america on the brink — president trump threatens to deploy the army as protests continue over the death of a black man in police custody. this was the scene outside the white house last night as protests continued to escalate after george floyd's death last week. if a city or state refuses to take the actions that are necessary to defend the life and property of their residents, then i will deploy the united states military and quickly solve the problem for them. protests have now swept more than 75 cities across america — despite curfews to try to stop them. we'll have the latest from washington — also tonight. president trump faces growing criticism over his handling of the situation. an empty coronavirus test centre at gatwick today —

as the government's rebuked by officials over the way it presents figures on testing. a family at greater risk — a report confirms that black, asian and minority ethnic people are more likely to die of coronavirus than those of white british etnicity. and it's coming back — the grand prix will resume again next month across europe — but without its spectators. and coming up on bbc news... the ecb has announced that england men will play three tests against the west indies next month behind closed doors, subject to government approval. good evening and welcome to the bbc news at six. president trump says he's prepared to deploy the military to quell violent protests

across the united states after the death last week of george floyd in police custody. donald trump said if cities and states failed to control the civil unrest sweeping across america, he would bring in the army to solve the problem for them. the democrat presidential candidate, joe biden, has attacked the president's handling of the protests which began in minneapolis last week saying the us was "crying out for leadership". there was more violence last night in washington — where the president walked to a church near the white house and held the bible for a photo—opportunity. our north america correspondent, aleem maqbool, reports from washington. it was peaceful protest in the shadow of the white house in memory of george floyd. donald trump decided that he was going to stamp it out. as we speak i am dispatching thousands and thousands of heavily

armed soldiers, military personnel, and law enforcement officers, to stop the rioting, looting, vandalism, assaults and wanton destruction of property. and with that, demonstrators were gassed and shoved and put back from the historic church outside which they had been protesting, though it was well before any curfew. had been protesting, though it was well before any curfewi had been protesting, though it was well before any curfew. i feel i'm not even feeling a fraction of what people feel every day and i'm terrified. and all for this, the president took a short walk to st john's church, shown in this white has video, apparently to pose with the bible. peaceful protesters dispersed using tear grass and flash grenades to stage a photo op, we could be forgiven for thinking the president is more interested in power than principle. but the

security forces continued to force back demonstrators on the orders of the president who claims to be a champion of free speech. there a sense that this go on. we have been martin luther king for generations upon end, it is time for malcolm x. nojustice, no peace. that is not just the mantra any more but a way of life. the military and the police have very successfully shut down a lot of zones across the american capital but there are still large pockets of protests travelling throughout the city determined to continue to demonstrate. the president has been out and about again today apparently unconcerned but some of his critics feel the actions he has displayed in recent days compared to those of ferritin leaders across the world that the us previously would have condemned. ——

authoritarian. in minneapolis, where this all began with the police killing of george floyd, demonstrators gathered at the site of the memorial and mural that's been erected to honour him. his brother, terence, urged people to use their vote, not violence, to change america. barbara plett—usher is there for us. this place is beginning to feel a bit like a pilgrimage site and certainly a focal point in minneapolis the rst has largely stabilised because the national guard troops were injected here but also because of the calls for calm including from the brother of george floyd. and a lot of attention now on the investigation, one of his are charged by the attorney general says prosecutors are working quickly to determine if the other three involved in the arrest should also be charged. here's the latest from minneapolis and from around the country. a vigil continues at the spot where george floyd stopped breathing,

pinned down by a police officer's knee on his neck. this is not new. this has been happening. this has been going on. just hours before, mr floyd's brother had pleaded for peace in the streets from those demanding justice. the memorial site is a space of calm, compared to the violence and chaos in the rest of the country. the vast majority of protests are peaceful, but it doesn't take much for the mood to change. and police have been responding with more and more force. nojustice! no peace! the heart of new york city, times square. it was emptied out in recent months to contain the coronavirus pandemic, but it's beating again — packed with protesters, not tourists. the anger has taken a destructive turn here, as it has elsewhere.

