President trump has set out his plans for lifting coronavirus restrictions in the us. He said state governors would be allowed to tailor their approach to meet their local conditions. The process would be carried out in three phases, which would be reached sooner in some states than others. However, the British Government has extended its National Lockdown for at least three more weeks. The foreign secretary dominic raab said any relaxation at this point would risk undoing the progress already made. The announcement came on a day when the uk recorded another 861 coronavirus deaths. The head of the European Commission has said europe owes italy a heartfelt apology for not offering enough support at the start of the pandemic. Her words have been welcomed by the Italian Foreign minister. Eu leaders are to meet next week to discuss sharing the costs of economic recovery. Now on bbc news, hardtalk. Welcome to hardtalk, im stephen sackur. Donald trump, the leader of the richest, most powerfu
This is bbc news with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world. A plan to protectjobs the uk chancellor will unveil new measures to replace the furlogh scheme a wage top up, and more Business Loans could be on the way. Critics say it may come too late for some we cant have this kind of last minute response again. Weve had it around wage support. Today it seems we had it around support for self isolators. We need to have much more future planning from the chancellor. The nhs covid 19 Contact Tracing app is now available in england and wales anyone with a compatible smartphone is being urged to download it. A screen will come up on your app and a notification saying that you have been in close contact with somebody with coronavirus and that you need to self isolate. 600 people at Glasgow University are self isolating, after more
than 120 students tested positive for coronavirus as freshers week ended. Two Police Officers are shot during protests over a decision not
This is bbc news. Welcome if youre watching here in the uk, on pbs in america, or around the globe. Im Lewis Vaughan jones. Our top stories President Trump brokers a peace deal between israel and the United Arab Emirates. Israels Prime Minister calls it an historic breakthrough. I believe there is a good chance we will soon see more arab countries joining this expanding circle of peace. Israel has agreed to delay plans to annex more palestinian land, but the palestinian president calls the deal a betrayal of his peoples cause. Tens of thousands in belarus stage more protests against alexander lu kashenkos disputed election, as the government announces the release of detained protesters. His arrest in his own words. Hong kong newspaper owner
jimmy lai describes being detained under the territorys new security law. Are you scared . No, im not. Why should i be scared . Welcome to the programme. Israel and the United Arab Emirates have signed a peace treaty that will open the way to the tw
The european union, ending a relationship of almost half a century. The trade deal agreed by the two sides on Christmas Eve will avoid the need for import taxes or tariffs but there will be new customs rules and checks for countries to adopt. Nearly 56,000 daily cases of coronavirus have been recorded in the uk in the past 2a hours the highest on record. Several nhs hospitals in london and the south east say they are under extreme pressure due to increasing numbers of people falling seriously ill. Around the world, the new year has been welcomed with fireworks displays, despite coronavirus restrictions. But where covid 19 is the overriding concern, streets have been empty of the usual crowds with people told to stay home and watch on their televisions. Now on bbc news, its hardtalk. Welcome to hardtalk, im stephen sackur. In times of crisis, we learn plenty about who we really are. So it is that this global coronavirus pandemic is revealing truths about humankind how we balance self pr
Us Vice President mike pence has announced plans to deal with a cruise ship thats moored off San Francisco with passengers infected with coronavirus. Mr pence said 21 passengers and crew have tested positive on board the grand princess and says the vessel will be brought into a non commercial port where all 3,500 people will be tested and treated if necessary. We are taking all measures necessary to see to the health of the americans and those involved on the grand princess, and just as importantly, to protect the health of the American Public and prevent the spread of the disease through communities in this country. We are instituting the strongest testing protocols to ensure that not only those on board receive the treatment that they need, but that the American People can be confident that there will be no erosion in our preventative measures and efforts to keep the coronavirus from spreading throughout our country. North america correspondent peter bowes has more on what mike pence