rebuilding of gaza. the us has worked with mediators to negotiate an end to the war in which more than 36,000 gazans have been killed according to the hamas run health ministry. it began after an attack on israel by hamas and other armed groups on october seven which killed 1200 people. for more details, our middle east correspondent sent this report. he said israel had submitted a comprehensive new proposal for a ceasefire to end its war with hamas. it includes a first phase which would include a six week temporary ceasefire in gaza that would see the release of some hostages being held in gaza, in exchange for palestinians being held in israeli jails. this would pave the way for a second phase, and this is the key point in this proposal. president biden talked about a permanent ceasefire. in other words, the end of the war in gaza. that the americans would guarantee this permanent ceasefire. president biden also said hamas has been degraded to an extent that it doesn t have
Rains across large parts of south asia, including india. More than 500 people have died just in this one indian state. 17 million affected. The former england captain wayne rooney has been charged with drink driving. Hes been released on bail. And a flurry of late goals sees england convincingly beat malta in their world cup qualifier, while there were also good wins for scotland and Northern Ireland. And coming up in sportsday on bbc news. No more brits left in the us open, after kyle edmund retired from his third round match with an injury. Good evening. Nine employees, including two managers, at the Security Company gas, have been suspended following allegations detainees were abused at an Immigration Removal Centre near gatwick airport. It follows an investigation by the bbcs Panorama Programme, claiming officers mocked, and assaulted people, and that there was widespread self harm and attempted suicides at the centre, as well as drug use. Gas says its aware of the allegations and
On their side, of course. At one level, you might worry that the words will run out, and missiles will take their place. But you might ask why its just words, and not weapons yet . Could it be that both sides know their own limitations in any form of Military Conflict . Our diplomatic editor mark urban has been working through the logic. American carriers exercising off korea. But these pictures were taken in may, and none of them are there now. The president seems out of sync with his military and his top diplomats. Today, he emphasised the defensive nature of us precautions. I think what the president was reaffirming his that the United States has the capability to fully defend itself from any attack and defend our allies. And we will do so. The American People should sleep well at night. Tillerson is in tune with generations of american statesman who stuck to Teddy Roosevelts maxim, speak softly and carry a big stick. But one reason he can be sanguine is because americas stick is no
There have been other Flight Recorders found in the black sea. That is one story we will have more detail on the website, but in a moment. Now, our world killing the ganges. The ganges is one of the greatest rivers in the world, but it is in trouble. Pollution on a vast scale has turned its Sacred Waters into a stinking and lethal cocktail. Oh, god. Theres industrial waste. What are you stopping . Why are you stopping . The sewage from a50 million people. All the while, so much water is being taken out that large stretches of the river dont flow for months. The indian Prime Minister has staked his political reputation on cleaning it up. But is the ganges, indias sacred river, still being killed by pollution . Dawn breaks over the himalayas. And the glacier that is the source of the ganges. A small stream emerges from a cave in the ice. Gomukh, the cows mouth, they call it, one of the most sacred sites in all hinduism. As the river descends from the mountains, it gathers pace. It is kno
Front pages, including the mail, which claims people are wasting their time recycling christmas waste, which will likely end up in landfill. Good evening and welcome to bbc news. President elect donald trump has gone head to head with the outgoing Us Government over its treatment of israel. Mr trump tweeted that israel was being treated with Total Disdain and disrespect. And the israeli Prime Minister has reacted with anger to a speech by the us secretary of Statejohn Kerry warning that settlement building by israelis in the west bank threatens hopes for peace. Our middle east correspondent Yolande Knell Reports from jerusalem. Tonight, another angry intervention by President Elect donald trump, this time over middle east peace. He came to the us was treating israel with Total Disdain and disrespect. He told it to stay strong until the 20th Of January when he takes office. The speech by us secretary of Statejohn Kerry brought on the row. He criticised israel, accusing its government of