this is bbc news, with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world. i'm sally bundock. france will face argentina in sunday's showpiece world cup final, after a 2—0 victory over tournament sensations, morocco. nurses in england, wales and northern ireland prepare to go on strike in the biggest industrial action in the history of the nhs. ido i do not know a nurse that does want the strike. there is not one of us that wants to be out one of us that wants to be out on those picket lines and withdrawing our neighbour. we are nurses. peru declares a state of emergency, as supporters of the former president protest, after he's impeached and detained over corruption allegations.

meeting the challenge of making gabon�*s gorillas — a major tourism and conservation attraction. we have a special report. what is important now is not only to carry on the habituation of the gorillas, like the current project in low angle, but we also want to multiply the groups of gorillas who are habituated. and ellen degeneres leads the tributes to stephen "twitch" boss, — the dancer and dj on her show. hello and welcome. we begin with the very latest from qatar. we begin with the very latest from qatar. france will meet argentina in

the world cup final on sunday. france, the defending champions, ended morocco�*s fairytale run at the competiion in wednesday's semi—final. it means they get the chance to become the first back—to—back winners of the competition since brazil in 1962. their team had already delivered one of the world cup is my greatest ever underdog stories, but now the champions themselves stood in their way. within five minutes, the favourites flexed their muscles, the ball falling to theo hernandez, who, despite the tight angle, expertly hooked home. morocco behind for the first time this tournament. with their fans generating a sizzling atmosphere, jab at elia meck then went agonisingly close to a spectacular equaliser. despite only being on thejob equaliser. despite only being on the job three months, the coach has installed a formidable spirit in his side, and while dominating possession, morocco were

struggling to find a way through. but didier to shop is aiming to become only the second coach to win the world cup twice, and then having been on the pitch for less than a minute, his first touch, substitute randall coelho l'ami booked france's place in the final, the youngster securing the presidential seal of approval. morocco never gave up but their fairy tale was over after a journey here that will never be forgotten. france through to another final, their bid to become the first team in 60 years to secure back—to—back titles continues. 0ur correspondent shaimaa khalil in doha spoke to some of the morocco supporters after the match. morocco beat the odds and a number of football giants to get to the stage, but in the semifinals they lost to the defending world champions, france, 2—0. it was a tough game that was close at times but france just had the better finishers, and morocco, despite many chances, just could not find the net. for the fans

here, it is mixed feelings tonight. here, it is mixed feelings toniaht. ~ ., here, it is mixed feelings tonight-— here, it is mixed feelings toniaht. ~ ., , tonight. well, of course we would have _ tonight. well, of course we would have loved _ tonight. well, of course we would have loved them - tonight. well, of course we would have loved them to i tonight. well, of course we - would have loved them to make it to the finals, but a—0k. we are very proud of our team, they have really played very hard because they were kind of the surprise of this world cup. they were fully engaged in the game. we are very happy with them and we are sure that at least well, we are one of the four best teams in the world today, and i'm sure that will make it better next time, inshallah.— inshallah. we were not disappointed, - inshallah. we were not disappointed, we - inshallah. we were not disappointed, we were| inshallah. we were not - disappointed, we were very proud — disappointed, we were very proud of— disappointed, we were very proud of the team. they did a great — proud of the team. they did a great game since the beginning. they— great game since the beginning. they made us believe in our country. _ they made us believe in our country, but they were, like, i don't— country, but they were, like, i don't have— country, but they were, like, i don't have to say, but they didn't_ don't have to say, but they didn'tjust represent don't have to say, but they didn't just represent morocco but all— didn't just represent morocco but all of _ didn't just represent morocco but all of the arabs countries and african countries. we are disappointed _ and african countries. we are disappointed by _ and african countries. we are disappointed by the - and african countries. we are disappointed by the result - and african countries. we are | disappointed by the result but this is— disappointed by the result but this is the _ disappointed by the result but this is the football, _ disappointed by the result but this is the football, there - disappointed by the result but this is the football, there is l this is the football, there is the winner— this is the football, there is the winnerand_ this is the football, there is the winner and the - this is the football, there is the winner and the loser. . this is the football, there is l the winner and the loser. our -la ers the winner and the loser. our players are — the winner and the loser. our players are very _ the winner and the loser. players are very strong technically and also mentally. at the very last finishing

