convoy of ships out of ukraine after russia s blockade caused global shortages. warnings that millions of children in england could go hungry this summer because councils have reduced or scrapped free school meal vouchers over the school holidays. and 72 artefacts forcibly removed from benin city during a british military incursion in 1897 will be returned to nigeria by a london museum. good afternoon if you have just joined us. welcome to bbc news. israel has reportedly agreed to a truce in gaza to end the latest fighting with palestinian militants, which has killed at least 31 palestinians since friday. the islamichhad militant group is also reported to have agreed to the ceasefire which is due to start in the coming hours. this is the scene. there is some pictures of the funeral of khaled mansour, the islamichhad leader who pictures of the funeral of khaled mansour, the islamichhad leader who was pictures of the funeral of khaled mansour, the islamichhad leader who was k
the next prime minister outline how they plan to help people cope with the rising cost of living. but former prime minister gordon brown says much more action is needed. a bbc news investigation reveals dozens of english councils have cut back on holiday food vouchers for children on free school meals. and 72 artefacts forcibly removed from benin city during a british military incursion in 1897 will be returned to nigeria by a london museum. good evening. a ceasefire between israel and the islamichhad group could be imminent after two days of violence, the worst between israel and gaza for a year. militants fired rockets towards jerusalem today after a second commander was killed in an israeli air strike. egypt has been trying to broker a truce to which israel is reported to have now agreed. well, the israeli operation began on friday. the palestinian health ministry says that since then 41 palestinians, including several children, have been killed. from jerusalem, our middle
the b2/b3 mixed pairs bowls. and later in the hour. brad pitt is back, in bullet train. does his new film hit the mark? find out in the film review at 5.45pm. hello, a very good afternoon. a series of hosepipe bans has come into force in parts of southern england as a lack of rainfall continues to put pressure on water supplies. this means that using hosepipes to water gardens, clean cars, fill ornamental ponds and swimming pools will not be allowed, following the driestjuly in england since 1935. today s ban has just come into force at 5.00pm and affects customers of southern water in hampshire and the isle of wight. people who break the rules could receive a warning or in extreme cases, a fine of up to £1,000. abouti million south east water customers in kent and sussex will face measures from next friday 12th august. companies in other parts of the country are planning similar moves in the coming weeks. 0ur correspondent, zoe conway, has the latest. i ve actually used t