Have been delayed by objections from local authorities. Dozens of people are missing in oregon alone, the states governor has said, as Deadly Wildfires continue to sweep through us west coast states. Officials in oregon say they are preparing for mass fatalities. The blazes have burnt millions of acres, destroyed thousands of homes, and killed at least 25 people while dozens more are missing. Kathryn armstrong reports. The city of portland, almost invisible under a thick layer of smoke. The result of Deadly Wildfires that have been raging on the west coast four weeks. Meteorologists on saturday said that the air quality hair and in neighbouring states was the worst in the world and warnings are in place in canada as the smoke travels north. Elsewhere in oregon, these residents are now relying on the kindness of strangers after having to flee their homes, unsure when they will be able to return and what they will find when they get there. To be honest, if we have to rebuild, we have two rebuild. If we dont have to rebuild, we still have so much cleanup to do because of the ash, because when we left, n, the last time we pulled out, there was almost two inches, so it is what it is going to be andi it is what it is going to be and i amjust it is what it is going to be and i am just ankle that we are alive, we are together blue oh my alive, we are together blue oh d alive, we are together blue oh my god and since like this is what they have escaped. This one of more than a dozen blazes that firefighters are working to contain. More than 900,000 acres of burned in oregon this week alone. More than twice the average area burned over the last decade. Officials are warning the death toll could rise significantly in the coming days. Meanwhile, in california, where some of the largest buyers the state had ever seen has been burning, there has been some cause for optimism. A break in the hot, dry weather on saturday enabled firefighters to make important headway in containment efforts. The president is due to visit the state on monday to see firsthand the devastation the fires have caused donald trump has said that poor Forest Management has enabled the fires to spread. His political opponentjoe biden, meanwhile, hasjoined some opponentjoe biden, meanwhile, has joined some state officials, including californias governor, in linking the Current Situation to climate change. He tweeted while the cause and strength of the fires remains open for debate, the arduous task of trying to contain them continues. It is hoped that in the coming days, parts of the west coast will see the first signs of rain and weeks bringing some relief to a desperate situation. However, officials are warning that some fires are likely to continue burning until winter arrives. Well, earlier i spoke to crystal thornton whos a radio presenter and morning show host in portland. I asked how the fires had impacted oregons capital city. Well, for portland, if you look behind me, those are not clouds. That is smoke that you see through my windows. Our air quality here has been said to be the worst in the world right now for the size of our city. I suffer from upper respiratory issues and i can literally feel and taste the ash. One of the things weve been telling people who do suffer from upper respiratory, stay inside if at all possible. Obviously, several areas in clackamas county, the city of estacada, molalla, they are under level three go now Evacuation Orders. Other cities nearby, oregon city, under level two which means get ready. The city of portland is not under an Evacuation Order right now but we definitely are seeing and feeling the remnants of this. We have a lot of homeless in Downtown Portland and what the city has also been doing to kind of help those people out is they have opened up the Oregon Convention centre in portland and its going to be open 21w, notjust overnight to kind of help alleviate some of the strain that those who do not have a home have here. This is probably the worst fire in state history according to governor kate brown. 40,000 people have already been evacuated. 500,000 are ready, set, or will be going. The weather has gotten a little bit better, the winds have died down so hopefully that is going to help our firefighters fight this fire, but over a million acres has been destroyed up to this point this year in the state of oregon. Its devastating, and some people have had to leave their animals behind. Some people have lost life, i have a friend who Just Announced that they believe her brother may have passed away, his house completely engulfed, his truck was found melted to the ground and the last time they saw him was in his home so its devastating to say the least. And im wondering, is everyday life carrying on . Are schools open, are businesses open . What is going on in the city . A lot of people have shut down, obviously because this air quality is absolutely not breathable. It is really hard. The best thing that you can do is stay indoors, hepa filters, whatever you can do to try to sustain the clean air that you do have to breathe. Its awful. There have been calls for an urgent ceasefire in afghanistan, at the end of the first day of long awaited intra afg han peace talks in qatar. These are the first formal negotiations between the Afghan Government and the taliban and are aimed at ending a ao year conflict. The Afghan Government delegation says the country must respect free speech, womens rights, and it was time for the violence to end. As one of the top most issues in the minds of the people, reduction in violence in a significant way, in a way that it is palpable, and also getting to a humanitarian ceasefire and hopefully a permanent ceasefire. Earlier, i asked journalist and political commentator, jehangir khattak, what he thought the sticking points in the negotiations would be. I think that its going to be a long, complicated and challenging process which may continue for a while. And in terms of sticking points, we may come across many roadblocks but i find two major sticking points one of them is