u nfortu nately unfortunately the people out here looting but you cannot tell angry people not to be angry. this looks like more than a protest about racial injustice. in manhattan bands of young people just mostly in black took advantage of the unrest to pillage stories shattered by the coronavirus. any struggled to respond and the mayor imposed a cu rfew, respond and the mayor imposed a curfew, a double quarantine. in several cities police officers were attacked, four of them shot and injured. with four in hospital but thank god they are alive. can we make some sense out of this, can we make some sense out of this, can we

make some sense out of this? police are struggling to make sense of their role, to restore law and order but also respond to the tragedy of minneapolis. we are appalled at what happened in minneapolis. in that city people are demanding that all the officers involved in the arrest of george floyd be charged, that could be the beginning of an answer but only the beginning. our north america correspondent, aleem maqbool, joins us from washington. seven nights of protest now despite cu rfew a cross seven nights of protest now despite curfew across america and it seems that there is no sign of these abating? lots of people out around me again here in the shadow of the white house. looking at social media you will see donald trump certainly appears pleased with himself, for flooding the city with security forces and in his words, dominating, he is encouraging other leaders around the country to do the same and certainly he is pleased many of his supporters but what he has not done is address the underlying

issues that have brought people out onto the streets. in fact by crushing peaceful, legal protest, a lot of people here are telling us that that has made the more angry and even more inclined to want to come out. thank you. artists, record labels and radio stations are pausing business on what is being called blackout tuesday — in response to the death of george floyd. celebrities and social media users across the world are joining them in solidarity to show their support for the black community. the oscar—winning film director spike lee has long been an outspoken critic of racism and police brutality towards the black community in america. he has been speaking to our arts editor will gompertz the oscar—winning film director spike lee has long been an outspoken critic of racism and police brutality towards the black community in america. he has been speaking to our arts editor will gompertz about why he thinks the death of george floyd has resonated around the world.

in the broad sense it is the vietnam war through the viewpoint of black vietnam vets. you are more than a film—maker, you are an intellectual, an activist and very eloquent on the situation of racism. how do you bring about change? we have to talk about how the united states of america was founded, the foundation the foundation for this country is immoral. land was stolen from the native people commit genocide was committed against the native people and ancestors stolen from africa and brought here to work. so the foundation of united states of america is genocide, stealing land

and slavery. and so any architect would tell you if you do not have a strong foundation the building is going to be shaky. and it has been shaky from day one. the whole music business has come out in solidarity for george floyd and this seems to have resonated beyond america. for george floyd and this seems to have resonated beyond americalj think that is a good point. and the united states of america, racism ain't doing by anybody else! but it's not just. .. racism is all over the world. and so this is another, this is a global pandemic before corona! they did it again, just like michael stewart. talking about the young

film—maker, the young spike lee, raised angry. does that apply today? let's ta ke raised angry. does that apply today? let's take a step behind that, why are people angry? people are angry because black people are being killed left and right. cops walk away free. they are angry for a reason. it's not just away free. they are angry for a reason. it's notjust like you are born angry. spike lee there. the health secretary, matt hancock, has been criticised by the head of the uk statistics authority over the way the government presents figures on testing for coronavirus. sir david norgrove said the data is "still far from complete and comprehensible" which means "it is not surprising" that the statistics "are so widely criticised and often mistrusted". it comes as 324 more deaths have been recorded in the uk in the last 2a hours. 39,369 people have now died. here's our health editor, hugh pym.

a drive—in testing centre today but with very little activity is a new debate on precisely how many virus tests have been carried out has flared up. the health secretary matt hancock made great play in recent weeks of the plans to boost testing. i'm now setting the goal of 100,000 tests per day. currentlyjust over 50,000 tests available. i can announce that we have met our goal. but today he has been criticised by the head of the uk statistics watchdog over the numbers. they cast doubt over how many tests have actually been carried out and on how many people. in his letter sir david norg rove many people. in his letter sir david norgrove welcome the addition of some new data but added i'm afraid the figures are still far from com plete the figures are still far from complete and comprehensible. the way that the data are analysed and presented currently gives them limited value. the aim seems to be

