Former rugby stars sign up for research into the links between Contact Sport and dementia. A government advert to encourage younger people to come forward for the covid vaccine, which is being extended to 44 year olds. And Sir Anthony Hopkins becomes the oldest oscar winner, taking best actor for his role in the father. Well, here i am in my homeland in wales, and at 83 years of age, i did not expect to get this award, i really didnt. And im very grateful to the academy, and thank you. And coming up on the bbc news channel. Former arsenal player Thierry Henry says social Media Companies arent doing enough to tackle racism. Its ahead of a boycott this weekend by Football Clubs in england. Good afternoon and welcome to the bbc news at one. Borisjohnson is under intensifying pressure over transparency after a series of explosive allegations made by his former top adviser Dominic Cummings, including that he sought money from tory donors to help refurbish his Downing Street Flat. This morni
Police searching for the missing student, Richard Okorogheye, say a body has been found in Epping Forest. The president s son speaks out. Hunter biden, targeted by donald trump for his Drug Addiction and financial deals, gives the bbc his version of a troubled past. I created a perception and a perception that was wielded against us in an incredibly wild and conspiratorial way, and the biden name is synonymous with democracy and transparency, and that is why i said that it was gold to them. And star light, star bright. Why the pandemic means less Light Pollution and a better chance to see the night sky. Good afternoon and welcome to bbc news. The Prime Minister has confirmed that the government is looking at the idea of Covid Certificates for foreign travel and also for access to some venues and events in england. He also said so called covid passports wouldnt be needed when many businesses re open next week, but he didnt rule it out for the summer. Some of his own mps are warning that
On this and our other top stories on twitter. Lockdown rules will remain for at least another three weeks in wales, but younger children will return to school on monday, with all primary pupils potentially back by mid march Government Borrowing jumped to £8. 8 billion last month, as the countrys debt soared to another record high, new figures show and millions of texans are still without water and electricity in extreme sub zero weather conditions while their senator ted cruz flew to mexico for a Family Holiday and coming up this hour. The stables are staying bbc viewers help raise more than £1 million to keep young people with disabilities in the saddle. Hello and a very good morning to you. Nasa has successfully landed its most advanced spacecraft yet on mars where it will search for signs of ancient life. The rover called perseverance travelled nearly 300 million miles before navigating a risky Landing Phase dubbed the seven minutes of terror. Heres our science correspondent rebec