Response to the corona virus outbreak. Political breakthrough in afghanistan the president and his rival resolve their stalemate over a disputed election. After more than a year and a half of failed elections diplomatic deal making and political paralysis a new government has been sworn in in israel and agreement has been forged between longtime Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his political rival benny gantz each will take the countrys leadership for a year and a half 3 elections had failed to determine a clear winner now back in power netanyahu reaffirmed his commitment to atic saying illegal jewish settlements in the occupied west bank. Its time to apply israeli law and work to gain restraint during the history of zionism the state doesnt delay peace. It brings it closer because peace must be based on the truth and the truth is that there were hundreds of thousands of settlers and judeo and smeary brothers and sisters they would stay there as part of any Permanent Peace deal. G
In sport, liverpool manager, jurgen klopp, says he has Nothing To Say about Phillipe Coutinhos future as his side prepare for theirfirst game in the Champions League and can you be fat and fit . I have been down to this gym every day for the last 20 years and have never had a day off. I am full of fitness. Scientists say the ideas a myth, and being overweight can increase your risk of a heart attack by around a quarter. More from them later. And the weather. Good morning. Rain going east and into the north sea. Behind that, sunshine and showers. Some will be heavy and thundery. In the sunshine, it will be quite pleasant. I will have more in 15 minutes. Thank you, carol. Good morning. First, our main story. The government is pushing for a temporary Customs Union to be put in place when britain leaves the European Union to try to smooth the way for business and prevent chaos on the uks borders. Thereve been warnings about the extra pressure ports could be under if they face an increase i
And scientists have revealed sport and for a full round up, the closest images ever taken of the sun, which show mini solar from the bbc sport centre. Flares, called campfires, first, to the second dotted across its surface. Test between england and the west indies at old trafford. There was no play this morning in manchester because of rain. England were put into bat by the windies with rory burns first to fall lbw to spinner roston chase for 15just before the lunch break. Zak crawley then fell the very next ball after it, leaving england 29 for 2. Joe root made 23 before being caught at slip. Two developing stories this hour. England are now 112 for 3 uk Security Services claim hackers dom sibley approaching a half almost certainly working century, ben stokes alongside him. For the russian state are trying commentary can be found to steal research into on the bbc sport website with in play highlights too. A vaccine for coronavirus jofra archer has apologised after he was dropped for
Struggling . Good morning. Most festival fun good morning. Most festivalfun has been put on hold for this year but i will be looking at smart ways that some embracing social distancing that asking whether for others, covid could mean the partys over for good . An fa cup nightmare for david de gea. The Manchester United goalkeeper makes two huge mistakes as chelsea progress to the final. For many of us today, we will see some sunshine. They will also be areas of cloud thick enough to produce some showers over the northern half of the country. Wales and southern england seeing the sunniest disguise. I will have all the details later in the programme. Its monday the 20th ofjuly. Our top story the government has signed deals to secure 90 million doses of Coronavirus Vaccines which are being developed overseas. The agreements, one with a german Us Partnership and one with a french firm, is in addition to a pledge for 100 million doses of a vaccine created at the university of oxford, which
Types of interventions. As tensions grow between britain and china the uk is expected to announce its suspending its extradition treaty with hong kong. The parents of a student who took her own life in 2018 are suing Bristol University in whats thought to be the first case of its kind. If you are getting in touch with us today, send me a message on twitter or on our website. Also coming up this hour. An Historic Mission to mars is under way the first attempt by the United Arab Emirates to reach the red planet. Good morning. The government has signed deals for 90 million doses of Coronavirus Vaccine developed overseas. One of them is with a partnership between the german and us pharmaceutical giants biontech and pfizer. Its vaccine produced a strong immune response in early trials. If successful, the first of 30 million doses could arrive by the end of the year. The other deal is with the french firm valneva, which wont begin trials of its jab until the autumn. That agreement is for 60