this is bbc news with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world. despite surging coronavirus, donald trump uses his independence day speech to attack on those he accuses of seeking to erase america's history. we will not throw away our heroes. we will honour them and we will prove worthy of their sacrifice. will there be a hangover? england wakes up after a major easing of the lockdown, and pubs and restaurants re—open. in spain's catalonia region, tens of thousands of people are getting used to re—imposed coronavirus controls, after a sharp rise in infections. the uk government is to announce a doubling in the number of staff

working in front—linejob centres to help deal with rising unemployment because of the pandemic. happy birthday to the national health service — millions of people around the uk are expected to take part in a round of applause to thank nhs staff on the 72nd anniversary of its founding. as the formula one season opening race gets under way, lewis hamilton says some drivers‘ reluctance to ‘take a knee‘ before the austrian grand prix is down to a lack of understanding of racism. hello and welcome if you're watching in the uk or around the world — and stay with us for the latest news and analysis from here and across the globe. donald trump has declared the united states to be the "greatest and most virtuous

nation in the history of the world", in a speech marking the country's independence day. president trump said the us is on its way to a ‘tremendous victory‘ over covid—i9, despite a big surge in the number of coronavirus cases in several states. mr trump also lashed out at china over the pandemic. our correspondent david willis has this report. on an independence day unlike any other, americans were urged to celebrate freedom by staying indoors. some ignored the call, despite the recent surge in coronavirus cases here. it isa it is a beautiful scene, you can have a drink on a par with your friends, have a bite across the road oi'i friends, have a bite across the road on the street. just to get some time away is good. but across nation, thousands of events fell victim to the pandemic and on the day that celebrated america‘s founding, the country‘s divisions were once again

sharply in evidence. chanting. black lives matter protesters gathered just a short distance from the white house, as the president played host to a lavish 4th ofjuly fireworks party and once again took up the theme of american nationalism. those that are lying about our history, those who want us to be ashamed of who we are, are not interested in justice or in healing. their goal is demolition. our goal is to back not to destroy... ..the greatest structure on earth, what we have built. the united states of america. the event drew thousands to the national mall, despite repeated calls from health officials here for people to avoid gathering in large groups.

david willis, bbc news, los angeles. people across england have enjoyed their first night out in pubs for more than three months, after a major easing of the coronavirus lockdown. restaurants, hairdressers, theme parks and libraries also opened their doors, with strict social—distancing measures in place, but police have voiced concerns the rules weren‘t always observed. john mcmanus reports now. it was the day life began to look familiar again in england. pubs and restaurants had already reopened in northern ireland on friday. yesterday it was england‘s turn, but nothing was going to be quite the same again. the government is desperate for people to get spending, but it also wants them to stay safe. and as day turned into night, it became apparentjust how well, it has gone midnight here in soho and though much of central london is quieter than usual, the crowds are still out

in force here, as you can see. many of the bars and cafes are still open, which is great news for the entertainment industry, but there is not much evidence of social distancing going on. police officers were out in force across england. one, john apter, the national chair of the police federation in england and wales, took to twitter at the end of his shift in southampton, saying... earlier in the day there was relief of a nonalcoholic kind. instead of wrestling with clippers and scissors ourselves, the experts are now back in charge of our locks, from behind a visor. for those wanting something a bit more hair raising, theme parks have also opened their gates, but with more than the usual precautions. it‘s a good place to come along. 30% capacity, loads of space, lines,

toilets are all clean. so it‘s fine, it is all good. and it is now possible to head back to the big screen. but not to theatres, where industry bodies warned of massive closures unless they receive state help. meanwhile in elvington, eight—year—old oliver did the honours at the yorkshire air museum. well done. eight out of ten of the most popular uk attractions are museums, but they survive on a mixture of public money and ticket sales. this one reflects on past battles with opponents that were visible. the challenge now is to win the war against an unseen enemy. john mcmanus, bbc news. the easing of lockdown measures in england came with a warning from the british prime minister, that people must stay ‘safe and sensible‘ to avoid any upsurge in the virus. virologist dr chris smith told the bbc that we could easily see a spike in cases

