hello, i'm kasia madera, this is outside source. a physical bust up with prince william over meghan, the latest reports from prince harry's autobiography, now questions over whether he'll come to his father's coronation. there's a lot that can happen between now and then, but, you know, the ball is in their court. that's a lot to be discussed, and i really hope they are willing to sit down and talk about it. the book published next week has gone on sale — by mistake in spain. also on the programme... pope benedict is laid to rest in the crypt of st peter's basilica , after a funeral ceremony attended by tens of thousands.

and can american lawmakers end the chaos on capitol hill? kevin mccarthy bids — yet again — to take one of washington's top jobs. we start with prince harry's much anticipated autobiography , in it he claims his brother, prince william physically attacked him in 2019. "he grabbed me by the collar, ripping my necklace, and he knocked me to the floor," harry is quoted as saying. this is being reported in the guardian newspaper, which says it has seen a copy of the duke of sussex's memoir, titled, spare. the newspaper reports that the book sets out an argument between the two brothers over prince harry's wife meghan. kensington palace and buckingham palace, which represent prince william and king charles respectively, have both said they will not comment.

and what sparked the row between the two brothers? according to the guardian, it was comments prince william made to prince harry at his london home in 2019, as nicholas witchell recounts. the brothers had an angry confrontation. then according to the guardian account... martin is the guardian correspondent who has had access to the memoir. well, the claims of the physical attack stand out from a succession

of seams about confrontations within the royal family between harry and william and other members, which have been discussed elsewhere in the documentary in trailers and interviews and so forth. but the fight, i'v — done it again, the fight, it's not a fight commits not described as a fight, it's described as an attack because harry says he didn't fight back. that was a detail we hadn't obviously seen before, and it seems to be at a particularly low point in a particularly difficult period between the two brothers. just to make it absolutely clear, bbc news has not yet seen a copy of spare. but the book has accidentally been put on sale in spain five days ahead of its anticipated publish date. the new york post has also been reporting on it — including a segment in which harry says prince william, "howled with laughter" when he saw his brother dressed in a nazi costume before a fancy dress party in 2005.

you may remember, harry was 20 when a picture of him in the outfit was published in the uk press. the new york post reports harry asked william, and his future wife catherine, whether he should wear the costume, or dress as a pilot — and claims the pair laughed and said the nazi uniform. harry also talks extensively about his mother, recalling the moment his dad told him she had died in a car crash in 1997. here's martin pengelli again. we published a second short story about what he says about visiting a woman who he doesn't name, doesn't locate and doesn't use the word psychic or medium, but says had powers and said had a message for him from his mother, princess diana. here's vanity fair's royal correspondent. according to the book, harry and william back to marry camilla.

nicholas witchell again. here's vanity fair's royal correspondent. having much six hours of the netflix docu—series and post opera, you know, i think most people wondered, really, ——having much six hours of the netflix docu—series and post 0prah, you know, i think most people wondered, really, what was left to say? was there anything left to say? clearly come harry has found there is a huge amount to say. i thought that word that martin used," naked" was such a telling word. he hasjust bared his soul in such a raw and unflinching way. i mean, to heara member of the royal family write like this is extraordinary. of course, he's not the first member of the royal family to write a book, but nothing, nothing compares to this. more revelations are expected on saturday when i tv broadcasts a sit down interview with prince harry. people will say that you have railed against invasions of your privacy all your life, but the accusation would be

here are you invading the privacy of your most nearest and dearest without permission. that will be the accusation. that will be the accusation from the people that don't understand or don't want to believe that my family have been briefing the press. if you are invited to the coronation, will you come? there is a lot that could happen between now and then, but, you know, the door is always open. the ball is in their court. a ppo from an interview with itb. can the two brothers have a repair that relationship? this is the take of a family councillor. going public with family arguments is a very dangerous thing. it doesn't help you and it doesn't help the other person. it certainly doesn't help any sense of reconciliation. the answer to the question, if you have siblings or families that get to a point of actually using fisticuffs, can they reconcile? of course they can! because they have been doing this since they were five—year—olds. to ta ke to take the family counsellor. let's get more on this with our

royal correspondent sarah campbell. sarah, i begin by saying we have not seen a copy of the book, but what we are hearing from the reports from the guardian, it is very, very raw. a few weeks ago when the publishers gave a briefing about the book, it was going to be raw and unflinching, and that does appear that is indeed but it is. we were expecting to be hearing in detail about the book on tuesday. that was the official publication date, been on tuesday, but as you have seen, there was a leaked copy to the guardian journalist, and then this book shop in spain. i know from the book shops in spain. i know from the book shops in britain that they had to sign agreements to say they wouldn't put the book on sale until they agreed and barker time next week, but obviously the spanish book shop didn't get the memo. they put it on sale, and as you can imagine particularly the british tabloids have whipped up the spare copies and they are now not available for sale,

and this is the extracts that are now being quoted and published around the world will stop as we heard from some of the commentators there, you would've thought with a six hour netflix documentary, the oprah winfrey interview last year, but that there wouldn't be that much more to say, but it would appear that in hundreds and hundreds of pages in this book, that there is a lot more that harry wants to say. it sounds like it, does that? looks like a lot of people are translating spanish back in english when it comes to those book shops in spain. but when it comes to the heart of all of this, we keep talking about that this is a family at the heart of all of this yes, a royal family, but a family, brothers. and i think thatis but a family, brothers. and i think that is why, we haven't heard it before that is why, we haven't heard it befor , ~ , , _ before but i think this is by the extract we _ before but i think this is by the extract we heard _ before but i think this is by the extract we heard the _ extract we heard the guardian journalist they're talking about this physical altercation between william and harry. i think this is why it's really been seized upon because we have seen those two boys growing up. we need the trauma that they had gone through, losing their mother at such a young age. it was

up mother at such a young age. it was up until recently, really, it was a feeling that the two of them were there to comfort each other, and thatis there to comfort each other, and that is why that particular extract is so shocking. harry's accusation that it was his older brother who physically attacked him. but there are lots more detail. some light detail, if you like, at the fact that the brother seemed to refer to themselves as willy and harold as opposed to william and harry. there is very personal, bearing in mind how much harry has talked about, his privacy, he has really opened up, talks about presumably one of the most personal moments of his life, that he lost his virginity to an older woman in a field behind a very busy pub, he says. he admits that he first took the drug cocaine when he was 17 years old. he heard there talking about this meeting with some sort of therapist who said that they were in the room with diana, that he was connecting with diana. serious lines about we know that he had two

tours in afghanistan, that he said he killed 25 tele band when he was there. the line that he allegedly begged his father not to go on and marry camilla, which, of course he did. we have to reiterate, the bbc has an physically seen the book. we have to reiterate that this is harry's take on events. there has been no comment from buckingham palace. there's been no come from buckingham palace. —— kensington palace. another interview airing this weekend and an interview with cbs. and now today an interview with good morning america which is due to air on monday morning. so a lot more to come before the official publication date of spare, which is at midnight on tuesday. sarah, thank you very much for talking to all of those details. sarah campbell, our rail correspondent.

