man: and now, "bbc world news". ♪ laura: this is "bbc world news america." president biden pledges to cut u.s. polluting emissions in half 2030, telling world leaders that we face a decisive decade tackling climate change. prident biden: this is a moment of extraordinary possibilities. laura: six hospitals in delhi have completely run out of oxygens the country records the world's highest number of infections in a single day. an all-too-familiar scene in minneapolis, hundreds gather for the funeral of daunte wright, the young black man shot dead by police during a routine traffic stop. plus, what traffic -- shark sightings in california can tell us about climate change, just ahead. ♪ laura: welcome to "bbc world news america." president biden has made a bold pledge on cutting u.s. emissions. speaking at a virtual climate summit of world leaders today, he pledged to cut polluting emissions by run 50% by the year 2030. to do that, the u.s. would have to change the way americans li drive, and heat their homes. leaders of india and china, two of the world's bi

woman: and now, "bbc world news". >> i am catholic in washington and you are wating bbc world news america -- and connecticut in washington and this is bbc world news america. doctors in brazil are in a battle to control a surge. iran blames israel for a major cyber attack on its natanz nuclear site and promises to take revenge. israel says it will defend itself. >> i will never allow iran to obtain the negative capability to carry out its genocidal goal of eliminating israel. >> minneapolis police say an officer who shot data black man during a traffic stop had intended to use a taser, not a gun. and princes william and harry paid tribute to their father, saying prince philip would want them to get on with their jobs. ♪ katty: welcome to world news america on pbs and around the globe. health officials are warning against complacency with the coronavirus as almost four and half million cases are diagnosed each week. among the worst affected is brazil, which has seen 100 thousand daily cases and registered 4000 deaths in a single day. the gornment of desirables and i has been criticized -

. ♪ welcome to all of you watching on "bbc world news and those of you watching -- on "bbc world news" and those of you watching on pbs. this is the european medicines agency. >> the reported cases of unusual blood clotting following vaccination with the astrazeneca vaccine should list possible side effects of the vaccine. ros: they now believe there is a link between unusual blood clots and the astrazeneca jab. >> the benefits of the asazeneca vaccine in preventing covid-19 overall outweigh the risks of side effects. ros: so, we are being told now that unusual blood clots are a rare side effect of this jab, but the risk is so small that the vaccine should still be used. we've also heard this from the committee that advises u.k. government on vaccines. >> adults who are age 18 to 29 years old, who do not have an underlying health condition that puts them at higher risk from serious covid-19 disease, should be offered an alternative covid-19 vaccine in preference to the astrazeneca vaccine, where such an alternative vaccine is available. ros: so, in the u.k., under 30's will be offered

announcer: and now, "bbc world news". ♪ katty: i am katty kay in washington and this is bbc world news america. calls for help in fighting the coronavirus are answered in india as the u.s. pledges to send supplies, but no vaccines, not yet, anyway. >> we are working closely with indian officials. katty: fears that somalia could slip back into civil war as rival units fight. we follow one survivor of the chernobyl nuclear disaster. she goes back to find the family home she left when she was just or years old. -- four years old. welcome to world news america on pbs and around the globe. president joe biden has promised india emergency assistance as the country struggles with a new wave of covid infections and fatalities. during a call with prime minister modi, mr. biden pledged his support. the u.s. has also said it will start sharing its stockpile of astrazeneca vaccines with other countries, but it is not clear how many would go to india and when they will be released. a catastrophic surge is happening in the country right now. here is the bbc's correspondent. >> it has come to this. a

woman: and now, "bbc world news". this is bbc world news america. the u.n. secretary general criticizes wealthy nations stockpiling coronavirus vaccines and it tells me about the dangers of vaccine passports. >> is it possible to have a passport that facilitates exchanges and movement but creates a new level of inequality in the world. laura: on day four of derek chauvin's trial, george floyd's former girlfriend talks about his drug addiction. at the age of 81, surrey and mcallen is taking on a role he first played 50 years ago. welcome to world news america. over 80% of the coronavirus vaccines given out around the world so far have been used by the richest countries. a vaccine should be a human rights. so says the u.n. secretary general. here in the u.s., we may soon have more vaccines than people wanting doses. thank you so much for ining us. the united states and other developed countries are stockpiling coronavirus vaccines. what is your reaction to the situation? >> we have been asking developed countries not to stockpile vaccines and to share the vacc

