in israel and gaza for a second day, as negotiations with the us continue. lava spews from an icelandic volcano but it is unlikely to have the same impact on flights as a major eruption did over a decade ago. and the bbc gets an inside look at the first legal cannabis being produced in an area infamous for it: the netherlands. welcome to world news america. as international calls for a ceasefire between israel and hamas grow, the u—n security council has delayed a vote for a second day calling for a stop to the fighting. the biggest hold up: agreeing to language that will avoid the us veto—ing yet another resolution. the bbc�*s nada tawfik is at the un,

following the day's developments. are there any indications of what the us position is likely to intense negotiations continue, the united states saying they're trying to resolve outstanding issues of the council members that they fully support getting more humanitarian aid in the gaza and speaking to diplomats, the sticking points or main language in regards to hostilities and we have seen the resolutions watered down to call for a suspension of hostilities but there is a phrase and then it still refers to urgent steps to get to a sustainable cessation of hostilities there remains a sticking point. we also hear from diplomats there remains a sticking point. we also hearfrom diplomats that there remains a sticking point. we also hear from diplomats that israel is only putting pressure on the united states in regards to this

proposal for un united states in regards to this proposalfor un monetary united states in regards to this proposal for un monetary mechanism. they're concerned that it would away their control of controlling aid into gaza and diplomats say that is not the case and that is another issue the united states has a way to see if diplomats are able to bridge those gaps to get the united states on board. i5 those gaps to get the united states on board. , ., , ., .,, on board. is there any indication as to where the _ on board. is there any indication as to where the us _ on board. is there any indication as to where the us mainland, - on board. is there any indication as to where the us mainland, can - on board. is there any indication as to where the us mainland, can be. to where the us mainland, can be read into that?— read into that? diplomats are tellin: read into that? diplomats are telling me — read into that? diplomats are telling me there _ read into that? diplomats are telling me there are - read into that? diplomats are telling me there are 9996 - read into that? diplomats are telling me there are 99% of l read into that? diplomats are l telling me there are 99% of the read into that? diplomats are - telling me there are 99% of the way there and very close to an agreement. as we have seen this delays over and over throughout the day, diplomats are starting to lose a bit of optimism but there is still hope that the united states will support or abstain on this resolution but another key factor in all of this is concerned that if the resolution gets watered down too

much, is it even worth it in the end? we heard the un wants strong language either the security council, not least because they say the fighting is impacting her ability to get desperately needed aid at scale in a meaningful way across gaza civilians need, to help alleviate this humanitarian catastrophe. you will see what the end language is a being if that is something the united states will support in something other members also feel strong enough. we support in something other members also feel strong enough.— also feel strong enough. we will kee on also feel strong enough. we will keep on tap _ also feel strong enough. we will keep on tap of— also feel strong enough. we will keep on top of that _ also feel strong enough. we will keep on top of that but - also feel strong enough. we will keep on top of that but at - also feel strong enough. we will keep on top of that but at the i keep on top of that but at the moment, thank you forjoining us. the countries attempting to get a resolution passed have mostly refrained from negotiating in public, but it's understood that one of the stumbling blocks is the word ceasefire, something the us objects to. asjohn kirby, spokesman for the us national security council, explained today.

i will not get out of this vote still working through the moulds, we do not support a permanent cease—fire that would validate what hamas did on the 7th of october and give them power in gaza which is unacceptable to us in our israeli friends and it would give them a much longer time i to prepare and plan additional attacks. it is support local targeted humanitarian causes to get hostages out. this is the sixth resolution about the israel—gaza war that the security council has considered. all of them have condemned hamas's attack on israel, called for the release of hostages, and urged restraint on both sides. the first was put forward by russia on the 16th of october — nine days after the war began. it called for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire, but it failed to gain much traction, and it was vetoed by france, the us and the uk. two days later, on october 18th, brazil tried again.

