this is bbc world news. i've asked wembley stadium where england plays denmark in the semifinals of the european championship match. garris southgate team are attempting to make history by securing their place in a major tournament final for the first time since 1956. 60,000 times pour into a stadium for that match the vast majority of them will be cheering on england. we the vast majority of them will be cheering on england.— the vast majority of them will be cheering on england. we are going to do it darlings! — cheering on england. we are going to do it darlings! we _ cheering on england. we are going to do it darlings! we will— cheering on england. we are going to do it darlings! we will see _ cheering on england. we are going to do it darlings! we will see you - cheering on england. we are going to do it darlings! we will see you on - do it darlings! we will see you on sunday! do it darlings! we will see you on sunda ! ~ ., ., :: ., do it darlings! we will see you on sunda ! ., :: ., , sunday! more than 20 million people are exnected —

sunday! more than 20 million people are exnected to _ sunday! more than 20 million people are expected to watch _ sunday! more than 20 million people are expected to watch from - sunday! more than 20 million people are expected to watch from various l are expected to watch from various parts of the country on tv as football fever grips england. meanwhile, danish fans gather in copenhagen. their team has had a fairy tale run since christian eriksson�*s collapse at the beginning of the 29th with cardiac arrest. two nights of the main stories, neighbour says the easing of covid—19 restrictions and england will cause a summer of chaos and the prime minister defended his strategy. a state of emergency has been declared in haiti after that president's was shot dead in his home. indian film star has died at the age of 98. and roger federer a's hopes at winning a ninth wimbledon title and in the quarterfinals.

good evening from wembley. it's a beautiful evening here. the sun is shining and became has kicked off. england, denmark, and the second semifinal of this year 202029. at stake for the right areas is a place in the finals against equity on sunday. now for england, that will be their first major tournament final since 1966 when they won the world cup. that is go to my colleaguejohn watson who is also here at wembley and john, and graham have the home advantage tonight and of the 60,000 crowd, the vast majority are supporting england? yes, good evening. we have ticked off inside the stadium at wembley and yes as you say, a huge number and yes as you say, a huge number and the majority will be cheering on england. many more than we here to

see england knock out germany, it was around 114,000 at that historic win for england before they head to rome where they beat them 4—0. that result in the quarterfinal, it's about tonight. this is the big moment, the reckoning for england as they wanted to prove as they had attempted to prove that they can compete for the biggest prizes on the biggest stage and base really is a must we match if they are to do that. of course, we saw them produce a brilliant run at the semifinal at the last world cup and here we are, a semifinal at the european championship, back to back semifinals for this england team. garrett southgate the first england manager to do that since ramsey achieved that back in 1968 when they followed up a semifinal at the european championship match that world cup leaned back in 1966. but they must win if they are to go on and prove that they can change the narrative around this england team. as we now, historically they have not faired to well at 20 nights.

those semifinals, the last four of them have all ended in defeat. we saw the near misses and the heartbreak and the penalty shoot—out failures which have come against germany and again here at wembley in euro 96 when garrett southgate may the penalty and england were knocked out of the tournament by germany. candy and that run and that disappointment came as they were knocked out by croatia in 2018 at the world cup. that's what they're trying to do to get over that line at last. and it is all down to garrett southgate and his players. they have been signs that they are changing that history now around this team and we have seen evidence of that in his 20s already. they won their first match of the european championship match the first time and we saw them, they did not manage to win, the only one one knockout match and a european championship match for this tournament. they have now won two knocking out germany in the process and there was that

really impressive knockout victory against ukraine and the quarterfinals. 4—0 the first time they have managed to score four goals in a knockout match at an age tournament since they won the world cup back in 1956. evidence that this disappointing story and the details that have followed england around for such a long time, england are managing to change that history and change those disappointments of the past but if they are to put that behind them, they need that when tonight to reach a major final and the major tournament for the first time since 1956. and you do feel there is something about this occasion that is different this time around. perhaps it is evidence of what we had seen on the picture. harry kane is returning to form. winning all of their matches. that match against scotland in the group phase, evidence that things are changing. it is in the big moments and the big matches that angered me to produce and that is one tonight as you say we have got some 60,000 inside b. they will not get a better

chance fan base, playing on home soil once again back here at wembley for the semifinal. if they can get to the final on sunday, back at wembley once again with an increased number of fans. that increase from the knockout matches to the semifinals. 60,000 fans as they were saying the majority cheering them on. it's a great opportunity. as e—mail, you underestimate this danish side. there are signs of what he achieved back in 1992. they won the tournament. they only managed to compete after their yugoslavia were excluded ten days out from the start of the 29th and they produced a remarkable run. we know that they have been spurred on by what we have witnessed with the terrible and involving christian erickson in that opening group game against an end when he collapsed on the pitch. thankfully he went on to make a recovery. but had they been playing for christian erickson and that spurred them on. but it's too short—sighted to say that is the reason that they have got to the

last four of this tournament. they are a brilliant side and they produce brilliant results of course with whales as we know in that last 60 and then of course coming into their heat in the czech republic against the czech republic to come to the last four of this 29th and they have got some brilliant players. some star players and they have beaten england in the past when they beat them last year 1— 01 harry maguire was sent off. so there's signs that denmark can produce and they may on the stage as we know with a goalkeeper who not long ago won the fa cup here with his clubside, leicester city, he knows what it liked to silverware in that stadium. you cannot write off denmark. garrett southgate will note that this is a huge opportunity and he has been very good at keeping his players beat on the ground and they created a wonderful culture in that squad and he seems to be making the big decisions both inside the

dressing room and on the pitch and he has been able to change players and we have seen introducing players at the right time. he has done really well so far in this tournament. it could account for nothing if they cannot get over the line tonight. all eyes on their way at the moment as i say in the first half at the moment, no goals so far but you wonder what if england are put under pressure tonight? what will they produce? it would be a fascinating 90 minutes of football for sure. fascinating 90 minutes of football forsure. it fascinating 90 minutes of football for sure. it could be more than 90 minutes, there could be penalty. that is hope it is an england victory inside 90 minutes and that us look at some of the pictures around the country of england finds watching and of course around 20 million, that is for us to go to copenhagen and see some of the danish fans who are watching in the zone there. there enjoying the game.