woman: and now, "bbc world news". ♪ katty: i'm katty kay in washington and this is "bbc world news america." the royal drama that has gripped jordan takes a new turn. the former crown prince accused of plotting to destabilize the country, now says he supports the king. benjamin netanyahu's corruption trial gets underway in jerusalem as the israeli prime minister struggles to form a coalition and hold onto power. first a cyclone, now flooding and landslides have killed over 100 people in the east of indonesia. a subject close to my heart, we look at how remote learning has changed american education for students, businesses, and of course, us parents too. >> my daughter and her friends, who are all five, are on the computer for hours a day. they don't enjoy learning on the computer and miss being in a classroom. ♪ katty: welcome to world news america on pbs. benjamin netanyahu has appeared in court today as a corruption trial against him resumes. th veteran political leader is facing charges of fraud, breach of trust and bribery. he denies all of them. as he appears in court, the party wa

woman: and now, "bbc world news". ♪ >> i am katty kay in washington and this is “bbc world news america.” president biden i withdrawing u.s. forces from he says america's longest ever war will be over by september. pres. biden: i am now the fourth united states resident to preside over america's presence in afghanistan. two reblicans and two democrats. i will not pass this responsibility onto a fifth. katty: the world's two biggest promoters are talking. john kerry hopes to persuade china to agree on targets to cut emissions. the police officer who shot dead a black man in minneapolis is in custody. kim potter faces challenges of manslaughter. and he is the first muslim to nominated for best actor at the academy awards. riz ahmed sits down with the bbc. ♪ katty: welcome to work his america on pbs and around the globe. american soldiers invaded afghanistan in 2001. almost 20 years later, they are still there, but not for much longer. president biden is ending america's longest ever war. he will withdraw the remaining troops by september 11, the anniversary of the terror attack that l

woman: andow, "bbc world news". washington. this is bbc world news america. making their closing arguments in a case that is still not over, the defense and prosecution layout their final points in the derek chauvin trial. now it goes to the jury. russia's opposition leader has moved to a prison hospital as his health deteriorates. it puts more pressure on president putin. for the first time in six decades, cuba's communist party has a leader who is not one of the castro brothers. and, mission accomplished. nasa flies a drone over the surface of mars. the flight was a short one but the achievement was e normous. ♪ katty: welcome to world news america on pbs and around the globe. some of america's biggest cities are on alert as lawyers in the trial of derek chauvin had been making their closing arguments in minneapolis. the prosecution told the jury to use their common sense, saying it was not policing, it was murder. the lawyer for the defense said mr. shope induced force appropriate for the case. here's one of the prosecution lawyers making their case. >>

woman: and now, "bbc world news". ♪ katty: i'm katty in washington and this is "bbc world news america." scenes of desperatn across india as the country grapples with a terrifying surge of covid cases. >> once the first wave subsided, the government almost declared victory over covid-19. the countries been caught unprepared. katty: as america digest the conviction of derek chauvin, the u.s. justice department announces a federal probe into the minneapolis police force. president putin warns the west not to meddle in russia's affairs, but the west has warnings to about the health of alexei navalny. ♪ katty: welcome to world news america on pbs and around the globe. india is being battered by a terrible coronavirus storm, and it is struggling to keep its head above water. the country is now the global epicenter of the pandemic. the new surge of cases is worse than anything it has seen. in the past 24 hours alone, nearly 300,000 people have been infected. hospitals are crippled, families are distraught. i should warn you that you may find this report from our colleague distressing. >> a

woman: and now, "bbc world news". washington and this is "bbc world news america." vaccine pitch. american health officials are pausing the rollout of the johnson & johnson vaccine over blood clot concerns. the company is delaying its distribution in europe. dr. fauci: this is an unusual occurrence of a serious adverse event that you want to make sure for you go forward you investigate it thoroughly. katty: the u.s. is to withdraw all american troops from afghanistan before this year's 20th anniversary of september 11, that's five months later than was planned. after the murder of a second unarmed black man at the hands of the police in minneapolis, the attorney for the family of george floyd expresses disbelief. we take a trip under t sea near cape town where campaigners are trying to reserve one of the world's richest ecosystems. ♪ katty: welcome to world new america on pbs and around the globe. the u.s. food and drug administration has paused the rollout of the johnson & johnson covid-19 vaccine following reports of extremely rare blood clots, which could be associated with t

