and grief i feel every day? and we meet the british woman who, after 30 years in hollywood, is one of the most powerful figures in the world of entertainment. within the past few hours, japan s coast guard and the south korean news agency yonhap have both said that north korea has fired two ballistic missiles off its east coast, which appear to have landed in the sea outside japan s exclusive economic zone. this comes just after the united nations security council held an emergency meeting to discuss north korea s test firing of another ballistic missile overjapan on tuesday. that missile travelled 4,600 kilometres before falling into the pacific ocean. it was north korea s first missile launch overjapan since 2017. the us ambassador to the united nations has accused china and russia of enabling north korea. the dprk has enjoyed blanket protection from two members of this council. these two members have gone out of their way to justify the dprk s repeated provocations and blo
my administration will continue to individually monitor violent threats from al-qaeda, no matter where they emanate from. as commander-in-chief, it is my solemn responsibility to make america safe in a dangerous world. the united states did not seek this war against terror, you came to us. we answered with the same principles and resolve that has shaped us for generation upon generation. to protect the innocent, defend liberty, and we keep the light of freedom burning a beacon for the rest of the entire world. this announcement today was rather unexpected, but quite huge in significance. and to understand just how pivotal zawahiri was to al qaeda, it is worth looking at some of his history. he was born into a prominent egyptian family, but in the 1960s, he joined up with the muslim brotherhood, and was eventually arrested as part of a plot to overthrow the government in the early 19 80s. and it is the torture that he experienced in that prison, that fully radicalized the yo
In gaza overnight. 560 palestinians are reported dead. A hamas spokesman claimed that four israelis had been taken hostage and had been killed in the air strikes, a claim that has not been verified. The Israeli Military says it has regained control of all southern communities attacked by hamas, it warned isolated pockets of fighters could still remain. Hamas has continued to Fire Missiles into israel, targeting jerusalem, the airport near tel aviv and ashkelon. Israels iron dome has intercepted many of the rockets. At least 700 israelis have been killed, including at least 260 at a music festival. It is believed about 100 israelis are being held hostage in gaza. There are reports that mediators in qatar have had contact with officials to negotiate the release of israeli women and children. Palestinian Health Officials say at least 15 people have been killed like 1500 people have been killed like 1500 people have been killed by an Israeli Attack on a refugee camp in gaza. The un says mr
These are some of the recent pictures. Military military Officials Say israel struck over 500 targets overnight in gaza, with over 500 palestinians reported dead. A hamas spokesman claimed that four israelis whod been taken hostage had been killed by the air strikes, a claim that hasnt been verified. The Israeli Military says its regained control of all southern communities attacked by Palestinian Militants though it warned isolated pockets of fighters could still remain. Hamas has continued to Fire Missiles into israel, targeting jerusalem, Ben Gurion Airport near tel aviv, and ashkelon. Israels Iron Dome Defence System has intercepted many of the rockets. At least 700 israelis have been killed, including at least 260 at a Music Festival. Its believed around 100 israelis are being held hostage in gaza. There are reports that mediators from qatar have held contact with hamas officials to try to negotiate the release of israeli women and children taken into gaza. An unnamed israeli offi
The United Nations Secretary General, antonio guterres, is due to speak on the conflict this hour. We will carry that come alive, here on bbc news. Meanwhile, israel has intensified their attacks on hamas. These some of the latest pictures coming into us. Military Officials Say israel has struck more than 1,000 targets in gaza. 560 palestinians are reported dead. A hamas spokesman claimed that four israelis whohad been taken hostage had been killed in the air strikes, a claim that hasnt been verified. The Israeli Military says its regained control of all southern communities attacked by hamas though it warned isolated pockets of fighters could still remain. Hamas has continued to Fire Missiles into israel, targeting jerusalem, Ben Gurion Airport near tel aviv, and ashkelon. Israels Iron Dome Defence System has intercepted many of the rockets. At least 700 israelis have been killed, including at least 260 at a Music Festival. Its believed about 100 israelis are being held hostage in gaz