With martine croxall. Our latest headlines nearly 200 people have died in a Tropical Storm in the southern philippines. Many others are missing after flash floods and landslides. A man has appeared at York Magistrates Court charged with the murder ofjodie willsher at an aldi supermarket in skipton. Hes been remanded in custody and will appear at Leeds Crown Court next thursday. London zoo will reopen tomorrow after a majorfire this morning in which a number of animals died. Some members of staff were treated for smoke inhalation and shock. The Prime Minister has released a christmas message thanking the armed forces. Theresa may says british troops are making the world safer by combating terrorism at home and abroad. Now on bbc news, sportsday. Welcome to the programme. Its a blue, blue christmas. Have Manchester City already wrapped up the title . Theyve won again. Exeter chiefs are also top of their premiership tree. All the days rugby union results are coming up and festive cheer ma