18/05/2014 Newsround

Hi, now your Newsround update. Coming up, celebrations as the

Gunners claim their first trophy in nine years.

And he ghostly cyclists lighting up the streets in Leeds.

But first to the Balkans, in eastern Europe, where they're facing the

worst flooding for decades. At least 20 people have died after a month's

rain fell in just three days. With more rain expected today, I've been

finding out how people there are coping.

A neighbourhood in Serbia underwater. Normally at this time of

the year the people here enjoy warm, sunny days. But three days

ago, the rains came. Today, like tens of thousands in

Bosnia-Herzegovina and Croatia, people are expressing their worst

floods for years. Residents and council workers work against time.

But for many, with no electricity and no drinking water, their only

option is to leave. Boats and helicopters carry tens of thousands

of people to safety and shelter. The country's Prime Minister has warned

of more rain to, and told people to brace themselves.

TRANSLATION: We can only hope we have done everything we could. Now

we can only pray to God. The river has already burst its

banks. Its waters pouring into nearby homes. And now the floods. In

neighbouring Bosnia, a similar story. Thousands leave their homes

as water levels rise. Hundreds are evacuated in Croatia. More rain is

forecast, with water levels expected to reach their highest levels today.

The Serbian government have called for international help and for the

people of the Balkans that cannot come quickly enough.

Football now, and as we speak, thousands of happy Arsenal fans are

lining the streets of North London to be part of their team's FA Cup

victory parade. Yesterday, Arsenal won the FA Cup for the first time in

nine years. So, just how much does this mean to the supporters?

I was at Chelsea when we lost 6-0 and we kept fighting. We did in the

end of anger. I am so ecstatic for Arsenal. It has taken a few years

but we got there in the end. New York City. All the way for the

match. Sporting moment of a lifetime. Is only five so it is is

first one. Next, GB's junior gymnastics team

have won a record-breaking six medals at the European Championships

in Sofia. 15-year-old Ellie Downie and 13-year-old Catherine Lyons won

European junior gold medals on the final day. Downie, who took bronze

on Friday, claimed victory on the vault, whilst Lyons took gold on the

floor. Absolutely amazing. I knew if I did

the best I could I would win. I have really enjoyed this week. Fires that

have been burning for five days in America are slowly being brought

under control. More than 120,000 people were forced

to leave their homes last week, as the wildfires spread across parts of

California. People are starting to return their homes after evacuation

orders were lifted. But many are returning to houses destroyed by the

flames. Houses reduced to ashes, the result

of wildfires that destroyed thousands of acres of land in

south-west California this week. People are slowly returning as the

fires are brought under control. For those coming back to their homes,

it's an emotional time. It is a blessing to be back here at

home. Almost teary eyed. It is wonderful. My heart really goes out

to people who have lost their homes. We hope we come together as a

community and help these people. This area is known for wildfires,

but it is not usually so hot this early in the year. Strong winds and

unusually high temperatures have been blamed for the fires, but some

may have been started on purpose. Two teenagers were arrested on

suspicion of setting one of the fires, and a 57-year-old has been

charged with arson. A drop in the wind means the fires

are finally mostly under control, but firefighters say this is just

the beginning of a long hot dry wildfire season.

Uri Geller is one of the world's most celebrated illusionists, who is

probably best known for his ability to bend spoons with his mind. Now

he's used his favourite piece of cutlery for another reason - let's

take a look. This is known as the Spoon Gorilla, and it's been made up

of 40,000 individual spoons. It was commissioned by Uri Geller to

inspire disadvantaged and disabled children.

Now, take a look at this - it's cycling but with a big difference.

The riders attached lights to their bikes for the event in Leeds last

night. It's called the Ghost Peloton. Dozens of volunteers took

part in the display to mark the 50-day countdown to the start of the

Tour de France cycle race in Yorkshire.

The richest people in Britain have more money than ever before,

according to the annual Sunday Times Rich List.

..and lows of Dragons - Riders Of Berk.

The Slammer is back with tons of glittering acts.

New thrills and spills with The Slammer Returns.