euro from nissan that ended up benefiting me directly or indirectly. and art in the shadow of war. the ukrainian entries, at the venice biennale. if you justjoined us, welcome to bbc news. i'm shaun ley. we begin in ukraine, with a warning from president volodymyr zelensky that russia's attack on his nation is only the beginning. president zelensky was reacting to comments earlier on friday in which a russian general which seemed to suggest that russia's war aim is now to cut ukraine off from its black sea coastline, which might allow it to advance towards a pro—moscow enclave in moldova. his comments come as the un confirms that its secretary general antonio guterrez will hold talks in moscow on tuesday with president putin. the un says there's growing evidence of war crimes being committed in ukraine, describing the situation as a horror story. us satellite images allegedly show a mass burial site, containing around 200 graves, near the besieged southern port city of mariupol, that russian forces have been trying to fully capture for several weeks. they do control most of the area, but hundreds of ukrainian troops are still hiding out in the sprawling azovstal steel plant. today, president putin accused ukrainian leaders of refusing to allow their soldiers to surrender. our correspondent catherine byaru hanga is in southern ukraine. haunting, apocalyptic scenes in mariupol. russia has bombarded this city into near submission. once home to about half a million people, thousands are believed to have been killed. emergency workers from russia are filmed here, retrieving the dead. moscow has repeatedly denied that its troops are responsible for the mass killings of civilians in ukraine, but mariupol�*s mayor says some of the worst war crimes have been committed there. translation: they | killed 20,000 people. they did it on purpose. this is what i think. they intentionally prevented people from leaving mariupol. they set this genocide up by closing the city down and using land artillery and air strikes first, and then the warships that arrived later. russian forces have been accused of hiding civilian bodies in mass graves. these satellite images show them appearing over the course of a month. the civilians have been buried in the village of manhush, outside mariupol, the southern city which has been besieged and encircled by russian forces for weeks. the last ukrainian troops in the city are holed up inside the azovstal steelworks, on mariupol�*s coast. 1000 civilians are still said to be in this sprawling industrial complex. on this missing persons wall, most of the faces and names that you can see are people from mariupol, and now, with the ongoing blockade and with communications cut off, it's almost a miracle for people to get out. these women escaped mariupol together on thursday — just a handful of people who made it through with a humanitarian convoy. a friendship born out of the horrors of this war. translation: people are risking their lives under fire. _ they have to because there is no running water, gas or electricity. there is a mosque in the prymorskyi district with a well nearby. a lot of people got killed there. they got caught up in shelling. they were just looking for water in the city. but they are safe now and able to rebuild their lives in new cities and countries. catherine byaruhanga, bbc news, zaporizhzhia. britain's prime minister, borisjohnson, says there's a "realistic possibility" the war in ukraine could continue until the end of next year. but he insisted vladimir putin wouldn't succeed in trying to "grind the ukrainians down." miles of defensive trenches have been dug around the capital, kyiv, as a precaution should russian troops return, with life now less precarious after the city was successfully defended a few weeks ago. the british will be sending their diplomats back there shortly. our correspondent mark lowen has been spending time with ukrainian troops, in the capital. gunfire for the defenders of kyiv, the battle isn't over. this time, it's training, but while the enemy has retreated to the east, the danger still looms. vlad was a phd law student until the russians tried — and failed — to seize his city. do you think it is possible that they could come back? let's say we lose our positions on donbas or luhansk region, and then they see that we don't have enough troops and resources to protect kyiv, they would come back for their initial aim to take over our capital and take over our government. in the forests of kyiv — we can't disclose where — the 131st battalion is dug in, a crucial line of defence for the capital. how many kilometres of the trenches? i don't know. ten kilometres, 20 kilometres, i don't know. great britain sent us these weapons. it says anti—tank missiles from britain. yes, yes. and when was the last time that you used this weapon here? secret. translation: the russians were three or four kilometres from us, _ firing with mortars and artillery. if they return, without our resistance, they could storm through, and they will make an effort to do so again. but i think the residents of kyiv can sleep more soundly