This is bbc news with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world. My names mike embley. There is mounting anger in lebanon against politicians who did not prevent yesterdays blast. At least 135 people have died, thousands are injured. The shockwave, was so powerful it knocked people off their feet, blowing out windows for miles around. Millions turn out to vote in sri lankas elections despite coronavirus fears. And japan marks 75 years since the us atomic bomb was dropped on hiroshima. We look at the lingering impact of the attack, and hearfrom the last survivors. Hello to you. In beirut, a desperate search is continuing for more than a hundred people missing since the huge explosion that devastated the port area. 300,000 people have had to leave their homes. Its thought the explosion was caused by a fire that ignited piles of Ammonium Nitrate, stored unsafely. A two week state of emergency has been declared. Quentin sommerville has the latest. In a country long ba
This is bbc news with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world. A month after the devastating blast in beirut, rescuers continue to dig for possible survivors as a minutes silence is held for the victims. Controversial former australian Prime Minister tony abbott is appointed as a trade adviser to the uk despite critics describing him as a homophobe, misoygynist and Climate Change and Climate Change denier. I dont agree with those sentiments at all, but i dont agree with everybody who serves the government and an unpaid capacity on hundreds of boards across the country. And i cant be expected to do so. Quarantine confusion in the uk as scotland and wales impose new restrictions,
but no change for passengers arriving in england and Northern Ireland. Barcelona superstar lionel messi agrees to stay at the club, days after insisting he wanted to leave, he says he doesnt want to drag the spanish club into court. Hello and welcome if youre watching in the uk or around
Hello, im babita sharma. Welcome to outside source. Theres another stark warning from the World Health Organization about the coronavirus pandemic. Its director general is warning of ten million infections and half a Million Deaths by next week. The virus thrives on division but is thwarted when we unite. We look at the situation across europe amid warnings that the continent faces a resurgence of covid 19 as lockdown restrictions are relaxed. As the uk experiences its hottest day of the year, a Major Incident is declared on englands south coast after hundreds of thousands of people head to beaches. And well speak to the lawyer of George Floyds family, as us politicians prepare to vote on a Sweeping Police Reform bill. Welcome. Thanks very much forjoining us. The head of the World Health Organisation has given another stark reminder that the world wont move past the coronavirus pandemic any time soon. The number of the cases is accelerating in the americas as well as in parts of europe
You ch, mm and thank ou to david you ch, and thank ou to david for raisin and thank you to david for raising that all important point. Time for a look at the weather. Heres alina jenkins. I know it is cold, i had to work two pairs of gloves on my bicycle ride this morning, it is colder elsewhere . , a, this morning, it is colder elsewhere . , l, i, elsewhere . Temperatures fell to minus 115 elsewhere . Temperatures fell to minus 11. 5 celsius elsewhere . Temperatures fell to minus 11. 5 celsius at elsewhere . Temperatures fell to | minus 11. 5 celsius at ravensworth elsewhere . Temperatures fell to i minus 11. 5 celsius at ravensworth in north yorkshire, the coldest night of the year so far for england. This was leeds earlier, sunshine above 30 further snow as we head to this evening, overnight and tomorrow. Similar similar scenes across Northern England and scotland, but some of the snow could be moving further south. Quiet and mostly tried this afternoon, quite a bit of fog and linge
This is bbc news with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world. British airways treatment of staff during the Coronavirus Crisis is a National Disgrace according to a group of prominent uk politicians they say ba has used the pandemic to cut thousands ofjobs. Virus deaths surge in brazil it now has the second highest toll in the world. Londons top Police Officer tells those planning to join anti racism protests today to stay off the streets amid a warning that far right groups could try to disrupt events. Please express your voice in a different way, and dont come physically to the streets of london. In an interview with the bbc,
the dalai lama, the leader of tibetan buddhism says hes been inspired by the compassions shown during the Coronavirus Crisis. No footguards, no carriage ride and no flypast how the queens official birthday will be a socially distanced celebration at Windsor Castle this year. Hello and welcome if youre watching in the uk or around the wor