hello, i'm maryam moshiri, this is outside source. the uk supreme court has ruled the scottish government does not have the power to call another independence referendum without the consent of westminster. we must and we will find another democratic, lawful and constitutional means by which the scottish people can express their will in ukraine — millions are left without power after another wave of russian missiles hit kyiv and lviv. protests in the biggest factory in

china. another shot defeat in the world cup was that japan beats four—time champions germany in qatar. let's start in scotland. the supreme court in britain has ruled that the scottish parliament does not have the power to hold a second referendum on independence. unless it gets consent from the uk government in london — which it has so far refused to do. we have scenes like this in edinburgh in the past few hours. here's a moment the supreme court made the announcement. the court unanimously concludes that the proposed bill does relate to reserved matters. accordingly, in the absence of any modification of the definition of reserved matters, by an order in council under section 30 of the scotland act, or otherwise, the scottish parliament does not have power

to legislate for a referendum on scottish independence. following the ruling, the scottish first minister had this to say. let's be absolutely blunt, a so—called partnership in which one partner is denied the right to choose a different future, or even to ask yourself the question, cannot be described in any way is voluntary, even in partnership at all. so this ruling confirms the notion of the uk as a voluntary partnership of nations, if it ever was a reality, is no longer a reality. and that exposes a situation that is quite simply unsustainable. plenty of reaction from scottish political leaders. douglas ross, leader of the scottish conservatives, said: "this was a clear and unequivocal verdict delivered by the highest court in the country." and this is the scottish labour leader. "we must now focus on the problems facing our country, from rising bills to the crisis in our nhs."

the greens, alongside the snp form a pro—independence majority in the scottish parliament. they say: "we respect the court's decision. but scotland's future must be determined by the people of scotland." and we've also heard from the uk prime minister — rishi sunak. we respect the clear and definitive ruling of the supreme court of the united kingdom. i would be looking to see in the moderator of scotland tomorrow. i would be looking to see in the moderator of scotland tomorrow. and i think that the people of scotland want us to be working on fixing the major challenges that we collectively face, whether that is the economy, let's put this into context. the united kingdom is made up of england, scotland, wales and northern ireland with westminster being the seat of power. in 1998, the then labour government passed the scotland act, which created the scottish parliament and devolved some powers from westminster — as law professor tom mullen explains.

devolution was set up and was necessary to decide what powers the scottish parliament, the scottish government had. so they were given very wide—ranging powers on a lot of different matters but there were certain areas that they couldn't change, that could only be changed by the united kingdom parliament. and one of those was the union between scotland and england, that's specified in the scotland act. and the second one was the united kingdom parliament. so the scottish parliament had no power to make any change relating to the union or any change relating to the uk parliament. and the supreme court has decided that a bill to authorise a referendum would relate to the union and would also relate to the scottish parliament. remember, scotland already held an independence referendum in 2014. that vote was possible because the uk government temporarily granted the scottish parliament the power to hold a referendum. a majority of voters — 55% —

voted to stay in the union. at the time, both sides agreed that this should be a �*once in a generation�* poll. but since then — the uk voted to leave the eu. but in scotland specifically, 62% voted to remain in the bloc.so that reignited the debate around independence. and for many in the ruling snp — that fight isn't over. initial reaction is one of disappointment. but probably glad to hear we had a decision made so the we go forward we have towards gaining an independent country and the right to that self determination by the scottish people is absolutely right and proper we should take the steps. so the decision, although disappointing isn't that surprising. polls suggest if a second vote on referendyum would happen now — the result would be much closer. one poll suggests 49% would vote in favour of independence and 51% would vote to stay in the union. more now from our uk

political correspondent — rob watson. number one. you could see what the argument is going to be for the next couple of years. the uk government is it democracy. what critics of the smp would say. the politics of grievance. interestingly she is sticking to the idea she mentioned before if the ruling once again serve. that effectively, the next general election sometime between now and january 2025. she wants to make that a de facto referendum on scottish independence. if you're committed to the cause as nicola sturgeon is. nothing was standing in her way. sturgeon is. nothing was standing in herway. i sturgeon is. nothing was standing in her way. i said sturgeon is. nothing was standing in her way. isaid it sturgeon is. nothing was standing in her way. i said it by myself with a ruling that this helps their case. because i'm not sure they really want to have a referendum next 0ctober want to have a referendum next october when the referendum is type. this helps to keep those issues going. they can say is those nasty brits in parliament or denying us

independence. which is rather helpful to their cause. scotland needs to rid itself of control of the space where their attention. so let's take a look at how this might play out in scotland's next election. here's alexandria mackenzie. the smp don't have a majority in scottish parliament but with the greens they do have a majority in terms of people who would like to see independence and see that referendum. she didn't make any mention of that this morning. she was talking about the next uk election when she sees that as a first one. i think that's what she is poking and sitting on. but i would imagine behind—the—scenes and what we not privy to the sub i would imagine they are looking to any other possible options. because nicola sturgeon herself instead she has been campaigning for this since she was 16 years old. she has been

campaigning for independence. for a referendum. she said for a lifetime. with another wave of missile strikes. a baby has been killed in the ukrainian city of zaporizhzhia after a missile strike against a maternity hospital the hospital in the city of vil�*nyans'k in the portion zaporizhzhia 0blast held by ukraine. emergency services can be seen here picking through the rubble. they say they were able to rescue the baby's mother — the only patient in the facility. here is the woman's mother.... translation: she said a missile hit the maternity hospital— and she could not find her child. she was pulled out from under the rubble by emergency workers. her child was dead. her legs were either burnt or wounded by shrapnel, her face and emotionally

she is devastated. strikes on ukraine's power grid is crippling electricity support. the whole of the western city of lviv is without power. this is one substation in central ukraine. this was a sound key of residents woke up to under attack. its mayor said three people had been killed including a 17—year—old girl. putting needs ukraine without ukrainians.— putting needs ukraine without ukrainians. �* . �* , , , putting needs ukraine without ukrainians. �* ., �*, , , ., ukrainians. and that's why they are destro in: ukrainians. and that's why they are destroying our _ ukrainians. and that's why they are destroying our critical _ destroying our critical infrastructure and that this freezing. we have to go to the west. who stays here in our home then?. that's why we never talk about immigration. we talk about may be

temporarily moved to centralise city a of kyiv. according to authorities russia has damaged the bulk of hydroelectic and thermal power stations. this is how ukraine is coping by importing 8 and a half thousand generators a day to keep citizens warm. and to construct 4,000 so called �*invisibility centres' — hardened shelters equipped with their own power capacity to help in the winter....this is president zelensky. translation: if mesh and russian strikes occur _ translation: if mesh and russian strikes occur again. _ translation: if mesh and russian strikes occur again. the _ translation: if mesh and russian strikes occur again. the electric - strikes occur again. the electric this is a play cannot be restored in ours. the work of the invisibility will be added. all services are there. this includes in electricity

heat water and first aid kits. absolutely free and 20 a7. they will work at all regional administrations schools and services. but the energy crisis is being felt beyond ukraine. in neighbouring moldova blackouts have been reported across roughly half the country. that's because 80% of its energy is imported ——— most of it from russia and ukraine. on monday 50 countries pledged additional aid to moldova to help meet its energy needs. moldova is feeling the impact of the war in other wars too —— its exports to russia have dropped — and its economy is facing a shock. this is the moldovan foreign minister. i know that everyone in europe is going through some very serious energy inflation, but what i would like to stress is in the case of moldova, we are talking about the need to maintain peace, stability and security and all the help that we are getting, its an investment into our common stability, in moldova but also the rest of europe.

the conflict in ukraine has also put the spotlight on transnitria — its home to nearly half a million russian speakers — who've been attempting to break away from moldova. 1,500 russian troops are stationed there. and moldovan reliance on russian gas means the russia still have influence — and power. translation: we understand most of us concern about _ translation: we understand most of us concern about russia's _ us concern about russia's significant threat in the black sea region. by using all sorts of meets russia seeks to exert its influence on this region. as you know, russia is strengthening its capacity in our region as well. i believe that together we need to demonstrate

unity. seek security guarantees and support from our allies. this is relevant as this week russian accused kyiv of stealing gas destined for moldova and western europe — through its lines running through ukraine. gazprom the state owned gas company then threatened to restrict supplies next week. this impacts transnistria — as russia provides free gas through that same pipeline — to the breakaway region. this impacts europe too — as the pipeline is the only leaving the ukrainian transit lines as the only active supply of russian gas to europe. russia ceased supply through the yamal europe line in april. and the nordstream 1 line in septmeber following an explosion. leaving the ukrainian transit lines as the only active supply of russian gas to europe. let's talk to the energy policy analyst and former chair of the mother drove in energy regulatory. i

know there's a park at where you are stuck and it's usually dark weird talking to us. i do appreciate you taking the time so tell me how bad the situation is in moldova? if taking the time so tell me how bad the situation is in moldova? ii the the situation is in moldova? if the second time _ the situation is in moldova? if the second time where _ the situation is in moldova? if ii�*uéi second time where experiencing this thing in the last month. the first time was on the 15th of november. was due to the same strikes and same types of strikes russia have taken in ukraine. ari european transmission system has disconnected moldova and ukraine until we stabilise our grade. in this period of time during several hours we have no electricity. in manova today we have disconnections in the entire country for about 16 minutes. i5 country for about 16 minutes. is that something you're seeing more and more? , ., �* ,

and more? exactly, we haven't seen this to the late _ and more? exactly, we haven't seen this to the late 90s. _ and more? exactly, we haven't seen this to the late 90s. and _ and more? exactly, we haven't seen this to the late 90s. and now- this to the late 905. and now we have them twice this month. what have them twice this month. what is it that mulled _ have them twice this month. what is it that mulled needs _ have them twice this month. what is it that mulled needs now? _ have them twice this month. what is it that mulled needs now? i - have them twice this month. what is it that mulled needs now? i know i have them twice this month. what is it that mulled needs now? i know in | it that mulled needs now? i know in paris there is additional aid promised to moldova. what does the country need to mitigate against what is happening. i country need to mitigate against what is happening.— country need to mitigate against what is happening. i worked we need to resond what is happening. i worked we need to respond to — what is happening. i worked we need to respond to the _ what is happening. i worked we need to respond to the crisis _ what is happening. i worked we need to respond to the crisis that - what is happening. i worked we need to respond to the crisis that we - to respond to the crisis that we are already seeing is happening in ukraine. such as back—up generation capacity. unlike ukraine my little one does not have its natural resource of gas or coal. that's why it's not as reliable or reali5tic it's not as reliable or realistic

but possibly a connection with the romanian power grid would allow us to be much more stable he connected. and le55er night or depend on the ukrainian infrastructure. and also, which is even more important for the regional security as you have mentioned in your previous, in the beginning, that we have a break every region. and money due of an energy infrastructure is heavily dependent on the key transmi55ion energy infrastructure is heavily dependent on the key transmission in that area. so there is no quick response to how we can avoid or reduce this interdependence. thi5 reduce this interdependence. this takes building newlines and the stakes yea r5. takes building newlines and the stakes years. we takes building newlines and the stakes yea r5. we are takes building newlines and the stakes years. we are in the process of building one of these lines which would reduce the leverage of the

russian federation however this will take a couple of years before we finalise. �* , . ~ take a couple of years before we finalise. �* , ., ,, ., ,., take a couple of years before we finalise. �*, ., ,, ., ., �*, finalise. let's talk about what's happening _ finalise. let's talk about what's happening in — finalise. let's talk about what's happening in moldova - finalise. let's talk about what's l happening in moldova generally. finalise. let's talk about what's - happening in moldova generally. you talk about the practicalities of getting energy into the country. most of what is suffering in this economy, high inflation, high prices. how is that impacting everyday life? especially given them burden moldova has had to bear in terms of taking so many refugees. yes, most of it is and i am proud of my ignition in the way we handled the refugee crisis. this is not just. primarily it notjust a state or government involvement at the beginning. it was a voluntary movements. indeed, i must be a am proud of my ignition. of how we dealt the first flux of refugees.

