For heroism and bravery. Nhs englands medical director has praised his colleagues� response to the Coronavirus Pandemic our staff, our Workforce has stepped up magnificently, treating patients with Covid, of course, those with other conditions and i couldnt be prouder or more humble of the Work that i have seen my colleagues do over the last 18 months. The Apartment Block which partially collapsed near miami killing 2a people eleven days ago is demolished before a Tropical Storm Sweeps in and endangers the lives of rescuers. The taliban warns that any foreign soldiers left in afghanistan beyond September 11th, will be treated as an occupying force. 18 year old british Wildcard Emma Raducanu is back in action on wimbledon� s Court Number one as she bids to reach the quarterfinals. After the Covid-i9'>Covid I9 situation, i think that you have to just cherish every single moment that you get and all the opportunities, so i think that is definitely. If youre not having fun here at court one, then where are you going to have fun, you know, Like. . The Prime Minister is expected to tell people in england that it will be left to their judgement to manage coronavirus risks, as he prepares to ease restrictions from the 19th ofjuly. Borisjohnson will lead a downing Street News Conference later today, where he will tell the public that the country must begin to learn to live with this virus. So what might we expect to be announced . Many of the remaining restrictions in england do look set to be swept away in a fortnight, including. Social distancing. That will mean scrapping the one Metre Plus Rule in public places. Its thought there will no longer be a requirement to scan in when going into cafes and restaurants, whether or not to wear a mask will come down to personal choice. And its also expected that it will get easier for friends and relatives to visit their Loved Ones in a care home. Plans for scotland, wales and Northern Ireland will be outlined later this month. Our political correspondent Chris Mason reports. Theyve been everywhere for ages. Signs telling us how to behave. Rules the Likes of which weve never seen before. But many of the remaining restrictions in england look set to be swept away in a fortnight, including social distancing, the requirement to scan in on the way to cafes and restaurants, and the need to wear a mask. Plus, its expected to be easier to visit a care home. Ministers accept the number of people with Covid will go up. But far fewer of us will end up in hospital or die than would have been the case because of the vaccines. But others are worried. The nhs is actually in quite a pressured position. So, weve got a lot of Covid cases coming through the door, not as high as previous waves, but still causing pressure. But alongside that, weve also got the challenges of recovering the backlog of care that the nhs faces. The mantra for ministers is changing. Learning to live with the virus is now their emphasis. Scotland isnt expected to remove all legal restrictions until early next month. Neither wales nor Northern Ireland have committed to a date for returning to normal or something close. Chris mason, Bbc News. Stephen powis is the national medical Directorfor England hes been telling us what he thinks, about the governments plans to ease the final Covid restrictions in england. Well, the good news of course is that although the Infection Rates are rising, Hospital Admissions are not rising at the rate we have seen in previous peaks. If we go back to december, for instance, when we had around 23,000 infections per day which is around the rate we have seen in the last few days, they were nearly 15,000 people with Covid-i9'>Covid I9 in hospital, where as now, there are only around 1700 in england. And the reason for that, of course, is the great success of the Vaccine Programme and our vaccines are turning out to be highly effective against severe disease, over 90 effectively preventing people having to be treated in hospital. 0ur Chief Political Correspondent Adam Fleming is in westminster. A shift in the Governments Tone but we know there is a divergence of scientific opinion on this. What do we know about what Boris Johnson scientific opinion on this. What do we know about what borisjohnson is we know about what Boris Johnson is going to say and perhaps what he is not . If going to say and perhaps what he is not . ,. , going to say and perhaps what he is not . ,. ,. , not . If the Data allows it next monday when not . If the Data allows it next monday when the not . If the Data allows it next monday when the decision not . If the Data allows it next| monday when the decision will not . If the Data allows it next monday when the decision will be made, on the 19th ofjuly, most of the legal restrictions on people in england will be lifted. 0ne the legal restrictions on people in england will be lifted. One will remain, the obligation to isolate for ten days if you test positive for ten days if you test positive for Covid-i9'>Covid I9. Many of the others will disappear and things that were specific prohibitions by the government laid down in legislation will become Advice And Guidance on state for people to base their own personal decisions on using their ownjudgment. 0ne personal decisions on using their ownjudgment. One of personal decisions on using their own judgment. One of the examples as facemasks, mandatory on public transport, that will become advice about thinking about the risk posed to you by Covid-i9'>Covid I9 and the risk you pose to other people and it will be your choice whether you wear a facemask or not. It opens up some tricky questions for Government Ministers who are normally loath to comment on personal decisions as the social Care Minister find out when she was interviewed this morning. I dont particularly Like wearing a face mask, i think Thats Something that many people will share with me. I also know that its really hard for some people to hear well when somebodys speaking to them in a facemask. But i will, of course, follow the guidance that well set out on when people should think of wearing one and not. And i think to make a common Sense Judgment and follow the guidance on what are the right precautions to take. The key question is whatever changes are introduced, are the irreversible . We have seen in israel, they got rid of place mats and then the reintroduced them. Irreversibility is one of the watchwords that the Prime Minister has had through their space to get everyone going in One Direction and One Direction only. You heard it when he talked about thejuly One Direction only. You heard it when he talked about the July The 19 been the terminus date. There are plenty of scientists in we will have to revisit lots of issues in the winter because we will have a further resurgence of Covid-i9'>Covid I9 because thats what happens to respiratory viruses in winter, also influence and medics are preparing for a bad Influenza Season this year because of the lockdown and last winter, people did not get it and have built up immunity, not built up have built up immunity, not built up immunity, and if youre talking about Nhs Capacity, we need more Nhs Capacity to deal with the backlog of things that did not get done during the pandemic. That Equation Points to a tricky winter and some people are saying that talking about the restrictions being lifted in an irreversible way as a hostage to fortune. There is a paradox about July The 19th. It is very much doors open and Restrictions Lifted but cases are going to go up, Covid-i9'>Covid I9 is a problem for the country and you cannot pretend it doesnt exist. It is a difficult message to say go for it but not too much. It is up to you to decide. That is going to be something we all grapple with no matter who you are, over the next few months. 