this is bbc news with the latest headlines. the transport secretary accuses union leaders of "punishing millions of innocent people" by pressing ahead with rail strikes this week. itjust seems that the union is determined to go out on strike, the rmt, come what may, and i think it's a very sad situation and i call on them to reconsider. voting is under way in the final round of parliamentary elections in france, with president emmanuel macron facing an alliance of left—wing parties as the conflict in ukraine continues the new head of the british army tells his troops they need to prepare to "fight in europe once again". at least 59 people have died in floods in bangladesh and india, with nearly 6 million people stranded. a photo of the duke of cambridge with his children is released to celebrate father's day.

good afternoon. the transport secretary says it's not for the government to intervene to try to prevent three days of strikes on the railways this week. grant shapps dismissed calls from the rmt union to get involved in the dispute as a �*stunt�* — saying it's for the employers and unions to reach an agreement. mr shapps says the strikes would be an �*act of self—harm'. the labour leader, sir keir starmer, says the government wants the strikes to go ahead to �*sow division�* in society. here's our political correspondent, damian grammaticas. set to bring the rail network to a grinding halt from tuesday, they are the biggest strikes in decades. instead of 20,000 trains

on a normal day, just one in five services may run. government says children heading to take exams or patients to medical appointments will face disruption. but, under pressure to take part in talks with the unions, it says it won't. train operating companies have to settle this. i don't think there is any need for the strikes at all and i appeal directly to people working for the railways, you are being led down a cul—de—sac by the union leadership telling you there is no pay rise when there is, trying to create some sort of class war when there's none to be had. we want people to be paid more, we want to sensible reforms and modernisation of our railways so we can run it for the passengers. the government says it spent billions propping up the railways in the pandemic. it now wants to see them modernised. the union, which was part of the cost of living march through london yesterday, says that means its members are facing

a crisis. with inflation set to hit 11% and wages falling behind — living standards, too — and the union says "modernisation" means fewerjobs and longer working hours. we are faced with thousands ofjob cuts, despite what grant shapps said. there's been no guarantee that these redundancies won't be compulsory, we have seen 4,000 or 5,000 jobs already go from the railway. they've told our maintenance staff on network rail that 3,000 jobs will go. they're going to cut back on the safety regime. they've told us that every single booking office in britain will close. labour, meanwhile, is trying to maintain a tricky balancing act. sir keir starmer doesn't want the strike to go ahead, but does he support the unions? he says the government wants a conflict. conservatives see political benefits. the strike should not go ahead — but here's the truth. borisjohnson and grant shapps want the strikes to go ahead. they want the country to grind to a halt so they can feed off the division. instead of spending their time

around the negotiating table, they�* re designing attackers. instead of grown—up conversations to take the heat out of the situation, they're pouring petrol on the fire. and labour says the government hasn't engaged in talks since march. if no agreement is reached this week, it's possible the strikes won't be the last. damian grammaticas, bbc news. well these passengers in hull explain what the strikes will mean for their journeys awful for people if they need to get to jobs and to work and to places. like i've come to visit my son here and if i needed to come back again then, no trains, we'rejust and if i needed to come back again then, no trains, we're just going to have to put everything behind. i’m have to put everything behind. i'm auoin to have to put everything behind. i'm going to test cricket next meet and to my— going to test cricket next meet and to my grandparents and my giant and idoffl— to my grandparents and my giant and i don't think— to my grandparents and my giant and i don't think i'm going to be undergoing any more just because it's on_ undergoing any more just because it's on a _ undergoing any more just because it's on a sunday and because saturday— it's on a sunday and because saturday is affected on monday

