live from london, this is bbc news. four people have been killed and others injured in a shooting at a teenage birthday party in alabama. two rival branches of sudan's armed forces say they've agreed a brief humanitarian pause in the fighting that erupted in khartoum on saturday. so far at least 70 people have been killed. the leader of the nurses�* union in england says they're prepared to hold strikes until christmas, unless more money is offered. appeals for calm after a former indian politician, convicted of kidnapping, is shot dead on live tv — along with his brother. the building of new so—called smart motorways in england is being cancelled over safety

concerns and costs. hello and welcome to bbc news. i'm anjana gadgil. at least four people have been killed in a shooting at a teenage birthday party in the american state of alabama. it happened in the town of dadeville. at least 20 people were shot and wounded, most of them teenagers. at this stage, there is no official confirmation about what led to the shooting, but there seems to have been some sort of altercation that then escalated. the us presidentjoe biden has been briefed on the shooting. there have been over 140 mass shootings in the us so far this year, continuing the trend of a rise in gun violence. the authorities in alabama gave this update in the last hour.

this incident occurred at approximately 1034pm here in dadeville. there were four lives — not fatalities, lives — there were four lives were tragically lost in this incident. and there has been a multitude of injuries. as they said, this is going to be a long, complicated process. we are thankful to the sheriff, to the chief, to everyone, to the district attorney, for all of the support, and we're going to continue to work in a very methodical way to go through this scene, to look at the facts and ensure that justice is brought to bear for the families. we will do that. we can also confirm that it was tied to a birthday party. we are able to confirm that, it was tied to a birthday celebration. we can't share anything further

at this time with regard to that, as it is an ongoing investigation. the sudanese army and the paramilitary rapid support forces have agreed to a brief humanitarian pause in the fighting that erupted on the weekend. the world food programme has halted its operations in sudan after three of its members were among nearly 70 people reported to have been killed. the head of the african union commission is planning to "immediately" go on a ceasefire mission to sudan. anne soy reports. this is what the sudanese woke up to yesterday, the sound of heavy artillery, gunfire, and relentless fighting. if a geopolitical situation just got worse. translation: kaylah mcphee are fighting over authority and looting of the country and the people, but

we are here fighting for food, drink, education and health services, but they haven't provided for us. tensions between two forces that have been running the country have barred over, and civilians are caught in the middle. the strongest exlosions caught in the middle. the strongest explosions is _ caught in the middle. the strongest explosions is rather _ caught in the middle. the strongest explosions is rather small _ caught in the middle. the strongest explosions is rather small and - caught in the middle. the strongest explosions is rather small and also l explosions is rather small and also saw some airforce explosions is rather small and also saw some air force being deployed, fighterjets, and we decided to go to the basement. we are nine adults and kids. the to the basement. we are nine adults and kids. , ., , . ~ and kids. the fighting is a setback to sudan "s _ and kids. the fighting is a setback to sudan 's transition _ and kids. the fighting is a setback to sudan 's transition to _ and kids. the fighting is a setback l to sudan 's transition to democracy. to sudan �*s transition to democracy. talks have been going on to bring it back on track after 2021 coup the notorious paramilitary group rsf has resisted a proposal to have itjoin the army. it creatively militia accused of committing atrocities two decades ago. about 300,000 people died. but global leaders remain

optimistic about the transition to democracy. it’s optimistic about the transition to democracy-— optimistic about the transition to democra . ., , ., ., democracy. it's a fragile situation, there are other— democracy. it's a fragile situation, there are other actors _ democracy. it's a fragile situation, there are other actors that - democracy. it's a fragile situation, there are other actors that may i democracy. it's a fragile situation, there are other actors that may be pushing against that progress, but this is a real opportunity to finally carry forward the civilian led transition. the finally carry forward the civilian led transition.— led transition. the path to democracy _ led transition. the path to democracy from _ led transition. the path to democracy from decades i led transition. the path to l democracy from decades of led transition. the path to - democracy from decades of military rule was never going to be easy. i'm joined now by our correspondent ferdinand omondi in nairobi. the humanitarian pause was due to last for hours. has it been observed, as far as you can see? that's a tricky question, because they did give a three to four hours. the army said four hours. but both also said that they will retain the right to defend themselves against any aggression, and there is a big problem, because we also do know

