bbc--2020-10-07--Gymnasts cannot heal if investigation is slow, says three-time Olympic champion Raisman

Gymnasts will not be able to `` heal '' if an investigation into allegations of mistreatment in British Gymnastics takes a long time , says Aly Raisman .
Several British gymnasts have recently alleged there has been a culture of mistreatment in the sport .
GB Olympic bronze medallist Amy Tinkler said she `` would give up that medal to not have gone through what I did '' .
Tinkler , 20 , submitted a complaint over allegations of mistreatment within the sport in December 2019 , which was dismissed in August .
`` It 's so devastating to hear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ little girl you dream about going the Olympics , '' three-time Olympic champion Raisman told BBC Sport about her own experience .
`` It 's such a magical thing as a kid .
`` Every time an adult enables the abuse , or gaslights you or does n't believe you , it feels like you 're being abused all over again and it 's continually traumatising , so the healing and the aftermath of the abuse is so important for people to understand . ''
The Whyte Review , an independent review into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , is under way , with a call for evidence running until Friday .
Raisman , 26 , added : `` I feel like it is so important for British Gymnastics to really listen to the athletes , listen to the parents , listen to the family and the friends around the athletes and really understand what happened .
`` There needs to be accountability .
In order for the athletes to believe in real change they need to do the right thing .
`` In order to fix the problem , in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ needs to be a complete independent investigation to make sure that we understand exactly why this happened , and in order for the trust to be back in athletes , the athletes need to be in the room and it ca n't just be like a few conversations over tea .
`` It really has to be real , meaningful conversation and really allowing these athletes to be a part of it and empowering them to really want to speak up and share their story , and making an environment where there are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up because that I think is something that athletes are very afraid of . ''
'It really is a problem with the culture' Raisman was one of many gymnasts who addressed the court at Larry Nassar 's sentencing hearing in 2018 .
He was sentenced to more than 300 years in jail after being convicted of the abuse of at least 265 women at USA Gymnastics and Michigan State University .
But she has criticised the International Gymnastics Federation ( FIG ) for being `` very quiet '' on the abuse allegations that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been really disappointed but I guess I 'm not surprised , '' said Raisman .
`` I think a lot of the issue with these organisations and the FIG is that these people have been in these positions of power for a really long time and it 's time to take a hard look at who 's working there and ask important questions like why does the FIG think it 's OK to not step in and not do something .
`` It 's very clear it 's not just a few @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a problem with the culture and I think it 's really important for people in leadership to really do the right thing , and if they do n't feel like they have what it takes or they do n't want to then they really should n't be in that position . ''
In an open letter in July , FIG president Morinari Watanabe said the `` bravery '' of athletes speaking out gave him hope because `` there is a genuine will for change '' .
`` From the bottom to the top @ @ @ @ @ @ @ must be part of the solution , '' he said in a later statement .
`` As the sport´s governing body , the FIG can certainly give the impetus but it is all together that we can build a positive culture where everybody can thrive and fully live their passion for the sport . ''
Raisman said : `` The way that abuse is handled really greatly impacts how we are feeling and so the longer that it takes it really affects our healing and our journey .
`` It can be so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because we do n't have that control .
Every time they make a statement that we do n't agree with , it just feels like another set of triggers and it can just be really exhausting . ''
She added : `` If our abuse was handled the right way from the beginning I think the trajectory of our healing would be in a very different place .
`` And of course if the right precautions and the prevention and education was in place from the very beginning , I do n't believe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ''

It's sad how many people have suffered - Raisman
Gymnasts will not be able to "heal" if an investigation into allegations of mistreatment in British Gymnastics takes a long time, says Aly Raisman.
American Raisman, 26, is a survivor of the biggest abuse scandal in US gymnastics history.
Several British gymnasts have recently alleged there has been a culture of mistreatment in the sport.
GB Olympic bronze medallist Amy Tinkler said she "would give up that medal to not have gone through what I did".
Tinkler, 20, submitted a complaint over allegations of mistreatment within the sport in December 2019, which was dismissed in August.
"It's so devastating to hear and it's heartbreaking because as a little girl you dream about going the Olympics," three-time Olympic champion Raisman told BBC Sport about her own experience. "It's such a magical thing as a kid.
"Every time an adult enables the abuse, or gaslights you or doesn't believe you, it feels like you're being abused all over again and it's continually traumatising, so the healing and the aftermath of the abuse is so important for people to understand."
The Whyte Review, an independent review into the allegations of mistreatment within British Gymnastics, is under way, with a call for evidence running until Friday.
I would give up my Olympic medal - Tinkler
Raisman, 26, added: "I feel like it is so important for British Gymnastics to really listen to the athletes, listen to the parents, listen to the family and the friends around the athletes and really understand what happened.
"There needs to be accountability. In order for the athletes to believe in real change they need to do the right thing.
"In order to fix the problem, in order to believe in change, there needs to be a complete independent investigation to make sure that we understand exactly why this happened, and in order for the trust to be back in athletes, the athletes need to be in the room and it can't just be like a few conversations over tea.
"It really has to be real, meaningful conversation and really allowing these athletes to be a part of it and empowering them to really want to speak up and share their story, and making an environment where there are no repercussions if an athlete does speak up because that I think is something that athletes are very afraid of."
'It really is a problem with the culture'
Raisman was one of many gymnasts who addressed the court at Larry Nassar's sentencing hearing in 2018. He was sentenced to more than 300 years in jail after being convicted of the abuse of at least 265 women at USA Gymnastics and Michigan State University.
But she has criticised the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) for being "very quiet" on the abuse allegations that have rocked the sport.
"I have been really disappointed but I guess I'm not surprised," said Raisman.
"I think a lot of the issue with these organisations and the FIG is that these people have been in these positions of power for a really long time and it's time to take a hard look at who's working there and ask important questions like why does the FIG think it's OK to not step in and not do something.
"It's very clear it's not just a few people speaking up, it really is a problem with the culture and I think it's really important for people in leadership to really do the right thing, and if they don't feel like they have what it takes or they don't want to then they really shouldn't be in that position."
In an open letter external-link in July, FIG president Morinari Watanabe said the "bravery" of athletes speaking out gave him hope because "there is a genuine will for change".
"From the bottom to the top of the pyramid, everyone can and must be part of the solution," he said in a later statement. "As the sport´s governing body, the FIG can certainly give the impetus but it is all together that we can build a positive culture where everybody can thrive and fully live their passion for the sport."
Raisman said: "The way that abuse is handled really greatly impacts how we are feeling and so the longer that it takes it really affects our healing and our journey.
"It can be so exhausting and it can be more triggering because we don't have that control. Every time they make a statement that we don't agree with, it just feels like another set of triggers and it can just be really exhausting."
She added: "If our abuse was handled the right way from the beginning I think the trajectory of our healing would be in a very different place.
"And of course if the right precautions and the prevention and education was in place from the very beginning, I don't believe the abuse would have even happened."


bbc--2020-10-07--England trio out of Wales match & doubt for Belgium game after Covid breach

Tammy Abraham , Ben Chilwell and Jadon Sancho will miss England 's friendly against Wales on Thursday and could also be absent for Sunday 's game with Belgium after breaking coronavirus rules , manager Gareth Southgate says .
The three were among a group of more than six people at a surprise 23rd birthday party for Chelsea forward Abraham , and all have since apologised for breaching protocol .
`` We just have to make sure to protect the whole group , that is key , '' said Southgate .
`` The timelines on the incubation period are really complex @ @ @ @ @ @ @ best we can . ''
The latest breach comes after Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden and Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood broke coronavirus rules while on England duty and were subsequently sent home from Iceland in September .
On Tuesday , Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin , who was called up to the senior England squad for the first time last week , said Southgate had warned the players about their behaviour .
`` At the beginning of the week we had a good meeting with the and spoke about the responsibility of being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is different , '' Southgate said .
`` I have also talked about the connection of the fans and we have 10 with us who were in Russia , they have done good work with their clubs , communities but some of the young ones have not done that and they need to prove themselves .
`` They need to remember it is an honour to play for England , we have all made errors , I had nights out as player but we are living in unique times with Covid . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in goalkeeper for the match against Wales , with regular number one Jordan Pickford set to miss out .
Everton 's Pickford has made a string of mistakes for his club recently , so either Burnley 's Nick Pope or Manchester United 's Dean Henderson will start .
`` Jordan Pickford has made errors , Nick Pope made errors too at the weekend and Dean Henderson has only played League Cup games in changed line-ups , '' said Southgate .
`` It is a close contest and all three we would not have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` We will make a change tomorrow and it is a good opportunity to put players in .
`` We have had keepers retire because they have felt it is a difficult situation to handle and to give people the opportunity to show what they can do .
`` It is a tight call , Jordan 's performances with us have been excellent , I am not oblivious what has happened to him at Everton and we have to try and help them be in their best possible form when they are with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ boss Jose Mourinho apologised after mistakenly calling Southgate `` Gary '' while making a plea to the Three Lions manager not to overwork striker Harry Kane on international duty .
Southgate said Mourinho had messaged him privately to apologise .
`` He has called me Gary before in a media conference , '' Southgate said .
`` I had no issue with that at all .
He only needs to get one Gareth [ Bale ] right and he will score all the goals for him . ''
He added : `` In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to look after all the players .
I have been a player and I did n't like it when managers took a risk with me but they never did .
`` We do n't want players missing any football - I 'm not prepared to risk players ' welfare . ''
Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish was one of four England debutants in the goalless draw against Denmark in September , although he was not named in Southgate 's original squad .
But Southgate told BBC Radio 5 Live he has been impressed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I think what was good for him was to see the way that we work , to see what we are asking from him , '' Southgate told BBC Radio 5 Live .
`` He is an exciting talent , we want to embrace that within the way we work and I think he also learned how we like to play without the ball as well and the importance of that in the biggest matches is really key .
`` We were pleased how he showed in training last time and it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Southgate also said he was `` delighted '' to have Manchester United captain Harry Maguire back in the England fold after the 27-year-old was withdrawn from the last squad after a court case in Greece .
The centre-back was given a suspended prison sentence on the Greek island of Syros after being found guilty of aggravated assault , resisting arrest and repeated attempts of bribery .
He maintains his innocence and has appealed against the decision , which nullifies the conviction .
`` For me it 's just great to have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Southgate .
`` He 's been a massive player for us over the last two or three years since he came in .
`` He 's an exceptional player , I find him a great guy to work with and we are delighted to have him back in the England squad .
`` We would rather have Harry Maguire in our squad than not , that 's a 100 % sure . ''