if we don‘t remain vigilant. the vast majority of people in this country i think are responsible. people have complied with some very stringent losses of their freedoms over the last few months, and that has borne fruit. we have very, very low levels of virus circulating in society now, but i would remind people, have a look at what is going on around the world, have a look at some pretty big cities like melbourne. have a look at leicester. and remind ourselves of where we have come from, where we have got to, and that we could easily lurch back in the wrong direction if we don‘t remain vigilant, because this thing hasn‘t gone away. i mean, we still have a lot of circulation of the virus in the country, it is just a lot lower than from where we started. staying in britain, there are fears of large rise in unemployment as a result of coronavirus. the chancellor rishi sunak is expected to announce a doubling of the number of front—line job centre staff in england wales centre staff in england, wales and scotland when he delivers his

economic plan on wednesday. our political correspondent — jonathan blake — joins us now. jonathan, i suppose that is just a confirmation that the government is expecting huge rise in unemployment. yes, and they have been clear that one impact of the coronavirus impact will undoubtedly be a rise in unemployment in the uk. the question is, how high will it rise and how far is the government willing to go to limit the number of people losing theirjobs? they to limit the number of people losing their jobs? they have to limit the number of people losing theirjobs? they have put in place, internationally speaking, comparatively generous support for employers since the start of the pandemic with a job retention scheme, which has paid the wages of people up to 80% of their salary, up to the value of £2500 each month. that scheme is starting to come to an end as of this month, and it will continue for a little while longer, but employers are starting to have to pay more into that if they want to pay more into that if they want to ta ke to pay more into that if they want to take advantage of it and the support of the government is tapering away. the question now is what will the government do, not

necessarily to put some sort of mechanism in that scheme‘s place, but what other things is it willing to do to limit unemployment? we have seen an to do to limit unemployment? we have seen an announcement to do to limit unemployment? we have seen an announcement this morning about the creation of 13,500 jobs working injob centres, where people will be going to find new employment, and that is costing £800 million, but the chancellor will be under pressure to do a lot more than that, frankly, when he gives a statement in parliament on wednesday, and some of the things at his disposal. of course, potential tax cuts, further support schemes for specific sectors of the economy which have been particularly badly hit. there has been calls for the entertainment sector to be supported more than it has been so far, with theatres and concert venues across theatres and concert venues across the uk getting into real trouble. but it seems that the noises coming from the treasury at the moment certainly are that there is not necessarily going to be any sector specific support and it may well be

a more broadbrush approach across the uk. but that is something that the uk. but that is something that the labour party have criticised, saying that the job retention scheme and other sector specific support should continue as parts of the country have to return to lockdown. meanwhile, good news for sports fans in england, because international competitors coming here for a big sporting events will be exempt from quarantine. the summer of sport is back on according to the culture secretary oliver dowden who has announced that there will be exemptions to the quarantine rule for people isolating. most people have had to isolate for 1h days on arrival affecting sports teams and people coming into the uk to work in the tv and film production industry as well. so the government has said that this means some european football, europa league and champions league football will be able to go ahead this summer. the pga british masters for golf fans and the world snooker championships. so good news for those events, and

fa ns so good news for those events, and fans of those sports, but there will still be restrictions in place on people coming into the country. they will have to remain in a bubble with other competitors and staff at those events and undertake regular testing to ensure that it does not lead to an increase in cases. all right, jonathan, good to see you. jonathan blake, our political correspondent. australia has so far weathered the coronavirus pandemic better than many other nations, with just 8,400 cases and 104 deaths, but a recent spike in the state of victoria has led authorities to enforce strict social—distancing measures and localised lockdowns. in melbourne, 3,000 residents from nine public housing towers have been put under a complete lockdown after 30 cases were linked to households in the estates. residents will be forced to stay in for at least five days, possibly longer depending on their coronavirus test results. 500 police officers will reportedly

enforce stay—at—home orders and the government has promised two weeks of free rent, hardship payments, and the provision food and essentials. in spain, a region to the west of barcelona is now back in lockdown due to a surge in coronavirus cases. more than 200,000 people have been banned from leaving the area, though they can leave their homes. by contrast, in barcelona, the regional capital, one of the most famous churches in the world has reopened to visitors. alanna petroff has the latest. barcelona... this is the most visited building in spain, attracting millions of tourists each year. this weekend, it has reopened from lockdown for a select special group. front line workers. health ca re group. front line workers. health care professionals were invited to look around with a barcelona‘s archbishop leading the tour.

