this is bbc news with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world. i'm samantha simmonds. as coronavirus infection rates rise across europe, tens of thousands take to the streets in austria protesting against a new lockdown and plans for mandatory vaccines. dutch politicians condemn the violent demonstrations against covid restrictions that have scarred the city of rotterdam. the world health organisation says it is very worried about the rise in covid cases in europe saying the disease is once again the continent's biggest killer success today does not mean success tomorrow, because no country is an island. we'll be discussing the challanges faced by europe to deal with the pandemic. also on the programme this hour... the us secretary of state warns there are "real concerns" about russian activities