0ur Chief Political Correspondent Adam Fleming is in westminster. And were expecting the Prime Minister to lead the downing Street Coronavirus News briefing at 5pm. Well bring that to you live here on the Bbc News channel. The queen has awarded the George Cross to the nhs as the Health Service marks its 73rd Anniversary today. In a personal message, The Queen said Nhs Staff across the uk had Worked with courage, Compassion And Dedication for more than 70 years. 0ur royal correspondent Nicholas Witchell reports. The national Health Services in all four nations of the united kingdom have faced the most exceptional challenges over the past 16 months of the Covid pandemic. It has been the most demanding period for its staff since the nhs was established, 73 years ago today. The award of the George Cross to the nhs is an exceptional mark of gratitude. The medal ranks second only to the Victoria Cross as a means of recognising outstanding heroism. It has only been awarded to a collective body on two previous occasions. In another unusual move, The Queen has handwritten a personal message, setting out the citation. She writes. It is with great pleasure, on behalf of a grateful nation, that i award the George Cross to the national Health Services of the united kingdom. This award recognises all Nhs Staff, past and present, across all disciplines and all four nations. 0ver more than seven decades, and especially in recent times, you have supported the people of our country with courage, compassion, and dedication, demonstrating the highest standards of public service. You have our enduring thanks and heartfelt appreciation. It is signed elizabeth r. Nhs leaders say the award is a tribute to their staff. This is wonderful and unprecedented recognition for the staff of the nhs. Theyve looked after us with such Skill And Fortitude during Covid, which has been the worst pandemic in a century and, arguably, the biggest challenge facing this country since the second world war. But The Queen has also been clear in her personal Message Today that this award also marks over seven decades in which the national Health Service has been integral to the Well Being and life of this country. Later today, at St Pauls cathedral in london, a service of thanksgiving will take place, marking the 73 years of the nhs and giving thanks for the Work of its staff during the pandemic. The service will be attended by the Duke And Duchess of cambridge. Nicholas witchell, Bbc News. Lets cross to our Health Correspondent Catherine burns. Good morning. It is morning of high emotions. Good morning. It is morning of high emotions we good morning. It is morning of high emotions. We have good morning. It is morning of high emotions. We have been good morning. It is morning of high emotions. We have been here good morning. It is morning of high emotions. We have been here for. Good morning. It is morning of high l emotions. We have been here for two hours and we have been speaking to staff and patients, talking about the George Cross. What does it mean to them . It is the highest non military award, it felt every day in the first wave that they were going to Work during Work time and the George Cross was created during the George Cross was created during the blitz in 1940, to recognise extreme heroism and courage. That is what the nhs has shown in the last year. I am joined what the nhs has shown in the last year. Iamjoined by what the nhs has shown in the last year. I am joined by the national medical director for the nhs year. I am joined by The National Medical Directorfor the nhs in medical director for the nhs in england. Medical directorfor the nhs in england. What does this mean to you today . The its england. What does this mean to you toda . Th � ,. , england. What does this mean to you toda . Th � ,. ,. ,. , england. What does this mean to you toda . Th � ,. ,. , today . The its going to be a very emotional Day Today . The its going to be a very emotional day inside today . The its going to be a very emotional day inside St Today . 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The its going to be a very| emotional day inside St Pauls in if few hours emotional day inside St Pauls in if few hours and for the staff across the nhs few hours and for the staff across the nhs across all four nations. 73rd the nhs across all four nations. 73rd Anniversary of the nhs, it is great 73rd Anniversary of the nhs, it is great news 73rd Anniversary of the nhs, it is great news that The Queen has awarded great news that The Queen has awarded the George Cross to the nhs, all the awarded the George Cross to the nhs, all the Work awarded the George Cross to the nhs, all the Work in the 73 years and in particular all the Work in the 73 years and in particular over the last 18 months when particular over the last 18 months when it particular over the last 18 months when it has based its greatest challenge and the staff have stepped up challenge and the staff have stepped up to the challenge and the staff have stepped up to the challenge and moved Heaven And Earth up to the challenge and moved Heaven And Earth to up to the challenge and moved Heaven And Earth to treat over 400,000 patients and earth to treat over 400,000 patients in and earth to treat over 400,000 patients in england with Covid 19 and provide services for everybody without and provide services for everybody without Covid 19 at the same time. It is without Covid 19 at the same time. It is a without Covid 19 at the same time. It is a chance without Covid 19 at the same time. It is a chance to look back and reflect. How has the last 18 months been for you personally . It reflect. How has the last 18 months been for you personally . Reflect. How has the last 18 months been for you personally . It has been tou h, the been for you personally . It has been tough, the hardest been for you personally . It has been tough, the hardest 18 been for you personally . It has been tough, the hardest 18 months been for you personally . It has been tough, the hardest 18 months of been for you personally . It has been tough, the hardest 18 months of my| tough, the hardest 18 months of my professional life, but it has been that for professional life, but it has been that for everybody in the nhs. Everyone that for everybody in the nhs. Everyone has stepped up. I saw me on December Everyone has stepped up. I saw me on December The 8th and coventry, a cold and December The 8th and coventry, a cold and foggy coventry, seeing the first vaccination felt Like a historic first vaccination felt Like a historic moment, and it is astonishing to think standing here today, astonishing to think standing here today, july the 5th, we have administered 66 Million doses in england. Administered 66 Million doses in england, that is an astonishing achievement for Nhs Staff to be able to do that, achievement for Nhs Staff to be able to do that, the volunteers, with the military, to do that, the volunteers, with the military, it to do that, the volunteers, with the military, it shows the Passion And Commitment of everybody to pull together commitment of everybody to pull together to get out of the pandemic. Did you together to get out of the pandemic. Did you think injanuary together to get out of the pandemic. Did you think in January 2020 that did you think inJanuary 2020 that we would be in this position now . It we would be in this position now . If you look back a year ago, if we would you look back a year ago, if we would have you look back a year ago, if we would have been thus far on in the vaccine would have been thus far on in the Vaccine Programme, iwould not would have been thus far on in the Vaccine Programme, i would not have believed Vaccine Programme, i