a 14—year—old boy remains in custody, on suspicion of murder, after another teenager was stabbed in manchester friday night. hello, you're watching bbc news. and gareth barlow. let's start this hour with some breaking news. the sunday times, the times and channel 4 dispatches are reporting that the comedian russell brand has been accused of rape, sexual assaults and emotional abuse over a seven year period at the height of his fame. brand has denied the allegations saying his relationships were "always consensual". a little earlier our entertainment correspondent lizo mzimba gave us more details. well, as you say, this is a joint investigation between the sunday

times, the times and dispatches channel 4's investigations programme. and they are saying, as you said, that, yes, the comedian russell brand, a very well known figure in the world of entertainment over the last 20 or so years has been accused of rape, sexual assaults and emotional abuse over a seven year period taking place at the height of his fame. the joint investigation between the three claims that four women have alleged sexual assaults between 2006 and 2013. at that time, he was a presenter for bbc radio two, as well as channel 4 and acting in hollywood movies. the newspaper also reported that others have made a range of allegations about brand's controlling, abusive and predatory behaviour. russell brand has denied the allegations, saying his relationships were always consensual. he released a video overnight where he said that serious criminal allegations would be made against him. he said that he'd received letters from a tv company and a newspaper

containing a litany of aggressive attacks. we've also heard from channel 4's head of news and current affairs, luisa compton, posting on social media. she said that channel 4's dispatches programme called russell brand in plain sight. we'll hear from five women who make allegations, including rape, sexual assault and controlling and emotionally abusive behaviour. that programme is due to air on channel 4 at 9:00 tonight. russell brand has denied all the allegations made against him, saying that all his relationships and interactions with women were consensual. like you say, he denies his allegations. we will hear more of what's detailed in that investigation later on this evening. but for those who maybe aren't fully up to speed with the man at the centre of these allegations, lizo, just tell us more about russell brand himself. well, he came to prominence about 20 years ago as a stand up comedian, a presenter. he had an anarchic style.

he talked openly about his issues with promiscuity, with drug abuse, and he became a really substantial figure, probably around the 20105 when he was presenting on bbc radio 2. he was presenting on channel 4. he presented things like the mtv video music awards. people will perhaps remember that he was embroiled in a scandal alongsidejonathan ross when they made a phone call to the actor andrew sachs talking about the sexual activity of his granddaughter, which of course led to a big investigation at the bbc and led to russell brand leaving his programme on bbc radio 2. just to remind of those deals, the sunday times and china for arab porting russell brand is being

accused of rape, sexual abuse and emotional abuse. russell brand is denying the allegations saying his relationships were always consensual. it's been one year since the death of mahsa amini, the kurdish iranian woman who died in custody — an event which sparked months of anti—government protests in iran. the day has been marked with demonstrations — this is a short time ago in paris where large crowds marched in support of iranian women. earlier, mother of mahsa amini issued a statement 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 this first anniversary. 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 of street demonstrations. 0vernight, anti—government chants were heard in a number of towns and cities, while slogans have been sprayed in public spaces.

baran abassi from bbc persian, has been looking at what's changed for iranian women in the past year. he beat the sound of gunfire on the streets of mashhad, north eastern iran. regime forces disperse a small group of protesters. just minutes earlier, riot police on motorbikes ride straight through the group to break it up. they gathered to mark the anniversary of the death of mahsa amini. the 22 —year—old was arrested by the morality police accused of not adhering to the strict dress code rules. these images of her burial have been recently released to mark the occasion. this morning, mahsa's father was briefly arrested and warned against holding a memorial ceremony as her gravesite. a sign of the regime's determination to prevent a resurgence of last year's uprising. a heavy security presence

is evident across the country. in the capital, tehran, plainclothes regime forces are captured on camera, beating a protester with a baton. however, civil disobedience continues. in kurdistan province, mahsa amini's birthplace. a general strike is under way with businesses shut down. the mass street protests have died down in the face of a brutal regime crackdown. but the determination of many iranians to push for regime change remains 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 for future 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, 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. 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 anger from 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 who continue to publicly disobey the law, hope for a free society for everyone in the future.

