an amber weather warning. drivers at eight rail companies have voted to strike in a dispute over pay, but scotrail drivers accept an improved pay offer of 5%. the president of sri lanka says he will resign after thousands of demonstrators stormed his official residence in protest at the state of the economy. and still to come, we ll be looking at england and northern ireland s chances ahead of both their euro fixtures tonight. good afternoon and welcome to bbc news. borisjohnson says in his final few weeks as prime minister, he s determined to deliver what he promised when elected in 2019. in his first public appearance since resigning as conservative leader, he also said he wouldn t want to damage any of his colleagues s chances of getting his job by offering them his support. colleagues chances of getting his job by offering them his support. conservative mps will meet later to draw up the timetable and rules to replace him as the next party leader and prime minister. ro
The first round of fixtures of this year’s Women’s All-Island Cup took place this weekend as Galway United begin their defence of their title having beaten Cliftonville in the final last year.
Glentoran captain Jessica Foy says her side will embrace the occasion at Windsor Park this evening as they look to defend their Women’s Challenge Cup crown against Cliftonville.
Lauren Wade scores on her 50th cap as Northern Ireland beat Albania 1-0 in the Women's Nations League to win Tanya Oxtoby's first home match as manager.