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Hezbollah fighters have continued to launch rockets into the north of israel. Our middle East Correspondent Yolande Knell has the latest. Is this the launch of a wider war in the Middle East . Iran fired some 180 ballistic and Cruise Missiles at israel Last Night, revenge, it says, for strikes on Lebanon And Israel � s killing of leaders of armed it supports. Translation iii supports. Translation ,. , translation if they remove their evil from this translation if they remove their evil from this Region Translation if they remove their evil from this region without translation if they remove their evil from this region without a evil from this region without a doubt these conflicts, these wars, these classes, will disappear completely. While most missiles were brought down by israels sophisticated air defence system, the entire population was told to stay in bomb shelters. Afterwards, inspecting the damage, many agreed with the Prime Minister that iran must pay the price. My price. My feeling is that it was an attack, but we my feeling is that it was an attack, but we are my feeling is that it was an attack, but we are very strong, we trust our army but we are very strong, we trust our army that but we are very strong, we trust our army that they will do and complete the job, army that they will do and complete the job, and will do whatever it needs the job, and will do whatever it needs to the job, and will do whatever it needs to finish what they started. Today. Needs to finish what they started. Today, instead of getting ready for the upcoming jewish new year holiday, many israelis are cleaning up. Emergency restrictions have been eased. Life looks largely back to normal here. But the expectation is that israel is planning a significant retaliation against iran, even as War Rages on in gaza and is continuing to attack in lebanon. Smoke rising up again over the Beirut Skyline after israel renewed its strikes in the south of the city. The Hezbollah Stronghold. As real as israel expands its operation against the group, there is a rush at the airport for the few remaining flights out of the country. Translation i country. Translation . ,. ,. ,. , translation i managed to book a Fliuht Translation i managed to book a fli. Ht for translation i managed to book a flight for today. Translation i managed to book a flight for today. We translation i managed to book a flight for today. We made translation i managed to book a flight for today. We made it translation i managed to book a flight for today. We made it but translation i managed to book a flight for today. We made it but the | flight for today. We made it but the last three days were very stressful. While israel insists it is carrying out only a limited Ground Offensive against hezbollah in the very south of lebanon, it is now sending another whole Military Division Northwards to join the fight. It says the aim is to make its border towns safe. But right now, the wider region fields on edge. Yolande knell, Bbc News, jerusalem. In a moment well speak to our correspondent In Beirut, Hugo Bachega. But first lets go to Yolande Knell injerusalem. Yolande, has there been any indication as to how and when israel will respond . Well, the israeli Security Security Cabinet met Last Night and promised a response. We dont know the details yet. There is a lot of speculation in the Israeli Media, the suggestion being that a significant retaliation could come within days. And theyre discussing possible targets inside iran, including nuclearfacilities, Oil Production sites, military bases there as well. After the previous major iranian attack back in april, we had the us really urging restraint. Israel went on to carry out quite a limited strike against an air defence base. Now what Israeli Media and moting this time is that there does not seem to be the same message coming from washington, really asking israel to hold back. Thank you very much indeed. Lets go to Hugo Bachega In Beirut. Hugo, this morning youve been to see some of the damage caused by israeli strikes . What have you seen . Yes, the hezbollah what have you seen . Yes, the Hezbollah Stronghold what have you seen . Yes, the Hezbollah Stronghold in what have you seen . Yes, the Hezbollah Stronghold In Beirut| what have you seen . Yes, the Hezbollah Stronghold In Beirut has been heavily hit by the Israeli Military in the last two weeks. This Morning Hezbollah told journalists on a tour to see some of the destruction caused by those Air Strikes. This is the site of an israeli Air Strike in the Hezbollah Stronghold In Beirut. This building was head. There is nothing left of it. There is still some smoke coming from the rubble. There is a very heavy buildings nearby, they were also heavily damaged by the attacks. Pictures of the late hezbollah leader have been set up here. The scale of this destruction give you a sense of the power of the attack that happened here. And the Israeli Military has accused hezbollah of using the civilian population as human shields, of having its facilities in residential areas, something the group has denied. But also today we have the first indication of possible direct confrontation between Hezbollah Fighters and israeli soldiers in the south of the country. Hezbollah said it had repelled an attempt by israeli troops to enter a village near the border. This has not been confirmed for the Israeli Military, which continues to describe what is happening in the south as a limited, targeted and localised operation. More israeli troops are being sent to the border with lebanon, a sign that what we are seeing today could be the beginning of a wider campaign by the Israeli Military in lebanon. Thank you. Rafjets took part in the operation to defend israel Last Night, and Uk Troops stationed in cyprus are preparing to help in the evacuation of british nationals from lebanon. Lets speak now to our political Correspondent Leila Nathoo in westminster. Leila, what more can you tell us about the Uk Response . Good afternoon. We heard Last Night clear condemnation from Sir Keir Starmer of Irans Attack on israel. He reiterated his support