Thereve been scenes of violence and chaos on the streets of catalonia as it held an independence vote that the Spanish Government has declared illegal. Catalans Regional Government says 760 people have been injured in clashes with police who had tried to stop the ballot from taking place. Well, as polls were closing, and the counting of ballots about to begin, the spanish Prime Minister, Mariano Rajoy, spoke out. His statement was uncompromising. He said people had been tricked into taking part in a band vote which was against democratic harmony, and defended the response of the authorities. Translation i want you to know that we did what we had to do. We are the Spanish Government and i am the leader of the Spanish Government, and i take my responsibility. We complied with our obligation, we acted by the principles of law, and only the law, and our democracy offers us records to defend ourselves against attacks as serious as the one they have tried to carry out with this illegal referendum. Lets get the latest from barcelona and join the bbcs gavin lee. Gavin, ican gavin, i can see it is 5 busy, what. Going gavin, i can see it is 5 busy, what i going on at. Moment will about the let me explain whats going on here. This is an upmarket suburb of barcelona. There are shouting, we have voted, we can vote, and shouting at the Catalan Police because developments in the last few moments, lets move away from the camera because the police officers, local Catalan Police officers, have walked through the crowd on the other side of the gate, where there are people who have got the ballot boxes. They have just been counted here, but the officers now in the red hats have come to the gates and are starting to walk away. I will try to have a word with one of them, follow me. Bbc, a quick word . No, 0k. Little explanation. Let me explain. I cant. You are in a difficult position. I cant speak english. He doesnt want to speak. This is a difficult position, the cata la n this is a difficult position, the Catalan Police have been ordered by the Catalan PoliceSpanish Government is about taking place. The officers have been told they face potential penalties because they should have been stuffing votes today. What we saw in the polling stations, you see people clapping the police, was violence, battering rams being used, bullets being used by the police, people being pulled by the police, people being pulled by the police, people being pulled by the hair, but that was the Spanish National police. Mariano rajoy the spanish Prime Minister has said this is an illegal referendum and shouldnt count. They were acting disproportion though police were acting proportionately. Chanting. The count has happened and they are waiting to find out how many people said yes because legitimate or not, look at this, people say if the turnout is high, and we are told Something Like 3 Million People may have voted, that is the unofficial report here, they say in two days time, the president of catalonia Carles Puigdemont may call independence. Listen to these chance around us. Despite the support their of course, in other parts of spain, they do not recognise, and the Prime Minister said he does not recognise this as a legal vote. What will happen in the next few days . I will try to explain, to give you a sense of what we know so far. Trying to talk over this crowd which is still in good voice. At 6am this morning somewhat queueing round the block. We expect ca rles queueing round the block. We expect Carles Puigdemont in the next hour oi Carles Puigdemont in the next hour orso, Carles Puigdemont in the next hour or so, the catalan president , to go to the main square to announce the turnout and the result. We know from other european leaders, people like the belgian Prime Minister, saying violence has been condoned and it needs to be political debate. Three yea rs needs to be political debate. Three years ago there was a consultation and 80 voted yes for independence and 80 voted yes for independence and catalonia. The leader at the time, artus mas, was moved out of office. There is talk in madrid that the current leader could ultimately also be taken from office, but ask any legal experts and they will tell you they do not know where this is going. The people here who have been up going. The people here who have been up all day are likely to be here all night. Gavin, we will keep in touch with you in the next few moments and hours. Thanks for now, live in barcelona. Throughout the day, riot police tried to prevent people from voting in the referendum, with officers firing rubber bullets. Catalan officials described this as an unjustified show of violence. Our correspondent tom burridge looks back at the events from barcelona. Gunfire. Spanish police, not in control. One of the policemen took him by the head, took off the glasses and then he started to kick my dad here. The first one was here. He kicked here. They are crazy. They had raided a school used as a polling station. Catalonias Regional Government, which wants independence, had disobeyed the Spanish Government and organised todays vote. I am 79, Maria Theresa told me. I just wanted to vote in peace. These are the people facing down police. These are riot police drafted in from other parts of spain but their heavy handed tactics today appear to be making deep divisions in this region worse. It was chaos at polling stations across catalonia here grabbing ballot then jostling with local catalan firemen and arguing with officers from catalonias own regional police. Spains police in a spanish region, a Foreign Force today. But many did vote, savouring a precious moment. He ran catalonias devolved government when five years ago with popular support, he began pressuring spain for a scottish style referendum. They are peaceful people trying to cast their vote and there