Hello to you. The United States has issued a stern warning to myanmar� s military leaders of more sanctions if troops carry on killing unarmed protesters and attacking journalists and activists. The deposed civilian leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, has appeared via videolink in court in myanmar. She now faces fresh charges. Its the first time her lawyers have seen her since the military seized power on february 1st detaining many government leaders. Since then thereve been widespread protests, Security Forces responding with increasing force. This weekend they killed at least 18 protesters. Heres what the Us State Department had to say. We condemn burmese Security Forces� brutal killing of unarmed people, its attacks on journalists and activists, and ongoing unjust detentions. The United States, in close Co Ordination with our partners and allies, we have made clear to the Burmese Military that violence against the people of burma is abhorrent. The recent escalation and tactics by Security Forces is reprehensible. The United States stands in solidarity with the Tens Of Thousands of people in burma who once again came out, peacefully across the country, with courage and determination, to reject this Military Coup and to voice their aspirations for a return to democratic governance, peace and the rule of law. That is the official line from the Us State Department. Nyein has the latest on the protests from myanmar� s biggest city, yangon. Just a warning, there are distressing images coming up. Back on the streets, despite the deadly risk, protesters here try to prepare to face the military as the violence from the Security Forces increases. Nini aung tut naing, one victim of their brutal response. This is where a young man was shot dead in the chest in sundays crackdown. He was just 23 years old, a university student. He lost his life while demanding a return to democracy. He was not alone. In mandalay, this is where 32 year old ma daisy was killed. Witnesses say ma daisy was a bystander, shot in the head near a protest. Translation she was shotj in her temple, from the left. I was told the attacker was riding a motorbike. It happened as the soldiers came and fired. People were shouting, go inside, so we went inside and shut the doors. We couldnt pick up her body, we couldnt even see it because of the gunfire. At this court today, Aung San Suu Kyi appeared via video link, the first time she has been seen since the coup. But her lawyers are struggling against the system. We cannot have any access to the court, to look at the screen on the side of the court, to look at herface, Aung San Suu Kyis face. Because the judge said we are not permitted. Security forces here say they are on the streets to enforce the rule of law, and accused the protesters of rioting, arresting hundreds. Its clear the military are not backing down. Nyein chanaye, bbc news, yangon. The un secretary general, Antonio Guterres, has described the amount of humanitarian aid pledged to yemen this year as disappointing, warning that cutting aid was a death sentence. The un wanted almost 4 billion for yemen, to help prevent a famine. But only 1. 7 billion has been promised. Ive been speaking to fatima abo alasrar, whos yemeni and a non resident scholar at the middle east institute, and previously Programme Officer for the department for International Development in yemen. I asked her thoughts on the lesser amount of aid pledged to yemen. 4 billion to achieve 4 billion, it is a substantial amount of money. The United Nations and the United States appealed to all nations, especially the ones in the region, to give generously, realising that it is really crucial to act quickly because of the economic crisis and also the Global Covid I9 pandemic. And these were making the humanitarian crisis even worse. So the 4 billion is substantial, achieving 1. 7 billion only was kind of expected, given the fact that other nations are really struggling with the covid 19 crisis at the moment. As you say, it is substantial, is it anything like enough to address the problems and do you think theres any chance of getting more . I mean, i think it might be overly ambitious. Just to put things in context, when i was with the department for International Development, about a decade ago, the entire budget for the government of yemen was 6 billion. So, 4 billion is very substantial. There are resources in yemen, that if are targeted and directed efficiently, could be of benefit. But its perhaps important to realize now, more than ever, that given the inability to meet constant pledges last year the pledge also fell short that yemen is in need of a sustainable strategy at the moment that would create necessary economic incentives for the country to function, instead ofjust relying on handouts, otherwise we risk running into the situation again and again, orjust indefinitely, really. And given the fact that its in conflict at the moment, maybe these might be ambitious terms, but a push for a peaceful solution, and for the warring parties to deliver and abide