Our top story the us has hit 3000000 coronavirus cases the now accounts for about a quarter of co the deaths globally nevertheless donald trump is still trying to convince everyone that washington is leading the fight against the virus but canada mexico and even the e. U. Are convinced as caleb maupin expects over 130000 americans have died from coded 19 and the number of those infected across america has surpassed 3000000 mark but that hasnt stopped us leaders from bragging claiming that the usa is the leader globally in fighting the virus i think the world is looking at us as a leader and covert 19 we showcase. 99 percent of which are totally harmless. Results that no other country can show because no other country is testing that we have now the rest of the world isnt buying that one bit the us is neighbor to the north canada says they are doing a better job fighting the virus than the United States is we were able to control the virus better than many of our allies particularly inc
Members of the port Lauderdale Police department were caught on body cameras comparing body counts and cracking jokes about the numbers of innocent black lives matter protesters they shot and injured with rubber bullets how lovely. And lets of course not forget the latest news out of c n. B. C. Who is now reporting that as many as 6700000. 00 rent burdened households could face of diction once enhanced federal Unemployment Insurance expires at the end of july and eviction bans across the country are lifted. This 4th of july we have every reason to be angry and fearful my friends as we celebrate this young nations birthday do not do not let the 2 Party Dictatorship fool you with their cheap patriotism and demands for status quo solidarity. Because my friends we have to remember that we are not the corporations that seek to monetize us we are not the Political Parties that seek to corral us we are still the dream that was the United States of america was still founded on the dream of equ
Woodruff all that and mo, on tonights pbs newshour. Major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by fidelity investments. Bnsf railway. Financial Services Firm ond james. Carnegie corporation of new york. Supp innovations in education, democratic engagement, and the advancement of International Peace and security. At carnegie. Org. And with the ongoing support of these institutions and individuals. This program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. And by contributions to your pbs station from viewers lu. Thank you. Woodruff yet anoer momentous day in the relentless march of this pandemic. As of tonight, covid19 has infected more than one Million People around the world, and already left well over 50,000 dead. The u. S. Count is nearing 6,000 dead, and President Trump has now ordered steps to make more ventilators available. White house Officials Say he may also call for wearing face masks hot spots. Meanwhile, there is fresh evidence that the u. S. Work
It a historic tragedy. Johanna konta sets her sights on a semi final spot at the us open later, but its goodbye to the world number one and defending champion naomi osaka, whos out. In the uk much milder this morning compared to yesterday for the commute. Driest and brightest in the south and east. All the details later. Its tuesday, the 3rd of september. Our top story a momentous day ahead in westminster as tory rebels join forces with Opposition Mps to try to block a no deal brexit on october 31st. If defeated, borisjohnson has threatened a third general election in four years, which could come as soon as the middle of next month. Heres our Political Correspondent, jonathan blake. Protester boris, boris, boris chanting out, out, out welcome back to westminster. Mps return from their summer break today to a raging debate about brexit. Yesterday evening, the Prime Minister raised the stakes with a warning to those trying to block a no deal exit, they could force him to go to the polls.
To prepare for the worst as a dive boat catches fire and sinks off the california coast. There were 35 people on board. 8 bodies have been found. Bells toll. And secrets of the second world war. How coded bbc broadcasts aided the resistance and confused the enemy. Trade tensions have trumps fresh tariffs put china on the warpath . A warm welcome to the programme, briefing you on all you need to know in global news, business and sport. Also in the Programme Facebook may hide its likes feature to reduce stress. The idea is to keep secret the number of likes other peoples posts receive. What do you think . Is your Mental Health impacted by social media . Get in touch just use the hashtag bbcthebriefing. The british Prime Ministerfaces a showdown with Parliament Later after promising to push for a snap general election if rebel mps succeed in a bid to stop a no deal brexit. Borisjohnson said he didnt want an election, but progress with the eu would be impossible if they won. Government sou