this is bbc news with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world. russia investigates how and what caused the explosion that severely damaged its state—of—the—art, and well defended, bridge to crimea. officials in the ukrainian city of zaporizhzia say 17 people have been killed by a russian missile strike on an apartment block. former uk culture secretary nadine dorries says prime minister liz truss needs a fresh mandate if she wants to avoid facing a "wipeout" at the next general election. i'm still one of the liz's biggest supporters, but you have to put that into the context of the fact that we are 30 points behind labour in the polls. in iran, protestors appear to hack into state—run television, as demonstrations against the regime continue.

hello and welcome if you're watching in the uk or around the world. russian divers are beginning a fuller examination of the damage caused by saturday's explosion to the kerch bridge, what the kremlin had previously hailed as one of its best, ultra modern and well defended structures. though limited traffic has resumed along one carriageway, a section of the other was brought down by the blast. these satellite images give an idea of what happened. this is the 19 kilometre long crossing, that's 12 miles, which you can see here linking russia, on the right of the screen, to crimea. you can make out smoke coming from one span of the bridge. this closer image shows how two parts of the road bridge have collapsed.

one carriageway remains intact, but at the top of the screen you can see what appear to be flames coming from a train on the railway bridge. russia has promised to fix the damaged sections as soon as possible. ukrainian officials have have not indicated that their forces were behind the attack, although they do appear to have welcomed the development. our russia editor, steve rosenberg, reports. it is the bridge the kremlin built, and it was under attack. an explosion at dawn. this was the result. russian officials claim a lorry had been blown up here and that the fire then spread to a fuel train. whatever the cause, you could see the damage. this is the bridge that links russia to annexed crimea and parts of the road had collapsed into the sea. later, investigators announced that three people had been killed.

they've opened a criminal case. the 12—mile long road and rail bridge is not only strategically important to the kremlin as a supply route, it is also a symbol of the russian annexation of crimea. vladimir putin opened it in 2018, getting behind the wheel to show that, as far as he was concerned, russia and crimea were joined forever. very different scenes here. pro—kremlin commentators have blamed ukraine for the explosion but there's been no claim of responsibility from kyiv. it is noticeable how the situation has changed here, and the messaging. a few months ago, russians were being told by their leaders and by the state media that the so—called special military operation would be relatively brief and victorious. now, they are being told that there are problems, that russia is losing ground.

and they learned about the attack on a hugely symbolic location — the crimean bridge. news of the attack has sparked concern amongst the public here but the russians we spoke to had different ideas about how the kremlin should react. "it's worrying," stav says. "war is always bad. "they should've done this differently, with negotiations." but olga says, "putin must respond. "what a birthday present they gave him! "we should blow up the train lines ukraine uses to get its military "aid from america. "this is nato�*s fault." but from vladimir putin, there's been no reaction yet to what happened here, no hint as to how he will respond. steve rosenberg, bbc news, st petersburg. officials from the ukrainian city of zaporizhzhia say a dozen russian air strikes have killed at least 12 people as several residential buildings were destroyed in overnight shelling.

our correspondent hugo bachega has more. the governor of the region of zaporizhzhia said 12 missiles were fired at the city overnight. this attack happened at two o'clock in the morning as people were sleeping. residential areas were hit. pictures from the scene show extensive damage. a section of a block of flats has collapsed. president zelensky described it as a merciless attack on peaceful people. zaporizhzhia is relatively close to the front lines. it's a major city in the south of the country and has become a frequent target of attacks by russian forces. the ukrainians have been saying that this is the way russia is reacting to its military defeats, by attacking civilian sites, civilian infrastructure across the country and zaporizhzhia has been a frequent target of those attacks. the attack on zaporizhzhia happened hours after the explosion that hit

the only bridge connecting occupied crimea to russia, an important bridge that has been used by russia to move military equipment, ammunition, personnel from russia to southern parts of ukraine. it's also very symbolic. this bridge was opened in 2018 by president putin as perhaps a symbol that crimea was russian. this peninsula was illegally annexed by russia in 2014. the ukrainians have been saying that they want to recapture all territory that's been under russian occupation, including crimea. although officials here have celebrated the explosion that happened on saturday, they haven't officially acknowledged that the ukrainians had any involvement in this explosion. the uk ministry of defence has, for the first time, shown its massive arms supply operation to ukraine. the bbc has been taken on a flight carrying tonnes of weapons to an undisclosed location

