Hello and welcome to world news today. More than a Million People have taken to the streets of hong kong in the latest demonstration against chinas perceived erosion of the territorys autonomy. Its been billed as a return to the spirit of the original protests that began 11 weeks ago with none of the violence of recent weeks. Beijing had hinted that paramilitary style police might cross the border in the event of clashes. From hong kong, John Sudworth reports. Beneath an ocean of colour, Hong Kong Raised its voice again. Chanting everywhere you looked, there were umbrellas, held aloft in a massive display of defiance. Why are you marching today . For hong kong. For hong kong, of course. Yeah, freedom. Yes. Its a far cry from this, the violent scenes at hong kongs airport earlier this week, which some thought risked undermining public support. The turnout today was seen as a vital test. Given the monsoon conditions, this sea of umbrellas will be seen as confirmation that the Pro Democra
some more rain to come overnight. these weather fronts will push their way in from the atlantic, moving their way towards the east, followed by some showers as well. very unsettled over the coronation weekend. some rain for some places tomorrow and then it is a bit drier but still some showers on sunday. we have got some heavy showers on monday following that rain from overnight. ok, thank you. that s it. i ll be back at ten, but you can keep up with all the latest developments on the bbc website, as the news continues here on bbc one. let s join our colleagues across the nations and regions for the news where you are. bye for now. hello and welcome to sportsday. the rapid rise of queens park, can they make it a hatrick of promotions to reach the scottish premiership? liverpool say they know that some their fans will have strong feelings about playing the national anthem tomorrow to mark the kings coronation. and can british fighterjohn ryder upset the odds in mexico against
One of antarcticas largest ice shelves will mean for global sea levels. A 5day truce in yemen seems to be hold are for now, despite reports of houthi shellings in some areas. The ceasefire was proposed by saudi arabia to allow in humanitarian aid. It begin a day after air strikes and very welling by the houthis. In the Southern City of tiaz 10 were killed in houthi attacks. In iran they said they will not allow saudi arabia forces to expect a cargo ship bound for yemen. Warships are escorting the vessel. The u. N. Special envoy in yemen has arrived. He says the only way to end the war is through political dialogue. Translation we have two main points we would like to address with regard to the humanitarian crisis. First, the ceasefire must be unconditional. And we must be able to give aid from south to the northers east to the west. We came knowing there was no solution but a political one we are joined live from saudi arabias capital. Hashem ahelbarra theres talk about a ceasefire tha
Of the end of world war ii. Bagpipes skirl. Good morning. Welcome to breakfast, with Charlie Stayt and naga munchetty. This is the scene at the National Arboretum in staffordshire, which will host a National Service of remembrance. 0ur headlines today the scramble to beat the quarantine deadline thousands travel through the night to leave france before new restictions come into force. Good morning. In sport, brilliant bayern leave barcelona battered and bruised. After days of anxiety over exam the spanish heavyweights were dismantled 8 2 as the german grades, schools in england are told they wont have to pay to appeal champions claim the biggest ever win in the knockout stages of the Champions League. Good morning. The intense heat has against a level and gcse results. 110w good morning. The intense heat has now gone gcioss a day of commemorations today, to good morning. The intense heat has now gone across the uk, but we still keep a lot of humidity. That is mark the 75th anniversary
Quarantine confusion in the uk as scotland and wales impose new restrictions on some travellers, but england and Northern Ireland say theres no need to isolate. And barcelona superstar lionel messi changes his mind over leaving barcelona now he says he doesnt want to drag the spanish club into court. Hello, and welcome if youre watching in the uk or around the world. Im reged ahmad. Rescuers in beirut have been digging through the rubble of last months massive explosion, after a scanner suggested someone could still be alive in the wreckage. It was a glimmer of hope for a city where, exactly one month ago today, a fire in a warehouse led to a devastating blast, killing nearly 200 people and leaving tens of thousands more without homes. Our correspondent orla guerin has sent this report from beirut. Probing for signs of life, deep in the rubble. Hidden from view, sensitive scanning equipment, in the hands of a Specialist Rescue Team from chile. On thursday morning, they picked up what s