There are doubts surrounding the final of the Copa Libertadores in chile next month in light of the social turmoil engulfing the country. The president has cancelled two big regional events due to political protests that began two weeks ago. But our World Football presenter, mani jazmi, expects this years final in santiago, between argentinas river plate and Brazils Flamengo to go ahead as planned. It was shaky on wednesday afternoon when all sorts of rumours and alternatives were flying around. There was talk of a big meeting between the president of chile and the head of south american football but the president says that they will hosted, even though he has cancelled two Big International events. I think he thinks it is easier to host a football match than an international gathering. So as of now, the game will happen in santiago. There were issues between the teams last year. Is this a further complication . That was a very special occasion because the two tea ms very special occas
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You will notice the isobars. The wind is a feature of wednesday. If you are anywhere near that front, you will see quite a bit of rain. Wet and windy in the middle of the week. Once we get through that, towards the end of the week, things could be warmer, especially in the south. Danny. The reason of cysts shes theresa may insists that she is determined to stay, there are rumours of a cabinet shuffle, but number 10 says that that is speculation. The bbc understand the catalan president will give a symbolic statement in the Regional Parliament on tuesday but will stop short of making a unilateral independence declaration. At least 350,000 people took part today on a pro unity rally on the streets of barcelona. Scotlands first minister, Nicola Sturgeon says britains struggles to chart a way out of the European Union are boosting the case for scottish independence, but she wouldnt commit to a date for another referendum vote. The £2 billion grant has been awarded for the Mental Health Ch
Of the united states. Also this hour, the Royal Foundation announces a two Million Pound grant to help find Digital Solutions to Mental Health problems. Its the largest investment ever made by the Charitable Trust of the duke and duchess of cambridge and prince harry. And england may already be through, but can scotland and Northern Ireland guarantee a place in the world cup qualifier play offs . Three home teams in action, well have all the latest. Good afternoon and welcome to bbc news. The former Prime Minister sir john major has weighed into the debate over theresa mays future, calling conservatives whore seeking to undermine the Prime Minister self absorbed and disloyal. Mrs may has admitted her difficult speech at the Party Conference last week had been uncomfortable for her but says shes resilient and determined to carry on in thejob. Heres our Political Correspondent susana mendonca. And there is some flash photography in her report. If i win, i shall continue as Prime Minister