the western isles northern isles again.e and temperatures just down a notch, but still well above where we should be at around 11 to 13 degrees for the big journey home, though after christmas, if you're doing it on boxing day or friday, there could be some fog to contend with. across parts of england and wales, most places will be dry. greater chance of some rain at times further north, but nothing disruptive by the looks of it. and by the time we hit the weekend, we're back to something a bit cooler but also a little bit brighter. take care. live from washington, this is bbc news. rights groups appeal to syria's new rulers to "urgently" preserve evidence of atrocities committed underformer president assad. israel's prime minister says progress has been made on a ceasefire in gaza — officials say a deal is the closest it's ever been after months of deadlock. an ethics report into matt gaetz, who was briefly ina break in a break from tradition, the king will not be recording his christmas message from a royal residence. hel

so you mayjust get a glimpse of the sunset before it disappears in the western isles.bit wetter towards the south—west at times as well through this afternoon. but as i said, one or two breaks possible. another cool day, with temperatures in single figures. into tonight, though, that weather front starts to push its way southwards. you can see clearing skies, wintry over the very tops of the scottish mountains. an area from north wales, northern england, northwards, the temperature chart shows some blues, indicating there could be some frost, even a bit of ice around for tomorrow morning. in the south, though, not as cold, but it will still be a chilly start. and if you are waking up to grey and gloomy conditions first thing, stay with it, because this is the weather front which will push away that cloud during the first part of tomorrow morning. so brightening skies across the south, turning drierfor a time. there will be a few showers in the west, through the morning especially. but for the west of scotland, northern ireland, make the most of the morning sunshine bec

windiest, though, to the north and west, the western isles, northern isles — again, ahe chance of someand temperatures just down a notch, but still well above where we should be, at around 11—13 celsius. for the big journey home, though, after christmas, if you're doing it on boxing day or friday, there could be some fog to contend with across parts of england and wales. most places will be dry. greater chance of some rain at times further north, but nothing disruptive by the looks of it. and, by the time we hit the weekend, we're back to something a bit cooler, but also a little bit brighter. take care. live from london, this is bbc news. a long—awaited report reveals former republican lawmaker, matt gaetz, spent tens of thousands of dollars on sex and drugs while serving as a us congressman. germany's president says the public must not let extremists divide them, four days after a deadly attack on a christmas market in magdeburg. and a nasa spacecraft is attempting to make history, with the closest ever approach to the sun. hello. i'm martine croxall. a damning report, released by th

windiest, though, to the north and west, the western isles, northern isles — again, ahe chance of someotch, but still well above where we should be, at around 11—13 celsius. for the big journey home, though, after christmas, if you're doing it on boxing day or friday, there could be some fog to contend with ascross parts of england and wales. most places will be dry. greater chance of some rain at times further north, but nothing disruptive by the looks of it. and, by the time we hit the weekend, we're back to something a bit cooler, but also a little bit brighter. take care. live from washington, this is bbc news. an urgent appeal for serious new ruler to preserve evidence of atrocities committed under former president aside. for those that _ former president aside. for those that made _ former president aside. fr?" those that made this happen, that ran it, they need to be held to account the same way we held to account the same way we held to account the same way we held to account the nazis or the leaders of cambodia or the genocide they are all the butchers of the former yugoslavia

windiest, though, to the north and west, the western isles, northern isles — again, ahe chance of some, but still well above where we should be, at around 11—13 celsius. for the big journey home, though, after christmas, if you're doing it on boxing day or friday, there could be some fog to contend with across parts of england and wales. most places will be dry. greater chance of some rain at times further north, but nothing disruptive by the looks of it. and, by the time we hit the weekend, we're back to something a bit cooler, but also a little bit brighter. take care. this is bbc news, the headlines: a report reveals former republican lawmaker matt gaetz spent tens of thousands of dollars on sex and drugs while serving as a us congressman. the house of representatives ethics committee released the findings of a years—long investigation into allegations. president—elect donald trump wanted mr gaetz to serve as us attorney general. germany's president has said people must not let extremists divide them four days after a deadly attack on a christmas market in magdeburg. frank—walter st

