With big interviews and our regular panel of newsnighters, and of course look at what the papers are saying about tomorrows news. Just a few hours ago, huge plumes of smoke could be seen rising from the Capital Today after israel fired a series of rockets into beirut. Israel said it was targeting the headquarters of hezbollah and its leader but its not clear whether he is alive or dead. The initial Death Toll from the explosion is that two people were killed but that is expected to rise. We are told 70 injuries have been reported so far and in the last hour the idf has issued warnings for people living in certain parts of those Southern Suburbs to evacuate their homes, which suggests more strikes may be due overnight. Iran, which backs hezbollah, has called the attack on the capital in the Southern Suburbs a dangerous, Game Changing Escalation. In a moment well speak to our international editorjeremy bowen, who will give us the latest on whats happened and look ahead to whats happened
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Of harrods, mohamed Al Fayed, of abuse including sexual assault. And, the extremely lucky tourist from warwickshire, who survived a Hippo Attack in zambia. And on bbc london, the Landfill Site thats caught fire on newsnight at 10. 30pm, well bring you fresh insight on the stories of the day, with big interviews and our regular panel of newsnighters, and of course look at what the papers are saying about tomorrows news. Good evening from beirut. A tense and nervous city tonight. The head of Israels Army has told troops to prepare for a possible Ground Invasion of lebanon, saying Military Boots would enter enemy territory. His words come amidst increased intensity of attacks from both sides. World leaders are gathered at the united nations in New York. The us president , joe biden, has warned an All Out War in the Middle East is possible, but said there is still an opportunity to settle the conflict. The uks Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, warned british nationals still in lebanon to l
Our people, are that she wants to keep the War And Terror going just so no one thinks he was wrong, its insane too. From the very first section of the work, russia has been doing things that cannot possibly be justified under the un charter. Every destroyed ukrainian city, every burnt village, and theyre already hundreds and hundreds, proving that russia is coming an initial rush international crime. This working out fade away, this is why that work cannot be calmed by talks, i am grateful to all the nations that are truly helping in ways that save the lives of our people. Zelensky said his plan is not about negotiating with russia, but finding a way of ending the conflict diplomatically. The head of the president s Office Andriy Yermak has confirmed that an Invitation Tojoin Nato would be part of this so called Victory Plan. Lets speak to Victoria Vdovychenko Programme director for Security Studies at the Ukraine Centre for defence strategies. Thank you for being with us. In this inte
With big interviews and our regular panel of newsnighters, and of course look at what the papers are saying about tomorrows news. Good evening. Sir Keir Starmer has promised National Renewal in his first speech to the Labour Party Conference as Prime Minister, but he warned of tough choices ahead. The Prime Minister insisted that keeping a Cool Head during challenging times would be better in the long term than easy answers. And he pledged to stabilise the economy, but made it clear that some of his decisions would be unpopular. From liverpool, our political editor, chris mason, sent this report conference, please welcome Keir Starmer prime Minister And Leader of the labour party. Cheering and applause little wonder the audience in here are whooping, theyve waited 15 years to hear a sentence like that at their conference. A party so, so often crushed by defeat, basking in winning. Take pride that labour won in every single region in england. Take pride that labour won in wales. Take pr