this is bbc news: i'm nancy kacungira with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world. election officials in georgia confirm joe biden beat president trump in the state. the us president—elect called the president's refusal to accept the result "totally irresponsible. " the european union looks at giving the go ahead to two vaccines before the end of the year. europeans have been told to expect a tough six months ahead. the activists taking their street protests online — and challenging the balance of power in nigeria. shuggie bain by douglas stuart. and douglas stuart's novel about growing up

in glasgow wins one of the world's top prizes for fiction. hello and welcome. election officials in the us state of georgia have confirmed thatjoe biden beat donald trump there after a recount. but mr trump has still refused to admit defeat and his personal lawyer rudy giuliani has again laid out wide—ranging conspiracy theories about voter fraud. here's our north america correspondent will grant. the correspondent will grant. result of george's recou| is the result of george's recount is in and confirms what we already knew. mr biden won the state. still, donald trump will almost certainly not accept that result or any other he still can test. it is now a little over two weeks is the election was held and this was supposed to be the moment

president trump's personal lawyer rudy giuliani showed the proof of their campaign was make unsubstantiated claims of fraud. i know crimes, i can smell them, i can prove this one through 18 different ways. ican one through 18 different ways. i can prove to you that in one, pennsylvania by 100,000 hits, he won michigan by probably 50,000 votes. meanwhile, the winner of this race, vice presidentjoe biden is growing increasingly dismissive president trump and his outlandish claims of wrongdoing. what do you think the president is doing, what are americans witnessing? the president is doing, what are americans witnessing ?|i think they are witnessing incredible irresponsibility. incredibly damaging messaging being sent to the rest of the world about how democracy functions. there was also a timely reminder of the real world consequences to the political debacle. thanksgiving, perhaps america's most important holiday is fast approaching, traditionally a

time forfamilies approaching, traditionally a time for families to gather and break bread, in the strangest of years, with more than a quarter of a road in coronavirus —related deaths in the us, the centre for disease control has issued its strongest advice yet. stay home. americans' health and that of their family members this pen being responsible says the country's leading infectious disease expert, doctor anthony fauci. we not talking about shutting down the country, we're not talking about locking down to talking about locking down to talking about intensifying the simple public health measures that we all talk about, mask wearing, staying distance, avoiding concrete settings. -- congregate settings. the legal wrangling will continue for some time yet but they are presenting the president elect‘s transition team from properly preparing for office and made the greatest public health emergency the us has seenin health emergency the us has seen ina health emergency the us has

seen in a century. —— i made the greatest public health emergency. 0ur north america correspondent peter bowes is in los angeles. there is a curfew in california. so much going on. let's start with the general coronavirus situations. what are the new restrictions in los angeles? the new restrictions in fact angeles? the new restrictions infact in angeles? the new restrictions in fact in california across the state come into effect on saturday and it will be a night—time curfew from 10pm until5am. night—time curfew from 10pm until 5am. people are being asked to stay at her, not to go out unless absolutely necessary , out unless absolutely necessary, and certainly not to associate with other people, with friends and family members outside of their immediate bubble, between those times. this takes california back several months to the beginning of the pandemic, when things we re of the pandemic, when things were really bad in the state, although it has to be said california initially looked quite good in terms of numbers,

did not echo what was happening in some of the worst affected states like new york, but then things started to catch up with california and i think we are seeing that cycle again. 0fficials seeing that cycle again. officials and medical experts are at pains to point out that the next month will be absolutely crucial, in terms of the way that people behave, and we are hearing at a national level the advice to all americans is essentially to cancel your thanksgiving plans, thanksgiving, the biggest national holiday, next thursday, when families usually travel use distances and get together, share a turkey dinner together. the advice is simply don't do that, stay within your own bubble, but those numbers are rising significantly. 0ver the last —— in the last couple of weeks the numbers admitted to hospital has increased by some 50% across the country. to hospital has increased by some 50% across the countrym is not the thanksgiving that many people would have hoped for, peter, thank you very much.

