A year. And the 1st person ever convicted by the International Criminal court is released from prison in the democratic republic of congo. New border restrictions are being imposed across europe to try to curb the coronavirus spots in other parts of the world theres a growing concern about the wider Economic Impact on monday morning germany rolled out new Border Controls with 5 of its neighbors about france and spain also considering shutdowns china has just had 16 new cases but its economy is taking a big hit manufacturing that dropped 13 and a half percent in february the most in 30 years of iran more than 129 people have died in the past 24 hours taking the death toll there to 853 lets begin with the latest in Europe Lawrence lee joins us from london lets start with those Border Control measures that have been introduced in whats supposed to be an area of free movement. Yes and i mean clearly you know the w. H. O. Says that europe is the epicenter of the of the Global Health crisis
Treatment for cancer. Doctors say they are pleased with the kings progress and remain positive about his recovery. Also tonight a warning from washington. Us Secretary Of State Antony Blinken says the us will act if china doesnt Cease Weapons Supplies to russia, aiding its war on ukraine. Trump on trial. As the first week of testimony draws to a close, well assess what weve learned from the historic trial of the former president. And is the uks bid to stem illegal migration, by deporting people to rwanda, now fuelling a rise in migration to ireland . All that to come, but we begin tonight with news that king charles is to return to some public facing duties. They will be his first engagements since being diagnosed with cancer. Buckingham palace says the kings treatment isnt over, but doctors are encouraged by his progress. And this is the new photo of the king and queen camilla, released tonight, taken the day after their 19th wedding anniversary. Next week, they will make a joint visi
The status quo guitarist rick parfitt has died. The 68 year old was taken to hospital in marbella in spain after suffering a severe infection. The musician had been admitted on thursday due to complications to a shoulder injury. In her christmas message, theresa may has called for britain to come together as it prepares to leave the eu. Meanwhile, the labour leader, jeremy corbyn, has pledged to end rough sleeping in its first term in power. Carrie fisher, who played Princess Leia in the star wars films, is in Intensive Care after suffering a heart attack during a flight. The 60 year old went into cardiac arrest minutes before her plane landed in los angeles. Now on bbc news, sportsday. Hello, im olly foster, these are our sportsday headlines this evening. Theres no stopping celtic, they stay 1a points clear of rangers in the Scottish Premiership. Saracens are still top of the Rugby Union Premiership after they beat newcastle. But its not a great christmas for the vunipolas. Mako joins
The status quo guitarist rick parfitt has died. The 68 year old was taken to hospital in marbella in spain after suffering a severe infection. The musician had been admitted on thursday due to complications to a shoulder injury. In her christmas message, theresa may has called for britain to come together as it prepares to leave the eu. Meanwhile, the labour leader, jeremy corbyn, has pledged to end rough sleeping in its first term in power. Carrie fisher, who played Princess Leia in the star wars films, is in Intensive Care after suffering a heart attack during a flight. The 60 year old went into cardiac arrest minutes before her plane landed in los angeles. Now on bbc news, sportsday. Hello, im olly foster, these are our sportsday headlines this evening. Theres no stopping celtic, they stay 1a points clear of rangers in the Scottish Premiership. Saracens are still top of the Rugby Union Premiership after they beat newcastle. But its not a great christmas for the vunipolas. Mako joins
What a board game on sale in moscow, says about the increasing importance of patriotism in the country. Hello and welcome if youre watching in the uk or around the world and stay with us for the latest news and analysis from here and across the globe. The head of the us covid 19 Vaccine Programme says the First Americans to receive the vaccine could get it as soon as december 11th less than 3 weeks from now. Dr Monsef Slaoui says he hopes to be able to ship vaccines to immunisation sites, within 2a hours of Regulatory Approval by the us food and drug administration. The secondary emergency authorisation is approved, they will issue their recommendation for who will get the vaccines on a priority basis. That very likely to be, may be health care workers, may be first line workers, may be individuals who are at very high risk, elderly people, we will already have identified with each state and department of health where they want the vaccines to be located. We cannot move to vaccine dose