This is bbc world news. The headlines millions are preparing to return to work in virus hit china after the extended Lunar New Year break. But severe travel restrictions remain in place and many workplaces are still closed. Coronavirus has now killed more people than sars. Thousands of mourners have attended a vigil in thailand for 29 People Killed in a mass shooting. The gunman a rogue soldier was shot dead after a standoff lasting several hours. Irelands Political Landscape has been transformed by a surge in support for the left wing Republican Party sinn fein in the countrys general election. The two centre right parties have each secured about 22 of the vote, while sinn fein has 24 . Switzerland has voted decisively
to make discrimination on the basis of Sexual Orientation illegal. More than 63 of voters backed a new law banning discrimination. Just under 37 opposed it. At 10 oclock, clive myrie will be here with a full round up of the days news. First its time for our world journe
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Hello, this is breakfast with Rachel Burden and ben thompson. Its 8 31am. Heres a summary of this mornings main news. The queen will host a meeting with senior royals at her sandringham estate tomorrow, to discuss how the duke and duchess of sussex step back from their roles. The talks, which also be attended by Prince Charles and Prince William, are aimed at finding the next step in the process. A number of options are to be discussed with prince harry. Iran was in breach of International Law when it arrested the uks ambassador thats according to the foreign secretary, dominic raab. Rob macaire was detained in tehran after attending a vigil for those killed in the ukranian passenger plane that was shot down on wednesday. He was released after three hours. Many vigils in iran turned into protests, with hundreds of people condemning the government for previously denying downing the jet. President trump has expressed his support for protestors in iran, with tweets being sent from the pre
This is bbc world news. Im james reynolds. Our top stories Iranian State television says the countrys military did shoot down a ukrainian passengerjet, blaming human error. Polls open in taiwan for the countrys president ial election where relations with Mainland China have taken centre stage. The death has been announced of the sultan of oman, the longest serving ruler in the gulf. And, plants living the high life why vegetation is growing at higher altitudes in the himalayas. In the past hour, iran has admitted it did shoot down the ukrainian passenger plane that
crashed near the iranian capital tehran on wednesday killing all 176 people on board. Irans foreign minister Mohammad Javad zarif wrote on twitter that preliminary investigations by the armed forces concluded it was human error at a time of crisis caused by us adventurism he went on to say our profound regrets, apologies and condolences to our people, to the families of all victims, and to other affected nations. Irans presi
This is bbc news. The headlines at 1100. The chancellor warns Business Leaders that there will not be alignment with eu rules in any post brexit trade agreement and that some businesses will benefit while some wont. A clock projected on the walls of downing street one of a series of events announced to mark the moment the uk leaves the eu. British Scientists Say the number of people already infected by a new virus emerging in china is far greater than official figures suggest. Heavy rain and thunderstorms in australia help to tackle the bushfires but bring flooding to some areas. Following campaigns, free sanitary products will be available to all schools and colleges in england from monday. And in sport simply the bess. Englands spinner helps his side to take total control in the third test against south africa. And foreign correspondents based in london give us their take on the iran crisis, the impeachment of donald trump and the warning from Sir David Attenborough on Climate Change