This is bbc news with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world. A month after the devastating blast in beirut, rescuers continue to dig for possible survivors as a minutes silence is held for the victims. Controversial former australian Prime Minister tony abbott is appointed as a trade adviser to the uk despite critics describing him as a homophobe, misoygynist and Climate Change and Climate Change denier. I dont agree with those sentiments at all, but i dont agree with everybody who serves the government and an unpaid capacity on hundreds of boards across the country. And i cant be expected to do so. Quarantine confusion in the uk as scotland and wales impose new restrictions,
but no change for passengers arriving in england and Northern Ireland. Barcelona superstar lionel messi agrees to stay at the club, days after insisting he wanted to leave, he says he doesnt want to drag the spanish club into court. Hello and welcome if youre watching in the uk or around
Hello and welcome to audiences in the uk and around the world. Were covering all the latest coronavirus developments here in britain and globally. The british Prime Minister has outlined measures to start a very gradual easing of the lockdown in england, while warning of the danger of a second surge of the pandemic. In a televised address on sunday evening, borisjohnson said it was the right time to update the governments message in england, from stay at home to stay alert. But the new message lacks clarity according to the opposition and the stay at home message is not being replaced in scotland, wales or Northern Ireland. Heres our Political Editor laura kuennsberg. It is now almost two months. 48 days since so many of us tuned in. To hear the Prime Minister introduce measures not seen in a time of peace. After seven weeks of lockdown, around the country people watching again. From the living rooms and homes where the Prime Minister told us to stay. Thanks to you, we have protected o
A problem figuring out whether you are for me or trump, then you aint black. 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. Borisjohnsons top aide, Dominic Cummings, is facing calls to resign after it emerged that hed travelled more than 250 miles with his sick wife to be near relatives during the lockdown. Downing street says that mr cummings drove from london to County Durham to ensure that his young son would be properly cared for if he too became unwell, and that his actions were in line with coronavirus guidelines. Mr cummings told reporters that he had behaved reasonably and legally. Our Political Correspondent helen catt reports. Dominic cummings leaving his london home today. I behaved reasonably and legally. When he self isolated with coronavirus symptoms in march, it wasnt here but more than 250 miles away at a family property in durham. Dominic cummings should have done the r
With scott pelley. Pelley good evening. This is our western edition. As the war in afghanistan winds down, violence against american civilians there is increasing. Today, an Afghan Government Security Guard shot three americans to death at a Christian Charity hospital in kabul. Another american was wounded. The dead include 57yearold dr. Jerry umanos, who was there to treat afghan children. We have more on this from charlie dagata. Reporter the three americans were shot dead by one of the men that should have been protecting them. An afghan Security Guard turned his gun on the group at a hospital run by a u. S. Christian charity. Another american was wounded and the gunman is now in custody. Among those killed, dr. Jerry umanos, a pediatrician from chicago, who had been working at the hospital for nearly ten years. Jan skitima was jerrys wife of 34 years. Jerry always wanted to serve underserved populations. Afghanistan was just one of them. Reporter a father and son who were visiting
This is bbc news with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world. Calls for Boris Johnsons most Senior Adviser to resign after hes accused of breaking uk lockdown rules. Dominic cummings travelled 250 miles to his parents home when he had coronavirus symptoms a source close to him denies any breach of the restrictions, but others say he has questions to answer. Clearly serious questions that number ten are going to have to address, not least because the readiness of members of the public to follow government guidance, more generally, is going to be affected. Engine failure was reported shortly before a plane crashed into a Residential Area
of karachi in pakistan. At least 97 people have been killed, but 2 passengers have survived. A two week quarantine for most people entering the uk with fines for those who dont self isolate. A new study says an anti malarial drug promoted by the us president to treat covid 19 may increase the risk of death among infected patients