hello and welcome to bbc news. venezuela's government and the opposition have signed a preliminary agreement after meeting in mexico for talks to find a way out of the country's political crisis. the bbc�*s will grant is following events in mexico city. there are a few elements that are potentially encouraging about these talks here in mexico city between the venezuelan government and the opposition.

venezuelans watching on will be encouraged by the fact talks are taking place at all. they failed about a year ago and in such a polarised environment between the government and nicolas maduro and the opposition, to simply have them round the table is an achievement. also they are moving towards trying to find a map towards freeing up billions of funds of venezuelan money that is being held by a un managed fund and can be used for food aid, support and all of the different humanitarian needs that have been so desperate in venezuela over recent years. if they can reach agreement on that and those funds become available that will of course improve the lives of millions of venezuelans. it is of course very sticky waters, the two sides have been at each other�*s throats not just for years but decades now so there is a lot of bad feeling between the two actors but there is some hope that this time it can be improved and the biden administration appears

to be backing the talks. they have given the green light for chevron the oil giant to resume operations in venezuela dependent on the outcome of these talks, again the idea that oil, so key to the venezuelan economy, that that sector picks up again with a major us oil company is music to the ears of the maduro government. that said, any profits made from those operations want go to the nicolas maduro government but to servicing debt owed to chevron by the state—run energy company, still though from both the position of the venezuelan government, to an extent of venezuelan opposition and certainly most venezuelan people, the very fact things are beginning to move forward is going to be welcome news. rescue teams on the italian island of ischia are working through the night — after mudslides left

at least one person dead, and 11 missing. the slide was caused by torrential rain on friday night. our rome correspondent mark lowen is in nearby naples. through the night came the rain, torrential and fast. and then the mud, a landslide pouring through ischia before dawn, burying and upturning what lay in its path — cars, trees, debris flung aside and uprooted. the rescue boats set off early, but were hampered by strong winds and rough seas, buffeting attempts to reach the island from naples. as they came ashore, the impact was clear. morning light revealed the torrents of mud and what they'd buried. man speaks italian. "this mountain has fallen on the homes that are no longer there," he says. houses were engulfed with people trapped beneath the mud, dozens of firefighters helped evacuate

those they could. a rescue and a search for those still missing. the fear is that as more areas are unearthed, the number of confirmed victims could rise. for the islanders, their tranquillity was shaken by a nightmare. translation: there are some cars facing upwards and have . shifted to the side. looking at them, you can't explain how it was possible. vehicles were tossed aside and battered, hurled by a wave of mud into the waves of the ocean. houses have been cut off, some without power. the authorities calling on residents to stay inside. ischia's narrow streets are caked in the chaos, many of its homes, illegally built over the years, unstable and vulnerable. now an anxious wait for the weather to lift to see

the extent of the damage wreaked, turning ischia from island idyll into rivers of mud. the rain has finally stopped. we drove through a deluge in the far south of italy. clearer weather will help the rescue efforts and ease access across from naples to the island because ferries tonight are still suspended on that route. the latest figures we have are one person known to have died and 11 people still missing but the worry of course is that as more mud is cleared, what or who will be found beneath? mark lowen reporting there. the former pakistan prime minister imran khan has addressed a large crowd of supporters in rawalpindi, weeks after he was shot and wounded at a similar event. huge crowds waving red and green flags thronged the streets of the city, where pakistan's military has its headquarters.

