the un's syria envoy calls for a halt to further movement. also on the programme... more detail emerges about luigi mangione, arrested in a pennsylvania mcdonald's and charged with the planned shooting of an insurance boss in new york. recognition for the families of emergency service workers killed in the line of duty — the king hands out the first in a series of special awards. the chancellor will ask government departments that aren't part of its key promises to cut their spending by 5%. the party doesn't start till i arrive. and the changing face of the traditionalfestive pantomime — how classic stories are being updated for a new generation. and coming up on bbc news, liverpool are boosted by the return of goalkeeper alisson from injury after more than two months ahead of their champions league match away at girona tonight.

good afternoon and welcome to the bbc news at one. the united nations special envoy for syria has warned that israeli bombardments and movements into syrian territory need to stop. loud blasts were heard in the capital damascus this morning, with plumes of smoke rising into the sky. the israel defence forces says its ground troops haven't moved beyond what it calls the buffer zone, as attempts begin inside syria to rebuild the country after the fall of the assad regime. our correspondent barbara plett usher is in damascus. what have you seen on the streets this morning? it's looking very much like a return

to normal. there is a lot of traffic in the streets, we saw some restaurants, cafes and shops open. several government agencies have called for workers to return and anecdotally we think about 40% of them have. they are trying to get life back to normal. just in the last few hours a new interim prime minister has been appointed, his name is mohammed al—bashir, he is the man who has been running most of the man who has been running most of the province of idlib, the rebel stronghold in the north—west, so he has government experience so he is important for the rebel leader al—jolani because he has stressed a handover of power that keeps public services running. the new interim prime minister has been appointed until march the 1st 2025, so we don't know yet what will happen after that, whether there will be elections or not. the new government also has to be in charge of restoring security, or maintaining security. we have heard complaints

from some people here in damascus that there has been some looting but more widely there have been hundreds of israeli air strikes around the country as well as here in damascus. the explosions were very loud this morning. the israelis say they are destroying military equipment, especially chemical weapons and missiles so they don't fall into hostile hands, but there is concern in the region they are targeting so broadly that it might affect the ability of the new rebel government to keep security in the country, so they have joined their voices with that of the united nations which has called for the bombardments to stop. barbara plett usher, thank you. our middle east correspondent lina sinjab has the latest from damascus. hundreds of blasts like this one were seen and heard across the country. syrians left sleepless by the explosions. the syrian observatory says there has been more

than 300 israeli strikes since assad was toppled. israel is also increasing its presence in the golan heights. it says it wants to protect its borders. heights. it says it wants to protect its harden-— heights. it says it wants to protect its bordere— its borders. translation: i instructed — its borders. translation: i instructed the _ its borders. translation: i instructed the idf _ its borders. translation: i instructed the idf to - its borders. translation: i instructed the idf to seize . its borders. translation: || instructed the idf to seize its buffer zone between us and syria. this also includes what is called the syrian herman.— this also includes what is called the syrian herman. military bases and weapons _ the syrian herman. military bases and weapons storage _ the syrian herman. military bases and weapons storage facilities - the syrian herman. military bases. and weapons storage facilities have been targeted. they don't want them to fall into the hands of islamist rebels who toppled the assad regime. but the leader of hayat tahrir al—sham, ahmed al—sharaa, made no comment on the strikes, busy setting up comment on the strikes, busy setting up for the new government. last night he appointed a new government and met with the former prime minister to discuss handover duties. he wants services to resume and for people to go back to their daily life. the newly appointed interim government is sending mixed signals.

but there are things that needs to be done so safety prevails. translation: i be done so safety prevails. translation:— be done so safety prevails. translation: ., , ., , ., translation: i hope that safety and securi are translation: i hope that safety and security are restored _ translation: i hope that safety and security are restored in _ translation: i hope that safety and security are restored in syria - security are restored in syria because we as syrians deserve to live better, we deserve to live in peace, safety and prosperity, and for the coming days i hope all different sects can live together hand in hand. there is no need for revenge, we need to open a new chapter. revenge, we need to open a new chater. , .,, ., , chapter. some people here are still celebrating- — chapter. some people here are still celebrating. others _ chapter. some people here are still celebrating. others are _ chapter. some people here are still celebrating. others are cautious. i celebrating. others are cautious. public institutions have not resumed yet and businesses are starting to open up. but for many, they want the safety and stability to prevail before going back to normal. lina sinjab, bbc news, damascus. barbara plett usher is still with us in damascus. we'll talk about the uk government shortly, but the next steps are so important. what is the

