Hello, welcome to world news today. The air quality in indias capital, delhi, has further deteriorated. Dozens of flights have been diverted because of Poor Visibility caused by the toxic smog. Schools are still closed and a Public Health emergency is in place in a city thats home to more than 20 million people. The choking air pollution has exceeded the severe category and delhis chief minister has described it as unbearable. Pratiksha ghildial reports from delhi. For a fifth day now, people in delhi are breathing the seasons worst and most toxic air. For a fifth day now, people in delhi are breathing the seasons worst and most toxic air. Pollution returns to delhi every winter, but many are saying that this is the worst they have ever seen. In many parts of the city, the pollution levels are more than 20 times their safety limit. These people have gathered outside the prime ministers house to demand a basic right, clean air. They believe there is not enough political will to find a solution to the crisis. You can obviously see how terrible it is and it is actually scary, you cannot see things in front of you. Patients are coming with more lung and respiratory diseases, more affected with asthma. One of the main reasons for the pollution every year is the burning of the crop stubble by farmers in delhis neighbouring states. They say they do not have any other way to dispose of the crop residue. German chancellor angela merkel, who was in the capital for a visit, was also not spared, though she chose not to wear a mask. The visiting Bangladeshi Cricket Team continued practising despite the severe air quality. The worst sufferers are people who work on the streets, like traffic policeman, tuk tuk drivers and the homeless. The government says it is doing what it can. It has banned construction activities, is limiting the number of cars on the road, and has asked for schools to remain shut for a few days. But a long Term Solution does not seem to be in sight, and latest studies show that lung cancer and premature deaths are rising in the city. The indian film star Priyanka Chopra has been expressing her concerns about the smog. After arriving in delhi to shoot her next film, she posted this image of herself on instagram wearing a mask. Ms chopra said she was concerned for the people of delhi who have to live in the smog, especially those who are homeless. At least four people have been injured in a knife attack at a Shopping Centre in hong kong. It happpened as riot police confronted pro democracy demonstrators in another weekend of protests. Local reports say the attacker had been arguing over politics before taking out a knife. He also assaulted a district councillor, biting off part of his ear. Richard lister reports. Sundays protests began peacefully enough, with demonstrators forming human chains in Shopping Centres, but here, in city plaza, things soon turned violent. A man set upon protesters with a knife, injuring several, and when a pro democracy councillor intervened, he too was attacked, and part of his ear was bitten off. The man with the knife was then beaten up by some of the protesters, but police have not confirmed whether he was among those arrested. Elsewhere, demonstrators smashed up restaurants and riot police were brought in. At the new town plaza, there was a tense stand off as police searched the complex and removed some of the protesters. They in turn harassed the police, shining laser pointers at them and throwing objects. This was the 22nd consecutive weekend of protests in hong kong and after widespread and intense clashes on saturday, it was one of the most violent for sometime. Beijing has signalled it intends to toughen its stance against the protests. As yet it is unclear when that might happen or how, but as the injured were taken to hospital, the people of hong kong were left wondering how much longer this can continue. Saturdays violence comes on the 22nd straight weekend of protests in hong kong. Lynette ong, a china expert at the university of toronto, told me more about the impact theyre having. I think on the economy front, the Retail Sector has suffered the most, so Retail Sector has suffered the most, so restaurants and hotels. In the next four months we will start to see them laying off staff if they cannot keep their costs down. I think are also more importantly, the legitimacy of the Hong Kong Government is really eroding to a very dangerous point, particularly the Hong Kong Police force which arguably was the best in nature. It has lost trust among the people. How do you see the relationship between hong kong and the mainland developing the next few months . What sort of action do you expect to take . That is a very tricky question because i think how beijing has been handling hong kong so far, in my reading, it has left the dealing of the protesters to the Hong Kong Government. The project the project the pro beijing lawmakers have been mobilising local thugs to intimidate protesters. Beijing is actually able to control things from behind the scenes, as well as minimising the costs that is directly impacting on beijing, so overall, i think it is a very smart move. It will continue to do so as long as it is able to do so, but it is still going on. Beijing will get tougher not on the repressive front, but ina tougher not on the repressive front, but in a couple of months we will see increased control of the economy, on how Civil Society works, information flow and so on, in order to have a better grip of society. Although you do not expect an overt military crackdown, a visible one, you will see it manifested in other ways . You will see it manifested in other ways . Correct. Overall, more societal control. So they are able to penetrate Hong Kong Society better, in terms of the economy, in terms of society, and i think in hong kong businesses, the tycoons will be affected. Donald trump says the whistleblower who raised concerns over his conversation with the president of ukraine should be named. The official in question has offered to answer questions from republican members of Congress Regarding their report on the phone call during which mr trump asked that ukraine investigate his political rivaljoe biden for corruption. The president made his remarks to reporters as he was about to board a helicopter at the white house. The whistle blower gave a false report and because of that false report, people thought bad things were done, and then you had schiff go out and speak before congress and before the American People and give a false story. He made up a story, and then i released, after all this was done, released and everybody said, he did not do anything wrong, but the whistle blower should be revealed. Because the whistle blower give a false story. Gave a false story. Some people would call this fraud. I will not go that far. Lets take a look at some of the other stories making the news. Four people have been seriously injured when a bus travelling from paris to london overturned in northern france. 