however, now you are in a vulnerable position. much like other countries were experiencing inflation and other things. were experiencing inflation and otherthings. unlike were experiencing inflation and other things. unlike many other countries we do not have any fuel or energy sources on our territory. and secondly we are a much more poorer, or smaller or weaker economy. which makes it much more difficult to observe the inflation. the economic prices. at this point, the first reaction is to mobilise finance and to create mechanisms which i've already been designed to support the poorest. but at the next stage, obviously, it would need. we will need to think about reintegrating

the social sphere insurance dysuria. what i see russia is based gradually renouncing its influence on transmission and put it some humanitarian grace is.- transmission and put it some humanitarian grace is. thank you for talkin: to humanitarian grace is. thank you for talking to us- _ protests have erupted at the world's biggest iphone factory in central china — which is under strict coronavirus restrictions. this is outside the foxcon factory in zhenzhou. hundreds of workers are marching and shouting �*defend out rights!defent our rights!�* in this video they�*re stopped by police in hazmat suits ——— you can see how heavy security is. this is what happened next. clashes break out. workers throw objects. many of this was live—streamed online. here workers are beaten. we�*re told some people have injuries. stephen mcdonell is our

correspondent in beijing. these latest clashes involve protesting workers attempting to smash surveillance cameras, striking windows with sticks and then busting through these big covid senses, which are supposed to restrict people�*s movements. after that they were clashing with police and security dressed in white hazmat suits. these clashes turned violent, people were injured, some of them had to go to hospital. and yet again, itjust shows that the tensions have just been building there since that mass break—out several weeks ago when thousands of workers fled foxconn and walked hundreds of kilometres home after these rumours spread of very strict, even bizarre anti—covert measures. the foxconn factory is apple�*s main subcontractor. it employs around 200,000 workers on a large campus in the suburbs of zhenzhou.

last month it went into lockdown because of an coronavirus outbreak. many workers fled over the fence. pictures of their escape went viral on social media. some workers rode lorries back to their hometowns. foxcon — which is taiwanese owned — recruited new workers with the promise of generous bonuses. workers say that hasn�*t happened. and that brings us to wednesday. and this footage showing workers smashing surveillance cameras and windows with sticks. many yelled �*give us our pay�*. two workers told the ft how the protests broke out as workers demanded their pay. "initially they just went into the plant seeking an explanation from executives, but they, the executives, didn�*t show their faces and instead called the police" "another worker said there was growing discontent over the factory�*s continued inability to curb a covid outbreak, tough living conditions�* more from stephen mcdonell. they�*ve tried to keep

the factory complex open. with an outbreak of the coronavirus inside the factory and also in the city of zhengzhou. the way they�*ve done that is that the workers are in this kind of bubble, this closed loop arrangement, where they travel from the place they sleep, like a dorm, a company dorm to the workplace. workplace, dorm, workplace, dorm. but it isn�*t working in terms of easing tensions because, for example, workers who had covid who have returned to the workplace, some of their colleagues have said we don�*t want those people working next to us because we might catch the virus. and there is a lot of ignorance about the coronavirus, unfortunately in this country. other workers have said they were promised these generous bonuses to remain working throughout the crisis. they say they are not getting the bonuses. yet more protesters were saying today theyjust wanted to go home. china�*s foreign ministry was asked about the protests at the factory today. this was the response.

"i am not aware of the situation you mentioned. this is not a diplomatic issue." that speak to ourjank who joins us. howard if you can give me an idea of what the company fox can�*t have been sending all of this. in what the company fox can't have been sending all of this.— sending all of this. in the latest development — sending all of this. in the latest development the _ sending all of this. in the latest development the company - sending all of this. in the latest development the company has | sending all of this. in the latest - development the company has promised to their staff they will get their bonuses. they will get their promised pay. ithink bonuses. they will get their promised pay. i think that is the latest from the company side. lots of people still expressing doubts over that. one of the major contention points. new recruits do not believe the company would pay them. i think that is one of the issues that started this latest clash. it issues that started this latest clash. ., , , ., ., clash. it does seem that there are conflictin: clash. it does seem that there are

conflicting issues _ clash. it does seem that there are conflicting issues here. _ conflicting issues here. coronavirus, pandemic, strict rules and issues over pay.— and issues over pay. exactly. it symbolises _ and issues over pay. exactly. it symbolises in _ and issues over pay. exactly. it symbolises in a _ and issues over pay. exactly. it symbolises in a small- and issues over pay. exactly. it symbolises in a small incident. j and issues over pay. exactly. it - symbolises in a small incident. the overall dilemma this chinese state is facing. on one side. the continuing political line the summer have to achieve. the dynamic zero. they have to achieve zero coal viewed the stop while in reality. in real life. thousands or millions are suffering for sub it is impossible to get rid of this virus. and recently in chinese associate social media. one post has been circularly didn�*t. ten questions people are asking. exactly what is the scientific basis on which the government is basing their policy. on trying to achieve covert foxconn.

you cannot get rid of flu and how can you get rid of this particular virus. if you cannot then watch as the excuse for you to continue his current policy of locking down anybody. everybody whenever you think there is one suspected case. these things are a reflection of the tension that is building up in chinese society.— tension that is building up in chinese society. howard, very briefl ,. chinese society. howard, very briefly.. he — chinese society. howard, very briefly,. he said _ chinese society. howard, very briefly,. he said china - chinese society. howard, very briefly,. he said china is - briefly,. he said china is continuing with these lockdowns. where is the vaccination rates in this? does china stand? where is the vaccination rates in this? - does china stand? this? where does china stand? china has a hiuh this? where does china stand? china has a high vaccination _ this? where does china stand? china has a high vaccination rate. - this? where does china stand? (in “us. has a high vaccination rate. the only trouble is the vaccines they are using are the chinese vaccines which were only based on the original virus. which were only based on the originalvirus. not which were only based on the original virus. not the new variance. and that is the trouble.

china is facing. the oral vaccines simply do not work. ok china is facing. the oral vaccines simply do not work.— china is facing. the oral vaccines simply do not work. 0k howard thank ou ve simply do not work. 0k howard thank you very much _ simply do not work. 0k howard thank you very much indeed _ simply do not work. 0k howard thank you very much indeed keep _ simply do not work. 0k howard thank you very much indeed keep watch - simply do not work. 0k howard thank you very much indeed keep watch an | you very much indeed keep watch an outside source more coming up. early morning rain sunday spells and to scattered showers. we have some pretty dramatic weather watchers pictures sent in. the story for the next few hours. we see that winter weather moving to the northern isles. a cluster of showers in the south and west. not exclusively one or two drifting across southeast england as well. they will tend to fade as we go through the evening and clinging onto some showers primarily through the northwest. we do see clearing skies, particularly

in eastern areas. temperatures in low figures to start off thursday. it a breeze in the west. more clouds here as the winds will continue to strengthen and the cloud would bring some brain through the course of the day on thursday. on thursday all of us will see a spell of wet weather. quite a sharp chartres shop. intense rain, bright greens and yellows denote the intensity of that rain that goes steadily eastwards. ducking behind a few scattered showers driven by gale force gusts of winds. towards the bristol channel. it would be a blustery afternoon with some rain around. between nine and 13 celsius the high. as we move out of thursday we see this ridge of high pressure building. that should quiet and things down for a time. overnight rain clearing from the southeast corner. the rage of high—pressure the isobars open up the wind will

fall like yourself. and we�*ll see few scattered showers across the far north and west. on friday there would be a greater chance of dry weather. some sunnier weather coming through. and with the wind direction from the west and southwest those temperatures are just a smidge higher than they have been over the last few days. days. nine to 13 celsius the high again. in the start of the weekend don�*t expect much significant change in the close of november. yes, it was still be pretty wet and windy at times. but still those temperatures are little bit milder stop take care.

the uk supreme court has ruled the scottish government does not have the power to call another independence referendum without the consent of westminster. we independence referendum without the consent of westminster.— independence referendum without the consent of westminster. we must and we will find another _ consent of westminster. we must and we will find another democratic, - we will find another democratic, lawful and constitutional means by which the scottish people can express their will. a 16—year—old boy has been killed and at least 19 other people wounded in two explosions at bus stops on the outskirts ofjerusalem. the outskirts of jerusalem. in the outskirts ofjerusalem. in the us state of virginia, officials say at least six people were killed in a mass shooting at a supermarket. day four of the world cup and another shot, japan beat

germany sparking ecstatic celebrations. there have been two suspected bomb attacks injerusalem. the blasts at bus stops in the city — killed a teenage boy. 19 others were wounded. this year has seen a spate of deadly gun and knife attacks, targeting israelis, triggering waves of israeli military raids in palestinian cities in the occupied west bank. but the use of explosives injerusalem would be the most significant attack, in years. tom bateman reports. as people had to work, an explosion ripped through a busy bus stop. and less than 30 minutes later, caught onedrive�*s— cam, the sound of a second blast. both targeting people waiting for buses. two explosions before eight o�*clock, leaving the

city fearing the worst. a return to the days of bomb attacks in jerusalem. this man tells me his seven—year—old grand father lives in the building opposite. he woke up after the explosion and it brought back memories of past attacks, he said. within hours, the 16—year—old was confirmed dead in the first explosion. israeli police said they were palestinian attacks, thought to involve devices left at the scene, potentially remotely detonated. aha, potentially remotely detonated. lot of people were injured. it hasn�*t happened for a long time in jerusalem and we hope this isn�*t a sign of them happening again. fine sign of them happening again. one erson told sign of them happening again. one person told me his building shock. he lives nearby. since then more and more people have been turning up, there has been quite a bit of anger, emotion and protest and already signed the returns of bomb attacks in jerusalem

signed the returns of bomb attacks injerusalem are affecting the already volatile politics. the far right national politician came to the scene as protesters called for revenge. with the change of israeli government imminent, he is set to become a cabinet minister and he called for tougher action against terrorism. translation: , ., terrorism. translation: . ., ., translation: things are clear and simle to translation: things are clear and simple to me- _ translation: things are clear and simple to me. stopping _ translation: things are clear and simple to me. stopping the - translation: things are clear and simple to me. stopping the parties| simple to me. stopping the parties injails where simple to me. stopping the parties in jails where terrorists are laughing at us.— in jails where terrorists are laughing at us. in jails where terrorists are lau~ahinatus. ., , , in jails where terrorists are lau~ahin at us. ., , .,, , ., laughing at us. that she has seen a deadly spate _ laughing at us. that she has seen a deadly spate of— laughing at us. that she has seen a deadly spate of gun _ laughing at us. that she has seen a deadly spate of gun and knife - laughing at us. that she has seen a| deadly spate of gun and knife attack on israelis with more than 20 people killed. while israel has launched near nightly military arrest raids in the occupied west bank, more than 130 palestinians, gunmen and civilians have been killed this year, including last night, 16—year—old boy reportedly during an armed clashes. this explosion marks armed clashes. this explosion marks a significant attack against israeli in years, as the leaders meet to

discuss their response. let�*s turn to the us. at least six people have been killed in a shooting at a supermarket in the state of virginia. it�*s the second mass shooting in the us in just four days. the incident took place in the city of chesapeake. the gunman — who has been identified as a walmart employee — opened fire at a walmart store. they said: let�*s hear from the chesapeake police department. our 9/11 dispatch centre received the first call last night. the first officers arrived on scene within two minutes at 10.1a and entered the store approximately two minutes

later at 10.16. the first responding officers entered the store and the scene was declared safe by 11.20. here�*s another chesapeake police officer speaking at the scene after the attack. once the initial officers first got here, they quickly realised it was an active threat situation so we switched our tactics to an active threat response. we did a tactical entrance and movement in the building. let�*s listen again to the chesapeake police department chief. six victims have died, four victims are in area hospitals with conditions unknown at this time. the suspect is dead from what we believe was a self—inflicted gunshot wound. the chesapeake police swat team executed a search warrant at the suspect�*s residents and with the help of the state virginia police, we cleared the house. virginia�*s governor has given his reaction to the attack.

