and the british living in spain who fear a no deal brexit will leave them without vital healthcare. ifi if i lose my health care, wouldn t it be easier tojust die? hello, and welcome to world news today. there ve been a series of arrests of prominent pro democracy activists and politicians in hong kong, in a sign the authorities are taking an increasingly tough line. they have banned more street protests, planned for saturday. demonstrators first to the streets three months ago, demanding the authorities withdraw plans to allow people to be extradited to face trial in mainland china. since then, huge numbers have joined the protests, also calling for free elections and for charges to be dropped against protesters. from hong kong, john sudworth reports, and there are some flashing images from the start. past the waiting press pack, two of the best known figures in hong kong s pro democracy movement were swept into court. hundreds have already been detained in the summer of fur
heavy snowstorms batter western states in the us leaving thousands without power and causing travel chaos. it s all over australia thrash england to win the ashes, after a dismal collapse in melbourne. the hospitality sector has welcomed the decision not to impose further coronavirus restrictions in england this week describing it as a lifeline to pubs, bars and clubs relying on new year trade for their survival. the health secretary, sajid javid, announced yesterday that the government would wait untiljanuary before re evaluating the situation in england. but, scotland, wales and northern ireland have all introduced further restrictions this week. people in wales and scotland are living with curbs on hospitality, including the closure of nightclubs and all three nations have imposed restrictions on social mixing indoors. some of the scientists who advise the westminster government say ministers in england are acting on the optimistic end of the spectrum in terms of
front line. are you an nhs frontline worker? or have you or your loved ones experienced delays obtaining nhs treatment? we d love to hear from you. get in touch at @annitabbc #bbcyourquestions new figures show the number of uk workers on company payrolls rose by 160,000 last month despite the furlough support scheme coming to an end what they show is unemployment has consistently and continuously fallen for nine months in a row now and record numbers of people are in work. the us has condemned russia for conducting a dangerous and irresponsible missile test that it says endangered the crew aboard the international space station. good morning and welcome to bbc news. police say it could be weeks before the full picture emerges about sunday s explosion outside liverpool women s hospital. meanwhile, details have been emerging about the man who died when the home made bomb exploded in a taxi as it pulled up outside the hospital. it s understood that 32 year old emad al swealmee
have to do. all the things are on the table, everything is clear, our own record isn t as bad as the away record but we play away. anyway, i m looking forward to the game. elsewhere it is day three of the world snooker champion ship in sheffield and a big shock already has the 2016 runner up ding junhui is out. he led hossein vafaei light 5-4 is out. he led hossein vafaei light 5 4 overnight but the world number 23 was in scintillating form winning the first four frames of the day on his way to a 10 6 victory. hossein vafaei faces defending champion and world number one ronnie o sullivan now in the second round. meanwhile, world number three mark alan has also been in action. he won the first five frames against a chinese debutant before being pegged back to 6 3. that match resumes in the final session of the day. elsewhere, england s mark fitzpatrick says winning the rbc heritage title is something very special, he beat defending champion jordan spieth in a dramatic play off
welcome back to bbc news. we are keeping an eye on the health statement in the house of commons. sport now and a full round up, from the bbc sport centre. over from the bbc sport centre. to paul scott. we are starting with football and the premier league because liverpool manager jurgen klopp says his side have nothing to lose as they fight for a european spot in the final weeks of the season. this time last year the reds were pursuing an unprecedented quadruple, but by comparison this season has been a major disappointment with klopp s men 12 points off a champions league place, as they play leeds united later. we have nothing to lose, really, and we are in a position that we don t want to be in the table. that means we have to act a little bit like this, we have to try new things, we have to fight for things, that s how it is. the things we have tried so far this season didn t work out properly, especially not consistently, and that s what we have to do. all the things are