Prime minister shinzo abe has declared victory after japans general election. His liberal Democratic Party and its Junior Coalition partner are forecast to secure 310 of the a65 seats in japans lower house of parliament. Mr abe said his imminent task would be to deal firmly with north korea, which would require strong diplomacy. Hes now on course to becomejapans longest serving Prime Minister since the second world war. Rupert Wingfield Hayes has the latest from tokyo. His report contains flash photography. Shinzo abe took a gamble and it has paid off. This summer, the japanese Prime Ministers Approval Rating plunged to less than 30 . Now he has won a big victory four more years in power. This victory makes mr abe japans most successful post war politician. He was assisted to his win by typhoon lan which helped keep nearly half of japanese voters at home. But by far his biggest help was division and incompetence in japans opposition parties. Last month, this woman, the popular governor
Who wont reveal the wheerabouts of their victims bodies thats what one mum is campaigning for after her daughter was murdered 30 years ago. Strap we will talk to marry mccourt in the next hour. Good morning. Welcome to the programme, were live until 11 this morning. Youve no doubt seen beyonces Surprise Announcement that shes pregnant with twins it has now become the most liked Instagram Post ever. That photo was taken when half a Million People had liked it, we are now up to over 7 million. That is a lot of likes, isnt it . She said she and her husband jay z have been blessed two times over, adding we are incredibly grateful that our family will be growing by two. She signed it the carters, jay zs real last name. Spit barbara it is an interesting picture. It is an interesting picture, isnt it . Wearing just her bra and knickers and weirdly a veil, and kneeling in front of her local florist. If youve been pregnant with twins, and you took a pic of your belly with your twins inside and
England wide lockdown, as borisjohnson warns of tighter coronavirus restrictions. I just want to find 11,780 votes. A recording has emerged of President Trump telling officials to find votes to overturn joe bidens election win. The new way of doing business the uks transition agreement with the eu has ended. Companies and consumers start the new year working out what it means for them. Ill take you through it. From professional rugby to world darts champion gerwyn price beats Gary Anderson to take the pdc title. He says its a dream come true. For most of us today it will be cold but sunny. There are still some wintry showers in the east, summer rain across the south east and gusty winds to boot but i will have all the details in ten minutes. Its monday the 4th of january. Our top story. The first doses of the Coronavirus Vaccine developed by Oxford University will be given to patients today just five days after it was approved. The Health Secretary, matt hancock, says its a Pivotal Mom
A minutes silence as the country remembers the key workers including health and care staff who have died during the coronavirus pandemic across the United Kingdom from the royal gloucester hospital. To the airambulance station in glasgow. From the streets of belfast. To Laboratory Workers in milton keynes. From a supermarket in chorley. To downing street those who have died were remembered. I think its important for us to remember people who are no longer with us because they are the innocent, they came to work to do a good job, to care. Well bring you more images of the moment we remembered those weve lost. Also this lunchtime. New figures show that covid 19 related deaths in care homes in england and wales trebled in the space of three weeks while deaths in hospitals are beginning to fall scotlands first minister recommends wearing Face Coverings but only in certain circumstances pressure to resume planned operations including cancer treatments and heart procedures which were put on
The world has reached the point of Climate Change crisis, Sir David Attenborough has told the bbc. He said countries had been dodging their commitments for too long. Sir david added that it is palpable nonsense for politicians to suggest the australian fires are nothing to do with global warming. The impeachment of donald] trump has formally begun in the us senate, with democrats setting out nine pages of allegations against him. The president is accused of violating the constitution by pressing ukraine to investigate a political rival. Opening statements are due to take place on tuesday. Prince harry has appeared at his first royal engagement since he and his wife meghan announced they would be stepping back from their roles as senior royals. The prince was at Buckingham Palace to host the draw for next years Rugby League World cup. Now on bbc news,
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