in a warning from the world health organisation, europeans have been told to expect a "tough" six months ahead during this coronavirus pandemic — describing progress on vaccines as the "the light at the end of the tunnel". across europe, more than 29,000 people died of the disease in a week, as the continent once again finds itself the epicentre of this disease, as mark lobel reports. a breath of fresh air during a trying time. before the crisis took off, this small northern italian firm made hot air balloons here. now, they are embracing existing technologies to combat one of the pandemic‘s greatest losses, and building mobile hugging rooms that inflate in under two minutes. translation: depression amongst all people who are lacking physical contact by having to let go of everyone is proving devastating. the hope is to see

more heartbreaking scenes like these at a nursing home near venice. in a now familiar sight across the world, and here in russia, spaces are being repurposed to offer care for sick people, as hospitalisations across europe rise sharply again. the world health organization warns of a tough six months ahead, with the shocking statistic of a person dying every 17 seconds in europe of coronavirus. you are seeing increasing signals that relating to overwhelmed help systems. reports in france example of intensive care wards at over 95% capacity for ten days and in switzerland intensive care units are at full capacity. in the czech republic a state of emergency has been extended for three weeks, so some schools and businesses remain shut. the world health organization says country should lockdown as a

last resort, and keep primary schools open. it wants everyone to wear a mask and socially distance. this, though, is what it describes as the light at the end of the tunnel, the great hope in the war against the virus. vaccines for everyone. and this is how many of them can be distributed, at cooler temperatures around the world. one leading vaccine developer offers this sunny outlook. translation: i think that if we doa translation: i think that if we do a really good job and by we imean do a really good job and by we i mean all of those involved, governments, pharmacies, truck companies, logistics, we can vaccinate up to 70% of the population by autumn, 2021. the who warns that vaccines are not a silver bullet, despite the unprecedented speed of their development, it is a frosty reminder that supply is unlikely to match all of the initial demand for some time to come.

northern ireland's power—sharing government has said tough new coronavirus restrictions will be brought in from next friday — closing non—essential shops and other public venues for two weeks. the decision means hospitality venues — which were allowed to reopen this morning for the first time since mid—october, will have to close again afterjust a week. more than two million people in parts of scotland will face the country's toughest coronavirus restrictions from today. the level four rules will come into force at six o'clock this evening in 11 council areas, including glasgow. non—essential shops will close, as will pubs, restaurants, hairdressers, gyms and visitor attractions — but schools will remain open. the restrictions will remain in place until the 11th of december. bbc analysis has found that england's test and trace system has failed to track down nearly half of the close contacts of people with covid—19 in some of the worst affected areas.

the government says it believes the message is being passed on as many of those affected are within the same household. south australia will come out of its snap six—day coronavirus lockdown earlier than expected, with most activities allowed from midnight on saturday. the decision was announced by state premier steven marshall. it's emerged health officials were misled by a person at the epicentre of a recent outbreak. let's speak to the freelance journalist daniella ritorto. she is in adelaide. great to see you, thank you for coming on. just tell us a bit about what is going on with this new outbreak. it has been quite a bewildering day here in south australia for the 1.5 million of us who live here. we we re million of us who live here. we were in the middle of this very harsh six day snap lockdown which we were told was critical

because there was a strain of the virus that was highly transmissible in the community, that they needed to get on top of. this lockdown was so harsh, yes it was short and only for six days but we were not even allowed to exercise or go for a walk with the dog. but here we are, in phase two and we turned on television this morning to find out that the whole premise of the lockdown, the reason why authorities took it was based on false information. the premier said it was based on a lie. based on a lie, that is quite unusual to hear. about how you get into and out of lockdown. but what has this situation done for, i guess, the mood of the country, when it comes to lockdowns, because you mentally have to prepare yourself or something like that. we have been extremely lucky here in most parts of australia, and here in south australia, and here in south australia in particular, we've

