And the challenges ahead. Im being listened to and we climate activists are being listened to. But that doesnt mean that what we are saying is translated into action. Good evening. The government says its seriously concerned about the fairness of a trial in which a british teenager was found guilty of lying about being raped by a group of men in cyprus. 12 israeli men were arrested but then freed when the woman retracted her statement about the attack in ayia napa lastjuly. The woman, who cant be identified, said police had forced her to say shed lied about the attack something they deny. The Foreign Office has described the case as deeply distressing and says it will raise the issue with the cypriot authorities. Jon donnisons report contains flash photography. When these Legal Proceedings began, the young british woman at the heart of the case was a victim making a complaint of rape. She came to court today to be found guilty of making a false statement about what the law in cyprus says was an imaginary crime. The lawyers say both the Police Investigation and the Court Process were flawed. We believe that there have been many violations in the procedure and the right to a fair trial of our client has been violated. We are planning to appeal the decision to the supreme court, hoping that our client will find justice in cyprus, at least from the supreme court. These are the young israeli tourists who originally faced accusations that theyd raped the young woman. They were freed and allowed to fly home after she retracted the allegation. But she says she only changed her story about the young men because she was put under huge pressure by Police Questioning when she was vulnerable. The British Government says it will be speaking to the cypriot authorities about the case. In a statement, a Foreign Office spokesperson said the uk was seriously concerned about the fair trial issues in what it called a deeply disturbing case. The young womans lawyers are expecting to base her appeal on the way she says she was questioned by police for eight and a half hours without access to a lawyer before being coerced into agreeing that her claims were false. And in cyprus there have been questions about the way shes been treated. Womens rights activists demonstrated outside the court, arguing that the young woman was a victim, not a criminal. Some wore scarves showing lips stitched together. A reminder, they say, that womens voices are not being heard. They say the case is not over. Translation we are here to show our support and solidarity to the victim of this process. A young woman at the heart of the case, who hasnt been allowed to leave cyprus since july, has now been told she will be sentenced on january 7th when she could be jailed for a year. Jon donnison, bbc news. Police in spain have concluded their initial report into the deaths of a british father and his two children, who drowned in a hotel Swimming Pool. They told the bbc that gabriel diya, his nine year old daughter comfort and 16 year old son praise emmanuel died because of a freak accident, and that the case can now be closed. But mr diyas widow wants the investigation to continue. Our correspondent gavin lee has been following the case from fuengirola. Flowers by the poolside. The tributes from tourists in a case thats baffled investigators. How three members of the same family drowned within five minutes in the afternoon on christmas eve. How it could be that 16 year old praise emmanuel and his father gabriel, both over six feet tall and only four inches shorter than the deepest part of the pool, couldnt save nine year old comfort or get out themselves. Police returned to the scene today, though the initial investigation has concluded it was an accident, not a fault in the pool. What happened in this Swimming Pool, as Spanish Police see things, was, frankly, a tragic end freak accident. As far as theyre concerned, this is case closed. But thats not good enough for the surviving family who want more answers and question the thoroughness of this whole investigation. Translation with cases so exceptional and so strange its a sum of factors, its not only one. It could be the shape of the Swimming Pool, the temperature of the water, the levels of distress. But it is clear that with a lifeguard this wouldnt have happened. The familys lawyer said there could have been a misunderstanding. There was probably a misunderstanding with the translation. It has been said they cant swim but the mothers statement is clear, she didnt say they couldnt swim. The daughters took swimming classes. Their last class was a week before the holiday. The husband is from nigeria and had swum in rivers. Its just his wife says she had never seen him swim. Flags are flying at half mast at the Club La Costa hotel resort, a place thats packed with british holiday makers coming for an idyllic winter break. Everything is to an extremely satisfactory standard. Then to know that this has happened in a place that youve been coming to for years. I find it very strange. Its very sad. Especially, any time is bad enough, but christmas eve, hell, thatsjust dreadful. In the other resorts there were lifeguards around. Here i havent seen any, so i may ask them if they would be anyone else tojust kind of supervise. Spanish police have confirmed that although their initial investigation has concluded, they are still requesting to speak to two british tourists believed to be eyewitnesses. Tonight, the Swimming Pool has reopened. Empty for now, but for the flowers. We are also hearing this evening that the spanish lawyers for the family say they can legally force the police to continue to investigate because two eyewitnesses have come to light, both from the uk, one of them from lancashire is said to have tried to help resuscitate the victims and Spanish Police have said they have concluded their initial