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Welcome to bbc news im simon pusey. Our top stories President Trump defends the killing of irans top military commander in an airstrike. The us says general Qasem Soleimani was actively plotting an attack and their decision saved hundreds of american lives. We took action last night to stop a war. We did not take action to start a war. As iran vows revenge, tens of thousands of iranians take to the streets in protest. In other news safe at last relief as the Australian Navy rescues 1000 people w...

This is bbc news. The headlines more beds, ventilators and thousands of extra staff will be made available from next week after a deal between nhs england and the nations independent hospitals. Another 53 people with coronavirus have died in england, bringing the total of deaths in the uk to 233. The death toll in italy has seen another dramatic rise. Nearly 800 people have died in the last 2a hours from coronavirus the highest total anywhere in the world since the outbreak began. And in spain, ...

The us has overtaken china and italy to become the country that has recorded the highest number of coronavirus cases. More than 82,000 people have been confirmed positive. The grim milestone came as President Donald Trump predicted the nation would get back to work pretty quickly. As countries in europe continue to be worst affected, leaders of the 620 countries have promised to do whatever it takes to minimise the damage to livelihoods. Theyre injecting 5 trillion into the global economy. There...

This is bbc world news. The headlines. Irans admission that it accidentally shot down a ukrainian airliner, killing all on board, has prompted angry protests on the streets of the capital tehran. Some demonstrators are calling for the countrys Supreme Leader to step down. 57 canadians died in the crash. Prime minister trudeau has demanded a full and complete investigation and says many more steps need to be taken. 176 people died in the disaster. The queen is to host crisis talks with prince har...

This is bbc world news. Im christian fraser. Our top stories all schools in the uk are to close on friday until further notice as the British Government moves to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Speaking at downing street this evening, borisjohnson said exams in may and june would not take place. Some schools will be allowed to stay open for children of key workers including nhs staff. After schools shut their gates from friday afternoon, they will remain closed for most pupils, for the vast ...

The areas of australia worst hit by bushfires, are now at risk of flash flooding and power cuts as a result of rainstorms. In the state of victoria many fires have been put out by the storms but giant hailstones have also damaged property. John donnison reports. In a year of extreme weather, for australians, it doesnt just rain, it pours. Hailstones the size of golf balls in the state of victoria. So intense, it shattered roofs. And all this in the middle of summer, as large parts of the country...

This is sport today and these are your top stories. They were one goal from being knocked out last year, now atalanta are favourites to reach a First Champions League quarterfinal. The gloves are off in las vegas or, theyve not been put on yet. Yes, this isjust the press conference for the heavyweight rematch between wilder and fury. And she won but well tell you how close simona halep was from exiting the dubai championship. Welcome along. Cricket on the way later, too, but well start in europe...

A very warm welcome to bbc news. My name is mike embley, our top stories President Trump tries to calm fears over the spread of coronavirus, telling people the risk remains very low. We are very, very ready for anything, whether it is going to be a breakout of larger proportions or whether or not, you know, were at that very low level. International efforts to contain the coronavirus outbreak intensify. More new cases are reported outside of china than inside. Indias Prime Minister calls for cal...

This is bbc news. The headlines at 5 20 people are reported to have been shot dead and several others wounded in a mass shooting in north east thailand. This is main suspect a junior army officer, who killed his Commanding Officer before stealing weapons from a military camp. He is still at large. Five british people, including a child, have tested positive for the coronavirus at a ski resort in france. Six senior conservatives write to tory mps to raise concerns about the governments decision t...

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