Thanks forjoining us on newsday on the bbc. Im rico hizon in singapore. The headlines irans leaders under pressure, after more protests over the shooting down of a passenger jet. 57 canadians died prime Ministerjustin Trudeau paid his respects and promised justice. We will not rest until there are a nswe is. We will not rest until there are answers. We will not rest until there is justice and accountability. Thousands are told to leave their homes in the philippines, as a volcano spews out a massive cloud of ash. Im Lewis Vaughanjones in london. Also in the programme
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Sport, and for a full round up, we go over to the bbc sport centre. Good afternoon. Britains tyson fury has promised theres more to come after becoming heavyweight World Champion for a second time following a seventh round stoppage of Deontay Wilder in their hugely anticipated rematch in las vegas this morning. Tyson fury was carried to the ring on a throne, having promised to knock wilder out early, who himself was adding to the occason in an equally extravagant outfit. Fury made a blistering start, knocking him down in the the third and the fifth before the fight was stopped in the seventh, wilders camp throwing in the towel, as fury underlined his status as the leading heavyweight in the division to cap a remarkable comeback from drink, drugs and depression following a two year period away from the sport. I am my own worst critic and even though it was a fantastic performance and i got a great win, i know i can do better. I have only just started with the style. We have had seven we
This is bbc news with the latest from the uk and around the world. Calls on the uk government to review its policy on Face Coverings in englands schools as scotland says they will become compulsory in communal areas. The World Health Organization says its for countries to decide. Children between 12 and five years old can wear masks where appropriate and where asked to, but it is important to ensure they know how to use them. In the United States republicans begin their National Convention with warnings about the countrys future ifjoe biden were to defeat donald trump in novembers election. Police and demonstrators clash for a second night in the american state of wisconsin after officers shot a black man in the back. Just one more shot, let me put you there for a little bit. Then they literally grabbed him by his shirt and he was just shooting him with the kids in the back screaming. More upsetting testimony from relatives on day two of the sentencing of christchurch gunman. Whatever
Joe bidens given details of his plan to sharply increase the number of americans being immunised against covid 19 in the face of a sustained rise in cases and deaths. The president elect, who takes office on wednesday, said the priority was to inoculate everyone over the age of 65. The number of people around the world who have died with covid 19 has now passed the two million mark. Thats more than the combined total of deaths for hiv, malaria, flu and cholera in the past year. After the united states, brazil and india are the worst affected countries. Police in guatemala have arrested 600 migrants accused of entering the country illegally. Theyre part of a group of about 3000 people who set off from honduras hoping to walk several thousand kilometres to the united states. Most say they are seeking a better life in the us. Ever since the new variant of covid emerged in the uk thereve been questions about its impact on children and whether they are more likely get it or help spread it.
At least 17 people have died after an air india plane skidded off a runway during heavy rain, in kerala. Many of the injured have been taken to local hospitals. The aircraft with around 200 people on board broke in two afterfalling down a ravine, but didnt catch fire. The lebanese shia movement, hezbollah, has denied any link to tuesdays deadly blast at the beirut port. The United Nations is warning of a humanitarian disaster, with widespread medicine and food shortages. 154 people are now known to have died in the blast and thousands more were injured. Union leaders are threatening industrial action, after accusing British Airways of naked greed, in forcing some cabin crew out of theirjobs. Others will have to sign new contracts on lower pay. The airline says the changes are needed for its survival following the coronavirus pandemic. Now on bbc news. Its time to click. This week, hong kong activists. A touch of Space Tourism. Fire, fire and cgi catwalks. Hey, welcome to click. Hope yo