Citizenship law intensifies, scenes of defiance, protesters ignoring cu rfews, police accused of heavy handed tactics. Hundreds of thousands across this vast and diverse nation have taken to the streets to oppose a law they say discriminates against muslims. It offers fast track citizenship for Illegal Immigrants from three neighbouring countries, except muslims. The government says it is to protect religious minorities fleeing persecution. India prides itself on its secular principles, the right to equality for all citizens. But many fear that, by making religion a condition of citizenship, that core fundamental principle is now at stake. Muslims say they are living in fear. The government is planning to publish a nationwide register of citizens, in which everyone would have to prove they are indian. Those who cant would be considered Illegal Immigrants, with only non muslims afforded protection under the new citizenship law. I dont trust the government, she tells me. If they dont accept my documents, which prove im indian, then what will i do . Pressure is mounting on indias Prime Minister, narendra modi, but he still has huge support for his hindu nationalist agenda. Tonight in delhi, a group of his supporters came out to defend the citizenship act. A lot of people are saying that it is against muslims, but it is not against muslims. It is only against it is only for. It is not against anyone. It is for minorities in three neighbouring countries, pakistan, afghanistan and bangladesh, where islam is a state religion. This weeks large scale protest represents the first real dissent against mr modis government. Some fear the country is inching closer to becoming a hindu state, and worry that indias secular soul is at stake. Lets get some of the days other news 3. 5 years after the uk voted to leave the european union, mps have resoundingly voted in favour of the governments brexit bill. The legislation now paves the way for Boris Johnson to deliver his promise that the country will no longer be a member state of the eu by the end of next month. The Prime Minister won the vote easily, with six labour mps backing the government. Officials in russia say they have established the identity of the gunman who opened fire at the headquarters of the countrys main security agency, the fsb. One fsb officer was killed on thursday, while a second has died from his wounds in the last few hours. Another four people were wounded. The motive for the attack remains unclear. Polands parliament has passed a law that makes it easier for the government to fire judges, despite a plea from the European Commission to wait. Under the new legislation, judges can be dismissed, fined or demoted for dissent, including questioning the legitimacy of newjudges chosen by a government controlled body. A pioneer of International Development who founded the Worlds LargestNon Profit Organisation has died. Sir Fazle Hasan Abed was 83. He founded the bangladesh rural advancement committee, also known as brac, in 1972. It centred on helping small businesses, educating children, and teaching women about healthcare. Now operating in 11 asian and african countries, brac is said to have lifted 150 Million People out of poverty. Two cruise ships have collided in the port of mexicos resort of cozumel. The ships belong to the luxury cruise operator carnival corp, who said the stern of a 290 metre long vessel was crushed when it hit a second cruise ship of a similar size. One person was slightly injured while evacuating a dining room, but the operator has said the seaworthiness of both vessels has not been affected. Lets get more now on that vote in the commons for the governments brexit bill. Here is our deputy political editorjohn pienaar. Were leaving were through the looking glass. Everything looks the same, but nothing will be the same again. The last, lonely protester was there, fighting a cause that today became officially lost. The ayes to the right 358. The noes to the left 234. Cheering. A thumping victory for borisjohnsons eu divorce deal. But from the start, today, his big win was guaranteed. He came with an appeal for unity, on his terms, to seek reconciliation in tones of triumph. This is the time when we move on, and discard the old labels of leave and remain. In fact, the very words seem tired to me. And so now is the moment to come together and write a new and exciting chapter in our national story, to forge a new partnership with our european friends, to stand tall in the world, to begin the healing. This moment in history was his. 3. 5 years after the referendum, the new pm felt Strong Enough to declare britain after brexit would set its own rules and standards, not follow the eus. The very essence of the opportunity of brexit is that we will no longer outsource these decisions. With renewed National Self confidence, we will take them ourselves. And that is what worried his beaten rival. We warned before the general election the Prime Ministers brexit deal was a terrible deal for our country, and we still believe its a terrible deal today. This deal will be used as a battering ram to drive us down the path of yet more deregulation, and towards a toxic deal with donald trump, and. What is new in the Withdrawal Agreement bill . The pledge to match eu workers rights, like other earlier compromises, has gone. Ministers now say a new uk law will guarantee those rights. On child migrants, no eu obligation now to take in unaccompanied minors with british relatives, but the pm says the uk will go on taking them in. And no extended brexit transition. The law will require the uk is clear of eu rules by december 2020, with or without a deal. So the pm winning the brexit war doesnt mean peace. The snp sees brexit as a spur to independence. The people of scotland must have