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Previously unknown to science. Hello and welcome, if youre watching in the uk or around the world, and stay with us for the latest news and analysis from here and across the globe. Thereve been a Record Number of cases of coronavirus in the uk over the past 2a hours. The figure more than 41,000 may include cases not recorded over the Christmas Period, but it underlines the worsening situation, as a new variant of the virus emerges, which appears to be more infectious. Heres our health editor, hugh pym. There was a stark message today from this east london hospital. Nurses and doctors are incre...

Hello. Ten months into the pandemic, uk government figures show that more than 80,000 people have died within 28 days of a positive covid 19 test. Only the us, brazil, india and mexico have recorded more covid deaths. Scientists advising the British Government warn that even stricter lockdown measures are needed, as the new variant of the virus is much more infectious than the previous one. Heres our Health Correspondent katherine da costa. One, two, three. Another dark day in this pandemic, and still the pressure builds for those on the front line hospitals across the country are treating 50 ...

Imposed by china, its been announced that up to 3 million residents could be granted rights to live and work in the uk. Nearly 400 people were arrested most for public order offences some face, potentially, a life sentence for calling for independence. Early official results suggest that voters will overwhelmingly approve Vladimir Putins push to change the russian constitution allowing him to stay in power until 2036. Russian constitution allowing him to stay in power unti12036. It suggests a 3 1 power majority but is printed critics call it a power grab. The white house denies reports that do...

Scientists at Imperial College in london have begun human trials for a vaccine against the coronavirus. If it works, it could be cheaper and easier to manufacture in mass quantities. There are more than a dozen trials being conducted for other possible vaccines around the world. New york and the neighbouring states of newjersey and connecticut are introducing a 14 day quarantine period for visitors from 9 other states with high rates of coronavirus infection. New cases of covid 19 in the us have risen to their highest level since april. Authorities in germany have reimposed restrictions after ...

Have the resources they need to fight the looming threat of famine in yemen, ravaged by five years of conflict and disease, and now struggling with the coronavirus spreading virtually unchecked. Coronavirus infections in the United States have passed 3 million, significantly more than any other country. Cases have risen by more than 60,000 in one day. There have been at least 133,000 american deaths from covid 19. But the Trump Administration is pushing hard to reopen schools. The president has threatened to withdraw funding from schools which do not. 5 Million People in australias second larg...