would not have believed you. That is testament to the science believed you. That is testament to the science behind, the vaccines have the science behind, the vaccines have been the science behind, the vaccines have been developed quickly, to show they are have been developed quickly, to show they are safe and effective, deployed at an astonishing rate and we know deployed at an astonishing rate and we know now that they are 90 effective we know now that they are 90 effective against severe disease and hospitalisation. With rates of infection hospitalisation. With rates of infection that we saw in mid december, we have fewer people in hospital mid december, we have fewer people in hospital. The middecember, we have fewer people in hosital. ,. , middecember, we have fewer people in hosital. ,. , , , in hospital. The nhs has stepped up Hu El this in hospital. The nhs has stepped up hugely this year. In hospital. The nhs has stepped up hugely this year, but in hospital. The nhs has stepped up hugely this year, but they in hospital. The nhs has stepped up hugely this year, but they were hugely this year, but they were already problems going into the pandemic and those problems have not gone away. Record high waiting list, exhausted and burnt out staff, a lot of challenges ahead, how do you feel about getting ready for that now . Staff are incredibly resilient but they have had an exhausting 18 months. They have had an exhausting 18 months, and they are recovering, and looking months, and they are recovering, and looking forward. They are incredibly passionate looking forward. They are incredibly passionate about treating patients, they had passionate about treating patients, they had seen that services have become they had seen that services have become because of the Pandemic Pub people become because of the Pandemic Pub people are become because of the Pandemic Pub people are waiting and they want to et people are waiting and they want to get back people are waiting and they want to get back and treat those patients. Across get back and treat those patients. Across the get back and treat those patients. Across the country now they are Working across the country now they are Working on across the country now they are Working on new ways of treating people. Working on new ways of treating people, innovative techniques we have learnt during the pandemic, we want to have learnt during the pandemic, we want to get have learnt during the pandemic, we want to get back to normal as quickly want to get back to normal as quickly as want to get back to normal as quickly as possible. Everything is auoin to quickly as possible. Everything is going to start quickly as possible. Everything is going to start here quickly as possible. Everything is going to start here at quickly as possible. Everything is going to start here at 11 quickly as possible. Everything is going to start here at 11 oclock, l going to start here at 11 oclock, packed full of vips but the focus is on Nhs Staff and the patients who want to come thank you very much. We will talk to you later. The Prime Minister will today announce the next steps on social distancing, face coverings and Working from home the government is expected to confirm that the majority of the remaining restrictions in england will be lifted from the 19th of july. 0n the 73rd Anniversary of the nhs The Queen has awarded the Health Service the George Cross for heroism and bravery. 18 year old british Wildcard Emma Raducanu is back in action on wimbledons Court Number one as she bids to reach the quarterfinals. Explosives have been used to demolish the remains of an Apartment Building near miami which collapsed 11 days ago. 24 people are known to have died and more than 120 are still missing. Tanya dendrinos reports. A skyline changed in a matter of seconds. Explosions. But unLike the time it took to demolish the remnants of this tower block, the horror that preceded will not soon be forgotten. The 12 Story Apartment Complex in surfside, florida partially collapsed on the 24th ofjune. Emergency crews have Worked desperately since, searching for survivors amongst the rubble. 24 people have been confirmed dead and 121 are still missing. Finding them remains the priority. Bringing the building down in a controlled manner is critical to expanding our scope of search, as you know, in the pile. And allowing us to search in the area closest to the building, which has currently not been accessible to the teams, given the great risk to our first responders due to the instability of the building. The demolition was brought forward, due to concerns over the approaching tropical storm elsa. Small, strategically placed explosives were used in combination with gravity to safely bring down the remainder of the structure. While the focus now is firmly on those still missing, there are many questions still to be answered regarding what caused the 40 year old building to crumble and whether the disaster could have been avoided. Tanya dendrinos, Bbc News. Pope francis has undergone successful surgery to treat a Colon Problem at a hospital in rome. The vatican says he is recovering well from the procedure, which was carried out under general anaesthetic yesterday. Before the operation Pope Francis gave his Sunday Blessing to worshippers in St Peters square. This is the first time the 84 year old has been in hospital since his election in 2013. This is live outside the Gemelli Hospital in rome where Pope Francis is recovering. We know he reacted well to the planned surgery according to a vatican spokesman. He went into the hospital yesterday, vatican spokesman. He went into the hospitalyesterday, it vatican spokesman. He went into the hospital yesterday, it is a catholic Teaching Hospital in rome in the afternoon and underwent the scheduled surgical operation. In the evening no further information was provided by the vatican or how long the pope would be staying in that hospital. President Joe Biden says the united states is closer than ever to independence from Covid 19. He said the country was emerging from the Darkness And Isolation of the pandemic and although the virus was not yet beaten he was optimistic. Stepping forward for a dazzling display, capping a year thats been anything but. July 4th in america. Celebrating independence day, but from what . Listen to what president biden said back in may. Our goal Byjuly 4th is to have 70 of adult americans with at least one shot and 160 Million americans fully vaccinated. But two months on, hes facing up to a more hesitant nation than he had anticipated. Short of his target, 67 of americans have had a first dose with just over 149 Million adults, 58 of americans, fully immunised. Mission not yet accomplished. We are emerging from the darkness of years, a year of pandemic and isolation, a year of pain, fear and heartbreaking loss. And think about how far weve come. Since his election, Joe Biden made addressing the pandemic his priority, but almost six months on, he concedes the virus is not yet vanquished. The more contagious Delta Variant means that in some cities Like los angeles, even vaccinated residents are being asked to resume mask wearing indoors and hospitals are filling up again where many remain unvaccinated. The best defence against these variants is to get vaccinated. My fellow americans, its the most patriotic thing you can do. Then, reaching into his jacket pocket, the 78 year old gets a card he says he carries with his daily schedule on it. On that card are the number of americans who have lost their lives to Covid, the precise number. As of tonight, that number is 603,018 people have lost their lives. And that number keeps rising. Its not The End of the pandemic theyre celebrating here, though theyre comfortable enough to get up close and personal, strengthened by the vaccine, convinced, it seems, the darkest days are over. Mark lobel, Bbc News. He knew building Safety Regulator will be given the power to take properties of the market. The Building Safety Plan contains plans to prevent a further tragedy Like the green Felt Tower Fire which killed people in 2017. There will be more routes by which to raise concerns about safety. Property developers who fail to meet requirements could be prosecuted or to their happy property is of the market. Six former conservative Work and pensions to keep the universal credit introduced at the start of the pandemic. They say the rise due to end in the autumn has been vital for protecting the incomes of many families and supporting the economy. 