——sarah campbell, our royal correspondent. tens of thousands of mourners have attended the funeral at the vatican of the late pope benedict the sixteenth. the mass was presided over by the current pope francis. it's unprecedented in modern times for a living pope to bury his predecessor. this was the scene as mourners — including politicians and representatives of royal families — gathered in a misty st peter's square in vatican city for the requiem mass. also in the crowd were an estimated 4,000 members of the clergy and many who admired the late pope benedict as a theologian and intellectual. during his homily, pope francis used biblical references in which he appeared to compare his predecessor with jesus. translation: in god's faithful - people gathered here now accompanies and entrusts to him the one who was their pastor, like the women at the tomb, we too have come with fragrance

of gratitude and the balm of hope. in order to show him once more the love that is undying. we want to do this with some tenderness and devotion that he bestowed upon us over the years. benedict died on new year's eve at the age of 95, nearly a decade after becoming the first pope to resign in 600 years, citing old age. the vatican has said some 200,000 people filed past the former pope's open casket, as he lay in state ahead of the funeral. among those paying their respects: hungary's prime minister viktor 0rban. elise ann allen — senior correspondent with the independent catholic news website, crux — told us from rome about the historical nature of today's events. benedict was the first person, the first pope to resign the papacy in 600 years when he stepped down in 2013. that in itself is a very historic moment for the church, and today we had history made again.

you know, but the celebration and the funeral. pope francis presided, never has a happened that a reigning pope has celebrated the funeral of an emeritus pope. so this is really history in the making today, and it was very special to be a part of it. you know, even though it is a sombre moment, there is still, i think, a vibe of excitement for the people of their being able to participate in this moment in the church. applause. after the mass, spontaneous applause erupted as pope benedict's coffin was carried back inside st peter's basilica, to be buried in the crypt, alongside the remains of his predecessors. there were chants from the faithful of "santo subito" meaning "saint now". bells tolled in munich and other german cities to mark the funeral. pope benedict — born joseph ratzinger — was ordained as a priest in his native bavaria, later becoming archbishop of munich.

pope francis arrived at the funeral in a wheelchair and remained seated for most of the service due to a knee problem. at the end of the service, he stood, with the help of a cane, to bow his head in silent prayer as he touched his predecessor's coffin. pope benedict's death brings to an end a decade of the former and present popes living side by side in the vatican. catherine pepinster — a commentator on religion — says it leaves pope francis very much as the old man of the church. i think it does raise the question mark of how much longer will francis be in office himself. he is 86 and clearly does not have great health, although, he quipped recently that "i pope with my head and that with my knee" his knee being the problem. he's got things he wants to do.

he's been involved in a huge project that has involved people throughout the catholic church, that process likely completed for another year or so, so i wouldn't expect him to go before then. but if he's going to resign, i think it might come in perhaps two years' time. joining me is ruth gledhill, assistant editor of the international catholic journal, the tablet. it is quite a historic day what we saw today, pope francis presiding over the funeral of pope benedict. i just wonder in terms of what this means, whether pope benedict can become a saint. we heard there were calls for sainthood. how does that work with the catholic church? there will be a course _ work with the catholic church? there will be a course sadder, _ work with the catholic church? there will be a course sadder, and - work with the catholic church? ti” will be a course sadder, and they will be a course sadder, and they will promote the cause forward and they would look for two miracles. i'm sure he will see beatification in due course. it won't be too soon. they don't like to rush these things and it's gone much faster than it used to be when it used to take many

years. but i think it probably will happen, especially the part of his life when he was pope, and then after he resigned. his holiness did really shine from him. i saw it to myself at the mass we celebrated to it the beatification of new men at birmingham when he visited in 2010. he felt this was a man who is moving with the holy spirit. it was very different than the world thought they knew from his time as a prefect into congregation when he had the nickname. it was a real turnaround in his reputation and how the world perceived them. and i think it's really wonderful that it is the second part of his life that we saw celebrated today at the funeral at the vatican. find celebrated today at the funeral at the vatican-— celebrated today at the funeral at the vatican. and when it comes to po -e the vatican. and when it comes to pepe francis _ the vatican. and when it comes to pope francis himself, _ the vatican. and when it comes to pope francis himself, we -

the vatican. and when it comes to pope francis himself, we see - the vatican. and when it comes to pope francis himself, we see him| pope francis himself, we see him today, he did stand, but he is not very mobile at the moment. he does say that he is not pope with his knee, he is in good spirits, but just in terms of pope francis, we no longer have these two popes within the vatican, for pope francis, a very solemn and difficult experience today. unprecedented. we very solemn and difficult experience today. unprecedented.— very solemn and difficult experience today. unprecedented. we can say it does 0 en today. unprecedented. we can say it does open the _ today. unprecedented. we can say it does open the door— today. unprecedented. we can say it does open the door for— today. unprecedented. we can say it does open the door for francis - today. unprecedented. we can say it does open the door for francis to - does open the door for francis to reassign if he wished to, but he's a very different pope to how benedict was very different style of papacy, and i would say that despite his health problems which are not insignificant, that he is very robust, especially mentally, and he has got a lot that he still wants to do. he wants to continue to reform the vatican, especially the vatican finances, and he is under way with this process, a progression of the second vatican council, and empowering the women within the church, more than they have been

before. so i think we see him really wanting to continue and complete that process as much as he can. and, you know, ithink that process as much as he can. and, you know, i think he kind of enjoys being pope in a way that perhaps benedict didn't so much. so although it does open the door to resigning, he has indicated that should his health demanded, he will resign. i think it's not necessarily going to happen, certainly in the immediate future. . ,, , ., happen, certainly in the immediate future. , ., ., future. ruth, assisted editor of the tablets, thank _ future. ruth, assisted editor of the tablets, thank you _ future. ruth, assisted editor of the tablets, thank you very _ future. ruth, assisted editor of the tablets, thank you very much - future. ruth, assisted editor of the tablets, thank you very much for. tablets, thank you very much for joining us today. thank you. turning to the us, day three of voting for the next speaker of the house of representatives in washington. in the past hour, kevin mccarthy has failed in his seventh bid to become speaker. this is the moment when the latest result was announced. the honourable _ latest result was announced. tie: honourable hakeem jeffries latest result was announced. tt2 honourable hakeem jeffries at the state of new york has received 212.

the honourable kevin mccarthy at the state of california has received 201. the honourable aaron donald's of the state of florida have received 19. the honourable donaldj trump of the state of florida has received one.— received one. cheering with one _ received one. cheering with one recorded - received one. cheering with one recorded as i received one. cheering - with one recorded as present. no member elect having received the majority of the votes cast, i speaker has not been elected. donald trum is speaker has not been elected. donald trump is out — speaker has not been elected. donald trump is put forward. _ speaker has not been elected. donald trump is put forward. he _ speaker has not been elected. donald trump is put forward. he had - speaker has not been elected. donald trump is put forward. he had one - trump is put forward. he had one vote. let's cross our life to capitol hill, where we witness the eighth round of voting for the speaker of the house. this is the image taking place live, and i will just update you in terms of the figures, because at the moment, it looks like four have voted against mccarthy, which, if we do the maps, means that arguably it seems like

and appears that he will not make it through this eighth round, but we will keep you updated because, at the moment, it looks like four have voted against. let's listen to what doctor lauren white dashed doctor lauren wright is saying. we haven't seen this in 100 years, but really, it's because i supposed to get all of this sewn up in the last few months, at least. there is usually much more agreement en masse, but it reallyjust teaches us this lesson, which is that factionalism is bred by these slim majorities. and that slim majority is what's making things so difficult for mccarthy. let's have a look. republicans won 222 seats in the house from last november's midterm elections — just four clear of the majority. so mccarthy can't lose more than four votes from within his party to become speaker as democrats will not vote for him.

but we know that 20 republican representatives have consistenly voted against mccarthy so far. it looks like six have already voted against him, so it looks like we're looking at the eighth round where he will not go through, but we are monitoring thatjust in case of any anomalies. we know that 20 republicans have consistently voted against mccarthy so far. from those 20, 12 of them have denied the results of the 2020 presidential election. 19 of them are associated with the freedom caucus, considered to be one of the farthest—right groups in the house. and 17 of those 20 were endorsed by donald trump in the 2022 midterm elections. politico reports that one leader from the republican party said there are — five representatives from those 20 that firmly oppose mccarthy's bid for speakership. they are in the top row from left to right: andy biggs of arizona, matt gaetz of florida, bob good of virginia and in the bottom row from left to right: matt rosendale of montana

and laruen boebert of colorado. we've heard from one of them after mccarthy was defeated for the sixth time on wednesday. he's a desperate guy whose vote share is dropping - with every subsequent vote. and i am ready to vote all night, all week, - all month and never for that person. bearin bear in mind can in 1856 and it took 133 ballots, so brace yourselves. so what do mccarthy's detractors want? here's one expert's answer. things like border security, shrinking the size of government, so some kind of pushback to some of the legislation we have seen in the past, or simplyjust not wanting to have the same levels of spending that we've seen in the past. but a lot of this group is really just antiestablishment. they are fed up, if you will, with the way at the leadership of their own party has been. beholden to special interests and lobbying. so they are busy doubling down with that more

populist kind of narrative. crushing live to washington and we can speak to tara setmayer, former communications director for the republican party. in the eighth round and seven republicans have voted against mccarthy. how many times will we have to look at what is going on here? how many ballots can we expect? here? how many ballots can we exect? ~ .., here? how many ballots can we exect? ~ .. , . here? how many ballots can we exect? ~ , . ., here? how many ballots can we exect?. , . ., expect? well, we can expect at least nine civen expect? well, we can expect at least nine given that _ expect? well, we can expect at least nine given that mccarthy _ expect? well, we can expect at least nine given that mccarthy has - expect? well, we can expect at least nine given that mccarthy has gone i nine given that mccarthy has gone down again inflames. this is really quite remarkable, as has been noted this hasn't happened in 100 years and for good reason because usually the person who is elected speaker of this house has him their ability to lead their caucus. the fact that kevin mccarthy has not been able to to solidify his support prior to this that we are going through this, isjust more indicative this that we are going through this, is just more indicative of his inability to be an efficient leader.

