An hour, one that saw a spectacular finale to a 20 year mission to saturn. That is in half an hour. Good afternoon and welcome to bbc news. The un secretary general, antonio guterres, says he is saddened by the loss of life in the southern philippines, after 200 died in flash floods and landslides. Tens of thousands of people have been displaced by the conditions, which were triggered by Tropical Storm tembin. President Rodrigo Duterte will visit some of the communities affected later today. The island of mindanao is the worst hit area so far and the storm is now battering the island of palawan. Sarah corker has the latest. In the raging floodwaters, rescue efforts are frantic and dangerous. Ropes are all these villagers have to pull each other to safety. Storm tembin tore through mindanao, the philippines second largest island and home to 20 million people. Flash floods and landslides have cut off entire communities and washed away homes. And with more than 100 people missing, the death toll may rise. The remote village of dalama has been buried. 0fficial help has been slow to arrive and volunteers use their bare hands to search for bodies. Translation there used to be 103 houses here, but when the flash flood happened, everything was washed out. All their homes and livelihoods gone. Tens of thousands of people have been forced from their homes. Blocked roads and power cuts are hampering the rescue effort. The Authorities Say too many people ignored warnings to leave. The call for people to evacuate in good time, before the storm, actually did not have an effect. The storm passed over some of the absolute poorest areas in the whole philippines and people live in hard to reach areas, areas which are not really suitable for housing, close to rivers or streams, or on steep terrain, and that is why we see so many people have been killed by boulders or landslides. The philippines regularly suffers from deadly storms and typhoons but mindanao in the south is rarely hit. This disaster comes just a week after another Tropical Storm hit the central philippines. The resources of this disaster prone nation are under strain. The un says it is ready to step in and help. Sarah corker, bbc news. 0ur correspondent, howard johnson, is in manila. I asked him about the difficulties of getting help through to those affected by the storm. That is the case. Earlier on today we heard from the unicef spokesperson in the north of mindanao, an island in the south of the philippines, and he said roads we re the philippines, and he said roads were blocked, electricity is down, Water Supplies have been affected, the water table has risen because of the water table has risen because of the storm waters. We have seen 60,000 people moved into sheltered areas, sheltered homes, for the night. Lots of people are coming forward offering support in the community, as is always the way in the philippines. Tell us a little bit about mindanao, who lives there, what other conditions like normally. This is a very populated island in the south of the philippines. It is historically, it has had the tempestuous relationship with manila, being in the south, it feels like it does not get as much support from the north as it would like as far as infrastructure and the rights of the people here. In the last year, we have seen an islamic inspired insurgency in the city and we have seen a lot of logging and mining going on here and that has caused potentially some of these hillsides where we have seen landslides in the last 48 hours, coming crashing down on villagers. There has been talk maybe they have been exploited without due care for the villagers who live underneath the villagers who live underneath the mines and forests. And the tropicals to, it is still alive and the wind speeds are starting to quicken. Yeah, it has passed out of the philippines, it passed by the island of palawan last night, a popular tourist island in the philippines, and now it is moving towards vietnam where evacuation measures are taking place at the moment, more than 500,000 people are being evacuated from the southern pa rt being evacuated from the southern part of vietnam. The winds have actually strengthened up to a typhoon speed and people are saying it is around 160 170 kilometres an hour at the moment, the gusts of wind from the typhoon. Howard johnson in manila. Two men have died following a collision on the m40 in 0xfordshire. Five vehicles were involved in a crash on the northbound carriageway near banbury, just before midnight, which shut the motorway in both directions for about three hours. Four other people were injured one with serious leg injuries. Earlier today, we heard from jo kent who is on the scene in 0xfordshire. She brought us up to date with the latest events on the ground. Traffic flowing freely now and no trace of the terrible accident that occurred here last night, but that accident happened at around 11 40pm last night, five vehicles involved, all of the Emergency Services raced to the scene, police, five ambulance crews, specialist doctors and medics. We now know two men died in the crash, one man was dead at the scene. They were a 60 year old man from 0xfordshire and a 29 year old man from warwickshire. We know another man has suffered very serious leg injuries and a further three people