anger in the netherlands over new covid restrictions. dutch police have shot and wounded at least two people during rioting as coronavirus infection rates rise across europe. on several occasions the police officers had to draw their weapons to defend themselves. some eight shots were fired and people got hurt as a result. meanwhile, in australia, rallies and protests against lockdowns and vaccine mandates there have taken place across the country. joe biden says he's angry after a teenager who shot two people dead during racial unrest is cleared of murder. protests took place in new york following the divisive verdict. the president says it should be respected. i stand by what the jury has concluded. the jury system works and we have to abide by it. a record number of people died while detained under the mental health act in england during the first year of the pandemic, according to new figures from the health watchdog. the women's tennis association threatens to pull out of china, as pressure grows over missing tennis star peng shuai.

rioting has broken out for a second night in the netherlands over new coronavirus lockdown restrictions. hundreds of people have lit fires and pelted the police with rocks and fireworks in the hague. the protests mirror friday night's violence in rotterdam. the world health organisation says its very worried about the rise in covid—19 cases in europe. the un body has warned there could be a further half—a—million covid—related deaths on the continent by march, estimating one person is dying from the virus there every fifteen minutes. the us secretary of state has described russia's actions as "unusual" and its rhetoric as worrying amid a build up of russian military activity on its border with ukraine. kyiv fears that russia may be preparing an attack. anthony blinken says european allies share the us concerns. the number of people who died in england while detained under the mental health act rose during the coronavirus pandemic, according to early figures from the watchdog, the care quality commission. it comes amid concerns that staffing shortages are compromising patient saf

for the largest winter event in the netherlands, head to zwolle. running for over three months, from the 18th of december to the sixth of march, the dutch ice sculpture festival draws the best ice artists from all around the world to work in a 1200—metre square cold hall with 550,000 kilos of ice and snow. the theme this year is what a wonderful world, turning the last 18 months of turmoil into appreciation for the beauty of the planet. artists will use this theme to create sculptures up to six metres high. light, sound design and special effects will conjure up quite a spectacle for visitors, who can view the show with a warming toddy from the ice bar. well, hopefully you've found something there to tempt you but right now, we're heading to russia to meet a team who is racing across siberia in a car that, well, quite frankly, has seen better days. last week, we met three lithuanian adventurers karolis, jurgis and max as they hit the road in an old soviet banger driving 1000 kilometres with their support vehicle across a frozen surface of lake ba

the netherlands confirms that 13 people with covid on a flight that arrived at amsterdam's schipol airport from south africa on friday have the new variant of covid—i9. israel says it will ban the entry of all foreigners — it's the first country to shut its borders completely in response to the new variant. nearly 100,000 homes across the uk remain without power this afternoon after gale force winds created by storm arwen. properties in parts of scotland, wales and northern england are affected. power companies say they hope to restore supplies to the majority of homes later today. european ministers — minus the uk home secretary priti patel — meet for talks in calais today about how to stop migrants crossing the channel. now on bbc news, it's the travel show with lucy hedges. ifi if i scan this image i have an augmented reality view. i take a dip and tumble. and i discover an artificial rainforest in what was once a desert. but first, in a difficult couple of years in the global travel calendar, there has been one giant mega event looming. and of course, fitting for a giant mega e

police in the netherlands have fired warning shots during a demonstration by people opposed to the partial lockdown put in place to stop rising covid infections. several countries across europe are reimposing restrictions as case numbers rise. belarus�*s authoritarian leader, alexander lukashenko, says he will not stop the flow of thousands of migrants through his country as they try to enter the eu. speaking to the bbc, mr lukashenko admitted his armed forces may actually be helping migrants cross the border into poland. it's already illegal to call or text on a hand—held phone while you're driving in the uk. but from next year, the rules are getting even tighter. drivers will be banned from taking photos, filming, searching playlists or playing games — even while stationary — on mobiles and tablets. those who break the law will face six points on their licence and a £200 fine. caroline davies reports. # happy birthday to you... joe cairns was 1a years old when his mother last waved him off to school. i always told him, you know, "i love ya." not always would he say it back. chuc

