i'm lukwesa burak. the headlines at eight.rus. daily rapid tests will be offered as an alternative to ten days quarantine. if you want to get to a position at the end where we can get back is a close to normal as possible, but there will still need to be some safeguards in place. the foreign office plays down any suggestion aid worker, this is bbc news. i'm lukwesa burak. the headlines at eight. people in england may not need to self—isolate, if they've been in close contact with someone with coronavirus. daily rapid tests will be offered as an alternative to ten days quarantine. if you want to get to a position at the end where we can get back is a close to normal as possible, but there will still need to be some safeguards in place. the foreign office plays down any suggestion aid worker, nazanin zaghari—ratcliffe is to be released, after iran's state tv claimed the uk had paid to secure it. manchester united's match against liverpool, which could have decided the premier league title, is postponed after fans, opposed to the

i�*m lukwesa burak.ing for protests worldwide today in solidarity with belarus. the us is tightening sanctions against belarus — after the forced diversion of a commercial flight to minsk and the subsequent arrest of an opposition journalist. earlier, i spoke to our correspondent, 0lga ivshina, in london , and i asked her what impact the us sanctions were likely to have on the belarusian president alexander lukashenko. first of all the sanctions are going to address the closed circle of his allies and people from his administration, but what is also important is that from the 3rd of june, the sanctions are going to be addressed and they are going to touch nine state—funded enterprises and this means that the sanctions will also have an impact on the of belarus and people who live in belarus, and this means that the already struggling economy is going to struggle even more and that is the problem not only for the leader but also for the people of the country. is president putin likely to be comfortable op

this is bbc news, i'm lukwesa burak. the headlines at 7pm.onavirus is spreading are urged to get a covid vaccination. vaccination are really important measures that we have in the tool box for controlling outbreaks. a tower block in gaza, housing the offices of the associated press and aljazeera news outlets, has collapsed after being hit by an israeli air strike. hamas was using that's building, it's military intelligence had assets in that building that were part of the hamas war machine. meanwhile in london thousands of pro—palestinian protesters have marched to the gates of the israeli embassy. wreath laying services have been held across the uk

hello, you're watching bbc news with me, lukwesa burak.ines: a change in guidance on care homes — from tuesday, residents in england will be able to visit relatives without having to self—isolate when they return. india becomes the first country to record 400,000 coronavirus infections in a single day. five people are arrested on suspicion of terror offences, including a 16—year—old boy, as police target three locations across the uk. now on bbc news, it's time for the film review. hello and welcome to the film review with me, mark kermode, rounding up the best new movies available for viewing in the home while we look forward to cinemas reopening in a few weeks. at the recent 93rd academy awards, chinese film—maker chloe zhao became only the second woman ever to win the oscar for best director, repeating kathryn bigelow�*s hurt locker triumph when nomadland also won best picture. ijust looked up the value on your van. with that high a mileage, you're looking about $5,000 at the most. i'd probably recommend taking that money and putting it

i'm lukwesa burak. the headlines at 7:00pm. england will soon be able to take low—risk trips without having to self—isolate. the difference in my mother is remarkable and it has been commented on. the light is back in her eyes. india records 400,000 coronavirus cases in a single day — as oxygen supplies in one hospital run out. people from a south asian background were at a greater risk of hospitalisation and death in the second wave of covid, according to a new study. five people including a 16 —year—old boy, are arrested on terrorism offences in west yorkshire, wiltshire and north wales. pulling the plug. summerfestivals are being called off because they can't get covid cancellation insurance.

i'm lukwesa burak with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world.efiant — despite opposition claims they have the numbers to kick him out of office. translation: same lies, same empty slogans on hate and division for someone who helps hate and division. find division for someone who helps hate and division. and someone who is perpetrating _ hate and division. and someone who is perpetrating and - hate and division. and someone who is perpetrating and the - who is perpetrating and the fraud of the century. �*a crime against humanity�* — the conmen offering fake oxygen and fake drugs to the desperate in india battling covid. south africa is increasing its coronavirus restrictions as it tries to fight a new surge in infections.