investigation but they have now launched an appeal to try to speak to those witnesses. Thank you, gavin. Gavin lee there. Four men, aged between 19 and 23, have been arrested in different parts of the country on suspicion of plotting a terror attack. They were detained after raids in manchester, peterborough and north london. A fifth man, whos i9 and also from peterborough, was arrested on suspicion of encouraging terrorism. Police say they dont believe theres an imminent threat to the public. The shadow business secretary rebecca long bailey says shes considering standing in the labour leadership election. Writing in the guardian newspaper, she said labour had to rebuild trust after its election defeat blaming the result partly on the partys stance on brexit. A volunteer firefighter has died battling wildfires in australia as temperatures exceeded a0 celsius in every single state in the country. The most dangerous blazes of the last 2a hours have been in the state of victoria, where conditions hampered efforts to evacuate 30,000 residents and tourists. More than 900 homes have now been destroyed, with strong winds and another day of scorching heat forecast on tuesday. From sydney, Shaimaa Khalil reports. This is what scorching temperatures, strong winds and thunderstorms have done to vast areas of the state of victoria. With blazes rapidly expanding and firefighters rushing to control them. As the temperatures soar to the mid 40s and the winds change direction, some fires were too fast and too big to contain. Officials said the wind driven flames were racing towards the coast and had moved faster than predicted. What weve seen up until today is more than 70 new fires in the state. More than 20 of those are going fires at the moment. We have got a long way to go. Were only part way through the day in terms of the fire risk to the state and to our communities. The east gippsland region is a popular tourist destination, and it has seen the worst of the fires. Thousands of holidaymakers and residents have heeded the authorities calls to evacuate earlier in the day, trying to beat the speeding blazes in the area. So we decided last night to leave nungera a family farm, leave there, because it takes so long to get the 30 of us anywhere at once. And, yeah, evacuated here, so that we were all safe for the day and see how it all pans out, i guess. Its hot and windy and theres a lot of smoke about and a lot of fires still going, so im best off camping down here until its all over, i think. In New South Wales, a volunteer firefighter died battling a blaze. Two others were taken to hospital with burns. This, as the state braces itself for another heat wave. In sydney, just hours ahead of new years eve, the citys renowned celebrations have sparked a debate. Temperatures are expected to rise above a0 celsius in parts of New South Wales for tuesday. Already, there are nearly 100 fires raging across the state, with the biggest ones surrounding sydney. This is why the issue of fireworks has been so controversial this year. Nearly 300,000 people signed a petition saying its just not the right thing to do, given the bushfire crisis. And while other areas and towns around the city have cancelled theirs, the famous sydney new years eve fireworks are going ahead as planned. With weather conditions set to worsen throughout the countrys hot, dry summer, australia heads into the new year under relentless fire threats. Shaimaa khalil, bbc news, sydney. Lets get more from shaimaa in buxton in New South Wales. So much devastation, but the new years celebrations in sydney are still going ahead . They are. Preparations are very much under way in sydney for those fireworks and the celebrations to go ahead. Remember, the city got an exemption from the fire authorities late on monday to go ahead with the fireworks. This despite the controversy, but also despite a total fire ban here controversy, but also despite a totalfire ban here in New South Wales. And you can see why. We are only two hours drive s. Of sydney and the smoke smell is really heavy here still, the earth is scorched and still very hot and everywhere around us is a reminder of how these bushfires have been ravaging through the states. While the fireworks are going to go ahead in sydney, New South Wales braces itself for a dangerous fire conditions to come as the temperatures soar and the winds pick up on new years eve. Shaimaa khalil many thanks. Our correspondent Shaimaa Khalil in New South Wales. Well, with Climate Change being cited as one of the factors fuelling the bushfires the 16 year old campaigner Greta Thunberg is calling on britain to ensure that crucial climate talks that it will host in glasgow next year succeed in combating global warming. Shes become the face of an International Youth movement pressing for more action on Climate Change. Mishal husain went to stockholm to meet her. Shes the girl who galvanised the children to go on strike shes the girl who galvanised children to go on strike from school, and people of all ages to march, pushing for more action to control a warming world. Its a mission that has taken Greta Thunberg around the globe, becoming a distinctive but also a divisive figure. I havent really grasped whats happened during this last year. I am being listened to, and we climate activists are being listened to, but that doesnt mean that what we are saying is translated into action. She spoke at the recent cop25 un climate talks in madrid, part of the system under which countries make pledges to cut carbon emissions. With the next summit taking place in glasgow, she wants the British Government to make sure it succeeds. Since the cop25 failed, that just puts co p26 into a different light. We, and they, must do everything they can to make sure that it doesnt fail. It was outside the Swedish Parliament in stockholm that gretas activism began as she sat