frankie oliver, thank ou strong mandate. frankie oliver, thank you for— strong mandate.k you forjoining us. - the football world cup has begun in qatar with a spectacular firework display and a message of unity from the oscar—winning actor morgan freeman at the opening ceremony. meanwhile, in the opening match, which followed, ecuador comfortably beat the hosts 2—0. the events took place in the main stadium in doha, which resembles a bedouin tent and was attended by football fans from all 32 countries involved and world leaders. many supporters who had left the stadium at the interval didn't return, leaving the ground around half empty for much of the second period. and you can catch up with all the world cup news in full in a full sports bulletin in a few minutes' time. president biden has said the us "must not tolerate hate" after five people were shot dead in a gay nightclub in colorado. a 22—year—old suspect was arrested at the scene. our north america correspondent, barbara plett—usher, reports. it was nearly midnight when the gunman walked into a dance party at clu