Russia, where police have violently broken up a rally in st petersburg. Thousands have been marching in support of the Opposition Leader, alexei navalny. Dozens have been arrested for taking part in the Anti Government protests, being held in 80 cities across the country. Campaigners are demanding that navarre need be allowed to stand in next yea rs navarre need be allowed to stand in next years president ial election. The rally has coincided with president Vladimir Putins 65th birthday. Most are not authorised, including one taking place in moscow, from where Sarah Rainsford reports. These are extraordinary scenes for russia. This crowd is heading down russias main street to the kremlin, and they are chanting slogans against president putin, calling him a thief and corrupt. They are now heading to the kremlin. The riot police are accompanying them but at the moment they are not intervening, they are escorting them down the street. You are not afraid to be here . We have no choice, we
Good evening. Thousands of people have taken to the streets in spain, demanding National Unity and dialogue to end the crisis over catalonias demands for independence. The biggest demonstrations were by supporters of the National Government in madrid, calling for tough action against the Catalan Leaders, who have said they may declare independence in the coming days. Other people across spain were urging peaceful dialogue, to resolve the crisis. James reynolds has sent this report. In spains capital, demonstrators came out to deliver a simple message this country should not be broken into pieces. The region of catalonia must give up its plans to declare independence. Translation this is horrible, i dont agree with any of it. And i hope we reach a solution soon, because its very bad for spain. Translation we have come to ask for the unity of spain, we dont want spaniards to fight amongst each other. There are minority separatists, but i think the majority of catalans want to be with us.
The number of patients having risk reducing surgery by a third. The more that we learn about the genetic components behind the increased risk of developing Breast Cancer in women who have got a Family History of the disease, the better that they can make choices about their health so that hopefully in the future, fewer people will be diagnosed with Breast Cancer. The new test is likely to be available on the nhs in manchester in around six months for women at high risk. They want it to be available eventually for all women and also hope they can extend their work to understand how all our genes affect our chances of developing other cancers. Jenny walrond, bbc news, manchester. Now with news of Lewis Hamiltons win injapan and the rest of the days sport lets cross to Lizzie Greenwood hughes at the bbc sport centre. Thank you. Lewis hamilton is on the verge of winning his fourth formula 1 world championship. He eased to victory in the japanese grand prix while his nearest rival Sebastien
Bay area, and warm temperatures. It will be sunny and mild as you head out the door. We have red flag warnings in effect for the north and east bay hills and santa cruz mountains. Along the coastline, a beach hazard statement. We will see highs around 67 along the coast, mid 70s along the bay and near 90 inland. Looking ahead, expect a gradual warm up through next week, no major heat wave expected. Warmer temperatures for the second week of accounted. Our other big story, nate is on the move. It was downgraded to a Tropical Storm overnight as it pounded the gulf coast last night. The storm is expected to continue to rapidly weaken as it moves inland. New details on an amber alert for a two year old San Francisco girl. Shes safe but her father is now in custody. Police picked up the 21 year old just before 10 00 last night. The other two suspects, a man and woman, were also arrested. Police say the girls mother had been assaulted and was taken to the hospital. The case is being investig
Of the united states. Also this hour, the Royal Foundation announces a two Million Pound grant to help find Digital Solutions to Mental Health problems. Its the largest investment ever made by the Charitable Trust of the duke and duchess of cambridge and prince harry. And england may already be through, but can scotland and Northern Ireland guarantee a place in the world cup qualifier play offs . Three home teams in action, well have all the latest. Good afternoon and welcome to bbc news. The former Prime Minister sir john major has weighed into the debate over theresa mays future, calling conservatives whore seeking to undermine the Prime Minister self absorbed and disloyal. Mrs may has admitted her difficult speech at the Party Conference last week had been uncomfortable for her but says shes resilient and determined to carry on in thejob. Heres our Political Correspondent susana mendonca. And there is some flash photography in her report. If i win, i shall continue as Prime Minister