29 of the 33 people on board were injured when the bus crashed through a barrier at an exit off the ai motorway. The bus was carrying passengers from nine Different Countries when it crashed. Emergency services rushed to the scene of the accident and the injured have been taken to nearby hospitals. Huge crowds of protesters in lebanons capital, beirut, have poured into the streets on sunday demanding that their government be overthrown. The demonstrators reject president aouns attempt to guarantee the Anti Corruption drive. Prime minister Saad Al Hariri resigned on tuesday as thousands condemed the government for lebanons economic crisis. Regulators in saudi arabia have given the go ahead for part of its giant state owned oil company to be listed on the Riyadh Stock Exchange in the worlds biggest floatation. Its thought that aramco, the worlds most profitable company, is worth at least 1. 2 trillion dollars. Katie prescott reports. Saudi arabia produces a tenth of the worlds oil. Managing that makes this very Unusual Company the most profitable in the world. This flotation has been years in the pipeline. We are the leading company when it comes to energy. We have the highest number of reserves, very well managed reserves, we are one of the, when it comes to conventional production, we are a major player when it comes to gas. In terms of sharing it with the rest of the world and doing all of this will be a positive outcome for the company and we are looking forward to that. The aim is to diversify the saudi economy away from a dependence on oil, and it is changing aramcos image. Previously shrouded in mystery, they recently made Financial Results public for the first time. According to todays filings, even divorced women will be able to buy shares. But attacks like these on the companys oil fields show the risks of investing in this volatile region. Not to mention in fossil fuels as the world looks to renewables. While we probably have not hit peak oil yet with the advent of electric cars, we will probably get to a period over the next few decades where oil use will start to come down. The big question now is how much the company is worth. Crown Prince Mohammed bin salman has said he believes it could be 2 trillion dollars, double the value of apple. Now he just has to convince investors it is worth the risk. In london, two Church Services have been held held in memory of the 39 vietnamese victims found dead in a lorry container ten days ago. Police havent confirmed the individual identities of the victims, but believe they were all from vietnam. Our correspondent Chi Chi Izundu was at the service. They gathered to remember. This mass started with a short video of the removal of the trailer with the 39 bodies inside. A minutes silence followed. The service was led by the bishop of westminster who offered prayers for the victims, their relatives and the emergency services. I suggested that we pray as well for the traffickers themselves. They might have a change of heart. I did say that i do think Human Trafficking is an abominable crime which needs to be eradicated. This community is following news of this investigation closely. It is a community in mourning as it is believed some members possibly related to those victims found in that trailer two weeks ago may have attended todays mass. The parish priest, father simon, confirmed some families in the uk and vietnam have contacted him with information to help identify their loved ones, and he has passed that onto the police. So far, i have got eight people, and i have two more tomorrow, i will see the police and give more information about these people. There is a reluctance in this community to speak out. An escape from vietnam by boat meant witnessing the deaths of those trying to make the same journey, according to this woman. Why did we have to leave vietnam . Because we want freedom and to have many things. Essex Police Believe they may have identified families for some of the victims and have been in contact with relatives both in the uk and vietnam. They say they are still conducting their investigation which is spanning many jurisdictions across the world. Stay with us on bbc world news. Still to come theyre still celebrating in south africa after the victory in the Rugby World Cup, especially in the home of siya kolisi, the teams first black captain. The israeli prime minister, yitzhak rabin, the architect of the middle east peace process, has been assassinated. A 27 year old jewish man has been arrested and an extremistjewish organisation has claimed responsibility for the killing. At polling booths throughout the country, they voted on an historic day for australia. As the results came in it was clear, the monarchy would survive. The american hostages, there was no sign. They are being held somewhere inside the compound and student leaders have threatened that should the americans attempt rescue, they will all die. This mission has surpassed all expectations. Voyageri is now the most distant man made object anywhere in the universe and itjust seems to keep on going. Tonight, weve proved once more that the true strength of our nation, comes not from the might of our arms or the scale of our wealth, but the alluring power but the enduring power of our ideals. This is bbc world news today. Im karen giannone. The latest