had to be treated for minor injuries. And all of the people hurt were treated at hospitals in banbury and oxford. The police have said the families of the two men who have died have been informed and they are being supported by specially trained officers and their thoughts are with the families at this very difficult time. They have appealed for anyone who witnessed the crash who has not already spoken to them to get in touch so that they can piece together how it came to happen. Thank you. North korea has described the latest un sanctions imposed on the country as an act of war. On friday, the United Nations voted for measures that include limiting the countrys petrol imports by up to 90 . The sanctions were in response to pyongyangs Ballistic Missile tests. Earlier, our correspondent in seoul, the capital of south korea, sophie long, explained the impact of the new un sanctions on north korea. Well, analysts are split as to just how deeply north korea will feel these sanctions they are the toughest yet and they cap nearly 90 of petrol imports to the country. There are also sanctions regarding exports of certain materials and north korean workers abroad have to be repatriated within 24 months. So some analysts say that particularly the oil part, the caps on oil, could cripple the countrys haulage industry and will also have an impact on people, or state run enterprises, that are reliant on generators. 0thers though say the full impact of these sanctions could take years to be felt and that is significant, of course, because when you look at the advances in their weapons and Missile Programmes, thats now being measured in months rather than years. So this reaction from north korea today, we had the first from them, saying they completely reject this resolution. They called it an act of war, that was a grave infringement on their sovereignty. That wasnt entirely unexpected, but when you consider that the whole point of these sanctions is to get them to freeze their weapons and Missile Programme and get them to a negotiating table, that certainly doesnt seem to have been the effect so far. In a Statement Today released, it was carried by the north korean state news agency, it also said that, we will continue to consolidate our defensive Nuclear Deterrents aimed at fundamentally eradicating the us nuclear threats, blackmail and hostile moves by establishing a practical balance of force. So, at this stage, it is only the first reaction, of course, but it doesnt seem to have had the impact that many people, particularly the united states, would have liked. New guidance on how local authorities combat anti social behaviour has been issued by the government, following concerns that some councils are misusing the measures. Critics say so called public spaces protection 0rders have been used inappropriately to target groups such as rough sleepers and dog owners. Andy moore reports. Some charities working with the homeless say the new powers can be used indiscriminately against rough sleepers. Others say so called public spaces protection 0rders, which can cover large areas, are being used to target groups like buskers or dog walkers. But councils argue they are working with their communities to crack down on serious problems. The Manifesto Group campaigns against what they call the over regulation of ordinary life. It says hundreds of these orders have been issued, making a wide range of activities a criminal offence. The group claims, for example, that as part of a crackdown on begging, blackpool wanted to ban loitering around cash machines and shop entrances. Doncaster wanted to ban groups of three or more people causing nuisance or annoyance to people in the town centre. Brighton wanted to stop anyone sleeping in a car, caravan or tent in the town. Fines of up to £100 can be issued for any breaches of these orders. The local Government Association says it will work constructively with the government to introduce the new guidelines. Public spaces protection 0rders are used for the really serious end of anti social behaviour and councils dont choose to do this on their own. Residents will come to us, businesses will come to us, and say, there might be some aggressive begging, daytime drinking or even street racing. That is the sort of things that these orders are used for. The revised guidelines say councils must focus on specific problems rather than blanket bans of behaviour that are not in themselves anti social. And they must make sure they consult the public before the regulations are introduced. Andy moore, bbc news. Britains political leaders have used their annual christmas messages to pay tribute to those who help others. They also urge people to support those in need over the festive season. 