Hello, youre watching afternoon live. Im simon mccoy. Today at 2pm British Airways files a complaint with the European Commission over the government bail out of struggling Airline Flybe. Ba says its a blatant misuse of public funds. The government isnt in the market to bail out private companies. What we do on a case by case basis is look to see whether a business is viable. In the case of flybe, it is a viable business. The duchess of sussexs father, Thomas Markle, is prepared to testify against meghan in her legal battle with the mail on sunday. At least 60 people many of them children are treated for breathing problems and skin irritation, after a passenger plane dumps fuel over schools in la. Coming up on afternoon live, all the sport with katie shanahan. Good afternoon, simon, and some of tenniss biggest stars have raised over £2. 5 million in a Charity Event to help those affected by the australian bushfire crisis. And the weather has stepped in. Yes, we will look at what has b
Im kasia madera with bbc world news. Our top stories the World Health Organisation says reports from china that Coronavirus Infections have stabilised must be treated with extreme caution. The organisations head warned that the virus could still spread. At a meeting in geneva, Public Health officials from around the world agreed a master plan to tackle the outbreak. The indonesian president joko widodo has rejected criticism that his presidency has become increasingly restrictive. However, in an exclusive interview with the bbc, he said thatjobs come before human rights. And video of a huge fire at the fifth Largest Oil Refinery in us is attracting a lot of interest on our website. A pipeline caught fire on tuesday night but was put out within hours. There were no reported injuries at the exxon mobil plant in baton rouge, lousiana. Thanks for watching. Bye bye. More on our web site bbc. Co. Uk news and the news app. Now on bbc news, live to singapore for Asia Business report. The World
High noon in manchester and still no news on a deal noone in manchester and still no news. All eyes on the Prime Minister, whos holding a briefing in downing street later this afternoon well be getting the latest live from manchester and asking, what happens next . Also this lunchtime. The number of weekly registered deaths involving coronavirus across england and wales rises by a third in just seven days. Some passengers flying from heathrow will be the first to have the option of paying for a 20 minute covid test before checking in. A witness tells the Manchester Arena inquiry he confronted bomber Salman Abeidi 20 minutes before the attack, and reported him to security staff. After the chaos of the first us Election Debate, organisers ensure the next one will be a bit quieter by turning the mics off. And coming up on bbc news, a crucial 2a hours for rugby union as wasps will find out whether whether they can take part in the premiership final after seven positive coronavirus tests on
Youre watching bbc news at 9 with me annita mcveigh. The headlines. The government is accused of misusing public funds after coming up with a rescue deal to save the Regional Airline flybe. The duchess of sussex makes her first public appearance since she and prince harry announced they want to step down as senior members of the royal family. Children are treated for skin irritation after a passenger plane dumps fuel over the playground of a school before making an Emergency Landing at Los Angeles International airport. The High Speed Rail link hsz, could divide and destroy Natural Habitats across england, according to a new report by the Wildlife Trust. The roof of a block of flats in slough lands on the pavement after gusts of more than 80 miles
an hour sweep across the uk. Coming up at 9 15 the next step in the impeachment proceedings against President Trump the house of representatives passes its evidence to the senate. And in sport, its fa cup magic for shrewsbury town. A late win
Get that doesnt look like it will get in until monday night. Mid to high teens at the best. Hello, this is bbc news, the headlines. University lecturers warn a Million Students due to return for the autumn term should study from home because of coronavirus. We are really worried that we could see universities becoming the care home of any second wave of coronavirus in the uk. Tens of thousands of people are expected to take to the streets of minsk to protest at what they believe is the rigged re election of the belarus prime minister. European countries are urged to offer a place of safety to hundreds of migrants rescued by ships in the mediterranean including one paid for by the street artist banksy. Fire has destroyed much of a large tower block in the spanish capital madrid. More than 20 fire crews needed to tackle the blaze. There are no reports of any injuries. Now on bbc news. Another chance tojoin mike corey in this classic travel show episode as he travels across malaysias bigg