in eastern europe. our correspondent duncan kennedy joined the flight at raf brize norton in oxfordshire. these are just some of the weapons britain is sending to ukraine. it's the first time since the start of the war the media have been allowed to film the operation. we stand absolutely united with ukraine in defence of freedom and democracy and a nation's right to be sovereign. we take off, but we are not told where we're going to protect the safety of the crews use fly these missions. some of these boxes are holding brimstone missiles. britain has now sent more than 10,000 anti—tank weapons to ukraine. it is dark when we land, and the operation to off load doesn't take long. this plane alone has brought 12 tonnes of weapons. these missions are so sensitive, we've been asked not to say where we've landed or even

what country we're in. all i can say is that we're somewhere in eastern europe. we're on the ground for less than two hours. the doors are shut, and we head back to the uk. there will be many more flights like this to come. duncan kennedy, bbc news. in a sign of increasing tensions and escalating protests in iran, the state run broadcaster appeared to be interrupted by a hacking protest against the country's leader. a mask appeared on the screen, followed by an image of the supreme leader ali khamenei with flames around him — and what seems to be a target on his face. a group calling itself �*adalat ali', which translates into english as ali's justice, put up captions reading "join us and rise up" and "our youths�* blood is dripping off your paws". it was removed from screens after just a few seconds. caroline hawley reports. chanting.

there's a target to their anger, and he's inside the building. these students in tehran are shouting at the country's president to "get lost" as he visits their university. inside, ebrahim raisi recited a poem, likening the protesters to flies. a receptive audience here. applause. but elsewhere in the capital, there were chants of "death to the dictator" — a reference to iran's supreme leader — with protests reported in many cities across the country. video posted on social media shows riot police close to tehran�*s main bazaar in the centre of the city, in normal times seen as a bastion of support for the regime. but many shopkeepers had shut up their stores in support of the protesters, who set fire to a police kiosk. and this was the eastern city of mashhad, where new protests brought new grief.

screaming. here, a young woman has been shot in the neck by iran's security forces. distressed cries. it was the death last month of mahsa amini, arrested for being improperly dressed, which ignited this wave of unrest. her family say she was beaten in custody. and this banner draped over a main road reads, "we're not afraid any more. "we'll fight. " after nightfall, the protests continued. no—one knows quite where they'll lead, but the crisis of legitimacy facing the islamic regime is deepening by the day. caroline hawley, bbc news.

three cabinet ministers who all stood against liz truss in the leadership contest have called on their fellow conservatives to unite behind the prime minister. in separate articles in sunday newspapers, they warn of the danger of a labour victory at the next election. let's talk to our political correspondent tony bonsignore. this is quite extraordinary, isn't it? it this is quite extraordinary, isn't it? , ._, a, , this is quite extraordinary, isn't it? , ., a, , it? it is extraordinary to have this coordinated _ it? it is extraordinary to have this coordinated campaign _ it? it is extraordinary to have this coordinated campaign today. - it? it is extraordinary to have this i coordinated campaign today. some it? it is extraordinary to have this - coordinated campaign today. some of the messages that we have heard before, _ the messages that we have heard before, that the growth plan is the film before, that the growth plan is the right plan, — before, that the growth plan is the right plan, that she is the right person. — right plan, that she is the right person, the really important thing today— person, the really important thing today is_ person, the really important thing today is that if you don't get behind — today is that if you don't get behind liz truss then we are heading for a labour— behind liz truss then we are heading for a labour government, that is the message _ for a labour government, that is the message to — for a labour government, that is the message to labour mps, possibly with a coalition_ message to labour mps, possibly with a coalition with the snp. questions keep coming up again around boris

