about the fact honest. honest about the fact that we — honest. honest about the fact that we made mistakes. honest about_ that we made mistakes. honest about the — that we made mistakes. honest about the fact that we let standards slip. the us presidential candidates continue their duelling rallies through battleground states — north carolina set to be the next — with three days to go until the election. more than 70 million people have already cast their vote. kemi badenoch has emerged victorious in the race to succeed rishi sunak as conservative party leader. let's listen to what she had to say in her acceptance speech thank you everyone. i want to start by thanking richard fuller, whose work as our party chairman sincejuly. chairman since july. applause also, bob blackman as returning

officer for this contest. you and your teams have done us all and your teams have done us all a great service. thank you. but, i also want to pay tribute to everyone in the conservative party who has been involved in this very long campaign. it has been an experience none of us candidates will ever forget. thank you for hosting us in your communities, and your village halls, in your pumps, and in your homes. it is the most enormous, to be elected to this role, to the party that i love, the party that has given me so much. i hope that i will be able to repay that debt. there are so many people to thank. firstly, my family, especially my husband, hamish. applause

i couldn't have done this without you. thank you for being with me every step of the way. i also want to thank rishi. no one could have worked harder in such difficult times. rishi, thank you for everything you did. we all wish you and your wonderfulfamily the very best for the future. i'd also like to pay a special tribute to robertjenrick applause i'd also like to pay a special tribute to robertjenrick who has fought a great campaign. rob, we have all been impressed by your energy and your determination. you and i know that we don't actually disagree on very much, and i have no doubt that you have a key role to play in our party for many years to come. thank you. applause

i'd also like to thank all the other candidates, priti, mel, tom and james for your kind words and your many insights. we have come through this campaign more united and the party needs you now more than ever. applause the task that stands before us is tough, but simple. our first responsibility as his majesty's loyal opposition is to hold this labour government to account. our second is no less important. it is to prepare over the course of the next few years for government to ensure that by the time of the next election, we have not just a clear set of conservative pledges that

appeal to the british people, but a clear plan for how to implement them, a clear plan to change this country by changing the way that government works. the prime minister is discovering all too late the perils of not having such a plan. that huge job begins today. applause it will seek to involve all of our colleagues in parliament, in the scottish parliament, the senedd, ourfriends in northern ireland, as well as councillors and party members. but this is notjust about the conservative party, it is about the people we want to bring back to the conservative party.

it is about the people we need to bring into the conservative party. it is about what the conservative party needs to be over the next five, ten and 20 years. our party is critical to the success of our country, but to be heard, we have to be honest, our party is critical to the success of our country, but to be heard, we have to be honest, honest about the fact that we made mistakes, that we let standards slip. the time has come to tell the truth. applause the time has come to tell the truth. to stand up for our principles, to plan for ourfuture, to reset our politics and our thinking, and to give our party and our country the new start that they deserve. it is time to get down to business. it is time to renew. thank you ladies and gentlemen. applause kemi badenoch speaking after the announcement of her leadership of the conservative

party. let's speak to our chief political correspondent henry zeffman. while robertjenrick outlined his policies and details, we didn't hear as much about that from kemi badenoch. how important is that help us understand how the conservative party stands on critical issues? it party stands on critical issues?— party stands on critical issues? , . ., , issues? it is certainly the case one _ issues? it is certainly the case one of— issues? it is certainly the case one of the _ issues? it is certainly the case one of the clearest. case one of the clearest divides between robertjenrick and kemi badenoch in this contest was robertjenrick, especially on immigration but also other areas, was keen to be specific about policies he would enact if he became a conservative party leader and then, further down the track, prime minister. kemi badenoch, as you heard there, spoke much more in terms of principles. renewal was the catchphrase of her campaign, but she also spoke about the state needing to be smaller, the uk needing to be smaller, the uk needing to reduce tax, but consciously trying to avoid getting drawn into specifics. as leader of

the conservative party she will have to give the specifics, not in that she will have to unveil a detailed policy prospectus, but bit by bit and issue by issue, parliamentary vote by parliamentary vote, she will have to instruct her parliamentary colleagues to vote in a certain way and bit by bit we will become much clearer about what a country led by kemi badenoch will look like. , . . like. given the defeat that the conservative _ like. given the defeat that the conservative party _ like. given the defeat that the conservative party suffered i conservative party suffered against the labour party in the early election, how herculean is the task ahead in terms of challenges? in terms of uniting the party and putting up that united front for the next election? it united front for the next election?— united front for the next election? , . . ,, ., election? it is a massive task, caettin election? it is a massive task, getting the — election? it is a massive task, getting the conservative - election? it is a massive task, getting the conservative party from their worst ever electoral defeat into government in one term, but it is always worth remembering that we had similar conversations about keir starmer�*s leadership of the labour party when he took over in 2020, had been on for years, he was on the prime minister.

