u. k. his lead by restricting travel from 6 southern african countries with the emerging all member states to follow suit. cases of a new variant have been confirmed in a growing list of countries including hong kong, israel and belgium. it is now important that all of us in europe act very swiftly. the european commission has today proposed to member states to activate the emergency brake on travel from countries in southern african and other countries affected. of course travel restrictions are designed not to hold the spread of the variance. it's too late for that. but instead to buy time this new variance is, has got the most mutations that we've ever seen on credit are so 30 more compared to the original strain in the back. twice, many delta, it will take weeks to know all of that information. and we know that from previous studies on alpha delta, that it takes time to understand transmission infectiousness. it takes time to understand the severity in the weeks ahead, the world will hold i

u. k. for his fishing vessels, we discussed the situation mid french regional fisheries committee director. but only we have been in limbo regarding the issue of access to british waters, new jersey and kansas for 11 months. now. i know very well the tactical maneuvers by both sides. everyone immediately beginning flex their muscles. to some extent, we are an illustration of how breaks it affects a number of sectors. europe supporters with financial assistance after the introduction of the band for 4 to 5 weeks and then with a 2nd wave of assistance in particular for those who suffered financial damage for they were forced to spend a long period in british waters. however, this is a temporary solution to help off fishing vessels and how to from normandy, brittany regions. fishermen, however, do not want to live and benefit they want to own money. meanwhile, the u. k. foreign secretary also suggested that the upcoming french presidential election could actually be a motive for manual microns tough s

u. k. his capsized, its fear that the death toll could rise much further. local fishermen say that they were more than the usual attempts to leave the northern coast of france on wednesday because the waters looked particularly calm. however, what wasn't anticipated was particularly how freezing the waters are of the english channel. this time of year, local report said that at least 20 bodies were found floating together with only 2 of them being conscious. it's not known. if those 2 are individuals who are conscious were able to survive such a bitterly cold waters, the french interior minister is on his way. strong emotions over the many deaths caused by the cap sizing of a migrant boats in the english channel. we must condemn the criminal nature of the smugglers who organized these crossings. i'm currently headed to the scene. there is an ongoing search because this is still a developing story with helicopters being used in police and rescue boats also out seeing if they can find anybody who has managed to survive. but it is feared that the death toll wi

u. k. his recent decision to designate all of hamas as a terrorist organization, leaders of the group of held an emergency meeting in garza calling the move direct targeting and abuse of the palestinian people. his cause he hammered. i am us official who says he believes the british governments actually been manipulated into this decision. i think this is something very strange and something shook the, but it's government. they don't understand the situation very well. they don't understand that most became part of the political system. how much about the submitted and the democratic election, how much became a part of the day power hearing gaza. how about about this made it and dale organization a little dialogue, participate in the government. so i think that the british government, the reality explored that they are very still did not know anything about the situation here in the policy. and there it is. also i think the british government just received the big and the fall said for motion o

u. k. his own green pledges come under scrutiny as forcing fossil fuel projects look to get approval. we speak to local residents anxious for one of them to get the go ahead. to step forward, really for technology and everything else, the mind should go ahead. no, took some money to get to your good prototype, sorta coming in as well to resist and also educate to the kids in a very deprived area of the u. k. ah oh, they're good afternoon. you watching artie international now. the british medical journal has published a whistle blow report, claiming that there were serious flaws in fire. is coven vaccine trials last year, the research behind the claim says that she was fired the same day. she raised her concerns and says that u. s. authorities are refusing to investigate with more details is ego. she done off? so all these revelations they have been published at the british medical journal, a very respected science paper. not some tabloid, that has a history or well is known for publishing, some unfettered information. and so that article it details the allegations of a whistle blow of

u. k. his raises terror threat level to severe after a taxi exploded outside a hospital in liverpool, on sunday, british prime minister boys johnson says it was a reminder of the need to remain vigilant. police have declared it an act of terror and a questioning fool men. they've named the man who died as 32 year old m at outs way . mean that he baba reports the drop off point at liverpool women's hospital in northwest england. it's just before 11 a. m and a taxi arrives. there's an explosion then the driver can be seen getting out and several people rushed to help him. he was injured but has now been released from hospital. by the time fire, cruise arrived, the taxi was in flames and the passenger was dead inside the vehicle. this has now been declared a terrorist incident. it is a stark reminder of the need for us all to remain utterly vigilant and the independent joint terrorism analysis center j tag are to day raising the you case threat level from substantial to severe meaning an attack is