that for the operation sudan, because people were killed... was also partially destroyed, so it is very difficult to say when she operations did go on, although the doctors were calling for urgent help in terms of ambulances. h0??? doctors were calling for urgent help in terms of ambulances.— doctors were calling for urgent help in terms of ambulances. how have you not to the in terms of ambulances. how have you got to the stage. _ in terms of ambulances. how have you got to the stage, ferdinand? - in terms of ambulances. how have you got to the stage, ferdinand? it - in terms of ambulances. how have you got to the stage, ferdinand? it has - got to the stage, ferdinand? it has been a long — got to the stage, ferdinand? it has been a long journey _ got to the stage, ferdinand? it has been a long journey since - got to the stage, ferdinand? it has been a long journey since the - got to the stage, ferdinand? ut u—.3 been a long journey since the old president was ousted in 2019, and it was expected that it was going to be a traditional period that would lead to new elections. however, in 2021, the current general ousted the transitional council that was composed of civilians and military commander took charge, and made the heart of rsf his deputy. but then it seems that there has been pushing

and pulling on exactly how to transfer power, rather to integrate the rsf, which is a paramilitary come into the main military, and the kutta to frame a clash agreement that was supposed to be sung, but since they can't agree, on how to introduce or blend in the military and the rsf, there has been a push and the rsf, there has been a push and pull, and it has been a blow up over the weekend, especially on friday. the rsf has been deployed into mogadishu and other places, and they have been accused of not following orders. the army is now designated rsf as a rebel group, and say it is not backing down until the whole rsf is dismantled. me say it is not backing down until the whole rsf is dismantled. we know that the head _ whole rsf is dismantled. we know that the head of _ whole rsf is dismantled. we know that the head of the _ whole rsf is dismantled. we know that the head of the african - whole rsf is dismantled. we know that the head of the african union | that the head of the african union commission is on his way to the region to try and arrange a ceasefire but what chance is that with a two thirds sides will vehemently oppose?

with a two thirds sides will vehementl o- ose? ., ., vehemently oppose? right now, that sounds very slim. _ vehemently oppose? right now, that sounds very slim. the _ vehemently oppose? right now, that sounds very slim. the military - vehemently oppose? right now, that sounds very slim. the military now . sounds very slim. the military now says there is no chance of negotiations, rsf singh there are also searching for the journal not to arrest him, and standing their ground. it seems right now that despite support from neighbouring countries, took a lot of effort to bring them back to the table, as a stunt right now, neither party is willing to cede ground.- stunt right now, neither party is willing to cede ground. thank you ve much willing to cede ground. thank you very much for— willing to cede ground. thank you very much for bringing _ willing to cede ground. thank you | very much for bringing oscillators. let's get some more now on that deadly shooting in alabama — where at least four people have been killed in a shooting at a teenage birthday party. i'm joined now byjeremy gray, editor of the alabama wide news outlet a—l.com wa nt to want to we know about the victim so far? 50 want to we know about the victim so far? ,, ., .,

want to we know about the victim so far? ., ~ ., want to we know about the victim so far? . ~ ., ., want to we know about the victim so far? ., ~' ., ., , far? so far we know that these were mostly teenagers. _ far? so far we know that these were mostly teenagers. one _ far? so far we know that these were mostly teenagers. one of _ far? so far we know that these were mostly teenagers. one of them - far? so far we know that these were mostly teenagers. one of them was| far? so far we know that these were l mostly teenagers. one of them was a young man who was a high school football player, has recently committed to play in college football and jacksonville state university in alabama. my understanding was his sister's sweet 16 party, something transpired that the party, shots were fired. he and three other young people, be believed, at least three of them are teenagers, probably all of them, and as many as 20 people injured. d0 teenagers, probably all of them, and as many as 20 people injured. do we as many as 20 people in'ured. do we have any understanding _ as many as 20 people injured. do we have any understanding of— as many as 20 people injured. do we have any understanding of who - as many as 20 people injured. do we have any understanding of who are l have any understanding of who are committed to this? hat have any understanding of who are committed to this?— committed to this? not at the moment- _ committed to this? not at the moment. it's _ committed to this? not at the moment. it's truly _ committed to this? not at the moment. it's truly unclear - committed to this? not at the moment. it's truly unclear as | committed to this? not at the i moment. it's truly unclear as to whether someone is in custody. they have asked people to come forward with information, that could be because you're trying to piece together what happened in the moments leading up to the shooting, or there could be looking but they haven't said they are looking for a certain person or anything to that nature. . , ~ , .,

