Youre watching bbc newsroom live its11am and these are the main stories this morning President Trump suspends travel from 26 European Countries into the us not including the uk in a bid to combat the spread of the coronavirus, which has killed 38 people there. This is not a financial crisis. This is just this is not a financial crisis. This isjust a this is not a financial crisis. This is just a temporary moment of time that we will overcome together as a nation and as a world. That decision by President Trump has caused Global Stock Markets to plunge with the ftse 100 falling 6 . Falling 5 . The government here prepares for an emergency meeting. Its expected to announce stepping up its response to delay the spread of the virus rather
than containing it. In italy, all shops except food stores and pharmacies will be closed as it strengthens its lockdown due to the virus. And coming up at 11 30, well be answering all your questions on coronavirus in a special programme. Good morning. Wel
Which will defend President Trump in his impeachment trial. It will include ken starr, the main prosecutor from bill clintons impeachment, as well as the lawyer alan dershowitz, whose clients included oj simpson and jeffrey epstein. The us says it will start to screen passengers from china for symptoms of a new virus that has killed two people. There are 41 Laboratory Confirmed cases, but experts in london estimate the true number is closer to 1700. Irans Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has defended the countrys armed forces after it admitted shooting down a passenger plane by mistake. Canadas prime Ministerjustin Trudeau says iran must pay compensation to the 176 people who were killed 57 of those were canadian citizens. In a few minutes itll be time for newswatch. But first, heres click. At the southern end of the Las Vegas Strip as the mandalay bay hotel. On october one, 2017 this was the scene of a tragedy. The uss deadliest ever met shooting. The uss deadliest ever mass shoo
Thanks forjoining us on newsday on the bbc. Im rico hizon in singapore. The headlines irans leaders under pressure, after more protests over the shooting down of a passenger jet. 57 canadians died prime Ministerjustin Trudeau paid his respects and promised justice. We will not rest until there are a nswe is. We will not rest until there are answers. We will not rest until there is justice and accountability. Thousands are told to leave their homes in the philippines, as a volcano spews out a massive cloud of ash. Im Lewis Vaughanjones in london. Also in the programme
what really happened when students at one of delhis top universities were attacked. We have a special report. Queen elizabeth prepares to hold talks with prince harry and meghan over the royal couples future. Live from our studios in singapore and london, this is bbc world news its newsday. Glad you could join us. Its 8 00am in singapore, midnight in london, and 3 30am in tehran, where theres a Strong Police presence on t
This is bbc news with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world. No time frame for schools in england to reopen as the government says its too early to set a date and children are told there are no plans to keep them in school over the summer. I know that you will be missing your friends, your teachers, your lessons, and i want you to know that you are such an important part of this fight to. As uk hospitals warn that stocks of personal Protection Equipment are running low, a new delivery to replenish stocks due to arrive today has been delayed. More protests across the us, calling on governors to reopen economies which were shut to stop the pandemic spreading. Well look at the Different Solutions to different covid i9 problems with four of our correspondents around the world. Singing and from the homes of the stars in celebration of healthcare workers everywhere. Hello and welcome to audiences in the uk and around the world. Were covering all the latest coronavir
The battle against coronavirus a dramatic rise in the number of household tests in england. The Health Secretary says ramping up the tests will give a much clearer idea of the spread of the virus. We are going to expand it essentially by almost ten times so that we get more detailed information about where the virus is taking root. Well be looking at the numbers and getting the thoughts of our Health Editor. Also this lunchtime awaiting sentence for mass murder the brother of the Manchester Arena bomber faces life in jail. An inflation led price hike for railfares but, as our travel habits change, will trains ever be full again . The wheel deal. Hands free driving could be a reality in the uk in less than a year. And a penny for your forts. Actually, itll cost you £9 million but they do have lovely views. And coming up on bbc news four time winner chris froome wont ride this years Tour De France. Hes been left out of the team ineos squad. Good afternoon and welcome to the bbc news at