Our pakistan correspondent, Caroline Davies has the latest, from the capital, islamabad. A Sunday Afternoon Political Rally by one of pakistans biggest religious parties. Hundreds crowded in, covered from the Afternoon Sun by a marquee, waving flags and chanting. Then the speaker was interrupted by the explosion. Some people were stretchered out, soaked in blood. Others were simply carried by any hands that could offer help. The District Hospital declared a Health Emergency and a call was put out for blood donations. As the wards filled up, some were taken by helicopter to nearby peshawar. The Death Toll Rose quickly. Police have said they have struggled to identify all of the dead. Among those named is a local political leader. There has been an increase in Violent Attacks in pakistan, particularly in kp province. Police have said that they have discovered evidence suggesting that the explosion might have been a suicide bomber, but have not yet confirmed it. If this was an attack, it
Detaining the president , mohamed bazoum. On friday, the head of the president ial guards unit, general abdourahmane tchiani, declared himself nigers new leader, saying insecurity, economic woes and corruption prompted him to seize power. The us, the eu, and france, nigers former colonial ruler, say they wont recognise the coup leaders, with some suspending Security Cooperation and budgetary aid. There are concerns among many countries over which states nigers new leader will align with, potentially moving closer to russia, as happened after coups in neighbouring burkina faso and mali. Later, leaders from the 15 countries that make up ecowas, the Economic Community of west african states, and the eight leaders from the west African Economic and Monetary Union will meet to discuss their response. Earlier, chris ewokor, who is following the story from neighbouring nigeria. Well, right now in niger, things are happening quite fast. Earlier today, one of the members of the Military Coup ca
Unit, general abdourahmane tchiani, declared himself nigers new leader, saying insecurity, economic woes and corruption prompted him to seize power. The us, the eu, and france nigers former colonial ruler say they wont recognise the coup leaders, with some suspending Security Cooperation and budgetary aid. There are concerns among many countries over which states nigers new leader will align with potentially moving closer to russia as happened after coups in neighbouring burkina faso and mali. Later, leaders from the 15 countries that make up ecowas, the Economic Community of west african states, and the eight leaders from the west African Economic and monetary union, will meet to discuss their response. Earlier, chris ewokor, who is following the story from neighbouring nigeria gave me an update on what can come out of this meeting. Well, right now in niger, things are happening quite fast. Earlier today, one of the members of the Military Coup came out on State Television to denounce
wagner mercenary group, they ve been fighting for russia against ukraine, accusing that leader of betraying russia. and tonight, we hear from that leader for the first time. audio only, he has not been seen since saturday. since the rebellion was halted. so, where is yevgeny prigozhin, who turned on putin? tonight, we have learned that the white house has been in touch with russia, and what president biden is now signaling. ian pannell in ukraine. mary bruce with late reporting from the white house. also this monday night, the severe storms in the east at this hour. thunderstorms, large hail, possible tornadoes from the carolinas, right up through new york. three confirmed tornadoes. dozens of homes destroyed. the tail of a passenger jet struck by lightning. and tonight, the dangerous heat spreading. the father and stepson in a national park. authorities say the son passed out, the father went to get help and crashed in triple digit heat. they believe both were overcome in
longtime ally, the leader of the wagner mercenary group, they ve been fighting for russia against ukraine, accusing that leader of betraying russia. and tonight, we hear from that leader for the first time. audio only, he has not been seen since saturday. since the rebellion was halted. so, where is yevgeny prigozhin, who turned on putin? tonight, we have learned that the white house has been in touch with russia, and what president biden is now signaling. ian pannell in ukraine. mary bruce with late reporting from the white house. also this monday night, the severe storms in the east at this hour. thunderstorms, large hail, possible tornados from the carolinas, right up through new york. three confirmed tornadoes. dozens of homes destroyed. the tale oil of a passenger jet struck by lightning. the father and stepson in a national park. the son passed out, the father went to get help and crashed in triple digit heat. they believe both were overcome in 119-degree temperatures