nature. incidents like this and dadeville and _ nature. incidents like this and dadeville and in _ nature. incidents like this and dadeville and in alabama, - nature. incidents like this and - dadeville and in alabama, jeremy? it dadeville and in alabama, jeremy? ut is in central alabama, about 16 miles north of montgomery. it is a community of about 3000 people. the students that were killed attended dadeville high school, which has about 500 students. this is a small, tight—knit community. flit about 500 students. this is a small, tight-knit community.— about 500 students. this is a small, tight-knit community. of course, the covernor tight-knit community. of course, the governor has — tight-knit community. of course, the governor has said _ tight-knit community. of course, the governor has said that _ tight-knit community. of course, the governor has said that she _ tight-knit community. of course, the governor has said that she is - governor has said that she is grieving with the people of dadeville unfurlough people from alabama. gun control in the area produce love— how was it pewter? this is a state for the majority of residents, a large majority, belief in the second amendment right to bear arms. we have had laws passed recently to allow people to carry weapons without permits. it's a nonstarter, really, any kind of political legislation to limit the

access of guns. flit political legislation to limit the access of guns.— political legislation to limit the access of guns. political legislation to limit the access of runs. , , ., access of guns. of course, these are very young — access of guns. of course, these are very young people. _ access of guns. of course, these are very young people, truly _ access of guns. of course, these are very young people, truly is - access of guns. of course, these are very young people, truly is a - very young people, truly is a tragedy for the community there. what is going to be done to remember these people in their honour out this tragic incident? share these people in their honour out this tragic incident? are understand there will be — this tragic incident? are understand there will be counsellors _ this tragic incident? are understand there will be counsellors available l there will be counsellors available at the school tomorrow, i believe there is a prayer vigil later this afternoon. there will be times for the students to gather and share remembrances, and then to help each other heal from remembrances, and then to help each other healfrom this. remembrances, and then to help each other heal from this.— other heal from this. thank you very much forjoining _ other heal from this. thank you very much forjoining us. _ nurses in england could carry out rolling strikes until christmas if they fail to reach a deal with the government over their current pay dispute — that's according to a union leader. the head of the royal college of nursing, pat cullen, called for the government to put more money on the table. but ministers have insisted the offer is "fair and reasonable". damian grammaticas reports.

in an already stretched health service, months more structure than a real prospect. the royal college of nursing's leadership had recommended to peter, now committing its cue from its members, escalating action is coming. the government does �*s conference tracks to be put on hold is rejected. me does 's conference tracks to be put on hold is rejected.— on hold is re'ected. we will absolutely — on hold is rejected. we will absolutely not _ on hold is rejected. we will absolutely not do - on hold is rejected. we will absolutely not do that. - on hold is rejected. we will absolutely not do that. we | on hold is rejected. we will- absolutely not do that. we have strike action for the and of this month, beginning of may, and then we will move immediately to ballot our members, and of that product is successful, it will mean further strike action right up into christmas.— strike action right up into christmas. ., ., , ., ., christmas. junior doctors have also been striking- _ christmas. junior doctors have also been striking. one _ christmas. junior doctors have also been striking. one concern, - christmas. junior doctors have also been striking. one concern, that i been striking. one concern, that they might coordinate actions. there are no plans — they might coordinate actions. there are no plans in _ they might coordinate actions. there are no plans in place _ they might coordinate actions. there are no plans in place from _ they might coordinate actions. there are no plans in place from the - they might coordinate actions. ii—urr are no plans in place from the royal couege are no plans in place from the royal college of nursing to coordinate strikes with doctors. the college of nursing to coordinate strikes with doctors.— strikes with doctors. the for the government _ strikes with doctors. the for the government made _ strikes with doctors. the for the government made to _ strikes with doctors. the for the government made to help - strikes with doctors. the for the government made to help staff| strikes with doctors. the for the - government made to help staff was a 5% pay increase plus a one—off payment. members of one union, unison, have accepted it. staff from two more unions will deliver their verdicts in the next fortnight. let's wait and see what the other