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days of action by the rmt union. the dispute does not involve scotrail staff, but it relies on network rail workers to operate signal boxes and maintain track.0ur scotland reporter, alexandra mackenzie, is outside glasgow queen street station this afternoon this must be frustrating for passengers in scotland because the dispute, you say, doesn't involve scotrail staff and yet 90% of trains will be affected. scotrail staff and yet 9096 of trains will be affected.— will be affected. that's right, there is going _ will be affected. that's right, there is going to _ will be affected. that's right, there is going to be - will be affected. that's right, there is going to be a - will be affected. that's right, there is going to be a lot - will be affected. that's right, there is going to be a lot of l there is going to be a lot of disruption here across scotland. there are some passengers here today that it there are some passengers here today thatitis there are some passengers here today that it is looking quite quiet already and yes, i think you just got it right there, lots of frustration here and i am joined by someone from scotrail. phil cambell, you ahead of operations and i think you ahead of operations and i think you are not out on strike but it is going to affect your services so much. happy services you could be cutting? much. happy services you could be cuttin: ? , ~ cutting? the uk wide strike will have a significant _ cutting? the uk wide strike will have a significant impact - cutting? the uk wide strike will have a significant impact on - have a significant impact on scotrail— have a significant impact on scotrail and on the days of the strike — scotrail and on the days of the strike of— scotrail and on the days of the strike of the 21st, 23rd on 25th, we will only— strike of the 21st, 23rd on 25th, we will only be — strike of the 21st, 23rd on 25th, we will only be able to operate a very limited _ will only be able to operate a very limited service in the central belt across_ limited service in the central belt across five — limited service in the central belt across five routes so our advice to customers — across five routes so our advice to customers is— across five routes so our advice to customers is to plan ahead, only travel— customers is to plan ahead, only travel it— customers is to plan ahead, only travel it it's — customers is to plan ahead, only travel if it's really necessary, and nothing _ travel if it's really necessary, and nothing further out operating than the central belt.—

the central belt. when you talk about the central _ the central belt. when you talk about the central belt - the central belt. when you talk about the central belt you - the central belt. when you talk about the central belt you are i about the central belt you are talking about that area around edinburgh and glasgow. what areas will be covered and how many services will still be running for customers going between the two cities? , ., , cities? there will be five routes. we will connect _ cities? there will be five routes. we will connect edinburgh - cities? there will be five routes. we will connect edinburgh and l we will connect edinburgh and glasgow. some of those services will run via _ glasgow. some of those services will run via shotts and falkirk high. we will also _ run via shotts and falkirk high. we will also see a service from edinburgh to bathgate and we will see the _ edinburgh to bathgate and we will see the and lanark service. that is around _ see the and lanark service. that is around 180 — see the and lanark service. that is around 180 services so around 10% of what we've _ around 180 services so around 10% of what we've been operating —— larkhall — what we've been operating —— larkhall and lanark. understand it is a very— larkhall and lanark. understand it is a very limited timetable, customers need to plan ahead. it also finishes early in the days will make _ also finishes early in the days will make sure — also finishes early in the days will make sure they have not got themselves in a position where they can travel — themselves in a position where they can travel. ~ ., themselves in a position where they can travel. ~ . ., _, , can travel. what about commuters than the rest _ can travel. what about commuters than the rest of _ can travel. what about commuters than the rest of the _ can travel. what about commuters than the rest of the country? - than the rest of the country? dundee, inverness, aberdeen? just no trains for anyone north or south and central belt area? it trains for anyone north or south and central belt area?— central belt area? it very unfortunate. _ central belt area? it very unfortunate. this - central belt area? it very unfortunate. this uk - central belt area? it very |

unfortunate. this uk wide central belt area? it very - unfortunate. this uk wide strike is affecting _ unfortunate. this uk wide strike is affecting all services and the countrvm _ affecting all services and the country... we cannot get the services — country... we cannot get the services operate without people being _ services operate without people being there and that is why we are seeing _ being there and that is why we are seeing such a reduction in services. are is _ seeing such a reduction in services. are is over— seeing such a reduction in services. are is over three days with a day in between so what are the chances of getting services up and running in the days when there isn't a strike. the days in between the strike we will actually start to see the timetable to return but however there _ timetable to return but however there will— timetable to return but however there will be services starting later— there will be services starting later in— there will be services starting later in the day than they traditionally would and this is just allowing _ traditionally would and this is just allowing the train services to get into service again with people to -et into service again with people to get onto— into service again with people to get onto the website can plan the journey, — get onto the website can plan the journey, speak to teams in the stations— journey, speak to teams in the stations and understand what services — stations and understand what services are running where and when but the _ services are running where and when but the days— services are running where and when but the days between strikes will see a _ but the days between strikes will see a slower start up than they do come _ see a slower start up than they do come roundabouts have a name as opposed _ come roundabouts have a name as opposed to — come roundabouts have a name as opposed to live in the morning. and our opposed to live in the morning. and your advice — opposed to live in the morning. and your advice to _ opposed to live in the morning. fific your advice to customers, really comic domecq —— briefly? plan