johnson, _ keep coming up again around boris johnson, who seems to hang over the party stilt _ johnson, who seems to hang over the party still. one of his biggest supporters, nodding doris, was asked about_ supporters, nodding doris, was asked about this _ supporters, nodding doris, was asked about this today. she has consistently said that the government can't change —— must change — government can't change —— must change track because people in 2019 floated _ change track because people in 2019 floated for a set of policies and also for — floated for a set of policies and also for borisjohnson, floated for a set of policies and also for boris johnson, which floated for a set of policies and also for borisjohnson, which begs the obvious question, is it possible that boris— the obvious question, is it possible that borisjohnson might be planning a comeback. she was asked about this this morhihg — she was asked about this this morning. the key message from borisjohnson to anyone is to support liz and to back liz. for that to happen, i mean, there is no process for that to happen, and i think it would take a bizarre reversal of what normally happens. instead of graham brady going to see him with a revolver, i think he'd need to go and see him with an olive branch. and i think it's something conservative mps would have to really want. but at the moment, i can tell you it's not even something borisjohnson is thinking about. but could it happen?

i notice you're not ruling it out. so, i've been in politics a long time, i don't rule anything out, but i would say it is highly, extremely unlikely. even thought to be being discussed is extraordinary. what is the likelihood, will the party unite behind liz truss or will she have to change course? the behind liz truss or will she have to change course?— behind liz truss or will she have to change course? the omens are great. on tuesday — change course? the omens are great. on tuesday mps _ change course? the omens are great. on tuesday mps return _ change course? the omens are great. on tuesday mps return to _ change course? the omens are great. | on tuesday mps return to parliament, that is— on tuesday mps return to parliament, that is why— on tuesday mps return to parliament, that is why this message is going out now. — that is why this message is going out now, warning them as they return to the _ out now, warning them as they return to the commons. there are big batties— to the commons. there are big battles ahead. there are particular issues, _ battles ahead. there are particular issues, for— battles ahead. there are particular issues, for example benefits, welfare. _ issues, for example benefits, welfare, should it be increased by the rate _ welfare, should it be increased by the rate of— welfare, should it be increased by the rate of inflation, as boris johnson _ the rate of inflation, as boris johnson promised, or it has been floated _ johnson promised, or it has been floated the idea that might only be increased — floated the idea that might only be increased in line with earnings, which _ increased in line with earnings, which would be only 5% rather than 10%~ _ which would be only 5% rather than

10%~ that — which would be only 5% rather than 10%~ that is — which would be only 5% rather than 10%. that is a big battle to come. the noises — 10%. that is a big battle to come. the noises are it will be difficult for lil— the noises are it will be difficult for liz truss, if that is what she wants. — for liz truss, if that is what she wants. to — for liz truss, if that is what she wants, to go for the lower increase. 0ther— wants, to go for the lower increase. other battles as well, over the obr report, _ other battles as well, over the obr report, the — other battles as well, over the obr report, the official report about how the — report, the official report about how the finances of this stack up. it is difficult to see right now how liz truss — it is difficult to see right now how liz truss continues with this plan as is, _ liz truss continues with this plan as is, keeps— liz truss continues with this plan as is, keeps all of her tory mps on site and _ as is, keeps all of her tory mps on site and keeps markets on site, but she and _ site and keeps markets on site, but she and her— site and keeps markets on site, but she and her supporters are convinced that can _ she and her supporters are convinced that can be _ she and her supporters are convinced that can be done and this isjust noise _ that can be done and this isjust noise that — that can be done and this isjust noise that will fade in a couple of months — the irish prime minister has attended a church vigil for victims of the explosion in county donegal on friday which killed ten people. three children were among the dead. the blast happened at a petrol station in the village of creeslough. no cause has been determined but an investigation is under way. our ireland correspondent charlotte gallagher is there and has more now on the reaction to this explosion. the atmosphere here is one of shock, sadness and disbelief, really,