i'm taking a look at the match as it gets under way still 0—0 asjohn watson was saying. that's the picture as danish fans are watching and this is been seen as some england fans are watching the game as well. they are watching and offends zones around the country and in pubs and restaurants. about 20-25,000,000 is thought to in pubs and restaurants. about 20—25,000,000 is thought to be the tv audience that they are expecting tonight for this absolutely crucial semifinal. forthose tonight for this absolutely crucial semifinal. for those lucky enough to get inside the stadium, about 60,000 of those but a lot of people around the country, are at the tv and game is under way. borisjohnson has been expressing his support for england team today. he sent a picture of himself and downing street with an england shirt and he put the shirt on and he said "we are behind you england". i let him be england fans have been gathering here at wembley

have been gathering here at wembley have been gathering here at wembley have been thinking one of the songs which is a song by atomic expiry version of the 2001 hit single and it's been re—emerging. let's have medicine cannot because it's become one of the key anthems right now. singing. there you go. i have been talking about that song with one of the atomic kitten band members. we have been caettin atomic kitten band members. we have

been getting sand _ atomic kitten band members. we have been getting sand videos _ atomic kitten band members. we have been getting sand videos of _ atomic kitten band members. we have been getting sand videos of england i been getting sand videos of england supporters at the games chanting the songs in pubs and bars up and down the uk. so that started in 2018 when the uk. so that started in 2018 when the world cup was on which at that time i laughed and thought it was odd but hey, it makes you happy, sing it! and then finished and it's just being in the background and once the euros started, that was it. everybody was singing it and it was all over social media so when we were asked to perform a access to perform this song. and it went viral. that was on saturday. 0n viral. that was on saturday. on monday evening we were in the studio and it was released yesterday. it's been a bit of a whirlwind. find and it was released yesterday. it's been a bit of a whirlwind.- been a bit of a whirlwind. and it's become a hip _ been a bit of a whirlwind. and it's become a hip hasn't _ been a bit of a whirlwind. and it's become a hip hasn't it? _ been a bit of a whirlwind. and it's become a hip hasn't it? if- been a bit of a whirlwind. and it's become a hip hasn't it? if a - been a bit of a whirlwind. and it's become a hip hasn't it? if a top . been a bit of a whirlwind. and it's i become a hip hasn't it? if a top ten hits, so you must be pleased with that. and if being sung by the end

here. so you must be that i think? it has been absolutely delighted. it's been a whirlwind couple of days but we are happy to support the england team and bring some nostalgia and some excitement and added excitement to the euros and the semifinal and we are currently number four the semifinal and we are currently numberfour in the the semifinal and we are currently number four in the charts, the semifinal and we are currently numberfour in the charts, and itunes charts which is just incredible and we are looking forward to seeing the boys play tonight. forward to seeing the boys play toniaht. ~ ., ., i. forward to seeing the boys play toniaht. ~ . ., _, 4, forward to seeing the boys play toniaht. ~ ., ., ~ ., tonight. what do you think about the name? are tonight. what do you think about the game? are you _ tonight. what do you think about the game? are you confident? _ tonight. what do you think about the game? are you confident? are - tonight. what do you think about the game? are you confident? are you l game? are you confident? are you nervous? do you think it will go to penalties? to nervous? do you think it will go to enalties? ., , ., , ., ., penalties? to be honest, i am not the biggest _ penalties? to be honest, i am not the biggest football _ penalties? to be honest, i am not the biggest football fan _ penalties? to be honest, i am not the biggest football fan but - penalties? to be honest, i am not the biggest football fan but i - penalties? to be honest, i am notj the biggest football fan but i know tonight i am going to be very, very nervous along with everyone else but i got huge faith that they're going to kick tonight.— to kick tonight. would you mind sinuain to kick tonight. would you mind singing has _ to kick tonight. would you mind singing has a — to kick tonight. would you mind singing has a few _ to kick tonight. would you mind singing has a few bars - to kick tonight. would you mind singing has a few bars of - to kick tonight. would you mind singing has a few bars of the . to kick tonight. would you mind - singing has a few bars of the song? we would love to hear it again and i think it would raise the spirits of

england fans everywhere, anyone who is an england fan who is watching right now. {iii is an england fan who is watching riaht now. _, , ., right now. of course! one, two, three, right now. of course! one, two, three. four! _ three, four! # looking back on where we first met, # i cannot escape and i cannot forget, # southgate you are the wind, # southgate you are the wind, # still turned me on, # still turned me on, # football is coming home again! great stuff. that's their version of their own single, whole again. let's go to some of the fans who are watching on a big screen in central london. i am watching on a big screen in central london. iam here watching on a big screen in central london. i am here in central london with about 400 fans who are getting quite rowdy watching tonight but my match. i am dressed in a poncho

because i don't know if you could see this size of the pitchers of beer that people have on their table. we know that when england's car people tend to get excited and a beer can go everywhere. but yes, 400 people are here packing into this area and watching the match on various screens in and around this area. they're hoping that england area. they're hoping that england are going to take a swim. they are saying that this particular fans on that this is just a formality. the big match rate and is on sunday against italy and that is if england gets through to nights match and tonight semifinal. thank you very much. so, lots of excitement about a quarter of an hour ago, still 0—0 in this crucial semifinal. england versus denmark for a place and the final against italy on sunday. that's it from wembley for now. back to you in the studio. thank you to all our sport colleagues. it is now

40 minutes past eight. here are the headlines this evening. england are paying denmark in the year 2020 semifinal. the score is 0—0. a victory will give them a place for the first time in 55 years. neighbour says the evening of covid—19 restrictions will cause a summary of chaos. the prime minister defended his strategy. i state of emergency has been declared in haiti after the president was shot dead at his home overnight. it is the shop departure of roger federer. —— shocked departure. as you said, if a real shock and potentially the end of an era for him. could limbo that said perhaps even a final goodbye to a time champion. the 39—year—old has had to overcome injury problems and

targeted paying in this tournament but he lost in straight sets and using the third set is this as he said the last time that we have potentially seeing him? that's the first time he's ever lost at the all england club. i don't know. my goalfor the i don't know. my goal for the last year and more was to try to play another wimbledon and it was the pay last year and i was never going to happen once the pandemic hit so i'm very happy i made it as far as a be here and i was able to play at the level that i did after everything that i went through. of course i would like to play again but at my age you arejust would like to play again but at my age you are just never sure what's around the corner. meanwhile, world number1 novak djokovic had no such dramas, breezing past first time quarter finalist marton fucsovicsin straight sets.

