i'm david eades. our top stories: the united states announces a diplomatic boycott of the beijing winter olympics because of china's record on human rights. china calls that boycott a pretentious act and insists it is against the spirit of the games. new york's mayor says all private—sector workers in the city must be vaccinated against the coronavirus, the strictest mandate yet. more evidence is given in the trial of ghislaine maxwell, the woman accused of helping the disgraced financier, the latejeffrey epstein. and we talk to the hollywood legend mel brooks who, at 95, is taking stock of his extraordinary career. hello and welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. the white house has delivered as long expected salvo against china. it has announced a diplomatic boycott of the beijing winter olympic and paralympic games which are due to start next february. that move has been broadly moved welcomed across the political divide in the us, although it does only apply to diplomatic

i'm david eades. our top stories: the united states announces a diplomatic boycott of the beijing winter olympics because of china's record on human rights. china calls the boycott a pretentious act and insists it is against the spirit of the games. new york's mayor says all private—sector workers in the city must be vaccinated against the coronavirus, the strictest mandate yet. more evidence is given in the trial of ghislaine maxwell, the woman accused of helping the disgraced financier, the latejeffrey epstein. and we talk to the hollywood legend mel brooks who, at 95, is taking stock of his extraordinary career. hello and welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. the white house has fired its long sector salver against china. it has another diplomatic boycott of the games charger to start next february. move has been broadly moved welcomed across political divide in the us although does only apply to diplomatic and political figures, not to the athletes themselves who have be

i'm david eades. our top stories: the biden administration has announced it will not be sending any diplomatic or other official us representation to the beijing winter olympic games in february next year. the white house press secretary says the decision had been taken in the light of china's women rights abuses. new york's mess is all private sector workers in the city must be vaccinated against the coronavirus in the strictest vaccine mandate to be imposed anywhere in the us. city employees are already required to be vaccinated. this latest rule will come into effect on december 27. the trial in new york for sex trafficking, the witness said the defendant told him to collect two underage girls and take them to the underage —— the house of jeffrey epstein. ms maxwell pleaded not guilty of the charges against her. now on bbc news, 26 years in a us prison in north carolina for a murder he didn't commit. we follow him as he demands justice. people really don't know how going to prison for something

welcome to bbc news, i'm david eades. our top stories: free covid tests for all americans — president biden tries to stop the spread of the omicron variant, urging people to get vaccinated. let me say again and again and again and again, please get vaccinated. it's the only responsible thing to do. israel becomes the first country in the world to make a fourth dose of the coronavirus vaccine available. new covid guidance comes into force across england with quarantine for infected people being reduced from ten days, to seven. london's high court orders the ruler of dubai to pay more than $700 million in a divorce settlement to his ex—wife — princess haya ofjordan. and: a text back in time — the first ever text message has just been sold for $120,000. we start with the one issue that is on the minds of so many around the world at the moment — how to deal with the rapid spread of the 0micron variant. we still don't really know if the rise in cases seen in the uk, us and other countries will translate to a similar

i'm david eades. our top stories: the united states and as a diplomatic boycott of the beijing winter olympics because of china �*s record on human rights. china calls a week and insists it is against the spirit of the games. new york's mess is all private—sector workers in the city must be vaccinated against coronavirus. the strictest mandate yet. also, more evidence is given in the trial of ghislaine maxwell, the trial of ghislaine maxwell, the woman of helping to the disgraced financierjeffrey epstein. and we talked to the hollywood legend mel brooks who, at 95, is taking stock of his extraordinary career. hello and welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. the white house has delivered its well expected solo against china. it has announced a diplomatic boycott of the winter olympics and prolific games in protest at the country by the human rights record. the move has been broadly welcomed across the political divide in the us although it does only apply to diplomatic and p

welcome to bbc news, i'm david eades. our top stories. america's leading health body halves the isolation period for patients with asymptomatic covid from ten days to five. france gets tougher on covid restrictions — working from home becomes compulsory, as infection rates exceed 100,000 a day. the political stand—off in somalia escalates, as the president and the prime minister engage in a power struggle, after delayed elections. the captain and first officer of a freighter that caused an environmental disaster in mauritius are sentenced to 20 months in prison. and cape town's city hall is bathed in purple light to honour archbishop desmond tutu, as south africa holds a week of mourning and commemoration.