u. k. hi there, thanks for your time today. i know you're busy guy. how critical is the humanitarian situation on the poland, better response from your point of view. we've seen the pictures here for the last couple of days. we know what the weather's doing. what is the situation on the ground there is you can gauge it. thanks kevin. i mean, as you said, you're seeing the benches so you can see very clearly how critical the situation is . and i think as, as you mentioned, the only likely to get worse. as the weather gets more difficult, as people stranded in this space or an even longer period of time, you know the ability to cope with those conditions and enable and have enough food and water and access to a systems. and it's only going to get more difficult so where extremely concerned is going to get a lot less before it gets any better blames going round, either side, blending each other. look into those pictures that you can plainly see a barbed wire fence. there's no way for these people to get a cross over into the you, which is where they want

u. k. for his takes. i'm an hello and saying, but it is, are saying this new very and it's the worst one. so foreign, potentially, the most infectious. i won't need to tell you that every new strain discovery essentially is given the same billing. are they just covering their box or should we actually be really alarmed this time won't pay for get very excited to have their own favorite variance and say that it is going to cause a problem. but this one has accumulated quite a few mutations in interesting parts of it, spike protein, the spy, payday of course, is sort of like the virus is key on its surface. and it's cut itself a new key. essentially, this version of the virus and the antibodies that are raised against the vaccines and 11 has a new section, might not work against this new version of the key. similarly, this new key might be bit more active and allow for better transmission of the virus between persons, person without lead to people becoming more ill or at this stage, we don't know. we don't

u. k. just his secretaries confirmed the government considering deporting migrants to facilities abroad while the paperwork's being processed. but he declined to specify, actually, where those locations, huh. seems albanians already been approached as a potential destination, but his refused. shadid was dashed the next and looking at the plans of the controversy. it's raised. the u. k is reviving pans. the sudden silence was abroad for processing and remote australia install offshore centers. in the past 12 months, almost every corner of the globe has been considered from europe to the essential islands and africa, basically anywhere but his. this is something that we are probing to just the idea . we will do everything we can to resolve the problem. we make no apology for at least trying to look at that, which in the eyes of the united nation has long been a sign of a colonial mindset to see the united kingdom looking at the same ideas as australia as a matter of deep concern to the united nations high commissioner for refugees, because we see it as almost a neo colonial approach. he passed

u. k. regulate his of approved marks, antiviral pill to traits cove at 19. it's the 1st old rule, drunk to pass scientific checks, and it's being hailed as a major breakthrough in the fights against the pandemic. the pill will be used to treat patients with mild to moderate symptoms. it's been shown to half the rates of hospital admissions. and that's which i think is now for march. 3rd is doctor p central back here, infectious disease and global health analysts. i have important, would you say this pale is when it comes to fighting korean of ours was really exciting news. i think that this new drug has the potential to make a real impact. we have a wonderful and very effective vaccines. up until now we haven't had great treatment options. the existing improved treatments that we do have require intravenous administration are really, are only given very late in the course of illness when people are already very sick . this drug malia here, as you mentioned, is given early in the disease and when done so can prevent people from getting very sick and prevent p

u. k. ah . hi, good morning. he's got an 8 o'clock in the russian capital you watching out international . now the british medical journal has published a whistleblower report claim the we're serious flaws and fives is coded faxing trials last year. the researcher behind the claim says that she was fired the same day. she raised her concerns and also says to that, u. s. authorities are refusing to investigate with more details, his ego, she done. so all these revelations, they have been published at the british medical journal, a very respected science paper, not some tabloid, that has a history or well is known for publishing some unverified information. and so that article it details the allegations of a whistle blow of a woman who used to be part used to be with a contractor with a company called van tarver. so what does this vin tarver your firm has anything to do with the pfizer and it's vaccine you might ask? so it all goes back to the 3rd phase of clinical trials on the vaccine. some might argue that it's

u. k. since 2001. let's get more on this now from the far. he joins his wife from london and neve. what exactly has prompted this move from the u. k. government or when brito makes his key speech over in washington in a few hours time. the intention is to prescribe the entirety of half a mass as a band. terrorist organization, the united states has done that. the european union has done that in the united kingdom is now a following suit. it's military wing, though, has been designated as such since 2001 by the british government. but speaking to you as a journalist, say ahead of this speech, pretty patel said we've taken the view the we can no longer disaggregate a massive military and political side. and this move, she said, is vital in supporting the security and safety of jewish communities around the world. and as you touched upon that she is expected to say in this key speech that hamas is fundamentally and rapidly anti semitic. this view shaped she says by new intelligence around her masses capabilities and the iep. you touched on their needs that there's more than one bit of

