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President trump says he will continue to fight the results of the us president ial election, telling fox news his mind will not change in six months. And in sport the french formula i driver Romain Grosjean escapes a huge crash at the bahrain grand prix, which saw his car split in two and erupt into flames. Hello and welcome if youre watching in the uk or around the world and stay with us for the latest news and analysis from here and across the globe. Diego maradonas doctor has denied any medical negligence after being told hes being investigated for possible manslaughter. At an emotional press conference, Leopoldo Luque told reporters the argentine football legend had suffered a heart attack. Police in buenos aires have searched luques house and private clinic for evidence. They acted after maradonas daughters gave statements questioning their fathers medical care. Here some of what doctor luque had to say at that press conference. Translation i dont know. I dont know why. I dont know. I think about everything a lot. I would like him to be here. Do i have regrets . I dont know. Because he wanted a life that was bad. I tried to accompany him, everything. I even took him out to play football. He didnt even want to play football. I took him out to play. Diego maradonas doctor there. Well, Arturo Wallace from bbc mundo has more on the police investigation. You know, like, his house and his clinic were searched by police this morning in argentina. The Police Seized several documents relating to the medical attention of diego maradona, computers, telephones, and everything, but he hasnt been questioned yet, and, of course, there is a possibility he will be asked to provide testimony as charged. Possibly on manslaughter, you know, culpable homicide, because of possible negligence in the way that maradona was being treated after he left hospital and was recovering in a private house in buenos aires. He said he was cooperating with justice but he was surprised with what happened because he had done everything he could do for maradona. He mentioned he was a very difficult patient as well, so, right now, its waiting and seeing, you know, like he probably would be the first person charged for something related to this investigation that was started immediately after maradona died last wednesday. We start in nigeria, where the United Nations humanitarian coordinator says 110 civilians were killed in an attack by suspected islamist militants on saturday. Many of the victims were farmers. Some are said to have been tied up before being knifed to death. The attack happened near the city of maiduguri in the North Eastern state of borno. The Islamic State group has long been active in the region and said it was behind the killings. The governor of borno state is now asking for more young people to be recruited as vigilantes to help fight the insurgency there. Tens of thousands of people have been killed in the area in recent years. Eyewitnesses have been describing what they saw after the latest attacks. Translation there were six of us in the bush yesterday. We headed back into the village. We were shocked as we reached them. We found their corpses. And that was where the main killings took place. We changed our route and went through a nearby village. We met so many people fleeing without knowing where they were going to, some were even unconscious. A huge quantity of harvested rice was set on fire. Translation boko haram killed many of our people. 32 people were slaughtered. We need assistance, we need some weapons and armed men, because we have youths who can volunteer to guard our farmers while working. Please, please, for gods sake. Joining me now from dakar in senegal is doctor akinola olojo. Hes a Senior Researcher for the Lake Chad Basin programme at the institute for Security Studies. Ijust wondered if i just wondered if the nature ijust wondered if the nature of i just wondered if the nature of the attack bears the hallmarks, to you, of any particular group who may have been responsible . Thank you have to think me. It certainly definitely bears the trademarks of what boko haram does so right now it is a little bit unclear as to whether it was an attack that was conducted by the so called Islamic State of that province or the other faction of boko haram that is named. But one thing is clear that in the coming days we may get more clarity on this andi days we may get more clarity on this and i think beyond trying to identify who is responsible, which faction is responsible, i think what is most significant is the fact that a dreadful attack has happened. There have been several attacks and this particular one in a sense underscores the shock of terrorism, so underscores the shock of terrorism, so in other words it is a combination of violence, but not just violence, you know, violence to the degree that it creates fear and also passes a message, and a number of m essa g es also passes a message, and a number of messages and implications can actually be intent here. So we know boco haram actually be intent here. So we know boco ha ram is actually be intent here. So we know boco haram is still very active and deadly, that is one. We know boko haram is still very active and deadly. Second of