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Hello and welcome to bbc news. The chinese authorities are struggling to control an outpouring of public grief and anger at the way they treated a doctor who tried to warn the world about the dangers of coronavirus. Dr li wenliang died after contracting the illness while treating infected patients in the city of wuhan. Controls and restrictions are increasing across china where almost 720 people have now died. Our correspondent, jon sudworth, reports from beijing. Shouting in some cities, those ...

Is being reviewed, after the bbc obtained a recording of him telling carers about his plans to kill a year before. One of britains best known television presenters, Phillip Schofield, has revealed hes gay. An official report says the public are not telling police about some crimes because so many offenders are never brought to justice. Shamima begum who travelled to syria to join the so called Islamic State has lost the first stage of a legal challenge against the decision to strip her of her br...

I wasnt being honest with myself. Tv presenter Philip Schofield goes on live tv to reveal hes gay. As the film world prepares for the oscars, one female director tells us hollywood is unconsciously racist. And at 11 30pm, well be taking an in depth look at the papers with our reviewers, claire cohen and rachel cunliffe. Stay with us for that. Good evening. Welcome to bbc news. A british man on his honeymoon is among more than 60 people whove tested positive for the virus on board a cruise ship i...

Schofield, goes on live tv to reveal that hes gay. Calls for more support for children who experience or witness Domestic Violence or abuse. The solar orbitor set to launch next week that should reveal the sun as its never been seen before. And its the first korean film to be nominated for an oscar for best picture. Find out what mark kermode thinks of parasite, and the rest of the weeks top cinema releases, in the film review. Good evening and welcome to bbc news. A british man who was on his h...

The chinese authorities are struggling to control an outpouring of public grief and anger at the way they treated a doctor who tried to warn the world about the dangers of coronavirus. Hundreds of millions of people have viewed social media posts about dr li wenliang who has died after contracting the illness while treating infected patients in wuhan. As the disease continues to spread, controls and restrictions are increasing across china where almost 720 people have now died. Our correspondent...

The met Office Issues Severe Weather warnings for the weekend as storm ciara approaches from the atlantic. Preparations are underway for england verses scotland in the six nations in 45 minutes. And in half an hour the Victoria Derbyshire programme speaks to a group of former jehovahs witnesses, who are suing the group over historical sexual abuse they say they suffered. Reports from thailand say an armed soldier has killed twenty people, north east of the capital bangkok. More than a dozen othe...

Hello and welcome to bbc news. The number of deaths from chinas coronavirus epidemic has jumped to 717 surpassing the toll from the sars outbreak on the mainland and hong kong almost two decades ago. And theres been a huge outpouring of grief and anger at the treatment of a doctor who tried to warn the world of the dangers of the virus. Hundreds of millions of people have viewed social media posts, on dr li wenliang, whos died after contracting the illness while treating infected patients. He wa...

Into your system an organisation that remains a threat . I dont know of anything else anywhere else in the world that would do that. England reignite their six nations title hopes after beating scotland. Earlier, ireland beat wales. After the caliphate was conquered, Quentin Sommerville tracks down is fighters. Thats in half an hour, here on bbc news. A soldier in thailand has gone on the rampage shooting dead at least 20 people. Reports are that 31 people have been injured with 10 being treated...

For children who experience or witness Domestic Violence or abuse. I was getting to the point where i didnt like myself very much, because i wasnt being honest with myself. After almost 27 years of marriage, the tv presenter Phillip Schofield goes on live tv to reveal hes gay. And, as the film world prepares for the oscars, one female director tells us hollywood is unconsciously racist. And coming up on sportsday on bbc news rugbys oldest trophy is upforgrabs. Scotland defend the calcutta cup, b...

Of coronavirus cases. French officials said a british man came to a chalet in Contamines Montjoie after visiting singapore. He then infected at least five other people, including a child. A total of 11 people are in hospital, but theyre not said to be in a serious condition. Translation there are five new cases in a group, all catching it from one infected person. In a separate case in mallorca, a british family of four, including two girls, is in hospital as a precaution after one of them came ...