woman: and now, "bbc world news". is bbc world news america. russian police detain reporters of alexey navalny. we will report from outside his prison. >> this is the prison outside of moscow or alex in a bounty is being held, and that is how he has been getting messages out talking about his health deteriorating. >> has india sees a record number of new covid cases, we report on the country's race between vaccinations and the infections. the u.s. seeks to revive the u.n. nuclear deal, but it is tricky when the two sides are fused to be in the same room. new research suggests that fall and light pollution is giving us a better look at the starry skies. ♪ >> welcome to world news america on pbs and around the globe. the jailed russian opposition activist alexey navalny is reported to be suffering illss where he is being in prison. he started a hunger strike and his health is now worsening. supporters of alexey navalny gathered outside of the jail, and several were arrested. >> she came to call for help from russia's most famous prisoner. a clo

announcer: and now, "bbc world news". laura: i am la. this is bbc world news america. tragedy in israel as a religious festival leaves 45 people dead. molly is suffering from a rise in oil extremism. several states in india report they are running out of vaccines. brazil is now the second nation in the world with more than 400,000 covid deaths. plus, we have a special report from st. vincent where people are suffering after the eruption of a bill cano. -- volcano. welcome to world news america on pbs and around the world. funerals have been held in israel for vicms of a crush at a festival. over 40 died and hundreds were injured at the sight of a revered second century rabbi. the country was starting to celebrate the return to normal life and it is now in morning. a warning, this report contains distressing images. >> they came to celebrate and to be blessed. thousands of jewish pilgrims at the motain tomb of an ancient rabbi. instead, panic and a deadly crush. the crowds left the gravesite descending a narrow walkway. those at the front were trapped. people tried tear

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announcer: and now, "bbc world news". >> this is bbcs america. the kremlin critic eltion of all the appears in court for his first appearance since his hunger strike as mosc tries to ban his anticorruption groups. >> it is the same story across the country as the opposition movement, the most prominent in russia, has vanished from sight. >> president biden takes his eeping economic plans on the road, trying to sell the policies to the american people. first, georgia, a state narrowly flipped in november. millions lined up to vote in the indian state of west bengal despite record numbers of covid infections and deaths. plus, a royal anniversary, william and kate celebrate 10 years of married life, we look at britain's big day. ♪ welcome to world news america. the world was given a glimpse of the jailed russian opposition activist alexei navalny earlie today, the first time since he ended his hunger strike. he appeared in court viaideo link appealing against his conviction in a separate case. he launched an attack on president putin saying his gr

announcer: and now, "bbc world news". ♪ katty: i'm katty kay in washington and this is "bbc world news america." the indian capital runs out of space to cremate peopldying from covid-19. it claims the actual death toll is far higher than officially reported. >> 50% of deaths are not registered by the government as covid-19. bodies must be cremated. katty: in brazil, president bolsonaro is under investigation r his handling of the pandemic . 400,000 brazilianhave died of covid. the return to royal duties as a smiling queen elizabeth holds her first virtual engagements since the death of her husband prince philip. ♪ katty: welcome to world news america on pbs and around the globe. makeshift funeral pyres are being built outside crematorium's in the indian capital delhi as the city runs out of space to cremate it's dead. official figures say some 200,000 people died of covid related causes. the independent observers say the real figure is higher than that. international aids have finally begun arriving, including ventilators of much-needed oxygen concentrators. i should warn you, you ma

woman: and now, "bbc world news". ♪ anchor: hello, welcome to "outside source." derek chauvin's partner has been talking about his mental health in one of the closest watch murder trials in history. >> it is a classic story of how many people get addied to opioids. we both suffered from chronic pain. anchor: the first paramedics at the scene are testifying in the case against derek chauvin. he is the former police officer filmed kneeling on george floyd's neck for more than nine minutes. the u.n. secretary general is calling on wealthier countries to stop stockpi vaccines. he has also told the bbc -- >> it is possible to have a vaccine passport that facilitates exchanges and movements, but at the same time that creates a new level of inequality in the world. anchor: the u.s. is ordering staff to leave myanmar if the situation worsens. they have called the international response an abject failure. >> we have had lots of words of condemnation or concern or result to do something about it, but we have yet to see those

woman: and now, "bbc world news". this is bbc world news america. france is locking down once again as the third wave threatens the country. nonessential shops and schools will be shot for the next few weeks at least. it's a similar story in kenya where the president announced a recent lockdown amid rising cases and vaccinations are only just getting underway there. >> unlike in western nations because of the slow pace and limited supplies vaccinations don't yet offer a way out of the pandemic for k enyans. >> new security camera footage showing the final ments of george floyd's life and emotional testimony from witnesses. >> oh, my god. ♪ katty: >> welcome>> to world news america on pbs and around the globe. much of the world may be marching towards a new more optimistic stage of the covid-19 pandemic but france is taking a step back. president macron went on national television this evening to announce strict new measures that are s to take effect this weekend. nonessential shops will be shut and the news for children and pares across t country