their say over their future, rather than the broken Brexit Britain that he wishes to impose upon us. The election and brexit has left a bitter legacy, wounded brexiteers feeling vindicated, remainers defiant on their pro european values. Those values are now under threat from this trumpian, populist government, from right wing populism, and bigots everywhere. We were told we were fascists, we were nazis, were extremists. And what did we want . All we wanted was to honour the referendum. Brexiteer ministerjacob rees mogg kept a low profile during the election. Not today. At last, weve got the result that we need. We will now get brexit, a majority of 124, and the sun is metaphorically shining. And look at this at the bottom of your screen the uks celebrity pm signing autographs for tory mps. So reason for celebration in government tonight. We will leave the eu by 31 january at the latest. But defining and negotiating britains future relationship with the eu, and the world, could be tougher and take longer than Boris Johnson predicts. No doubt who is in charge now, or whosejob it is to make brexit work. John pienaar, bbc news, westminster. The duke of edinburgh has been admitted to hospital in london for treatment for a pre existing condition. Buckingham palace says Prince Philip travelled from sandringham on the advice of his doctor. From norfolk, maria veronese reports. Apart from the heightened security and press pack, the queens arrival at kings lynn station at lunchtime was low key so low key, in fact, that many of the passengers were unaware they had just shared their journey with the head of state. No, was she . Well, thats why theres so much policemen and everybody. I didnt know she was riding. She was on the train, youve just missed her. I didnt get to see her, no. But i did think shed be there when we saw all the police. Bless her heart, shes wonderful. She is truly wonderful. One family managed to give the queen flowers and briefly speak to her. When we came out, she just said, are these for me . How lovely, thank you very much. And what did you think of that . Not many people get to meet the queen, do they . No, well, we were very lucky. Soon after the queen arrived, it emerged the duke of edinburgh, who spends most of the time in sandringham, had this morning travelled on the opposite direction, to london. A palace spokesman said the 98 year old had travelled to the king edward vii hospital by car and was receiving treatment for a pre existing condition. Lastjanuary, Prince Philip escaped with minor injuries after a car crash near the sandringham estate. It is traditional at this time of the year for the queen to oversee christmas preparations at sandringham before herfamily arrives on Christmas Eve. They will undoubtedly be hoping Prince Philip will be well enough to join them on christmas day. The wife of a us diplomat is to be charged with causing the death by dangerous driving of the teenage motorcyclist harry dunn. The 19 year old died in a road crash in northamptonshire in august, and shortly afterwards, Anne Sacoolas left for the us. She is now, however, refusing to return to the uk, citing diplomatic immunity. Harry dunns mother, charlotte charles, says this development is a huge step towards justice for her son. Here is duncan kennedy. Oh, ijust hope and hope that its going to be the right choice today. Harrys parents, charlotte and tim, travelled to london not knowing what today would bring. But, at the cps headquarters, they were told the main suspect was being charged with dangerous driving. Harrys family have spent four months waiting to see if charges would be brought in his case. We really do feel its one huge step towards that promise to harry, and that in itself is one hell of an achievement, as a family, to have. And, as parents, we cant be any more satisfied with ourselves. Harrys dad, tim, was also moved by todays events. Bit speechless at the minute. Im still in shock from the meeting, and, uh. Im sorry. No, its alright. Anne sacoolas, here on her wedding day, has been interviewed by british police. She has been staying at a house outside washington. Although there was no one in today, her lawyers said. Todays decision to charge Anne Sacoolas comes nearly four months after harry died here on this road in northamptonshire. In statements through her lawyers, she has already admitted driving on the wrong side of the road. Now, harrys family say it is time for her to return to britain. It was near this american air base the accident happened. Harry was killed last august. Two weeks later, Anne Sacoolas left the uk, claiming diplomatic immunity. Last month, the family launched legal action against the Foreign Office for its handling of the case. They were so upset, they went to washington to plead for Anne Sacoolas to return. But the americans seemed reluctant, with the state Department Today expressing its disappointment over the dangerous driving charge. Yet british lawyers say extradition is possible. I think theyre extremely positive, because as far as i can see, every request that has been sent by the United Kingdom to the us has been successful. Harry dunns family and their supporters have fought this case together, and have been told the home office will launch extradition proceedings in the next week. His parents say they will now put up a Christmas Tree for the son they refuse to give up on. Duncan kennedy, bbc news. This is bbc news. The headlines borisjohnsons pledge to take the uk out of the eu at the end of next month has passed a significant milestone, after mps approved his withdrawal bill with a convincing majority. The duke of edinburgh has been admitted to hospital in london for treatment for what Buckingham Palace describe as a pre existing condition. The new governor of the bank of