for israels right to defend itself. But he also warned of the risk of miscalculation in the region. We know, as you say, that British Forces have, in the words of the Defence Secretaryjohn healey, Defence Secretary john healey, played Defence Secretaryjohn healey, played their part in attempts to prevent what he called a further escalation in the Middle East. He has not specifically said what role British Forces played in that operation, but we understand that british jets did operation, but we understand that britishjets did not operation, but we understand that british jets did not shoot down any of the iranian missiles over israel, and neither did the royal Navy Destroyer in the region, the hms duncan, fire any of its missiles. So we are waiting to hear a little bit more up from john healey, the Defence Secretary. He is in cyprus today, where hundreds of british troops are preparing for a potential evacuation of british nationals from lebanon following Israels Ground Invasion there. The government has chartered commercial flights for british citizens trying to leave beirut. But clearly the situation on the ground is pretty fast moving and ministers here will be preparing for all eventualities, both in terms of support for british nationals trying to free the fighting, as well as any potential for the role for British Forces. Thank you. Israel has banned the Un Secretary General from entering the country. Our correspondent in washington is tom bateman. Tom, what is the United States doing to support israel . Well, what we have had in the last few hours was a statement released on Social Media by israel katz, the israeli foreign minister, in which he said he was declaring antonio guterres, the Secretary General of the united nations, as, quote, persona non grata, and said he was banning him from entering israel. He said the reason was that anybody who cannot unequivocally condemn israel irans heinous attack on israel does not deserve to set foot on israeli soil. This had followed a pretty brief statement which mr guterres had issued yesterday on Social Media after the iranian attacks on israel. They didnt mention any of the countries involved. He didnt mention israels incursions into lebanon, he didnt mention iranian attacks either. It was a very broad statement where he said he condemned the broadening of the middle East Conflict with escalation after escalation, it must stop, we absolutely need a ceasefire. But this appears to have deepened a very lengthy and acrimonious row between israel and members of the united nations. We had, for example, last week Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, during a speech there, described the un as an anti israel flat earth society. Arab countries, the palestinians, accuse israel of flouting its charter, pointing out its breaches of Security Council resolutions. But now you have a very clear deepening of this row. As of yet no response from the Un Secretary General or his office. Tom bateman, thank you. You can keep up to date with all the latest developments in the Middle East on the Bbc News live page. The new Post Office Minister has told the bbc he cant commit to a Deadline Of March Next year for compensating all former Sub Postmasters who were wrongly accused of stealing. Gareth thomas said hed like to honour the timeframe set out by the Campaigner Sir Alan bates but it will be difficult. Tim muffett reports. One of the most widespread Miscarriages Ofjustice in uk history. The Post Office Scandal has led to wrongful prosecutions and wrecked lives. Its prompted a hit tv drama, and a knighthood for the man who inspired it, Sir Alan bates. The three year public inquiry into faulty Horizon Software has now entered its final phase, and injuly, a new Post Office Minister was appointed. This is the single biggest issue in my responsibilities. Its the one that i am determined to give most priority to, because there are so many people still to have a Sense Ofjustice restored to them. Campaigners have criticised the time its taken for all victims of the scandal to receive financial redress. Weve been speaking to postmasters who have been caught up in it, and they knew that we were speaking to you. Sir Alan Bates has asked for the government to set a clear deadline of next march ie six months� time to pay redress to all can you commit to that . Well, i agree with Sir Alan that there hasnt been fast enough, um, progress. I think the truth is, looking back, it wasnt until the Drama Hit our Tv Screens that action really, uh, was stepped up. Were trying to sort out some of the practicalities. I wish i could commit to Sir Alans timeframe. I think it will be difficult to do that. I think we will be. We will have made substantial progress by next summer. Former Sub Posterjo Hamilton was convicted of False Accounting after an apparent shortfall of £36,000 at her Post Office in hampshire. Her conviction was overturned in 2021. Speaking on Bbc Breakfast this morning, she was unimpressed by mr thomas comments. Speed up, swift, weve heard it all and we are fed up with it. And i think the public are completely onside. But ijust find the whole thing absolutely disgusting. And why they cant commit to The End of march is beyond me. Do you believe criminal charges should now be brought . Well, im not going to comment on criminal charges at this point. I think we need to see what sir wyn williams� inquiry brings forward. But i dont think as someone whos not a lawyer i should jump to a conclusion. But in april, speaking on Bbc Breakfast, Gareth Thomas predecessor as Post Office Minister, conservative mp kevin hollinrake, who isnt a lawyer either, said this. People should be prosecuted. Thats my view, and i think you and other people ive spoken to, i certainly feel, people who are within the Post Office and possibly further afield, should go to jail. Do you agree with him . If its appropriate that criminal prosecution takes place, then absolutely it should take place. Its for the police to make that judgement, not for me as a minister to make thatjudgement. But if the police think its appropriate, then absolutely it should take place. The time is 13. 