knowing that we are here. a whole infrastructure is in place. spots where kyiv families would picnic now have new dwellers. soup? it still feels astonishing to see how a modern european capital has suddenly been taken back to the trench—filled warfare of decades ago, and they're in this for the long haul because they now know that the threat to the very existence of their country will continue. forthose dug in, reminders of the life they left behind two months ago, when russia thought it could barge into kyiv with little resistance, and when ukraine's residents became its protectors. mark lowen, bbc news, kyiv. campaigning in the french presidential election is on its final stretch before sunday's vote. opinion polls suggest emmanuel macron still has the upper hand, but his challenger far—right leader marine le pen, could perform better than she did when the pair went head to head in 2017. our paris correspondent, lucy williamson, reports. it's a bit late for tips on how to learn to punch on his opponent. after five divisive years in power, what emmanuel macron needs is to persuade voters who'd quite like to punch him to give him their vote instead. florentine and chloe are both teachers here in the suburbs of paris. they voted for mr macron last time. now, they've come to give him a hard time. le pen isjust...huge disaster, but macron is still a disaster, i think, for school and for public services in france. he's killing that, step—by—step. florentine says she'll abstain on sunday rather than vote for macron again. i'm still hesitating. i think if i do it, i might really get sickjust after. he's a good talker, he knows how to try to seduce people, but we're not stupid. chloe gets close enough to shout her question on teacher's pay. "do you think teachers are lazy?", she asks. through the scrum, macron grips her hand, and locks in her vote. translation: he gripped my hand and said, "we're going to do - "something about that, i promise." so, i will vote for him, - but i want something in return. there's a real choice on sunday about where france is heading. marine le pen is promising huge tax cuts and to "take back control". emmanuel macron wants a global nation, set on economic reform. divisions here are deepening with every election cycle and voters are now split between two radically different views of the world — with one candidate presenting herself as the spokeswoman of the people, and the other saying he's protecting france from her. dylan says he voted far—left in the first round of this election. on sunday, he's voting far—right. translation: it's not that i like the idea - of voting for marine le pen, but we have to choose between the two, and when you're choosing between cholera and the plague, you choose the lesser of two evils. at herfinal rally, here in arras, marine le pen said voters should choose her to block mr macron. both say the other is dangerous. both spark loyalty in their own fans and loathing in those of their rival. but most voters belong to neither camp, and in this battle over france's future, they're being asked to choose a side. lucy williamson, bbc news, paris. voting takes place on sunday in france. we will have a special programme bringing you the result, starting at 1730 gmt. join us for that — as france decides. this sunday on bbc news. the uk and india have signed a new defence partnership, which includes cooperation on fighter jet technology. the agreement was made during british prime minister boris johnson's visit to india, where he's been meeting his counterpart narendra modi. our political correspondent ben wright reports from delhi. the sun shone, the soldiers saluted and the ceremony never flagged. it was the red carpet treatment for boris johnson, who was here for talks with his indian counterpart, narendra modi. after yesterday's torrid day of political turmoil at home, mrjohnson seemed pleased to bask in the welcome. a joyful reception, i wouldn't get that necessarily anywhere in england. this is when the visit got down to business. it's 75 years since india gained independence from britain and both countries say a free trade deal can be signed this year to mark the moment. next week, we're telling our negotiators, get it done by diwali in october. they had a long discussion about ukraine. india has held a neutral position on russia's invasion and borisjohnson did not come here to jab or pressure, but mr modi did call for peace. translation: we emphasised on an immediate ceasefire - in ukraine, and on the use of dialogue and diplomacy for resolving issues. while borisjohnson later confirmed the uk intended to deepen its military commitment to the crisis. so, we're looking at sending tanks to poland. that's to allow warsaw to send its tanks to ukraine, and the prime minister also said british diplomats would soon be returning to the capital. i can announce today that we will very shortly, next week, reopen our embassy in ukraine's capital city. it's been a difficult couple of days for the prime minister, who's now facing an inquiry by mps into whether he misled parliament. you said there'll be a free trade agreement with