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This is bbc news with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world. A month after the devastating blast in beirut, rescuers continue to dig for possible survivors as a minutes silence is held for the victims. Controversial former australian Prime Minister tony abbott is appointed as a trade adviser to the uk despite critics describing him as a homophobe, misoygynist and Climate Change and Climate Change denier. I dont agree with those sentiments at all, but i dont agree with e...

For the us presidency saying his rival has been weak in the face of recent street protests. Earlier speaking in pennsylvania joe biden accused mr trump of stoking politically explosive violence and seeking to instilfear in america. The french president Emmanuel Macron has called for the swift formation of a crisis government in lebanon after a new Prime Minister Mustapha Adib was named. Mr macron is visiting lebanon for the second time in a month and is to meet mr adib. The Tour Operator tui is ...

This is bbc news with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world. The uk government urges members of the public to continue following lockdown rules. Its because one of its top scientific advisers has resigned after admitting breaking the guidelines on social distancing. Professor ferguson has obviously set out that he should have abided by the rules, it was a lapse, an error of judgment. And those rules on social distancing are very firmly still required. The german chancel...

It is possible, i suppose, gorilla mums might be a bit chary about you getting too close to their offspring so we getting too close to their offspring so we might have to meet more to find out but a nice story. Great story if you get the opportunity to visit it. Now its time for a look at the weather with ben rich. Hello. After what has been an unseasonably blustery spell of weather, the winds are gradually easing and will continue to do so through the rest of the weekend. Still pretty breezy ou...

From iraq and afghanistan. Acting defense secretary Christopher Miller made the announcement. 2,000 troops will be withdrawn from afghanistan and 500 troops from iraq before President Trump leaves office. The un is warning of a full scale humanitarian crisis unfolding in ethiopia as thousands flee the fighting in the Northern Region of tigray. Renewed clashes have broken out near Thailands Parliament in the capital, bangkok, as Lawmakers Debate possible changes to the constitution. Police used w...

Another breakthrough in the battle against coronavirus a vaccine which data suggests is nearly 95 effective. After these trials in the United States its makers moderna describe the discovery as a crucial milestone. I broke into an ear to ear grin when i had the numbers. Heard. It really exceeded our best hopes. And it is an incredibly exciting moment for us as a company, and the world, as we start to develop tools to fight the virus. Well, the markets have reacted positively. Well be assessing t...

Hello, youre watching afternoon live im simon mccoy. Today at 2 a third case of coronavirus is confirmed in the uk the patient is being transferred to an Infectious Disease centre. Meanwhile, chinas ambassador to britain urges countries not to panic about the virus. Hours before hes due to deliver scotlands budget finance secretary derek mckay steps down after sending personal messages to a 16 year old boy on social media. Derek mckays conduct fell far short of what is expected of a minister. In...

This is bbc news with the latest headlines. Millions of people are now living with tighter coronavirus restrictions in england lancashire moves into the highest alert category, but theres still stalemate over Greater Manchester. French police say samuel paty the history teacher who was beheaded in a suspected islamist attack had been threatened for several days. In new Zealand Jacinda ardern is re elected with a landslide victory she was widely praised for her handling of the coronavirus pandemi...

Hello and welcome to bbc news. Im Victoria Derbyshire with the latest headlines for viewers watching in the uk and around the world. As england gets ready for a big easing of lockdown, Health Leaders warn urgent action is needed to ensure the uk is prepared for a potential second wave of coronavirus. The government publishes its guidance on how businesses in england can operate safely when they reopen in ten days time. The last thing anybody wants is for a second peak. Is for a business to be sh...

Youre watching bbc news. Our headlines. The head of the who says covid 19 is easily the most severe Global Health emergency ever declared. The doctor says he would reconvene the who Emergency Committee this week to review its assessment of the pandemic. It was the worst affected countries, brazil, Health Workers have said the International Criminal court to investigate president on the government who accuses it of crimes against humanity on its handling of the virus withdrew two and a half is be...