international reaction to what the next steps should be?— next steps should be? definitely the want next steps should be? definitely they want elections. _ next steps should be? definitely they want elections. and - next steps should be? definitely they want elections. and they i next steps should be? definitely i they want elections. and they want next steps should be? definitely - they want elections. and they want a process that will elect a government that reflects syria's diversity. syria has been dominated for sa years by the assad family, a particular clan of the alawite minority and they want the new government, as do many syrians, to reflect the diversity of religion, ethnicity and so on. it's been interesting, the international or western response, should we say, because the western nations were against bashar al—assad. they felt that he had had a brutal dictatorships were opposed to him. then again, the rebels that have overthrown him are led by a movement of this list, including a leader who is on a terrorist list. they have to figure out how to manage that balance. it has been reported germany and france have indicated they would be willing to work with

they would be willing to work with the rebel government. the united states has not said so but it is being reported they are looking closely at whether the rebel leaders follow their words with action, the words that they are reassuring that they will build a syria for all and respect minority rights.- respect minority rights. barbara plett usher, _ respect minority rights. barbara plett usher, thank _ respect minority rights. barbara plett usher, thank you. - here, the government's approach to dealing with the syrian rebels who overthrew the assad regime is still no clearer. hayet tahrir al—sham — or hts — are a proscribed organisation who appear on the uk terror list. our political correspondent harry farleyjoins us. harry, the prime minister has a key decision to make here. yes, he does. i have actuallyjust come over the road from parliament where we had a briefing with the prime minister's official spokesman. it's clear there are multiple aspects of the conflicts that are concerning ministers. on the question of proscription and whether hts, as it is known, the main rebel group, stays on that banned list of terror organisations, it is clear from the briefing we just had that that decision will not come in

eminently. the downing street spokesman saying the government had said it had officially broken ties with al-qaeda and been promising to be more inclusive but their decision would be be based on what the group does not what it says and that will be clear in the coming weeks. the downing street prime minister's spokesman was at pains to stress that legislation here in the uk around proscribed terrorist organisations does not prevent the government from engaging with hts, does not prevent the government from having conversations with that rebel group and with other organisations indeed. we asked whether those conversations had taken place, whether the government had spoken to hts. downing street said they didn't want to get into that at this stage. the prime minister's spokesman saying it was a nun unfolding, fluid and fast moving situation and one of the things we are focused on is a risk in relation to terrorism. of

particular concern to ministers is jihadists held in camps in northern syria and whether they will continue to be detained. downing street described that as a key focus of the uk and indeed other countries and said the government would not hesitate to act if needed to keep the country safe.— the country safe. harry farley, thank yon _ more detail is emerging about the background of luigi mangione, the man charged with shooting dead insurance boss brian thompson in new york city. the 26—year—old was arrested in a mcdonald's in pennsylvania, in possession of a gun, after he was recognised by one of the other customers. our correspondent nada tawfik is in new york. nada, what more are we hearing about luigi mangione's life, and about his arrest? to those who knew him, by all accounts, luigi mangione is the last person they would have suspected. he is an ivy league university graduate from a prominent maryland family, someone considered well—rounded, social, athletic, a star student.

his family said they were shocked and devastated by this. clearly many want to know what could have led him to carry out this murder, this killing in new york. he has appeared in shackles in pennsylvania yesterday charged on gun —related charges but he will be extradited to new york where they have officially charged him last night with murder, also with firearm related charges as well. we will see how he will plead but nevertheless the judge did ask him if he had been in touch with his family and he said he had been until recently. so it seems in the last few months people were concerned about his whereabouts, trying to get in touch with him, and that will be the key focus of investigators. reportedly he suffered from a painful back injury. picture someone of his social media accounts show x—rays of his spine with a surgical