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i'm david eades. our top stories: the search goes on for survivors of the tornadoes which tore through six us states. more than 90 people are known to have been killed. my mother still doesn't know the house is gone and we're not going to tell her. reporter: why not? it'lljust break her heart. borisjohnson calls for an acceleraton of the covid booster programme, after warning the uk the covid booster programme, after warning the uk about a "tidal wave" of omicron infections. the legal heroin drugs trade — how the business is booming in afghanistan as the rest of the economy collapses. we have a special report. on the last lap of the last grand prix of the season, the dutchman max verstappen clinches his first formula one world championship, as he pips lewis hamilton. and a bit of intel for you — the uk's intelligence and cyber agency releases its cryptic christmas card puzzle for kids. how hard can it be? we shall find out... hello and welcome to the programme. the number of people killed by the t

welcome to bbc news, i'm david eades. our top stories: the omicron variant sweeps across the united states with lightning speed — already accounting for three quarters of new infections in the country. omicron moves very fast, it's very transmittable. it moves fast, we have to move faster. the british prime minister says no new covid restrictions for now, but he doesn't rule out bringing them in if needed. we ask what is president putin planning, as russian forces continue to mass on the border with ukraine, increasing fears of an invasion. the number of people killed in the philippines by typhoon rai has risen to more than 375, with the military now helping the desperate relief operation.

welcome to bbc news — i'm david eades. our top stories: we will be free! the tributes flow for archbishop desmond tutu after his death at the age of 90. he was a man of unwavering courage, of principled conviction and whose life was spent in the service of others. the israeli government approves a plan to double the number of settlers in the golan heights — regarded by much of the world as occupied territory. a covid vaccine mandate for all private companies comes into force in new york city — the first of its kind in the united states.

i'm david eades. our top stories: russia's supreme court bans one of russia's most renowned human rights organisations, sparking protests in moscow. record covid infection figures from france to the us to the uk as the british government defends its decision not to introduce further restrictions in england. china says its astronauts are being put in danger of a collision with satellites launched by elon musk. archival footage: opening night on theater row in manhattan. - and once upon a time it was like that, but can broadway survive the closures this festive season as covid wrecks the shows? and a magical reunion: the cast of harry potter are back together for a 20th anniversary special on new year's day.

welcome to bbc news — i'm david eades. our top stories: we have a special report from myanmar on the mass killings of civilians by the military — which seized power in a coup last february. a victory for the hard left candidate in chile's most polarising election ever. a tough new lockdown in the netherlands, as the new coronavirus variant spreads fast across europe. and tennis star emma radacanu wins the bbc�*s prestigious sports personality of the year. i am really happy with this, of course, and i have watched sports personality of the year growing up so i am humbled tojoin the amazing past winners.

i'm david eades. our top stories: protests in moscow, after the supreme court bans one of russia's oldest and best known human rights organisations. new covid infections in the uk hit a record daily high, as the british government defends its decision not to introduce further restrictions in england china says its astronauts are being put in danger of a collision with satellites launched by elon musk. archival footage: opening night on theatre row in manhattan. - and that was then, but with a surge of covid—19 broadway is seeing a flurry of closures this festive season — how will the great white way handle the set back?

welcome to bbc news — i'm david eades. our top stories: tributes and reflections pour in for archbishop desmond tutu after his death at the age of 90. he was a man of unwavering courage, of principal conviction and whose life was spent in the service of others. the israeli government approves a plan to double the number of settlers in the golan heights, regarded by much of the world as occupied territory. a covid vaccine mandate for all private companies comes into force in new york city — the first of its kind in the united states.