translation: it is the first time i have come here and it represents a gift for our efforts and hours of work in recent months, so i am quite grateful. i think it shows recognition of our contribution. even for those who do not believe any higher power, it is a time to be thankful. new confirmed cases in spain are significantly down, the country has been reopening. but that is not a case in another part of catalonia, about a two hour drive w.. in this county, a new lockdown is in force after local authority saw a spike in cases. in this hospital, the number of patients coming in with covid—19 has tripled within the last ten days. translation: we believe that we have to take specific measures here to protect the most vulnerable people and to reinforce the protection in

out and to reinforce the protection in our health centres and the hospital itself. new police checks to ensure locals remain in, outsiders stay out. the lockdown is expected to run for about 15 days. it is part of a new plan designed to ensure that this outbreak does not get out of control again, cutting down on scenes like this, flashing lights on ambulances and patients on stretchers. let‘s get some of the day‘s other news from around the world... the relatives of a coronavirus victim in bolivia have placed his coffin in the middle of the street in protest at the difficulty in getting him buried. the 62—year—old man died a week ago in the city of cochabamba, which appears to be overwhelmed by the rising number of deaths. the number of confirmed coronavirus deaths in mexico has risen to more than 30,000 with 500 fatalities recorded there in the past 2a hours.

the pandemic is accelerating across latin america, with brazil the worst—hit country in the region registering more than 1,100 deaths from covid—19 on saturday. iran has introduced the compulsory wearing of face masks in covered public spaces to help combat the coronavirus pandemic. after a drop in cases in april, the daily rate has risen again. towns and cities in five provinces have been put back into lockdown. president hassan rouhani said people caught not complying will be denied basic state services. workplaces which break the new rule will be closed for a week. at least 16 people have died injapan — and more are missing — after torrential rain triggered massive floods and mudslides. rescue workers are sifting through debris in search of missing people in the southwestern island of kyushu. more than 200,000 people have been ordered to evacuate their homes. 1a victims were found in the same flooded nursing home.

formula one racing returns today, with the season getting under way with the austrian grand prix. before today‘s opening race in spielberg, f1 drivers will take a collective stance against racism, but some are not comfortable with the kneeling gesture. world champion, lewis hamilton, has said a reluctance to take a knee is down to the industry‘s lack of understanding of racism. joining me now at the bbc sport centre is katherine downes. let‘s talk about what lewis hamilton has been saying about that issue of racism. what is his point? well, lewis hamilton and mercedes are leading the way for formula 1 when it comes to speaking out against racism and mercedes have this season painted their cars black to align themselves with the antiracism message. lewis hamilton has set up a

commission in his own name to increase diversity within motorsport and he is a leading light of this campaign. today, on race day, drivers will be wearing t—shirts with the slogan capped end racism, but there has been discussion as to whether or not they will take a knee before the start of the event. we have seen athletes elsewhere are all kneeling before the beginning of the competition. it is not clear what sta nce competition. it is not clear what stance drivers will take. lewis hamilton has made it clear that he will be sending a strong message and he has spoken to other drivers at a meeting on friday, saying that their silence is really generally complicit and he has said there is some silence in some cases. so, some drivers have a problem of the political situation in some countries of taking the knee and other drivers have said they do not wa nt to other drivers have said they do not want to be strong—armed into taking the knee by lewis hamilton who they think has been very outspoken on social media about what drivers should do. so, it looks like it will