india by diwali, but considering the number of party investigations going on back home, are you absolutely sure you'll still be prime minister then? ok, the second answer is yes, but... all trade agreements are tricky, to get to your point about trade, ben, and there will be tough asks of both sides, but i'm sure we can do it. boris johnson bristles at any mention of parties and the political problems he faces back at westminster. he is clearly irritated that it's taken the focus away from his efforts to deepen britain's ties with this surging economy. but it's where the party saga goes next that could determine borisjohnson�*s future as he returns to domestic political strife. ben wright, bbc news, delhi. still to come... a report from venice — where the war in ukraine is having a profound influence on the prestigious bienale art festival. nothing, it seemed, was too big to withstand the force of the tornado. the extent of the devastation will lead to renewed calls for government help to build better housing. internationally, there have already been protests. sweden says it received no warning of the accident. indeed, the russians at first denied anything had gone wrong. only when radioactivity levels began to increase outside russia were they forced to admit the accident. for the mujahideen, the mood here is of great celebration. this is the end of a 12—year war for them. they've taken the capital, which they've been fighting for for so long. i it was seven o'clock in the morning. on the day when power began to pass from the minority to the majority, when africa, after 300 years, - reclaimed its last white colony. this is bbc news. the latest headlines... the un calls the claims of more war crimes in ukraine a horror story, as russian forces are accused of mass killings in the besieged port city of mariupol. france's presidential rivals have been making a final push for votes on the last campaigning day before sunday's election. the fugitive businessman carlos ghosn has told the bbc he would be happy to stand trial on charges of financial wrongdoing in order to clear his name, but would prefer to do so in lebanon, where he now lives. mr ghosn, who fled japan while awaiting trial, is now the subject of an international arrest warrant issued by investigators in france. here's our business correspondent, theo leggett. he was the high—flying company boss who came crashing to earth. he once ruled over a car making empire that included rent know, nissan and mitsubishi, a man who wants rub shoulders with presidents, but he was arrested injapan in 2018 and charged with serious financial crimes. a year later, he fled the country before his trial, hidden in this musical equipment box, and travels at limit him. he was escaping injustice —— to lebanon. i did not escape justice. escaping injustice —— to lebanon. i did not escapejustice. i escaping injustice —— to lebanon. i did not escape justice. i fled did not escapejustice. ifled injustice. mr did not escape 'ustice. i fled injusticah did not escape 'ustice. i fled in'ustice. ~ , injustice. mr ghosn has always claimed he _ injustice. mr ghosn has always claimed he was _ injustice. mr ghosn has always claimed he was the _ injustice. mr ghosn has always claimed he was the victim - injustice. mr ghosn has always claimed he was the victim of i injustice. mr ghosn has always| claimed he was the victim of an elaborate japanese conspiracy designed to derail a merger he was planning between nissan and his french partner, renault. now it's officials in france who want him in custody. they been investigating claims company money was misused to fund lavish personal spending. today, he protested his innocence once again. today, he protested his innocence once again-— once again. first, they're wrong. there was _ once again. first, they're wrong. there was not _ once again. first, they're wrong. there was not 1 _ once again. first, they're wrong. there was not 1 euro _ once again. first, they're wrong. there was not 1 euro from - once again. first, they're wrong. | there was not1 euro from nissan that ended up benefiting the or directly or indirectly —— benefiting me. not one from nissan. but directly or indirectly -- benefiting me. not one from nissan. but the chances of — me. not one from nissan. but the chances of mr _ me. not one from nissan. but the chances of mr ghosn _ me. not one from nissan. but the chances of mr ghosn standing - me. not one from nissan. but thej chances of mr ghosn standing trial in france seem remote. he's banned from leaving lebanon because of a written notice issued byjapan. he says he would welcome the chance to fight the allegation. you've made it clear that you believe your innocent of all the charges and claims. how confident are you that you can prove yourinnocence confident are you that you can prove your innocence in a court of law? look, i'm totally confident about that. i am look, i'm totally confident about that. iam ready look, i'm totally confident about that. i am ready because it took a couple of years to start to get all the documents necessary to my defence. now i have them, you have people who are crucial witnesses who are free to talk. people are starting to talk. some documents are coming to me. i'm ready for it, without any doubt. he coming to me. i'm ready for it, without any doubt.