had no community transmission since april so when this week it emerged there was a cluster that came from a cleaner who worked in one of the quarantine hotels, the medihotels hotels, authoritiesjump hotels, the medihotels hotels, authorities jump straight on it. most states have adopted very much an eradication strategy on the virus and several state borders were closed, people could not come in and out of states where it wasn't coronavirus free, and businesses have had to shut down with just 12 hours businesses have had to shut down withjust 12 hours notice. schools were to be closed. we saw footage of cafe is having to throw it so much food. the people of south australia were prepared to wear it because we had seen the example of what happened in neighbouring victoria, where they had to be in extremely harsh restrictions for 112 days. we didn't want to have that here. when our local authorities, police commissioner and premier said

if we do this for six days and don't leave the house unless absolutely necessary, to go to the shops, well, we had that sort of sense that we are ok with doing that. as you point out, the fact that we have been told that the information leading to that decision was based on a false premise, because somebody lied about how they contracted the virus, i think very much that might lead toa think very much that might lead to a bit ofa think very much that might lead to a bit of a loss of trust between the population and authorities, perhaps, the next time we are told that we will need to do a short, sharp lockdown. we will have to leave it there, but thank you very much for telling us about some of those hard—won successes that australia is having. stay with us on bbc news, still to come: what a debut for scottish writer douglas stuart — his novel based on his life growing up in glasgow wins the booker prize.

benazir bhutto has claimed victory in pakistan's general election. she has urged pakistan's present to name her as prime minister. jackson is being released on bail of $3 million after turning himself in to police in santa barbara. it was the biggest demonstration so far of the fast—growing european antinuclear movement. the south african government has announced it is opening the country's remaining whites only beaches the people of all races. this will lead to a black majority government in this country and the destruction of the white civilisation. part of the centuries—old windsor castle, one of the queen's residencies, has been consumed by fire for much of the day. 150 firemen have been battling the blaze which has caused millions of pounds worth of damage.

this is bbc news, the latest headlines. election officials in georgia confirm joe biden beat president trump in the state. the us president—elect called the president's refusal to accept the result totally irresponsible. the eu looks at giving the go—ahead to two vaccines before the end of the year. nigeria has been rocked by massive street protests demanding an end to police brutality. the government has disbanded the notorious police unit known as special anti—robbery squad, or sars, which was the catalyst for the violence — but has been accused of ordering a brutal crackdown. now, online activists are aiming to challenge the balance of power at the next election. some viewers may find images in ishaq khalid's report distressing.

officers back on patrol in lagos. they were forced off the street by massive protests, in response to allegations that sections of the police were systematically using torture, extortion and extrajudicial killings. the anger which has swept across nigeria has focused squarely on the police. and that anger has been driven by nigeria's vast young population, who feel neglected. it is likely to have lasting impact on the country, so all eyes are now on the political leaders and how they will act. the authorities have moved quickly to investigate historic claims of police brutality. 80 people including civilians and security forces were killed in last month's unrest. and whether live ammunition was used on peaceful protesters. they are shooting at us. it has

been the result of stampede, or what have you. we have not sought any protesters, no. this 30—year—old man, who couldn't afford university education, and is unemployed, tells me he was shot and beaten by the police during the demonstrations in lagos. they beat me all of my body. who shot at you? the policeman, of course. do you regret joining the protest? i don't feel any regret, because i know not to be surprised, because this thing that happened has never happened in nigeria. so maybe this will make them cautionary, to do what is right, at the right time. so i never regret it. there is an uneasy calm in nigeria. but for many activists, like this british nigerian, the push for not over.

it is simply evolving online. using social media as such, we all knew that, 0k, the streets are not the same any more, and that's not our stage any more. now, we are moving past that. now we are looking ahead. now we are looking towards the next election in 2023. we are looking towards bringing all the voices together, so that we can make a change in the nation for everybody‘s benefit. the division between nigeria's established elite and a frustrated largely young population has never been clearer. anger, at police brutality, has developed into a demand to end crippling inequality. the challenge now is whether street anger can organise into a politicalforce to upset the balance of power. ishaq khalid, bbc news, lagos. time now for all the latest sports news.

