0:00:21 > 0:00:25Good evening.
0:00:25 > 0:00:28The Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson has held talks in Tehran where he's
0:00:28 > 0:00:30pressed for the release of Nazanin Zaghari Ratcliffe.
0:00:30 > 0:00:34The British Iranian has been held in prison there since April last
0:00:34 > 0:00:36year accused of working against the regime,
0:00:36 > 0:00:37which she denies.
0:00:37 > 0:00:40A spokesman for Mr Johnson said the discussions had been "frank"
0:00:40 > 0:00:41and also "constructive."
0:00:41 > 0:00:47Our Diplomatic Correspondent James Robbins reports.
0:00:47 > 0:00:55It could look routine. Boris Johnson and his Iranians counterpart shake
0:00:55 > 0:01:00hands on their way into talks. But there is nothing routine about this
0:01:00 > 0:01:03encounter. The Foreign Secretary looking uncharacteristically tends,
0:01:03 > 0:01:08and with good reason. He wants to improve relations but also criticise
0:01:08 > 0:01:14some of Iran's actions while arguing for Iranians prison releases,
0:01:14 > 0:01:16including of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, a case many
0:01:16 > 0:01:20accuse him of damaging by loose talk last month. Watching anxiously with
0:01:20 > 0:01:26me in London, her husband Richard Ratcliffe. His campaign today in,
0:01:26 > 0:01:32day out for her freedom since Nazanin 's arrest in April last
0:01:32 > 0:01:35year.I'm sure it'll make a difference, him being there, in
0:01:35 > 0:01:38raising her case, raising her case in the context of lots of other
0:01:38 > 0:01:41stuff can only help improve relations and can only help improve
0:01:41 > 0:01:46relations can only lead to a better case for us. I think that's right,
0:01:46 > 0:01:50I'm not expecting on Monday morning he comes back with her on the plane.
0:01:50 > 0:01:54Boris Johnson is saying nothing at all publicly while in Iran. Instead
0:01:54 > 0:01:56the Foreign Office issued a statement after two hours of what
0:01:56 > 0:02:00they call a constructive meeting.
0:02:00 > 0:02:03They discussed the full range of bilateral issues and they both
0:02:03 > 0:02:05spoke frankly about the obstacles in their
0:02:05 > 0:02:12relationship, including the Foreign Secretary's concerns about the
0:02:12 > 0:02:15consular cases of British Iranian dual nationals, both emphasised
0:02:15 > 0:02:17their commitment to continuing to work together to improve the
0:02:17 > 0:02:20bilateral relationship.
0:02:20 > 0:02:23One good sign, Iran's Foreign Minister confirmed Boris Johnson
0:02:23 > 0:02:29should be able to meet President Rouhani tomorrow. Something that is
0:02:29 > 0:02:34not automatic on a visit like this. The talks went on for two hours. It
0:02:34 > 0:02:38seems there was a genuine discussion, not a mere pre-scripted
0:02:38 > 0:02:42exchange. Positives and negatives in relations were fully aired. We
0:02:42 > 0:02:45shouldn't expect immediate consequences, but Iran is in no
0:02:45 > 0:02:50doubt how much importance the British side attaches to getting
0:02:50 > 0:02:54Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe home. James Robbins, BBC News.
0:02:54 > 0:02:57At least two people have been killed in Israeli air strikes in Gaza.
0:02:57 > 0:02:59The Israeli authorities say they were targeting Hamas military
0:02:59 > 0:03:01positions after rockets were fired from there into southern Israel.
0:03:01 > 0:03:04Four people are now known to have died in violence
0:03:04 > 0:03:06since President Trump announced the United States would recognise
0:03:06 > 0:03:08Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
0:03:08 > 0:03:17Our correspondent Tom Bateman has just sent this report.