all, this is a group that is very resilient and has lasted for more than a decade. It is a group that has adapted over the yea rs a group that has adapted over the years through the strategy of the military. It is a group that has been able to exploit communities and destroy livelihoods. I think that we can also see from this attack that it is so a mendacious and horrific reminder of past attacks such as the mass abductions in 2014 of the. Girls and the other adopt options that we saw in 2018. We are seeing an adviser, a reminder of how bad the crisis is anything we also have to bear in mind that this is all happening, you know, it is unfolding and its the covid 19 pandemic, so you have a pandemic that is, you know, transpiring and it is also compounding the existing situation internally. I just compounding the existing situation internally. Ijust want compounding the existing situation internally. I just want to pick up ona internally. I just want to pick up on a point you made that this is nothing new for the region. This is an insurgency that has been going on for a number of years now. What you think the government needs to do to and sell that now . What do you think the government needs to do to try and solve it now . I think a lot depends in terms of the research that has been conducted on the crisis. I live and work with the institute for Security Studies the incident and there are a number of other organisations in nigeria, in africa, across the Global Community that have done a lot of Good Research, the results of the research, the results of the research and analysis, sharing things across the spectrum of stakeholders, then it is really the government and those in authority that need to demonstrate the will to implement what has already been produced and not just implement what has already been produced and notjust implementation but implementing with a sense of urgency, so we have all these very Good Research that has been done. We have a National Action plan in nigeria which was launched in 2017, the National Action plan on preventing violent extremism and it has various components. You know, you have a component looking at human rights and the rule of law. Components looking at how to tackle the ideology, strategic communications, local Community Engagements and trying to enhance resilience and also strengthen interagency coordination, and even the United Nations, we have the United Nations Security Council resolution which, in 2000 and. Really draws attention to the involvement of the private sector. Doctor, thanks very much and we must leave it there but thank you for your time. The British Foreign secretary dominic raab says the government is listening to conservative mps unhappy with planned new covid restrictions in england. But hes warned a third spike in cases is possible unless the propsals are approved. Many conservatives feel the new restrictions are too tough and dont take account of the situation in local communities. 0ur Political Correspondent iain watson reports. Its been difficult finding cheer in this festive season. In Greater Manchester they have been living under some been living under some form of restriction since the summer, and whats even more cutting is theyre being placed in tier 3, the highest form of restrictions, from next week. If you look at some of the figures and stuff like that, the news stories about it, they seem to have cracked down a bit harder on Greater Manchester in my opinion. Just speaking amongst the people, they seem to be kind of fed up. But some are putting a brave face on it. Theyre correct what theyre saying, weve got to be careful. If were all sensible itll end soon enough not this year. The season of goodwill hasnt extended to westminster. Borisjohnson is facing a growing rebellion from his own mps but government ministers say they are reaching out to those concerned. Mps tell me theyjust want to understand the measures taking into account notjust the cost and benefit of tackling the virus but the economic, health and social implications, we will publish more analysis on that and we do take seriously the principle of parliamentary accountability. And the Prime Minister himself has written to mps promising that if they back him this week, hell give them a new vote on the restrictions on january the 27th. If they dont back them, then the restrictions will end in february 23rd, and he says a review of restricitons next month means that some areas could come out of tier 3 on december the 19th but that will depend on evidence. Apparently there is smoke without fire in westminster because some very vocal potential rebels now say they will back the government in tuesdays crucial vote on the restrictions, but for others the Prime Minister hasnt gone far enough. We have a couple of days. Its absolutely right that mps are scrutinising what the government does, that is theirjob, all the more important to take place during an emergency and we have a couple of days to get this right. That is whats going on. Concessions have been made but i would like to see more. You may have to just pinch yourself a little, because wasnt itjust a year ago that borisjohnson won a stonking 80 seat majority . But such is the level of unease with the new restrictions he wants to introduce in england, he is