A court in hong kong has found a couple not guilty of rioting during last years pro democracy protests. They had faced up to seven years in prison. The verdict could set a precedent for hundreds of others charged with similar offences. At ten oclock clive myrie will be here with a full round up of the days news. First, Philippa Thomas hears from people around the world about their experiences during the pandemic and how covid 19 has changed their lives. Welcome to coronavirus your stories a programme about how covid 19 is changing the lives of people around the world. Im Philippa Thomas. This week, well be hearing stories of youth activism in the face of this crisis. In the philippines, we hear about a family aid program to feed thousands of neighbours whove lost access to jobs and to food because of lockdown. In the us state of pennsylvania, a 17 year old tells me how shes managed to finish high school while taking on 30 hours a week as a supermarket worker to help fund herfamily. But
The government says nhs volunteers are still there to help. How h ow ofte n how often have you heard stories about a big financial when ruining french ships . Not in wisconsin. A Lottery Winner in the us has split his jackpot of 22 Million Dollars with an old friend because of a gentlemans agreement they made nearly 30 years ago. Tom cook and joe feeney played the wisconsin lottery separately but theyd made a pact in 1992 to share any major wins. Tanya dendrinos has the story. Its the stuff dreams are made of cheesy grins and a cheque for 22 million. Its not every day you win the lottery. It was quite an experience
when i read the first two or three numbers and i kinda froze and handed it to her and she froze. And i said, are you jerking my bobber . It is a friendship that has lasted a lifetime, so there was no question when it came to upholding a gentlemans agreement made almost three decades ago. A handshake is a handshake, man. We said whenever the big win comes, we would split it,
Used to fire weapons faster like the one used in las vegas should be subject to more regulation. A devastating storm kills at least seven people in northern germany thats as Hurricane Force winds sweep across the region bringing down trees and forcing transport networks to close. Plus will look at a man of whats dubbed germanys james von teese spent his career catching criminals but now hes being born found guilty been found guilty of tax evasion the story of the not so secret agent and his millions in offshore accounts. And. Was. Syrian soccer fans celebrate as their team edges closer to next years world cup after a draw in the first leg of their qualifying playoff against australia there just a game away from the lord. Our Sports Correspondent has more. Hello and welcome money terry martin good to have you with us spains highest court has banned a parliamentary session in catalonia that had been scheduled for monday regional leaders had signaled they were going to use that session to