this is bbc news broadcasting to viewers in the uk and around the world. i'm samantha simmonds. the headlines. devastating tornadoes tear through america's midwest, leaving at least 11 dead. politicians in iran are reacting to the flouting of headscarf laws by women — by insisting the rules must be �*enforced rigorously�* byjudges. "a slap in the face to the international community." that's the assessment of ukraine's foreign minister to russia assuming the presidency of the un security council. a critical incident has been declared in dover as passengers are gridlocked for hours at the start of the easter getaway.

the latest series of tornadoes to have ripped through parts of the united states has left at least eleven people dead. they were killed in the states of arkansas and illinois. dozens have been injured and tens of thousands have lost power. some pictures coming through to us in the last couple of hours show the extent of the damage to homes in this residential area in the state of illinois. the picture is no better in arkansas where you can see homes have been completely flattened and businesses forced to close after devastating damage. the governor there, sarah huckabee sanders has declared a state of emergency. sancha berg reports. dozens of storms and tornadoes left a trail of destruction. two of the fiercest touchdown in the southern state of arkansas, tearing off roofs, bringing down power lines, sweeping through homes with incredible force. the volume of itjust seems rather intense

and it was extremely dangerous. it came through a set of double doors and ploughed through my house. out of my front door was just steel bars in front of it. several people have been killed, dozens injured, in the state alone. the governor declared a state of emergency. today has been a very hard day for the state of arkansas. but the goodness of this is that arkansas and arkansans are tough and resilient. no matter what comes, will get back up the next day and keep moving. 600 miles to the north in belvidere, illinois, another storm hit. the roof of the apollo theatre collapsed. one person has killed, dozens injured. this latest destructive weather arrived just as present biden was visiting mississippi, where he promised help to those hit by another tornado last week.

sancha berg, bbc news. let's speak to skot covert, a meteorologist with the kthv network, whose on the ground in the arkansas�*s state's capital, little rock. written. just describe the scene where you are?— written. just describe the scene where you are? likely very strong tornado that _ where you are? likely very strong tornado that resulted _ where you are? likely very strong tornado that resulted in _ where you are? likely very strong tornado that resulted in basically| tornado that resulted in basically an entire neighbourhood obliterated. what used to sit here as homes are now just concrete and what used to sit here as homes are nowjust concrete and miles back to the south—west where the scar of this monster does left destruction. i kept travelling as large tornado

which resulted much as 30 injuries and five casualties in the state. i5 and five casualties in the state. is explain the weather pattern on what's going on? we explain the weather pattern on what's going on?— explain the weather pattern on what's going on? we have seen a severe risk _ what's going on? we have seen a severe risk every _ what's going on? we have seen a severe risk every day _ what's going on? we have seen a severe risk every day at - what's going on? we have seen a severe risk every day at least - what's going on? we have seen a l severe risk every day at least once every week for the last eight weeks. we continue to see waves after waves of the severe storms. we actually have another race this exact area the severe storms in just about four days. we are used to this, we deal this often put to this magnitude, this often put to this magnitude, this is really something rather historic. i this is really something rather historic. . , this is really something rather historic. ., , ., ., , historic. i was going to say, it is re historic. i was going to say, it is pretty usual _ historic. i was going to say, it is pretty usual but _ historic. i was going to say, it is pretty usual but these - historic. i was going to say, it is pretty usual but these are - historic. i was going to say, it is i pretty usual but these are extreme tornadoes. it is put into context for us? ~ . , , tornadoes. it is put into context forus? ., i, ., ., .,, tornadoes. it is put into context forus? ., i, ., ., ., ,, for us? we rarely see tornadoes see counts this — for us? we rarely see tornadoes see counts this strong. _ for us? we rarely see tornadoes see counts this strong. rarely _ for us? we rarely see tornadoes see