headlines. Protests in delhi as the toxic smog becomes so bad that even flights are cancelled the danger level increases again. At least four people are injured in a knife attack at a Shopping Mall in hong kong, during pro democracy protests. In iraq, Anti Government demonstrations have continued in the capital baghdad. Protesters have set fire to tyres and shut down key road junctions. The protests started last month amid mounting frustration over unemployment and government corruption. The rallies have often turned violent at least 250 people have died. Simona folteen is a freelance journalist in baghdad. She was at the protest and told me what the demonstrators are hoping to accomplish. The sentiment among protesters is very much one of the termination. They have set up permanent tents in the square and determined to stay as long as necessary. the square and determined to stay as long as necessary. One of the termination. Until the government backs out. These are the largest protest in iraq have seen since 2003. Notjust in terms of numbers but also in terms of diversity. There were not only young men amongst the protesters but a lot of women and a lot of students volunteering and providing free medical care and a lot of children and elderly, all really united by one idea and that is that to really have a homeland. This is one word that has come up a lot when i speak to the people. They are looking for a country that will Service People and regardless of which religion, sex, or whats social economic class they belong to. That is very much what they want. Interesting you describe what they are hoping for. How much is this being fuelled by anger and how much optimism is there that they could be any changes as a result of the protest . Very much it is fuelled by anger. Accumulated frustration over the past 16 years because these people feel like they have entrusted the Political Leadership to try and improve the situation in iraq but that has clearly not happen. What we see now is going to growing frustration among the shiite base and a lot of lot of criticism of those conditions. This movement is very much and people believe they have been used as pawns in the political game with political leaders mobilising them along secretary in lines and they have guided nothing for it. There is a lot of anger it mainly because the lack ofjobs and opportunities. Secretary in line. The majority of the processes are very young and born in 2003, just today i spoke to one who was born in 2003 and grew up in the post saddam era and feels the country has nothing to offer him and nothing to offer for nothing to offer him and nothing to offerfor his nothing to offer him and nothing to offer for his future so basically there is a sentiment there is nothing to get them to stay and they will stay in the streets until the government steps down. South africans are still celebrating saturdays victory in the Rugby World Cup final. The springboks once an all white team and symbol of deep racial divisions is now a truly multi racial squad, and is captained for the first time by a black player, siya kolise. 0ur africa correspondent Andrew Harding reports now from kolises home, the township of zwide, in port elizabeth. Port elizabeth, the heartland of black rugby in south africa. After yesterdays celebrations, they are either clearing up the mess, or still hard at it. Still drinking . Obviously, in the morning still celebrating . A block away, on the street where siya kolisi grew up, his old neighbours have composed a song for the first black rugby captain. It is inspiring these dirty streets, inspiring the country, inspiring the continent. Kolisis younger brother agreed to show us inside the humble familys home and the floor on which they used to sleep. I would sleep here when i got home from school. So it was a poor family . Yes, poor, very poor. It is still a tough life for many black South Africans here, half of young people are unemployed. And at siya kolisis old rugby club, children dreaming of following in his footsteps still turn up hungry. Its still a challenge when it comes to equality. For black players, of course. Struggling with facilities, and a lack of nutrition. It is tempting to exaggerate the impact of sport on any society, but south africa is a young democracy, still finding its feet, and badly in need of the sort of inspiration that Nelson Mandela once provided. So this victory really does matter here. Andrew harding, bbc news, johannesburg. Richard ascombe has all the sport. Hello and thanks forjoining us. Lewis hamilton has won his sixth formula one world title making him the second most successful driver of all time. About half an hour ago he finished second in the us grand prix behind his Mercedes Team mate Valterri Botas to clinch the title. 0nly michael schumacher, with seven world titles has won more than hamilton. And his recent record suggests that total is well within reach. This is his third world crown in a row. And his fifth in six years. Bayern munich have sacked manager niko kovac after a poor run of form for the german champions. The decision follows saturdays 5 1 defeat at eintracht frankfurt, which leaves bayern fourth in the bundesliga, four points behind leaders borussia monchengladbach. The former croatia midfielder had been in charge sincejuly 2018, leading bayern to a league and cup double last season. To the premier league, where there was a horrific injury to Evertons Andre Gomes in their 1 1 draw with spurs. The portugese midfielder was injured after being tripped by son hyeung min who was in tears when he realised what had happened. He was subsequently sent off. Tottenham were 1 0 up at the time, and everton managed to grab their equaliser through cenc tosun in the 12th minute of stoppage time. It was difficult to see. We send them our best wishes to be player. It is difficult to see. But in the change room after the game in seeing how upset they are, he is one of the nicest people youll see, he would never wish to hurt anybody. I dont know how involved he was but he cant even pick his head up. It was have to see. Tears everywhere. But i think we have to try and pick each other up think we have to