The home of the Black Sea Fleet as well. So we are seeing an aerial picture of sevastopol. But in recent weeks, ukraine focusing its efforts there and now we just have this news from a local governor and also from russia, admitting that at least one Ukrainian Missile has hit the headquarters of russias plexi navy in crimea. More on that story very shortly. Black sea navy. It comes as president zelensky arrived in canada, for the First Time Since russias invasion, on an unannounced visit to thank canadians for their support. Canada has been a firm ally of ukraine. Here is president zelensky and his wife, olena, being welcomed by Prime Ministerjustin trudeau. There is full day of events, including talks with Business Leaders and members of the large Ukrainian Community in ukraine. Ukrainian community. He will also give a speech to the Canadian Parliament in ottawa. Mr zelensky flew from washington where he held talks at the white house. President biden has approved Security Assistance for kyiv valued at 325 million. It includes upgrades to air defences, but not the long range missiles president zelensky has been requesting. While in washington, president zelensky also spent time appealing to the us congress for more help. House speaker Kevin Mccarthy said he would not commit to putting a 24 billion aid package to a vote this year, shortly after meeting zelensky. But speaking at the us national archives, ukraines president said continued support from the us was vital for the world. After ukraine, if we fall, half of europe would again be in danger of being in moscows sphere of influence, but American Investment in Ukrainian Security and Global Protection of freedom is working, 100 , every cent. Applause president zelensky. More on this later this our, just talking about what president zelensky has achieved in North America. Mr zelensky� s trip to North America is being closely followed back at home in ukraine where the fighting continues, and the military� s need for support is ongoing. With his analysis, heres our correspondent in kyiv, james waterhouse. President zelensky is enjoying a warm reception in canada, another loyal ally which has provided its own military support. Loyal ally which has provided its own military support. There is a sizeable ukrainian own military support. There is a sizeable Ukrainian Community l own military support. There is a| sizeable Ukrainian Community in own military support. There is a sizeable Ukrainian Community in the country as well. But i think we are seeing ukraines leader engage in quite a difficult period of diplomacy. He hasjust left the us, where he was warmly greeted by his counterpartjoe biden, but there are, there have been discreet meetings Behind Closed Doors around notably with republican politicians, where there is growing scepticism over what they see as a continued back check for ukraine blank cheque. And questions over what a ukrainian victory might look like. So while the reception is warm, there is a lot that president zelensky is needing to fight for. Just look at the latest military package. It is not the 2a billion offering with missile upgrades he had hoped for, it is instead far less, around 350 million, which includes ammunition. But that is not what he was looking for. But i think more broadly, there is a test here. Ukraine has always said, we will not be rushed in our Counter Offensive, not least after they what lost a lot of men and equipment back in june when it started. But i think were starting to see a direct link between progress on the battlefield and increased political scepticism. It is an incredibly difficult period, especially after a falling out with another ally, poland, over grain. So president zelensky will be looking to change the tide a little bit. Mark mackinnon is the Senior International correspondent for the Globe And Mail and is in kyiv. He explained how president zelensky will be received by canadians. The hard truth is that canada doesnt have what mr zelensky is really hoping to get from the united states, which was atacms long range missiles or anything of the sort, really. His visit to the us was a mixed success. I mean, he was welcomed by mr biden and theres a new package of military aid, as you mentioned, thats come forth. But it doesnt include the thing that ukraine has been saying it needs as its Counter Offensive makes this very slow progress in the south and east of the country, which is the ability to strike far behind russian lines. Canada. Hell be greeted as a hero by both sides of the house when he addresses the House Of Commons today in ottawa. Theres not much of a divide in canada, unlike in the united states, over support for ukraine. At least, we havent seen it yet. But at the end of the day, i was speaking to mr zelensky� s office earlier this week and they dont really have a big ask from canada. This is very much a trip to say thank you. Im sure mr trudeau will make some announcements about further military aid, but canada simply doesnt have the Military Material that ukraine needs to to make progress in its counteroffensive. More on ukraines Counter Offensive coming up. Lets bring you some other stories now. The bbc is investigating a claim that comedian Russell Brand exposed himself to a woman and then joked about the incident on his bbc radio 2 show. Its alleged to have happened in 2008 in los angeles. The woman did not work for the bbc, but was employed in the building where the presenter, whos denied any wrongdoing, recorded his show. Graham satchell reports. Russell brand is facing a series of Sexual Assault allegations, including rape and emotional abuse. The latest is said to have happened in this building in los angeles in 2008, where the broadcaster was recording an episode of his radio 2 programme. A woman, who the bbc is calling 0livia, claims brand exposed himself to her in this bathroom. Brand then laughed about the alleged incident minutes later on his show with his co host, matt morgan. What made the bbc think that was appropriate to go out like that . Ijust dont understand why they didnt investigate this much sooner, given the raunchy, outrageous bits. In a statement, the bbc said. Russell brands co presenter at the time, matt morgan, has also issued a statement. He says. Its the Russell Brand show, and heres your host, i am the latest claims follow an investigation by The Sunday Times and channel 4s dispatches programme, in which four women allege they were sexually assaulted by Russell Brand between 2006 and 2013. He has denied those claims, but has not responded to this latest allegation. Graham satchell, bbc news. Live now to colin patterson, who is outside new broadcasting house. So many questions for the bbc to answer. ~ ,. , y so many questions for the bbc to answer. ~ ,. , , so many questions for the bbc to answer. ~ , ,. , answer. Absolutely, this incident is alle. Ed to answer. Absolutely, this incident is alleged to have answer. Absolutely, this incident is alleged to have taken answer. Absolutely, this incident is alleged to have taken place answer. Absolutely, this incident is alleged to have taken place in answer. Absolutely, this incident is| alleged to have taken place in 2008 and what has now emerged is in 2019, it was reported to bbc bosses, who did not act on