0ur political correspondent, eleanor garnier, has more. Wishing everyone a happy christmas, the Prime Minister thanked those who help others during the festive period, like volunteers at faith projects and International Aid workers. Theresa may highlighted the courage and dedication of the Emergency Services who went to the Grenfell Tower tragedy and terrorist attacks in manchester and london. And she thanked the countrys armed forces. This christmas, as people across the uk celebrate this special time of year with family and friends, we will do so secure in the knowledge that the valiant hearts of our service men and women, many far away from their own loved ones at this special time of year, are working to keep us safe. In his second christmas message as labour leader, Jeremy Corbyn called britain a compassionate nation, urging people to think of those who may be lonely at this time of year. Many older citizens, to whom we owe so much, will be spending what should be a time ofjoy alone. We think of others such as carers who look after loved ones and people with disabilities or dementia. And abroad, we think of those living in nations such as yemen, syria and libya, in fear of bombs and bullets, of injury and death. Snp first minister Nicola Sturgeon paid tribute to those working over the holidays and visited a Community Cafe in glasgow to thank volunteers. This cafe and the volunteers here are among thousands of organisations and individuals throughout scotland who do so much for our local communities, not just at christmas, but all throughout the year. The lib dem leader, vince cable, used his message to highlight the issue of homelessness. Community has always been at the heart of liberalism. This is a time of year to make that commitment. That is why i am asking you to take out some time this christmas and help with a local charity near you. The Party Leaders festive messages were shared on social media to wish voters a Merry Christmas but also remind people to spare a thought for those in need. Eleanor garnier, bbc news. Counter terrorism policing north east has been granted more time to question three terrorism suspects. It follows arrests of three men on tuesday in sheffield and chesterfield. They were arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism. The headlines on bbc news rescuers are searching for 150 missing people, after a Tropical Storm in the philippines left another 200 dead. Two people have been killed and four injured following a multiple vehicle crash on the m40 in 0xfordshire. The motorway has now reopened. North korean state tv describes as an act of war new economic sanctions imposed by the United Nations. Pyongyang has vowed to strengthen its nuclear deterrent. Sport now and a full round up from the bbc sport centre. Sheffield wednesday and middlesbrough are both looking for new managers after the two teams met at hillsbrough yesterday. Wednesday confirmed a short time ago that Carlos Carvalhal has left the club after yesterdays 2 1 defeat. It leaves wednesday 15th in the championship. Ryan shotton scored the crucial second goalfor boro. Sheffield wednesday released a statement earlier this morning saying, both parties believe the time is right to go our separate ways. The portugese had been in charge for two and a half years. It follows the departure of middlesbrough boss garry monk. Despite yesterdays victory, one of the divisions pre season promotion favourites are ninth. Southamptons Charlie Austin has been charged with violent conduct by the Football Association after yesterdays one all draw against huddersfield. This challenge on huddersfield goalkeeperjonas lossl left him with a suspected broken nose. The incident wasnt seen by the match officials but was caught on camera. Austin could now face a three match ban. At the top of the premier league, Manchester City are 13 points clear after their 17th win in a row. City beat bournemouth 4 0 which took them over the 100 goal mark for 2017, making them the first english side to do that in since 1982. Sergio aguero scored two of citys goals, manager Pep Guardiola said afterwards his striker had earned the right to determine his own future. It follows speculation this week about agueros future at the club. Now, if your side is trailing 1 0 in a game which is heading into the 90th minute, you take every goalscoring opportunity you can, which is just what happened in the Belgium First Division a on saturday. Roman bezus got the equaliser for sint truiden as they drew one all with standard liege. That was some goal to cricket now and even though the ashes have already been clinched by australia , theres been plenty of verbal sparring ahead of the 4th test on boxing day. Both england and australia will be without key bowlers in melbourne. Englands craig 0verton because of a rib unjury. Australias mitchel stark with a heel problem. Heres patrick gearey. Melbourne is a city which reaches for the skies, there are more Tall Buildings here than in london or beijing, a reminder to england of their now impossible climb. 3 0 down, bashes con, surrounded by criticism, no england have to come here and in this place it is very easy to feel lost the ashes gone. The last England Test Team to come to the mcg were 3 0 down and ended up to the mcg were 3 0 down and ended up losing the series 50. How are the side any different . The morale in the group is still really high, there is no bickering. Losing the series 5 0. I was not here on the previous ashes tour, but by all accounts, there were differences in the camp back then and it does not feel like that here, everyone is working hard to try to win the test match. If there is hope maybe it is in the damage heel belonging to mitchell starc, the top wicket taker. He will miss the test, being replaced some have replaced byjackson bird. Some have claimed englands australian bowling back ups