This is bbc news with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world. The World Health Organization and the us announce plans to roll out a rapid new covid test that could transform the Global Response to the pandemic. One, two, three, four, five. One, two, three, four, five. Into the test, twisted three times. The adhesive is pulled off and you wait 15 minutes and that is the test. The north east of england home to some two Million People, is facing tougher coronavirus restrictions following a sharp rise in cases. Food deliveries in britain for students who are self isolating, some a0 universities have now reported cases of coronavirus. With only a day to go before the first president ial debate President Trump is rejects reports about his tax bill but the New York Times stands by its story. Hello and welcome, if youre watching in the uk or around the world. Stay with us for the latest news and analysis from here and across the globe. As the number of covid deaths glo
The headlines joe biden and Kamala Harris have been setting out their vision for the us in their first joint appearance since he chose her as his Vice President ial candidate. Mr biden said he had no doubt he had picked the right person. Senator harris said the country welcome to bbc news. Is crying out for leadership. Im mike embley. Our top stories in belarus, people have come out in the capital, minsk, for a fourth joe biden appears in public night of protests for the first time with his against sundays election result. The re elected president , new election running mate Kamala Harris. Alexander lu kashenko, has dismissed the protesters as i have no doubt that i picked criminals and the unemployed. The European Union has said the right person to join the vote was neither free nor fair. I have no doubt that i picked the right person tojoin me i have no doubt that i picked the right person to join me as doctors in the lebanese the right person to join me as the next Vice President of
Today at six a furious political row, as Greater Manchester refuses to accept the highest covid alert level. The citys mayor and other local leaders say no 10s plans are flawed and unfair, sacrificing jobs in the region. This is an important moment. Greater manchester will stand firm. We are fighting back for fairness and for the health of our people. As the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread across the country, ministers say any delay will cost lives. So that we can deal with this virus. From saturday, london, york, essex, parts of derbyshire and other areas will be placed on high alert no household mixing indoors. And well be looking at why englands test and trace system is having such trouble reaching covid contacts. Also tonight. The marstons brewery plans to cut more than 2,000 jobs at its pubs. It says the 10pm curfew is partly to blame. The brand new covid mega lab in Milton Keynes a bbc investigation into allegations that there have been safety breaches. Italy is put on t
Thereve been violent clashes between police and the public, as mass protests took place in the lebanese capital beirut against the countrys leadership. Some government buildings were briefly occupied by protesters demanding a change of regime after tuesdays explosion. Donald trump signs executive orders aimed at providing aid to us workers suffering the Economic Impact of the coronavirus. The move comes after talks with democrats on a rescue package broke down on friday. Mr trumps proposals include protection against eviction, extending zero interest loans for students and increasing unemployment benefits. France is sending equipment and technical advisors to the Indian Ocean Island of mauritius after its Prime Minister appealed for urgent assistance to contain a worsening oil spill there. President Emmanuel Macron said teams were being deployed from the nearby French Island of reunion. Now on bbc news click. This week hong kong activists, a touch of Space Tourism. Fire fire and 6 catw
Tougher in many parts of the country. Lam i am fully reconciled to that. It is iio i am fully reconciled to that. It is no good hinting that further restrictions are coming into place ina week restrictions are coming into place in a week or two, that delay has beena in a week or two, that delay has been a source of so many problems so i say, bring those restrictions in nova, National Restrictions within 24 hours. President trump is recorded on tape asking an election official to find him extra votes in georgia. Walk on. Gerry marsden, singer of youll never walk alone, has died at the age of 78 after a short illness. Hello and welcome to our look ahead
to what the papers will be bringing us tomorrow. With me are the journalist and broadcaster caroline frost and the parliamentary journalist tony grew. Tomorrows front pages. Happy new tier thats the metros headline as borisjohnson warns tougher coronavirus restrictions are on their way and refuses to rule out a new tier 5 level. The guard