katya adler, bbc news, brussels.ections in europe continues to soar, with daily infection rate records broken in germany, switzerland, croatia and the netherlands. and as european countries battle the resurgence, millions of people on the continent are now under new measures. it comes as the total number of cases in the united states has moved past eight million.. meanwhile, the uk prime minister has told the mayor of greater manchester that he is prepared to intervene and impose the highest level of coronavirus restrictions — tier 3 — on the region if no agreement can be reached between local leaders and the government.the bbc‘s deputy political editor vicky young reports. it has taken days of negotiations, finally local leaders in lancashire and ministers in london have come up with a deal. more restrictions are coming across the county alongside millions of pounds in financial support. but some shoppers here in nelson want a different approach. i think they should have done it earlier, to be quite honest. but my m

katya adler, bbc news, brussels.charged a mexican former defence minister of drug trafficking and money laundering. general salvador cienfuegos was arrested at the airport in los angeles on thursday. he led the mexican army for six years during the presidency of enrique pena nieto. mexico's current president, andres manuel lopez obrador, said the arrest showed the extent of corruption in his predecessor's government. the bbc‘s will grant has more on the story. the first thing to jump out from the unsealed court documents against general salvador cienfuegos zepeda is the name. the prosecutors allege that he was known as el padrino, meaning ‘the godfather‘, which is an extraordinary allegation which against the man who was at the time, lest we forget, the country's defence minister. the list of allegations i have here, the list of charges, involve first, protecting the h2 cartel from military operations, secondly, directing military operations against their rivals, also securing maritime transportation for drug shipmen

katya adler, bbc news, brussels. month's poll in several townships, due to what it called "unfavourable conditions." it said free and fair elections could not be guaranteed there, but did not elaborate further. many of the areas named are said to be home to ethnic minorities. the general election planned for 8 november is being seen as a test of myanmar‘s fledgling democractic government led by aung san suu kyi. the nigerian government has ordered judicial panels of inquiry be set up to investigate allegations of abuse carried out by a notorious police unit, popularly known as sars. the special anti—robbery squad has been accused of committing extrajudicial killings and torture. the unit was dissolved by the government last sunday but protests have continued. the bbc‘s mayeni jones sent this report from lagos. gunshots. cracking down on dissent. this social media footage filmed in lagos on monday reportedly shows live ammunition was used to disperse protesters against police brutality. this bystander had stepped out

katya adler, bbc news, brussels.s cancelled next month's poll in several townships due to what it called unfavourable conditions. it said free and fair elections could not be guaranteed there but did not elaborate further. many of the areas named are said to be home to ethnic minorities. the general election planned for november 8th is being seen as a test of myanmar‘s fledgeling democractic government led by aung san suu kyi. the united nations in afghanistan has warned that a new wave of violence between the afghans and the taliban risks reversing what had been a downward trend in civilian casualties. it said the situation is threatening the fragile peace talks that are under way in the gulf state of qatar. well, the us special representative for afghanistan reconciliation, zalmay khalilzad, has tweeted about the peace process. he says... our chief international correspondent lyse doucet reports from kabul. helicopter fire over helmand again. the afghan military pounding taliban targets. a week of all—out war after

the bbc‘s katya adler's is in brussels. here, from the eu's point of view, what it did do and what it didn't do. yes, it launched long, drawn—out legal proceedings today, but it hasn't walked out the door on those trade negotiations. and why not, if it's so incensed about the internal market bill? well, for three reasons. first of all, because of the blame game. the eu says it doesn't want to be the first one to walk out of the door of negotiations. two, because the eu, like the uk, says it really wants a deal. and three, because the eu believes that if a deal is found, that will go a long way to allaying the government's concerns reflected in the internal market bill, and the eu hopes that'll make the difficult part of the bill obsolete. so, now, we have to see what follows, whether they can actually reach those difficult compromises, because this is the end part of the negotiations. we've heard positive noises coming out of the uk. the eu is more cautious. and that, of course, is because compromise is politically tricky f

here's our europe editor katya adler.is summit — the covid crisis first and foremost. but eyes and ears here were also very focused today on downing street. how would borisjohnson react to their demand that the uk must give way first if a trade deal is to be agreed? the answer — not positively. it is clear from the summit that, after 45 years of membership, they are not willing, unless there is some fundamental change of approach, to offer this country the same terms as canada. and so, with high hearts and with complete confidence, we will prepare to embrace the alternative and we will prosper mightily. downing street's clear message — trade talks are over unless the eu changes its tune. no chance, retorted france's emmanuel macron. translation: we are always aware that it is the united kingdom that wanted to leave the european union, that is leaving the european union and that needs an agreement even more than we do. after months and months of eu and uk negotiators shuttling backwards and forwards between london and brus