if you are on bbc world news, iwill is coming up. if you are on bbc world news, i will be back in just a few moments with the headlines. well, it's certainly been cold in the last couple of days. we've snow, particularly across northern parts of the uk. but here's the good news if you don't like the cold. it is going to feel a lot better on wednesday. we won't have that cold northerly wind. we won't have that windchill, which we've been experiencing for a couple of days now. but the arctic air has spread right across the continent into northern parts of the mediterranean as well, so it's quite a widespread outbreak of cold arctic air. now, through the early hours you can see clear skies across much of the country. still a few wintry showers there across parts of scotland. but lighter winds, clear skies, a frost as well. temperatures in some cities down to around —2 or —3 celsius early on wednesday morning. so wednesday's looking something like this, lots of bright, sparkling sunshine first thing in the morning. but the clouds wil

woman: and now, "bbc world news". i am ros atkins. president biden has been setting out his plan to combat mass shootings in the u.s. pres. biden: gun violence in this country is an epidemic. let me say it again. gun violence in this country is an epidemic. and it is an international virus. ros: client includes a crackdown on ghost gun's, weapons that can be assembled at home and harder to trace. in the trial of derek chauvin, a lung expert says george floyd died after officers held him down like a vice. china was building hospitals at risk -- at record speed. we will look at how it is coping now. and- ♪ ros: welcome to those of you watching on bbc world news and on pbs in america. let's begin in washington. joe biden has unveiled executive orders to tackle gun violence. he is targeting ghost gun's, homemade weapons that are harder to be traced by the authorities. he has explained why. pres. biden: gun violence in this country is an epidemic. let me say it again. gun violence in this country is an epidemic. and it i

this is bbc world news. the headlines... doctors in india have given harrowing accounts of the situation as the country battles a catastrophic wave of coronavirus infections. medics in the capital say people are dying on pavements outside hospitals as people search for oxygen supplies. borisjohnson suggested that "bodies could pile high" during a heated discussion in downing street last autumn, as he hoped to avoid another lockdown, sources have confirmed to the bbc. the pm denied making the remarks, adding that lockdowns had worked. there are fears that somalia could slip back into civil war as rival units fight over a controversial extension to the president's term. anti—government militia are occupying key parts of the capital, mogadishu. the british—iranian aid worker nazanin zaghari—ratcliffe is being sent back to jail in tehran for 12 months,

this is bbc news with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world. president biden hits the road to sell his sweeping economic plans to the nation. first up, georgia, a state he narrowly flipped in november. this is the scene live in duluth where mr biden is due to appear at a "getting america back on track" rally, marking his hundredth day in office. turkey imposes its first nationwide lockdown in an effort to curb a surge in covid—19 infections and deaths. under intense scrutiny — prime minister borisjohnson plays down more questions about the refurbishment of his downing street flat — insisting there isn't "anything to see here". and, lift off for the first part of china's permanent space station — the rest will follow in several instalments. hello and welcome whether you're watching in the uk or around the world. stay with us for the latest news and analysis from here and across the globe. we start in the us, where presidentjoe biden is marking his 100th day in office by attending a drive—in rally in georgia. this is the scene live in d

woman: and now, "bbc world news". washington and this is bbc america. the u.s. is leveling new sanctions against russia after interference in american elections and cyber attacks. moscow says a response will be unavoidable. former police officer derek chauvin please the fifth and does not testify on the final day of evidence in his trial over george floyd's death. more than 1300 babies in brazil have died from covid. we have an exclusive access to a children's icu in the country. undocumented workers and america have suffered from the virus and feared deportation. a brooklyn church is a trusted place to get vaccinated. i will have a special report. ♪ laura: welcome to worlds america on pbs and around the globe. the united states is introducing sweeping sanctions against russia, expelling 10 diplomats accused of spying or trying to hurt moscow's ability to spend money. the russia has blamed -- the u.s. is concerned b the buildup of russian forces at the ukraine border. running is now is gary o'donoghue. justice: days ago president biden spoke to president putin