We've spoken about the responsibility of being an England player - Southgate
Tammy Abraham, Ben Chilwell and Jadon Sancho will miss England's friendly against Wales on Thursday and could also be absent for Sunday's game with Belgium after breaking coronavirus rules, manager Gareth Southgate says.
Their inclusion in the squad for Sunday's Nations League fixture depends on the outcome of coronavirus tests.
The three were among a group of more than six people at a surprise 23rd birthday party for Chelsea forward Abraham, and all have since apologised for breaching protocol.
"We just have to make sure to protect the whole group, that is key," said Southgate. "The timelines on the incubation period are really complex and we have to manage that as best we can."
The latest breach comes after Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden and Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood broke coronavirus rules while on England duty and were subsequently sent home from Iceland in September.
On Tuesday, Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who was called up to the senior England squad for the first time last week, said Southgate had warned the players about their behaviour.
"At the beginning of the week we had a good meeting with the and spoke about the responsibility of being an England player and how the spotlight is different," Southgate said.
"I have also talked about the connection of the fans and we have 10 with us who were in Russia, they have done good work with their clubs, communities but some of the young ones have not done that and they need to prove themselves.
"They need to remember it is an honour to play for England, we have all made errors, I had nights out as player but we are living in unique times with Covid."
Chelsea's Abraham and Chilwell and Borussia Dortmund's Sancho have not joined the squad at St George's Park
'Tight call' on goalkeeping situation
Southgate said there will be a change in goalkeeper for the match against Wales, with regular number one Jordan Pickford set to miss out.
Everton's Pickford has made a string of mistakes for his club recently, so either Burnley's Nick Pope or Manchester United's Dean Henderson will start.
"Jordan Pickford has made errors, Nick Pope made errors too at the weekend and Dean Henderson has only played League Cup games in changed line-ups," said Southgate. "It is a close contest and all three we would not have any hesitation in putting in goal.
"We will make a change tomorrow and it is a good opportunity to put players in.
"We have had keepers retire because they have felt it is a difficult situation to handle and to give people the opportunity to show what they can do.
"It is a tight call, Jordan's performances with us have been excellent, I am not oblivious what has happened to him at Everton and we have to try and help them be in their best possible form when they are with us."
'He's called me Gary before'
Last week, Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho apologised after mistakenly calling Southgate "Gary" while making a plea to the Three Lions manager not to overwork striker Harry Kane on international duty.
Southgate said Mourinho had messaged him privately to apologise.
"He has called me Gary before in a media conference," Southgate said.
"I had no issue with that at all. He only needs to get one Gareth [Bale] right and he will score all the goals for him."
He added: "In terms of the players, we have to look after all the players. I have been a player and I didn't like it when managers took a risk with me but they never did.
"We don't want players missing any football - I'm not prepared to risk players' welfare."
Grealish 'an exciting talent'
Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish was one of four England debutants in the goalless draw against Denmark in September, although he was not named in Southgate's original squad.
But Southgate told BBC Radio 5 Live he has been impressed by the 25-year-old midfielder's talent.
"I think what was good for him was to see the way that we work, to see what we are asking from him," Southgate told BBC Radio 5 Live.
"He is an exciting talent, we want to embrace that within the way we work and I think he also learned how we like to play without the ball as well and the importance of that in the biggest matches is really key.
"We were pleased how he showed in training last time and it's been the same again this time."
Southgate also said he was "delighted" to have Manchester United captain Harry Maguire back in the England fold after the 27-year-old was withdrawn from the last squad after a court case in Greece.
The centre-back was given a suspended prison sentence on the Greek island of Syros after being found guilty of aggravated assault, resisting arrest and repeated attempts of bribery.
He maintains his innocence and has appealed against the decision, which nullifies the conviction.
"For me it's just great to have Harry back with us," said Southgate. "He's been a massive player for us over the last two or three years since he came in.
"He's an exceptional player, I find him a great guy to work with and we are delighted to have him back in the England squad.
"We would rather have Harry Maguire in our squad than not, that's a 100% sure."


bbc--2020-10-07--Kvitova & Kenin through to semi-finals in Paris

Last updated on .From the section Tennis Petra Kvitova reached the French Open semi-finals for the first time since 2012 as an emotional run continued with victory over Germany 's Laura Siegemund .
Two-time Wimbledon champion Kvitova , 30 , is bidding for a first Grand Slam title since returning from a career-threatening knife attack in 2016 .
She will face American Sofia Kenin for a spot in Saturday 's final .
Australian Open champion Kenin progressed 6-4 4-6 6-0 against compatriot Danielle Collins , after the world number 57 needed treatment in the deciding set .
Collins claimed the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the opening game of the third and appeared to be struggling with an abdomen problem on Court Philippe Chatrier .
Kenin , the 21-year-old fourth seed , quickly dispatched of her opponent without losing a game in a 29-minute final set to reach the semi-finals in Paris for the first time .
`` This is really special , I am super happy and really loving the French crowd here , '' she said .
`` I knew I needed to be aggressive myself and take my chances .
I feel I did @ @ @ @ @ @ @ proud of myself . ''
Can Kvitova win first Slam on clay ?
With the other semi-final featuring qualifier Nadia Podoroska and world number 54 Iga Swiatek , Kvitova is presented with her best opportunity of adding a Grand Slam title on her least favourite surface .
Conditions on the Paris clay this year have been playing into her hands , with the tournament being held in the European autumn rather than in May-June .
An asthma sufferer , Kvitova will not be missing the springtime pollen and the cooler temperatures have suited @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It was not a perfect performance - some wayward forehands and double faults midway through the second set briefly threatened to upset her rhythm as she allowed Germany 's Siegemund to break back for 2-2 .
Siegemund had gone through the draw raising some eyebrows along the way - from the winner she claimed on a double bounce that was missed by the umpire in her first match to the mid-match meal she tucked into in the fourth round - and here she exchanged words with the umpire over a time violation on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a break in the following game for 3-2 , before Siegemund called a medical timeout for treatment on her left hip and lower back .
The Czech huddled under a huge bright-pink puffer jacket while Siegemund lay on a mat for treatment and was immediately broken on the resumption .
Kvitova recovered with a break to love and then carved out two match points on the German 's serve , with Siegemund gifting victory with a double fault .
The world number 11 held back tears after her last-16 win over over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the knife attack came flooding back , and the magnitude of what she is achieving here was written on her face after this victory too .
`` It means a lot to me definitely .
In my last match I got a bit emotional .
Now I 'm in the semis on the beautiful Philippe Chatrier , '' she said .
`` I never imagined myself to be in a semi-final after everything .
I 'm really happy .
`` For me it 's a dream and hopefully I will not wake @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it here .
Even though I ca n't go out , I still have a beautiful view of the Eiffel Tower . ''
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Petra Kvitova is seeking a third Grand Slam title
Petra Kvitova reached the French Open semi-finals for the first time since 2012 as an emotional run continued with victory over Germany's Laura Siegemund.
The Czech seventh seed maintained her record of not dropping a set at Roland Garros this year with a 6-3 6-3 win.
Two-time Wimbledon champion Kvitova, 30, is bidding for a first Grand Slam title since returning from a career-threatening knife attack in 2016.
She will face American Sofia Kenin for a spot in Saturday's final.
Australian Open champion Kenin progressed 6-4 4-6 6-0 against compatriot Danielle Collins, after the world number 57 needed treatment in the deciding set.
Collins claimed the second set but was broken to love in the opening game of the third and appeared to be struggling with an abdomen problem on Court Philippe Chatrier.
Kenin, the 21-year-old fourth seed, quickly dispatched of her opponent without losing a game in a 29-minute final set to reach the semi-finals in Paris for the first time.
"This is really special, I am super happy and really loving the French crowd here," she said.
"I knew I needed to be aggressive myself and take my chances. I feel I did a great job overall. I am proud of myself."
Can Kvitova win first Slam on clay?
With the other semi-final featuring qualifier Nadia Podoroska and world number 54 Iga Swiatek, Kvitova is presented with her best opportunity of adding a Grand Slam title on her least favourite surface.
Conditions on the Paris clay this year have been playing into her hands, with the tournament being held in the European autumn rather than in May-June.
An asthma sufferer, Kvitova will not be missing the springtime pollen and the cooler temperatures have suited her flatter hitting of the ball.
It was not a perfect performance - some wayward forehands and double faults midway through the second set briefly threatened to upset her rhythm as she allowed Germany's Siegemund to break back for 2-2.
Siegemund had gone through the draw raising some eyebrows along the way - from the winner she claimed on a double bounce that was missed by the umpire in her first match to the mid-match meal she tucked into in the fourth round - and here she exchanged words with the umpire over a time violation on her serve.
Kvitova re-established her lead with a break in the following game for 3-2, before Siegemund called a medical timeout for treatment on her left hip and lower back.
The Czech huddled under a huge bright-pink puffer jacket while Siegemund lay on a mat for treatment and was immediately broken on the resumption.
Kvitova recovered with a break to love and then carved out two match points on the German's serve, with Siegemund gifting victory with a double fault.
The world number 11 held back tears after her last-16 win over over Zhang Shuai as memories of her comeback from the knife attack came flooding back, and the magnitude of what she is achieving here was written on her face after this victory too.
"It means a lot to me definitely. In my last match I got a bit emotional. Now I'm in the semis on the beautiful Philippe Chatrier," she said.
"I never imagined myself to be in a semi-final after everything. I'm really happy.
"For me it's a dream and hopefully I will not wake up soon. I'm really enjoying it here. Even though I can't go out, I still have a beautiful view of the Eiffel Tower."


