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Why is UK death rate among highest in world? – BBC News
Why have there been more than 100,000 Covid deaths in the UK – the most in Europe – and among the highest in the world?
The coronavirus was first detected in the city of Wuhan in China a little over a year ago in late 2019.
The outbreak spread quickly across the world in the first months of 2020 and was declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organisation on the 11th March.
So why is the UK’s death toll among the worst in the world? Why is it one of the countries that has been hit by the pandemic so much harder than others?
Huw Edwards presents BBC News at Ten reporting by science editor David Shukman.
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Two security personnel have been killed in a Houthi missile attack targeting the presidential palace in the port city of Aden in southern Yemen, which is the seat of the internationally recognised government.
The prime minister and other ministers were unhurt when five ballistic missiles hit al-Maashiq Palace, but many others were injured, Information Minister Moammar al-Eryani told the BBC.
Houthi-run media reported that the group had struck “the headquarters of military operations, led by Saudi officers” as well as weapons depots.
A coalition led by Saudi Arabia backs the government and is providing air support for an offensive by pro-government forces against the Iran-backed Houthis.
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Donald Trump has blocked numerous sanctions on Russia two days before they were due to take effect, as a row with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky deepens.
The sanctions were passed by the US Congress and signed into law by Trump in September.
But the US president issued an executive order on Friday night saying that suspending some was in the US “national interest”, prompting a backlash from US lawmakers.
It comes after the White House said Katie Zacharia is “transitioning out” of the role of press secretary just days after taking the job.
The US president said on Friday he suggested to Zacharia she should “reconsider” the job.
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Hundreds arrested in violent protests across France as buildings burned and looted | BBC News
There have been violent clashes between protesters and police in French cities, during the latest day of demonstrations against education standards and the cost of living.
At least 400 people were arrested during what the French government described as an “escalation in violence”, as more than 500,000 people took to the streets.
In Paris riot police used tear gas and water cannon on crowds. Buildings were set alight in the capital and other areas, including in Limoges where a large fire broke out in the town hall.
There was looting in several cities, with widespread vandalism against city halls and businesses. In Lyon the city’s tourist office was burned. Police said “hostile individuals” prevented firefighters from tackling the blaze.
The interior ministry said the protests involved “targeted acts of violence” from “hooded individuals” in places, including parts of the capital and also Marseille, Rennes, Toulouse and Angers. Damage to buildings was reported across France, including in Grenoble, Avignon, Pau, Montpellier and Valence.
Hundreds of thousands of students have protested in recent weeks over staff shortages and dilapidated facilities in the country’s lycées – secondary schools attended by 15 to 18-year-olds. They were joined in the latest protests by trade union members and other protest groups. These included the so-called gilets jaunes ‘yellow vest’ movement, who demonstrated against cost-of-living hikes for over a year from 2018.
The protests come as Frances faces a period of deep political uncertainty. President Emmanuel Macron will leave office next year and polls suggest April’s presidential election could come down to a fight between the leader of the National Rally, Marine Le Pen, and Jean-Luc Mélenchon of the hard-left La France Insoumise party.
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Violence broke out across France on Saturday during the latest day of demonstrations against hardship in schools and the cost of living.
At least 1,200 people were arrested during what the French government described as an “escalation in violence” alongside an estimated 550,000 taking to the streets.
In Paris, there were significant clashes into the evening with riot police, who used tear gas and water cannon on crowds.
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The jury in Russell Brand’s rape trial won’t see a TV documentary that a complainant says led her to come forward.
Judge Mr Justice Bennathan said it would be unfair to show the Channel 4 Dispatches programme because the allegations it contains have not been tested in court, but said that jurors will hear about it during the trial.
The 51-year-old actor and comedian faces seven charges – three counts of rape, three charges of sexual assault and one of indecent assault.
The allegations, made by six female complainants, span a 10-year period between 1999 and 2009. He denies the charges.
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@RubyRed61
January 5, 2024 at 12:09 pm
D.E.W.s
@anguschoi9122
January 5, 2024 at 12:09 pm
Because UK is dirty
@Odo-so8pj
January 5, 2024 at 12:09 pm
Jabs and a shut down NHS. I wouldn't trust a mask to keep saw dust out. 😂🙄 The sooner the culprits are arrested the better. All involved need to go on trial. That includes the complicit within this organisation.