if this regime completely overthrown from its roots, it can happen that women live together in peace. no matter what they believe to, i hope someday can be that day in our country. baran abbasi, bbc news. reminder of the top story developing the sour. russell brand is being accused of rape, sexual assault and emotional abuse over a seven—year period of the height of his fame. russell brand denies the allegations saying his relationships were always consensual. a bbc spokesperson said russell brand worked for the difference variety of organisations,

the bbc is one. he left the organisation in 2000 and seven. we hope that demonstrates the bbc takes things seriously and is prepared to act. the bbc over successive years has... we have clear expectations around conduct at work, these are set out in employment contracts, the bbc values, the bbc code of conduct and the anti—bullying and harassment policy. we will always listen to people who if they come forward with any concerns, or on any issues related to any individual working at the bbc, past or present. we understand from russell brand himself, he got what we lawyers call

a right to reply letter. but from dispatchers and the london times. they put detailed allegations to him, and his response was to go on to his youtube channel and essentially denounce them and deny them. the details haven't yet been made public, and the purpose of a right to reply letter, which we should say in all fairness is to give a person who is being accused of some describe it at all behaviour, describe it is a bold behaviour, describe it is a bold behaviour the right to respond. we will find out when these allegations are essentially published later today, the detail of it, and of course we will be able to make more sense of what is going on at that point in time. sense of what is going on at that point in time-— sense of what is going on at that oint in time. ., ., ,, point in time. you mentioned russell brand released _

point in time. you mentioned russell brand released a _ point in time. you mentioned russell brand released a video, _ point in time. you mentioned russell brand released a video, what - point in time. you mentioned russell brand released a video, what has - brand released a video, what has been his defence cut?— been his defence cut? while he acce ts been his defence cut? while he accepts that — been his defence cut? while he accepts that part _ been his defence cut? while he accepts that part of _ been his defence cut? while he accepts that part of his - been his defence cut? while he accepts that part of his life - been his defence cut? while he accepts that part of his life was| accepts that part of his life was promiscuous, he said all those relationships were consensual, so it appears to be that any allegations of nonconsensual behaviour on his part and is going to be comprehensively denied, and of course, people can engage in all sorts of behaviours, as long as they had to consent. that's where this will have to be examined in more detail once we actually get to the nub of the details. it's unusual for someone to essentially get their

retribution at first. he's got a massive multi—million followings, and he has been able to say he denies these allegations, that anything he did he did consensually, and put it somewhat in the past. like you said, the process might be slightly out of step of what you normally see happen. with regards to that, what is likely to happen next? at this point, if any allegations of sexual wrongdoing, women are triggered, who have been engaged with the person engaged in rendering, similar to me to type allegations, if there are any credibility to the allegations made against russell brand, it starts which is usually the thing that does for individuals... it's the sheer

weight and number of people making very similar complaints that does for people, but at this point, we don't know the details or numbers. we will have to reserve judgment at this time. russell brand isn't charged with anything, he is innocent until proven guilty. there is more details _ innocent until proven guilty. there is more details on _ innocent until proven guilty. there is more details on the _ innocent until proven guilty. there is more details on the bbc - innocent until proven guilty. there is more details on the bbc website. holly dagres is a non resident senior fellow with the atlantic council's middle east programs. shejoins me now. how has iran changed over the last 12 months?— how has iran changed over the last 12 months? ., ~ , ., ., ., 12 months? thank you for having me, i would say — 12 months? thank you for having me, i would say changed _ 12 months? thank you for having me, i would say changed because - 12 months? thank you for having me, i would say changed because it - 12 months? thank you for having me, i would say changed because it can't i i would say changed because it can't go back to the status quo. as you reported earlier, iranians once the