the former cricket star urged them to live without fear of death. one person was killed and several others injured during the attack earlier this month. you are watching bbc news. the uncle of a five—year—old boy who died on monday says he wants answers from the health secretary about his nephew's treatment. yusuf mahmud nazir died from pneumonia but the family says he was sent away from rotherham general hospital because of a lack of beds. rotherham nhs foundation trust has offered its condolences to yusuf�*s family and has begun an investigation into his care. jessica lane reports. just walking into the house and seeing his shoes, his uniform, his stuff... it's killing us, really. yusuf was taken to the doctor

with a sore throat and was given antibiotics fortonsillitis, but he didn't get better. his family say he was struggling to breathe and swallow, so couldn't take the tablets he had been prescribed. two days later, his mum brought him here to rotherham hospital. we were begging for their help. we said, "please give him antibiotics, can you treat him?" they said, "no, we haven't got the beds, we haven't got the doctors, we haven't got the facilities. nothing we can do". yusuf finally got a bed at sheffield children's hospital five days after first getting ill. they gave him antibiotics on a drip. he sat upright. he was colouring in in his colouring books. after the treatment, he was up, he was ready for home. but his bodyjust couldn't cope. the infection spread. yusuf developed pneumonia, and had four cardiac arrests and died. jade cousins saw a post about yusuf dying on facebook. she was also in rotherham

hospital that night. my heart sank. obviously, i have got children myself. it was just more the fact that i knew how bad he were. we tried to get him that little bit more help and theyjust weren't having any of it and now sadly, he's passed away. the chief executive of the rotherham nhs foundation trust has sent his sincere condolences to yusuf�*s family. he says a thorough investigation has started, but insists they do have the staff to treat patients when needed. a department of health and social care spokesperson said: "all children deserve the highest level of care and we are taking urgent action to ensure no families have to experience these kinds of tragedies". but zaheer says it's too late for his family. their only hope now is to help others avoid the pain they're going through. jessica lane, bbc news, in rotherham. the commissioner of the london fire brigade has said he expects to sack firefighters, after a report

found the service was institutionally racist and misogynist. andy roe said he would take a "zero tolerance approach" to bullying and harassment. the review was conducted following the suicide of a black trainee firefighter. louisa pilbeam reports. as wildfires broke out in london this summer, firefighters were praised for protecting the public. but they haven't protected their own, according to a report into london fire brigade, which found it is institutionally racist, misogynistic and has a bullying culture. i sat with a very senior female officer who said to me in tears that whenever she goes into a dangerous incident, she's almost thinking, "will the men around me protect me, given how much they have treated me as dirt back at the station?" that was not one person, that was many, many people. the report found example after

example of abuse at all levels. incidents included a black firefighter having a noose above his locker, a muslim firefighter bullied over his faith with bacon put in his sandwiches, female colleagues being groped and crew members finding their helmets filled with urine. the brigade�*s commissioner andy rowe said he was deeply sorry for the harm that had been caused. to hear those stories, which so grossly undermine all that we stand for, is genuinely heartbreaking. i know that so many of my people will be appalled by what they have heard and therefore, we must face it head—on with the same courage to resolve these issues. i don't think i can read this report and see a future where some people aren't held accountable for their actions and dismissed as a result, the examples are too horrifying. london fire brigade is the uk's busiest fire and rescue service, employing more than 5,000 people. their union responded with a statement.

"there are elements of this report which confirm concerns raised by the fire brigades union over many years. there are also elements of the report which will cause considerable concern and alarm. we will need to study those areas carefully and respond more fully". the london mayor has also demanded change. this report has to be a watershed moment where we get rid of the institutional racism, homophobia and discrimination that exists in our fire service. the damning report comes as london fire brigade faces criticism for its handling of the grenfell tower fire, but the brigade have confirmed immediate changes to training and disciplinary procedures. louisa pilbeam, bbc news. rail passengers faced another day of disruption on saturday as thousands of train drivers went on strike. 11 companies were affected — with limited or no services. the walkout, by members

of the aslef union, is part of a long running dispute over pay. ukraine's president, volodomyr zelensky says 6 million ukrainian households are still without power, after russia launched a wave of missile strikes across the country this week. the number of affected households has reduced— but many have been left without light, water or heat as winter sets in. the bbc�*s ukrainian service correspondent in kyiv, zhanna bezpiatchuk, says the authorities have been urgently trying to restore water and electricity supplies. we know that so far, 75% of the ukrainian demand for electricity has been already met by the supply which has been restored in many regions and cities of ukraine. today we got to know that the city of kherson is on the grid again and that's very important news.