i'm david eades. our top stories: the search goes on for survivors of the tornadoes which tore through six us states. more than 90 people are known to have been killed. my mother still doesn't know the house is gone and we're not going to tell her. reporter: why not? it'lljust break her heart. borisjohnson calls for an acceleraton of the covid booster programme, after warning the uk the covid booster programme, after warning the uk about a "tidal wave" of omicron infections. the legal heroin drugs trade — how the business is booming in afghanistan as the rest of the economy collapses. we have a special report. on the last lap of the last grand prix of the season, the dutchman max verstappen clinches his first formula one world championship, as he pips lewis hamilton. and a bit of intel for you —

i'm david eades. our top stories: the omicron variant sweeps across the united states with lightning speed, already accounting for three—quarters of new infections in the country. omicron moves very fast, it's very transmittable. it moves fast, we have to move faster. the british prime minister says no new covid restrictions for now, but he doesn't rule out bringing them in if needed. we ask what is president putin planning as russian forces continue to mass on the border with ukraine, increasing fears of an invasion. the number of people killed in the philippines by typhoon rai has risen to more than 375 with the military now helping the desperate relief operation. a new york cityjury begins deliberations in the sex

welcome to bbc news, i'm david eades. our top stories: free covid tests for all americans — president biden tries to stop the spread of the 0micron variant, urging people to get vaccinated. let me say again and again and again and again, please get vaccinated. it's the only responsible thing to do. israel becomes the first country in the world to make a fourth dose of the coronavirus vaccine available. new covid guidance comes into force across england with quarantine for infected people being reduced from ten days, to seven. london's high court orders the ruler of dubai to pay more than $700 million in a divorce settlement to his ex—wife — princess haya ofjordan.

i'm david eades. our top stories: the united states announces a diplomatic boycott of the beijing winter olympics because of china's record on human rights. china calls that boycott a pretentious act and insists it is against the spirit of the games. new york's mayor says all private—sector workers in the city must be vaccinated against the coronavirus, the strictest mandate yet. more evidence is given in the trial of ghislaine maxwell, the woman accused of helping the disgraced financier, the latejeffrey epstein. and we talk to the hollywood legend mel brooks who, at 95, is taking stock of his extraordinary career.

i'm david eades. more than ninety people are now known to have been killed by the devastating tornadoes that have swept through the mid—west of the united states. at least eighty of the deaths were in kentucky. the national guard has been deployed to look for survivors. borisjohnson has announced plans to accelerate britain's coronavirus booster programme, due to the rapidly spreading omicron variant. all adults in england will be offered a booster by the end of the month, rather than by the end of january. mrjohnson acknowledged that some other health services would have to be delayed. the dutch racing driver max verstappen has secured his first formula one world title. he beat lewis hamilton, on the last lap of a thrilling season finale in abu dhabi. verstappen then had to wait while the briton�*s mercedes team had two protests against the result rejected by stewards. now on bbc news it's time for political thinking with nick robinson. the woman who became our foreign secretary just 12 weeks ago

i'm david eades. our top stories: protests in moscow, after the supreme court bans one of russia's oldest and best known human rights organisations. new covid infections in the uk hit a record daily high, as the british government defends its decision not to introduce further restrictions in england china says its astronauts are being put in danger of a collision with satellites launched by elon musk. archival footage: opening night on theatre row in manhattan. - and that was then, but with a surge of covid—19 broadway is seeing a flurry of closures this festive season — how will the great white way handle the set back? and a magical reunion — the cast of harry potter are back together for a 20th anniversary special on new year's day. welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. for more than 30 years, the human rights organisation, memorial, has been chronicling the abuses of the soviet era to ensure the crimes, and victims are unearthed and are not forgotten. but now the supr

