Well have the latest from events in the uk and around the world as we remember the day world war ii ended. The exams regulator sets out the criteria for appeals against downgraded a levels in england after nearly 40 were marked lower than predictions. Minimum i needed a a, b, b. I only actually needed three cs to get into the Foundation Course for the veterinary foundation, which was my back up, but on thursday i discovered that i had just been awarded three ds. Also, thousands of holidaymakers have arrived back in the uk after a last minute dash to avoid a mandatory two week quarantine. And the World Snooker championship final is under way in sheffield its being played in front of spectators as part of the easing of lockdown restrictions. That and the rest of the days sport coming up in sports day later. At 7 45pm. Good evening and welcome to bbc news. Iam martin i am martin cox. The prince of wales has led commemorations for the 75th anniversary of vj day, whenjapan surrendered to th
Hello and welcome if youre watching in the uk or around the world and stay with us for the latest news and analysis from here and across the globe. Bela rusian president Alexander Lukashenko says hes agreed with president putin that russia would provide what he called comprehensive assistance in the event of an external military threat. Mr lukashenko told a gathering of defence chiefs he was worried about what he said was a build up of military forces in neighbouring poland and lithuania and was moving additional troops to the countrys western border. Following discussion with president putin, Mr Lukashenko said the ongoing protests posed a threat to both his country and russia. Abdujalil abdurasulov has more. Fear has been replaced by anger. Thousands of people in belarus continue coming out onto the street to voice their protest against president lukashenko. People are gathering at the sideway. Alexander taraikovsky, one of the protesters who died during the violence here in minsk. T
Hello and welcome to audiences in the uk and around the world. Taiwanese president tsai ing wen has said that her country wants dialogue with china, but cannot accept its proposal for one country, two systems. She made her comments in a speech after being sworn in for a second term in office. Ms tsai secured over 57 of the ballot last january, in an election dominated by the islands relationship with china and held, as the coronavirus began to take hold on the mainland. Taiwans success in containing the disease has been widely admired. Only 7 people have died there. The bbcs cindy sui joins us from taipei. Tell us a bit more about what she had to say today and also how she is viewed around the world, in particular the United States. What tsai ingwen said todayis states. What tsai ingwen said today is her administration has made the greatest effort to maintain peace and stability along the straight, basically with china. She said she will continue to do that. She also wa nts continue to
On World Landmine Day, A New Shift in StrategyToward Mine Victims Is Forming By Joseph Hammond This day (April 4) will be marked around the world with events and comme.