Welcome to the programme. We begin in beijing, where russias president Vladimir Putin has just landed. Hes set to meet his chinese Counterpart Xijinping later. Its mr putins second trip to china in just over six months, perhaps underlining the importance to moscow of the relationship after the unprecedented sanctions its facing as a result of the war in ukraine. Nonetheless, the Chinese Government seems to be looking forward to the summit. China and russia regarding cover as comprehensive, critical and cooperative partners in the era and relationships have continued to develop healthily with leaders of the two countries maintaining close contacts. Lets assess how close that relationship is. Mr putins trip to beijing is his first outside of russia since he was sworn in for a new six year term as president last week. The two leaders have met on a fairly frequent basis in the last few years and seem to get on quite well. In 2019 mr xi went to russia on a state visit, referring to mr putin
And speak live to key players on todays big stories. Plus, a first look whats on tomorrows front pages. Good evening. Were live injerusalem, reporting on the continuing trauma of both sides in the israel gaza conflict. The un is warning a deal agreed yesterday to get aid into gaza, with an initial 20 lorries loaded with food, water and medicine ready to go, is inadequate. Humanitarian agencies say the hope is the convoys from egypt can begin rolling tomorrow, but over 2 Million People need help, as israel continues its bombing campaign, targeting members of hamas responsible for the murders of around 1,400 israelis 12 days ago. Hamas is a group designated as a Terrorist Organisation by the uk government. Meanwhile, israel is learning every day more horrific details of the atrocities hamas committed, revising the number of hostages taken to 203. Well have more on the dire situation in gaza. Well report on rishi sunak s visit here to show solidarity with israel, describing hamas as repre
On bbc news, india make it four wins out of four at the cricket world cup. Virat kohli completing his century off the final ball of the match against bangladesh. Good evening from jerusalem, where rishi sunak has pledged to stand with israel, in its darkest hour. Hes been meeting Prime Minister netanyahu, and israels president , as the country prepares for a possible Ground Invasion into gaza, targeting members of hamas, responsible for the deaths of around 1,400 people, after an attack on southern israel, 12 days ago. Hamas is designated as a Terror Organisation by many western governments including the uk, and mr sunak says the group represents pure evil. Israel has carried out several days of Bombing Raids over gaza, the Health Authorities there say more than 3,400 have died, alongside a total blockade, leaving more than two Million People in desperate need of humanitarian help. Aid agencies are warning the deal agreed yesterday, allowing an initial 20 lorries with food, medicine an
And how the attack unfolded. This was the moment a european leader was shot. Gunshots. As he greeted members of the public in front of a local community centre. Robert fico was shot in the stomach and in the arm. His Security Team half dragged, half carried him to his car. A few metres away, amidst the chaos, Security Officials push a man to the ground. The suspect is believed to be in his 70s. Witnesses say he shot at the Prime Minister several times. Translation i heard three shots. It was quick, one by one, like if you throw firecrackers on the ground. I saw a scratch on the Prime Ministers head and then he fell next to the barrier. Its a nightmare. The 59 year old was flown by helicopter to hospital, where he had emergency surgery. Officials said his condition was critical. A few hours later, a sombre president addressed the nation. Translation i am shocked, we are all shocked by the terrible and vicious attack on Prime Minister robert fico. A physical attack on the Prime Minister