people were cut off from early electricity supply, heating and water for weeks after the liberation while the retreating of the russian forces that have destroyed all three main electricity supply lines around kherson. for example, i know such stories from the city of kherson where doctors and nurses and maternity units had to boil water and pour it in bottles and bring these hot bottles to their patients, mothers and newborns to warm them up. now the hospitals in kherson and in the region of kherson will be the first recipients who will get this electricity back these days and then there are potential blocks of residential houses and private houses in kherson who might get the electricy supply that is

absolutely essential. as for kyiv, yesterday at night, finally, many residential areas in the eastern bank of the ukrainian capital got access to electricity after about 30 hours without heat or electricity and water supply. so it's very important to understand that people could not call their relatives, families and friends when the electricity is off so it's very difficult psychologically when you cannot call your family to ask them what is happening to them and where they are. the same was also with regards to isolation from news because wifi and mobile internet was not running and people didn't know what was happening in the city. this is bbc news, the headlines.

in a major breakthrough, the venezuelan government and the opposition have signed an agreement to help find a way out of the country's political and humanitarian crisis. one person has died and at least 11 are missing after a mudslide on the italian holiday island of ischia. more now on the former pakistan prime minister imran khan, who has addressed hundreds of thousands of supporters in rawalpindi, telling them his one regret from his time in office was failing to bring the corrupt and the powerful to justice. the rally brings to a close the so called �*long march' by imran khan's pti party, aimed at pressing the government to call a snap election. the bbc�*s samira hussein reports. they came by the hundreds and hundreds quickly became thousands. all converging on a three km strip of road. security was tight. the last time imran khan spoke in public he was shot. the government warned

of possible attacks today. his supporters came anyway. that's how strongly they believe in the cause. his cause is the people of pakistan. not himself. he is out for us. so, that's why we are supporting and we are coming here for our leader who is supporting us. there is one man only who has been raising his voice against i all of the establishment. he is there to look forward. he has given us a vision. as day turned to night the excitement was building. when he finally arrived at the rally crowds erupted in cheers. people waited here four hours to hearfrom imran khan. this is the first time he was addressing supporters since being shot. there is no doubt he remains exceptionally confident. there was no doubt he believes an exceptional confident. even though he was pushed out of office earlier this year. since then khan has been holding protests demanding fresh elections. now he is considering dissolving the two provincial

governments under his parties control. an unprecedented move which is sure to plunge pakistan into further political crisis. and that is just how quickly things can change in this country. the immensely popular leader may have been knocked down physically. but he continues to fight politically. samira hussain, bbc news. after a shock loss to saudi arabia in their opening game — argentina have kept their world cup hopes alive by beating mexico 2—0 in qatar. the first goal was scored by lionel messi. here's our sports editor, dan roan. messi! for all that their talisman has achieved in the game, glory on football's greatest stage has proved elusive for lionel messi. argentina's fans aware if they lost to mexico, he and his team would be out of this, his final world cup. this felt like the tournament's

biggest occasion yet and in a raucous atmosphere, it was clear that this was going to be a scrap. after a shock opening defeat against saudi arabia, argentina were desperate for a win but it was their central american opponents who went closest. alexis vega forcing emi martinez into action. this seemed made for messi but while that chance disappointed, he quickly made amends. commentator: argentina's saviour! messi — who else? — with a moment of magic when it was needed most. his eighth world cup goal giving his side the lead they craved. argentina were now in control and late on, enzo fernandez made sure. his delightfulfinish sealing his team's first win of this world cup and they will now progress with victory against poland next week. argentina are one of the very best supported teams at this world cup, and having seen their captain prove his greatness yet again, they will now believe they can go all the way. dan roan, bbc news,