is a violent spanish state that is trying to prevent people from voting. But spains deputy Prime Minister said the actions of National Police were professional and proportionate. She said the Regional Government was irresponsible for organising an illegal vote. So this evening as people continue to vote, tension across catalonia. The Spanish Government has tried today to exert its authority. But there is more hate here towards leaders in madrid now. We are yet to find out how many people have been able to vote today. A 17 Year Old Girl and a 20 year old woman have been stabbed to death at a Railway Station in the south of france in what is suspected to be an islamist attack. Soldiers on patrol in the city of marseille shot dead a man in his twenties who was armed with a knife. President macron has called the attack barbaric. From paris, Hugh Schofield reports. It was early afternoon on the esplanade in front of the main Railway Station in marseille. A man seated on the bench drew out a large knife, rose and attacked two young women. They were aged 17 and 20. Both were knifed to death. Translation we were in the train station, i took out my ticket and heard a woman screaming outside. I particularly remember the women because they were the ones screaming. People were running but no one knew what was going on. A military patrol was in the station and three soldiers rushed to the scene. The man turned against them, at which point they shot him and he died shortly after. President macron said he was outraged by this barbarous act and his heart went out to the families and friends of victims, and he saluted soldiers and police who acted with cool efficiency. Police are treating it as a terrorist attack but there are plenty of questions about the man and his motivation. Translation the individualwas killed by a soldier this afternoon. It seems this individual had several identities. I dont know any more and cant say more than that. French media report the killer was in his 20s with a Police Record for petty offences. If so, that fits with a steady pattern of recent attacks in france carried out by individuals who seem to have a deep hatred of French Authority aggravated by exposure to islamist ideas. Hugh schofield, bbc news, paris. Canadian police say they are investigating possible acts of terrorism after five people were injured in the city of edmonton overnight. A Traffic Police officer was struck by a car at high speed and then attacked with a knife. A man driving a van later hit at least four pedestrians and was arrested after a police chase. A so called Islamic State flag was found in his vehicle. Has been rsleassesn 51531525 . ,. , ~ he was sentenced to up to 33 years in prison, but won parole injuly due to good behaviour. In 1995 simpson was acquitted of killing his ex wife Nicole Brown Simpson and herfriend Ronald Goldman in los angeles. British Prime Minister theresa may has announced changes to the repayment of tuition fees in england and help for young people to buy homes. It comes at the start of her partys annual conference, to that, let alone agree. The tory conference a magnet for discontent and fury. Most of it peaceful. Some distinctly not. Cheering. But theresa may does think she needs to Pay Attention to the national mood. After labour courted votes promising to scrap University Fees in england, theyll be frozen. And theres a confirmation of a rethink, too. When we set that policy, what we expected was going to happen is there would be a range, a diversity in the system. That wed see universities perhaps offering shorter courses, that wed see universities offering courses at fees under the maximum. That hasnt happened. Weve got to look at it again. Ambitions to change policy wont matter much, though, if she cant pull her party together. Stirrer in chief in most tory mps minds the foreign secretary. All ministers, though, deny they are trying to cause trouble. Wait a minute, boys, im walking the wrong way. But the danger, they look like they are attacking each other rather than fight back public anger. The impression well, the government doesnt quite know where its going. There are profound doubts in tory ranks about the Prime Ministers ability to come back. I think this is a big opportunity for theresa may. Perhaps the last opportunity for her to reset the way that people think and feel about her, post that disastrous election. So, its a big moment. If she doesnt deliver it, then i think of course shell be vulnerable. I dont know why everyone pretends you can just carry on after such a disastrous election result as if nothing has happened. There isnt any unity. Thats the problem. I mean, everyone keeps saying, we are all united and were all going to have a bigger and better future. Thats what politicians have got to say. It is indeed what she feels she has to say. Whatever the antics of the foreign secretary. Is he unsackable . Laughter. Look, lets be very clear about what we have here in this government. We have a government that is determined to build a country that works for everyone. Whether this conference works for her, well, thats a different question. Theresa may knows she needs to win her authority back. But parties arguing amongst themselves dont inspire devotion. And strong leaders know they ought to be able to close down internal fights. Applause. Political parties can never completely stage manage these conferences. As the Prime Ministers deputy found out this afternoon. But theresa may has been put on notice by her party. And to keep going this week, the Prime Minister needs to do more than put on a brave face. Us President Donald Trump has told his secretary of state to not waste time negotiating with north Korean Leader kim jong un. In a series of tweets, the president said he followed this up with his tweets come after tillerson disclosed the United