fiona trott, bbc news, angus. we will be keeping an eye out on that story developing in the uk.edia platforms have seen a surge in misinformation relating to the conflict, including doctored images and mislabelled videos. under its new stringent digital services act, the eu has written to social media firms tiktok and meta to formally provide information on the possible spread of what it calls disinformation, terrorist content and hate speech. the bbc�*s azadeh moshiri has more. this isn'tjust a simple request for information. the stakes are high for these social media companies, and that's because of the digital services act. under this act, platforms with over 45 million users in the european union must assess potential risks of their platforms to those users. they must also report that assessment and put in place mitigating measures. and if they don't, the penalties can be severe. the eu can fine as much as 6% of a company's global turnover, and it could even lead to the potential suspension of their service altogether. the president of the european commission, ursula von der

let's head there to manchester and corresponding to fiona trott is there. fiona come over to you.ere. around 2,000 people here this evenin: , there. around 2,000 people here this evening, doubled _ there. around 2,000 people here this evening, doubled the _ there. around 2,000 people here this evening, doubled the amount - there. around 2,000 people here this evening, doubled the amount that - there. around 2,000 people here this evening, doubled the amount that the organisers were expecting. this is a peaceful vigil. speakers have been taking to the stage behind me. the chief rabbi spoke a few moments ago. he sets that these are dark days, but we are united. the mayor of manchester, andy burnham, has also spoken to the crowds here, saying that this is a city that is all standing together. nothing justifies taking people from their homes, like nothing justified the attacks we had here in manchester a few years ago. that is what a lot of people have been saying here today, that this city really does have that feeling of togetherness. you can see some of the placards behind me that

fiona trott reports. to the north sea...ir aim, to reverse centuries of disease and exploitation. so, native oysters once used to be a common sight around the uk coastlines. we've actually seen a 95% decline in need of oysters from our uk sees. and with that loss, you also lose the ecosystem service benefits that oysters provide. so our project is geared towards restoring oysters and also restoring the benefit that they can have to our oceans. over the past week, they have been building a reef the size of a football pitch. day after day, 750 tonnes of stones and shells have been brought out to sea. a new home for the oysters to cling onto. oysters are clever things. they can filter around 200 litres of dirty water a day. suck up the pollutants and then deposit them in on the sea bed. that's exactly what10,000 bees are doing right now out at sea. and around 100 local volunteers have helped make it happen. why are you doing this? personally, it feels like i — why are you doing this? personally, it feels like i am _ why are you

fiona trott reports.siemouth earlier today. and here in stonehaven, another coastal community used to storms, but not like this. i think it's way over what it used to be. i don't remember this as much when i was young. i mean, i grew up here and it does seem to be a lot worse, these storms. and it's almost every year, every year round about now, you get some big storm. we've seen some big storms but nothing with the froth like this. it's notjust here in stonehaven where they're protecting their property. here in brechin, it's a race against time for chris. it's bricks and mortar at the end of the day — somebody can't take it off you. a river can take it off you. flooding can take it away from you. what's going through your mind knowing this might be happening in the next few hours? well, this was a retirement project. and i'mjusta bit... it'sjust not happening, is it? it's not happening... it's not happening. at paul and kim's housejust moments later, the official warning comes through. they're instructin

fiona trott, bbc news, angus.ning to the barge docked in portland harbour in dorset — two months after it was evacuated because of fears over a contaminated water supply. the men were taken off the bibby stockholm, which has capacity of up to 500, in august after legionella bacteria was found. the home office says all necessary tests have now been completed. jenny kumah reports. stop it! shouting. this has been a divisive issue. these protesters feel the barge is inhumane. when this bus arrived in portland to return the men, they tried to block it. despite their efforts, around 20 men got back on board this lunchtime. chanting: suella braverman, hear us say, send the prison barge away! - campaigners worried about their welfare gathered at the port gates. we've got welcome packs and good wishes for them. we want them to see friendly faces. we want them to be able to come to this community, add to the community what they can and be embraced. the barge is not. a practical solution. it's not humane, we don't believe i

