A rising death toll, i knew record numbers, the coronavirus pandemic 10 is a tragic 3 year we begin in the u. S. Where top Election Officials have released a statement describing the 2020 president ial vote as the most secure in u. S. History. Donald trump has refused to concede and claims without any evidence that rampant voter fraud stole victory from him. But authorities on election and Cyber Security say right now across the country Election Officials are reviewing and double checking the entire election process. Prior to finalizing the results. Theres no evidence that any Voting System deleted or lost votes changed . Votes always in any way compromised. Joins us live from, washington. D. C. Alan, the former president obamas been speaking, but before we get to him, just talk concerning what this announcement is. And is it a game changer . Well, this is a watch dog. This attacks the department of Homeland Security, obviously before the election. There was great concern that there wo
Are threatening arctic traditions. Brazils president , jair bolsonaro, has ordered the military to help fight the devastating fires in the amazon rainforest. The announcement comes after european leaders threatened to scrap a major trade deal with south american nations unless brazil took action. In a televised address the brazilian president pushed back, saying the fires shouldnt be an excuse for international sanctions. The fires are scattered widely across the amazon, most notably in the north of brazil. Theyre the most intense in the region for almost a decade as camilla mota reports from the amazon. The flames in the amazon continue to rage, thousands of fires, almost impossible to control. This is the worlds biggest rainforest and carbon store, home to 20 million people. We travelled to one area on the fringe of the rainforest, where the flames have devoured huge areas. Firefighters in the state of rondonia, one of the most affected by the amazon fires, have been working here for
A warm welcome to the programme, briefing you on all you need to know in global news, business and sport. And you can be part of the conversation. Today were asking do you eat at the desktop . I do. Keyboard crumbs, audible crunching and often powerful odours are winding up even the most easygoing of colleagues. So what is acceptable in your view . Tell us what you think. Just use the hashtag bbcthebriefing. The leader of the hong kong government, carrie lam, has told a News Conference that a controversial draft law that would have allowed extradition to the chinese mainland is dead. The bill sparked huge protests with tens of thousands taking to the streets to demand its immediate withdrawal. Last month, the government responded by suspending the bill but that move failed to appease its critics. This is what carrie lam had to say. The cause of all these grievances and confrontations is an exercise to amend the fugitive offenders ordinance. I have almost immediately put a stop to the a
In on that breeze. Not a bad day, actually, for many of us. Some Sunshine Looks like it could break through. And, again, were in that milder air with temperatures up to around about 1a to 16 for most of us. This is bbc news, the headlines redefining extremism at the uk government names groups that are a cause for concern and could face restrictions. Us Senate Majority leader Chuck Schumer says Benjamin Netanyahu is a major obstacle to peace as israel vows to push ahead with its rafah offensive. Elon musk s Spacex Mission is hailed a success even though the Starship Rocket is lost on re entry to earth. Tiktok warrants a us ban could cost us businesses billions of dollars and thousands ofjobs. And for the first time in its history, glastonbury will have to female Headline Acts. Find out which artists get the prestigious sports. Just before we go to business, some Breaking News to bring you involving a plane which was carrying the defence minister grant shapps on his way back from poland
Wales lose to argentina. And its the end for jonny sexton and ireland, too, as theyre narrowly beaten by new zealand in paris. A rather chilly start to the day. Touchy frost this morning as well. For many of us it will be dry. Some sunshine as well. I will have the details shortly. Its sunday, the 15th of october. Our main story the Israeli Military says its planning an attack on gaza by air, sea and land, as the countrys Prime Minister warns The Next Stage of the war with hamas is coming. More thani million palestinians living in north gaza have been told by israel to evacuate south ahead of the expected Ground Offensive. The World Health Organization has condemned the Evacuation Order, and warned forcing Hospital Patients to relocate would be tantamout to a Death Sentence. Just over a week ago hamas, designated as a Terrorist Organisation by many western governments including the uk, killed 1,300 people in israel and took more than 120 hostage. The Palestinian Health authority says m