a winter storm brings snow and rain to southern california, the likes of which hasn t been seen there in decades. vote counting is under way in nigeria s tightest presidential election since military rule ended there more than two decades ago. but the voting has been marred by delays, technical problems and violent disruption. the race is between two major established parties, and a third candidate, peter obi, who has galvanised the support of young people. nigeria is africa s most populous country and a record number of people nearly 90 million have been eligible to vote. polls were due to close earlier in the day but people who were still in queues at polling stations nationwide were able to cast their ballot. here s the chair of the nigerian election commission. we are determined that no nigerian should and would be disenfranchised. we will continue to protect the process and will continue to proceed, courageously, to ensure that we conclude these in a very free, fai
hello, i m rajini vaidyanathan. you re watching the context on bbc news. british gymnastics bans coaches from weighing gymnasts part of new safeguarding rules for young athletes. to new york now, where a federal court has formally welcome to the programme. these the bbc that talks are still under way to extend that truce between israel and hamas. we are waiting to hear more about that and get more official confirmation about any terms around that, but at the moment, we can see the pictures there now. those two russians who were part of the group released today. russian israelis, motherand daughter, 73 years old and her 50 year old daughter. they are russian immigrants living in israel. we will stay across that developing story and when we get it. to new york now, where a federal court has formally announced charges against an indian government employee, alleging he conspired to assassinate a sikh separatist in the us. the unnamed official is accused of working with anoth
0pposition parties have accused president erdogan s government of failing to enforce building regulations. floods and landslides in brazil are now known to have killed at least 5a people, with nearly a0 still missing. most of those killed were in and around sao sebastiao in sao paulo state. more than a month s worth of rain fell during one day last weekend the heaviest ever recorded in brazil in a 24 hour period. the rains left a trail of destruction along the coast of northern sao paulo state. more than 3,000 have been forced to flee their homes. sport now and for a full round up, from the bbc sport centre, here s 0lly foster. it s as you were at the top of the premier league. arsenal are still two points clear with a game in hand over manchester city. clear with a game in hand two clear with a game in hand points for the game in h 6abriel martinelli with the winner straight after the break.