fiona trott, matt bbc news, sunderland.was jailed in august for murdering seven babies and attempting to murder six more. 0fficers said they'll be looking at the senior leadership at the countess of chester hospital and their decision making. the leader of the reclaim party laurence fox was arrested earlier this morning. he released this video on social media as police searched his house. in a statement, the metropolitan police said a 45—year—old man had been arrested "on suspicion of conspiring to commit criminal damage to ulez cameras." in a separate incident, gb news also confirmed today that they've sacked fox following his comments denigrating journalist ava evans last week. an army investigation has found that a soldier who died at larkhill barracks in wiltshire in 2021 probably took her own life. the bbc has seen a service inquiry report on the death of 19—year—old gunnerjaysley beck, which suggests relentless sexual harassment from her boss may have contributed. our home affairs correspondent june kelly reports. jay

fiona trott, bbc news, angus.remind you of the latest news coming from the region. egyptian state media is reporting that the rafah crossing into gaza will be opened for several hours on friday, to allow the delivery of desperately needed aid. that is coming from... meanwhile, israel's defence minister yoav gallant has told troops stationed on the border with gaza to be ready ahead of an expected ground offensive. christian is up next, but here is the weather with chris. hello. storm babet is bringing some extreme rainfall to the uk. the met office have issued a rare top level red weather warning for rain affecting aberdeenshire, angus, dundee, perth and kinross. it's for these areas that we'll probably see the most severe weather impacts. it's not the only place that babet will cause big problems. northern and eastern scotland, the cheviots, the peaks, the pennines, north wales, the rainfall accumulations — ie the rain building up over the next day or two — could also bring some severe flooding. now, babet essent

our correspondent fiona trott reports from sunderland.oyed shortly afterwards to protect the public. another dog, also believed to be an xl bully breed, was taken away. this is what xl bullies look like. last month, the government announced a ban. existing owners will have to register them and ensure they are neutered and muzzled when out on a lead. this is a quiet housing estate, and their lives have been turned upside down. there are three areas here that have been cordoned off and are being manned by the police. they're knocking on doors, asking for information. and most importantly, this. there are people here who are coping with what they saw or heard yesterday, and some of them have lost a friend. he was a great person. he was a people person. that is the sad thing, that he died without getting help after the help he gave to the community. we all have characters in all our villages. some people like them, some don't. i found him great. the man they remember fondly has now been named by the police as ian langley. his family are being

fiona trott has the latest.bully breed, was taken away. this is what xl bullies look like. last month, the government announced a ban. existing owners will have to register them and ensure they are neutered and muzzled when out on a lead. this is a quiet housing estate, and their lives have been turned upside down. there are three areas here that have been cordoned off and are being manned by the police. they're knocking on doors, asking for information. and, most importantly, this. there are people here who are coping with what they saw or heard yesterday, and some of them have lost a friend. i think he was a great person. he was a people's person. that is the sad thing, that he died without getting any help. with the help he gave to the community, it's really sad. we all have characters in all our villages. some people like him, some don't. i found him great. the man they remember fondly has now been named by the police as ian langley. his family are being supported by specially trained officers. fiona trott,

fiona trott has more. the sea — sending a signal hours before the red warning comes into effect.ay. and here in stonehaven, another coastal community used to storms, but not like this. i think it's way over what it used to be. i don't remember this as much when i was young. i mean, i grew up here and it does seem to be a lot worse, these storms. and it's almost every year, every year, round about now, you get some big storm. we've seen some big storms but nothing with the froth like this. it's notjust here in stonehaven where they're protecting their property. here in brechin, it's a race against time for chris. it's bricks and mortar at the end of the day — somebody can't take it off you. a river can take it off you. flooding can take it away from you. what's going through your mind knowing this might be happening in the next few hours? well, this was a retirement project. and i'mjusta bit... it'sjust not happening, is it? it's not happening... it's not happening. at paul and kim's housejust moments later, the official warning comes through. they're instructing people to leave t