6-3 6-4 6-4. the defending champion remains on course for the calendar grand slam, having already won in australia and france. djokovic will face his sternest test yet in the last four. canada's denis shapovalov is into his first semi final at a slam coming from 2 sets to one down to beat karen khachanov. and seventh seed matteo berrettini completes the semi—final line up. the italian will play hurkacz after beating the canadian sixteenth seed felix auger aliassime in four sets. more disruption for the british and irish lions in south africa — eight lions players are isolating after a player tested positive for coronavirus — as well as one of the management team. tonight's tour game against the sharks has gone ahead — the lions currently leading 26—0 injohannesberg.

but saturday's match against the bulls is off due to an outbreak in their camp. the south africans have also been hit by several positive cases. the lions�* first test against the springboks is on the 24th ofjuly. and jack kenningham has withdrawn from the england squad after being contacted and advised to isolate by the nhs covid app. a staff member has also gone into isolation. england play canada at twickenham stadium on saturday. the ecb have confirmed that all of the england squad and their staff have tested negative for covid—19, ahead of their 0di series against pakistan which starts tomorrow. ben stokes will captain the make—shift team after the original squad were forced into isolation after a covid outbreak in the camp. the side could feature up to nine debutants. ta—dey pogacia has increased his lead at the tour de france to more than five minutes. the slovenian finished fourth on stage eleven, which was won by belgium's wout van art. britain's mark cavendish in the green jersey finished before the cut off time keeping alive his hopes of equalling the record of 34 stage wins tomorrow.

that's all the sport for now. it is the semifinal of the euros 2020 between england and denmark. we are outside wembley stadium. what is the latest? that evening. it is no goals at the moment. you've got to say england have made a brilliant start. they have come out of the blocks so fast. he had a brilliant chance already for your raheem sterling. he went close but they a positive start and it's just like garrett southgate would have wanted. to try and take control of this game and as we know it's such a huge such and as we know it's such a huge such a big moment and a massive opportunity for england to get into the majorfinalfor the opportunity for england to get into the major final for the first time since 1966. there was a really touching momentjust before kick—off, harry kane, the england captain presenting a same shirt said

that tina stepped in with erixon name on the back and all the players signed up and it was a lovely gesture because as we know it's been one of the defining moments of this town and in the early stages when christian erickson collapsed against england in their opening mats. thankfully he has gone on to make a recovery but as we know it's been really the wave of emotion that's carried denmark to the semifinals of this tournament. many of the players have been playing for christian erickson. so a touching moment as that shirt was presented. certainly matters on the field now, england made the better of the start with some good opportunities and very fast paced in this game already whether or not england can keep it up. it's been a warm evening here but they will not want to surrender this opportunity to make it through to a majorfinalfor the this opportunity to make it through to a major final for the first time since 1966. that is something garrett southgate wanted to do to change the story around this england

side after so many near misses and so much heartbreak in the past if they are to prove that they are ready to challenge by dead biggest honours on the biggest stage. it is a must we match for england. looking radiant outside at wembley there. that's all the sports for now. back to you. that prime minister has been defending his plans to sweep away most of the coronavirus restrictions in 12 days describing his approach as balanced and reasonable. the labour leader said the government strategy to open up the economy will lead to chaos and confusion with huge numbers of people having to self—isolate. borisjohnson huge numbers of people having to self—isolate. boris johnson fed the vaccination programme made lifting the rules possible. when cases go up, countries have locked down. not this time. ministers are taking the opposite approach in england, confident vaccines will protect more of us from the worst of this third wave. will hospitals cope with rising covid cases, prime minister?

more infections mean more people with long covid and the risk of new variants. the labour leader says we're heading for a summer of chaos and confusion. let's be clear why the number of cases will surge so quickly, because he is taking all protections off in one go. that is reckless. is the prime minister really comfortable with a plan that means 100,000 people catching this virus every day and everything that entails? we will continue with a balanced and reasonable approach, - and i have given the reasons. this country has rolled out the fastest vaccination - programme anywhere in europe. the vaccines provide more than 90% i protection against hospitalisation. but the owners of this teashop in grantchester are facing another problem. they're closed because so many staff are at home after coming into contact with an infected person. soon people who have had both jabs

will not have to isolate, but the rule's not changing until the 16th of august. the impact on this business and all hospitality businesses like mine is devastatingly serious. we have got a ridiculous system where for the third time in less than 15 months, this business has been shut down by the rules of this government, and that's not fair and it can't continue. frustrations shared by senior mps quizzing mrjohnson this afternoon. is it the case that until we get to that point on 16th august, people who have been jabbed twice will have to isolate even if they have had a negative covid test? we're asking people - to isolate and i know how frustrating it is, but... why? . because i'm afraid this is a highly. contagious disease and we have to do what we can to stop its spread. you can hear a contradiction

at the heart of the prime minister's message. he is lifting almost all restrictions but still urging caution. gone is the euphoric language describing freedom day. instead, it's clear that this pandemic is far from over. normal life is returning but the pattern of this pandemic so far suggests some difficult weeks ahead. vicki young, bbc news, westminster. the latest official figures show that in the past 24 hours — 33 deaths were reported — and 32,548 new infections were recorded across the uk — the highest number since 22nd january. there's been an average of 27,557 new cases per day in the uk last week. almost 86 thousand people received a first dose of the vaccine in the latest 24—hour period. more than 45—and—a—half million people have now had their firstjab that's 86.4 percent of uk adults.

