japan showed why they're among the favourites by thrashing spain 4—0 to finish top of group c. the 2011 champions were 3—0 up at half—time, with two goals from hinata miyazawa. substitute mina tanaka rounded off the scoring in the second half. japan will stay in wellington where they'll play norway in the last 16 on saturday. despite the heavy defeat spain still make it through as runners—up — they'll play switzerland in the first knockout round. here's how group c finishes. zambia end up third after their first women's world cup win, a 3—1victory against costa rica. two—time defending champions the usa play portugal on tuesday in group e, with qualification still not guaranteed. they've dominated women's international football in recent years and boast global stars such as alex morgan and megan rapinoe. but, after a 1—1 draw

with the netherlands in the group, there's a sense that defending the title could be one of their toughest challenges yet. our correspondent shaimaa khalil is in new zealand. the reigning champions have everything going for them. they have won two world cups in a row and are hot favourites for a record third. they have also developed an aura of being the most feared women's football team. but something is changing in this tournament. the us team is among the strongest contenders to win this tournament, there is little doubt about that. but they haven't had a very convincing start. they are at the top of the group table but the first two promises especially the draw against the netherlands have made fans feel quite uncomfortable. they have travelled from across the us to watch their heroes up close. but

this group of supporters tell me it has been quite a nerve—racking ride for the stars and stripes so far. i don't think they are scared and hungry. — i don't think they are scared and hungry. i— idon't think they are scared and hungry. i hope— i don't think they are scared and hungry, i hope with _ i don't think they are scared and hungry, i hope with the - i don't think they are scared and hungry, i hope with the next - i don't think they are scared and . hungry, i hope with the next game i don't think they are scared and - hungry, i hope with the next game we can take _ hungry, i hope with the next game we can take first — hungry, i hope with the next game we can take first place _ hungry, i hope with the next game we can take first place and _ hungry, i hope with the next game we can take first place and go— hungry, i hope with the next game we can take first place and go into - hungry, i hope with the next game we can take first place and go into the - can take first place and go into the next stage — can take first place and go into the next stage in— can take first place and go into the next stage in a _ can take first place and go into the next stage in a better— can take first place and go into the next stage in a better position. - next stage in a better position. i think— next stage in a better position. i think i— next stage in a better position. i think i have _ next stage in a better position. i think i have gained _ next stage in a better position. i think i have gained about - next stage in a better position. i i think i have gained about 13,000 more grey hairsjust i think i have gained about 13,000 more grey hairs just from the last match. you can't predict what the outcome will be because it is the us, one minute they are hot, then cold. the rest of the world is catching up on this_ the rest of the world is catching up on this world cup in general will be a lot more — on this world cup in general will be a lot more competitive than past years. _ a lot more competitive than past years. we — a lot more competitive than past years, we have already had upsets. the expectations and anxiety are not lost on the team and its superstar. i think of because there is anxiousness every time there is a result that needs to be had, that has a little bit of feeling to it. but i think that is exciting, everybody knows that, everybody is

like, 0k, we have to perform better, we have to get this result. i mean, i think that is something thatjust always gets passed down to the generations of this team. it is light, we go into these moments, held, yeah. following their stratospheric right, we hear how the changes on the pitch have reflected in their performance. they are a team used to being on the top of— they are a team used to being on the top of the _ they are a team used to being on the top of the world, they are 18 wobbling out bit. wildcat is about timing, _ wobbling out bit. wildcat is about timing, you pick at the right time. without_ timing, you pick at the right time. without doubt you are in trouble. their_ without doubt you are in trouble. their timing without doubt you are in trouble. theirtiming has seen without doubt you are in trouble. their timing has seen consistent injuries, — their timing has seen consistent injuries, unsure line—ups which has made _ injuries, unsure line—ups which has made them — injuries, unsure line—ups which has made them beatable. nobody is scared of them right now. winning _ nobody is scared of them right now. winning this match against portugal is notjust about winning this match against portugal is not just about the winning this match against portugal is notjust about the us in securing their position in the knockout stages, it is about reassuring their fans and themselves they are still deserving of their formidable

status. it's the last day of the final ashes test in what has been an enthralling series. although australia have retained the urn they can still win it outright in england for the first time since 2001. the visitors started the day at the oval in a strong position at 135—0. but openers david warner and usman khawaja have now gone. chris woakes with both wickets. australia are now 1a1—2 needing 215 runs to win. after rain saw off most of the afternoon's play yesterday, the weather forecast looks better today despite some rain in the area. it's four wins on the bounce for netball world cup favourites australia. but it was their toughest game of the tournament so far against scotland. a 76—37 win may sound like a large margin of victory but it was actually their lowest score in four games in south africa. results from the first group stage carry through to the second — and the defeat means scotland —

who lost their final two games of the opening stage — sit second—bottom of their table. wales have also been in action this morning. they were beaten 83—34 by defending champions new zealand. england play against tonga later. and that's all the sport for now. more now on the announcement hundreds of new licences will be granted to drill for oil and is in the north sea. the prime minister says the move is vital to bolster energy security. rishi sunak has announced significant funding for two new carbon capture and storage projects including the first in scotland. mark is the energy and at in spokesman for the green party in