this resolution called for a ceasefire, as well as for the protection of hospitals, and demanded israel rescind its order for civilians to leave gaza's north. but the us's lone �*no' vote was enough to stop it. a week later, russia tried again, but the uk and the us still vetoed it. the same day, russia and china vetoed an american resolution condemning hamas, and reaffirming countries' right to defend themselves. the council has only passed one resolution — on november 15th. it called for a �*humanitarian pause' — language the us could live with — it abstained. a week later, israel and hamas indeed began a humanitarian pause, which eventually lasted one week before hostilities began. a week after that, the us was the lone voice opposed to a new ceasefire resolution — and once again killed

the resolution. the question now is whether tomorrow's vote will be any different. as the un security council discussions will now continue into wednesday, humanitarian agencies are expressing frustration at the lack of aid being allowed into the gaza strip. the hamas—run health ministry says dozens more palestinians have been killed this week in air strikes in the north and south of the strip. and in rafah, at least 20 people were were killed and tens more wounded. the israeli army says it targeted and killed a hamas financier there. a source tells the bbc that the leader of hamas is expected to visit cairo on wednesday, a sign that negotiations could be resuming between israel and hamas. our middle east correspondent hugo bachega sent us this report from jerusalem. new signs of movement in negotiations between israel and hamas for the release of more hostages being held in gaza and also for more humanitarian aid to be

delivered to the territory and on wednesday, the leader of hamas is expected to visit cairo egypt alongside qatar health negotiations the first deal with their lives more than a hundred hostages and palestinian prisoners being freed from israeli jail and serving his country for another humanitarian pause in gaza that follows meetings between the israeli and american intelligence chiefs and prime minister. negotiations are likely to be easy and they have conditioned any conference cease—fires in gaza and israel has rejected calls for cease—fire this would only benefit hamas which is only been supported by the countries main ally, the united states. captives remain in

gaza and israel since the release of the hostages and the elimination of hamas of the goals of its military offensive in gaza. eruption. a volcano in iceland is still raging on following a dramatic eruption. the reykjanes volcano is gushing lava and smoke in the south west part of iceland after weeks of intense earthquake activity. more than 4,000 residents of the nearest town, grindavik, were evacuated recently before the explosion. reports say lava is flowing at a rate of around 100 to 200 cubic metres per second, but iceland's meteorological office says the power of the eruption is decreasing. there are concerns of gas pollution in the region as fumes could reach reykjavik between tonight and wednesday morning. our correspondent nick beake sent this report. fountains of gold... ..lakes of lava. iceland's own breathtaking winter illuminations. the fieryjets reaching up

more than 100 metres, after blasting through the surface of the volcano. creating a rupture more than two miles long. all this, the result of a series of small underground shakes on the reykjanes peninsula. i'm very excited to be here in this place, in this time, just being able to see this natural phenomenon happen, just seeing lava emerge from the ground, even if it's in a particular content such as this, it's just fascinating to see nature and action. to see nature in action. i just... it'sjust like something from a movie! these dutch tourists said they were in awe. our b8b hosts, they sent us a message that the volcano erupted, so, of course, we came here to go see, because it's a once—in—a—lifetime for us. crucially, the lava has been flowing away from the nearest town. grindavik, a fishing community, home to 4000 people, was evacuated last month when the volcano first showed

signs it could blow. translation: this is a huge eruption. | we've yet to see how it will develop throughout the day. in the meantime, i can say that lava seems to be flowing in that convenient direction, but we also know the flow of lava can change the surrounding landscape, so this can change with short notice. the power of the eruption has been evident, away from the lava, for the authorities, this is the fourth eruption in the past three years. we have cleared the town and the area and now we are just securing the area and closing every road to the area. that'sjust in process now, but... then we are just trying to manage the situation here. experts worry the gases that continue to spurt out are polluting the air, but they say there won't be a giant ash cloud like 13 years ago, which grounded more than 10,000 flights.