i'm lukwesa burak. the headlines at 8.ake low—risk trips without having to self—isolate. the difference in my mother is remarkable and it has been commented on. the light is back on in her eyes. india records 400,000 coronavirus cases in a single day as oxygen supplies in one hospital run out. people from a south asian background were at greater risk of hospitalisation and death in the second wave of covid — that's according to a new study. five people, including a 16—year—old boy, are arrested on terrorism offences in west yorkshire, wiltshire and north wales.

i'm lukwesa burak. the headlines at seven...ional gallery — saying continuing in the role would be a "distraction" — following the inquiry into panorama's interview with princess diana. wider surge testing has been rolled out in parts of london and the north east, due to a rise in coronavirus cases linked to the indian variant. the first convoys of humanitarian aid have arrived in gaza, hours after a ceasefire between israel and palestinian militants came into effect. a picture emerges that appears to show princess latifa — the daughter of the ruler of dubai — who's not been seen for months. whipsnade zoo launch an investigation after two brown bears

i'm lukwesa burak.ading are urged to get a covid vaccination. testing and vaccination are really important measures that we have, i suppose, in the tool box for controlling outbreaks. a gaza city tower block, used by international media offices, has been destroyed by the israeli military. they claim it was housing hamas military assets. hamas was using that building. its military intelligence had assets in that building that were part of the hamas war machine. meanwhile in london, thousands of pro—palestinian protesters marched to the gates of the israeli embassy. wreath laying services have been held across the uk

i'm lukwesa burak.inians in gaza enters its seventh day, ten children are among the dead in an israeli air strike on gaza. the un pleads for peace. but there's no sign of a ceasefire as the attacks continue, with each side accusing each other. israel is persecuting our people, committing war crimes and crimes against humanity. hamas is criminally attacking us from civilian neighbourhoods, from schools, from homes, from office buildings. that's what they're doing. efforts to combat the india variant of the coronavirus ramp up in england, as the health secretary urges caution. i'm confident that we can take the step tomorrow, | but we should all be careful i about how we take that step.

i'm lukwesa burak.tinians in gaza enters its seventh day, ten children are among the dead following an israeli air strike on gaza. the un pleads for peace. but there's no sign of a ceasefire, as the attacks continue, with each side accusing each other. israel is persecuting our people, committing war crimes and crimes against humanity. hamas is criminally attacking us from civilian neighbourhoods, from schools, from homes, from office buildings. that's what they're doing. efforts to combat the india variant of the coronavirus ramp up in england, as the health secretary urges caution. i'm confident that we can take the step tomorrow, |

i'm lukwesa burak. the headlines at 8:00...in the role would be a "distraction" — following the inquiry into panorama's interview with princess diana. wider surge testing has been rolled out in parts of london and the north east, due to a rise in coronavirus cases linked to the indian variant. a picture emerges that appears to show princess latifa, the daughter of the ruler of dubai, who's not been seen for months. the first convoys of humanitarian aid have arrived in gaza, hours after a ceasefire between israel and palestinian militants came into effect. whipsnade zoo launch an investigation after 2 brown bears escape from their enclosure and are shot by wardens.

i'm lukwesa burak with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world.minister almost up? a key opposition party backs a deal to end his rule. ministers say they'll proceed with caution, in deciding whether to end all covid restrictions in england, next month. but there's confidence accelerating the vaccine rollout will keep government plans on track. west african leaders meet in ghana to discuss their response to last week's military coup in mali. and... prime minister borisjohnson marries his fiancee carrie symonds in a secret ceremony at london's westminster cathedral.