bbc--2020-10-07--Man Utd move did not interest Dembele - Thursday's gossip

Last updated on .From the section Gossip Barcelona 's France forward Ousmane Dembele , 23 , was not interested in joining Manchester United before the transfer window closed and is targeting a move to Juventus next summer .
( Catalunya Radio , via Mirror ) Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho is set to leave English defender Danny Rose , 30 , out of his updated 25-man squad list , which has to be completed by 20 October .
( Mail ) West Ham 's Brazil Felipe Anderson says he is `` fulfilling his dream '' of playing Champions League football with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he still has a future with the Hammers .
( Talksport ) West Ham remain keen on adding a centre-back from the Championship while they will also look for a midfielder to replace Anderson .
( London Evening Standard ) Manchester United 's Argentine goalkeeper Sergio Romero , 33 , is lining up a move to Major League Soccer after missing out on joining Everton on deadline day .
( Mail ) New Nottingham Forest boss Chris Hughton is keen on signing Fulham 's attacking French midfielder Anthony Knockaert , 28 , on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Brom are confident of completing the signing of Huddersfield 's English forward Karlan Grant , 23 , before next Friday 's EFL deadline .
( Mail ) Germany boss Joachim Low claims Antonio Rudiger `` tried everything to leave Chelsea '' before deadline day and believes the 27-year-old defender will again seek a move in the January window .
( Sun ) Bayern Munich , who were unable to agree a loan deal for England winger Callum Hudson-Odoi , 19 , were told by Chelsea that there would be a penalty clause if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Bundesliga club , plus an obligation for Bayern to buy him for over £70m if he reached a certain number of appearances .
( Sport Bild ) Norwich are confident of keeping English midfielder Todd Cantwell despite continued interest in the 22-year-old from Premier League Leeds .
( Football Insider ) Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish , 25 , has revealed his three-week campaign to convince fellow England midfielder Ross Barkley , 26 , to join the club from Chelsea .
( London Evening Standard ) Grealish was one of four Ole @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unable to sign before the transfer window closed .
( ESPN ) Manchester United 's latest addition , Uruguay forward Edinson Cavani , 33 , has revealed that he is keen on a move to Argentine side Boca Juniors after his stint at Old Trafford ends .
( Goal ) Cavani revealed he almost retired from football after his girlfriend contracted Covid-19 .
( Manchester Evening News ) Croatia midfielder Luka Modric , 35 , is determined to stay at Real Madrid and would accept a pay cut to remain with the Spanish @ @ @ @ @ @ @ midfielder Jack Wilshere , 28 , thought to be in advanced talks with Rangers , is confident of securing his next club following his release by West Ham .
( Daily Record ) West Brom are among the clubs interested in signing Bournemouth 's Norway striker Josh King , 28 .
( Express and Star ) Barcelona have begun a process to lower the wages of all the staff on their payroll , including first-team players .
( Marca ) Rangers are set to open talks with English winger Ryan Kent , 23 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ interest from Leeds .
( Football Insider ) Brighton 's Polish midfielder Jakub Moder , 21 , on a season-long loan at Lech Poznan , could return to the Seagulls in January .
( Argus ) Aston Villa 's Argentine goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez , 28 , admits he `` fell out of love with football '' at Arsenal but left the club `` on a high '' and at the right time .
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Last updated on .From the section Gossip
Barcelona's France forward Ousmane Dembele, 23, was not interested in joining Manchester United before the transfer window closed and is targeting a move to Juventus next summer. (Catalunya Radio, via Mirror) external-link
Manchester United will not make a move for Watford's Senegal international Ismaila Sarr, 22, before the EFL transfer window closes on 16 October. (Goal) external-link
Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho is set to leave English defender Danny Rose, 30, out of his updated 25-man squad list, which has to be completed by 20 October. (Mail) external-link
West Ham's Brazil Felipe Anderson says he is "fulfilling his dream" of playing Champions League football with a season-long move to Porto but believes he still has a future with the Hammers. (Talksport) external-link
West Ham remain keen on adding a centre-back from the Championship while they will also look for a midfielder to replace Anderson. (London Evening Standard) external-link
Manchester United's Argentine goalkeeper Sergio Romero, 33, is lining up a move to Major League Soccer after missing out on joining Everton on deadline day. (Mail) external-link
New Nottingham Forest boss Chris Hughton is keen on signing Fulham's attacking French midfielder Anthony Knockaert, 28, on loan. (Sky Sports) external-link
West Brom are confident of completing the signing of Huddersfield's English forward Karlan Grant, 23, before next Friday's EFL deadline. (Mail) external-link
Germany boss Joachim Low claims Antonio Rudiger "tried everything to leave Chelsea" before deadline day and believes the 27-year-old defender will again seek a move in the January window. (Sun) external-link
Bayern Munich, who were unable to agree a loan deal for England winger Callum Hudson-Odoi, 19, were told by Chelsea that there would be a penalty clause if he did not play enough games for the Bundesliga club, plus an obligation for Bayern to buy him for over £70m if he reached a certain number of appearances. (Sport Bild - in German) external-link
Norwich are confident of keeping English midfielder Todd Cantwell despite continued interest in the 22-year-old from Premier League Leeds. (Football Insider) external-link
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Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish, 25, has revealed his three-week campaign to convince fellow England midfielder Ross Barkley, 26, to join the club from Chelsea. (London Evening Standard) external-link
Grealish was one of four Ole Gunnar Solskjaer targets that Manchester United were unable to sign before the transfer window closed. (ESPN) external-link
Manchester United's latest addition, Uruguay forward Edinson Cavani, 33, has revealed that he is keen on a move to Argentine side Boca Juniors after his stint at Old Trafford ends. (Goal) external-link
Cavani revealed he almost retired from football after his girlfriend contracted Covid-19. (Manchester Evening News) external-link
West Ham manager David Moyes rejected the chance to sign Cavani for Manchester United during his time in charge of the Old Trafford side. (Athletic - subscription required) external-link
Croatia midfielder Luka Modric, 35, is determined to stay at Real Madrid and would accept a pay cut to remain with the Spanish club. (Marca) external-link
Former England midfielder Jack Wilshere, 28, thought to be in advanced talks with Rangers, is confident of securing his next club following his release by West Ham. (Daily Record) external-link
West Brom are among the clubs interested in signing Bournemouth's Norway striker Josh King, 28. (Express and Star) external-link
Barcelona have begun a process to lower the wages of all the staff on their payroll, including first-team players. (Marca) external-link
Rangers are set to open talks with English winger Ryan Kent, 23, over a new contract after thwarting interest from Leeds. (Football Insider) external-link
Brighton's Polish midfielder Jakub Moder, 21, on a season-long loan at Lech Poznan, could return to the Seagulls in January. (Argus) external-link
Aston Villa's Argentine goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, 28, admits he "fell out of love with football" at Arsenal but left the club "on a high" and at the right time. (Independent) external-link