counts this strong. rarely do - for us? we rarely see tornadoes see counts this strong. rarely do they i counts this strong. rarely do they strike to the level which they did yesterday. all of those perfect ingredients came together. 0nce yesterday. all of those perfect ingredients came together. once they touch the ground, they continue causing destruction four hours at a time and that's one of the reasons we don't have as many fatalities as you expect looking at the wreck of this damage because they were on the ground for so long. we are able to get leave time in advances that folks got the warnings, they took it seriously and i certainly think the work of the weather service said in providing his 200 warnings was a large reason why i didn't have more deaths than we actually could have had. {iii deaths than we actually could have had. , . ., , ., ., had. of destruction where you are in so many places _ had. of destruction where you are in so many places is so _ had. of destruction where you are in so many places is so devastating. i so many places is so devastating. what help is that the people who have been made homeless? p, what help is that the people who have been made homeless? a, lot what help is that the people who have been made homeless? a lot of folks are homeless. _ have been made homeless? a lot of folks are homeless. hundreds - have been made homeless? a lot of folks are homeless. hundreds of. folks are homeless. hundreds of homes are inhabitable at this point. many of these is he right behind me,

the federal government is involved, president biden has made phone calls the local mayor, their providing assistance. the red cross scene right now, pooling resources from across the country. they are providing shelter, the salvation army also providing support for those affected by the storms. the theme here is this is going to be continuing for several weeks. it takes weeks if not months to cleaning up after such devastation. these folks again space for quite some time and they don't need help for the next several weeks a minimum. figs for the next several weeks a minimum-— for the next several weeks a minimum. �* , ., ., ., ., , , minimum. as a meteorologist, is your 'ob minimum. as a meteorologist, is your “0b to let minimum. as a meteorologist, is your job to let people _ minimum. as a meteorologist, is your job to let people know _ minimum. as a meteorologist, is your job to let people know about - minimum. as a meteorologist, is your job to let people know about these - job to let people know about these elephants coming in. as he said, many people got a warning. how's it feel for you and yourjob when he see it coming? i5 feel for you and yourjob when he see it coming? is a feel for you and your 'ob when he it comingah feel for you and your 'ob when he see it coming? is a tough question. i see this coming _ see it coming? is a tough question. i see this coming on _

see it coming? is a tough question. i see this coming on radar- see it coming? is a tough question. i see this coming on radar and - see it coming? is a tough question. i see this coming on radar and we l i see this coming on radar and we saw it live on our cameras looking directly into the monster. i don't see the data at that point, i don't see the data at that point, i don't see that tornado. it was very difficult. it was a very difficult knowing that there is someone inevitably whose lives are going to be chained as a result of what i saw on the radar. it's overwhelming. it's certainly different in science because in reality it becomes a humanising issue. it is difficult to keep your composure in that moment while still getting the proper heads up while still getting the proper heads up that they needed to save lives. thank you very much forjoining us from little rock and telling us what's happening there. russia has taken the presidency of the un security council despite ukraine urging members to block the move.

each of the council's 15 members takes up the presidency for a month, on a rotating pattern. the last time russia had the presidency, it launched a full—scale invasion of ukraine. i'm joined now by 0rysia lutsevych in london who is head of the ukraine forum programme at the independent policy institute chatham house. thank you very much a being with us. this is a rotating pattern as i have just said. could anything have been done to change this? it’s just said. could anything have been done to change this?— done to change this? it's very difficult to — done to change this? it's very difficult to do _ done to change this? it's very difficult to do anything - done to change this? it's very difficult to do anything to - done to change this? it's very - difficult to do anything to prevent russia from actually taking over the rotating presidency. ithink russia from actually taking over the rotating presidency. i think ukraine tries actually to make the case on both sides, on one hand that russia violated the un charter and on the other, that actually it was legally in the first place to take the seat because the soviet union collapse violated the procedure of adopting the new permanent security advance member. there was no vote at the un

general assembly so it's kinda making a point of being illegitimate and in violation of un charter. what and in violation of un charter. what does it say about _ and in violation of un charter. what does it say about the _ and in violation of un charter. what does it say about the un as an institution?— does it say about the un as an institution? , ., , , ., , institution? obviously, the un was set u- institution? obviously, the un was set up after _ institution? obviously, the un was set up after the — institution? obviously, the un was set up after the second _ institution? obviously, the un was set up after the second world - institution? obviously, the un was set up after the second world war| institution? obviously, the un was i set up after the second world war in a way to keep peace. these nations were here to be part, we are facing for the first time a situation where a nuclear power launches an attack against ukraine which actually relinquished nuclear state and the un deems to be within the security council not really powerful. what is interesting this time as a un general assembly is acting quite forcefully was up there would two quite powerful resolutions and a special commission inquiry to investigate what crimes, crimes

