That, sunny spells, but expect a good deal of cloud, some drizzle, brighter breaks involved in scotland as well. Christmas day, wet weather still around across southern scotland, northern england, wales, western england, mild to the south but turning colder in the north. Hello, this is bbc news with lukwesa burak, our latest headlines a devastating Tropical Storm has torn through the southern philippines, triggering flash floods and landslides. More than 130 people are known to have died. London zoo is closed until further notice following a large fire. An aardvark was killed, and four meerkats are missing. The zoos director general said staff were in shock. A man has appeared at York Magistrates Court charged with the murder ofjodie willsher at an aldi supermarket in skipton. Hes been remanded in custody and will appear at Leeds Crown Court on the 28th of december. Californians Deadly Wildfires now the largest in state history, scorching an area greater than new york city, brussels an
Out which routes need cash to bring them up to scratch. And in half a hour here on bbc news a special tv version of the bbcs popular brexitcast podcast. Our correspondents reflect on the behind the scenes twists and turns of the negotiations between the eu and the uk. Good afternoon and welcome to bbc news. In the philippines, its now being reported that at least 100 people have been killed by Tropical Storm tembin. Two days of heavy rain have led to flash flooding and mudslides. The rescue effort is being hampered by roads which are blocked or have simply been washed away. A state of emergency has been declared in several areas on the worst hit island of mindanao. Howard johnson reports from the philippines capital, manila. High winds and heavy rain have been battering mindanao as Tropical Storm vinta makes its way across the country. Local reports say a farming village on the north of the island has been entirely buried by a mudslide. Flood waters also hit the war torn city still rec
Troops were helping to combat Islamic State in the middle east and in the fight against terrorism in the uk. Strange lights in the sky spark fears of a ufo invasion over arizona well reveal the truth about what happened in the next half hour. Sir bruce forsyth, liz dawn and sir roger moore just a few of those who left us this year, and whose lives are celebrated in review 2017 we remember thats in half an hour. Good afternoon and welcome to bbc news. In the philippines, its reported that at least 130 people have been killed by a Tropical Storm. Two days of heavy rain have led to flash flooding and mudslides. The rescue effort is being hampered by roads which are blocked or have simply been washed away. A state of emergency has been declared in several areas on the worst hit island of mindanao. Howard johnson reports from the philippines capital, manila. High winds and heavy rain have been battering mindinao as Tropical Storm vinta makes its way across the country. Local reports say a f
And four meerkats are missing. The zoos director general said staff were in shock. A man has appeared at York Magistrates Court charged with the murder ofjodie willsher at an aldi supermarket in skipton. Hes been remanded in custody and will appear at Leeds Crown Court on the 28th of december. Californias deadly wildfire is now the largest in state history, scorching an area greater than new york city, brussels and paris combined. Well, next on bbc news, brexitcast, a special tv version of the bbcs popular podcast. Bbc correspondent adam fleming, chris fleming, Laura Kuenssberg and katya adler reflect on the behind the scenes twists and turns of the negotiations between eu and the uk. Were doing a special this is a twist on the usual podcast, normally into your ears only and instead, welcome and thanks for watching on the bbc news channel and bbc world news to a special brexitcast with an invited audience. Brexitcast from bbc 5 live and bbc news. Brexit means brexit. Breaking up is har
With martine croxall. Our latest headlines nearly 200 people have died in a Tropical Storm in the southern philippines. Many others are missing after flash floods and landslides. A man has appeared at York Magistrates Court charged with the murder ofjodie willsher at an aldi supermarket in skipton. Hes been remanded in custody and will appear at Leeds Crown Court next thursday. London zoo will reopen tomorrow after a majorfire this morning in which a number of animals died. Some members of staff were treated for smoke inhalation and shock. The Prime Minister has released a christmas message thanking the armed forces. Theresa may says british troops are making the world safer by combating terrorism at home and abroad. Now on bbc news, sportsday. Welcome to the programme. Its a blue, blue christmas. Have Manchester City already wrapped up the title . Theyve won again. Exeter chiefs are also top of their premiership tree. All the days rugby union results are coming up and festive cheer ma