the rest of this investigation is ongoing, it isjust a horrendous event. our hearts are just completely broken this morning, yet again in the commonwealth of virginia. again in the commonwealth of viruinia. �* . , again in the commonwealth of viruinia. �* ., , �* ., virginia. bradley blackburn has more details. police _ virginia. bradley blackburn has more details. police were _ virginia. bradley blackburn has more details. police were combing - virginia. bradley blackburn has morej details. police were combing through the walmart store trying to find additional victims of people who might be hiding in the store. on social media sites, survivors were live streaming once they made it safely to the parking lot and they describe chaos as people running to escape. the shooting comes as americans are preparing for thanksgiving on thursday. customers were picking up groceries and employers were busy stocking the store for the black friday shopping day when yet another mass shooting just ripped apart the piece. there have been more than 600 mass shootings this year in the us so far. over 600 people have died. in may, a white teenage gunman killed ten black

people at a supermarket in buffalo new york. just ten days later, a former student shot dead 21 people at robb elementary school in uvalde, texas. it is the deadliest shooting this year. and last weekend, five people were killed when a gunman opened fire inside an lgbtq nightclub in colorado. just to give you some context on how widespread guns are in the us. americans own nearly half of the civilian—owned guns worldwide. that�*s nearly a00 million guns owned by ordinary people in the us. americans own more guns per capita than residents of any other country. gun culture is deeply rooted in the american society. the second amendment to the united states constitution protects the rights to gun ownership. it reads "the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed." but injune, president biden signed the�* bipartisan safer communities act gun safety bill�* into law after a spate of mass shootings. it�*s been described as the most

significant gun control bill in the us in nearly 30 years. this is president biden speaking back injune after signing the bill into law. today rees say more than enough, more than enough. it is time when it seems to get anything possible done in washington, to do something consequential. we need to reach compromises on guns and so much more. i know there is much more work to do and i am never going to give up, but this is a monumental day.

i�*m joined now by alex gangitamo who is the white house correspondent at the hill. thank you forjoining us on outside source. let me ask you, when the president says it is not enough, what does he mean?— what does he mean? yes, the president _ what does he mean? yes, the president is — what does he mean? yes, the president is specifically - what does he mean? yes, the i president is specifically referring to an assault weapon ban. it is something he has wanted for years. he actually was in the senate when an assault weapon ban was passed in 198a under president clinton. it then expired in 200a and has since never been reinstated. so president biden is on a crusade to reinstate that. while he didn�*t explicitly say in that statement, that�*s really what he means. it is something that we can really build on bipartisan

gun control measure he was able to sign into law injune. it was a huge step forward, it is the biggest gun violence prevention law in three decades. but at the same time, we are seeing time and time again, these mass shootings, the shooter uses an assault weapon or assault style gun and resident biden is now really on a mission to try to get those bands.— really on a mission to try to get those bands. how difficult or will it but back _ those bands. how difficult or will it but back when _ those bands. how difficult or will it but back when he _ those bands. how difficult or will it but back when he be _ those bands. how difficult or will it but back when he be able - those bands. how difficult or will it but back when he be able to i those bands. how difficult or will| it but back when he be able to do that? ., , ., , ., . that? that is a good question. we are coming _ that? that is a good question. we are coming out — that? that is a good question. we are coming out of— that? that is a good question. we are coming out of a _ that? that is a good question. we are coming out of a democratic. are coming out of a democratic —controlled congress and he was not able to get it done because they were tight margins in the house and the senate. now we are seeing the house flipped a republican, starting in january house flipped a republican, starting injanuary and house flipped a republican, starting in january and they are holding house flipped a republican, starting injanuary and they are holding on a democratic majority in the senate. but it will be extremely tight

margins once again. so to have the president, he is extremely optimistic about this happening and he says that he is optimistic, but at the same time it will be a huge uphill battle. there is always big cases that you think, may be the shooting will cause lawmakers to want to make a change, the shooting in texas was a catalyst to that huge gun violence prevention lot we saw passed injune, but foran gun violence prevention lot we saw passed injune, but for an assault weapon ban i�*m not sure what kind of powers they would need to be for republicans to get on board with that. if republicans to get on board with that. , . , republicans to get on board with that. , ., , ., that. if he put aside for republicans _ that. if he put aside for republicans the - that. if he put aside for- republicans the democrats, that. if he put aside for— republicans the democrats, what do american people want to see happen? there are a favourability support for assault weapon ban. why do we need these military style weapons on the street? when people use them in the street? when people use them in the military are trained to use them

and civilians who are not. but then there is a lot of support for the second amendment in the us. it might be a slippery slope once you take away what kind of gun could democrats or progressives want to keep going and take away more guns. president biden has said again that he believes in guns for hunting and believes in responsible gun ownership, but assault weapons are a step too farfor ownership, but assault weapons are a step too far for him. it is ownership, but assault weapons are a step too farfor him. it is kind of a mixed bag, but the pro—gun constituency in the us is extremely strong and there�*s people who don�*t want to see any sort of restriction on gun ownership. so it definitely would be difficult to get everybody on board. {lilia would be difficult to get everybody on board. . ~ would be difficult to get everybody on board. ., ,, , would be difficult to get everybody on board. ., ,, i. , . on board. ok, thank you very much for “oininu on board. ok, thank you very much forjoining us- _ on board. ok, thank you very much forjoining us. thank _ on board. ok, thank you very much forjoining us. thank you. - in recent months we�*ve been reporting on the drought in somalia — the worst to hit the

country in decades. growing numbers of children are dying, hundreds of thousands of people are displaced and facing famine. the ongoing war between the somali government and the militant group al shabab — has made the situation much worse. the bbc has gained rare and exclusive access to the somali army�*s elite special forces unit, danab, which is spearheading the campaign against al shabab. the soldiers are trained by the united states. our africa corresponden,t andrew harding joined danab in the hiraan region in central somalia. these are somalia�*s most battle hardened troops. setting out before sunrise into a vast and furious contested wilderness. all eyes alert for ambushes. this special forces unit trained and funded by america has spent years trying

to crush an insurgency. and suddenly, in the midst of a terrible drought, they are making progress. we arrive in the ruins of a small town. a recent battle here against a militant group al shabab been driven out. right before we reach they fled the town. and right before they left they burn down everything. they destroyed the shops the houses. people don�*t have clean water to drink. this was their shop was it? it was. but what has changed here is the mood. no longer of despair but of termination. a popular uprising is on the way. people telling us some ideas drought has left them with no option but to help defeat the hated militants. in the last month or

so these troops have captured vast amounts of territory here in the centre of somalia. liberating dozens of villages. but the question and it�*s always the question here in somalia is how long they can hold on the territory. will the militants of al shabab melt away into the countryside and return. the militants have hit back hard with a string of devastating bomb attacks like this one in the capital. but listen to this politician. who survived five attacks by the militants. so this is you? he now believes the momentum has shifted. do you think this could of turning point? sure this is a turning point. i believe if the government gets advantage of this

opportunity. i think it would be a time that the militants will be defeated. that confidence it fretting fast. people in liberated areas no longer ruled by fear. that al shabab has been driven out of your village? that was quite remarkable for stuff to see a village like this would people finally ready to say we are glad to see the back of al shabab because they have terrorised minute villagers across the region. for so long people have been so afraid to speak out. will it last? somalia still faces huge challenges. millions here are living on the brink of famine. but if the war ends then real progress could follow. andrew harding bbc news central somalia. still to come... scenes of jubilation in tokyo and a shock at the world cup as japan defeats

four—time champions germany. the site of a0,000 asylum seekers arriving uninvited has continued to cause a political storm. today the home secretary appeared before a committee of mp5 i was asked about one of the key promises of the brexit campaign she supported. we have brexit campaign she supported. - have failed to control our borders, thatis have failed to control our borders, that is why the prime minister and myself are determined to fix this problem. myself are determined to fix this roblem. , ., , , myself are determined to fix this roblem. , .,, , ., , ., problem. the problem is not 'ust at the borders. — problem. the problem is not 'ust at the borders, thousands h problem. the problem is not 'ust at the borders, thousands of h problem. the problem is notjust at the borders, thousands of migrantsj the borders, thousands of migrants are being housed in home office acquired hotels around the country, most are waiting and initialled asylum decision. the daily cost had

been put at £7 million a day. now with more hotels being used, the cost will be higher. this iraqi asylum seeker, his wife and daughter have been living in a single room in a home office hostel in west yorkshire for 11 months. translation: yorkshire for 11 months. tuna/mom- yorkshire for 11 months. translation: ~ , ., translation: when i first came to the uk, i was _ translation: when i first came to the uk, i was happy. _ translation: when i first came to the uk, i was happy. i— translation: when i first came to the uk, i was happy. i arrived - translation: when i first came to the uk, i was happy. i arrived and l the uk, i was happy. i arrived and felt safe. since then it has got worse, my mental health and my family�*s mental health is degrading. if we look at the most recent published figures, can compared 2015, 16, a little over 20,000 asylum cases were completed. but the number of caseworkers has increased significantly from 260, seven years ago up to 61a last year. so back in 2015, the average caseworker completed 1.5 cases a week. now productivity has halved at 0.6 cases a week. so when suella braverman

suggests each worker should be completing three or four cases a week, she is envisaging a level of speed and efficiency never before seen. this is outside source live from the bbc newsroom. our lead story. you case supreme court has declared the scottish government does not have the power to call another six referendum without the permission of westminster. let�*s head to qatar now for an update on day a of the world cup. belgium 1 canada 0 we�*ll bring you latest developments. first though, a stunning late comback from japan saw four—time champions germany fall to a shock defeat in their opening game in the group stage. this was the scene in the streets of tokyo — beat germany 2—1.

let�*s quickly recap how the match played out. the bbc�*s shaimaa khalil was watching from doha. another upset, another world cup favourite, four—time world cup champions germany beaten 2—1 by japan. they started with a goal, penalty and then came the two goals from japan. beautiful touch, penalty and then came the two goals from japan. beautifultouch, but penalty and then came the two goals from japan. beautiful touch, but a from japan. beautifultouch, buta big from japan. beautiful touch, but a big deal of criticism, a large deal of criticism for germany�*s defence. so that was the action on the pitch. but off the pitch, the controversy continues. german players covered their mouths — for their team photo — before their opening fixture — in an apparent rebuke of fifa�*s clampdown, on plans to wear rainbow armbands to support gay rights. feelings are running high on this and the german media director deciding what to wear as between

colour and the play. germany are looking at legal options and fifa says it is an equipment regulation bridge, nothing to do with the laws of the country or rainbow colours. what is different is the threat to use sanctions. in the past it has been met with a fine and the seven nations say this tough stance is seen as a moving of the goalposts. meanwhile another world cup champion spain has thrased costa rica by 7 to 0 in their opening match. it is the biggest goal difference in this competiton so far. the 2010 champions produced an impressive peformance and was in complete control throughout most of the match. earlier, there was a goalless draw between croatia and morocco. it�*s the third goalless draw of this tournament. and now the last game of the day is taking place. after half—time, the score currently stands at 1—0 for belgium. canada had earned a penalty but it was saved by the goalkeeper.

belgium scored a goal a3 minutes into the match. some breaking news, the new york times is reporting thejustice department is seeking to question former vice president mike pence. it wants him as a witness in connection with its criminal investigation into former president donald trump�*s efforts to stay in power after losing the twenty20 election. the paper reports that mike pence is open to considering the request, recognising this probe is different from the investigation by the house of representatives committee, who has also looked into those january the 6th riots. more on that throughout the day. the european space agency has chosen the british paralympic sprinter, john mcfall, as the first disabled astronaut to join the space training team. he will work with designers and engineers, to see if he can be

the first disabled person to go into space. john mcfall was named as part of the "class of 2022", our science editor, rebecca morelle has the story. it is the job of dreams. with an office that has got spectacular views, offering an out of this world experience. many would love to be an astronaut but very few make the cut. now in paris, the european space agency has added some new names to the role of honour. selected from more than 22,000 applicants, this is the astronaut class of 2022. but for the first time, esa is widening its pool of talent by recruiting the first ever para astronaut. i think being an amputee, being an astronaut was never really on my radar. john mcfall is a paralympian sprinter. his right leg was amputated above the knee after a motorbike accident.