0ver153—thousand people have had their second dose so more than 34 million people are now fully vaccinated that's 64.6 percent of uk adults. the world health organisation has urged extreme caution when lifting restrictions during a surge in cases even in countries that have good vaccination rates — like the uk. the who's head of the emergencies programme — dr mike ryan — called the idea of letting people get infected with covid—19 earlier rather than later epi—demiological stupidity. 0ur medical editor fergus walsh examines how big the third wave could be. despite increasing levels of vaccination, coronavirus cases are doubling in the uk roughly every nine days, so how protected are we? the office for national statistics estimates that 89% of adults now have antibodies against coronavirus. the levels vary around the uk, but are the highest so far during the pandemic. antibodies will either be the result of prior infection or increasingly vaccination, but having some antibodies

is not a guarantee against getting infected. a lot of these adults will have antibodies, but they'll be low levels of antibodies. they'll be waning antibodies from their original infection. what we need for full protection from something like the delta variant is the high level of neutralising antibodies that you get from two doses of the vaccine. so, how big will the third wave be? government estimates cases could rise from current to 50,000 a day by the 19th ofjuly and perhaps 100,000 a day later in the summer. what really matters is the number of people who become seriously ill, and immunisation is ensuring a lower proportion of people are being admitted to hospital. even so, there could be 1000 hospital admissions a day later this month, and perhaps double that if cases spiral upward.

i do think that other places in europe and the world are going to see the uk as a bit of test case here, to test exactly how effective the vaccines are at a fairly high but not complete vaccine roll—out stage and to see if this triggers the arising of new variants that are under pressure to get around that vaccine protection. so, how many people might have to self—isolate in the coming weeks? for every covid case, around three close contacts are identified. now, these are very rough estimates, but if we hit 50,000 cases per day, that could mean nearly 1.5 million people a week being ordered to self—isolate. and if we hit 100,000 cases a day by the 16th of august, the date at which the self—isolation rules are being relaxed, it could be nearer 3 million people a week. tomorrow, ministers are expected to announce a date when fully immunised people arriving in england from amber list countries will no

longer have to quarantine. it would open up travel to many tourist destinations and spark a scramble for holiday bookings. fergus walsh, bbc news. the 20 pound a week increase in universal credit — introduced in april last year because of the pandemic — is to be phased out in october. the benefit is claimed by more than five and a half million households in the uk. six conservative former work and pensions secretaries had called for the uplift to continue. joining me now is our political correspondent nick eardley. what is the background to pace? this is a lot of what is the background to pace? t“! 3 is a lot of money for a lot of people. £20 a week is about £1000 a year and from any it's been a bit of a lifeline during the pandemic. ministers are making it pretty clear today that they don't want to budge. when it's due to and at the start of october, they plan to go through 0ctober, they plan to go through with that policy. the prime minister

was appearing before a senior and peas today and he said he would much rather that the focus was on getting people into good, high—paying jobs than into more welfare. the basic dilemma that the treasury hides in uk is that it's desperate to get a hold of public finances again and to really get on top of them and because of that is looking to and a lot of the emergency funding that we have seen over the last few months. i have got to say, i don't think this is done as an issue, i think borisjohnson is going to face considerable pet pressure in the next few weeks from opposition parties but perhaps more significantly from his own party as well. as you just mentioned there are six or my secretaries of state for working pensions all conservatives saying that extra £20 a week should be made permanent. 0ne a week should be made permanent. one of them is the former tory leader ian duncan smith. this

of them is the former tory leader ian duncan smith.— of them is the former tory leader ian duncan smith. this benefit gets mone to ian duncan smith. this benefit gets money to those _ ian duncan smith. this benefit gets money to those who _ ian duncan smith. this benefit gets money to those who need - ian duncan smith. this benefit gets money to those who need it - ian duncan smith. this benefit gets| money to those who need it most in the most _ money to those who need it most in the most manageable and accurate way. the most manageable and accurate wax far— the most manageable and accurate way. far more accurately than the furlough _ way. far more accurately than the furlough scheme and with far less opportunity to have fraud take place — opportunity to have fraud take place so _ opportunity to have fraud take place. so it should be retained because — place. so it should be retained because it's lost that dynamic. the two be _ because it's lost that dynamic. the two be be — because it's lost that dynamic. the two be be used as more people go back to _ two be be used as more people go back to work and start paying taxes so keeping — back to work and start paying taxes so keeping it there and helping them -et so keeping it there and helping them get back— so keeping it there and helping them get back to work is a positive and it's not— get back to work is a positive and it's notiust — get back to work is a positive and it's notjust a single spending point — it's not 'ust a single spending oint. �* , ., , it's not 'ust a single spending oint. �*, ., , , ., point. it's notjust senior conservatives, _ point. it's notjust senior conservatives, there - point. it's notjust senior conservatives, there are| point. it's notjust senior- conservatives, there are also point. it's notjust senior— conservatives, there are also many backbenchers that are worried matters because a lot of them represent constituencies in the north of england. they won their seats for the first time in a long time and they are worried about the impact that this policy might have both on the constituents but also that a lot of naked politics into their future as well. the government isn't sticking to his guns as things stand and it says it's not going to move. but i think it's fair to say

they will be a fair bit of pressure in the next three weeks.- they will be a fair bit of pressure in the next three weeks. thank you very much- — in the next three weeks. thank you very much- i _ in the next three weeks. thank you very much- i am — in the next three weeks. thank you very much. i am afraid _ in the next three weeks. thank you very much. i am afraid for- in the next three weeks. thank you very much. i am afraid for those i very much. i am afraid for those watching at home i have to be the bearer of bad means. and the 29th minute, denmark have pulled 1—0 ahead of england with a goal and we will bring you more on that in the course of the next half an hour. let's take a look at the weather now. sandy spells and scattered showers on wednesday. some places avoided for showers. on wednesday. some places avoided forshowers. 0ver on wednesday. some places avoided for showers. over the next few days he will have the same theme. some sunshine and heavy showers. there are one or two showers lingering into the evening and overnight and eastern england and scotland will be fading away so most places will become dry first thing tomorrow morning overnight mail as of ten through 14 degrees. some nastiness and cried and from the northwest.

