the us begin the defence of their women's world cup title with a win. as greece faces its hottest july weekend in 50 years, leading scientists tell the bbc of their concern over "unprecedented" recent climate records. president biden nominates a woman to lead the us navy for the first time. welcome to bbc news. we start at the women's world cup where, in the last hour, the holders the united states have got their campaign for an unprecedented third title in a row off to a winning start. they beat vietnam 3—0. sophia smith was their star. she scored the first goal in the 14th minute and added a second just before half—time.

lindsey horan got the third in the 77th minute. it might even have been 4—0 but alex morgan missed a penalty in the first half. megan rapinoe came on in the second half to make her 200th appearance for the usa. let's go straight to katie silver, whose watched the game in a fan zone in sydney. hello to you. it sounds incredible. was it an easy match for the united states? absolutely, an incredible match and the vibes here where it was going on was incredible, pretty much dominated by american fans but also a very loud and passionate group of vietnamese fans, because the team, really, outperformed what many had expected and the vietnamese journalist asked the american manager in the lead—up to the game are you going to thrash us

like you did thailand's last world cup where the us team beat them 13—0 and there was laughter at that point. but vietnam really performed very well, 3—0 was not a huge defeat so the fans here were very excited by that, the vietnamese, and the americans as you can imagine, i was speaking to some of them and a family had come all the way overfrom raleigh, north over from raleigh, north carolina overfrom raleigh, north carolina to attend four different games, a group of four young girls were so excited to see their team and the us is pursuing it right now a triple world cup win, that's what they are trying to get, three in a row, and you men can do for mentioned megan rapinoe, she has sabitzer last ever world cup and she would love to achieve the legacy. they have achieved it in the podcast tournament and the olympics and so with this winter day, they are on their way to potentially achieving it at the world cup, although certainly there are some contenders in other teams as well —— conacaf. and we

heard from millie bright, the captain of the lioness is who said she is itching to get on the field and it sounds like the field and it sounds like the team currently based in brisbane have been a little bit anxious, desperate to get on the field, having to wait until they three to make it happen —— lionesses. they will play haiti later. lionesses are also among the favourites, some say they may well be the us team in the final. they are coming off the back of their victory at the euros last year. in more recent times the last three games i have not managed to score a goal so there are fears about that. some of their big players are injured. many will be looking today to see exactly what the manager sarina wiegman puts up her opening line up to see where england's players are at currently so that's one of the major games on later. we will also see zambia against japan as well as china and denmark. that could well be a very close match. it's taking place in perth later. zambia

and japan, we are probably expecting japan to win that one. . ,, one. katie silver, en'oy the rest of those * one. katie silver, enjoy the rest of those matches - one. katie silver, enjoy the. rest of those matches today. i'm joined now by linda hamilton, who was part of the usa team that won the first women's world cup in1991. she's also a member of the national soccer hall of fame. it's fantastic to have you with us on the programme. firstly, what did you make of the game, 3-0? ~ ~ �* , what did you make of the game, 3-0? ~ 3-0? well, i think it's always aood to 3-0? well, i think it's always good to start _ 3-0? well, i think it's always good to start a _ 3-0? well, i think it's always good to start a tournament . 3-0? well, i think it's always i good to start a tournament with a win, so obviously very excited to get a win and get a shutout for gold differential is obviously an important factor as well so certainly, excited about the result. find excited about the result. and they were — excited about the result. and they were saying, _ excited about the result. and they were saying, though, they could potentially have been more goals on the vietnamese side? , ., , , side? yes, of course. listen, ou side? yes, of course. listen, you are _

side? yes, of course. listen, you are in — side? yes, of course. listen, you are in a _ side? yes, of course. listen, you are in a world _ side? yes, of course. listen, you are in a world cup - side? yes, of course. listen, you are in a world cup so - side? yes, of course. listen, you are in a world cup so to l you are in a world cup so to take any team lightly, i can promise you the us has not taken anybody lightly. i want to give credit to vietnam on their performance. i think they fought hard, i thought it was a competitive match and they did the best that they could with where they were. i think they were going against the team they were outmatched against so i thought they battled really well and certainly could have created a few chances for themselves, no question. when ou look themselves, no question. when you look at _ themselves, no question. when you look at the _ themselves, no question. when you look at the team _ themselves, no question. when you look at the team usa - themselves, no question. when| you look at the team usa today and when you played in that first world cup, what strikes you about the game today? well, i think right _ you about the game today? well, i think right off— you about the game today? well, i think right off the _ you about the game today? well, i think right off the bat, - you about the game today? well, i think right off the bat, just - i think right off the bat, just that there is eight teams in this current world cup that our debutantes and then the previous world cup, the number of teams and how it has grown from a 12 team tournament when it started for the first couple of world cup is to now at 32 teams, i thinkjust watching the game group for women across