against humanity, it so important to actually tell the story of who is the perpetrator and he was the victim. , , .., victim. president zelensky call lasted for the _ victim. president zelensky call lasted for the security - victim. president zelensky call lasted for the security council| victim. president zelensky call. lasted for the security council to be dissolved. but that's unlikely to happen, isn't it? be dissolved. but that's unlikely to happen. isn't it?— happen, isn't it? absolutely. i think once _ happen, isn't it? absolutely. i think once this _ happen, isn't it? absolutely. i think once this war _ happen, isn't it? absolutely. i think once this war is - happen, isn't it? absolutely. i think once this war is over, i l happen, isn't it? absolutely. i- think once this war is over, i think there will have to be a serious rethinking about what in the first place. there is a impunity that russia is allowed to perpetrate. it is violated more than 400 various international agreements, conventions and there is no way to influence russia. so i think those countries who want to in a way help collaborate relationships around the world have to sit down and think how to reform the un security council.

0ther to reform the un security council. other situations. to reform the un security council. 0thersituations. i to reform the un security council. other situations. i don't think we should simply because one country has turned rogue. 50 should simply because one country has turned rogue.— should simply because one country has turned rogue. so you believe the un are still — has turned rogue. so you believe the un are still fit _ has turned rogue. so you believe the un are still fit for _ has turned rogue. so you believe the un are still fit for purpose? - has turned rogue. so you believe the un are still fit for purpose? i - un are still fit for purpose? i think the un has to reform but it is so difficult. i think un really isn't that with the power of its members. it is up to countries, members, uk, ukraine, france, india, indonesia, what they want from the un? and i think if we get enough majority and consensus in the world, we need to either invent new institutions as part of the un or just in force, think about how the un can enforce its resolutions and maintain peace. aha, un can enforce its resolutions and maintain peace.— maintain peace. a lot of countries haven't even _ maintain peace. a lot of countries haven't even been _ maintain peace. a lot of countries haven't even been vocal— maintain peace. a lot of countries haven't even been vocal and - haven't even been vocal and criticising russia have a? i think the real state _ criticising russia have a? i think the real state is _ criticising russia have a? i think the real state is not _ criticising russia have a? i think the real state is not so - criticising russia have a? i think the real state is not so much - the real state is not so much between democracies and an autocracy

but between the countries who inspired to be rising powers like india. the way they view this war is through this upward to mystic lands where they want to car themselves more space and they actually believe that russia is getting up stronger out of this war. this is quite a big reshaping of the world dynamics and we are in the midst of it. we don't know yet what kind of world will emerge out of it. we have to keep our eyes open and what was happening. our eyes open and what was happening-— our eyes open and what was haueninu. . , . ., happening. thank you very much for “oininu us. happening. thank you very much for joining us- let's _ happening. thank you very much for joining us. let's take _ happening. thank you very much for joining us. let's take you _ happening. thank you very much for joining us. let's take you to - happening. thank you very much for joining us. let's take you to tel - joining us. let's take you to tel aviv and show you some live pictures. it are taking part in process against the prime minister's right—wing coalition and its judicial reforms to reduce powers of the supreme court. these

demonstration have been going on the 13 weeks now and show no sign of stopping even know that reform is now on hold for a month. stay with us on bbc news, plenty more coming up. the authorities in iran are vowing to enforce the wearing of a headscarf by women more rigorously, despite months of protests. a growing number of women have been seen unveiled in public, and hardline politicians are giving judges ultimatums to punish those who ignore the rules. earlier, my colleague lewis vaughanjones spoke to bbc�*s parham ghobadi and asked what prompted this latest move. in big cities like in tehran and in other major cities, they just walk around on the streets without headscarf and without her and without hijab, it's not only headscarf, it's also a kind of trench coat that for four decades, iranian women had to wear in order to walk on the streets. so now we see, especially younger women, walking on the streets without any sort of hijab and iranian politicians and it has

frustrated iranian hardliners. and so iranian regime is in a really difficult position because they have this tiny margin of supporters that are hard liners, and these are the people who are willing to pick up arms and defend the regime. now, they are extremely angry, seeing women on the streets of iran without wearing headscarf. donald trump will appear in a new york court early next week. the former president is to face criminal charges over the hush money payments to adult film star stormy daniels in the days before the 2016 presidential election.court officials have confirmed that the former president is expected to appear for his arraignment on tuesday. mr trump becomes the first former president in us history to face criminal charges after the manhattan grand jury investigating his role in the payments voted to indict him.