come down to individual basis as to what drivers want to do individually. lewis hamilton has said that this is his big problem with the motorsport industry, and within from the one he has said there is a lack of unity and understanding about racism, which he says it sends a very muddled and damaging message out for the sport. and in terms of the racing itself, mercedes so dominant recently in formula 1. they got off to a good start in austria. yes, they are still the team to beat valtteri bottas on pole position, despite coming off the track in his final lap of qualifying. team—mate lewis hamiltonjust behind lap of qualifying. team—mate lewis hamilton just behind him lap of qualifying. team—mate lewis hamiltonjust behind him chasing his seventh world title in second. mercedes fastest and dominant in every session of the weekend so far. but tass said himself after qualifying that mercedes seem to be any leak of their own. ferrari had to redesign their car after pre—season testing because it was not up to scratch. both drivers at risk of being knocked out at the end

of second qualifying. charles lee clark managed to make it into second but sebastian vettel only down in 11th, so there will be a long inquiry as to what is going wrong with ferrari over recent seasons. better news for red bull. max verstappen is on the third for the race today but it is mercedes who have blocked out the front row of the grid. all right, thank you very much for that, katherine downes at the bbc sport centre. the american rapper kanye west has announced he is running for president of the united states in 2020. the unlikely challenger to donald trump and joe biden chose american independence day to make the surprise announcement on twitter, triggering a social media storm. but with just four months to go before polling day in november, it‘s not clear whether any official paperwork has been filed for him to appear on state election ballots. this is not the first time that west has suggested he would run for the white house and he has been a vocal supporter of

president trump in the past. throughout the coronavirus outbreak, britons have paid tribute to workers in the national health service who have treated the vulnerable, often at significant risk to themselves. sunday marks the seventy—second birthday of the nhs, sunday marks the 72nd birthday of the nhs, and across the uk this evening, millions of people are being encouraged to take part in a nationwide clap to commemorate the occasion. our home editor mark easton reports. at 5:00 on the 72nd birthday of the national health service, the country is being encouraged to stop what it‘s doing and take a moment to give thanks with a huge round of applause for all those whose actions have helped save lives during the pandemic. applause. in a video message released today, the prince of wales recognises the selfless nurses, doctors, paramedics and countless other staff whose gentleness has made us great. despite all that has been endured, there is deep cause for gratitude

and a true reason for pride in the way we care for all members of our society, our greatness truly is in gentleness. so, ladies and gentlemen, thank you all for what you have done, more than i can possibly say. a spitfire will tip its wings above eight hospitals as well as the homes of fundraisers and volunteers. the words "thank u, nhs" painted on its underside. the fly—past is a tribute to people across the uk who‘ve supported the health service and each other in the last few months. at 5:00 today when clapping for carers one final time, it‘s a chance for the nhs itself to say thank you to everybody who has played their part, including the public, who, by going through this difficult lockdown period, have reduced the infections and helped save countless, tens of thousands, probably hundreds

of thousands of lives. last night, candles were lit and dozens of public landmarks were illuminated in the blue of the nhs. a tribute to those whose lives have been lost during the pandemic. this evening, the prime minister will be joining the clap outside number 10, after which, people are invited to raise a cuppa or a glass with neighbours to reflect on the connections that have been made during the lockdown. banging on pots and clapping. millions came together for the regular thursday evening clap for carers during the height of the pandemic and the hope is that this final thank you will encourage communities to build on that togetherness for the next stage of the crisis. mark easton, bbc news. let‘s head to oxford where we can speak to dr hosnieh djafari—marbini an nhs consultant. thank you for being with us. what has been your experience over the last few months of dealing with

covid—19? last few months of dealing with (avid-19? it last few months of dealing with covid-19? it has been a real privilege working in the nhs for the last 15 years and during the pandemic was not my experience has been what it has always been, which is that our staff work tirelessly and give patients the best care. the national health service is an expression of health care as a universal human right and by that, i mean we are treating every single patient with compassion, kindness and in equitable circumstances. and it has been a realjoy to see how well teams have worked together, flexibly. we have all changed the way we have been working to try to deal with the pandemic, and it has been a real point of pride for me to been a real point of pride for me to be part of this. and i think i want to see a real huge thank you to all of my colleagues, especially to cleaners, porters, the administrative staff who have made all the best possible, because without them, we would not be able