15. Our top story this afternoon. Israel says iran will pay for a series of missile attacks, which the iranians say were in response to the killing of the leader of hezbollah. Failing to stop the cycle of re offending. A report says Education Standards in young Offenders Institutions in england are rapidly declining. Coming up on Bbc News. Englands netballers have clinched their series against New Zealand with a game to spare and reclaimed the Tainijamison Trophy for the first time in three years. A round the World Cruise Ship which was supposed to Leave Belfast yesterday following five months of delays is still in Northern Irish waters. The departure has been delayed again, this time due to missing paperwork. Its now scheduled to leave this afternoon. Our correspondent Chris Page reports. The oceans are beckoning, but theyre still out of reach. The Villa Vie Residences Odyssey has become world famous because of its world tour, which has taken in one city in four months. The view from the deck has stayed largely the same for the last 36 hours. The mood on board remains, well, buoyant. Hey, belfast, we loved you so much, we just couldnt leave you yet. I know youre all watching us. Were sitting offshore. Were not sure why. Its something administrative, but were all happy as can be. Life on the liner finally began on monday night. There was cheering, clapping, and Back Slapping as the ship finally got seabourn. We had a good night. We were welcomed with champagne and hors doeuvres, and then we had dinner. And then we had a party and sailed away. Were very happy to be on board. Were just hoping this situation doesnt last a long time. In the meantime, the music never stops. Among the passengers staying positive, a couple who became engaged during the 17 week delay. Yes, were still here. We werent planning on being here, but everybody� s pretty happy. Were all at home. Finally. Im getting well treated as always. And enjoying a night near belfast. Living the odyssey life. Cheers. The seafarers enjoyed an impressive sunset yesterday evening, though the vista didnt quite resemble the caribbean, which is where the ship would have been by now if it had kept to its original schedule. Weve just celebrated our second night on board. Weve all been having a great time getting to hang out together, and were all looking forward to a move very soon. Many travellers said theyd come to love northern ireland during their unexpected stay here, but perhaps 124 days might feel like enough. Well the ship is anchored off the coast of County Down and the latest from is that passengers are expecting an Update Meeting to be held this afternoon. And then the expectation is that the ship will be casting off and sailing in that direction for 15 miles back into the port of belfast. That was also supposedly on the Cards Yesterday and did not happen. So in fact the only sure sign that the ship will be only sure sign that the ship will be on the move will be whenever it finally shifts from that position. So really still a lot of uncertainty. Whenever the ship finally gets going on its global voyage it will cross the equator in such a way that it will sail into perpetual summer. Such a way that it will sail into perpetualsummer. For such a way that it will sail into perpetual summer. For now it is a bright and breezy Day In northern ireland, the ship heading towards the high Seas But Notjust yet. The four conservative mps vying to lead the party have all addressed the final day of its annual conference. The next round of voting starts in a week and the new leader will be announced a month today. Our correspondent Hannah Miller was watching the speeches and has sent us this report. It is the moment this conference has been waiting for. 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I am for the country, i am for the country of magna carta, of the habeas corpus, of the bill of rights, defending our own freedoms and liberties. Time forfinishing thejob that we and liberties. Time forfinishing the job that we started with brexit. And finally kemi badenoch, the former Business Secretary who has avoided announcing policies in favour of talking for now the fate of these four is in the hands of conservative mps. Then it is up to members to make the final call. Hannah miller, Bbc News. Our Correspondent Henry Zeffman is in birmingham for us. Henry, how have the speeches been received . One the question going into this event was not what did the candidates say, but who changed the weather . Let me give you some unscientific reflections from sitting in the hall. Robertjenrick went into it as the frontrunner. They liked his pledges on immigration and other issues. I not sure he quite rock their world. Kemi badenoch, they enjoyed her denunciations of woke culture. Tom tugendhat had the most ground to make up. They liked his record of service. We talked about his military record. But i am not sure he transformed his race. The person who did was james laverty, the former foreign Secretary And Home secretary, who got the biggest Standing Ovation of any candidate. It felt like the crowd of activists was with him. Lets be more normal, was with him. Lets be more normal, was his call, and that was probably the standout line. This has been a long Leadership Contest and it still is. What clarity is coming. Mps will choose a final pair next week. And we will know the winner in november the 2nd. The trial of a met police Firearms Officer is due to begin at the old bailey, just over two years after the fatal shooting of Chris Kaba in south london. The 24 year old was shot in the head through a Car Windscreen after he was stopped by police in streatham. Martyn blake, is accused of his murder, which he denies. A manhunt is continuing following a suspected Acid Attack outside a school in West London on monday. Three people were injured, including a 14 year old girl, who was left with potentially life changing injuries. Police say theyre searching for a man who was wearing a Mask Or Balaclava and riding an e scooter. A Military Horse that led the late Queens Funeral Procession has been honoured with the Animal Equivalent of an obe. Lord firebrand known as Yogi Retired in december