your advice to customers, really comic domecq -- briefly? plan ahead. book on the — comic domecq -- briefly? plan ahead. book on the website. _ comic domecq -- briefly? plan ahead. book on the website. if— comic domecq -- briefly? plan ahead. book on the website. if you _ comic domecq -- briefly? plan ahead. book on the website. if you need - comic domecq -- briefly? plan ahead. book on the website. if you need to i book on the website. if you need to speak— book on the website. if you need to speak to _ book on the website. if you need to speak to stuff the stations please do so _ speak to stuff the stations please do so on— speak to stuff the stations please do so. on the days of the staff we will have — do so. on the days of the staff we will have stuff available on the stations. — will have stuff available on the stations, still here because scotrail— stations, still here because scotrail are not on strike and we will do _ scotrail are not on strike and we will do all— scotrail are not on strike and we will do all we can help people and advise _ will do all we can help people and advise i— will do all we can help people and advise. i might thank you very much. apart _ advise. i might thank you very much. apart from _ advise. i might thank you very much. apart from scotrail cross—border services — apart from scotrail cross—border services will also be affected in the caledonian sleepers well. it will run — the caledonian sleepers well. it will run sniper that will be the last one — will run sniper that will be the last one this week and customers are being _ last one this week and customers are being advised to check the website and caledonian sleeper customers will get _ and caledonian sleeper customers will get a — and caledonian sleeper customers will get a refund if they were planning to travel later this week. when _ planning to travel later this week. when i _ planning to travel later this week. when i thank you very much in need and thinks _ when i thank you very much in need and thinks your this as well. alexander mackenzie never glasgow queen— alexander mackenzie never glasgow queen street station. and the biggest teaching union, the neu, has said it will ballot its members on strike action in england unless the government offers a pay rise of more than 3%. the union, which has 450—thousand members, will write to the education secretary, nadhim zahawi, this week. any strike would take place in the autumn.

the new head of the army has told british troops they need to prepare to "fight in europe once again" as the conflict in ukraine continues. in a letter addressed to all ranks and civil servants, general sir patrick sanders, said there was a �*burning imperative' for the army to be ready to fight "alongside allies" to defeat russia in battle. 0ur correspondentjoe inwood has more from the ukrainian town of irpin, outside the capital kyiv. you only have to look around me to the town of irpin, the destruction here, to see why feelings are so strong. it was really remarkable language, i thought. it was talking about the need to be ready to engage on the battlefield. it mentioned russia by name. now, we should say this was a letter that was not intended for public consumption, but it was said very widely so really they must have known this might have come out. in terms of how this will be received, i think here in ukraine, well, they've been calling for nato involvement in this war, but i don't think they're going to view this as a clear indication that the british army will be getting involved.

how would the russians view it? well, i think they would probably take it much the same way, but if this is seen as something as a threat, and it could be, then maybe sergey lavrov would echo the sentiment he expressed in an interview last week when he was talking about britain's desire to bring russia to its knees and he said, "well, bring it on." all in all, the mood music we're getting from across western capitals is that this is a conflict that is going on for the long term and that they need — boris johnson said it himself today — they need to offer military support on an ongoing basis to the ukrainians if they are going to be able to hold on and win this war in the east, but, also, as you can see here, rebuild their country, because economically they're on their knees. joe inwood reporting. voting is under way in parliamentary elections in france, with president macron's party facing the prospect on being unable to command a majority — limiting his ability to enact his polices. he faces a broad left—wing alliance of parties backing jean—luc melenchon. hugh schofield reports.

it's the fourth time in two months that the french have been called out to vote. two rounds of presidentials that returned emmanuel macron for a second term, and now this — a chance at the parliamentary elections for his opponents, especially those on the left, to get their revenge. man of the hour is jean—luc melenchon, the 70—year—old veteran of the far left who's forged a new alliance out of four separate parties, including the socialists and the greens. un, deux, trois. cheering his tactical flair and savage and sarcastic attacks on macron have, in a few short weeks, transformed the left�*s chances. now, it's an invigorated left and far left, rather than marine le pen's far right, that's become the main opposition. applause for emmanuel macron, this week playing up his presidential role

in ukraine, today's vote is crucial. his centre—right coalition should still beat melenchon's left into second place, but will he get an outright majority? with turn—out once again set to be extremely low, president macron risks losing a lot of his seats in the parliament to the point of having to make deals with other parties like the conservatives if he wants any of his reform programme to get through. macron's second presidential victory in april was a high point qin his career, but is it about to take a downhill turn? phil schofield in paris. flooding, landslides and lightning strikes triggered by seasonal monsoon weather have left at least 59 people dead in bangladesh and india.

