welcome to newsday, reporting live from singapore. the headlines. president putin blames ukraine's intelligence services for saturday's crimean bridge explosion. translation: there is no doubt that this is an act of terrorism. . and they are destroying russia's critically important civilian infrastructure and it was devised, carried out and ordered by the ukrainian special services. we have a special report the front linejust beyond lyman —— we have a special report the front linejust beyond lyman — a town recently recaptured by ukrainian forces.

protests are continuing in towns and cities in i in defiance of violent oppression by the security forces. of violent oppression by the security forces. facing mounting threats from china, taiwan prepares to celebrate its democratic political system with a promise to bolster its defences. it's six in the morning in singapore, and one am in moscow where president vladamir putin has said "there can be no doubt" that saturday's explosion that damaged the only bridge to the occupied crimean peninsula was conceived and carried out by ukraine's intelligence services. he called it an act of terror. meanwhile, rescue teams

in the ukrainian city of zaporizhzhia have been searching for survivors in the ruins of residential buildings that were destroyed by russian missile strikes overnight. officials now say thirteen people were killed, and ninety wounded. paul adams reports from the ukrainian capital, kyiv. in zaporizhzhia, this is what escalation looks like. a gaping hole, where once there were homes. rescue workers searching for the dead, and the living. moments after the blast, in the middle of the night, stunned, furious reactions. they destroyed a building at night at 2am. they simply destroyed a multistorey building. translation: we ran out into the street. - when we left the corridor, a neighbour ran out with her eldest son and she screamed that her husband was dead. and the whole wall was torn out,

their apartment fell into ours. this was a civilian area, not a military target. volunteers helped to clear the rubble. local officials say scores of people were wounded. this industrial southern city is used to being hit, but its civilian are now bearing the brunt of russia's anger. more than 60 killed in and around the city in the past nine days. officials say 12 missiles were fired from russian warplanes flying safely over nearby occupied territory. here in kyiv, president zelensky said these were merciless strikes on peaceful people. this, he said, was absolute evil, perpetrated by savages and terrorists. it all came less than 2a hours after yesterday's dramatic attack on a key bridge linking russia with the crimean peninsula. russia said this was the result of a truck bomb. others spoke of an audacious act of ukrainian sabotage. kyiv is keeping mostly quiet.

translation: there is no doubt this is an act of terrorism. _ this was devised, carried out and ordered by the ukrainian special services. some road traffic has resumed. the physical damage can be repaired, but this was a profound psychological blow to moscow. up above, work on the ravaged railway bridge goes on. russia says freight and passenger services have resumed. this bridge is vital to moscow's war effort. it cannot afford to lose it. pauladams, bbc news, kyiv. our russia editor steve rosenberg has more on what president putin has been saying. the fact that we saw putin on a sunday evening, that's interesting, that's unusual, that's important. it suggests i think the kremlin wants to show that president

putin is in control of the situation and he takes this attack seriously. how is he going to respond to it? let's look at what he said, he called this an act of terror. i wonder whether he's now going to reframe what he calls what he calls at the moment, the special military operation into in anti—terrorist operation. there's been a lot of speculation about that in the russian press in recent days. it's unclear though what difference that would make for that we may get some clues about how he's going to tomorrow because vladimir putin will be chairing a meeting of the powerful russian security council, although not everything that said at these meetings is made public. but obviously, this is a tense moment not everything that said at these meetings is made public. but obviously, this is a tense moment reflected by the fact that russian state television tonight said that the world had frozen on the threshold of nuclear armageddon. but interestingly, other pro—kremlin tv channels were trying to play down the attack on the bridge. one of them said tonight, "the attackers had planned damage on a massive scale but they failed because the

bridge is still standing. and later in the programme we'll have a report from the front line close to the liberated city of lyman — as ukrainian forces become increasingly confident about the progress they are making in driving by russian forces. monday is "national day" in taiwan when — despite recent threats and intimidation from china — the island will celebrate its democratic political system and open society. it comes as recent opinion polls suggest a greater number of people than ever now identify as taiwanese and want the country to remain separate from china. in response, beijing is not just threatening war — it's waging an economic conflict and recently banned the import of some 2,000 taiwanese products. our correspondent rupert wingfield hayes sent this report from taiwan. it may not look like it, but these ponds in southern taiwan are filled with gold.

