liverpool. let's get some wonderful pictures your way. the first supermoon in two years is currently travelling across the night sky. this may moon is called the �*flower moon', and here it is rising across the ancient temple of poseidon in greece. this supermoon coincides with a total lunar eclipse — the moon will turn a deep coppery red as it drifts into the shadow of the earth, and will be visible across the western hemisphere. supermoons are full moons whose orbit is closest to earth, making them appear larger and brighter. queen elizabeth was given a standing ovation and are

star—studded equestrian organisation. it was held close to windsor castle and staged by the royal windsor show. good stuff. a lot of cloud across the uk, not ideal viewing weather for the total lunar eclipse in the western sky before dawn, and, indeed, monday is going to bring a lot of cloud, but also some sunny spells and one or two downpours, some of them thundery. let's have a look at the picture on the satellite image and you can see a lot of cloud towards the southeast. there've been showers and thunderstorms that have been drifting out of france, approaching the uk. i think through the early hours, the greatest risk of lightning across the south, but clearly you can see some heavy rain across northern england, scotland, parts of northern ireland too.

to the south, it's a mild start — 1a, 15 degrees maybe in some spots in the north of scotland, where we will have had some clear skies, perhaps as low as eight. so the broad message i think for monday is, northern half of the uk often cloudy, outbreaks of rain possible almost at any time, both in the morning and in the afternoon. southern half of the uk, say from around about yorkshire southwards, i think there will be lengthy spells of sunshine, but cloud, showers will brew during the daytime, some of them thundery. some of them thundery. monday night into tuesday, big low pressure still out in the atlantic, and around it, weatherfronts. this weather front is going to brush western parts of the uk during the course of tuesday, so there will be a west—east split. in the west you'll have the outbreaks of rain and cooler weather. out towards the east it will be much warmer. in fact, turning quite hot in london — 26 celsius. it will be the warmest day of the week. the forecast for mid—week still shows a large area of low pressure in the atlantic. around it, weatherfronts basically brushing the uk. so large gaps in the weather for sure. there'll be lots

of sunshine around, but it's good to be very difficult to pinpoint where these areas of cloud and rain are going to sweep in. we think on wednesday reaching southwestern parts of england and wales but many northern and eastern parts should have a mostly sunny day and it stays relatively warm as well. so let's have a look at the outlook then for the week ahead and it is a mixed picture, but staying on the warm side, particularly across southern parts of the uk, and relatively warm in the north too, but you can see every weather icon you can possibly think of. bye— bye.

this is bbc news. the headlines: a bbc team has uncovered further evidence of potential war crimes committed by russian forces in ukraine. the bodies of around 1,000 civilians were discovered in the bucha region, when the russians left in march. the local police chief has said that more than half had been shot. finland and sweden have formally announced their intention to join nato in response to russia's invasion of ukraine. the alliance's secretary generaljens stoltenberg has described the move — which amounts to abandoning their military non—alignment — as "historic" while president putin described the plan as "a mistake". one person is dead and four others critically wounded when a gunman opened fire at a church in california. he's later overpowered.