windiest, though, to the north and west, the western isles, northern isles — again, ahe chance of some notch, but still well above where we should be, at around 11—13 celsius. for the big journey home, though, after christmas, if you're doing it on boxing day or friday, there could be some fog to contend with ascross parts of england and wales. most places will be dry. greater chance of some rain at times further north, but nothing disruptive by the looks of it. and, by the time we hit the weekend, we're back to something a bit cooler, but also a little bit brighter. take care. live from singapore this is bbc news. syria's new rulers are asked to preserve evidence of atrocities. joe biden commutes the death sentences have all but three federal prisoners on death row. they will now spend the rest of their lives in prison. and less than one month before donald trump returns to the white house, we speak to francis fugger yama. where does the author of the end of history think the world could go under trompe 2.0? —— francis fukiyama.

windiest, though, to the north and west, the western isles, northern isles — again, ahe chance of someatures just down a notch, but still well above where we should be, at around 11—13 celsius. for the big journey home, though, after christmas, if you're doing it on boxing day or friday, there could be some fog to contend with across parts of england and wales. most places will be dry. greater chance of some rain at times further north, but nothing disruptive by the looks of it. and, by the time we hit the weekend, we're back to something a bit cooler, but also a little bit brighter. take care. voice-over: this is bbc news. we'll have the headlines for you at the top of the hour, which is straight after this programme. and the golden globe goes to... and the actor goes to... everybody's talking about her. ..lily gladstone! ..lily gladstone. you're so good! first native american woman to be nominated for an oscar in a lead role. is there a part of you that's screaming on the inside, like, "i can't believe this is happening to me"... 0h, sure. cos you're winning everything so far. thank

windiest, though, to the north and west, the western isles, northern isles — again, ahe chance of some still well above where we should be, at around 11—13 celsius. for the big journey home, though, after christmas, if you're doing it on boxing day or friday, there could be some fog to contend with across parts of england and wales. most places will be dry. greater chance of some rain at times further north, but nothing disruptive by the looks of it. and, by the time we hit the weekend, we're back to something a bit cooler, but also a little bit brighter. take care. live from singapore this is bbc news. rights groups ask syria's new rulers to urgently preserve evidence of atrocities committed under the assad regime. joe biden commutes the death sentences of all but three federal prisoners on death row. they will now spend the rest of their lives in prison. and less than one month before donald trump returns to the white house, we speak to francis fukiyama. israel's to francis fukiyama. exploding page attack on israel's exploding page attack on hezbollah. the lid is lifted on hezbollah.

windiest, though, to the north and west, the western isles, northern isles — again, ahe chance of somer christmas, if you're doing it on boxing day or friday, there could be some fog to contend with ascross parts of england and wales. most places will be dry. greater chance of some rain at times further north, but nothing disruptive by the looks of it. and, by the time we hit the weekend, we're back to something a bit cooler, but also a little bit brighter. take care. this is bbc news. we will have the headlines for you at the top of the hour. which is straight after this programme. welcome to this special year—ending edition of hardtalk. i'm stephen sackur. big elections, catastrophic conflict, 2024 has been a year full of upheaval and alarm. does that give you the right to lecture us on climate change? i am going to lecture you on climate change! inflation is eating people's pay cheque alive. we've had 10 million illegal immigrants come into the country, raping and murdering people. people do not believe the policies are working. we are not seeking to punish anybody. j we are seeking

windiest, though, to the north and west, the western isles, northern isles — again, ahe chance of someme, though, after christmas, if you're doing it on boxing day or friday, there could be some fog to contend with across parts of england and wales. most places will be dry. greater chance of some rain at times further north, but nothing disruptive by the looks of it. and, by the time we hit the weekend, we're back to something a bit cooler, but also a little bit brighter. take care. live from singapore this is bbc news. syria's new rulers are asked to preserve evidence of atrocities. joe biden commutes the death sentences of all but three federal prisoners on death row. they will now spend the rest of their lives in prison. and less than one month before donald trump returns to the white house, we speak to francis fukiyama. where does the author of the end of history think the world could go under trump 2.0? good to have you with us on newsday.