the huge fish thrashing around in su gou—zhen�*s ponds are called grouper. on the tables of beijing and shanghai, each one can fetch up to 2,000 us dollars. 80% of taiwan's grouper used to go to china. now it's zero. beijing's import bans are hitting taiwan where it hurts the most. so, is it working? olderfishermen like me are nervous, he says, but the younger generation, they're not worried. they think, fine, if china doesn't want to buy our fish, we'll sell to other markets all over the world. china isn'tjust threatening taiwan's economy. since august, it's made repeated threats to take the island by force, test firing dozens of missiles across the taiwan strait. but if taiwan people are scared, they're not showing much sign of it. it's election season here, and at nightly rallies, candidates are on stage

appealing to voters. unlike in china, people here get to choose who rules them. and they're not about to give that up. taiwan is justifiably proud of its democracy. there is nothing like this anywhere else in the chinese—speaking world. but it's notjust taiwan's democracy that is threatened by xi jinping. it's all of the rights and freedoms that people enjoy here, their whole way of life. at their home in the south of taipei, mota and sitti are playing with their two—year—old daughter. in 2019, taiwan became the first country in asia to legalise same sex marriage. sitti is now expecting baby number two. being homosexual was something you had to hide, says mota. but things have changed now. we're out in the open and the government has accepted and recognised us. for couples like this,

the stakes couldn't be higher. sitti says if china wants taiwan, it will have to invade. and if that happens, people like them will have no choice but to leave. rupert wingfield—hayes, bbc news, in taipei. with all that in mind, taiwan's president tsai ing—wen will pledge to bolster the island's defence capabilities, in a major speech later on monday. it'll come less than a week before china's ruling communist party's congress opens in beijing, where president xi jinping is widely expected to win an unprecedented third five—year term. i'm joined now by steve goldstein at cape cod in massachusetts. he is the director of the taiwan studies workshop at harvard university. what can we expect president tsai—ing wen to say about china in her speech later today? i think we expect to hear from her,

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china's one country, 2—party system despite her visit. do you expect taiwan to try to find some even ground they are or do you expect them to push even further when it comes to military defence? did you sa one comes to military defence? did you say one country, 2-party? - comes to military defence? did you say one country, 2-party? i - comes to military defence? did you say one country, 2-party? i did, . say one country, 2-party? i did, es. say one country, 2-party? i did, yes- that's— say one country, 2-party? i did, yes. that's what _ say one country, 2-party? i did, yes. that's what president - say one country, 2-party? i did, | yes. that's what president biden said that at the end of the day he was supporting what the original stance was that they had with china. yes but our original stance is a one china policy. it's nothing like that. the original stance is one china that is the united states recognises the people's republic of china as the only representative of china as the only representative of china in the international community. and... and commits itself

to in unofficial relationship along many items with taiwan. that's the one country, the one china policy. thank you for that. china has been staging military exercises around taiwan and with the congress that's expected to take place next week, do you expect them to have more in the next coming days? ha. you expect them to have more in the next coming days?— you expect them to have more in the next coming days? no. we're in a low now. after next coming days? no. we're in a low nova after the — next coming days? no. we're in a low now. after the pelosi _ next coming days? no. we're in a low now. after the pelosi visit. _ now. after the pelosi visit. tensions around then have a high thing been instructive for all sides. china in the nearfuture doesn't want a crisis over taiwan. there is the issue that you mention of the succession of xi jinping's

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across the country in iran in defiance of a violent crackdown by security forces looked iranian human rights group in norway says 185 people have been killed since the unrest began more than three weeks ago. the authorities say at least 20 members of the security forces have died. our correspondent has been monitoring events close to the iran, iraq border. they are into their fourth week now we saw yesterday one of the most significant days so far because geographically these protests really are spreading. we're also seeing new demographics getting involved. they've been very much driven by young women like the 22—year—old who died in police custody. in schools and universities have been at the forefront of the purchase. but what we saw yesterday was bizarre holders into round actually closing their shops in support for that you can't really see the size of these protests. i've

