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in south africa, the state funeral is held for chief mangosuthu buthelezi, who died last week, aged 95. you're watching bbc news, i'm gareth barlow. the mother of mahsa amini has issued a statement on the first anniversary of her death, expressing her gratitude to all those who had kept the memory of her daughter alive. iranian security forces have been mobilised around the family home on the first anniversary of her death in custody, which inspired months of mass anti—government protests. her father was briefly detained as he was leaving the house, and he was warned against holding a ceremony at her grave. meanwhile, the iranian authorities have tightened security across the country, to try to prevent a new wave
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of street demonstrations. overnight, anti—government chants were heard in a number of towns and cities, while slogans have been sprayed in public spaces. baran abbasi from bbc persian has been looking at what's changed for iranian women in the past year. confronted by supporters of the regime for refusing to wear a headscarf in public. this iranian woman remains defiant, despite her picture being taken and being threatened with legal action. scenes from the streets of karaj — a city near iran's capital. it's a rebellious act, unthinkable before last year's uprising. the unrest was sparked by the death of mahsa amini in custody. the 22—year—old was arrested by the morality police, accused of not adhering to the strict dress code rules. chanting her death sparked nationwide protests, which continued for months, with women taking a leading role.
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one year on, the mass street protests may have died down, but the determination of many iranians to push for regime change is unwavering. mariam took part in the demonstrations since the first day. she says last year's events have already brought about fundamental changes to society. i think it's like something that has been broken. it can't be the same. people are angry. people are tired. there is no hope forfuture and every family has someone in prison or someone has been killed. so it can't be life like before. many women no longer adhere to the strict dress code, even some who grew up in religious families. translation: the authorities used the hijab as a pretext to shed - the blood of many innocent people.
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it made me very upset at that point. i made a decision to remove my hijab. but the regime is hitting back. a new draft law unveiled by parliament brings in much harsher punishments for women and girls who fail to wear the hijab. screaming the morality police that had largely retreated immediately after the death of mahsa amini are now back on the streets, arresting women they decide are violating the hijab rules. also, women often face abuse and angerfrom more conservative iranians. this cctv footage that went viral on social media shows a man throwing a tub of yoghurt over the heads of two female customers, who were not wearing the headscarf. but those like mariam, who continue to publicly disobey the law, hope for a free society for everyone in the future.
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if this regime is completely overthrown from its roots, it can happen that women live together in peace, no matter what they believe. i hope someday can be that day in our country. baran abassi, bbc news. bbc persian�*sjiyar gol has been following today's events outside the iranian embassy in london. people have gathered carrying the pictures of those activists in prison at this time, to commemorate the death of mahsa amini. people were demanding the british government designate iranian revolutionary guard as a terrorist organisation because they believe it is iranian revolutionary guard who is iranian revolutionary guard who is behind the mass killing and the rest of those who were protesting
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last year. many people just left the iranian embassy and moved towards downing street a few minutes ago. the iranian diaspora around the world are able and free to make their voices heard, theirfeelings known, what role do they play with regard to events inside the country? i am in contact with many people inside the country. many people feel encouraged if they see iranians dyas pratt unite together and support their calls, and also lobbied the western government to put more pressure on the iranian government to loosen up. —— the iranian diaspora. military and officers covering their face with weapons, many people are
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afraid to leave their house, many shopkeepers in the kurdish region of iran, westand shopkeepers in the kurdish region of iran, west and north—west iran, have shut down their shops and they refuse to open their stores. as the government changing its position, softly its approach, and also at the latest policing society? no, not at all. we haven't seen any sign. they want to show their power and say they are in charge. many people want to loosen up, to be free to go to the streets to express their opinion. i talk to some people recently who have managed to get to
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the uk from iran, talking about people as young as 16, i7, seeing the only thing they want is to be free and to live a dignified life. the authorities in eastern libya are sealing off the stricken city of derna to enable rescue teams to get in more easily, following the devastating flash floods. they said the area would be closed off to civilians and that only libyan and international rescue teams would have access. there's been calls for the complete evacuation of survivors from derna. although rescue efforts have been scaled up, the aid operation so far has been described as chaotic. anna foster sent us this from the port of derna a short while ago. this is what remains of the waterfront area, here in derna. you can see what a mess it is. you can also really see the power of that water that cascaded through the city. it has broken up sea defences and tossed them around. there are cars smashed and dropped on top.