by responsibilities to deliver to the people under their control. There is an argument, isnt there, that the aid that has gone to yemen already and the way its been directed or not directed has in some ways made the situation worse . And thats the paradox of humanitarian assistance, i guess, because despite the appeal of the humanitarian assistance, because it helps the people who are affected by the conflict, there is also an awareness that there are unintended consequences of the assistance, and reason to believe that untargeted or unmonitored assistance can inadvertently fall into the wrong hands. We have seen with this. We have seen this when there was a video circulated last year, with World Food Programme resources donated to the yemeni people but it was in the hands of houthi insurgents and fighters on the frontlines. Many examples like this, like acquiring ambulances or vehicles this is not sustainable in the long run and the international community, the United Nations, need to have a serious conversation about these types of violations in order to help everybody in yemen. But at the moment there is really not no rigorous mechanisms to implement or to monitor where these funds and assistance are going, and food theft, i mean, Assistance Theft is very prevalent in yemen these days. Fatima abo alasrar. Lets get some of the days other news. The Uns Commission of inquiry on syria has found that detentions and disappearances have continued throughout the 10 year conflict and that the fate of Tens Of Thousands of people remains unknown. Government forces have detained protesters, their families, journalists and human rights activists. Survivors told the un that torture and executions were commonplace. The bbc reporter in ethiopias conflict hit Tigray Region has been detained by the military. Eyewitnesses said girmay gebru was taken with four other people from a cafe in the regional capital, mekelle. Translators for the french news agency, the financial times, and a localjournalist have been arrested recently. Colombia has become the first country in South America to receive Coronavirus Vaccines through the global covax programme, a scheme to immunise people in poorer countries. The president called it an important milestone. The Pan American Health organization said the americas have experienced the worst impact of the covid 19 pandemic. The uks Prime Minister, borisjohnson has been obliged to defend his policy on border controls, as Health Officials try to trace one person in england whos been infected with the brazilian coronavirus variant. They want to try to stop it, of course, spreading into the community. Its one of six cases of the variant found in the uk in february, before the introduction of mandatory hotel quarantine. Three cases were found in scotland after passengers flew back from brazil via paris and london. Two of the cases were from the same household in the west of england, after one person returned from brazil last month. That leaves one a sixth person who they cant trace because that person did not fill out the Registration Form correctly. The variant was first detected in the brazilian city of manaus, where it is thought to be causing a surge in new cases. Ravi gupta is a professor of clinical microbiology at the university of cambridge. Hes been researching the evolution of covid 19, including new strains. We dont think it is more dangerous, but it is a variant of concern because it carries the Signature Mutations that have been shown in vitro by a number of groups, and in terms of Vaccine Responses to be a bit of a problem. All we know is that, if you put e484k mutation, which is one of the key mutations in spike that the brazil variant has, along with the South African variant, we can see Something Like a tenfold shift in the amounts of antibody required to neutralise or to block that virus from infecting cells. Tenfold sounds like a lot but actually we make huge amounts of antibody after vaccination, and so for most people that will not be a problem. So you will still limit severity, you will still prevent death, but there may be a small chance of transmission, and thats what we are worried about here, the Public Health implications of this. Professor ravi gupta. The new york governor, andrew cuomo, is facing growing pressure from fellow democrats to resign after a third woman came forward to accuse him of making an unwanted sexual advance. Two of the governors former aides have already accused him of sexual misconduct. In a Statement Released on sunday, mr cuomo denied touching anyone inappropriately, but apologised if any of his comments had been misinterpreted. Our North America correspondent, david willis joins me now. Something more, and how significant is it all . Well, my, andrew cuomo is the son of mario cuomo, who himself was governor of new york for many years. Years the most senior elected official in one of the biggest, most powerful states in the United States. He became something a Household Name during the height of the coronavirus pandemic here, for his measured daily