about what's happened. someone described it as an "unthinkable tragedy". as chris said, this is a village ofjust 400 people, so everybody here will know people that have been affected by this tragedy and everyone will be feeling it today. in fact, someone said to me earlier, it's notjust the village that's in shock, it's the whole island that's in shock about what's happened here. for such a tragedy to happen on a friday afternoon when people were popping into the petrol station for a newspaper, packet of crisps or in their apartment, it's just really unbelievable. there is a mass going on this morning. people from the village will be attending. other people from around the community will be going, as well. there was one last night and ten red candles for each of the ten victims was laid out at the front of the chapel. a lot has been said about the community here and really everyone has rallied round. there's a coffee shop opposite where i am now. they've been opening 2a hours a day offering free food and drink

to the emergency services that have been working through the night. you can see one of the houses behind me, the windows have been blown out. one, of a few doors down, there's a lady in there and she has been offering people cups of tea and coffee, saying she is leaving her door unlocked in case anyone wants to come in and use the bathroom. a local athletics association, they're bringing counsellors down to the village so people can talk through about what's happened here, but i think it's going to be a really, really long time before the village comes to terms with what has happened. it's "absolutely unthinkable", as someone described. scotland's first minister, nicola sturgeon, says she's confident next year's planned independence referendum will go ahead and could be as soon as october next year. she's been talking to the bbc�*s laura kuenssberg. if democracy is blocked, if the route by which it would be right to consider and decide this issue, which is a lawful, constitutional referendum, is blocked by westminster because they feared the democratic choice of the people

of scotland then, for me, the snp and for people who support independence, the choice is then simple. we put our case to people in an election or we give up on scottish democracy. i want to be very clear today, i will never, ever give up on scottish democracy. spanish firefighters have held mass protests demanding improved workers' rights and better pay and conditions. unlike their full—time colleagues, these so—called forest fire crews are only employed on a temporary basis to fight wildfires, in a year when thousands of hectares of woodland were destroyed across spain and throughout europe. russell trott reports. such is the strength of feeling amongst spain's part—time firefighting crews that they were determined to fan the flames and smoke of descent in the middle of the capital, madrid. the 2,000 or so part—timers made the case loud and clear to demand a firefighter�*s statute to guarantee similar working rights

to their full—time colleagues and recognise injuries inflicted while doing thejob. translation: we are forest firefighters, and we wantjustice because we are a public service for society. we want our administrations to recognise us and respect us, and create a status for forest firefighters. we are here today but we're not going to stop. this fire is not going to stop until our rights recognised. wildfires raged through europe this summer, set alight the second biggest area of land on record, a dozen european countries including spain, italy and france suffering major fires this year, forcing thousands to evacuate their homes and businesses, destroying many properties in the process. with winter looming, the wildfires may be over,

but the firefighters, along with other spanish workers, say their protests have onlyjust begun. russell trott, bbc news. the us vice—president, kamala harris, has told an audience in texas that the supreme court's ruling against the federal right to abortion was "immoral". her comments came as marches took place in major cities against the ruling. the bbc�*s azadeh moshiri reports. vote in november! midterms are only one month away and the issue of abortion is still front and centre. thousands marched in the capital and in other cities across the united states in what organisers called a women's wave. it is a woman's body, it is women's rights and they should have a choice to do what they want with their bodies and i don't like how men have so much say in the decision on how to use it.

green, a colour to represent the women's right to choose, that is what these protesters are demanding of their lawmakers and of candidates running for office, ever since earlier this year the supreme court struck down what was once a constitutional right. it is an issue that democrats are hoping will keep the slim majority in congress and one that has put republicans on the defence in mid—term debate. if i were in the us senate, i would absolutely vote to quantify roe versus wade to protect the right to abortion. i would let the people decide on a one—time single issue referendum that asked a decision that needs — that we need to come to a decision on — which is at what point does society have the responsibility to protect life in the womb? but for these protesters, there is no room for debate. all chant: we will not go back! we will not go back! roe versus wade, the landmark ruling that made abortion legal, was the law of the land

