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This is bbc news im julian worricker. The headlines at seven oclock. Thousands of people in south eastern australia are forced to seek refuge on the coast after becoming trapped by advancing bushfires. Elsewhere, a terrifying ordeal for fire crews who had to shelter inside their vehicles, surrounded by flames. In baghdad, protestors attack the American Embassy in response to us air strikes at the weekend. The former nissan boss carlos ghosn flees to lebanon from japan, where he faces trial over ...

Answering your questions, facebook live, tonight, breaking news from atlanta. Two Police Officers now charged in the deadly shooting of Rayshard Brooks. The d. A. Before the cameras late today. Rayshard brooks shot twice in the back. Former officer Garrett Rolfe now facing 11 charges, including felony murder. Officer Devin Brosnan charged with aggravated assault. The d. A. Says brooks never posed a threat. One officer accused of kicking him after he was down. The other standing on his body. The ...

The baby death scandal at an nhs trust. The woman in charge appears to downplay what has happened. At least ten babies died at east kent nhs trust whos boss is now questioning how many of those deaths are preventable. There are six or seven cases that are viewed likely is preventable. This is not credible. I can give you ten names now. It isnt always quite as clear cut as that. Now. It isnt always quite as clearcut as that. Also on the programme tonight. A 52 year old man charged in connection w...

Welcome to bbc news. Our top stories the covid 19 global death toll passes 500,000 in the us, the governor of texas warns infections have taken a swift and very dangerous turn. Exit polls show polish president andrzej duda finishes first in the election but doesnt have the votes for an outright victory. Beijing asserts its authority over hong kong as its expected to pass a new security law. The pride parade goes ahead in taiwan most other countries have cancelled their events because of coronavi...

Today at 5. For the first time, more new cases of coronavirus are recorded outside china than within. As the virus spreads across europe, with new cases in italy, greece and elsewhere, the government here says it does have a plan to deal with the outbreak. We have a clear, 4 part plan to respond to the outbreak of this disease. Contain, delay, research and mitigate. We are taking all necessary measures to minimise the risks to the public. In tenerife, 160 british holiday makers are among 1000 pe...

Tonight at ten moments of silence and moving tributes to the Three Friends stabbed to death in reading on saturday. All three have now been named. They and many more were enjoying an evening in a town park when the attack happened others were injured. Among many tributes was this gathering at the school, where one of the victims taught. Pupils past and present were there. He wasntjust a teacher, he was a human being and he had family and friends that loved him just as much as we do. I think ever...

It has been great to meet the families, and what tiny happy people has provided for parents is a great lifeline. There is not a huge amount of support and guidance and it is very much needed. So well done. Now on bbc news its time for sportsday. Hello and welcome to sportsday im jane dougall. A late burst of wickets gives england hope, but can they salvage a result in the second test . Chelsea are on top in the fa cup semifinal against Manchester United. This man wins again. Hamilton cruises to ...

A very warm welcome to bbc news. Im mike embley. Our top stories a leading opposition figure in belarus reportedly abducted by masked men amid more mass protests against president lukashenko. Two dozen wildfires blaze across california as the heatwave sees Los Angeles County hit its highest ever temperature. Typhoon haishen has lashed south koreas east coast, causing landslides and bringing down power lines. Hundreds of Rohingya Refugees land in indonesia after six months at sea. And is pepper, ...

This is bbc news. Im carrie gracie. The headlines at 11pm a woman who flew from china to london has tested positive for coronavirus, bringing the total number of uk cases to nine. Its understood that she is being treated at St Thomas Hospital in the capital. The chief executive of an nhs trust at the centre of concerns over the preventable deaths of babies has played down the scale of the failings. Police in Northern Ireland have charged a 52 year old man with the murder of the journalist, lyra ...

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...