strongest of the winds for the western isles could reach around 80 miles an hour. of rain. more sunshine further north, but those blustery showers, and temperatures only 8—9 for parts of scotland, but 11—13 for the rest of the uk. so it's looking mild, but then turns colder again so a colder day on the cards. now, for the rest of thursday evening overnight into friday, then, we keep the clearer skies for central, southern and eastern parts of england and wales. but more cloud and outbreaks of rain across the north west. and that means milder weather here, so 6—7 degrees actually at six in the morning. but we could still see a touch of frost for some central and southeastern areas in particular. bit of sunshine for east anglia in the south—east lasting through the morning. we've got that rain initially for scotland and northern ireland, that tracks into parts of northern england, wales, the south west of england, too, one or two heavy bursts, followed by some sunshine and showers moving in from the northwest. temperatures a couple of degrees warmer than thursday, be

furthersouth the western isles reaching 80 mph.wales and patriot outbreaks of rain. more sunshine further north but those blustery showers. and temperatures only eight or nine for parts of scotland but 11—13 the uk so it looks mild but turns cold again into sunday because the winds are coming in from the north—west bringing a mix of sunshine and some heavy showers, some of the showers on sunday a bit wintry, could be some hail and sleet and even some hail and sleet and even some snow of the highest ground of scotland. really gusty winds, 60 mph orso in of scotland. really gusty winds, 60 mph or so in the west. so it is going to be a windy, cold, wintry feeling day with top temperatures between 6-9 , with top temperatures between 6—9 , and then looking ahead towards the christmas week and you will notice those temperatures on the rise. 13, 40 temperatures on the rise. 13, 110 degrees for christmas eve, christmas day and mild into boxing day. some rain in the north—west but drier towards the south. bye—bye. split decision — the bank

a tight squeeze on the isobars here, especially out towards the northern isles, the western isles, partstion and some damage. gusts widely of 50—60mph across northern ireland, north west england and into northwest scotland. there will be blustery showers, some sunshine in the north, more sunshine across northern england but staying cloudy with outbreaks of rain further south. but here, it's mild — 12 or 13 degrees. however, this is sunday. notice that the winds are now coming down from the northwest — cold arctic air — and there will be some wintriness in those showers, especially over the higher ground. and this time, it's windy, too, in the south with gusts of wind of 60mph, perhaps across western wales and down through south west england, too. there are met office weather warnings in place. also here, the air is cold. there will be some sunshine, however, butjust 6—8 degrees celsius temperature—wise. and it's still rather chilly on monday but a pretty nice day of weather with lighter winds and some sunshine. and then, it all turns milder again on christmas eve and christmas day. bye—

late in the day, we will see some damp weather moving into the western isles and perhaps north—westernand. there could be showers elsewhere but otherwise, it's more of the same. a lot of cloud and really feeling like chilly by the end of the week, even though temperatures are close to the average. this weekend, we are going to see milder air streaming our way, but this mild air will not establish itself over the uk until next week. you will see temperatures rising significantly in the north of the country but elsewhere, it's just a modest rise in values. that's it. now let's join our colleagues for the news where you are. hello and welcome to sportsday. i'm gavin ramjaun. saudi arabia promise a "football festival" is to come after being the given the go—ahead by fifa to host the world cup, but the bidding process attracts controversy. also announced today — 100 years after the first world cup, 2030's tournament will start off in south america. three countries there and there's more. get them back in morocco, portugal and spain! three continents for one tournament, we'll work through it

more cloud for the western isles compared to the last few days. the cold start means it doesn't get much above freezing, elsewhere about 5—9. similar to the last few days. by similar to the last few days. by friday the area of high pressure moves eastwards and allows one weather front moving close to the far north—west of the uk bringing rain to the north and west of scotland during friday. elsewhere in the cloud may be thick enough to produce some rain and drizzle towards the north and east and later on towards the south—west. otherwise fairly cloudy with a view breaks in the cloud developing. the temperature of about 7—9. as we go into the weekend that is where we see more significant changes with the weather, the cold air starts to be shunted away, mild airfrom the atlantic, south—westerly winds, so the temperature will rise particularly through sunday. double figures in scotland and northern ireland. more on the way of centring to come over the weekend. that's all from me, goodbye. live from london, this is bbc news. the father and stepmother