he has been selected using exactly the same criteria as all european astronauts. the only difference is he has a disability. i thought i would have the skills, the mix of skills and scientific background that i could really help them answer this very aspirational question of, can we get someone with a physical disability into space, to work in space safely? all astronauts have to undergo rigorous training. part ofjohn�*s job will be to test how the kits like spacesuits and spacecraft need to be adapted. his selection doesn�*t mean he will definitely get to go into space but esa wants to pave the way to make it happen. to people who have lived with disability, who have overcome the challenges throughout their life, the challenge of going into space, they bring something extra compared to the rest of the crew and that is what we really want to bring through this project. the last time a british astronaut got one of the jobs was more than a decade ago.

that was tim peake, who got his trip to the international space station in 16. there will soon be many opportunities for these new astronauts, including trips to the moon with the artemis mission. the hope is this marks the moment we open up a space to everyone. rebecca morelle, bbc news, paris. a reminder of our top story, the supreme court in britain has ruled that the scottish government does not have the power to hold a second referendum without the uk government�*s permission. nicola sturgeon says the judgment closes one door but she believes the next general election could be used as a de facto vote on independence. there have been rallies for independence in number of towns and cities. the first referendum eight years ago resulted in voters saying no to change. you can get in touch with me and the team. i am on twitter and you can see what we�*re working on

via facebook. hello there. this november has been dominated by rain, really. we dominated by rain, really. had early morning raint scattered we had early morning rain turning to scattered showers. we had some dramatic —looking weather watcher pictures sent in with some stunning rainbows as well. the story for the next few hours, we see the wetter weather moving off into the northern isles. cluster of showers to the south and west. not exclusively, we have one or two drifting across east anglia in south—east england as well. they fade as we go through the evening hours and perhaps clinging onto some showers, primarily to the north—west of the great lent when we do the clearing skies, particularly in sheltered eastern areas and temperatures down into low single

figures to start thursday. more of a breeze developing to the west, more cloud here as the winds continue to strengthen and the cloud will bring some rain through the course of the day on thursday. it is worth bearing in mind on thursday all of us will see a spell of wet weather. quite a short, sharp shock, and narrow band of intense rain, the bright greens and yellows denoting the intensity of the rainfall as it continues to sweep steadily eastwards. tucking in behind we will continue to see scattered showers driven by gale force gusts of wind, critically through the irish sea down towards the bristol channel. it is going to be a blustery afternoon and they will be rain around as well and temperatures peaking between nine and 13 celsius the high. as we move out of thursday will see this little ridge of high pressure building and that should quieten things down for a time. overnight rain clearing away to the south east corner, this is the ridge of high pressure and the i suppose open up and the winds will fall lighter still and we will

continue to see a few scattered showers across the far north and west. on friday there will be a greater chance of seeing some dry weather, some sunny weather coming through and with the wind direction coming now from the west all the south—west, there is temperatures again, just a smidge higher than they have been over the last few days, nine to 13 celsius the high again. into the start of the weekend, don�*t expect much in the way of significant change to close out the month of november. yes, it is going to be pretty wet and windy at times but still, there�*s temperatures a little bit milder. take care.

hello, i�*m maryam moshiri, this is outside source. in ukraine — millions are left without power after another wave of russian missiles hit kyiv and lviv. it comes after a two—day—old baby is killed in a russian missile strike on the maternity hospital. i heard another hit _ on the maternity hospital. i heard another hit in _ on the maternity hospital. i heard another hit in yet _ on the maternity hospital. i heard another hit in yet another - on the maternity hospital. i heard another hit in yet another hit - on the maternity hospital. i heard another hit in yet another hit and | another hit in yet another hit and later on i found out that a 2—story building, a civilian building was hit. in building, a civilian building was hit. ,, , ., ., ., , hit. in the us state of virginia six --eole hit. in the us state of virginia six people were _ hit. in the us state of virginia six people were killed _ hit. in the us state of virginia six people were killed in _ hit. in the us state of virginia six people were killed in a _ hit. in the us state of virginia six people were killed in a mass - people were killed in a mass shooting in a supermarket. another shockin shooting in a supermarket. another shock in the world cupjapan beating

germany. russia has continued its campaign against ukrainian civilian infrastructure with another wave of missile strikes against its major population centres. amongst those killed was a newborn baby after a maternity hospital was struck. the hospital in the city near his job or easier, images can be seen here people picking the rubble. they said they were able to rescue the babies mother. here is the babies grandmother. she said a missile hit the maternity hospital is you cannot find her child. she was pulled out from under the rubble by emergency workers. her child was dead. her legs were either burned or wounded ljy legs were either burned or wounded by shrapnel. herface, emotionally she�*s

devastated. after weeks of strikes against the city it was left without power. that was the sound they woke up to as it came under attack that morning. it�*s merry sit through people had been killed including a 17—year—old girl. speaking to bbc before today�*s tax said russia�*s current strategy is to drive ukrainians out of their own country to make room for russian colonisation.— country to make room for russian colonisation. they destroyed right now our critical _ colonisation. they destroyed right now our critical infrastructure - colonisation. they destroyed right now our critical infrastructure and | now our critical infrastructure and left us _ now our critical infrastructure and left us freezing. who stays here in our homeland, and our cities. in that— our homeland, and our cities. in that way— our homeland, and our cities. in that way we _ our homeland, and our cities. in that way we don't talk about it we talk about — that way we don't talk about it we talk about a temporary move to a satellite —

talk about a temporary move to a satellite city. talk about a temporary move to a satellite city-— talk about a temporary move to a satellite city. strikes on ukraine's ower rid satellite city. strikes on ukraine's power grid are — satellite city. strikes on ukraine's power grid are crippling _ satellite city. strikes on ukraine'sj power grid are crippling electricity support this is one substation in central ukraine. according to authorities russia has damage the bulk of hydroelectric and thermal power stations. to cope, ukraine is currently importing eight generators aj to keep citizens warm. and constructing a000 so called invincibility centres. they are hard invincibility centres. they are hard in shelters and equip with their own power capacity to help in the winter. this is president zelensky.

went to work at all regional district ministrations in schools and state of emergency services. with the energy crisis being felt beyond ukraine and neighbouring mulled over blackouts have been reported across roughly half of the country. that is because 80% of its energy is imported most of it from russia and ukraine. on monday 50 countries pledged additional aid to moldova to help meets its energy needs. they are feeling the impact of the war in other ways too. its exports to russia have dropped and its economy is facing a shock. this is the moldovan foreign minister. i know that everyone in europe is going through some serious energy inflation. but what i would like to stress is that in the case mulled over we are talking about the need to maintain peace and stability and security in the health that we are getting into our common stability. the conflict and ukraine has also put on a spotlight on the city. home

to almost half a million russian speakers who are attempting to break away from moldova. russian troops stationed there and their reliance on russian gas still means russia has influence there. in the face of this they have sought closer security ties with the west. on tuesday they signed a security agreement with luke with the aid. here is their defence minister. latte here is their defence minister. we understand mulled over's concerned about _ understand mulled over's concerned about russia's — understand mulled over's concerned about russia's significant _ understand mulled over's concerned about russia's significant military. about russia's significant military threat _ about russia's significant military threat in — about russia's significant military threat in the _ about russia's significant military threat in the black— about russia's significant military threat in the black sea _ about russia's significant military threat in the black sea region. i about russia's significant militaryj threat in the black sea region. by using _ threat in the black sea region. by using military— threat in the black sea region. by using military political— threat in the black sea region. by using military political and - using military political and economic— using military political and economic greens - using military political and economic greens russia i using military political and - economic greens russia seeks to exert _ economic greens russia seeks to exert its — economic greens russia seeks to exert its influence _ economic greens russia seeks to exert its influence on— economic greens russia seeks to exert its influence on its- economic greens russia seeks to i exert its influence on its imaginary civilians _ exert its influence on its imaginary civilians and — exert its influence on its imaginary civilians and the _ exert its influence on its imaginary civilians and the black— exert its influence on its imaginary civilians and the black sea - exert its influence on its imaginary civilians and the black sea region. | civilians and the black sea region. as you _ civilians and the black sea region. as you know — civilians and the black sea region. as you know russia _ civilians and the black sea region. as you know russia is _ civilians and the black sea region. . as you know russia is strengthening its capacity— as you know russia is strengthening its capacity in — as you know russia is strengthening its capacity in our— as you know russia is strengthening its capacity in our region _ as you know russia is strengthening its capacity in our region as - as you know russia is strengthening its capacity in our region as well. - its capacity in our region as well. i its capacity in our region as well. i believe — its capacity in our region as well. i believe that— its capacity in our region as well. i believe that together _ its capacity in our region as well. i believe that together we - its capacity in our region as well. i believe that together we need i i believe that together we need to demonstrate _ i believe that together we need to demonstrate unity— i believe that together we need to demonstrate unity seek— i believe that together we need to demonstrate unity seek security l demonstrate unity seek security guarantees _ demonstrate unity seek security guarantees and _ demonstrate unity seek security guarantees and support - demonstrate unity seek security guarantees and support from i demonstrate unity seek securityl guarantees and support from our allies _

guarantees and support from our allies. a, ., ., guarantees and support from our allies. ., . , guarantees and support from our allies. ., ., ., , allies. moldova is already feeling ressure allies. moldova is already feeling pressure from — allies. moldova is already feeling pressure from russia, _ allies. moldova is already feeling pressure from russia, this - allies. moldova is already feeling pressure from russia, this week| pressure from russia, this week russia accused kyiv of stealing gas through its line. the russian gas company thoren to restrict supplies next week. this all impacts the city as russia provides free gas through that same pipeline. this also impacts europe. in april russia began cutting its supply gas by stopping flows through the line. thenin stopping flows through the line. then in september to cut supplies through the nord stream 1. that means a ukrainian translate lines are the only axis supply of russian gas europe. in energy policy analysts and a former moldovan chair. i spoke to him during a blackout where he was and asked to describe the situation in his country. booing it is the second time that we are experiencing this over the last

month. , ., , ., month. the first time was over the 5th of november _ month. the first time was over the 5th of november was _ month. the first time was over the 5th of november was due - month. the first time was over the 5th of november was due to - month. the first time was over the 5th of november was due to the i month. the first time was over the i 5th of november was due to the same type of— 5th of november was due to the same type of strikes. of european transmission system as disconnected ukraine _ transmission system as disconnected ukraine. untilwe stabilise transmission system as disconnected ukraine. until we stabilise our grid _ ukraine. until we stabilise our grid in— ukraine. until we stabilise our grid. in this period of time during several— grid. in this period of time during several hours and today in multiple we have _ several hours and today in multiple we have disconnections basically in the entire — we have disconnections basically in the entire country for about an hour and a _ the entire country for about an hour and a halt — the entire country for about an hour and a half. we have not had this experience — and a half. we have not had this experience since probably the late 90s or— experience since probably the late 90s or early 2000. and now we have had them _ 90s or early 2000. and now we have had them twice. 90s or early 2000. and now we have had them twice-— had them twice. what is it that moldovan needs now. - had them twice. what is it that moldovan needs now. i- had them twice. what is it that moldovan needs now. i know l had them twice. what is it that | moldovan needs now. i know in had them twice. what is it that - moldovan needs now. i know in paris there is additional aid promised to moldova but what more does the country need to be able to mitigate against what is happening. booing