implant in it. investigators also found he was in possession of a three page handwritten manifesto which called out the health care industry are reportedly, officials saying it talked about ill will towards corporate america. but the anger towards the health care industry has turned him into something of a folk hero. the pennsylvania governorjosh shapiro saying the real hero was the employee who alerted the police to him. ., ., employee who alerted the police to him. . . . ' ~' . ~' the chancellor has told ministers to stop any spending that doesn't contribute to the government's priorities. rachel reeves wants departments to identify efficiency savings worth 5% of their current budgets, as part of a review into what they'll commit money to in the coming years. our political correspondent damian grammaticas is at westminster. damian, what more do we know about the chancellor's plans? this comes off the back of that budget we had a few weeks ago. £40 billion of tax rises in that, now going into future years what the government will do over the next six months or so is talk to people who

use government services then go through government budgets, every department to line by line, to see if everything can be justified. those budgets will be scrutinised by outside panels, with bankers, experts, who will also advise. everything will have to be scored according to the government's priorities that keir starmer set out last week, things like cutting nhs waiting lists and growing the economy. rachel reeves says this does not amount to cuts to departments because it will be 5% efficiencies over 3—5 years but they will look to keep the savings and have to reinvest them in line with those priorities. budgets in this parliament will increase. that is the envelope that we set out the budget in the first phase of the spending review in october. but it is absolutely vital that we get value for money for every pound of taxpayers' money spent, especially when taxes are so high and we are asking people to pay so much. and that's why we're really going to be driving productivity and efficiency and cracking down

on wasteful spending on public services to make sure that every pound of taxpayers' money is spent well. what the conservatives says they see a government here who is splurging money, they say, things like giving pay rises to train drivers and junior doctors without demanding efficiencies upfront. rachel reeves says she doesn't like waste and it's all about getting better public services, but there will be some very difficult decisions to come. damian grammaticas, thank you. germany is set to make it easier to prosecute those helping to smuggle migrants to the uk as part of a new agreement with the government. facilitating people smuggling to a non—eu country like the uk isn't technically illegal in germany, but the home office says the new plan agreed by both nations will see germany make it a clear offence. birmingham city council has agreed a deal with unions to settle historical equal pay claims

for thousands of women. the terms of the agreement haven't been disclosed, but at one stage the council's potential liability was estimated to be £760 million. the issue was one of the key factors in the local authority declaring effective bankruptcy last year. mountain rescue teams are searching for a missing man in an area which flooded during storm darragh. northumbria police said there'd been "extensive inquiries" in abberwick ford, after reports of concern for the welfare of a man in his 40s on sunday. a jury has heard from the ex—girlfriend of a man accused of murdering a school girl in south london. she described the moment she saw him pull out a knife before the attack. 15—year—old elianne andam was stabbed to death near a bus stop in croydon in september last year. hassan sentamu, who s 18, has admitted manslaughter but denies murder. our uk correspondent adina campbell is at the old bailey. adina, what's the latest from court?

ina in a pre—recorded police interview, played to the jury, hassan sentamu's ex girlfriend said she knew something was wrong when he turned up something was wrong when he turned up to a meeting wearing black gloves. she said she felt scared and noticed he was getting angry, saying he didn't want to hurt her. the couple had recently split up and had arranged to meet to exchange possessions. elianne andam had also attended that meeting to support her friend. but he turned up to that meeting empty—handed and that's when elianne andam decided to intervene, taking back a bag belonging to him and running off with it. his ex—girlfriend, who cannot be named because of her age, said she did that as a joke. she said that moments later he pulled out something, i saw a big moments later he pulled out something, isaw a big knife. he was over her, bent over. i didn't know she got stabbed, i didn't know it was real. police body camera footage was real. police body camera footage

was also played to the jury showing the moment hassan sentamu was arrested. and in that pc peter nolans told the court he noticed a smear of blood on his hands. hassan sentamu was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder back in 2020. his defence claim this lead to diminished responsibility. he has admitted manslaughter but denies murder. the trial continues. bdina murder. the trial continues. adina cambell, murder. the trial continues. adina campbell. thank— murder. the trial continues. adina campbell, thank you. _ the time is 1:16. our top story this afternoon... the un says israeli bombardments and movements into syrian territory need to stop, as israel denies its ground forces have moved beyond the buffer zone between the two countries. and a key milestone in mnd research is hit, as a campaign to raise enough money to build a centre to study the disease in memory of rob burrow reaches its target. coming up on bbc news, the pressure turns up on wolves boss gary o'neil after their third defeat in a row, to west ham yesterday, leaves them second bottom of the premier league, four points from safety.