briefings, which were seen as welcome relief from the often freewheeling often chaotic briefings of the trump administration, and there was talk of one time possibly running for president , under the democrat banner. Now is facing quite serious allegations of Sexual Harassment allegations from two women who have come forward in the course of the last week. One of them claims that he kissed her, against her will. Other claims he made, he asked leading questions about her sex life when they were on a government plane. So he has initiated an enquiry into this. As you mentioned in your introduction, he has issued a statement in which he apologised for what was insisted on our insensitive or being too personal. Stay with us on bbc news. Still to come strap in as we give you a look at what its like to wind surf on ice. First, the plates slid gently off the restaurant tables. Then suddenly, the tables, the chairs and people crashed sideways and downwards, and it was just a matter of seconds as the ferry lurched onto her side. The hydrogen bomb. On a remote pacific atoll, The Americans had successfully tested a weapon whose explosive force dwarfed that of the bomb dropped on hiroshima. I had heard the news earlier, and so my heart went bang, bang, bang the Constitutional Rights of these marchers are their rights as citizens of the united i states, and they should be protected even in the right. To test them out, so that they dont get their heads broken and are sent to hospital. This religious controversy i know you dont want to say too much about it but does it worry you that its going to boil up when you get to the states . Well, it worries me, yes, but i hope everything will be all right in the end, as they say. This is bbc news. The latest headlines myanmar Security Forces have intensified their crackdown on anti coup protests as the us warns the countrys military leaders it could face further sanctions. The un expresses its disappointment by amount of aid pledged to war torn yemen. It had hoped for 4 billion to help prevent famine. Only 1. 7 billion has been pledged. The former president of france, nicholas sarkozy, has been found guilty of corruption. A court in paris heard wiretap evidence that he offered a Magistrate A Job in monaco, in return for information about a separate corruption investigation. Hes been sentenced to three years in prison, two of them suspended. Lucy williamson reports from paris. Nicolas sarkozy arrived at court today a former president , right up to the salute outside the court room doors. Once inside, the president turned defendant. No salutes from the judge, just a dressing down and a guilty verdict. Corruption and influence peddling. For him, his former lawyer, and the judge they tried to bribe. The judge said that mr sarkozy had known what he was doing was wrong and spoke of a Dark Veil Hanging over his lawyers ethical responsibilities. Years after mr sarkozy left office, his time as president of france continues to generate headlines. Mr sarkozy� s time in office has prompted several investigations. This trial was the result of an enquiry into Campaign Financing in which a Police Phone Tap recorded him and his lawyer discussing plans to bribe a judge, in return for information about another investigation into alleged donations by the loreal heiress, liliane bettencourt. Among those lining up to lend support today, frances interior minister. Translation i never comment on Court Decisions but everyonel knows the affection, the respect i have for Nicolas Sarkozy who was a great president for the republic and who, in these difficult times, obviously has my support, my friendly support. Almost a decade after he left office, mr sarkozy still has a lot of influence and a lot of enemies. To many, he is still the bling Bling President who was always one step ahead. Translation there is a tendency to believe. That the elites are protected, especially president s, with president ial immunity. I think this would be the first time a president has gone to jail, and that is a good thing. Mr sarkozy� s lawyer said they would appeal the verdict. Translation today we are obviously appealing i against this decision. It sometimes takes time in cases as complicated as this one for the truth to emerge and i think it will emerge before the magistrates of the court of appeal. The former president is due back in court later this month to face charges of illegally financing his unsuccessful re election bid in 2012. The machinery of the french state, face to face with the man who once led it. Lucy williamson, bbc news, paris. The duke of edinburgh has been transferred to Barts Hospital in london for tests on a pre existing heart condition. He is 99 years old. He was driven by ambulance after almost two weeks at another london hospital. This from our Royal Correspondent nicholas witchell. King edward vii hospital this morning, an ambulance had been reversed up to a rear entrance. Umbrellas were raised by staff to shield the view of a patient who is being placed into the ambulance. Its believed the patient was the