are not up to the standard of the front. Mitchell starc, here isa of the front. Mitchell starc, here is a verbal bouncer. It is quite humorous. They are having a crack at oui humorous. They are having a crack at our depth, i think they have bigger things to worry about than the depth of australian fast bowlers. Hopefully jack. Of australian fast bowlers. Hopefullyjack. He still of australian fast bowlers. Hopefully jack. He still bowls pretty enough. Maybe University England will find their true character, but australia is planning to celebrate and humiliate and around here one thing preoccupies them more than anything maybe in adversity, england will find their true character. Thats all the sport for now. Ill have more in the next hour. There are going to be numerous station closures on the railways over the festive period and many mainline routes will be shut or running reduced services over the coming days. Its reported that the british iranian woman held in prison for spying in tehran is to face new charges. Following a visit by the foreign secretary, borisjohnson, to iran earlier this month there where hopes improvements would be made in her case. Earlier this week, her family said that her case had been marked as eligible for Early Release. Nazanin Zaghari Ratcliffe is currently serving a five year sentence for spying, which she denies. Were sort of going around telling the world that it felt like it was almost over and then the following day, one of people stood up and said, no, there could be more charges. So we have been watching very closely events in iran and yesterday, nothing happened, today, nothings happened. So i spoke to her this morning, no sign of that second court case. In fact, her lawyer went into prison yesterday and said, dont worry, its still marked the same on the computer, this is just being politics, ignore what happens in the iranian media and i promise you still in the next ten days, two weeks, it could be over. There is going to be a Judicial Press conference later on today in iran. Werejust watching everything now and trying not to up and down and try to keep level headed. Which is of course difficult at this time of year. The last time we spoke, you said that there are these competing high powered elements in iran and each of them has a different take, seemingly, on the case. Thats right, just as we have become. Were on the news quite a lot, were a political issue in the uk and iran and different people have different aspirations for making friends with the uk or preventing that and she has become a political football. The fact that she was on holiday is irrelevant to the fact she is still being used in these ways. So it is not clear if the sort of comments from friday are just a political sounding, or if there is going to be some substance to it. So far, there has not been any substance. 0bviously, she is not going to be home for christmas eve, but, you know, Christmas Day possible, boxing day and could be that we are in for a much longer haul. Im not yet gearing up to escalate and do more. Im still hoping and fingers crossed. So, just to be clear, the news that we got from the lawyer and said on the Computer System marked for Early Release is still there . Yes. That is still on the file. Yes. This has come from an element almost within thejudiciary. Yes, and not an insignificant element as well. So he is convinced that the process is still moving forwards and there are some powerful factions saying, no, its not. Of course, we had a second court case that was mooted before, then the foreign secretary went over to iran and then it fell away. 0nly last week, the court case disappeared and was cancelled formally by the court and then it has been revived again. So its really hard to know whats going on and its hard not to get too up or down, but certainly, as i say, i spoke to her this morning and she wasnt in the best of moods. Richard ratcliffe speaking to me early. Lets take a look at some of the other stories making the news this afternoon. More children from vulnerable backgrounds in england will get the chance to attend some of the countrys top boarding schools. It is part of a government scheme, local authorities will work with Childrens Charities to put forward pupils for bursaries and scholarships. Ministers believe going to boarding school can provide children in care with greater stability. London zoo has reopened after a fire left a number of animals dead and several members of staff needing medical attention. A nine year old aardvark died in the blaze and four meerkats are also believed to have been killed. An investigation is under way into the cause of the fire which broke out in the zoos childrens area, before spreading to a shop. Plans to scrap the armys crest and the slogan be the best have been halted by the defence secretary, gavin williamson. According to the mail on sunday, a leaked internal Army Document suggested the slogan was regarded as dated and elitist. The mod says mr williamson believes the army to be the best of the best and has put the proposals on hold. Russians will go to the polls in a president ial election next march with Vladimir Putin seeking a fourth term in office. Mr putin has dominated russian politics since the beginning of the century. 