0:03:17 > 0:03:24A display of grief and of anger. Funerals were held in Gaza for two
0:03:24 > 0:03:30people killed in Israeli air strikes last night. The Islamist group Hamas
0:03:30 > 0:03:34said the men belong to their armed wing. Weapons stores and database
0:03:34 > 0:03:39run by the militant group were targeted, said Israel. A new round
0:03:39 > 0:03:46of hostilities between old enemies. Israel said three rockets were fired
0:03:46 > 0:03:51from Gaza last night. One landed in this southern Israeli town. There
0:03:51 > 0:03:58was minor damage but no casualties. Further disruption took place in
0:03:58 > 0:04:00Jerusalem as Palestinians continued to vent their anger at President
0:04:00 > 0:04:08Trump. Police broke up protests before they gained momentum. And for
0:04:08 > 0:04:12a third day in the occupied West Bank, protesters threw stones and
0:04:12 > 0:04:19burned tyres. Israeli troops responded with tear gas in
0:04:19 > 0:04:24Bethlehem, and Palestinians answered back. The clashes since Mr Trump's
0:04:24 > 0:04:29statement on Jerusalem have so far not matched this tale of previous
0:04:29 > 0:04:33aspirations in violence this year. -- the scale. People here remain
0:04:33 > 0:04:35wary and the dramatic relations between the Palestinian leadership
0:04:35 > 0:04:40and the White House are under severe strain. President Trump appealed for
0:04:40 > 0:04:45calm and moderation. His critics point to what happened here in the
0:04:45 > 0:04:49three days since its announcement and say he has stoked precisely the
0:04:49 > 0:04:54opposite. Many Israelis continue to praise his move, but it comes at the
0:04:54 > 0:04:59cost of increased tensions. Tom Bateman, BBC News, Jerusalem.
0:04:59 > 0:05:02Weather warnings are in place for large parts of the UK as heavy
0:05:02 > 0:05:04snow and icy conditions continue to affect Scotland,
0:05:04 > 0:05:06Northern Ireland, Wales, northern England and parts
0:05:06 > 0:05:07of the Midlands.
0:05:07 > 0:05:11It's thought 20cm of snow could fall in some areas overnight tonight.
0:05:11 > 0:05:18Olivia Richwald reports.
0:05:18 > 0:05:20Layers of thick snow, a scene of beauty in Shropshire,
0:05:20 > 0:05:22but the first heavy snowfall of the winter is
0:05:22 > 0:05:25bringing disruption to parts of the United Kingdom.
0:05:25 > 0:05:27Motorists are being told to avoid driving unless
0:05:27 > 0:05:37absolutely necessary in parts of the North because of the icy
0:05:38 > 0:05:40because of the icy conditions, as temperatures plummet- down to -6
0:05:40 > 0:05:44tonight in parts of Scotland and Wales.
0:05:44 > 0:05:46In Oldham, greater Manchester, this depot has been
0:05:46 > 0:05:47working 24 hours a day since Thursday.
0:05:47 > 0:05:50The drivers here grit more than 300 kilometres of road.
0:05:50 > 0:05:53From busy urban centres to remote routes through moorland.
0:05:53 > 0:05:56With heavy snow showers forecast overnight in this area, they say
0:05:56 > 0:06:04they're prepared.
0:06:04 > 0:06:06We've just had the forecast in, temperatures are
0:06:06 > 0:06:07going to drop significantly.
0:06:07 > 0:06:17Subzero.
0:06:17 > 0:06:20What we're doing this afternoon now is we'll pre-grit or our primary
0:06:20 > 0:06:22gritting routes and then overnight we'll carry on treating and
0:06:22 > 0:06:23treating.
0:06:23 > 0:06:24Through the night.
0:06:24 > 0:06:26Getting as much salt on the ground as
0:06:26 > 0:06:27possible.
0:06:27 > 0:06:29Its trans-Pennine routes like this which can quickly become
0:06:29 > 0:06:31hazardous if they're not well maintained.
0:06:31 > 0:06:33Oldham council alone expects to use 600 tonnes of grit
0:06:33 > 0:06:34this weekend alone.
0:06:34 > 0:06:36And there's still no guarantee these roads will
0:06:36 > 0:06:37stay open.
0:06:37 > 0:06:42Although power was out at some properties in the Midlands and
0:06:42 > 0:06:50Scotland, in Belfast it was sledges out instead.
0:06:50 > 0:06:53More scenes like this are forecast tomorrow as heavy snow
0:06:53 > 0:06:54is expected across central areas.
0:06:54 > 0:06:56But both the North and South may miss out.
0:06:56 > 0:07:00Olivia Richwald, BBC News, Oldham.
