of over 70 mph, although the effects have not been as bad as expected. we will go live to the catalan region, carles puigdemont is calling for independence of the region, we will see what he has to say. translation: that is what the government, with the support of the socialist party, as given the strongest hit to our autonomy since the days of the dictatorship and franco. undermining the will of the cata la n franco. undermining the will of the catalan people, and violating all the guarantees of parliament and representatives of the catalan government that have approved... that the spanish government has represented itself as... as a representative of the catalan people without going to the ballot boxes, without going to the ballot boxes, with a very short representation. the government of marijuana —— the government of mariano rajoy would like to govern directly from madrid, it is not the first time that the catalan institutions have received this strong clue from the spanish government in order to reduce them, undermine them, or directly remove them, that is why the catalan government is more dedicated than ever before, understanding that the catalan government needs to receive more self—determination. from the beginning thomas the idea of the cata la n beginning thomas the idea of the catalan government has always been the same, getting more self—determination. before the spanish constitution happen, the cata la n spanish constitution happen, the catalan government was existing already. having been legitimated... now, the strategy of this government can undermine this. what we have is what we have, with the strength of the people and the strength of democracy. the catalan institutions and the catalan people, we cannot accept this attack. the humiliation attempted by the spanish government becoming the ruler of cata la n government becoming the ruler of catalan life, from the government to the media, is incompatible with a democratic attitude which is outside of the democratic status, because a government that has not been elected by the catalan people is incompatible with a democracy, as it is with impunity, with violence against citizens, against peaceful citizens. and keeping in prison people who have not committed any crime and persecuting ideas of media, or stimulating irresponsibly the economic instability or, as it was, a great irresponsibility, of the popular party, with the president of the government of collecting signatures, to undermine the state of catalonia, which was approved. those irresponsibles that undermine the catalan will and violated the constitutional agreement are the ones who want to govern us agreement are the ones who want to govern us today. i am aware that the threats, over the catalan people, if the state achieves its undermining attempts, we need to congregate, to defend our institutions, as we have a lwa ys defend our institutions, as we have always done, in a peaceful and civilised way. but loaded with dignity and reason, that is why the parliament is going to arrange... that is why we need to address a debate to decide what actions to ta ke debate to decide what actions to take in front of this attempt to undermine our institutions. i want to address myself to the spanish democrats, what has been done to the government is an attack to democracy, which has opened the door to other pieces throughout the state, not only in catalonia, denying reality, criminalising dissent, and building legal walls in front of the citizens will. it undermines democracy. this will represent a redress. i want to address the political community. —— world community. european citizens, brothers and sisters, with whom we share european citizenship. speaking english. if these values are at risk in catalonia, they will also be at risk in europe, democratically deciding the future of a nation is not a crime, these goes against the foundations of european citizens through their diversity. catalonia isa through their diversity. catalonia is a european nation, it holds core values. we do what we do because we believe in democratic and peaceful europe. the europe of the shelter of fundamental rights that should protect each and every one of us. you should know that what you are fighting for in your home, we are also fighting for in catalonia. and we will continue to do so. translation: ladies and gentlemen, dear compatriotss, long live catalonia. that statement, by carles puigdemont, that dramatic intervention, in english, where he appeals to fellow europeans, saying, members of the autonomous region of catalonia are european citizens as well, earlier, in catalan, describing the actions of mariano rajoy as an affront to democracy, calling it a coup, as well, similar language that we had heard from the president of the catalan parliament, earlier, and language heard by a mariano rajoy and his deputy in madrid, a few days, if few weeks ago, after the referendum, they considered it illegal, described by the deputy prime minister as a coup as well. interestingly, carles puigdemont also said he would take matters to the catalan parliament. according to madrid, that catalan parliament could be dissolved, as sooi'i parliament could be dissolved, as 500“ as parliament could be dissolved, as soon as next thursday or friday. the pending a vote and a debate in the senate, which is now looking at that article 155, invoking that article for the first time ever and making direct rule from madrid the inevitable consequence of that. we can now speak with a political activist and a supporter of the communist party, the hardline leftist party, which supports carles puigdemont. going back to parliament, he says, the pair has appealed to europe, does this mean a declaration of independence, a full declaration, is that the only course? it seems so, after this, using carles puigdemont's words, it is