following a ten year career. Hes the 55th Recipient of the Pdsa Order of merit award, which recognises animals that display outstanding devotion to their owner or wider society. Education in young Offenders Institutions in england has been rapidly declining over the past decade. A joint report from ofsted and the Chief Inspector of prisons says many units are failing to take steps which could help to break the cycle of re offending. Wetherby young Offenders Institution in north yorkshire. Behind these Walls Space for around 300 boys between the ages of 15 and 18. This is one of a handful of such prisons for young men in england and wales, who were jailed at an age where effective and lasting rehabilitation is key. But a joint review of five young Offenders Institutions by ofsted and the Prisons Inspector over the past decade has found inmates are spending very little time in the classroom and because of the need to keep some boys apart most of their days alone in their cells. Children should have as close to a full time education as possible, ideally at least 15 hours. But in the worst case example, Weve Seen Children who have been locked up for the best part of 23 hours in one day, and they only get one hour or less than one hour out of their cell. And too often my Staff Need Counselling when they leave because what they see is so upsetting. This is feltham young Offenders Institution in West London, chastised previously for its high levels of violence and poor conditions, and this report adds to those criticisms. Ofsted says when young boys eventually do get into Prison Classrooms here and at other institutions, the standard of learning is poor. It says some prisoners who Cant Read are expected to sit gcse papers, while high achievers are given activities such as Word Searches and colouring in. His Majestys Inspector of prisons says more than 60 of children reoffend within a year of their release, an enormous cost to the taxpayer but also to their communities and families. It is absolutely incumbent on our system to reduce that reoffending rate, and one of the critical ways of doing that is to make sure that children are getting a proper, decent education. Lorenzo allara was 19 when he was jailed at a young Offenders Facility for drugs offences. He wasnt held at one of the institutions highlighted in the ofsted report, but says lacklustre education for young prisoners is systemic. When i went there there was a musical style i wanted to do. I wanted to do this music course, but there was no there was no teacher for the music at the time. So then i was like, oh, i dont really want to do anything else. So ijust kind of likejust, i mean, like some guys didnt go to school, some guys didnt like school. But if you can teach them things that theyre actually passionate about, that can put them on the right path to work, you know . So the system needs to be more adaptable to, to the needs and, and interests of the prisoners. Yeah, yeah. And itjust needs to be more engaging because itjust it just feels like Brain Washing sometimes. Itjust feels like youre going there to pass the time. You dont really care about what youre doing. A reminder of our top headline this afternoon. Israel says iran will pay for a series of missile attacks, which the iranians say were in response to the killing of hezbollah leaders. A shortage of doctors means the average gp in england has to care for more than 2,000 patients. We ll have a full forecast in the next half hour, but its time now for a quick look at the weather. Heres tomasz. Thank you. The weather is a little mixed across the uk at the moment. The Cloud Cover is quite varied. Some of us are enjoying the sunny skies, but others are stuck underneath the Grey Skies and also some showers affecting parts of East Anglia and the south east. Not so pleasant here but in central and Eastern Scotland is is looking absolutely beautiful. The good news is that after all the recent rain that we have had, the weather does look a little bit dry and bright, at least for the rest of the week. As we head into thursday and friday, if you eyeball this, you can see some pleasant Weather Conditions with decent enough temperatures. But beyond that, the Weather Forecast is looking a little bit sketchy. In fact, through the weekend it is going to go downhill. Looking further afield at the Weather Maps into next week, it looks as though we are going to go Full Throttle into autumn. We have low pressure heading our way. And plenty of rain. That is eight, sally. The big forecast is in about 25 minutes. Thank you. Lets return to our main story. Israels Prime Minister says iran will pay, after firing around 200 missiles overnight, at major cities including Jerusalem And Tel aviv. Most of the missiles were intercepted one palestinian was killed in the west bank, and a school in central israel and a restaurant were hit. Israel continues to strike what it says are iran backed hezbollah targets in the lebanese capital, beirut. And is sending additional forces to its Ground Operation inside lebanon. In an address Last Night, Benjamin Netanyahu said his country was determined to retaliate. Our correspondents are not able to verify the facts on the ground because Israel And Iran are not allowing Internationaljournalists Access to some locations. The bbc verify team has been looking at what we know about the strikes. Nawal Al Maghafi has the details. Social media was inundated with video showing a barrage of missiles launched from iran towards israel. Our team has been working through the night to verify the locations. Let me take you through what we have found. These are missiles launching from iran. Us intelligence had warned the attack was incoming. Iran said its targets included israeli airbases and the mossad headquarters. We have been able to verify strikes in the vicinity of three key locations. Two airbases and what is reported to have been the mossad headquarters. This video shows missiles heading towards one air base. In one video we can count at least nine missiles clearly hitting the ground. Hezbollah media say this was used in the killing of hassan nasrallah. Most were presumed to be airborne. The