it's really quite desperate on his part and i think that the american people are getting frustrated with this impasse. i have learned there will be cast in the republican party given the presence of the motto wing of the party. and here we are again with them holding up the process. —— at the railing of the party. and he has an inability to get them under control and has never demonstrated leadership and to this point by going along with what the maga republicans wanted to and including voting against the certification of the duly elected president, president biden, and not fully condemning the january sex insurrection with donald trump and the maga -- maga insurrection with donald trump and the maga —— maga wing. you insurrection with donald trump and the maga -- maga wing. you mentioned donald trump _ the maga -- maga wing. you mentioned donald trump him — the maga -- maga wing. you mentioned donald trump him he _ the maga -- maga wing. you mentioned donald trump him he was _ the maga -- maga wing. you mentioned donald trump him he was actually - donald trump him he was actually nominated, had one vote for him he's one thing vote for mccarthy. is it realistic to say that potentially donald trump could be speaker of the house of representatives? there donald trump could be speaker of the house of representatives?— house of representatives? there is no chance- — house of representatives? there is no chance. that's _

house of representatives? there is no chance. that's just _ house of representatives? there is no chance. that'sjust a _ house of representatives? there is no chance. that'sjust a political - no chance. that's just a political stunt by matt gates, another one who has no interest in actually governing. he is a professional troll and he likes the attention. these fundraising off of this. he's made it known in the past that he would nominate donald trump at some point because you do not have to be a member of congress to be the speaker. it's a very old rule that has not been used in decades. —— matt gaetz. donald trump has no interest in being the speaker of the house and neither does matt gaetz by nominating him. ithink house and neither does matt gaetz by nominating him. i think he is doing it for the good of the house. he is doing a as a political stunt, further indication of the un—seriousness of the wing of the republican party and it's not good for the country.— for the country. former communications - for the country. formerl communications director for the country. former - communications director of the republican party and really good to get your voice on this, thank you very much forjoining us. back to those live images, a little look at what is happening there as this eighth round of voting is taking place. as i was saying, so far, seven have voted against mccarthy,

and if you do the maths already, he hasn't got through. this is the eighth round of voting and as i was saying, one thing we can guarantee, a ninth round of voting, would it be today? stay with us here on 0utside source. hello. some blustery conditions out there for many of us tonight, particularly in scotland, where gales are likely in places. also rather squally winds in association with a band of rain pushing eastwards. what we have on the satellite picture from earlier on is this hook of cloud, that marks out the centre of an area of low pressure passing to the northwest of scotland. a lot of cloud running ahead of that, including this band of cloud and rain that will continue to journey south eastwards across england and wales with some squally winds along it. but as our area of low pressure passes close to the north west of scotland, that's where we will see a swathe of gales, gusts of 60—70mph, or perhaps even a touch stronger than that in the most exposed western spots. but even some very windy conditions

funnelling through the central belt, but not a cold night's temperatures between 6—9 celsius. so tomorrow morning we'll start on a blustery and showery note across scotland. but as our area of low pressure pulls away, the showers will tend to ease, as will the winds. and actually, for most of us during tomorrow, there will be some spells of sunshine, although cloud will roll back into south west england, wales and northern ireland later, along with the odd spot of rain, and the winds will start to strengthen once again. but it's mild, temperatures between 9—12 celisus. now, as we head into the weekend, expect more strong and blustery winds and some very heavy downpours at times. it's all because of another area of low pressure, a big, broad low that really will dominate the scene through the weekend. this band of wet weather here, this frontal system will be quite slow moving. so that could bring quite a lot of rain for some of us through the first part of saturday. and actually, that band of rain will struggle to clear from the far east of england. but behind it we will see

a return to brighter skies, albeit with lots of showers, some of those heavy with hail and thunder and some strong winds. temperatures, though, between 9—12 degrees above where we'd expect to be at this time of year. then as we head through saturday night, here comes our big low, again, passing to the northwest of scotland. again, all the ice above squeezing together. it's going to be windy for many of us into sunday. a very blustery day with frequent showers, some with hail and thunder, some sunny spells in between. but some of the showers over hills in the north will be wintry because it is going to feel a little chillier.

hello, i'm kasia madera, this is 0utside source. a physical bust up with prince william over meghan — the latest reports from prince harry's autobiography, now questions over whether he'll come to his father's coronation. there's a lot that can happen between now and then, but, you know, the ball is in their court. that's a lot to be discussed, and i really hope they are willing to sit down and talk about it. also on the programme... the trial of nobel peace prize—winning human rights activist ales bialiatski begins in belarus. ukraine rejects a ceasefire ordered by president putin, to coincide with russian orthodox christmas — kyiv accusing moscow of hypocrisy.

and delivering bad news to its own staff, amazon announces 18,000 job losses as the big tech lay—off continues. the trial of a belarusian human rights campaigner and nobel prize winner has begun in minsk. this is ales bialiatski, sat in court earlier. he is the founder of the human rights organisation viasna, and was arrested injuly 2021 alongside two felow campaigners, vladimir labkovich and valentin stefanovich. the three will stand trial together. all three were arrested amid a violent crackdown by the authoritarian regime of belarussian president, alexander lukashenko, seen here hold a security meeting after he had claimed victory in the presidential election of 2020.

that security meeting had been called because widespread accusations of election rigging by both oppossition and international monitors. that led to direct calls for lukashenko to go, with thousands of belarusian citizens taking to the streets in mass protests in opposition to the regime. what followed was scenes like this — a violent crackdown by lukashenko's security service against both protesters and those aiding them. mr bialiatski played a prominent role. here's the bbc�*s europe region editor paul moss. he's unusual because he doesn't come from belarus, he grew up in russia, close to finland. at a young age, he became fascinated with belarus, learned the language, founded this organisation viasna, which means "spring". and they very quickly become the leading human rights group in belarus — when i went there to report, they were the people you went to when people were arrested unfairly, tortured, it was viasna who brought attention to this,

and more importantly, told the world about it, campaigned for fair elections. not surprisingly, that did not go down well with the authorities in belarus. this is not mr bialiatski's first detention by the lukashyenko regime. here he is seen photographed in 2011, while serving a four—year sentence for elleged tax evasion. that was the also the intial charge against him and his colleagues upon their arrest in 2021. however in november, the charge of smuggling cash into the country to fund opposition was also added. those allied to mr bialiatski say the charges are clearly politically motivated. the trio pleaded not guilty in the first day of the trial.— first day of the trial. viasna tweeted during _ first day of the trial. viasna tweeted during the - first day of the trial. viasna - tweeted during the proceedings that...

they're accused of financing protests and providing activities in solidarity, because viasna, this organisation that mr bialiatski has established, they were helping victims of oppressions. they are facing between 7—12 years in prison, and i would say that we do not really expect that this verdict would be soft. we expect that this will be the maximum term. that change in the charges followed the raising of his international profile. in october, he was awarded the nobel peace prize alongside russian human right group memorial, chaired by yan rachinsky and ukrainian group the centre for civil liberties, lead by 0leksandra matviichuk. the nobel prize—winning citation praised the three for...

the head of centre for civil liberties, 0leksandra matviichuk, sat down with bbc hardtalk after the annoucement. it's like a nobel peace prize during the war. and all of us pay a high price for fighting for freedom and democracy, and human rights. and this is the second imprisonment for bialiatski, he's still an extremely brave person. so he will continue this battle even in prison. mr lukashenko has continued to oppose the rights of groups.