to show the largest possible number of tests even at the expense of understanding. the health secretary was challenged by labour in the commons. the uk statistics authority wrote to him today say that his figures are still far from comprehensible and statistics for short of standards and the code and this is quite damning, i have to say. we've awoke with the uk statistics authority to make sure they are happy with how we are publishing that data and to make sure we get the data published in a reasonable and sensible way. the daily figures published show test for whether people currently have the virus and in one recent day over 108,000 tests were provided. 27,500 we re 108,000 tests were provided. 27,500 were for nhs staff and patients, around 29,400 people getting tested around 29,400 people getting tested a drive—in centres. almost 34,000

test kit sent out though not yet returned and nearly 28,000 for research and antibody tests, finding out whether someone has already had the virus. the number of people tested is not currently published an official say it will be restored soon after a checks. some like michael have reported delays getting results. they said do not call back for five days, i results. they said do not call back forfive days, i phoned results. they said do not call back for five days, i phoned five days later and they said it is now seven days, i found seven days later than it was nine days. and i have not heard anything since. that was nearly two weeks ago. the government wa nt to nearly two weeks ago. the government want to extend testing and tracing of people who might be infected in england but the developments today confirmed that there are still many questions about how the system is working. testing statistics aren't the only area that the government is facing pressure. borisjohnson's ambition to reduce the coronavirus alert level at the same time as lockdown restrictions loosen was blocked all four of the uk's chief medical officers. 0ur economics editor faisal islam

joins me now to explain. is the government still following the the science? balancing of reopening the economy after its historic falls with keeping the lid on a dangerous pandemic is a delicate, difficult task. the government proposed to do that and communicated to the entire population about a month ago with the pm's address and that traffic light system, the five points there. and at that time, the pm said and in a document that came out later that there would be a connection between there would be a connection between the alert level and the lifting, slowly, of the lockdown. now, what happened last week was that the prime minister announced he would have a meeting and that he hoped to bring that alert level down from level four to level three, but it didn't happen. 0ur level four to level three, but it didn't happen. our understanding is that all four chief medical officers from the uk nations, including chris whitty, but also the chief medical officer is from wales, northern ireland and scotland felt that it

was too high to bring the level down, which showsjust was too high to bring the level down, which shows just how delicate the situation is and it might explain why some of the scientists faced a backlash over the weekend and it shows how careful the balancing act is between opening up the economy on the health risks that still endure even as the pandemic slows down. thank you. the latest figures from the office for national statistics show that the number of deaths in a week linked to covid—19 in england and wales, fell to its lowest total for seven weeks — down by more than a third on the week before. but the figures also show that almost 62,000 more expected in normal times have now died across the uk from march to late may this year. the elderly have suffered the highest toll from coronavirus, with more than half of those who've died aged over 80. in care homes across britain close to 15,000 people had died by late may — that's almost a third of all coronavirus deaths. care homes, as we know, have been particularly vulnerable. the bbc has discovered that after an outbreak at one care

home in county durham, 25 of its residents died. our social affairs correspondent michael buchanan reports. a survivor of covid—19 in a care home where many have perished. her family gather outside, in part to cla p family gather outside, in part to clap the carers who have had much to deal with. no one blames them for what has happened, so we have an anonymized to them, but we have discovered at least 25 people have died at melbury court, thought to be the highest single death tome in a ca re the highest single death tome in a care home in britain. samuel wilson became a victim of coronavirus in early may and his family believe he became infected after the home insisted he go to hospitalfor became infected after the home insisted he go to hospital for day treatment. in a statement he told us... the home was relentless for a family member to take my grandad infra nonemergency procedure. in my opinion they took an unnecessary risk, a risk that cost grandad his