been talking on the border to some iranians who are on their way out of the country. of course those testimonies are so hard to get and so hard to hear because of the situation in the country. they were telling me that they came from one of the cities that's our protest yesterday. they believe that ten people were killed in that protest. they said that their lives at the moment are absolutely intolerable under the iranian regime. they said it's more thanjust under the iranian regime. they said it's more than just a hitjob under the iranian regime. they said it's more thanjust a hitjob it's about oppression, repression, it's about oppression, repression, it's about corruption and the fact they're afraid to go onto the streets because they fear they could be picked up and killed by iranian intelligence. what they are hoping is that these protests spark some sort of change, they want the international community to try and speed that along because they believe that it might not happen within iran based on these protests alone. you're watching newsday on the bbc. still to come on the programme... celebrating the festival of lights — we catch up with the crowds

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distant explosion. ukraine's still advancing, still hunting down russian positions. here, using a drone to spot them. ukraine's retaken another dozen miles of territory over the past week here in the east. but the retreating russians are still putting up a fight. it's quite intense, the fighting here. yeah, yeah, yeah. it's, uh. it's russian artillery work now. russian guns haven't been silenced, but this barrage seems indiscriminate. the troops say, unlike theirs. they also see a huge difference in morale.

in ukraine, we name their army, it's meat — only meat because they don't save their people. do you think they're capable of retaking any of this territory you've liberated? i'm sure that cannot. why are you sure? because they are weak. they're weak now. they're scared about us. you feel safe? yeah, ifeel safe because i'm on my land, so even the ground will help me. this is the same ground president putin recently declared forever russia. but all that's been left by russia is trash. this was a russian position, and you can see just the rubbish strewn around — rations. there's even a russian cap here. there's something for artillery shells there, just strewn across the area. and the ukrainian forces say that's what makes them such an easy target,

because they can see this rubbish when they're flying the drones and spot the russian positions, making it easier for them to attack. want to see russian helmet? it's from the future. that's a russian helmet? yeah. ukraine helmet in russia. what's the difference? army of future! but very bad future! they laugh. recaptured territory, too, tells the story of a depleted russian army. ukraine's now captured more russian armour than they've been supplied by the west. dozens more vehicles lie wrecked, rusting, destroyed. along with discarded ammunition, the donbas is also littered with lethal mines. but liberation comes

with a costly legacy. bombed out homes and ruined infrastructure, downed bridges, stations without trains, and the remnants of a population now just trying to survive. the people of lyman, those who stayed behind, have now gone through invasion and liberation — and constant bombardment. now they don't even have the basics — food, electricity and water. this is just a queue for bread, and there's not enough to go around. winter is coming, and life isn't going to get any easier. katarina worries for her children's future. but more than that, she still fears what russia might do next. translation: they have a lot | of power, which is why it is scary that they might return. because the city has already suffered very badly, and if the city will be passed back and forth from hand to hand, then nothing will remain,

including people. i no longer know who to believe or not to believe. we just want silence, peace, peace and electricity, at least. help is slowly coming. here, a couple of volunteers are spraying over the pro—russian graffiti, but it'll take much more to erase the recent past. and russia is still at their doorstep. jonathan beale, bbc news, lyman. let's take a look at some other stories in the headlines. police in the republic of ireland have named the ten people who died in an explosion at a petrol station in county donegal on friday. among the victims are a woman and her 13 year—old son and a man, with his 5 year—old daughter. investigation into the cause of the blast is continuing. emergency services in pakistan have put out a large fire that broke out

at a mall in the centre of the capital, islamabad. the fire spread rapidly up the building to a hotel and apartments above. everyone was evacuated safely. pakistan's prime minister has ordered an investigation. us broadcaster cnn has apologised for filling us broadcaster cnn has apologised forfilling inside a time nursery that was the scene of a killing on thursday. 36 people, most of them children were killed when a former police officer broke into the school armed with a gun and a knife. the reporter and cameraman from cnn have had their thai visas revoked and could face further charges. a spokesperson for the broadcaster said it regretted causing offence and admitted that the film crew did not have the proper permission to enter the crime scene. crowds descended on london's trafalgar square on sunday to celebrate the hindu, sikh and jain festival of diwali. it's the first time since

the pandemic that the celebration has been allowed to take place in person. we spoke to some of those celebrating the festival of light. celebrating diwali. many are here in london for the very first time. i've come here from india, and i love the atmosphere here. it reminds me of home. you just get a sense of home and the culture and the food, just to be around this many people. so ijust have a really nice feeling inside. a big part of today's festivities is celebrating with traditional food, and what's being served has proven popular with many. this is my first time and i'm basically here for food only! and i'm loving that the whole of india and pakistan is together on this platform. i really love, enjoy, like, enjoying this weather, and this beautiful music, and the food, of course. this is the latest free festival here in a busy calendar of events paid for by city hall.