a number of other trials are set up for later this month. are scheudled for later this month. including for this woman, sviatlana tsikhanouskaya — mr lukashenko's opponent in the 2020 election who was forced to flee the country, and who will now be tried in absentia. and sviatlana tsikhanouskaya joins us now from vilnius. let's start with the trial that we've been seeing, you know billet ski, what do you make of this trial of these three men? first ski, what do you make of this trial of these three men?— of these three men? first of all, i have to say _ of these three men? first of all, i have to say that _ of these three men? first of all, i have to say that they _ of these three men? first of all, i have to say that they will - have to say that they will keep strong. not a day during the trial they were even smiling despite the possible sentencing of 12 years. all the lawyers and relatives that came out were not allowed to attend this so—called trial. the regime didn't want ales bialiatski to have the support he needs now. he asked the court to conduct the trial in the russian language and it's his

traditional right, but the court declined. even here the regime broke the law. the trial is notjust a shame for belarus, but the world. i can understand how it happens that nobel peace laureates are put in trial and humiliated in prison. it is notjust wrong, it is unacceptable. we must stand together to demand immediate and unconditional of ales bialiatski and all the others in belarus, it's the task for all democratic countries at this moment. task for all democratic countries at this moment-— task for all democratic countries at this moment. ., , ., this moment. you yourself are facing a trial, i believe _ this moment. you yourself are facing a trial, i believe you _ this moment. you yourself are facing a trial, i believe you will _ this moment. you yourself are facing a trial, i believe you will be - this moment. you yourself are facing a trial, i believe you will be later- a trial, i believe you will be later on injanuary. just explain to us what you're being put on trial for? i don't expect anything from this trial, honestly speaking, it's a farce, not a trial. it will take place remotely and of course, i will not participate in person. i don't even know exactly what i'm accused

of and which lawyers who are prosecutors. i understand lukashenko wants to punish me, but he doesn't understand that the problem is not me, but him. it is he who lost elections, his power to arrest people, and direct our country into the war. it is he who must be on trial, and i'm sure he will be. all the terror and mass detentions will not stop us from fighting for a democratic and peaceful belarus. the situation has been somewhat more complicated because lukashenko is removing the citizenship, or potentially can remove the citizenship of belarusians who are not residing within belarus. what does that mean for someone like you? i must say that this decision is criminal and dangerous. thousands of

people who fled oppression and terror can appear without passports and legal documents. lukashenko wants to take revenge on everybody who oppressed him in 2020, and it's also unprecedented — my team and i are in touch with the united nations and european union to find a temporary solution for those who fled oppression in the war. the issue of id cards or maybe temporary passports... we also ask the government to help assist all belarusian refugees and support those who fight against the dictatorial regime of lukashenko. thank you very much forjoining us separately thank you. the russian president, vladimir putin, has ordered a 36—hour—long ceasefire

across the front line in ukraine, from noon on friday to midnight on saturday, when 0rthodox christians mark christmas day. mr putin's statement asks the ukrainian side to reciprocate. but a ukrainian presidential aide, mykhaylo podolyak, has rejected the idea. he tweeted. .. president biden has also given his reaction. i'm reluctant to respond to anything putin says. i found it interesting that he was ready to bomb hospitals and nurseries, and churches on the 25th and new year's. i mean, i think he is trying

to find some oxygen. mr putin's ceasefire offer follows an appeal from the russian orthodox patriarch, kirill, who said a ceasefire would allow believers to attend church. russia's orthodox church observes christmas on 7th of january, but ukraine's main orthodox church and many of its believers reject the authority of the moscow patriarch, and have instead celebrated christmas on 25 december, in unity with the west. let's go live to kyiv and our correspondent there, hugo bachega. hugo, ukraine completely rejecting this idea of a truce? the hugo, ukraine completely re'ecting this idea of a truce?�* this idea of a truce? the ukrainians aren't buying _ this idea of a truce? the ukrainians aren't buying it. — this idea of a truce? the ukrainians aren't buying it, and _ this idea of a truce? the ukrainians aren't buying it, and the _ this idea of a truce? the ukrainians aren't buying it, and the country's i aren't buying it, and the country's foreign minister said that this cease—fire cannot and should not be taken seriously. he mentioned the russian shelling of kherson on christmas day, also russia's missile

and drone attacks on christmas eve and drone attacks on christmas eve and new year's day— these attacks left several people killed across the country. to give you a flavour of the words that have been used by some officials here, "cynical trap, lies and hypocrisy." the fact is the authorities here don't believe anything the russian authorities say, so many here see this as an attempt by russia to perhaps give russian troops a break, so russian troops can regroup, rearm. there's been some intense fighting, especially in the east of the country and around can't make this a something president biden talked about when he reacted to this announcement, saying president putin was trying to find some oxygen for his troops. i think some people believe the russia —— that russia may try to use this cease—fire and the rejection from the ukrainians

perhaps as an excuse to portray the ukrainians as the aggressors here, to say, "look, we've offered a cease—fire and you've rejected it." in terms of the situation on the ground, you mentioned there was such intense missile fire throughout that christmas period, during the two—year period. what's happening today? we two-year period. what's happening toda ? ~ . �* , two-year period. what's happening toda? . �*, today? we haven't seen any ma'or chances today? we haven't seen any ma'or changes in — today? we haven't seen any ma'or changes in terms d today? we haven't seen any ma'or changes in terms ofd today? we haven't seen any ma'or changes in terms of military �* changes in terms of military positions for weeks now, since the ukrainians recaptured the city of kherson in november. there's been some intense fighting in the east in the eastern donetsk region. the russians are continuing this campaign, targeting cities and towns across the country away from the front lines. 0ver across the country away from the front lines. over the weekend, the capital kyiv came under attack with those missiles and drones, and people are tired of those attacks. they believe that civilians have become russia's target in this war

as russia continues to target this country's civilian infrastructure, leaving millions without electricity and heating in some places, even without water.— and heating in some places, even without water. hugo “oining us from k iv, thank without water. hugo “oining us from kyiv. thank you. — some breaking news we are getting from the united states, the american footballer damar hamlin has now woken up and is able to communicate with his medical team. two doctors looking after the 24—year—old says he's demonstrating signs of good neurological recovery. so that breaking newsjust neurological recovery. so that breaking news just coming neurological recovery. so that breaking newsjust coming in on neurological recovery. so that breaking news just coming in on the nfl player damar hamlin, who there was a lot of concern about the impact he had. he suffered a cardiac arrest on the pitch on monday, there

is lots of concern but he's now woken up and is able to communicate with his medical team. stay in touch with his medical team. stay in touch with that. the online giant amazon has announced the biggest lay—off programme in its history, as it battles to cut costs. it's axing more than 18,000 posts, with most going from its stores such as amazon fresh and amazon go, and its human resources division. that's a fraction of its global workforce of 1.5 million. amazon hasn't said which countries will be affected, but has said they will include europe. the tech giant is blaming an uncertain economy, with boss andy jassy saying it had "hired rapidly over several years." in a memo to staff, he also said... we can cross live to new york, and our north america business correspondent samira hussain.