i'm joined now byour north america reporter nada tawfik in new york. says seeds of a spoke yesterday, we are now getting more details about the choreography is going to happen on tuesday. take us for what we can expect. on tuesday. take us for what we can exect. ., .., , on tuesday. take us for what we can exect. ., , , ., expect. you can see behind me that .e . er expect. you can see behind me that pepper stations _ expect. you can see behind me that pepper stations are _ expect. you can see behind me that pepper stations are already - expect. you can see behind me that pepper stations are already under . pepper stations are already under way. we expect donald trump to fly in from florida to manhattan. he will head straight from the airport to trump tower, where he has a residence, escorted the entire way ljy residence, escorted the entire way by his secret service detail. that's monday night. then on tuesday is when everyone is preparing for here in new york. he will be escorted to the da's office. and then to the courthouse right behind me where he will then enter a plea to the judge

after hearing the charges formally against him. of course, this is an unprecedented moment in the united states so a lot is still uncertain about how this will play out. he is not the typical defended in a criminal case but nevertheless, those are the details we have at the moment. his lawyers say he will not pace and hand us because he had surrounded by federal agents and is not a threat. surrounded by federal agents and is not a threat-— here in the uk. the authorities at the port of dover, say they're trying to clear long queues of people caught in delays, heading for the continent over easter. the port says it's "deeply frustrated," that bad weather and french border checks have caused problems. some people travelling by coach say they've faced up to 14 hour waits, although the government says the situation had improved significantly since yesterday. simonjones, has the latest from dover. it's not such a great start to the great easter getaway. forced to spend hours on a coach with no idea when you're going to be able to get across the channel. 0k, guys, should wejust start out with the karaoke? this driver from nottingham

is trying to keep the spirits of his passengers up as they face missing a day on the slopes in the french alps. we've been here four and a half hours waiting. we've had our coaches in front of us have been waiting more than 12 hours. so i have no idea how long we're going to be here to be for another 12 hours. i don't know. the police have been doing what they can to stop dover snarling up, but lorries and cars have been getting caught in the chaos, too. well, we're meant to be going to italy ultimately, but we are booked into a hotel in france this evening. but don't know if we're going to make it now. well, it's going to be a long one, i think. i we're going to be here for a while. but it's ok. it's holiday. so what's causing this? it is being blamed on a perfect storm of huge numbers of people wanting to travel. bad weather yesterday causing delays to the ferries and according to the port. new checks introduced after brexit, meaning all coach passengers have to get out of the vehicle to have their passports

checked and stamped by the french authorities. lorries were forced to queue on the outskirts of dover last night. questions are now being asked about why this has happened again, just like last easter. well, every single holiday getaway, we see this gridlock and we need to invest. that means investing in the roads, putting in lorry parks, coach parks, making sure there are proper facilities for people to wait and notjust queue in our roads all around our town. that's not fair on the people here. the port says it's deeply frustrated, insisting it had planned ahead. but the additional coach bookings taken by the ferry firms for easter have added to the challenge it will look to learn lessons. well, can ijust say how sorry i am that everybody who wanted to get away this easter break has been so disrupted, and in particular for the school kids, being a father myself, i know how anxious i'd feel. so what we've been doing is we've been working really hard with our ferry operators and our partners throughout kent to try and make certain that all the traffic that has been backlogged can get through as quickly as possible. but spare a thought for those who haven't even got

