A very fierce race to develop the first vaccine for covid 19. We will look at why some countries are rivalling each other to buy up supplies. Its a perhaps a measure of the point america has reached that today, Senior Republicans have been assuring everyone that donald trump will allow a smooth transition of power if he loses in november. Theyve had to do that because of this. Will you commit here today for a peaceful transferral of power after the election . Well, well have to see what happens. You know that. Ive been complaining very strongly about the ballots, and the ballots are disaster, and. But people are rioting do you commit to making sure that theres a peaceful transferral power . Get rid of the ballots, and youll have a great transfer. Youll have a very peaceful there wont be a transfer, frankly, there will be a continuation. Mr trumps talking about postal ballots. He often alleges there are open to widespread fraud, when theres no evidence that thats true. Well, heres the S
A miraculous escape at the bahrain grand prix Romain Grosjeans car hits a crash barrier and bursts into flames. Imperial death march from star wars plays. And the man who became darth vader the actor david prowse has died at the age of 85. The uss top Infectious Disease expert is warning there could be a surge upon a surge in covid 19 cases as millions travel home after thanksgiving. Anthony fauci says the outbreak is likely to get even worse and has urged people to wear masks. The us has recorded more than 13 million coronavirus cases since january this year. As of sunday, the number of covid 19 cases recorded in the us this month has passed four million thats double the figure recorded in october. Health experts had called for people to spend thanksgiving this past thursday at home, but, anywhere from 800,000 to more than one million travellers passed through us airport checkpoints on any day during the past week, marking the busiest period since march. The bbcs nomia iqbal reports f
Afterjanuary 1st due to pandemic rules. And following those latest talks, are you concerned or not about a no deal . Get in touch. Im Annita Mcveigh on twitter or use the hashtag bbcyourquestions. Official figures show the uk economy grew byjust 0. 4 in october, as the recovery from a record slump continues to slow. The United States records more than 3,000 coronavirus deaths in a single day the highest total anywhere in the world. An experimental rocket belonging to elon musks Spacex Company crashes and burns on landing. The billionaire calls it a rapid unscheduled disassembly. Say youll share with me. And how about a pop up musical on your doorstep . With most of britains theatres still closed, one company is bringing performances direct to the people. Hello and welcome, if youre watching in the uk or around the world, and do stay with us for the latest news and analysis from here and across the globe. Talks between borisjohnson and the president of the European Commission, ursula vo
Now on bbc news the week in parliament. Hello and welcome to a week in parliament dominated by coronavirus. As cases increase and the death total rises, the education secretary closes down schools. After schools shut their gates on friday afternoon, they will remain closed until further notice. The chancellor unveils a package of measures to help businesses survive but angry mps reckon £350 billion wont help the right people fast enough. This is urgent and we really, really must have action now. Why is it taking so long . And the police tell mps about the public response to the crisis. Actually, i am seeing more altruistic behaviour by our communities than the opposite. Coronavirus has entirely dominated the westminster week. On monday, the Prime Minister held the first of his daily televised News Conferences to update the public and answer questions from journalists. He announced that everyone in the uk should avoid unnecessary social contact and travel. He advised working from home
To work for the next three months. The Prime Minister has announced that restaurants and pubs must close. The us is closing its borders to all but essential travel from saturday. The move has been agreed with canada and mexico as part of efforts to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Elsewhere, stock markets in new york have closed down sharply, ending their worst week in a decade. In italy, authorities have announced that the countrys death toll from the virus has jumped by 627 in a single day. Theyre reported to be about to close public parks and limit the areas in which people can take exercise. Now on bbc news, the week in parliament. Hello and welcome to a week in parliament dominated by coronavirus. As cases increase and the death total rises, the education secretary closes down schools. After schools shut their gates on friday afternoon, they will remain closed until further notice. The chancellor unveils a package of measures to help businesses survive but angry mps reckon £35