uk government scientists warn that some social distancing measures will need to remain in place for much longer, amid warnings there could be a summer third wave of the virus. 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. police searching for missing student richard okorogheye say a body has been found in epping forest in england. and coming up this hour, new research suggests levels of light pollution fell by 10% during the pandemic, and that 5% of the uk enjoyed truly dark skies. hello and welcome if you re watching in the uk or around the world. britain s prime minister boris johnson is facing criticism from some of his own mps over suggestions the government could introduce covid passports in england. backbenchers from his conservative party have said the certificates which prove if someone has been vaccinated, tested negative or has immunity risked creat
well over one hundred people are reported to have been shot dead in myanmar on the bloodiest day of protests yet against the generals. the crackdown came on armed forces day when the military junta held a parade to show off its strength. our correspondent laura bicker has this report from bangkok. defiant, determined and undaunted. armed with wooden sticks and slingshots. they scream in protest as the bullets continue to fly. street battles sprung up in over a0 towns and cities. some sheltered behind makeshift barriers in their neighbourhoods but the gunfire at times appeared relentless. attempts were made to save as many lives as possible. the applause here offering hope to these makeshift medics but casualties including children were reported across the country, making it the bloodiest day since the army seized power on the 1st of february. the military turned in its own people on what was supposed to be a national holiday to honour the armed forces. myanmar s british ambas
we start with another day of bloodshed on the streets of myanmar. world leaders have expressed outrage at the killing of dozens of protestors, on what was the deadliest day since last month s military coup. the un secretary general antonio guterres said the violence was unacceptable and demanded a resolute international response. our correspondent laura bicker has this report from bangkok. defiant, determined and undaunted. armed with wooden sticks and slingshots. they scream in protest as the bullets continue to fly. street battles sprung up in over a0 towns and cities. some sheltered behind makeshift barriers in their neighbourhoods but the gunfire at times appeared relentless. attempts were made to save as many lives as possible. the applause here offering hope to these makeshift medics but casualties including children were reported across the country, making it the bloodiest day since the army seized power on the 1st of february. the military turned in its own people on
as part of a campaign against climate change. we start with another day of bloodshed on the streets of myanmar. world leaders have expressed outrage at the killing of dozens of protestors, on what was the deadliest day since last month s military coup. the un secretary general antonio guterres said the violence was unacceptable and demanded a resolute international response. our correspondent laura bicker has this report from bangkok. defiant, determined and undaunted. armed with wooden sticks and slingshots. they scream in protest as the bullets continue to fly. street battles sprung up in over a0 towns and cities. some sheltered behind makeshift barriers in their neighbourhoods, but the gunfire at times appeared relentless. attempts were made to save as many lives as possible. the applause here offering hope to these makeshift medics but casualties including children were reported across the country, making it the bloodiest day since the army seized power on the 1st of febr
the longer this ship is stuck here, the more disruption there will be to global trade. good evening. wales has become the first nation in the uk to relax the lockdown measures which have been in place since december. the stay local rule has been scrapped in favour of unlimited travel within wales and groups of six people from two households can meet up outdoors in private gardens. next week will see some rules change in the rest of the uk. in england, from monday six people or two households can meet outside, including in private gardens. that ll also be allowed in northern ireland from thursday. and on friday the stay at home rule in scotland is scrapped and is replaced by stay local . our wales correspondent tomas morgan has this report. things are beginning to look a little brighter in wales today. as beaches across the nation are open once again. travel is allowed, much to the delight of these visitors to barry island. breath of fresh air. the kids love being out her