touchis at the very last finishing touch is what was missing, and if we had it, i think we could have done something better. but in any case, getting to the stage of the competition is already a big achievement. we are very proud, very happy. regardless of the result, morocco made history in this tournament. they are the first arab and african team to get this far into a world cup. they have inspired hundreds of thousandsif have inspired hundreds of thousands if not millions of fans across the arab world and africa, who have backed them throughout. this team has proven itself to be a worthy opponent, a formidable force among the powerhouses of this game. let's cross live to doha now, and speak to french football journalist, and friend of the show, julien laurens. good morning. now, listen, you and i were talking yesterday, and i were talking yesterday, and we kind of both said it could be a french victory, and so it is. ., , so it is. good morning. yes, it is. it so it is. good morning. yes, it is- it was— so it is. good morning. yes, it is- it was a— so it is. good morning. yes, it is. it was a very _ so it is. good morning. yes, it is. it was a very special - is. it was a very special night. we said yesterday morning, and i was at the game, it was the atmosphere, the fate

of the two countries, france and morocco was knew each other so well and had so many thais, such a strong relationship for many years i think made that a bit extra special, it was also a world cup semifinal so of course there is going to be a bit of tension as well and a lot of expectations. in the end i think france were just a little little bit too strong for a moroccan side who pulled off a miracle after miracle after miracle and this time the step was just too high. i after miracle and this time the step was just too high. step was 'ust too high. i know. i was step wasjust too high. i know. i was able _ step wasjust too high. i know. i was able to _ step wasjust too high. i know. i was able to watch _ step wasjust too high. i know. i was able to watch the - step wasjust too high. i know. i was able to watch the first. i was able to watch the first half, i have to say i went to bed after that because of my early hour this morning, but it was a really tight match i felt, despite the fact that for most of that first half france was at 1—0. morocco were fighting really hard and there was a few moments where your heart was in your mouth, when joe at elia erected that incredible try at the goal. you are right. _ incredible try at the goal. you are right, and _ incredible try at the goal. 7m. are right, and morocco have to be proud of themselves, fans have to be proud, an incredible achievement, we havejust heard it, it was history, it was

beautiful, this is the story of this world cup, more than a french argentina final, more than mbappe against messi, we will all remember that, this tournament for the moroccan team, the players, what they did, who they beat, all of that. forthem did, who they beat, all of that. for them it isjust did, who they beat, all of that. for them it is just a beginning. yes of course it's hard to lose that game and it always hurts, especially once you are so close to the final. however i think they have conquered the hearts of millions of people around the world and again for that very talented team it is just the beginning. talented team it is 'ust the beginningfi talented team it is 'ust the beaainnin. ~ ~' ., beginning. we know the hurt onl too beginning. we know the hurt only too well— beginning. we know the hurt only too well here _ beginning. we know the hurt only too well here julian, - beginning. we know the hurt only too well here julian, as | only too well herejulian, as you know. but let's talk about the final on sunday. i mean, goodness me, for both teams it is so significant. argentina of course, lionel messi, it is a huge game for argentina. for france, i mean, wow, if they were to win again, having won last time, that is historic as well. ., ., . ., well. you are right. whatever ha--ens well. you are right. whatever happens on — well. you are right. whatever happens on sunday, - well. you are right. whatever happens on sunday, it - well. you are right. whatever happens on sunday, it will. well. you are right. whatever happens on sunday, it will be an incredible achievement, because if messi and argentina

wins it, their third world cup, the first time since 1986, and diego maradona, it would be incredible. this would be messi's last world cup game ever, he said after the semifinal, he is 35, he will be 36 in the summer, there won't be another world cup for him so this is how he finished. with a win or a draw, with the tears ofjoy all the win or a draw, with the tears of joy all the tears win or a draw, with the tears ofjoy all the tears of win or a draw, with the tears of joy all the tears of sadness really, this is pure drama, it is shakespearean if you want. and then for the french to win it again back to back the first time, being the first team in 60 years after brazil in 62 and 68, only the third team in history after italy as well, but to do it, he would be the first captain ever to lift it twice back to back, hugo lloris. so whoever wins, very special moment. it lloris. so whoever wins, very special moment.— lloris. so whoever wins, very special moment. it will be. we will speak _ special moment. it will be. we will speak to — special moment. it will be. we will speak to you _ special moment. it will be. we will speak to you again - special moment. it will be. we will speak to you again and - special moment. it will be. we will speak to you again and i i will speak to you again and i look forward to that conversation. thank you so much for today with your analysis on the story so far. let's bring you some of the day's other news. the mp for