let's talk now to our europe editor, katya adler. katia, how significant is this meeting?who are watching us and thinking, do i really need to pay attention to this video conference call tomorrow? the last time that there was a call between ursula von der leyen and the prime minister backin der leyen and the prime minister back injune, der leyen and the prime minister back in june, the der leyen and the prime minister back injune, the prime minister promised to put a tiger in the tank back of negotiations, and here we are with the same sticking points between the sides on each side still pointing the finger of blame at the other. on top of that, we heard today from the uk's chief negotiator david frost, a very sober account of the current state of trade negotiations. and yet, clive, tonight in brussels there is a very, very cautious sense of optimism, and we heard that expressed here early in the day by eu leaders like angela merkel who were here at a separate summit. their assumption is that these leaders wouldn't be talking at all tomorrow if there was no hope at all tom

katya adler, and europe editor, in brussels. in the key electoral state of florida. there the so—called ‘latino vote' accounts for around a sixth of the electorate, and with less than three weeks to polling day, both the democrats and republicans are working hard to win their support. from miami, our north america editor jon sopel sent this report. this is donald trump's hispanic armada making a splash against miami's famous skyline. around 200 boats. it is chaotic, noisy and exuberant. if every election throws up a new way of campaigning, this is 2020's innovation — the boat parade. the president's son eric is the star attraction. eric, are you feeling confident? how are you feeling? you tell me how it looks, right? is there love in this country or is there love in this country? tremendous love. we're going to win this thing. if you look at the polls, donald trump is facing, well, very strong headwinds. he is being outspent. in key battle ground states he is down. but among hispanic voters, his head above water and in this crit

katya adler, thank you.despread reports of civilian deaths in nigeria and called for an end to the violence. the human rights group amnesty international says it has received credible and disturbing evidence that nigerian security forces shot and killed at least 12 people taking part in peaceful protests last night in the country's largest city, lagos. for weeks now, there have been demonstrations against police brutality across africa's most populous country. protesters accuse the now—disbanded special anti—robbery squad — or sars — of torture. nigeria's president has appealed for calm while the army has denied any involvement. an indefinite curfew has been imposed on several regions, including lagos, from where our correspondent mayeni jones sent this report. a city in chaos. across lagos, buildings have been torched and sporadic clashes have erupted. gunfire this is what sparked the outcry. soldiers shooting unarmed protesters in the country's largest city. they are shooting at us. they are shooting. what

here's our europe editor katya adler. eu leaders had lots on their mind at this summit. covid crisis first and foremost. but eyes and ears here were also very focused here today on downing street. how would borisjohnson react to their demand that the uk must give way first if a trade deal is to be agreed? the answer, not positively. it is clear from the summit that after 45 years of membership, they are not willing unless there is some fundamental change of approach, to offer this country the same terms as canada, and so with high hearts and with complete confidence, we will prepare to embrace the alternative and we will prosper mightily. downing street's clear message — trade talks are over unless the eu changes its tune. no chance, said the french president. translation: we are always conscious that it was the united kingdom that wanted to leave the eu and that is leaving the eu and that needs an agreement even more than we do. after months and months of eu negotiators shuttling backwards and forwards between london and brussels, both sides are fed up. the key sticking

katya adler's in brussels, could it have an impact on current trade talks?se here, from the point of view of the eu what it did and did not do. yes, it launched legal proceedings today but it has not walked out the door on the trade negotiations and whine out if it is so incensed about the internal market bill? for three reasons, first because of the blame game, the eu does not want to be the first one to walk out of negotiations, it also does not —— it once a deal and it also believes that if the deal is found it will go a long way to allaying concerns of the government reflected in the internal market bill and the eu hopes that that will make the difficult parts of the bill obsolete. now we have to see what follows, whether they can reach those difficult compromises because this is the end part of the negotiations. we have heard positive noises coming out of the uk, the eu is more cautious and that is because compromise is tricky for both sides. thank you. one of the moments during this week's us presidential debate that sparked the most headlines was when

let's talk to our europe editor katya adler.is little spat going to affect that? well, it is quite a big spat but i think it is quite a big spat but i think it is important to have a look at what the european commission did today and what it didn't do. yes, it started legal proceedings, these are quite long and drawn—out proceedings, but what it hasn't done and what it says it won't do is walk out of those trade negotiations. why is that, george, when you think it is that, george, when you think it is angry enough about the internal market bill to start legal proceedings? that is three reasons. first of all, the eu really want to trade deal with the uk. the second reason is the blame game stopped the eu doesn't want to be the first one to walk out of these trade talks and say we can't do it. the third reason is because brussels thinks if a trade deal is reached between the eu and the uk, then that will go a long way to allaying concerns of the government about post brexit uk that are government about post brexit uk that a re ref