countries and across the world has been something that's just really exciting to see in my lifetime and to see countries that did not have a national team ten years ago making world cup. and women having women to look up to in these most, you know, these countries that sometimes are underrepresented with professional women athletes, i just with professional women athletes, ijust think with professional women athletes, i just think watching the game grow at that level has been really tremendous and the quality of teams at this world cup is bar none, better than every previous world cup. i’zre every previous world cup. i've written article _ every previous world cup. i've written article recently that basically said the team today includes past champion, veterans of the equal pay fight and also ia players that are experiencing their first world cup. —— past champion. then you look at megan rapinoe with her 200th appearance and obviously her last appearance on the international professional stage. is it the right time, do you think, for her to be bowing out, and what do you make of

her legacy?— out, and what do you make of her legacy? listen, as players, ou her legacy? listen, as players, you never— her legacy? listen, as players, you never - — her legacy? listen, as players, you never - if— her legacy? listen, as players, you never - if we _ her legacy? listen, as players, you never - if we could, - her legacy? listen, as players, you never - if we could, i - you never — if we could, i think we would all play forever. if we would be allowed to. but for her life and her body, this is the perfect time for her to have a swansong and hopefully go out doing something again historical. but either way, something again historical. but eitherway, her legacy something again historical. but either way, her legacy will live on in that her platform, both on and off the field, has been something that has been a real bannerfor been something that has been a real banner for the been something that has been a real bannerfor the us been something that has been a real banner for the us team been something that has been a real bannerfor the us team but also for the fight for equality across genres so i think it's a great time for her. i think she's doing it on her own terms listen, she may not be quite as bright as she was when she was a young 3a of the last world cup but you know, she knows her body and she knows her legacy

and her legacy is eventually she has to retire, so i think it's great for her to do it on her own terms and in her own way and if we can do it right, she can go out on top doing something that nobody has ever donein something that nobody has ever done in any world cup.- done in any world cup. linda hamilton. — done in any world cup. linda hamilton, linda, _ done in any world cup. linda hamilton, linda, sorry... - hamilton, linda, sorry... crosstalk. it's been a pleasure. thank you very much and i hope you enjoy the rest of the tournament. thank you. have a good night. later, another of the tournament favourites england have their first game. they take on haiti, who are playing in the world cup for the first time. the england manager sarina wiegman says they've been doing their home work on the haiti team. of course, we have a whole team behind us to analyse the opponents, so we know, i think we know everything that we need to know about haiti. yes, what you say, we have never

experienced them, we have not played them, but we are well prepared. i don't think there's any stone unturned in preparation for this game. serena wiegman there. chloe morgan is an editor at the athletic and also played professional football for tottenham hotspur, arsenal and crystal palace, so is well qualified to give us her views on england's chances. she joins me live from brisbane ahead of the game. welcome to the programme. what other chances, do you think, what are giving england? it’s what are giving england? it's hard not to — what are giving england? it�*s hard not to be biased in this situation. obviously the lionesses are going into the competition is one of the favourites but like you say, you've got spain and germany and the us up there as well are strong contenders and we do have to obviously admit we do have to obviously admit we do have a couple of issues with our defence, with a couple of injuries being sustained towards the last run of the season, missing leah williamson who is a big one and beth mead

but going into the tournament, the lionesses are strong, with just got settled with the fa bonuses disputes i think that focuses now on the game. a lot has been made with the injury problems affecting the team but ultimately if you flip that, it's getting other players a chance to shine. absolutely. i think we've got quite a few players now given an opportunity to show what they are worth. millie bright stepping up as the captain is a big one. she has already shown she is an incredible leader with chelsea, very much i stalwart of the club. she's been a massive impact i had a massive impact for the lionesses in terms of being at the forefront of their dispute with the fa over bonuses as well. we are very much in safe hands. millie bright at the backis hands. millie bright at the back is someone who is a vocal leader, very much someone who gets the troops and rallies around them so i do not think there will be too much of a loss in terms of the captaincy and we are in safe hands with the vice captain millie bright but again the depth of the

