And keep working. President biden warns that the us is facing a Pandemic Of The Unvaccinated as the Delta Variant of Coronavirus Spreads. A warm welcome to tokyo, where the first Gold Medals of the Tokyo Olympics have been awarded. 11 medals are up for grabs on Day One including in cycling, weightlifting and fencing. But it was in the judo where the Host Nation Japan won its first medals. Mariko oi has the details. Well, japan winning its first Gold Medal and Naohisa Takato giving a very emotional interviewjust now, following funa tonaki, also ofjudo, winning silver and according to the Japanese Olympic Committee her Silver Medal was the 500th medal for Team Japan in olympic history, so quite an exciting moment for her as well. A bit of disappointment in gymnastics with Kohei Uchimura not qualifying for the finals, but a lot of people will be watching Rikako Ikee in swimming. Of course, she was diagnosed with leukaemia two years ago. She inspired many by qualifying for this years olymp
Hello and welcome to bbc news. Saturday saw the first full day of action in the tokyo olympics. 11 Gold Medals have been up for grabs on Day One including in cycling, weightlifting and fencing. But it was in thejudo competition, where the host nation, japan, won its first medals. Earlier, japanese spectators defied Coronavirus Advice to watch the mens cycling road race, one of the few events where they could see the competitors in action. It was won by richard carapaz, who timed to perfection a tactical final descent after a tough 234 Kilometre Course to give ecuador only its second ever Gold Medal in an olympics. Some of the leading tennis players are calling on the organisers to delay the start times of the matches, after a number of competitors struggled in the Tokyo Heat and humidity on the Opening Day of the tournament. World number one, Novak Djokovic, eased through his first round in straight sets, but said the playing conditions were particularly demanding. Our Sports Presenter
To ensure Essential Workers can avoid Self Isolation and keep working. President biden warns that the us is facing a pandemic of the unvaccinated, as the Delta Variant of Coronavirus Spreads. Police make arrests in sydney as thousands of anti lockdown protesters breach covid 19 restrictions in australias biggest city. A warm welcome to tokyo, where the first Gold Medals of the Tokyo Olympics have been awarded. 11 medals are up for grabs on the first full day of action, including in fencing, judo and weightlifting. But perhaps the most eagerly awaited event of the day was the Mens Road Cycling race. Lets cross to the bbc Sports Centre and speak to our sports reporter, mike bushell, whos been watching the action in tokyo. Mike, the Road Race. Gruelling at the best of times, but i have to tell you in this heat it must have been so challenging. And Richard Carapaz, it was a fantastic race for him, winning gold. figs carapaz, it was a fantastic race for him, winning gold. Carapaz, it was a
Hello, and welcome if youre watching in the uk or Around The World. Saturday saw the first full day of action in the tokyo 0lympics. Eleven Gold Medals have been up for grabs on day one, including in cycling, weightlifting and fencing. But, it was in thejudo competition, where the host nation, japan, won its first medals. Earlier, japanese spectators defied Coronavirus Advice to watch the mens cycling Road Race one of the few events where they could see the competitors in action. It was won by richard carapaz, who timed to perfection a tactical final descent after a tough 234 Kilometre Course to give ecuador only its second ever Gold Medal in an olympics. Some of the leading Tennis Players are calling on the organisers to delay the start times of the matches, after a number of competitors struggled in the Tokyo Heat and humidity on the Opening Day of the tournament. World number one, Novak Djokovic, eased through his first round in straight sets but said the playing conditions were par
Her home in bolton, greater manchester, on thursday. Afghanistan has declared a night time curfew in almost the entire country in an attempt to stop taliban infiltration into urban areas. The government said no one is allowed to move around between ten at night and four in the morning. Army explosives experts are preparing to detonate a second World War Bomb which was found during the construction of a new Housing Estate in east yorkshire. Part of the m62 has had to be shut near goole for a controlled explosion to be carried out. Sportsday is coming up at 7. 45, but now on bbc news, its time for the Film Review with mark kermode. Hello and welcome to the Film Review with me, mark kermode, rounding up the best new movies available for viewing in cinemas and in the home. Tuesday, january 1st, 1856. With little pride and less hope, we begin the new year. In the world to come, us based norwegian Film Maker Mona fastvold captures an intense romantic relationship set against the bleak, unfor