bombing that killed dozens at kabul s airport has been killed by the taliban, that s according to us officials. 70 civilians and 13 american troops were killed when a bomber detonated his device among packed crowds as people tried to flee afghanistan, in august 2021. the officials did not reveal the name of the man, who was the leader of an islamic state cell. they said the leader died weeks ago, but it took time to confirm his death. us officials say intelligence gathering and monitoring of the region led them to conclude the leader had died, though they did not provide further details on how they learned that he was responsible for the bombing. and the us began notifying families of the deceased troops about the death of the is leader on monday. in sudan, a shaky ceasefire seems to be holding in capital city khartoum while foreign nationals are evacuating from the country. these picures are from cypus late tuesday local time, when the first uk evacuation flight carrying 3
fame is like an honorable exchange. notoriety it well-known but without the good. notoriety is being known for being known. it craves attention but without sacrifice, without hard work or merit. walking to the well of the house floor doesn t usually capture our attention, most of us take walking for granted. but not br brian mast, not since he lost his legs in service to our country, what really captured my attention, he didn t have to do what he did, most speakers did not walk to the well, they stayed where they were, brian walked to the front of the people s house, he wanted to look his colleagues, friend, teammates as he calls them in the eye. face-to-face, he delivered empassioned plea for his colleagues to stop talking and start doing. stop talking about fights, find something to fight for, stop squandering this gift of leader thing, they have been given by the american people, he wondered why some republicans save their harshest words for one another, i m sure he wonder
We will continue to forge ahead to do that, but that decision, as youve said, on so many levels, is totally wrong headed, and well be happy to work with congress, with this committee, on an appropriate response. Those comments from the us Secretary Of State came as he faced criticism from democrats and republicans over the administrations israel policy. As he began his testimony, mr blinken was interrupted by protestors, who called him a war criminal, and accused him of being involved in genocide. Medical workers in israel have told the bbc that palestinian detainees from gaza are routinely being kept shackled to hospital beds, and forced to wear blindfolds and nappies. Israels army has said that restraints are only used when theres a Security Risk. This report, from our middle east correspondent lucy williamson, contains some details and images you may find distressing. Sufiane abbuseleh survived months of war unscathed. He left military detention in israel permanently disabled. A tax
Scandal later today. Between 1999 and 2015 Hundreds Of Sub Postmasters were wrongly prosecuted due to faulty software. Its the first time shell publicly speak about her role in the scandal for nearly a decade. Our Business Correspondent emma simpson has the details. Its 2012, and Paula Vennells is in herfirst year as the new boss of the post office. Shes already spent half a decade with the business. And here shes on a visit to the shop floor. Retail is detail. I dont know whoever it was that said that, but it is that. And you come to places like this and you find out the Little Things that make the operation much more efficient. Back then, the post office was haemorrhaging money. The pressure is on to turn things around. But did she put profits before people . Theres a sack full of questions waiting for her now. Lee bought the Bridlington Branch in 2003. The losses soon began. Here he is after the post office made him bankrupt with huge legal costs as they pursued him in court. So imp
Many are receiving medical attention. The fatality was 73 year old Geoffrey Kitchen, from gloucestershire in the uk. Hes believed to have suffered a heart attack. More than 30 people were injured, seven critically. There were 229 people on board the flight from london to singapore when it hit turbulence over myanmar, and experienced a rapid drop in altitude. The pilot had to make an Emergency Diversion and landed in bangkok. It was there that medical teams entered the plane, establishing that Geoffrey Kitchen had died and offering medical treatment to those who were injured. Heres one of the people who was helped by thai medical staff, explaining what had happened. Things were going very smoothly at first. Id just been to the loo, came back, sat down. Bit of turbulence and suddenly the plane plunged i dont know how far but it was, they said, 6,000 feet. It didnt seem like 6,000 feet. It didnt seem like 6,000 feet, but it was a long way. And so sudden, there was no warning at all. And i