— coming to me. i'm ready for it, without any doubt. he says any trial should take — without any doubt. he says any trial should take place _ without any doubt. he says any trial should take place in _ without any doubt. he says any trial should take place in lebanon. - without any doubt. he says any trial should take place in lebanon. he'sl should take place in lebanon. he's confident can prove his evidence —— in a sense, but the actions of the french investigators say they believe there is at least a case for him to answer. theo leggett, bbc news. a lawyer for the russian opposition politician vladimir kara—murza says he has beenjailed. he was convicted of spreading false information about russia's military campaign in ukraine under laws which were introduced after the invasion began. mr kara—murza has been added to a list of what the kremlin describes as 'foreign agents', and could face up to 15 years in prison when he is sentenced injune. the former pakistani prime minister, imran khan, ousted from office earlier this month, has been holding large rallies, refusing to accept the new government and demanding fresh elections. he's alleged he's the victim of an american—led conspiracy — a claim ridiculed by his opponents. secunder kermani reports from lahore. he's no longer using the country, but imran khan is still drawing huge crowds. he repeated his claims that america organise a conspiracy against him because of his foreign policy decisions. most analysts believe that's a cynical ploy, but his supporters believe him. who; believe that's a cynical ploy, but his supporters believe him. why is america so — his supporters believe him. why is america so concerned _ his supporters believe him. why is america so concerned that - his supporters believe him. why is america so concerned that we - his supporters believe him. why is america so concerned that we are| america so concerned that we are having a good relationship with russia and china? they're... translation: it's been done by america. translation: it's been done b america. ., it's been done by america. imran con is no longer — it's been done by america. imran con is no longer prime _ it's been done by america. imran con is no longer prime minister, - it's been done by america. imran con is no longer prime minister, but - it's been done by america. imran con is no longer prime minister, but is i is no longer prime minister, but is clearly still a major player in pakistani politics. you can see that from the size of the crowd here. he's also falling out with his former ally, he's also falling out with his formerally, pakistan's he's also falling out with his former ally, pakistan's military. there has been unprecedented criticism of pakistan's army chief in recent weeks, normally considered a red line. some of imran khan's supporters accuse him of announcing him, although he is telling a more careful line. translation: the army was involved, so this woman, and people are angry. imran khan and his supporters want early elections, but they are not due until next year, and khan is facing a number of inquiries that could damage them politically. all eyes are on what he does next to try and keep up his momentum. secunder kermani, bbc news. at least 33 people have been killed in a suicide bombing targeting a sufi religious gathering in the northern province of kunduz in afghanistan. more than a0 others were wounded by the explosion in the imam sahib area, which took place soon after friday prayers. it's the oldest and most prestigious exhibition in the western art world — the venice art biennale opens tomorrow. this year, it's happening against the backdrop of the war in ukraine. the ukrainian art works on display are taking on a special significance — representing their nation at a time when it is under attack. our culture editor, katie razzall, met ukrainian and russian artists in venice. serene venice has been shaken by world events. first, its international art show was delayed a year by covid—19. now it's taking place in the shadow of war. in the shadow of war, all of which means unusually the art world is focused on ukraine. there's a new damien hirst for a show defending freedom. and works by maria pryachencko, who's a symbol of the country's national identity. it's about showcasing ukrainian culture. one artist depicts her husband and others who have joined the army painted as reports of war crimes against civilians in the kyiv suburb bucha were revealed. i was even crying because of bucha. we were on the phone and i thought ironically connected because the painting connected to my tears. russia's pavilion is shot, the artist and curator behind this russia's pavilion is shut, the artist and curator behind this year's show pulled out when the invasion happened. the only thing to see was an anti—war protest by a russian artist. he was surrounded by supporters and then swiftly by police. he's a voice of protest, but he does