dover and the mp for dover and deal is urging the british prime minister rishi sunak to meet urgently with french president emmanuel macron, to set up joint patrols in the english channel and on the beaches, to prevent boats from entering the water. it comes after four migrants died, when their boat capsized while crossing the channel from france, in freezing conditions. president biden has spoken optimistically of improved links with africa, during a summit in which he announced billions of dollars in new funding for the continent. he told the gathering in washington that when africa succeeded, so too did the united states. the summit of heads of state is seen as an attempt by america to reassert its influence in africa, at a time when china, russia and turkey are deepening their involvement. a 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck off taiwan's eastern coast in the past hour. shaking was reported in the capital, taipei, after the quake hit at a shallow depth of less than six kilometres. the islands weather bureau says the epicentre was about 30 kilometres off the coast

of hualien county. there are no immediate reports of any damage. the biggest nursing strike in nhs history will get under way this morning in parts of england, wales and northern ireland. thousands of nurses are taking part in the action, which comes after a long—running dispute over pay. nurses in scotland are not striking. life—preserving, and some urgent care will still be provided, but other routine appointments may be disrupted. john maguire is at st thomas' hospital in central london with the latest for us. cheering lindsay thomas and has been here before. she was on the picket line with other nurses in northern ireland three years ago, and is walking out today, too. i ago, and is walking out today, too. ., ., , , too. i am absolutely gutted, cutted too. i am absolutely gutted, gutted we — too. i am absolutely gutted, gutted we are _ too. i am absolutely gutted, gutted we are in _ too. i am absolutely gutted, gutted we are in the - too. i am absolutely gutted, l gutted we are in the situation again. 50 gutted we are in the situation aaain. gutted we are in the situation aiain. , ., gutted we are in the situation aaain. , again. so it is a second time on strike _ again. so it is a second time on strike for— again. so it is a second time on strike for lindsey - again. so it is a second time on strike for lindsey and - on strike for lindsey and others in the royal college of nursing in northern ireland,

but a first for england and wales. nurses in scotland are about to vote on a new salary offer. the main reason is pay. starting salaries for nurses in england are just over £27,000. that can go up to almost £55,000 for the most senior nurses, but the rcn says the average for an established nurse is closer to 32,000. that is similar to average pay across the country. i is similar to average pay across the country.- is similar to average pay across the country. i do not know a nurse _ across the country. i do not know a nurse that - across the country. i do not know a nurse that does - across the country. i do not know a nurse that does one strike. there is not one of us that wants to be out on those picket lines and withdrawing our labor. we are nurses, we want to be with our patients. david was due to have a pacemaker fitted today. that has now been postponed. i have s math has now been postponed. i have sympathy with _ has now been postponed. i have sympathy with their _ has now been postponed. i have sympathy with their financial - sympathy with their financial situation, but if you are in a profession— situation, but if you are in a profession where lives are at risk, _ profession where lives are at risk, we _ profession where lives are at risk, we feel it is wrong to strike _ risk, we feel it is wrong to strike. . risk, we feel it is wrong to strike. , ., a risk, we feel it is wrong to strike. , ., ,~' ., ., strike. the rcn is asking for a -a rise strike. the rcn is asking for a pay rise of— strike. the rcn is asking for a pay rise of 5% _ strike. the rcn is asking for a pay rise of 596 over _ strike. the rcn is asking for a pay rise of 596 over inflation, i pay rise of 5% over inflation, which works out at 19%. the government says it has followed the recommendations of an independent nhs pay review body

and offered 4.75% to staff in england, wales and northern ireland, and this is day one. if there is no breakthrough, a second strike is planned for next tuesday. catherine burns, bbc news. the government of peru has declared a 30—day nationwide state of emergency, as supporters of the ousted president, pedro castillo, continue to block some of the country's main roads and airports. mr castillo was impeached last wednesday, for alleged corruption, and detained, after attempting to dissolve congress. naomi choy smith reports. tanks and troops take over the streets in peru's second largest city, as a 30—day state of emergency comes into force. peru's defence minister claims he had no choice, after scenes like this. protesters have blocked airport runways, roads and other critical infrastructure in the past few days, as anger boils over at the country's turbulent politics.