as far as the port. these students heading to croatia have been stranded at a nearby service station when their coach driver reached his daily driving limit. there's no toilet roll. they're running low on food. there's coaches arriving constantly with people sorting through the doors. there's young children there from scouts, cubs. and there's no one here to help. there's no security. there's nothing. there's people that sleep here that lays out everywhere. it's just chaotic. 5000 cars and 400 coaches will pass through the port today. for many, it's been a waiting game. simonjones, bbc news, dover. a new scheme to cut the cost of hormone replacement therapy has come into force in england on saturday. it reduces the price of menopause treatments to less than £20 a year, saving 400,000 women up to £205 annually via a prescription prepayment certificate. things have got off to a rocky start though, with reports of the nhs website responsible for issuing certificates being down

at various points today — the nhs has apologised. i'm joined now by professor annice mukherjee who specialises in menopause health care. she's a consultant endocrinologist and author of "the complete guide to the menopause. " welcome, thank you very much. a significant day for the hundreds of thousands of women who pay more than £200 for their prescriptions for h r t. how important is it that this came into force in england? i5 came into force in england? i3 hugely important because hrt isn't one single treatment, there can be two or three different components and at the moment, women are having to pay for a separate prescription charge for each of the components of the hrt from their gp. and it's great that more people being able access hrt but unfortunately, with the prohibited costs that i'm

incurred in the cost of living crisis, if we didn't do something, it's going to increase health inequalities. so this is a brilliant initiative because it means that most women who need hrt for symptoms will be able to access it because the cost down from hundreds of pounds to £19 30 for 12 months. it seems as though the menopause has really risen up the agenda, with government and the businesses? yes. government and the businesses? yes, it has. government and the businesses? yes, it has- because _ government and the businesses? yes it has. because women's health in general has been shrouded in secrecy forever until very recently when awareness is being raised and women are the demographic in the world, women of them menopause demographic. if the having symptoms that affect the any aspect of their lives, they should be able to access the treatment they need and for many of them that will be hrt and say that needs to be avoidable for everyone.

many don't feel that hrt could be for their various reasons. as a menopause expert, what can you say to those women, what help can the access? i5 to those women, what help can the access? , ., , ., ., access? is a broad range of strategies _ access? is a broad range of strategies and _ access? is a broad range of strategies and treatments | access? is a broad range of - strategies and treatments available to menopause was up someone in don't get on well with various formulation that hrt and don't tolerate it. some women choose not to have it and someone will have a cancer like health risks which mean that it might not be safe for them. for those women there are other options and we need to be thinking about all the women. we need to be thinking about women going through menopause, and other women's health issues more and other women's health issues more and more. this is a great breakthrough but we must give a finger on the pulse and the cut all the options available to improve women's health and women's lives. and many are concerned about rest between hrt and breast cancer, what are the risks? for between hrt and breast cancer, what are the risks?— are the risks? for the mast ma'ority of --eole are the risks? for the mast ma'ority of people that i

are the risks? for the mast ma'ority of people that like i are the risks? for the mast ma'ority of people that like women, _ are the risks? for the mast majority of people that like women, the - are the risks? for the mast majorityj of people that like women, the risks are extremely low, women who are experiencing symptoms related to menopause in their 40s and 50s rather while those women are experiencing systems, hrt is very safe in the majority. if it's not safe in the majority. if it's not safe then and women will be made aware of that by health care professional if she's had perhaps an oestrogen driven breast cancer, which is the main series risk factor in most hormone therapies.- which is the main series risk factor in most hormone therapies. thank you ve much in most hormone therapies. thank you very much for— in most hormone therapies. thank you very much forjoining _ in most hormone therapies. thank you very much forjoining us _ in most hormone therapies. thank you very much forjoining us and _ in most hormone therapies. thank you very much forjoining us and your- very much forjoining us and your expertise. millions of people here in the uk are facing more pressure on their finances from today, as the cost of a number of household bills jumps again. council taxes, water rates and some mobile phone costs are going up. colletta smith, has that story. good morning, vincent. catherine's got five children, and little vince is the youngest. her partner works full—time, but they've struggled with bills and are already in arrears on council tax. i'm trying my best to pay it, but obviously with five children

it's a bit difficult. i'd like to know why the council are charging more for council tax. it is a big increase this year. the chancellor has changed the rules to allow councils in england to increase taxes by as much as 5%. and almost all areas are opting for that biggest possible rise to save. to save check to see if you're out of your contract, period. don't forget, you will save money if you are able to pay by direct debit. broadband and mobile deals are increasing too. alex pays £40 a month for his phone contract. it works for my internet. it works for my streaming, my sport, watching my youtube, watching films. and that means i don't need a broadband bill as well. i want to know why a phone company is allowed to put the prices up. most mobile and broadband contracts can go up with inflation, plus a bit extra, adding a whopping 17.3% for some services.

