gail maclellan reports. "out, bolsonaro!" the message in 20 states across brazil.the country passes half a million, protesters demand the resignation of the man they say is to blame — presidentjair bolsonaro. translation: we allowed this person to become the president _ of the republic and we are seeing the consequences of that today — in the absurd number of deaths due to the pandemic, due to the irresponsible way in which he handled the pandemic in brazil. the president has been famously dismissive of the health crisis — opposing masks and social distancing measures — and he's been criticised for the slow roll—out of vaccines. only 17% of the population is fully vaccinated. with a presidential election looming next year, mr bolsonaro�*s approval rating is at a record low and he faces investigation in the senate on charges of corruption. as night fell, skirmishes broke out between protesters and police... explosion. ..who fired tear gas and threw flash bangs. explosion. such clashes are likely to persist, putting president bolsonaro under increasing pressure as th

gail maclellan reports.operation is ongoing. cyril ramaphosa has ruled out declaring a state of emergency, he says calm has returned or is returning to most of the affected areas. the events of the past week, he says, a deliberate attack on the country's democracy. these actions are intended to cripple the economy of our country, to cause social instability, and severely weaken or even dislodge the democratic state. the violence sparked by the incarceration of former president zuma spread across kwazulu—natal and the country, killing 212 people and causing millions of dollars in damage. the president says the instigators had been identified and are under surveillance but they have not been named. he also announced the introduction of social relief measures which some fear may prove to be inadequate. the domestic environment is the issue here, the poverty levels, unemployment and inequality. the youth unemployment stands close to 50%, that is one in two people unemployed, so the grinding poverty has affected

gail maclellan reports.d also froze parliament for 30 days in an escalation of the political crisis in tunisia, much to the delight of his supporters. translation: it is the first time in my life i have heard| of a head of state take the correct decision. we have taken back our country. this is the first time i have gone out to the streets to celebrate. the measures, the president said, are aimed at saving the state. not everyone agrees. the speaker of parliament has accused the president of launching a coup against the revolution and constitution. the president's move followed a day of protests in tunis and other cities on sunday, demanding the government step down after a spike in a covid—19 cases that has aggravated economic troubles. translation: our main demand is that the ennahda movement, l which ruled for ten years, leave the parliament. as a young man in 2011, i called forjobs, freedom and dignity. in 2021, i still call forjobs, freedom and dignity. now, the crowds celebrate as military vehicles gli

gail maclellan, bbc news.n rio for the copa america. argentina won the game, one goal to nil. it was the first major international trophy for one of the world's best players, lionel messi. from rio dejaneiro, here's the bbc�*s tim vickery. it is the world's oldest continental cup competition. it has been played since 1916. this was the 47th version. one of the most controversial, being played in the middle of the pandemic. but it is the moment where lionel messi has finally won a senior title with argentina. how many barroom discussions about the greatest of all time will have to be altered as a result of what hasjust happened here in rio. argentina winning1—0. ironically, they scored 12 goals in the competition. the first 11 of them, messi was involved in all of them. the only goal tonight, the goal that has won this title, is the first goal in the competition that messi did not have a hand in, and it has won him his first senior title. and tim, fireworks erupting over the stadium right now. lighting up the s

gail maclellan, bbc news. being suspended last march. phil mccann reports. on your marks, get set... parkrun! they were back in hull... go! they were back in derby... and they were back in bushy park in south—west london, where the first parkrun event was held in 2004. parkrunners in more than 500 locations across england met this morning to run five kilometres together, nearly 500 days after the events were suspended in the first lockdown. in derby, they were just enjoying each other�*s company. it's amazing to be back out in the community and it's a really, really good atmosphere. it's been like a year and four months that we've been waiting so... didn't think we had it left in us. - no. public events like this have been allowed since monday when nearly all legal covid restrictions were lifted in england. parkruns resumed in northern ireland last month. in scotland and wales, organisers hope they can restart next month. phil mccann, bbc news. uk army bomb disposal experts have safely detonated a world war ii

