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UK Covid live: cases hit new record high in seventh day over 50,000 ahead of PM lockdown address to nation

Latest updates: Boris Johnson to make TV address this evening; UK records 58,784 further cases and 407 deaths

Trapped Chinese miners say thanks for medicine, call for sausages January 19, 2021
Communication with 12 men trapped in Chinese gold mine sparks hope of rescue, but 10 remain missing.
Japan: One dead as snowstorm causes 130-car pile-up January 19, 2021
One person is killed and at least 10 are injured after cars collide on the Tohoku Expressway.
India stun Australia to win historic Test series January 19, 2021
India pull off an astonishing run-chase to inflict Australia's first defeat at the Gabba since 1988 and take one of the all-time great series.
Australian Open: Two players test positive amid quarantine row January 19, 2021
The news comes amid a growing row over quarantine rules for the players ahead of the tournament.
Surat accident: Truck crushes 15 migrant workers to death in India January 19, 2021
They were sleeping on the pavement next to a motorway when a truck ran them over in Gujarat state.
Fang Fang: Author vilified for Wuhan Diary speaks out a year on January 19, 2021
Wuhan writer Fang Fang talks about the price she has had to pay for her controversial lockdown diaries.
The Hong Kong migrants fleeing to start new lives in the UK January 19, 2021
A new visa will give 5.4m Hong Kong residents the right to resettle in Britain. How many will leave?
Conquering K2 in winter 'together' January 19, 2021
The BBC speaks to Nirmal Purja, from the team of the first climbers to reach the K2 summit in winter.
Lee Jae Yong: Samsung heir gets prison term for bribery scandal January 18, 2021
A South Korean court sentenced Lee Jae Yong to two and a half years in prison.
Australia unlikely to fully reopen border in 2021, says top official January 18, 2021
The border closure is likely to remain even with widespread vaccinations, a top official says.
Covid-19: The road back to Wuhan January 18, 2021
The BBC's Stephen McDonell visits Wuhan ahead of the anniversary of the world's first Covid-19 lockdown.
Shukatsu sexism: The Japanese jobseekers fighting discrimination January 17, 2021
Japanese job hunters are more diverse than ever and they are demanding change.
Tennis stars' arrival angers stranded Australians January 16, 2021
Players are flown in ahead of the Australian Open while thousands of citizens are waiting to return.
Rap against Dictatorship: The rappers taking on Thailand's leaders January 14, 2021
Thai group Rap Against Dictatorship is known for its outspoken comments against the military and monarchy,
Indonesia coronavirus: The vaccination drive targeting younger people January 13, 2021
Instead of inoculating the elderly, Indonesia is focusing on working-age adults. Will it succeed?
Philippines: Anti-'drug war' priest charged with sedition January 13, 2021
A vocal anti-"drug war" Catholic priest in the Philippines is to stand trial on charges of sedition.
'Your move, Mr President': North Korea sets the stage for Biden January 11, 2021
Kim Jong-un says he wants more and better weapons - so how will the next US president respond?

Trapped Chinese miners say thanks for medicine, call for sausages January 19, 2021
Communication with 12 men trapped in Chinese gold mine sparks hope of rescue, but 10 remain missing.
A French first: Vegan restaurant gets Michelin star January 19, 2021
ONA in the south-west is the first eatery serving plant-based food to win a prestigious Michelin star.
Trump decree on Covid visiting rules rebuffed as he enters final day January 19, 2021
Joe Biden will reverse Donald Trump's latest order on Covid travel, as Wednesday's inauguration looms.
Japan: One dead as snowstorm causes 130-car pile-up January 19, 2021
One person is killed and at least 10 are injured after cars collide on the Tohoku Expressway.
Tandav: Amazon drama apologises for Hindu offence January 19, 2021
The Amazon Prime drama starring Saif Ali Khan was accused of 'deliberately mocking Hindu gods'.
India stun Australia for cricket series win January 19, 2021
India pull off an astonishing run-chase to inflict Australia's first defeat at the Gabba since 1988 and take one of the all-time great series.
Australian Open: Two players test positive amid quarantine row January 19, 2021
The news comes amid a growing row over quarantine rules for the players ahead of the tournament.
NBA round-up: Stephen Curry helps Golden State Warriors beat Los Angeles Lakers January 19, 2021
Stephen Curry finishes with 26 points as the Golden State Warriors beat the Los Angeles Lakers 115-113 to end their five-game winning streak.
US Capitol riots: Trump supporter arrested after Pelosi 'data theft' January 19, 2021
Riley June Williams had been trying to sell the information to Russia, an ex-partner told the FBI.
Olivier Duhamel: French incest allegations prompt victims to speak out January 19, 2021
A sex abuse case involving a well-known intellectual sparked a deluge of testimonies by victims of abuse.
'Bruce's way' starts with defeat - but are there signs it could be the right way? January 19, 2021
Newcastle boss Steve Bruce has declared he will do things "my way" from now on - but are there signs it is the right way?
'I'd love to play in The Hundred' - Taylor on 'maybe' making a comeback January 19, 2021
Former England wicketkeeper Sarah Taylor on "maybe" making a comeback, playing in The Hundred and her brush with men's cricket.
Karen Carney column: Why Lampard must be given time at Chelsea January 19, 2021
In her latest BBC Sport column, Karen Carney discusses why Chelsea should give Frank Lampard more time to build a winning mentality at the club.
Surat accident: Truck crushes 15 migrant workers to death in India January 19, 2021
They were sleeping on the pavement next to a motorway when a truck ran them over in Gujarat state.
Migrant caravan: Mexico presses US to reform immigration policies January 19, 2021
The Mexican president spoke out as thousands gathered in Guatemala en route to Mexico and the US.
UK PM 'glad' to see Trump go - ex-Civil Service head January 19, 2021
People who say Boris Johnson does not want Joe Biden as president are "mistaken", says Lord Sedwill.
The schoolboy who witnessed a colonial massacre January 19, 2021
The shooting dead of striking miners in 1949 continues to have resonance in Nigeria today.
Fang Fang: Author vilified for Wuhan Diary speaks out a year on January 19, 2021
Wuhan writer Fang Fang talks about the price she has had to pay for her controversial lockdown diaries.
Why Iran’s nuclear facilities are still vulnerable to attack January 19, 2021
Putting sites underground does not mean they're beyond the reach of those who want them scuppered.
Italy smoking: Want to light up in Milan? Not any more, you can't January 19, 2021
Smoking within 10m (30ft) of others is no longer allowed in parks, play areas, bus and tram stops.