a tight squeeze on the isobars here, especially out towards the northern isles, the western isles, parts some disruption and some damage. gusts widely of 50—60mph across northern ireland, north west england and into northwest scotland. there will be blustery showers, some sunshine in the north, more sunshine across northern england but staying cloudy with outbreaks of rain further south. but here, it's mild — 12 or 13 degrees. however, this is sunday. notice that the winds are now coming down from the northwest — cold arctic air — and there will be some wintriness in those showers, especially over the higher ground. and this time, it's windy, too, in the south with gusts of wind of 60mph, perhaps across western wales and down through south west england, too. there are met office weather warnings in place. also here, the air is cold. there will be some sunshine, however, butjust 6—8 degrees celsius temperature—wise. and it's still rather chilly on monday but a pretty nice day of weather with lighter winds and some sunshine. and then, it all turns milder again on christmas eve and christma

more persistent rain into the western isles and northern isles and the far north west of scotland.day, temperatures around 11—13 degrees. not as mild as today, but nevertheless, that is pretty good for this stage in december. now that mild air is going to stay with us all the time, the cold air starting to sneak in from the back door. but it will take its time in arriving. so as we go into boxing day, there'll be little in the way of change — spot the difference. we're trying to see breaks of the cloud and some blue sky from time to time, and our weak weather front sinks its way down across the borders into the north of england. temperatures, again, staying in double digits. moving out of thursday into friday and the start of the weekend, we will start to see a change because weather fronts will start to push that a little bit further across the country. the wind direction swings around to a north westerly, and that is going to gradually start to introduce some cooler air as we head towards the new year. so you'll start to see that some showers could turn a little wintry in the far

here we will see stronger winds across the northern and western isles, and maybe northwest of the greatvertheless, 11 to 13 degrees the overall high. and as we move into wednesday, we've still got that weather front. it's going to gradually drift its way that little bit further south, weaken all the time as it bumps into an area of high pressure. so, again, we keep the cloud with us and it prevents those temperatures from falling too far. overnight lows between 7 and 10 degrees. now, that front is still with us and it will stay so, as you can see, trailing all the way back into the atlantic. that's going to continue to feed in some moisture from time to time, the colder air sitting in place out to the northwest. so it means on thursday we are likely to continue to see some wet weather around scotland and northern ireland on boxing day. elsewhere, the cloud breaking up, brief glimpses of sunshine, the quiet theme continues, lighter winds for most of us, and temperatures generally between 9 and 12 degrees. now, let's move a little bit further ahead. not that much in the way of significant

around these weather fronts, close to the western isles, rain will never be too far away on christmaselsewhere, a good day to get out for a walk. plenty of cloud, a few more breaks with sunshine now and again. temperatures down a degree or to but still mild with temperatures around 11 to 13 celsius. the big journey home for some of you afterwards for boxing day and also into friday, we will see dry conditions for england and wales but please be wary, they could be dense patches of fog around. rain at times, nothing disruptive though to take us to the second half of christmas week. into the weekend it will turn cooler but a little bit brighter but i can't leave you without a little bit of snowfall. let me take you to the balkans, the only sport in europe with snow. something we will have to dream of. thank you. that's it from us. it is time now for the news where you are. goodbye. good evening from bbc london and a very warm welcome. "get into gear and give back this christmas" — that was the message from one cycle group, as around 100 volunteers took to the streets of london, deliveri

more persistent rain into the western isles and northern isles and the far north west of scotland.. not as mild as today, but nevertheless, that is pretty good for this stage in december. now that mild air is going to stay with us all the time, the cold air starting to sneak in from the back door. but it will take its time in arriving. so as we go into boxing day, there'll be little in the way of change — spot the difference. we're trying to see breaks of the cloud and some blue sky from time to time, and our weak weather front sinks its way down across the borders into the north of england. temperatures, again, staying in double digits. moving out of thursday into friday and the start of the weekend, we will start to see a change because weather fronts will start to push that a little bit further across the country. the wind direction swings around to a north westerly, and that is going to gradually start to introduce some cooler air as we head towards the new year. so you'll start to see that some showers could turn a little wintry in the far north and east of scotland. live from