0:07:00 > 0:07:02Tens of thousands of people have filled the streets of Paris
0:07:02 > 0:07:05for the funeral of the singer Johnny Hallyday - who died
0:07:05 > 0:07:08on Wednesday at the age of 74.
0:07:08 > 0:07:10His coffin was driven in a cortege down the Champs-Elysees,
0:07:10 > 0:07:12followed by hundreds of leather-clad bikers.
0:07:12 > 0:07:16From Paris, Hugh Schofield sent this report.
0:07:21 > 0:07:25For nearly 60 years, Johnny Hallyday sang his songs to the French, and
0:07:25 > 0:07:30today in Paris they came to bid him goodbye. Tens of thousands of fans,
0:07:30 > 0:07:34many from the older generation, people who grew up to his sounds in
0:07:34 > 0:07:41the happy optimistic days of the 60s. For France, Johnny was le rock
0:07:41 > 0:07:45and roll. He was the first to open their ears to the thrilling new
0:07:45 > 0:07:49music coming from the United States. America was his obsession. America
0:07:49 > 0:07:55and motorbikes. Hence the escort of hundreds of bikers for his funeral
0:07:55 > 0:07:59cortege down Bichon Frise.
0:07:59 > 0:08:03TRANSLATION:Let him rest in peace and be covered up there. Let him
0:08:03 > 0:08:07sing, let him get it going, and let him open his heart up there
0:08:07 > 0:08:14surrounded by family and friends. Stars of music and screen, political
0:08:14 > 0:08:20leaders past and present, they were all there for the funeral service
0:08:20 > 0:08:24inside the madeleine church. For the French, Johnny was their rock hero.
0:08:24 > 0:08:29The man who for half a century was always there with new songs, more
0:08:29 > 0:08:33performances. With his death, people really do feel that part of a
0:08:33 > 0:08:39nation's life has gone. Hugh Schofield, BBC News, Paris.
0:08:39 > 0:08:41England reserve batsman Ben Duckett was dropped from today's Ashes
0:08:41 > 0:08:44tour game in Australia - after pouring a drink over the head
0:08:44 > 0:08:46of his team mate James Anderson.
0:08:46 > 0:08:48Duckett was withdrawn from playing in the 2-day tour match
0:08:48 > 0:08:51against a Cricket Australia 11, following the incident at a bar
0:08:51 > 0:08:52in Perth on Thursday.
0:08:52 > 0:08:57England coach Trevor Bayliss has called the behaviour "unacceptable".
0:08:57 > 0:08:59Football now - and West Ham recorded one of the surprise wins
0:08:59 > 0:09:02of the season with victory over Premier League Champions Chelsea.
0:09:02 > 0:09:09Adam Wild was watching.
0:09:09 > 0:09:12It may only be December but Chelsea's hopes of retaining their
0:09:12 > 0:09:14Premier League title are already beginning to cool.
0:09:14 > 0:09:17For West Ham, their struggle to stay up is very
0:09:17 > 0:09:18real.
0:09:18 > 0:09:21Change is needed.
0:09:21 > 0:09:23The first game in goal, England's Joe Hart
0:09:23 > 0:09:24left out in the cold.
0:09:24 > 0:09:26But the difference on the pitch is what
0:09:26 > 0:09:29really matters and it needs to come quickly.
0:09:29 > 0:09:32A fact lost on no one, least of all Marko Arnautovic, his
0:09:32 > 0:09:35early goal bringing with it a scream of celebration as much as a sigh of
0:09:35 > 0:09:37relief.
0:09:37 > 0:09:39But like their battle there remained a long way to go.
0:09:39 > 0:09:40Chelsea threatening.
0:09:40 > 0:09:42In the first half frozen out.
0:09:42 > 0:09:45And clearly beginning to feel that cold.
0:09:45 > 0:09:47The second half brought more Chelsea chances.
0:09:47 > 0:09:51But with those came further frustration.
0:09:51 > 0:09:54Alvaro Morata and then Eden Hazard both going close and adding to those
0:09:54 > 0:09:56West Ham nerves.
0:09:56 > 0:09:58They needn't have worried, holding on for an
0:09:58 > 0:10:02invaluable win and offering promise of better times ahead.