welcome to verified live, three hours of breaking stories, and checking out the truth behind them. israel is facing growing pressure to explain exactly how seven people working for an aid charity were killed in an air strike in gaza. three britons were among those who died in the attack on a world central kitchen convoy. who died in the attack rishi sunak paid trbute tojohn chapman, james henderson and james kirby, describing the deaths as an awful awful tragedy . more of that interview in a moment, but first james kirby s family described him today as a hero. have a listen. he was completely selfless, which explains why he went to gaza. his experiences in the british army when he served in bosnia and afghanistan, he knew the dangers, he was no fool. and people were telling him, this could be very dangerous for you. but he knew the dangers. he was selfless in that regard and hejust wanted to help people. the group had been travelling in a clearly marked aid convoy at the t
three of the dead are british nationals, including james kirby, from bristol who was a7, and whose family today told the bbc that all seven were heroes. the head of the isreali military says it was a grave mistake due to misidentification, and an investigation is now under way. we ll analyse what happened in the air strike and get the latest on the ground in gaza, but first, dan johnson has been speaking to the family ofjames kirby. humanitarian aid relies on people like this, the three british men killed providing security advice in gaza. he has died a hero. you know, they all have. james kirby s relatives share the grief that s reached bristol and six other aid worker families around the world. for him to lose his life in that situation, it s just heartbreaking that, you know, he s lost his life doing that. but he knew the dangers. he was selfless in that regard and he just wanted to help people. their cars were hit by israel s military as they returned to their base af
three in a row for iga swiatek as once again she s crowned french open winner. also coming up on sportsday. the very latest from the european athletics championships we ll be live in rome ahead of an action packed evening to come. and we ll find out about a special charity football match between two teams of dads, who each came together as a way to aid their mental health. welcome to the programme. now, today, the challenge cup finals at wembley were especially poignant. less than a week on from his death, rob burrow was remembered by those in attendance. st helens were comfortable winners in the women s final, beating leeds rhinos 22 0, while in the men s final, wigan survived a late warrington comeback to lift their 21st title. adam wild reports. this is the day rugby league came together, the sport s grandest together, the sport s grandest occasion always a moment to remember. this year, even more so. fans of all club colours paying their own tributes to the life, the le
three in a row for iga swiatek as once again she s crowned french open winner. also coming up on sportsday. the very latest from the european athletics championships we ll be live in rome ahead of an action packed evening to come. and we ll find out about a special charity football match between two teams of dads, who each came together as a way to aid their mental health. welcome to the programme. now, today, the challenge cup finals at wembley were especially poignant. less than a week on from his death, rob burrow was remembered by those in attendance. st helens were comfortable winners in the women s final, beating leeds rhinos 22 0, while in the men s final, wigan survived a late warrington comeback to lift their 21st title. adam wild reports. this is the day rugby league came together, the sport s grandest occasion always a moment to remember. this year, even more so. fans of all club colours paying their own tributes to the light, the legacy of rob burrow, alleging o
Of an unparalleled career. In one of his last interviews before his final 100 metres on saturday, the jamaican telling Me Retirement was the right call. I think its time for me to slow down a little bit, you know what i mean . And then ill decide if i want to pick it up. But for me, after i retire i want to take it slow and relax a little bit. I think ive just done so much already, and i feel accomplished. I feel like ive done enough. Bolts decade long Sprinting Supremacy has entered the realm of legend, with a remarkable eight 0lympic golds, and a further 11 at World Championships. He currently holds three World Records, and with the personality to match, the world of athletics is losing a figure who transcended his sport. If you could describe the legacy you want to leave behind, how you want to be remembered in sport . How would it be . Just simple, i just want to be one of the greats. One of the greatest. When conversations are had about greatest sports star i wanted to be a part o