for the largest winter event in the netherlands, head to zwolle. running for over three months, from the 18th of december to the sixth of march, the dutch ice sculpture festival draws the best ice artists from all around the world to work in a i200—metre square cold hall with 550,000 kilos of ice and snow. the theme this year is what a wonderful world, turning the last 18 months of turmoil into appreciation for the beauty of the planet. artists will use this theme to create sculptures up to six metres high. light, sound design and special effects will conjure up quite a spectacle for visitors, who can view the show with a warming toddy from the ice bar. well, hopefully you've found something there to tempt you but right now, we're heading to russia to meet a team who is racing across siberia in a car that, well, quite frankly, has seen better days. last week, we met three lithuanian adventurers karolis, jurgis and max as they hit the road in an old soviet banger driving 1000 kilometres with their support vehicle across a frozen surface of lake ba

for the largest winter event in the netherlands, head to zwolle. running for over three months, from the 18th of december to the sixth of march, the dutch ice sculpture festival draws the best ice artists from all around the world to work in a 1200—metre square cold hall with 550,000 kilos of ice and snow. the theme this year is what a wonderful world, turning the last 18 months of turmoil into appreciation for the beauty of the planet. artists will use this theme to create sculptures up to six metres high. light, sound design and special effects will conjure up quite a spectacle for visitors, who can view the show with a warming toddy from the ice bar. well, hopefully you�*ve found something there to tempt you, but right now, we�*re heading to russia to meet a team who�*s racing across siberia in a car that, well, quite frankly, has seen better days. last week, we met three lithuanian adventurers karolis, jurgis and max as they hit the road in an old soviet banger, driving 1000 kilometres with their support vehicle across a frozen surface

for the largest winter event in the netherlands, head to zwolle. running for over three months, from the 18th of december to the sixth of march, the dutch ice sculpture festival draws the best ice artists from all over the world to work in a 1200—metre square cold hall with 550,000 kilos of ice and snow. the theme this year is what a wonderful world, turning the last 18 months of turmoil into appreciation for the beauty of the planet. artists will use this theme to create sculptures up to six metres high. light, sound design and special effects will conjure up quite a spectacle for visitors, who can view the show with a warming toddy from the ice bar. well, hopefully you've found something there to tempt you, but right now, we're heading to russia to meet a team who's racing across siberia in a car that, well, quite frankly, has seen better days. last week, we met three lithuanian adventurers karolis, jurgis and max as they hit the road in an old soviet banger, driving 1000 kilometres with their support vehicle across a frozen surface of lake bai

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for the largest winter event in the netherlands, head to zwolle. running for over three months, from the 18th of december to the 6th of march, the dutch ice sculpture festival draws the best ice artists from all around the world to work in a 1,200—metre square cold hall with 550,000 kilos of ice and snow. the theme this year is what a wonderful world, turning the last 18 months of turmoil into appreciation for the beauty of the planet. artists will use this theme to create sculptures up to six metres high. light, sound design and special effects will conjure up quite a spectacle for visitors, who can view the show with a warming toddy from the ice bar. well, hopefully you've found something there to tempt you, but right now, we're heading to russia to meet a team who is racing across siberia in a car that, well, quite frankly, has seen better days. last week, we met three lithuanian adventurers — karolis, jurgis and max — as they hit the road in an old soviet banger driving 1,000 kilometres with their support vehicle across the frozen surface

uk covid infection rates are relatively high, they are not surging, as has happened in austria, the netherlands and germany, where a range of lockdown measures are being introduced. that's partly because the uk has moved ahead of some others with boosterjabs, though israel started earlier and has done more. and the boss of astrazeneca, pascal soriot, seen here on the left with prince charles at the opening of a new research facility in cambridge, offered up one theory. the uk, he said, had seen relatively fewer covid hospital cases because the az vaccine had a longer immune response than others. but the guidance in england on lateral flow tests is being widened to include those planning to mix with others in crowded indoor spaces, a sign that officials are taking nothing for granted. hugh pym, bbc news. now on bbc news, it's the travel show. this week on the travel show: celebrating the world's most famous big wheel. this is brilliant. this is my london. a slice of britain on a remote japanese island. i hope i'm doing this right. you've gotta be fast! and racing to the finishing line in our icy