squad with the lionesses is amazing with rachel daly stepping in as well up front so no massive concerns from my end. no massive concerns from my end, ,,., ., no massive concerns from my end, ., . ., no massive concerns from my end. ., . ., , end. sarina wiegman saying they had done their— end. sarina wiegman saying they had done their homework - end. sarina wiegman saying they had done their homework ahead l had done their homework ahead of the game. you don't underestimate an unknown. what do you know of haiti and what do you know of haiti and what do you know of haiti and what do you think they are facing? they will be facing on the pitch? ii they will be facing on the itch? , ., they will be facing on the itch? a, they will be facing on the itch? ,, ., pitch? if you look at the match-up _ pitch? if you look at the match-up on _ pitch? if you look at the match-up on paper, - pitch? if you look at the - match-up on paper, people have match—up on paper, people have lionesses coming off a massive win in the european championships last year and a lot of unknown quantities with haiti but you have a lot of strength in the side. i spoke to danny etienne a few weeks ago for a podcaster and she was saying we are very much the underdogs undergoing into the competition as the ones that no—one i really watching, the pressure is not on us and it gives me a bit of concern actually because when the pressure is not on sometimes you find these teams perform at a much higher level and then also you have dominate as well, just signed fort lyon in the midfield, so there's definitely some talent, an underdog

mentality, so it does not take much to have a block and then the lionesses not being on their striking form recently, i think we've got 250 minutes without scoring now, so it only takes a haiti block and a lack of goals from us to take game to a draw which is not something that the haiti want to start a campaign with. filth. to start a campaign with. 0h, cosh! to start a campaign with. oh, gosh! you — to start a campaign with. oh, gosh! you have _ to start a campaign with. oh, gosh! you have put _ to start a campaign with. oh, gosh! you have put fear into all of us watching in england now! chloe morgan, thank you indeed. enjoy the game in brisbane. staying with football. lionel messi has made his debut for us team inter miami. the argentine superstar took part in a leagues cup match against mexican club cruz azul and, yes, he scored a goal in the 5ath minute to help them to a 2—1 win. football journalist tim vickery told us messi's first game is a huge moment for major league soccer. you may remember that going back into the mid— 70s, they brought pele and johann carif,

franz beckenbauer, some other big names of the game came to the united states but this is a totally, totally different m o m e nt. totally, totally different moment. now, the major league, it has been consolidated for nearly 30 years, 27 years of major league soccer. it's a consolidated product. united states football is reducing good players. there under 20 team did pretty well recently in the world cup at that level. —— there. they bring in lots of young players as well from south america so one of the great things of having lionel messi is not only you've got him and maybe they are trying to bring the band back as well from barcelona, some of his teammates are also joining him and some of his former barcelona teammates, it's not only that you have that, it's also that by having lionel messi, you can shine a spotlight on the strength of the league which i think will take a lot of people by surprise. so, this is a moment where lionel messi is adding to

a sporting culture which is already consolidated in the country that will co—host the next world cup three years from now. . ~' , over the last few weeks, we have been talking a lot about the heatwaves that have hit large areas of europe, the united states and asia. greece is facing its hottest july weekend in 50 years with temperatures in some areas climbing as high as a5 celsius. well, now, leading scientists have told the bbc they are concerned by the recent run of broken climate records, saying the speed and timing of them is unprecedented. some fear worst—case scenarios are already unfolding, as our climate reporter georgina rannard explains. sweltering temperatures in spain and dangerous wildfires in greece. millions have

struggled through powerful heat waves around the world in recent days. now scientists are poring over a run of climate records that have not only been broken but smashed and alarm bells are ringing. it’s broken but smashed and alarm bells are ringing.— bells are ringing. it's true to sa that bells are ringing. it's true to say that the _ bells are ringing. it's true to say that the models, - bells are ringing. it's true to say that the models, the - say that the models, the climate models that we have to a very good job of predicting the climate system but on a larger scale so the fact that we are seeing the world warming because of greenhouse gases is not unexpected but seeing some of these records being broken, you know, these marine heatwaves in the north atlantic, the severe decrease in antarctic sea ice was not expect it and it's something we're going to have to work to try to understand. find we're going to have to work to try to understand.— try to understand. and this is why they _ try to understand. and this is why they are _ try to understand. and this is why they are worried. - try to understand. and this is why they are worried. for - why they are worried. for decades, the global average temperature has been getting higher and higher. then injuly this year at broke through 17 degrees for the first time. the record for the hottest day on ninth fell not just record for the hottest day on ninth fell notjust once but three times in a week and it's notjust three times in a week and it's not just the land three times in a week and it's notjust the land that is hot. the oceans which take up most of the world's heat are seeing