at least seven protesters have died in clashes with police. the unrest erupted after former president pedro castillo was ousted from office last week. he tried to dissolve congress, and was swiftly impeached. his successor, dina boluarte, has tried to calm tensions by offering to bring elections forward. translation: we must remain calm. _ peru cannot be overflowing with blood. we've already lived through this experience in the 1980s and �*90s, and i believe that we don't want to return to this painful history. but words aren't enough for castillo's supporters, who want him released, and fresh re—elections straight away. translation: dina boluarte is not our president! - let the people elect her, and then i'll recognise her, but the people did not elect her! the people elected pedro castillo and he is our president!

castillo is still in custody and in legal limbo after a judge denied his appeal. he could face charges of conspiracy and rebellion. as the deadly violence spreads to the capital, lima, peru's political crisis deepens. naomi choy smith, bbc news. stay with us on bbc news, still to come: breaking down barriers through zumba. we meet hannah, who's believed to be the first instructor in the uk with down's syndrome. cheering and singing. saddam hussein is finished, because he killed our people, our women, our children. the signatures took only a few minutes, but they brought a formal end to 3.5 years of conflict — conflict that has claimed more than 200,000 lives.

before an audience of world leaders, the presidents of bosnia, serbia and croatia put their names to the peace agreement. the romanian border was sealed and silent today. romania has cut itself off from the outside world in order to prevent the details of the presumed massacre in timisoara from leaking out. from sex at the white house, to a trial for his political life, the lewinsky affair tonight guaranteeing bill clinton his place in history as only the second president ever to be impeached. this is bbc news, the latest headlines: france will face argentina in sunday's showpiece world cup final — after a 2—0 victory over tournament sensations morocco.

peru declares a state of emergency as supporters of the former president protest after he's impeached, and detained over corruption allegations. gabon is currently making a concerted effort to be one of the main destinations in africa to observe gorillas in their natural habitat. currently on the continent, uganda, rwanda and dr congo, are the main locations. this will give the gabonese tourism industry a much—needed boost. but, there are challenges along the way. the bbc�*sjewel kiriungi has been at the loango national park on the west coast of gabon to find out more. this group of gorillas are some of the 1500 that live in the loango national park in the west of gabon. it is one of two national parks in the country where you are able to observe

gorillas. this particular family are used to humans thanks to the loango project and can be visited the tourist. we have to go in the morning at around seven and once we find them we stay with them and follow them around during the day. follow them around during the da . . ., , , day. recording everything they do. the loango _ day. recording everything they do. the loango gorilla - day. recording everything they do. the loango gorilla projectl do. the loango gorilla project work together with the mammals and tourists. the project started in 2005 and studies the behaviour of this species of gorilla, the western gorilla. researchers involved in the project have introduced the gorillas to people through daily peaceful contact. about 20 years ago gabon created 13 national parks as a way to encourage conservation of its natural researchers. but the area remains a challenge due to the difficulty of access. we have been leading research on

gorillas across africa for over 25 years. she founded this project in gabon and runs a similar project in uganda. it has been going on for decades in terms of whether it is possible. it in terms of whether it is possible-— in terms of whether it is ossible. ., , ::' ~ possible. it was only in 2016 that we first _ possible. it was only in 2016 that we first allowed - possible. it was only in 2016 that we first allowed gorilla | that we first allowed gorilla tours to take place. the aim is tours to take place. the aim is to invest the profits into conservation, make the governments of uganda and rwanda. according to one of the leading institutes, max planck, the number of western gorillas is falling by 3% each year because of threats such as poaching, disease and the destruction of habitat. the national agency for national parks is the government authority responsible for the protection and promotion of the national parks of gabon. translation:— national parks of gabon. translation: ., , ., translation: what is important now is not translation: what is important new is not only — translation: what is important now is not only to _ translation: what is important now is not only to carry _ translation: what is important now is not only to carry on - translation: what is important now is not only to carry on the i now is not only to carry on the habituation of the gorillas,