0ther Long Term schemes will help compensate for the loss. More than 2000 british businesses have set up new operations outside the uk since the brexit referendum. According to figures compiled by panorama. The programme has been listening to companies concerns after six months of trading under the new rules. The governments said its helping Businesses Trade effectively with europe and to seize new opportunities elsewhere. And you can watch Panorama Brexit six Months 0n at 7. 35pm this evening on bbc one, or via the bbc iplayer. Natos Military Mission in afghanistan is now all but over. America and its allies, including britain, invaded the country in 2001, following the September 11th attacks. Two decades later, the last of the troops are leaving, except for around A Thousand that will provide security. But as the us withdraws, the taliban is resurgent and its warned that if any international forces, including contractors, remain in afghanistan, they will be treated as an occupying force. From kabul, yogita limaye reports. Afghan soldiers now managing what used to be americas biggest base. International forces making a quiet, hasty retreat. Gains made here over 20 years under threat of being lost. People have voted in elections. 0nce repressed by the taliban, afghan women are at school and Work. This mp fears the taliban will be back in power. The women are finished here. It would be Like a black day for afghan women. Notjust women, all the people. There wont be any lives, any freedom, any life here. How do you view international forces leaving afghanistan at this time . They are leaving so irresponsibly. After 20 years, theyjust went to an argument with the taliban and said to the taliban, its ok, you can do whatever you do. 20 years ago, foreign forces arrived here with a fierce push. The moment in 2001 when the hardline islamist Taliban Regime was driven out of kabul. Americas response to the 9 11 attacks with the uk and other nato allies. The united States Military has begun strikes against alqaeda Terrorist Training Camps and military installations of the Taliban Regime in afghanistan. Years of fighting followed in provinces across the country. This is the area where some of the fiercest battles were fought. Hundreds of british and foreign troops died here. Thousands of afghan soldiers. The taliban were kept at bay but not defeated. Finally, the us signed a deal with the militant group last year. Agreeing to fully withdraw foreign forces. They are living amidst rising violence. This is one of the roads that leads out of kabul. In the province just beyond, the taliban are battling afghan government forces. That is how close the fighting is to the capital. Battles are being fought in more than half of the countrys provinces. Hundreds are dying every week. Thousands are being displaced. Every day, more areas are falling to the taliban. But the group says there is no violence. It told the bbc hundreds of afghan soldiers are defecting to the taliban, a claim the government denies. From their political office in doha, a taliban spokesman also told Me Residualforeign trips residualforeign troops would be considered an occupying force. Foreign forces should withdraw from the country whether they are Contractors Advisers or trainers. It is a violation and we will react. But that action will be based on the decision of our leadership. He said embassies and ngos would not be targeted. The foreign War In Afghanistan has all but ended. Its legacy will be determined by what happens here next. The Forestry Department in cyprus says a wildfire, the islands worst in decades, is now under control. Around 50 square kilometres of Pine And Scrub in the foothills of the Troodos Mountains were scorched by flames. The Forestry Department in cyprus says a wildfire, four egyptian farm Workers also died in the wildfire. Countries including the have been sending in planes to help extinguish the flames. The Co Leader of the green party, Jonathan Bartley will step down at The End ofjuly. The partys longest serving leader says hes hugely proud of what the greens have achieved in his five years of tenureship. Co leader Sian Berry is set to continue as Acting Leader while a Leadership Election takes place. Train services are returning to normal in edinburgh this morning, after Stormy Weather caused flash flooding. Torrential rain left some streets submerged in water, and shops were forced to close. Tim muffett reports. Ominous looking clouds over Glasgow Yesterday and the rain that fell from them caused widespread disruption. In edinburgh, many streets were flooded. There were tricky journeys for drivers. And pedestrians. The Train Line between Edinburgh Waverley and Haymarket Station had to be closed. Stjames Quarter Shopping Centre only opened last month. Naturally ventilated, it is deliberately designed to allow some rain to get in. But not this much. Parts had to be cordoned off for safety reasons. Many parts of the uk experienced Heavy Rainfall yesterday. Sunday shopping for some turned out to be a rather soggy experience. Tim muffett, Bbc News. Now its time for a look at the weather with carol. Hello, again. For many of us today, its going to be another day of sunshine and showers. However, there is some rain in the forecast. This band in the North Sea moving across the north of scotland and later, we got this band of Heavy Rain coming into the South West. So, a lot of and wales, drying up a touch across Northern Ireland and scotland. But still prone to some showers and our top temperature up to 21 degrees. Through this evening and overnight, this Band Of Rain Migrates northwards and its going to be heavy at times with potentially some thunder and lightning. And then the Tail End of it follows on behind. Still some showers in the north and the west with temperatures about 9 14 degrees. But the wind also picking up. Gusty winds across the South And South east of the country, gusting 40 to may be 55 miles an hour. Tomorrow, the rain pushes up parts of the east, eventually clipping in North East Scotland and, for many, another dry and sunny day but a fair few showers out to the west. This is. The Prime Minister will today announce the next steps on social distancing, face coverings and Working from home the government is expected to confirm that the majority of the remaining restrictions in england will be lifted from the 19th of july. On its 73rd Anniversary The Queen has awarded the nhs the George Cross for heroism and bravery. Nhs englands medical director has praised his Colleagues Response to the Coronavirus Pandemic explosions the Apartment Block which partially collapsed near miami killing 24 people 11 days ago is demolished before a Tropical Storm Sweeps in and endangers the lives of rescuers. The taliban warns that any foreign soldiers left in Afghanistan Beyond September The 11th will be treated as an occupying force. 