duke of edinburgh. As the ambulance departed, it was assumed he was leaving after 13 nights in the hospital to be taken home to windsor castle. But at 12 30pm, this statement was issued by buckingham palace. The duke of edinburgh was today transferred the journey across london was a short one. St bartholomews, or barts, is britains oldest hospital, but it has some of the most modern and extensive facilities for cardiac care. Its a recognised centre of excellence. Its the largest Specialist Centre for this type of condition in the uk, and one of the largest in europe, and so you can see all of the subspecialists, whether its a problem with the heart rhythm, a problem with the blood supply to the heart, or the heart muscle, all under one roof and delivering care at the same time. The duke has suffered heart issues in the past. In 2011, there was an Emergency Admission to Papworth Hospital in cambridgeshire. He had suffered chest pains at sandringham. The queen and his immediate family all went to his bedside. A blocked Coronary Artery was diagnosed. It had been a close call. Yet there has been no suggestion until today of any recurrence of any heart problems. For a man approaching his 100th birthday, the duke has seemed in generally good health, yet his Hospital Stay is now longer than any previous one. Its unclear whether the duke will require any surgical procedure on his heart, such as occurred in 2011. On that occasion, he had a stent inserted to relieve the blocked Coronary Artery. On this occasion, all the palace will say is that hes comfortable and responding to treatment. Ah, good morning. Amidst all of this, a message of reassurance from the palace. Tonight, footage of the queen on a video call, unveiling a statue of herself in south australia. It was recorded a few days ago, before the latest news of the duke. But the queen sounded unmistakably cheerful. It might be quite alarming to suddenly see it out of the window, if she arrived unexpectedly. All of which would seem to emphasise that these royals dont dwell on their problems, they get on with the job. Nicholas witchell, bbc news. Armenias Prime Minister has offered snap parliamentary outside a court in hong kong, 47 pro democracy activists are facing charges of conspiracy to commit subversion. Demonstrators are opposed to chinas National Security law imposed on hong kong last year. Danny vincent reports. Protesters in hong kong saluting pro democracy activists in myanmar. But they came to show solidarity with 47 activists here who are facing charges for breaking the draconian National Security law. The police warned the hundreds of supporters outside the court that the police warned the hundreds of supporters that they too could be in violation of the sweeping new law which has all but silenced the street protests movement. Yet still they came. Translation im a person who loves freedom, and i clearly know what i should do to secure our freedom. So i must come out. Hong kong activists say the pro democracy camp is facing an unparalleled crackdown. Past and present political activists say they are victims of political persecution. The government says its returning law in order to hong kong. This man is a lifelong activist. He is facing charges relating to the 2019 movement. Hes prepared to serve time in prison. His generation of activists hoped hong kong might help to change china. Today, he feels this city is becoming increasingly like the mainland. I asked him if the Protest Movement had failed. Its sad that hong kong has become just like what happened inside china. And the young people are caught in that environment, and we, you know, in a way, are part of it. But still, we have already had years of fighting. But they are still young. More than half a million Hong Kong Residents voted in in the unofficial Primary Election which led to the arrest of 47 activists that participated. Millions took to the streets in 2019 in opposition to greater control from beijing. Todays scenes, much smaller, represent a new desire for Hung Congress to protest in public. Translation participating in the very simple step of a Primary Election, with me being charged with conspiracy to commit subversion, shows of the Hong Kong Government has brought the chinese governments standards to suppress the opposition camp in hong kong. Activists like lee must face several charges for his role in the Protest Movement. He must fight his battle in court. He fears hes living on borrowed time. Danny vincent, bbc news, hong kong. When you think of surfing, you probably think of wide open beaches and big, intimidating waves. But there are alternatives. Theres wind surfing, of course, but what about ice surfing . Its a high speed sport, and not a wave in sight. The bbc� s tim allman explains. In helsinki, they certainly know how to improvise. Much of the baltic sea is frozen this time of year. So little opportunity to hang ten. But you know what they say necessity is the mother of invention. They call it ice surfing, a combination of wind surfing and ice skating. Shooting across the