like the project in loango but we want to multiply the groups of gorilla who are habituated. the japanese government is working with conservationists to ensure that there is no negative impact on the gorillas. they limit the number of tourists, the length of time spent with them and require negative covid tests prior to each visit. 50 negative covid tests prior to each visit-— each visit. so much of conservation - each visit. so much of conservation in - each visit. so much of conservation in this i each visit. so much of- conservation in this region i feel like putting drops of water on a fire and i really hope that in a few decades we still have what we have today. the idea is that what has been achieved at the loango national park will be rolled out across other parks in gabon. tributes have been pouring in following

the news that stephen "twitch" boss, best known as the dancing dj and sidekick on the ellen show, has died by suicide at a0. tom brada reports. as a mainstay on the wildly successful the ellen show, stephen boss met with countless celebrities and extraordinary figures. after hearing of his death, now they choose to remember his extraordinary qualities. ellen degeneres tweeted that she was heartbroken, describing him as pure light and love. her grief was echoed by michelle 0bama who posted this photo and a message calling stephen an incredible force, someone who radiated life and positivity. after appearing as a dancer in movies like blades of glory and hairspray, boss found fame as a runner—up on so you think you can dance in 2008. he went on to become an integral part of ellen degeneres's us talk show from 2014 until it finished earlier this year. before the show came to an end degeneres surprised him with a special tribute

which moved him to tears. i love you, i got you something. i love you and... i love the family that we have. and it is something that i will always remember that you gave me a place where i could just be myself. since his death was confirmed, social media has been flooded with tributes paying respects to stephen boss and his family and urging people to always check in with their loved ones. he is survived by three children and his wife who released a statement which read "we love you, we miss you and i will always save the last dance for you." the final three episodes of a new documentary about the duke and duchess of sussex will be released by the streaming service netflix this morning.

trailers for the show suggest buckingham palace will be accused of planting negative stories about the couple in order to protect other members of the royal family. there has been no comment from buckingham palace. 0ur royal correspondent sarah campbell reports. there was a real war against meghan and i have certainly seen evidence that there was negative briefing from the palace against harry and meghan to suit other people's agendas. harry and meghan �*s story continues with further accusations that the media around the palace conspired against them.— around the palace conspired against them. you would see it -la against them. you would see it play out. _ against them. you would see it play out. a _ against them. you would see it play out. a story _ against them. you would see it play out, a story about - against them. you would see it. play out, a story about someone in the family would pop up for a minute and then they said got to make that go away. according to make that go away. according to a friend _ to make that go away. according to a friend interviewed _ to make that go away. according to a friend interviewed for- to make that go away. according to a friend interviewed for the i to a friend interviewed for the season that make serious, meghan was made a scapegoat for the palace. tote meghan was made a scapegoat for the alace. ~ . , ., , the palace. we are yet to see if there is _ the palace. we are yet to see if there is any _ the palace. we are yet to see if there is any evidence - the palace. we are yet to see if there is any evidence to - if there is any evidence to

support these litigious and potentially damaging claims. so what we hear from the palace? potentially damaging claims. so what we hearfrom the palace? i think we will have to wait and see. . think we will have to wait and see. , , ,., , see. the first three episodes took the view _ see. the first three episodes took the view as _ see. the first three episodes took the view as to - see. the first three episodes took the view as to the - see. the first three episodes took the view as to the day l took the view as to the day before the couple's wedding in may 2018. the next three will deal tail what happened afterwards. the tour to south africa in autumn 2019. the pictures suggested a couple at each dish make at ease with each dish make at ease with each other and their royal lives. and afterwards both had gone public with their unhappiness the first of several lawsuit against british newspapers had been announced. less than six months later they were carrying out their final engagement as senior royals before jetting engagement as senior royals beforejetting off to engagement as senior royals before jetting off to start their new lives in north america. it their new lives in north america-— their new lives in north america. ., ., america. it is a barrage of negative _ america. it is a barrage of negative articles. - america. it is a barrage of negative articles. this, i negative articles. this, remember, _ negative articles. this, remember, is - negative articles. this, remember, is harry . negative articles. this, | remember, is harry and negative articles. this, - remember, is harry and meghan �*s version of events. as the late queen elizabeth noted, recollections may vary. so far there has been no comment from

