This is bbc news im shaun ley. The headlines at apm more than 100 people evacuated from china because of coronavirus are released from isolation in Milton Keynes. The virus has spread to 21 countries six people have now died in south korea. In italy, where more than 100 cases have been confirmed, this years venice carnival has been cut short. Tyson fury produces the best performance of his boxing career against Deontay Wilder to become the new wbc heavyweight world champion. When i came here they said i cant punch. Deontay wilder said himself ive got two pillow fists. But, you know, not bad for an old, fat guy who cant punch, hey . Bernie sanders cements his status as the Democratic Front runner to take on donald trump in novembers us president ial election. In the six nations tries from ford and daly give england control against ireland at twickenham they lead 17 0. And coming up in half an hour. Click looks at the technology making valuable resources out of thin air. Good afternoon a
This is bbc news, im ben bland. The headlines at seven 32 british and irish tourists arrive at a Quarantine Centre on the wirral, after being evacuated from a coronavirus hit cruise ship. Fears about the spread of the virus as the number of new cases in south korea more than doubles in one day. A 29 year old man appears in court in connection with a stabbing inside londons Central Mosque during afternoon prayers. The met office warns the uk to brace itself for more bad weather, with warnings of snow in scotland, and strong winds and yet more rain on the way. The cast of friends is to reunite for a one off special programme, more than 15 years since the show ended. And in sportsday in half an hour well have all the latest from the days six nations action, including wales
hard fought defeat to france. Good evening and welcome to bbc news. 30 british and two Irish Holiday makers, whove been on a cruise ship which became one of the hot spots in the coronavirus outbreak, have arrived at a h
Youre watching bbc news at 9 with me, Annita Mcveigh the headlines. Therell be no visas for low skilled workers as the government unveils plans for a points based immigration system. This basically redefines our immigration policy, so the brightest and the best, people with skills need to come to the uk. This policy is going to turn into a model, and yet it sends a wbr id wbr330 very clear message, that immigration is a bad thing. More heavy rain is expected in flooded communities in england and wales, adding to fears that flood defences might not withstand rising river levels. The first passengers who have tested negative for coronavirus have begun leaving a ship moored offjapan, after 1a days of quarantine. b
the truth is our Prime Ministers a real racist. The rapper dave takes a swipe at borisjohnson and the government, as he lands the big prize at the brit awards. And coming up in the sport liverpool suffer a rare defeat in the first leg of their Champions League tie against athle
This is bbc news, im ben bland. The headlines at 11 00pm 32 british and irish tourists arrive at a Quarantine Centre in the wirral after being evacuated from a coronavirus hit cruise ship. Fears about the spread of the virus, as the number of new cases in south korea more than doubles in one day. Water levels fall but the misery continues for thousands of victims of the floods. A 29 year old man appears in court in connection with a stabbing inside londons Central Mosque during afternoon prayers. Bernie sanders takes an early lead in the iowa nevada caucuses. France remain on course for the six nations grand slam after their first win in cardiff for a decade. And we will be taking an in depth look at the papers with our reviewers, Lucy Beresford, and martin lipton. Stay with us for that. The british tourists evacuated from a cruise ship injapan hit by the coronavirus have arrived back in the uk. The 30 british and two irish citizens arrived at Arrowe Park Hospital on the wirral this ev
Today at five severe flood warnings and evacuations as river levels continue to rise in some parts of england and wales. More rain is forecast and some rivers are reaching their highest point ever recorded. Here in worcester, the river levels are going down slightly at the moment but but they are going to come back up tomorrow as we see moment but but they are going to come back up tomorrow as we see some of the worst flooding this region has ever seen. Well have the latest from the affected areas. The other main stories on bbc news at 5pm a british couple on board a cruise ship quarantined injapan say theyve tested positive for coronavirus, as the Foreign Office says its working to get all brits affected back to the uk. My mum, she breaks into tears
frequently when we call her. And my dads short tempered. But this is all because of the situation. Theyre not doing any communication from our country. 35,000 jobs are to go at hsbc after the banks profits fell by a third. Film producer Ha