england and wales to see more sunshine than we had to be but there will be some cropping up into the afternoon and if you catch one it will be happy and slow moving with thunderstorms mixed in. most places 17 to 26 degrees. 0n thunderstorms mixed in. most places 17 to 26 degrees. on friday another day of sunshine few and far between mostly towards the east top temperature is around 60 or 23 degrees. goodbye for now. hello this is bbc news. the headlines... england are playing denmark and the euro 2020 semi final. within the last three minutes, denmark have scored, a goal by mikal in the 29th minutes. labour max says that the covid restriction easing in england will cause a summary of cass. today, the prime has defended his strategy. a state of emergency has been

declared in haiti after the country's president was shot dead in his home overnight. indian's most respected film stars has died at the age of 98 years old. roger fed her a's hopes of winning a record equalling ninth wimbledon title and in the quarterfinals. the government has announced an extension —— the government's announced a temporary extension to lorry drivers hours, to help tackle a shortage of workers. there are currently an estimated one hundred thousand vacancies for hgv drivers. businesses and industry bodies have warned of disruption to food supplies this summer as a result. donald trump has announced he's filing lawsuits against twitter, facebook and google, as well as their chief executives, alleging they silence conservative viewpoints. the former us president says he filed the lawsuits in federal court in florida as a class action but didn't specify who else was involved. mr trump was banned from various social media platforms after repeatedly claiming that his election defeat was the result of widespread fraud.

that assertion was rejected by multiple courts, state election officials and members of his own administration. prominent dutch journalist —— a prominent dutch journalist known for investigating the criminal underworld has been shot and seriously wounded on a street in central amsterdam. peter ar de vriees was shot minutes after leaving a tv studio, where he had appeared on a chat show. two men have been arrested a 35—year—old and a 21—year—old. they'll be in court on friday. anna holligan sent this from the scene of the attack. the netherlands most prominent investigative journalist was shot at close range in the head. these tributes placed on the spot where ar de vriees was shot are a testament to how much is recommend to so many. his son said what happened here last night was the family's raced nightmare come true. the 64—year—old made his name in the

early 1980s covering the kidnapping of the beer magnate, freddie heineken, but it was hidden in investigations into historical child than teenage murderers that won him an emmy award and respect among those who admired his fearless pursuit of justice. those who admired his fearless pursuit ofjustice. politicians have described for shooting as an attack on the free press. translation: abs, on the free press. translation: crime has been committed against a journalist and that's crime as an attack on our fundamental values and ourfreedoms of attack on our fundamental values and our freedoms of the price. it is a crime that must be condemned, and i would like to express my solidarity with the family and relatives of the victim and solidarity also with the netherlands and with the dutch government. fist netherlands and with the dutch government-— netherlands and with the dutch covernment. �* ., , , government. at least four bullets are fired in _ government. at least four bullets are fired in the _ government. at least four bullets are fired in the heart _ government. at least four bullets are fired in the heart of— government. at least four bullets are fired in the heart of the - government. at least four bullets are fired in the heart of the dutch capital in daylight. it has shaken the community and the country. translation: we the community and the country. translation:— the community and the country. translation: ~ , ., ., ., translation: we wish all who are dear to him —

translation: we wish all who are dear to him a _ translation: we wish all who are dear to him a lot _ translation: we wish all who are dear to him a lot of _ translation: we wish all who are dear to him a lot of strength - translation: we wish all who are dear to him a lot of strength today | dear to him a lot of strength today in these difficult times. i also understand that there are direct colleagues among you who are really affected by this. ar de vriees is a journalist, a specialjournalist, and this was an attack on media and journalism, the cornerstone of our constitutional state and also an attack on the rule of law. that constitutional state and also an attack on the rule of law.- attack on the rule of law. ar de vriees has _ attack on the rule of law. ar de vriees has recently _ attack on the rule of law. ar de vriees has recently been - attack on the rule of law. ar dej vriees has recently been acting attack on the rule of law. ar de i vriees has recently been acting as an adviser to an former gang member and current key state witness testifying in a high profile murder and drug trafficking trial. he is currently in hospital. last night, the mayor of amsterdam said the courageous journalist and national hero to us all was fighting for his life. haiti's presidentjovenel mo se has life. to a statement by interim prime minister claudejoseph. the statement said mr mo se was shot

dead during an attack on his private residence in the capital, port au prince. haiti's first lady, martine mo se, is said to be receiving treatment for wounds. details are still coming in. haiti has been racked by instability since president mo se began ruling by decree, after legislative elections due in 2018 were delayed. the united nations has warned that myanmar is heading towards a new "civil war at an unprecedented scale". after months of brutal crackdowns by the military, some protesters have taken up arms in their fight to restore democracy. while the police have been used to suppress mass protests, many are now under intense pressure to decide which side they are on. the bbc was given rare access to the first group of police officers who defected and are now on the run. 0ur asia editor, rebecca henschke reports. these men are attacking myanmar�*s police 200km east of the capital naypyidaw. they are part of the local branch of the so—called people's defence force,

civilians who have taken up arms to fight restore democracy. they are attacking the police because of their role in suppressing mass uprisings against the military coup. translation: we willl put between the people in the military. they used us as pawns to protect themselves. john had only been an officerforfour years when the military overthrew the elected government. that put him in a difficult position. translation: we are paid| by the people, the weapons we have are the people's weapons. it is totally wrong that we are using these weapons against the people. john was amongst the first group of 40 police officers to cross the line. when police killed the first

pro—democracy protester, he decided he couldn't stay. translation: our tears are the people's, - the people's tears are our tears. since then, john and the others have been on the run, hiding in the jungle. if caught, they could be executed or face long jail sentences. translation: the first 40 officers are top targets. - i have heard from my friends that they really want to capture me. we can't stay in one place now, we have to move around to survive. over time, more police officers have joined them. there is now more than 70 in their group. news from the outside world and contact with love ones are very limited. translation: if | had - the opportunity now to speak to my family, i want to say i miss you a lot, mum,

and love you so much. i am carrying on doing what i need to do now, i am trying to be a daughter that you are proud of. some of the offices injohn's group say they are now prepared to turn their weapons against their former colleagues. translation: iwant the police force to be | loved and desired by the people. to achieve that, i will change my uniform if i have to. i will fight hand—in—hand with the people. the people's defence force continues to launch sporadic attacks. but this is a very uneven conflict. the myanmar military remains firmly in control. rebecca henschke, bbc news. the good news in the 39th minutes, england have equalised against denmark, a goal by raheem sterling. let's see the reaction here among fans in trafalgar square. they are

calming down a bit now, they were dancing around in daylight. they are backtracking —— back watching the screen now, that has certainly lifted their spirits as you can imagine and i thank you can see. ten minutes between denmark's first goal and then by raheem sterling ten minutes later to equalise for england. turning into an exciting match, we will have more at half—time. one of the biggest legends of indian cinema, dilip kumar, has died at the age of 98. he appeared in more than 60 films and was given the highest awards in the country. rajini vaidya nathan reports. dilip kumar will be remembered as one of india's finest actors that won more awards than any other hollywood star. his role in this town was his favourite he said.

