Live from our studios in london and singapore. This is bbc world news, its news day. Glad you could join us. Its 7 00am in singapore and midnight here in london, where the uk government has announced that in the event of a no deal brexit on october 31st, citizens of the European Union would immediately lose their automatic right to live and work in the uk. Under the previoUs Governments plans freedom of movement would have continued for a limited period but thats now changed. Prime minister Boris Johnson reiterated again today that britain will be ready to leave the European Union at the end of october, deal or no deal. Heres our political correspondent, ben wright. His government wants a new brexit deal, but is ramping up plans to leave the eu without one. Visiting a hospital, borisjohnson brushed away a leaked government document saying a no deal brexit could cause widespread disruption. There may well be bumps in the road. But we will be ready to come out on october the 31st, deal or no deal. The Prime Minister hasnt given up on getting a new deal and he will meet the leaders of france and germany this week hoping they might yet bend and rewrite the existing agreement. Our friends and partners on the other side of the channel are showing a little bit of reluctance at the moment to change their position. Thats fine, im confident that they will. But in the meantime, we have to get ready for a no deal outcome. The deadlock is over ireland and the current plan for avoiding a hard border, whatever happens after brexit. Its called the backstop and the eu says its essential and non negotiable. Writing to eu leaders tonight, borisjohnson repeated his demand that the backstop be scrapped altogether. He called it anti democratic and said it risked weakening the good friday agreement. In its place, mrjohnson again proposes alternative arrangements, but he says the uk is ready to look constructively and flexibly at extra commitments if needed. But opposition parties have other ideas. Jeremy corbyn wants mps to bring down the government and back him as an interim Prime Minister who would then delay brexit and call an election. And he made this uncompromising appeal to mp5. If youre serious about stopping a no deal brexit, then back my motion of no confidence to stop this government taking us over a cliff edge on the 31st of october. The labour leader was in corby, a marginal midland seat, setting out his plans for number ten, which is where he hopes the brexit turmoil might take him. Ben wright, bbc news. And in a few minutes time, i will be talking to our political reporter nick eardley about the consequences of the uk leaving the freedom of movement agreement. Lets take a look at some of the days other news. The new York Police Department has sacked the officer whose use of an illegal chokehold contributed to the death of eric garner. Daniel pantaleo has never been prosecuted over the death of the unarmed black man which contributed to the establishment of the black lives matter movement. It called police to be held accountable for the deaths of unarmed African Americans in custody or facing arrest. In this case, the unintended consequence of his death must have a consequence of his death must have a consequence of his death must have a consequence of its own. Therefore, i agree with the deputy commissioners recommendations. It is clear that daniel pans allow can no longer effectively serve in the new York City Police force. Daniel pantaleo. Also making news today, a 21 year old woman in el salvador whose baby was found dead in the toilet where she gave birth has been cleared during a retrial. Evelyn hernandez, who was 18 at the time, said she had been raped by a gang member but that she had no idea that she was pregnant and lost consciousness during the birth. New violence has struck afghanistan with a series of ten co ordinated attacks. More than 90 people have been injured. The latest bloodshed comes been injured. The latest bloodshed co m es after been injured. The latest bloodshed comes after a suicide bomber struck a Wedding Party in kabul on the weekend. Islamic state has claimed responsibility. The president described the attack as barbaric. The Us Government has pushed back its ban on American Companies doing business with huawei for another 90 days. The Trump Administration first blacklisted the Chinese Technology giant in may, citing National Security concerns. An initial 90 day grace period was due to expire on monday. Twitter and facebook say they have uncovered a Chinese State backed Misinformation Campaign designed to sow discord in hong kong. The Companies Said they had blocked or suspended accounts originating in mainland china. Twitter also said it would no longer accept advertising from state controlled media companies. Lets return to our top story now. The uk governments announcement that in the event of a no deal brexit on october 31st citizens of the European Union would immediately lose their automatic right to live and work in the uk. Our political reporter nick eardley says this creates a great deal of uncertainty for eu nationals. The government hasnt said exactly what its going to do. There were two plans being worked on by the government under theresa may, they would have seen freedom of movement as it is at the moment extended in till the end of 2020, no matter what. That is the point in which the transition period, which is in the withdrawal agreement, had stated. Transition period, which is in the withdrawalagreement, had stated. It also meant eu nationals that stayed for more than three months would have to apply for