0k, ok, that's a large amount of people. given the huge amount of people working for amazon, this is still a large amount and an awful a lot of concern. they are still not pinpointing where these job cuts are? pinpointing where these 'ob cuts are? . , ., ., are? the largest of all the technology _ are? the largest of all the technology companies - are? the largest of all the | technology companies that are? the largest of all the - technology companies that we've heard that are instituting lay—offs, this is by far the biggest chunk — 18,000 is a pretty big number and it certainly caught the attention of a lot of people on wall street. but when you look at amazon over the last year in terms of its trading, it lost more than 50% of its value, its share prices dropped by more than 50%. look, and a lot of people are getting really worried about what will happen in the united states for this coming year — there is so much uncertainty with regards to the economy, so we already saw evidence of this last year and we are seeing more today of corporate america really hunkering down and protecting themselves. so you're seeing a lot of corporations like

amazon, like best buy that are trying to cut costs to conserve themselves somewhat. fight! trying to cut costs to conserve themselves somewhat. and when it comes to amazon _ themselves somewhat. and when it comes to amazon specifically - themselves somewhat. and when it comes to amazon specifically with l comes to amazon specifically with these job cuts, they are very specific areas in terms of its business model? tt specific areas in terms of its business model?— specific areas in terms of its business model? , , , business model? it is because you have to think— business model? it is because you have to think about _ business model? it is because you have to think about how— business model? it is because you have to think about how much - business model? it is because you - have to think about how much amazon grew during the pandemic. this was really a company that benefited massively as people were stuck inside, shopping online a lot more and using their services. but now that things have opened up a bit, more people are going back to shopping and they don't need the masses of people they had originally hired. they're also trying to focus more on their core businesses. they're concentrating on what exactly is moneymaking and they are good at, and maybe shed some of the other things. also, just overlooking the idea of technology companies,

there's lots of them that would accept that they grew very quickly over the last few years, and now it's time to tighten their belts a little bit. ., ~ , ., , . ., , little bit. thank you very much, as alwa s, little bit. thank you very much, as always. the _ little bit. thank you very much, as always, the context _ little bit. thank you very much, as always, the context when - little bit. thank you very much, as always, the context when it - little bit. thank you very much, as| always, the context when it comes little bit. thank you very much, as i always, the context when it comes to those amazon job cuts. stay with us on 0utside source, still to come: decoding markings on ice age cave paintings. how a london furniture restorer is credited with a breakthrough discovery. the uk plans to bring in laws... england, scotland and wales. failing to do so would mean employers could sue unions. alex forsyth reports. pickets and placards have become a familiar sight as a wave of strikes has swept the country.

hospitals, railways, airports and universities all among the areas affected by industrial unrest. now, the government plans to make some sectors keep a minimum level of service going when they strike in future. we're saying, look, there has to be a minimum safety level that people can expect, even on strike days, particularly in areas like health care, making sure that an ambulance can turn up, for example. in birmingham today, the impact of current strikes by the train drivers�* union was obvious, with stations closed and tracks empty as workers took to the picket lines. this is one sector that would be affected by the new laws, which would require compulsory basic service levels in any future strikes in the fire service, ambulance services and on the railways. in other areas, the government wants to reach voluntary agreements on basic service levels with the unions. that would apply to wider health services, education, nuclear decommissioning, wider transport services and border security. the plans have been condemned by union leaders. these proposals make it unlawful for people to take industrial action.

if a worker votes to take strike action, working in our public services, this could mean that they're forced to work. it undermines their fundamental right to strike. so we think the government should think again. with industrial action ongoing, ministers have offered talks on next year's pay deals for some public sector workers. but nothing they've said today is likely to help resolve these current disputes, which could continue for some time. alex forsyth, bbc news, birmingham. this is 0utside source live from the bbc newsroom. 0ur lead story is... new revelations from prince harry's upcoming book. a leaked excerpt reportedly includes accusations that his brother, william, physically attacked him. a london furniture conservator has

been credited with a crucial discovery that has helped understand why ice age hunter—gatherers drew cave paintings. we'll be talking to ben bacon in a moment — but first, what exactly did he discover? he analysed 20,000—year—old markings on the drawings, concluding they could refer to a lunar calendar. but archaeologists had been stumped for many years by the meaning of various dots and other marks on the paintings. in particular, he examined a "y" sign on some paintings, which he felt might be a symbol for giving birth. so what does all this mean? has a stone aged code finally been cracked? at least 400 caves in europe, such as lascaux and chauvet in france and altamira in spain, have art on the walls drawn by homo sapiens.

they include images of animals such as reindeer, fish and cattle. if this theory is correct the artists may have devised a simple form of writing to record the habits of the animals they hunted. if confirmed, this would push back the earliest known appearance of a proto—writing system by at least 10,000 years. with his research advancing, ben bacon brought in friends and senior academics. they encouraged him to continue with his investigations. here's prof paul pettitt, of durham university, said he was glad he took it seriously. although i suppose initially i might�*ve thought, "oh dear, it's another one," what then had to say initially was convincing enough for me to take it seriously. —— what ben had to say. so we all got together in london shortly after that and spent a day really going through ben's data with a fine—toothed comb — and it was at that point that i thought, "ben is really onto something here."

benjoins me now. i talk about you conserve furniture and deal with the restoration of old pieces of furniture, but when it comes to this, ijust pieces of furniture, but when it comes to this, i just wonder pieces of furniture, but when it comes to this, ijust wonder how on earth did you even get started where your interest peaked at looking at cave paintings? t your interest peaked at looking at cave paintings?— your interest peaked at looking at cave paintings? i think everyone is interested in _ cave paintings? i think everyone is interested in cave _ cave paintings? i think everyone is interested in cave paintings, - cave paintings? i think everyone is interested in cave paintings, their| interested in cave paintings, their beautiful. that's where my interest started, and if you look at the cave paintings you can't help but notice all these marks. i picked out three that i thought were of particular interest — the dots and horizontal and vertical lines, the lines which look like fingers in the horizontal and vertical lines, and the wife sign. i thought i would try to figure out what those meant because there were so numerous, and you can find patterns associating them with the animals which i thought were

interesting —— y sign. you the animals which i thought were interesting -- y sign.— the animals which i thought were interesting -- y sign. you took this to the professors _ interesting -- y sign. you took this to the professors and _ interesting -- y sign. you took this to the professors and they - interesting -- y sign. you took this to the professors and they were - interesting -- y sign. you took this to the professors and they were on | to the professors and they were on teat —— said you were onto something. what do you think this means? t something. what do you think this means? ~ , , , , means? i think this is 'ust the very bearinnin means? i think this is 'ust the very beginning but also — means? i think this isjust the very beginning but also the _ means? i think this isjust the very beginning but also the very - beginning but also the very exciting. with any language, breaking into his most difficult part, and once you've broken into an ancient writing system, you can then use your little bits of knowledge that you have to work further into the system, and this is what we are finding. we are finding that it is a largely constructed system, a system that we 25,000 years later can access and understand, and that's hugely encouraging. it tells us all about them and us. tt’s hugely encouraging. it tells us all about them and us. it's fascinating and it goes — about them and us. it's fascinating and it goes to _ about them and us. it's fascinating and it goes to show _ about them and us. it's fascinating and it goes to show that _ about them and us. it's fascinating and it goes to show that you - about them and us. it's fascinating| and it goes to show that you picked up and it goes to show that you picked up on this — what were they communicating to each other, have you got that far?— you got that far? we've got pretty far, we've you got that far? we've got pretty far. we've got _ you got that far? we've got pretty far, we've got several _ you got that far? we've got pretty far, we've got several papers - you got that far? we've got pretty far, we've got several papers on l far, we've got several papers on development, and we think will be

able to explain aspects of their culture in the nearfuture, may be the next couple of years is so labourious and meticulous work, that takes time to accumulate. so labourious and meticulous work, that takes time to accumulate.— takes time to accumulate. so what does this mean _ takes time to accumulate. so what does this mean for _ takes time to accumulate. so what does this mean for you, _ takes time to accumulate. so what does this mean for you, will - takes time to accumulate. so what does this mean for you, will you i takes time to accumulate. so what| does this mean for you, will you be publishing scientific papers, will you ever go back to restoring furniture? t you ever go back to restoring furniture?— you ever go back to restoring furniture? ~ ., , ., ., furniture? i like to carry on doing this research, _ furniture? i like to carry on doing this research, we _ furniture? i like to carry on doing this research, we are _ furniture? i like to carry on doing this research, we are making i this research, we are making very solid process the micro progress, we are a solid little team and if we can sort some practical things out like funding, i see why not carry on with this for a long time. just like funding, i see why not carry on with this for a long time.— with this for a long time. just one last final thought _ with this for a long time. just one last final thought from _ with this for a long time. just one last final thought from you, i with this for a long time. just one last final thought from you, in i last final thought from you, in terms of the academics when he first went, did they ever dismiss you or doubt you?— went, did they ever dismiss you or doubt ou? ~ . , .,, , , doubt you? what they did was be very nrofessional doubt you? what they did was be very professional and _ doubt you? what they did was be very professional and be _ doubt you? what they did was be very professional and be very _ doubt you? what they did was be very professional and be very rigorous. i professional and be very rigorous. they said if you want to do this work, you have to do it rigorously and well. they pushed me hard but were fair. tt’s and well. they pushed me hard but were fair. �* , , ., and well. they pushed me hard but were fair. �*, , ., ., ,