going to have a whole range of mps tomorrow to keep them onside. He wants to avoid relying on labour votes because their support would come at a price. The reason i am not committing to vote for these measures is because we are not convinced at the moment that they are either sufficient or workable. Its not too late for the government to convince us of that. Political measures have led the Prime Minister to consider a new vote on his measures injanuary, so at best he may be postponing the debate beyond christmas, rather than avoiding it. President trump has given his first interview since the us election and again claimed without clear evidence that the election was in his words rigged. In a telephone interview with fox news, he refused to give a deadline for when he might drop his legal challenges or concede the election. Well, i dont want to give you an actual date. A lot of people say the 18th, or they say the 14th or they say january 20th. I am not going to say a date, but i will say, we have to move very fast. We have been moving fast. And, you know, look, when you say, is it tainted, everyone knows it is tainted. Everyone knows that the poll watchers were thrown out of buildings. Everyone knows that people were not allowed to vote when they walked in so preciously, so beautifully to vote. 0ur correspondent nomia iqbal is in washington. I suppose anybody he was watching that interview hoping the president might provide evidence of the election being victim would be very disappointed . That is right because he didnt provide any evidence at all and he hasnt done so far. Just this morning, wisconsin, a state that he is challenging, has reconfirmed thatjoe biden won the state. It is interesting, then, because actually donald trump had to legally pay for that weekend, it was a partial recount involving two counties in wisconsin, dane county and Milwaukee County and it actually increase joe bidens blade. And Milwaukee County and it actually increasejoe bidens blade. He is now leading in wisconsin by 20,000 votes. So donald trump effectively paid 3 million to increasejoe bidens leave. And this is why a lot of his cases are basically not going anywhere. Already michigan has certified his legal case there van into the ground, the same happened in georgia where a recount has reconfirmed joe bidens win, also last week there were two Court Decisions that went against Donald Trumps Campaign Team and hes also challenging and as owner. We are expecting for the state to certify on monday thatjoe biden has won the state there but donald trump is not going to give up. Throughout the interview, and it was an interview that was really contested, the interviewer was very sympathetic to donald trump, he maintains all of the unsubstantiated claims of voter fraud and election rigging. As you say, no evidence provided yet. And cook, what are the next steps than in the chain of events . He was interesting because he said that people are throwing out dates and it doesnt matter but it does because the marquee dates coming up. To some 14th is when all key disputes to do with Election Results have to be the dough might result and on december the 23rd of the state officially certify and is the key date. 0n the constitution it is very clear on january the 20th when it is immune joe biden will become the next president of the us and donald trump will be rendered powerless, he wont be the presence any more, will have to leave the white house. He also said that in six months time he wont change his mind about what youre saying but of course unless youre saying but of course unless you provide some astonishing evidence to suggest otherwise he wont be president in six time. My neck injury much. 0ur correspondent there in washington. You are watching bbc news. Thank you very much, our correspondent there in washington. The headlines on bbc news. Diego maradonas doctor is investigated for possible negligence after the footballers family raise questions about his care. The United Nations says one hundred and ten civilians have been killed in an attack by suspected islamist militants in nigeria. The foreign secretary says the government is listening to conservative mps who are unhappy with the latest coronavirus restrictions for england. Hes been described as the worlds loneliest elephant after living in miserable conditions in a zoo in pakistan for the past three decades. But now, kavaan will live out the rest of his years at a Wildlife Sanctuary in cambodia. These are the latest pictures of kavaan being prepared for his departure from the capital, islamabad. It follows a five year campaign, supported by the pop singer cher. Secunder kermani reports. This is the story of one of the worlds most famous pop stars, and the worlds loneliest elephant. After 35 years in captivity, at times left chained up, kaavan is being set free. Tens of thousands of people signed a petition on his behalf. His most vocal supporter, superstar cher. Earlier this year, she described news of his upcoming release as one of the greatest moments of her life. Kaavan was given to pakistan as a gift by the Sri Lankan Government back in 1985. But hes been badly treated at this zoo, enduring poor conditions. Life got even worse after his only companion died eight years ago. The way kaavan is swaying his head