hello i'm chetan pathak with your friday sport briefing. we start with the danish golfer emily pedersen, who was ranked outside the world's top 500 earlier this year, but has now secured the ladies european tour order of merit after her second successive win in saudi arabia in a week, and her third of the ladies european tour season. she won the individual title at the saudi ladies team international on thursday, carding a bogey—free 67 on the final day to end on 14—under. that sealed the order of merit and she was also part of the group that won the team event by one shot. i feel great. it was amazing to do that. i don't think a lot of people have won three trophies in ten days, so i'm super happy to have done that, and what we have done with the team as well, i am super proud of all three. we have a great amateur, and the two girls have done

really well, as well. next rafa nadal is into the final four of the atp finals after beating the defending champion stefanos tsistipas in three sets in london. the 20 time grand slam champion, who's looking to win this tournament for the first time — took the first set 6—4, before dropping the second. but he won the third 6—2 and sets up a semi final against russia's daniil medvedev on saturday. i think ithinki i think i was winning my serves quite comfortably until that moment. after that everything changed a little bit. i started to serve then a little bit worse but in general terms it has been a very positive match for me to be in the semifinals here at the last tournament of the year is an important thing. i'm happy for that and i'm looking forward to that semifinal against makati. —— against daniil.

in the same group russia's andrey rublev beat the us open champion dominic thiem in straight sets. it was a dead rubber with thiem already qualified — and rublev already eliminated. the number 7 seed winning this one 6—2, 7—5 — to go out with a consolation win. the world number one novak djokovic plays his all or nothing match at the atp finals on friday, where he'll need to beat alexander zverev if he's to reach the semis. djokovic lost in straight sets last time out against daniil medvedev, as he chases a record equalling sixth title but standing in his way on friday is zverev who is relishing the challenge. lam i am excited for friday. it is going to be the most difficult match that you can have here, against novak, we play twice already and i'm looking forward to it. i said from the beginning of the week for every match i'm going to improve because after the small injury i had because after the small injury ihad in because after the small injury i had in paris i needed to re cover i had in paris i needed to recover and get back into the rhythm. i can play even better on friday.

and finally it's always good to see a hole in one in golf — so that's what we're going to end with. this is america's lexi thompson in the opening round of the pelican women's championship in belle air in florida. one bounce, two bounce, in it goes. at the third... helping her to a level par round of 70. she's six shots behind the leader, sophia popov. brilliant stuff. all the latest sports news, as ever is on the bbc sport website but from me chetan pathak and the rest of the team, that is your friday sport briefing. it is the story of a young boy growing up in glasgow in the 1980s with an alcoholic mother. shuggie bain was written by the scottish writer douglas stuart — based

on his own childhood. it is his debut novel and itsjust won him the uk's most prestigious literary prize — the booker. our arts editor will gomperz has been speaking to him. covid restrictions meant the champagne wasn't flowing and the shortlisted authors weren't present, but the booker prize show still went on, and with a sense of occasion, as the winner was announced. shuggie bain, by douglas stuart. the glasgow—born author now lives in new york, where he's a successful fashion designer. douglas, congratulations. that looked like a genuine surprise? i was incredibly surprised. i think part of the reason that it took me so long to write the book is because i felt like an imposter. i've felt that way since i was a young man, to be honest. books were never really seen as something that a boy from the east end of glasgow should be doing with his life. i wasn't sure that my voice would be welcomed within publishing circles. and so this is just beyond my wildest expectations. douglas stuart's novel, shuggie bain, which took him a decade to write, is a compelling, moving, unflinching account of working—class life in 1980s glasgow.