@label1877
January 5, 2024 at 12:09 pm
No mention of the media hysteria about the virus, odd.
@joepetch308
January 5, 2024 at 12:09 pm
It’s high because of the ‘death within 28 days of a positive test’ and also the PCR test can’t tell the difference between normal flu and Covid. It’s that simple. Pure corruption. Is everyone ready for the lock down in October?
@helenscott6991
January 5, 2024 at 12:09 pm
Maybe because they told the chinese with British passports to come live there if it’s got virus overload ,persons terrified to leave China ,or just because the weather is wet and foggy a lot. to keep virus in the air . Praying for the people .
@snoopyrules1970
January 5, 2024 at 12:09 pm
THAT'S BECAUSE IT'S A SCAMDEMIC AND THE GOVERNMENT
HAS ADDED ALL DEATHS TO THE COVID DEATH COUNT
FK THE GOVERNMENT
WITH THERE
GREAT RESET AGENDA
@Narrow-Pather
January 5, 2024 at 12:09 pm
It's not the Lyrus you should fear. It's the lies.
@philipgeorgiev
January 5, 2024 at 12:09 pm
Because the government kills better than other govs. It's just efficient
@Jafmanz
January 5, 2024 at 12:09 pm
My friends dog had to be put down recently. That went on the national covid death stats as well….
@r_ns7150
January 5, 2024 at 12:09 pm
Mark of the Beast New World Order
The Devil runs this world and getting worse
2 Tim 3:1-5 In the Last days there will be difficult times. People will be selfish, greedy, cruel, violent, uncompassionate, no remorse/conscious, ungodly, hypocritical, etc.
@fairozkhanidrusalijamadar4686
January 5, 2024 at 12:09 pm
Well, its been controled by UK govt.the huge pandemic deadly deases the Corona .
@mikehutchison4892
January 5, 2024 at 12:09 pm
“Because we are a much better country than all the rest” G Williamson…….and we buy more flags !!!
@jamesbovington8218
January 5, 2024 at 12:09 pm
Because we are run by Tories.
@captainblacktooth371
January 5, 2024 at 12:09 pm
The reason that the UK has one of the highest numbers of deaths and is because since 2016 it has become a country run on absolutely nothing but populist hype … The government constantly play the ludicrous patriotism card and BoJo is working hard at his Churchill impression …. Brexit is the biggest mistake since the UK was dragged into WW1 by the 'Entente Cordial' …. The UK is a tiny island which is busy fracturing into it's constituent parts … It is NOT an empire, it is NOT a global power and it is most definitely even more bankrupt now than it was in 1976 when the IMF stepped in to save it.
Yet still the Brexit voting type stand about like 1 o'clock half struck, dithering and puking their nonsensical drivel on social media.
@terrymullins9772
January 5, 2024 at 12:09 pm
What do you expect when we let all the world into our small country !
@terrymullins9772
January 5, 2024 at 12:09 pm
Britain is an overcrowded shithole, that's why we have so many deaths !, but you won't here this on the bbc
@vinnybrig569
January 5, 2024 at 12:09 pm
Taiwan, population 23 million, since march 2020 no lock downs at all, borders airports, shut from.day 1. Masks worn soon as they leave there front doors. Police and army policing social distance. 9 dead in 12 months. Now look at what our goverment as done last 12 months !!
@KidCrayon
January 5, 2024 at 12:09 pm
Remember when the bbc said that you can test positive. Be treated. There get run over by a bus 6 months later and it would count as a covid death ….. probably why our numbers are higher
@titan2583
January 5, 2024 at 12:09 pm
Mask cause viral pneumonia, but we wouldn't expect you to do any investigation on that either as your all fake narrative pushers
@titan2583
January 5, 2024 at 12:09 pm
Because the government and sage are marking down EVERY DEATH AS COVID.
@c.u.28
January 5, 2024 at 12:09 pm
The v1rus had never been isolated from human body, so nobody ever saw it, it’s a fact. But someone saw good money in pharmaceutical industry and an excuse to take away people’s freedoms.
@alicelander9058
January 5, 2024 at 12:09 pm
Why hasnt Macron French President been deplatformed by Facebook, Twiitter, Salesforce and Youtube over his lies and misinformation on the Oxford Astra Zeneca vaccine efficacy