so, there is that volatility that seems to be a part of our political system now. certainly, kemi badenoch will be thinking unity among her parliamentary colleagues will be a prerequisite for any ability to overturn that electoral reverse. that could well prove to be tricky. there were various stages of mps voting before conservative members voted for kemi badenoch at robertjenrick and at no point did she receive any more than one third of the backing of conservative mps. than one third of the backing of conservative mp5. about a0 of conservative mp5. about a0 of the 120 conservative mps had kemi badenoch as their pick up the final round, that means 80 didn't. that is a clear challenge to her. you had in her speech that she was trying to urge unity, saying robert jenrick had a big plate to play in the future believed that they didn't disagree on that much. that strikes me as the language of somebody who wants to bring the conservative party back together, united, as a

first priority of her leadership.- first priority of her leadershi. . ~ , ., ~ leadership. thank you. a pleasure _ leadership. thank you. a pleasure to _ leadership. thank you. a pleasure to speak- leadership. thank you. a pleasure to speak to - leadership. thank you. a| pleasure to speak to you. to spain now and prime minister, pedro sanchez, has announced the country's biggest peacetime deployment — of ten thousand extra soldiers and police — to deal with this week's flash floods. two hundred and eleven people are now known to have died and many are still missing. earlier i spoke to freelance journalist melita cameron—wood who's in almassera, a short distance north of valencia city. basically, the city of valencia is surrounded by adjacent farmland, and the south is the area that has been most affected, including areas inland from valencia. where i am in the north is actually a similar type of community to the community that has been affected, and it's a farming area. so there's a lot of solidarity here. there are lots of

collection points, both at the town hall and in localfactories, and people are collecting items such as food, fresh water, and these are all being brought to the villages on the other side of valencia. and there's a massive voluntary effort at the moment, which is being coordinated from the ciudad de las artes y ciencias. around 15,000 volunteers turned up this morning. but unfortunately some of them were turned away because the state of the roads, many of these roads have just been destroyed by the flooding. so in order to avoid roads it's collapsing. roads collapsing. the voluntary effort is being coordinated. so a group of 2,500 volunteers were taken from these 15,000 volunteers, some of whom were asked to go home and come back another day. and these 2,500 volunteers were then distributed into 90 buses, which were then sent to the areas most affected. and many of these places

are small towns that have been, you know, they're people's homes, particularly ones on the ground floor and first floor have been submerged in mud. 50, yesterday we saw lots of images of volunteers heading out in masses. and this is why today we have this more organised response, because there was this fear around roads collapsing. studio: woman new talk about the relief effort and supplies being taken to those most affected... you talked about the relief effort and supplies being taken to those most affected. how difficult is it to get the essential supplies to the people who need it meant the most?

there's actually a convoy of heavy machinery that is being sent to some of these places,_ rocinha l is being sent to some of these places, rocinha and paiporta algemesi, to get rid of some of this, uh, mud and debris that is obstructing the path. um, so that's part of the effort also. you know, there are concerns around protecting volunteers to keep them safe because some because we don't want the spread of diseases as a result of this contaminated mud. so people are being encouraged to wear notjust latex gloves, but really like farming gloves, to wear masks, to wear wellington boots, um, to really cover up while they are aiding the process. let go live to valencia where we have pictures of the stadium there. that has now turned into a relief point to help with essential supplies to those who need it the most. that was

incidentally the stadium where valencia were supposed to play at madrid. that match, understandably, was postponed. those are the pictures coming in from valencia of supplies being collected to be transferred to those who need it the most as the country deals with that catastrophe. the live page is still very much there. this let's go back to the us elections. for some first—time voters, this presidential election isn't about party lines. it's about the issues they believe will shape theirfuture. at arizona state university, several groups of canvassers are out, speaking with young people about why their vote matters. here's what some of them had to say. as young people, we actually just want to see what the ideas are. and i think podcasts, long—form podcasts with candidates have been really helpful to actually learn who that person is. so i mean, for me personally, i'm a lot more concerned about our economy than anything. so that's like the main like if i'm hearing someone talk about like at least some sort of economic plan,

that's what i'm looking for because i'm concerned about the future of our economy. i want the leader that's l leading us, orthe person that's representing our country to also have the same view, i which is that everyone gets to decide what they want . to do with themselves. you know, it's a free i country, so they should follow that as well. isaac warrenjames, is the co—founder of outvote, an organization that aims to build a sustainable voting culture within the lgbtq+ community. it's targeting the swing states in the us he told my colleague kylie pentalow about his organisation and young voters in this election. we know that according to the human rights campaign, approximately one third of gen z voters in the united states identify as lgbtq+. right. so we know this is really the fastest growing voting demographic in the country, with a huge potential for collective impact across the united states in elections. from the top of the ballot to city council and school board races.