rescue teams have been working throughout the region to bring people trapped by floodwaters to safety. many of those who've died in bangladesh were killed by lightning. forecasters are warning the situation is likely to deteriorate in the coming days. the united states has become the first place in the world to allow children as young as six months old to have the covid—i9 vaccine. the move was authorised by the country's national health agency, the centers for disease control and prevention. president biden said parents would be able to book appointments this week. retail employees of the tech giant apple have voted to form their first union in the united states. employees at a shop outside baltimore said they wanted to expand their rights, and to ask for a say when it came to pay, hours, and safety. workers in at least two other apple shops are trying to form unions. plans by the government to scrap parts of the post—brexit trade deal it agreed with the eu would be "economic vandalism" on northern ireland, according to the irish prime minister. the government wants to change the northern ireland protocol to make it easierfor some goods

to flow from great britain to northern ireland and is due to set out proposals in parliament tomorrow. the taoiseach micheal martin said the move would damage northern ireland's economy. if we have a complete unilateral reneging on an international agreement that the united kingdom government itself signed up to and recommended ratification to its parliament, which it's parliament subsequently did, then of course we're in a very serious situation, but we want to avoid that. nobody wants a trade war in any shape or form. we want this resolved. we believe it can be resolved with goodwill, and i've met all of the political parties in northern ireland. i've met with industry in northern ireland. we believe we know where there's a landing zone to resolve issues around the operation of the protocol to give northern ireland the best chance in terms of access, obviously, to the european union market and the uk market, of course, and that would position northern ireland well in terms of inward investment. micheal martin the

irish taoiseach there. the headlines on bbc news... the transport secretary accuses union leaders of "punishing millions of innocent people" by pressing ahead with rail strikes this week. voting is under way in the final round of parliamentary elections in france, with president emmanuel macron facing an alliance of left—wing parties as the conflict in ukraine continues — the new head of the british army tells his troops they need to prepare to "fight in europe once again". sport and for a full round—up, from the bbc sport centre. kicking off with the us open, i think? yes, a bit of golf to get us under way. the fourth and final round of the us open is under way. the current leaders are still to tee off though as matt fitzpatrick looks to make it a double at brookline after winning the us amateur tournament there in 2013, which he says should give him "an edge" today as he chases his first major. he has a one shot lead alongside american will

zalatoris on four under.. joe lynskey reports. in the trees of massachusetts, they're rarely far from the trapdoor. brookline's a golf course thick with hazards. it can bring out new approaches. but one man from sheffield has tamed the conditions. this is matt fitzpatrick, who takes aim here for a first win at a major, in the form of his life. by god. brilliant, brilliant. this is the course where fitzpatrick won amateur golf�*s biggest prize. now, nine years on, he holds thejoint lead on the last day at one of the great senior titles. rory mcilroy has gone eight years without winning one and he's due some luck. crowd groans. in round three, mcilroy fell

back but then recovered, back nine birdies mean still in touch, just three shots behind the lead. and all tests of brookline mean on the last day, that could all change. joe lynskey, bbc news england's cricketers have taken early wickets against the netherlands in the second one day international in amstelveen. the hosts won the toss and chose to bat first, and a short time ago, they were 191 for 7 in the 37th over. the match has been reduced to movers per side due to overnight rain. the former wimbledon champion, simona halep, has been beaten in the semi—finals of the birmingham classic. beatriz haddad maia who won the nottingham open title on 12 june, came through 6—3, 2—6, 6—4. she'll face zhang shuai of china in the final this afternoon after her win over sorana cirstea. matteo berrettini has beaten filip krajinovic in the queens final

7—5, 6—4 defending his title at queens. we can get the latest pictures now. this will be his seventh atp title and one of very few to defend his title here at queens. in the eight people have done it previously and all of them were former number ones. very impressive to look ahead to wimbledon. we'll have some doubles action for you later on. red bull's max verstappen will start on pole for the canadian grand prix which gets under way around seven o'clock in montreal. championship leader, verstappen was quickest after the rain affected qualifying sessions and will start on the front row alongside fernando alonso. ferrari's carlos sainz will start third while after all the struggles — there was a surprise fourth place for lewis hamilton in his mercedes.