dabbed the tragic king, he awesome played the lumber, but after a dish struggling with depression, he vowed to take on more upbeat roles can be talked about this in an interview with the bbc in 1970. the talked about this in an interview with the bbc in 1970. the tragedy of india... with the bbc in 1970. the tragedy of india--- idarn — with the bbc in 1970. the tragedy of india... barn in _ with the bbc in 1970. the tragedy of india... barn in pre-partition - with the bbc in 1970. the tragedy of india... barn in pre-partition india i india... barn in pre-partition india in 1922, he — india... barn in pre-partition india in 1922, he grew _ india... barn in pre-partition india in 1922, he grew up _ india... barn in pre-partition india in 1922, he grew up in _ india... barn in pre-partition india in 1922, he grew up in what - india... barn in pre-partition india in 1922, he grew up in what went i india... barn in pre-partition india i in 1922, he grew up in what went on to be part of pakistan. he changed his name to dilip kumar after he was told it would help in any nba's film industry. in a career spanning decades, he won the hearts of fans across this region. as news of his death broke, many gathered outside his house in india. it’s death broke, many gathered outside his house in india.— his house in india. it's definitely a bi lots his house in india. it's definitely a big lots for— his house in india. it's definitely a big lots for india, _ his house in india. it's definitely a big lots for india, he - his house in india. it's definitely a big lots for india, he was - his house in india. it's definitely a big lots for india, he was a - his house in india. it's definitely a big lots for india, he was a jan of a guy, he was a great guy, a great personality, a great actor and a legend in himself. so it's a huge loss for everyone, and definitely to

the world at large stop at the country's prime minister described him as the greatest and most versatile actor while india's said his passing was a loss to our cultural world. his passing was a loss to our culturalworld. he his passing was a loss to our cultural world.— his passing was a loss to our cultural world. he was conferred india's highest _ cultural world. he was conferred india's highest civilian _ cultural world. he was conferred india's highest civilian award - cultural world. he was conferred | india's highest civilian award and went on to become be on the indian to receive a similar honour from pakistan. draped in the indian flag but universally loved, dilip kumar is laid to rest in a state funeral. next by so many, he once described himself as a simple and hard—working man who survived time. dilip kumar who has died at the age of 98. more than 200 bonfires have been built in northern ireland ahead of the annual 12th ofjuly celebrations

this year, and they're getting bigger than ever. the loyalist tradition which celebrates the victory of a protestant king, over a catholic king at the battle of the boyne in 1690, can cause tensions between communities in some areas, but for others it's an important way to celebrate british culture in northern ireland. our correspondent emma vardy has been to see one of the huge bonfires being built. layer upon layer, built by hand, this bonfire has grown into gigantic proportions. the much—prized structure has been constructed by the community in craigyhill, and they're hoping it'll be the largest bonfire in northern ireland. it's roughly, at the moment, reached 70 feet. so we're hoping to get maybe 120. what's the secret to building a bonfire like this? top secret. what's no secret is that this is precarious work. bonfire builders scale its height to add more pallets on top. it's more than 250 pallets tall. so the guys who go right on top there, are theyjust

the most experienced, or the fittest, or...? most of the people who are working on here have been at it since they were kids. and the next generation are already learning. we were helping build the base and stuff. we're hoping for a world record. going for a record? yeah. usually, pallets are passed up the bonfire by hand, but today they have some assistance. this is a pretty serious construction project, and the community have raised £20,000 for all those pallets to make it happen. it's a great source of pride, it's a statement of identity. but every year, bonfires will also cause a bit of contention. community representatives in north belfast are trying to calm tensions over a bonfire which has been built at an interface between the mainly protestant and mainly catholic area. and political leaders have condemned a bonfire in portadown, where election posters were burnt along with irish and palestinian flags.

that's clearly promotion of hate, and i think there's a hugejob of work to be done in order to bring these more provocative acts to an end. but this bonfire in craigyhill gets support regarding safety from the local council and receives funding to hold a family day for children before it goes up in flames. it's just part of the culture we carry on, and we want to retain that culture. some of the bonfires will burn the irish flag. what do you say about those bonfires that people will argue could cause offence? well, that goes on on both sides. on 15th august, you'll get a bonfire on the catholic side. they will put flags up and they'll burn things. it's just the way things are here, you know? symbolic of the strongly held traditions in loyalist areas of northern ireland that, farfrom diminishing with time, are this year larger than ever. emma vardy, bbc news, larne. it is half—time for the football. still one all while they take a

well—earned rest. three quarters time here, so let me bring you the latest headlines on abc news... fans go wild as the team equalise, tying their match against denmark as the half—time approached. that is the current score now, england has equalised in the 39th minutes as raheem sterling scores. in other news, the easing of restrictions in england will cause a summary of cass according to labour. roger better�*s hopes of winning a wimbledon title and in the quarterfinals. whoever wins tonight's match, will be in the final sunday at wembley. they won last night in a hard—fought match against spain. they go in unbeaten in the last 33 matches. 0ur rome correspondent mark lowen reports now on the celebrations and the excitement ahead of the final. as midnight struck,

italy dared to dream. with the winning penalty against spain, elation and relief for a country now on the cusp of its first european title in 53 years. daytime brought hangover cures in the way italians do best as they digest this special moment. it means a lot because italy didn't win in european championships since 1968, and if we win... we celebrate until we die, i think! after italy's year from hell, with the devastation of the pandemic, this team has broughtjoy back to the italians and for many here, that is in itself the victory, whatever happens on sunday. for the next generation

