Almost with coronavirus cases surging to new highs on a daily basis now poll suggests that even traditional republican strongholds could be heading for a change of heart. As welcome to the Program European Union Leaders are meeting in brussels to try to bridge their differences over a 750000000000 Euro Recovery Fund which aims to help the bloc rebuild from the coronavirus pandemic germanys chancellor Angela Merkel chairs the talks as germany currently holds the e. U. Cancels rotating presidency and shes admitted that finding a compromise wont be easy the key Sticking Point is whether the money should be given to countries as grants or as loans the main proponents of lending the money other for so called for. Will fall thats sweden finland and the netherlands. Joining me now from our studio in brussels is about is the copresident of the european greens how optimistic are you that leaders will be able to reach an agreement on that we cover a fund at this summit to be done terry honest i
Signs of discontent emerge from iran as demonstrators in the city of homs protest the governments handling of the economy. And sex workers in germany say the coronavirus ban on prostitution is putting their livelihoods and safety at risk by driving the business underground. Welcome to the program the United States has broken yet another coronavirus record 75000. 00 you infections in one day thats almost as many as chinas official 6 month tally florida is the new epicenter now on friday the Sunshine State we call it more than 11000 new cases. The state also recorded a 4th consecutive day with more than 100 deaths floridas republican governor governor Rhonda Saunders who is facing criticism for his handling of the pandemic has blamed the high number on increased testing in the state. Correspondent is in miami outside the Jackson Memorial hospital staff and we are seeing grim new figures whats the situation like on the ground there in miami. Described the situation absolutely accurate it
And a symbol of racism or a sign of respect for the german town of cobol praful split its cultural legacy as protest built against its cold evolved. As welcome to the program the United States has broken yet another coronavirus record 75000 new infections in one day thats almost as many as chinas official 6 months tally florida is the new epicenter now on friday the Sunshine State we called it more than 11000 new cases state also recorded a 4th consecutive day with more than 100 deaths florida screwed up with the governor from the sun tissue is facing criticism for his handling of the pandemic blamed the high numbers on increased testing in the state. Our correspondent is in miami outside the Jackson Memorial hospital stuff and we are seeing grim new figures whats the situation like on the ground there in miami. There describe the situation absolutely accurate it is horrible situation florida is a socalled red state red states there are 18 in the United States and this terminology stem
Package to help economies, but divisions run deep. Signs of discontent emerge from iran as demonstrators protest the governments handling of the economy. And sex workers in germany say the coronavirus b ban on prostitution is putting their livelihoods and safety at risk by driving the business underground. Welcome to the program. United states has broken yet another coronavirus record 75,000 new infections in one day. Thats almost as many as chinas official sixmonth tally. Florida is the new epicenter. On friday, the Sunshine State recorded more than 11,000 new cases. The state also recorded the fourth consecutive day with more than 100 deaths. Floridas republican governor, who was facing criticism for his handling of the pandemic, has blamed the high number on increased testing in the state. Our correspondent is in miami outside the Jackson Memorial hospital. We are seeing grim new figures. What is the situation like on the ground . It is horrible, the situation. Florida is a socalled
Plus, jailhouse rescue. The dramatic moment inmates came together to save the deputy who was guarding them. Mission to mars, the first of its kind trip to the red planet today. Why nasa is sending a helicopter. And bold brews. With more americans drinking at home during the pandemic, the new and unusual beer options hitting the market. Good thursday morning, everyone. We begin with the coronavirus crisis. More than 150,000 people in the United States have now died from the virus. The good news is new cases are down. The bad news is more than 1,400 deaths have been reported in the last 24 hours, the most since may 15th with grim new records in texas and florida. A texas congressman who was set to fly on air force one with President Trump yesterday has now tested positive. He was seen the previous day with attorney general william barr who has now been tested. This morning a new report is expected to show the economy shrank by 35 during the second quarter, the largest decline on record.