unprecedented temperatures. the north atlantic and seas of the uk co—star up to five degrees hotter than average and there is another worrying abnormality. sea ice in the antarctic is extremely low for the time of year, 10% lower than usual. we know that the plant is warming because of greenhouse gases pumped into the atmosphere by humans burning oil, coal and gas. the world will also be hotter because of el nino, powerful naturally occurring with pattern that started in june but scientists say these records being broken is not yet a sign that the climate is in collapse. they say there is time to use the solutions we have to keep the planet as liveable as possible. georgina rannard, bbc news. let's get some of the day's other news and the number of people known to have died in a landslide in india has risen to 22. rescue operations in the western state of maharashtra had to be suspended on friday due to the conditions. more than 100 people are suspected to have been trapped under

the mud and rubble. brazil's president, lula da silva, has signed an order to tighten gun controls. it fulfils an election promise to check the surge in gun ownership promoted by his predecessor, jair bolsonaro, that saw an almost 7—fold rise in registered users. certain weapons, including nine millimetre handguns, will be prohibited. a rare somali wild ass has been born in a zoo in chile. the species is endangered with less than 200 left a rare somali wild ass has been born in a zoo in chile. the species is endangered with less than 200 left in the wild in its native east africa. they have striped legs similar to those of a zebra. the foal, which has been named julieta, is the fourth to be born in the south american country. to the us — president biden has chosen a female admiral to lead the navy, the first time a woman has been nominated to head one of the us military branches. lisa franchetti is a former head of the us 6th fleet and us

naval forces in south korea, and has also served as an aircraft carrier strike commander. our washington correspondent david willis says her nomination by mr biden must still be confirmed by the us senate. the woman has risen expect no woman has risen this time the ranks of the us military. lisa franchetti, a 38— year military veteran, would not only be the first woman in the history of this country to serve as navy chief, she would also be the first woman in history to serve on thejoint chiefs of staff, that's the top military advisers who dispense advice on advisers who dispense advice on a daily basis to the president of the united states. she is the former head of the us sixth fleet and of naval forces in korea and today, in a statement, president biden paid tribute to what he called her

extensive expertise, both at sea and onshore. but her nomination, she was not the first choice as far as the us defence secretary lloyd austin was concerned. he would rather have seen the top gun graduate samuel paparo, who has been appointed head of the us pacific fleet. lisa franchetti's nomination is yet to be approved by the senate and currently republicans are blocking military appointments in protest at a policy that pays travel expenses of servicemembers who have to travel out of state to receive an abortion. the us vice—president, kamala harris, has criticised those she called extremists in the state of florida for backing educational guidelines that will teach revisionist history about slavery. a new curriculum includes

instructions that slaves were not merely victims but were able to develop personal skills. in a speech in florida, the vice president, condemned the new guidelines. iam i am deeply concerned because let's be clear, i do believe this is not only about the state of lauder, there is a national agenda of foot. , the state of florida. and what is happening here in florida? extremists, so—called leaders, the ones that dared to ban books. book bands in this year of our lord 2023. they want to replace history with lies. middle school students in florida, to be told that

enslaved people benefited from slavery. high schoolers may be taught that victims of violence, of massacres, were also perpetrators. you're watching bbc news, now a few stories making headlines in here in the uk. rail passengers are being advised to check before travelling again today. thousands of workers at ia train companies are taking part in their latest strike overjobs and pay. the action will have a big impact, as the summer getaway is beginning. a new photo of prince george has been released in celebration of his tenth birthday. the picture shows george sitting on a set of steps at windsor. in a change of tradition it was taken by millie pilkington, rather than george's mother, kate, who has often photographed her children for past birthdays. a football match had to be called off in chaos

after a funeral hearse and a car were driven onto the pitch in gateshead. reports say the vehicles drove in circles in the centre of the pitch. supporters were left stunned. two men — who witnesses said were masked — then climbed out of the hearse and into the car and left the ground. "the classiest singer, man, and performer you will ever see" — just one of the many many tributes that have been paid to the legendary singer tony bennett who has died aged 96. he was known for songs like this. # i left my heart in san francisco # our correspondent in los angeles peter bowes has been looking at the reaction to his death. tony bennett was one—of—a—kind, unique talent, and those sentiments have been reflected