this is bbc news with lukwesa burak. we'll be taking a look at tomorrow mornings papers in a moment — first the headlines. former bbcjournalist martin bashir defends his interview with princess diana in 1995 — telling the sunday times �*i never wanted to harm diana in any way and i don't believe we did.�* it's the first time he's spoken since an inquiry found he obtained the interview by deception. and fomer bbc director general, lord hall, resigns as chairman of the national gallery — saying continuing in the role would be a "distraction" — following the inquiry into panorama's diana interview. wider surge testing has been rolled out in parts of london and the north east of england, due to a rise in coronavirus cases linked to the indian variant. a picture emerges that appears to show princess latifa, the daughter of the ruler of dubai, who's not been seen for months. a large volcano in the eastern democratic republic of congo has erupted causing panic in nearby goma. latest reports say it has reached the city's airport

i'm lukwesa burak. a belarussian journalist arrested in minsk following the forced diversion of his flight has appeared in a video, apparently under duress. european union leaders have banned belarussian airlines from eu airspace and are drawing up targeted sanctions against officials. the head of the world health organization condemns what he says is the scandalous inequity of access to covid vaccinations around the world. in gaza, we meet one community grieving the loss of seven children and one young man in the recent clashes with israel. and max mosley, the former head of formula 1's governing body and campaignerfor tougher regulation of the press, has died at 81. hello and welcome. the european union has agreed to hit belarus with sanctions after the forced re—routing of a ryanair flight, in order to capture one of the passengers on board. the eu is also urging airlines to avoid the country's airspace. the passenger detained was roman protasevich, a 26—year—old journalist who's a well—known critic

i'm lukwesa burak with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world. could it be bye—bye bibi? israel's prime minister remains defiant — despite opposition claims they have the numbers to kick him out of office. translation: same lies, same empty slogans on hate and division for someone who helps hate and division. find division for someone who helps hate and division. and someone who is perpetrating _ hate and division. and someone who is perpetrating and - hate and division. and someone who is perpetrating and the - who is perpetrating and the fraud of the century. �*a crime against humanity�* — the conmen offering fake oxygen and fake drugs to the desperate in india battling covid. south africa is increasing its coronavirus restrictions as it tries to fight a new surge in infections. and, facing possible expulsion from the french open. the japanese tennis player who refuses to speak to the media. hello and welcome to bbc news. israel is once again staring down another deadline to form a government. a key israeli opposition party has backed a unity go

i'm lu kwesa i'm lukwesa burak.munities, making some groups more hesitant to accept the vaccine. a new film to educate transient populations, including travellers and showmen, has been created by a man who saw how the virus swept through his community with devastating consequences. our reporter zoie o'brien has been to meet the menjoining the fight back against fake news. gypsies, travellers, showmen — three of the uk's most transient communities, divided by culture, united by their love of boxing. but when coronavirus struck, they each found themselves in the fight of their lives. les stevens was a giant in the gypsy world, and amateur boxing coach respected across the sport. in april last year, he became one of the first romany men to die from covid—19. i lost my dad, my hero, my best friend. it's been a year since i lost my dad, just over. and it's absolutely taken so much from me and i realise i'm not as strong as i was. all through covid taking my dad. although there are no official figures for the numbers kill

this is bbc news with lukwesa burak.rtin bashir defends his interview with princess diana in 1995 — telling the sunday times �*i never wanted to harm diana in any way and i don't believe we did.�* it's the first time he's spoken since an inquiry found he obtained the interview by deception.

i'm lukwesa burak, with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world. israeli warplanes destroy a tower block in gaza housing international media. israel claims the building was being used by hamas intelligence. palestinian officials say 1a people — including a family of ten — were killed in an earlier israeli strike on a refugee camp. one israeli has died in a hamas rocket attack. there was an assumption amongst some in israel that the conflict was more or less over and simply had to be managed. now, the tension here and the events of the last week also have shown that that is not the case. us president biden has spoken to leaders on both sides expressing his grave concern. we'll have the latest from the region and will be crossing live to washington for analysis. also in the programme... extra testing is being carried out in 15 locations across the uk for the variant of the coronavirus first detected in india. fa cup winners for the very first time... leicester celebrate beating chelsea in front of the uk's biggest football crowd since the coronavirus

