This is bbc news. Im freya cole. Our top stories President Biden warns that the us economic crisis is deepening, as he introduces his 2 trillion relief plan. Articles of impeachment against donald trump will be delivered to the senate on monday. His trial begins early next month. New Research Suggests the uk variant of covid 19 may be more deadly than the original virus. And one of the all time greats of us baseball, hank aaron, dies at the age of 86. Welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. On his second day in office, President Biden has declared the economic crisis in the United States is deepening. He says he will take action to help families struggling to afford food because of lost income due to the pandemic. Mr biden wants to go much further. Hes calling on congress to authorize a 1. 9 trillion relief package. He says the time to act boldly is now. I dont believe the people of this country just want to stand by and watch their friends, their neighbours, co
A very warm welcome to bbc news. Im mike embley, with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world. Another African American man killed by police, another family speak of their grief and call for peaceful action. This is going to be a long time before a heel. Its going to be a long time before this family deals. Before i heal. A Landmark Legal decision in the us the Supreme Court rules it is illegal to fire someone based on their sexuality. Countries across europe re open their borders to tourists in england, shopping for clothes is the new lockdown luxury. China races to shut down a coronavirus outbreak linked to a massive market in beijing. And england footballer Marcus Rashford talks of his own childhood poverty as he asks the uk government
to provide Free School Meal vouchers throughout the summer in england. Hello to you. The widow of Rayshard Brooks, the African American man killed by police in atlanta, georgia, on friday has appealed for protests against his k
To people affected by the pandemic. World leaders attending the virtual 620 summit have urged the heads of rich nations to ensure coronavirus vaccines are affordable and available for all. The meeting is being hosted by saudi arabia but is being held virtually because of the pandemic. The British Government has announced a tougher three tiered system of local restrictions will come into force in england when the current lockdown ends on december 2nd. The Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to set out his plan on monday. Now on bbc news its time for click. This week, we are back on the road in our electric motors. Im digging up the truth around battery tech. Laura has the low down on charging them up. And chris is using all of that power to take
some fabulous photos. Welcome to click. I know, im not on the sofa dont panic, though i brought it with me. No, i have not made a dash for it. I am in an electric car on a 300 mile trip across the uk. This is a lockdown mission to find out
This is bbc news. The headlines borisjohnson orders a review of the two metre social distancing rule in england, ahead of nonessential shops re opening tomorrow. The country has come together to squash the incidence of the disease down, and that gives us the potential now to look at those rules. The number of uk deaths from coronavirus increases by 36 the lowest daily increase since the start of lockdown. Theres unrest in the us city of atlanta after 27 year old Rayshard Brooks is shot dead by Police Officers the familys lawyer expresses his despair. I could even say we want justice but i dont even care any more. I dont know what that is, and ive
been doing this for 15 years. I dont know what justice is any more. A 20 year old man dies, and three others are stabbed, after thousands of people attend two raves in Greater Manchester despite the lockdown. And, a Virtual Church service is held to remember the 72 people who died in the Grenfell Tower fire three years ago. The chancellor, ris
Can see people walking around. Occasionally cars will get through. Well continue to follow this tonight at 6 00. Have a great night. Tonight, new protests erupting over that Deadly Police shooting in atlanta. More anger in the streets. Police firing tear gas at protesters. The scene of the shooting, a wendys restaurant, up in flames. Police body cam and dash cam video now released. Images showing officers struggling with Rayshard Brooks after he allegedly failed a sobriety test. Brooks running away with an officers stun gun. Police opening fire as he turns and points it at them. One officer gone from the force, another on administrative duty. The police chief resigning. The District Attorney now investigating. Protests in other parts of the country. Two people taken into custody historic race. Nascars firs Confederate Flag banned. And fans in the stands. The driver who led the charge behind the wheel of the car with the black lives matter hashtag. Other drivers joining his call for cha