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Many more are likely to be harmed by not going than harmed by going, even during this pandemic. President trump declares californias wildfires a major disaster releasing federal funds to victims whove lost their homes. Opposition protesters in belarus hold a big demonstration in minsk 2 weeks after president lukashenkos disputed election victory. And Health Charities are urging the government to take action to tackle the increasing numbers of people seeking help for drinking too much alcohol during lockdown. Now on bbc news, its time for echoes of empire. In this programme the bbcs corresponde...

Those Landing Craft we were surrounded by, there were thousands of young men just like surrounded by, there were thousands of young menjust like me surrounded by, there were thousands of young men just like me who for the past year or so had been getting ready just for this day. Charles, thank you so much for talking to us, charles somervell made d day vetera n, charles somervell made d day veteran, a great privilege to talk to you, iam veteran, a great privilege to talk to you, i am afraid we have run out of time. Charles somerville. Now on bbc news, its time for echoes of empire. In this pro...

The British Empire was the largest the world had ever known. At its height, it ruled around 20 of the earths population. Well, the legacy of that empire is now the subject of passionate debate. Issues of exploitation and brutality have come to the fore thanks to the black lives matter protests. In bristol in the southwest of england, the statue of the slave trader Edward Colston was torn down amid angry protests. Clive myrie has been to bristol and reflects now on the struggle of her memory. Clive myrie who owns history . Who dictates memory . Is it always the victors . What would you think ab...

For echoes of empire. In this programme the bbcs correspondents around the world consider the legacy of imperialism as continuing controversy over the future of some public statues and protests by the black lives Matter Movement have shone a light on aspects of britains imperial past. The British Empire was the largest the world had ever known. At its height, it ruled around 20 of the earths population. Well, the legacy of that empire is now the subject of passionate debate. Issues of exploitation and brutality have come to the fore thanks to the black lives matter protests. In bristol in the ...

Have been delayed by objections from local authorities. Dozens of people are missing in oregon alone, the states governor has said, as Deadly Wildfires continue to sweep through us west coast states. Officials in oregon say they are preparing for mass fatalities. The blazes have burnt millions of acres, destroyed thousands of homes, and killed at least 25 people while dozens more are missing. Kathryn armstrong reports. The city of portland, almost invisible under a thick layer of smoke. The result of Deadly Wildfires that have been raging on the west coast four weeks. Meteorologists on saturda...