unlike ukraine while dover does not have its— unlike ukraine while dover does not have its own source of natural gas or coat _ have its own source of natural gas or coat that — have its own source of natural gas or coal. that is why here we are much _ or coal. that is why here we are much more _ or coal. that is why here we are much more reliable or realistic is interconnection with romanian power li’id interconnection with romanian power grid which— interconnection with romanian power grid which would allow us to be much more _ grid which would allow us to be much more stably— grid which would allow us to be much more stably connected. and less reliant— more stably connected. and less reliant on— more stably connected. and less reliant on the ukrainian infrastructure. and also which is even _ infrastructure. and also which is even more — infrastructure. and also which is even more important for the regional security, _ even more important for the regional security, moldovan energy for structure _ security, moldovan energy for structure is heavily defended on the key transmission notes in the city. so there _ key transmission notes in the city. so there is— key transmission notes in the city. so there is no quick response to how we can— so there is no quick response to how we can avoid — so there is no quick response to how we can avoid or reduce this dependence. this makes building new

lines in _ dependence. this makes building new lines in the _ dependence. this makes building new lines in the six years. we are in the process— lines in the six years. we are in the process of building one of these lines which — the process of building one of these lines which would reduce the levels of the _ lines which would reduce the levels of the cities proxies however this also would — of the cities proxies however this also would take a couple of years before _ also would take a couple of years before finalising.— before finalising. let's talk about what is happening _ before finalising. let's talk about what is happening in _ before finalising. let's talk about what is happening in malta - before finalising. let's talk about what is happening in malta but i what is happening in malta but generally because he talked about the practicalities of getting energy into the country but they are also suffering in terms of their economy, high inflation, high energy prices, what is it or how is it impacting everyday life especially given the burden moldova has to have in taking so many refugees as well. i am proud of my nation — so many refugees as well. i am proud of my nation for— so many refugees as well. i am proud of my nation for the _ so many refugees as well. i am proud of my nation for the way _ so many refugees as well. i am proud of my nation for the way we _ so many refugees as well. i am proud of my nation for the way we handled l of my nation for the way we handled the refugee crisis. this is not just. — the refugee crisis. this is not just, primarily it was notjust the refugee crisis. this is not just, primarily it was not just a state _ just, primarily it was not just a state or— just, primarily it was not just a state or government involvement in the beginning. it was a voluntary movement, a movement of volunteers and civil— movement, a movement of volunteers and civil society. indeed i must

reiterate — and civil society. indeed i must reiterate i_ and civil society. indeed i must reiterate i am proud of my nation, of how— reiterate i am proud of my nation, of how we — reiterate i am proud of my nation, of how we dealt with the first flux of how we dealt with the first flux of refugees. however, now, we are in a vulnerable _ of refugees. however, now, we are in a vulnerable position. at least six people _ a vulnerable position. at least six people have been killed in a shooting in the supermarket and state _ shooting in the supermarket and state of — shooting in the supermarket and state of virginia. it is shooting in the supermarket and state of virginia.— shooting in the supermarket and state of virginia. it is the second mass shooting — state of virginia. it is the second mass shooting in _ state of virginia. it is the second mass shooting in the _ state of virginia. it is the second mass shooting in the us - state of virginia. it is the second mass shooting in the us in - state of virginia. it is the second mass shooting in the us in just l state of virginia. it is the second i mass shooting in the us in just four days. it�*s took place in the city of chesapeake. the gunman been days. it�*s took place in the city of chesapeake. twalmartan been days. it�*s took place in the city of chesape has twalmartan been days. it�*s took place in the city of chesape has twalma statement en walmart has issued a statement saying... let�*s hear from the chesapeake police let's hear from the chesapeake police ,, let�*s hear from the chesapeake poli died, sig: let�*s hear from the chesapeake poli died, for six. let�*s hear from the chesapeake poli died, for victims six.

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mass shootings are defined as when four or more people not including the shooter are injured or killed. they have been more than 600 of these this year in the us of r. over 600 people have died. last year almost 700 such incidents have accord. that is a jump from 610 from the year before. and in 2019 there were a17 mass shootings. so how much of a problem shootings in the us. as we had said earlier that have been 600 so far in the us and over 600 people have died. in may a white teenage killed ina in buffalo, people in a supermarket in buffalo, new york. ten days later a former student shot dead 21 people at an elementary school in texas. the

deadly shooting this year. last weekend by people were killed when a gunman opened fire inside the lgbt nightclub in colorado. just to give you contacts on how widespread guns are in the us, americans own nearly half of the civilian own guns worldwide. that is nearly a00 million guns owned by ordinary people in the united states will stop while americans own more guns per capita than the residents of any other country. gun culture is deeply rooted in the american society. the second amendment of the united states constitution protects the rights to gun ownership. it reads... but injune but in june president but injune president biden signed the bipartisan safer communities act, the gun safety bill into law after a collection of massed students. it has been described as the most comprehensive bill in

years. this is president biden speaking back injune after signing the bill into law. today we say more than enough. we say more than enough. it is time when it seems impossible to get anything done in washington we are doing something consequential. we can reach compromise on guns, we ought to be able to reach compromises on other critical issues and cutting edge of american innovation and more. i know that there is more work to do and i will never give up. but this is a monumental day. so what is president biden spent safety bill. it monumental day. so what is president biden spent safety bill.— biden spent safety bill. it provides fundin: to biden spent safety bill. it provides funding to states _ biden spent safety bill. it provides funding to states to _ biden spent safety bill. it provides funding to states to implement. biden spent safety bill. it provides| funding to states to implement red flag laws. it also includes a tougher background checks for gun buyers under the age of 21. it also includes measures to prevent straw purchases were peopled by guns or others who are restricted from

purchasing them. but what is not included are measures that democrats and president biden have advocated such as raising the age of buying semi automatic rifles to 21. order new limits on assault style rifles. let�*s hear now from the white house correspondent at the hill. president biden is on a crusade to reinstate — president biden is on a crusade to reinstate that, while he did not expect— reinstate that, while he did not expect to — reinstate that, while he did not expect to do you say that in the statement that is what he means. something that would really build on that bipartisan gun control measure that bipartisan gun control measure that you _ that bipartisan gun control measure that you mentioned that he was able to sign— that you mentioned that he was able to sign into — that you mentioned that he was able to sign into law injune. that was a huge step— to sign into law injune. that was a huge step forward, the biggest gun violence _ huge step forward, the biggest gun violence prevention law in three decades — violence prevention law in three decades. but at the same time we are seeing _ decades. but at the same time we are seeing time _ decades. but at the same time we are seeing time and time again these mass _ seeing time and time again these mass shootings, the shooter uses an assault— mass shootings, the shooter uses an assault weapon or assault style gun. and president biden has now really on a mission to try and get those

band _ on a mission to try and get those band. ., ' . , ., band. how difficult will it be for him to do _ band. how difficult will it be for him to do that? _ band. how difficult will it be for him to do that? that _ band. how difficult will it be for him to do that? that is - band. how difficult will it be for him to do that? that is a - band. how difficult will it be for him to do that? that is a goodl him to do that? that is a good question- it — him to do that? that is a good question. it is _ him to do that? that is a good question. it is extremely - him to do that? that is a good . question. it is extremely difficult. we are _ question. it is extremely difficult. we are just coming out of a democratic—controlled congress and he was _ democratic—controlled congress and he was not _ democratic—controlled congress and he was not able to get it done because — he was not able to get it done because there were tight margins in the house _ because there were tight margins in the house and senate. now we are seeing the — the house and senate. now we are seeing the house splinter, republicans injanuary seeing the house splinter, republicans in january and they are holding _ republicans in january and they are holding onto a democratic majority in the _ holding onto a democratic majority in the senate. but it will be extremely tight margins once again. still to— extremely tight margins once again. still to come scenes ofjubilation in tokyo and shock of the world cup as japan defeats the four—time champions germany.

this is outside source live from the bbc�*s newsroom. in ukraine, millions are without power after another wave of russian missiles hit kyiv and lviv. the supreme court in britain has ruled that the scottish parliament does not have the power to hold a second referendum on independence. unless it gets consent from the uk government in london — which is unlikely. we have scenes like this in edinburgh in the past few hours. here�*s a moment the supreme court made the announcement. the court unanimously concludes that the proposed bill does relate to reserved matters. accordingly, in the absence of any modification of the definition of reserved matters, by an order in council under section 30 of the scotland act, or otherwise, the scottish parliament does not have power to legislate for a referendum on scottish independence.

following the ruling, the scottish first minister had this to say. let�*s be absolutely blunt, a so—called partnership in which one partner is denied the right to choose a different future, or even to ask itself the question, cannot be described in any way as voluntary, or even a partnership at all. so this ruling confirms the notion of the uk as a voluntary partnership of nations, if it ever was a reality, is no longer a reality. and that exposes a situation that is quite simply unsustainable. plenty of reaction from scottish political leaders. douglas ross, leader of the scottish conservatives, said... "this was a clear and unequivocal verdict delivered by the highest court in the country." and this is the scottish labour leader. "we must now focus on the problems facing our country, from rising bills to the crisis in our nhs." the greens, alongside the snp, form a pro—independence majority in the scottish parliament.

they say, "we respect the court�*s decision. but scotland�*s future must be determined by the people of scotland." and we�*ve also heard from the uk prime minister rishi sunak. mr speaker, let me start by sayingm _ we respect the clear and definitive ruling of the supreme court of the united kingdom. i am looking forward to seeing the moderator of scotland tomorrow. and i think that the people of scotland want us to be working on fixing the major challenges that we collectively face. they simply don�*t quite have a majority in the scottish parliament, but with the scottish greens, they have a majority in terms of people who would like to see independence and to see that referendum. she didn�*t make any mention of that this morning, she was very much talking about a next uk election, which she would see that as being the first

one. i think that is what she is focusing on, but i would imagine behind—the—scenes, and what we are not privy to, i imagine they are looking at any other options. because nicola sturgeon herself said she has been campaigning for this since she was 16 years old. so she has been campaigning for independence for a referendum for, as she said, for a lifetime. time to go to qatar for an article in the world cup. belgium is taking on canada. and four—time champions germany fell to a shock defeat in their opening game in the group stage. this was the scene is on the streets of tokyo when fans took to the streets when japan streets of tokyo when fans took to the streets whenjapan beat germany 2-1. the streets whenjapan beat germany 2—1. let�*s have a recap on how the

match played out. another upset, another world cup favourite, four—time world cup champions germany beaten 2—1 byjapan. germany beaten 2—1 by japan. they have started with a goal, a penalty, thenit have started with a goal, a penalty, then it came at the two goals from japan. beautifultouch then it came at the two goals from japan. beautiful touch from the japan. beautiful touch from the japan player, but a lot of criticism for germany�*s defence on that. that was the action on the bench, but off the pitch, the controversy continues. german players covered their mouths for their team photo before their opening fixture in anna karen —— in an apparent rebuke to fifa�*s ban on armbands. meanwhile, another world cup champion spain has thrashed costa rica by a 7—0 in their opening match. it is the biggest goal difference in this competition so far. the 2010

champions produced an impressive performance and were in complete control throughout most of the match. earlier, there was a goalless draw between croatia and morocco. it is the third goalless draw of this tournament. the european space agency has chosen the british paralympic sprinter is the first disabled astronaut to join the space training team. he will work with designers and engineers to see if he can be the first disabled person to go into space. he was named as part of the class of 2022, now our science editor has the story. it is the job of dreams, with an office which has got spectacular views offering an out of this world experience. many would love to be an astronaut, but many few make the cut. now in paris, the european space agency has added some new names to the roll of honour. selected from more than 82,000

applicants, this is the astronaut class of 2022. for the first time, they are widening their pool of talent by recruiting the first ever parrot astronaut. i talent by recruiting the first ever parrot astronaut.— talent by recruiting the first ever parrot astronaut. i think being an amputee -- _ parrot astronaut. i think being an amputee -- paralympic- parrot astronaut. i think being an l amputee -- paralympic astronaut. parrot astronaut. i think being an - amputee -- paralympic astronaut. his riaht leu amputee -- paralympic astronaut. his right leg was — amputee -- paralympic astronaut. his right leg was amputated _ amputee -- paralympic astronaut. his right leg was amputated above - amputee -- paralympic astronaut. his right leg was amputated above the - right leg was amputated above the knee after a motorbike accident. he has been selected using exactly the same criteria as all other european astronauts, the only difference is he has a disability. i astronauts, the only difference is he has a disability.— he has a disability. i would have skills, the _ he has a disability. i would have skills, the mix _ he has a disability. i would have skills, the mix of _ he has a disability. i would have skills, the mix of skills - he has a disability. i would have skills, the mix of skills and - he has a disability. i would have skills, the mix of skills and a i skills, the mix of skills and a scientific background could really help them add to this very aspirational question... sorry about that, we had _ aspirational question... sorry about that. we had a _ aspirational question... sorry about that, we had a slight _ aspirational question. .. sorry about that, we had a slight technical- that, we had a slight technical issues. let�*s recap our top story, the latest we are getting from ukraine. we have had a number of attacks in ukraine, specifically in kyiv and lviv, the latest we are getting is that a two—day—old baby

has been killed after an attack on a maternity hospital in ukraine. we know that the mother was the only patient in that facility, and we heard earlier on from the grandmother of the baby as well. we have been hearing from the male word back of kyiv, vitali klitschko, who said that the plan from russians is to make as many ukrainians as possible leave the larger cities of ukraine and to bring about what he describes as the colonisation of the country. that is our top story, you can find more on that story on our website at bbc .com forwards news. we�*ll have the very latest on what is happening at the world cup, we have correspondence in qatar giving us the latest details on the world cup. the school at the moment, we are watching belgium against canada. that is a match that is ongoing. early on and of course, we saw that great big win byjapan over germany

