�*welcome to newsday, reporting live from singapore, i'm karishma vaswani. the headlines. the us, britain and australia reveal details of a security pact to counter china's increasing military strength in the pacific. the agreement will confirm his than san diego represents the biggest single investment in australian defence capabilities and all of our history. he agrees to deal with the bbc that sees his return to the airwaves.

and, the oscars gets its first �*best actress�*, from an asian background. it's seven in the morning in singapore, and 4pm in san diego in the united states — where a trilateral gathering of some of the world's key democracies has been taking place. president biden, uk prime minister rishi sunak and the australian prime minister, anthony albanese, have met in california to confirm the aukus security agreement. under the pact, australia will receive nuclear—powered submarines from the us and the uk. the deal is aimed at countering what the three nations see as china's threat in the indo—pacific region — all three leaders spoke

at the meeting in san diego. we are showing again how democracies can deliver our own security and prosperity and notjust can deliver our own security and prosperity and not just for us can deliver our own security and prosperity and notjust for us but for the entire world. today, we are announcing the steps to carry out projects under office in developing the conventional arms of nuclear powered submarine capacity. i want to be clear, i'd be clearfrom the outset the right off the bat there is no confusion or misunderstanding of this critical point. the subs are powered not nuclear armed subs, the nuclear powered. australia is a proud nonnuclear state and is trying to stay that way. to make and 65 years and only the second time in history that the united states has shared its nuclear propulsion

technology and we thank you for it. and we are also proud to partner with the united kingdom to construct the next generation submarine to be called as in august. in the new conventionally nuclear powered submarine based on a british design and incorporated cutting—edge australian uk and us technologies. the challenges we've chased take face of _ the challenges we've chased take face of only grown, russia's invasion_ face of only grown, russia's invasion of ukraine, china's growing assertiveness, the actions of north korea _ assertiveness, the actions of north korea all— assertiveness, the actions of north korea. all actions creating a world defined _ korea. all actions creating a world defined by— korea. all actions creating a world defined by danger, disorderand division — defined by danger, disorderand division. faced with this new reality. — division. faced with this new reality. it _ division. faced with this new reality, it is more important than ever— reality, it is more important than ever that — reality, it is more important than ever that we strengthen the resilience of our own countries. that_ resilience of our own countries. that is— resilience of our own countries. that is why— resilience of our own countries. that is why the uk is showing an uplift _ that is why the uk is showing an uplift in — that is why the uk is showing an uplift in our defence budget and we are providing an extra £5 billion

over— are providing an extra £5 billion over the — are providing an extra £5 billion over the next two years. i'm joined now by the bbc�*s phil mercer in australia, and the bbc�*s will grant in san diego both how significant is the aukus deal to australia? the australian government is saying this is an historic day for them. the aukus alliance realises that the heart of australia possible strategic future around defending its national security interests and another thing that is clear is the deal to bring american nuclear powered submarines to australia now means the australian military is now more closely aligned with the united states and the united kingdom than ever before in the government here

in australia is very keen to point out that not only does the set of strategic importance to this country, it will also bring thousands ofjobs as well. so, as far as the australian government is concerned, this is very significant day for australia and its national security. day for australia and its national securi . ~ ., day for australia and its national securi . ~ . ., security. what about the united states. i know— security. what about the united states. i know you _ security. what about the united states. i know you been - security. what about the united states. i know you been seeing | security. what about the united i states. i know you been seeing joe states. i know you been seeing joe biden make these comments, is the us he gets up as the driver or the architect of this deal? to he gets up as the driver or the architect of this deal?- architect of this deal? to an extent. yes- _ architect of this deal? to an extent, yes. i— architect of this deal? to an extent, yes. i think- architect of this deal? to an extent, yes. i think you - architect of this deal? to an i extent, yes. i think you heard architect of this deal? to an - extent, yes. i think you heard from phil extent, yes. i think you heard from phitiust_ extent, yes. i think you heard from philjust how important this is being — philjust how important this is being seen from the australian government and i think the idea here in san _ government and i think the idea here in san diego is echoing that through the three. _ in san diego is echoing that through the three, a shared vision and understanding of the threats facing the three _ understanding of the threats facing the three nations as part of this new aukus_