i'm david eades. our top stories: we will be free! the tributes flow for archbishop desmond tutu after his death at the age of 90. he was a man of unwavering courage, of principled conviction and whose life was spent in the service of others. the israeli government approves a plan to double the number of settlers in the golan heights — regarded by much of the world as occupied territory. omicron causes chaos for travellers — as infections among pilots and crew sees seven thousand flights cancelled globally over the christmas weekend. a few of us got to see a white christmas. this cloud brought rain and health snow in the north during boxing day with more cloud and rain waiting in the wings down to the south—west. the big story for this week will be this surge of very, very mild air wafting up from the south and affecting all parts of the uk as we move towards the end. hello and thank you forjoining us. sorry for the interruption there from the weather in our headlines but let's get straight on to our top story. and that is leade

i'm david eades. our top stories: we will be free! the tributes flow for archbishop desmond tutu after his death at the age of 90. he was a man of unwavering courage, of principled conviction and whose life was spent in the service of others. the israeli government approves a plan to double the number of settlers in the golan heights — regarded by much of the world as occupied territory. 0micron causes chaos for travellers — as infections among pilots and crew sees seven thousand flights cancelled globally over the christmas weekend.

i'm david eades. russia's supreme court bans one of the country's most renowned human rights organisations, sparking protests in moscow. the us records its highest daily numbers of covid cases since the start of the pandemic. more than 400,000. china says its astronauts are being put in danger of a collision with satellites launched by elon musk. john madden — legendary american football coach, commentator and face of one of the most successful sports video games ever — has died aged 85. archival footage: opening night on theater row in manhattan. -

welcome to bbc news — i'm david eades. our top stories: the united nations investigates the mass killings of civilians by the myanmar military — ten months after they took power in a coup. we have a special report. a victory for the hard left candidate in chile's most polarising election ever. a tough new lockdown in the netherlands, as the new coronavirus variant spreads rapidly across europe. and the meteoric rise of tennis star emma radacanu — now she wins the bbc�*s prestigious sports personality of the year. i am really happy with this, of course, and i have watched sports personality of the year growing up so i am humbled tojoin the amazing past winners. a bbc investigation has revealed the details of a series of brutal mass killings of civilians by the myanmar military. four villages in kani township in central myanmar were targeted over a period of weeks injuly. the united nations says the military�*s oppression points to crimes against humanity. this report by rebecca henschke contains some distressing ima

i'm david eades. our top stories: mass killings in myanmar. the bbc reveals the brutal truth behind attacks on civilians ten months after the country's military took power in a coup. a victory for the hard left candidate in chile's most polarising election ever. a tough new lockdown in the netherlands, as the new coronavirus variant spreads rapidly across europe. and the meteoric rise of tennis star emma radacanu, now she wins the bbc�*s prestigious sports personality of the year. i am really happy with this, of course, and i have watched sports personality of the year growing up so i am humbled tojoin the amazing past winners. hello and thank you very much for being with us. a bbc investigation has revealed the details of a series of brutal mass killings of civilians by the myanmar military. four villages in kani township in central myanmar were targeted over a period of weeks injuly. the united nations says the military�*s oppression points to crimes against humanity. this report by rebecca henschke contains some distressing images from

i'm david eades. our top stories: pope francis warns europe against narrow self—interest over the treatment of migrants as he pays a visit to the greek island of lesbos. translation: let us not let our see transformed _ translation: let us not let our see transformed into _ translation: let us not let our see transformed into a _ see transformed into a dissolute sea of death. us politicians pay tribute to the former republican senator and presidential candidate, bob dole, who's died at the age of 98. japan goes on a hydrogen drive in a bid to reach zero carbon emissions by 2050. but what fuel is being used to produce the hydrogen? we have a special report. and, taking it to the brink — lewis hamilton beats max verstappen in a chaotic, dramatic saudi grand prix, setting up next weekend's winner—takes—all, final race. "a shipwreck of civilisation" — that's the damning phrase pope francis used to describe the direction europe appears to be heading in dealing with migrants arriving at its border

i'm david eades. our top stories: tributes and reflections pour in for archbishop desmond tutu after his death at the age of 90. he was a man of unwavering courage, of principal conviction and whose life was spent in the service of others. the israeli government approves a plan to double the number of settlers in the golan heights, regarded by much of the world as occupied territory. compulsory covid vaccines required for all private companies enters into force in new york city. it's the first mandate of its kind in the united states.