so what kind of change are you hoping then that you can bring to people within the lgbtq plus community? yeah, well, ithink gen z, including young lgbtq plus people feel like their voices just really aren't heard, right? there's a tonne of disillusionment with the system, with electoral politics, with really feeling like the people that we elect to office, to these very powerful positions don't hear us or understand us. so a big mission of our efforts, as well as a lot of movements across the united states, is just to ensure that politicians and movements and systems are acknowledging that gen z voters have this really potential collective impact for huge change at the political level. and at that point also then creating this new culture within the gen z lgbtqi+ community to feel like, you know, participation in electoral politics in the system, in this work that we're doing together

to organise for a better future is possible and kind of build up optimism from the ground up. are you sensing that there is an issue with actually convincing people to vote in the first place? yeah, actually there is. i think a lot of young voters look at the two major parties in the united states and see two parties that don't listen to them, right. so our vote is approaching this from a perspective so outvote is approaching this from a perspective that we just want young people to feel like their voices are heard and have an impact, because for so long, young people haven't been heard, and especially young queer and trans people whose, you know, identities are on the ballot, arguably in november. it's really important for them to feel like they have an impact on the election itself, and that the outcome can change both the united states and around the world. we're hearing a lot that that younger people are looking to social media to, to find answers about who to vote for.

is that is that the case or are they also using mainstream media as well? yeah, i think social media is very common, and i think specifically online spaces for young queer and trans people who might not be safe in their own homes or in their own communities, having like a safe online space to get information and find community, i think, is critically important. and as a result, that's also where a lot of the information comes from. but we know that that also means there's a lot of disinformation, right? and it's really important for us to be able to trust these platforms and the information that's provided through them, given just their importance to people who need to use them for for their well—being. the election is also being watched to see how it will impact on global conflict currently ongoing. the us has long been seen as the leading power behind nato — but as the nation prepares to elect a new president next

week, attention is turning to what role it could take in the alliance in future. our defence correspondent jonathan beale has been on board a us aircraft carrier as itjoined nato warships in the north sea, to find out more. america is once again reinforcing europe's defences. but for how much longer? us and british carriers have been flexing their military muscle together with nato allies in the north sea. the royal navy's hms prince of wales overshadowed by the uss harry s truman. it is america that brings strength in size and numbers. but it is having to worry not just about the war in ukraine but also in the middle east and the rise of china. that and a presidential election which could alter the us military presence in europe. though this is meant to reassure. what i can tell you is we are firmly committed to our alliance, firmly committed to maintaining the strength of nate, and i do not think you will

find any doubt of the importance of the alliance, especially in today's modern world. truman, whose name this carrier bears, was the president who helped found nato. but a second trump term could once again shake its very foundations. american military power has had europe's back for more than 70 years. but its focus is turning east, and the reality is whoever wins the us presidential election, europe will have to take responsibility more for its own security. among a host of global threats, america identifies china as the greatest. the crew from every sailor to pilot knows it. the focus is shifting east. what would you say about the american military focus at the moment on the far east,

the indo—pacific region? when you talk the pacific theatre and only six fleet european african theatre, i think the pacific theatre is kind of a bigger overarching long—term goal and obviously there is a lot more right now going on in europe and africa, i think that is why we are here. the crew has not been told where they're headed next. but it has been widely reported this carrier will soon be sailing towards the middle east. that will remain a challenge for an incoming president. but they are ready for whatever is next. i am happy to carry the banner of de—escalation or even deterrence as best i can. from a threat environment and going into harm's way, i will go back to we are trained for the eventuality. whatever the outcome of the us presidential race, america will remain the world's

most potent military force. the question is how will they use it? jonathan beale on board the uss harry s truman. former scottish first minister nicola sturgeon has led tributes after the death of the comedian janey godley who found viral fame mercilessly parodying ms sturgeon's coronavirus news briefings. ms sturgeon described janey godley as "a force of nature" and "one of the funniest people i have ever known". ms godley died aged 63 in a hospice "surrounded by her loved ones", her management has confirmed. she'd been receiving palliative treatment for terminal cancer. despite her diagnosis, janey godley later returned to touring but cancelled autumn dates two months ago. bbc scotland arts correspondent pauline mclean reports. complicated, men. a woman can