States was directly communicating with north korea on its nuclear and missile programs but that pyongyang had shown no interest in dialogue. Stay with us on bbc world news. Still to come we speak to the first man in germany to ta ke we speak to the first man in germany to take part in the same sex marriage ceremony after a law change allowed him to marry his partner of 38 years. In all russias turmoil, it has never come to this. President yeltsin said the day would decide the nations destiny. The nightmare that so many people have feared for so long is playing out its final act here. Russians are killing russians in front of a grandstand audience. It was his humility which produced affection from catholics throughout the world, but his departure is a tragedy for the catholic church. Israels right winger ariel sharon visited the religious compound, and that started the trouble. He wants israel alone to have sovereignty over the holy site, an idea which is unthinkable to palestinians. After 45 years of division, germany is one. In berlin, a million germans celebrate the rebirth of europes biggest and richest nation. This is bbc world news today. Im geeta guru murthy. The latest headlines after a day of violent classis synchro catalonia voting has ended in the independence referendum, but the spanish Prime Minister says it is not legal. In marseille two young women have been killed in a knife attack. Police have shot dead the attacker. Today in germany gay couples were able to marry for the first time after same sex marriages became legal earlier this year. The honours of being the very first gay couple to marry went to karl kreiel and bodo mende who have been together for 38 years. They married in front of family and friends in a town hall in berlin. Earlier i spoke to karl on the phone. Its amazing, we are so happy, and. Well, of course, its the mayor of berlin, schellenberg, who made it possible that we could be the first couple on a sunday, but it is so overwhelming, and of course, its really a new step in history. After centuries of discrimination of gays and lesbians by the state, its finished now. Now we really have the same rights as straight people, and this is wonderful. We are just looking at images and pictures of your wedding. Obviously it was packed there today. Youve been together for a long time. What was the frustration like for you in terms of not being able to get married all this time, and how has that changed today . Well, we were together for 38 years already, and we met in the gay movement, so its always our aim to fight for gay rights, and we are a registered Partnership Since 2002. That was a step forward, but it was a second class marriage at that time, and now this is a new era, so its really great, and i think it will influence the life of gays and lesbians in germany a lot, because especially child adoption is now possible. And of course this is partly down to Angela Merkels decision in the summer. Obviously there are traditionalists who still feel marriage should be for a man and a woman. Do you have any sympathy with that traditional view, or do you think that is actually so outdated it is totally unacceptable . Well, it was more than time that things change. This is really an Old Fashioned way to see it. I think merkel was trying to fulfil the interests of the conservative part of her party, that she didnt want to stay for gay rights, but now, maybe it was just an accident that we got the right right now, as it was the end of her term before the new elections, and the social democrats could be more powerful that situation, and so, yes, perhaps this is yes, perhaps this is the reason, but this is only speculation. You never know. Marc edwards has all the sport. Barcelona continued their 100 start to the la liga season with a win over las palmas, but the game was played at an empty camp nou. The catalan giants took the decision to play behind closed doors as a protest. Thats after their request for the match to be postponed in light of catalonias independence referendum was rejected. Barca made the announcement 25 minutes before kick off, with thousands of fans outside. While inside the camp nou, the barcelona players took to the field wearing training tops in the colours of the catalan flag before kick off. But when the action got underway it was business as usual, Sergio Busquets opening the scoring before lionel messi grab two more to take his tally this season to i. Its seven wins out of seven now for barcelona so far this season. Now to the english premier league. It was raining goals all over the place. Isco with both the goals for real madrid over estimate espanyol with ten minutes to play at the bernabeu. Now to the english premier league. Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger celebrated the 21st anniversary of his arrival at the club with a 2 2 0 win over brighton and hove albion at the emirates stadium. Nacho monreal put the gunners ahead early on arsenal added a second after half time through alex iwobi. Wengers side are a point behind north london rivals tottenham in the chasing pack behind premier League Leaders manchester city. They are equal on points with fourth placed chelsea. Liverpool endured another frustrating afternoon in front of goal as they were held to a 1 1 draw at newcastle. Managerjurgen klopp once again saw his side dominate possession and create chances but they couldnt find a winner. Philippe coutinho gave liverpool the lead with a 25 yard strike butjoselu was able to equalise with a fortunate finish before the break. Klopps side have now won one of their last seven games in all competitions and are seventh in the premier league. Disappointment for us, of course. Away at newcastle will be a difficult place, you need luck in this situation, then the game opens and you can maybe use it. We scored and you