0pposition parties have also announced their candidates for the spring election, as Georgina Smyth reports. Taking on challenges of a different kind in red square. Russian president Vladimir Putin was given a clear play at goal in the ice rink, but for the goal of re election next march, the competition might not be so friendly. Among those standing in his way, a surprise candidate for the russian communist party, pavel grudinin. The party, which does back putin, dropped a veteran leader, in favour of the new face, in what many believe is an attempt to widen voter appeal. Translation i can tell you that our victory may be stolen. We have seen such things multiple times, but we know for sure that we are on the right side, and victory will be ours. In another corner, calling herself an alternative to mainstream politics, is russian tv personality ksenia sobchak. The daughter of a former mayor of st petersburg, with connections to putin, she named protection of civil rights among her priorities, while presenting her programme for russias Civil Initiative party. Translation if sacred processions and many street prayers are allowed, opposition rallies should also be allowed, as well as the atheist rallies, carnivals and gay pride. Announcer Vladimir Vladimirovich putin. The sport minded putin does not mind a contest and that was certainly the message to attendees at the 17th congress of the united russia party. Translation we should respect a capable and responsible opposition. It means not only having a desire, a readiness to argue with the authorities or accuse them of all mortal sins. Russia goes to the polls on march 18. Georgina smyth, bbc news. While it looks like much of the uk will not be having a white christmas, they need to create snow on demand for the film and tv industry is an expanding business but the materials used have not a lwa ys but the materials used have not always been as healthy as they should be. Now gloucestershire company is leading the way in the development of environmentally friendly biodegradable fake snow, as oui friendly biodegradable fake snow, as our weather presenter reports. Inside the frozen depths, but what looks frost and snow ice is fake. This company has been working with the university of bristol to make these artificial Winter Wonderlands greener. We are developing materials like this which is a glitter made from cellulose. Within a couple of weeks, it will biodegrade. Normal glitter which is being banned in cosmetic use by the government would just wash out, down the drain and go to see and be eaten by plankton and fish and then by us again. What did they use back in the first days . Painted cornflakes, quite effective. By the wizard of oz, white asbestos, would you believe that is really bad. They did not know at the time what we know now. Transforming an ordinary scene into a Winter Wonderland like this on demand is surprisingly big business and this company has grown to become the worlds leading supplier of Winter Weather effects. One of their latest fake snow projects involves recreating the 1963 big freeze for the Christmas Special of call the midwife. Across multiple industries, more people want snow on demand. Everything from snowflakes to stick on the window at home, to enormous film sets, to Major International sporting events, there seems to be no limit. We won a special mention by the department of trade for exports exporting snow to siberia. By developing Environment Friendly materials, the future is notjust looking white, it is greener too. Exporting snow to siberia. Whatever next you can see more of that on weather world at 3 30pm on the bbc news channel. It is much greyer around the country at the moment. It isa it is a rather grey but mild scenario with the run up to christmas, dry weather, cloudy with the odd spot of drizzle for england and wales, rain into Northern Ireland, moving from the Scottish Borders to north west england, double digits across the boa rd. Moving out of christmas eve, we will see the rain tapping up, more wet weather in scotland, Northern Ireland and eventually western fringes of wales, Christmas Day, dry, cloudy, grizzly weather, windy and wet eventually in the west, colder conditions behind it, showers turning increasingly to sleet and snow on Higher Ground in the north. The rain rattles throughout quite a place Christmas Day night into boxing day and it marks a change. Boxing day and it marks a change. Boxing day and it marks a change. Boxing day will be predominantly dry, heavy rain pushing into the south west, colder for all, noticeably so in the far north, meaning showers will turn when three. Will turn wintry. This is bbc news our latest headlines rescuers are searching for 150 missing people after a Tropical Storm in the philippines left more than 200 dead. Emergency services have yet to reach some of the affected areas 70,000 people have been displaced from their homes. Two people have been killed and four injured following a multiple vehicle crash on the m40 in 0xfordshire the motorway has now re opened. North korean state tv has described as an act of war the introduction of new un sanctions. They include limiting petrol imports by up to 90 . Pyongyang has vowed to strengthen its nuclear deterrent. Britains political leaders are using their annual christmas messages to praise those who help others