unions have surfers, there is a lot of other staff out there. unison voted by 74% to accept the offer, which represents a third of the agenda for change star. there is a lot of people accepting what i think it's a very fair and reasonable offer. , ., ., , , it's a very fair and reasonable offer. ,., ._ , .,, offer. the government may be hoping that if those — offer. the government may be hoping that if those other _ offer. the government may be hoping that if those other unions _ offer. the government may be hoping that if those other unions accept - that if those other unions accept the deal, then the rcn will end up looking isolated and the resolve among nurses to continue strike and will weaken. but problems in health service and it come under pressure is fill in the government to them out. rishi sunak has put the health service of his five priorities, specifically cutting waiting this. we are at a record high— 7 million people waiting to start routine treatment. strikes will mean more cancelled operations, sorting all the site is the challenge. this was a prime minister on constituency today. t a prime minister on constituency toda . . , , a prime minister on constituency toda. i, today. i absolutely support them. it

is about the — today. i absolutely support them. it is about the conditions, _ today. i absolutely support them. it is about the conditions, the - today. i absolutely support them. it is about the conditions, the 24 - today. i absolutely support them. it is about the conditions, the 24 hour is about the conditions, the 2a hour shifts, the fact that they are not getting rest. rfleet shifts, the fact that they are not getting rest-— shifts, the fact that they are not heflin rest. , ., ., ., , ., getting rest. get round a table and sort it out- — getting rest. get round a table and sort it out. get _ getting rest. get round a table and sort it out. get it _ getting rest. get round a table and sort it out. get it together - getting rest. get round a table and sort it out. get it together and - sort it out. get it together and sort _ sort it out. get it together and sort it— sort it out. get it together and sort it out _ sort it out. get it together and sort it out. otherwise, it will go on forever— sort it out. otherwise, it will go on forever and there will be striking _ on forever and there will be striking all the time. complicating thins is striking all the time. complicating things is that _ striking all the time. complicating things is that deals _ striking all the time. complicating things is that deals have - striking all the time. complicating things is that deals have to - striking all the time. complicating things is that deals have to be - things is that deals have to be reached on each part of the country. while in england the government was more of it has been rejected, in scotland, higher pay settlement has been accepted. in wales, one offer was made and rejected. the higher one may be coming. in northern ireland, there are talks but not offered yet. and pressure from other political parties is growing too. the liberal democrats today said ministers need to urgently get round the negotiating table instead of sitting on the sidelines. hundley will also sue the government should engage. brute will also sue the government should encuae. ~ ., �* will also sue the government should encuae.~ .,�* ., ., will also sue the government should encuae.~ j . .,, will also sue the government should encuae.~ .,�* ., .,, ., engage. we don't want to see an escalation — engage. we don't want to see an escalation i— engage. we don't want to see an escalation i do _ engage. we don't want to see an escalation i do want _ engage. we don't want to see an escalation i do want to _ engage. we don't want to see an escalation i do want to see - escalation i do want to see government recognising that their approach to these strikes, the refusal to negotiate for months... the fact scratch question as part of the liberal party backed strike action? ., ., , .,

action? no, how could i? there is a risk to patient _ action? no, how could i? there is a risk to patient safety. _ action? no, how could i? there is a risk to patient safety. it _ action? no, how could i? there is a risk to patient safety. it wouldn't i risk to patient safety. it wouldn't be the right thing to do. but risk to patient safety. it wouldn't be the right thing to do.- be the right thing to do. but that russia could _ be the right thing to do. but that russia could increase _ be the right thing to do. but that russia could increase sharply - be the right thing to do. but that russia could increase sharply ofl be the right thing to do. but that i russia could increase sharply of the strikes escalate. motoring groups in the uk have welcomed the government's decision to cancel the construction of new smart motorways, but insisted the announcement does not go far enough. existing stretches of smart motorway in england will remain, but more emergency stopping places will be put in place. our reporter nicky schiller is in the newsroom with more details. smart motorways were first introduced in 2006 and currently make up about 10% of england's motorway network. however, there are three types of smart motorway. let's take a look. the first, controlled. the second, dynamic. and the third is known as all lane running. firstly, controlled is where there is a permanent hard shoulder, however if there is congestion, say from an accident, then technology like electronic signs can be used to slow the traffic down.

