Countrys dictatorship the exiled Opposition Leader asked the United Nations to support their struggle. And lino messi breaks his silence one of the worlds greatest footballers says hes staying at barcelona but only because the club wont let him go. Its nice to have you with us Health Official Health Authorities in india say the country has now exceeded 4000000 coronavirus cases nearly 2000000 new infections were recorded last month alone india has the 3rd hires total worldwide behind the u. S. And brazil even so restrictions in india have been eased as the government pushes to open up the economy only the worst hit areas are still under lockdown. Did correspondent michelle just fall joins me now from delhi initial welcome 4000000 infections in india the 3rd highest National Total in the world and yet lockdown restrictions are being lifted does this policy have wide support michael definitely not setting in in india every chapter member of the one of the well its just does not lend out
The news that Harvey Weinstein has reached a tentative multi Million Dollar settlement with dozens of women who have accused him of sexual misconduct. And then, from 9 55pm onwards, our general Election Results coverage begins. Hugh edwards and the team will be live on bbc one and bbc news channel, they will be bringing all the latest as those results come in. That is all up those results come in. That is all up ahead on bbc news. Now, though, it is time sports day. Hello and welcome to sportsday. Crisis in football with one club already expelled from the league this season a bbc investigation reveals the Financial Issues that could be sounding a death knell for many others. Four british clubs in action in the Europa League this evening. And switching allegiences. A british olympic bronze medalist announces hell make his debut for switzerland. Can he speak the lingo . can he speak the lingo . I have been to so many countries and im probably the worst rates, but i am learning. Also comi
Begins, cheltenham roar, is the festival begins, kicking off four days of racing. Begins, kicking off four days of racing, culminating in the gold cup on friday on friday. Good morning. A fairly on friday. Good morning. A fairly cloudy day for most of us today. Patchy light rain in the north. Heavy rain in the south. The temperature continues to climb in the next few days. Details later in the programme. Good morning. Its tuesday, 12th march. A long awaited report into Veterinary Services will be published this morning, after concerns pet owners are facing expensive bills when paying for treatments. The Competition And Markets Authority launched the review last year, and has previously said that fees were rising faster than other goods and services during the cost of living crisis. Nina has the details. Good morning. Are you paying too much to care for your furry friend . Why have vet costs been rising faster than general inflation . Are you getting a fair deal when it comes to costing
, who died in january. There are 11 candidates in total on that ballot paper. The results are expected tomorrow. Full coverage and analysis right through the night here on gb news for you. Night here on gb news for you. Well, in other news today the home secretary says Police Officers will be automatically suspended if theyre charged with certain criminal offences. The comments came after the Sarah Everard inquiry found Wayne Couzens should never have been a police officer. He killed Sarah Everard in 2021 and her family says she died because she would never have got into a strangers car if he hadnt been a police officer. Speaking in the commons today, James Cleverly said Public Confidence in the police needs rebuild , in the police needs rebuild, adding that anyone whos not fit to wear the uniform must be removed from policing. But the shadow home secretary, Yvette Cooper , said the inquiry meant cooper, said the inquiry meant that it was shown mr cleverlys response was too weak and to
Grenfell towler was legal or nowm is happening now. It is not happening enough quickly enough. The testing is going on. We will try and find out. And the legend that is ronnie osullivan. Commentator i dont believe this. Applause what a fantastic Maximum Break he will talk to us about his career, politics, the novel he has written and anything else you fancy talking to him about. If you have a question, get in touch. Hello. Welcome to the programme. Were live until i this morning. Throughout the morning well bring you the latest Breaking News and developing stories. And, as always, really keen to hear from you. A little later in the programme well hear from a sikh couple say they were told they couldnt adopt a white child because of their Cultural Heritage. Its legal for Adoption Agencies to give preference to parents from the same ethnic group but government guidelines say different racial backgrounds should not prevent a couple from adopting. Really keen to hear your experience of int