settled status if they wanted to stay for longer. The current government under Boris Johnson has chucked that out and said were not doing that, we want something that gives us much more control, much more quickly if there isa control, much more quickly if there is a no deal brexit. The problem is, the government hasnt started outlining what that new plan will look like yet and its very hard to see how they can develop a new strategy by the end of october. So, if the uk does leave at the end of october without a deal, its not clear what is going to happen for people who arrive after that. It is worth pointing out, though, getting ready, eu citizens that have already moved to the uk, live here and work here et cetera, they do have, definitely no matter what until the end of december 2020 to apply for what is called settled status to stay. Net, there is also a discussion within the government of a point based migration system. How would this work and what does it mean for example, skilled workers who want to work here in the uk . Mean for example, skilled workers who want to work here in the uk7m similarto who want to work here in the uk7m similar to australias system. Boris johnson hasnt said in detail what it will look like, but he often talks about the australian system as being one the uk could learn from. I suspect it will look primarily at what the uk economy needs. We know there is a massive Financial Sector in london, i suspect there will be a lot of time given to the argument that we need to continue to allow people working in the Financial Sector to move freely in and out of london when they need to. Likewise, there is a lot of demand for agricultural work in certain seasons, agricultural work in certain seasons, that is something theres been a lot of pressure from welsh and scottish mps for borisjohnson to give a lot of attention to. We dont have details at the moment. Its this strange period Boris Johnson has been by ministerfor three weeks while marching towards the brexit deadline of october 31, no new deal insight, and the ever looming prospect of no deal. But at the moment, the truth is the details arejust the moment, the truth is the details are just not clear. Nick eardley earlier there speaking to rico. Prince andrew has attempted to distance himself from his former friend, Jeffrey Epstein, as further questions are raised about his association with the convicted paedophile. Buckingham palace says the prince is appalled by new allegations epstein faced, of sexual abuse and trafficking in young girls. The statement was issued after a video emerged of the prince at epsteins home, shortly after the financier served a prison sentence, for a sex offence with a minor. Our royal correspondent, nicholas witchell, has the latest. They are images which will haunt him. Prince andrew at the home of a convicted paedophile, caught on camera as young women come and go, despite andrews apparent efforts to be as discreet as possible. The video was taken outside the new york home of andrews friend, Jeffrey Epstein, in 2010. Two years after his conviction. And there at the door, amid the comings and goings, the queens second son. Epstein was an associate of andrew for a number of years. It is even suggested andrew took him once to balmoral. This photograph was taken in 2001, andrew at one of epsteins parties with a then 17 Year Old Girl called virginia roberts. Her claim to have had sex with andrew was dismissed by a us court. 2008, Jeffrey Epstein faced court in the United States charged with having sex with a minor and procuring an underage girl for prostitution. He was sentenced to 18 months in prison. In december 2010, soon after epsteins release, andrew was photographed with epstein walking in central park, new york. The video of andrew at epsteins home was taken the following day. Last month, epstein was arrested on federal charges of sex trafficking minors. He was found dead in his prison cell on the 10th of august. Prince andrew has always denied that hes been involved in any impropriety with underage girls. Last night, Buckingham Palace issued this. The denials of impropriety are emphatic. But what the palace cannot do is explain why Prince Andrew chose to continue his friendship withJeffrey Epstein or why he was at his home in new york. It all raises questions about the judgement demonstrated by the queens second son. Nicholas witchell, bbc news, Buckingham Palace. Youre watching newsday on the bbc. Still to come on the programme crossing cultures well be talking to one of the worlds most acclaimed travel writers, pico iyer. Washington, the worlds most political city, is today assessing the Political Health of the worlds most powerful man. Indeed i did have a relationship with ms lewinsky that was not appropriate. In fact, it was wrong. In south africa, 97 people have been killed today, in one of the worst days of violence between rival black groups. Over the past ten days, 500 have died. Chanting czechoslovakia must be free czechoslovakia must be free chanting czechoslovakia must be free russia is observing a national day of mourning for the 118 submariners who died on board the kursk. We all with them now. With in our hearts. The pope has celebrated mass before a congregation of more than 2. 