From all over the buildings. Its not know what caused the blast at beiruts port, but windows were shattered across the city amid reports of many walking wounded. Also in the news today. Scientists warn the uk government needs to improve the test and trace system before schools re open or risk a second wave far greater than the first. Were lower than the world. Lower than the world . Lower than europe. In what . Take a look. President trump argues that america is handling the pandemic better than other countries, as the number of reported infections in america nearly 4. 8 million. Welcome. Were starting outside source with a developing story out of lebanon. These pictures are coming to us live from the capital beirut after a large explosion. The Health Minister says more than 50 people have been killed and more than 2,700 people are injured. As you can see, several fires are still burning, and efforts to bring them under control will continue into the night. Lets have a look at how this
By protesters demanding ship off the coast of a change of regime after the mauritius, as the island tuesdays explosion. Declares an environmental emergency. Donald trump signs executive orders aimed at providing aid to us workers suffering in the wake of the pandemic. The move comes after talks with democrats on a rescue package broke down on friday. Mr trumps proposals include protection against eviction and extending loans. Hello and welcome to audiences in the uk and around the world. Were covering all the latest coronavirus developments here in britain and globally. Thousands of people have taken to the streets of the lebanese capital beirut, in anger at the countrys leaders, after this weeks devastating explosion in the port area of the city. Groups of protestors stormed a number of official buildings and briefly occupied the Foreign Ministry before being driven out by the army. Earlier, riot Police Used Tear Gas to try to disperse the crowds and one Police Officer was killed in t
To tackle a significant rise in cases. And, englands cricketers pull off a dramatic victory, in the first test, against pakistan. Good evening. Thousands of people have taken to the streets of the lebanese capital beirut, in anger at the countrys leaders, after this weeks devastating explosion in the port area of the city. Some protestors have stormed the Foreign Ministry building, declaring it the seat of the revolution. The countrys Prime Minister called for early elections, as riot police fired tear gas at some demonstrators throwing stones, and sounds of gunfire could be heard coming from central martyrs square. Tuesdays blast was caused when a huge stock of Ammonium Nitrate blew up, killing at least 158 people and leaving more than 300,000 homeless. 0ur middle east correspondent, quentin sommerville, reports from beirut. Shouting. This is lebanons rage against the elite. Here is what they think of their politicians. And, as they passed through their citys destroyed streets, the pr
Thousands of people have taken to the streets of the lebanese capital beirut, in anger at the countrys leaders, after this weeks devastating explosion in the port area of the city. Groups of protestors stormed a number of official buildings and briefly occupied the Foreign Ministry before being driven out by the army. Earlier, riot Police Used Tear Gas to try to disperse the crowds and one Police Officer was killed in the clashes. Our middle east correspondent, quentin sommerville, spent the day among protesters. Shouting. Lebanons rage against its elite is erupting anew. A city in the aftermath of an explosion is filled with tear gas and anger. The protests have barely started and, already, theres tear gas coming in here from all sides. The protesters are falling back at the moment, but they keep continuing to push forward. We are rebels, free men, said this man. They fired directly at us. And a city still reeling from the shock of the blast was met with violent force. They came to co
They killed us, they literally allowing just 10 of the 11,000 attendees that were killed us. We are shaken from this country. Enough is enough. England stage a stunning comeback originally anticipated. To snatch victory in the first test. Chris woakes and jos buttler were the stars as they defied to odds to beat pakistan at old trafford. And will it be plain sailing for Sir Ben Ainslie as he aims to bring the americas cup to britain . Well hearfrom him. Another largely fine day thanks to higher pressure. Hot and humid in the south. That heatwave with very warm tropical nights as well. Next week it will stay warm and humid with a risk of thunderstorms. See you later. A very good morning. Its sunday august 9. Our top story borisjohnson says getting all pupils in england back to school in september is now a National Priority. The Prime Minister also insists that schools will take priority over pubs, shops and restaurants in any future coronavirus lockdowns. Heres our Political Corresponde