2-1, great big win byjapan over germany 2—1, another surprise there. that is it from outside source. goodbye from me. hello there. it meant we had some pretty dramatic —looking weather watcher pictures sent in and some pretty stunning rainbows as well. but the story for the next few hours, we see that wetter weather moving off into the northern isles, a cluster of showers out to the south and west. not exclusively, we have had one or two drifting across east anglia and south east england as well. they will tend to fade as we go through the evening hours and perhapsjust we go through the evening hours and perhaps just cling onto some showers, primarily through the north—west of the great glen. we will see clearing skies, particularly in sheltered eastern areas with temperatures down at a low single figures to start off

thursday. a bit more of a breeze developing out to the west, more cloud here as the winds will continue to strengthen and cloud will bring some rain through the course of the day on thursday. it is worth bearing in mind on thursday that all of us will see a spell of wet weather. quite a short, sharp shock, it is a narrow band of pretty intense rain, the bright greens and yellows denoting the intensity of that rainfall as it continues to sweep its way steadily eastwards. tucking in behind, we will continue to see a few scattered showers driven on by gale force gusts and win, particularly through the irish sea down to the ward channel. a blustery afternoon, some rain around as well and temperatures peaking between nine and 13. as we move out of first, we will see this little ridge of high pressure building, and that should quieten things down for a time. overnight rain clearing away to the south—east corner, here is a lot ridge of high pressure. the isobars open up, the winds will fall lighter still and we willjust

lighter still and we will just continue lighter still and we willjust continue to see a few scattered showers across the far north and west. on friday, there will be a greater chance of seeing some drier weather, some sunnier weather coming through, and with the wind direction coming from the west or south west, those temperatures again just a smidge higher than they have been over the last few days. 9—13 be hi again. into the start of the weekend, don�*t expect that much in the way of significant change to close out the month of november. yes, it will stay pretty wet and windy at times, but still those temperatures a little bit milder. take care.

welcome, this is the bbc news at 8:30pm. here are the headlines. the uk's 8:30pm. here are the headlines. the uk�*s supreme court has ruled that the scottish government does not have the power to call another independence referendum without the

consent of westminster.— consent of westminster. we must and we will find another _ consent of westminster. we must and we will find another democratic, - we will find another democratic, lawful and constitutional means by which the scottish people can express their will. the which the scottish people can express their will.— express their will. the home secretary — express their will. the home secretary suella _ express their will. the home secretary suella braverman. express their will. the home | secretary suella braverman is questioned by mp5 over the government�*s handling of migrants crossing the channel on small boats. that is why the prime minister and myself— that is why the prime minister and myself are — that is why the prime minister and myself are absolutely determined to fix this _ myself are absolutely determined to fix this problem. we myself are absolutely determined to fix this problem.— fix this problem. we talk to the motherjailed _ fix this problem. we talk to the motherjailed for _ fix this problem. we talk to the motherjailed for killing - fix this problem. we talk to the motherjailed for killing a - fix this problem. we talk to the motherjailed for killing a six i motherjailed for killing a six offender accused of abusing her three sons. she is now campaigning to stop paedophiles from hiding their identities. a walmart supermarket shooting in the us killed six people and injured four others. those are our headlines. at least three people have been killed in a new wave of russian attacks on the ukrainian capital which have hit water and power supplies. the doctor feel—good guitarist wilco johnson has died at the age of 75.

feel—good guitarist wilcojohnson has died at the age of 75. he had a terminal cancer diagnosis almost ten years ago but kept on touring until last month. and another upset at the world cup as japan beat germany 2—1. before the game, the german team staged a protest in support of lgbt rights welcome, you�*re watching bbc news. the uk supreme court has ruled that scotland cannot hold an independence referendum without the consent of the uk government. scott and�*s first minister wants to hold a vote in october last year, but the westminster government has refused to allow it. nicola sturgeon says she is disappointed by the decision and says the ruling exposes what she calls at the uk is a voluntary partnership. here is our scotland editor. , partnership. here is our scotland ednon , .. partnership. here is our scotland editor. , in partnership. here is our scotland editor._ in 2014, - editor. yes, we can! in 2014,

westminster _ editor. yes, we can! in 2014, westminster lent _ editor. yes, we can! in 2014, westminster lent holyrood . editor. yes, we can! in 2014, i westminster lent holyrood the editor. yes, we can! in 2014, - westminster lent holyrood the power to vote on independence. now, as then, there is a majority in favour of a referendum in the scottish parliament, but this time at downing street says it now. —— this time, downing street says no. these are judges in the supreme court were askedif judges in the supreme court were asked if holyrood could organise a referendum without westminster�*s consent. its. referendum without westminster's consent. �* ., ' , consent. a lawfully held referendum would have consequences _ consent. a lawfully held referendum would have consequences relating . consent. a lawfully held referendum| would have consequences relating to the union and the united kingdom parliament. ., the union and the united kingdom parliament._ the - parliament. therefore... the scottish parliament - parliament. therefore... the scottish parliament does - parliament. therefore... the scottish parliament does notj parliament. therefore... the - scottish parliament does not have the power to legislate for a referendum on scottish independence. this was not nicola sturgeon�*s preferred path to a referendum, and she admitted the judgment was a hard pill to swallow. this she admitted the 'udgment was a hard pm to swallow.— pill to swallow. this 'udgment raises profound _ pill to swallow. this 'udgment raises profound and _ pill to swallow. this judgment raises profound and deeply i raises profound and deeply uncomfortable questions about the basis and _ uncomfortable questions about the basis and the future of the united kingdom — basis and the future of the united kingdom. her basis and the future of the united kintdom. , , basis and the future of the united kinadom. , ,., , , ., kingdom. her response, trying to frame the next _ kingdom. her response, trying to

frame the next general _ kingdom. her response, trying to frame the next general election l kingdom. her response, trying to | frame the next general election as kingdom. her response, trying to i frame the next general election as a referendum in all but name. her opponents say that is illegitimate and even some of her own side are concerned. what do you say to those of independence who worry that you are leading them into a trap? you can't win 5096 _ are leading them into a trap? you can't win 5096 of— are leading them into a trap? you can't win 5096 of the _ are leading them into a trap? you can't win 50% of the scotland population for it and so we can't be independence. that would apply in a referendum and a de facto referendum. that is an essential prerequisite of the independence. anybody— prerequisite of the independence. anybody who says we can't do this because _ anybody who says we can't do this because you might not win, if we can't _ because you might not win, if we can't win, — because you might not win, if we can't win, we don't deserve to be independent. but can't win, we don't deserve to be independent-— can't win, we don't deserve to be inde-endent. �* ~ , independent. but the prime minister said, after independent. but the prime minister said. after a — independent. but the prime minister said, after a clear _ independent. but the prime minister said, after a clear and _ independent. but the prime minister said, after a clear and definitive i said, after a clear and definitive ruling, it was time to move on. i think the people of scotland want us to be working on fixing the major challenges that we collectively face, whether that is the economy, supporting the nhs or indeed supporting the nhs or indeed supporting ukraine. iloathed supporting the nhs or indeed supporting ukraine. what right does a man with no _ supporting ukraine. what right does a man with no mandate _ supporting ukraine. what right does a man with no mandate half- supporting ukraine. what right does a man with no mandate half to i supporting ukraine. what right does a man with no mandate half to denyj a man with no mandate half to deny scottish— a man with no mandate half to deny scottish democracy? mr a man with no mandate half to deny scottish democracy?— a man with no mandate half to deny scottish democracy? mr speaker, when it comes to a — scottish democracy? mr speaker, when it comes to a scottish _ scottish democracy? mr speaker, when it comes to a scottish democracy, i am pleased that the scottish

government has one of the most powerful devolved assemblies anywhere in the world. so powerful devolved assemblies anywhere in the world.- powerful devolved assemblies anywhere in the world. so is this a bleak day for _ anywhere in the world. so is this a bleak day for democracy _ anywhere in the world. so is this a bleak day for democracy or i anywhere in the world. so is this a bleak day for democracy or a i anywhere in the world. so is this a i bleak day for democracy or a triumph for common sense? i think it is bleak day for democracy or a triumph for common sense? i thinl— for common sense? i think it is a aood for common sense? i think it is a good thing, _ for common sense? i think it is a good thing, as — for common sense? i think it is a good thing, as far _ for common sense? i think it is a good thing, as far as _ for common sense? i think it is a good thing, as far as i _ for common sense? i think it is a | good thing, as far as i understand it, that is not a devolved power. my personal preference is that we are part of the uk, and are proud to be part of the uk, and are proud to be part of the uk. i part of the uk, and are proud to be part of the uk-_ part of the uk. i think people should have _ part of the uk. i think people should have the _ part of the uk. i think people should have the right - part of the uk. i think people should have the right to i part of the uk. i think people should have the right to vote | part of the uk. i think people i should have the right to vote about anything _ should have the right to vote about anything they want without being stopped — anything they want without being stopped by any larger powers, and i think that _ stopped by any larger powers, and i think that goes against any civil rights _ think that goes against any civil rights and freedom of speech. which women _ rights and freedom of speech. which women like — rights and freedom of speech. which women like myself have fought so very hard — women like myself have fought so very hard to do. | women like myself have fought so very hard to do— very hard to do. i don't think scotland _ very hard to do. i don't think scotland is _ very hard to do. i don't think scotland is ready _ very hard to do. i don't think scotland is ready for - very hard to do. i don't think scotland is ready for it. i very hard to do. i don't think scotland is ready for it. the | very hard to do. i don't think i scotland is ready for it. the last referendum _ scotland is ready for it. the last referendum debate _ scotland is ready for it. the last referendum debate was - scotland is ready for it. the last referendum debate was quite i referendum debate was quite unpleasant _ referendum debate was quite unpleasant and _ referendum debate was quite unpleasant and the _ referendum debate was quite unpleasant and the debate i referendum debate was quite i unpleasant and the debate was referendum debate was quite - unpleasant and the debate was quite unpleasant — unpleasant and the debate was quite unpleasant i— unpleasant and the debate was quite unpleasant. i think— unpleasant and the debate was quite unpleasant. i think most _ unpleasant and the debate was quite unpleasant. i think most people i unpleasant. i think most people would _ unpleasant. i think most people would prefer— unpleasant. i think most people would prefer things— unpleasant. i think most people would prefer things to - unpleasant. i think most people would prefer things to settle i unpleasant. i think most people i would prefer things to settle down before _ would prefer things to settle down before having _ would prefer things to settle down before having that _ would prefer things to settle down before having that again _ would prefer things to settle down before having that again stop i- before having that again stop i mean. — before having that again stop i mean, everybody _ before having that again stop i mean, everybody has - before having that again stop ii mean, everybody has different opinions — mean, everybody has different opinions on _ mean, everybody has different opinions on it, _ mean, everybody has different opinions on it, but— mean, everybody has different opinions on it, but i—