at the lusail stadium. tributes have been paid to the former scotland rugby player doddie weir, who has died at the age of 52. the 6i—times capped scotland international was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2016 and was awarded an 0be in 2019 for his services to rugby, motor neurone disease research and the borders community. it was one of rugby's most moving moments — doddie weir walking out with his sons at murrayfield following his diagnosis with motor neurone disease. as a person and as a player, few stood taller. at six foot six, weir's first impact was on the pitch. he won more than 60 caps for scotland, his rampaging runs making him a fan favourite. when he goes like that, he's like a mad giraffe, but he's got great skills.

but in 2016 came the devastating news he had mnd, an incurable condition which he approached with his typical positivity. the diagnosis basically said, look, there's nothing we can do for you. there's your care nurse. cheerio. go and try and find your own cure. so, yes, it was quite a concerning time but i still had a smile on my face. weir channelled that spirit into his own foundation. he even had his own trophy and he raised millions for research into mnd. the 2019 helen rollason award recipient is doddie weir! - his campaigning won him both awards and huge affection, this larger than life character with an irrepressible spirit. i've been involved in sport for a long time, and what it does show you is you've got a bit of spirit, a bit of fight. and my fight�*s to try and find a cure for mnd. and while his health

deteriorated, that spark never left him, as when he was awarded an honorary degree and offered the students this advice. so, if things don't go your way, don't give up. oh, yes, and one more thing. don't forget to enjoy the guinness and red wine along the way — just never in the same class. it summed up his zest for life. doddie weir, a man whose charity was matched only by his charisma and his courage. doddie weir, who's died at the age of 52. now if you're over a certain age, you'll surely remember this. # i'm going to live forever. the voice of american actress and singer, irene cara, who has died at the age of 63. the musical fame, in which she sang that title track, did, indeed,

make herfamous. four years later, irene cara won an oscar and a grammy for the title song in the movie "flashdance". we can speak to the film and television critic, clayton davis, from variety. he's in los angeles. thank you so much forjoining me. irene cara is a hero for so many and yourself, what does he mean to her fans? many and yourself, what does he mean to herfans? she many and yourself, what does he mean to her fans?— mean to her fans? she was a trailblazer, _ mean to her fans? she was a trailblazer, the _ mean to her fans? she was a trailblazer, the one - mean to her fans? she was a trailblazer, the one who - mean to her fans? she was a trailblazer, the one who was| trailblazer, the one who was one of the first times and any latino or black person got to see themselves on screen and receive accolades for it. when she won the oscar for co—writing flashdance she was only the second black woman to win an academy award outside of

the acting categories. there was hattie mcdaniel in 1939 and then irene cara. she was a symbol for many of us who wanted to be part of the hollywood machine and with a voice like that and talent such as that she was one of the ones that started it all. it is devastating to see her leave us this soon. devastating to see her leave us this soon-— this soon. how significant were her achievements _ this soon. how significant were her achievements in _ this soon. how significant were her achievements in film - this soon. how significant were her achievements in film and i her achievements in film and music at a time where diversity in the music industry and also how was in where it was an comparison into today? when she did fame, comparison into today? when she did fame. two — comparison into today? when she did fame, two songs— comparison into today? when she did fame, two songs were - did fame, two songs were nominated at the academy awards that she had signed, if she had sank twice during the awards ceremony she was someone that saw an opportunity to make an impact on this industry and she

belonged to two loving communities, the black community and latino community. when she's sued for royalties she was awarded $1.5 million and after that was blacklisted showing that even when you when you can also do this. we didn't hearfrom herfor many you can also do this. we didn't hear from her for many years and she tried to make some comebacks here and there but like all great puerto rican is and cubans you can keep down, she was relentless in her pursuit to share her artistry with the world and it may not have ever been as big as fame or flashdance but for people like myself that look for representation in entertainment she will serve the entire time. of course an icon for so many out there. in terms of what a feeling now, the beginning of the mtb era, what impact did

