This is bbc news, the headlines. The United Nations has issued a stark warning that after five years of conflict, its aid agencies dont have the resources they need to fight the looming threat of famine in war torn yemen. The country is also struggling with a surge in suspected covid 19 deaths. The number of coronavirus cases in the United States has passed 3 million, with about 130,000 american fatalities. The milestone comes with the Trump Administration facing criticism for its handling of the outbreak. The white house has defended the president s approach to the pandemic, saying the latest wave appears to be flattening out. 5 Million People in australias second largest city, melbourne, have been ordered to stay at home for six weeks after a major spike in Coronavirus Infections. Doctors say australians will have to get used to the new normal of on off lockdowns as fresh clusters emerge and subside. Now on bbc news, coronavirus
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Tonight at 10pm. The policy of social distancing will be needed until at least the end of the year, according to the governments chief medical advisor. The forthright message is that highly disru ptive social distancing will need to be in place for really quite a long period of time. I think we have to be very realistic that if people are hoping that it suddenly going to move from where we are now, in lockdown, suddenly into everything is gone, that is a wholly unrealistic expectation. Well have more on the impact of the pandemic in care homes, and the immense pressures on the staff involved. And the governments experts warn there is only an incredibly small chance of a vaccine or treatments being ready for use this year. Also tonight. Cancer charities are warning that
thousands of new cancer cases could be going undetected every week because of the ongoing crisis. Because of the lockdown, victims of Domestic Abuse are unable to seek the help they need, unable to flee abusive partners.
Its been run as a nine room boutique hotel. And the admiral fisher suite comes complete with its own fishing hole. Here, the gun emplacements have been modified for more peaceful pursuits. And the many Million Dollar question, of course, whos in the market for a sea fort, or three . A lot of the people weve had so far are people who have been incredibly successful, as the current owner was himself. Theyve sold a business, and they want to do something fun, but at the same time, something that will bring them a financial reward as well. And perhaps looking for something that they can isolate in again or maybe just have for their own sort of peace of mind and privacy. So for your cool £9 million, you get these three victorian forts. One drawback, though, ive noticed, no car parking. Luckily, they come with a helicopter landing pad. John maguire, bbc news, all at sea. Time for a look at the weather, heres phil avery. Just one thought the weather was all about humidity and thunderstorms t
The british socialite, ghislaine maxwell, has appeared in court in the United States after being charged with helping the late paedophile and financier, jeffrey epstein, to sexually abuse under age girls. She has previously denied wrongdoing as well as any knowledge of epsteins crimes. The uk is relaxing its quarantine policy for passengers arriving in england from countries judged to be lower risk. Germany, france, spain and italy are on the list a more comprehensive register of cleared nations is expected on friday. The new measures wont apply in scotland, wales and Northern Ireland. One of hong kongs leading pro democracy campaigners has fled the territory, following chinas introduction of sweeping new powers. Thats it for me. Now on bbc news. Hardtalk welcome to hardtalk, im stephen sackur. Thanks to a staged managed referendum, Vladimir Putin can now seek to extend his rule over russia until 2036 if he chooses to do so. Is there any Opposition Movement in russia that can challenge
December 21st. You can continue to watch the live stream of his news tonight several developing as we come on the air. The cdc and what theyre now urging involving thanksgiving. Urging americans not to travel. It comes as nearly 200,000 new cases and nearly 2,000 deaths reported in just the last 24 whos. The cdcs alarming new prediction about the death toll by mid december. Authorities in new york city and across the country taking new action. In california issuing a new curfew tonight. Ohios governor warning hospitalizations are reaching critical levelings. Dr. Anthony fauci at the white house podium for the first time in months and reporters asking where is the president on this virus. What were now learning about a third vaccine tonight showing promise. Late today president elect joe biden warning american lives
are at stake with the president refusing to work with him on any plan for vaccine distribution. With mr. Biden approaching 80 million votes in the popular vote he was asked