League. Tens of thousands of pro democracy demonstrators have taken to the streets in hong kong in defiance of a police ban. Petrol bombs were thrown at officers, who responded to the protesters by firing tear gas and water cannons. The event was called to mark five years since beijing ruled out fully democratic elections in the territory. Our correspondent Stephen Mcdonnell gave this update from hong kong. I am beside a couple of officers here. You can see water cannon is being deployed. People here are ducking down beneath the parapet to also avoid tear gas which is being fired. You can see from above. To the right here, you can see the protesters coming in and they are moving forward towards the government headquarters, where they may be able to throw molotov cocktails at closer proximity to the police at times. There goes one now, catching fire on the barricades. This is the violent showdown people predicted when permission was denied to have this march today and also follows the a
Which will start on thursday and is scheduled to end on december the 2nd could be extended. The cabinet minister michael gove said ministers will be guided by the facts. He said the government wanted to get the coronavirus reproduction rate below the critical level of one. Borisjohnson announced the latest round of restrictions at a News Conference last night. The strict measures are set to come into effect on thursday. They will see pubs, restaurants, gyms and non essential shops and places of worship close. However, schools, colleges and universities can stay open. Travel and overnight stays in the uk and abroad will be restricted and meeting others indoors or in private gardens is banned. Today, labour criticised the government for rejecting its call last month for a so called circuit brea ker thats a tight set of restrictions for a fixed period of time. For the latest, heres our Political Correspondent helen catt. They are the headlines the Prime Minister never wanted to see, arriv
The challenge cup trophy goes to leeds rhinos on a day dedicated to club legend rob burrow. Robs with us in spirit. Thats for sure at the moment. Weve carried him to all the way through and he has been very much an inspiration for us and i think its really fitting we have done it this year for rob. Hello, and welcome to sportsday. We were hoping for drama in the Merseyside Derby and it didnt disappoint. Everton came from behind twice to draw 2 2 at goodison park, but liverpool were left bemused by a late var decision that denied them victory. Patrick gearey was watching. Goodison park is one of the few places on merseyside that you are allowed to meet your neighbours. In the league, everton started this derby ahead. In the match, quite the opposite. Sadio mane scored for liverpool after just two minutes, and after five, they threatened again. Were van dijki not slightly offside, it would have been a penalty. As it was, it only ended the van dijks match. With great defenders, you notice
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