the ceasefire, which dr Abdullah Abdullah referred to as well in his speech, and the second is the future dispensation. What kind of government will afghanistan have . Because remember, there, this process has started, even though it is a intra afghan dialogue, but the parties at the table identify themselves differently, like, for example, the Afghan Government is representing the Islamic Republic of afghanistan, whereas the taliban identify themselves as the Islamic Emirate of afghanistan. Now, these are two different programmes and political thoughts and ideologies, and we dont know exactly what will be at the table. So i feel that in the coming days, if the government insists on just the ceasefire without giving details of the plan that it has, the road map it has for the future, baring how the Afghan Government, the current government or any other government in the future with share power with the taliban. And what kind of role will they have . And then theres key questions about human rights, womens rights, and other issues that have been around the talibans thinking. So we have to see down the road. But i feel these other meeting sticking points that will see, i think, right in the beginning. Where, you know, the first call for a ceasefire and then the demand from taliban, ok, what will we get in return . Because the taliban, they feel they are strong in their position. The Afghan Government has the support of the international community. And. And the taliban also have some support. But i feel that they are coming from some positions of strength, so we have to see down the road how it unfolds. Absolutley. And you mention very briefly there about the role of women, the role of women a hugely problematic position, given the talibans very entrenched position on women and where they see women . Thats very true. The thing is, ever since this whole process started between the United States and the taliban, the primary focus was to bring negotiations to a stage where there is an intra afghan dialogue, and then from that, civil society. Remember, afghanistan is not the afghanistan of the 1990s. We have seen eight president ial and parliamentary elections during the past two decades, and Afghan Society has changed a lot. So, if the taliban bring of the table something which is against women rights, which does not accommodate for women rights, i am not sure how such a deadlock will be broken. And i am not sure how the Afghan Civil Society will accept it. So i think it will be a very challenging environment where they will be negotiating. And flexibility and accommodation may be the key to finding some solution. In greece, some of the thousands of people from the moria migrant camp on the island of lesbos have begun moving to temporary accomodation being built nearby. More than 10,000 people were left without shelter when fire devastated the camp on wednesday. Greek Authorities Say the most vulnerable asylum seekers, including families, will be given priority housing in tents. Earlier in the day, police on lesbos fired tear gas during a protest by migrants. It was the second such demonstration since friday, sparked by anger over their conditions. Human rights watch says thousands of people are sleeping rough in the hills around moria and in the streets of nearby towns. Martha roussou is a Senior Advocacy officer for the International Rescue committee. Its working to deliver basic supplies to those in need. She says lots of organisations are working together to help. All the response is co ordinated by the minister of migration and asylum, as well as International Organisations and the ngos. The number of people is really large. Theres 12,000 people, so not very much one organisation can do on its own. So, as the irc we have moved some chemical toilets that we had in moria that were left unburnt, to this new camp, as well as the community centre, that is about to host a single women. We also provide blankets and sleeping bags as well as psychological first aid. Weve set up a hotline where people can actually seek psychological support in english, french, farsi and arabic. Lets get some of the days other news. Women protesting against the re election of president Alexander Lukashenko in belarus have confronted Security Forces arresting demonstrators in minsk. Some tried to rip the balaclavas from the heads of unidentified agents in green fatigues. The women chanted their support for a 73 year old great grandmother at the forefront of the protests. Two former british prime ministers, tony blair and sirjohn major, have condemned plans by the current prime minister, boris johnson, to override elements of the brexit Withdrawal Agreement relating to northern ireland. Writing in the sunday times newspaper, the two former leaders say the bill could prompt damaging retaliation from the european union. The us secretary of state mike pompeo says he is deeply concerned by turkish activities in surveying for oil and gas in Eastern Mediterranean waters claimed by cyprus. Mr pompeo was speaking in the cypriot capital, nicosia, where hes had talks with president Nicos Anastasiades on the regional tension involving turkey, cyprus and greece. A leading scientist has warned that the uk is on the edge of losing control of coronavirus, as infections rise. Professor sir mark walport, a member of the british governments Scientific Advisory body, says people need to limit their socialising to ensure children can remain at school, and students at university. Lauren moss reports. On the final weekend before new restrictions are introduced, theres a stark warning about what could lie ahead. 