In gaza, after hamas gave what it called a Comprehensive Vision to mediators. Mr netanyahu . Office said he also planned an assault on rafah, the city in the southern edge of the gaza strip where more than half of the territorys two and half Million People at residing. Meanwhile, a ship carrying Food Supplies for gaza has arrived, and is now waiting off the coast in a test run of what is hoped will become a new route for aid into the territory. The us secretary of state, Antony Blinken, has been speaking about the negotiations. Answering questions from the press in austria, mr blinken said both sides were working to bridge the remaining gaps. He said he was yet to see a plan for the Israel Military in rafah. You asked specifically the Israel Military in rafah. 7m. Asked specifically whether weve seen the plan, and now we have not seen the plan, and now we have not seen it. Regarding the hostages. Yes, there has been a Counter Proposal put forward by hamas, i cant get into the details o
But President Putin is certain to win six more years in office. The uks jobs problem why more than one in five working age adults arent looking for work. Well have a Special Report from our analysis editor ros atkins. And the story of the viral hanging granny. She became an Internet Sensation and well meet the man whos immortalised the moment in paint. All that to come on the programme tonight. We start with the war in ukraine. But at a meeting that took place thousands of kilometres from the front line. The gathering today of three european leaders could have major implications for the conflict. But there is a dilemma among the three leading Military Powers of Mainland Europe just how to maintain a unified response, when theres growing differences on what that response looks like. French president emmanuel macron, german chancellor olaf scholz, and polish Prime Minister donald tusk met in berlin today amid rumours of a rift between the french and german leaders. Its a clash between wh
And its time for lenny s last turn the comedian will present his final comic relief tonight after 39 years. Plus do you fancy more rain . I did not think so, but another wet morning for many. This weekend sunshine at times and hopefully more brightness. Its friday the 15th march. Our main story. Exposure to violent online content is now unavoidable for children in the uk, with many seeing it while still in Primary School, according to a new ofcom report. The regulator is urging social Media Companies to strengthen Child Protection on their platforms. Our Technology Reporter Shiona Mccallum reports. How much time do you think you spend on your phone a day . Even Prince William is asking these questions when meeting with a group of schoolchildren at a west london youth centre yesterday. Thats quite a lot. But i bet you feel better coming here. But when children are on their smartphones, their innocence can soon be compromised. Ofcom say out of the 2a7 children it spoke to, all of them ha
Congressional republicans are already saying weisss new status makes him a Fire Wall Insulating President Biden and his Justice Department and could actually impede congressional efforts to get to the truth. Look into that. Also tonight, the Justice Department has moved to officially dismiss the now defunked plea deal with the president s son. Correspondent dazed spunt has the details from the Justice Department. Good evening, david. Reporter bret, good evening to you. The legal jeopardy for the president s son only deepens now that this case has Special Counsel status, and we can say tonight that it appears hunter biden is headed for trial. I have concluded that it is in the Public Interest to appoint him as Special Counsel. David weiss, the u. S. Attorney who had been leading the Justice Departments probe of Hunter Bidens tax and Business Dealings now getting a new job title and new legal responsibilities. Reporter mr. Weiss has the authority he needs to conduct a thorough investigat
Plus, we take a first look at tomorrows front pages. Hello, good evening. The Prime Minister spoke outside Downing Street tonight in a hastily arranged address, claiming that forces in the uk were trying to tear us apart. It comes after the controversial politician George Galloway won the rochdale by election with a majority of more than 5,000. George galloway said his views have been endorsed by the electorate. Voters turned their backs on the traditional parties, with an independent candidate, david tully, taking second place. Labour had withdrawn support from its candidate, azhar ali, after he was recorded making remarks that the party considered anti semitic. George galloway said his victory in a part of Greater Manchester with a significant Muslim Population was for gaza but one organisation representing britishjews described it as dark day for the uks jewish community. From rochdale, heres our political editor, chris mason. Tonight, from the showroom of a Car Dealership in rochda