i am lewis vaughanjones. jonathan and i will be back at 11:30 p:m.. iam lewis vaughanjones. chelsea and manchester united have looked pretty good in their first premier league game since the tournament. natalie pirks reports on a home win apiece for two teams hoping to keep tabs on the top four. while the rest of us pondered what day it was, chelsea were hoping to shake off a christmas hangover. they were without a win or even a goal in three matches, but with the world cup break over, there was a spring in their step. raheem sterling handed kai havertz the key to unlock bournemouth's stacked defence. there hadn't been much fun at stamford bridge of late, but fans were enjoying this. havertz soon turned provider, teeing up mason mount to unleash chelsea's second. what a lovely finish from mason mount! the blues were as dominant in the first half as bournemouth were insipid. a fresh injury blow for reece james, who had already missed the world cup for england, the only dampener on the evening for chelsea, and even though bournemouth improved in the second half, it wasn't enou

i am lewis vaughanjones and this is bbc news. bye—bye. good evening. league leaders arsenal to five points. and it was a tense wait for the visitors, with the first goal coming just before half—time courtesy of rodri. two goals then from erling haaland means he's become the fastest player to score 20 goals in premier league history, taking just 14 appearances. pascal struijk headed in for leeds, but city never really looked too ruffled to take all three points. liverpool have confirmed cody gakpo willjoin the club from psv eindhoven. the dutch forward scored three times for his country at the world cup, including this one in the opening game of the tournament against qatar. the move will become official at the start of the january transfer window, subject to a work permit being granted, after agreeing personal terms and successfully completing a medical. in the scottish premiership, celtic have beaten hibernian by 4—0. aaron mooy scored twice, one of which was from the penalty spot, with his goals coming either side of this brilliant effort from daizen

this is lewis vaughanjones. bye—bye. times hello, i'm hugh ferris. us pondered what day it was, chelsea were hoping to shake off a christmas hangover. they were without a win or even a goal in three matches, but with the world cup break over, there was a spring in their step. raheem sterling handed kai havertz the key to unlock bournemouth's stacked defence. there hadn't been much fun at stamford bridge of late, but fans were enjoying this. havertz soon turned provider, teeing up mason mount to unleash chelsea's second. what a lovely finish from mason mount! the blues were as dominant in the first half as bournemouth were insipid. a fresh injury blow for reece james, who had already missed the world cup for england, the only dampener on the evening for chelsea, and even though bournemouth improved in the second half, it wasn't enough. chelsea fans will be hoping their great reset continues. as the rain poured at old trafford, illness had swept through manchester united's camp, giving their defence a makeshift look. but forest have scored just one awa

i am lewis vaughanjones. this is bbc news. bye—bye. hello.om the saudi side. the 37—year—old has signed a two and a half year deal with the team currently second in the saudi pro league. in a joint social media post, ronaldo and al nassr said, "this is more than history in the making. "this is a signing that will not only inspire our club to achieve "even greater success but inspire our league, "our nation and future generations, boys and girls to be the best "version of themselves." two premier league games tonight, with football coming together to remember the brazilian legend pele, who died yesterday at the age of 82. players laid flowers at anfield and wore black armbands, whilst a minute's applause is being held at all games this weekend. as for the action, liverpool beat leicester city 2—1 but did it without actually scoring themselves. they went behind on early thanks to kiernan dewsbury hall's effort before leicester defender wout fas had seven minutes he'd rather forget. he scored not one but two own goals, becoming only the fourth p

for now, though, lam lewis vaughanjones. this is bbc news. hello.th cristiano ronaldo, whose move to saudi arabian side al—nassr has been confirmed this evening. the portuguese striker left manchester united during the world cup and had been widely reported to be considered a nine—figure offer from the saudi side. the 37—year—old has signed a two and a half year deal with the team currently second in the saudi pro league. in a joint social media post, ronaldo and al nassr said... "this is more than history in the making. "this is a signing that will not only inspire our club to achieve "even greater success but inspire our league, "our nation and future generations, boys and girls to be the best "version of themselves." two premier league games tonight, with football coming together the remember the brazilian legend pele, who died yesterday at the age of 82. players laid flowers at anfield and wore black armbands, whilst a minute's applause is being held at all games this weekend. as for the action, liverpool beat leicester city 2—1 but did it witho

