Looking a lot drier, and we remain in the warm conditions. I will have all the details later in the programme. Its monday the 9th of october. Good morning. More than 1,000 people have now been killed in israel and gaza after a Massive Attack by hamas militants that began at dawn on saturday. There are reports that israel has struck more than 500 targets in gaza overnight, my more than 125,000 palestinians i displace. President biden has ordered extra military assistance for the israelis, promising them rock solid and unwavering support. Israeli troops are still hunting down insurgents after one of the bloodiest attacks. 0ne down insurgents after one of the bloodiest attacks. One of the worlds most advanced military is taken by surprise by hamas, a military group kept behind barriers that were supposed to stop this happening. Their attack as brutal as it was brazen. Hundreds killed. For israel that has included scores of unarmed civilians as well as soldiers. Already the largest loss of
Persist. And Divide And Rule we get the inside track on the business thats split the world up into 57 trillion three metre squares, each with its own code. Its an innovative approach to mapping thats being taken up by the likes of the red cross and deutsche bahn. Dont forget, we always want to hear from you about anything on the programme its easy to get in touch, just use the hashtag bbcbizlive. Welcome to the programme, stay tuned for that inside track, it is fascinating, this three metres square here has its own unique code, we will explain that for you later. The eu and china will attempt to deepen ties at a summit later. There is concern among some about us president Donald Trumps stance on trade and Climate Change. Chinese premier li keqiang will meet European Council president donald tusk and the head of the European Commission jean claude juncker. Chinese premier li keqiang will meet European Council president theyre looking at how they can counter Donald Trumps policy of putti
In our election blind date series. Today, cambridge historian mary beard and strip club owner Peter Stringfellow. You look slightly distinguished, quite hunky. You are quite a pretty lady. Get that on camera welcome to the programme, were live until 11am. Were also talking about Ariana Grandes one love Manchester Concert to raise money for people affected by the manchester bombing. Tickets go on sale at 10am this morning. Well have the details and wed love to hear from you if youre planning to go. Do get in touch on all the stories were talking about this morning use the hashtag victorialive. If you text, you will be charged at the Standard Network rate. Our top story today. Theresa mays political opponents have criticised her for not taking part in a seven way General Election debate. She was accused of lacking guts during the 90 minute event. Lets get more from our political guru norman smith. Is it possible to say who one . It was probably the Television Volume button as people try
Ofa we dont see this as the beginning of a new campaign. Well be live throughout the day in beirut, moscow and washington with the latest reaction to the unfolding events. The other news. A Romanian Tourist who fell into the river thames during the Westminster Bridge terror attack has died. A sharp rise in the number of accident and Emergency Departments turning away ambulances in england. Good morning, its friday the 7th of april. Welcome to bbc Newsroom Live. Russia has strongly condemned us Missile Strikes on a syrian airbase, describing them as an act of aggression against a sovereign state. It has provoked anger from russia. 59 tomahawk Cruise Missiles were fired from two American Navy warships in the mediterranean. Their target the shayrat Airbase Which donald trump said was the airfield used to launch what he described as a horrible Chemical Attack on innocent civilians earlier this week. Six people are said to have died in the air strikes and the base is described as almost com