the mum of teenage photographer liz hatton, who died from cancer last month, has called for better awareness about the rare form of the disease which killed her. liz's attempt to complete a bucket list of goals after being diagnosed with a desmoplastic small round cell tumour inspired many, including the princess of wales. jessica lane has the story. it has always been my happy place, photography. that works way better. she was a photographer admired by one of the profession's best known. i am rankin, one of the profession's best known. iam rankin, nice one of the profession's best known. i am rankin, nice to meet you. your an inspiration— i am rankin, nice to meet you. your an inspiration to the princess of wales, — an inspiration to the princess of wales, but_ an inspiration to the princess of wales, but also a big sister, sorely missed~ _ wales, but also a big sister, sorely missed. ,, . , wales, but also a big sister, sorely missed. ,, ., ., missed. she was always there for me when i needed _ missed. she was always there for me when i needed her _ missed. she was always there for me when i needed her own _

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desmoplastic small round cell tumour is a rare type of soft tissue sarcoma, a type of cancer. it can occur anywhere throughout the body. an average of 12 cases are diagnosed each year in england and vicky hopes to raise awareness to help others. the only funds out there are funds raised by families. at the beginning it was like looking for a needle in a haystack, we had no idea what we were dealing with, there was no way to find centralised information aimed at families. a cancer isjust aimed at families. a cancer is just where a cell in a cancer isjust where a cell in your— a cancer isjust where a cell in your trody— a cancer isjust where a cell in your body loses control and grows and moves — your body loses control and grows and moves around without stopping. each sort _ and moves around without stopping. each sort of— and moves around without stopping. each sort of branch of cancer needs a different— each sort of branch of cancer needs a different sort of treatment, and whilst _ a different sort of treatment, and whilst we — a different sort of treatment, and whilst we are doing the treatments we have _ whilst we are doing the treatments we have got, we need to maximise the chance _ we have got, we need to maximise the chance that _ we have got, we need to maximise the chance that you have of living that life aren't — chance that you have of living that life aren't really enjoying the time, — life aren't really enjoying the time, like liz did. life aren't really en'oying the time, like liz did._ life aren't really en'oying the time, like liz did. liz's body has been donated _ time, like liz did. liz's body has been donated to _ time, like liz did. liz's body has been donated to medical- time, like liz did. liz's body has l been donated to medical students time, like liz did. liz's body has - been donated to medical students can learn more about her cancer in the

hope she will continue to help and inspire others in death, as she did inspire others in death, as she did in life. israel's prime minster benjamin netanyahu is testifying in court for the first time in his corruption trial. he was formally charged in 2019 on bribery, fraud and breach of trust offences. he's become the first serving israeli pm to take the witness stand in a criminal trial as a defendant. our middle east correspondent yolande knell is at court. yolande, what's happened so far today? this was a day that mr netanyahu had long sought to avoid and then managed to delay several times, but finally we had his lawyer laying out the opening arguments for the defence, merely saying this was a biased case against his client designed to bring him down, and he said prosecutors were pursuing the man and not the crime. then we have mr netanyahu taking to the witness stand, really seeking to play down

the significance of the charges against him and put the focus back on himself as the country's veteran later saying how he at the moment was dealing with war and upheaval on multiple fronts. what prosecutors allege is that mr netanyahu pushed through regulations that were more favourable for media owners in exchange for more favourable press coverage, they also say he accepted lavish gifts including cigars and pink champagne from a wealthy hollywood producer in return for advancing his personal interests. we heard mr netanyahu attacking the media here, calling their attitude towards him upsurge, saying it was doubly absurd to say he had received illicit gifts. outside the court the relatively small but noisy protests are split between pro and anti—netanyahu camps, showing how

this trial has defined israeli politics and deeply divided the public. politics and deeply divided the ublic. ., . ., ,, politics and deeply divided the ublic. ., . ., ~ , ., the uk's biggest waterfirm, thames water, has seen its number of so—called "pollution incidents" go up by 40% in the first half of this year. the company's latest set of financial results also show that its debts are still increasing, amid concerns about its future viability. our business editor simonjackjoins us now. simon, talk us through what we've learned from these results. profits are up 20%, but as you say, the one that will catch people's attention is that pollution spills are up 40%, mainly, say the company, down to record rainfall which has overwhelmed their ageing infrastructure. they have been forced to defend bonuses for the bosses, the new chief executive got a £195,000 bonus forjust three months of work, he said you need to pay good money to have talented people. but this country is in big