gail maclellan reports.a shopping centre, a clean—up operation is ongoing. cyril ramaphosa has ruled out declaring a state of emergency, he says cam has returned or is returning to most of the affected areas. the events of the past week, he says, a deliberate attack on the country �*s democracy. says, a deliberate attack on the country 's democracy. these actions are _ the country 's democracy. these actions are intended _ the country 's democracy. these actions are intended to - the country 's democracy. these actions are intended to cripple l actions are intended to cripple the economy of our country, to cause social instability, and severely weaken or even dislodge the democratic state. the violence sparked by the incorporation of former presidentjacob incorporation of former president jacob zuma incorporation of former presidentjacob zuma spread president jacob zuma spread across presidentjacob zuma spread across the country killing 212 people and causing millions of dollars in damage. the president says

gail maclellan reports. guard, the president visited a shopping centre in kwamashu, where clean—up operations are ongoing. mr ramaphosa has ruled out declaring a state of emergency, he says calm has returned or is returning to most of the affected areas. the events of the past week, he says, a deliberate attack on the country's democracy. these actions are intended to cripple the economy of our country, to cause social instability, and severely weaken or even dislodge the democratic state. the violence sparked by the incarceration of former president zuma spread from kwazulu—natal to gauteng, killing 212 people and causing millions of dollars in damage. the president says the instigators had been identified and are under surveillance, but they haven't been named. he also announced the introduction of social relief measures, which some fear may prove to be inadequate. the domestic environment complexity is the issue here, the poverty levels, unemployment and inequality. the youth unemployment stands close to

gail maclellan, bbc news.aging another day of protests. in central paris, protesters clashed with police, who responded with tear gas. the demonstrations are against a draft bill introducing covid passes and mandatory vaccinations for health workers. the passes give access to a wide variety of services and amenities, to those who have been fully vaccinated, or have a negative test result. protesters say it restricts people's freedom. protests have also been taking place in london. these were the scenes in trafalgar square — where thousands of people gathered to campaign against vaccine passports, face masks and further lockdowns. crowds then marched towards government buildings. business leaders across england are calling for an end to self—isolation rules for people who are fully vaccinated. it comes as the so—called pingdemic continues to cause staff shortages for thousands of firms. people in england with the nhs app on their smartphone are forced to self isolate — if the app pings with a notification to sa

gail maclellan reports.pporters. translation: it is the first time in my life i have heard| of a head of state take the correct decision. we have taken back our country. this is the first time i have gone out to the streets to celebrate. the measures, the president said, are aimed at saving the state. not everyone agrees, the speaker of parliament has accused the presidnet of launching a coup against the revolution and constitution. the president's move followed a day of protests in tunis and other cities on sunday, demanding the government step down after a spike in a covid 19 cases that has aggravated economic troubles. translation: our main demand is that the ennahda movement, l which ruled for ten years, leave the parliament. as a young man in 2011, i called forjobs, freedom and dignity. in 2021, i still call forjobs, freedom and dignity. now, the crowds celebrate as military vehicles glide by. the extent for support for the president's move not yet clear. gail maclellan, bbc news. stay with us on bbc ne

gail maclellan, bbc news.people who are fully vaccinated. it comes as the so—called "pingdemic" continues to cause staff shortages for thousands of firms. people in england with the nhs app on their smartphone are forced to self—isolate if the app pings with a notification to say they've come into contact with someone who's tested positive for coroanvirus. but calls are growing for the government to rethink the self—isolation rules, as robert coxwell reports. this coffee shop in west hampstead in north london is thriving, while another round the corner is struggling, because some of their staff are self—isolating. there is this, sort of, wax and wane effect and i hope... we love those guys, i hope they, sort of, get back on their feet. it's quite stressful, thinking about it. the number of people being asked to self—isolate reached a record high in england, last week. what a bbc crew were out filming this report, they met someone who had just been contacted by the nhs test and trace app. ijust got pinged! and

gail maclellan, bbc news.ing killed at least 58 people in central china. air, sea and rail transport has been halted in preparation for the heavy rains and high winds across large parts of china's east coast, including the financial hub of shanghai. more than one million people have been forced to relocate due to record flooding there, caused by heavy rain. the american comedianjackie mason has died at the age of 93. he spent his final days in hospital in new york. mason started as an amateur boxer then got ordained as a rabbi before becoming a full—time comedian in 1959. he held many one—man shows throughout his long career which culminated in sold—out shows on broadway in the 1980s. he was known to younger audiences because of the simpsons where he played krusty the clown�*s father. russia's annual navy day parade has started in st petersburg. the huge event celebrates the anniversary of the russian navy with a display of more than 50 warships, 48 aircraft and 4000 servicemen. president vladimir putin is rev