bbc--2020-10-07--VP debate: Voters hope for 'less drama', more policy

Vice-President Mike Pence and Democratic challenger Kamala Harris will be under the microscope in Wednesday 's vice-presidential debate .
President Donald Trump is currently ill with Covid 19 , a virus that 's claimed over 200,000 American lives , bringing renewed attention to the vice-presidential role .
Many voters were frustrated by last week 's chaotic presidential debate , and hope for a calmer exchange between Pence and Harris .
Tonight , we 're watching the debate with four members of our US election voter panel .
Let 's meet them .
Shloka Ananthanarayanan , 33 , is a progressive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for an international bank .
She is backing Joe Biden but more enthusiastically supporting Kamala Harris as the second on the ticket .
Why do you support Joe Biden and Kamala Harris ?
Empathy .
2020 has revealed how we are all interconnected and our actions can have wide-ranging consequences across our communities , country and even the globe .
Throughout his career , Joe Biden has consistently demonstrated compassion and care for the people around him and for all Americans regardless of their political affiliation , and that 's the kind of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ White House .
What are you looking for in tonight 's VP debate ?
A more substantive and coherent discussion of the issues that matter to the American public and a clear articulation of how the parties differ in their approach to issues like healthcare , economic policy , and voting rights .
As a woman , I am particularly keen on seeing if they will broach Roe v Wade and reproductive rights , given that Pence and Harris espouse such differing viewpoints and we currently have a battle for the Supreme Court @ @ @ @ @ @ @ particular issue .
Jim Sullivan is a fiscal conservative who `` holds his nose '' to vote Trump but finds the leftward tilt of the Democrats too `` radical and jolting '' .
He considers Mike Pence more conservative than him , but a decent ( albeit boring ) man who would make a good president .
Why do you support Donald Trump and Mike Pence ?
Simply this : `` Promises made , promises kept '' in the judiciary with his appointments of over 200 federal judges , Justices Gorsuch , Kavanaugh @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Tax reform that unleashed our economy , spurring record low unemployment , record high income and a robust economy .
On foreign policy , Trump 's decision to move the embassy to Jerusalem , his toughness on Russia and China and his generally strong leadership style has moved the dial in many places .
What are you looking for in tonight 's VP debate ?
Looking for a lot less drama .
Looking for a lot more civil dialogue where issues and policy positions are covered in more clear detail .
• @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • Why this VP debate actually matters Akayla Sellers is a Democratic college student at the University of Charleston studying public health and pre-med .
She is enthusiastically behind the Biden/Harris ticket and excited to see Harris bring the issues of black America to the table .
Why do you support Joe Biden and Kamala Harris ?
A vote for Biden/Harris means a vote towards saving the lives of marginalised communities , one decision at a time .
This current administration has shown from decisions on immigration to healthcare pre- and post-Covid-19 that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Biden/Harris candidacy provides hope for an equitable future for all !
What are you looking for in tonight 's VP debate ?
During these times of racial uproar I 'm looking forward to seeing Senator Harris confront her controversial past , which we know Vice-President Pence will use against her .
I 'm also looking forward to seeing the juxtaposition of her upcoming policing reform policies .
Gordon Kou is a Christian engineering graduate student at the University of Utah , where Wednesday 's debate is being held .
He is still undecided @ @ @ @ @ @ @ considering voting third party , as he did in 2016 .
Why are you still undecided on who to vote for ?
I vote based on a candidate 's policies and integrity .
While I have been happy with many of President Trump 's policies , I have been turned off by his rhetoric and conduct .
And while I think Joe Biden is an honest man , I do n't like his platform and the direction his party is going .
As such I 've also been exploring third-party candidates so I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ What are you looking for in tonight 's VP debate ?
I 'm looking forward to seeing how the VP candidates hold their own in defending their party 's nominee and platform .
VP candidates are also early frontrunners for future elections and so I think it is important to know who they are and where they stand .
Sam Cabral and Marianna Brady contributed to this reporting .
What questions do you have for our voters ?
Voters across the country will go to the polls in four weeks .
What questions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
What questions can BBC journalists help answer about the US election ?

A more substantive and coherent discussion of the issues that matter to the American public and a clear articulation of how the parties differ in their approach to issues like healthcare, economic policy, and voting rights. As a woman, I am particularly keen on seeing if they will broach Roe v Wade and reproductive rights, given that Pence and Harris espouse such differing viewpoints and we currently have a battle for the Supreme Court that could have lasting consequences for this particular issue.


bbc--2020-10-06--US election 2020: Your most pressing questions answered

We 've been asking you , our readers , for your most pressing questions about the upcoming US election .
Thanks to everyone who 's already written in - and we hope to hear from more of you , both in the US and around the world .
Now , it 's our turn to start giving you some answers .
In essence , Trump can refuse to leave , but it wo n't do much .
It 's worth noting that many US legal analysts ca n't see him sticking around after a flat-out loss .
But , since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on this , let 's play around with this scenario .
Say Trump clearly loses the election , and Biden is the obvious winner .
If Trump refuses to leave the Oval Office on Inauguration Day ( 20 January ) , he wo n't have much power to do anything else but hunker down .
The military , Secret Service and other officials - including the keeper of the briefcase of nuclear codes - go to the new president at noon , per the US Constitution .
Things get tricky if Trump refuses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clear loser .
It 's Congress who declares a winner based on the electoral college votes .
If there 's a tie , or the election is otherwise contested ( like disagreements within a state 's own government about who the electoral college electors should vote for ) , it 's up to lawmakers in the House to decide who wins the presidency and the Senate to declare the vice-president .
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark Milley has already told Congress the military wo n't get involved if the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't point to a clear winner , we 're heading into a rather nightmarish scenario that could end with a Supreme Court verdict , like the Bush v Gore 2000 battle .
With the recent passing of liberal Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg , this is in part why Trump and his Republicans are trying to push through her conservative replacement , Amy Coney Barrett , before the election .
Nope !
She 'll give up her California Senate seat for greener pastures , just as Biden did back in 2009 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the upper chamber to join Obama in the White House .
And remember , if the Democrats win , it will be historic .
Harris will be the first black and Indian woman to hold an office this high in the US… ever .
And what 's to become of the empty Senate seat ?
If Harris becomes our vice-president-elect , California Governor Gavin Newsom ( also a Democrat ) will choose a lucky lawmaker to replace her .
Why can the electoral college override the popular vote ?
- Macnos Mutano , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Electoral college .
We 've received hundreds of questions from all of you , and the most common query is about this controversial part of the US election system .
It 's a source of confusion and contention here too .
When US voters go to the polls , they are n't directly voting for the candidates .
They 're voting for `` electors '' - people who represent their candidate 's party .
The number of electors each state gets depends on how many lawmakers it has in Congress - and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ population-based , while every state gets two Senators .
For example , California has 55 electoral college votes whereas Wyoming only has three , and it all adds up to a total of 538 electors .
So , in this system , not all states are created equal .
Watch this handy video to understand how the electoral college works .
If we assume that states like California go to the Democrats and most southern states , like Georgia , go to the Republicans , the election really comes down to a few @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like Ohio , Florida , and North Carolina .
After Election Day , Congress counts the electors ' votes and then declares a winner .
If there 's a tie , lawmakers have the final say .
• A really simple guide to the US election But why come up with this complicated system in the first place ?
Back when the Founding Fathers were figuring out this democracy thing , they needed to come up with a compromise between states rights , Congress and the popular vote .
Why not just go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one , it was rather unheard of at the time and some lawmakers felt the uneducated masses were n't best suited to pick their president .
Another reason was linked to slavery , to boost the power of white voters in pro-slavery states .
• If you want all the nitty-gritty details , you can read our full electoral college explainer here : How you can be US president without winning most votes • And if you 're interested in battleground states , try our predict a president quiz here : Who will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decide Good question .
As it stands now , the more populous states ( like California and Texas ) are more underrepresented by the college than lower population states , which some people say is not fair because it gives states where fewer people live more electoral power .
All but two states say it 's winner-take-all for their electoral votes , so whoever gets the most votes gets all the electoral college votes too , whether that 's a difference of one vote or one thousand .
In 2016 , this is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hitters in the electoral college like Florida and Wisconsin even though his popular vote margin was slim .
Essentially , this means much of the battle for the White House takes place in a handful of competitive states that could swing either way .
There 's no need for candidates to waste time campaigning in states that will surely go to one party .
( Again , try our predict the president battleground states game .
It 's fun , promise . )
For decades , there 's been a steady amount of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ system , according to the Pew Research Center .
Right now , around 58 % want to ditch it - but notably , attitudes have grown increasingly partisan since 2016 , with more Republicans saying they support the system just like it is .
• Watch : Who really decides the US election ?
One suggestion that 's been floated to fix this dissonance between the electoral college and popular vote is to award electors proportionally instead .
But any changes to this voting system will need signing off from both two-thirds of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which is nearly impossible .
Trump and Modi have certainly been buddy-buddy for the cameras - but Biden 's got a history of supporting US-India relations too from his Obama-era days .
Here 's a look at what the policies of a Biden-Harris administration might be .
It 's likely that the Democrats will be more keen on calling out rights issues with Kashmir - something Trump officials have largely steered clear of .
Biden 's agenda specifically says the Indian government ought to restore rights to people in the region .
Kamala @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has also criticised Modi 's response to Kashmir .
The US-India relationship has had ups and downs in the past , but let 's also recall that during Obama 's visit in 2015 , he and Modi signed a declaration of friendship .
Biden 's likely to want a similar partnership , particularly given his running mate 's ties to India .
• The good , the bad and the awkward : US presidents in India • What Donald Trump gets out of his trip to India In general , he 's made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of his platform .
On a more concrete policy front , Biden has also pledged to revoke the Trump-era restrictions on visas and immigration .
He 's called for strengthening India 's capabilities as a `` counter-terrorism partner '' as well as co-operating in other areas like education , humanitarian goals and space exploration .
What 's all this about ?
The US election is complicated - but if you 've got questions , we can find the answers .
We want you , our readers , to help guide our election coverage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ launching the US Election Your Questions Answered project .
All it takes is filling out a form to send us your queries about anything and everything election-related , from how the electoral college works to the finer points of policy .
We 'll turn your submissions into content that tackles the issues you care about , and at the end of the day , everyone 's learned something new .
And if you 're a US voter , we also invite you to join our voter panel .
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What questions do you have about the US election ?

