Brutality. Two french teenagers charged with complicity in the murder of the teacher samuel paty. Welcome to the programme. We will start in the us where the director of National Intelligence as iran and russia have both attempted to interfere in the forthcoming president ial election. Speaking in washingtonjohn back accused the two countries a of using illicitly attained Voter Registration details. We would like to alert the public that we have identified that two foreign actors, iran and russia, have taken specific actions to influence Public Opinion relating to our elections. First, we have confirmed that some Voter Registration information has been obtained by iran and separately by russia. This data can be used by foreign actors to attempt to communicate force information to registered voters that they hope will cause confusion, so chaos, and undermine your confidence and american democracy. Undermine your confidence john bateman is a former a nalyst of john bateman is a former an
Blake. For months people in Greater Manchester have been living with tighter restrictions than many parts of england. But there is uncertainty about what more they might have to endure. The regions labour elected mayor ideas pop and club closures, which would put the region into the high which would put the region into the high very high covert allow level, isnt enough. What we need, andrew, is a fair, Financial Framework of the government are going to insist on tier 3. At the moment they are doing side deals with individual councils. That is not good enough for me. Lets remember, the places they are trying to close, pubs, bookies, gyms, these are places where people are often on low wages. What we are saying is, you cannot take away their place of work and not give them support. Mr burnham accused the government of exaggerating the rise of coronavirus in Greater Manchester. Neighbouring lancashire and liverpool have accepted restrictions along with Financial Support. They say the mayo
New zealands recovery. A Police Officer poisoned in 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 leeds nail biting win over salford in the challenge cup final at wembley. Hello and welcome to bbc news. 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. But theres still stalemate between politicians in Greater Manchester and the government over the introduction of stricter coronavirus measures there. Local leaders have denied a claim by downing street that talks have been arranged to resolve the row. Latest government figures show that 150 more people have died in the uk after testing positive for covid 19 in the past 28 days. Daniela relph reports. This is one of prestons oldest pubs. It doesnt serve food, so under the new restrictions, it will now shut. If you see
Friday. Britains high streets under threat as a Record Number of shops close over the First Six Months of this year. And coming up in half an hour we take a look back at the week in parliament. Good afternoon. The labour mayor of Greater Manchester, andy burnham, has accused borisjohnson of exaggerating the severity of coronavirus in the region, as the row continues over whether to put the area into the highest tier of restrictions. Speaking on the andrew marr programme, mr burnham once again called for greater Financial Support if further restrictions are imposed. The Cabinet Office minister, michael gove, accused him of inconsistency in his approach. Heres our political correspondent, jonathan blake. For months, people in Greater Manchester have been living with tighter restrictions than many parts of england. But there is uncertainty about what more they might have to endure. The regions labour elected mayor argues pub and bar closures, which would come with putting the region into
It can surge back at breakneck speed and threaten hospitals and health systems. Wales announces a firebreak lockdown from friday, forcing almost everyone to stay home for two weeks. As Anti Government protests in thailand enter their fifth day. Police threaten to shut down several Media Outlets for spreading what they call distorted information. French police have arrested 15 people during raids of suspected islamic radicals. Three days ago, a teacher whod shown cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad to his students was beheaded in a paris street. A source close to the inquiry has told the bbc four people in custody are children, suspected of being paid to point out the victim. And heres the French Interior minister earlier. Translation starting this morning, after the Defence Council meeting, Police Operations have been under way and will take place in the coming hours and days. I cant tell you more on it, but theres a lot of them. They concern tens of individuals not necessarily linked to