that's because this volcano system is not trapped under glaciers. it may be that the most memorable part of this christmas performance is over, but they are not letting down their guard here. nick beake, bbc news, iceland. iceland's last major volcanic eruption was in 2010, which caused an ash plume to rise several kilometres into the atmosphere, leading to weeks of international air travel disruption. experts told the bbc there would not be the same level of disruption as 2010. but they say the eruption could last weeks — or possibly even months. i spoke to a volcanologist at lancaster university, dave mcgarvie. he's studied the volcanoes in iceland first hand. thank you forjoining us. can you describe was this expected, what we're seeing today, these are

dramatic images? it we're seeing today, these are dramatic images?— we're seeing today, these are dramatic imaues? ., , , dramatic images? it was, the unrest in this area — dramatic images? it was, the unrest in this area had _ dramatic images? it was, the unrest in this area had been _ dramatic images? it was, the unrest in this area had been ongoing - dramatic images? it was, the unrest in this area had been ongoing for. in this area had been ongoing for many weeks and the icelandic scientists researching the corruption was going to happen this was likely to be the place it would happen. the forecast is very accurate. happen. the forecast is very accurate-— happen. the forecast is very accurate. , ,. , ., accurate. described us so we are seeinu accurate. described us so we are seeing when _ accurate. described us so we are seeing when we _ accurate. described us so we are seeing when we see _ accurate. described us so we are seeing when we see these - accurate. described us so we are seeing when we see these long i accurate. described us so we are - seeing when we see these long plumes of the ground stubby you list the four km long that is opened up and mild buzz rushing and it's been powered by lagasse coming up those forcing the lava of about 30 or a0 metres and after the guests done its job and the magma is a boards it escapes the noxious plume following gas pollution which when asked to be wary of. what will happen next

because what is the timeline for that ghastly or describing comes after that? it’s that ghastly or describing comes after that? �*, , , . ., that ghastly or describing comes afterthat? �*, , , . ., after that? it's sub'ect to local wind conditions _ after that? it's subject to local wind conditions and _ after that? it's subject to local wind conditions and moment, | after that? it's subject to local i wind conditions and moment, it's going in a direction away from the area and its forecast to move around area and its forecast to move around a little bit in a couple of areas where you might seize the gas pollution and if it's serious enough, you will be told to stay indoors and those were infants and have respiratory problems will be advised to stay out of any gas at all. but it is generally quite short lived in iceland is a big country and you to indicate the gas dispersed in a few hours. iliiuiith dispersed in a few hours. with --eole dispersed in a few hours. with peeple think _ dispersed in a few hours. with people think of _ dispersed in a few hours. with people think of iceland and gas and steam escaping from volcanoes, people think of 2010 with the international chaos in the air

because their option then, what makes this one different? what because their option then, what makes this one different? what is cominu on makes this one different? what is coming on the _ makes this one different? what is coming on the ground _ makes this one different? what is coming on the ground mixed - coming on the ground mixed different, the slob is very fluid and the gas —— lava. and fantastic to see and when the lava coming out is much more sticky and does not allow the gas to pass through so regularly, breaks apart and that is evident in 2010 when interrupted and the type of material was much more resistant to the gas passing through it and blasting into particles and the current option at the response in this part of iceland, lava dominated eruptions which are not much of the way that should all. the

es - lanade much of the way that should all. the esplanade to — much of the way that should all. the esplanade to travel over the festive period, it would appear that the people iceland quite prepared for this. it was expected, why is it that iceland as well able to handle this sort of thing? it’s that iceland as well able to handle this sort of thing?— this sort of thing? it's quite a small country _ this sort of thing? it's quite a small country and _ this sort of thing? it's quite a small country and have - this sort of thing? it's quite a small country and have to - this sort of thing? it's quite a| small country and have to live beside volcanoes. they've learned how to get on with them and few people have been injured or killed by a eruptions on iceland and they really take the society takes very strong interest in its volcanoes and quite happy to fund research going on and excellent working together and rescue services. they are keen for people to be safe and also to get experience and actually seek

interruption and rep, around 350,000 people, most killed by lava and disruptions, they attract large numbers of tourists in their quite safe provided you do a chore told by the authorities and stay safe, basically. the authorities and stay safe, basicall . . ~ the authorities and stay safe, basicall . ., ~ , ., the authorities and stay safe, basicall . . ~' , ., the authorities and stay safe, basicall . ., ~ . ., basically. thank you so much for “oininu basically. thank you so much for joining us- _ at least 127 people were killed in an earthquake that struck north—western china. the epicentre of the quake was in the remote gansu province. a second magnitude 5.5 quake hit neighbouring xinjiang hours later. but sub—zero temperatures and icy conditions are making the rescue efforts more difficult. chinese state media have shown rescue teams carefully picking through the rubble of collapsed buildings. thousands of homes in remote villages have crumbled into rubble and more than 700