the scottish parliament. i want to pick up on your response to the justification of these drilling licences, you said the argument was incoherent. the issue here being raised is energy security but the only way we can deliver energy security in the long term is through renewable energy. at the moment, 80% of our oilfrom the north energy. at the moment, 80% of our oil from the north sea energy. at the moment, 80% of our oilfrom the north sea is energy. at the moment, 80% of our oil from the north sea is sold energy. at the moment, 80% of our oilfrom the north sea is sold on energy. at the moment, 80% of our oil from the north sea is sold on to international markets so it is not home—grown energy, it is not coming from the north sea that will reduce the cost of bills any time soon in the cost of bills any time soon in the uk. for the state of the planet, for the cost—of—living crisis, the need to reduce our reliance on oil that comes from despotic regimes, we need to move towards renewable energy in the future. it seems to be a challenging time. in a matter of days we have seen the

largest offshore wind projects being put on pause, at the same time we are seeing licences for drilling for oil and gas uk. this transition seems to be in a state of flux, what needs to be done to speed up that move? governments have got a key role in planning. the scottish government which the green party are a part of want to double onshore wind production in the next seven years and we can do that through the planning system, developing supply chains. we have not seen that from the uk government. the focus on expanding and drilling for north sea oil and gases against the science of climate change. the united nations, international energy agency, have all said we need to keep the majority of our oil and gases reserves in the ground. unfortunately carbon capture and storage although it has a role, is largely a distraction. we need to tackle the emissions from cars, gas

boilers, and the only way forward is to move over to renewable generated electricity and doubling down on oil and extraction. you mentioned carbon capture and storage calling it a distraction. it was described as being embryonic on bbc news earlier. do you think they could have gone further or this isn't enough? carbon capture and storage will have a role with industries like cement manufacturer —— manufacturing but it isn't a smoke screen which is my concern that the government is using this as a smoke screen for more development of oil and which we cannot afford it to burn because of the climate crisis. there are

concerns here it could be used as green washing to develop more oil and gas uk in the north sea brent science tells us we cannot afford to do that. we need to invest in what is a low—cost and affordable which is a low—cost and affordable which is renewable energy which is bringing down the cost of electricity in this country. that is the long—term future. we need governments to plan and develop the jobs and opportunities and in scotland we have a vast amount of renewable resources that can be developed. we are talking about the united nations, governments and countries but the key players are the public, to what degree are they on board? there is a cost—of—living crisis, energy is expensive. people are being asked to make decisions where they invest their money. absolutely. one of the biggest solutions we have two climate change

is through housing, public transport. if we can invest in making our homes warm and energy efficient, that is a better quality of life. it is saving everyone money but it is also tackling climate emissions. so the focus on energy efficiency, taking gas boilers and replacing them with other technology, needs to be supported by government. that has been the focus of the scottish government, taking climate action where it can benefit ordinary people. it is hard to sell action on climate change without people seeing what the positive benefits are. that is what we want the uk government to do, to deliver solutions that tackled the cost—of—living crisis, developjobs, but ultimately cut carbon and make us less reliant on an stable energy regimes from around the world. thank you.

now, the weather. hello again. for many of us, today is going to be cloudy, breezy, with some showery outbreaks of rain. we had some heavy rain pushing northwards and eastwards through the course of this morning and actually, this week we are looking at spells of wind and rain and it will be rather cool. particularly from thursday when the wind changes to a northerly. what is happening today is we have this area of low pressure with its weather fronts wrapped around it. this one is going northwards and eastwards and the other one across the english channel will pep up through the course of the afternoon, bringing some heavier rain. in between these two areas, there will be some showers around, but equally, there will be some dry weather and we should see some glimpses of sunshine. temperatures will be from 16 to 21 degrees north to south. for the cricket this afternoon, it is looking like we will get a fair bit of play around. there will be variable amounts of cloud with a little bit

of sunshine, but we can't totally rule out a shower. as we head into the evening and overnight the rain continues to advance across scotland, there will be showers across northern ireland and england and wales. but a lot of dry weather and some clear skies. and the breezy conditions from earlier in the day will be tending to lighten. temperatures 11 to about 1k as we sweep down towards the south. so that leads us into tuesday daytime. we are in between these two areas of low pressure, so it is essentially going to be a day of sunshine and showers. areas of cloud before this next area of low pressure comes in a bit later in the day. we start with some cloud around, still a few showers, lighter winds, drier conditions than today and some sunshine. you can see through the afternoon the clouds gathering ahead of the rain coming in across the isles of scilly and cornwall. temperatures will be 15 in the north to about 22 celsius in the south, depending on the amount of sunshine that we do see. so then, as we move from wednesday into thursday, that area of low

pressure pulls away. the wind changes direction behind it to more of a northerly, which is a cooler direction for us, and that will certainly have an impact on the temperatures. so on wednesday, we have the heavy rain, particularly across england and wales. it will be windy and temperatures will be nothing to write home about. sunshine and showers on thursday.

live from london. this is bbc news. the uk government confirms hundreds of new licenses will be granted to drill for oil and gas — in the north sea. a british man who killed his seriously ill wife at their home in cyprus — is released from custody. i can't describe it. i'm sorry. i wish i could, i wish i could find words to describe it. i can't. new research says china is pressuring uyghurs living abroad to spy on human rights campaigners — by threatening their families back home.

hello, welcome to bbc news now, three hours of fast—moving news, interviews and reaction. we start with a new row over fossils fuels and renewable energy. downing street has confirmed that hundreds of new licenses will be granted to drill for oil and gas in the north sea. the prime minister says the move is vital to bolster energy security. rishi sunak has also announced significant funding for two new carbon capture and storage projects, including the first in scotland. campaigners have sharply criticised the new drilling licenses — saying they demonstrate a "short—sighted and selfish" approach to climate change. let's take a look at what carbon capture and storage actually are. burning fossil fuels like oil, gas and coal to generate electricity emits carbon dioxide, which is the main driver of climate change.

carbon capture plants are designed to stop that co2 from being released