the bbc‘s katya adler's in brussels.m the eu's point of view, what it did do and what it didn't do. yes, it launched long, drawn—out legal proceedings today, but it hasn't walked out the door on those trade negotiations. and why not, if it's so incensed about the internal market bill? well, for three reasons. first of all, because of the blame game. the eu says it doesn't want to be the first one to walk out of the door of negotiations. two, because the eu, like the uk, says it really wants a deal. and three, because the eu believes that if a deal is found, that will go a long way to allaying the government's concerns reflected in the internal market bill, and the eu hopes that'll make the difficult part of the bill obsolete. so, now, we have to see what follows, whether they can actually reach those difficult compromises, because this is the end part of the negotiations. we've heard positive noises coming out of the uk. the eu is more cautious. and that, of course, is because compromise is politically tricky for both si

here's our europe editor katya adler. eu leaders had lots on their mind at this summit. and foremost. but eyes and ears here were also very focused here today on downing street. how would boris johnson react to their demand that the uk must give way first if a trade deal is to be agreed? the answer, not positively. it is clear from the summit that after 45 years of membership, they are not willing u nless of membership, they are not willing unless there is some fundamental change of approach, to offer this country the same terms as canada, and so with high hearts and with com plete and so with high hearts and with complete confidence, we will prepare to embrace the alternative and we will prosper mightily. downing street's clear will prosper mightily. downing street‘s clear message— will prosper mightily. downing street's clear message— trade talks are over unless the eu changes its tune. no chance, said the french president. translation: we are always conscious that it was the united kingdom that wanted to leave the eu and that is leaving the eu and that needs an agreem

ursula von der leyen, said it was a "breach of the obligation of good faith". 0ur europe editor katya adlere a look at what the european commission did today and what it didn't do. yes, it started legal proceedings — these are quite long and drawn—out proceedings — but what it hasn't done and what it says it won't do is walk out of those trade negotiations. and why is that? when you think that it is angry enough about the internal market bill to start legal proceedings? well, that is really for three reasons. first of all, the eu really want a trade deal with the uk. the second reason is the blame game. the eu doesn't want to be the first one to walk out of these trade talks and say, we can't do it. the third reason is because brussels thinks if a trade deal is reached between the eu and the uk, then that will go a long way to allaying concerns of the governments about post—brexit uk that are reflected in its internal market bill. so we have had trade negotiations going on here in brussels all week, with some positive noises coming out of the uk that there could be some solutions being foun

our europe editor katya adler is in brussels.e negotiations reflect how it sees its future ?|j the outcome of these negotiations reflect how it sees its future? i do not think that is the main future of the eu, to be quite honest. its main focus is quite practical. it is a large economically powerful neighbour now and the united kingdom which angela merkel, the chancellor of germany has said over and over again, will be a competitor on the eu doorstep and so the eu is concerned about that and it is long been concerned about what it said would be the potentialfor the uk with its new—found sovereignty, to cut lots of regulations and red tape and the businesses for example, environmental legislations, labour legislation, how much governments are allowed to proper businesses or promote national businesses and if they give the uk after brexit, really good access to the single market, but they don‘t have in the expense of regulations and constraints, then those uk businesses could undercut eu businesses could undercut eu businesses in

let's speak now to our europe editor, katya adler. because all of them have tried to protect their economies, businesses and livelihoods while waiting this rather worrying scientific advice. that's right, and also while trying to keep their voters on board. because populations are getting tired of lockdown restrictions. we saw today that just ahead of the announcement of increased restriction measures, there were protests in the netherlands saying that they don't want their civil liberties taken away. this is a political impact on leaders as well, because if you take him, he's heading into a general election next year, so is keeping a keen ion opinion polls. in the summer he was celebrated for having stabilised the numberof celebrated for having stabilised the number of infections, and on the other, keeping dutch civil liberties intact. they like those, they want their freedoms, and now the reintroduction of restrictions and the dutch media are whispering about the dutch media are whispering about the potential of a full national lock

here's our europe editor katya adler eu leaders had a lot on their minds on the summit, the covid—i9sis first and foremost. but ice and cheers here were very focused today on downing street. i would boris johnson react to their demand that the uk must give way first if a trade deal is to be agreed? the a nswer trade deal is to be agreed? the answer was mike not positively. trade deal is to be agreed? the answer was mike not positivelym is clear from the site that after 45 yea rs of is clear from the site that after 45 years of membership, they are not willing, unless there is some fundamental change in the approach, to offer this country the same terms as canada. and so with high hearts and complete confidence, we will prepare to them embrace. trade talks are over they say, unless the eu changes its tune. no chance says the french president. we are always conscious that it is the united kingdom they want to leave the european union and is leaving the european union and that needs an agreement even more than we do. after months and months of eu and uk negotiations shuffling back and u