mean, everybody has different opinions on it, but i think- mean, everybody has different opinions on it, but i think them sa in: opinions on it, but i think them saying no _ opinions on it, but i think them saying no straightaway - opinions on it, but i think them saying no straightaway that - opinions on it, but i think them saying no straightaway that we | opinions on it, but i thin_ saying no straightaway that we can't do it is unfair. i think people my age arejust starting do it is unfair. i think people my age are just starting to learn to vote on all of that kind of stuff, and i think it is not fairfor us. so and i think it is not fairfor us. 50 scotland remains and i think it is not fairfor us. so scotland remains divided, defenders of the union may be quietly pleased to like, but it's quietly pleased to like, but its supporters of independence who are out on the streets demanding their voice be heard. james cook with that report. let's discuss this further, we are joined report. let's discuss this further, we arejoined by report. let's discuss this further, we are joined by the director of message matters pr and head of communications for the scottish conservatives. welcome. when nicola sturgeon says she is disappointed by this decision and describes it as this decision and describes it as this busting of a myth that the uk as a voluntary partnership, voluntary union, does she have a point if one part of that union wants to leave but theyjust don't have a way to do so? film. wants to leave but they 'ust don't have a way to do so?_ wants to leave but they 'ust don't have a way to do so? oh, there is no cuestion have a way to do so? oh, there is no question she — have a way to do so? oh, there is no question she has _ have a way to do so? oh, there is no question she has a _ question she has a point, absolutely. i think it draws into

focus the question of health people in scotland would be able to exercise their wish to leave the uk if they cannot get a referendum following a mandate and an election, which is what happened last year. there was a clear mandate for that. i think it is a good debating point for nicola sturgeon to use. actually though, this is now probably a little bit less about that and more about the timing for nicola sturgeon to execute strategy of using a national election as a proxy referendum. she said that previously or indicated previously that that would happen in a 2024 in the general election. i would would happen in a 2024 in the general election. iwould not would happen in a 2024 in the general election. i would not be surprised if she tries to maybe delay that until 2026, when it might be easierfor her to delay that until 2026, when it might be easier for her to get that it would be in 2024. that is the big question now, when did she make the move? �* ., ., ., ., ., .,, move? before we go on to that, was it a mandate. _ move? before we go on to that, was it a mandate, though, _ move? before we go on to that, was it a mandate, though, arguably? - it a mandate, though, arguably? because when that election happened,

she specifically said that a vote for the snp in terms of getting a covid recovery, knowing we would be pressing for independence, can you call that a mandate? i pressing for independence, can you call that a mandate?— pressing for independence, can you call that a mandate? i think so. the snp would claim _ call that a mandate? i think so. the snp would claim that _ call that a mandate? i think so. the snp would claim that they - call that a mandate? i think so. the snp would claim that they had - call that a mandate? i think so. the snp would claim that they had a - snp would claim that they had a mandate in 2016 and in 2021. i would argue they did in 2021 but not in 2016. i think 2016 in the previous scottish parliament election was vague and predicated on brexit which had not happened yet. so it wasn't concrete enough. in this election, it was very clear in scotland, of course other issues were discussed, but it was very clear to voters in scotland last year that if you voted for the snp or if you voted for the greens, you are voting for a second independence referendum, you are indicating your support for a second independence referendum. so i do think that the snp got a mandate last year for think that the snp got a mandate last yearfor an independence last year for an independence referendum. last yearfor an independence referendum. but as we have seen today, there is also the ability for

the uk government to say, "we don't care if you have a mandate, we are not giving you one anyway because that can't teach —— because that constitutional ball is in our court." yes, i think they do have a mandate from last year's election. putting you on that point, because the snp and the greens won 72 seats of the 109, so there is a very high number of scottish members of parliament who don't want to see an independence referendum. sure. parliament who don't want to see an independence referendum. sure, but that is how our _ independence referendum. sure, but that is how our democracy _ independence referendum. sure, but that is how our democracy works, - that is how our democracy works, isn't it? it is a majority, 48% of the country didn't want brexit but they had it. so that is how democracy works. i think that when you have a situation where a party gain is effectively a landslide, as the snp did in 2021, because we were

on proportional representation. it is not the same as at westminster. so getting that volume of seats effectively means a landslide victory. and i think that is a reasonable mandate. we can't create any other system of getting a mandate if a victory in an election is not that system, that is what it is, that is how we work. i think it is, that is how we work. i think it is fair to say that they had that mandate from that election. i think thatis mandate from that election. i think that is an immaterial question now, the question is now how do you take the question is now how do you take the next steps and what are the tactics for either side as we approach that next election? qm. approach that next election? ok, let's focus _ approach that next election? ok, let's focus on _ approach that next election? ok, let's focus on that, _ approach that next election? ok, let's focus on that, i _ approach that next election? ok, let's focus on that, i was taking you a bit away from what you wanted to talk about. when it comes to what nicola sturgeon does next, arguably there was always this discussion that any potential referendum was advisory. the supreme court said that was not the case because it would be deemed to hold value, it would be deemed to hold value, it

would basically mean something important, regardless of whether you describe it as advisory or not. what does nicola sturgeon have now? mane does nicola sturgeon have now? none reall . talk does nicola sturgeon have now? none really. talk about _ does nicola sturgeon have now? time: really. talk about anything you want, don't worry! i don't think she has much, and i don't think she ever thought today's out would be any different than what it was. this was a point in the journey for the snp, they never expected that the supreme court was going to say yes. so this was really always effectively a campaigning point for them. and was really always effectively a campaigning point forthem. and i think that is where some unionists and miss read today. there is a lot of glee on one side, and i can perfectly well understand why, because it is seen as a victory for unionists, but it is very much part of what the nationalists expected to happen. and it could be seen as a nationalist strategy, because once again it allows the snp to create the narrative that they have been creating all day today which is that the uk does not allow scots to do what scots want to do, and that

grievance narrative as the unionists would call it. i think to a degree it has played into the snp�*s khan is much more than it has played into the unionist�* hands. nicola sturgeon is probably not that worried about recourse until a�*s decision, probably what she is worried about now is, "can i risk a proxy referendum in 2024? can i risk making the 2024 general election about independence or should i wait until the 2026 scottish election when keir starmer is less of an issue, when cost of living in the economy are less of an issue and where i can get a clearer run and get a better result?" i think that is the key question for nicola sturgeon. and it is an accidental question, you are getting to the point with the snp and the independence movement where you can potentially see the end of the road insight. if they get this wrong, they could be finished. it is very important now from their point of view that they get it right.- view that they get it right. thank ou for view that they get it right. thank you for answering _

view that they get it right. thank you for answering all _ view that they get it right. thank you for answering all of - view that they get it right. thank you for answering all of my - you for answering all of my questions, former head of communications for the scottish conservatives. the home secretary has admitted that the uk has failed to control its borders and says that she and the prime minister are determined to fix the problem. speaking to mp5, suella braverman said that the home office wanted to quadruple the rate which is making decisions on asylum cases to tackle the backlog in the system. our home editor mark easton reports. today the home secretary appeared before a committee of mps and was asked about one of the key promises of the brexit campaign she supported. irate of the brexit campaign she supported-— of the brexit campaign she su orted. . . ., ., of the brexit campaign she su orted. ~ ., . ., ., supported. we have failed to control our borders. — supported. we have failed to control our borders. yes. — supported. we have failed to control our borders, yes, that _ supported. we have failed to control our borders, yes, that is _ supported. we have failed to control our borders, yes, that is why - supported. we have failed to control our borders, yes, that is why the - our borders, yes, that is why the premise and myself are absolutely determined to fix this problem. the roblem is

determined to fix this problem. the problem is notjust at determined to fix this problem. the problem is not just at the determined to fix this problem. the problem is notjust at the borders, thousands of migrants are being housed at home office— acquired hotels around the country, most awaiting and initial asylum decision. the daily kos have been put at £7 million. now with more hotels being used, the cost will be even higher. this iraqi asylum seeker and his wife and daughter have been living in a single room in a home office hostel in west yorkshire for 11 months. he says the conditions have put a huge strain on the family. translation: ~ , translation: when i first came, i was happy. — translation: when i first came, i was happy. i _ translation: when i first came, i was happy. i felt — translation: when i first came, i was happy, i felt safe. _ translation: when i first came, i was happy, i felt safe. since - translation: when i first came, i was happy, i felt safe. since that i was happy, ifelt safe. since that time, it has been worse. my mental health and my family�*s mental health is degrading. the health and my family's mental health is degrading-— health and my family's mental health is deuuradin. ., , . ._ is degrading. the home secretary was asked what she _ is degrading. the home secretary was asked what she was _ is degrading. the home secretary was asked what she was going _ is degrading. the home secretary was asked what she was going to - is degrading. the home secretary was| asked what she was going to be where casework has been unable to respond to demand. taste casework has been unable to respond to demand. ~ ., ., to demand. we want to deliver sustainable _ to demand. we want to deliver sustainable changes _ to demand. we want to deliver sustainable changes to - to demand. we want to deliver sustainable changes to reach i to demand. we want to deliver sustainable changes to reach a| sustainable changes to reach a minimum _ sustainable changes to reach a minimum of three decisions per decision—maker per week by may of next yeah _ decision—maker per week by may of next yeah is — decision-maker per week by may of next ear. , ., next year. is that feasible? if we

look at the _ next year. is that feasible? if we look at the most _ next year. is that feasible? if we look at the most recent - next year. is that feasible? if we | look at the most recent published figures on this, compare the year 2015-16 with the figures on this, compare the year 2015—16 with the last financial year. in both, a little over 20,000 asylum cases were completed by the home office staff. but the number of caseworkers has increased significantly from 260 seven years ago to 614 last year. that means that back in 2015, the average caseworker completed 1.5 cases per week. now the activity has more than halved atjust 0.6 cases per week. went to ella government suggests that each worker should be completing three or four cases per week, she is envisaging a level of speed and efficiency never before seen. the home secretary got flustered. if

you are able to get a view, you are able to put an application for the asylum. that would if you put in your application for asylum upon arrival, that would be the process that you enter. but arrival, that would be the process that you enter.— that you enter. but i arrive in the uk i that you enter. but i arrive in the uk i didn't _ that you enter. but i arrive in the uk i didn't have _ that you enter. but i arrive in the uk i didn't have permission - that you enter. but i arrive in the uk i didn't have permission to i that you enter. but i arrive in the | uk i didn't have permission to get onto an _ uk i didn't have permission to get onto an aircraft legally to arrive in the _ onto an aircraft legally to arrive in the uk? _ onto an aircraft legally to arrive in the uk?— onto an aircraft legally to arrive in the uk? ., , . , in the uk? the weather is currently doinu in the uk? the weather is currently doin: the in the uk? the weather is currently doing the home — in the uk? the weather is currently doing the home office _ in the uk? the weather is currently doing the home office a _ in the uk? the weather is currently doing the home office a welcome l doing the home office a welcome respite in a small boat crossing the channel, but when they resume, which they will, the challenges of a broken asylum system will become all too evident once again. a mother who killed a man accused of sexually assaulting her sons is campaigning to stop paedophiles changing their names to hide their identities. sarah sands was jailed for 7.5 years for the manslaughter of 77—year—old

paedophile in 2014. her children said he had sexually abused them. our home affairs correspondent has been hearing her story. sarah sands back in silvertown in east london, where as a single mother, she made a home with herfamily. and where eight years ago, she stabbed to death a neighbour accused of sexually assaulting three young boys. she�*d originally befriended michael pleasted, who was 77. what we can report for the first time is that all three children he was accused of abusing were her sons. they�*ve now turned 18 and have waived their right to anonymity to speak publicly about seeing their mother go to prison. it was the little things you miss. sometimes, you just want to really tell your mum a problem. sarah, did you feel remorse? absolutely.

