The european union, ending a relationship of almost half a century. The trade deal agreed by the two sides on Christmas Eve will avoid the need for import taxes or tariffs but there will be new customs rules and checks for countries to adopt. Nearly 56,000 daily cases of coronavirus have been recorded in the uk in the past 2a hours the highest on record. Several nhs hospitals in london and the south east say they are under extreme pressure due to increasing numbers of people falling seriously ill. Around the world, the new year has been welcomed with fireworks displays, despite coronavirus restrictions. But where covid 19 is the overriding concern, streets have been empty of the usual crowds with people told to stay home and watch on their televisions. Now on bbc news, its hardtalk. Welcome to hardtalk, im stephen sackur. In times of crisis, we learn plenty about who we really are. So it is that this global coronavirus pandemic is revealing truths about humankind how we balance self pr
In the American City of minneapolis, to remember the life of george floyd, the 46 year old black man, whos death has sparked several days of protests across the us, and around the world. Tens of thousand of people in hong kong have defied a ban to turn out for a vigil on the anniversary of the Tiananmen Square crackdown. This years vigil was banned by police citing coronavirus measures. Some protesters said they were also standing against chinas growing control over hong kong. German prosecutors, who are investigating the disappearance of the british girl Madeline Mccann say shes presumed dead. They say a jailed sex offender is the prime suspect. Named only as christian b, the 43 year old lived in the part of portugal where madeleine was abducted in 2007. Now on, bbc news hardtalk with stephen sackur. Welcome to hardtalk, im stephen sackur. In times of crisis we learn plenty about who we really are. So it is that this global coronavirus pandemic is revealing truths about humankind. How
In the United States thats more than the combined total of fatalities from the korean, vietnam and iraq wars. The uk prime minister, borisjohnson has continued to back his chief advisor under questioning from senior mps. He was also questioned about britains Coronavirus Response which has seen the highest number of deaths in europe as protests rumble on in hong kong the us secretary of state mike pompeo says the territory no longer merits special status under american law, because china is stripping it of autonomy. And the first private Sector Mission to the International Space station and the first crewed launch from us soil in nine years has been postponed due to bad weather. Its now thought that the spacex rocket will be launched on saturday. That is it from me and the team for now. Now on bbc news, its time for hardtalk. Welcome to hardtalk, im stephen sackur. In times of crisis we learn plenty about who we really are. So it is that this global coronavirus pandemic is revealing tru
From the edd on your unemployment benefits. Well be here every day at 3 00 tu liveand on live stream tonight, new reporting on the former police officer, derek chauvin, charged in the murder of george floyd in minneapolis. What we did not know about a plea deal that fell apart. Prosecutors confirming chow vin was negotiating a guilty plea to local and federal charges, so, what changed . As George Floyds brother appears before congress today, saying his brother did not deserve to die over 20. And what he said when asked if he believed his brothers killing was premeditated. Also tonight, as we come on the air, the urgent hunt for a gunman who opened fire on a Police Station. Investigators do believe the shootings are connected. Residents ordered to shelter in
place. And what authorities have just revealed tonight. After military leaders said the time has come to discuss changing names of u. S. Military bases named after confederate leaders, tonight, President Trump saying this will not h
Have spoken of their fears of a second wave of infections as the countrys lockdown restrictions loosen. Clinicians at the Royal London Hospital said they were better prepared than four months ago but still concerned. Twitter has for the first time prompted readers to check the facts relating to a tweet by president trump. The social network has placed a notification under a posting in which mr trump criticises plans to expand the use of postal ballots, which he says will lead to voterfraud. In the uk, almost a0 Government Mps have called for the resignation of the prime ministers senior adviser, dominic cummings, over his behaviour during the countrys anti virus lockdown. He travelled hundreds of miles but denied breaking any official regulations. He has been publicly supported by the prime minister. That is it for me. Now it is time for hardtalk. Welcome to hardtalk, i am stephen. At times of crisis we learned plenty about who we really are. Though it is that this global coronavirus p