try and pick each otherup in think we have to try and pick each other up in the whole of tottenham since there bested him. Send their best to him. Leicester city meanwhile are up to third in the premier league after a 2 0 win at crystal palace. Jamie vardy was on the scoresheet again as his side made it seven wins from 11. Inevitably its leading to talk of another title charge and comes on the back of their 9 0 league win at southampton. To italy next, where the former inter milan and Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli threatened to walk off the pitch after suffering racial abuse. Balotelli, who now plays for his Home Town Club brescia, picked up the ball, kicked it into the stands and tried to leave during their game at hellas verona. The referee suspended play as part of uefas anti racism protocol, and after being persuaded to stay on the pitch by his team mates, balotelli then scored his teams only goal in a 2 1 defeat, and it was an absolute stunner. Her calm. Here it comes. Right into the top corner. Brilliant goal. Rory mcilroy beat defending champion Xander Schauffele to win the world Golf Championship in shanghai. Mcilroy had a chance to win on the 18th, but missed this birdie putt as schauffele forced a playoff with both players at nineteen under. The northern irishman then hit a birdie to win it his fourth title of the year, and third victory at the world Golf Championship. Xander pushed me the whole way, for all 73 holes we played together. We played every round and then it one more as well. He played great. He was battling a flu all week. Wasnt filling his best. To play the type of calibre he played this week it ta kes of calibre he played this week it takes some doing. I dont want to ta ke takes some doing. I dont want to take anything away from him. He birdied the last to get into the playoffs and then ijust put two of my best shots of the day when i needed them, which is really cool. I played it very patient god. Notjust today but over the weekend. I went bogey free over the weekend which was nice. If somebody told me that on friday i wouldve thought i would have made it to a play off the wind but they played great and it was it was a great final round to be a part of. Thats all the sport for now. Thank you. Most of us know that feeling of cold panic when we realise weve left something behind on public transport but imagine if it was an irreplaceable violin worth a quarter of £1 million. But thankfully its been safely returned to its owner. Stephen morris, whos featured on film scores like the lord of the rings and james bond. It was made in 1709, the same year that samueljohnson was born. It was made in rome, by tecchler. Ive had a very busy week. I had a very busy week, i was tired, finished very late at night at abbey road studios, and when i got off at my local station, i got off and left the violin where i had put it. And i didnt realise until the following morning that it was missing, which was a terrible shock. I got a message on my newly created twitter account to say that somebody knew somebody who had the violin, and a few phone calls later, we managed to negotiate a location to return the violin. A lot of prayers answered. Thank you for watching. Hello, its certainly been a mixed weekend. Sunday brought in something quieter, still some blustery showers around. This was the picture in east yorkshire as the sun set on sunday. What about the week ahead . Things stay unsettled, further spells of rain at times and it turns cold through the week. Expect to see some frost and fog. For the here and now, we have some low pressure with us. It has been slow moving for several days and not in a hurry to get out of the way. Some heavy showers this evening across the south west initially and they will be pushing their way northwards to england and wales. The odd rumble of thunder for some of those heavier showers. A few showers for Northern Ireland and scotland with some heavy rain developing in the east and that is going to be persistent through much of the day monday. Five to ten overnight and could be a bit mistiness across parts of southern scotland and england too. Flooding possible for aberdeenshire and caithness, away from it since cold, sunny spells elsewhere and a few hit and miss showers. Most be than heaviest for South West England and through the south coast. One or two heavy showers here, but temperatures around ten to 13 degrees. Pleasant in the sunshine, but look out for the heavy showers. Tuesday, we see the wind is turning to more of a northerly direction. Cooler, crisper weather to the north of scotland and toward Northern Ireland. Reasonably mild down towards the south east. A few showers here and temperatures in london, 13 celsius. That cooling trend continues into the midweek. 0n into wednesday, you can see the colder air mass sinking south across the uk. Wednesday morning likely to start off with frost and fog around, especially when you have the clearer skies in the east. Toward the west, a frontal system bringing the cloud and rain towards parts of Northern Ireland, south west scotland and western fringes of england and wales. There could be snow fall over the Higher Ground of the highlands in scotland. East with sunshine and temperatures will range between five to 11 celsius. This is bbc world news, the headlines. Toxic smog has forced dozens of flights to be diverted away from the indian capital, delhi, as air pollution remains at hazardous levels. The chief minister of the city says it has become unbearable. At least four people have been injured in a knife attack in a hong kong Shopping Mall, after another day of clashes between pro democracy protesters and riot police. One of the injured had part of his ear bitten off by the attacker. The Saudi Arabian state Oil Company Aramco is to be listed on the Riyadh Stock Exchange in what could be the worlds biggest initial public offering. The sale is expected to generate tens of billions of dollars. And Lewis Hamilton has won his sixth formula 1 world title, after coming second in the us grand prix. Hamilton was beaten by Valtteri Bottas but won the overall
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