were fair. it's been an absolute 'oy to sneak were fair. it's been an absolute 'oy to speak to — were fair. it's been an absolute 'oy to speak to you. i were fair. it's been an absolute 'oy to speak to you. thank i were fair. it's been an absolute 'oy to speak to you. thank you i were fair. it's been an absolute 'oy to speak to you. thank you so i were fair. it's been an absolute joy i to speak to you. thank you so much, lots more on our website, a full article on what ben has found is on our website so check it out. bye—bye for now. hello. some blustery conditions out there for many of us tonight, particularly in scotland, where gales are likely in places. also rather squally winds in association with a band of rain pushing eastwards. what we have on the satellite picture from earlier on is this hook of cloud, that marks out the centre of an area of low pressure passing to the northwest of scotland. a lot of cloud running ahead of that, including this band of cloud and rain that will continue to journey south eastwards across england and wales with some squally winds along it. but as our area of low pressure passes close to the north west of scotland, that's where we will see a swathe of gales, gusts of 60—70mph, or perhaps even a touch stronger than that in the most exposed western spots. but even some very windy conditions funnelling through the central belt,

but not a cold night's temperatures between 6—9 celsius. so tomorrow morning we'll start on a blustery and showery note across scotland. but as our area of low pressure pulls away, the showers will tend to ease, as will the winds. and actually, for most of us during tomorrow, there will be some spells of sunshine, although cloud will roll back into south west england, wales and northern ireland later, along with the odd spot of rain, and the winds will start to strengthen once again. but it's mild, temperatures between 9—12 celisus. now, as we head into the weekend, expect more strong and blustery winds and some very heavy downpours at times. it's all because of another area of low pressure, a big, broad low that really will dominate the scene through the weekend. this band of wet weather here, this frontal system will be quite slow moving. so that could bring quite a lot of rain for some of us through the first part of saturday. and actually, that band of rain will struggle to clear from the far east of england. but behind it we will see

a return to brighter skies, albeit with lots of showers, some of those heavy with hail and thunder and some strong winds. temperatures, though, between 9—12 degrees above where we'd expect to be at this time of year. then as we head through saturday night, here comes our big low, again, passing to the northwest of scotland. again, all the ice above squeezing together. it's going to be windy for many of us into sunday. a very blustery day with frequent showers, some with hail and thunder, some sunny spells in between. but some of the showers over hills in the north will be wintry because it is going to feel a little chillier.

hello, i'm kasia madera, this is 0utside source. a physical bust up with prince william over meghan the latest reports from prince harry's memoir now questions over whether he'll come to his father's coronation. there's a lot that can happen between now and then, but, you know, the ball is in their court. there's a lot to be discussed, and i really hope they are willing to sit down and talk about it. the book published next week has gone on sale by mistake in spain. also on the programme... can american lawmakers end the chaos on capitol hill? kevin mccarthy bids yet again to take one of washington's top jobs.

the trial of nobel peace prize winning human rights activist ales bialiatski gets under way in belarus. prince harry has claimed his brother, prince william, physically attacked him. the claim is being reported in the guardian newspaper which says it's seen a copy of prince harry's much anticipated memoir. "he grabbed me by the collar, ripping my necklace, and he knocked me to the floor," harry is quoted as saying. the duke of sussex's memoir, is titled, spare. the guardian reports that the book sets out an argument between the two brothers over prince harry's wife meghan. kensington palace and buckingham palace, which represent prince william and king charles respectively, have both said they will not comment. the guardian says the row was sparked by comments

prince william made to prince harry at his london home in 2019. here's our royal correspondent, nicholas witchell. according to this account, the brothers had an angry confrontation. then according to the guardian account... martin pengalli is the guardian correspondent who's had access to the memoir. well, the claims of the physical attack stand out from a succession of scenes about confrontations within the world family between harry and william and other members which have been discussed elsewhere in the documentary.

in trailers of interviews and so forth. but the fight, i have done it again, it is not a fight. it is not described as a fight it is described as an attack because harry says he didn't fight back. that was a detail that we hadn't obviously seen before, which is why we came with it. and it seems to have been a particularly low point in a particularly difficult period between the two brothers. that was martin from the guardian who has seen the memoir. just to be clear bbc news has not yet seen a copy of spare. but the book has accidentally been put on sale in spain, five days ahead of its anticipated publication date. the new york post has also been reporting on it including a segment in which harry says prince william "howled with laughter" when he saw his brother dressed in a nazi costume before a fancy dress party in 2005. you may remember, harry was 20 when a picture of him in the outfit was published in the uk press. the new york post reports that

harry asked william, and his future wife catherine, whether he should wear the costume, or dress as a pilot and claims the pair laughed and said the nazi uniform. harry also talks extensively about his mother, recalling the moment his dad told him she had died in a car crash in 1997. here's martin pengelli again. we have published a second short story about what he says about visiting a woman who he doesn't name, doesn't locate and doesn't use the word psychic or medium but says had powers and had a message for him from his mother, princess diana. and there's also this... according to the book, harry and william back with another excerpt of the book. here's vanity fair's royal correspondent. having watched six

hours of the netflix docu—series and post 0prah, you know, i think most people wondered, really, what was left to say? was there anything left to say? clearly prince harry has found there is a huge amount to say. i thought that word that martin used," naked" was such a telling word. he hasjust bared his soul in such a raw and unflinching way. i mean, to heara member of the royal family write like this is extraordinary. of course, he's not the first member of the royal family to write a book, but nothing, nothing compares to this. more revelations are expected on sunday when itv broadcasts a sit down interview with prince harry. here's a short preview. some people will say that you have railed against invasions of your privacy all your life, but the accusation would be here are you invading the privacy of your most nearest and dearest without permission. that will be the accusation. that will be the accusation

from the people that don't understand or don't want to believe that my family have been briefing the press. if you are invited to the coronation, will you come? there is a lot that could happen between now and then, but, you know, the door is always open. the ball is in their court. 0ur royal correspondent sarah campbell says at the heart of all of this is a real family. i think this is why the extract we heard the guardian journalist there talking about this physical altercation between william and harry. i think this is why it's really been seized upon because we have seen those two boys growing up. we knew the trauma that they had gone through, losing their mother at such a young age. it was up until recently, really, it was a feeling that the two of them were there to comfort each other, and that is why that particular extract is so shocking. harry's accusation that it was his older brother who physically attacked him. but there are lots more detail. some light detail,

if you like, at the fact that the brother seemed to refer to themselves as willy and harold as opposed to william and harry. there is very personal, bearing in mind how much harry has talked about, his privacy, he has really opened up, talks about presumably one of the most personal moments of his life, that he lost his virginity to an older woman in a field behind a very busy pub, he says. he admits that he first took the drug cocaine when he was 17 years old. you heard there talking about this meeting with some sort of therapist who said that they were in the room with diana, that he was connecting with diana. serious lines about we know that he had two tours in afghanistan, that he said he killed 25 taliban when he was there. the line that he and william allegedly begged his father not to go on and marry camilla, which, of course he did.