speak for many russian artist, and this russian pavilion is closed, and in a sense, those closed doors symbolised quite how isolated russia is. but some russian art is being shown including tapestries., it's screaming, it's crying, all of my feelings here. she opposes the war. we should stop it and everyday i want that it stops, but it's hard to face each day it's getting worse. the artist behind this work, called the fountain of exhaustion, says that it's important that his country is represented here because the russians are attacking notjust ukraine, but its culture. they want to level and demolish ukrainian culture because it- doesn't exist because it's part of russia. . as they say openly, the war is a punishment for them i and those who don't want to go i and understand this is only part of russia, they have to be physically eliminated. l so, whether it's photographs of mothers who have lost sons in the conflict or a 17th—century icon, these works on show here now reflect the country, a culture that is fighting for its very survival. katie razzall, bbc news, venice. the world's most powerful particle accelerator, the large hadron collider, has begun the process of restarting after three years of being shut down for improvements. scientists believe the machine, which smashes atoms together to discover what's inside them, will be able to detect new particles for the first time. the head of cern's beams department said the improvements on the ring which sits on the swiss—french border could forever change our understanding of the universe. i'll leave you with pictures inside that remarkable installation in the hope that your weekend will be spent perforating the particles of your own. goodbye. hello there. at this time of year, wind direction can have quite a significant impact on the weather story. west has been best for the last couple of days. in fact, there was nearly 1a hours of sunshine in argyle and butte, an absolutely glorious story here. just down the road in north wales, well, that was the highest temperature recorded in flintshire with 19 celsius. that's because we were sheltered from a fresh easterly wind coming in off a cool north sea. it dragged in a lot of cloud with it. most of the weather action over the last few days has certainly been across europe where we've seen some hideous weather, wet and windy at times across northern spain and portugal, and that's going to continue for the weekend. for us, though, there will be a lot of cloud, and it's been pushing in off the north sea, and the cloud thick enough for some coastal fog which will linger across the far northeast of scotland. but once again, western areas in scotland, northern ireland, northwest england seeing the best of any sunshine. the cloud will break up across england and wales, but we could see a rash of showers into south wales and southwest england as we go through the afternoon. yes, it's going to be another breezy day, so on exposed north sea coasts, it will be noticeably cooler. we're likely to see those temperatures perhaps peaking at around 12 or 13 degrees. but in western areas and maybe into the southeast, where we see that cloud break up and more sunshine coming through, 18 degrees,once again, is quite possible. 18 degrees, once again, is quite possible. so, there's that low pressure bringing yet more wet weather so a significant breeze yet again on sunday. that may well help to break up the cloud a little further on sunday, but it will continue to drag in a lot of low cloud and sea fog across the northern isles and far then, as we head into next week, the isobars will open up a little, but we contract that wind direction to more of a northeasterly, a cooler source if anything. so, yes, potentially lighter winds, but that's going to drag in a little more in the way of cool air in comparison to of late. so, we keep the theme drive to close out the month of april, so, we keep the theme dry to close out the month of april, but noticeably cooler than we've seen over the last couple of days. take care. hello and welcome to our look ahead to what the the papers will be bringing us tomorrow. with me are susie boniface, who's a columnist for the daily mirror, and ali miraj, a columnist at the article. tomorrow's front pages starting with the ft reports that the pound has reached its lowest level since 2020 following a drop in high street sales. meanwhile, the times say health secretary sajid javid believes children are wrongly being given gender hormone treatment by the nhs. the telegraph, reports that germany and france have previously supplied arms to russia that are likely being used in ukraine. beside that story, a picture of prince louis, taken by the duchess of canbridge to mark his fourth birthday. the daily mail says that prime minister, borisjohnson wants to escalate help for ukraine as the war continues. they also feature the picture of prince louis. the mirror focusses on the man who has been declared an official suspect, in the disappearance of madeleine mccann, nearly 15 years ago. the i, who say that prime minister boris johnson fears an 'avalanche' of fines following