are reported injured. ukrainian president volodymyr zelensky said he's seeking up to 500.000 more soldiers, as he rejected suggestions that ukraine could be starting to lose the war against russia. in an end—of—year news conference, he told the crowd that he's confident that the us �*won't betray�* ukraine, after republicans in congress blocked a 60 billion dollar military aid package. regarding financial aid, we are working hard on that. i am confident that the united states of america will not betray us and what we agreed upon will be fully implemented. mr zelensky�*s assertion comes after a ukrainian general warned that troops may have to be scaled back due to a drop—off inforeign aid. ourjessica parker has more.

president zelensky is looking at whether to mobilize half a million more soldiers as these men in the east battle with not only russia, but ammunition shortages and the icy grip of winter holodomor. it's cold, wet and gray. but we need to do ourjob. there is no other option. we'll kick out these evil spirits as soon as possible and go home to ourfamilies. in kyiv, he has to answer for a largely stalled counter—offensive. but president zelensky insists it's russia that's failing on the front line as he fielded questions at a rare press conference. you are facing a lot of problems at the moment. wavering western support. manpower shortages as well. russia is on the attack in some areas. so i really do want to press you on this. is there a danger that ukraine could be on the cusp of starting to lose this war?

translation: no. you have to. i don't think so. we were in the most difficult situation and we were almost fully occupied. the risk you are talking about, it always exists. but we have to live here in ukraine and to fight and keep faith, not in words, but actions to achieve results. you'd expect president zelensky to be defiant and determined. he is ukraine's leader, responsible for rallying a nation at war. but there's no disguising that. this is not the kind of triumphant end of your address he might have dreamed of making. few doubt ukraine's will to dig in and fight. here they hope that big but blocked supplies of western weapons and money will come. but for now, there's big uncertainty, rarely an advantage in war. jessica parker, bbc news.

hundreds came together to honour former supreme courtjustice sandra day o'connor at washington national cathedral. us president biden and chiefjustice john roberts delivered eulogies that highlighted justice o'connor�*s trailblazing career as the first woman to serve on the nation's top court. mr biden called her a �*pioneer�* who was �*gracious, wise, civil, and principled,�* as he reflected on her legacy. under such pressure and scrutiny, helped empower generations of women in every part of american life, including the court itself. open doors secure freedoms improve that a woman can only do everything a man can do, but many times do it better. ms o�*connor died on the 1st of december, aged 93 years old. let�*s turn to some important

news around the world. the us, japan, and south korea says they have activated a north korea missile warning sytem and are estabilising a multi—year exercise plan. it comes as north korea launched its most advanced long—range missile on monday, south korean authorities said. officials say the missile travelled for 73 minutes, landing west of hokkaido injapan. texas governor greg abbott signed a bill that will maker border crossings illegal and punishable with jail time. in practice, the law allows local and state police to arrest anyone suspected of having crossed the border illegally — with exceptions for schools and hospitals. the netherlands is famous for its cannabis coffee shops, but it�*s only this week that the drug is actually being produced legally. currently, the drug is grown and supplied illegally, unregulated and undercover and authorities turn a blind eye to it. but now, a small experiment is beginning, which might eventually see the whole supply chain legalised. our reporter anna holligan was the only foreign journalist invited to the top—secret location where it�*s getting under way.

this is the first ever legally produced cannabis for recreational purposes within the eu, but it�*s about more than just a single plant. it�*s about enhancing the traceability and transparency of an entire industry. the biggest challenge to get here was regulation. all the paperwork that we have to fill in to get a bank account, to get all the rules back from illegality to legality. so, we�*rejust packaging here. first of all, we put it in glass and then second, we put it into labelling. so, this is the consumer packaging. you see the flower in there. and on the other side is a lot of information and a lot of rules and regulation from the government. and then there�*s a track and trace. so, there�*s a system. the government can see where it�*s coming from. and here is another qr