and they want it to return to them. azadeh moshiri, bbc news. max verstappen has won his second formula 1 world championship after winning the japanese grand prix with the fastest lap. the race was full of drama. there was a delay in awading the red bull driver the title following some confusion about whether he'd actually earned enough points. meanwhile, ferarri's charles leclerc was demoted from second place to third after incurring a time penalty. this meant verstappen's team—mate, sergio perez, took the second place spot. the race was hampered with poor conditions and there was controversy about a safety vehicle being allowed on the track while one driver was still at speed. matthew marsh is a former driver, who is now a formula 1 analyst and presenter of the gof1 show. welcome, thank you. it has been confusing, hasn't it? there was back—and—forth on whether he won the

title or not. back-and-forth on whether he won the title or not. . «a back-and-forth on whether he won the title or not. ., g ., title or not. thanks, joanna. he cou~hed title or not. thanks, joanna. he coughed out — title or not. thanks, joanna. he coughed out nearly _ title or not. thanks, joanna. he coughed out nearly everybody, | coughed out nearly everybody, including max verstappen's red bull racing team. there were only 29 of the schedule 53 laps. normally that is because weather conditions are bad, and in that case we only get full points when 75% race distance has been raised, which should have been a0 laps. today's race was suspended after two laps, then ran through to the chequered flag. that means that we got to the full points distance. the confusion arose because we have become used to when full distance is not reached you don't get full points. the rules were rewritten slightly last year which means that points are awarded if the races resume, as today. what if the races resume, as today. what is the reaction _

if the races resume, as today. what is the reaction of _ if the races resume, as today. what is the reaction of the _ if the races resume, as today. what is the reaction of the fans? - if the races resume, as today. what is the reaction of the fans? it - if the races resume, as today. what is the reaction of the fans? it all. is the reaction of the fans? it all ha--ened is the reaction of the fans? it all happened slightly _ is the reaction of the fans? it all happened slightly after—the—fact. everybody expected max verstappen to win the world drivers championship this year so there is no real controversy. he is only the third person in history to win it with four rounds remaining. there is a bit of online discussion about whether the rules are applied correctly, but they clearly have been and it will all blow over. it is the 14th win for red bull's chief is the 1ath win for red bull's chief technical designer, it is a team on a good path. technical designer, it is a team on a good path-— a good path. adrian ui. this is his most successful _ a good path. adrian ui. this is his most successful car _ a good path. adrian ui. this is his most successful car of _ a good path. adrian ui. this is his most successful car of his - a good path. adrian ui. this is his most successful car of his career. j most successful car of his career. he has managed to win 12 drivers championship so far, he is on course to win his 11th constructors championship. in to win his 11th constructors championship.— to win his 11th constructors cham--ionshi. , ., championship. in terms of max verstappen _ championship. in terms of max verstappen himself _ championship. in terms of max verstappen himself and - championship. in terms of max verstappen himself and where | championship. in terms of max i verstappen himself and where he championship. in terms of max - verstappen himself and where he sits now, tell us more.—

now, tell us more. incredible really to remember— now, tell us more. incredible really to remember that _ now, tell us more. incredible really to remember that it _ now, tell us more. incredible really to remember that it was _ now, tell us more. incredible really to remember that it was eight - now, tell us more. incredible really| to remember that it was eight years ago at this japanese grand prix that he became the youngest driver to drive in a practice session in formula 1, driving for a team also owned by red bull. now 25 years and nine days, having been the youngest ever to drive in a race in 2015, the youngest race winner in 2016. he now has 32 career wins, two world championships, and this year he has won 11 races so far, he could win 13, another record held also by michael schumacher and sebastian vettel. the hungarian grand prix he won even after a 360 degrees spin. he has put himself at the top of the list of deserving world champions this year. list of deserving world champions this ear. . ~ list of deserving world champions this ear. ., ,, , ., almost half of all the world's bird species are in decline and one in eight are threatened

with extinction, according to a new report. researchers at birdlife international said the main threats come from human actions such as over—farming, deforestation and climate change. scientists who compiled the report said their findings painted a �*deeply concerning picture'. petrol pumps have been running dry in france due to union strikes at refineries. this was the huge line to get fuel in a petrol station in paris on saturday. drivers had to wait over an hour to fill theirfuel tanks. three out of six refineries are currently shut down in france due to worker strikes. government figures estimate that 20% of petrol stations in france are affected by shortages, especially in the north of the country. a new picture of one of the queen's favourite ponies has been released by buckingham palace, following her appearance at the monarch's funeral. the fell pony called emma stood to the side of the long walk as the funeral cortege was driven along the approach to windsor castle. the queen had ridden the black pony for light exercise in the castle grounds over the previous 15 years.