trouble, it is drowning in debt, it owes its lenders £16 billion, that number continues to rise. they are saying they will run out of cash by the end of march of next year and they are desperately trying to raise new money. there is a cash loan on offer, more debt, of £3 billion to get it through next year, it really needs to raise new investments in equity capital, money that gets paid in and does not get paid out. but for that to happen two big things need to come together, what is the existing lenders who have rented £16 billion need to accept they will not get that all back and we'll take what they call in the industry a haircut, they will not get all their money back, and we will find out how much thames under the companies will be allowed to raise water bills, thames is asking for 50% above inflation but we will find out how much they are right —— allowed to

raise bills by december the 19th, a very crucial date. king charles will present the first elizabeth emblems today. the special awards are named after the late queen, and are being given to the families of emergency service workers and public servants who've died in the line of duty. our correspondent duncan kennedy is in windsor. duncan, what more do we know about the recipients who have been honoured today? there is a really wide range of recipients. 38 in all are receiving this elizabeth and plan for the first time today from king charles. this is the civilian equivalent of the elizabeth cross which is given to members of the military killed in the line of duty. the elizabeth emblem is about reporting public servants like firefighters and police officers. among those receiving up to date are the family of andrew harper, a police officer who died in berkshire in 2019 trying to chase and burglars. in 1984 there was yvonne fletcher, a police

officer on duty at saintjames's square in london outside the libyan embassy. there was a demonstration by, somebody at the embassy fired into the crowd and killed yvonne fletcher. in 1960 there was a firefighter in glasgow called william crockett who died at the famous cheapside fire and his son will be receiving the elizabeth emblem on behalf of his father today. it is about honouring and remembering those who were doing their duty, doing their service and who paid the ultimate price. duncan, thank ou. early years charities are warning more nurseries could close, because there isn't enough funding to support an expansion in the number of free childcare hours next year. the government has announced £2 billion of extra investment compared to last year to help support the rollout. our education reporter vanessa clarke is at a nursery in greater manchester. vanessa, what are their concerns? i think their main concern is that i

will not be enough spaces available in nurseries like this one. i'm in a preschool in swinton and this room is full, there is no more capacity here even though demand is rising. by here even though demand is rising. by next september when this expansion fully rolls out, there will be 70,000 more childcare spaces needed and 30,000 extra staff. today, as you say, the government has announced an extra £2 billion of investment more than they gave nurseries last year, this comes on in the winter in different parts, some is about 400 hours, the amount they pay per hour, so there is a right or not, and if they know to be like this one is to expand they can apply for a grant and the pupil premium is going up for disadvantaged children. the problem is even though bridget phillipson says early years education at her priority, there is a warning from nurseries today that there is a national insurance change coming in

april, as well as a minimum wage rise. this nursery, for example, they will be paying £50,000 more in staff costs. the staff massively deserve that rise and they will all say that, particularly with 15 preschoolers today, but the concern is that the funding the government gave will not match that. it is very busy today, everyone is happy, but there is real concern about the future. ., , there is real concern about the future. . ., ~ there is real concern about the future. . ., ,, ., ~ there is real concern about the future. . ., ,, ., the minority labour government in wales is due to publish its spending plans for next year. the budget, which is set to include funding aimed at bringing down nhs waiting lists, will need support from at least one opposition member in the welsh senate to pass. our wales correspondent, hywel griffith, joins us now. hywel, what else can we expect from this budget? we will hear about their spending plans on education, transport and housing. all departments, we are told, according to the numbers

published in the last half hour, will have a real terms increase in spending for next year but it is health, as you mention, which is key. the £26 billion for welsh government has at its disposal next year, half of that will blow on the health service. despite spending increases in recent years the health service here are struggling. longest waiting lists in britain, a record month after month increases in those lists. a finance secretary mark drakeford is likely to don't even more money for the health service, but how well is it being spent is a key question. another key question is how the welsh over government at that through, they do not have the numbers to make sure it passes, they have 30 out of 60 senedd seats, so will there be something in this budget to persuade another party to support them in the new year vote? we know the conservatives and plaid cymru are not likely to get support given there is an election coming in