18 year old british Wild Card Emma Raducanu is back in action on wimbledons Court Number one as she bids to reach the quarterfinals. British Teenager Emma Radacanu is through to the last 16 at wimbledon as she continues her dream Grand Slam debut. The 18 year old will play australian Ajla Tomljanovic Today for a place in the quarterfinals. Laura scott reports long goals, my dream is to win wimbledon. Long goals, my dream is to win wimbledon long goals, my dream is to win wimbledon. ,. ,. , wimbledon. Emma raducanu is hardly the only tennis wimbledon. Emma raducanu is hardly the only tennis mad wimbledon. Emma raducanu is hardly the only tennis mad teenager wimbledon. Emma raducanu is hardly the only tennis mad teenager with the only tennis mad teenager with that ambition. The difference is, shes already made her mark on nsw 19 in remarkable style. Promoted from court 18 to the show courts, she is now being hailed the new star of british tennis, after making it to the fourth round, all without losing a set or are cool. Applause after the covert situation, i think you just have to cherish every single moment that you get. And you just have to cherish every single moment that you get. And all the opportunities. Single moment that you get. And all the opportunities. Single moment that you get. And all the opportunities. Covid the opportunities. Covid situation. If youre not having fun on court one, where are you going to have fun . fin on court one, where are you going to have fun . , on court one, where are you going to have fun . ,. , have fun . On the court or in the classroom. Have fun . On the court or in the classroom, raducanu have fun . On the court or in the classroom, raducanu holds have fun . On the court or in the i classroom, raducanu holds herself have fun . On the court or in the classroom, raducanu holds herself to high standards. In april, she was doing her A Levels and wont accept anything less than a stars. After her Surprise Result at wimbledon, her Surprise Result at wimbledon, her coach, andy Murrays Father in law, hope she doesnt get swept up in the world when. Shes swept up in the world when. Shes not to do swept up in the world when. Shes got to do with swept up in the world when. Shes got to do with the swept up in the world when. Shes got to do with the same swept up in the world when. Shes got to do with the same as swept up in the world when. Shes got to do with the same as Everybody Else, got got to do with the same as Everybody Else, got to got to do with the same as Everybody Else, got to learn her Work'>Trade And Work else, got to learn her Work'>Trade And Work her else, got to learn her Work'>Trade And Work her way up. I hope she stays grounded Work her way up. I hope she stays grounded i Work her way up. 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Raducanus promise was spotted young that it was on these courts in | young that it was on these courts in bromley that her rise through the ranks accelerated. Despite her talent, School Friends have still been surprised by her achievements. I think its been mad, i dont think anyone i think its been mad, i dont think anyone really i think its been mad, i dont think anyone really realised i think its been mad, i dont think anyone really realised she i think its been mad, i dont think anyone really realised she would i anyone really realised she would play this anyone really realised she would play this well anyone really realised she would play this Well Or Anyone really realised she would play this Well Or get anyone really realised she would play this Well Or get this anyone really realised she would play this Well Or get this far. Anyone really realised she would play this Well Or get this far. Its| play this Well Or get this far. Its not over play this Well Or get this far. Its not over yet play this Well Or get this far. Its not over yet not over yet. Preparing for the Bi Est not over yet. Preparing for the biggest match not over yet. Preparing for the biggest match of not over yet. Preparing for the biggest match of her not over yet. Preparing for the biggest match of her career, l not over yet. Preparing for the biggest match of her career, Emma Raducanu knows few would have known her name this time a week ago. Shes made sure millions do now. Laura scott, Bbc News, bromley. Excitement is building ahead of Englands European Championship Semi Final against denmark at wembley on wednesday. The players spent tie relaxing in a Swimming Pool yesterday. The stunning 4 0 win over ukraine in the last eight on saturday means theres genuine hope that they can reach a major Tournament Finalfor the first time since 1966. Got to appreciate the unicorn action. Former England Striker Alan shearer thinks manager Gareth Southgtae Sgould take a lot of credit for that. He allows them to express themselves. He takes a lot of the pressure on his shoulders, which will be very, very tough for him but he handles it magnificently. But that allows his players to go out and play with a freedom. They dont seem to care about past tournaments. Its great to see. Its great to see them go out and strut their stuff. Lets hope they can do it again on wednesday evening. Lewis hamilton lost ground on formula one Championship Leader Max verstappen, as the red Bull Driver won the austrian grand prix. Verststappen dominated at his teams own track for the second time in a week. Valterri bottas was second with the mclaren of Lando Norris third. Hamilton came fourth in his mercedes and verstappen now has a 32 Point Lead over his title rival. 0bviously, lost a lot of ground on his stop and then today, to lose second place due to damage on the floor, not anything we can do. Super unlucky. A New Look england Side Ran in seven tries against the usa at twickenham. With so many england regulars on lions duty, eddiejones gave starts to eight uncapped players. Harry randall was one them he scored and put in a man of the match performance. Its been a good weekend for Tadej Pogacar at the tour de france he leads by two minutes and a second going into todays rest day. Australias ben oconnor, who started sunday over 8 minutes behind, put in a stunning ride to win stage 9 and move into second place overall. But pogacar, the defending champion, has taken control of the race in the alps his next closest challenger after 0connor is over five minutes behind. Thats all the sport for now. Lets return to our top story now, and the Prime Minister is expected to tell people in england that it will be left to their judgment to manage coronavirus risks, as he prepares to ease restrictions from the 19th of july. Borisjohnson will lead a downing Street News Conference later today, where he will tell the public that the country must begin to learn to live with this virus. Plans for scotland, wales and Northern Ireland will be outlined later this month. Lets speak to professor christina pagel, director of clinical operational Research Unit at ucl. Shes also a a member of the group that established itself as an alternative to the governments official scientific advisors, calling themselves the independent sage group. We are we a re really we are really pleased to have you with us, thank you for your time. Is it the right time to ease restrictions . It the right time to ease restrictions . ,. ,. , restrictions . Um, no. I mean, cases are auoin restrictions . Um, no. I mean, cases are going Pp Restrictions . Um, no. I mean, cases are going pp very restrictions . Um, no. I mean, cases are going up very rapidly. Are going up very rapidly. Hospitalisations have started going up hospitalisations have started going up but they are much lower than they would be without vaccination, there is No Doubt the vaccination has put us in a much, much better place than we were before but infection still matter. Because 10 20 of people end p matter. Because 10 20 of people end up with long covert, which