my battery was a little bit low and tyres were hot, and so i didn't get to go quicker at the end. but i'm still grateful for that position. that's the best this year, and it's a bit overwhelming. at the end afterwards, i was like, "oh, my god — "this is a step forward for me." of course i expected it not to be a straightforward race but i think today— straightforward race but i think today with the tricky conditions we stayed _ today with the tricky conditions we stayed calm. so i'm super happy to -et stayed calm. so i'm super happy to get pole _ stayed calm. so i'm super happy to get pole position here and i am happy— get pole position here and i am happy to— get pole position here and i am happy to be back here in montreal and see _ happy to be back here in montreal and see the fans. that's all the sport for now. today marks five years since the finsbury park terror attack — when a van was driven into worshippers outside a mosque in north london.

one person, makram ali, was killed and nine others injured. makram's daughter — ruzina akhtar — has been speaking exclusively to our home affairs correspondent sonja jessup about her memories of her father— and the impact of the attack on the community. this is how makram ali's family remember him, a loving father and grandfather with a sense of fun. he was just a very lively, happy, bubbly person. i don't know anyone like him who's always 24/7 happy. makram ali was murdered five years ago, targeted because of his muslim faith. the attacker drove a van into worshippers outside a mosque in finsbury park. nine others were injured. all i could hear was my sister crying and shouting, "dad, dad!," trying to wake him up. at first it wasn't clear what had happened. when police moved ruzina away from the scene, she thought her father was still alive, and waited for news. i stayed out that whole night, whole morning, just waiting for someone to say, "he's at this hospital," but obviously, that wasn't the case.

makram's killer was taken into police custody, restrained until officers arrived by the worshippers he'd just attacked. the imam was dubbed a hero but he believes that's because many expected muslims to react with anger. what myself and others did on that night was what any sensible and normal law—abiding citizen would have done. it's a religion that is not one of chaos, not one of — not one of vigilante justice, but one of respect of the law. but london's muslim community felt fear. many had worried islamophobia would increase following the westminster and london bridge terror attacks. after finsbury park, many mosques tightened their security. i was always wary. my mum was scared to go out of the house. she didn't want to go out of the house because she's like, "0h, iweara headscarf, what if i get attacked?" the number of islamophobic hate crimes recorded by the met police

have fallen over the last five years, but one group who monitor incidents say most are never reported. we have seen an increase of 45% of anti—muslim reports _ coming into us in london, | and these reports have got abusive behaviour as the number one category reported into us, _ but threats, assaults, threatening behaviours and discrimination - are the categories that follow. five years on, the memories and the fear remain, but there's also been love and support. people are quick to let you know that they stand with you and that these actions are not supported, and that's comforting and that's consoling. in the park where makram ali used to play with his grandchildren, there's a plaque that bears his name. it's been difficult but we move on and we just create better, happier memories as a family, and just do what my dad would have loved.

with me now is secretary general of the muslim council of britain, zara mohammed. thank you very much indeed for being with us. five years on, there are events to commemorate this attacked. what is the message should you think has been collated a five years after this? i has been collated a five years after this? ~ , , has been collated a five years after this? ~' , , ., this? i think it is definitely a tribute to — this? i think it is definitely a tribute to communities. - this? i think it is definitely a tribute to communities. you this? i think it is definitely a - tribute to communities. you know, when this happened five years ago it shook british muslim communities because this was an attack on worshippers, innocent civilians were just going for prayers in the holy month of ramadan and despite all of that the community stayed calm, dignified and strong and said this type of eagle, evil, this heinous act doesn't define us and we hear todayis act doesn't define us and we hear today is a marker of unity and not allowing these type of action is to define who we are and what we believe in but also i guess in some ways a reminder that islamophobia is

still extreme concern in such extreme targeted attacks on muslim communities remain a fear in that regard. communities remain a fear in that reaard. n ., , communities remain a fear in that reaard. n . , , communities remain a fear in that reaard. a . , , ., regard. actually, i remember going there five years _ regard. actually, i remember going there five years ago _ regard. actually, i remember going there five years ago and _ regard. actually, i remember going there five years ago and covering i there five years ago and covering there five years ago and covering the attack and that was the source of messages of people there are things they were saying. do you think things have changed for the better of it all in the five years since then? i better of it all in the five years since then?— better of it all in the five years since then? ~ ., ., , since then? i think unfortunately we are still saying _ since then? i think unfortunately we are still saying that _ since then? i think unfortunately we are still saying that there _ since then? i think unfortunately we are still saying that there are - since then? i think unfortunately we are still saying that there are heat i are still saying that there are heat crimes particularly targeted to mosques. the schmidt hate crimes. the government was not in the statistics found that of all religiously motivated hate crimes 40% of the targets muslim communities. when there is a bad new story we find that mosques are targeted whether by arson, vandalism or even threat that is still there but what we have also bound to the pandemic is the way people have come together to support, to the united together to support, to the united to make sure that our community state resilient and strong opening hearts and minds so certainly thinking that's where the community