i'm lewis vaughanjones, the headlines.s for travellers from china, following growing alarm at the rapid increase in chinese infections. tighter measures have also been announced by italy, japan, taiwan and india amid concern china's case numbers aren't accurate. it's sparked an angry response from beijing. translation: the argument. you mentioned is a biased smear campaign and political manipulation with a hidden agenda, which does not stand up to scrutiny or facts and runs counter to the truth. as people flee kherson, ukraine says russia has carried out more than 30 rocket attacks in the past 2a hours alone. pope francis asks people to pray for his predecessor, benedict the 16th — who he says, is very ill. the vatican says benedict's condition has worsened

i'm lewis vaughanjones with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world. the united states has announced it will require negative covid tests for travellers from china, following growing alarm at the rapid increase in chinese infections. tighter measures have also been announced by italy, japan, taiwan and india amid concern china's case numbers aren't accurate. it's sparked an angry response from beijing. translation: the argument. you mentioned is a biased smear campaign and political manipulation with a hidden agenda, which does not stand up to scrutiny or facts and runs counter to the truth. as people flee kherson, ukraine says russia has carried out more than 30 rocket attacks in the past 2a hours alone pope francis asks people to pray for his predecessor, benedict xvi — who he says, is very ill. the vatican says benedict's condition has worsened in recent hours. and britain is on course to record its warmest year ever, after a summer of heatwaves, wildfires and drought. america has become the latest country to impose mandatory covid tests on chinese

this is bbc news — i'm lewis vaughanjones, with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and aroundnegative covid tests for travellers from china, following growing alarm at the rapid increase in chinese infections. tighter measures have also been announced by italy, japan, taiwan, and india amid concern china's case numbers aren't accurate. it's sparked an angry response from beijing. translation: the argument. you mentioned is a biased smear campaign and political manipulation with a hidden agenda, which does not stand up to scrutiny or facts and runs counter to the truth. as people flee kherson, ukraine says russia has carried out more than 30 rocket attacks in the past 2a hours alone. pope francis asks people to pray for his predecessor, benedict xvi,

i'm lewis vaughanjones with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world. hundreds of people are fleeing the ukrainian city of kherson because of intense russian shelling attacks. we will have a special report from the ground. at least 62 people have been killed in winter storms across the united states and canada. president biden has approved emergency federal help for new york state, as the arctic freeze continues. in china people will be able to travel abroad from the eighth ofjanuary — ending one of china's last covid restrictions in taiwan — all men will be required to serve one year's military service. in response to the threat from china. we start this hour with a special report from ukraine, from the southern port of kherson, which is under increased bombardment from russian forces, and where today the maternity ward of a hospital was among the places being shelled. kherson is often called the gateway to crimea — and because of its strategic importance, was one of the first places taken by russian forces at the start of the war. it was liberated las

this is bbc news — i'm lewis vaughanjones with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and aroundhe world. hundreds of people are fleeing the ukranian city of kherson because of intense russian shelling attacks. we will have a special report from the ground. at least 62 people have been killed in winter storms across the united states and canada. president biden has approved emergency federal help for new york state, as the arctic freeze continues. in china people will be able to travel abroad from the eighth ofjanuary — ending one of china's last covid restrictions serbia has put troops on high alert over rising tensions with kosovo. president vuchich said he would "take all measures" to protect his nation. in taiwan — all men will be required to serve one year's military service. in response to the threat from china. here in the uk, a murder investigation has been launched in birmingham, after a 23 year—old man was stabbed to death in a nightclub. police have named the victim as cody fisher. we start this hour with a special report from ukraine, from the southern port of kherson