in the many, many tributes we have heard from his fellow performers over the last few hours. so eltonjohn said without a doubt he was the classiest singer, man and performer you will ever see. he said he was irreplaceable. billyjoel said tony bennett billy joel said tony bennett was billyjoel said tony bennett was one of the most important interpreters of american popular song during the mid to late 20th century and mariah carey who sang with tony bennett on one of his duets albums said it was an honour to work with one of the world's most beloved, respected and legendary singers. tony bennett wasn't a political animal. he said that of himself but it was a champion of human rights, he campaigned for racially ality in that aspect of his life was reflected in the thoughts of presidentjoe biden in his statement, he summed it up like this, he said he lived history. hillary clinton said tony bennett was a true talent and true gentleman and true friend.

also around the country we've been hearing from tony bennett's fans, they heard the news very early on friday morning, some telling stories of what he meant to them. others laid floral tributes in new york's central park and here in los angeles on tony bennett's star on the walk of pain. there is one place, tony bennett always lived in new york city but there is one place, one city in this country, san francisco, the city by the bay, where he will always be held very close to the hearts of the people of that city is san francisco's former mayor, willie brown, has been explaining. he former mayor, willie brown, has been explaining.— been explaining. he became, frankl , been explaining. he became, frankly. the _ been explaining. he became, frankly, the signature - been explaining. he became, frankly, the signature for- been explaining. he became, frankly, the signature for the | frankly, the signature for the city. we have politicians tried desperately to get that kind of acceptance by tony bennett, whether it was a taylor swift crowd, whether it was the tupac

shakur crowd or the mormon tabernacle choir crowd, they all loved tony bennett. # i left my heart in san francisco, heiner gilbert comes to me, me, where cable cars almost climbed to the stars. . where cable cars almost climbed to the stare— to the stars. . #. that was tony bennett. _ to the stars. . #. that was tony bennett. we - to the stars. . #. that was tony bennett. we also - to the stars. . #. that was l tony bennett. we also heard from a representative of tony bennett who says in fact he was still singing at his pianojust a few days ago, a few days before he died, and his final song was because of you which was his first number one hit. finally this half hour were you any good at skipping in the school playground? well i bet you probably weren't as good as this lot. the world jump rope championships are taking place in colorado springs in the us. 3,000 participants from more than 30 countries are taking part. competitors peform to music and there are single, pairs and team categories. rope skipping has been

a competitive sport since 1973. hello. it's going to be a wet one for many of us this weekend. in fact, it'll feel more like september, perhaps even early october, with the strength of the wind. really not a pleasant picture at all. the weather systems are lining up in the atlantic. here's the satellite picture. multiple weather fronts heading in our direction, and that cloud has already spread across the uk. it has been raining and the rain will get heavier in some areas as we go through the morning and into saturday afternoon. now, over the next two or three days, we will have rather a lot of rain

in some parts of the country. so, the forecast for the morning shows that rain across many parts of the country. the north of scotland, however, will have had clear skies and, in fact, really chilly in the sheltered glens — maybe a—5 degrees in rural spots — but for most of us, it's in the range of around i2—ia. so, a lot of cloud in the morning. the winds will also be strengthening in south—western parts of the country to near gale force along some coasts. notice that the north of scotland escapes the rain. in fact, for ourfriends in lerwick, we're anticipating mostly sunny skies and, indeed, northern parts of mainland scotland also enjoying some sunshine. all of the weather action will be way to the south. outbreaks of rain turning heavier in northern ireland, parts of wales and also the north—west of england. all of this does not bode well for the ashes. interruptions are likely. and it also is not idealfor golf, either. the forecast, then, for sunday. the low pressure is still with us. it's in a process of moving away into the north sea. but this long weather front here, well, it's trying to pull away but it's doing so at a glacial pace, so that does mean more rain to come, especially across parts of northern england and wales. now, come monday and tuesday, that low is across scandinavia. the weather does tend to improve a little bit but the air is generally coming

in from the north atlantic, so that means that the temperatures will remain subdued in the week ahead and, actually, the weather outlook is still looking fairly unsettled with all of these shower symbols here in the outlook. wherever you are, have a good weekend.

this is bbc news. the headlines — team usa have begun the defence of their women's world cup they beat vietnam 3—0. sophia smith was their star, scoring twice. later, another of the tournament's favourites, england, face debutantes haiti. as greece faces its hottest july weekend in 50 years