But right now, the country is looking torn in ways we have never seen before. If violence happens, like, it happens, but were not going to start it. Im daniel rosney, a reporter on newsbeat, which goes out on radio 1, 1xtra and the asian network. Covering the American Election was like nothing i had ever seen before. Bbc news . Well, you should go back to the uk over there. Just looking at the price tags of the guns, theyre not cheap. Theres one behind you there for 4,500. 0h, weve got one for 30,000. But for many here in america, there was a much higher cost involved. We are only fighting for fresh air and fresh water. Basic needs. And it was all in the middle of a Global Pandemic that saw record numbers turn out to vote. But not all are willing to accept the result. I think america went from the most respected nation in the world to the most worst one, a laughing stock, is what i think. As we arrive in louisiana to cover this president ial election, its striking how much more interes
Of the worlds most famous people. Now on bbc news. New orleans was getting ready to celebrate mardi gras. But among the crowds was a virus which before long would stop the music and kill thousands in the state of louisiana. Last year, new orleans was celebrating. There was no sense in new orleans that there was anything serious. But in the crowds, there was a virus which before long would stop the music. Here we are in this great tourist city and now weve come to a screeching halt. This was like being on a movie set that everybody had left. Now this famous music city faces an uncertain future. 0ur government, they didnt tell us until it was too late. And its musicians face life without the crowds they live for. Its a cultural extinction, cultural genocide. February in new orleans is supposed to be mardi gras season, everybodys in a good mood, partying. The bars are open, a great place to have a good time. Mardi gras is like an everyday party, and its free. Its the greatest free party o
This is bbc news, imjane hill. The headlines at 2pm 179 flood warnings are still in place across england and wales because of storm christoph. Eight literally looks like a water bed, because the water is going straight under it, and the problem is, they couldnt come and get us, it would be safer in our home. But as i have had not been able to turn off the electricity, gas, everything. 65 new Covid Vaccination centres have come into operation across england. A mosque and a cinema are among the venues being used. It comes as a new Study Suggests Coronavirus Infection rates may have risen in england since the start of the lockdown. The nhs in england has bought hundreds of thousands of oxygen monitors which
people with coronavirus can use at home. Doctors believe the devices will save lives. Just hours after taking office, us President Biden reverses many of Donald Trumps policies, including on coronavirus and climate change. And for a second year in a row, the Glastonbury Festival will n
The marriage of the Duke of Westminster and Olivia Henson took place this week in Chester. But are its city walls and pretty streets worth the hype? Our writer went to find out