Anger in london after a man shot by police is judged to have been lawfully killed. We have reaction. No, not success at a horror move re, but mexicos latest tourist attraction. We take a trip to the island of the dolls. The Afghan Government has announced plans to release 72 suspected taliban fighters from scale, despite objections by the United States. The u. S. S the man posed a danger to the country and the region, and has accused them of being involved in the wounding and killing of coalition troops. Jane ferguson joins us live from kabul now and jane, why are these men being released . Well, surely theyre being released largely because the afghans here say theres either very little or absolutely no evidence against these men. Just some background, the prison at bag ram base north of kabul was handed over from u. S. To afghan control in march of last year and since then, a review board has been set up here by the afghans to look into the cases of 88 prisoners that they said they ha
New laws are being put forward to make it illegalfor anyone to pick up and use their mobile phone while driving. And it ends even in an eventful Merseyside Derby liverpool were denied a late winner by var leaving it everton 2 2 liverpool. Good afternoon. Millions more people have seen covid 19 rules tighten, as areas including london, york and essex have moved up englands new three tier alert system. Theres still stalemate between local politicians in Greater Manchester and the government over the introduction of stricter coronavirus measures there. Meanwhile, Northern Ireland is in its first full day of a four local leaders deny talks have been arranged to help the row. Week circuit brea ker lockdown, with all hospitality venues closing, except to provide take aways. This is one of prestons oldest pubs. It doesnt serve food, so under the new restrictions, it will now shut. If you see how many cases are only linked to hospitality, we are not the biggest problem. Yet, for the second tim
To continue with leading new zealands recovery. A Police Officer, poisoned in the salisbury novichok attack, quits saying he can no longer do thejob. And when bury fc collapsed last august, a group of fans made it their mission to bring football back to their town. You can see the full story here on bbc news in half an hour. Good evening and welcome to bbc news. Theres further confusion in Greater Manchester tonight as local leaders deny downing streets claim that talks have been arranged to resolve a row over covid restrictions. It comes as more than 28 Million People in england have spent their first day under tighter measures. And in northern ireland, its been 2a hours since a 4 week so called Circuit Breaker lockdown was introduced, meaning all hospitality venues are now closed, except to provide take aways. Well have more on the developing story in Greater Manchester, but first, Daniela Relph on the impact felt by everyone facing tightened restrictions across the uk. London now un
The salisbury novichok attack quits, saying he can no longer do thejob. And coming up in half an hour, sportsday will bring you a round up of all the days sport, including exeters thrilling win to become champions of europe for the first time in the clubs history. Good evening and welcome to bbc news. There is further confusion in Greater Manchester tonight as local leaders deny downing streets claim that talks have been arranged to resolve a row over covid measures. It comes as more than 28 Million People in england have spent their first day under tighter restrictions. And in Northern Ireland, its been 2a hours since a four week so called Circuit Breaker lockdown was introduced, meaning all hospitality venues are now closed, except to provide take aways. Well have more on the developing story in Greater Manchester, but first Daniela Relph on the impact felt by everyone facing tightened restrictions across the uk. This is one of prestons oldest pubs. London now under tier 2 restrictio
This is bbc news with the latest headlines. Millions of people are now living with tighter coronavirus restrictions in england lancashire moves into the highest alert category, but theres still stalemate over Greater Manchester. French police say samuel paty the history teacher who was beheaded in a suspected islamist attack had been threatened for several days. In new Zealand Jacinda ardern is re elected with a landslide victory she was widely praised for her handling of the coronavirus pandemic. Thank you to the many people who gave us their vote, who trusted us to continue with leading new zealands recovery. Hundreds of people have been queuing at a hospital in eastern china where a covid 19 vaccine is being offered to the public
for the first time. New laws are being put forward to make it illegalfor anyone to pick up and use their mobile phone while driving. And it ends even in an eventful merseyside derby. Liverpool were denied a late winner by var, leaving it everton two, liverp