a tight squeeze on the isobars here, especially out towards the northern isles, the western isles, partsts of wind of up to 80mph — it's enough to cause some disruption and some damage. gusts widely of 50—60mph across northern ireland, northwest england, and into northwest scotland. there will be blustery showers, some sunshine in the north, more sunshine across northern england, but staying cloudy with outbreaks of rain further south. with outbreaks of but here, it's mild — 12—13 celsius. however, this is sunday — notice that the winds are now coming down from the northwest, cold arctic air, and there will be some wintriness in those showers, especially over the higher ground. and this time, it's windy, too, in the south, with gusts of wind of 60mph, perhaps across western wales and down through southwest england, too. there are met office weather warnings in place. also here, the air is cold — there will be some sunshine, however, butjust 6—8 celsius temperature—wise. and it's still rather chilly on monday, but a pretty nice day of weather, with lighter winds and some sunshine. and the

there will be some heavier bursts of rain into the western isles and the northern isles, and maybe justoud elsewhere will break up and lift, and we should see some glimpses of brightness from time to time. it will stay mild, not perhaps quite as warm as today, but 11 to 13 degrees as an afternoon high. it's almost a case of spot the difference as we go into boxing day. that weak weather front sinks its way down into northern england, but weakens all the time. again, quite a cloudy day. some brief glimpses of blue sky, and highs around 11 to 13 degrees. it's likely that we could start to see the first signs of a change, though, as we move out of friday into the start of the weekend. this weather front will sink south. the wind direction changes once again to a north—westerly, and that will slowly start to introduce colder air, certainly across scotland. and it means that as we head into the new year, there's a potentialfor some of the showers to turn wintry. live from london. this is bbc news. american airlines has resumed us flights, after grounding all its aircrafts briefly due to a ve

more persistent rain into the western isles and northern isles and the far north west of scotland.d 11—13 degrees. not as mild as today, but nevertheless, that is pretty good for this stage in december. now that mild air is going to stay with us all the time, the cold air starting to sneak in from the back door. but it will take its time in arriving. so as we go into boxing day, there'll be little in the way of change — spot the difference. we're trying to see breaks of the cloud and some blue sky from time to time, and our weak weather front sinks its way down across the borders into the north of england. temperatures, again, staying in double digits. moving out of thursday into friday and the start of the weekend, we will start to see a change because weather fronts will start to push that a little bit further across the country. the wind direction swings around to a north westerly, and that is going to gradually start to introduce some cooler air as we head towards the new year. so you'll start to see that some showers could turn a little wintry in the far north and east of scot

and ambers across the chart, and a weather front bringing in that rain across the northern and western islesa largely dry day will see breaks in the cloud, and there will be a lot of cloud. but the breaks will be across north—east scotland, in through north—east england, parts of wales and southern england. and although temperatures won't be quite as high as on christmas eve, christmas day will still feel pleasant for the time of year, with temperatures above average. now, heading on from thursday, boxing day in towards the end of the week, we've got a weather front sinking south, and then it pushes northwards once again. there'll be still a lot of cloud around on boxing day itself. this is our weather front, bringing some rain across parts of scotland and northern ireland. through the day, it will slowly start to retreat northwards and these are our temperatures, 10 to about 13 degrees, so still mild for the time of year. roughly speaking, the average temperatures at this time of year are between about seven and nine degrees. and even as we head into the weekend, things by the end of the we

turn clearer, but it'll be colder air with some blustery showers running into the northern and western islesl here and there. so, as we head into the weekend, we've got that weather front across the north of the uk pushing into high pressure, so it will begin to fizzle out. to the north of it, we may see more sunshine across scotland and northern ireland on saturday, but there'll be some blustery showers in the north—west of scotland. elsewhere south of that weather front looks like being another benign day. light winds, a lot of cloud around, limited sunshine. temperatures 8—i2 degrees. then as we head through sunday, there'll be some wet weather in the north. into next week, the run—up to new year, we could see colder air spreading south across the uk, and with low pressure systems moving in off the atlantic, we're likely to see weather turning more unsettled, wetter and windier, with the chance of some snow mainly across central and northern areas. but still some uncertainty to the forecast into next week, so stay tuned. live from washington. this is bbc news. israel launches a barrage of