england has been named as andrew the annual christmas getaway is well under way, but many travellers are being hampered by flooding. The m23 in west sussex was closed for several hours after being completely flooded. Heavy rain has led to many parts of southern england being inundated, with roads and railways affected. Our correspondent tolu adeoye reports. Across the south east of england today, the evidence of heavy rainfall overnight, flooded roads causing disruption for drivers on one of the busiest travel days of the year. In buckstead, in east sussex, one couple told us how they were unable to leave their home because of the water. It was quite forceful, and it got up to the height of the brickwork there. You can see it. It got it was about 18 inches, two feet deep, and when i was wandering around the garden trying to rescue things, obviously it was up over my knees, and quite strong. We are raised above ground, and we have three steps, but it was actually lapping the top, almost going over the top steps. So it was about three inches from the kitchen door. Much of the disruption involved routes heading for gatwick, the countrys second busiest airport. In west sussex, the m23 was partially closed after a nearby river burst its banks. And this is what the rain led to in surrey a landslip near to guilford, causing major disruption along the main railway line. What i would like to do is to take the opportunity to say a massive apology to our passengers who have been disrupted, notjust as a result of guilford, but across the whole of the south east. At this time of year, i know how important the railway is, and i can but apologise. Im really sorry. The Environment Agency has issued about 80 warnings across england, where flooding is expected, as well as more than 200 alerts that warn of possible flooding. The Big Christmas getaway not off to the best start. Tolu adeoye, bbc news. The new governor of the bank of england has been named as Andrew Bailey. Hell replace the current head mark carney, wholl step down in march after seven years in thejob. The bank is responsible for setting Interest Rates every month, in an attempt to keep the cost of living stable. It also supervises the financial system, making sure its well run, and that banks dont run out of cash. And it issues uk banknotes, as well as keeping safe the countrys gold reserves. Heres our economics editor, faisal islam. A changing of the guard at the institution responsible for our money and our banks. A new man taking over from mark karley as britains most powerful unelected official the 121st governor of the bank of england. The chancellor announcing the news at the treasury. We said that we were looking for a leader of international standing, with expertise across monetary, economic and regulatory policy. And in Andrew Bailey, we have found just that. Mr bailey is a long term veteran of the bank of england. At one point lending his signature to all banknotes as chief cashier. He was asked to head up the city watchdog, and there have been a series of questions about whether his organization should or could have intervened earlier in mismanaged funds, saving schemes, and misbehaving banks, including from mps. Are you too nice to bankers . I dont get up in the morning hoping that people will love me. Dont become chief executive of the sna if you want to be loved. The bank of england resembles a fort for a reason, and notjust the gold in its vaults. The decisions made here really do matter. For avoiding recessions, for the value of the pound in your pocket, for steering away from bank crisis. The decision to appoint Andrew Bailey as governor is meant to communicate stability, continuity and credibility. Hell be in charge here for eight years, and, yet, significant change could be on the way for the british economy within months. Just as the new governor steps into his role, hes going to be faced with the immediate prospect of brexit. And that will mean a radical change in the way that the uk economy trades with the rest of the world, not least with its biggest trade partner. Big changes, such as brexit and trade wars, mean central bankers are under considerable political pressure. Do you want this new governor to stand up to you and to the Prime Minister . I want him to uphold, vigorously, the independence of the institution. I think that its critical. With the economy still sluggish, plenty of challenges ahead for the new man at the institution known as the old lady. Faisal islam, bbc news. There are more catastrophic fire warnings in australia with temperatures set to hit the mid 40s in parts of New South Wales on saturday. Prime minister, scott morrison, has apologised for being on holiday as the bushfire crisis worsens. This report from phil mercer. Theres no end in sight to australias brutal summer. Many of the bush fires are unstoppable. They are easily started and spread quickly. More lives have been lost and houses destroyed. In New South Wales, 100 fires are burning, and the Emergency Services are stretched to the limit. The firefighting effort is a military style operation. A squadron of water bombing helicopters is supporting hundreds of boots on the ground. This is a giant air crane a helicopter that is flying in to suck water out of the dam, to be used on the main fire front thats just over the ridge. And this sort of operation is happening time and time again. Two volunteer firefighters were killed when a tree fell on theirfire engines south of sydney. The tragedy prompted australias Prime Minister to cut short a holiday in hawaii. Scott morrison has apologised for going overseas during a time of crisis. Its just unfortunate that its come at such an awful time, particularly for those living in and around sydney and New South Wales. And its just devastating to b