the three nations as part of this new aukus pact and echoing each other's_ new aukus pact and echoing each other's positions on this. it is important _ other's positions on this. it is important forjobs in all three nations— important forjobs in all three nations and the uk and here in the united _ nations and the uk and here in the united states and for their shared security— united states and for their shared security arrangements in the face of what they— security arrangements in the face of what they consider to be chinese aggression in the indo—pacific region— aggression in the indo—pacific region or— aggression in the indo—pacific region or a more specific in the south — region or a more specific in the south china sea. you find quite a common— south china sea. you find quite a common position and i think yes, to an extent, _ common position and i think yes, to an extent, president biden sees the united _ an extent, president biden sees the united states as a driving force of that to _ united states as a driving force of that to an— united states as a driving force of that to an extent but at the same time, _ that to an extent but at the same time, this— that to an extent but at the same time, this is meant to be a trilateral— time, this is meant to be a trilateral agreement and being presented pretty much as one. does listenin: to presented pretty much as one. does listening to what _ presented pretty much as one. does listening to what will _ presented pretty much as one. tire" listening to what will was saying, the rule, if you don't mind, what do you think australia's relationship of china will be going forward in the light of this? for

of china will be going forward in the light of this?— of china will be going forward in the light of this? for many years, more delicate _ the light of this? for many years, more delicate diplomacy - the light of this? for many years, more delicate diplomacy on - the light of this? for many years, more delicate diplomacy on one l the light of this? for many years, - more delicate diplomacy on one side, you have australia's relationship with its greatest ally, the united states. its military ties to the us go back to the early 1950s on the other side of the equation, you have china, the most important trading partner and their relationship is been fractured but the australian prime minister is insisting that austria can do both. you can have close military ties of the united states the united kingdom while also fostering greater commercial ties with china. it as they say, this is the delicate diplomacy and a big challenge given the criticisms of the aukus feel we have heard not only in recent weeks but also in recent hours from the authorities in beijing. recent hours from the authorities in bei'inu. ., ~ recent hours from the authorities in bei'inu. . ~' ,, recent hours from the authorities in bei'inu. . ,, i. ., recent hours from the authorities in bei'inu. ., ~' ., ., recent hours from the authorities in bei'inu. ., ~ ., ., , ., beijing. thank you for “oining us on the programme _ beijing. thank you for “oining us on the programme and _ beijing. thank you forjoining us on the programme and will _ beijing. thank you forjoining us on the programme and will grant - beijing. thank you forjoining us on the programme and will grant in i beijing. thank you forjoining us on | the programme and will grant in san diego. thank you for your thoughts on newsday.

the bbc has announced that gary lineker, one its best known presenters, will be allowed back on air. three days ago he was told to step back from presenting because of a tweet in which he criticised uk government policy. the corporation says it will now hold a review of its impartiality guidelines. in the meantime, the presenter would abide by its current rules. mr lineker said he was �*delighted' to get back to presenting, and thanked his colleagues at bbc sport for backing him. here's our media correspondent david sillito. morning, gary. morning, mr lineker. how do you feel about being reinstated? as gary lineker left home this morning, the weekend's dramas that saw him taken off air, chaos brought to the bbc�*s sporting output, looked to have been resolved. this was match of the day 2 yesterday, after presenters, pundits and commentators downed microphones in protest at his treatment. but the bbc says there was good reason for its actions, he had broken guidelines with tweets in which he described government asylum policy as "immeasurably cruel" and the language "not dissimilar to that used

by germany in the 30s". however, he's made no apology, nor is there a sanction, merely an agreement to abide by guidelines while the bbc re—examines those guidelines. this looks like a complete climb—down of the bbc. i don't think so. i think i've always said we need to take proportionate action. for some people, by the way, we've taken too—severe action. others think we've been too lenient. re—examining guidance and guidelines sounds like kicking the can down the road. has gary lineker agreed to stop tweeting about politics, which is what you asked on friday? we've agreed, and i've spent time talking to gary and we've had lots of discussion. between now and when the review reports, gary will abide by the editorial guidelines. that's where we are. how are you so out of touch with your own corporation,