life. the owners of the care home say their sympathies are with all of the families who have lost a loved one and say that the place is now in recovery and that many of the residents have returned to good health. but locally, the senses that this is yet another consequence of a decision that put the nhs above the ca re decision that put the nhs above the care homes. coronavirus has killed more people in care homes in county durham than anywhere else in england. local providers told health officials in march not to discharge u ntested officials in march not to discharge untested or covid—19 positive patients from care homes into hospitals and were ignored. financial funding was at one point explicitly linked to them taking people with the virus. cup of tea and a slice of cake? the owner of this care home which has not had covid—19 is appalled by what has happened. we do feel that this was neglect. they knew how vulnerable the sector was and i thinkjust with a little bit of forethought, collaborative work, we could have easily gone through this without the

number of deaths we have had. more than half of the care homes in cou nty than half of the care homes in county durham have had coronavirus, a consequence of both nationwide problems on testing and ppe and local decisions. in a letter seen by the bbc, the county durham care home association said that the council has pursued a policy which has caused and or increased covid—19 infections and deaths within care homes in county durham. 96—year—old barbara wells died of coronavirus in april. immensely sociable, her family says she was thriving at the stanley park care home but the place has been hit hard by the pandemic with at least 16 residents who have died. barbara's family blame the government, not the ca re family blame the government, not the care home for her death. most of europe was locking down before us, so why didn't we do it? if we did do it, i'm certain my grandma would still be with us and all the other poor people who have died in the home. durham county council

vehemently deny that anything they did added to the problems in care homes. we followed national guidance and put in place support for our ca re and put in place support for our care homes. we put in additional financial support and have provided ppe, we provided training and support, and psychological support for our care home staff as well. give me an example of where the care sector was put ahead of the nhs? hard to think of an example of the top of my head. that's the problem, isn't it? the nhs was prioritised. and the result of it is all of these deaths in care homes. the uk government insist that they threw a protective ring around care homes. michael buchanan, bbc news, durham.

people from ethnic minorities are at greater risk of dying from coronavirus than those of white british ethnicity — according to a review by public health england. it shows that age remains the biggest risk factor for everyone, being male is another. but the risk is also higher for black, asian, minority ethnic people too. but the review does not explain why. our community affairs correspondent, rhianna croxford, reports. one family, one household, but the odds stacked against them. abdullahi now only picks up groceries. he's black, male, aged 59 and was born outside of the uk, putting him at high risk of catching covid—19. he lives with three generations in milton keynes. feeling unsafe, he chose to stop working at the start of the pandemic and has no income. the government was supposed to be really helping them.

they've been ignored. because there's no ppe, there's no help, there's not even proper advice around for people. his daughter is a nurse, a key worker, and says she's been unprotected on the front line. the ppe, to be frank, is very, very selective, very, very selective. but it depends on where you work in. if you're working in a low risk area, it's fine, but if you're working in an area where you're in contact with those with coronavirus, i think it's right for you to have the right ppe. but her concerns haven't been addressed in the government review released today, confirming that people from black and asian backgrounds are disproportionately dying from this disease. many people from black and minority ethnic backgrounds will be confused why it has taken six weeks for the government to simply confirm what studies have already shown, that they're dying with covid—19 at significantly higher rates. why haven't you done more to protect and support these communities? you're absolutely right that there's much more work that needs to be done, and this report shows that.

so i've asked the equalities minister, kemi badenoch, to take this forward and to look into the causes and what further can be done. this nurse from birmingham is looking for answers. i know i've got to do myjob, so i feel sort of obligated. i've still got to do myjob. i trained to be a nurse, but, yeah, it makes you more anxious and thinking, how can you sort of minimise the risk slightly? but i can't because i'm the colour i am and i can't change it. it's been six weeks since the government's review was announced, but we're still awaiting recommendations. rhianna croxford, bbc news. the government is working on plans to allow air travel from certain low—risk countries. from monday, most people arriving by plane, ferry or train — including uk nationals — must self—isolate for 14 days. but some mps and businesses have expressed concern at the plan, warning it will damage the travel industry. our transport correspondent