we have to reiterate, the bbc has an physically seen the book. we have to reiterate that this is harry's take on events. there has been no comment from buckingham palace. there's been no come from kensington palace. another interview airing this weekend and an interview with cbs. and now today an interview with good morning america which is due to air on monday morning. so a lot more to come before the official publication date of spare, which is at midnight on tuesday. let's turn to the us and its day three of voting for the next speaker of the house of representatives in washington. in the past few minutes, kevin mccarthy appears to have failed in his eighth bid to become speaker. has 20 members of his own party voted against him left again. let's have a look at what is happening live on capitol hill where lawmakers are on the house floor. they are

speaking to each other before, we believe, the ninth round of voting will take place. so, we are awaiting potentially a ninth round of voting. day three of this. will he be able to get that 218 mark that would take him over the majority. he cannot afford to lose four votes of the republican party. let's have a listen to doctor lauren wright, a lecturer of politics at princeton university. igrgie lecturer of politics at princeton university-— lecturer of politics at princeton universi . ~ . �* , , university. we haven't seen this in a hundred years — university. we haven't seen this in a hundred years but _ university. we haven't seen this in a hundred years but they - university. we haven't seen this in a hundred years but they are i a hundred years but they are supposed to get all of the sorted in the last few months, at least. there is usually much more agreement on this but it reallyjust teaches us this lesson which is that, this is bred by the slim majorities. bred by the slim ma'orities. that's the majority _ bred by the slim ma'orities. that's the majority is — bred by the slim majorities. that's the majority is what _ bred by the slim majorities. that's the majority is what is _ bred by the slim majorities. that's the majority is what is making i the majority is what is making things so difficult for kevin mccarthy, republicans won 222 seats in the house from last november

mid—term elections. just four clear of that majority. kevin mccarthy can't afford to lose more than four votes from its own party to become speaker. the democrats are not going to vote for him. we know that 20 republicans voted against kevin mccarthy so far, of those 20, 12 of them has denied the results of 2020 presidential election. 19 are associated with the freedom caucus, considered one of the furthest right groups in the house. in 17 of those were endorsed by trump in the 2020 mid—term elections. politico is reporting that one leader of the republican party said that there are five representatives from those 20 that firmly oppose his bed and if you just have a look along the top row, left to right that is andy biggs of arizona, from florida, virginia and in the bottom row from montana and colorado. we have been

hearing from one of them after mccarthy was defeated for the sixth time earlier on wednesday. he is mccarthy was defeated for the sixth time earlier on wednesday.- time earlier on wednesday. he is a des-erate time earlier on wednesday. he is a desperate guy _ time earlier on wednesday. he is a desperate guy whose _ time earlier on wednesday. he is a desperate guy whose vote - time earlier on wednesday. he is a desperate guy whose vote share is| desperate guy whose vote share is dropping with every subsequent though and i am ready to vote all night, all week, all month and never for that person. 50. night, all week, all month and never for that person-— for that person. so, what to domy care as one _ for that person. so, what to domy care as one expertmy _ for that person. so, what to domy care as one expertmy answer. i for that person. so, what to domy i care as one expertmy answer. things like border security, _ care as one expertmy answer. things like border security, shrinking - care as one expertmy answer. things like border security, shrinking the i like border security, shrinking the size of— like border security, shrinking the size of government. some kind of push _ size of government. some kind of push back— size of government. some kind of push back to the legislation that we have seen— push back to the legislation that we have seen in the past or simply not wanting _ have seen in the past or simply not wanting to — have seen in the past or simply not wanting to have the same roles of suspending that we have seen in the past _ suspending that we have seen in the past a _ suspending that we have seen in the past a lot— suspending that we have seen in the past. a lot of this isjust very un-thai _ past. a lot of this isjust very un—thai establishment, they are fed up un—thai establishment, they are fed up with_ un—thai establishment, they are fed up with the — un—thai establishment, they are fed up with the way that the leadership of their_ up with the way that the leadership of their own party has gone. going to special— of their own party has gone. going to special interest in lobbying, they— to special interest in lobbying, they are — to special interest in lobbying, they are really doubling down of that populist narrative. with they are really doubling down of that populist narrative.- that populist narrative. with the stalemate for _ that populist narrative. with the stalemate for the _ that populist narrative. with the stalemate for the next - that populist narrative. with the stalemate for the next speaker| that populist narrative. with the i stalemate for the next speaker of the house continuing for the next three days kevin mccarth the's supporters have communicated their

frustration. igrgte supporters have communicated their frustration. ~ supporters have communicated their frustration. , supporters have communicated their frustration. ~ , ., , , frustration. we will compromise but we will not capitulate, _ frustration. we will compromise but we will not capitulate, there - frustration. we will compromise but we will not capitulate, there is i frustration. we will compromise but we will not capitulate, there is a i we will not capitulate, there is a serious difference, there are 222 republicans, if 20 people are able to drive this train however they want to. 202 of us might as well go home. earlier i spoke to reporter. earlierl spoke to reporter. this earlier i spoke to reporter. this is really quite _ earlier i spoke to reporter. this is really quite remarkable, - earlier i spoke to reporter. this is really quite remarkable, as i earlier i spoke to reporter. this is really quite remarkable, as been | really quite remarkable, as been known _ really quite remarkable, as been known said, this hasn't happened in 100 years — known said, this hasn't happened in 100 years. for good reason. usually, the person— 100 years. for good reason. usually, the person he was elected speaker of the person he was elected speaker of the house _ the person he was elected speaker of the house is already someone who has demonstrated their ability to lead. the fact— demonstrated their ability to lead. the fact that kevin mccarthy has not been able _ the fact that kevin mccarthy has not been able to solidify his support prior— been able to solidify his support prior to — been able to solidify his support prior to this, that we are going through— prior to this, that we are going through this, isjust more indicative of his to be an

through this, isjust more ir is :ative of his to be an through this, isjust more iris really quite to be an through this, isjust more iris really quite that to be an through this, isjust more iris really quite that the to be an through this, isjust more iris really quite th. frustrated i an through this, isjust more iris really quite th. frustrated with people are getting frustrated with this impasse. i have warned that there _ this impasse. i have warned that there would be chaos in the republican party given the presence of the _ republican party given the presence of the mag when and the influence of the trump _ of the mag when and the influence of the trump wing of the party. and here _ the trump wing of the party. and here we — the trump wing of the party. and here we are again with him holding up here we are again with him holding upthe— here we are again with him holding up the process. and kevin mccarthy has an— up the process. and kevin mccarthy has an inability to get them under control— has an inability to get them under control and — has an inability to get them under control and has never demonstrated leadership, — control and has never demonstrated leadership, really, up to this point by going _ leadership, really, up to this point by going along with what the republicans are wanted, including voting _ republicans are wanted, including voting against the certification of president biden and not fully condemning theirjanuary six condemning their january six selection. condemning theirjanuary six selection. this is what happens. we are selection. this is what happens. - are monitoring what is happening there without vote. the moment it sounds that kevin mccarthy hasn't made that latest round. will they go into the night vote today? we will keep you protest. still to come...

ukraine rejects the ceasefire, accusing moscow of hypocrisy. good grief, after half a century, charlie and the rest of the gang are calling it quits. the charlie and the rest of the gang are calling it quits-— calling it quits. the singer starts his tour of— calling it quits. the singer starts his tour of south _ calling it quits. the singer starts his tour of south africa - calling it quits. the singer starts | his tour of south africa tomorrow despite _ his tour of south africa tomorrow despite of— his tour of south africa tomorrow despite of protest and violence from some _ despite of protest and violence from some black activist groups. they say that artists _ some black activist groups. they say that artists should continue to boycott — that artists should continue to boycott south africa until majority is established. boycott south africa until ma'ority is establishedi is established. people have been -a ini is established. people have been paying tributes — is established. people have been paying tributes to _ is established. people have been paying tributes to david - is established. people have been paying tributes to david bowie. l is established. people have been i paying tributes to david bowie. his family announced overnight that he died of cancer at the age of 69. the

world's tallest skyscraper opens later today, world's tallest skyscraper opens latertoday, it world's tallest skyscraper opens later today, it is easily overtaken its nearest rivals. welcome, you are watching outside source live on the bbc newsroom. 0ur the bbc newsroom. our main story numerous revelations from harry 's book. including accusations that his brother, william physically attacked him. the trial of a belarusian human rights campaigner and nobel prize winner has begun in minsk. this is ales bialiatski sat in court earlier. he is the founder of the human rights organisation viasna and was arrested in july 2021 alongside two felow campaigners vladimir labkovich and valentin stefanovich the three will stand trial together.