your own organisation, your own staff, your own programmes, that you didn't foresee this complete chaos that's happened to the organisation? look, i respect the views of the sports teams. they obviously were put in a very difficult situation. i think people across the bbc, if you talk to them, are all very passionate about our standing as an impartial broadcaster. that's a really important thing. that word, impartiality, does raise a few questions, though. for instance, the man at the top of the bbc, chairman richard sharp, is a former conservative donor and the subject of an ongoing inquiry into what role he played in a loan guaranteed to borisjohnson. and tim davie was also himself at one point an active member of the conservative party. there are many people and all they see here is a conservative director—general and a conservative chairman bowing to pressure from conservative mps and the conservative press. i can tell you, anyone who knows me knows that yes, 30 years ago,

some political involvement. but absolutely not affected by pressure from one party or the other. that is not how we work, editorially in the bbc. on the question regarding the chairman, one of the people i don't point is the chairman. and gary lineker isn't the only famous bbc face a recently express political opinions. what about alan sugar on the rail unions? deborah me didn't on brexit? chris packham on hunting? one former architect of bbc guidelines has a few doubts that a review will solve it all. it's not remotely a problem solved. it's a problem shelved for the time being. gary will be back, we are all pleased about that. gary will continue to hold his views, he says he will continue to abide by the bbc's guidelines until they're rewritten, but he was supposed to be abiding by bbc guidelines last week he tweeted what he tweeted. one thing is certain, his tweets will be scrutinised.

today he gave thanks to those that supported him and expressed sympathies for refugees. let's return to our top story — the security deal between australia, the uk and the us known as aukus. the leaders of the three countries have revealed details of the pact — which includes providing australia with nuclear—powered submarines. i'm joined now by danny russel is former assistant secretary of state for east asian and pacific affairs, and special assistant to the president for asia under obama. currently vice president at the asia society policy institute. were to speaking to the correspondent about the significance of this agreement for australia in the us but i want to bring up the rule of china and all of this with you given your experience, how much

is this about containing china rather than the imminent threat that the leaders are saying beijing poses? the leaders are saying bei'ing oses? , , ., the leaders are saying bei'ing oses? , , . , ., the leaders are saying bei'ing oses? , , ., poses? this is a multiyear dictate osition. poses? this is a multiyear dictate position- this _ poses? this is a multiyear dictate position. this will _ poses? this is a multiyear dictate position. this will hit _ poses? this is a multiyear dictate position. this will hit this - poses? this is a multiyear dictate position. this will hit this pacific i position. this will hit this pacific ocean for another two decades at least so, it's not an immediate response to china but it is relevant to china because it reflects a common commitment by the three governments to work to build and offer ability and keep the worlds oceans open and safe and they have the option for global security in the option for global security in the very uncomfortable and intolerant of the idea that asia

could become a sphere of influence dominated by china.— could become a sphere of influence dominated by china. sitting out here in singapore. — dominated by china. sitting out here in singapore, these _ dominated by china. sitting out here in singapore, these discussions - in singapore, these discussions happen all the time about the power struggle between the us and china and what it means for countries in this region and i hear a lot of the time that these sorts of actions from the west means an acceleration of tension out in the asia—pacific region and that pushing china closer to some sort of conflict and what are your thoughts on that? i to some sort of conflict and what are your thoughts on that? i think the us and _ are your thoughts on that? i think the us and china _ are your thoughts on that? i think the us and china are _ are your thoughts on that? i think the us and china are locked - are your thoughts on that? i think the us and china are locked in - are your thoughts on that? i think i the us and china are locked in what the experts call a security dilemma which each side is absolutely convinced that they're merely responding to the provocation of the other side. and of course, it's more complicated than that. and the fact that they find so much difficulty talking to each other and the

tremendous amount of mistrust between them. those are major risk factors. i know president biden. i spend a lot of time in meetings with president xijinping. i'm spend a lot of time in meetings with president xi jinping. i'm absolutely confident that neither one of them wants conflict or war and war still happen because they often have happened historically because leaders have stumbled into them in this mindset that, it's all your fault is striving real risk in the region. fault is striving real risk in the reuion. �* , , fault is striving real risk in the reuion. . , , ., ., fault is striving real risk in the reuion. �* , , ., ., region. and briefly, what do you think the immediate _ region. and briefly, what do you| think the immediate implications region. and briefly, what do you - think the immediate implications are in this region? i think the immediate implications are in this region?— in this region? i think the immediate _ in this region? i think the immediate implications l in this region? i think the i immediate implications are in this region? i think the _ immediate implications are symbolic. that the us, australia, the uk, european power are determined to act

in support of regional stability and the kind of open and free indo—pacific that the favour and i think it will be a long time before we actually see submarines powered by nuclear engines run by the australian.— by nuclear engines run by the australian. ., ,, , ., . ., australian. thank you so much for “oininu us australian. thank you so much for joining us on _ australian. thank you so much for joining us on the _ australian. thank you so much for joining us on the programme. - you're watching newsday on the bbc. still to come on the programme. the oscars gets its first �*best actress', from an asian background. today, we have closed the book on apartheid and that chapter. more than 3,000 subway passengers were affected.

