Quite a big difference. But weve got a lot in common. Writing to somebody like ella, well, it just makes you feel part of the world again. They hope to meet one day in person, but, for now, its a virtual farewell. Arent we having an exciting time, you and i . Were quite celebrities now. But i look forward to your next letter and i shall be writing back to you as well straightaway. Hi, madge, im excited to see you when its much safer. Emma baugh, bbc news. Now its time for a look at the weather with susan powell. A lot of sunshine outside at the moment, a splendidly warm afternoon as well. Wouldnt you love to get to that beach . And also across much of the countryside, it has been a beautiful weekend. But as you implied, second half of the week, all change. We will be plunged into autumn. Through this evening above a night, losing a lot of the low cloud and murk we have been seen across eastern scotland in the north east of england, so hoa are starting on monday, but more sunshine to co
Across europe, coronavirus cases have been rising and governments have introduced various governments have introduced various measures to governments have introduced various measures to try to contain the virus. Catherine burn s reports. The intensive care unit in marseille, one of the worst affected areas of france, a familiar sight across the world in spring and one becoming more common in parts of europe as winter approaches. In spain, this neighbourhood of madrid and many others will go back into lockdown tomorrow. People are concerned. I think there is an awareness or a realisation that we relaxed too much, as many other countries did. The question is, how do we compare to other countries across europe . Well, over the last fortnight, if you look at cases for every 100,000 people, spain is on the highest at around 300. France is approaching 200, belgium and the netherlands are just over 100 and were lower than that on 69 cases for every 100,000 people. But other countries are much
We need to go to a transition protects workers jobs but also creates a new green economy. We mentioned before but we need to change now. The best solution is not ta ke change now. The best solution is not take carbon out of the ground it is stopping taking fossil fuels out of the ground in the first place not just taking it from the atmosphere. The fossil fuel industry is so entrenched in White Supremacy and oppression to many indigenous groups as well. You never know, he might be listening and may get in touch with us listening and may get in touch with us foran listening and may get in touch with us for an answer. Listening and may get in touch with us for an answer. You listening and may get in touch with us for an answer. You have talked about some of the issues that were debated. We saw some of them in the report. What are some of the practical suggestions that emerge from this summit that perhaps people watching can put into practice to make a difference . One thing that we talke
Throughout this second wave of the pandemic ministers have been keen to ensure that unlike the spring Lockdown School children do not miss out on time in the classroom. Almost half of secondary schools in england sent home one or more pupils because of covid incidents last week. Our education correspondent, elaine dunkley, reports. This is chesterfield high in crosby. Head teacher kevin sexton is faced with the daily pressure of educating children who are absent from school. 0k, we are going to go into year ten now to see some of the kids that have come back from being isolated, just to see if they are ok. Bonjour this week he has had to send him 400 children to self isolate. Almost a third of pupils at the school. Weve got some of our year 11s on the second round of two weeks now, theyve missed. Theyre going to miss four weeks out of seven. Ive got a member of the english team who has only seen his class for five hours out of 28 in the last seven weeks. We have had students and staff
John yes. [ cheers and applause ] men and men and women and women we did it we did it. Well, technically the Supreme Court did it. But we watched. We watched. [ cheers and applause ] we watched them do it. This morning the Supreme Court struck down both the defense of marriage act and californias prop8 amendment. A hugely exciting day and not just on the steps of the court. The capitol district historically gay neighborhood here in San Francisco is preparing for a huge celebration bringing in music and djs and closing the streets down. John as its known in the castro district, wednesday. I guarantee you, there will be people there tonight who arent sure if theyre celebrating prop8 being repealed or enrique agetting back from his trip. Todays ruling wasnt just a symbolic affirmation of gay peoples dignity. It also brings concrete results. They are entitled to file joint tax, federal tax returns. They are entitled to Social Security survivors benefits. They are entitled to be informed wh