all three were arrested amid a violent crackdown by the authoritarian regime of belarusian president alexander lukashenko seen here hold a security meeting after he had claimed victory in the presidential election of 2020. that security meeting had been called because of widespread accusations of election rigging by the regime, made by both opposition and international monitors. that led to this... direct calls for lukashenko to go, with thousands of belarusian citizens taking to the streets in mass protests in opposition to the regime. what followed was scenes like this. a violent crackdown by lukashenko's security service against both protesters and those aiding them. mr bialiatski played a prominent role. here's the bbc�*s europe region editor paul moss... this is not ales bialiatski's first detention, this is him in 2011

whilst serving a four—year sentence alleged evasion. this time round in 2021, in november, the charge of smuggling cash into the country to fund opposition was also added. today, in theirfirst fund opposition was also added. today, in their first court appearance of the trial the trio pleaded not guilty. the only media in the courtroom aloud was controlled by the belarusian state. during the trial his group was tweeting... those allied to ales bialiatski say that the prosecution is politically motivated in that the state has already decided the outcome. they

are accused — already decided the outcome. they are accused of— already decided the outcome. tt2 are accused of financing protest already decided the outcome. tt21 are accused of financing protest and providing solidarity. this accusation that ales bialiatski established, they were helping the victims of oppression so they are facing between seven and 12 years in prison. i would say that we do not expect this verdict would be such we expect this verdict would be such we expect that this would be the maximum turn.— expect that this would be the maximum turn. lukashenko has reportedly _ oppressed the right of groups. already reported that he has signed a bill to deprive extremists of citizenship. and number other trial dates for belarusian opposition figures are scheudle for later this month. including for this woman. sviatlana tsikhanouskaya mr lukashenko's opponent in the 2020 election who was forced to flee the country, and who will now be tried in absentia. earlier tried in absentia. i spoke to her and i began

by earlier i spoke to her and i began by asking her thoughts on the prosecution of ales bialiatski and his colleagues.— prosecution of ales bialiatski and his colleagues. first of all, i have to say that _ his colleagues. first of all, i have to say that ales _ his colleagues. first of all, i have to say that ales bialiatski - his colleagues. first of all, i have to say that ales bialiatski and i his colleagues. first of all, i have to say that ales bialiatski and his| to say that ales bialiatski and his friends keep strong. today, during the trial they were smiling despite the trial they were smiling despite the possible sentence of 12 years. the lawyers, their relatives, diplomats and friends were not allowed to attend this so—called trial. the regime didn't want them to feel the support that they need. he asks the court to put up the trial in his own language and it has since constitutional trial. but the court declined, even here the resume broke the law. i hate to say it but this trial is a big shame, not only for belarus but the entire world. i still cannot understand how it happens that a noble piece when it put on trial and humiliated in prison. it is notjust wrong it is unacceptable. and we must all stand together to demand immediate and

unconditional release of ales bialiatski and all political prisoners in belarus. i think this is the task of all democratic countries in this moment. might make you yourself, you are facing a trial later on injanuary. just explain to us what you are being put on trial for. i don't expect anything from this trial, it is a farce. not a trial. it would take place remotely and of course i will not participate in person. i don't even know exactly what i am accused of and who lawyers who are the prosecutors, i understand that lukashenko wants to punish me but he doesn't understand that the problem isn't in me but in him. it is him who has lost elections, lost the power to arrest people and so belarus and surrendered to russia and dragged our country into the war. it is him

who must be on trial and i am sure that you will be. all of the repressions, the chair terror and mass detentions will not stop as for fighting for freedom and a piece for freedom and a peaceful belarus. the situation has been complicated because lukashenko, just explain to us, he is removing the citizenship or potentially can remove the citizenship of belarus who are not residing in belarus, what does that mean for someone like you? t residing in belarus, what does that mean for someone like you? i have to sa that mean for someone like you? i have to say that this decision _ mean for someone like you? i have to say that this decision is _ mean for someone like you? i have to say that this decision is criminal i say that this decision is criminal and dangerous. just imagine, thousands of people who fled repressions and terror can appear without passports or legal documents. lukashenko wants to take revenge on everyone who repressed emin 2020 and after. it is also unprecedented for the euro, my team are in touch with the united nations and the european union to find a temporary solution for belarus and

is who fled repressions in the war. 0ne is who fled repressions in the war. one of the solutions might be the issuing of their id cards or may be temporary passports of democratic belarus. we also asked the foreign governments to assist all belarusian refugees and support those who continue to fight on the ground against their dictatorial regime of lukashenko. the russian president, vladimir putin, has ordered a 36 hour long ceasefire across the front line in ukraine from noon on friday to midnight on saturday when 0rthodox christians mark christmas day. mr putin's statement asks the ukrainian side to reciprocate. but a ukrainian presidential aide, mykhaylo podolyak, has rejected the idea. he tweeted:

president biden has also given his reaction. iam i am reluctant to respond to anything that putin says, i found it interesting that he was ready to bomb hospitals and nurseries and churches with. .. bomb hospitals and nurseries and churches with... on the 25th of december and a new years. i think he is trying to find some oxygen. mr putin's ceasefire offer follows an appeal from the russian orthodox patriarch, kirill, who said a ceasefire would allow believers to attend church. russia's orthodox church observes christmas on the 7th of january but ukraine's main orthodox church and many of its believers reject the authority of the moscow patriarch, and have instead celebrated christmas on the december 25th in unity with the west.

0ur correspondent in kyiv told me a little bit more about how the ceasefire has been received there. yes, the ukrainians are not buying it and the country's foreign minister said that the ceasefire cannot and should not be taken seriously. he mentioned, russian shelling of the city of kherson on christmas day and also russia's missile and drone attacks on new year's eve and new year's day. these attacks left several people killed across the country. and, i think to give you a flavour of the words that have been used by some officials here. cynicaltrap, lies, hypocrisy. the fact is that the authorities here don't believe anything the russian authorities say. so, many here see this as an attempt by russia to perhaps give russian troops a break. so russian troops can regroup, rearm. there has been

some intense fighting especially in the east of the fighting especially around the town of we will be back in half an hour. . he is trying to find some oxygen for his troops. i think people will believe that russia will try and use this rejection by their ukrainians is perhaps an excuse to betray the ukrainians as the here to say, look, we have offered a ceasefire and you have rejected it. you we have offered a ceasefire and you have rejected it.— have re'ected it. you go 'oining me live have rejected it. you go 'oining me live from have rejected it. you go 'oining me iive from kyiv * have rejected it. you go 'oining me live from kyiv a i have rejected it. you go 'oining me live from kyiv a little i have rejected it. you go joining me live from kyiv a little earlier. i i live from kyiv a little earlier. i want to join the programme and a little positive news. the nfl player who was seriously injured during a game at the weekend, damar hamlin, is now awake and is able to communicate in writing. according to his doctors, damar hamlin asked who won the game between the buffalo bills. which was called off after he

suffered a cardiac arrest and his heart needed to be restarted on the pitch. he is still in a critical condition on a ventilator but he is still awake. so some good news. thank you for watching. please get in touch with me on twitter. goodbye. hello. some blustery conditions out there for many of us tonight, particularly in scotland, where gales are likely in places. also rather squally winds in association with a band of rain pushing eastwards. what we have on the satellite picture from earlier on is this hook of cloud, that marks out the centre of an area of low pressure passing to the north—west of scotland. a lot of cloud running ahead of that, including this band of cloud and rain that will continue to journey south—eastwards across england and wales with some squally winds along it. but as our area of low pressure passes close to the north—west of scotland, that's where we will see a swathe of gales, gusts of 60—70mph, or perhaps even a touch stronger than that in the most exposed western spots. but even some very windy conditions funnelling through the central belt,

but not a cold night's temperatures between 6—9 celsius. so tomorrow morning we'll start on a blustery and showery note across scotland. but as our area of low pressure pulls away, the showers will tend to ease, as will the winds. and actually, for most of us during tomorrow, there will be some spells of sunshine, although cloud will roll back into south—west england, wales and northern ireland later, along with the odd spot of rain, and the winds will start to strengthen once again. but it's mild, temperatures between 9—12 celsius. now, as we head into the weekend, expect more strong and blustery winds and some very heavy downpours at times. it's all because of another area of low pressure, a big, broad low that really will dominate the scene through the weekend. this band of wet weather here, this frontal system will be quite slow moving. so that could bring quite a lot of rain for some of us through the first part of saturday. and actually, that band of rain will struggle to clear

from the far east of england. but behind it we will see a return to brighter skies, albeit with lots of showers, some of those heavy with hail and thunder and some strong winds. temperatures, though, between 9—12 degrees above where we'd expect to be at this time of year. then as we head through saturday night, here comes our big low, again, passing to the north—west of scotland. again, all the isobars squeezing together. it's going to be windy for many of us into sunday. a very blustery day with frequent showers, some with hail and thunder, some sunny spells in between. but some of the showers over hills in the north will be wintry because it is going to feel a little chillier.

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