Clashes have broken out in Paris as tens of thousands of people marched through the city in protest against a new law, which restricts the right to publish images of the police. The demonstrations – which took place across the country – follow widespread outrage at a video appearing to show a black music producer, Michel Zecler, being attacked by three white police officers. Reeta Chakrabarti presents BBC News reporting by Paris correspondent Lucy Williamson.
More than 150 people have been arrested as anti-lockdown protesters clashed with police in central London. Hundreds of demonstrators marched through the city near Oxford Street chanting “freedom” on Saturday, with some carrying placards reading “stop controlling us” and “no more lockdowns”. The Metropolitan Police said the arrests were for a number of suspected offences including breaching coronavirus regulations and that it expected the number to rise.
President Trump took questions for the first time since the election on Thanksgiving and committed to leaving the White House after President-elect Biden’s win is formalized by the Electoral College.
PM Justin Trudeau says Canada has a strong plan for vaccine rollout and discusses immunization target.
The Prime Minister has defended England’s new coronavirus restrictions that begin when lockdown ends on 2nd December. Many Conservative MPs reacted angrily when it was revealed that almost the entire country would be placed into the two highest tiers – with many areas that have low infection rates facing tougher controls than before. They’re calling for a more locally targeted approach. Boris Johnson said he realised it was “frustrating” but insisted that the restrictions were necessary to curb the disease. Sophie Raworth presents BBC News at Ten reporting by deputy political editor Vicki Young in Kent, which has been placed in the strictest tier.
President Trump condemned a reporter after being asked if he would concede the election if the Electoral College votes for Joe Biden.
Dr. Iris Gorfinkel and Glen McGregor discuss why political grandstanding over Canada’s vaccine production may be overblown.
There are new details about the Canadian government’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout plan. At this point, none of the vaccines have been approved, but some have shown so much promise in clinical trials, Health Canada could green-light them as early as next month for use. Meanwhile, the government says it has signed final deals with five of the seven leading manufacturers it has contracts with. David Akin looks at which companies have finalized deals with Ottawa, when Canadians could get inoculated, and who will be first in line.
Cyclone Nivar hit India’s southern coast on Thursday, bringing floods and strong winds that topped trees and powerlines.
U.S. President-elect Joe Biden on Wednesday delivered a Thanksgiving address from Wilmington, Delaware, in which he sought unity and pleaded with Americans to take steps to remain safe as COVID-19 cases surge.