have food, we are just begging. rai has been the most powerful storm to hit the philippines this year, claiming at least 375 lives. scientists say climate change is causing typhoons to become more powerful and strengthen more rapidly, an ominous warning for action with no stopping the force of mother nature. tanya dendrinos, bbc news. musicians ed sheeran and eltonjohn have certainly been busy this christmas. they released their first christmas song, then collaborated with youtube stars and charity campaigners, ladbaby, who have achieved their fourth christmas number one in the uk. 0ur entertainment correspondent colin paterson caught up with ed recently, to find out how he celebrates christmas with his family. # build a fire and gather round the tree. # fill a glass and maybe come and sing with me.