2026, the liberal democrats have only one seat yet so they could be persuaded, depending on the contents of the budget. persuaded, depending on the contents of the itudget-— of the budget. hywel griffith, thank ou. a campaign to raise enough money to finish building a centre for motor neurone disease in memory of the rugby league legend rob burrow has hit its target. the facility will provide support for those living with the condition, as well as their families, and is currently under construction in leeds. our reporter, fi lamdin, has more. three, two, one. this is the moment they'd been waiting three years for. and now we have reached the sum of 6.8 million. . £6.8 million for a specialist treatment centre for families living with mnd. we have more bad days than good days but this is a good day, you know? how could it not be? the money being raised, the building is going up, we are nearly there. can't wait to be able to cut that ribbon and just be there and know that rob is there as well.

rob burrow, a rugby league legend who spent his entire professional career with leeds rhinos. but in december 2019 he was diagnosed with mnd, motor neurone disease. and for the rest of his life he fought to raise funds and awareness. rob died this june. i still remember when i met rob for the first time and as i gave him the diagnosis, he walked out into a room full of other patients, i thought, i've not really given him the dignity in grief to be able to go out into a quiet room and gather his thoughts together. so i think this place means everything. this is the first bespoke mnd centre in the entire uk. here is where the community centre will be. this is where children will be able to come. there will be a library, there will be arts and crafts and a garden out that way. through here, this is where all the treatments will take place, like the physios. and then through here,

all the consulting rooms, where they will have bloods, weight and their respiratory checks. three years ago we launched the appeal, we had nothing in the bank. but i think it's the power of yes. we've said yes, we hoped that the community would rally and over 17,000 people have donated to the centre in that time. it's been incredible. three, two, one. but between rob, his former team—mate, kevin sinfield, and his army of runners, they've raised more than £16 million. you care about this community, just like we do. it's been a tough couple of days. recovering, but we've been glorying in the achievement and success we've had. the hope that this centre will be open in a year's time. these signatures will soon be plastered over, but they are in the foundations for ever. the name of one very special family who continue to fight this terrible disease. fiona lamdin, bbc news.

a reminder of our top headline this afternoon... the un says israeli bombardments and movements into syrian territory need to stop, as israel denies its ground forces have advanced towards syria. and the teen darts sensation luke littler took the sports world by storm in his debut season, and now he has a new title away from the dartboard. we'll find out more shortly. we'll have a full forecast in the next half hour, but it's time now for a quick look at the weather. here's helen. thanks. still almost 30 flood warnings in england at the moment but all the rain bearing clouds and weather fronts to the north of us right now because we have high pressure with us, but will stay with us for the next three or four days,

keeping the weather fronts are bay. even when they edge southwards later in the week it does not look like they will bring a great deal of rain. a ridge of high pressure at this time of year also has the consequences of frost and freezing fog, that has been a problem this morning lingering in parts of northern ireland and the central belt of scotland and will be another problem through the night. i will tell you more later. let's return to our top story. the un has warned israel to stop bombardments and movements into syrian territory after a series of loud blasts were heard in the capital, damascus, this morning. the israel defence forces denied its ground troops were advancing towards the syrian capital. it comes as the political fallout from the ousting of the former president bashar al—assad continues. a caretaker prime minister has now been appointed to run a transitional goverment until march next year. we're joined now by our chief international correspondent, lyse doucet. you are fair in damascus. as bbc

journalists we have not been able to travel there for years. you are back again, what is it like? i travel there for years. you are back again, what is it like?— again, what is it like? i have been cominu again, what is it like? i have been comin: to again, what is it like? i have been coming to syria — again, what is it like? i have been coming to syria for _ again, what is it like? i have been coming to syria for the _ again, what is it like? i have been coming to syria for the last - again, what is it like? i have been coming to syria for the last 30 - coming to syria for the last 30 years, when we were banned by bashar al—assad's government from coming to syria several years ago it affected a lot of us, so to be able to cross the borderfrom lebanon into syria was an extraordinary moment because every time we used to come here, going down the road to damascus, there was always some trepidation because you think, will we be covering another massacre or a painful siege, covering another massacre or a painfulsiege, how covering another massacre or a painful siege, how much control will be put on us, will we be able to do our reporting? today we arrived in the capital, a few days since the old order was toppled and perhaps your viewers can hear the traffic, very normal but not for here, there was not this traffic yesterday streaming on the streets, but i think you can also see the black plumes of smoke rising from behind us, we think that might be a weapons

