The breaking news this hour, iran, striking back at the United States for the killing of its top general Qassem Soleimani last week. According to the pentagon, the attack occurred 5 30 p. M. Yesterday with iran launching more than a dozen Ballistic Missiles their targets, two bases in iraq where u. S. Troops are stationed. One, the largest in the world, less than 200 miles from baghdad. The other in Northern Iraq iran claiming responsibility for these attacks. Tweeting that iran, quote, took proportionate measures in selfdefense under article 51 of the un charter targeting base from which cowardly were launched u. S. Secretary of state mike pompeo and other officials gathering at the white house in the hours after the attack the president himself tweeting following the meeting, quote, all is well. Missiles launched from iran at two bases located in iraq. Assessment of casualties and damage taking place now. So far, so good. We have the most powerful and equipped military in the world b
Denying this fact could be heinz was a season ticket interpreted by some as being a crime against humanity. Holder for decades. The club has just celebrated its centenary, and heinz marks his 100th birthday in february. At yesterdays match against cardiff, he was presented a british man has been killed with a personalised shirt and scarf in a pitchside ceremony. And his son wounded, after being shot during a suspected how do you feel to be here today . Robbery, outside a five star hotel in buenos aires. Cold around 2,000 properties are still without water in and around Leighton Linslade theyre doing better than they used to. In bedfordshire, after supplies we want them up in failed on friday night. The first division. Heinzs story is remarkable. And sport stars from around the world are gathering in aberdeen for this years bbc 0n the 9th of november 1938, his father was one of 30,000 jewish men and sport personality of the year. Boys who were arrested and sent to concentration camps. T
Robbery, outside a five star hotel in buenos aires. Around 2,000 properties are still without water in and around Leighton Linslade in bedfordshire, after supplies failed on friday night. Sport stars from around the world gather in aberdeen for this years bbc sport personality of the year. Good evening. Labours leader, Jeremy Corbyn, and the shadow chancellor, john mcdonnell, have apologised for the partys defeat in thursdays election, which saw them lose 59 seats. Mr corbyn said he was sorry they came up short, while mr mcdonnell said he owns this disaster. Speaking to the bbcs andrew marr, he said it was unfortunate the party hadnt been able to articulate its message more effectively. He also blamed the medias portrayal ofJeremy Corbyn insisting that hed been demonised for four years solid. Heres our Political Correspondent, nick eardley. TheJeremy Corbyn era is coming to an end. But what will that mean for labour . How much does the party need to change after its disastrous election
Good morning. Merry christmas. The queen will lead members of the royal family for the annual festive Church Service at sandringham this morning. Yesterday, the duke of edinburgh rejoined his family after spending four nights in hospital. Prince george and Princess Charlotte will attend the service for the first time. Prince andrew, who stepped back from royal duties last month, has attended an Early Morning service with Prince Charles. Charlotte gallagher reports. The brothers walked side by side into the charge for the 9am service. Charlotte gallagher reports. Prince philip arrives back at sandringham by helicopter after spending four nights in a Central London hospital. He walked out unaided and without a stick. A huge relief for his family that hes home to spend Christmas Day with them. This hasnt been the smoothest year for the royals, something the queen appears to acknowledge in her christmas message, describing 2019 as quite bumpy. Later today, the royal family will attend chur
Celebrated in review 2019 we remember, in 30 minutes time. Good morning and welcome to bbc news. The queen and members of the royal family are attending the annual Church Service in sandringham. Her majesty arrived a few minutes ago surrounded by members of her family, few minutes ago surrounded by members of herfamily, the duke of edinburgh came back to norfolk on Christmas Eve following a four night stay at king edward vii hospital. He is not attending the Christmas Day Church Service and he didnt last year either. Prince george and Princess Charlotte were there for the first time. Prince andrew, who stepped back from royal duties last month earlier attended Morning Service with prince charles. The brothers walked side by side in peace St Mary Magdalene church before the service at the head of the real familys traditional late Morning Service. Letsjust the real familys traditional late Morning Service. Lets just show you those latest pictures of the moment when her majesty the queen