gail maclellan, bbc news. headlines in the uk: more thunderstorms are expected to hit parts of southern england today, with forecasters issuing a number of yellow weather warnings. on saturday lightning partially destroyed two properties in hampshire. meanwhile, a number of flood warnings for areas around london. six people, including at least three children, have been taken to hospital after a fairground ride collapsed in county antrim. the northern ireland ambulance service says it was called to the funfair in carrickfergus just before 6:00 last night. none of the injuries is thought to be life—threatening. taxpayers will be facing the "significant costs" of the coronavirus pandemic for decades to come, a group of mps has warned. a report from the public accounts committee says 372—billion pounds has already been spent. mps also criticised the government's procurement of items of ppe that have gone to waste because they can't be used in hospitals. the department of health insists there are measures in place

gail maclellan, bbc news.ass protests on the island two weeks ago. ruben reijiro ferro did not specify how many protesters had been arrested, but dismissed accusations of summary trials. dissident groups say there were more than six—hundred arrests dissident groups say there were more than 600 arrests after protests erupted to demand democratic change. the senior guatemalan anti—corru ption prosecutor, juan francisco sandoval, has left the countryjust hours after being removed from office. he's reported to have crossed the border into el salvador. the government said he'd been dismissed because of abuse of office, but mr sandoval says he was fired for seeking truth and justice. uk army bomb disposal experts have safely detonated a world war ii bomb — which was found during the construction of a new housing estate in east yorkshire. it's thought an raf lancaster bomber ditched the bomb when it was attempting to crash land. jake zuckerman reports. explosion. oooohhh! the moment a live world war ii bomb was deton

gail maclellan reports. luvvies burn on the major highway linking johannesburg with the coast.rmer president jacob zuma erupted former presidentjacob zuma erupted into protest as he began a 15 month jail sentence. —— lorries. police have been deployed to kwa zulu natal to maintain control and 28 people have been arrested. the application _ have been arrested. the application includes... i have been arrested. the | application includes... on friday the _ application includes... on friday the high court dismissed jacob zuma's attempt to have his arrest overcome. jacob zuma's imprisonment has laid bare deep divisions in the anc and the former president has a large support base in his former province. it has been the most potent internal force opposing the current president. jacob zuma will probably be released from the escort correctional centre after serving four months of his 15 month term for contempt of court. that will not be an end to the controversy. the former president's actual corruption trial is yet to get under way. this is bbc news — our main headlines. the widow of h

gail maclellan reports.sh mother and egyptian father, jehan married anwar sadat in 19119. when her husband became president in 1970, she said she was determined to play a more active role than the wives of previous leaders, often being filmed at her husband's side on official visits abroad. she became involved in public service by micro financing small projects that helped to empower women economically. and she led a campaign to reform egypt's divorce laws by improving the status of women. the resulting new laws became known asjehan�*s laws. in 1978 anwar sadat was the first arab leader to make peace with israel. the peace brokered by us presidentjimmy carter. two years later sadat was killed by a group of islamist extremists. following her husband's assassination, jehan continued her work for women and gave lectures around the world, she said in an attempt to preserve the legacy of peace. egyptian president abdel fattah el—sisi paid his respects at the burial. jehan sadat is to be posthumously awarded a nat

gail maclellan reports.. when her husband became president in 1970, she 19119. when her husband became president in 1970, she said she was determined to play a more active role than the wives of previous leaders. often being filmed at her husband's side on official business abroad. she became involved in public service by micro financing small projects that help to empower women economically. and she led a campaign to reform egypt's divorce laws by improving the status of women. the resulting new laws became known as jehan's the resulting new laws became known asjehan's laws. anwar sadat was the first arab leader to form peace with israel. he was later assassinated by islamist extremists. following her husband's assassination jehan continue to work for women and gave lectures around the world, she said in an attempt to preserve the lecture —— legacy of peace. egyptian president abdul vater lcc paid his attempt —— —— the egyptian president paid his respects at the memorial. jehan sadat is to be passed immense

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