you're watching bbc news. walking down the street with ease and being able to spot obstacles that might be in the way is something many of us just take for granted, but for blind and partially—sighted people street furniture, like outdoor seating, signs and advertising boards, is making life harder to navigate. nicola rees has been to visit hebden bridge in west yorkshire, where campaigners want to see change. whoops. for kathleen, there's no such thing as a pleasant stroll through town, especially in her hometown of hebden bridge, a place awash with street furniture, like bollards, bins, benches and signs. i've got to use this long white cane here to go along the pavement to find the obstacles. and there are often a lot of obstacles, like tables and chairs, a—boards especially, and they move position,

which is even worse because you never know when you're going to find them. but change is on the way. volunteers from the west yorkshire sight loss council are helping business owners to understand the problem. what's that one? so, this one would be... this takes away any sort of perception of sight, so itjust gives light. these special glasses are known as sim specs. they give everyone the opportunity to experience the town as a blind or pa rtially—sighted person. there's a lot of areas where you can't see and, you know, no, i don't feel safe. it takes a bit of getting used to, as we all found out. so, what's really striking, once you've tried these glasses on, is how seeing normally is such a passive thing. you do it without any conscious thought. and then once these are on, it really does take all your concentration to walk a few steps and you suddenly feel really nervous about all the obstacles.

campaigners are making progress and calderdale council says a ban on the use of a boards is imminent. but is that enough and will businesses like it? we just need them to think outside i the box and if they can just think. about taking their signage upwards, instead of on the pavement, - it will cost initially, l but in the long term, it's going to be - better for everybody. there is a lot of street furniture here. it's certainly something i have noticed. putting the goggles on, it really made me notice about all the bollards. so i will definitely talk to colleagues about about the street furniture that we've got. how serious is this? it's notjust an inconvenience, is it? oh, no. it can stop you going out. i mean, if you know, this is going to be very difficult to walk along somewhere because there are obstacles, you just might not go out or only go out with somebody. argh, tables and chairs. so, a place to relax or a barrier to access? in this town, people are starting to see things differently.

that was nicola rees reporting. now it's time for a look at the weather with matt. hello. whilst it's another day of sunshine to the south and east of the country, gathering dark clouds, wind and rain to the north, and the west, that rain, strong to gale force winds across northern ireland and the west of scotland as we start the afternoon. the heaviest of the rain on the hills. it may brighten up in the far west of these as we go into the second half of the afternoon, but that rain edging into eastern scotland, cumbria, the isle of man, gwynedd and also anglesey. much of england and wales, though, will stay dry. increasing amounts of cloud, although the further south and east you are, its days are sunny. 18,19 degrees. a strengthening breeze here, but very strong winds tonight in the far north of scotland. rain clears scotland and northern ireland, initially in northern england and wales before clearing out later. we finish the night with it across parts of south—west england, the midlands, and edging into east anglia and the south—east where it won't be as cold as last night. but for the morning commute, cloud, outbreaks of rain and drizzle here. turning sunnier later. for many, it is a day of sunshine.

a few showers around. north wales, north west midlands, north west england, scotland and northern ireland especially. but even here, some will stay dry, and ratherfresh in the breeze. hello, this is bbc news. the headlines: russia investigates how, and what, caused the explosion that severely damaged its state—of—the—art — and well—defended — bridge to crimea. officials in the ukrainian city of zaporizhzia say 17 people have been killed by a russian missile strike on an apartment block. former uk culture secretary nadine dorries says prime minister liz truss needs to change course, if she wants to keep the party together and avoid facing a "wipeout" at the next general election. in iran, protestors appear to hack into state—run television, as demonstrations against the regime continue. now on bbc news, the bbc green sports awards.