tom burridge is here. and with summer holidays looming, the government is facing a lot of pressure on this. the travel quarantine has gone down like a lead balloon with the travel sector, unsurprisingly, because it's causing so much uncertainty and people are booking holidays abroad and it risks pushing smallerfirms booking holidays abroad and it risks pushing smaller firms under, booking holidays abroad and it risks pushing smallerfirms under, and in political circles it is not popular either. you have a growing chorus of influential conservative mps speaking out against it and some disagreement in cabinet on the policy as well. but there is an interesting poll out tonight which suggests in the wider public there is significant support for the idea ofa is significant support for the idea of a blanket travel quarantine, the likes of which will take effect on monday. within the last hour, public health england has suggested that it is looking at test untraceable people arriving in the uk so the quarantine might be got rid of in the future at some point, and the government insists it is working

ha rd to government insists it is working hard to try and agree air bridges, agreements with countries where there is a low infection rate of covid—19 so people wouldn't have to do self—isolate for two weeks when they arrive in the uk. but for them to agree a significant number of the deals, the prevalence of the virus in the uk needs to continue to fall and fall significantly because spain has warned that if it doesn't then british tourists simply won't be let people with learning disabilities and autism should be made a priority for testing according to the care quality commission after new figures showed deaths have doubled during the pandemic compared to the same period last year. 386 people died in england between 10 april and 15 may this year compared to 165 for the same time last year. that's an increase of 134%. more than half of those who died had coronavirus. our disability news correspondent nikki fox reports. he had the most contagious laugh. you could have the worst

day ever and he'd put a massive smile on your face. although adam brown lived away from home in supported accommodation, he spent a lot of time with his family. but the first weekend in march was the last time they all saw him. he died in hospital on the 29th of april after contracting coronavirus. he was only 30 years old. all we wanted to do was even just to see his face orjust to hold his hand, or to be with him in his last moments because he spent the last moments by himself. having to see new faces, people in gowns, people in masks that he doesn't even know, people putting needles in him and his family's not even there, no words can comprehend how adam must've felt. adam wasn't tested until he got to hospital. how does it make you feel to be able to come outside

for the first time today? as lockdown restrictions begin to ease, the care quality commission says early testing for people with learning disabilities and autism is vital. those who work in the sector belief people with learning disabilities have been forgotten. things aren't ok. there's still an issue with ppe, there's a major issue with accessing testing for residents and staff that work in the learning disability service. right from the start, everything's aimed towards elderly care homes and i don't think anything's been taken into account for those with learning disabilities. mark eventually managed to get his hands on some testing kits for his residents and staff, but it wasn't easy. the department of health and social care is currently prioritising testing for care homes that support elderly people and those with dementia but says it is working to improve how it protects other groups at risk. it may be too late for adam, but his sisters will make sure his voice is still heard. it's easy to forget

people like adam. there's people that don't have a voice, and we all have voices and that's very important to me, to us. nikki fox, bbc news. formula one is coming back. next month, the 2020 season will get under way with eight races, starting in austria. two will be held on back to back weekends at silverstone in august. but the only way you'll be able to see it is on television. our sports editor, dan roan, reports from silverstone. six british grand prix wins! it is one of the defining highlights of the british sporting calendar. and now silverstone will host not one but two formula 1 grand prix when the much delayed season resumes this summer. today was being used for private testing, but the circuit needs its showpiece event and the man in charge told me of his relief. it's not as good as if we were running a normal grand prix with all the fans, but it is a massive step in the right direction.

like every business we are staring down the barrel of horrific losses. this will reduce the depth of the hole that we are in but it is still a fairly sizeable hole and it is a challenging time for us, no question. the ten teams, seven of which are based in the uk, can now look forward to eight european races starting in austria next month. but they will look very different. empty stands and strict protocols, temperature checks on arrival, as we were subject to earlier, regular testing and a bio secure paddock with team size and movement heavily restricted. it has been a long break without it. obviously it was needed with everything that was going on in the world. but you know, i have dearly missed it. i've been trying to keep myself occupied as much as i can. i've been driving on my simulator which isn't the real thing. but no, just buzzing to get going again. when the british grand prix gets under way here two months from now it will mark the first time in the history of this iconic circuit that it will host two world championship races in a single season. there had been major concerns the event would not take