Restraint after a flare up of fighting between israel and the Lebanese Militia Group hezbollah. Israel says it launched pre emptive air strikes against dozens of hezbollah targets. Hezbollah says it was still able to Fire Hundreds of missiles into israel in retaliation for the recent killing of one of its commanders. It comes after israel launched air strikes across lebanon, and the Militia Group hezbollah fired hundreds of rockets and drones at israel in a further escalation of the conflict in the middle east. Israel says it hit more than 200 sites in lebanon, in what it called a pre emptive strike against the lebanese shia organisation, which was retaliating for the assassination of one of its top commanders in lebanon last month. Hezbollah says the first phase of its attack is over and it is not seeking all out war. Our correspondent Lucy Williamson reports from nahariya in Northern Israel, close the border between the two countries explosions by the time the sirens came, Northern I
To leave the area and police the city authorities asked people to leave the area and police are imposing security cordons. Media reports say emergency crews at the scene are now treating the injured. Here s our reporter jack surfleet. The mayor of solingen has posted on social media. He says everyone who turned out to celebrate the city s anniversary was in a state of shock, horrorand anniversary was in a state of shock, horror and great grief. His message says the attack in solingen breaks his heart. He has thanked the emergency services. He adds that there are tis in his eyes for those who have died. He said he prayed for those still fighting for their lives and expresses his greatest sympathies for those who have had to experience this. These images must have been horrific. Those who were attending the event, some have spoken to local media, again not verified by the bbc at the moment, but some kind of talking about their confusion of finding out what was happening at the time. As y
And coming up on Bbc News. What does the future hold for Raheem Sterling . He is once again out of Chelseas Squad for Tonights Europa Conference League Play offs. Good afternoon. Lecanemab is a Breakthrough Drug that can slow down alzheimers Disease And Today it has been approved for use by the Uk Medicines regulator. It helps to clear the Build Up of a toxic protein in the brain, and slows cognitive decline. But the Drug Wont be available on the nhs in england because it is said to be too expensive. Heres our medical editor fergus walsh. Do you remember we used to watch the ducks in there . Yeah. Mavis, whos 90, has alzheimers disease. But she and her husband rodney feel fortunate. Thats because shes one of only a few dozen people in the uk receiving lecanemab as part of a clinical trial. I think the main point about lecanemab is that its enabled mavis to keep her personality. I mean, shes still our mavis, and she always was bright and cheery, and she still is. Weve had some wonderful
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Meanwhile russia launches counter strikes in the Border Region on sumy. Now on Bbc News, its sportsday. Hello and welcome to sportsday im gavin ramjaun. It all goes to plan for Arne Slot. With victory for the new liverpool boss, against new Boys Ipswich. Arsenal are looking to dethrone Man City this campaign and theyre on the money against wolves at the emirates. And its Magic Weekend in superleague as London Broncos provide the stardust, against Hull Fc at Elland Road. Also coming up on sportsday. Team gb s Bryony Page talks to us about hitting the heights, with her Gold Medalfrom paris. I was just incredibly happy. A little bit relieved. All of the emotions that you can feel. It was the most incredible feeling. Hello there, and welcome along to the programme. And busy as usualfor the big names in the Premier League today. Liverpool began a new regime under new head coach Arne Slot, with a straightforward win over new Boys Ipswich town at portman road. It could be sign of how tough th