Firefighters in the australian state of New South Wales were bracing for what are being termed catastrophic fire conditions. Temperatures have soared above a0 degrees and are set to fuel more than a hundred fires burning across the state. In South Australia, one person has died overnight in a blaze east of adelaide. The Prime Minister Scott Morrison, widely criticised for being on holiday during the crisis, is expected back in australia over the weekend. I got the latest from our reporter phil mercer. We have, as you say, a catastrophic fire warning for three large areas here in New South Wales. More than 100 fires are burning across australias most populous state. Roads have been closed, Rail Services have been disrupted, and what with just a few days left until christmas, summer holidaymakers hoping to go north, south, and west of sydney have been urged to stay at home today and to delay their trip until tomorrow, because conditions are very, very dangerous, as you say, very hot temp
More catastrophic fire warnings have been issued for parts of New South Wales, with temperatures set to hit the mid 40s celsius. In south australia, one person has died in a blaze east of adelaide, while crews are also battling outbreaks in the west of the country and in victoria. The Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, whos been widely criticised for being on holiday during the crisis, is expected back in australia soon. Dr Sarah Perkins kirkpatrick, who is a climate scientist at the university of nsws Climate Change Research Centre joins me now from sydney. Thanks forjoining us here. Personable, if i can ask, how unprecedented are these fires . These fires are unprecedented in a number of ways, firstly in their size, there have been over 2 million hectares that have been burnt, and the time of year. We dont usually expect bushfires to occur and be this extreme at this time of year, so this extreme at this time of year, so particularly with this catastrophic fire rating, this is the secon
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Now on bbc news, one of the highlights of the year from our world. Russia faces a deadly epidemic of Domestic Violence, so last month, lucy ash went to meet some of the families whose stories have sparked a national debate. A warning this programme contains scenes some viewers may find upsetting. Russia can be a dangerous place for women. It has a deadly culture of Domestic Violence. Across the country, hundreds of women are killed every year by partners and relatives. But now, some russian women are fighting back, with a new wave of activism. This year, Russian Society was rocked by a big court case. Three sisters accused of murdering their father injuly 2018 were found to have been physically and sexually abused by him for years. Krestina, angelina and maria confessed to attacking their sleeping father, mikhail khachaturyan, with a hunting knife and a hammer. They face up to 20 years in prison. Mikhail khachaturyans body was found in the third floor landing of this block, where he li
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