can be quite debilitating. Because every infection is a new chance long Covid. A new chance for a new variant to the rise and we still dont know what the Long Term impact of this disease is. If dont know what the longterm impact of this disease is. Of this disease is. If you were advisin of this disease is. If you were advising the of this disease is. If you were advising the government, of this disease is. If you were i advising the government, what of this disease is. If you were advising the government, what should the government to do in terms of timing . Irate the government to do in terms of timin . ~. ,. ,. , the government to do in terms of timin . ,. ,. ,. , timing . We are about three quarters ofthe timing . We are about three quarters of the way through timing . We are about three quarters of the way through our timing . We are about three quarters of the way through our Vaccination I of the way through our Vaccination Programme and i would Like to finish it. It is what israel did. Even now, israel is seeing that delta means they havent kept control of it over time with the previous variant they had, which is alpha, the kent variant. Now they are starting to vaccinate their children. That is an option for us. It helps more people, the more in the better. We need to invest in ventilation, it is airborne and that is how it spreads. Ventilation is a public good. It is just making places safer. We can do things Like that. Certainly, keeping masks in indoor public spaces is a good idea, as well. Good idea, as well. Isnt the underlying good idea, as well. Isnt the underlying point good idea, as well. Isnt the underlying point is good idea, as well. Isnt the underlying point is that good idea, as well. Isnt the underlying point is that it i good idea, as well. Isnt the underlying point is that it is| good idea, as well. Isnt the underlying point is that it is quite Likely we will all be exposed to Covid at some Point And Weve just got to get used to the idea . Covid at some Point And Weve ust got to get used to the idea . Maybe but why cant got to get used to the idea . Maybe but why cant we got to get used to the idea . Maybe but why cant we be got to get used to the idea . Maybe but why cant we be exposed got to get used to the idea . Maybe but why cant we be exposed afterl but why cant we be exposed after two doses of vaccine. I dont understand why suddenly because half the population has been vaccinated that Everybody Else can just risk getting Covid. We have safe and effective vaccines. We know they Work. We know they are massively effective at preventing hospitalisation and death. Why dont we offer that protection to everybody instead of deciding it is only half way through . That is what i find only half way through . That is what ifind hard only half way through . That is what i find hard to understand. Only half way through . That is what ifind hard to understand. I only half way through . That is what i find hard to understand. I suppose the argument i find hard to understand. I suppose the argument might i find hard to understand. I suppose the argument might be i find hard to understand. I suppose the argument might be that i find hard to understand. I suppose the argument might be that all the argument might be that all along, there is always a reason to delay, a reason to kick the can down the road that little bit further. We have heard from the health secretary, sajid javid, he has talked about the harms caused by the restrictions, Domestic Violence and Mental Health. Arent those arguments as compelling . Aha, Mental Health. Arent those arguments as compelling . A lot of the arguments arguments as compelling . A lot of the arguments about arguments as compelling . A lot of the arguments about Restrictions L the arguments about restrictions around Mental Health and Domestic Violence are because we failed to contain Covid through lockdown. We are not currently in that kind of lockdown, we have a lot of freedoms. We are not yet back to the situation where we were before the pandemic but we are still in a pandemic. The reason we have had to delay the most recent opening is because the government allowed a new variant that was more transmissible, more severe, and more resistant to vaccines to establish itself in this country. With alpha variant, we could have got away with vaccinating most of the population with one dose, which we would have done in june. But now we have to wait until we got to two doses and we are not there yet. That is the situation. No one wants to be in the situation but thatis one wants to be in the situation but that is what it is. Just because we dont Like it, i cant see why that means it is fine. Dont Like it, i cant see why that means it is fine. Dont Like it, i cant see why that means it is fine. Nonetheless, the link between means it is fine. Nonetheless, the link between cases means it is fine. Nonetheless, the link between cases and means it is fine. Nonetheless, the link between cases and deaths, means it is fine. Nonetheless, the | link between cases and deaths, while it may not have been broken, it has been severely weakened, hasnt it . Yeah, but i said that, it has been severely weakened but the link between infections and long Covid-hasnt'>Covid Hasnt come as far as we know. We know that is a big issue for all ages, including children. Well, thank. Forgive ages, including children. Well, thank. Forgive me ages, including children. Well, thank. Forgive me for thank. Forgive me for interrupting, i think research is ongoing about the effects of long Covid, isnt it . We dont actually have any definitive Data at the moment. ~. ,. ,. ,. ,. , moment. We have lots of Data, the office for national moment. We have lots of Data, the office for national Statistics Office for national statistics released its latest its latest update on friday showing 1 Million people in england are living with long Covid. 400,000 of them for more than a year, 600,000 of them saying it has impacted the daily life and we have the Data. It is it has impacted the daily life and we have the Data. It has impacted the daily life and we have the Data. It is not that we dont know we have the Data. It is not that we dont know it we have the Data. It is not that we dont know it exists. We have the Data. It is not that we dont know it exists. Ok, we have the Data. It is not that we dont know it exists. Ok, we we have the Data. It is not that we dont know it exists. Ok, we must| dont know it exists. 0k, we must leave it there. Thank you. For the past 16 months, the pandemic has presented the nhs with an unprecedented challenge and today, on its 73rd Anniversary, a Special Service will recognise its Work. Graham satchell has been talking to some of the people involved. St pauls cathedral, Nhs Staff, patients, volunteers, will gather here today for a Special Service of commemoration and thanks. Doctor price was part of the team at Newcastle Royal Infirmary who treated the very first patient in this country with Covid 19. Tram this country with Covid19. Two cases of coronavirus this country with Covid 19. 