All but two states say it's winner-take-all for their electoral votes, so whoever gets the most votes gets all the electoral college votes too, whether that's a difference of one vote or one thousand. In 2016, this is how Trump was able to win big hitters in the electoral college like Florida and Wisconsin even though his popular vote margin was slim.


bbc--2020-10-08--VP debate 2020: Pence and Harris clash on coronavirus pandemic

The contenders for US vice-president have clashed over the coronavirus pandemic in their only debate ahead of next month 's election .
Democrat Kamala Harris called Donald Trump 's handling of the pandemic `` the greatest failure of any presidential administration '' in history .
Vice-President Mike Pence , a Republican , said the Democratic Party 's pandemic plan amounted to `` plagiarism '' .
Democratic nominee Joe Biden leads Mr Trump with 26 days to go to the vote .
Opinion polls indicate the Republican president is trailing by single digits in a handful of battleground states that will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ power in the Senate and are required to step in if a president is unable to perform their duties .
Their day-to-day responsibilities vary with each administration , but they typically serve as top advisers and some take on specific policy portfolios .
Wednesday night 's meeting was a civil debate between two smooth communicators compared to last week 's belligerent showdown between Mr Trump and Mr Biden , which degenerated into insults and name-calling .
Mr Pence did not interrupt as much as the president last week , but when he did @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Vice-President , I 'm speaking , I 'm speaking . ''
The viral moment on Wednesday was a fly landing on Mr Pence 's head and remaining there for some two minutes .
But there were heated exchanges .
• What did we learn from the debate ?
What was the main talking point ?
In the 90-minute live debate at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City , Ms Harris accused Mr Pence and the president of deliberately misleading Americans about the lethality of coronavirus .
`` They knew , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said , adding that they had `` forfeited their right to re-election '' .
Mr Pence accused the Biden-Harris campaign of copying the White House 's pandemic strategy , alluding to a blunder that ended Mr Biden 's 1987 run for the presidency when he plagiarised a speech by then-British Labour leader Neil Kinnock .
Ms Harris was asked by the moderator whether she would take an approved Covid-19 vaccine distributed ahead of the election .
The 55-year-old California senator said she would not take a jab touted by Mr Trump without the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who heads the White House coronavirus task force , retorted : `` The fact that you continue to undermine public confidence in a vaccine if the vaccine emerges during the Trump administration I think is unconscionable . ''
The plexiglass barriers separating the two debaters seated 12ft ( 3.6m ) apart were a vivid reminder of the pandemic that has killed more than 200,000 Americans .
The president - who is himself recovering from the virus - returned to the White House on Monday evening after three nights in hospital , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wednesday he declared that catching the disease was a `` blessing from God '' that exposed to him to experimental treatments he vowed would become free for all Americans .
The virus , meanwhile , has spread through the West Wing of the White House and infected figures inside the president 's re-election campaign .
No standout winner but Democrats will be happy Vice-presidential debates seldom shake up presidential races , and the face-off between Kamala Harris and Mike Pence on Wednesday night seems destined to be no different .
Both candidates had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , over the course of the 90-minute affair .
But as far as lasting memories go , they were few and far between .
If this was a match that showcased the futures of the Democratic and Republican parties , the real fireworks will have to wait for the coming years .
An unmemorable result , in and of itself , is good news for the Democrats and Joe Biden , who polls suggest are leading in the race .
One more campaign set-piece in the books , and one step closer to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ key moments ?
On the question of racial justice , Mr Pence expressed shock at the killing of George Floyd in Minnesota .
But he added : `` There is no excuse for the rioting and looting that followed . ''
He pointed to one of his guests in the auditorium , Flora Westbrooks , a black woman whose hair studio was destroyed during unrest in Minneapolis .
He said Mr Biden and Ms Harris 's claim that America is systemically racist and that police have an implicit bias against minorities is `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - who was making history by becoming the first black woman to stand on a vice-presidential debate stage - said : `` Last week the president of the United States took a debate stage in front of 70 million Americans and refused to condemn white supremacists . ''
• A simple guide to the US election • How is Donald Trump doing in the polls ?
`` Not true , not true , '' said Mr Pence , arguing that when Ms Harris was a prosecutor in San Francisco African Americans were more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offences than whites or Latinos .
• Why we might not get a result on election night • Where does Donald Trump stand on key issues ?
• What Joe Biden wants to do • Full coverage of the US election • Ms Harris said the Trump tit-for-tat tariffs on China had caused a manufacturing recession , adding : `` You lost that trade war .
You lost it . ''
Mr Pence hit back : `` Lost the trade war with China ?
Joe Biden never fought it .
Joe Biden 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ... the last several decades '' • Ms Harris assailed Mr Trump for paying $ 750 a year in federal income taxes as president , according to a New York Times investigation .
`` When I first heard about it , I literally said , 'You mean $ 750,000 ? '
And it was like , 'No , $ 750 ' '' • Ms Harris said Mr Trump had `` betrayed our friends and embraced dictators around the world '' .
Mr Pence said Mr Trump had ordered operations that killed Islamic State @ @ @ @ @ @ @ general Qasem Soleimani What questions did they dodge ?
The debate was notable for the questions that the candidates did not directly answer .
Mr Pence twice pressed Ms Harris on whether Mr Biden would expand the number of seats on the Supreme Court , which has had nine justices for a century and a half , but she spoke instead about Mr Trump 's current judicial nominee .
The Constitution does not say how many justices there must be on the Supreme Court , so if a president and Congress were to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ expand or shrink it .
Some Democrats have suggested doing this amid arguments over Mr Trump 's nominee , whose confirmation would cement a right-leaning majority on the top court .
Mr Biden has not said whether he would support expanding the court if he became president .
Mr Pence - a mild mannered former Indiana governor known for his steadfast loyalty to Mr Trump - did not answer questions about whether he would want his home state of Indiana to ban abortion , or how the Trump administration would ensure medical coverage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ running mates has intensified given 74-year-old Mr Trump 's Covid-19 diagnosis , and the fact that Mr Biden would be the oldest president ever to take office at 78 .
But when asked by the debate moderator about the chances of them taking over the presidency , both candidates skirted the subject .
Mr Pence , 61 , assailed Mr Biden 's handling of the 2009 swine flu outbreak , and Ms Harris - the daughter of an Indian mother and a Jamaican father - spoke of her own biography .
What did @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) : `` I would n't necessarily say there was one moment that stood out , but what stood out was the tone and the fact that no one was yelling at each other during this debate . ''
Jim Sullivan ( Republican ) : `` Given the age of the two candidates , the vice-presidential pick this time around is pretty significant .
Last week was just distressing , so this was a real breath of fresh air .
I do n't agree with Kamala Harris on a lot of things , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I liked the format . ''
Akayla Sellers ( Democrat ) : `` They could have discussed a lot more in depth about healthcare , education and the racial uproar .
You see a lot of people crowding the streets , they are the younger generation and they did n't discuss that in depth . ''
Gordon Kou ( Republican ) : `` They did a better job of defending their candidates than the actual candidates did .
Overall , the winner was America because we somewhat saved face after the debacle last @ @ @

Jim Sullivan (Republican): "Given the age of the two candidates, the vice-presidential pick this time around is pretty significant. Last week was just distressing, so this was a real breath of fresh air. I don't agree with Kamala Harris on a lot of things, but they both handled themselves well and I liked the format."