welcome to bbc news — i'm david eades. our top stories: pope francis warns europe against �*narrow self—interest�* over the treatment of migrants as he pays a visit to the greek island of lesbos. translation: let us not let our cb transformed _ translation: let us not let our cb transformed into _ translation: let us not let our cb transformed into a _ translation: let us not let our cb transformed into a desolate l cb transformed into a desolate sea of death. more than 20 countries join an urgent demand for the taliban leadership in afghanistan to honour its promises over the safety of state workers and soldiers. us politicians pay tribute to the former republican senator and presidential candidate, bob dole who's died at the age of 98. japan goes on a hydrogen drive in a bid to reach zero carbon emissions by 2050. what fuel is being used to produce the hydrogen? and — taking it to the brink. lewis hamilton beats max verstappen in a chaotic, dramatic saudi grand prix, setting up next weekend's winner—takes—all

this is bbc news, i'm david eades. our top stories. america's leading health body halves the isolation period for patients with asymptomatic covid from ten days to five. france gets tougher on covid restrictions — working from home becomes compulsory, as infection rates exceed 100,000 a day. the political stand—off in somalia escalates — as the president and the prime minister engage in a power struggle, after delayed elections. and cape town's city hall is bathed in purple light to honour archbishop desmond tutu, as south africa holds a week of mourning and commemoration.

welcome to bbc news, i'm david eades. our top stories. america's leading health body halves the isolation period for patients with asymptomatic covid, from ten days to five. france gets tougher on covid restrictions — working from home becomes compulsory, as infection rates exceed 100,000 a day. no new coronavirus restrictions in england before the new year, despite record numbers of cases. the health secretary urges people to remain cautious. and cape town's city hall is bathed in purple light to honour archbishop desmond tutu, as south africa holds a week of commemoration. the captain and first officer of a freighter that caused an environmental disaster in mauritius are sentenced to 20 months in prison. 0micron infections continue to soar in many parts of the world, and that is triggering some very different responses from governments and authorities. after seeing a record high of more than 100,000 new cases on saturday, france has announced tougher restrictions. remote working is now compulsory and public gatherings have been cut to

welcome to bbc news, i'm david eades. our top stories. america's leading health body halves the isolation period for patients with asymptomatic covid from ten days to five. france gets tougher on covid restrictions — working from home becomes compulsory, as infection rates exceed 100,000 a day. the political stand—off in somalia escalates, as the president and the prime minister engage in a power struggle, after delayed elections. the captain and first officer of a freighter that caused an environmental disaster in mauritius are sentenced to 20 months in prison. and cape town's city hall is bathed in purple light to honour archbishop desmond tutu, as south africa holds a week of mourning and commemoration. welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. we are going to bring you developments from across the globe as the rapid rise in 0micron cases triggers a slew of different responses. the us health authorities have halved the recommended isolation period for people who test positive for covid—19, but don't exhibit s

i'm david eades with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world. we will be free! tributes and reflections pour in for archbishop desmond tutu after his death at the age of 90. he was a man of unwavering courage, of principal conviction and whose life was spent in the service of others. the israeli government approves a plan to double the number of settlers in the golan heights, regarded by much of the world as occupied territory. compulsory covid vaccines required for all private companies enters into force in new york city. it's the first mandate of its kind in the united states.

i'm david eades. our top stories: russia's supreme court bans one of the country'smost renowned human rights organisations, sparking protests in moscow. the us records its highest daily numbers of covid cases since the start of the pandemic. china says its astronauts are being put in danger of a collision with satellites launched by elon musk. and once upon a time it was like that. but can broadway survive the closures this festive season, as covid wrecks the shows?