it's clear people are enjoying the music, the atmosphere, the food and the sunshine, but is this value for money at a time when budgets are being squeezed and people are feeling the pinch? it means that people can, forfree, celebrate the these important events. it's part of the glue that binds our city together. but a small sum of money from city hall goes towards creating wealth and prosperity for small businesses, but also think about the restaurants, the bars, the hotel is benefiting from these sorts of events. many activities like this are taking place in london today and in the coming weeks. all with the same simple message. namaste, happy diwali. enjoy and have fun. thank you! namaste. thomas magill, bbc london. cristiano ronaldo has scored his 700 club goal as manchester united beat everton. it is been a frustrating

season so far for rinaldo who has been reduced to the role of substitute after failing to get his hope for summer move away from old trafford. that is it. sunday was a tale of two halves weather—wise for the night hours of sunshine in southern and eastern areas but heavy rain and strong winds in northern ireland and scotland. places had another one of so of rain adding to what has been a very wet first week of october. in fact that's not far away, about three quarters of the a rich october rainfall that rainfall still heading southwards. it will drag its years before dragging southern and eastern areas with that much milder overnight, a bit of missed units i had. chilly at the at the end the night further north and still win day. those wins buffeting the northern isles in far north of scotland in particular, that rain giving a lot of spray and sealing

waters as it continues his journey southward and eastward, particularly on the faster roots. once it clears away today and sunny spells and showers for the much brighterfor scotland and northern ireland. still quite a rash of showers in the north and west but not that many reaching the east of the grandparents or through the central eastern part of northern ireland. not that money at all across england or wales with the temperatures will be a degree or two down because of the winds coming from the northwest with the wind falls a little lighter as we go through monday evening and overnight for that we may pick a little bit more cloud up towards the north and west. it struck at a stop at temperatures falling much for them it looks like a chilly night. quite widely a touch of grass for us, close to freezing in some rural parts of england and wales and with a ridge of high pressure overhead as well there is more light mist and fog issues with up at this time of year without that strength in the sunshine they can linger till mid morning and because hazard on the road. dry and bright where the company was a champ, more cloud in the sky from northern scotland

drizzly rain coming in later in the day, it particular to the north or west. that take shape through the night tuesday and into wednesday for that law for england and wales and again, a few issues with mist and fog, quite chilly and rural parts. much milder with the cloud and rain further north, which will then be under its way southwards during the day on wednesday to most areas with “p day on wednesday to most areas with up we look towards the atlantic, some uncertainty as to where this next batch of wind and rain is going to go but it looks like something arius could see significant rain. some strong winds, even gales and more rain for the northern half of the country on friday. it looks more unsettled later for midweek on, really.

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to what the the papers will be bringing us tomorrow. with me are benedicte paviot, uk correspondent for france 2a and adam payne, political editor of politics home. tomorrow's front pages starting with... the metro leads on the attack on a residential block in ukrainian city of zaporizhzhia by russian forces the paper's headline is the �*wrath of putin'. the ft says the us treasury secretary has criticised oil producing nations for cutting output as the global energy crisis deepens. as mps return to westminster this week the �*i' says liz truss is scrambling to save her premiership and a tory wipe—out at the next general election. according to the express rebels in the party are being urged to stop plotting and show loyalty. the guardian focuses on policy and suggests another possible u turn from the prime minister this time over linking benefit rises benefit rises to inflation. the times says liz truss will try and �*turn on the charm' with fellow mps this week. and finally the the telegraph has a picture of the scotland's

first minister, nicola sturgeon. she told the bbc earlier that �*she detested tories