In retaliation for the barrage of missiles launched by tehran two days ago. On tuesday, iran fired 180 missiles across large parts of israel. It came in response to the israeli military s Ground Invasion of southern lebanon. The conflict has continued to escalate overnight. Lebanons Health Ministry says five people have been killed in a strike on a medicalfacility in beirut. The Israeil Military confirmed it had carried out a Precision Attack on a building said to be affiliated with the iran backed armed group hezbollah. Our Correspondent Peter bowes has the latest. More explosions ring out overnight in lebanon. The Israeli Army says it conducted a precise attack on bachoura in central beirut. The first raid in the heart of lebanons capital. Lebanese officials say at least five people were killed and 11 injured in this israeli strike on a medical facility, a building affiliated with hezbollah. Earlier, the lebanese Health Ministry confirmed at least 46 people have been killed in israel
Years winners ukraine who cant stage it because of the war with russia. Now on bbc news it is time for amol rajan interviewing Richard Branson. Hi. Yes. Hello. My goodness. Wow. The shy schoolboy who became a global celebrity. Sir Richard Branson is a very british bundle of contradictions. The dyslexic who set up a student magazine, the Record Label Founder who didnt listen to music, The 60s Hippie who became a multi billionaire. Today hes got his own island and his brand has dozens of companies to its name, from Virgin Atlantic to galactic. But after five decades in business, reinventing whole industries, sir Richard Branson has been tested as never before, both financially and emotionally. The pandemic left the 72 year old fighting to save his empire and his reputation. Hes faced questions over how hes used women to promote his brand. And sceptics have asked why someone who campaigns on Climate Change is sending rockets into space. The original Rebel Entrepreneur continues to grab th
to the lord for peace. turkey s president recep erdogan has addressed supporters on the last day of campaigning before sunday s election. he accused his opponent of planning to sanction russia on the orders of america. mr erdogan s party has been in power for more than 20 years. final preparations are taking place in the english city of liverpool for the eurovision song contest s grand final. the event is being held in britain on behalf of ukraine last year s winners. the pop band tvorchi is presenting this year s ukrainian entry entitled heart of steel . now on bbc news playing for ukraine following a group of ukrainian refugee actors living in the uk, as they prepare to premier a brand new play as part of liverpool s eurovision festival . for over a month, we ve been following a group of ukrainian refugees all seven of them prominent actors and directors in their home country. my life back in ukraine was tightly connected with theatre. they faced unprecedent
song contest gets underway. the event is taking place in the english city of liverpool. britain is hosting it on behalf of ukraine last year s winners. now, on bbc news. it s sportsday. hello and welcome to sportsday. i m gavin ramjaun. it s all over for southampton they re relegated from the premier league after losing to fulham. leeds united fight on but it s never easy. they salvage a point against newcastle in their battle to avoid the drop. and notts county are back in the big time. theyjoin wrexham in the football league after a dramatic penalty shoout win in the national league play off final. also coming up on sportsday: british basketball s biggest rivals go head to head, in the playoff final. but can the riders tame the lions in this year s showpiece event? hello there and welcome along to sportsday, on a day southampton fans were dreading, but perhaps thought was inevitable. the club have been relegated to the championship after losing at home to fulham.