islamic republic gone. they have made that loud and clear through their protests. while there are millions of people on a street corner, you are seeing iranians processing day in and day out. this continuity, where they are protesting from windows or rooftops, not following mandatory hijab rules, chanting in the streets, and also gathering every friday after prayer in impoverished provinces. toto gathering every friday after prayer in impoverished provinces.- in impoverished provinces. toto is about the separation _ in impoverished provinces. toto is about the separation between - in impoverished provinces. toto is about the separation between the| about the separation between the states, the authorities and then also the people of iran. how does that change, or get bridged going forward? there is huge gulf between them. ., ., ., them. time and time again, especially — them. time and time again, especially during _ them. time and time again, especially during the - them. time and time again, especially during the past i them. time and time again, i especially during the past few years, we have seen its an

irredeemable regime. it systematically corrupt, oppressive, and mismanaged because of the leadership, the clerical establishment. iranians are fed up, they protest the government every day. this gap has only widened over time, especially when we look at who are leading these protests in the country. it is a youth led protest movements with women at the forefront. when i say use, i'm talking about iraniansjens e. they have the same needs and wants as used everywhere. thanks to the internets and social media, they see how the rest of the world lives and want the same thing. when they look at their leadership at the top, then geriatric clerics that adhere to

their very vision of islam and its not what they want. as long as this government or regime is in place, you are going to see iranians protesting. we you are going to see iranians protesting-— you are going to see iranians ”rotestin _ . ., , ., , protesting. we saw a huge protest auainst protesting. we saw a huge protest a . ainst the protesting. we saw a huge protest against the other _ protesting. we saw a huge protest against the other authority - protesting. we saw a huge protest against the other authority back i protesting. we saw a huge protest against the other authority back in | against the other authority back in 2009,... younger generation is 2009, . .. younger generation is connected 2009,... younger generation is connected through social media over different platforms, they are able to connect ways they weren't able to the past. i do think this will play its part going forward?— the past. i do think this will play its part going forward? social media is the only way _ its part going forward? social media is the only way for _ its part going forward? social media is the only way for a _ its part going forward? social media is the only way for a iranians - is the only way for a iranians voices to be heard. that is the international community paid attention to what happened after mahsa amini's murder. it's a social media that iranians used to express themselves, it's what they used to document the human rights abuse and upload if for the rest of the world to see. unfortunately, the regime

has recognised its social media and used instances of slowing the internet down like they have in the past week. they use a blackout, internet shut down as a cover to commit mass atrocities. they killed over 1500 protesters last november. it tells you how important social media has played, notjust in the lives of iranians to have their voices heard, but to connect them to the rest of the world. unfortunately, i should the rest of the world. unfortunately, ishould mention the rest of the world. unfortunately, i should mention a rain love iran has blocked 35%. thank you so much. in the next 30

minutes, we will bring a special coverage in the deaths of mahsa amini, that is on 1730. 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. well 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. 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. 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. 0ur correspondent yunus mulla is at the scene for us with the latest. this area of harpurhey in manchester

remains a crime scene today. you can see the forensics tentjust over my shoulder, but also a number of police vehicles and officers here. 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 here at the scene shortly after the incident happened. i could hear it, i was like, what is going on? and my electricity was finished and i was coming to get the electricity and i could see there was something, a big fight. and kids were just fighting with each other and one kid was screaming, call the ambulance, call ambulance. and there was blood on the corner. it'sjust so bad. but what they've done is they've imposed a section 60 order. what that does is effectively gives

them greater stop and search powers. they say they're doing this to reassure the community and members of the public. they only do it when it's required, when it's necessary and proportionate. and the aim is to reduce any future potential violent behaviour and to prevent any other serious incidents. now i've spoken to a few of the 1a year old's friends who say he was a caring boy who always had a smile on his face. now the family liaison officers are clearly comforting his family at this difficult time. they are appealing for information or any witnesses to what may have taken place here. but as far as the wider police investigation is concerned, they clearly want to hear from anyone who may be able to help them with their inquiry. but they do have a 14—year—old boy in custody who was arrested on suspicion of murder. 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. 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. in south africa, mourners have gathered in ulundi for the funeral of the veteran politician. 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. reminding you of the breaking news on this hour, russell brand has been accused of rape, sexual abuse and emotional abuse over a seven—year period at the height of his fame. he has denied the allegations, saying