nausea, bleeding, headaches and a dimming of vision, all of this caused by an apparently organised attack. the trophy itself was on the pedestal in the middle of the cabinet here. now, this was an international trophy, and we understand now that the search for it has become an international search. above all, this was a triumph for the christian democrats. of the west, offering reunification as quickly as possible. _ and that's what the voters wanted. this is newsday on the bbc. our headlines

they say it is a carbon bomb with some indigenous groups saying it would damage some wildlife in the hunting practices but others of walking the move saying the investment will create much—needed jobs. we can speak not to the executive director of the climate group evergreen action and she joins us from washington, dc and it is great to get you on the programme in the first instance, your reaction to this announcement. taste the first instance, your reaction to this announcement.— the first instance, your reaction to this announcement. we are surprised and disappointed _ this announcement. we are surprised and disappointed that _ this announcement. we are surprised and disappointed that the _ and disappointed that the administration is taking this unnecessary step backwards and it goes against their own leadership and commitments. joe biden campaigned as a climate champion and what do you think this says about those credentials and the credibility, i suppose?

those credentials and the credibility, isuppose? he ran those credentials and the credibility, i suppose? he ran on the board as platform and is frankly one of the things that inspired so many young people and communities of colour to come out and vote for him. this undermines the credibility nicely unfortunate because he is so much critical work ahead of him and he is dismayed ourjob so much more difficult. what make this move and investment is about creating jobs and some of ensuring people of affordable energy prices given what we have seen in ukraine and what is yours since of this and there is, is this a very real issue that is affecting americans today? there absolutely are and we've been so pleased to see this administration making unprecedented investments and the kinds of alternative technologies and energy sources that are going to leave the world away

from the volatility of fossil fuel prices in the petrol stakes that empower leaders like putin. we want to see those electric vehicles and technologies that are frankly giving americans and people around the world more freedom. this is a project that would not begin producing oilfor project that would not begin producing oil for many years and project that would not begin producing oilfor many years and in a warming climate is increasingly exactly the kind of thing that we need to be moving away from and if the american people want to see president biden move away from it. clean energy is increasingly possible and this is seen as a relic of the past. possible and this is seen as a relic of the past-— possible and this is seen as a relic of the past. and for activists, what action are you _ of the past. and for activists, what action are you calling _ of the past. and for activists, what action are you calling for _ of the past. and for activists, what action are you calling for looking . action are you calling for looking at? �* , , . , ., , at? it's been incredible to see the kind of activism _ at? it's been incredible to see the kind of activism that _ at? it's been incredible to see the kind of activism that this - at? it's been incredible to see the kind of activism that this project i kind of activism that this project in particular as inspired. 50 million people took the tick—tock with video saying stop willow.

unfortunately, that was not enough to convince the president but i would, calling on this administration to listen to those activists because young people in the types of odours that they really need to be inspiring and galvanising are going to keep pushing. ever going to keep demanding leadership from our elected officials like biden on the climate crisis and we want him to be successful in fulfilling this report commitments because our very collective future depends on it. because our very collective future depends on it— because our very collective future depends on it. thank you for “oining us from washington. * this is newsday on the bbc. our headlines a labour court in south africa has issued an order for nurses and teachers to halt strike action. thousands of workers have been on strike for a week, calling for more pay. the south african government has linked the deaths of at least four

patients to the industrial action; the unions have denied this. malawi has declared a state of disaster, after tropical storm freddy killed nearly one—hundred people there. many others were injured, and police say rescue teams are overwhelmed. it's the second time in a month the region has been hit by the cyclone. freddy is one of the strongest storms in history to hit the southern hemisphere. neighbouring mozambique has also seen damage. the sci—fi epic, "everything everywhere all at once", was the big winner at the oscars with seven awards including best director and best picture. the film's star, michelle yeoh, was named best actress — making her the first woman from an asian background to claim the prize. brendan fraser won best actor for his role in "the whale", but everything everywhere also scooped the two best supporting awards — including a first oscar forjamie lee curtis at the age of 64. our north america correspondent sophie long was watching. hostjimmy kimmel was parachuted in and kicked off the show