bbc--2020-10-08--VP debate: Voters pleased with candidates' civility

Vice-President Mike Pence and Democratic challenger Kamala Harris were under the microscope in Wednesday 's vice-presidential debate .
President Donald Trump is currently ill with Covid 19 , a virus that 's claimed over 200,000 American lives , bringing renewed attention to the vice-presidential role .
Many voters were frustrated by last week 's chaotic presidential debate , and were pleased with tonight 's calmer exchange between Pence and Harris .
Here 's what members of the voter panel thought about the vice-presidential debate .
Shloka Ananthanarayanan , 33 , is a progressive voter from New York City who works @ @ @ @ @ @ @ backing Joe Biden but more enthusiastically supporting Kamala Harris as the second on the ticket .
What moment stood out to you ?
I would n't necessarily say there was one moment that stood out , but what stood out was the tone and the fact that no one was yelling at each other during this debate .
The last question felt particularly impactful - it ended on such a note of civility .
We can agree to disagree , but at the end of the day we are all just Americans .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ debate ?
The winner is based completely on where you were coming at to begin with .
Ultimately I do n't think there was one person who came out as dominating the debate over the other , but they both got the chance to make their case and now it 's up to the voters to decide .
Is there something that you wanted to see that did n't ?
The question [ on election integrity ] was very interesting .
[ The moderator ] kept pushing them and the question did not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kamala Harris had a plan for what would happen if Trump refused to leave the White House and Pence just said we 're going to win , so it was a non-starter .
That is a significant concern for a lot of people because there is a continuing rhetoric [ from Trump ] of 'we wo n't leave ' [ the White House ] or 'even if we lose , it 's because it 's rigged ' .
Jim Sullivan is a fiscal conservative who `` holds his nose '' to vote Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Democrats too `` radical and jolting '' .
He considers Mike Pence more conservative than him , but a decent man who would make a good president .
What moment stood out to you ?
It was a lot more civil and flowed much better than the last debate .
In the very beginning , Pence 's defence of the Trump administration 's efforts on coronavirus stood out to me .
With regard to what Vice-President Pence said to Kamala Harris later about packing the court , I feel like that was an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that was answered .
Who do you think 'won ' the debate ?
This was such an amazing leap forward and it is to the benefit of the country , re-instilling some confidence that we are n't completely broken , can have a functioning government and can have a civil conversation hashed out in a respectful way .
Both candidates did really well , but I 'm going to go with Pence .
He had a very good way of addressing things and the way he presents things will resonate across the country @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some people think again if they were going in another direction .
Is there something that you wanted to see that did n't ?
Pence asked about packing the court and Democrats have talked about adding DC and Puerto Rico as states , and abolishing the electoral college .
I would have liked to hear what Harris ' thoughts were on those things .
Healthcare also is still an important issue and they did not dive into that enough .
With Pence , I would have liked to hear more what the plans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Why did this debate matter to you ?
I am a Republican who is going to support the president , but there 's been times in this season I 've felt a little undecided .
Vice-President Pence gave me a certain sense of assurance about my decision , reaffirming that it 's a good choice .
Given the age of the two candidates , the vice-presidential pick this time around is pretty significant .
Last week was just distressing , so this was a real breath of fresh air .
I do n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of things , but they both handled themselves well and I liked the format .
• What does Kamala Harris believe in ?
• Why this VP debate actually matters Akayla Sellers is a Democratic college student at the University of Charleston studying public health and pre-med .
She is enthusiastically behind the Biden/Harris ticket and excited to see Harris bring the issues of black America to the table .
What moment stood out to you ?
At the very end , the eighth grader posed a great question because the image typically @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a polarised country .
At the end of the day , whether Democrat or Republican , liberal or conservative , we need a presidency that exercises compassion , empathy and love .
We need leaders that respect individual human life and strive for the best in humanity .
Who do you think 'won ' the debate ?
Pence has a strategic way of saying a lot while oddly saying nothing .
Harris ' direct , eloquent and stern way of answering questions provided knowledge and information , and that 's what I think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about policies , answering the questions wholeheartedly and [ tackling ] her controversial past .
I feel like she won as a whole because she has a more intersectional approach that 's going to help everyone .
Is there something that you wanted to see that did n't ?
I did n't see a lot of things that [ young people ] are passionate about .
They could have discussed a lot more in depth about healthcare , education and the racial uproar .
You see a lot of people crowding the streets @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they did n't discuss that in depth .
Why did this debate matter to you ?
It brought back a sense of tranquillity after the circus last week made a lot of us feel that , if the Trump administration were to have another term , it would be chaotic .
So it matters because I wanted to hear , in an eloquent way , what Pence 's stances were on certain issues , as well as Kamala 's , so that I can have knowledge , be aware and not be fearful @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on to others .
Gordon Kou is a Christian engineering graduate student at the University of Utah , where Wednesday 's debate is being held .
He is still undecided in who to vote for and is considering voting third party , as he did in 2016 .
What moment stood out to you ?
The fly on Mike Pence 's head was pretty memorable , but the last question [ about why the country is so polarised ] was probably the brightest part of the debate .
It reminded me of one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the moderator asked Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump to compliment each other .
Who do you think 'won ' the debate ?
Both presidential candidates chose very well in their VP picks .
They did a better job of defending their candidates than the actual candidates did .
Overall , the winner was America because we somewhat saved face after the debacle last week .
Is there something that you wanted to see that did n't ?
I definitely wanted to hear more about what would happen if Trump does n't accept the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wanted to hear more about things proposed by Democrats such as packing the Supreme Court and getting rid of the filibuster .
Trump talks about mass voter fraud and Democrats talk about election hacking - I wanted to hear more about election security because that is central to who we are as Americans .
Why did this debate matter to you ?
It 's better when America hears what the actual policy stances are and we actually have something to base our votes on rather than sheer political partisanship .
The debate actually @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who to vote for .
I am a conservative person turned off by Trump and his conduct , but Vice-President Pence made a very good argument for a Trump presidency because he does speak to a lot of things conservatives care about .
Sam Cabral , Silvia Martelli and Marianna Brady contributed to this reporting .
What questions do you have for our voters ?
Voters across the country will go to the polls in four weeks .
What questions do you have for our voter panel ?
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This was such an amazing leap forward and it is to the benefit of the country, re-instilling some confidence that we aren't completely broken, can have a functioning government and can have a civil conversation hashed out in a respectful way. Both candidates did really well, but I'm going to go with Pence. He had a very good way of addressing things and the way he presents things will resonate across the country. I think it may have made some people think again if they were going in another direction.


bbc--2020-10-08--VP debate: Kamala Harris v Mike Pence outshone by fly

If one measure of success is popularity on social media , the vice-presidential debate was a no-contest .
Despite the candidates ' best efforts , nothing they said resonated with people online quite like the wanderings of one unsuspecting insect .
For approximately two minutes , a fly landed on Vice-President Mike Pence 's head and became an instant internet celebrity .
The phrase `` the fly '' has been tweeted and retweeted more than 700,000 times since it appeared during the debate .
The Joe Biden campaign has taken full advantage of this , registering the domain `` flywillvote.com @ @ @ @ @ @ @ candidate holding a fly swatter has been liked more than 500,000 times at the time of writing .
The fly has united people on both sides of the aisle , with one person labelling it `` an American hero '' and another calling it `` probably the most memorable thing that happened '' .
Former senior White House adviser Kellyanne Conway called for the fly to be given a mail-in ballot , while Republican Senator Rand Paul joked it was evidence of spying as `` the deep state planted a bug '' on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ announced the word `` fly '' was trending on its website .
Myriad social media accounts have been created by people seeking to get in on the act , with one picking up more than 10,000 followers on Twitter .
Meanwhile , one person has drawn parallels to the last time a fly appeared during a presidential debate - four years ago , when it landed on the head of then-presidential candidate Hillary Clinton .
There is no suggestion that this is the same fly .
But it was not all jokes , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fly was a way to distract from what happened during the debate .
For a more serious look at who won the debate , you can read Anthony Zurcher 's analysis here .

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bbc--2020-10-08--VP debate 2020: Harris and Pence clash at Utah debate

It was more civil than the presidential debate , but there were still moments of tension between Senator Kamala Harris @ @ @ @ @ Watch the key moments from the only vice-presidential debate - and yes , we 'll @ @ @ @ @

It was more civil than the presidential debate, but there were still moments of tension between Senator Kamala Harris and Vice-President Mike Pence.
Watch the key moments from the only vice-presidential debate - and yes, we'll show you the fly.


bbc--2020-10-08--Louise Glück wins Nobel Prize for Literature

However two of the external experts quit after last year 's prize announcement , claiming their views had not been @ @ @ @ @ the choice of Handke and the need for speed in delivering reforms in the wake @ @ @ @ @ .

Glück's name was not widely touted this year as a possible Nobel laureate. Until now she has not been much read outside the US. At the age of 77, Glück can look forward to many new readers - and they can look forward to discovering a poet of insight and humanity.


bbc--2020-10-08--Spain abortion: Government works to repeal parental consent rule

The government is aiming to repeal the reform - introduced by the PP in 2015 - which established the obligation @ @ @ @ @ case of girls between 16 and 18-years-old who wanted to end their pregnancy .

The government is aiming to repeal the reform - introduced by the PP in 2015 - which established the obligation of parental consent in the case of girls between 16 and 18-years-old who wanted to end their pregnancy.


bbc--2020-10-08--Stolen Mao Zedong scroll 'worth millions' found cut in half

A stolen calligraphy scroll said to be worth millions has been found in Hong Kong , after it was cut in half .
Thieves had stolen the scroll by Chinese communist leader Mao Zedong from an art collector 's home in a burglary last month .
They then sold it at a fraction of its value .
It was apparently cut up as the 2.8m-long ( 9ft ) scroll was deemed too long to display , said Hong Kong police .
The original owner says the artwork 's value has been `` definitely affected '' .
The scroll contains stanzas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the People 's Republic of China .
Its owner has claimed it is estimated to be worth around $ 300m ( £230m ) , though it is not known how the valuation was obtained .
The scroll was stolen in a massive heist on 10 September , when three men broke into the home of Fu Chunxiao , a well-known collector of stamps and revolutionary art .
They also made off with antique stamps , copper coins and other pieces of calligraphy by Mao .
The total haul was worth HK $ 5bn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Mr Fu , who was reportedly in mainland China when the burglary took place .
The thieves sold one of the pieces to another art collector for just HK $ 500 ( $ 64 ; £50 ) to a purchaser who , according to The South China Morning Post , believed the artwork was a fake .
The buyer then saw a public appeal by police , and surrendered himself with both pieces of the scroll on 22 September .
It is unclear who exactly had cut the artwork .
Senior superintendent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` Someone thought the calligraphy was too long ... and difficult to show and display .
That 's why it was cut in half . ''
`` It was heartbreaking to see it be torn into two pieces , '' Mr Fu told the Post .
`` It will definitely affect its value but the impact remains to be seen . ''
In 2019 , a calligraphic autograph letter written by Mao Zedong was auctioned off by Sotheby 's for £519,000 .
Police later arrested the 49-year-old buyer on suspicion of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now been released on bail .
One suspected burglar has also been arrested , but the other two burglars who broke into Mr Fu 's home still remain at large .

