0:00:05 > 0:00:07It's time for Wednesday morning's top stories.
0:00:07 > 0:00:11Ayshah here, with all this on the way.
0:00:11 > 0:00:14Flooding, roads closed, and power cuts as Storm Eleanor
0:00:14 > 0:00:17hits the UK overnight.
0:00:17 > 0:00:20Super paralympian Kadeena Cox tells us how excited she is heading
0:00:20 > 0:00:22to the Commonwealth Games.
0:00:22 > 0:00:25When the grown-ups are away, the kids will play.
0:00:25 > 0:00:27Panda-monium!
0:00:36 > 0:00:38It was very windy outside the studio this morning,
0:00:38 > 0:00:43and many of you will be waking up to that weather.
0:00:43 > 0:00:45Storm Eleanor hit the country overnight with gusts of more
0:00:45 > 0:00:47than 80 miles an hour.
0:00:47 > 0:00:50Lots of places have been flooded.
0:00:50 > 0:00:5312,000 homes have no power in Northern Ireland.
0:00:53 > 0:00:55Hundreds of others also have no electricity in Wales
0:00:55 > 0:00:57and parts of England.
0:00:57 > 0:01:04Some trees have been blown over, which means some roads are shut too.
0:01:04 > 0:01:092018 already feels like it's going to be a big year
0:01:09 > 0:01:12and here on Newsround we've got your guide to all the huge
0:01:12 > 0:01:13events that are happening.
0:01:13 > 0:01:16I'm letting you know now, it's going to be jam packed!
0:01:16 > 0:01:19If sport's your thing, then I think you're going to be pretty chuffed.
0:01:19 > 0:01:20Here's Ricky.
0:01:28 > 0:01:32Let's start on a high.
0:01:32 > 0:01:36The Winter X games always throws up a few
0:01:36 > 0:01:39surprises and take place in Colorado in the US at the end of the month.
0:01:39 > 0:01:43That's got to hurt!
0:01:43 > 0:01:45Then more snow in the Winter Olympic and Paralympic
0:01:45 > 0:01:53Games.
0:01:53 > 0:01:55South Korea have worked hard to get the venues ready.
0:01:55 > 0:01:58The time is now.
0:01:58 > 0:02:02In April, it is time to ditch the ski suit and put on a pair of
0:02:02 > 0:02:04shorts.
0:02:04 > 0:02:14The Commonwealth Games are being held on Australia's Gold Coast
0:02:16 > 0:02:18and Newsround will be there.
0:02:18 > 0:02:20Last stop, footy fans have waited four years
0:02:20 > 0:02:23for this, the Fifa World Cup will keep you busy during the summer
0:02:23 > 0:02:24months.
0:02:24 > 0:02:27It's being held in Russia for the first time and Germany are
0:02:27 > 0:02:28the reigning champions.
0:02:28 > 0:02:36England face Belgium, Panama and Tunisia in Group G.
0:02:36 > 0:02:41And if you want to know what's going to be huge when it
0:02:41 > 0:02:44comes to films this year, Newsround online is your friend as
0:02:44 > 0:02:46always for an exclusive sneak peek!
0:02:46 > 0:02:49There's gonna be another Avengers film, the Incredibles 2 and also
0:02:49 > 0:02:52a sequel to that really old film, Mary Poppins.
0:02:52 > 0:02:56Now, as Ricky said, the Commonweath Games is going to be
0:02:56 > 0:02:58one of the highlights of the sporting year.
0:02:58 > 0:03:01So I caught up with one of our favourite athletes who'll be
0:03:01 > 0:03:02competing in Australia, para-runner and
0:03:02 > 0:03:05para-cyclist Kadeena Cox.
0:03:13 > 0:03:16Congratulations from everyone at Newsround for what will be a
0:03:16 > 0:03:17fantastic Commonwealth Games.
0:03:17 > 0:03:19How are you feeling about it?
0:03:19 > 0:03:21I'm so excited and really looking forward
0:03:21 > 0:03:22to it.
0:03:22 > 0:03:25It will be an amazing opportunity to be part of Team
0:03:25 > 0:03:27England.
0:03:27 > 0:03:30And I get to live my dream of competing while living the dream
0:03:30 > 0:03:31of being in Australia.
0:03:31 > 0:03:34I feel like I get so many opportunities and I'm so
0:03:34 > 0:03:35blessed to be able to compete.
0:03:35 > 0:03:37Not that long to go now.
0:03:37 > 0:03:38What's the training and preparation looking
0:03:38 > 0:03:41like?
0:03:41 > 0:03:47We can't have cakes, but apart from that...
0:03:47 > 0:03:53I have a new coach and he's improved my technique, and
0:03:53 > 0:03:56hopefully with my new techniques I'll have a better time and better
0:03:56 > 0:04:01medals.
0:04:01 > 0:04:03I got back on the bike this week.
0:04:03 > 0:04:05I've not touched my bike since Rio.
0:04:05 > 0:04:07That really helps me training for athletics.
0:04:07 > 0:04:08Hopefully that will come together and gel
0:04:08 > 0:04:10together and make for a very exciting Commonwealth Games.
0:04:10 > 0:04:13I have to ask you, what are your targets,
0:04:13 > 0:04:15what do you have in mind when you go to Australia?
0:04:15 > 0:04:16You know what?
0:04:16 > 0:04:19I would love to go out and get a gold medal.
0:04:19 > 0:04:25But, for me, I've just changed coaches and I'm working on new
0:04:25 > 0:04:28things, and I'd just like to execute a good race, get a PB,
0:04:28 > 0:04:32and hopefully be up there and just go out and enjoy it.
0:04:32 > 0:04:36You know, I get to run for a career, so it's an amazing
0:04:36 > 0:04:39opportunity and I hope I get to enjoy it.
0:04:39 > 0:04:42We have to ask, for all the young para-athletes who will be
0:04:42 > 0:04:46watching you in Australia, what message do you have for them?
0:04:46 > 0:04:54Go out and do what you enjoy.
0:04:54 > 0:04:58Disability does not mean you cannot do things. Find your way of doing
0:04:58 > 0:04:59things.
0:04:59 > 0:05:02Push to achieve your goals, and no one can tell you
0:05:02 > 0:05:10what to do, control, control, and be the best you can be.
0:05:10 > 0:05:18Say hello to these four giant panda cubs.
0:05:18 > 0:05:21They've been celebrating their first New Year in their own own compound.
0:05:21 > 0:05:23These four-year-old cubs were let loose for the first
0:05:23 > 0:05:24time to run around
0:05:24 > 0:05:26and have a good time at the Shenyang Forest
0:05:26 > 0:05:27Zoological Garden in China.
0:05:27 > 0:05:29Have fun, guys!
0:05:29 > 0:05:32And if you fancy chilling out and having a look
0:05:32 > 0:05:33at Newsround online, there's some great stuff
0:05:33 > 0:05:35on there for you, including a squirrel that causes
0:05:35 > 0:05:38trouble in a kitchen in New York.
0:05:38 > 0:05:40The police were called.
0:05:40 > 0:05:42Plus, we have some great pictures of what happens behind
0:05:42 > 0:05:43the scenes of Dr Who.
0:05:43 > 0:05:45Wow!
0:05:45 > 0:05:46Thanks for watching this morning.
0:05:46 > 0:05:50Hayley's back this afternoon.
0:05:50 > 0:05:54Enjoy your day!
0:05:54 > 0:05:57We will see you soon. Goodbye, guys.
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