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This is bbc world news. The headlines. Britain will be the first country to start mass immunisation of its population after giving emergency approval to the vaccine developed by pfizer and biontech. Speaking at downing street, Prime Minister borisjohnson said it was a momentous moment. The first doses are already on their way to the uk, with 800,000 due in the coming days. Elderly people in care homes and care home staff have been placed top of the priority list. Valery giscard destaing, who ser...

To a0 miles per hour, especially as those showers move through. Temperatures around 10 to m degrees across the uk, turning milder to the south later in the week but a fairly wet and at times windy week to come. Goodbye. Hello, this is bbc news with shaun ley. The headlines more pressure on the government as thousands of doctors back the footballer Marcus Rashfords campaign for Free School Meals during the school holidays. After a public backlash, the welsh goverment says it will review its ban o...

The uk has recorded 917 new coronavirus deaths. Its the second day in a row that the number of victims was above 900. Following criticism from doctors, the home secretary, priti patel, has said she is sorry if anyone felt there had been failings over the supply of Personal Protective Equipment for medical staff. The british prime minister, borisjohnson, has thanked staff at St Thomas Hospital in london, where he is being treated for coronavirus, for saving his life. He is recovering from the vir...

This is bbc news. The headlines early results from two more Coronavirus Vaccine trials have produced an immune response without any serious side effects. One was carried out at Oxford University, the other at chinas academy of military medical sciences. Further work is needed to assess how long lasting any immunity would be. Theyve been described as hopeful and potential game changers. President trump has threatened to send federal Law Enforcement personnel to more American Cities to tackle anti...

The number of global coronavirus cases has seen a record single day increase. The World Health Organisation says nearly 260,000 new cases have been recorded in 2a hours. In brazil and the us where lockdown measures have not been enforced strictly theres no sign of the curve being flattened. The Russian Ambassador to the uk has rejected allegations that his countrys Intelligence Services interfered in british politics, or tried to steal vaccine research. The denial comes days before a report into...

As schools nationwide prepare to shut their doors because of coronavirus, theres uncertainty over the governments education plans. Pupils, teachers and universities say they need to know what will happen to gcses and a levels. Ministers promise answers tomorrow. Our aim will be to issue pupils gcses and a level examinations in august as we usually do, but it will be under a different process and a different system as to how weve done it always in the past with traditional examinations. The list ...

Hello, youre watching afternoon live. Today at 2. Three life sentences for an east london gp for 90 Sexual Assaults on 2a female patients. Ajudge described manish shah as a master of deception who abused his position of power. He used his position as a family today at 5pm battling doctor to access vulnerable woman to to contain the coronavirus carry out unnecessary medical theres a shortage of protective clothing and masks worldwide, as the numbers of people procedures, breaching their trust for...

The World Health Organization has given the coronavirus a name calling it covid 19 and says its a very grave threat. At least 1,000 people have died because of the outbreak in china so far. Any vaccine is not expected to be ready for at least eighteen months. Voting will end shortly in the american state of New Hampshire its the second leg of the race to choose a democratic candidate to challenge donald trump in novembers president ial election. And video of ben whose favourite hobby might seem ...

The white house has been placed on lockdown after Us Secret Service agents shot an armed man outside. President trump was suddenly escorted from a White House Press briefing by an agent, but returned minutes later and told reporters a person had been shot and taken to hospital. The president said he did not think the white house fence had been breached. Protests on the streets of beirut are continuing, even though the entire lebanese government has now stepped down. In an angry televised address...

This is bbc news, the headlines. The United Nations has issued a stark warning that after five years of conflict, its aid agencies dont have the resources they need to fight the looming threat of famine in war torn yemen. The country is also struggling with a surge in suspected covid 19 deaths. The number of coronavirus cases in the United States has passed 3 million, with about 130,000 american fatalities. The milestone comes with the Trump Administration facing criticism for its handling of th...