Fastest female swim across lake geneva. Hello. The israeli Prime Minister, benjamin netanyahu, has criticised the uks decision to suspend some Arms Sales to his country, as shameful and Misguided. in a series of posts on x, Mr Netanyahu said, days earlier, Mr Netanyahu had asked earlier, Mr Netanyahu had asked israelis for forgiveness, israelis for forgiveness, following the deaths following the deaths of those six hostages. Of those six hostages. That had triggered that had triggered protests across israel, protests across israel, including a general strike. Including a general strike. 97 hostages, taken 97 hostages, taken by hamas last october, by hamas last october, are still believed to be are still believed to be in gaza, its thought in gaza, its thought that 33 are no longer alive. That 33 are no longer alive. The uk has said that the decision to suspend Arms Sales to israel was taken because there was a clear risk of the equipment being used to violate International Law. Defen
Stop welcome to Bbc News now, three hours welcome to Bbc News now, three hours of fast moving news, interviews and reaction. Ukraines President Zelensky says that a russian Missile Strike has killed more than 41 people. It happened in Poltava a city in the east of ukraine. President zelensky said that more than 180 people were wounded. Speaking in the last hour, he said it was a very difficult day for ukraine. The ukrainian Defence Ministry called it a barbaric strike against an educational establishment. This is what President Zelensky said a short while ago. Translation i have received preliminary l reports on the russian attack on Poltava. According to the information available now, two ballistic missiles hit the territory of an educational institution and a neighbouring hospital. One of the buildings in the institute of communications was partially destroyed. People were trapped under the rubble. Many of them were rescued. More than 180 people were injured. Unfortunately, there ar
Cafes and bars as workspaces . We talk to the businesses making sure that hosting workers pays. First grand Slam Quarterfinalfor Jack draper, the first british player in mens singles to reach the last day of the Us Open since Andy Murray eight years ago. More of you should see at least a little bit of Sunshine Today but they will still be shower clouds around. I will have all the details. Good morning. Its tuesday the 3rd of september. PhOne companies are to meet with Government Ministers to discuss measures to tackle crime, after the number of Snatch Thefts more than doubled in england and wales over the last year. The government says the rise is down to an increase in demand for second hand smartphOnes both in the uk and overseas. Our correspondent Frances Read has the details. Audacious. Easy. A quick snatch, and its gOne. Pins and facial recognition help, but theyre not a solution. And its often young people who are being targeted in places like parks and outside transport hubs. Th
The number of mobiles snatched on the street. And the former Childrens Laureate Michael Rosen laments the loss of britains Libraries. Im sangry, thats what i am, sad and angry about this, that this wonderful facility that weve had, and perhaps taken for granted, has been eroded just bit by bit, taking it away from us. And coming up on Bbc News, Jack Draper is being hailed as the new king of british tennis after reaching the quarterfinals of the Us Open. He will play Alex De Minaur next. Good afternoon, and welcome to the Bbc News at one. Israels prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has attacked the uks decision to suspend some Arms Sales to his country as shameful and misguided. He said the move would embolden hamas, but the Defence Secretary John Healey has defended the legaljudgment. It marks a shift in the uks approach to the conflict from the positon held by the previous conservative government. Our political correspondent Damian Grammaticas reports. From supporters of the israeli gov
And making stolen phones harder to sell on the Uk Government, asks Tech Companies how they can tackle phone theft. And libraries are facing mass closures across the uk. A former childrens laureate tells us why he feels that is a decimation. Hello and welcome to the programme. We start this i were in ukraine. Where russia has carried out one of the deadliest strikes in months. Ukraines Defence Ministry says 51 people have been killed, and more than 200 injured. It happened in poltava a city in the east of the country. Many people are believed to be trapped under the rubble. The countrys Defence Ministry called It A barbaric strike against an educational establishment. President zelensky said, it was a very difficult day for ukraine. Our bbc verify correspondent, Merlyn Thomas has the latest. Here at bpc verify we are working hard to analyse and verify footage of the aftermath of the attack. Let me talk you through what we know so far but what happened. The attack was on the city Of Po