welcome to bbc news — i'm david eades. our top stories: tributes and reflections pour in for archbishop desmond tutu after his death at the age of 90. he was a man of unwavering courage, of principal conviction and whose life was spent in the service of others. the israeli government approves a plan to double the number of settlers in the golan heights, regarded by much of the world as occupied territory. a covid vaccine mandate for all private companies comes into force in new york city — the first of its kind in the united states. leaders from around the world have been paying tribute to desmond tutu, one of the heroes of movement, who's died at the age of 90. president biden praised the courage and moral clarity of the former archbishop of cape town. the un secretary—general antonio guterres called him an inspiration to generations. our africa correspondent andrew harding looks back at his life. raise our hands and we say we will be free! desmond tutu was an exuberant figure, an outspoken anglican priest who became

i'm david eades. our top stories: protests in moscow, after the supreme court bans one of russia's oldest and best known human rights organisations — memorial international. new covid infections in the uk hit a record daily high, as the british government defends its decision not to introduce further restrictions in england. china says its astronauts are being put in danger of a collision with satellites launched by elon musk. opening night on theatre royal in manhattan. and that was then, but with a surge of covid—19, broadway is seeing a flurry of closures this festive season — how will the great white way handle the set back?

i'm david eades with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world. america's leading health body halves the isolation period for patients with asymptomatic covid from ten days to five. france gets tougher on covid restrictions — working from home becomes compulsory as infection rates exceed 100,000 a day. i know these measures can sometimes make people feel better but since the start of the crisis, the president, like his government, has sought only to protect you. heavy snow batters the us western states, leaving thousands without power and causing travel chaos.

i'm david eades with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world. america's leading health body halves the isolation period for patients with asymptomatic covid from ten days to five. france gets tougher on covid restrictions — working from home becomes compulsory as infection rates exceed 100,000 a day. i know these measures can sometimes make people feel better but since the start of the crisis, the president, like his government, has sought only to protect you. heavy snow batters the us western states, leaving thousands without power and causing travel chaos. also, tributes to the ant man — e 0 wilson, one of the world's leading conservationists, dies, aged 92. and as hollywood box office takings continue to tumble, we ask if it's because of covid, the films, or the movie—goers themselves? hello. thank you very much for joining us. 0micron infections continue to soar in many parts of the world, and that is triggering some very different responses from governments and authorities. after seeing a record high of more than 100,000 new cases on

welcome to bbc news, i'm david eades. our top stories: pope francis warns europe against "narrow self—interest" over the treatment of migrants as he pays a visit to the greek island of lesbos. translation: let us not| let our sea be transformed into a sea of death. afghanistan's ruling taliban say they're prepared us politicians pay tribute to former republican senator and presidential candidate bob dole, who has died at the age of 98. japan goes on a hydrogen drive in a bid to reach zero carbon emissions by 2050. but what fuel is being used to produce the hydrogen? we have a special report. lewis hamilton beats max verstappen, in one of the most dramatic formula one races in years, setting up next weekend's winner—takes—all final race. pope francis has denounced those who seek to instill fear of migrants for political propaganda. on a visit to a migrant camp on the greek island of lesbos, he called on europe to shoulder responsibility for its share of what he said was a complex gobal problem. our special correspond

i'm david eades. our top stories: pope francis warns europe against narrow self—interest over the treatment of migrants as he pays a visit to the greek island of lesbos. translation: let us not let our see transformed _ translation: let us not let our see transformed into _ translation: let us not let our see transformed into a _ see transformed into a dissolute sea of death. us politicians pay tribute to the former republican senator and presidential candidate, bob dole, who's died at the age of 98. japan goes on a hydrogen drive in a bid to reach zero carbon emissions by 2050. but what fuel is being used to produce the hydrogen? we have a special report. and, taking it to the brink — lewis hamilton beats max verstappen in a chaotic,

