Hello and welcome to bbc news. In the grip of the most brutal second Wave India has seen yet another Record Rise in coronavirus infections more than 400,000 new cases in less than 2a hours. That figure, though, is almost certainly an underestimate. The virus has spread from indias cities to the countryside, where hospitals are poorly equipped. 0ur Correspondent Yogita Limaye has travelled to varanasi in Uttar Pradesh and a warning, her report contains distressing Footage And Flashing images. In less than an hour, we saw 13 funerals here. The government says there were just seven in the whole day. And this is prime Minister Modis own constituency. The Human Cost is being suppressed. This is the reality all over india. Well never know how many died of the virus in this country. Indias hinterland is where most of its people live. Amidst lockdowns in big cities, masses are returning to their homes in small towns and villages. The virus is spreading. Rundown hospitals trying to cope with a
Welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. In the grip of the most brutal second Wave India has seen yet another Record Rise in coronavirus infections more than 400,000 new cases in less than 2a hours. But that figure is almost certainly an underestimate. The virus has spread from indias cities to the countryside, where hospitals are poorly equipped. 0ur Correspondent Yogita Limaye has travelled to varanasi in uttar pradesh. And a warning, her report contains distressing Footage And Flashing images. In less than an hour, we saw 13 funerals here. The government says there were just seven in the whole day. And this is prime Minister Modis own constituency. The Human Cost is being suppressed. This is the reality all over india. Well never Know How many died of the virus in this country. Indias hinterland is where most of its people live. Amidst lockdowns in big cities, masses are returning to their homes in small towns and villages. The virus is spreading. Rundown hosp
environment experts blame the recent heatwave and drought in parts of the uk for autumnal conditions which are already being seen in england, a month ahead of time. good afternoon. train passengers are facing a further day of disruption after thousands of rail workers started another 2a hour walk out in a dispute over pay and conditions. across the country, only around 20% of services are running. the government say the strikes could be ended if the unions put the pay deals on offer to their members. this report from our correspondent, helena wilkinson. a now familiar sight for rail passengers across the country half empty stations, weekend plans and services severely disrupted. so, we ve had to leave early from home due to the strike action. obviously that s gonna take a lot of time now to get to the stadium and we re worried about what time we will get back and also what time the trains are running till. obviously, like, i am only quite young as well, so without me gettin
have made a range of allegations about brand s controlling, abusive and predatory behaviour. brand has denied the allegations and said his relationships have been always consensual . we now have a statement from russell brand s agents. that statement from russell brand s agents. let s hearfrom our entertainment correspondent lizo mzimba. this joint investigation by the sunday times. the times and channel four dispatches says that four women have made allegations of sexual assaults by him between the years 2006 and 2013. during the time of these allegations, russell brand was probably one of the best known celebrities in the country. he was presenting on bbc radio two. he was presenting on channel four and many, many other places. and he was also, as you say, acting in hollywood films. you know, his fame had spread across the atlantic. now, the investigation says that around ten years ago, brand met a businesswoman who they re calling nadia. she says they did have consensual
the newspaper also reported that others have made a range of allegations about brand s controlling, abusive and predatory behaviour. brand has denied the allegations and said his relationships have been always consensual . we now have a statement from russell brand s agents. it reads. that statement from russell brand s agents. let s hear from our entertainment correspondent lizo mzimba and a warning the details are disturbing. this joint investigation by the sunday times. the times and channel four dispatches says that four women have made allegations of sexual assaults by him between the years 2006 and 2013. during the time of these allegations, russell brand was probably one of the best known celebrities in the country. he was presenting on bbc radio two. he was presenting on channel four and many, many other places. and he was also, as you say, acting in hollywood films. you know, his fame had spread across the atlantic. now, the investigation says that around ten years