at its heart is a relationship between the alcohol—dependent agnes and her young son shuggie, who has his own issues to resolve. shuggie stood on the bed and put his arms on her shoulders. they swayed that way for a while. she kissed his nose, he kissed her nose. the chair ofjudges said the decision to give the award to shuggie bain was unanimous. if you like fine writing, read it. if you like to connect emotionally with the characters, read it. shuggie bain is a character that is unforgettable. the 2020 shortlist was the most diverse in the prize's 52—year history — a reflection, according to last year's joint winner, of a publishing industry changing, albeit very slowly. we shouldn't be seduced into thinking that the publishing industry has revolutionised its practices simply because i won the booker, and because the list this year is very diverse, and because we know that there have been breakthroughs. because when you do look

at the statistics, you realise there is still a very, very long way to go. shuggie bain will no doubt go on to enjoy the famous booker bounce, with a significant increase in sales. those readers will discover a troubled love story set in a bleak landscape, told with remarkable compassion. will gompertz, bbc news. buckingham palace has released a photograph of queen elizabeth and duke of edinburgh to mark their 73rd wedding anniversary. the queen who is 94 and the duke who is 99 were photographed at windsor castle this week looking at a homemade card from their great grandchildren. a reminder of our top story. election officials in georgia have confirmed that joe biden beat donald trump in the state. ballots were recounted by hand after initial results showed mr biden leading by around 111,000 votes. mr trump has launched several lawsuits alleging

unsubstantiated election fraud. do stay with us on bbc news. goodbye for now. hello there. the short—lived cold snap, it's on its way out now, as we start to see mild air making inroads off the atlantic but laden with moisture. we'll see a lot more cloud and outbreaks of rain spreading eastwards across the country during the course of today. you can see the cold air still looms across the eastern side of the country to begin today, but gradually, that milder air will move in on a strengthening west—southwesterly breeze. so it starts off dry and chilly, maybe some early brightness in the east. very soon, the cloud thickens, with patchy rain spreading eastwards. mainly light and patchy, a few heavier bursts across scotland, perhaps even some brief wintriness over the higher ground, before that mild air moves in. the winds also picking up, particularly out across the north west, gusts of a0 to 45 miles an hour into the evening. and here, it will be turning milder by the end of the day — 12,

13 degrees — but further east, still quite chilly under that cloud and rain. but as we head through the course of tonight, it does look like it'll turn milderfor all. it stays rather cloudy, but drier for england and wales. scotland, northern ireland, a new cold front will be sinking southwards, bringing outbreaks of rain. behind it, it will turn cooler with some blustery showers, but double figure values for most. so into the weekend, then, we've got that new cold front sinking southeastwards across the country gradually. behind it, the air will be turning cooler. and along that cold front, there will be a band of cloud and some patchy rain moving out of northern ireland and southern scotland and heading south into england and wales through the day. behind it, skies brighten up. we'll see sunny spells but some blustery showers for scotland and northern ireland. it'll be very windy here, particularly northern scotland, with widespread gales. so, turning a bit cooler later in the day across the north, but mild for england and wales. quite a bit of cloud around, 13—14 degrees. that cold front then moves southwards and ends up lingering across southern england on sunday, but behind it, you'll notice we're

in that cooler air mass, so it could be cloudy across southern england throughout the day. but for much of the country, actually bright on sunday with some good spells of sunshine. but it stays breezy in the north, with further blustery showers across northern and western scotland. winds lighter in the south. those temperatures lower than on saturday — eight to around ten or 11 degrees in the south. and then as we head on into next week, it looks like it turns milder again, with south—southwesterly winds moving in, but a low—pressure system will bring outbreaks of rain, particularly to the north and the west of the country.

this is bbc news with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world. two trillion dollar tussle. the eu faces deadlock over its budget, and its desperately—needed covid rescue fund. plus — investors beware! the head of the imf warns markets show a ‘disconnect‘ from the real economy, threatening financial stability. we start in brussels, where european union leaders