welcome to bbc news — i'm david eades. our top stories: we have a special report from myanmar on the mass killings of civilians by the military — which seized power in a coup last february. a victory for the hard left candidate in chile's most polarising election ever. a tough new lockdown in the netherlands, as the new coronavirus variant spreads fast across europe. and tennis star emma radacanu wins the bbc�*s prestigious sports personality of the year. i am really happy with this, of course, and i have watched sports personality of the year growing up so i am humbled tojoin the amazing past winners. a bbc investigation has revealed the details of a series of brutal mass killings of civilians by the myanmar military. four villages in kani township in central myanmar were targeted over a period of weeks injuly. the united nations says the military�*s oppression points to crimes against humanity. this report by rebecca henschke contains some distressing images from the start. dog barks, child screams this child is gr

welcome to bbc news, i'm david eades. our top stories. america's leading health body halves the isolation period for patients with asymptomatic covid, from ten days to five. france gets tougher on covid restrictions — working from home becomes compulsory, as infection rates exceed 100,000 a day. no new coronavirus restrictions in england before the new year, despite record numbers of cases. the health secretary urges people to remain cautious. and cape town's city hall is bathed in purple light to honour archbishop desmond tutu, as south africa holds a week of commemoration. the captain and first officer of a freighter that caused an environmental disaster in mauritius are sentenced to 20 months in prison.

i'm david eades. our top stories: free covid tests for all americans, president biden tries to stop the spread of the omicron variant, urging people to get vaccinated. let me say again and again and again and again, please get vaccinated. it's the only responsible thing to do. israel becomes the first country in the world to make a fourth dose of the coronavirus vaccine available. new covid guidance comes into force across england, with quarantine for infected people being reduced from ten days, to seven. london's high court orders the ruler of dubai to pay more than $700 million in a divorce settlement to his ex—wife, princess haya ofjordan.

i'm david eades. our top stories: russia's supreme court bans one of russia's most renowned human rights organisations, sparking protests in moscow. record covid infection figures from france to the us to the uk as the british government defends its decision not to introduce further restrictions in england. china says its astronauts are being put in danger of a collision with satellites launched by elon musk. archival footage: opening night on theater row in manhattan. - and once upon a time it was like that, but can broadway survive the closures this festive season as covid wrecks the shows? and a magical reunion: the cast of harry potter are back together for a 20th anniversary special on new year's day. hello. thanks for joining hello. thanks forjoining us. we start with the situation in russia. for more than 30 years, the human rights organisation, memorial, has been chronicling the abuses of the soviet era to ensure that the crimes and victims are unearthed and are not forgotten. but now, the sup

i'm david eades. russia's supreme court bans one of the country's most renowned human rights organisations, sparking protests in moscow. the us records its highest daily numbers of covid cases since the start of the pandemic. more than 400,000. china says its astronauts are being put in danger of a collision with satellites launched by elon musk. john madden — legendary american football coach, commentator and face of one of the most successful sports video games ever — has died aged 85. archival footage: opening night on theater row in manhattan. - and once upon a time, it was like that, but can broadway survive the closures this festive season as covid wrecks the shows? hello and welcome. thank you forjoining us here on bbc news. for more than 30 years, the human rights organisation memorial has been chronicling the abuses of the soviet era to ensure the crimes and victims are unearthed and are not forgotten. but now, the supreme court has banned russia's oldest human rights organisation — "li

welcome to bbc news — i'm david eades. our top stories: we will be free! the tributes flow for archbishop desmond tutu after his death at the age of 90. he was a man of unwavering courage, of principled conviction and whose life was spent in the service of others. the israeli government approves a plan to double the number of settlers in the golan heights — regarded by much of the world as occupied territory. a covid vaccine mandate for all private companies comes into force in new york city — the first of its kind in the united states. leaders from around the world have been paying tribute to desmond tutu one of the heroes of the anti—apartheid movement, who's died at the age of 90. president biden praised the courage and moral clarity of the former archbishop of cape town. the un secretary general, antonio guterres, called him an inspiration to generations. our africa correspondent andrew harding looks back at his life. raise our hands and we say we will be free! desmond tutu was an exuberant figure, an outspoken anglican priest who became one of t