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there's a whole mixture of floating broken wood, household appliances, tyres, it's all bobbing in the stagnant water. there is a really rich and distinctive smell of decay and death hanging in the air, particularly in this area. just this morning, i was talking to a turkish rescue team, because all the time, there are recovery workers patrolling up and down the water area here. when bodies wash back in, which they are still doing all the time, they retrieve them and try and give them some kind of dignity. the turkish team told me just over here this morning, they recovered three bodies from in among the debris and dirt and took them away. they say, even now almost a week after this happened, bodies are still washing up here at the port in derna. london's metropolitan police has agreed to pay a settlement to a man, who suffered a brain injury in 2010 when he was struck on the head by an officer.
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alfie meadows was 20 when he was hurt during a protest against student tuition fees. the settlement hasn't been disclosed, but it's believed it may run to six figures. my colleague vincent mcaviney has more. the 9th of december 2010, alfie meadows was protesting against the tripling of university tuition fees in central london when he suffered a severe brain injury. now, he was 20 years old at the time. he was studying philosophy at the university of middlesex, and he was struck on the head by a police baton. he required emergency life—saving brain surgery. since then he has had years of trauma after the assault which has deeply affected his
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studies, career and well—being. despite a number of investigations between 2010 and 2019 metropolitan police were never able to identify who the officer was who struck alfie or bring any accountability but alfie has had to face an ongoing legal disorder, faced numerous trials over the past decade, before being acquitted last year. considering all that has gone before, considering the image we can see on our screen, how has alfie meadows responded to the met? he brought legal action himself. in 2013 he sought damages for assault and battery, false imprisonment, breach of human rights. only this summer has that case concluded. he has received an apology from the met and
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an undisclosed 6—figure sum in damages. in a letter the met acknowledged that alfie was protesting peacefully and not acting aggressively towards any police officer and that the baton strike that almost killed him was dangerous and unjustifiable. the met say they also regret not be able to identify who the officer was who struck him. in a channel 4 news interview alfie says that although he has won, the pain he has suffered has made it incredibly difficult period in his life, he says he has lost years fighting this case, with a serious impact on his mental health, and also a lot of pain for friends and family around him. climate campaigners are marching through edinburgh today as part of a global day of action against fossilfuels. yesterday saw similar marches take place across europe. in the hague, police used water cannons to try to disperse demonstrators who had blocked a road.
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the march in scotland will have a special emphasis after the uk government announced plans to create 100 new oil and gas sites in the north sea. luke henderson is one of the campaigners with edinburgh climate coalition and who helped organise the march. we asked him why he thinks events like today do make a difference well, if we don't fight, we can't win. it's a starting point, really, i think. and it does. i mean, i speak to parliamentary researchers, and i speak to mps all the time and they say, you know, they want to do some good things, but unless there's a power protest, unless ordinary people show that we want change, actually, where is that momentum? where's that push? but there's a lot of very set interests not wanting to change. i really point to the oil and gas companies. they showed no ability to change. it's up to ordinary people to say, "we want to really see a change." we can see it in the news every single news bulletin. there's another climate related crisis happening around the world. it's us who have responsibility to really push for the change. and today's march is very much part of that. you know, we've got thousands of people. you can't really see them because i've had to come away because it's so noisy.