5 Million People in his hometown of krakow. Stay with us, stay with us, chanted this ocean of humanity. Well, well, joked the pope, so you want me to desert rome . This is newsday on the bbc. Thank you for staying with us. Im Sharanjit Leyl in singapore. And im rico hizon in london. Our top stories who stood Britains Brexit warning freedom of movement will end immediately if the uk leaves the eu without a deal. Prince andrew says hes appalled by the crimes of his former friend and convicted sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein. Lets take a look at some front pages from around the world. We start with the south China Morning post. Its leading on hong kongs police watchdog, who has called for a political solution to solve the citys current crisis. The streets near a government building look quiet now, but just yesterday Anti Government protestors overtook them. The paper also has an exclusive interview with the independent Police Complaints council, which thinks the police are incapable of solving the problem on their own. The japan times is splashing on newly disclosed documents which reveal that, in a 1952 speech, japans Emperor Showa tried to express remorse for the countrys involvement in world war ii. But apparently the Prime Minister at the time, shigeru yoshida, stopped him, saying that it would prompt people to think he was responsible for starting the war. And finally, the Straits Times on changes to retirement plans in singapore. From 2021, contributions from employees and employers will be increased. All 22 recommendations suggested to the government were accepted. These included raising the retirement age from 65 to 70. Now, what stories are sparking discussions online . Could there be hope on the horizon for the poor pangolin . The scaly anteater is one of the most trafficked mammals in asia. Its scales are used in chinese medicine and its meat is considered a delicacy. Could there be hope on the horizon for the poor pangolin . But a recent Public Opinion survey in hong kong is calling for more protection. This comes on top of an announcement by the Chinese Government that it is considering enhancing the creatures status to the highest level of national protection. I spoke earlier with peter knights, ceo of the Global Conservation organization wildaid. He explained whats driving the pangolin trafficking. Been very highly demand but the scales were traditional medicine, it is given to lactating mothers for their circulation and even though we have alternatives in traditional medicine, its been very popular and there is demand for this meat which is driving trafficking. We know the pangolin is internationally protected so why does it continue to be trafficked in such large numbers . As you say, in 2017, the United Nations treaty protected all pangolin species internationally but u nfortu nately, sales pangolin species internationally but unfortunately, sales of pangolin scales are still legal within china itself with the same loophole we have with elephants in the ivory trade, the International Trade was banned but domestic sales were allowed in this just thats the smugglers laundered our products into trade. You say that we are seeing countries like china considering upgrading pangolins to the highest levels of national protection. How much difference will that make considering it is the biggest market for traditional chinese medicine and surely its about changing attitudes . Chinese medicine and surely its about changing attitudes7m chinese medicine and surely its about changing attitudes . It will make some difference. Its only the chinese pangolin thats been up rated, for the african ones it wont help much and its about Public Awareness and reducing demand so we need another legal change, we need that domestic sales ban which will tell the public you should no longer consume this but within traditional medicine, we should make those changes as well, it should be removed from the pharmacopoeia, there are plenty of herbal alternatives to the use of pangolin scales in the public was very willing to accept alternatives and 85 of people thought that all endangered species should be removed from traditional medicine. You mentioned that survey among hong kong is. What does it tell you about changing attitudes to endangered species . That is the good news on the work weve been doing with the Chinese Government over the last few yea rs, Chinese Government over the last few years, an 80 decline in shark fin consumption, the price of ivory is down more than two thirds, the price of rhino horns is done the same, and its the public, even with pangolins, there is a man who went to vietnam, bought a pangolin and had it for dinner stop there were 6 million responses saying this guy should go to jail, he lost hisjob. The public is definitely changing. I really think we can see some hope for pangolins. Hundreds of firefighters are battling out of control wildfires on gran canaria in Spains Canary islands. The blaze, which started on saturday, has already burnt through 6,000 hectares and forced around 9,000 people to leave their homes. Gemma coombe reports. Raging out of control and devouring parts of gran canaria, wildfires are so fierce, thousands of people have been evacuated from their homes. Translation today and tomorrow play a vital role in the evolution of the fire but it doesnt mean it all that the fire will be extinguished in the next 48 hours. Unfortunately, a fire like this has several stages and it will last several days but its evident we are in a critical situation. Authorities have called the fire is an unprecedented environmental tragedy. Theyve been burning since saturday and advancing on two fronts in a mountainous area of the island. Around 1000 firefighters including 200 from the military along with more than a dozen planes and helicopters are fighting the blaze but theirjob is being made more difficult because of a dangerous combination of high t