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There was always a nurse with the patient as they became more critically unwell. The team in newcastle helped to develop new treatments which improved outcomes but Doctor Price will never have to forget having to tell loved terrible news. The have to forget having to tell loved terrible news. Terrible news. The first calls that i made terrible news. The first calls that i made had terrible news. The first calls that i made had a terrible news. The first calls that i made had a huge terrible news. The first calls that i made had a huge impact. Terrible news. The first calls that i made had a huge impact. It terrible news. The first calls that | i made had a huge impact. It was very, very emotional. It became clear that these Phone Calls were going to need to be happening, you know, constantly by many, many people, over the country. Know, constantly by many, many people, overthe country. It know, constantly by many, many people, over the country. It was the realisation that that was what was going to be happening that hit me very hard. It hit me Like a tonne of bricks, when i made those first Phone Calls. It was quite scary. Ive never been to a hospital before. It was the first time and i was frightened because i never had no one with me and i didnt know what was going to happen. Eva was 27 weeks pregnant when she became ill. Doctors were worried that both Mother And Baby wouldnt make it. We had a Video Call with eva. How is your breathing . 0k . She can speak loud, but she was thumbs up and saying, 0k. About an hour later, i had a Phone Call from the hospital and the doctor saying, 0h, shes induced coma. And it was quite horrible. Sorry. Eva spent five days in a coma. Weeks and weeks in hospital, her tiny daughter born three months premature, but with extraordinary help from nurses and doctors, both were eventually able to come home. I dont know how to thank them. They were wonderful. Honestly, they looked after me really well. Obviously, i recovered because of them and they did what they could to save my life. If you are driving, sit down for 15 minutes but if you feel unwell. I find it a great honour to do, i really do. I think its lovely to be able to help other people. I get a lot of pleasure out of that, and especially. To see the smiling faces. Roy is 83, a former royal marine. Hes been volunteering throughout the pandemic. Like every other royal marine, youre injected with determination and it never leaves you. If i start something, ill see it through. Inevergive in. Im a very, very determined guy. Roy lost his wife esther, last year. He says fellow volunteers helped him through. We were married 58 years. We were in our 59th year. Yeah. All helped each other. Its been amazing. Real comradeship. Wonderful. 59 here. Yeah. I yeah, weve all helped each other. Its been amazing. Everybody really had a Real Comradeship with a lot of them. They really are wonderful. Volunteers, patients, medical staff. All will be recognised and thanked at todays service. Graham satchell, Bbc News. The headlines on Bbc News. The Prime Minister will today announce the next steps on social distancing, face coverings and Working from home the government is expected to confirm that the majority of the remaining restrictions in england will be lifted from the 19th of july. On the 73rd Anniversary of the nhs The Queen has awarded the Health Service the George Cross for heroism and bravery. 18 year old british Wild Card, Emma Raducanu, is back in action on wimbledons Court Number one as she bids to reach the quarterfinals. In israel, mixed cities of arabs and jews remain on edge after some of the worst domestic unrest in the Countrys History erupted in may. As tensions rose in Jerusalem And Fighting broke out with palestinian militants in gaza, mobs from both communities attacked passers by, Vandalised Property and desecrated religious sites. A our Middle East correspondent, Yolande Knell reports on the ongoing divisions. The destruction left after neighbours turned on each other. This man shows me the flat of his friends, a jewish couple. Theyjust fled when it was set ablaze by arab israelis. How does it make you feel, standing here . Its israelis. How does it make you feel, standing here . Standing here . Its very, very tou~h. Standing here . Its very, very tough in standing here . Its very, very tough in may. Standing here . Its very, very tough. In may, Police Standing here . Its very, very tough. In may, police broke l standing here . Its very, very. Tough. In may, police broke up standing here . Its very, very tough. In may, police broke up in arab protests tough. In may, police broke up in arab protests supporting tough. In may, police broke up in arab protests supporting gaza i tough. In may, police broke up in arab protests supporting gaza in | arab protests supporting gaza in lod. Hundreds went on the rampage, attacking synagogues and schools. Jewish extremists came in the violent spiral. Just israeli citizens were killed, onejewish and one arab. Two israeli citizens. There is nobody better than you, this is the last message that he left for his father, not long before he was shot dead. A localjewish man is under arrest but his family are not reassured. They say arabs are discriminated against. Translation we had no future as long as they are forced to leave. There is no hope. Across the city, the sense of calm feels fragile. A growing presence of jewish religious nationalists here has fed arab resentment. Talking to people here in lod, you realise the problems didntjust start people here in lod, you realise the problems didnt just start with the latest violence. They are deeply rooted, going back years. Now there are so much Anger And Distrust between people who are neighbours. Now, werejust between people who are neighbours. Now, were just trying to get back to normal now, were just trying to get back to normal life. The government and the police to normal life. The government and the police did not do enough steps that it the police did not do enough steps that it wont happen again. We still have illegal weapons going around here have illegal weapons going around here. Since the riots, every day, we have here. Since the riots, every day, we have something going on. Here. Since the riots, every day, we have something going on. Theres an exectation have something going on. Theres an expectation things have something going on. Theres an expectation things could have something going on. Theres an expectation things could easily i expectation things could easily erupt again. Despite one being arrested, these two arab israeli men say theyre ready to return to the streets. Translation irate say theyre ready to return to the streets. Translation streets. Translation we have re. Ained streets. Translation we have regained our streets. Translation we have regained our dignity. Streets. Translation we have regained our dignity. Times i streets. Translation we havej regained our dignity. Times have changed. We are a new generation. We want rights, we want to live. If anyone puts out their leg to stop us, we will break it. If the law is not for us, we will create the law. We will take the law into our hands. A new government in israel has is promising to act but putting out this Smouldering Fire will be a huge challenge. The number of people known to have died in a military Plane Crash in the Philippines On Sunday has risen to 50. The Transport Aircraft burst into flames after missing the runway on the island ofjolo. 