turn clearer, but it'll be colder air with some blustery showers running into the northern and western islesund, just the odd clear spell here and there. so, as we head into the weekend, we've got that weather front across the north of the uk pushing into high pressure, so it will begin to fizzle out. to the north of it, we may see more sunshine across scotland and northern ireland on saturday, but there'll be some blustery showers in the north—west of scotland. elsewhere south of that weather front looks like being another benign day. light winds, a lot of cloud around, limited sunshine. temperatures 8—12 degrees. then as we head through sunday, there'll be some wet weather in the north. into next week, the run—up to new year, we could see colder air spreading south across the uk, and with low pressure systems moving in off the atlantic, we're likely to see weather turning more unsettled, wetter and windier, with the chance of some snow mainly across central and northern areas. but still some uncertainty to the forecast into next week, so stay tuned. live from london. this is bbc news. isra

more cloud though for the western isles compared to the last few days.lsewhere, about 5—9 degrees — very similar to where it's been over the last few days. now, by friday, the area of high pressure moves further eastward and that will allow just one weather front moving close to the far northwest of the uk. that's going to bring some rain to the north and the west of scotland during friday. and elsewhere, the cloud may be thick enough to produce some rain and some drizzle towards the north and the east, later on towards southwestern areas as well. 0therwise, though, again fairly cloudy, just a few breaks in the cloud, developing. temperatures again about 7—9 celsius. but as we go into the weekend, that's when we'll see more significant changes, i think with the weather. the cold air starts to be shunted away. milder air moves in from the atlantic — look at those oranges there — a south—westerly wind. so, temperatures will rise, particularly during sunday. double figures in scotland and northern ireland. a bit more in the way of sunshine, i think over the

and ambers across the chart, and a weather front bringing in that rain across the northern and western islesaks in the cloud, and there will be a lot of cloud. but the breaks will be across north—east scotland, in through north—east england, parts of wales and southern england. and although temperatures won't be quite as high as on christmas eve, christmas day will still feel pleasant for the time of year, with temperatures above average. now, heading on from thursday, boxing day in towards the end of the week, we've got a weather front sinking south, and then it pushes northwards once again. there'll be still a lot of cloud around on boxing day itself. this is our weather front, bringing some rain across parts of scotland and northern ireland. through the day, it will slowly start to retreat northwards and these are our temperatures, 10 to about 13 degrees, so still mild for the time of year. roughly speaking, the average temperatures at this time of year are between about seven and nine degrees. and even as we head into the weekend, things by the end of the weekend start to turn a bit more

around these weather fronts, close to the western isles, rain will never be too far away on christmas

turn clearer, but it will be colder air with some blustery showers running into the northern and western islesht winds. a lot of cloud around. just the odd clear spell here and there. so, as we head into the weekend, we've got that weather front across the north of the uk pushing into high pressure, so it will begin to fizzle out. to the north of it, we may see more sunshine across scotland and northern ireland on saturday, but there'll be some blustery showers in the north—west of scotland. elsewhere south, that weather front looks like being another benign day. light winds, a lot of cloud around, limited sunshine. temperatures 8—12 degrees. then as we head through sunday, there'll be some wet weather in the north. into next week, the run—up to new year, we could see colder air spreading south across the uk, and with low pressure systems moving in off the atlantic, we're likely to see weather turning more unsettled, wetter and windier, with the chance of some snow mainly across central and northern areas. but still some uncertainty to the forecast into next week, so stay tuned. live from lond