The scroll contains stanzas of poetry handwritten by the founder of the People's Republic of China. Its owner has claimed it is estimated to be worth around $300m (£230m), though it is not known how the valuation was obtained.


bbc--2020-10-08--Covid: Brazil's coronavirus cases pass five million

It is another milestone but the picture is not as grim here as it was a few weeks ago .
@ @ @ @ @ deaths have been falling , although we are still talking around 5,000 fatalities a week @ @ @ @ @ at the peak .

It is another milestone but the picture is not as grim here as it was a few weeks ago. The numbers of cases and deaths have been falling, although we are still talking around 5,000 fatalities a week - down from around 7,000 at the peak.


bbc--2020-10-08--Covid: Trump describes his illness 'a blessing from God'

Although the names of many people who have interacted with the president and tested positive are now known , it @ @ @ @ @ were exposed at the White House .
At least nine White House employees have tested @ @ @ @ @ be much higher .

Although the names of many people who have interacted with the president and tested positive are now known, it remains unclear just how many were exposed at the White House. At least nine White House employees have tested positive but the cluster could be much higher.


bbc--2020-10-08--Film-going could 'become extinct' warns director

Wonder Woman director Patty Jenkins has said that movie-going is facing a real threat of extinction .
Her new superhero movie has been delayed three times during the coronavirus pandemic .
She is among dozens of top Hollywood directors appealing to the US government to provide a financial lifeline to cinemas .
Ms Jenkins 's warning comes as cinemas in the UK are also struggling with a recent spate of delayed film releases .
`` If we shut this down , this will not be a reversible process , '' she said in an interview with Reuters news agency .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Cinemas across the world are struggling financially with tough Covid-19 social restrictions limiting customers , along with a lack of blockbuster movies to attract them .
In the US , the National Association of Theatre Owners said 69 % of small and mid-sized cinema companies could be forced to file for bankruptcy or shut down permanently .
America is the world 's biggest movie market in terms of box office revenues , with China catching up rapidly .
• Odeon to open weekends-only at some cinemas Ms Jenkins said widespread closures @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in films for cinemas , and turn to online streaming instead .
`` It could be the kind of thing that happened to the music industry , '' she added .
`` Where you could crumble the entire industry by making it something that ca n't be profitable . ''
Some of this year 's major Hollywood films , including Walt Disney 's Mulan , skipped cinemas and went straight to streaming .
Ms Jenkins said that there is no option for her sequel , Wonder Woman 1984 , to go straight to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gal Gadot , is now scheduled for release on Christmas Day .
That is a delay of six months from its original premiere date in June .
Last week it was announced that the release of the new James Bond film has been delayed again .
The premiere of No Time To Die had already been moved from April to November because of the pandemic .
It is now scheduled for April 2021 .
Blockbuster remake Dune has also seen its release date delayed .
The Warner Bros sci-fi epic was due for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pushed back to October 2021 .
Warner Bros has also delayed The Batman , now due in March 2022 .
In the UK , Odeon is cutting the opening hours for some of its cinemas to weekends only because of delays to new film releases .
The chain , which operates 120 theatres , said it will affect a quarter of its cinemas , which will now open between Friday and Sunday .
It comes as Cineworld said it will temporarily close its UK and US venues , affecting 45,000 jobs .

"It could be the kind of thing that happened to the music industry," she added. "Where you could crumble the entire industry by making it something that can't be profitable."


bbc--2020-10-08--Matt Wilkinson: Former pro-surfer survives close call with shark

Australian former pro-surfer Matt Wilkinson has had a close call with a shark at Ballina on the New South Wales @ @ @ @ @ by lifeguards alerted him to the shark as it swam near him .

Australian former pro-surfer Matt Wilkinson has had a close call with a shark at Ballina on the New South Wales coast.
A drone operated by lifeguards alerted him to the shark as it swam near him.


bbc--2020-10-07--Artist Duncan Grant erotic drawings worth £2m kept under bed

For over 70 years the erotic drawings of British artist Duncan Grant have been shrouded in mystery .
It was @ @ @ @ @ has a current value of around £2m , had been destroyed in the 1960s .
@ @ @ @ @ is now being returned to Charleston , the country retreat of the famed artistic set @ @ @ @ @ known as the Bloomsbury Group .
This film was made as part of BBC Arts @ @ @ @ @ is celebrating museums as they emerge from the Covid-19 lockdown .

For over 70 years the erotic drawings of British artist Duncan Grant have been shrouded in mystery.
It was believed the collection, which has a current value of around £2m, had been destroyed in the 1960s.
But it wasn't and is now being returned to Charleston, the country retreat of the famed artistic set of the 1920s and 30s known as the Bloomsbury Group.
This film was made as part of BBC Arts #MuseumPassion week, which is celebrating museums as they emerge from the Covid-19 lockdown.
Video journalist: Alex Stanger
Reporter: Rebecca Jones


bbc--2020-10-08--Kenya's Maasai Olngesher ceremony: Young men graduate into community elders

Every 15 years , the Maasai hold a ceremony called Olngesher where young men graduate to become community elders .
@ @ @ @ @ time the rite of passage was held during a global pandemic .
The Kenyan government @ @ @ @ @ than 100 people , but delaying the ceremony would have knock-on effects for future generations @ @ @ @

Every 15 years, the Maasai hold a ceremony called Olngesher where young men graduate to become community elders.
This year was the first time the rite of passage was held during a global pandemic.
The Kenyan government have banned gatherings of more than 100 people, but delaying the ceremony would have knock-on effects for future generations of Maasai Morans.
Produced by Ian Wafula.


bbc--2020-10-08--Kyrgyzstan election: Euphoria turns to insecurity as mob rule spreads

A power vacuum is threatening to destabilise Kyrgyzstan , which is struggling to come up with legitimate ways of initiating a power transfer following the violent uprising over a disputed parliamentary election result .
The euphoria felt after opposition groups seized the parliament building has quickly turned to uncertainty and insecurity .
As the government appears to be demoralised by past events , mob rule is spreading across the country .
People are storming into government offices and appointing their leaders to positions of chairperson , mayor or minister .
However , these self-declared `` appointments '' can quickly be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This is what happened to the leader of the Bir Bol party Almambet Shykmamatov , who declared himself the new prosecutor-general only to give up the job to a representative of another party who showed up at the office building with a few hundred people .
Mayors are `` overthrown '' , government representatives are forced to resign .
Several co-ordination councils have been formed to enforce order on the streets and to carry out a transfer of power .
Each of them claims to represent authority during the transition period .
Some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ release imprisoned politicians with controversial backgrounds , among them former President Almazbek Atambayev , who was jailed for corruption , and Sadyr Japarov , a former MP from the nationalist Ata Jurt party who was sentenced to 10 years in prison for taking a hostage .
Melis Myrzakmatov , a notorious former mayor of Osh , the second biggest city in Kyrgyzstan , also returned from self-exile and started rallying his supporters .
Mr Myrzakmatov is known for his nationalistic rhetoric in the region where ethnic clashes took place in 2010 when he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ figures and groups inevitably leads to a power struggle , as each of them aims to promote their own interests .
The focus of the main battle has become the job of prime minister .
On Tuesday , a group of 35 MPs gathered in a hotel behind closed doors and announced Mr Japarov was the new prime minister .
The following day , another group declared Tilek Toktogaziev , from a rival party , would fill this role instead .
At this rate , some observers joke , Kyrgyzstan will get a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ these new councils and appointments have little or no legitimacy .
According to the Constitution , a majority party or coalition must nominate a candidate for prime minister , then parliament votes to approve his or her candidacy .
And at least 61 MPs out of 120 must be present .
The session must also be open to the media and public scrutiny .
None of these procedures have been observed .
The only legitimate body is parliament itself , says Saniya Toktogazieva , a lawyer and an expert on constitutional law .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ is to have an extraordinary session of the parliament where they appoint a new cabinet , '' Ms Toktogazieva says .
Then , she adds , parliament must impeach the president if he refuses to step down voluntarily .
The speaker of the parliament will become acting president and call for a re-run of the election .
Many in Kyrgyzstan blame President Sooronbay Jeenbekov for allowing systematic vote buying and other widespread irregularities during the parliamentary election to ensure that only parties loyal to him won seats in parliament .
And after the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ want Mr Jeenbekov to leave .
Yet , Kyrgyzstan 's ambassador to the UK , Edil Baisalov , says that both the president and parliament must be used to overcome the current crisis .
`` We should n't write him off - [ Sooronbay Jeenbekov ] is still the head of state .
He is ready to guarantee succession and legality , as he told BBC Kyrgyz .
Those who demand impeachment do not understand what it may lead to .
It may result in banditry , the appearance of local kings , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ power . ''
In the interview with BBC Kyrgyz , Mr Jeenbekov said he was `` ready to give responsibility to strong leaders '' but in his public addresses he only called for a dialogue and a return to the legal framework .
This is the third uprising since 2005 in Kyrgyzstan .
`` The Tulip revolution '' in 2005 and the `` April revolution '' in 2010 that ousted the ruling presidents were followed by looting , taking over private businesses by force and , in 2010 , by ethnic clashes .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ widely referred to as the `` October revolution '' , many fear such unrest and violence may happen again .
The country is already facing growing instability both in the capital and in the regions .
People linked to criminal groups have attacked and seized several gold and coal mines in Issik Kul , Naryn and other regions .
In some cases , they set fire to equipment and physically attacked workers .
Bishkek residents and activists have formed vigilante groups to protect major shopping malls and business centres in the city .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ large group of people , '' said Taalay Nasirdinov , a member of the Reform party .
`` They walked along the road and threw stones .
We followed them to ensure nothing happened .
I believe they were provocateurs who wanted to loot shops and that way discredit us - protesters who fought for honest and free elections . ''
Vigilante groups also gathered outside the building of the prime minister 's office .
They stopped supporters of Mr Japarov from seizing the building .
Tensions remain high as too many opposing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ others .
`` We have such chaos , '' said Mr Nasirdinov .
`` If things continue like now , we will never reach a consensus .
Instead of one dragon - President Jeenbekov - we have now at least three or four and this may drag us apart following different interests .
And I am scared of the worst-case scenario - a civil war .
I am worried that we may lose our country . ''

