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Of the biosecure bubble at all, it was a practice area, and they used that without permission. England are saying, we did try and clear that, but the practice pitches we were given werent fit for purpose and we had no choice. So there is a bit of a blame game going on here. South africa are desperate to try and prove they are not to blame for this series collapsing, they need these other countries to go there on tour. They will already lose about 4 million as a result of this tour going down the...

This is bbc news. Im Lewis Vaughan jones, with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world. Us president Electjoe Biden addresses supporters for the First Time Since his election win. Mr biden says he aims not to divide but to unify. For all those of you who voted for President Trump, i understand the disappointment tonight. We have to stop treating our opponents as our enemies. They are not our enemies, they are americans. Kamala harris, who will make history by becoming the...

This is bbc news. These are the latest headlines in the uk and around the world. The speaker of the house of commons rejects mps� demand for an urgent government statement on whether schools in england will fully re open before easter. What i want the government to do is to set out a route map and what i mean by that is set out what the conditions need to be before children can go back to school more fully. Its the start of the fourth week in lockdown in england and how are doing . Let me know...

This is bbc news with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world. The us President Donald Trump finally issues a statement, saying he condemns the storming of the us capitol by his supporters and committing to an orderly transition of power. To those who engaged in the acts of violence and destruction, you do not represent our country, and to those who broke the law, you will pay. New rules for passengers arriving in the uk. Soon theyll have to show a negative coronavirus te...

And istanbul basaksehir was suspended afterjust 1a minutes when some players alleged racist language had been used by the fourth official. The match will resume tomorrow and governing body uefa said it will thoroughly investigate. Tomorrow, the uks biggest celebration of black music and culture will be live streamed online, as the mobo awards get under way. Music of black origin comes in a year of momentous calls for change for black lives, with the pandemic also creating fresh challenges for ar...

A bit during the lockdown. Bryson dechambeau taking golf by storm. Going to do a little spot the difference to start with olly. Take Bryson Dechambeau in 2018 compare him to 2020 . The difference . About three stone. Most of it muscle too. He is turning the world upside down. 25 years ago we were talking about tiger woods and how his power was changing the game. Dechambeau could be doing exactly the same. With brute strength too. Doing up to three workouts a day during lockdown. He hits it miles...

The fbi has announced iran and russia have tried to interfere with the 2020 president ial election. The director of National Intelligence said the two countries had obtained us voter information and taken actions to influence Public Opinion ahead of the 2020 election. Barack obama has sharply criticised donald trump in his First Campaign speech supporting joe biden. Speaking in philadelphia, mr obama said mr trump hasnt shown interest in anyone else but himself and criticised his handling of the...

This is bbc news, im carrie gracie, the headlines at 9am. Scientists warn that Contact Tracing in the uk isnt good enough to prevent a second even bigger wave of covid 19 once schools reopen for the new term. The government says its improving. This is not something weve had to do before, and the lancet are absolutely right to say that this matters, but dont underestimate what we have achieved here. Pupils in scotland find out what grades theyve been awarded after coronavirus forced their exams t...

And communities get together and pray for peace and prosperity for the year ahead. But how are families coping under the covid restrictions . Our correspondent rajeev gupta has been finding out. Diwali is one of the most celebrated times of the year for hindus, sikhs and jains. 0h, nice but this year, the coronavirus means that things will be quieter, with families making do with festivities from home. And for some, they may not even be celebrating at all. Mum was all about family. Thats somethi...

Tonight at six a whole new level of restrictions for parts of the north east of england. For the first time, you could be fined for meeting other households anywhere indoors. Newcastle, county durham, northumberland some of the places where itll now be illegal to mix with people you dont live with whether at home or in a pub or restaurant. We do not take these steps lightly, but we must take them and take them now, because we know that swift action is more likely to bring the virus under control...