second location we have looked at is another air base. In this video you can see a crater, not an airbase itself, but at a school a few miles away. We managed to get some Social Media photos. We also verified videos of missiles hitting northern tel aviv. A short distance from what is reported to be israeli intelligence headquarters. This video was taken from the balcony of a tower block. Then we might stick to this video. Here you can see the creator of that attack. We have also spoken with a number of experts about irans strategy. Us officials say iran launched about 180 ballistic missiles, which are hard to intercept because of their high speeds. The International Institute For Strategic Studies said the use of ballistic missiles in the attack indicates a deliberate strategy to minimise the Warning And Response time available to israeli defences. The idf have said the Missile Theyd hit some locations in israel, but that in coordination with the us led defence coalition, the majority were intercepted. Our Correspondent Nick Beake is in northern israel, which has been the target of around 100 hezbollah rockets, fired from lebanon, today. Nick, whats the situation there now . We have got an indication of the intensity of the fighting at the lebanese border and just beyond that, because of what we could hear. Just over those hills, that is where the fighting is focus. First of all there was a dull thud that continued through the night, is Fire Heading towards has been a also in the last few hours we have heard loud explosions or ahead. That was hezbollah rockets being intercepted midair by the israelis. At the same time the israeli defense forces have been giving an indication ofjust how difficult the fighting is at the moment. They have confirmed there have been what they describe as close quarters clashes with hezbollah. They have confirmed an israeli soldier has been killed. He was a 22 year old, a commander in an elite unit. He is the first soldier we know of to have been killed during this Ground Invasion that the israelis have been embarking on. It shows once again the danger this faces for the israeli troops going into territory which has been a word this is enemy territory. They see it as that. Hezbollah have vowed they will absolutely drive out the israelis. Nonetheless, the idf saying today that they are going to bring thousands more troops to this place, to the border, so that they canjoin in the mission place, to the border, so that they can join in the mission that continues. Thank you very much indeed. Nick beakein thank you very much indeed. Nick beake in northern israel. Our world Affairs Correspondent Paul Adams Hasjust got back from the region. Paul, youve been to many conflicts. How close is this to tipping into all out war . The israeli sure every intention of continuing and expanding the invasion in lebanon. This is the big difference between the situation we are in now and the one we face back in mid april when iran launched its first set of missile and Drone Attacks against israel. Now israel is in the process of taking down irans chief tool, chief proxy, chief ally in the region, hezbollah, by assassinating its leaders, by the explosions of those pages and Walkie Talkies and by this relentless campaign against hezbollah in southern lebanon. That for iran is a major and significant threat as Regards Hezbollah as a key tool of its ability to project Power And Influence across the region, and to influence israel and put pressure on israel. The threat to hezbollah is seen by iran as a threat. That is why we saw this massive bar as yesterday. The question now of course is, how far does israel want to go both in terms of its campaign against hezbollah . I think it wants to go all the way. But also, how far does it feel it needs to respond to the iranian attacks . Even though they did not kill anyone, or do any significant damage, as far as we are aware, these really government and Benjamin Netanyahu are talking about a very, very serious response, these really government. They hit iran back in april. What would be targets be this time . Could they go after infrastructure, oil facilities, could they go after the leadership . Benjamin netanyahu has talked in terms of how he sees a change of regime in iran is fundamental if the region is to return to a more peaceful environment. Israels ambitions are key to this. We just dont know where they are going to go. What where they are going to go. What level of international where they are going to go. What level of international involvement is there to try to pull this back from the brink . We is there to try to pull this back from the brink . Is there to try to pull this back from the brink . We saw israels allies all play from the brink . We saw israels allies all play a from the brink . We saw israels allies all Play A Role from the brink . We saw israels allies all Play A Role in allies all Play A Role in confronting the threat from iran. The rhetoric is all that they are absolutely full square behind israel in its need and its right to defend itself against an attack from iran. I think behind the scenes people will be extremely anxious about, again, how far the israelis intend to go. Will they be saying, do not think in terms of going after irans nuclear facilities . Think in terms of going after irans nuclearfacilities . That think in terms of going after irans nuclear facilities . That is a step too far. May be going after the leadership. Also a step too far. I think everybody recognises israel will do something and probably soon. What they are hoping that it may not be more than a very serious demonstration of israeli capability, because to attack the iranian leadership, to attack its nuclear programmes, could be regarded as something that would indeed tape was that much further into an all out crisis. Paul adams, thank you. Still to come on todays programme, well take a look behind the scenes of heartstopper as the acclaimed Teen Drama returns for a new series on netflix. Now its time to join our colleagues with the news where you are. The night to verify the locations. Let me take you through what Paris Saint Germain Paris hello, and