with jokes about how he was the only person brave enough to do the job. kind of. and if any of you get mad at a joke and decide you want to come up here and getjiggy with it, it's not going to be easy. there are a few of my friends you're going to have to get through first. michelle yeoh. this year, the oscars will be remembered more for standing ovations and backslapping. for all the little boys and girls who look like me watching - tonight, this is a beaconl of hope and possibilities. this is proof that dreams, _ dream big and dreams do come true. | and ladies, don't let anybody tellj you you are ever past your prime. never give up. her co—stars provided confirmation of that, with awards for their supporting roles. jamie lee curtis, who played her tax

inspecting nemesis, winning her first oscar at 64. and an oscarfor ke huy quan after a 20—year break from acting. this was quite a comeback. myjourney started on a boat. i spent a year in a refugee camp and somehow i ended up here, on hollywood's biggest stage. they say stories like this only happen in the movies. i cannot believe it's happening to me. this, this is the american dream. all quiet on the western front. the british winners were few and far between, butjames friend was awarded the oscar for best cinematography. it would make it i was not meant to

say that, i'm so. thank you so much for this. and it was a memorable birthday forjames martin, the star of the winning short film, an irish goodbye. five irish actors are nominated tonight, which means the odds of another fight on stage just went way up! despite the banshees of inisherin going in with nine nominations, none of them were called to the stage. colin farrell was beaten to best actor by brendan fraser for the whale. it was a joyful celebration of film which will go down as a win for the academy, if not for next year's ratings. sophie long, bbc news, hollywood. let's return to our top story — the security deal between australia, the uk and the us known as aukus. the leaders of the three countries have revealed details of the pact — which includes providing australia with nuclear—powered submarines.

to stay with bbc news for the latest headlines. a pretty messy weather picture at the moment. no two days of the same. if i share the example of leads throughout the week, he considered i'm talking about. today, mild wet and windy, cold or over the next few days the potential for some sleep, showers up to higher ground for milder returns but it might come with more rain as well. this dividing line between milder down to the south and quarter the north it's been windy and those court northerly winds will continue to push their way steadily south and quarter for all this we had to tuesday. the optics of showery rain easing into a winter mix further north, some ice could be an issue as well first

thing on tuesday morning and temperatures dipped down as low as -5 temperatures dipped down as low as —5 in some places and new picture we start across the country in comparison to monday. outbreaks of light drizzle rain and then a fresh stiff northwesterly wind will drive showers down to the irish sea along the cheshire gap. the odd rumble of thunder and some sleet and snow to higher ground as well. a blustery wind make me feel quite cool out there and temperatures may sit at around four to 9 degrees but is perhaps going to feel noticeably colder with the strength in the direction of the wind. is he moving to wednesday, little bump of high pressure continues with clear skies overnight and that allow this to be just a really following quite sharply. a hard frost expected first thing on wednesday morning and widely listed as temperatures below freezing but there should be some sparkling sunshine to start the day on wednesday and before we quickly see some cloud arriving from the west and by the middle part of the afternoon, some rain into northern

ireland to wales in southwest england. but ahead of it in the brighter crisper moments, those temperatures around four to seven celsius and we will for a time for some snow on the leading edge of the front as a pump since the quarter airport to see some cloud arriving from the west and by the middle part of the afternoon, some rain into northern ireland to wales in southwest england. but ahead of it in the brighter crisper moments, those temperatures around four to seven celsius and we will for a time for some snow on the leading edge of the front as a pump since the quarter arab overseer turned but from thursday onwards.

this is bbc news. we'll have the headlines and all the main news stories for you at the top of the hour, straight after this programme. screaming i'm at the men arena in manchester, there's a bombjust gone off in the foyer. 0k, just hold the line. the main concourse has had a very loud bang go off. - evacuating the station immediately. it's definitely a bomb. people injured, at i least 20 casualties. 10.31, may 22, 2017. salman abedi detonates a bomb in the city room entrance to the manchester arena. so we've got mass—casualties,

it does look like it's been like a nail bomb.