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A 1. 9 trillion spending package to combat the coronavirus pandemic and its effects on the economy. Speaking in delaware, he described his proposals as a two step plan of rescue and recovery. Concern about brazils new coronavirus variant has prompted the uk to impose a ban on travellers arriving from south america and portugal. The Health System in the brazilian city of manaus is said to be close to collapse. Scientists are still in the early stages of studying the variant, which may be more tra...

New measures are expected, giving Financial Support to self employed people and freelancers. The chancellor will unveil a package of help later after criticism that millions had lost income because of coronavirus. I immediately went from earning to not earning, whereas people i know that are employed are still getting their salary. Its not clear whether all self employed people will be eligible for help well have more on whats expected. Also this lunchtime. As nhs staff say they need more protec...

Sunshine and this beautiful view from scotland. Here and in Northern Ireland so far that there is some sunshine to be had but for england and wales there is a lot of cloud around and for some it is raining. You can see this on the radar picture but it is gradually edging further south as we go through the rest of the afternoon. Living Northern Ireland and scotland with showers and sunny spells. Some of us in northern england, things to brighten up by the cloud and rain still with us for the midl...

This is bbc news with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world. Mass walk outs and strikes spread across belarus as the unrest over the disputed president ial election grows. The president warned of the Financial Hardship people will face if they dont return to work. Translation you should explain to people that this is the only chance to save their companies. If you save your company, youll be able to feed your family. In the capital, minsk, some 10,000 protesters descend...

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 coronavirus deaths. The number of coronavirus cases in the United States has passed three million. The milestone comes with the Trump Administration facing criticism for its handling of the outbreak. The white house has defended trumps approach to the pandemic, saying the latest wave appears to be flatte...

Welcome to bbc news my name is mike embley. Our top stories keeping it in the family Melania Trump is to headline the second night of the Republican National convention. Wisconsin declares a state of emergency as the family of the unarmed black man shot by police say hes been paralysed. My son matters. He is a human being and he matters. The uk government reverses its advice on the use of masks in secondary schools in england. And a new arrangement the bbc says it will play rule britannia at the...

Time will tell. One of those aiming to take part has seen up close the strain caused by coronavirus. Jo works at an nhs hospital in lewisham and has felt the benefits of running regularly. During what has been a really difficult time for so many people, how important is it to have a goal in the future to aim for that involves being physically active . I think having these milestones are really, really important, because it does give you something to look forward to and train for. My colleagues i...

Last round his sides first since he last round commanding a dryjanuary. Man united are League Leaders and have Marcus Rashford come a man of vision who spotted a Mason Greenwood who slotted the equaliser. Greenwood is just 19, the same age as rhys williams, still learning, sometimes the hard way. After William Smith some he wouldve known rashford wasnt going to. Jurgen klopp would hope this game would reignite his team, sometimes the switch only flicks when you force it. Most sparked, liverpool ...

Closed in 1964 but still running freight. It means towns like ashington will have a Train Station after decades without one. Although its welcome, some say much more is needed. The northumberland line is one piece of the jigsaw, but if you dont invest in other critical infrastructure, in particular in the wider rail network, then the north east will never benefit from projects like h52 and Northern Powerhouse rail. Both services will run on diesel initially, rather than greener alternatives. The...

, americans to he is, if you ask americans to suggest many people supported him and believe he says although he has decades of experience. The questions sounding a little miffed and annoyed that he is not seen as popular because he is working within the same government and talking to doctor fauci and respect his opinion. I will carry on letting you listen to that press conference. We will be back to you later on. Hello and welcome to our look ahead to what the the papers will be bringing us tomo...