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we've got thousands of people here in edinburgh, ordinary people who are determined they want to make their voices heard. a 14—year—old has died in a stabbing in northern manchester last night. another 14—year—old boy was arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody. our correspondent yunus mulla is at the scene for us with the latest. this area remains a crime scene, you can see the forensic tent, also a number of police officers. they were first called here yesterday evening after reports that a boy had been stabbed. he was taken to hospital where he died from his injuries. today a number of this boy's friends have arrived here to lay flowers, along with members of the community, clearly in shock at what has taken place here. i spoke to one resident earlier, who arrived at the scene shortly after the incident happened. i could hear it, i was like, what is going on? and my electricity was finished,
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i was coming to get the electricity. i could see there was a big fight, kids were just fighting with each other. one kid was screaming, let's call an ambulance, there was blood on that corner. it'sjust so bad. they have imposed a section 60 order, that effectively gives them greater stop and search powers, they say they are doing this to reassure the community and members of the public, they only do it when it is necessary and proportionate. the aim is to reduce any future potential violence behaviour, and to prevent any other serious incidents. i have spoken to a few of the 14—year—old's friends, who say he was a caring boy, always had a smile on his face. the family liaison officer is comforting his family at this difficult time. they are appealing for information or any witnesses to what may have taken place here. as far as the wider police
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investigation is concerned, they want to hear from anyone able to help with their inquiry. but they do have a 14—year—old boy in custody, he was arrested on suspicion of murder. now it's time for a look at today's sport. i come win liverpool away at wolves. two late goals from andrew robertson and an own goal sealed the three points for liverpool who are leading the way at the moment. manchester city could jump back above then later on, they are at west ham, currently it is 0—0 in that match. the champion so far have the only 100% winning record in the
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league. a win for spurs against sheffield united could also see them top later. the late game sees newcastle take on brentford. in scotland, rangers secured a valuable three points against st johnstone are thick to stay in touch with rivals celtic. leaders celtic are playing dundee, motherwell level on points with celtic, playing st mirren, a 0—0 in both those matches. in spain, barcelona host real betis later, hoping to catch up with leaders real madrid. political madrid in action against valencia, they havejust madrid in action against valencia, they have just kicked off. —— atletico madrid. juventus are currently 2—0 up
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against lazio. nothing to choose between inter and hazy milan in the milan derby later today. —— hazy milan. rugby world cup continues, samoa and are in action making theirfirst appearance, against chilly. 24—10 the score at half—time, to samoa. wales and ireland both in action, wales and ireland both in action, wales taking on portugal. head coach warren gatland has made 13 changes. ireland is looking to build on that record win against romania in their opener, when they take on tonga a bit later. qualifying for the singapore grand
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prix still under way. lance stroll crashed heavily, delaying proceedings. that is all for now. the north korean leader kimjong un has met the russian defence minister, sergei shoigu, during his visit to russia. they visited an aerodrome near vladivostok in the far east of russia, inspecting bombers and fighterjets. russia's defence ministry says mr kim was shown moscow's hypersonic kinzhal missiles, as well as three bomber aircraft, which are part of russia's nuclear air attack force. and these pictures, also from the russian defence ministry, show them viewing part of russia's pacific fleet at a nearby port. the trip to the coastal city close to the chinese and russian border, is also expected to include the russian academy of sciences. colleges in russia's far east have historically accepted north korean students. kim made the two day journey from pyongyang to vladivostok using a heavily armoured train. arriving on wednesday, he met with vladimir putin and has been touring the area since. aid operations are continuing
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in morocco eight days after the earthquake that killed nearly three thousand people. work is going on to bring support to those in remote areas — but some villagers in the atlas mountains — the epicentre of the quake — have expressed frustration at the lack of help from the authorities and said they were having to organise their own relief efforts. rescue teams are carrying on with their rescue operations. eight moroccan and that's rescue team have just arrived. behind me the are using sniffer dogs to dry to find any bodies under the rubble. this was a complex that used to have shops, car phase, restaurants. rescue teams earlier told me this is not their first visit, they came
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here two or three times before, but this is their last visit in this area, just to confirm there are no bodies. they have been doing that rescue mission since that morning, they have visited three places, that is the fourth. they are carrying out operations all through the day. they are trying their best to make sure that no bodies are still trapped under rubble. in other places in marrakesh i could observe that life is coming back, normal life is coming back slowly. i was touring this morning in a tourist place, i could see tourists going out and about, local shops and restaurants are operating as usual, only damaged buildings like the one behind me are cordoned.
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the uk's chief vet has said there will not be a cull of the american bully xl dog breed. it comes after the prime minister said the dogs would be banned after the death of a man in staffordshire, following an attack, suspected to be by two american bully xls. our correspondent matt graveling has the details. ian price was killed in staffordshire on thursday afternoon, mauled to death by two dogs. he was 52 years old. the owner of the animals suspected to be american bully xls was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter. the prime minister said this breed will be banned by the end of the year. today, the uk's chief veterinary officer said this does not mean animals will be culled. you will need to register and take certain actions. your dog will need to be neutered, they will need to be muzzled when out in public, and on a lead and insured. but if you comply with these actions, and that means we will know where these dogs are, which will be a massive benefit, then, yes, absolutely, you will be able to keep your dog.