from side to side is a common sign of distress, and its something that he spends a lot of time doing. Its why campaigners have been so keen to move him. Come here, kaavan. Very good now kaavan will be taken to a Wildlife Sanctuary in cambodia, after a court shut the zoo down until its facilities are improved. Come here, good boy. A Specialist International charity has been preparing him for the journey, trying to get him used to the crate he will fly in, using food to encourage him to obey their commands. Its like any other dog training, or training your cat or whatever. A bit bigger than a cat very big it depends on the cat i think the main deal is that he feels comfortable with whatever you do, or at least excited enough to follow, and maybe to follow you somehow. Because as soon as he is kind of afraid, as soon as he shows like, how do you say, mistrust . Yeah, then you can go back home. And now, the end is near. Kaavan weighs around five tonnes. Moving him will be a huge logistical challenge. But the charitys leading vet has discovered how to keep him calm. Singing to him. His favourite song, Frank Sinatras my way. Secunder kermani, bbc news, islamabad. Sport and for a full round up, from the bbc sport centre, with 0lly. Formula one drivers have been praising the safety regulations in the sport after Romain Grosjean miracualously walked away from a terrifying crash at the bahrain grand prix. After being clipped by another car, he lost control on the first lap and his car split in two and burst into flames. He was was in the front half of the car that was jammed under a safety barrier and was surely saved by the halo head protection device that was only introduced two years ago. Race marshalls were quickly on the scene to pull the frenchman clear. Hes going to spend the night in hospital for burns sustained on the back of both hands. Lewis hamilton, who actually won the race said this was a reminder of how dangerous their sport is. Well, in the last hour or so, grosjean has posted a video from his hospital bed with a medical update and he also admitted that he was one of those drivers that initially opposed the halo device over the cars cockpit. I just wanted to say, i am 0k well, sort of 0k. Thank you very much for all the messages. I wasnt for the halo some years ago, but i think its the greatest thing for formula 1 and without it i wouldnt be able to speak you today. Thanks to all the medical staff and the hospital and hopefully i can write to you soon, some messages, and tell you how its going. In the englaish prmier league, wolves have just won 2 1 at arsenal it was late finish there at the emirates because the game was stopped for 10 minutes in the first half. Wolves forward rauljimenez was taken to hospital with a head injury. He is said to be responding well to treatmeent. Elsewhere Manchester United came from 2 nil down against southampton to win 3 2. There was an inspired half time substitution from 0le Gunnar Solskjaer bringing on Edinson Cavani for mason greenwood. The 33 year old uruguayan set up Bruno Fernandes for their first then scored twice himself. Both headers, including the winner in injury time at st marys. That lifts united into the top half of the table it isa it is a trait of man united to never get in and i would never want my players to give in and you see the likes of the players there, all of them, absolutely no chance he was ever going to give up and that is a big thing for a united player and a person because sometimes you dont have 3 0, 4 0, it is about digging in and getting results in a day like this, even though i thought we played really well. There was a london derby at stamford bridge. A win would have seen chelsea move to the top of the table, both sides had good chances late on but a goaless draw was enough for spurs to return to the summit, on goal difference from liverpool. Finally, before we move away from football, the former Senegal International Papa Bouba Diop has died at the age of 42 after a long illness. He starred for his country at the 2002 world cup, scoring the winner against france in the opening game. They would go on to reach the quarterfinals. He played for west ham, Birmingham City and fulham and won the fa cup with portsmouth in 2008. They say they are devasted by the news. Referencing his nickname, the wardrobe, becasue of his imposing 6 foot 5 frame. Englands cricketers have won their t20 series against south africa with a game to spare. South africa had already lost the first t20 and batted first setting england 147 which they reached but with just a ball to spare. Dawid malan top scored for them with 55 but was disappointed he wasnt there at the end after losing his wicket. Was the one that matters in the game. He plays for his team and the way they played, you know, so to do it and way they played, you know, so to do itand win way they played, you know, so to do it and win games, are really disappointed that they can finish the game off because thats, especially when you take it that deep, other struggle that you want to at the end of the game. Thats all the sport for now. The actor dave prowse best known for playing darth vader in the original Star Wars Films has died at the age of 85. His co star mark hamill, who played luke skywalker, has paid tribute calling him a