his relationships were always consensual. the bbc has released as statement, russell brand left the organisation back in 2008 after a serious breach. they said they hope it is seen the bbc is prepared to act and takes allegations seriously. we have clear expectations around conduct at work, these are set out in employment contracts, bbc values, the bbc code of conduct and anti bullying and harassment policies. we will always listen to people if they come forward with any concerns on anyissues come forward with any concerns on any issues related to any individual working at the bbc, past or present. let's remind you of the details we

have been hearing for the last few hours. the sunday times, the times and channel 4 are accusing russell brand of rape, sexual abuse and emotional abuse over the height of his fame. it is a legend this happened while this was when he was working at bbc radio 2, channel 4 and in hollywood films. there have been a range of allegations about abusive behaviour and controlling behaviour. he said his relationships were always consensual. here are 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. the trio will spend between six months and a year on board the space station. you can see the remarkable images on your screen. there are plenty more details and more stories on the bbc website or app. hello. quite a temperature contrast across the uk through the evening hours. the south of the country is still under the influence of air coming off the continent. so its warm, quite humid too. in the north, particularly across scotland, it is going to be a chilly evening, even a touch of frost on the way overnight. so here are the 9:00 temperatures. we will have seen around 11

in aberdeen, 21 in london. and then through the course of the night, the clear skies and the light winds in scotland will lead to a touch of frost in the sheltered glens elsewhere to the south, much milder than that, in fact, quite balmy in the south. and also chance of some showers. here are the morning temperatures, 6 a.m., 15 in london, 1a in liverpool, 12 in newcastle and aberdeen. a really fresh start, three degrees, but there'll be some sunshine around. by 9:00am it'll probably be about five. notice all the fine weather across the north of scotland. but then the lowlands, it's cloudier. some rain around in the morning across northern ireland and thunderstorms are looming. in fact, they are reaching south western england, just about nudging into wales through the second half of the morning. and these storms will deliver big downpours, at least locally. lightning, obviously, hail, gusty winds and they will drift northwards and eastwards through the course of the day. these are the temperatures during the afternoon on sunday,

peaking at 22 in london, about that in liverpool, in glasgow, closer to 16 degrees. and through the course of this evening, let's track the storm. so moving across wales, the midlands into northwest england, there'll probably be one or two storms further south during the latter part of the evening. and then monday into tuesday, that's the transition period to much more unsettled weather. we'll see weather front sweeping across the country. this one actually on monday will deliver a spell of wind and rain, at least for a time. it'll push that warm air mass towards the east of the continent. and behind it, we'll see these westerly winds developing, bringing us sunshine and showers later in the day to the west. but i think the east may hang on to that weather front and some wetter weather for a time. still about 20 to 22 degrees celsius in east anglia in the southeast, but a lot fresher there in northern ireland, 15 degrees. and if we have a look at the outlook, it's going to be an interesting week. very unsettled, the possibility of ex—tropical storms heading ourway, bringing a spell of wind and rain. that's it for me. bye bye.

live from london. this is bbc news it's been one year since the death of masha amini, the kurdish iraninan women who died in police after being accused of not wearing her hijab properly. sporadic anti—government demonstrations have taken place in iran but the're has been a heavy security presence across the country. but across the globe, from vienna to berlin, protesters are showing their support

in memory of the 22—year—old today, marks one year since the death of kurdish iranian woman mahsa amini. her death in custody inspired a mass protest movement across iran — which was felt across the globe. sporadic anti—government demonstrations have been held in iran — but these have been met with a strong reponse from the government. across the world in cities like paris and berlin — marches have been held in support of iranian women and the protest movement. we've also heard earlier from mahsa's mother, in a statement she said... shortly we're going to cross to our colleagues at bbc

persian who have been following this story today.