i'm lukwesa burak with the latest headlines in the uk and around the world. meet for the champions league final. it will mean absolutely everything. we have been fantastic since 2008 and won every trophy available to as apart from this one. you and won every trophy available to as apart from this one.— apart from this one. you have to wear a mask— apart from this one. you have to wear a mask and _ apart from this one. you have to wear a mask and it _ apart from this one. you have to wear a mask and it is _ apart from this one. you have to wear a mask and it is quite - apart from this one. you have to wear a mask and it is quite hot l apart from this one. you have to i wear a mask and it is quite hot and sweatx _ wear a mask and it is quite hot and sweatx it— wear a mask and it is quite hot and sweatx it is— wear a mask and it is quite hot and sweaty. it is really inconvenient but it _ sweaty. it is really inconvenient but it is — sweaty. it is really inconvenient but it is worth it. it is really inconvenient but it is worth it. the us imposes sanctions on bel

this is bbc news, i'm lukwesa burak. the headlines at 7pm. people in areas where the indian variant of coronavirus is spreading are urged to get a covid vaccination. vaccination are really important measures that we have in the tool box for controlling outbreaks. a tower block in gaza, housing the offices of the associated press and aljazeera news outlets, has collapsed after being hit by an israeli air strike. hamas was using that's building, it's military intelligence had assets in that building that were part of the hamas war machine. meanwhile in london thousands of pro—palestinian protesters have marched to the gates of the israeli embassy. wreath laying services have been held across the uk and around the world — to mark the centenary of the royal british legion. and with less than 10 minutes to go in the fa cup final between chelsea and leicester city — the foxes are i—nil up. putting them on course to lift the cup for the first time ever. good evening, welcome to bbc news. the doctors' union, the british medical association, has voice

i'm lukwesa burak. the headlines at 8.00: as the conflict between israel and palestinians in gaza enters its seventh day, ten children are among the dead following an israeli air strike on gaza. the un pleads for peace. but there's no sign of a ceasefire, as the attacks continue, with each side accusing each other. israel is persecuting our people, committing war crimes and crimes against humanity. hamas is criminally attacking us from civilian neighbourhoods, from schools, from homes, from office buildings. that's what they're doing. efforts to combat the india variant of the coronavirus ramp up in england, as the health secretary urges caution. i'm confident that we can take the step tomorrow, | but we should all be careful i about how we take that step. parents pay tribute to their two—year—old son — george hinds — who was killed in a suspected gas explosion in lancashire. and fancy a job as a live—in officer at a medieval castle on a remote island? well, st michael's mount is hiring. good evening an

i'm lukwesa burak with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world. is benjamin netanyahu's 12 year run as israel's prime minister almost up? a key opposition party backs a deal to end his rule. ministers say they'll proceed with caution, in deciding whether to end all covid restrictions in england, next month. but there's confidence accelerating the vaccine rollout will keep government plans on track. west african leaders meet in ghana to discuss their response to last week's military coup in mali. and... prime minister borisjohnson marries his fiancee carrie symonds in a secret ceremony at london's westminster cathedral. hello and welcome if you re watching in the uk or around the world. israel is once again staring down another deadline to form a government. a key israeli opposition party has backed a unity government that would bring to an end benjamin netanyahu's time as the country's longest serving prime minister. the ultra—nationalist leader, naftali bennett, said he'd join a governing coalition with the centrist party leader, yair lapid — who