finsbury park of all inspired all of us, as have the communities, the stories, and even those who tried to stop things on the day and really manage that situation, so plenty of us to stick together but also some things that we still need to be concerned about. when that what else would you say needs to be done generally, both in terms of what government and the authorities do and just what members of all communities do, i suppose? certainly we have had — communities do, i suppose? certainly we have had the _ communities do, i suppose? certainly we have had the places _ communities do, i suppose? certainly we have had the places of _ communities do, i suppose? certainly we have had the places of worship - we have had the places of worship protect in security front so that has been one step but i think certainly more inking about how places of worship have been targeted, particularly muslim communities and i think with all faith communities it is about continuing to stay in solidarity and standing together. i think when such actions happen it is about making so that we all see nothing in our society but also remembering that visibly muslim women are the ones that are often attacked and those elderly or vulnerable so i think there is definitely around, you

know, we obviously supported definition of taking investment comic into consideration the vulnerability of a place of worship but also community spirit and also... communicate the good have within us. this was a shocking attack with all sorts of implications that it was also very deep personal tragedy for the man who was killed and members of his family. a terrible human tragedy. yes, absolutely. you know, we convey our deepest condolences to his family but also to the victims that were also injured in that attack, and i think what people won't appreciate, particularly the non—muslims is that this was ramadan, it was the holiest time of the muslim calendar, and so people were just the muslim calendar, and so people werejust going for the muslim calendar, and so people were just going for worship and prayer and the mosque is a sanctuary, it is a safe space

commerce especially in ramadan, you know, everybody is out in the evening and communities get together forfasting so, really, the evening and communities get together for fasting so, really, the time that this attack happened it sent shock waves across the whole community thinking why would anybody want to attack us and especially, you know, is an elderly gentleman whose life was lost and his family? so i think it definitely did traumatise communities but also was quite disturbing to see someone would do that to worshippers. when i came you should talk to you. secretary general of the muslim council of britain. —— secretary general of the muslim council of britain. --_ council of britain. -- thank you very much _ council of britain. -- thank you very much for— council of britain. -- thank you very much for talking _ council of britain. -- thank you very much for talking to - council of britain. -- thank you very much for talking to us, - very much for talking to us, secretary general of the muslim council of britain. the indian government has said it is issuing 100 emergency visas to sikhs in afghanistan — a day after their last place of worship in kabul was attacked by islamic state militants. reports say around a0 other applications are being reviewed. at least two people were killed in the assault on saturday — a sikh worshipper and a taliban fighter who confronted the militants.

india's prime minister narendra modi condemned the attack as barbaric and cowardly. the double olympic champion dame kelly holmes has revealed she is gay. the 52—year—old told the daily mirror newspaper that she had known she was gay since she was 17. dame kelly holmes said she had hidden her sexuality forfear of repercussion while serving in the army. dame kelly holmes says she feels she can breathe again after coming out. it's father's day, and the duke of cambridge has released a photograph to mark the occasion. prince william is pictured laughing with his children during a family holiday, with his arms around prince george, who's eight, and seven year—old princess charlotte, while four—year—old prince louis sits on his shoulders. the photograph was taken in jordan last year. hgppy happy father's day to all the fathers out there. now it's time for a look at the weather with susan powell. hello. the really hot and humid air has

now left our shores, but it's still sitting in place across much of europe and heat wave conditions will persist for central europe into the week ahead. we are now in cooler, fresher air that swept in from the north. this is the boundary between the two air masses, a weather front that will continue to give some showers across southern england on into the evening. through the small hours of monday, though, they tend to drift away to the south. winds fall light across scotland and in sheltered central and eastern spots, temperatures could even dip down as low as just three orfour degrees. a fresher night across the board. first thing monday, a lot of sunshine. the winds in the east will continue to fall light, towards the north west, a weather front will push a little bit more cloud into the north west of scotland. some rain on and off for 0rkney and shetland, cooler here, temperatures mid teens at best. elsewhere we're looking at the low 20s. and with a lot more fine weather to come through the week ahead, i anticipate particularly across england and wales we could reach the mid to high 20s yet again.

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