the only way to declare ourselves a state, and have another law so that we can declare that 155 no longer applies to us. the response from madrid would be even more serious. not waiting for the senate to vote on 155 by two arrest carles puigdemont, for rebellion. to vote on 155 by two arrest carles puigdemont, for rebellionm to vote on 155 by two arrest carles puigdemont, for rebellion. it is possible but i think the president and the cabinet are ready. you have to go along with this when people choose you to represent them. critics, separatist, they would say this referendum is outside the law, that it this referendum is outside the law, thatitis this referendum is outside the law, that it is illegal, unconstitutional, some would criticise and condemn carles puigdemont for being an irresponsible politician, formatting people out on the streets, when you know that he is flouting and breaking spanish constitutional law. he is aware of that, but part of the independent movement is to not by the law, as we do not agree. it has happened plenty of times, when we have not been —— when women were not able to vote, when black people were in slavery. the majority, certainly, the region is split between those who want to stay part of spain and those who do not, figures vary from between 75,000 abdou warne 50,000, maybe somewhere in between, they do not speak for the whole of catalonia. between 750,000 and 450,000 -- catalonia. between 750,000 and 450,000 —— between 75,000 and 450,000. yes, i agree that we need a more democratic basis. so if there isa more democratic basis. so if there is a vote on monday, and he declares independence, you say he is prepared to be arrested by the spanish authorities and to go to prison for this, as are two other separatist leaders, they are already in prison in madrid but have not been charged with any thing but they have been questioned on sedition. can you repeat the question. two separatist leaders are held in prison but have not been charged with any thing yet. yes, waiting for the final trial, yes, iagree. yes, waiting for the final trial, yes, i agree. we yes, waiting for the final trial, yes, iagree. we have seen yes, waiting for the final trial, yes, i agree. we have seen that before. it is not the first political prisoners in spain. the haves the first in a long time, but in the basque country, they did that before. —— perhaps the first in a long time. people were speaking against what madrid thought, i would put in prison. six years, for instance, only then to be allowed to try to get peace. —— they were put in prison. we have heard from collis bridger mont, he has issued the statement, he says that he will take the matter back to the catalan parliament. —— carles puigdemont. he says there is a right to self or depression, and he has appealed to all of europe. if he does go back on monday and carries out a vote for declaration of independence, then this crisis risks escalating even further. back to you in london. the head of the world health organization has said he is " rethinking organization has said he is "rethinking the approach" as outrage widened over his decision to name zimbabwe's president robert mugabe a goodwill ambassador. a short time ago, the director general of the un health agency, tedros adhanom ghebreyesus, said on twitter that "i'm listening. i hear your concerns. rethinking the approach in light of who values. i will issue a statement as soon as possible." the decision had drawn criticism from several organisations, including the british government, as zimbabwe's leader has been frequently taken to task over human rights abuses. we have a doctor to patient ratio of one to 250,000, many rural patients to walk over ten kilometres, to get to walk over ten kilometres, to get to health clinics. there is almost no medicine in a lot of hospitals. even medical students are treated horrendously, kicked out of their lodgings. this is the daily experience. if there are levies put on certain things to raise funds, whether that will ever get to people oi’ whether that will ever get to people orjust be sucked up in the patronage system, like many other taxes, that remains to be seen. the experience on the ground for the vast majority of the people in zimbabwe is one of a broken health system, which they have virtually no access to. police in northern ireland are investigating the murder of a woman in belfast. the victim, who was 51, died shortly after being found distressed and injured in the back garden of a house in fin—a—hee on the outskirts of the city. two men in their twenties were arrested a short time later at an address two miles away. a local politician said the alarm was raised after neighbours heard screams at around 7 o'clock this morning. army bomb squad specialists have been called to the nuclear reprocessing plant at sellafield to deal with hazardous chemicals found in a lab. the chemicals, contained within a number of canisters, were discovered during a routine audit at a laboratory at the site in cumbria. they are industrial solvents which are potentially flammable in liquid states and can crystallise and become unstable when exposed to air. sellafield limited, which runs the plant, said there's no reason for people living locally to be concerned. they are inside the labradorian, which we are in the process of decommissioning, that is the nature of the beast, as we uncover some of these things and we deal with them in the most safe manner as quickly as possible. the headlines: carles puigdemont says the catalan people cannot accept measures decided by the spanish government and he will take the matter back to the region's parliament. the head of the world health organisation says he's "rethinking" the appointment of president mugabe as a good will ambassador. storm brian has hit the uk with gusts of up to 70 mph, although the