i'm lukwesa burak. the headlines at seven... fomer bbc director general, lord hall, resigns as chairman of the national gallery — saying continuing in the role would be a "distraction" — following the inquiry into panorama's interview with princess diana. wider surge testing has been rolled out in parts of london and the north east, due to a rise in coronavirus cases linked to the indian variant. the first convoys of humanitarian aid have arrived in gaza, hours after a ceasefire between israel and palestinian militants came into effect. a picture emerges that appears to show princess latifa — the daughter of the ruler of dubai — who's not been seen for months. whipsnade zoo launch an investigation after two brown bears escape from their enclosure and are shot by wardens. and get your best sequins out — the final rehearsals are done and the pyrotechnics are ready. the eurovision finalists compete tonight after a pandemic—enforced break. the bbc�*s former director general, lord hall, has resigned as chairman of the national galler

i'm lukwesa burak with the latest headlines in the uk and around the world. thousands of manchester city and chelsea fans are in portugal where the teams meet for the champions league final. it will mean absolutely everything. we have been fantastic since 2008 and won every trophy available to as apart from this one. you and won every trophy available to as apart from this one.— apart from this one. you have to wear a mask— apart from this one. you have to wear a mask and _ apart from this one. you have to wear a mask and it _ apart from this one. you have to wear a mask and it is _ apart from this one. you have to wear a mask and it is quite - apart from this one. you have to wear a mask and it is quite hot l apart from this one. you have to i wear a mask and it is quite hot and sweaty _ wear a mask and it is quite hot and sweaty it— wear a mask and it is quite hot and sweaty it is— wear a mask and it is quite hot and sweaty. it is really inconvenient but it _ sweaty. it is really inconvenient but it is — sweaty. it is really inconvenient but it is worth it.

i'm lu kwesa i'm lukwesa burak. welcome to bbc news.ions depending on where you live. 0ur correspondent lewis goodall has been taking a look at what's happening and where. we have got a bumper mammoth leviathan crop of very exciting elections coming up on may 6 across much of the country. but how can we judge on may 7 how each of the main parties have done? well, the answer is it's quite complicated because, as i say, there are lots of elections happening in lots of different places. but let's take scotland just to begin with. in scotland, obviously the big question is whether the snp are going to get their majority back. they lost their majority rather unexpectedly back in 2016 — this was the 2016 result. you need 65 seats to get a majority. 129 seats in the chamber. back in 2016, they got 61. their number of seats unexpectedly went down — still by far the biggest party in the chamber. more than double the conservatives, the second biggest party, on 30. but they would dearly like to get their own majority back, or if not, a majority wi

i'm lukwesa burak, with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world. one israeli has died in a hamas rocket attack. there was an assumption amongst some in israel that the conflict was more or less over and simply had to be managed. now, the tension here and the events of the last week also have shown that that is not the case.

i'm lukwesa burak. the headlines at eight: people in areas where the indian variant of coronavirus is spreading are urged to get a covid vaccination. testing and vaccination are really important measures that we have, i suppose, in the tool box for controlling outbreaks. a gaza city tower block, used by international media offices, has been destroyed by the israeli military. they claim it was housing hamas military assets. hamas was using that building. its military intelligence had assets in that building that were part of the hamas war machine. meanwhile in london, thousands of pro—palestinian protesters marched to the gates of the israeli embassy. wreath laying services have been held across the uk and around the world to mark the centenary of the royal british legion. leicester city lift the fa cup for the first time as youri tielemans' stunning long—range goal earned the foxes victory over chelsea at wembley. the doctors' union, the british medical association, has voiced concern that the easing of

i'm lukwesa burak. the headlines at eight. people in england may not need to self—isolate, if they've been in close contact with someone with coronavirus. daily rapid tests will be offered as an alternative to ten days quarantine. if you want to get to a position at the end where we can get back is a close to normal as possible, but there will still need to be some safeguards in place. the foreign office plays down any suggestion aid worker, nazanin zaghari—ratcliffe is to be released, after iran's state tv claimed the uk had paid to secure it. manchester united's match against liverpool, which could have decided the premier league title, is postponed after fans, opposed to the club's oweners, invade the pitch at old trafford. in liverpool, after friday night's rave — now a concert in sefton park, as 5,000 people attend the latest large—scale event in the government's coronavirus pilot scheme. good evening. the foreign secretary, dominic raab, has dismissed calls for a faster easing of lockdown rules in england. has dismissed

