Died of a sudden heart attack in shanghai. Chinas long time second in command, he was known for his pragmatic economic policies. He rose through the party ranks despite not having any power base. At one point he was even earmarked for the top role as president. In his final term, he was the only leading politician who didnt belong to xijinpings group of xi jinpings group of loyalists. Xijinpings group of loyalists. More on that later. Now to the latest on the war in the middle east. Calls for a ceasefire to allow aid into gaza are growing amid warnings from israel that it is preparing for what it calls the next stage of combat against hamas. These are pictures from the ismay Israeli Military as tanks entered Northern Gaza on wednesday. Israel says it was a targeted rate, not the start of the ground invasion. Inside gaza, the humanitarian situation is dire as food and fuel supplies are running low. The Palestinian Red Crescent says it will be forced to shut down Ambulance Services in 2a
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The hamas run Health Authority says the death toll has passed 7,000. Some nhs workers havent received a one off sum of more than £1,000 agreed as part of a pay deal. The government is facing a legal challenge. And the british artist whos cracked a novel approach to an excess of the Da Vinci Code in charity shops. And coming up on bbc news. A ten month ban for Newcastle United and italy international sandro tonali, as the Italian Football Federation finds he breached betting rules. Good evening. A manhunt is under way across the Us State Of Maine after shootings that have left at least 18 people dead and 13 injured. The attacks happened in at least two locations, in a bar and a Bowling Alley in lewiston. People in the city are being warned to stay indoors, and local schools have been closed. Hundreds of Police Officers are looking for robert card, a ao Year Old Army reservist who theyve named as A Person Of Interest in connection with the shootings, describing him as armed and dangerou
Palestinians are now killed every day . The hamas run Ministry Of Health in gaza publishes a detailed list of the more than 7000 people it says have been killed since israels bombardment began, but tonight, the Us Government says that while a signifcant number of people have died, it still doesnt trust the figures from hamas. Also on the programme, well have the latest from lewiston, maine, after a gunman opened fire at a Bowling Alley and a restaurant, killing at least 18 people and sparking a Massive Police manhunt. Police say the ao year old suspect is still armed and dangerous. And Artificial Intelligence a saviour or a threat . The uks Prime Minister, rishi sunak, outlines the risks and the possible rewards of the next generation of smart software. To talk about all this, tonight i will be joined from washington by the former Republican Party strategist rina shah and from london by peter walker, deputy Political Editor for the guardian. The situation in gaza is growing more desper
The hamas run Ministry Of Health in gaza publishes a detailed list of the more than 7000 people it says have been killed since israels bombardment began, but tonight, the Us Government says that while a signifcant number of people have died, it still doesnt trust the figures from hamas. Tonight, we will look at the lessons learnt from the costly battle with isis in iraq as israel prepares for the next stage of its Military Operation in gaza. And also check in on the diplomatic efforts under way at the United Nations and in brussels, where eu leaders have been discussing action on the israel gaza conflict. We will also be live in lewiston, maine, after a gunman opened fire at a Bowling Alley and a restaurant, killing at least 18 people and sparking a Massive Police manhunt. Police say the ao year old suspect is still armed and dangerous. The situation in gaza is growing more desperate by the hour, with humanitarian supplies critically low and the Death Toll Jumping by hundreds every day