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mounting evidence from china of a steep rise in covid cases, with many millions thought to be affected. we catch up with the ukrainian couple who married at an army checkpoint early in the war — what are their hopes for the future? hello and welcome to bbc news. plunging temperatures, blizzards and icy winds are gripping much of the united states and canada, with more than 250—million people facing life—threatening conditions. 19 people have been killed so far. the us state of mo...

and we celebrate a0 years of christmas classic, the snowman, and its iconic soundtrack, walking in the air. good morning. its christmas eve. our top story. around 250 million people in the us and canada are under severe weather warnings, as an unprecedented winter storm sweeps across north america. from alaska to texas, bone—chilling temperatures, blizzards and icy winds have caused widespread disruption and left more than a million homes and businesses without power. at least 12 dea...

hello and welcome to bbc news. more than 250 million people are facing life—threatening conditions as plunging temperatures, blizzards and icy winds grip much of the united states and canada. 19 people have been killed so far. the us state of montana registered a record—breaking low of minus 45 celsius. the storm extends from quebec to texas. sancha berg reports. a blinding snowstorm in buffalo. this is what zero visibility looks like. driving was banned. no planes could land or ta...

santa claus is coming to town, but where is he at the moment? well speak to the team tracking his movements on this programme. tens of millions of north americans are facing blizzards, power cuts and cancelled travel plans at the start of the christmas holidays. much of the united states and canada is in the grip of a fierce winter storm. 19 people have been killed so far. the us state of montana registered a record—breaking low of —45 celsius. the storm extends from quebec to texa...

on women in afghanistan, banning them from working for the ngos, just days they were banned from studying at university. hello and welcome to sportsday — im gavin ramjaun. leicester come back to take the honours against gloucester — and win the first ever slater cup in the premiership. brentford get frank. the dane commits to another contract at the club ahead of the premier leagues big boxing day return. and we meet the sailor who picked up some of his crew from the pub whos prepa...

wales face a nervous wait to see if they are progressing in the womens rugby world cup. a sioned harries helped them gain a losing bonus point against australia, but will it be enough? are very mixed weekend on the weather front. are very mixed weekend on the weatherfront. heavy are very mixed weekend on the weather front. heavy downpours one day, sunny the next. but it will be mild. the details are coming up. its saturday the 22nd of october. our top story: supporters of the former ch...

theyd fill it. and its not just and its notjust families feeling the pinch. i am and its notjust families feeling the pinch. iam in and its notjust families feeling the pinch. i am in leeds talking to businesses about the unprecedented pressure they are under and what they want from the next prime minister. in other news this morning... a manhunt is underway in canada after at least 10 people were killed and 15 injured in a series of stabbings. three men have been arrested in connectio...

the west at the moment enhancing shower activity. this massive rain will arrive to tonight across the southern half of the country. it was a nice start to the day across many areas but that is fading with heavy rain pushing through wales, northern england and the midlands. that will tend to clear, showers following on behind. the rain pushing into northern ireland over night. and also very windy. a bit quieter across the north of the uk with a lighter wind and fewer showers. but turnin...

ukraine is continuing, despite a claim from wagner mercenaries that they were in control of the town. mp andrew bridgen is susupended from the conservative party after appearing to compare covid—19 vaccines with the holocaust. good afternoon. ambulance workers in england and wales are striking over pay for a second time. managers are warning the impact is likely to be worse than last months stoppage, because now call handlers are also on strike. the prime minister says its terrifying...

good evening and welcome to the programme. englands three—match series againstjamaica gets under way in the next hour. the series is part of both sides�* preparations for the world cup in south africa this summer. england enjoyed their first series win overjamaica for eight years when the sides last met in 2021, and will be looking for more of the same against the sunshine girls tonight. jo currie is at manchesters a0 arena for us. jo, a big yearahead for englands netballers? its a...