say to a man, this is thomas, he is going to be an architect... laughter applause janey godley drew on the everyday life she saw from behind the bar of an east end pub. born in glasgow in 1963, her city and her tough upbringing shaped her. both parents were addicted to alcohol, and the family was chaotic and poor. sometimes come out _ chaotic and poor. sometimes come out in _ chaotic and poor. sometimes come out in the _ chaotic and poor. sometimes come out in the street, - chaotic and poor. sometimes come out in the street, i - chaotic and poor. sometimes l come out in the street, i would kneel down and scoop puddle water with my hands because i was thirsty but too scared to go home and face what was there. ,, . , . , , go home and face what was there. ,, . ,~~ , _ go home and face what was there. ,, ., , ,, ., there. sexually abused by an ankle when _ there. sexually abused by an ankle when she _ there. sexually abused by an ankle when she was - there. sexually abused by an ankle when she wasjust - there. sexually abused by an ankle when she wasjust a i ankle when she was just a child, 30 years later, she and her sister went public about the abuse and the evidence was able to convict him. i the abuse and the evidence was able to convict him.— able to convict him. i am a mum, able to convict him. i am a mum. and _ able to convict him. i am a mum. and i— able to convict him. i am a mum, and i like _ able to convict him. i am a mum, and i like being i able to convict him. i am a mum, and i like being a i able to convict him. i am a i mum, and i like being a mum. able to convict him. i am a - mum, and i like being a mum. my daughter, ashley, she is also a stand—up comedian because ruining my figure wasn't enough for her. laughter her daughter, who followed her

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now it's time for a look at the weather with tomasz for many of us a great and gloomy picture, misty and murky. drizzly. that is how it is going to stay for most of the weekend. there is no real change on the way for much of next week. this is a satellite picture. you can see the high pressure centred in the north sea. the wind blowing around it. elements are strong in the north of scotland going over the mountains. the clouds do tend to break up a bit. some of us are in for some sunshine through the course of today. certainly not gloomy everywhere. 0ver certainly not gloomy everywhere. over the course of the night, the sky is remaining clear. for example, northern and eastern scotland will turn and eastern scotland will turn a little colder. that means that in the morning on sunday, perhaps only a degrees in aberdeen. for many of us, it will be closer to 10 degrees. mist and drizzle for a time in

the morning. a slow—moving area of high pressure. again, some of high pressure. again, some of us have a bit of sunshine. it will probably be a little bit brighter tomorrow. it isn't a guarantee. for many of us, it will be exactly the same. temperature is exactly the same. mid—teens, generally speaking, crossing the uk. it will feel more present. chilly for aberdeen. will feel more present. chilly foraberdeen. high will feel more present. chilly for aberdeen. high pressure weathers. echoes across central europe towards the balkans. for weather system taking a detour to the north atlantic before sweeping across the norwegian sea. we are in that calm area of weather of light winds. that means thick fog parts are in that calm area of weather of light winds. that means thick fog put summers on monday morning. it will clear in the afternoon, and it will lift those low creates guys. some sunshine in the forecast. i'm thinking parts of east anglia, the south, part of its western coast getting some brightness over the course of the day. not claiming all through the course of the week. high pressure, on

the other side of the high pressure is called the air. we are in the warmth. 0ver pressure is called the air. we are in the warmth. over the course of the week the temperatures may rise as we see the air streaming in from the southern climes. it isn't impossible we will see temperatures as high as 17 or 18 or possibly 19 degrees in some spots. for most of us, it will be around the mid—teens, not a lot of change in the weather icons. generally rather cloudy. that is all for me. goodbye.

live from london. this is bbc news the spanish prime minister says 10,000 extra soldiers and police are to join the recovery operations in valencia — after the worst flood in generations kills more than 200 people. translation: in total, we're talking about i the biggest deployment of emergency services and the army that we have ever deployed in peacetime in our country. in the uk — kemi badenoch wins the race to become the new leader of the conservative party. to be heard, we have to be

honest _ to be heard, we have to be honest. honest about the fact that we — honest. honest about the fact that we made mistakes. honest about— that we made mistakes. honest about the — that we made mistakes. honest about the fact that we let standards slip. and — the us presidential candidates rally through battleground states — north carolina set to be the next — with three days to go until the election. hello. the spanish government has significantly stepped up the response to the country's worst flooding crisis in generations. mr sanchez said he's sending 10,000 extra soldiers and police to join the rescue and recovery operation in valencia — the region worst affected by this week's flash flooding and landslides. 211 people are now known to have died

and many are still missing after rapidly rising waters