Armenian and Azerbaijani Forces exchange heavy rocket and artillery fire as fighting intensifies over Nagorno Karabakh russia calls for an immediate ceasefire. And it could be the end of the big screen for the worlds second largest cinema chain, cineworld, as it becomes a casualty of the coronavirus . Hello and welcome. There have been been extraordinary scenes outside the Military Hospital in maryland in the United States where President Trump is being treated for coronavirus. Mr trump temporarily left the hospital in a president ial convoy and waved at supporters who had gathered outside. The bbcs north america editor, jon sopel, was right there and witnessed the moment. He was leaving the hospital but i dont think hes going back to the white house. It was the most extraordinary scene and you can hear the noise now. They have closed the road. Police suddenly found out and cleared this huge highway behind us. Im thinking, who would you clear the highway for, the first lady . Then we s
Hello and welcome to bbc news. Donald trump has been taken to the walter reed medical hospital as a precaution, less than 2a hours after testing positive for coronavirus. His physician said he was feeling fatigued but in good spirits and is expected to spend the next few days there. Mark lobel reports. A moment he chose to wear a mask. The walk he never wanted to make. Caught up in the coronavirus pandemic, he predicted would go away. A poorly president flown to hospital as the world watched on taking in the gravity of this moment. Before taking off, the president tweeted a video intended to reassure. the president tweeted a video intended to reassure. I want to thank everybody for the tremendous support, i am going to walter reed hospital, i think i am doing very well, but we are going to make sure that things work out. There was an emotional tweet from his son eric. His father, he says, is a true warrior who will fight through this with the same strength and conviction that he uses s
Hello. This is bbc news. Welcome if youre watching here in the uk or around the globe. Im simon pusey. Our top stories almost 1,300 people have now died from coronavirus in the uk, a rise of 209. Deserted roads and empty parks a top official says the uk could face up to six months of restrictions. In the us, a prediction from the leading government expert that coronavirus could kill up to 200,000 americans. Sweden has yet to impose a lockdown despite a growing number of covid 19 cases. Well find out why. Hello and welcome to audiences in the uk and around the world. Were covering all the latest coronavirus developments in britain and globally. The British Government says all parts of the country are now on an emergency footing and it could be six months before life in the uk returns to normal. At the latest downing street briefing, it was announced that millions of items of Personal Protective Equipment were being delivered to nhs staff. Across europe, the number of People Killed by th
Struggling to cope. The court of appeal will decide this morning if work can begin on the controversial third runway at Heathrow Airport. The government is to publish its negotiating mandate for the post brexit trade deal with the eu. And Manchester City enjoy one of their greatest european nights, beating real madrid 2 1 in spain. Good morning, and welcome to the bbc news at 9. The World Health Organisation says its deeply concerned as the coronavirus starts to spread faster outside of china than in the country where the outbreak started. Cases have now been recorded in more than a0 countries. The number of coronavirus cases in italy has risen by a quarter in the last 2a hours, and there are now more than 400 infected people in the north of the country. Saudi arabia is suspending visas for foreign pilgrims wanting to visit mecca and medina, as a precaution against the spread of the coronavirus. Another case of coronavirus has been confirmed in the canary islands, where hundreds of tou
Covid i9 is so dangerous. Hello, welcome to bbc news. Governments in europe, the continent now at the heart of the pandemic, have been introducing extra restrictions to fight the coronavirus. The french president , Emmanuel Macron, has ordered people to stay at home orface fines. Germany is closing non essential shops, most Leisure Facilities and suspending religious services. Eight European Union countries have now re introduced some form of border controls. Rich preston reports. As the number of coronavirus cases in europe continues to rise, france has intensified its response. Restaurants, cafes and all nonessential businesses have already been closed but that measure has been deemed insufficient. Now all Movement Restricted unless its absolutely necessary. France has had more than 6500 cases and over 140 deaths. The president says the country is in a health war. Translation for at least 15 days, our movements will be highly reduced, gatherings and meeting family or friends will not