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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...

Thats already under stress. Michael buchanan, bbc news, worcestershire. The bollywood actor rishi kapoor has died at the age of 67 after being diagnosed with cancer two years ago. He was one of indian cinemas most popular actors, and worked in around 150 movies. Our india correspondent Yogita Limaye reports from mumbai. Rishi kapoor in the movie that launched him as a romantic hero. The boy from the first family of bollywood went on to be the heart throb of a nation. But his success also meant h...

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...

The trial of President Trump is under way in the senate. Senators are meant to act as jurors over claims the president misused his power is by deliberately withholding military aid to ukraine to force it to announce a corruption investigation into mr trumps political rival. Travellers worldwide are on alert as Health Chiefs warn a deadly new form of coronaviruses are spreading beyond china. The case has been confirmed in seattle in the united states. This story is getting a lot of attention on t...

For escape. The trip become a search for escape. The trip ofa become a search for escape. The trip of a lifetime we plan following our retirement. We cant come home because there arent any flights. So it doesnt feel like we are getting the support that we need. Hundreds of thousands of other brits face the same plight and it has been made more difficult as 80 countries around the world have now closed their borders and International Transit hubs have shut. Flights are extortionate prices, they a...

Hello and welcome to the film review with me, mark kermode. Rounding out the best films viewing for viewing in the home. The most eye opening film getting a digital release this week is the assista nt, digital release this week is the assistant, high impact drama about the day in the life of a young Woman Working for an abusive and strangely familiar mobile. Where is he . Julia garner is jane, a College Graduate with dreams of becoming a Film Producer who find yourself on the bottom realm of the...

This is bbc news. Im julian worricker. The headlines at 11 00 the World Health Organization declares europe the focal point of the global coronaVirus Outbreak. Europe has now become the epicentre of the pandemic, with more reported cases and deaths than the rest of the world combined, apart from china. Here the premier league, english Football League, and scottish fa fixtures are all off until april and theres no Six Nations Rugby this weekend. In the usa, President Trump declares a National Eme...

This. Good afternoon. Storm ciara is battering the length and breadth of the uk causing widespread travel disruption. Winds of up to 90 mph are predicted to hit some areas and there are more than 200 flood warnings in place, meaning immediate action is required, with one severe warning, meaning a danger to life, in place near pately bridge in north yorkshire. The whole of the uk is under either a yellow or amber weather warning for wind, meaning more disruption to travel and power lines is likel...

To the outbreak of this disease. Contain, delay, research and mitigate. We are taking all necessary measures to minimise the risks to the public. Flood barriers are overwhelmed along stretches of the river severn and residents are evacuated water is now penetrating the barrier and weve got to two metres of water on what was the dry side. So we have immediately authorised an evacuation of the premises. The former chancellor sajid javid warns the government against higher taxes and overspending. J...