This is bbc news with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world. The uk government urges members of the public to continue following lockdown rules. Its because one of its top scientific advisers has resigned after admitting breaking the guidelines on social distancing. Professor ferguson has obviously set out that he should have abided by the rules, it was a lapse, an error of judgment. And those rules on social distancing are very firmly still required. The german chancellor, Angela Merkel, is expected to announce the further relaxation of restrictions today including the return of bundesliga football. President trump is to scrap the Task Force Co ordinating americas response to coronavirus, despite a steady increase in infections and more than 70,000 deaths. You have people that are not going to stand for this,
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This is bbc news, im ben brown. The headlines at 7pm. Storm ciara hits the uk with winds of more than 90 miles an hour causing severe travel disruption across the country. There is widespread flooding. And one severe warning, meaning a danger to life, remains in place in north wales. Im feeling very sad right now. Set for the people that have been flooded yet again. Just a massive burst and everything has all come down at the same time, and drains are blocked instantly. A fourth person in the uk has testested positive for corairus and is being treated at the e Royal Free Hospital in london counting is under way in the irish general election early indications are that sinn fein is set for major gains. As tinsel town gears up for the Academy Awards well look at what can be expected at tonights ceremony. And coming up at half past, well bring you highlights from the six nations game between france and italy. After the most powerful storm to hit the uk so far this winter, theres been wides
Gaps in their positions on a post brexit relationship. At least eight people are missing in south east france after a powerful storm caused what is being called the worst flooding in living memory. Now on bbc news its time for sportsday. Welcome to sports day. Here is what is coming up in a very busy programme. They have got the moves and the goals. Everton put four past brighton to choreograph their way to the top spot. Leeds rhinos beat
wigan in the cup final for the first time in five years. They will face salford or warrington at wembley. And the tournament has already seen some major upsets. Will Novak Djokovic survive round three of the french open . A very warm welcome to the programme. All that and more coming up programme. All that and more coming up including huge news from rugbys premiership. But we start from the latest from the premier league and the second half is just about to get under way as leeds take on manchester city. The manager said there one nil up thanks to a g
This is bbc news with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world. The World Health Organization and the us announce plans to roll out a rapid new covid test that could transform the Global Response to the pandemic. One, two, three, four, five. One, two, three, four, five. Into the test, twisted three times. The adhesive is pulled off and you wait 15 minutes and that is the test. The north east of england home to some two Million People, is facing tougher coronavirus restrictions following a sharp rise in cases. Food deliveries in britain for students who are self isolating, some a0 universities have now reported cases of coronavirus. With only a day to go before the first president ial debate President Trump is rejects reports about his tax bill but the New York Times stands by its story. Hello and welcome, if youre watching in the uk or around the world. Stay with us for the latest news and analysis from here and across the globe. As the number of covid deaths glo
Get that doesnt look like it will get in until monday night. Mid to high teens at the best. Hello, this is bbc news, the headlines. University lecturers warn a Million Students due to return for the autumn term should study from home because of coronavirus. We are really worried that we could see universities becoming the care home of any second wave of coronavirus in the uk. Tens of thousands of people are expected to take to the streets of minsk to protest at what they believe is the rigged re election of the belarus prime minister. European countries are urged to offer a place of safety to hundreds of migrants rescued by ships in the mediterranean including one paid for by the street artist banksy. Fire has destroyed much of a large tower block in the spanish capital madrid. More than 20 fire crews needed to tackle the blaze. There are no reports of any injuries. Now on bbc news. Another chance tojoin mike corey in this classic travel show episode as he travels across malaysias bigg