3,500 more coronavirus cases have been diagnosed for the second day in a row. Scientists say although the rate of infection is lower than it was at the peak of the epidemic, covid i9 is growing in the community. I think one would have to say were on the edge of losing control. And youve only got to look across the channel to see whats happening in france and whats happening in spain. The figures in the uk, on september 5, it was around 1,800 people identified with the infection. On the 11th, it was 3,500. Theres been an increase in coronavirus cases across all age groups. Its most pronounced among 20 to 39 year olds. But theres also been a steep rise recently in people over the age of 80 testing positive. Those numbers declined over the summer but, as you can see, theyre now going back up. To try and keep a lid on infections, the rule of six will limit the numbers we can socialise with in england from monday and people are getting their heads around the new rules. Why is it monday . Why not bring it in straightaway . I do think its bit of a funny system. If its saving lives, then i think it makes sense, to be honest. Its a lot clearer. The rule of six, i think people understand it. I have to say, im probably in support of it. In birmingham and nearby sandwell and solihull, where the rate of infection is among the highest in the country, 1. 5 Million People will be banned from mixing with other households from tuesday. Everyone is warned they have a part to play. The onus is on all of us to do everything we can to make sure that we are abiding by those rules. And those rules, of course, ensure that we can, with close family members and close friends, socialise in appropriate circumstances. And those rules also stress the vital importance of making sure that children are at school, that students can study at university and that we can work in a covid safe environment. Restrictions on two households mixing were expanded into lanarkshire from midnight, and from monday in the rest of scotland there will be a limit of six people from two different households allowed to meet. And in wales, indoor gatherings of more than six will be banned. Theres positive news that the vaccine trial by Oxford University is restarting after being paused when one participant became unwell this week. An independent investigation has concluded it is safe to continue. But any vaccine is likely to be several months away. For now, well walk a fine line between maintaining a way of life and containing the virus thats changed it for so many. Lauren moss, bbc news. This is bbc news, the headlines 500,000 people in oregon are under evacuation alert, as americas west coast wildfires burn out of control. The Afghan Government has called for a humanitarian ceasefire with the taliban, as the first ever peace talks between the two sides take place in qatar. So far, the taliban havent mentioned a truce. The authorities in pakistans Punjab Province say theyve identified two suspects in connnection with the rape of a woman who was stranded with her children on a motorway on thursday. Both men are on the run. Meanwhile protests against the attack and the way the police have handled it, have been taking place across the country as paul hawkins reports. Pakistans women have had enough. Thousands took to the streets across the country after a woman was going raped in front of her children. She ran out of fuel while driving ona ran out of fuel while driving on a motorway outside the city of lahore. While waiting for the police, two men her and her children out of the car at gunpoint and then proceeded to attacker. Police and are looking for two suspects in connection with the attack. Both are on the run. Translation i am hopefulthat very soon we will reach the two suspects and god willing, we will arrest them, as the chief minister has said, we request the public to help us in finding them. But the police have been heavily criticised after the lead investigator blamed the victim for travelling at night, not having enough fuel and not using a busier motorway. He also said victim seems to think pakistan was as safe for women as france, where she lives. What kind of medina state is this . What kind of an Islamic Republic is this, where a woman gets going raped in front of her children in a big metropolitan city of lahore . And the chief Police Officer blames her instead, and says she shouldnt be out on the road at night, she shouldnt be driving alone, she should have taken this road, not that road, et cetera et cetera. I think it isa et cetera et cetera. I think it is a shame. The countrys human rights minister has strongly criticised the police for blaming the victim, while pakistans government say the protection of women is a priority. Violence against women and girls remains a serious problem in a country which is still very patriarchal. We have been facing a lot of rape cases that have actually been normalised in pakistan. They have been ignored by the government, on and on again. We see the government coming out for whatever the mullahs want to say. They come out in protest and the government just listens to them. You cant walk on the street for more than five minutes without being molested bya minutes without being molested by a bunch of guys. You could be wearing a biker, it is not enough, or the fact that i need to think twice before deciding what i want to go somewhere or not. Burqa. Isjust beyond me. Because this is my country, this is my streets, this is my road just as much as it is of any man. Meanwhile, the Police Continue to search for the two suspects, the country continues to search for answers. Why this keeps happening, why victims are held responsible, when will it stop and whyjustice is so ha rd to it stop and whyjustice is so hard to come by. Paul hawkins, bbc news. Japanese tennis star naomi osaka has won her second us open title, defeating Victoria Azarenka 2 1. In the first grand slam final played under coronavirus restrictions fourth seed osaka had to claw her way back from one set down Jack Kilbride has all the action. Come on umpire game, set and match, osaka. A win in an empty stadium but a win all the same japans naomi osaka has clinched her second us open title atjust 22 years old. Announcer 2018 champion, naomi osaka. But her first point of the match was a political one. The young star once again wearing a mask baring the name of a black victim of alleged police violence. This time, 12 year old boy, tamir rice. Once the match was under way, it was Victoria Azarenka