disruption has not been as bad as expected. sports now, for a full round—up, we will cross to the bbc sports centre. starting with the premier league, david wagner, manager of huddersfield town, described it as a great day for little huddersfield, after beating second—place manchester united the first time in 65 years, unusual defensive lapses from united allowed aaron murray and laurent‘ from united allowed aaron murray and la u re nt‘ to from united allowed aaron murray and laurent‘ to give the terriers a 2—goal lead against the run of play, they fought hard to the end, to secure a 21 victory despite marcus rashford‘s late consolation. —— aaron murray. —— laurent did wait. we said, if this is our moment, we have got to grab it with both hands and that is exactly what the players did. this is a very rational moment for the football club. huddersfield town, small huddersfield town, have beaten manchester united, and as i said, this is for sure one of the proudest moments in my managerial career so far. -- proudest moments in my managerial career so far. “ aaron proudest moments in my managerial career so far. -- aaron mooy. -- laurent depoitre. sergio aguero has equalled the all—time manchester city goal—scoring record with his 177th goal for the club, beating burnley 3—0, manchester city are now five points clear. fantastic side, playing with confidence, you know it'll be a tough day, you have to get everything right, shape right, the moments when you have it you will have to get it right, use it wisely, referees decisions, nephew of them away from us. that is not new to us. the shape of the team was generally good, this is a top—class side without a shadow of a doubt. tough afternoon. we stuck at it but not enough today. in the tea-time kick off, the contender for goal of the season, southampton snatching a lead 1—0 victory over west brom, who remain without a win since august. elsewhere, champions chelsea came from behind to beat watford 4—2, leicester made a winning start to life after the dismissal of great shakespeare, with a 2—1win at swa nsea shakespeare, with a 2—1win at swansea city, bournemouth claimed a much—needed win, 2—1, stoke city. stoke city only one point above them in the bottom three. crystal palace rooted to the bottom after defeat by newcastle. that southampton goal scored by sofiane boufal. celtic are into the scottish league cup final but they had to stifle the hibernian second—half fightback, two from mousa dembele, to secure the 4—2 victory, and will play rangers or motherwell in the final. scoring four was absolutely brilliant, could have been really difficult for us. coming here, as i am sure a lot of people may have thought. i thought we dealt with it really well. we can get to our third final in one year. because of the cup games, only three matches in the scottish premiership: england‘s under 17 ‘s are through to the semifinals of the world cup in india, a hat—trick helping them to a 4-1 india, a hat—trick helping them to a 4—1 victory over the india, a hat—trick helping them to a 4—1victory over the united india, a hat—trick helping them to a 4—1 victory over the united states, they will face brazil or germany in they will face brazil or germany in the last four. lewis hamilton can become the formula 1 world champion for a fourth time this weekend, he‘s looking like the man to beat at the us grand prix, the championship leader setting the pace yesterday, carrying the form into final practice in austin with a new track record, finishing just under one tenth of a second ahead of his rival sebastian vettel, it all separate both the mercedes and ferrari cars, intriguing qualifying awaits us, that should get underway at 10pm this evening. rugby union champions cup, saracens taking on ospreys, welsh side have come from behind to lead in the match, dan evans running over with a couple of tries after chris wiles had put saracens in front, currently 17—7 ospreys. leicester tigers thrashed the french side castres, earning themselves a bonus point before half—time thanks to that try from telusa veainu, earlier, glasgow beaten by leinster, and northampton lost at clermont auvergne. that is all the sport for the moment, we will have more in the coming hours here on bbc news. storm brian has hit the uk with gale—force winds and high seas, though disruption has not been as bad as predicted. gusts of 78 mph were recorded in capel curig and aberdaron, in north wales, with 84 miles per hour recorded on the isle of wight. there was flash flooding in several irish cities, including limerick. let‘s take a look at how the storm has been affecting parts of the uk, starting in the south west. most places have escaped flooding caused by spring tides although there has been disruption to travel on the first weekend of the school half—term holidays, with brittany ferries cancelling tonight‘s sailing from plymouth. clare woodling reports. dramatic scenes and fierce winds. that‘s not the treacherous conditions forecast but certainly rough at times. we are expecting a surge of the spring tides, as the surge has come through a little under the forecast. so the result is that the levels in the harbour are a bit lower. they have not made it to the heights to start inundating the drainage system. two carparks in seton in cornwall are out of action but luckily no cars were stranded. there‘s at least six inches of water at here and sign on the pavement. it has not stopped drivers ploughing along the road, as you can see, and that in spite of all the dangers. i‘ve even seen two buses full of passengers plough through as well. a mixed reaction to the weather from local people. it has been quite rough. with the car parks flooding and stuff, it‘s a bit of a worry for businesses down here. i was expecting a lot worse. it's not that windy. hopefully it will get a bit worse later on. it's very