u. k. does not currently appear to be holding back on his very own fossil fuel projects. case in point and a recent report reveals that are i'm 40 plans are still seeking provo at the moment in the pipeline in the u. k. in the next 4 years, which has approved with nearly triple the countries yearly greenhouse gas emissions . me, tom, this ongoing dispute over proposed new coal mine, particularly in the north west of england. and what bars? johnson doesn't support it. he insists it's not his job to get involved locals. they're those say they desperately need it. the mind should go ahead. it will be mined in the safest, cleanest greenness where it can possibly be done. plans of being explored for the 1st coal mine to be opened in the u. k. in 30 years here in the coastal town of white haven in northwest england. just a 140 miles north from here. the cop 26 summit in glasgow is in full swing the u. k . of course, hosting that summit, that critics say it sends out the completely long message for the hosts to be giving the green light to this coal mine. while at the same time p

u. k. prime minister boris johnson. this follows i just, the fuel was aft. we found out that the french interior minister had essentially barred his u. k counterpart from coming to a meeting over the weekend where the current migrant crisis was due to be discussed . that means pretty patel will not be there to represent you. k, as france meets other countries, such as belgium and the netherlands to find out how they can stop at this crisis from continuing this, all of course results following a tragedy earlier this week in which 27 people lost their lives at when they dingey capsized. as they were trying to cross over the english channel. now, boris johnson published this letter on twitter, which was talking about cooperation in what could be done between the 2 countries that has really irked france at president mac korn, saying that, you know, this is absolutely unacceptable. this is what else he had to say. just be sure creed emitted, i'm surprised by these methods, says they're not serious. one leader does not communicate with another on these questions via twitter or an open letter or that letter from boris johnson. the u. k s

u. k. in a dispute over fishing rights of to london. threatened to take legal action. ah, oh hi there. good afternoon. my name's kevin o in his art international and i'm here for the next half hour with our latest 1st and the u. n. z climate. some it's got down to business in scotland with president potent endorsing rushes commitment to becoming a carbon neutral economy. no later than 2060 in support of global conservation efforts. but there was a lucia having set the task of building a carbon neutral economy. no later than 2060 russia is also relying on the unit resources of our forest ecosystems. enough for a significant potential for absorbing carbon dioxide and producing oxygen will indeed, our country has about 20 percent of all the world's forest areas. nauseous and india. one of the world's biggest polluters is also set a target of becoming carbon neutral. the 2017, missing the summits, golden by 2 decades, into provenance is also us for more money to be told to developing countries for the transition to cleaner energy. tease has could tailor next looks at how complying with emi

his own corner didn't a there. let's go live to staple of the director of the u. k. center for migration and economic prosperity taking time to chat to us. you know, awkward, just a week or 2 ago, he's talking for a oil production to be increased and we've heard all about the energy dilemmas and in europe. and then of course, he's got to deal with all this isn't a, it's comp $26.00. it points out the hypocrisy, kevin, of the leaders in the western countries. so you're going to have to try and balance the demands of the green movement that he's saying they've got to move faster and quicker to 0 emissions on the reality that most people have to live in. and what we seen over the past few months here in the u. k and across europe. and now we're facing in the united states is huge, rises in prices for gas, electricity, and all the manufacturing of food products that are related to the energy increased costs. so he's not going to have to see the reality of what being net 0 energy cost and agree and environment means the real people, not just any countries, but also look

u. k. foreign off his lawyer, that boris johnson jokes about the world's worst humanitarian crisis. we investigate yemen and other british weapons markets contributing to global death, destruction, and climate change. all of all coming up in today's going underground refers to our continuing coverage. you call 26. the you and climate change summit in glasgow just by joey speeches. you gave my minister birth johnston is that a rocky start to the summit, being questioned on his commitment to the environment in the face. when you, coal mine in cumbria budget, cut taxes on flying descent within his own body regarding pumping raw sewage and rivers. in a nuclear sabrin deal with australia that arguably left the country off the hook when it comes in at 0. so what does the man advising bore as strong as government? think of all the alleged advocacy for dba is the chairman of the u. k. 's independent committee on climate change. he was conservative body chairman on the margaret thatcher and the longest ever serving you k secretary state for the environment, joins me now from the summit in sc