to do the work that we do, as well as all of the key workers across the country that have allowed the nhs to work, to do the work that we do. people might find it hard to believe this listening to you, but i think you arrived in this country at the age of 13 barely speaking a word of english. but i also believe that you feel strongly about the debt that we owe to people who come here from overseas to work in our national health service. yes, thank you. i have been extremely lucky, but in 1948, there was also the arrival of the empire windrush and black, asian and ethnic minority staff and colleagues, who have been the pillars who have sustained the nhs, but despite that there has been a lot of scapegoating that has happened, especially by politicians through the decades and in the policies that have been implemented. that has been exposed for by the numbers that we have seen pass away during the coronavirus pandemic, and even looking at the nhs staff that

have passed away. there was a gentleman, a care worker, a filipino ca re gentleman, a care worker, a filipino care worker called larry who had beenin care worker called larry who had been in the country for 12 years, working as a care worker, and he had not seen his family, his wife and children, forfive not seen his family, his wife and children, for five years, not seen his family, his wife and children, forfive years, and he was finally in a position to try to apply for a visa when he passed away. and these are the real stories of the migrants who build the nhs. and i feel strongly that going forward we really must look at all of our systems and to really work effectively towards making them more equitable. and i am a doctor, i work with facts and figures, and the numbers really have been very stark around us, and they have been for decades, and even more stark now. black men are four times more likely to be sectioned, black women are five times more likely to pass away in childbirth. these figures have not changed, despite the fact that we have had this data for quite a long time, and i think it is really important that now, at this moment,

with the black lives matter movement and the coronavirus pandemic that we really act on all of the data that has been made available for decades. very good to talk to you and good luck with all of your work. thank you very much, dr hosnieh djafari—marbini. many thanks. you are watching bbc news. let‘s get a look at the latest weather forecast from stavros. hello, an unusually deep area of low pressure is sweeping to the north of the uk bringing unseasonably strong winds across the uk. we will expect some gales again across northern areas but on the plus side there should be more sunshine through this afternoon than what we had yesterday, but also some heavy showers. that low pressure is pushing over towards the norwegian sea. lots of isobars on the chart and that is why we are seeing those strong winds, particularly across parts of scotland, northern ireland

and the north of england. lots of showers here for the afternoon as well, blustery showers, perhaps even thundery, fewer showers the further south and east that you are. the winds are a feature of the afternoon, 30 or 40 mph in the south, 40, up to 60 mph across the worst affected areas, and particularly over the pennines we could see some disruption. it will feel more like autumn with the temperatures, reaching the mid teens in the north, hire teens further south, perhaps 20, 21 in the south—east. this evening and overnight remaining blustery. the winds return to a more north—westerly wind, when they, drier spells further south. there is a cooler air mass coming in from the north—west and it will be a much fresher night than what it was last night. this area of low pressure pushes off toward scandinavia taking the gales and heavy rain with it. looking to the south—west, an era of high pressure slowly builds on from monday. that will slowly quieten things down somewhat but it is

remaining when the across much of the country, not as when they today, but blustery across the east where we will see most of the showers close to that area of low pressure. the further west, the better chance of staying dry were sunshine. quite a fresh feel again to the day, 16, up a fresh feel again to the day, 16, up to 20 degrees in the south—east. this does not last long, looks like another era of low pressure rego is on from the west during some uncertainty for this north south extent but it looks like it will bring central areas a spell of wet weather stop we could see some drier and brighter weather in the south and brighter weather in the south and the north linked with one or two showers. temperatures nothing too great for the time of year, the mid to high teens. it remains unchangeable —— very changeable for the rest of the beat, for the spells of rain at times especially across the south.

this is bbc world news, the headlines. thousands of people across england have enjoyed their first night out in pubs for more than three months, after a major easing of lockdown,