the second is dynamic, that is when the hard shoulder is opened up to traffic at times of congestion, but then you will always see that the speed limit is reduced. the third is the most controversial, that is known as all lane running. here on the m1, you can see there is no hard shoulder, just four lanes of traffic. however, built along the route are these emergency bays where cars that get into trouble can go in. they are monitored by cctv, however this is the most controversial of the smart motorways. what is supposed to happen is road signs will say if there is an obstruction, however take a look at what can happen. the building of the smart motorways has now been cancelled. campaigners have welcomed that, but they wanted to go further. it is good news, and it is good that it has gone as far as it has to cover routes that are already being built, i didn't expect it to go that far. but obviously it doesn't cover existing roads, and it's the existing roads that

are killing us. so it's half the battle, but there is still half the battle to go. a bbc panorama investigation in 2020 found that 38 people had died on smart motorways between 2015 and 2020. indeed, on one stretch of the m25, near misses went up 20—fold from 72 to 1,485. across europe there are similar smart motorway schemes, including in austria, belgium and germany. one of the biggest is in the netherlands. it's known there as the rush—hour lane. during busy times, lanes are opened up for traffic. over in the united states, there are fewer schemes. department for transportation officials say there are two dynamic schemes. one is in virginia, the other in minneapolis. 16 people are dead and nine others injured after a fire at a residential building in dubai. the blaze began on the fourth floor of the five—storey building

in the al—ras neighbourhood in the old part of the city. local media reports say foreign workers were among those who died. dubai's civil defence force said preliminary investigations indicated the fire was caused by a lack of compliance with safety rules. the chief minister of the indian state of uttar pradesh has appealed for calm after a former politician was shot dead while under police escort. atiq ahmed — who had been convicted of kidnapping — was shot dead live on tv along with his brother. they were answering questions from journalists when they were killed in prayagraj. our correspondent, roxy gagdekar chhara, gave us his more details. reporters were asking questions to these two people, atiq and his brother, one among them first shot atiq and then ashraf was shot dead. all this has happened amidst heavy police protection, because both were trying to get into the hospital.

as soon as they get out from the police van, and they were approaching the hospital, at that time reporters tried to stop them for questions, and three assailants were hiding as journalists among this group of people, and they first kill them and then they started shouting, "jai shri ram," which is a slogan that has normally been used by hindu extremists in various parts of the country. and then all three, they surrendered themselves, and they did not agitate once they realised both the people were killed. this entire incident has created havoc among many more than 100 cases

were already registered against him. and a parliamentarian, and he lost the election before few years, and since then he was arrested, he was in jail since february this more than 100 cases were already registered against him. atiq ahmed, he has been a strong critic for the ruling bjp party during his election campaigns. so atiq ahmed was trying to... the opposition have said that his murder has created a situation of lawlessness in the state. the former chief minister and current leader of the opposition, akhilesh yadav, has said that when a person who has been under police protections has been killed like this, then what would happen to a normal person who is travelling or commuting in the state? let's get some of the

day's other news now. syrian activists say that there's been another deadly attack by so—called islamic state militants on people searching for truffles in the desert. the uk—based syrian observatory for human rights says that 26 people — both civilians and military personnel — were killed in the raid of hama. yemen's houthi rebels and the saudi—backed yemeni government have exchanged additional prisoners on the final day of a process which has seen nearly 900 detainees exchanged in all. local media says that two planes carrying 90 detainees in total left from the houthi—run sanaa international airport and the government—held northern city of marib. at the same time, another plane took off from sanaa towards marib "carrying dozens of prisoners and abductees from militia prisons." climate ministers from the g7 group of industrialized countries meeting injapan have agreed to work together to reach their environmental targets. a statement from the group said they would speed up the development

of renewable energy and the phasing out of fossil fuels by 2050. a sacred, ancient symbol of scotland's monarchy known as the stone of destiny is to make the journey from edinburgh castle to westminster abbey for the coronation of king charles. the exact details of when and how are a closely guarded secret — but new techniques are being used to find out more about the stone's history. our scotland correspondent, alexandra mackenzie reports. the stone of destiny, or stone of scone, was legally transported from westminster abbey to edinburgh castle on st andrew's day in 1996. intricate preparations, including digital scans and a 3d printout, are now in the final stages for its return to london for the coronation of king charles iii. it's going to be a really momentous occasion. it's a once—in—a—generation

event, really. and it's really significant that the stone of destiny is going to continue its historic role in the coronation of monarchs of britain. until it was seized by king edward i of england in 1296 and enclosed within the coronation chair, the stone was used in the inauguration of scottish monarchs. at westminster abbey, the chair is being prepared for the new king and the stone of destiny will again be placed within it... ..as it was for many coronations, including that of the late queen elizabeth ii. here you can see three different tool marks... a digital 3d model of the stone has been created for the first time. it can now be viewed in greater detail than ever before. the 3d—printed replica of the stone will also help in preparations for the coronation.

