There are Reports Tonight that a us official says israel intends to launch a Ground Offensive in lebanon, which could begin as soon as today. Israeli tanks are gathering by the countrys northern border. Israels Defence Minister, who was visiting troops today, told them the next phase of the war will begin soon. Hezbollah has said its prepared for all out war. Lets go straight to lebanon and the capital beirut, anna foster. There is a realfeeling of momentum in the Middle East tonight, after the israeli Defence Minister told his troops on the board at that the military would use force by air, Sea And Land to achieve the aim of returning displaced israelis back to their homes. They said the killing in beirut of the hezbollah leader, Hassan Nasrallah was not the final step. There have been reports that israeli Special Forces had launched some raids inside lebanon but that has not been confirmed. Lucy williamson has been to northern israel and sent this report. Israels army is moving close
And plotting to murder the otherfour. How safe is vaping . The 16 year old who nearly died after suffering catastrophic lung failure. And after this face off on the pitch and an altercation off it, Raheem Sterling is dropped from englands euro 2020 qualifier on thursday. And coming up on sportsday later in the hour on bbc news Roger Federer keeps himself in contention at the end of season tourfinals in london. Good evening and welcome to the bbc news at six. The floods in the north of england have been top of the political agenda today, with opposition parties calling for the government to declare a National Emergency. Labour described the governments response as woeful and the liberal democrats said the situation wasnt being taken seriously enough. The government has called a cobra or Crisis Response meeting. Following a months worth of rain in 2a hours last week, rivers burst their banks to flood parts of South Yorkshire, nottinghamshire, derbyshire and lincolnshire, but the Environm
Is affected by plastic pollution. And footballs great challenge how to draw younger supporters put off by the price of tickets. Coming up in the sport, Northern Ireland manager Michael Oneill has been officially approached by the scottish fa but could a move to sunderland b on the cards . Good evening. After nearly four decades in power in zimbabwe, Robert Mugabes turbulent days in power seem to be over. The president is under house arrest in the capital, harare, after the army seized control of the country overnight. Mr mugabe, whos 93 and the worlds oldest head of state, provoked a fierce battle for succession within his Zanu Pf Party and the military decided to block the progress of mr mugabes wife, grace. Tonight, military vehicles are patrolling the streets of the capital and the British Embassy has advised uk nationals to stay indoors. Our correspondent in zimbabwe, shingai nyoka, has sent this report. This is what zimbabweans woke up to this morning, tanks on the streets of thei
Sanders winning handedly with 59 percent there. Hmm behind with 39 percent. The night team is all over the New Hampshire primary tonight. Our reporters covering all big campaigns our political andy hiller is here with analysis a well. Lets start with republican dan hausle covering the Trump Campaign for us, dan. Donald trump answered doubters tonight. Those do you gets that crept in after iowa when his poll numbers turned out to be to be a bit of loose and falling through when he came here the questions persisted all week could he meet the expectations. Well, it turned out his support was as solid as the granite state. Oh, wow. Wow wow wow. Donald trump takes stage and many more listening outside. We want to thank the people of New Hampshire right . Staff for getting out vote when many said that was a flaw of his populous celebrity fueled campaign. Wheres cori . Trump when on it aist will the promise that is his supporters have come to expect and cheer. I am going to be the greatest jo
Described as probably europes strictest regime. Heathrow becomes the first uk airport to offer covid testing for all departing passengers with the result in around one hour. And President Trump agrees to another tv Election Debate with rivaljoe biden but complains about new rules which will see microphones muted for part of the debate. A deadline of midday has been set by the government for local leaders in Greater Manchester to agree a deal on moving into the highest level of covid restrictions. Several days of talks between the two sides have so far failed to break the deadlock. Greater manchester mayor andy burnham said the region was seeking a fair figure of support from the government. He will meet with local leaders this morning to set out the request in a letter to the government. The very high alert level, also known as tier 3, would mean closing pubs and bars which do not serve substantial meals and extra restrictions on households mixing. Theres also guidance against travelli