u. k as being his way of shoring up some support ahead of those it difficult election months. and that this is an issue, it's been used as a wider political reason. we know that as shown cast acts, the french prime minister. he had written to the european union calling for the union to act more strongly against british. and also suggesting that this was a way of perhaps showing other would be briggs, etc, a type countries in the you, if they're thinking of doing the same that leaving the block is incredibly difficult. the talks though, on these fishing license is due to take place later this week. we'll wait for the results of that, but i would just say, given what we've heard over the last few months, neither is going to be likely to let the other off the hook very easily. gun foreign explosions have been reported. a major hospital in the afghan capital cobble more than 20 people have said, have been killed. 50 wounded in the attack blast happened at the hospital entrance . then a group of islamist militants, reportedly stormed into the facility, engaging in a shooter with se

u. k. foreign off his lawyer, that boris johnson jokes about the world's worst humanitarian crisis. we investigate yemen and other british weapons markets contributing to global death, destruction, and climate change. all of all coming up in today's going underground refers to our continuing coverage. you call 26. the you and climate change summit in glasgow just by joey speeches you gave my minister birth johnson. is that a rocking start to the summit? being questioned on his commitment to the environment in the face. when you, coal mine in cumbria budget, cut taxes on flying descent within his own body regarding pumping raw sewage and rivers in a nuclear sabrin deal with australia that arguably left the country off the hook when it comes to net 0. so what does the man advising bore as strong as government? think of all the alleged advocacy for dba is the chairman of the u. k. 's independent committee on climate change. he was conservative, body chairman, under margaret thatcher and the longest ever serving you k secretary state for the environment, joins me now from the summit in

u. k as being his way of shoring up some support ahead of those it difficult election months. and that this is an issue that's been used as a wider political reason. we know that as on cast x, the french prime minister, he had written to the european union calling for the union to act more strongly against the british. and also suggesting that this was a way of perhaps showing other would be briggs, etc, a type countries in the you, if they're thinking of doing the same that leaving the block is incredibly difficult. the talked though on these fishing licenses, due to take place later this week, we'll wait for the results of that. but i would just say, given what we've heard over the last few months, neither is going to be likely to let the other off the hook very easily. oscar based that cybersecurity firm, esparza lab, says there's been a sharp rise in counterfeit coping vaccination certificates for sale on the dark web on offer for around $300.00 apiece with a choice of country and manufacturer, including astrazeneca, pfizer, johnson, and johnson or madonna. we've seen this

u. k as being his way of shoring up some support ahead of those difficult election months. and this is an issue that's been used as a wider political reason. we know that as on cast texas, the french prime minister, he had written to the european union calling for the union to act more strongly against the british. and also suggesting that this was a way of perhaps showing other would be briggs, etc. a type countries in the you, if they're thinking of doing the same, but leaving the book is incredibly difficult. the taught though, all these fishing licenses do to take place later this week. we'll wait for the results of that. but i would just say, given what we've heard over the last 3 months, neither is going to be likely to let the other off the hook very easily. and we're going to finish off his policy with a very unusual side here in moscow, in the past 24 hours on a definite sign that all items well and truly here to overnight and through the smalling of thick blanket, a fog descended on the capital enough for meet urologist to declare a yellow emergency because of the

u. k as being his way of shoring up some support ahead of those difficult election months. and that this is an issue that's been used as a wider political reason. we know that sean catholics, the french prime minister, he had written to the european union, calling for the union to act more strongly against british. and also suggesting that this was a way of perhaps showing the would be briggs, etc, type countries in the, in europe. i think you have doing the same that leaving the book is incredibly difficult to talk so on these fishing licensees due to take place later this week. we'll wait for the results of that. but i would just say, given what we've heard over the last few months, no, that is going to be likely to let the other off the hook very easily. right. new in developments known as story that came in from the africa and capital earlier on today. more than 20 reported killed scores more wounded after gun 5 explosions at a major hospital in cobble. those plots happened at the hospital entrance spirally and a group of islamist militants. reported the storm dane, eng

these walker al jazeera london, ah, the french interior minister says his country won't be held hostage by the u. k. domestic politics. when it comes to migration. she hi, damina was speaking at an emergency summit in cali. are to 27 people died trying to cross the english channel last week. he says france wants to work with the u. k, but it must take responsibility by making itself less economically attractive for migrant. british home secretary didn't attend sundays, meeting after invitation, was withdrawn by the french said to her, noted, ha, this joint work meeting can only be done in a serious way and without being hostage to domestic politics. president micron said several times this week that the relationship with britain must be relationship of equals. we are not auxiliaries of britain in somebody or a challenge was falling. the talks in colleen has a septic that solution. nothing is further away. given the breakdown in cooperation between the united kingdom and france has taken place this week, the press conference that happens in the aftermath of this meeting in calais took place in just