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Hello, welcome to the programme. We begin in the us, which has onw recorded more than 25 million cases of coronavirus. Thats according to Thejohns Hopkins University thats tracking the virus. Its the hardest hit country in the world, with neary a18,000 people dying with the disease so far. New President Joe Biden has signed executive orders to expand testing and vaccine distribution, increase the production of essential equipment and guarantee Unemployment Benefits as part of his covid action plan to try get on top of the virus. Im joined now by our correspondent nomia iqbal in washington. The new president was really clear this would be his top priority and clearly these numbers bear out why. Thats right, and hes also said its going to get worse before it gets better. These figures that were see ....
A dramatic rescue in china, as 11 gold miners whod been trapped underground for two weeks are brought out alive. New zealand confirms its first coronaviurs case in months, which appears to have slipped through the countrys rigorous quarantine system. And borisjohnson becomes the first european leader to speak to the new us President Joe Biden since he entered the white house. Hello and welcome if youre watching in the uk or around the world. Here in the uk, Health Secretary matt hancock says there are early signs the number of coronavirus cases are starting to decrease, but that he doesnt know when the current lockdown restrictions will ease. Mr hancock also praised the speed of the vaccine rollout, with three quarters of the over 80s receiving their first dose. He was speaking to the andrew marr show. The good news is there are early signs that certainly the rise in t ....
Buckingham palace has announced the new arrangements for prince harry and his wife meghan, saying theyll no longer be working members of the royal family and will no longer use their titles of Royal Highness. Harry and meghan will step back from royal duties, but will continue to be patrons of charities theyve chosen to support. In a personal statement, Queen Elizabeth said she supports the couples wish for a more independent life. This report from our royal correspondent Nicolas Witchell contains some flashing images. The deal has been done. They are walking away from the british monarchy. They will earn their own living and they will spend most of their time in north america. A man who was born to be royal will no longer style himself as his Royal Highness. She ....
A sea of placards and a wave of issues as the Fourth Annual womens march takes place across the us. Buckingham palace has announced the new arrangements for prince harry and his wife meghan, saying theyll no longer be working members of the royal family and will no longer use their titles of Royal Highness. Harry and meghan will step back from royal duties, but will continue to be patrons of charities theyve chosen to support. In a personal statement Queen Elizabeth said she supports the couples wish for a more independent life. This report from our royal correspondent Nicolas Witchell contains some flashing images. The deal has been done. They are walking away from the british monarchy. They will earn their own living and they will spend most of their time in nor ....