a tight squeeze on the isobars here, especially out towards the northern isles, the western isles, partsome disruption and some damage. gusts widely of 50—60mph across northern ireland, north west england and into northwest scotland. there will be blustery showers, some sunshine in the north, more sunshine across northern england but staying cloudy with outbreaks of rain further south. but here, it's mild — 12 or 13 degrees. however, this is sunday. notice that the winds are now coming down from the northwest — cold arctic air — and there will be some wintriness in those showers, especially over the higher ground. and this time, it's windy, too, in the south with gusts of wind of 60mph, perhaps across western wales and down through south west england, too. there are met office weather warnings in place. also here, the air is cold. there will be some sunshine, however, butjust 6—8 degrees celsius temperature—wise. and it's still rather chilly on monday but a pretty nice day of weather with lighter winds and some sunshine. and then, it all turns milder again on christmas eve and christmas

there will be some heavier bursts of rain into the western isles and the northern isles, and maybe justand lift, and we should see some glimpses of brightness from time to time. it will stay mild, not perhaps quite as warm as today, but 11—13 degrees as an afternoon high. it's almost a case of spot the difference as we go into boxing day. a weak weather front sinks its way down into northern england, but weakens all the time. again, quite a cloudy day, some brief glimpses of blue sky and highs around 11—13 degrees. it's likely that we could start to see the first signs of a change, though, as we move out of friday into the start of the weekend. this weather front will sink south, the wind direction changes once again to a north westerly, and that will slowly start to introduce colder air, certainly across scotland. and it means that as we head into the new year, there's a potentialfor some of the showers to turn wintry. live from london. this is bbc news. protests break—out in syria calling for protection of minorities, after the burning of a christmas tree near hama. president—elect tr

a tight squeeze on the isobars here, especially out towards the northern isles, the western isles, partsion and some damage. gusts widely of 50—60mph across northern ireland, north west england and into northwest scotland. there will be blustery showers, some sunshine in the north, more sunshine across northern england but staying cloudy with outbreaks of rain further south. but here, it's mild — 12 or 13 degrees. however, this is sunday. notice that the winds are now coming down from the northwest. cold arctic air and there will be some wintriness in those showers, especially over the higher ground. and this time, it's windy, too, in the south with gusts of wind of 60mph, perhaps across western wales and down through southwest england, too. there are met office weather warnings in place. also here, the air is cold. there will be some sunshine, however, butjust 6—8 degrees celsius temperature—wise. and it's still rather chilly on monday but a pretty nice day of weather with lighter winds and some sunshine. and then, it all turns milder again on christmas eve and christmas day. bye— bye.

there will be some heavier bursts of rain into the western isles and the northern isles, and maybe justlift, and we should see some glimpses of brightness from time to time. it will stay mild, not perhaps quite as warm as today, but 11 to 13 degrees as an afternoon high. it's almost a case of spot the difference as we go into boxing day. a weak weather front sinks its way down into northern england, but weakens all the time. again, quite a cloudy day. some brief glimpses of blue sky, and highs around 11 to 13 degrees. it's likely that we could start to see the first signs of a change, though, as we move out of friday into the start of the weekend. this weather front will sink south. the wind direction changes once again to a north—westerly, and that will slowly start to introduce colder air, certainly across scotland. and it means that as we head into the new year, there's a potentialfor some of the showers to turn wintry. this is bbc news. the headlines: one of the worst starvation crises in modern times — a new report says famine in sudan has expanded to five areas as ukraine prepares

turn clearer, but it'll be colder air with some blustery showers running into the northern and western islesa lot of cloud around, just the odd clear spell here and there. so, as we head into the weekend, we've got that weather front across the north of the uk pushing into high pressure, so it will begin to fizzle out. to the north of it, we may see more sunshine across scotland and northern ireland on saturday, but there'll be some blustery showers in the north—west of scotland. elsewhere south of that weather front looks like being another benign day. light winds, a lot of cloud around, limited sunshine. temperatures 8—12 degrees. then as we head through sunday, there'll be some wet weather in the north. into next week, the run—up to new year, we could see colder air spreading south across the uk, and with low pressure systems moving in off the atlantic, we're likely to see weather turning more unsettled, wetter and windier, with the chance of some snow mainly across central and northern areas. but still some uncertainty to the forecast into next week, so stay tuned. now on bbc news, i tak