any member of the royal family all the royal household. yesterday the king visited westminster hall and met with staff and attended a plant unveiling ceremony marking the place where thousands of people pay their respects during the lying in state. a reminder that this has already been a difficult year for the royal family. a woman who is believed to be the first zumba instructor in the uk with down's syndrome has landed her dream job teaching in a gym. hannah payton qualified as an instructor last year and says she wanted to inspire other people with disabilities to pursue their dreams. this is hannah. taking part in nasal by class this time last year. now she is teaching her own. .

hannah caught the eye of her local gym who decided to give her her first paid local gym who decided to give her herfirst paid gig. tote local gym who decided to give her her first paid gig. we were drawn to her _ her her first paid gig. we were drawn to her passion - her her first paid gig. we were drawn to her passion and - her her first paid gig. we were drawn to her passion and what she wants to give to the community and we thought she was perfect. community and we thought she was perfect-— was perfect. and it is not 'ust heremproyersfi was perfect. and it is not 'ust her employers she �* was perfect. and it is not 'ust her employers she is i her employers she is impressing. she has been a hit among people attending her classes as well. i among people attending her classes as well.— among people attending her classes as well. i am dripping with sweat — classes as well. i am dripping with sweat and _ classes as well. i am dripping with sweat and that _ classes as well. i am dripping with sweat and that was - classes as well. i am dripping| with sweat and that was really good. she was so confident with so much energy and she had the moves. ,, , . , so much energy and she had the moves. ,, , ., , ., moves. she is an interest rate that make _ moves. she is an interest rate that make inspiration - moves. she is an interest rate that make inspiration and - moves. she is an interest rate that make inspiration and we | that make inspiration and we always— that make inspiration and we always crack a smile. have a good — always crack a smile. have a good time _ always crack a smile. have a good time but we enjoyed and we love it _

molly brewer, bbc news. hello. this long spell of cold weather is not ending just yet. for the time being, we are still stuck in the deep freeze, this cold air that has been brought down from the north. but there are signs of a change in the outlook, through the weekend, and particularly into the start of next week. a south—westerly wind starts to develop and that will bring something significantly milder. in fact, by monday, the southwest of england could see highs of 16 degrees. but with that, there will be some wind and rain at times. but in the short term, we stick with the cold and frosty feel to the weather. some icy stretches to start thursday morning, and a day of sunshine and wintry showers awaits.

the icy stretches are where we've had the showers over recent houi’s. parts of northern ireland, the east coast of england, but most especially the north of scotland, and here we will see frequent, wintry showers of sleet and snow continuing through the day. some further accumulation of snow. some showers for northern ireland, briefly for west wales, and also for the east coast of england. again, those will have a wintry flavour. some of those showers will fall as snow. but for many other places, it is going to be a dry day, with plenty of sunshine, not helping the temperatures much, though — one to five degrees at best. through thursday night, once against those temperatures will drop like a stone. there'll be further wintry showers, some further icy stretches, and, widely, we are looking at lows of —1i or —5 degrees. some places will get colder than that, and some fog is likely to affect some southeastern parts of england through the first part of friday. the other feature of friday's weather is this weather system, which is likely to bring a mixture of rain, sleet and snow across some central parts of scotland. that could cause some disruption. it could certainly give rise to some ice. it's another cold day, but maybe not quite as cold,

and that is a sign of things to come, because, by saturday, we start to shift the wind direction. we start to pick up these south—westerly winds. still some showers around, especially in the west and the northwest. some of those will still be wintry, but those temperatures beginning to creep upwards. but it's as we get into sunday that we see this big change. this frontal system driving its way in from the southwest. that will bring heavy rain, strong winds, perhaps some snow for a time, but, behind that, things will turn much milder.

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