the size _ likely ended up in the netherlands. the size of— likely ended up in the netherlands. the size of the _ likely ended up in the netherlands. the size of the chain _ likely ended up in the netherlands. the size of the chain of— the size of the chain of transmission _ the size of the chain of transmission is - the size of the chain of transmission is not - the size of the chain of. transmission is not known the size of the chain of- transmission is not known yet. the size of the chain of transmission is not known yet. while vaccine efficacy _ transmission is not known yet. while vaccine efficacy has _ transmission is not known yet. while vaccine efficacy has been _ vaccine efficacy has been questioned, expert believe the tests used to detect it will still identify infections from the new strain, but only laboratory analysis can confirm that omicron is present, meaning the trousdale of the spread and how serious of its effects are may not emerge for some time —— true scale. sara monetta, bbc news. many countries in asia are now reassessing their covid—i9 measures s

the netherlands witnessed the most extreme _ choices. the netherlands witnessed the most extreme violence - choices. the netherlands witnessed the most extreme violence this - the most extreme violence this weekend. rotterdam was rocked by rioters. police were shooting at the cloud with live rounds in response to what they described as a life—threatening situation. vandals torched bicycles in the hague, the justice minister believes organised criminals may be behind us. these are not demonstrations. _ criminals may be behind us. these are not demonstrations. these - criminals may be behind us. these are not demonstrations. these are attacks— are not demonstrations. these are attacks on— are not demonstrations. these are attacks on police _ are not demonstrations. these are attacks on police and _ are not demonstrations. these are attacks on police and firefighters. i attacks on police and firefighters. more _ attacks on police and firefighters. more than— attacks on police and firefighters. more than 50 _ attacks on police and fi

and there's more trouble here in the netherlands. small groups of people destroying things in the northern city and reports of unrest elsewhere too. it is mostly peaceful now, but the catalyst for the still exists in many countries are watching and wondering whether this latest disturbing symptom may be coming their way. the world health organization has urged governments to redouble their efforts and reinforce the basics. average 48% of the european population is wearing a mask indoors. any percentage above that will have an immediate effect. with varying vaccine rates, getting the shots in is seen as critical. but they will not cure the distrust or divisions seeping through some european societies. anna holligan reporting there from the hague. let's just remind you of that breaking news this hour. a vehicle has been driven through barricades into crowds taking part in a holiday parade in the us state of wisconsin. one video posted on twitter shows a red car driving at speed into and through a group of musicians. people can be seen

the netherlands has a shortage of intensive care beds. operations are being cancelled, patients transferred over the border to germany for treatment. hundreds of people are dying of covid every week. some scientists believe a confused government strategy has damaged public trust and willingness to comply with the rules. the lack of consistency has led to a lot of distrust within society and the public, for example, take the mask discourse. one moment they say it's not effective, and then the other way, they become mandatory in indoor places. so, communicating that to the public and to the people can kind of create kind of create distrust, and that is what you see now in the netherlands and also the rioting which we have seen last week. another new variant has arrived — omicron has been detected among passengers who are now in isolation. here at this airport, flights from south africa are continuing to land, so one came in from cape town earlier and another from johannesburg, and these arrivals are causing concern in a country already ba

full lockdown in austria, new restrictions here in belgium, these protests going on in brussels, the netherlands, elsewhere. listening to what the world health organization has been saying, why this has come about, three principal reasons have been named. we are heading into winter, respiratory viruses tend to spread more quickly including coronavirus but you also see pressure on hospitals and health services generally in winter as well. and as well those people who remain unvaccinated, it varies from country to country, austria has a relatively low vaccination rate compared to other parts of western europe and is welcome at the vaccine in some instances, it is said there is some evidence it wins and efficacy particularly for older people and vulnerable people, hence this emphasis on booster shots. and as well, the delta variant, this more highly infectious variant here in europe. i think some surprise, some shocking that suddenly we seem to be back here again although the warning lights have been flashing for few weeks. and you can get much more on our website, bbc.com/news on this topic — in

