Show in half an hour. Much of hong kong is shut down after violent demonstrations led to the suspension of the citys Public Transport Network many shopping centres, banks and businesses have been unable to open. Thousands of people have taken to the streets to protest against a newly imposed ban on wearing face masks. The protesters use the masks to avoid identification. Hong kongs leader, carrie lam, is warning that she can no longer tolerate rioters destroying the territory. The extreme actions of the extreme actions of rioters the extreme actions of rioters created a very dark night for hong kong, and made Hong Kong Society semi paralysed. Everyone is very worried and concerned, or even scared. The government will suppress violence with the greatest determination. I appeal to everyone to support the government in suppressing violence in accordance with the law, condemn violence together and cut ties with rioters with a firm well. Lets talk to our correspondent robin brant whos in ho
Which of course nobody wants to see. The 66 year old, who was being held and just briefly, where do you think in a new york prison, things are going to go economically . Was awaiting trial on child sex trafficking charges. Do you think we are going to see big the chief medical Examiners Office said that epstein had hanged himself businesses moving out of hong kong at the moment . And that a full report would be issued later. Our north america correspondent, i dont, unless the situation really gets out of control. The Hong Kong Police have said they have the situation under control and if it remains the way peter bowes has more. That it is, and perhaps there is some negotiated settlement over the next few months, i think that hong kong will easily recover. The business functions statement from the coroner that the that it provides are vital, and it will take more cause of death was suicide by hanging, there has been a considerable amount of speculation regarding the circumstances of his
Where pupils have been getting their exa m where pupils have been getting their exam results all morning. Ill be speaking to a careers adviser to find out what to do if you didnt get what you expected. Tens of thousands of ryanair passengers could face disruption today as uk based pilots strike. Our focus on farming continues with a look at the growing threat from criminals, who kill and butcher sheep in fields, in order to sell the meat. And researchers can now see processes deep inside the body thanks to a new type of microscope which captures images at unseen levels of detail. And in Sport England begin the third ashes test against australia at headingley this morning. Good morning. Welcome to bbc newsroom live. Im carol walker. Borisjohnson is in paris today to meet the french president , Emmanuel Macron, for brexit talks, as the clock ticks towards britains leaving date of october 31st. Mrjohnson has insisted the backstop which aims to prevent a hard irish border after brexit must
Good morning, welcome to breakfast with Steph Mcgovern and charlie stayt. Our headlines today continue to question ten people. Labour warns of a retail apocalypse as it calls for action to tackle empty shops. Hollywood actor peter fonda, who starred in the cult movie easy rider, has died aged 79. In the cricket at lords, there should be Better Weather for england today. After more rain on day three, they say they need to get australia out by lunch to have a good chance of winning the second ashes test. After they washed out yesterday the weekend is looking a little more promising, sunshine and showers, but quite windy at times, too. Promising, sunshine and showers, but quite windy at times, too. Its saturday 17th august. Our top story. Detectives investigating the killing of a Police Officer in berkshire have sealed off a nearby caravan site. Pc Andrew Harper, who only got married four weeks ago, died after he was dragged along by a vehicle as he was attending reports of a burglary. Ou
And coming up in sport, england have a battle on their hands to keep their ashes hopes alive after australia dominated. Good morning and welcome to the bbc news at nine. The family of a lawyer who was stabbed to death with a screwdriver outside a busy Shopping Centre in newcastle, have described him as a kind and caring man who was always first to help others. Peter duncan died in hospital following the incident near eldon square on wednesday evening. Seven teenage boys aged between 1a and 17 remain in custody on suspicion of murder. Andy moore reports. It was an attack in broad daylight, just outside this busy Shopping Centre. Peter duncan, a lawyer, was taken to hospital after being stabbed, but could not be saved. His family described him as a kind and caring man who was always first to help others. They said he would be deeply missed, and his death would leave a huge hole in their lives. It appears to have been a chance encounter between the victim and the offender, which then led