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This is bbc news welcome if youre watching here in the uk, on pbs in america or around the globe. 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 whod been trapped on th...

Cancelled for tournament has been cancelled for the First Time Since world war ii. The all England Lawn Tennis Club chairman said its going to use the breadth of the tournaments resources to help local communities during this time. The Edinburgh Festival due, to take place this august, has also been called off for the first time in its 73 year history. The five events normally attract more than four million visitors to the scottish capital. The Champions League and Europa League have also been suspended until further notice. And with so many games cancelled, theres increasing pressure on premi...

This is bbc world news. The headlines millions are preparing to return to work in virus hit china after the extended Lunar New Year break. But severe travel restrictions remain in place and many workplaces are still closed. Coronavirus has now killed more people than sars. Thousands of mourners have attended a vigil in thailand for 29 People Killed in a mass shooting. The gunman a rogue soldier was shot dead after a standoff lasting several hours. Irelands Political Landscape has been transformed by a surge in support for the left wing Republican Party sinn fein in the countrys general electio...

This is bbc news. The headlines at 11 00pm Manchester City has been banned from european competitions for two seasons and fined around £25 million for breaching financial fair play rules. The uk prepares for more torrential rain and winds of up to 80 mph. Storm dennis is expected to batter the uk this weekend. A landmark free speech victory at the high court for a man who was warned by police about allegedly transphobic messages on social media. We have never had a gestapo or a stasi in great britain. What the actions of Humberside Police came way too close for comfort. This is a watershed mo...

Hello, youre watching afternoon live im simon mccoy. Today at 2 a week long state of emergency in australia with a warning that a heatwave forecast for the weekend could make the bushfires worse. There are fears of fuel shortages thousands take to their cars to flee the areas under threat. Australias Prime Minister Scott Morrison cuts short a visit to one devastated community as people there heckle him. How come we only have four trucks to defend our time . We dont have much money. Delays and cancellations on the railways but most fares still go up an average of 2. 7 from today. Artificial int...