Kenyas Deputy President says 70 children are missing after a fire at a Primary School. At least 17 boys are known to have died. The blaze tore through the Schools Dormitory in central kenya. Lets speak to our senior Africa Correspondent Anne soy. It is important to underscore this point that missing doesnt necessarily mean presumed dead. That is because we understand from witnesses that some children ran, somewhat taking in by neighbours because people who live nearby the score came in, early in the morning, as soon as they had the disgrace called to try and put out the fire Distress Call. As of now, as the Deputy President in adding 70 peoples are reported missing. Adding 70 peoples are reported missinu. ,. , missing. The president has already been missing. The president has already been commenting, i already been commenting, describing it as horrific, devastating, has ordered an investigation. But what do we know about the circumstances surrounding this fire . Know about the circumst
Are put in to bat on an overcast first morning of the third test against sri lanka. They already hold an unassailable 2 0 series lead. Good afternoon, and welcome to the Bbc News at one. The Prison Population in england and wales has hit a record high for the second week in a row. The latest figures show there are now more than 88,500 inmates. Thats a rise of almost 1,200 in five weeks. Around half of those are cases linked to this summers riots. In a few days time, the governments temporary early Release Scheme will begin, and some offenders will be able to leave jail at an earlier point in their sentences. Lets speak now to our Uk Correspondent daniel sandford. Daniel, what are these high numbers doing to the Prison System . Last week, i was sitting here talking to your audience about the Prison Population hitting an all time high. This week its even higher, and essentially what happened is on the 30th Ofjuly when the rioting Started this summer, the Prison Population has been rising
Looking for, has anyone really got a lot of support and as far out in front . And then, another mp said to me what they are then looking for is some kind of momentum. Because some of these candidates come from. Studio imjust these candidates come from. Studio im just going to stop you because we have seen the chair of the 1922 committee come into the room. Lets listen to what he has to Say. James cleverly, 21 votes. Robertjenrick, 21 votes. Priti patel, 1a Votes. Mel stride, 16 votes and Tom Tugendhat 17 votes. So is the result of the ballot, Priti Patel is eliminated from the contest. And there will be a further ballot on tuesday to reduce the list from five to four candidates. He will then be going to the conservative Party Conference. Thank you very much for your attendance. We look forward to the ballot next week. Studio there we have Bob Blackman the chair of the 1922 committee announcing the Priti Patel, the former Home Secretary is out. She got 1a Votes. We miss the very top due
Are still believed to be in gaza its thought that 33 are no longer alive. Hamas said more of them could be returned to their families in shrouds if a Ceasefire Isnt reached. Mr netanyahus comments came as Street Protests over his handling of negotiations entered a second night in israel. The demonstrators want a Ceasefire Agreement to secure the release of the remaining hostages. Heres Mr Netanyahus response. Translation they murdered six of our hostages in cold blood, so after this horrible murder, i dont believe that someone would come, someone serious would come and say, now make more concessions. You are not serious. Hamas is serious. I cannot believe this happened. I cannot believe anyone really thinks that, and i cannot believe President Biden actually said that. Lets speak to our diplomatic correspondent James Landale how much pressure is Mr Netanyhu under . If this doesnt push his government into a ceasefire deal, what will . Government into a ceasefire deal, what will . Well,
Our breaking news, israeli prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has criticised the Uk Decision to suspend some Arms Sales to his country is shameful and misguided. Sales to his country is shamefuland misguided. In a series of posts on x, formerly twitter, he posted. Earlier prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asked for forgiveness from israelis for failing to return six hostages found dead In Gaza on saturday. 97 hostages taken by hamas last october i still believed to be In Gaza. Its thought that 33 are no longer alive. The decision was taken because it was said that there was a clear risk. We are a staunch ally of israel, we remain a staunch ally of israel. Weve made this a legal judgment as a result of the process were required to follow. But our determination to stand with israel, to be part of the collective defence if they come under direct attack again as they have done before remains resolute and absolute. Lets speak to our correspondent James Landale who is injerusalem. This co