welcome to sportsday. Im catrin heledd. A special night in prospect at Villa Park Bayern munich the visitors in the Champions League in a rematch of the 1982 European Cup final. Back in the fold Joe Allen has been named in Wales Squad for this months Nations League matches. And Englands Netballers secure the Taini Jamison Trophy after taking a 2 0 lead in their three Test Series against New Zealand. Hello there. Bukayo saka threw down the gauntlet to Manchester City Last Night, claiming that arsenal will Pip City to the Premier League Title this season. Sakas comments came after he helped the gunners to a 2 0 victory over Paris Saint germain on what was a mixed night for british clubs, Asjoe Lynskey reports. In his North London and in paris, this is the year they hope for change. Arsenal and Paris Saint germain are huge clubs who have never won the Champions League but in the steel of two cities, one team was on the rise. In this tale of two cities, one team was on the rise. Arsenal took a hit but were rewarded. The Management Psg as a youngster but no they were ruthless. Mikel arteta has set them up ruthless. Mikel arteta has set them up to score from set pieces. This from Bukayo Saka didnt even need to touch. 2 0 to the gunners. The Visitors Borussia Dortmund and celtic share a song and shared a moment. Dortmund led at half time by five goals to one and it still got worse from there. 7 1, this may be celtic because my biggest test. The team they had beaten had to face Manchester City. Full forward and scored against slovan bratislava. They won 4 1. Their Champions League is up and running. Well, there are nine fixtures in the Champions League tonight, but arguably the Glamour Tie takes place at Villa Park, where Aston Villa Host Bayern Munich in a rematch of the 1982 European Cup final which villa won 1 0. It also could see england strikers harry Kane And Ollie watkins go head to head. Despite picking up an injury in bayern� s 1 1 draw with bayer leverkusen, kane trained with his team mates yesterday, with Head Coach Vincent kompany saying a decision on his fitness will be taken later today. Watkins, meanwhile, is eyeing up Kanes Spot in the england starting 11. Everyone is fighting for a position on the pitch so obviously i want to be the man to play. Day in, day out, we have a good relationship, we talk. When im in the camp, i speak to him, so theres no animosity or anything like that, and im doing all they can to be on the pitch. All they can to be on the pitch. All i can. Well, how are the fans feeling ahead of this one, i wonder . Lets talk to broadcaster dan bardell. There has been some controversy surrounding ticket prices, some up to £100, but if youve got a golden ticket for this evening, its going to be a special occasion for Villa Fans. ~ to be a special occasion for Villa Fans. W , to be a special occasion for Villa Fans. , a , , fans. Yeah, the Ticket Stuff will be ut to fans. Yeah, the Ticket Stuff will be put to one fans. Yeah, the Ticket Stuff will be out to one side fans. Yeah, the Ticket Stuff will be put to one side tonight, fans. Yeah, the Ticket Stuff will be put to one side tonight, its fans. Yeah, the Ticket Stuff will be put to one side tonight, its not i put to one side tonight, its not been great but fans are nowjust looking forward to the game, Villa Fans across the globe. This promise to be such a memorable night, such a special occasion whatever happens, i dont know the atmosphere to nature is going to be electric and i know the atmosphere is going to be electric. Theres a reason why emery always references the fans in interviews, they can help the players, everyone pulling in the same direction makes Villa Park such a place for people to go. They have won a lot of games under emery at Villa Park. Bayern munich at a brilliant side that plays Champions League Football But Villa have shown under emery they can mix it with the best and although i respect Bayern Munich, and im sure the players do as well, i dont think there will be any fear. I think the level come with a Game Plan and it will be such a special occasion for fans of all ages. I think villa come with a Game Plan. Ages. I think villa come with a Game Plan Game Plan. Im sure as a fan he would rather Game Plan. Im sure as a fan he would rather face Game Plan. Im sure as a fan he would rather face a Game Plan. Im sure as a fan he would rather face a side Game Plan. Im sure as a fan he j would rather face a side without Game Plan. Im sure as a fan he would rather face a side without him playing this evening. I would rather face a side without him playing this evening. Playing this evening. I wouldnt have been playing this evening. I wouldnt have been upset playing this evening. I wouldnt have been upset if playing this evening. I wouldnt have been upset if he playing this evening. I wouldnt have been upset if he had playing this evening. I wouldntl have been upset if he had saved himself for the england games but whoever Bayern Munich put out, he will be a formidable opponent but i have full confidence of the Aston Villa Team to get the job done tonight. There will be difficult moments throughout the game but with the fans onside and everyone pulling in the same direction, its going to be such a big occasion and whatever happens, i think the Villa Fans stay with the team and whoever is playing against us tonight, i got this feeling that villa are going to come out on top. Dan, thanks very much. Enjoy tonight. Im sure you will well, Champions League football also returns to anfield tonight for the first time since March 2023 as the reds host bologna. Liverpool go into the clash having already registered a win over italian oppositions. They beat Ac Milan 3 1 in the san siro. The six time champions are also top of the Premier League but despite a strong start to the season, Head Coach Arne Slot Isnt totally satisfied. We asa we as a team, if we have that much quality, we cannot accept mediocrity. You have to ask from yourself every second of the day, every second of the game, the highest standards that this shirt brings. We as staff have to set those standards very clearly. Well, here they are for you the fixtures in