Tonight at ten moments of silence and moving tributes to the Three Friends stabbed to death in reading on saturday. All three have now been named. They and many more were enjoying an evening in a town park when the attack happened others were injured. Among many tributes was this gathering at the school, where one of the victims taught. Pupils past and present were there. He wasntjust a teacher, he was a human being and he had family and friends that loved him just as much as we do. I think everyone should remember mr furlong as the lively teacher, the person who tried to put a smile on everyones faces. Well have more from reading, where police are Still Holding a 25 year old libyan man under the terrorism act. Also tonight. Im not allowed to go out or go shopping. Measures to protect people in england shielding from coronavirus are set to be relaxed from the end ofjuly. In new york, once the global epicentre of the pandemic, shops are re opening, as life emerges from lockdown. We repo
This is bbc news, the headlines the government in the uk has urged people to stay at home, as the death toll from coronavirus by 700 in one day, including a five year old boy. There are indications that the spread of the infection in the uk is slowing because of the lockdown restrictions. New york state recorded its biggest one dayjump in coronavirus deaths so far 630 in total more than 3,500 people in the state have died. Governor andrew cuomo warned the worst is yet to come and hospitals arent prepared. President trump said the us had ordered 180 million face masks to combat the pandemic. He warned american manufacturers hed be tough if they werent providing what was needed, saying he didnt want other people getting them. The us has been accused of piracy by officials in other countries for its zeal in securing protective equipment. The grand national at aintree should have taken place yesterday, but like so many sporting events, it was cancelled. There was however an alternative on
This is bbc news. Im shaun ley. These are the latest headlines in the uk and around the world. Tempers flare as truck drivers, stranded in southern england are told they need a test and a negative result before they can travel to france. England told me i have to test, and then i can go to france. But i dont see a test. President trump refuses to sign a 900 billion Coronavirus Relief package agreed by both sides of the us congress, described by him as a disgrace. Calls for more people to be vaccinated with a single dose, rather than fewer receiving the required two jabs. How much immunity would one dose give . And with virtually no new daily cases, it looks as if coronavirus has been kept at bay in singapore we look at how they did it. Hello and welcome if youre watching in the uk or around the world and stay with us for the latest news and analysis from here and across the globe. Rail, air and sea services between britain and france have restarted, after the french government agreed t
This is bbc news with the latest headlines. Prince charles leads commemorations to mark the 75th anniversary of vj day, the day World War Two ended with victory over japan. We salute all those who remain among us and offer our most heartfelt and undying gratitude for those who are gone before. The prince of wales and veterans of the Burma Campaign lay wreaths at the National Memorial arboretum as part of a service of remembrance. Well have the latest from events in the uk and around the world, as we remember the day World War Two ended. More anger at a level results in england. Well speak to the student who told the schools minister he ruined her life, after her a level results were downgraded and she was rejected by her chosen university. And coming up, Philippa Thomas hears from people around the world about their extraordinary experiences during the pandemic and how covid 19 has changed their lives. Good afternoon. The prince of wales has led commemorations for the 75th anniversary
This is bbc news with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world. Huge crowds rally across france, in solidarity and defiance following fridays brutal murder of a teacher near paris in a suspected islamist attack. Deadlock between the mayor of Greater Manchester and the uk Prime Minister over the imposition of tougher coronavirus restrictions in the city. Civilians count the cost as armenia and azerbaijan blame each other for violating a humanitarian truce in Nagorno Karabakh. A convicted murderer who became the hero of novembers terror attack on London Bridge is to be considered for release from prison ten months early. And coming up the story of a man who tweeted that he was not
ok, and received hundreds of thousands of responses from well wishers around the world. Hello and welcome if youre watching in the uk or around the world and stay with us for the latest news and analysis from here and across the globe. The french Prime Minister, jean castex, has told huge