All these new councils and appointments have little or no legitimacy. According to the Constitution, a majority party or coalition must nominate a candidate for prime minister, then parliament votes to approve his or her candidacy. And at least 61 MPs out of 120 must be present. The session must also be open to the media and public scrutiny. None of these procedures have been observed.


bbc--2020-10-08--Four years and counting: The epic China-US takeover

`` The Genworth saga is unique not only given the length of time that has elapsed since the two sides @ @ @ @ @ but also because of the twists and turns that have occurred along the way , @ @ @ @ @ an analyst at investment firm BTIG .

"The Genworth saga is unique not only given the length of time that has elapsed since the two sides agreed to the deal, but also because of the twists and turns that have occurred along the way," said Mark Palmer, an analyst at investment firm BTIG.


bbc--2020-10-08--Euro 2020 futures & bragging rights - a key day for the Home Nations

Last updated on .From the section Football It 's a huge day of international football for the Home Nations with some fighting for their Euro 2020 places and Anglo-Welsh bragging rights at stake .
After tonight , we could even be looking forward to a potential Northern Ireland-Republic of Ireland play-off final - which would be at Belfast 's Windsor Park - although they both have to get through tricky away games before they worry about that .
Northern Ireland travel to Bosnia while the Republic visit Slovakia and victories for both in tonight 's one-legged ties would set up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ qualification .
Scotland 's task of progressing past Israel at Hampden Park has been made even more difficult by the absence of three players because of Covid-19 .
Stuart Armstrong , Kieran Tierney and Ryan Christie will all miss the semi-final after the former tested positive , with a final against Norway or Serbia awaiting the winners .
Away from the Euro 2020 play-offs , England and Wales go head-to-head behind closed doors in a friendly ( 20:00 BST ) that is expected to be no less competitive .
England won the last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2016 , and have been victors in 67 of the 102 matches between the two sides , with the last of Wales 's 14 wins coming in the Home International Championship in 1984 .
• None Northern Ireland wo n't focus on Dzeko and Pjanic in semi-final How do the play-offs work ?
All eight semi-finals are on Thursday , with the four finals on 12 November ( before Nations League double-headers ) .
They were initially scheduled for 26 and 31 March before the coronavirus pandemic .
Northern Ireland and the Republic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the basis of being in Tier B of the Nations League .
Both sides finished bottom after failing to win a game .
Scotland qualified on their own merits after topping their Nations League group .
They are bidding to qualify for their first major tournament since the 1998 World Cup .
Their only two European Championship appearances were in 1992 and 1996 , going out in the group stage both times .
Uefa has said home fans - but no away supporters - can occupy up to 30 % of the ground @ @ @ @ @ @ @ That means 2,000 Bosnian fans will be allowed to attend their semi-final against Northern Ireland .
Scotland 's home game with Israel will be behind closed doors because the government is not allowing spectators into matches .
Slovakia has declared a state of emergency , meaning fans are unlikely to be allowed into their game with the Republic of Ireland .
Where can you follow tonight 's action on the BBC ?
Bosnia v Northern Ireland : Live on Radio Ulster & online ; live text commentary on BBC Sport website & app @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at 23:20 BST .
England v Wales : Listen live on Radio 5 Live and online ; text commentary on BBC Sport website & app .
Slovakia v Republic of Ireland : Updates on BBC Radio Five Live ; text commentary and match report on BBC Sport website & app .

Last updated on .From the section Football
It's a huge day of international football for the Home Nations with some fighting for their Euro 2020 places and Anglo-Welsh bragging rights at stake.
Northern Ireland and Scotland are involved in play-off semi-finals at 19:45 BST as they bid for a spot in next summer's rearranged European Championship, while England and Wales - who have already qualified - face off in a much-anticipated friendly at Wembley.
After tonight, we could even be looking forward to a potential Northern Ireland-Republic of Ireland play-off final - which would be at Belfast's Windsor Park - although they both have to get through tricky away games before they worry about that.
Northern Ireland travel to Bosnia while the Republic visit Slovakia and victories for both in tonight's one-legged ties would set up a mouth-watering all-Ireland showdown for Euro 2020 qualification.
Scotland's task of progressing past Israel at Hampden Park has been made even more difficult by the absence of three players because of Covid-19.
Stuart Armstrong, Kieran Tierney and Ryan Christie will all miss the semi-final after the former tested positive, with a final against Norway or Serbia awaiting the winners.
Away from the Euro 2020 play-offs, England and Wales go head-to-head behind closed doors in a friendly (20:00 BST) that is expected to be no less competitive.
England won the last meeting, a 2-1 victory at Euro 2016, and have been victors in 67 of the 102 matches between the two sides, with the last of Wales's 14 wins coming in the Home International Championship in 1984.
How do the play-offs work?
All eight semi-finals are on Thursday, with the four finals on 12 November (before Nations League double-headers). They were initially scheduled for 26 and 31 March before the coronavirus pandemic.
Northern Ireland and the Republic both qualified for the play-offs purely on the basis of being in Tier B of the Nations League. Both sides finished bottom after failing to win a game.
Scotland qualified on their own merits after topping their Nations League group.
They are bidding to qualify for their first major tournament since the 1998 World Cup. Their only two European Championship appearances were in 1992 and 1996, going out in the group stage both times.
Uefa has said home fans - but no away supporters - can occupy up to 30% of the ground's capacity if local authorities allow.
That means 2,000 Bosnian fans will be allowed to attend their semi-final against Northern Ireland.
Scotland's home game with Israel will be behind closed doors because the government is not allowing spectators into matches.
Slovakia has declared a state of emergency, meaning fans are unlikely to be allowed into their game with the Republic of Ireland.
Where can you follow tonight's action on the BBC?
Bosnia v Northern Ireland: Live on Radio Ulster & online; live text commentary on BBC Sport website & app and match highlights on BBC One NI at 23:20 BST
Scotland v Israel: Listen live on Radio Scotland & online; text commentary on BBC Sport website & app
England v Wales: Listen live on Radio 5 Live, BBC Radio Wales or BBC Radio Cymru and online; text commentary on BBC Sport website & app
Slovakia v Republic of Ireland: Updates on BBC Radio Five Live; text commentary and match report on BBC Sport website & app


bbc--2020-10-08--Ozil left out of Arsenal's Europa League squad

Last updated on .From the section Arsenal Midfielder Mesut Ozil has been left out of Arsenal 's Europa League squad @ @ @ @ @ The Germany international has not played for the Gunners since March .
New £45m signing @ @ @ @ @ in the squad before their first Group B fixture against Rapid Vienna on 22 October @ @ @ @ @ midfielder joined the Gunners on deadline day .
There is also no place in Arsenal @ @ @ @ @ Papastathopoulos or William Saliba .
In addition to Rapid Vienna , the Gunners will also @ @ @ @ @ Molde from Norway in the group stages .
On Tuesday , Ozil , who joined @ @ @ @ @ record £42.4m in 2013 and whose contract is set to expire at the end of @ @ @ @ @ would pay the salary of the man who plays club mascot Gunnersaurus .
It had @ @ @ @ @ Jerry Quy was one of 55 people made redundant by the club .

Last updated on .From the section Arsenal
Ozil joined the Gunners in 2013
Midfielder Mesut Ozil has been left out of Arsenal's Europa League squad for the forthcoming campaign.
The 31-year-old's future at the club remains uncertain after being persistently left out of the side by manager Mikel Arteta.
The Germany international has not played for the Gunners since March.
New £45m signing Thomas Partey has been included in the 25-man squad before their first Group B fixture against Rapid Vienna on 22 October.
The former Atletico Madrid midfielder joined the Gunners on deadline day.
There is also no place in Arsenal's squad for defenders Sokratis Papastathopoulos or William Saliba.
In addition to Rapid Vienna, the Gunners will also face Irish side Dundalk and Molde from Norway in the group stages.
On Tuesday, Ozil, who joined the club for a then record £42.4m in 2013 and whose contract is set to expire at the end of this season, said he would pay the salary of the man who plays club mascot Gunnersaurus.
It had been revealed that Gunnersaurus actor Jerry Quy was one of 55 people made redundant by the club.