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UK new coronavirus variant “out of control” as countries announce travel bans – BBC News

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The UK government has said a new mutation of the coronavirus is “out of control” in parts of England and spreading rapidly. The latest figures show more than 35,000 new infections, many in London and the south-east.

Several countries have announced that they are banning travel from the UK — with France suspending passenger and some freight transport. The Port of Dover has temporarily been closed.

New restrictions have come into force for 18 million people in England and 3 million people in Wales.

In England areas within the new Tier 4 rules include London, Kent and most of Essex. People have been told to stay home with non-essential shops closed. Christmas mixing of households will not be permitted.

The festive rules have changed in the rest of England too – with a gathering only now allowed on Christmas Day.

Mishal Husain presents BBC News at Ten reporting by political correspondent Nick Eardley, transport correspondent Caroline Davies, business editor Simon Jack and health correspondent Catherine Burns.

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The US elections will change President Trump. How will UK PM Andy Burnham react? | BBC Newscast

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Adam and Chris look back at the week with deputy political editor of The Sunday Times Lara Spirit and Ailbhe Rea the political editor of the New Statesman.

It follows a week where President Trump’s Republicans suffered damaging defeats across the US, resulting in the Democrats regaining control of Congress.

They also discuss a potential formal apology for slavery from the UK government, how the result of the midterms might affect the UK and when we might see Andy Burnham’s 10 year plan actually emerge.

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World on track for hottest year on record. #ClimateChange #Weather #COP31 #BBCNews

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I witnessed Christa Pike’s botched execution | BBC News

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In a compelling new interview, veteran investigative reporter John North recounts his unforgettable experience of witnessing the failed execution attempt of death row inmate Christa Pike.

Pike was sentenced to death in Tennessee after the brutal 1995 murder of student Colleen Slemmer. For years, her case has remained one of the state’s most notorious criminal stories.

As an official media witness, John North was granted access to events unfolding inside the prison during the state’s attempt to carry out Pike’s execution – which did not go to plan.

The Tennessee Department of Correction has not explained why the execution did not go as planned, though it has defended the method it used. It declined comment on Pike’s statement when contacted by the BBC.

This programme includes details of the process of an execution you may find upsetting.

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PM Andy Burnham says Russell Brand’s crimes were ‘horrific’ as he pays tribute to victims. #BBCNews

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