windy along the coast. i have been up as far as... and it'sjust blowing away out there. some other places have also taken a battering. the strong winds are expected to continue for several hours to come. studio: high waves and strong winds from the storm have also been battering the cumbrian coast. the environment agency issued a flood alert for the whole of the county‘s coastline. but no major damage has been reported. jim knight sent this report. as you can see, the high tide and these really strong winds being supplied by storm brian are combining to create some pretty spectacular scenery. at the moment, thankfully, not life—threatening, but the emergency services are warning people all along the coastline near to exercise extreme caution, and treat these big seas with the respect they deserve. those who came to see it could only stand and stare, marvelling at the sheer power and ferocity of the sea. and stare, marvelling at the sheer power and ferocity of the sealj and stare, marvelling at the sheer power and ferocity of the sea. i was openly go for a nice coastal walk today, i think i will put it on hold. fantastic, power of nature. still blustery and unpleasant at nearby whitehaven, but the brea kwater nearby whitehaven, but the breakwater and harbour kept the wild seas at bay, before the storm headed further north, having thankfully not delivered any of the widespread damage which some people had feared. president trump has announced he plans to release thousands of classified documents relating to the assassination ofjohn f kennedy in 1963. some us government officials are thought to oppose the publication of the papers on national security grounds. but mr trump has tweeted that he would allow them to be opened "subject to the receipt of further information." the files are due to be opened in their entirety next thursday nearly 54 years after kennedy‘s assassination in dallas but the president can extend their classified status. for more on this let‘s talk to jon roper. he‘s emeritus professor of american studies at swansea university and joins us via webcam. exactly how money documents are we talking about? well, there are rather a lot, over 3000 documents, this all stems from oliver stone‘s film, back in 1991, after which congress passed a measure saying that all the documents had to be published by 25 years. -- oliver stone‘s. a lot are already in the public domain, but we expect thousands more. why is there this continuing intrigue in the assassination ofjfk? continuing intrigue in the assassination oijk? well, obviously, it was a major event in american politics, and it has never been satisfactorily explained. the motives behind it, partly because, the assassin, the harvey oswald, was himself, shot, by jack the assassin, the harvey oswald, was himself, shot, byjack ruby, so he never had his day in court to explain himself, and since then, i multitude of conspiracy theories have grown up around it. almost in industry of conspiracy theories, and it is the gift that keeps on giving. on the subject of leigh halfpenny oswald, do you think these documents will shed any light on his activities, particularly that six—day trip to mexico. —— on the subject of lee harvey oswald. couple of months before the assassination, he went to mexico, knee had contact with people in the russian and cuban embassy. the extent to which either the fbi all the cia knew about this, were tracking oswald, and obviously, potentially knew him as a person of interest, and then whether anything was done, to monitor his movements as he went back to dallas, texas. professor roper, there are some people who are saying that we may not be able to release all the documents, may have to continue with redactions based on national security, still, to this day, that would be an issue? i think that the argument that the security agencies would obviously have is that they do not want these documents to appear in the public domain, if it appears that they have blundered. they can a lwa ys that they have blundered. they can always raise this issue of national security, president trump is no stranger to conspiracy. he seems to wa nt to stranger to conspiracy. he seems to want to get this information into the public domain. i think it is rather doubtful whether there are anyissues rather doubtful whether there are any issues concerning national security, as you say, 50 years, 54 yea rs security, as you say, 50 years, 54 years after the event. thank you very much forjoining us. speed limits through motorway roadworks in england could be raised from 50 to 60 mph. the proposed changes follow trials which found drivers would feel safer at higher speeds. sophie long reports roadworks. some of them go on for mile after mile. the current speed limit is normally 50 mph, but highways england said it could be increased to 60. they conducted trials with heartrate monitors managing drivers‘ stress levels as they pass through roadworks at different speeds. 60% recorded a decrease in their average heart rate in the 60 mph zone. in the 55 mph zone, there was a decrease in 56%. what you find at 50 mph is many trucks have their speed limited to 56, therefore they try to drive faster, tailgate cars a foot off their bumper, which becomes incredibly dangerous. on those stretches, if you can have 55 or 60 mph, you would get less tailgating, fewer drivers studying their speedometer, and it can really be safer. what about people working on the motorways? the unite union which represents them say these proposals ignore their safety. they say in recent years a number of motorway workers have been killed, and increasing speed limits will make their working conditions even more dangerous. motorists have mixed views. it would make myjourney a lot shorter, because immediately i start the journey,

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