code where information for the consumer is there. there�*s test information and there�*s also consumer information. way too long? no, i�*m shaking my head because it�*s like, "wow!" it�*s, like, gone full circle from a completely, like, opaque industry to following every tiny step. it�*s mind blowing. in the end, it�*s all about trust. can we trust the existing industry to take care of cannabis production and distribution and do it in a transparent and fair and honest way? that�*s it. we work together with laboratories to analyse our soil, our flowers, and our environment and monitor... and quality, these get tested, like, three times. so these, of course, are three major points that in the black market is not happening. and because we are doing this, we can ensure a high—quality product without residue, pesticides, or chemicals. we have lots of experience. i think with all the people

walking around here, we have more than 100 years of experience. so is that because you were doing it before it became legal? yes, a big change indeed. like, in the black market, you had pressure of the police and the neighbours and in this environment, you have the pressure to perform. well, this box is going to be our first legal delivery to the coffee shop. and there it is, symbolically unsealed by the dutch health minister, europe�*s first ever legal batch of commercially cultivated cannabis. this box taking the country a step closer to eventual decriminalisation. anna holligan, bbc news in the netherlands. remember you can find more on all the days news at our website, bbc dot com slash news or your favorite social media platform. thank you for watching world news america. hello there. it�*s been quite a poor day today across many southern parts of england with a lot

of rain around. further north, well, we did see some sunshine eventually across the north of england and into parts of wales, and we�*ve seen a mixture of sunshine and showers earlier in scotland. this was the shield of cloud that stretched across england and wales. you can see how it�*s been shifting south—eastwards and the rain is getting taken away at long last. following on from that, we�*ve got clear spells through the night. showers continuing in the north, maybe a bit wintry over the hills in scotland and some further rain coming in from the atlantic to northern ireland and western scotland by the end of the night. a bit chilly ahead of that in the north—east of scotland. typical temperatures elsewhere around 6—7 degrees. now, there may not be a lot of sunshine around for tomorrow. we�*ve got this rain coming in from the north—west. now, most of it will continue to affect the hills in the west, where it�*s going to be very misty and murky with some hill fog. there is going to be a lot of cloud, but it�*s going to be a lot drier than today in the south

and the south—east. and it�*s a milder day on the whole, temperatures typically 10—11 degrees, but it will turn windy through the day. however, the winds will strengthen further on wednesday night and into thursday, and it�*s during this period that we�*ve got a greater risk of some travel disruption. and it�*s getting windier because this deep low pressure here, possibly a named storm, will sweep across the north of scotland, heading to scandinavia with the really strong winds wrapped around that. and it will be a windy day everywhere on thursday. widely gusts of 50—60 mph, but it�*s across northern parts of scotland that we�*re more likely to get gusts of 80 mph. very windy day in scotland, sunshine and wintry showers to come here. sunshine and showers across other areas, but further south, may well hang on to more cloud and a bit of patchy rain as well. here in those strong winds, temperatures will reach 12—13, but the day gets colder, i think, with those wintry showers and strong winds in scotland. and as the low pressure moves away, we get this push of strong winds south through the north sea, bringing some big waves, some rough seas, bit of a storm surge going on and the risk

of some coastal flooding. things could be a lot worse, though, if we had some spring tides. now, the winds do gradually ease down a bit on friday. for most of us, we�*re in some colder air, more wintry showers in scotland, milder air trying to come into the west.

this is bbc news. we�*ll have the headlines for you at the top of the hour, straight after this programme. welcome to hardtalk. i�*m stephen sackur. 50 years ago, london had a terrible reputation forfood. generally, it was bland, stodgy and overcooked. but all of that has changed and now this city is a gastronomic destination. my guest today, michel roux, has played a big part in that transformation.

his restaurant, le gavroche, has won michelin stars and international acclaim, but now, he�*s closing it. so is this the end of a golden age of master chefs and fine dining? michel roux, welcome to hardtalk. it is a great pleasure to be sitting in this restaurant, one of the most famous in london, been in your family for the best part of six decades. the countdown to closure has begun. how do you feel about that? incredibly mixed emotions. it's... it�*s obviously happiness

because there�*s light at the end of the tunnel, and by that, i mean not