with a sign saying, School Strike for climate. When she decided to do this, we said, you know, quite clearly, that we would not support it. We. If youre going to do this, youre going to do it by yourself. Why did you say that . Well, obviously, we thought it was a bad idea, putting yourself out there with all the hate on social media. You wouldnt want that as a parent. Greta was 12 when she was diagnosed with aspergers. Shes also suffered from depression. Her father says her activism has transformed her. I can see greta is very happy from doing this, and i saw where she was before. I mean, she didnt speak to a single person. She could only eat in her own home. She changed. And she could do things that she could never have done before, and now shesjust like any other. You think, er, shes. Not ordinary now, because shes special and shes very famous and all these things, but to me, shes now an ordinary child, she can do all the things like other people can, and shes happy. But some of the most prominent advocates for the planet see her as extraordinary, the person who has brought urgency to the climate debate. Im very grateful to you. We all are. Its now on the front line, and youve put it there and the motto, which is, the world belongs to young people, is a very powerful one, and you have made it an argument that people havent been able to dodge. She is still only 16, and her high profile has meant scrutiny and criticism. Some see her as unrealistic, a teenager who ought to be in school. On that, she can agree. I hope i dont have to be a climate activist any more. I am really looking forward to going back to school and to just be like a normal teenager. But of course, this isnt normal. Situation. And we must all do things that we may not feel comfortable doing we need to step out of our comfort zones. Greta thunberg there, speaking to mishal husain. Police searching for the missing firefighter Anthony Knott say they still have no idea where he went after he was last seen. The father of four, from kent, disappeared on december 20th after going to a pub with friends in lewes in east sussex. Two leading private schools have defended a decision to turn down a gift of more than £1 million because the donor wanted to help pay the fees of disadvantaged white boys. Studies have shown that white boys who are from deprived backgrounds are among the worst performers overall in schools. But Dulwich College and Winchester College said any donations on the grounds of a pupils colour were not compatible with their schools values. Football now, and west ham has been welcoming its new manager david moyes back for a second stint leading the premiership club. He said the clubs owners had acted with class by turning to him to replace Manuel Pellegrini who was sacked at the weekend following a string of defeats. Jo currie has more. When youre struggling at the wrong end of the premier league table, sometimes its best to turn to what, or who, you know. David moyes, back at the club he rescued from relegation in 2018, and with the same remit. In the premier league. I think ive probably got the biggest win rate out of a certain amount of managers as well. So i think if you are putting in that way, putting it that way, thats what i do, i win. Moyes made his name in the top flight at everton, where he spent 11 years. But then went on to only last ten months at Manchester United in 2013, before being let go after a year with real sociedad, and relegated with sunderland. But after the failed appointment of Manuel Pellegrini, west ham have come calling once again. David moyes never wanted to leave west ham in the first place. Despite guiding them to safety in 2018, the clubs owners decided not to renew his contract, instead opting for the high calibre manager of Manuel Pellegrini. Now moyes returns with a point to prove. You got rid of him at the end of the season, why bring him back 18 months later . Im as surprised as everyone else, but if he can do thejob, then good on him. New manager, new start, lets get behind him and support west ham like we should. And the hard work starts now for moyes, with west ham hovering one point above the relegation zone. And due to host fellow strugglers bournemouth on new years day. Jo currie, bbc news, london. Theres more throughout the evening on the bbc news channel. Now on bbc one its time for the news where you are. Goodbye. Hello and welcome to sportsday, with me, sarah mulkerrins. David moyes says he aims to give west ham no choice but to extend his 18 month contract, after being appointed as the clubs manager. He kept the club in the premier league in his first stint in charge, a six month spell as caretaker manager two years ago. He returns to replace Manuel Pellegrini, who was sacked after saturdays defeat by leicester. And moyes believes he still has plenty to offer the club, as jo currie reports. I certainly do feel as though i have unfinished business. I really enjoyed my time here last time. I felt by the end of the time we had to turn things around, gone in a real positive direction with the players and the players would say that as well. They really enjoyed the end of the time. Obviously i would like to develop that and work from that but it didnt quite happen then, but overall, i am smiling, it was great to come through the doors and see the men at the doors and everybody come in. It made it really easy today. What everybody is getting here with me is a experienced premier league manager. There are only two or three who have more experience games in the premier league. I will probably get the biggest win rate out of a certain amount of managers as well. If you are putting it that way, that is what i do, i win and im coming here to west ham initially to try and get us to west ham initially to try and get us winds and away from the wrong end of the table. But my Bigger Picture is to have a str