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the xl bully is the largest type of the american bully dog and can weigh more than nine stone. however, it is not recognised by the main british dog associations, such as the royal kennel club. it would be the first dog added to a list set out in the dangerous dogs act, 32 years ago. the death of ian price and the topic of dangerous dogs continues to dominate the headlines and fuel public debate. the prime minister has called the xl bully breed a danger to communities. now opponents argue it is not the animal's fault, but irresponsible owners that create dangerous dogs. as police continue to investigate the death of ian price, those responsible for adding american bully xls to a banned list have said this could take a while, with theirjob being to identify the characteristics of this specific breed, ensuring no other types are caught up in the process. matt graveling, bbc news.
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in south africa, mourners have gathered in ulundi for the funeral of the veteran politician, mangosuthu buthelezi. the zulu chief has been granted a state funeral in honour of his contribution to the fight against white—minority rule. ahead of his burial, hundreds lined the route to watch his cortege arriving at the family home. the funeral has been taking place at a stadium in the ancient capital of the zulu kingdom. nomsa maseko reports from ulundi. chanting thousands of mourners gathered here in ulundi for the funeral of prince mangosuthu buthelezi. zulu regiments dressed in traditional attire accompanied the hearse into the stadium which is named after him. the zulu prince and controversial politician's death sparked fierce debate about his complex legacy. he was hated just as much as he was loved. i remember i met this man when i was nine years old. he shook my hand when i was nine years old.
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he never, you know — i don't know how to describe him. but he wasjust a normal human being. and my prayers, since i was 16, i said ijust want to be half of this man. he was able to encourage us. and also, in terms of education. he was pushing women to occupy a male position because previously you would never see a female taking a position of being a principal. translation: he was a genuine leader who united us as south africans. - he didn't discriminate based on race. that is why ijoined his party. the zulu prince was honoured with a state funeral and president cyril ramaphosa delivered the eulogy. the ceremony saw a mix of zulu traditional practices and the acknowledgement of mangosuthu
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buthelezi's anglican beliefs. nomsa maseko, ulundi, south africa. finally some pictures from space. soyuz ms—zii spacecraft left kazakhstan bound for the international space station. just three hours later, two russian cosmonauts and an american astronaut successfully docked with the iss. stay with us here on bbc news. warm and humid conditions in the south—east of england, pressure in scotland and northern ireland. a
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weather front slicing the uk more or less in half, to the north that cooler air mass. here is the weather front, the cloudy conditions, and showers in place across wales and south—west. the weather front still with us through the course of the night. a touch of frost on the way in eastern parts of scotland stop to the south of the weather front, it remains warm and humid. for sandy, a storm chance across some south—western and western parts of the uk. -- south—western and western parts of the uk. —— for sunday. for some of
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us, these thunderstorms rumbling through. through tomorrow evening, wales, parts of the midlands showers and thunderstorms could break out almost anywhere on sunday. early next week, a transition to something fresher, warm air mass, multiple weather fronts sweeping off the atlantic, here is one with a front crossing the uk during the course of monday, a cold front, blustery for the time of heavy showers. behind it, this area of low pressure, fresher air coming in. it, this area of low pressure, fresherair coming in. still it, this area of low pressure, fresher air coming in. still holding on to the 20s across the south—east, only 15 in belfast. pretty much every day the chance of some rain. autumn is knocking on the door.
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this is bbc news, the headlines. in iran, the mother of mahsa amini has issued a statement one year after her death. mojgan eftekhari expressed her gratitude to all those who had kept the memory of her daughter alive. amini's death had sparked widespread protests across the country. authorities in eastern libya have restricted access to the city of derna — after last weekend's devastating floods.
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although rescue efforts have been scaled up, the aid operation has been described as chaotic. a 14—year—old boy remains in custody, on suspicion of murder, after another 14—year—old was stabbed in manchester on friday night. police have been given greater stop and search powers in harpurhey until saturday. the state funeral is being held in south africa for the zulu chief mangosuthu buthelezi who died last week aged 95. now on bbc news, island games: one sporting family. this is vazon bay in guernsey. on a sunny day like this, it's easy to see why so many come to dip their toes into island life. scattered across the world, island communities don't often get the chance to get together and show what they can achieve.
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