in terms of planning on how to insert the stone into the chair, the 3d prints have beenjust to get the choreography done right. it's a very precious object and very heavy, so to be able to utilise the print physically in the first hand, just means the actual stone is in the best of hands on its way temporarily down south. four scottish students stole the stone from westminster abbey on christmas day in 1950. months later, it was found in arbroath. some say that the stone of destiny should not be taken to london for the crowning of king charles iii. but there is an agreement that the stone should only leave scotland for a coronation and then be returned here to edinburgh castle. for now, the stone sits alongside the crownjewels of scotland but will soon be returned to its original home in perth. alexandra mackenzie, bbc news, edinburgh. it's just one month

to the eurovision song contest final in liverpool, and contestants are preparing by performing in live shows around europe, including one in london this evening. william lee adams was at one of the live shows in amsterdam last night and told us all about it. there were nearly 30 acts from this year's competition, they were leaving it all on the stage, confetti was falling, the voices were big and the passion was high. everyone wants to win, and they really are going for it this year. depending on where you are from, the size of your music market, you may not be used to performing live in front of a big audience, so these concerts are sort of the prep work, it's like the boot camp to learn how to perform in front of a big crowd. but also to test out variations of your song. for instance, you may think certain tweaks work well, but then they fall flat with a live audience. so the record labels will often accompany their artist for intelligence to see what they should and shouldn't be changing.

you're watching bbc news. thank you forjoining us. we will keep some of the crowd going through this evening and overnight, initially across parts of southern scotland into northern england as the night on. could see a few clearer skies across kent for the time, but for most, it is a generally cloudy night, but not as cold as it was last night. temperature channel between five and ten, perhaps two or three if you see clearer skies developing for long enough across parts of kent. the new week, high pressure firmly in charge, and we will keep the theory of high pressure are close by for much of the week. unlike the week

just gone, the week ahead is looking much drierfor many. just gone, the week ahead is looking much drier for many. spells of sunshine too, and a little warmer at first before we start to develop an easterly wind, which will gradually turn things koulouris a week wears on. a lot of cloud to start monday. outbreaks of rain, that was soon clear. spells of sunshine developing for many. just eye on the spank of mist on a lookout in the north sea, pushing on to the coast of east anglia. monday is likely to be the warmest day of the week. temperature is potentially up to 16 may be even 17 celsius. and once again, that most don't broke i could just push it to be a little bit further westwards as we had three monday evening, but some clearer skies for the rest. he does areas of high pressure as we head into tuesday. the changes is orientation slightly. this is rubbish truck to pick up that easterly wind. a good deal of sunshine for many on tuesday. more cloud drifting and into parts of east anglia and south—east england and parts of the east. for many,

dry, fine, plenty of sunshine. the winds to start to strengthen a little bit protected for the eastern coast. temperatures may struggle to get up above the 12 or 13. elsewhere, and the sunshine, should feel pleasant enough, 1a or 15. for those easterly winds are strengthen further as we head through wednesday and thursday. just keeping an eye on the south and south—east of us, could potentially assume it is of increasing and later on thursday and into friday. essentially, for most, the week ahead is looking much drier. spells of sunshine. warmer to start, and turning cooler through the week.

this is bbc news, the headlines... at least 4 people have been killed in a mass shooting in the us state of alabama. several others were injured in the incident at a teenage birthday party. two rival branches of sudan's armed forces, say they've agreed a brief humanitarian pause, in the fighting that erupted in khartoum on saturday. so far at least 70 people have been killed. the leader of the nurses' union says they're prepared to continue strikes in england right up to christmas unless the government puts more money on the table for a pay deal. the chief minister of the indian state of uttar pradesh appeals for calm after a former politician convicted of kidnapping is shot dead live on tv along with his brother.