the netherlands has a shortage of intensive care beds. operations are being cancelled, patients transferred over the border to germany for treatment. hundreds of people are dying of covid every week. some scientists believe a confused government strategy has damaged public trust and willingness to comply with the rules. the lack of consistency has led to a lot of distrust within society and the public, for example, take the mask discourse. one moment they say it's not effective, and then the other way, they become mandatory in indoor places. so, communicating that to the public and to the people can kind of create distrust, and that is what you see now in the netherlands and also the rioting which we have seen last week. another new variant has arrived — omicron has been detected among passengers who are now in isolation. here at this airport, flights from south africa are continuing to land, so one came in from cape town earlier and another from johannesburg, and these arrivals are causing concern in a country already battling recordâ€

the disturbances in brussels follow protests in austria, italy, croatia and the netherlands. and there are reports of a third night of unrest in a number of dutch cities on sunday. anna holligan reports. another day of unrest unsettling another european capital. this is brussels tonight. what began as an organised peaceful march quickly turned nasty, some protesters threw fireworks at police, others targeted their vehicles. officers intervened with tear gas and water cannons. gas and water cannon. belgium brought in new rules in response to a sharp rise in infections. demonstrators are mainly angry about the use of covid—i9 passes, which stops the unvaccinated from entering venues such as restaurants or bars. some object to plans to make vaccinations mandatory for health workers. translation: we know that the virus is there. i but we leave it to people to decide whether or not to be vaccinated. translation: i came to give my opinion about freedom _ of expression and individual choice and really, to be able to respect everyone's choices. the netherlands witnessed the most ex

this weekend there were protests, some violent, against new covid restrictions in austria, italy, the netherlands, croatia and belgium. pressure is mounting in europe on the health services as well as the streets. the world health organization warns there could be half a million more deaths here by springtime unless effective action is taken. katya adler, bbc news, brussels. and you can get much more on our website, bbc.com/news on this topic — including the latest data on vaccinations across the world. lots more analysis and news on the site, or download the bbc news app. people in the american state of wisconsin are holding a vigil for the five people killed after a man drove his vehicle into a christmas parade in the city of waukesha. police have now detained the driver who's been named as 39—year—old darrell brooks. the vehicle hit members of a marching band, and the local hospital says its treated 18 children among the wounded. our correspondent barbara plett usher reports. this little girl narrowly escaped with her life. she had no idea what was hurtling towards her. and here the mome

this weekend there were protests, some violent, against new covid restrictions in austria, italy, the netherlands, croatia and belgium. pressure is mounting in europe on the health services as well as the streets. the world health organization warns there could be half a million more deaths here by springtime unless effective action is taken. katya adler, bbc news, brussels. and you can get much more on our website, bbc.com/news on this topic, including the latest data on vaccinations across the world. lots more analysis and news on the site, or download the bbc news app. people in the american state of wisconsin are due to hold a vigil for the five people killed after a man drove his vehicle into a christmas parade in the city of waukesha. police have now detained the driver who's been named as 39—year—old darrell brooks. the vehicle hit members of a marching band, and the local hospital says it's treated 18 children among the wounded. our correspondent barbara plett usher reports. this little girl narrowly escaped with her life. she had no idea what was hurtling towards her. and here the mo

uk covid infection rates are relatively high, they are not surging, as has happened in austria, the netherlands, and germany, where a range of lockdown measures are being introduced. that's partly because the uk has moved ahead of some others with boosterjabs, though israel started earlier and has done more. and the boss of astrazeneca, pascal soriot, seen here on the left with prince charles at the opening of a new research facility in cambridge, offered up one theory. the uk, he said, had seen relatively fewer covid hospital cases because the az vaccine had a longer immune response than others. but the guidance in england on lateral flow tests is being widened to include those planning to mix with others in crowded indoor spaces, a sign that officials are taking nothing for granted. germany and france have become the latest countries to advise their citizens to leave ethiopia, after an escalation in the country's civil war. ethiopia's prime minister says he's heading to the front line, to defend his country against tigray rebels. that surprise move comes amid reports of rebel forces advancing