BBCNEWS BBC News January 1, 2020
While the archbishop of canterbury urges people to reconnect with each other. Celebrations around the uk mark the start of a new decade, with fireworks displays in london, edinburgh and other major cities. Good afternoon, if you have just joined us, welcome to bbc news. Australian Officials Say eight people are known to have died yesterday in bushfires in the south east of the country. Some of the victims were trying to protect their homes, while others were found inside burned out cars. The Australian Navy is sending ships to help people trapped in coastal communities. From sydney, phil merce...