depot. we heard a crackle of the celebratory gunfire. it is like the italian marxists, the old order is dead but the new one has not been born. i can still see a huge mural of bashar al assad waiting at his people. of bashar al assad waiting at his --eole. �* , of bashar al assad waiting at his --eole. v ., ~ of bashar al assad waiting at his --eole. �*, ., ~ ., of bashar al assad waiting at his n-eole. �*, . ~ . . people. let's talk about that next ste - , people. let's talk about that next ste, a people. let's talk about that next step. a lot _ people. let's talk about that next step, a lot hangs _ people. let's talk about that next step, a lot hangs on _ people. let's talk about that next step, a lot hangs on that, - step, a lot hangs on that, what could come next?— step, a lot hangs on that, what could come next? another sign of damascus trying _ could come next? another sign of damascus trying to _ could come next? another sign of damascus trying to get _ could come next? another sign of damascus trying to get on - could come next? another sign of damascus trying to get on its - could come next? another sign of damascus trying to get on its feet again with the new leadership, trying to send a signal of stability is that civil servants were told to go back to work, someone from the new order told us about 40% of people showed up. obviously lots of senior people will have fledge, fearing recriminations. we have also been told the news in the last hour that they have appointed a new caretaker prime minister, mohammad al this year, he will rule until march next year. we know that he

headed the transitional government in control in the north—west corner of syria that the main rebel group was running for the last several years, so we canjudge mohammed al—bashir by his record in the north—west and see what she does on the ground. north-west and see what she does on the round. , , north-west and see what she does on the round. i, . north-west and see what she does on the ground-— the ground. lyse doucet, thank for “oininr the ground. lyse doucet, thank for joining us- — still to come on today's programme... i think we need a bit of music! it's a time honoured festive tradition, but new interpretations of centuries old stories are shaking up the world of panto. we've been backstage to find out more. now it's time to join our colleagues with the news where you are. thank you, anna, and welcome to bbc london. hello from the bbc sport centre.

the champions league returns with liverpool handed a boost ahead of their clash with gerona. and pressure on wolves boss gary o'neil after his side fall to a premier league defeat. zach brown celebrates in style after lando norris helped secure a first constructors title in 26 years. the champions league match day six starts in just the champions league match day six starts injust a the champions league match day six starts in just a few hours' time with liverpool heading to gerona. looking to continue their perfect start to the new format. —— liverpool head to girona. first team goalkeeper alisson is set to return to the starting line—up after an

injury. in his absence, substitute goalkeeper kelleher kept several clean sheets. he goalkeeper kelleher kept several clean sheets.— clean sheets. he has been outstanding _ clean sheets. he has been outstanding for _ clean sheets. he has been outstanding for this - clean sheets. he has been| outstanding for this copper clean sheets. he has been - outstanding for this copper several years— outstanding for this copper several years and — outstanding for this copper several years and for the brazilian national team _ years and for the brazilian national team so— years and for the brazilian national team so it — years and for the brazilian national team so it is definitely nice to have — team so it is definitely nice to have him _ team so it is definitely nice to have him back and available but if you then — have him back and available but if you then look at how his replacement did, it _ you then look at how his replacement did, it will— you then look at how his replacement did, it will not be easy to do even better— did, it will not be easy to do even better so— did, it will not be easy to do even better so we expect definitely the same _ better so we expect definitely the same and — better so we expect definitely the same and maybe on margins a bit better— same and maybe on margins a bit better but— same and maybe on margins a bit better but kelleher did so well that we can— better but kelleher did so well that we can say we have two very good goalkeepers. we can say we have two very good goalkeepers— we can say we have two very good goalkeepers. liverpool's opponents have one goalkeepers. liverpool's opponents have gone from _ goalkeepers. liverpool's opponents have gone from playing _ goalkeepers. liverpool's opponents have gone from playing in - goalkeepers. liverpool's opponents have gone from playing in the - goalkeepers. liverpool's opponents| have gone from playing in the lower divisions to being part of the city football group and reaching the champions league and a short space of time. bbc sport visited catalonia to see how it happened. girona is a fairy tale. they to see how it happened. girona is a fairy