kind man who loved his fans as much as they loved him. Lizo mzimba looks back on his life and work. At six foot six, with a towering figure, dave prowse was physically perfect for the part of darth vader in the original Star Wars Trilogy in the 19705 and 1980s. Looks like you two need a lesson in crossing the road at the same time, he was also the face of road safety, presenting videos and visiting hundreds of schools as the green cross code man. We wont be there when you cross the road, so always use the. Robot . Green cross code when i became darth vader, or at least when the Star Wars Film came out, i almost got the sack from the government because they thought that my image as darth vader would have a detrimental effect on my image as the green cross code man. A champion bodybuilder, he eventually tried acting. As darth vader, he had the bulk, he had the build, but he also had a bristol accent. You are part of the Rebel Alliance and a traitor. Take her away when the first film came out, he found that his dialogue had been replaced by the now familiar booming tones of james earljones. Commander, tear this ship apart until youve found those plans. And bring me the passengers. I want them alive mark hamill, who played luke skywalker, led the tributes, calling him much more than darth vader, describing him as. I am your father. He may never have been the voice behind the villain, but the man behind the mask of darth vader is how hell always be remembered. For so many, he played the most iconic cinema villain ever seen. Lizo mzimba, bbc news. Dave prowse, whos died at the age of 85. Now its time for a look at the weather with darren bett. Hello there. Its been another dull and gloomy day for most of the country on sunday. There was some sunshine across parts of south wales, south west england, particularly here in cornwall. But its these areas that saw some breaks in the cloud today that are going to find the fog developing and becoming thicker as well. Mind you, its pretty misty and murky elsewhere. Cold still in the north east of scotland. Temperatures will rise in scotland as the wind picks up, the cloud thickens, and this rain gets blown in all the way down into Northern Ireland and Northern England by the end of the night, by which time temperatures further south will be around 5 or 6 degrees. Whats happening tomorrow is that the High Pressure thats brought all the mist and fog is getting pushed away by these weak weather fronts moving down from the north west. So the fog lifts in the south west of the uk. Still misty and murky for a while, and a lot of cloud. Probably not much rain, though, across southern parts of the uk. Its very patchy rain this most of it over the hills of wales and north west england. And then, after the rain, we get some sunshine through the afternoon in scotland. Temperatures for the most part, 9 or 10 degrees. The air gets a bit cooler, though, in scotland in that sunshine, and temperatures start to drop away. There will be a stronger breeze as well during monday. And that colder air then moves down across the eastern side of the uk overnight, as that rain on that weather front moves away. Still out to the west in the milder air, theres going to be a lot of cloud and a little light rain or drizzle. But a frosty start perhaps for eastern scotland and north east england on tuesday. Its going to be a cold day here, as that cloud just comes in over the top. We hang on to the sunshine for the midlands, east anglia, the south east. Not a bad day here, temperatures 9 degrees or so, maybe making double figures out to the west, where the cloud is thick enough to give a few spots of light rain or drizzle. Heading into the middle part of the week, and we see High Pressure getting squeezed again, with another weather front moving down from the north west. This one is very weak its more a band of cloud thats going to be moving down across the uk. Not much rain on that at all. And then behind it, across the north west, we get some sunshine, we get showers as well. The winds pick up, gales in the north west of scotland, and the airs getting cold enough to perhaps give some wintryness in the highlands. 5 degrees here, elsewhere around 8 or 9 at best further south. Thats into wednesday. But beyond wednesday, it gets colder still, i suspect, and much more unsettled. Some stronger winds, some rain at times, and even some sleet and snow in the high ground. Hello this is bbc news with maxine croxall. The headlines. Diego maradonas doctor is investigated for possible negligence after his family raise questions about his care. The United Nations says one hundred and ten civilians have been killed in an attack by suspected islamist militants in nigeria. The foreign secretary says the government is listening to conservative mps who are unhappy with the latest coronavirus restrictions for england. President trump says he will continue to fight the results of the us president ial election, telling fox news his mind will not change in six months. Now on bbc news. 2020 has seen a Record Number of entries for the rory peck awards. The awards pay tribute to an International Field of freelance journalists around the world. A warning this programme contains images some viewers might find upsetting. Some of the most powerful images of the year