Was a violation of international law. Volker turk said he was appalled by the breadth and impact of the Attacks, which left at least 37 dead and thousands injured. Hezbollah has confirmed that its senior military commander, Ibrahim Aqil, was among those killed in fridays israeli airstrike on a building in the southern suburbs of beirut. The israeli envoy at the un, danny danon, has not mentioned the explosions but said his country would do whatever it took to defend itself. Lets start with those comments from the un human Rights Chief volker turk. These Attacks represent a new development in warfare. Where Communication Tools become weapons, simultaneously exploding across marketplaces, On Street Corners and in homes as daily life unfolds. Authorities have reportedly dismantled unexploded devices in universities, banks and hospitals. This has unleashed widespread fear, Panic And Horror among people in lebanon. At the same meeting the United Nations political affairs chief, rosemary dic
A dam has burst. And the rest of northern ireland, with temperatures the pressure is increasing. Around 22 celsius. This Evening Nysa has already flooded, but it could get much worse, and overnight, cloud and so residents like teresa have Northern Scotland continues to been told to get out thin and break put across east to higher ground. Wales, central and eastern england, we will see more misty and Blue Clad developing so it will not be as cold across southern areas compared with last night, Clear Skies in its the weather, its nature, what can you do . She tells me. But nature is powerful. Southern scotland, North Wales and northern ireland, but lots of sunshine in these areas to start tomorrow, some mist and it smashed up the main bridge in the next Town Fog patches gradually cleaning. And plunged it underwater. He mist and low cloud in when the floods subsided, there was chaos. Eastern england will break up. And filth everywhere. In the early morning and afternoon, some patches rema
Says were stolen 20 years ago. Its going to be all right you are going to get home safely to your children. And coming up meet kuno, and i did, so you were right. The hero dog whos receiving thats the way to look the animal Victoria Cross for saving at it, isnt it . British soldiers fighting it has been lovelyjust in afghanistan despite to see you again, really. You know, we dont have to stay strangers, do we . Being shot himself. Not at all. For you to have these heroes that went in, he was one. Ijust dont think he realises he actually is one, because he just did what he thought was hisjob. Usman ahmed talking to Sharon Crawford there. Details of organisations offering information and support with Mental Health are available at bbc. Co. Uk actionline, or you can call for free, at any time to hear recorded good afternoon, and information on 08000155 998. Welcome to bbc news. It wasnt a concession and he certainly hasnt phoned joe biden to congratulate him, but Donald Trumps green light
Donald trump says he has told his team to co operate with the transition to a joe biden presidency, after the agency which oversees the process ruled that it could formally begin. The General Services administration will now release funds to mr biden, and his officials will receive security briefings. This is how mr trumps acceptance came, in a tweet that says its in the best interests of the United States for his team to co operate with protocols. Joe biden has unsurprisingly welcomed the decision, saying todays decision is a needed step to begin tackling the challenges facing our nation, including getting the pandemic under control and our economy back on track. In the days ahead, Transition Officials will begin meeting with federal officials to discuss the pandemic response, have a full account of our National Security interests and gain a complete understanding of the Trump Administrations efforts to hollow out Government Agencies. Ive been speaking to our North America corresponde
welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. police in texas are being criticised for the way they responded to the mass shooting at a school in uvalde on tuesday. some parents say officers were too slow to confront the gunman, after he barricaded himself inside a classroom and killed 19 children and two teachers. he was eventually shot dead by police. our north america editor, sarah smith, reports from the scene. all of the 19 children and two teachers killed were in the same school class. ameriejo garza had just been given a phone for her 10th birthday. she used it to try and call the police. jackie cazares had just celebrated her first communion. she died alongside her cousin, annabelle guadalupe rodriguez. irma garcia was one the teachers killed. her husband, joe, died from a heart attack after visiting her memorial. they had four children. what were you thinking as you waited in the classroom? am i gonna die? you were worried that he might come in and s