woman: and now, "bbc world news". we have been hearing testimony from day three of the trial of derek shaaban further murder of george floyd. a witness to the arrest broke down after seeing footage of george floyd's death. one of the last people to speak with him before his death described what he witnessed. >> i saw people yelling, screaming, i saw derek with his knee on george's neck. >> emmanuel macron announced a new lockdown. the entire country will be on lockdowns as a third wave threatens to overrun the hospital system. >> there are rules which will be spread to the whole of the french territory for four week. ♪ >> welcome to all of you watching. it is day three of the trial of derek chauvin, the police officer charged with the murder of george floyd. prussia case in -- the case is simple, chauvin held his knee on floyd's neck for nine minutes. the prosecution showed a witness footage of the moments leading up to george floyd's death. this was his reaction. >> [sobbing] oh my god. >> we will give you a moment

announcer: and now, "bbc world news". mark: i am laura trevelyan and this is bbc world. and covid crisis deepens, hospitals overwhelmed, record infectionsnd soaring death rates. the situation in delhi is dire. >> through the day, there are frantic pleas for hospital beds, oxygen, medicine, on the phone, online, even on the streets. laura: what is fueling the staggering rise in cases? we look at the affect variants are having across the country. president biden is going big in his first address to a joint session of congress. his plan would involve trillions of dollars in government spending. republicans are wary. apollo 11 astronaut michael collins has died, a key member of the mission to the moon. president biden called him a key member in that remarkable accomplishment. welcome to world news america on pbs and around the globe. in india, the coronavirus pandemic is worsening with more than 2 million people infected in the past week. the death toll has passed 200000 and experts believe the actual. number may be far higher. people have died waiting for beds as oxygen sup

you are watching bbc world news america. still to come, ahead of tomorrow's funeral for the duke of edinburgh, we will be life at windsor castle -- live at windsor castle. serious ethical issues are being raised after it emerged that u.s. and chinese scientists implanted human cells in monkey embryos. the aim of the research is to understand more about how the cells develop. >> these are not human embryos. they were never destined to develop into a human being. they are just groups of cells. while people have a gut reaction of discomfort, this is actually something we have been doing for several decades. there are concerns about what it might one day in the future lee to -- lead to. we need to make sure people have an opportunity to air their discomfort, have their voices heard. laura: the royal family is preparing to say goodbye to prince philip whose funeral wil take place tomorrow at windsor castle. there will only be 30 mourners, due to the pandemic. this is a funeral that prince philip designed himself. what can we expe

woman: and now, "bbc world news". ♪ host: hello, this is bbc news. our breaking story today, one police officer has been killed after a car rammed a security eric cade at the u.s. capitol a second officer is be -- security barricade at the u.s. capitol. a second officers being treated at hospital. the suspect emerged with a knife and ran toward officers. he is now deceased. >> he started lunging toward u.s. capitol police officers, at which time, u.s. capitol police officers fired upon the suspect. host: the u.s. national guard has also been deployed in the area. the capitol is on lockdown. this is the scene live. we will bring you the latest as we get it. hello and welcome. if you are watching us on pbs in the u.s. or around the world, do stay with us for the latest news and analysis from here and across the grove -- globe. our breaking news today regards an incident that took place at the u.s. capitol building and in surrounding streets in washington, d.c. that is the scene live where a lockdown has been put in pl

woman: and now, "bbc world news". >> hello. this is "outside source." president biden announces the withdrawal of u.s. forces from afghanistan, 20 years after they went in all of the 9/11 attacks. >> it is time to end america's longest war. it is time for american troops to come home. >> a policewoman is to face manslaughter charges over the fatal shooting of a young black man, donte wright, in minneapolis. at the derek chauvin trial, a friend and apologist says hard issues and drugs contributed to george floy's death. >> mr. floyd had a sudden cardiac arrhythmia due to his hypertensive heart disease. anchor: denmark becomes the first country in europe t abandon use of the astrazeneca coronavirus vaccine, even though european regulators say the benefits of the jab outweigh the risks. ♪ welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around low. around the globe. american president joe biden has formally announced the withdrawal of u.s. forces from afghanistan, 20 years after they first went in following th 9/11 terrorist attacks. just a few minutes ago,

woman: and now, "bbc world news". the headlines -- india's health care system buckles as a record surge in covert cases puts pressure on hospital beds and drains oxygen supplies. the fatal shooting of a policewoman near paris is investigated as a terrorist offense. jail diversion opposition activist alexei navalny is ending his 24-hour day hunger strike. dominic cummings turns on his former ally, the prime minister, boris johnson, saying he lacks competence and integrity. and the new malaria vaccine hailed as a potential breakthrough. as early trials prove it to be 77% effective. ♪ hello, and welcome. if you're watching us on pbs in the u.s. or around the world, i hope you stay with us for the latest news and analysis from here and across the globe. we start today in india, where parts of the health care system are buckling, as a record surgeon covid-19 cases puts pressure on hospital beds and drains oxygen supplies. families are left pleading for patients that are desperately ill, with some left untreated for hours