i'm lewis vaughanjones with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world. donald trump's tax returns while he was president are released by the democrats — showing he paid zero during his last year in the white house. although these tax returns contained relatively little information the radical democrats behaviour is a shame upon the us congress. i'll ask a former republican congressional staffer what — if anything — these revelations could mean for donald trump as he tries to win back the white house. also ahead... the ukjoins a growing list of countries imposing new covid restrictions on arrivals from china. controversial online influencer andrew tate is remanded in custody in romania, as part of an investigation into allegations of human trafficking and rape. and brazil lights up in honour of pele on the first of three days of national mourning for the footballing legend. it's been a day of reflection here in brazil and i think this headline sums it up, pele died, if indeed pele can die. because his influence here in brazil will remain for generations t

i'm lewis vaughanjones with the latest bbc news. energy security. the $60—a—barrel cap was approved yesterday. washington says the move will restrict revenues for russia's war in ukraine. louisa pilbeam reports. the latest russian missile strike in kharkiv. more destruction and suffering, in a war that is showing no sign of ending. but a move by the g7, the world's seven largest advanced economies, australia and the european union, to cap the price of russian oil, is hoped to bring an end to this war closer. they've agreed to restrict the price of russian oil at $60 a barrel,

i'm lewis vaughanjones with the latest bbc news. moscow has warned the european union and the g7 against adopting a price cap on russian oil, saying it would endanger energy security. the $60—a—barrel cap was approved yesterday. washington says the move will restrict revenues for russia's war in ukraine. louisa pilbeam reports. the latest russian missile strike in kharkiv. more destruction and suffering, in a war that is showing no sign of ending. but a move by the g7, the world's seven largest advanced economies, australia and the european union, to cap the price of russian oil, is hoped to bring an end to this war closer. they've agreed to restrict the price of russian oil at $60 a barrel, hoping to wound russia with another financial sanction. this price cap has three objectives. first, it strengthens the effect of our sanction. second, it will further diminish russia's revenues. and thirdly, at the same time, it will stabilise global energy markets. the limit will come in on monday, after the eu persuaded poland to back the plan

i'm lewis vaughanjones — the headlines...ivilians forced underground as russia hits ukraine with more air strikes, its energy grid once again under attack. the leader of britain's biggest rail union says a deal to avert further strikes is "achievable" as his members took part in a fresh 48—hour walk—out, leaving passengers frustrated. they need to sit down and talk to each other, and stop being a pain to everyone else, basically. police and concertgoers clash at south london's brixton academy. three people are critically ill in hospital after a crush outside the concert venue. lady susan hussey, who repeatedly asked black british charity boss ngozi fulani "where she was from" during a royal reception, has apologised to her in person today. as protests across iran enter theirfourth month, we hear from those putting their lives at risk confronting the regime. engine ignition, and lift off! a nasa satellite designed to study the earth's water for the first time ever is successfully launced into space. hello, welcome to the progr

i�*m lewis vaughan jones i�*m lewis vaughanjones with our headlines.ountry�*s second city, kharkiv, is now completely without power. only one in five trains in the uk are running, as unions and bosses continue to argue, leaving traveller stuck in the middle. —— travellers. the un has added its voice to the many critics of twitter�*s suspension of accounts belonging to journalists. a spokesperson said the action sets a dangerous at a time that press freedom is under threat. earlier, the european union warned twitter owner elon musk that the social media platform could soon be hit with sanctions, after he ordered the suspension of several journalists. on twitter, vera jourova said that eu laws respect "media freedom and fundamental rights", and elon musk "should be aware of that". she added: "there are red lines. and sanctions, soon." reporters from the new york times, cnn and the washington post have been locked out of their accounts. many of those suspended had criticised musk�*s twitter takeover, or had commented on an account that tracked the movemen