49 troops were injured. The Defence Ministry said most of the dead were soldiers, but three civilians on the ground were also killed. The flight� s Data-recorder-hasnt'>Data Recorder Hasnt been recovered. A deal has been reached to release the vessel that blocked the Suez Canal earlier this year. After three months of wrangling over compensation between the Suez Canal authority and the owners of the ever given, the seized ship will be released and allowed to set off on wednesday. The vessel became wedged across the waterway for six days in march, disrupting global trade. Over the last five years, the rspca has received almost 100 Thousand reports of cruelty to animals with the summer often being their busiest time investigating cases. Last month, four puppies made the headlines after they were abandoned by a river. Luxmy gopal reports. Cuddles treats and playtime, everything mans best friend deserves but a year ago, Maxs Life was different. Irate deserves but a year ago, Maxs Life was different. Deserves but a year ago, Maxs Life was different. We received a report from somebody was different. We received a report from somebody overheard was different. We received a report| from somebody overheard someone bragging they had just beaten up their dog. They made the call to us and we attended the address with the police. Flan and we attended the address with the olice. ,. And we attended the address with the olice. ,. ,. , and we attended the address with the olice. ,. ,. ,. ,. , police. Can you open the door, lease, police. Can you open the door, please. Sir. Police. Can you open the door, please. Sir. It police. Can you open the door, please, sir, it is police. Can you open the door, please, sir, it is the police. Can you open the door, please, sir, it is the police . I police. Can you open the door, l please, sir, it is the police . That is when we please, sir, it is the police . That is when we found please, sir, it is the police . That is when we found max, please, sir, it is the police . Trust is when we found max, terrified, covered in blood and badly injured. There is a lot of blood here, sir. On the there is a lot of blood here, sir. On the floor there is a lot of blood here, sir. On the floor. Do you know what that is from . On the floor. Do you know what that is from . , on the floor. Do you know what that is from . ,. Is from . Evidence at the scene suggested is from . Evidence at the scene suggested max is from . Evidence at the scene suggested max had is from . Evidence at the scene suggested max had been i is from . Evidence at the scene i suggested max had been beaten with is from . Evidence at the scene suggested max had been beaten with a metal colander. He was rescued and cared for at the Rspca York animal home which oversees recovery, rehabilitation and rehoming. This was a willing act of cruelty, he wilfully submitted max to terrible injuries. Wilfully submitted max to terrible inuries. �. Wilfully submitted max to terrible inuries. , wilfully submitted max to terrible inuries. , wilfully submitted max to terrible inuries. ,. , injuries. And an appalling act of violence. And we. As long as weve been here, i i dont think well ever understand what goes through peoples minds. Rspca inspectors say theyre seeing a rise in deliberate acts of cruelty, especially in summer months. Its possibly because the weathers better, the days are longer. People are spending more time outside, so it gives them more chance to see things and report it to us. Over the past five years, the rspca has received the equivalent of 10,000 reports of intentional Animal Cruelty every six months, with a spike lastjuly when more than 1,500 incidents were reported in that month alone. Max was left with a fractured pelvis and dislocated hip. Over months, his Health And Confidence was rebuilt. We were overwhelmed, really, at how forgiving he was. Mainly, an animal thats gone through what he went through really had the right not to never trust people again, but he did. And hes living his best life now. Dogs are always rewarding but particularly having a dog whos had the experience that hes had, to see him come through and come out the other end and be a happy, healthy dog and want to be have this contact with me and want to be sort of part of a normal life, i thinkjust makes it even more so. And, as a special treat, a reunion with the staff who turned his life around. Good boy. He was probably one of the worst ones ive seen. Just, Like, the injuries. To see him bounce back Like he has, yeah, hes a cracking little dog. To see him this happy. You know, its why we do what we do, really. It just makes everything worthwhile. The idea of deliberate Animal Cruelty seems almost incomprehensible. But at least this tale has a happy ending, with max shaking off his past trauma and finding an owner worthy of his loyalty. With so much incredible sport to watch over the weekend, you might have struggled to get out and mow the lawn. For some people, however, Cutting Grass is a sport in itself. This annual Scything Contest has been taking place in south West Bosnia for the last 250 years. Competitors are judged on time, style and the amount of grass mown. They can even pick up points for turning out in their national dress. Grass and prepare the food for the guests. Fartoo grass and prepare the food for the guests. Far too wet to mow the lawn in parts of the weekend this weekend. What is the picture across the rest of the country going forward, here is carol. Yesterday, edinburgh had 40. 6 millimetres of rainfall injust one edinburgh had 40. 6 millimetres of rainfall in just one hour. Edinburgh had 40. 6 millimetres of rainfall injust one hour. Of course, It Led to some issues with flash flooding. Today, the forecast for us all is one of heavy showers and sunny spells. We have had quite and sunny spells. We have had quite a bit of Cloud Producing Rain through the early part of today. Some of that has moved into the North Sea but i watch to draw your attention to what is coming into the South West later on. This is a new area of Low Pressure which will bring in heavy and potentially thundery rain. Now, some sunshine across parts of england, wales, Northern Ireland and southern scotland with fewer showers than we saw yesterday. We still have showers moving across scotland with rain getting the north. Temperatures ranging from 14 to about 22 degrees. By ranging from 14 to about 22 degrees. By The End of the afternoon we will already have Rain Coming in across the South West and the channel islands. That will be drifting north through the course of this evening and overnight. You can see the curl of it. The first band goes through and the second one follows on hot on its heels. To the north, we still have showers across parts of scotland, drying out across Northern Ireland. It wont be a cold night but it will be windy. Especially in the south through the english channel, southern counties and into the south east, where we could have gusts of winds up to 55 miles an hour. Tomorrow, you can see the curl of this Low Pressure moving up the North Sea coastline and eventually getting into North East Scotland. Lots of dry weather around tomorrow, still some showers and some heavy across parts of Northern Ireland, wales and into the South West. This Low Pressure is in no rush to leave. Through tuesday into wednesday, it is still anchored across the North East of scotland. As we go through the latter part of the week, this ridge of High Pressure in the atlantic will be coming our way and settling things down. On wednesday, they will still be fair few showers and you can catch one almost anywhere during the course of the afternoon and they could be heavy. Some bright skies, some sunshine in between with temperatures ranging from 15 in the north to about 21 in the south east. As we go into thursday, this is when we have the ridge of High Pressure across us. Areas of cloud will still be with us. Bright sunny skies but some showers, especially in eastern areas. By then, temperatures 15 in lerwick to highs of 22 in london. This is Bbc News these are the latest headlines in the uk and around the world. Borisjohnson will announce the next steps on social distancing, face coverings and Working from home in england the majority of the remaining restrictions are expected to be lifted from the 19th of july. This is a really important moment because after the sacrifices that people have made and the huge success of our Vaccination Programme we are at last seeing a weakening of the link between the Case Numbers and hospitalisations and that is why we expect we are going to be able to take this Step Onjuly the 19th. On its 73rd Anniversary The Queen has awarded