woman: and now, "bbc world news". ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ >> after a long and eventful life, prince philip, the duke of edinburgh, has died at the age of 99. prince philip was, i some distance, the longest serving royal consort in british history, a role he made his own. from the day of his marriage to the future queen and through her long reign, he was at her side through good times and bad. >> he has quite simply been my strength and stay all these years. i and my whole family and this and many countries owe him a debt greater then he would ever claim or we would ever know. >> duke of edinburgh's reward scheme for yng people is one he will be well known for and one for which he received admiration. >> he helped steer the royal family and the monarchy and was indisputably vital to the balance and happiness of our national life. ♪ >> in recent years the duke was rarely seen in public. he retired from public duties in 2017 after 70 years of service. prince philip was last seen as he returned home to windsor on the 16th of march

announcer: and now, "bbc world news". >> this is out. the u.s. is lightning coronavirus guides, saying fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear a mask outdoors. it's hoped that easing the rules on mask wearing would encourage more people to take up the offer of the jab. >> for those who have not gotten their vaccination yet, especially if you are younger, or think you don't need it, this is another great reason to go get vaccinated. now. now. >> funeral parlors continue to burn it india. the government denies it is overstating the number of coronavirus deaths, that the real number could be more than double. >> we bring bodies to be cremated at the homes. >> clashes in the mr as forces from a separatist group have attacked and destroyed a burmese military. and, looking at the brexit, promises that were made and how many have been delivered. welcome to those of you watching on pbs in america and, everyone else watching on bbc world news. president biden says americans vaccinated against covid-19 no longer need to wear masks outdoors, except a

woman: and now, "bbc world news". >> welcome to outside source. chelsea and three other clubs involved in the super league. >> that sounds like it is the beginning of the end. this could be a super league which was in name only for no more than. 72 hours >> some protesting the breakaway. the backlash has been significant. >> a situation in which you create a kind of cartel, clubs competing against each other. >> joe biden has weighed in on the derek chauvin murder trial as the jury deliberates the verdict. >> i am praying the verdict is the right verdict. the jury is sequestered now. >> the pandemic in india continues to get worse. graveyards are overwhelmed. hospitals in dheli could run out of oxygen within hours. ♪ >> welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. we start with breaking news about the proposed football european super league. chelsea and manchester city are planning to withdraw 48 hours after the there is stronge language but i will not show you that. reporter: it is difficult to know how much was determined by

woman: and now, "bbc world news". america." brazil records more than 4000 covid deaths in a single day. hospitals are struggling to cope and the contagious variant is being blamed. european medical officials say blood clots a a very rare side effect of the astrazeneca vaccine. the u.k. is going to offer young people an alternative jab. the global benefits of vaccine generosity. the imf says richer countries should do more to help poor nations access covid jabs. and a team of scientists say there may be a new force of nature and the old. -- nature in the world. ♪ welcome to world news america on pbs and around the globe. brazil has seen its worst day since the start of the covid pandemic. more than 4000 people died in a 24 hour period. to date, the virus has killed more than 330,000 brazilians. hospitals are being overrun and would-be patients are dying before they can get treatment. burials are taking place throughout the night and some of the country's cemeteries. our reporter has more. reporter: even at night, the graveyard

that's on bbc world news at 1500 gmt. the upper house of the brazillian congress has opened an inquiry into the government's handling of the coronavirus pandemic — a move that could prove politically damaging for presidentjair bolsonaro, as he seeks re—election next year. brazil has recorded the world's second—highest number of deaths fom the pandemic. but the president has attempted to stop state governors from imposing lockdowns and mandating the use of masks. 0ur correspondent mark lowen is in sao paulo and sent us this update. well, president bolsonaro was sounding very bullish about this commission of inquiry when he spoke to reporters, saying that he had nothing to fear and that he owed nothing to the commission of inquiry. but when you read the list of the issues that they are looking at, it is really a damning indictment of president bolsonaro's handling — or, indeed, mishandling — of the pandemic. they will be asking whether he minimised the severity of the virus, why he was consistently anti—lockdown