that started the strongest. Quickly snapping up the first set, 6 1, as osaka struggled to find her rhythm. It wasnt until midway through the second set that osaka started to find form, eventually taking it, 6 3, to even things up. The third set was a tough battle, but the young japanese star eventually came through on top, claiming it 6 3. Come on umpire game, set and match, osaka. And with her trademark politeness, was full of praise for her opponent. I want to congratulate vika. I actually dont want to play you in any more finals. I didnt really enjoyed that. It was a really tough match for me, um. And, yeah, its really inspiring for me because i used to watch you play here when i was younger, so just have the opportunity to play you is really great, and i learned a lot, so thank you. It had been seven years since azarenka played in a grand slam final and this was her third in new york. I thought the third time was a charm but i guess i will have to try again. But congratulations to naomi, congratulations to your team. It has been an incredible two weeks for you, im very happy for you and i hope we can meet in some more finals again. The hope for all is that next time the trophy is lifted at flushing meadows it will be in a stadium full of adoring fans. Jack kilbride, bbc news. Its a staple of the Classical Music calendar here in the uk, but this year, for the first time in its history, the last night of the proms has taken place without the usual flag waving audience at londons royal albert hall. Our arts editor Will Gompertz was watching. After the possible omission and then the indecision followed by the controversy and the accusations of wetness prompting, perhaps, the u turn britannia did finally rule the airwaves. And so tradition prevailed over those who thought the words too imperialistic for this day and age. But it wasnt quite business as usual at this years last night. It was a proms without promenaders, with a pared down, socially distanced bbc symphony orchestra, and barely a flag or a hat in sight. Mozarts marriage of figaro plays. Some blamed wrongly, she said any suggested changes on the nights finnish conductor, dalia stasevska, who started the programme with mozarts marriage of figaro. She said she simply wanted to use music to bring people together. Williams the Lark Ascending plays. The scottish violinist, nicola benedetti, a late replacement for a poorly soloist, played Vaughan Williams romantic pastoral favourite, the Lark Ascending. And did those feet in ancient time walk upon englands mountains. The talking point of the night is likely to be composer errollyn wallens radical reworking of hubert parrys prom favourite, jerusalem, to which she introduced dissonance and blues references a tribute, she said, to the Windrush Generation of migrants who came to britain. It was sung brilliantly by the South African soprano, golda schultz. On englands pleasant pastures seen. It has been a very strange year. The pandemic proms quite different without a live audience, particularly this evenings last night, in which even Edward Elgars land of hope and glory seemed subdued, unlike some of those watching on from home. Will gompertz, bbc news. A very different taste of the problems this year. Proms. As always, you can get all the stories you have been watching on our website, and of course by downloading the bbcs news app. You can reach me on twitter, im bbcmaryam. Hello there. On saturday, we finish the day with some pretty big weather contrasts. Now, across england and wales, we have a sunny day, and it was a fine end to the day as well. This was one of our weather watcher pictures sent in from the surrey area. Thanks to debbie w for that. Further north, in scotlands stirling, it was a soggy saturday, certainly through the afternoon. Thanks to graham for sending us that picture of the rain coming down in stirling. And the rain was all courtesy of this weather front, this area of cloud that stretches thousands of miles out into the atlantic. This is rain bearing cloud, and its going nowhere very far, very fast. So, at the moment, its pouring down in scotland. Around western scotland, the rain continues. Notice over the next few hours, there is a tendency for the heaviest of the rain to start to nudge away from northern ireland. Still an odd patch for north west england and perhaps the western side of wales as well, but a mild start to the day for sure. Now through sunday, were going to continue to see the rain pouring down across those western mountains in scotland. Now, by the end of the weekend, we could see over 100 mm of rain, so there is a risk of seeing some localised flooding in western scotland. The rain clears away in northern ireland. Should brighten up here with some sunny spells, and probably some sunny spells to end the day for southern and maybe central scotland. England and wales, thats where the best of the sunshine will be, with ea rly Morning Cloud melting away, certainly through the afternoon, and temperatures up to 26 across parts of Eastern England. That warming trend continues into the first part of the new week as well, briefly turning hotter as this area of higher pressure in the continent, just drifts a little bit further eastwards to allow our winds to start to flow in from the south. And thatll be dragging in that hotter air from france. So, for monday, a lot of dry weather to come, and for most of us, yes, it is going to be a warm day in the sunshine. Notice across the north west, there is a little bit more in the way of cloud here, perhaps threatening a little in the way of light rain late in the afternoon. But its across Eastern England that well see the days highest departures up to 30 degrees in the london area. So, a brief hot spell of weather here. Now, we will stay pretty hot across parts of Eastern England as we go on through tuesday. Again, afairamount of sunshine for most of us. Temperatures again pretty widely into the low 20s, with those highest temperatures again for east anglia and south east england. 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