to save check to see if you're out of your contract, period. the easiest way to do that on your phone is to text the word info to 85075. if you are beyond that period, then quids in because you won't have to pay any exit fees and you will be able to save money if you shop around for a better deal. utility bills are rising too. i want to know if my gas and electrical cost me more. and other government is now giving a lower price cap it's cost us a lot this winter. i want to know if my gas and electric will cost me more. the government is now giving a lower price cap in place untiljuly, bills are still going up. that is because standing charges are increasing in lots of areas and the monthly £67 government about has stopped. while water bills are rising by an average of 7.5%.

for customer like anne marie, they may benefit as some companies are reducing prices for gas and electricity from the start of april. when it comes to water, make sure there are no leaks in your house and certain shower heads and tab aerators really reduce the flow of water and can save you money. the good news is that a lot of people's incomes are increasing in april too. the minimum wage is going up by 9.7% and most working age benefits benefits and pensions willalljump by 10.1%. policing has rarely been more of an issue in britain with attention especially on london's metropolitan police. in the capital, one officer has been using his skills to engage young people through a sport which more than a million children play every week in england. pc kyp is harnessing the power of basketball. as sports correspondent joe wilson explains. introducing constable kypros kyriacou. and if you've never seen a police officer like this. well, that's the whole idea. a lot of the time when you're

with young people, they see us as just a uniform, a robot, if you will. so basketball, when i was younger, it wasn't as popular as it is now. so it's starting to get a lot more popular. and the kids love it. they really love it. most people usually associate police officers with like crime and everything. police aren't always bad. they are good people. when you see someone like kyp jump that high, it makes basketball look more entertaining. kyp, as everyone calls him, is a south london schools officer. this is the southbank university academy. we know that policing in london right now is under real scrutiny. we hear a lot about the urgent need to rebuild, build trust. building trust, essentially, that's what's happening on this court right here. when i would come into schools, kids would say, you know, you're not a police officer. or they would say to me, oh, you don't seem like a police officer. so i used to say, "well, how is this police officer meant to be?" and just having that rapport

and building that trust with them that they were then able to come and talk to me, ask me questions, educate them about the law. one, two, three, hard work! kyp used to train with professionals, could have been one. he was recently a guest at the london lions of the british basketball league. nothing commands respect quite like a slam dunk. has he inspired you, all of you, to actually dunk? yes. yeah. have you tried it? yeah. because if kyp can dunk... we can dunk. he's one officer in one gym. but if pc kyp makes a difference, well, then he's made his point. joe wilson, bbc news, south london. time for a look at the weather with stav. hello there. friday's low pressure system has left the legacy of cloud and some spots of rain across the country the saturday and is it at to be heading to part two of the weekend, with high building overhead,

it'll turn dry and brighter for many of us and increasing sunshine. so it will feel a touch warmer too. so we can see that area of low pressure pulling away throughout the day to day, taking the weather fronts with them although this one across the west will slowly fizzle out almost in situ. they could still be the spots of rain in central, northern scotland by the end of the night. but the most, it will be drier. chile and the clearer skies where we hold on to the cloud then no lower than five to 7 degrees. you can see this area of high pressure building in across country gradually throughout the day on sunday. we may start with a bit of cloud here and there, a bit of murkiness too. the winds will turn lighter, including across the south—east corner. increasing amount of sunshine. there will still be the odd shower and cloud the central northern scotland. but feeling a touch warmer, particularly out west away from the north sea coast.

this is bbc news. the headlines... devastating tornadoes tear through america's midwest, leaving at least eleven people dead. a critical incident has been declared in dover as passengers are gridlocked for hours at the start of the easter getaway. politicians in iran are reacting to the flouting of headscarf laws by women, by insisting the rules must be enforced rigorously byjudges. "a slap in the face to the international community" — that's the assessment of ukraine's foreign minister to russia assuming the presidency of the un security council. you're watching bbc news. now it's time for sportsday.