can maybe use it. We scored a wonderful goal and created wonderful chances. Not all of them we re wonderful chances. Not all of them were shots on target because we shot the ball over the goal even when it was empty, and thats the situation. Theres more pressure on Ronald Koeman as teams head into the international break. Jeff hendricks goal for burnley saw them beat everton i nil at goodison park. Everton have now lost four of their last five premier league games and arejust last five premier league games and are just two points and places above the relegation zone. Red bulls Max Verstappen has won the malaysian grand prix in a thrilling race in sa pang. Verstappen, who turned 20 yesterday, took control of the race after passing hamilton at the start of the fourth lap. Lewis hamilton finished second but extends his lead in the championship standings. His title rival Sebastian Vettel started at the back of the grid but fought his way through to take fourth. Daniel ricciardo was third. The bbcs tom clarkson was watching in sa pang. Max verstappen Max Verstappen understandably delighted, Lewis Hamilton satisfied to have increased the lead over Sebastian Vettel in the lead over Sebastian Vettel in the championship but what of ferrari . Reliability is their achilles heel. That hampered in qualifying, raikkonen in the race. They need to solve that if vettel is to have any chance of winning the World Championship and we havent got long to wait to see if they can do that. It is the japanese grand prix next weekend at the world famous prix next weekend at the world famous suzu ka circuit. Prix next weekend at the world famous suzuka circuit. Thats all the sport for now. Our top story, events in catalonia, there has been violence and chaos. These are the live pictures coming into us from barcelona. Hundreds of people gathering because the president is due to be speaking in the next hour. Also reports coming in that some pro independent groups and trade unions are calling for a general strike in catalonia this coming tuesday. The government there is saying 844 people have been injured in clashes with police, who tried to stop the ballot taking place, and Mariano Rajoy the spanish Prime Minister has said this should not have gone ahead, that this was a challenge to the harmony of democracy. So a very divisive day, and accusations of overreaction by the Spanish Police there to that referendum vote. We will keep you updated on events. See you soon. A blustery blustery day today but the wind will strengthen overnight. This cloud has been spilling over assures bringing rain, not much in the south, and does that moves through we will change the wind direction with more of a north westerly which will introduce colder air from north westerly which will introduce colder airfrom the north westerly which will introduce colder air from the northwest as sky is clear. The wind will pick up around the base of that area of low pressure and the wind will push these weak weather fronts east taking what is left of any rain out into the north sea. The sky will clear across the southern half of the uk, and further north as the wind strengthens, the cloud will fill in again and there will be frequent and heavy showers in scotland, Northern Ireland and a few later on in northern england. Here, temperature not as low as last night, about 12 or 13 further south in clearer skies. But as we head into monday morning there could be travel disruption across the northern half of the uk mainly because of the strength of the wind over the Trans Pennine because of the strength of the wind over the tra ns pennine route, because of the strength of the wind over the Trans Pennine route, 50 mile an hourwinds over the Trans Pennine route, 50 mile an hour winds possible in Northern Ireland, perhaps 60 in areas of scotland and combined with frequent and heavy showers, the rush hour could be tricky. Showers become fewer and the wind gradually lessons through the day. Further south it will not be as windy, sunshine for a while, but in the afternoon cloud will increase with the first signs of rain in the south west and south wales probably from mid afternoon onwards. These are the temperatures, but it will feel cold out there especially in those strong to Gale Force Winds in the north. This rain is what was left of hurricane maria, across southern counties of england beavering away quickly. Still north went westerly winds on tuesday, mainly dry wit showers across the north but not as many and not as heavy but if anything temperatures low on tuesday so anything temperatures low on tuesday so another chilly feeling day. We have been getting excited about High Pressure on the chart that this one will be quite flat, getting squeezed by the weather systems that are quickly running in from the atlantic, so threatening more wind and rain, and the heaviest rain will be across the western side of scotland, largely dry for eastern scotla nd scotland, largely dry for eastern scotland with rain later in Northern Ireland, probably dry in england and wales with sunshine and highs of 15 or 16. This is bbc world news. That then violent clashes in catalonia during a Police Operation to hold an independence referendum that Spains Constitutional Court has suspended. Reports say that people had been injured. The ballots have apparently been counted in a secret location. The spanish by minister Mariano Rajoy said the referendum did not ta ke rajoy said the referendum did not take place, he said the board was illegal and against democracy. Donald trump has told his secretary of state not to waste time tried to negotiate with the leader of north korea. He said, save your energy, rex, we will do what has to be done. A suspected militant islamist has killed two women with a knife at the main Railway Station in the french port of marseille. Soldiers shot the