of italian footballers, watching the success is an inspiration and, they say, a spur to follow in the team's footsteps. translation: we all hope one day we can get to that level, _ says constantino, to play for italy and celebrate victory. national glory is one game away. national pride is already here. mark lowen, bbc news, rome. half—time, as i say, in england's semi final clash at wembley against denmark. let's check in with some fans who have been watching the match and see how lively their nerves are jangling at half—time. let's start off in maidstone with kristin and jane who join us there now. evening to you both. you are wearing your colours with pride, jan has not got as england, possibly he's england boxer shorts on, but we willjust he's england boxer shorts on, but we will just assume that, he's england boxer shorts on, but we willjust assume that, we don't need to see it. tell us a bit about how

the first half has been for you, because i take it your support for denmark as part of national pride for you? denmark as part of national pride foryou? . denmark as part of national pride for ou? ., , , denmark as part of national pride for ou? , i, for you? , absolutely, yes. iwas brou:ht for you? , absolutely, yes. iwas brought up _ for you? , absolutely, yes. iwas brought up in — for you? , absolutely, yes. iwas brought up in a _ for you? , absolutely, yes. iwas brought up in a family _ for you? , absolutely, yes. iwas brought up in a family where - brought up in a family where football was the main sport. my father and my brother, so, yes, absolutely. we are doing well. our eldest son is in copenhagen, and especially when denmark's chorus. yes, it's great, but i will say under normal circumstances can i do support england as well. we do live here, and i and mayor gareth southgate and his team very much, so it was great fun, absolutely.— it was great fun, absolutely. where ou it was great fun, absolutely. where you slightly — it was great fun, absolutely. where you slightly nervous _ it was great fun, absolutely. where you slightly nervous when - it was great fun, absolutely. where you slightly nervous when you - you slightly nervous when you realise that you are going to be facing denmark given the possible domestic flack?—

domestic flack? well, i mean iron the english _ domestic flack? well, i mean iron the english always _ domestic flack? well, i mean iron the english always worried - domestic flack? well, i mean iron the english always worried aboutl domestic flack? well, i mean iron i the english always worried about the vikings _ the english always worried about the vikings invading? they come over with their— vikings invading? they come over with their shields and their horned hats, _ with their shields and their horned hats, and — with their shields and their horned hats, and our pillaging and etc. now _ hats, and our pillaging and etc. now i— hats, and our pillaging and etc. now. i mean, fortunately, it doesn't happen— now. i mean, fortunately, it doesn't happen very— now. i mean, fortunately, it doesn't happen very often that england meet denmark— happen very often that england meet denmark in a significant event. there _ denmark in a significant event. there are — denmark in a significant event. there are a _ denmark in a significant event. there are a lot of strong cultural tie—ups as well with the two countries and a relationship that goes back hundreds of years. there are lots of positives. but when he gets down to something as basic as football, do you find yourselves getting a bit snarky with each other? ., getting a bit snarky with each other?- elected - getting a bit snarky with each other? hagar. elected humoured other? now. elected humoured good-humored _ other? inrih". elected humoured good—humored abounded. other? now. elected humoured good-humored abounded. at . other? now. elected humoured i good-humored abounded. at the other? now. elected humoured - good-humored abounded. at the end of the da , it good-humored abounded. at the end of the day. it is — good-humored abounded. at the end of the day, it is sports, _ good-humored abounded. at the end of the day, it is sports, you _ good-humored abounded. at the end of the day, it is sports, you know, - good-humored abounded. at the end of the day, it is sports, you know, you - the day, it is sports, you know, you watch it and enjoy it and you hope the best team will win. i actually

think that that feeling of celebration and everything here very much reminds me of the olympic games in 2012. ijust think it is fantastic. i really do, and it doesn't really matter who wins at the end of that day as long as people remember it's sports. what people remember it's sports. what does this match _ people remember it's sports. what does this match mean _ people remember it's sports. what does this match mean to _ people remember it's sports. what does this match mean to people in denmark this year? because a lot of people have been rather caught unawares about how much emotion they've suddenly felt tied to the team's progress and card —— and parts of what happened to christian eriksson. , . ., , eriksson. yes, and i have seen re orts eriksson. yes, and i have seen reports about— eriksson. yes, and i have seen reports about that, _ eriksson. yes, and i have seen reports about that, but - eriksson. yes, and i have seen reports about that, but i - eriksson. yes, and i have seenj reports about that, but i would eriksson. yes, and i have seen - reports about that, but i would say that football is really part of the danish psyche. it's the kind of thing that gets the country coming together like nothing else, and we have, of course, when the european

championship in 1992, and i've recently seen a clip of some of the celebrations, and they were pretty wild, those years ago, so may be a little bit of a difference because of what happened to christian erickson, but i still think without that, unfortunate incident, i still think it would be more or less the same now, i really do. you think it would be more or less the same now, i really do.— same now, i really do. you do remember— same now, i really do. you do remember when _ same now, i really do. you do remember when england - same now, i really do. you do remember when england one | same now, i really do. you do i remember when england one in same now, i really do. you do - remember when england one in 66. absolutely. i5 remember when england one in 66. absolutel . , , , ., absolutely. is is -- is it an important _ absolutely. is is -- is it an important memory - absolutely. is is -- is it an important memory for - absolutely. is is -- is it an. important memory for you? absolutely. is is -- is it an - important memory for you? well, it was. i remember— important memory for you? well, it was. i remember exactly _ important memory for you? well, it was. i remember exactly how - important memory for you? well, it was. i remember exactly how it - important memory for you? well, it i was. i remember exactly how it came about, _ was. i remember exactly how it came about, i_ was. i remember exactly how it came about, iwas— was. i remember exactly how it came about, i was watching the game and how i_ about, i was watching the game and how i felt_ about, i was watching the game and how i felt afterwards. i remember watching — how i felt afterwards. i remember watching it some years later in a