full. Defending champions real Madrid Travel to lille, while Newcomers Girona will play their first ever European Match at home when they welcome feyenoord. Benfica Host Atletico Madrid in lisbon, Whilejuventus Travel to face rb leipzig. And dont forget, new to the bbc this season, you can watch Champions League match of the Day Tonight from 10 a0pm with highlights available on the iplayer from 10pm. Joe allen has been named in Wales Squad for this months uefa Nations League matches against Iceland And Montenegro after coming out of international retirement. The Swansea City player called time on his Wales Career back in february last year, having represented his Country 7a times. Injuries to fellow midfielders ethan Ampadu And Aaron ramsey, however, has seen the 34 year old recalled by new Head Coach Craig Bellamy who called it a no brainer. The Vitality Roses made it two wins from two in New Zealand to claim the Taini Jamison Trophy with one match of the series remaining. After a narrow one Point Win over the number two ranked side in game one, england won by the relative comfort of four points earlier this morning, 59 55. Its the first time england have held the trophy since 2021 and the first time ever theyve won a series against New Zealand in the opening two games. In the last few minutes Carlos Alcaraz has beaten the World Number one Jannik Sinner in the final of the china open. The match had to be decided on a Tie Break with alcaraz winning seven points in a row to claim victory in beijing. Its the spaniards fourth title of the year the Build Up to this years bbc Sports Personality of the year awards has begun and nominations are now open for the Unsung Hero category. Great britains most decorated female olympian Dame Laura Kenny is the ambassador for the award and is spearheading the campaign to find its winner. Every sports person, every club you take your children too, they are all organised by someone, and the people that set these clubs up and keep them alive, most of them are volunteers and youve got to be such a special person to do that and commit so much time to something that you dont know the reward at The End of it. My club was run by volunteers and i had two coaches who came as a pair everywhere, and the reason i was the Bike Rider that i am today is because of the foundations that they give me. Theres plenty more sport on the Bbc Sport Webiste and app, including previews for this evenings Champions League matches. But now its time to hand you back to the news at one team and sally nugent. A shortage of doctors means the average gp in england has to care for more than 2000 patients. A 17 increase compared with nearly one decade ago. Dominic hughes reports. Good morning. Sometimes only a Face To Face Appointment with a doctor will do. There we go. Right. What brings you in today . Fortunately for anne, suffering a painful leg after falling, her local Gp Surgery operates a system known as triage that allows the most urgent cases to be seen promptly. Ive not had a problem and ive never had a problem making an appointment either. Some people say they wait weeks. Well, ive never waited weeks. If youre genuinely ill, i feel that they are sympathetic towards it. So i cant say anything bad about it. Good afternoon, Windsor Health centre. So what was your query . This practice may be coping, but many others struggle to offer patients fast appointments, and doctors across the uk have seen growing demand for care. The pressures are intense. And, you know, were looking towards a really, really busy winter. Over the years its got worse and worse. Primary care has been systematically defunded over the past decade. All the efficiencies have been made and now were just pedalling faster and faster on that hamster wheel, trying to meet the demand. The pressures that Gps Face are illustrated by a fresh Bbc Analysis of nhs data. In September Of 2015 each full time gp in england was responsible forjust under 2000 patients, but by august of this year that number had risen to more than 2300. Thats an increase of 17 . So how has it been this morning. In Primary Care the official name for gp practices, pharmacies and community services. Theres frustration they cant properly tackle the root causes of many Peoples Health problems. But if we could really engage people, really engage with them, we could catch them early. We could get them and keep them motivated, bring them back every three months, having Blood Tests and things, we could make a big difference. Anne is happy with the service at this surgery and gps say with properfunding and more time for patients, they could have a big impact on the health of the nation. Dominic hughes, Bbc News, cheshire. Tms Football Club will become the first welsh League Side to embark on a European Group Stage Campaign Tomorrow when they face fiorentino. A tough Challenge But One that marks a remarkable rise. New territory for the new saints, to phasing out italian giants fiorentino. Massive came, italian giants fiorentino. Massive game. Really italian giants fiorentino. Massive game, really looking italian giants fiorentino. Massive game, really looking forward italian giants fiorentino. Massive game, really looking forward to l italian giants fiorentino. Massive | game, really looking forward to it and if we can get into their half, we are looking good. Haifa and if we can get into their half, we are looking good. And if we can get into their half, we are looking good. How do you feel about playing we are looking good. How do you feel about playing one we are looking good. How do you feel about playing one of we are looking good. How do you feel about playing one of the we are looking good. 