i'm lukwesa burak. the headlines at 7:00pm. an end to care home isolation — residents in england will soon be able to take low—risk trips without having to self—isolate. the difference in my mother is remarkable and it has been commented on. the light is back in her eyes. india records 400,000 coronavirus cases in a single day — as oxygen supplies in one hospital run out. people from a south asian background were at a greater risk of hospitalisation and death in the second wave of covid, according to a new study. five people including a 16 —year—old boy, are arrested on terrorism offences in west yorkshire, wiltshire and north wales. pulling the plug. summerfestivals are being called off because they can't get covid cancellation insurance. and, quack—ing the puzzle of how to safely remove this family of ducks from a 9th floor balcony. good afternoon. residents of care homes in england will be able to go out for walks and visit relatives�* gardens, without having to self—isolate afterwards following new rules which come into for

i'm lukwesa burak.around the world. in gaza, we meet one community grieving the loss of seven children and one young man in the recent clashes with israel. and max mosley, the former head of formula 1's governing body and campaignerfor tougher regulation of the press, has died at 81.

this is bbc news, i'm lukwesa burak. the headlines at eight...nd the lukashenko regime has to understand that this will have severe consequences. here, british flights are told to avoid belarussian air—space and the uk foreign secretary says international law has been breached it represents a danger to civilian flights everywhere and it is an egregious and extraordinary departure from the international law and international practice that

this is bbc news, i'm lukwesa burak. the headlines at eight... eu leaders consider sanctions against belarus for hijacking an aircraft to detain a journalist. ursula von der leyen says there will be severe consequences. there there will be severe consequences. will be a very s because there will be a very strong answer because it is out rangers behaviour and the lukashenko regime has to understand that this will have severe consequences. here, british flights are told to avoid belarussian air—space and the uk foreign secretary says international law has been breached it represents a danger to civilian flights everywhere and it is an egregious and extraordinary departure from the international law and international practice that guides international civil aviation under the chicago convention. max mosley, former boss of the formula one association, who took the news of the world to court, for invading his privacy and won, has died aged 81. a vigil is held for the black lives matter campaigner sasha johnson after she was shot. she remains criticall

i'm lukwesa burak. the headlines.t crowded. it was explosive, but an inquiry says the bbc reporter was deceitful, and now earl spencer links his sister's death to that interview. the irony is that i met martin bashir on the 31st of august, 1995, because exactly two years later, he she died. and i do draw a line between the two of them. martin bashir became famous after the interview, but the bbc is accused of covering up what it knew about his methods. if you're an organisation that cares about truthful honestjournalism and proper practice, i think it is a very difficult read. the fighting must stop immediately. the fighting must stop immediately. the un _ the fighting must stop immediately. the un secretary—general calls to it and to the fighting in gaza. their reports the israeli cabinet has approved a cease—fire —— there are reports. i approved a cease-fire -- there are re orts. ., approved a cease-fire -- there are re orts. . , . ., reports. i have 'ust received a message _ reports. i have 'ust received a message

i'm lukwesa burak. the headlines at 11. right of the party. it'sjust, from my point of view, that's absolutely pointless and disruptive. the prime minister is expected to confirm the next stage of lockdown easing in england — with indoor hospitality and household mixing set to return next week. nicola sturgeon says the snp's win in the scottish elections means a second independence referendum is a "matter of when, not if". former prime minister gordon brown also speaking on the issue in defence of the union. i'm at the scottish parliament where i will be asking what is going on behind the scenes and what is the mood of the voters. dozens of people have been injured in fresh clashes between israeli police and palestinians injerusalem, ahead of a planned jewish nationalist march. a cyber attack has shut down the largest fuel pipeline in the us. fuel prices are on the rise after the colonial pipeline was completely knocked offline. a whale, stranded in the river thames, has escaped from rescuers as they tried to take it to saf