and why did you feel remorse? i bring life into the world. it never occurred to me that i would be guilty of taking life out of the world. while he was awaiting trial for the offences against her boys, michael pleasted was allowed to live back on the estate. sarah sands was caught on cctv as she made her way to his flat. she says she wanted to appeal to pleasted to plead guilty and spare her sons the court ordeal. she was carrying a knife. she says, after he accused her children of lying, she stabbed him. she did this eight times. he bled to death. sarah sands was found guilty of manslaughter, rather than murder, on the grounds that she lost control. her original sentence of three and a half years was deemed to be too lenient and was increased

to seven and a half years. the offender took with her to the scene a knife, which was used in the infliction of fatal injuries. when the jury was sure that, at the time, she intended to cause at least serious grievous bodily harm, the offender, having fatally stabbed the deceased, did nothing to assist him, in that she did not call the emergency services. they absolutely have the right to demand answers from me. i had taken the law into my own hands. i had done that. after she killed him, it emerged that michael pleasted was already a convicted paedophile and had a long history of offending under his original name of robin moult. sarah sands has nowjoined a campaign calling for tighter controls on sex offenders who change their names.

they should be able to come out and change their name. —— they should not be able to come out and change their name. despite what happened in their family, hersons despite what happened in their family, her sons also have this message. if family, her sons also have this message-— family, her sons also have this messaue. ., , .,, , ., message. if you are being abused or have been abused _ message. if you are being abused or have been abused in _ message. if you are being abused or have been abused in a _ message. if you are being abused or have been abused in a try _ message. if you are being abused or have been abused in a try and - message. if you are being abused or have been abused in a try and talk. | have been abused in a try and talk. the sooner— have been abused in a try and talk. the sooner you say it, the sooner you potentially save more people from _ you potentially save more people from being in the same pain that you are feeling — from being in the same pain that you are feelina, , �* �* , are feeling. june kelly, bbc news. you can watch _ are feeling. june kelly, bbc news. you can watch the _ are feeling. june kelly, bbc news. you can watch the documentary i are feeling. june kelly, bbc news. l you can watch the documentary ning ma children�*s abuser on the bbc iplayer, available right now. if you have been affected by any of the issues here: these numbers. there has been more controversy in the world cup as the german team protested against fifa before their

opening match againstjapan. the coach hansi flick says that the players, there mouths during a team photo to convey the message that fifa is silencing teams. this follows the governing body threatening looking from wearing the one love armband during games in qatar. the genital federation said on twitter afterwards that we stand by our position. also in the stands there was a german government minister who wore the one love armband. but what effect will these protests have? let�*s talk to a sports philosopherfrom protests have? let�*s talk to a sports philosopher from the university of gloucestershire. when you see the german team doing that, cover their mouths, do you think that it cover their mouths, do you think thatitis cover their mouths, do you think that it is a strong image? would people understand what they are trying to say? the people understand what they are trying to say?— trying to say? the fact we are talkin: trying to say? the fact we are talking about _ trying to say? the fact we are talking about it _ trying to say? the fact we are talking about it now - trying to say? the fact we are talking about it now shows i trying to say? the fact we are i talking about it now shows that trying to say? the fact we are - talking about it now shows that it had the desired effect. clearly they made a symbolic action, and they explained what they meant by that action, and the media, yourselves

and others, are picking it up. they have managed to get their message across in that respect, yes. what might you see they got their message across, the german full federation were tweeting that human rights are non—negotiable, adding that, "we stand by our position." in that case, you can�*t answer why they didn�*t just case, you can't answer why they didn't 'us- . case, you can't answer why they didn't 'us ., ., , didn'tjust and whether armband, but would that not _ didn'tjust and whether armband, but would that not have _ didn'tjust and whether armband, but would that not have been _ didn'tjust and whether armband, but would that not have been a _ didn'tjust and whether armband, but would that not have been a strong i would that not have been a strong image than this one?— image than this one? yes, i was certainly surprised _ image than this one? yes, i was certainly surprised at _ image than this one? yes, i was certainly surprised at how - image than this one? yes, i was certainly surprised at how those | certainly surprised at how those federations and teams backed down on wearing the one love armband. but at the moment it seems like a bit of a powerplay between fifa and those individual teams in terms of how they can try and keep that discussion on the table, keep it up the agenda and arguably if they had

warned the one love armbands, minute would not have got as much attention as some of the other symbolic gestures and the debate around it has done. �* _, , ., ., has done. and when it comes to what we are seeing — has done. and when it comes to what we are seeing here, _ has done. and when it comes to what we are seeing here, there _ has done. and when it comes to what we are seeing here, there has - has done. and when it comes to what we are seeing here, there has been l has done. and when it comes to what we are seeing here, there has been aj we are seeing here, there has been a big discussion that exports should not be political. it is this... are we witnessing sports going into the maelstrom of politics? i we witnessing sports going into the maelstrom of politics?— maelstrom of politics? i don't think... maelstrom of politics? i don't think- -- i _ maelstrom of politics? i don't think... i think— maelstrom of politics? i don't think... | think it _ maelstrom of politics? i don't think... i think it is _ maelstrom of politics? i don't think... i think it is naive - maelstrom of politics? i don't think... i think it is naive to l maelstrom of politics? i don't i think... i think it is naive to say that sports and politics should not mix. i know that if you exist, but it is often expressed by those who don�*t want to hear a contrary opinion to themselves. sport and politics will always mix, they always have mixed. sport is played by humans, humans are political creatures. so they will have their own values, their own beliefs, and whenever they play export, they will play it in such a way that they are representing those values. just

beafina representing those values. just bearin: in representing those values. just bearing in mind, as a reader in applied philosophy, iwonder bearing in mind, as a reader in applied philosophy, i wonder if you could bring this, talk us through where we are with all of this. a lot of people will be sitting at home watching the football but saying that they are watching it guiltily. how does one square all of these big concepts with what we know has happened in qatar in terms of the deaths of migrant workers? in terms of the illegality of being gay in that country?— that country? yes, sport has this really paradoxical _ that country? yes, sport has this really paradoxical quality - that country? yes, sport has this really paradoxical quality in - that country? yes, sport has this really paradoxical quality in the l really paradoxical quality in the sense that in essence it is incredible trivial. what we are talking about is 22 guys on a pitch kicking a ball towards metal posts. in that sense, it is so trivial. at the same time, it means so much to individuals around the world, and football is a global game. and it is shared by pretty much every nation on the planet. so it has incredible

power attached to it. but the fact that it power attached to it. but the fact thatitis power attached to it. but the fact that it is so trivial means that you can pour your own values into it, thatis can pour your own values into it, that is why i am saying that sport and will always mix. i can understand it, we have this element of hypocrisy about us in the sense that we talk about all of our concerns about human rights, migrant workers, lgbt issues, and at the same time we are drawn to the power of sport when we really want our team to win, we want our team to do well. it does have that paradoxical quality. i think ultimately we have to recognise that often we are hypocritical about these things, and sport does often hold a power over us that we perhaps would not really want to acknowledge.— want to acknowledge. incredible, emotive power. _ want to acknowledge. incredible, emotive power. thank _ want to acknowledge. incredible, emotive power. thank you - want to acknowledge. incredible, emotive power. thank you stop l want to acknowledge. incredible, i emotive power. thank you stop we want to acknowledge. incredible, - emotive power. thank you stop we are going to stay with football, because the american owners of manchester united are thinking about selling up. the glazerfamily bought

united are thinking about selling up. the glazer family bought one of the world�*s most famous clubs 17 years ago but have long faced protests from fans over their ownership and the way they won the club. and it now reports from old trafford. ever since they bought the club 17 years ago, the glazers have had a turbulent relationship with man u fans. we want glazers out! with the owner is now saying they might sell, the message is clear... go. they have been here too long, ruined the club. i go. they have been here too long, ruined the club.— ruined the club. i feel like they don't really _ ruined the club. i feel like they don't really care _ ruined the club. i feel like they don't really care about - ruined the club. i feel like they don't really care about the - ruined the club. i feel like theyl don't really care about the club, ruined the club. i feel like they i don't really care about the club, it is all— don't really care about the club, it is all about— don't really care about the club, it is all about making money. time to net is all about making money. time to get somebody who cares.— is all about making money. time to get somebody who cares. would you be leased to get somebody who cares. would you be pleased to see — get somebody who cares. would you be pleased to see the _ get somebody who cares. would you be pleased to see the glazer— get somebody who cares. would you be pleased to see the glazer family - get somebody who cares. would you be pleased to see the glazer family go? i pleased to see the glazer family go? yeah, i think it would be a breakthrough, _ yeah, i think it would be a breakthrough, because . yeah, i think it would be a breakthrough, because it. yeah, i think it would be a - breakthrough, because it would be a springboard — breakthrough, because it would be a springboard for _ breakthrough, because it would be a springboard for us. _ breakthrough, because it would be a

springboard for us.— springboard for us. under the ulazes, springboard for us. under the glazes, united _ springboard for us. under the glazes, united have - springboard for us. under the glazes, united have gone - springboard for us. under the l glazes, united have gone from springboard for us. under the i glazes, united have gone from a serial trophy winning machine are serial underachievers. the serial trophy winning machine are serial underachievers.— serial underachievers. the failed -lan serial underachievers. the failed [an for serial underachievers. the failed plan for the _ serial underachievers. the failed plan for the european _ serial underachievers. the failed plan for the european super - serial underachievers. the failed - plan for the european super league, that has lingered on, and then the forced and chelsea at the price it went for is clearly influenced.— clearly influenced. even by united's standards, this _ clearly influenced. even by united's standards, this has _ clearly influenced. even by united's standards, this has been _ clearly influenced. even by united's standards, this has been a - clearly influenced. even by united's| standards, this has been a dramatic 24—hour is. while their owners have announced they might be leaving, their star player already is. cristiano ronaldo�*s exit after an interview in which he said the glazers didn�*t care about the club has meant more upheaval. reynaldo�*s currency at the world cup with portugal where a united team—mate was today defending him. cancellation matt was today defending him. cancellation matt cristiano has alwa s cancellation matt cristiano has always been — cancellation matt cristiano has always been an _ cancellation matt cristiano has always been an inspiration - cancellation matt cristiano has always been an inspiration for| cancellation matt cristiano has i always been an inspiration for me cancellation matt cristiano has - always been an inspiration for me -- always been an inspiration for me —— translation: inhale always been an inspiration for me -- translation:—

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whether you like it or not, the weather is stuck on repeat mode at the moment, which means there is more wet and windy weather on its way. it is this swirl of cloud and the satellite picture. so far today, we have seen rain clearing into the northern isles and then a cluster of showers tucking in behind. these showers tucking in behind. these showers will continue over the next few hours but gradually fade away with the exception of the far north—west of scotland. in terms of the feel of the weather and those clearing skies, a quieter story with temperatures dipping into low single figures. we start off tomorrow morning for many dry, settled and on the chilly side. it will not be long before the wet and windy weather starts to push in through northern ireland, western fringes of scotland, wales and south—west england by the middle part of the morning. it will rattle through at quite a pace, a narrow band of intense rain accompanied by gale force gusts of wind, particularly through the irish sea and down through the irish sea and down through the irish sea and down through the bristol channel. top temperatures by the middle part of the afternoon 9—13.

him hello, i�*m christian fraser. you�*re watching the context on bbc news. tonight protests in scotland as a new independence referendum is ruled out by the uk�*s supreme court. the judges agreed unanimously that under current law the decision on another referendum, resides entirely with westminster. the british prime minister welcomed a clear definitive ruling. i think that the people of scotland, one has to be working on fixing the major challenges that we collectively face one another that is the economy, and a test, or supported ukraine, now is the time for politicians to work together. chinese workers at the world�*s largest iphone factory break out out of enforced lockdown — we�*ll look at what effect beijings

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