17/01/2018 Newsround

You're watching Newsround,

with me, Ricky.

Lots to get through today,

including all of this:

History made in English with all!

Leicester City make history.

Plus:

A blast from the past,

could this top band be

getting back together?

Keep watching.

First, many of you will be

opening your curtains

to see snow this morning.

But while it looks great,

the weather's been

causing disruption.

Here's more.

Northern Ireland and Scotland have

been hit with the worst

of the weather, with ten to 20

centimetres of snow

falling in many areas.

That's deep enough to

cover your average cat!

A rescue team had to be sent out

last night to help stranded

motorists on the M74 in Scotland,

after many of the cars

became stuck in the snow.

The Met Office has issued weather

warnings to be aware of snow and ice

for parts of Scotland,

Northern Ireland, Wales,

the Midlands in southern England

until lunchtime on Wednesday.

Many roads and schools will be shut

today across Britain,

as temperatures remain around

the freezing point in several areas.

But spare a thought

for kids in Siberia.

It is an area known

for its harsh, cold winters.

But this week temperatures there

have fallen dramatically to -60!

That is cold!

If you've woken up to a Winter

Wonderland we'd love to hear

from you and see your snowy snaps.

Head online and

join in the conversation.

Next, want to see a bit

of sporting history?

Then take a look at this...

That's not just any goal -

it's the first goal ever to be

awarded by the

video assistant referee.

In the new technology,

an assistant ref can watch the game

on a screen and speak to the referee

on the pitch through a headset

to give advice about decisions.

Leicester City's goal was allowed,

meaning they knocked Fleetwood

out of the FA Cup 2-0.

Next, to the Philippines,

a country in south-east Asia.

A huge volcano there is erupting -

but it's not a usual eruption.

Whitney's been finding out more.

This is the most active

volcano in the Philippines.

Scientists say what is happening at

the moment is called quiet eruption.

There is no big explosion,

instead the lava is flowing out

slowly and quietly.

It is still dangerous,

but people do not always realise it

because it is not as dramatic.

So even though 15,000 people living

nearby have left their homes,

lots of other people still have not.

The volcano erupted 50 times

in the last 500 years,

and lies in what is known

as the ring of fire.

That is an area around

the Pacific Ocean where earthquakes

and volcanic eruptions are common.

But now the authorities believe

things are about to get worse.

It is expected to change

from a quiet eruption

to an explosive one.

If that happens, no one will be

allowed to stay in the area

until the danger has passed.

Now, kids across Japan

are getting to choose a very,

very important part of the next

Olympic Games that will be

hosted in their country.

Martin's been finding

out exactly what...

What do most big sporting

events have in common?

Amazing athletes, superb sports?

Well, yes.

But also mascots, of course.

Every primary school class in Japan

is voting for the mascots they want

for the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic

games, which is to be held

in their home country.

So who is in the running?

Could these be the next Olympic

and Paralympic mascots,

representing tradition

and the cutting-edge tech that

Japan is famous for?

Or perhaps this Olympic hopeful,

based on a cat in a box,

partnered up with this Paralympic

hopeful based on a dog?

And last but not least,

this fox and raccoon, red and white,

just like the Japanese flag.

TRANSLATION:

I like

the character's energetic pose

with its clenched fist.

I like the smiling

face of the character,

which I think is cute.

His chubby cheeks are so cute.

Schools across Japan have

got until mid-February

to cast their votes.

The Olympics and the Paralympics

are amongst the biggest

sporting events in the world,

so choose carefully, guys!

Finally, social media is buzzing

today over a certain rumour

which is getting a lot

of people very excited.

More than ten years ago,

Paul, Nicholas and Joseph,

better known as the Jonas Brothers,

became pop dynamite international

superstars after singing

on the Disney Channel.

They have sold over 70 million

albums and won award after award.

They were on top of the world,

until October 2013.

-- 17 million.

Fans were gutted after the boys

announced the group was to split.

But things could be about to change.

A photo of the boys all together has

been posted on social media,

which is really got tongues wagging.

It is captioned, Family Reunion.

Hang on a minute, reunion you say?

Are the Jonas Brothers

getting back together?

Does this photo mean

the band is back?

Nothing is officially confirmed yet,

but Newsround is doing

its best to find out.

That's your lot for now.

Newsround's back this afternoon.

Have a great day.