that have?— the mtb era, what impact did that have? ~ , . _, that have? music videos coming into the fray _ that have? music videos coming into the fray we _ that have? music videos coming into the fray we got _ that have? music videos coming into the fray we got to - that have? music videos coming into the fray we got to see - into the fray we got to see someone that look like us built those types of notes. she was a phenomenal singer which shows what the industry can do. you can't hear a voice such as that and then deny it, she only did two albums after she won an oscar, one of the few people 0scar, one of the few people that won an oscar and grammy in the same year. the mtb era, the 90s, we all looked to her and she was part of the new york scene, she is from the bronx, as am i, i got to see someone from my neighbourhood make it and so that we can do it one day but irene did things on her own terms, and was relentless in her pursuit of sharing her

artistry, we loved herfor in her pursuit of sharing her artistry, we loved her for it. losing her in this unexpected way, we don't know how she died yet but we will focus on the way she lived, being a phenomenal artist. way she lived, being a henomenal artist. ., ~ , ., phenomenal artist. thank you so much for sharing _ phenomenal artist. thank you so much for sharing your _ phenomenal artist. thank you so much for sharing your wonderful| much for sharing your wonderful thoughts on irene cara. before we go — nasa's 0rion spacecraft has broken the record for the furthest distance travelled from earth, by a vehicle that is habitable by humans. the test flight, which does not have any crew onboard, is almost 406,000 kilometres from earth. that's more than 6000 kilometres beyond the previous record, held by the apollo 13 spacecraft. the spacecraft will take astronauts to the moon in the coming years. you can reach me on twitter — i'm @monikaplaha.

let's get all the latest weather prospects now with darren bett. hello there. strong southerly winds brought mild air across the whole of the country on saturday. temperatures reached 15 degrees in the moray firth in scotland. now, we still have some windy weather around at the moment. low pressure to the west of the uk. that band of cloud has been catching up with the main band of cloud that's been bringing some rain. but that weather front is sweeping that wetter weather down towards the southeast. and along that weather front, that rain could hang around during sunday. but we've got clearer skies following to the north and a few showers. and scotland, northern ireland starting off with temperatures six degrees on sunday morning, much milder towards the southeast, and it looks like it's going to be a cloudy day for east anglia and the southeast of england, still could be some rain left overfrom overnight, may extend its way into hampshire as well, possibly easing off a bit in the afternoon. a shield of cloud extends through the midlands towards lincolnshire, other parts of england and wales seeing some sunshine, a few showers coming in off the irish sea, one or two showers for northern ireland and mainly western scotland,

but some sunshine as well. now, the winds aren't going to be as strong on sunday, still quite blowy in the northwest of scotland for a while. and it's still going to be a mild day on sunday. temperatures 11 to 13 degrees. that's a few degrees lower, though, than it was on saturday for scotland and northern ireland. still got that rain threatening the southeast of england. could see some wetter weather moving in during the evening, actually, and before that weather front finally moves away in time for monday. and then we're left with some lighter winds, some clearer skies. temperatures are going to be a bit lowerfor the start of the new week. and with lighter winds and clearer skies, could be some mist and fog forming as well here and there, more especially across north east england, which will be a little slow to clear. otherwise, i think we should see some sunshine breaking through, a few showers coming in, mainly across more western parts of england and wales and then running eastwards across southern england too. large parts of the country, though, will be dry, i think, in the afternoon and the temperatures are going to be a little bit lower, around nine to 11 degrees. so it's beginning to cool off just a touch.

and that really is a sign of things to come, because all the mild atlantic air is struggling to reach us. essentially, we've got this big blocking area of high pressure that extends across scandinavia and pushes colder air our way. now, it's not desperately cold, but after a very mild and very wet november, as we head into the start of december, the start of winter, things are looking much drier and also a little colder.

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