i'm lewis vaughanjones and these are the headlines. world cup this afternoon. belgium look like they are on their way out of against finalists croatia and it's currently 0-0. finalists croatia and it's currently 0—0. belgium have made the quarters in each of the past four major tournaments we could have a great story and morocco going through at their expense. there are 2—1 up against already eliminated canada. through to the knockouts for the first time since 1986. canada have had one off and were bouncing on the line and out of play after that so very close indeed for morocco there. it would have been 2—2, but currently 1—2. it would have been 2—2, but currentlyi—2. both it would have been 2—2, but currently 1—2. both games into the second half. all eyes will be on germany this evening who are without a victory in the group stages but could get through to the last 16. spain also played tonight. their coach saying he won't take any risks as they face japan. spain need to avoid defeat to go through but germany have to be costa rica and

hello, i'm lewis vaughanjones. this is outside source.r pay and conditions. we are often working now at half the safe staffing level that we are supposed to have. we just can't sustain it any more. the mental and physical toll of it is too much. even if we wanted to carry on, we couldn't. the government says nurses' union demands are not affordable, and insists emergency care is not affected. we'll hearfrom all sides of the dispute. also in the programme... the united nations human rights chief accuses russia of summarily killing large numbers of ukrainian civilians. more details of prince harry and meghan's rift with the royal

i'm lewis vaughanjones — the headlines...gest rail union says a deal to avert further strikes is "achievable" as his members took part in a fresh 48—hour walk—out, leaving passengers frustrated. they need to sit down and talk to each other, and stop being a pain to everyone else, basically. police and concertgoers clash at south london's brixton academy. three people are critically ill in hospital after a crush outside the concert venue. lady susan hussey, who repeatedly asked black british charity boss

i am lewis vaughanjones and is bbc news. —— and this is. good evening.eague history, taking just 14 appearances. pascal struijk headed in for leeds, but city never really looked too ruffled to take all three points. liverpool have confirmed cody gakpo willjoin the club from psv eindhoven. the dutch forward scored three times for his country at the world cup, including this one in the opening game of the tournament against qatar. the move will become official at the start of the january transfer window, subject to a work permit being granted, after agreeing personal terms and successfully completing a medical. in the scottish premiership, celtic have beaten hibernian by 4—0. aaron mooy scored twice, one of which was from the penalty spot, with his goals coming either side of this brilliant effort from daizen maeda before the break. it keeps celtic nine points clear at the top of the division. elsewhere, it was a comfortable night for rangers as they beat motherwell 3—0. there was a vital three points for dundee united at tannadice. and hearts move up to t

hello, i'm lewis vaughanjones. this is outside source. the biggest nursing strike in the history of britain's public health service, tens of thousands walk out in a dispute over pay and conditions. we are often working now at half the safe staffing level that we are supposed to have. we just can't sustain it any more. the mental and physical toll of it is too much. even if we wanted to carry on, we couldn't. the government says nurses�* union demands are not affordable, and insists emergency care is not affected. we'll hearfrom all sides of the dispute. also in the programme... the united nations human rights chief accuses russia of summarily killing large numbers of ukrainian civilians. more details of prince harry and meghan�*s rift with the royal family as the final instalment of their story is released on netflix. welcome to the programme. we start here in the uk. thousands of nurses in england, wales and northern ireland are on the first of two day—long strikes over pay. these are pictures from the strike in london earlier today. it'

this is bbc news, i'm lewis vaughanjones.of chester in a by election, with their best ever result in the seat. former chancellor sajid javid becomes the latest conservative mp to say he won't stand at the next general election. prince william is to meet us presidentjoe biden on the final day of his trip with the princess of wales to boston. and next summer's headline act at glastonbury, sir eltonjohn, will make it the last date of his uk tour. this afternoon we're focussing our attention on the cost of living. the boss of the uk's biggest supermarket, tesco, says shoppers are trying to budget for christmas by spreading out the cost and buying more frozen products. it comes as bbc analysis shows the traditional dinner will be nearly 22% more expensive than last year. in a moment we'll be talking to food blogger about budgeting meals, but first let's run through just how food costs are pushing up the price of a christmas lunch. a basic christmas dinner for five people — comprising of a frozen medium—sized turkey, stuffing balls