Has to do with calls for a full probe into the origins of the pandemic. Plus the. First International Visit during the pandemic he had steve israel to meet with Prime Minister netanyahu no peepee eat or indeed apparent reason for his trip. Good to have you with us this is r. T. International. Begin with an update on the latest global coronavirus figures the total number of infections that is now surpassed 4400000 more than 298000 people have lost their lives more than 1600000 have recovered. With summer fast approaching the European Union starting to emerge from the spring nightmare that is coronavirus with countries taking their 1st steps towards normality some including germany have already begun the process of reopening borders with their direct neighbors but it might all prove too little for the vital Tourism Sector which has been brought to its knees by the pandemic into oliver has details. Even in the midst of the corona pandemic many europeans are thinking about Summer Holidays
A coming point in the medias attitude to the governments handling of the crisis in the u. K. The 1st one occurred in mid april where fast the Financial Times and then the sunday times over the course of one weekend subjected the government performance to some set showing analysis how crucial were lead supports and terms of affecting the the accent by which most of the media were covering the pandemic. I think the Financial Times and in particular the sunday times reports were very important this sunday times report something times report was very kind of him very give a little insight into the attitude of the government in the early days of the crisis the revelation that mr johnson had not attended the 1st 5 meetings 5 out of 5 meetings of cobra the Emergency Committee which coordinates responses to crises was quote he did suggest that he didnt grip the crisis with anything like the the energy which might be expected and the other thing was of course it came from Rupert Murdochs sunday
For a full probe into the origins of the pandemic. And the u. S. Secretary of state sponsored a 1st International Visit during the pandemic israels many problems with no p. P. Or apparent reason for the trip. Good afternoon great to have your company this is r. T. International. And we begin with an update on the global corona virus figures the total number of infections is now above 4400000 more than 298000 lives have been lost and more than 1600000 people have recovered. With summer fast approaching the e. U. Starting to emerge from the spring nightmare a coronavirus with countries taking their 1st steps towards normality some including germany have already begun the process of reopening borders with their direct neighbors but it might all prove too little for the vital Tourism Sector which has been brought to its knees by the pandemic aunties peter oliver explains. Even in the midst of the corona pandemic many europeans are thinking about Summer Holidays but the word from brussels i
From australia. Has to do with calls for a full probe into the origins of the pandemic. Either thanks for joining us this is r. T. International. Where we will start with a quick update on the latest coronavirus figures globally the total number of infections is now above 4400000 more than 298000 lives have been lost and more than 1600000 people have. Now with the summer fast approaching the European Union starting to emerge from the spring nightmare of coronavirus with countries taking their 1st steps toward some kind of normality server including germany have already begun the process of reopening borders with direct neighbors but this might all prove too little for the vital Tourism Sector which has been brought to its knees by the pandemic that is peter oliver explains. Even in the midst of the corona pandemic many europeans are thinking about Summer Holidays but the word from brussels is that those wanting a getaway may well get their wish we are helping europe interest get back o
Concern for the employees as 22,000 jobs are put at risk worldwide including 9,000 in the uk. Very emotional the cabin crew were all crying. A bit sombre, to be honest. Well hear from another passenger who was also on one of the last flights into Manchester Airport this morning thats coming up in ten minutes. Also this hour at the labour conference, Jeremy Corbyn faces a revolt by members demanding that the Party Campaigns to remain in the eu. Decision day here in brighton as Jeremy Corbyn and the big unions seek to face down Party Members over his wait and see brexit policy. British talent dominates the emmys in los angeles fleabag wins four prizes including leading comedy actress for the shows creator Phoebe Waller bridge. And coming up in sport. Wales will shortly begin their World Cup Campaign injapan they kick off against georgia in 15 minutes time. Good morning. Welcome to bbc newsroom live. Thomas cook one of the Worlds Largest and oldest travel companies has this morning collap