hello, you are watching bbc news. these are the latest headlines. unless the government puts further restrictions in place, the uk faces a substantial wave of omicron next month which might overwhelm the nhs. another 633 cases of the new variant have been recorded in the last 2a hours. it's the uk's biggest daily jump hours. it's the uk's biggest daily jump in omicron infections so far. at least 70 people have been killed in a series of devastating tornadoes striking central usa. this has been the most devastating tornado event in the history of the states. forthose tornado event in the history of the states. for those that have seen it, what it's done here and elsewhere, it is indescribable. britain wants russia it will face severe consequences if it invades