colour— watching it some years later in a colour version i had been away for a week_ colour version i had been away for a week on— colour version i had been away for a week on an — colour version i had been away for a week on an air training corps camp down— week on an air training corps camp down at— week on an air training corps camp down at the — week on an air training corps camp down at the devils punch bowl and we -ot down at the devils punch bowl and we got back— down at the devils punch bowl and we got back on _ down at the devils punch bowl and we got back on a saturday morning and i spread _ got back on a saturday morning and i spread myself out on my parents sofa watching _ spread myself out on my parents sofa watching the tv. they think it all over, _ watching the tv. they think it all over. while — watching the tv. they think it all over, while it is now.— over, while it is now. well, it's not over— over, while it is now. well, it's not over yet. _ over, while it is now. well, it's not over yet, another - over, while it is now. well, it's not over yet, another 45 - over, while it is now. well, it's i not over yet, another 45 minutes over, while it is now. well, it's - not over yet, another 45 minutes to go. a quick prediction for the final score from the two of you? it’s score from the two of you? it's auoin to score from the two of you? it's going to be _ score from the two of you? it�*s going to be penalties and then we have got... the neck know, i don't think it's going to go beyond four. i think it will be settled before then and i hope it is because half an hour of extra time of cat and mouse. i've got to say that the danish goal was one of the best i've

ever seen. , . , ., ~ danish goal was one of the best i've ever seen. , . , . ~ , ., ever seen. jan, kristen, thank you so much good _ ever seen. jan, kristen, thank you so much good to _ ever seen. jan, kristen, thank you so much good to see _ ever seen. jan, kristen, thank you so much good to see so _ ever seen. jan, kristen, thank you so much good to see so much - ever seen. jan, kristen, thank you i so much good to see so much enmity between fans. may it continue. i hope your son has a good evening in copenhagen as well. a baby from gloucester has become one of the first nhs patients in england to be treated with a potentially life saving drug. riley cadle birch was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy at just four weeks old. it means he can't lift his head because his muscles are so weak. but he's now undergone specialist gene therapy at bristol children's hospital. matthew hill reports. the nurses call him :—) riley and he has a lot to smile about after being given the world's most expensive drive. he has spinal muscular atrophy or as a man, a condition which causes progressive muscle weakness, without treatment, those affected, barely beat —— reach beyond the age of two. this affected, barely beat -- reach beyond the age of two.- affected, barely beat -- reach beyond the age of two. this is when he was really _ beyond the age of two. this is when he was really poorly. _ beyond the age of two. this is when he was really poorly. we _ beyond the age of two. this is when he was really poorly. we had - beyond the age of two. this is when he was really poorly. we had to - he was really poorly. we had to intubate them and put him on life support in three days. in those three days we had them christened and register because we were

preparing for the west. the single infusion should _ preparing for the west. the single infusion should prevent _ preparing for the west. the single infusion should prevent further . preparing for the west. the single i infusion should prevent further loss of nerve cells. the list price is about £18 million, although the nhs has negotiated a confidential discount that enabled thousands of infected infants to be treated each year. the doctors still needed to be sure it would help riley. he year. the doctors still needed to be sure it would help riley.— sure it would help riley. he had to be able to come _ sure it would help riley. he had to be able to come off _ sure it would help riley. he had to be able to come off in _ sure it would help riley. he had to be able to come off in a _ sure it would help riley. he had to be able to come off in a ventilatorl be able to come off in a ventilator frat eight hours a day at least, the rest is no quality of life there. so he managed to do that. he's been improving with his movement and breathing. so they decided to have a big meeting about it and he got approved for it which was the best feeling in the world, honestly. around one and 6000 babies are born with sna, but what does incredible is that this one—off treatment may permanently stop any further decline in the muscle function. so how does the drug work? it contains a healthy copy are missing orfaulting gene calling as an and one, this is inserted into a harmless by...

virus. this delivers the replacement gene into the nucleus of motor neuron cells. this is essential to prevent themselves gradually dying. the now healthy cells start producing the missing protein. this is the opened _ producing the missing protein. try 3 is the opened up to wear for other genetic diseases, cystic fibrosis and all sorts of other diseases. some other infants treated with this drug have seen their condition not just stabilise but improve, and a week after riley's infusion, his mum is very optimistic.— is very optimistic. they say improvement _ is very optimistic. they say improvement starts - is very optimistic. they say improvement starts to - is very optimistic. they say i improvement starts to happen is very optimistic. they say - improvement starts to happen after 3-5 improvement starts to happen after 3—5 months, but i'm already starting to see some slight improvements already, so ijust can't wait to see some slight improvements already, so i just can't wait to see more. what a great story. some happy news therefore all of the family. christian fraser is in the tunnel and bring up, he will be called to the pitch at nine. now it's time for a look at the weather with sarah keith lucas.

good evening. sunny spells and scattered heavy showers was that water of the day on wednesday. some places avoided the showers altogether come over the next two days, we keep the same theme, so some on offer, but also a few scattered heavy showers. we want i'll be seeing them. still want to teacher is lingering to this evening and overnight to the midlands. parts of the scotland, and then they will be fading away, most is becoming dry by first thing tomorrow morning with overnight lows of 10—14. a little bit of misty next year and there and a little more cloud working in for scotland and northern ireland from the northwest. in to well seeing more sunshine than we had today. you are showers, but there will be some cropping up to the afternoon and if you detach when it can be quite heavy and slow moving. perhaps in thunderstorms mixed in as well. most places around 17—23 . and to friday, another day of sunshine and showers, but those showers fairly few and far between mostly towards the east. in the sunny spells, type temperatures around about 16—23 celsius. bye for

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this is bbc news with me christian fraser. the president of haiti is assassinated in his home. jovenel moise was murdered in the hills above port—au—prince. joe biden adds his voice to the international condemnation. a state of emergency is now in place in the country. borisjohnson has defended his decision to delay easing the self—isolation policy a month after restrictions end, but admits he has not seen any data on the impact it will have. the taleban is continuing to take more ground in afghanistan — as government forces fight hard to repel an advance on a key provincial city. and in the next two hours it is estimated england fans will buy more than 50,000 pints a minute, as they endure the euros semi—final against denmark.