To bbc world news. President trump is embroiled in a row about whether hes a racist after being forced to deny making derogatory remarks, including the use of an expletive, about african countries. Hes been accused of making the comments in the white house, during a meeting about his plans to overhaul the immigration system. A democratic senator, who sat next to mr trump, insists the president did use the phrase, repeatedly. The African Union is demanding an apology, and a un spokesperson has accused the president of making racist comments. From washington, nick bryant reports. This is a great and important day to Martin Luther king. The forces of American History seemed to collide at the white house today. Donald trump signing a proclamation in honour of the civil rights leader, Martin Luther king, at the moment he stands accused of using a slur directed at african nations. Here though he stuck to his script. Today we celebrate doctor king for standing up for that self evident truth a
But i know well meet again some sunny day. It is interesting how today will be marked and there is obviously no question things will be very different today in relation to ve day, but the weather is relevant, good morning. Nonetheless, if nothing else, sarah, welcome to breakfast with Charlie Stayt a lift spirits to see the blue and mega munchetty. Skies, even if we are not allowed to our headlines today ministers warn the public to stick enjoy them hold events as we might to the social distancing rules over otherwise have done. The bank holiday weekend, yes, thats right, good morning to saying therell be no quick change to the restrictions. You. Many people will be out in their gardens having an afternoon commemorations for the 75th tea, for instance, and most of us anniversary of victory in europe, should see a bit of blue sky and a but therell be no crowds bit of sunshine as well. It will on the streets to mark it. Feel quite warm out there today. In events will take place at home f