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I perfect i i suppose we should perfect i i suppose we should have a toast to the next step, to europe very nice indeed. The Teen Drama heartstopper returns for a third series on netflix tomorrow. Its already won praise for showing the positive side of Growing Up in the lgbt community. Our correspondent Lauren Moss has been on set for a behind the scenes preview. Hey, charlie. Heartstopper is the story of two boys who meet at a Secondary School in kent. And they fall in love. And its, yeah, their love story. Hi. Its a really fantastic season of heartstopper. Its a more mature season, and the characters are Growing Up. Were just heading into set now where theyre recording one of the episodes of season three. And you can see it on the monitor here. A really emotional Scene Betweenjoe and kit� s characters, charlie and nick, talking about some of the really difficult themes that will be coming up in season three. I hate feeling like this. I dont know what to do now. Thank you. Camera set. And action. Whats that like to prepare for . For those sorts of scenes . Um, i think its all about authenticity and trying to make your portrayal of a topic that is quite intense and also quite close to peoples hearts as true as possible. Take a five minute break. All right, charlie. Think its definitely a really wonderful thing that were in a time in the world where we can make a show like heartstopper, and just hopefully it leads the way for more, um, queerstories to be told. So we can say what we do . Amazing. So, i mean, have sex for the first time. Thats great. Thats like, you know, i mean, it may not be appropriate, but its real, and its just beautiful. Its nice to have that representation of, like, a Trans Person being able to, um, have those sorts of relationships. I think its so important that, you know, Growing Up, you get to see at least somebody that you can relate to on screen. The Way Heartstopper is, is very casual about its representation. Its very were here. Its normal. Its human. Its not shocking. Its not brave. Its not inspirational. Its just really human and really natural. I want to tell nick that i love him. Whats it like kissing your friend on camera. When youre sort of shooting for, like, 7. 5 hours, as we did last time, which was a slightly steamier scene. It is like, this is absolutely absurd. So weird. Like, what is myjob . It is what it is. We love it. Heart stopper is back on the screen very soon. Lets get the weather. The weather is looking a little bit mixed with the cloud across england and wales with some showers but it will be turning a little bit drier and sunnier over the next few days. Lets have a look at the satellite picture. There is a Big Gap In The Cloud here which is high Pressure Building and you cannot see the thick cloud here, the Thinner Cloud Thatis thick cloud here, the Thinner Cloud that is across england and wales. The best sunshine across scotland, where centre of this highs, beautiful weather for the rest of the afternoon with sunny skies across the Western Isles compare that to the breeze and the cloud in the south East But Weather north or south, temperatures are fairly similar today. About 15 degrees in the Lowlands Of Scotland and 16 expected later on. In cardiff. Through this evening and overnight, the Skies Will Clearfrom through this evening and overnight, the skies will clear from england and wales, not completely but we will have clear skies largely across the uk. Light winds and quite a chilly night so some Mist And Fog forming in the glens of scotland, through the lowlands and i think it will be colder bursting on thursday right across the board but the weather is looking promising tomorrow. Certainly that drier and brighter weather with this large area of High Pressure firmly in charge, anchored over the uk with Sunshine Right from the word go. A really fine day on the way after all of that rain we have had for what seems like weeks now. Temperatures, 15 in glasgow and around 16 in the south, more or less the same. The High Pressure will start to show signs of slipping away ever eastwards through the course of friday so it is in the North Sea and thatis friday so it is in the North Sea and that is giving way to these Weather Fronts off the atlantic so that does mean we still have some sunshine on friday but it is mostly reserved for england and wales were towards the west, the Weather Fronts are sweeping in so perhaps figure cloud and outbreaks of rain for belfast and outbreaks of rain for belfast and glasgow. Temperatures at 16 or 17. Into the weekend, the weather is going downhill, autumn Full Throttle with low Pressure Spinning in and at the bottom of the screen you can see the bottom of the screen you can see the Tail End of hurricanes heading our way, the Tail End of hurricanes heading ourway, bringing the Tail End of hurricanes heading our way, bringing wind and rain. The Tail End of hurricanes heading ourway, bringing wind and rain. An unsettled picture on the way. Here is a quick summery of the Weather Today and better weather into thursday and friday but i think for the weekend and into next week it is looking unsettled. Thank you. That is it from us on Bbc News. Do enjoy the rest of your day. Goodbye. Live from london. This is Bbc News. Israelare live from london. This is Bbc News. Israel are sending more troops tojoin it news. Israel are sending more troops to join it daley The Grand Operation Against hezbollah as Fighting Rages on in southern lebanon. This school was hit in a wave of missiles fired by iran on tuesday. Netanyahu pledges to retaliate. In tehran, irans supreme dinar Ayatollah Khomeini tells them to get lost from the region. Us Vice President ial candidates went head to head on everything from abortion to immigration. We will be asking who came out on top in the debate. Hello. Welcome to Bbc News. Lets start the programme with the latest in the escalating conflict in the Middle East. Benjamin Netanyahu Benjamin Neta Nyahu has Benjamin Netanyahu has promised iran will pay for its missile attacks. Iran has warned any retaliation will trigger another response. Iran sent a variety of nearly 200 missiles, mainly ballistic missiles which are harder to intercept. The majority were blocked by israeli forces with help from international allies, including the uk and the United States. Iran said the attack was in retaliation for israeli aggression in gaza and lebanon. This morning, iranians backed Hezbollah Fighters have continued to launch rockets into the north of israel. We have the latest here. Is this the launch of a wider war in the Middle East . Iran and fired