i'm david eades. our top stories: tributes and reflections pour in for archbishop desmond tutu after his death at the age of 90. he was a man of unwavering courage, of principal conviction and whose life was spent in the service of others. the israeli government approves a plan to double the number of settlers in the golan heights, regarded by much of the world as occupied territory. compulsory covid vaccines required for all private companies enters into force in new york city. it's the first mandate of its kind in the united states. leaders from around the world have been paying tribute to desmond tutu, one of the heroes of the anti—apartheid movement, who's died at the age of 90. president biden praised the courage and moral clarity of the former archbishop of cape town. the un secretary general, antonio guterres, called him an inspiration to generations. our africa correspondent andrew harding looks back at his life. raise our hands and we say we will be free! desmond tutu was an exuberant figur

welcome to bbc news, i'm david eades. our top stories: the omicron variant sweeps across the united states with lightning speed — already accounting for three quarters of new infections in the country. omicron moves very fast, it's very transmittable. it moves fast, we have to move faster. the british prime minister says no new covid restrictions for now, but he doesn't rule out bringing them in if needed. we ask what is president putin planning, as russian forces continue to mass on the border with ukraine, increasing fears of an invasion. the number of people killed in the philippines by typhoon rai has risen to more than 375, with the military now helping the desperate relief operation. a new york cityjury begins deliberations in the sex trafficking and perjury trial of ghislaine maxwell. the fast—spreading omicron variant of the coronavirus has very rapidly become dominant in the united states. according to modelling by the centers for disease control, omicron now accounts for nearly three quarters of the new infe

welcome to bbc news, i'm david eades. our top stories: pope francis warns europe against "narrow self—interest" over the treatment of migrants as he pays a visit to the greek island of lesbos. translation: let us not| let our sea be transformed into a sea of death. afghanistan's ruling taliban say they're prepared us politicians pay tribute to former republican senator and presidential candidate bob dole, who has died at the age of 98. japan goes on a hydrogen drive in a bid to reach zero carbon emissions by 2050. but what fuel is being used to produce the hydrogen? we have a special report. lewis hamilton beats max verstappen, in one

i'm david eades. our top stories: the omicron variant sweeps across the united states with lightning speed, already accounting for three—quarters of new infections in the country. omicron moves very fast, it's very transmittable. it moves fast, we have to move faster. the british prime minister says no new covid restrictions for now, but he doesn't rule out bringing them in if needed. we ask what is president putin planning as russian forces continue to mass on the border with ukraine, increasing fears of an invasion. the number of people killed in the philippines by typhoon rai has risen to more than 375 with the military now helping the desperate relief operation. a new york cityjury begins deliberations in the sex trafficking and perjury trial of ghislaine maxwell. welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. the fast—spreading omicron variant of the coronavirus has very rapidly become dominant in the united states. according to modelling by the centers for disease control, om

welcome to bbc news — i'm david eades. our top stories: pope francis warns europe against �*narrow self—interest�* over the treatment of migrants as he pays a visit to the greek island of lesbos. translation: let us not let our cb transformed _ translation: let us not let our cb transformed into _ translation: let us not let our cb transformed into a _ translation: let us not let our cb transformed into a desolate l cb transformed into a desolate sea of death. more than 20 countries join an urgent demand for the taliban leadership in afghanistan to honour its promises over the safety of state workers and soldiers. us politicians pay tribute to the former republican senator and presidential candidate, bob dole who's died at the age of 98. japan goes on a hydrogen drive in a bid to reach zero carbon emissions by 2050. what fuel is