Over with the Capitol Insurrection Committee set to start its work tomorrow. Plus, tokyo now bracing for a typhoon with the olympics in full swing. Cnn spoke to one group of olympians who might be happy about this news, the u. S. Surf team. Welcome to the lead. Im jake tapper. And we begin this hour with our Health Lead as the pandemic spirals Out Of Control across the united states again. The nations largest city, its largest state, and one of its largest federal agencies all announcing today that vaccines will become mandatory for government workers. This started with new York City Mayor Bill de blasio Ordering City employees to be vaccinated by midseptember. California Governor Gavin Newsom followed suit requiring proof for all State Employees and Healthcare Workers. Then this afternoon, President Biden confirming that the Department Of Veterans Affairs is requiring all Healthcare Workers to get the shots. The orders come as doctors and Public Health experts continue to raise the al
Off you are now its time for a look at the weather with stav danaos. This building High Pressure, you can see the Weather Front bringing more cloud to parts of england and wales, thick enough to squeeze out the odd bit of patchy rain to the midlands, northern and Eastern England, when the sunshine pops out, that is likely to set off the Odd Heavy Shower. Temperatures, perhaps a degree or so down on yesterday monday a similar story, variable clouds and good sunshine. Through the afternoon, heavy showers developing across parts of england and wales. Temperatures may be up to 22 23, we could see 20 in the Central Belt. Through the week, the North West Corner will see thickest cloud, drier sunnier and warmer further south. Hello, this is bbc news, the headlines the Health Secretary says the Delta Variant of virus first detected in india is 40 more transmissible and the government is open to delaying the final lifting of coronavirus restrictions in england onjune 21st. That does make life m
Coventry has hosted an array of small scale performances around the city to mark the start of its year as the Uk City of culture. From Music And Dance performances to horseback rides, the event called Coventry Moves was billed as a playful and engaging introduction to the city. Colleen harris reports. Rise above life is below, river flows. Breathing new life into coventry s ska and 2 tone legacy, the Singer Pauline Black of the 70s and 80s band the selecter opened the Uk City of culture with a performance in a residential part of the city. I play the river spirit. There is a river that runs under coventry called the sherbourne, and im enticing the future generation by telling a story about how coventry came together. Big up the bolly dancers organisers have had to keep plans low key and secret to avoid attracting crowds, so performers and Street Theatre is moving through the city telling its story of resilience, innovation and youthfulness. Youthfulness is the glint in a young persons
Now on bbc news, with the Tokyo Olympics approaching, Bbc Sport hears from four athletes from across the world as they prepare for the biggest moment of their sporting lives. The Olympic Games. The pinnacle of a sporting endeavour, creating legends since 1896, and you pass the baton of success down the generations. Tokyo had the honour in 1964. Now, 57 years on, much in the world has changed, but the Olympics Ideal continues. The Coronavirus Pandemic has meant a 12 month delay, so now, five years on from rio, the eyes of the world are onjapan. Who combines Strength And Grace with a winning mentality, and the surfer, a teenager obsessed with the waves and ready to showcase her sport to the world. Four athletes, one common goal, to take home olympic gold. These are the new faces of the games. Irina zaretska was born in the ukraine, but the 25 year old World Champion now represents azerbaijan. With karate a new sport on the olympic schedule, she is ready to make the most of her opportunit
Michaela coel has picked up two awards for her drama i may destroy you at the baftas. 0ur Entertainment Correspondent Colin Paterson was watching. I may destroy you. These Bafta Tv awards were dominated by one woman. Michaela coel. The Bbc One drama i may destroy you was based on michaela coel s experience of being sexually assaulted. It was named best miniseries and she was best actress, to go along with baftas she had already won for directing and writing the show. Speaking backstage, she explained how making the programme had been cathartic. Im getting a bit emotional. It was, to be honest, incredible. It really helped me get past some troubling stuff. And what it enabled me to do is sort of Pair Something quite tragic with something quite beautiful. I did used to think i could read your mind at times. I dont know, maybe thats normal. Bbc threes normal people was a huge word of mouth lockdown hit. Here, its star, paul mescal, was named best actor. Do you have any worries its going t