Push into the South And West and given the fact the ground is so saturated at the moment, it is not so good have an outlook. More here on breakfast. Good morning. Its Sunday 29th septemBer. Fears of a wider war in the Middle East Are growing as iran says the death of the leader of hezbollah Will Not Go Unavenged. The country has declAred five days of mourning for Hassan Nasrallah after he was killed by an israeli Air Strike on the lebanese capital Beirut. Us president Joe Biden says his death is a measure of justice for his many victims but called again for a ceasefire. Our reporter simonjones has more. Distant explosions the israeli bombardment of lebanon continues by night. Explosions. And by day, but the Big Question is what will israel, hezbollah and the militant groups back in iran do next . The israeli Prime Minister descriBed the killing of Hezbollahs Leader On Friday as a historic turning point, but said his work is not done. Translation the state of israel eliminated the Maste
Guaranteed report. It is a significant and pivotal moment not just for the conflict but for the wider Middle East, the repercussions of what has happened here will have an impact notjust on the continued fighting between israel and lebanon, but also on the wider part of the region as well. Now, strikes have continued today here in beirut. I want to show you the strikes that have been going on in lebanon. Officials here say that nearly 800 people have now been killed since monday, and that particular attacker and that particular attack i was describing to you that killed Hassan Nasrallah took place here in beirut. You can see the proximity of this to the southern suburbs of the city, i Hezbollah Strongholds. A Hezbollah Strongholds. This is a blow to that group but also to its main backer and finance, iran. Already, we are waiting to see how iranians proxies, and there are various of them across the region, we are talking about iranians backed Militia Groups in iraq and syria, and the h
But well start at St James Park where the reigning champions Manchester City were held to a 1 1 all draw. Newcastle coming from a goal down thanks to an Anthony Gordon penalty. After their 100 start to the season, pep Guardiolas Side have now dropped four points in a week. Patrick gearey was watching the action. This is English Football because my most relentless winning machine, what happens when you remove a part . The rock of a midfielder is out for months but city are a team of many dimensions. Here is there left back, defenders didnt used to do that. They took newcastle a while to find the rodri Free Zone suddenly there was space and eventually a penalty, too. Anthony gordon brought down, then stepped up to channel calm. And inspire some chaos. Newcastle road that energy for a while, it might ve brought them a second, but as the match went on, their efforts became concentrated on defending both stoic and heroic. Bernardo silvas Magic Countered by nick pope, usually a long, even he
7 30pm, just be time for us to get a check on all of the sport on sportsday. Hello, and welcome to sportsday. Back on top Manchester City Salvage a point after a dramatic finish at the etihad. Another disappointment for Rory Mcilroy as he finishes second again he misses out at the Pga Championship as Billy Horschel wins a tense playoff. And what does the future hold for anthonyjoshua after his defeat to Daniel Dubois . Also coming up on sportsday. From pole to podium Lando Norris claims the Singapore Grand Prix and narrows the gap on Championship Leader Max verstappen. And another gold and no sign of Retirement Sarah Storey wins again at the World Championships. Welcome to the programme. Thank you forjoining us. Champions Manchester City left it very late at the etihad to salvage a point in an eventful 2 2 draw with arsenal. Erling haaland opened the scoring for city with his 100th goal for the club before arsenal fought back. Andy swiss reports. So, whos up for some drama . Well, Manc
President zelensky has repeatedly called for permission to use the weapons on targets across the border. He claims it is the only way to end the war. Our political editor, chris mason, has sent this report from the white house. I think the next few weeks and months could be crucial. What does President Biden make of russias threats against the west . I dont think much about that. This is the Blue Room of the white house, the president , the Prime Minister and their team spoke here for about an hour and a half. The war in ukraine dominated the conversation. Afterwards, Sir Keir Starmer wouldnt be drawn on whether he had persuaded the president That Authorising Ukraine To Fire Western Missiles at russia was a good idea. Instead, he said. Theres only One reason were having these discussions and thats because putin has illegally invaded ukraine and the quickest way to resolve this, obviously, lies through what putin actually does. Because its for him to end this, but we are having the disc