Eight bodies have been found. And, an astounding admission from hong kongs leader. Carrie lam says shes to blame for the territorys political crisis and wishes she could quit. Its shaping up to be another significant week for brexit. Rebels from the Prime Ministers own party look likely to join forces in parliament with the opposition, to try to force another delay. If that vote goes against him, Boris Johnson has hinted there will be a general election. After an emergency Cabinet Meeting mrjohnson claimed he didnt want an election and would do everything he can to ensure the uk leaves the European Union at the end of october, even without an agreement. This from bbc Political Editor laura kuenssberg. Boris, boris, boris out, out, out. Conflict and confrontation, the soundtrack to recent days around downing street already. Behind the gates, the Prime Minister stepping forward. Opposition and some tory mps want emergency votes to make it impossible for him to take us out of the European
It was a murder that sparked an International Outcry and condemnation from human rights groups. But saudi arabia has angrily rejected a report from the United Nations, which says there is credible evidence that Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman and other high level saudi officials are individually liable for the killing of the journalist, jamal khashoggi. The saudi minister of state for Foreign Affairs claims the report, from a un special rapporteur, is biased and contains false allegations. James landale has the story. Jamal khashoggi was a columnist for the washington post, a critic of the saudi leadership and a proud husband to be. But in october last year, he entered the saudi consulate in istanbul to get some papers he and his fiancee, hatice cengiz, needed for their marriage. He was never seen again. An independent investigation for the United Nations has now concluded he was the victim of a deliberate premeditated execution by the saudi state. The 100 page report sets out in grim
A new covid 19 alert system. Hello and welcome. Today the us senate is moving ahead with confirmation hearings for President Trumps pick to fill a vacancy on the Supreme Court amy Coney Barrett, an Appeals Court judge. Her appointment would cement a conservative majority on the influential body, with enormous implications for the nation. The push is like nothing seen in us history, so close to a president ial election. Barbara plett usher reports. An already contentious candidate walking straight into pandemic politics. Today it is my honour to nominate one of oui my honour to nominate one of our nations most brilliant and gifted legal minds. Amy Coney Barrett is a dream nominee for those on the right. She is of formidable intellect, a devout catholic, a super mother and staunchly conservative. Although he she tried to distance herself from partisan divides. If confirmed, iwould not assume that role for the sake of those may encircle, and certainly not for my own sake. I would assume t
Lose their homes or lose their sense of dignity and hope and respect. I dont believe that. Especially in the middle of a pandemic thats so weakened and wrecked so much havoc and caused so much pain on america. Thats not who we are. The bottom line is this. Were in a national emergency. We need to act like were in a national emergency. So weve got to move with everything weve got, and weve got to do it together. I dont believe democrats or republicans are going hungry and losing jobs. I believe americans are going hungry and losing theirjobs. Were joined by our north america correspondent peter bowes. Peter, lovely to see you, as always. Just how badly do you think people are in need of extra Financial Aid . I think people are in need of extra Financial Aid . Extra Financial Aid . I think eo le extra Financial Aid . I think peeple are extra Financial Aid . I think people are in extra Financial Aid . I think people are in desperate. Extra Financial Aid . I think. People are in desperate
Hello and welcome. The number of confirmed Coronavirus Infections worldwide has climbed to more than nine million. The World Health Organization says cases are peaking simultaneously in several heavily populated countries. Nearly half a Million People have died. In the United States, the latest official figure is 120,000 deaths. Parts of latin america and india are also reporting high numbers of cases. More americans have now died from coronavirus than were killed in the first world war. But in new york, not long ago the Global Centre of infections, life is starting to emerge from lockdown. This report from our north america correspondent nick bryant. In the midst of this viral onslaught, new york has taken on a different character. Its state of mind has been anxious and fretful. A city of the outspoken and rambunctious has been muted, behind protective masks. This morning, new york took its biggest step yet towards reopening, but it was farfrom being a stampede. Though offices were al