surface, you can reach speeds of up to 100 kilometres an hour. Conditions are just perfect. I call them happiness machines. They really make people smile. And its such a joy, pure movement, and right now its on. There are estimated to be around 1000 competitors around the world, mostly based in northern europe, russia and North America. But which is best . Surfing the waves or surfing the ice . Translation they are so different. I cant really choose between them. The attraction in summer is that the waves make it more challenging, but in winter you can just race in straight away. There is of course one potential fly in the ointment spring. As temperatures rise and the ice melts, the opportunities for fun disappear. So the moral of the story is, keep surfing while you can. Tim allman, bbc news. And you can get in touch with me and most of the team on twitter. Im bbc mike embley. Before we go, you may well know that Coconut Trees are what some people call zero waste trees, meaning that all parts of the food are usable in some way or another. This artist in nigeria uses Trash Coconut shells to create these unique mosaic art pieces. He began experimenting with Coconut Shells in 2006, when he was gifted two coconuts by his art teacher. Much more view at any time on the bbc website and our twitter feeds. Time on the bbc website and our twitterfeeds. For time on the bbc website and our twitter feeds. For watching. Hello there. Today is shaping up to be a pretty similar day to how yesterday was, with many places starting chilly, grey, foggy with some low cloud, that will slowly burn back to the east coast, allowing for some sunshine to develop for many of us. So a largely dry day today, a chilly start with that low cloud and fog. Many places though will turn brighter into the afternoon. Now, its all driven by this area of High Pressure, which is keeping things fine and settled. Most places will see light winds which is why we will start off rather grey with this fog around for many places. The exception, the west of scotland, parts of northern ireland, the far west of england and wales, which will start cold, frosty and sunny. But eventually the sun will get going on this cloud, thinning and breaking it. But it could linger again like on monday, through parts of eastern wales, the midlands, Eastern England and also eastern scotland, where we will continue to see some threatened haar lapping against the coast. Sunshine though will develop across southern areas. And winds generally light but still quite fresh to the channel and for the southwest of england. In the sunniest spots we could see temperatures reaching 10 to maybe 14 or 15 degrees, but really chilly where we hold onto the grey, foggy weather only 3 5 celsius. As we head into tuesday night, it looks like that low cloud and fog will tend to return across much of the country. A few clearer spells out west. A few showers starting to push into the Channel Islands and the southwest. So here a bit more cloud, so not quite as cold, but chillier further north, particularly where we have any cloud breaks. So into wednesday then weve got this little Weather Front which is going to bring some wetter weather to southern and southwestern areas. Mainly the form of showery rains some of the showers could be quite heavy for the Channel Islands southwest england, then into south wales, and then spreading into parts of the midlands, southern and southEastern England into the afternoon. Elsewhere its generally cloudy particularly towards the east. Best of the sunshine further west. But despite any sunshine, its actually turning colder across the north. Further south given some sunshine, and again quite mild 10 to 15 degrees. The reason for it turning cold in the north is this new area of High Pressure moving down from iceland. Its got some very cold air mixed in with it, and that is going to affect much of the country as we move through thursday and indeed friday. So a much colder feel to our weather to end the week. It will return to a more settled note though. Thursday looks pretty cloudy across the board. Friday, perhaps seeing a little bit of sunshine in places. This is bbc news, the headlines the us has threatened myanmar� s military with more sanctions if they continue their violent crackdown on demonstrators opposed to last months coup. It has already sanctioned ten individuals, including the acting president. On sunday at least 18 protesters were killed by Security Forces. Senior United Nations officials are saying they are � disappointed by the aid pledged by international doners to yemen. Secretary general Antonio Guterres warned that cutting aid was a death sentence. 4 billion was asked for, to help prevent famine. 1. 7 billion has been promised. The queens husband Prince Philip has been moved to a specialist Heart Hospital in london for further treatment. He is 99 years old. He was said to be comfortable on arrival at Barts Hospital. Hes being treated for an infection and a pre existing heart condition. The chancellor, rishi sunak, will unveil his latest budget on wednesday