it at the time. And today, the head of the union that looks after behind the scenes in the media industry, Philippa Childs is the boss of bectu and said the bbc should have acted in 2019 and if they did so, could have saved a lot of trouble and presented prevented that situation we are in at the moment. The bbc say the allegations will be included in the inquiry under way looking at the behaviour of Russell Brand when he was a bbc radio presenter between 2006 and 2008. They are asking if the woman who has made the allegations in la will speak to them and they say they want to speak to people working in the la bureau at the time in 2008. We have to say that Russell Brand has denied all the allegations and says any sexual relationships he had were consensual. Relationships he had were consensual. , ~. Consensual. Thank you so much. Our to sto consensual. Thank you so much. Our tap story and consensual. Thank you so much. Our top story and breaking consensual. Thank you so much. Our top story and breaking news. Consensual. Thank you so much. Our top story and breaking news. An top story and breaking news. An update for you. The governor of crimeas largest eu trait has warned there could be another ukrainian aerial attack, there could be another ukrainian aerialattack, he there could be another ukrainian aerial attack, he says it could be imminent and aerial attack, he says it could be imminentand he aerial attack, he says it could be imminent and he has warned everyone not to go into the City Centre Lodge estate. This is after there has been an attack on the Black Sea Fleet. Significant because of the strategically important nature of sevastopol. Lets take your life to justin with his analysis, as we look at pictures, an aerial picture of sevastopol. Can i start by asking why it is so strategically important . Why it is so strategically imortant . ,. , important . Crimea is incredibly s mbolic important . Crimea is incredibly symbolic for important . Crimea is incredibly symbolic for both important . Crimea is incredibly symbolic for both sides, important . Crimea is incredibly symbolic for both sides, this i important . Crimea is incredibly symbolic for both sides, this is | symbolic for both sides, this is where this issue started between ukraine and russia nearly ten years ago. And it is probably a pivot of Ukrainian Strategy that they have made it, they want to recover the peninsula and certainly make it untenable for russia to remain there in a strategic context. But maybe more importantly, the importance of sevastopol as a naval base for russia has been demonstrated both by the russian desire to hold the peninsula and use it has made of the base during operation so far. And of course, the Black Sea Fleet is a big component in the strikes against ukrainian cities launching calibre Cruise Missiles from the fleet that is present in the black sea in particular, so striking back is both practicalfor particular, so striking back is both practical for ukraine, strategically important and highly symbolic as they wage a struggle against moscow. The ambition of the ukrainians be to isolate the peninsula and make it harder and complicating things in the russian war effort from there . Very much so. It is sending a message to russia that the peninsula is under threat. It is not a secure bastian for russia. And of course at the moment, in fact really for over a year now, they have been targeting the fleet headquarters and targeting the fleet headquarters and targeting the vessels, they have used a variety of means to do that, they have targeted air defences and logistics lines through the peninsula. Most prominently, the kerch bridge and the peninsula into zaporizhzhia and kherson in the north, as part of a pattern to make it painful for russia to hold and show it is not secure. The point of the Ground Operation in Northern Zaporizhzhia whether ukrainians are making progress is to bring crimea more in weapons range by the ukrainians, so it is all a large focus on that area. Ukrainians, so it is all a large focus on that area. Managing to strike the headquarters focus on that area. Managing to strike the headquarters of focus on that area. Managing to i strike the headquarters of russias Black Sea Fleet makes a very good headline how much do you think this helps president zelensky as he is in North America at the moment trying to rally support . North america at the moment trying to rally smart . To rally support . Anything by ukraine that to rally support . Anything by ukraine that shows to rally support . Anything by ukraine that shows they to rally support . Anything by ukraine that shows they are l ukraine that shows they are continuing to bring the fight to russia, that they are holding a line in the fights, that they have a realistic chance of success in their strategic goals in the war is obviously useful. I would say more practically useful weather strikes us week that destroyed a landing ship which is very important to the russians at the moment logistically supplying crimea and also one of their missiles are carrying submarines and losing those assets is properly more painfulfor than a strike on the headquarters, more symbolic at this point, but nonetheless, it shows ukraine can continue to strike at the very heart of russias presents in the area. And anything like this helps the organ of zelensky that ukraine needs continued support and continued investment helps the cause of zelensky. To persuade the russians they cannot drag out this conflict and hope for western supporters to give in and end in a negotiation. It sends a message ukraine can win and people in ukraine of course will always say ukraine can win. Always aet aet always say ukraine can win. Always get get your always say ukraine can win. Always get get your analysis, always say ukraine can win. Always get get your analysis, thank always say ukraine can win. Always get get your analysis, thank you i always say ukraine can win. Always get get your analysis, thank you so j get get your analysis, thank you so much. Always good to get your analysis. Around the world and across the uk, this is bbc news. Lets look at some other stories making news. Labour has pledged to give more powers to the independent economic watchdog if it wins the next election. To prevent Re Occurrence of the ill fated budget of liz truss. The plans mean the Office For Budget Responsibility would have to work with ministers on any tax and spending changes. The government said labour was on a Destructive Path towards increased borrowing and higher inflation. New images of sara sharif have been released by surrey police, as part of a fresh appeal for information on the ten year olds death. Herfather, stepmother and uncle have all been charged with murder following their return from pakistan last week. Police said the images show sara the way officers believe she may have dressed in the months prior to her death. The uks largest food Bank Provider says government cost of living payments only give temporary relief to those in need. The Trussell Trust says the money helps for several weeks at most, leading to only a short term dip in demand for food banks. The government maintains the payments are delivering quick and much needed help to millions of low income households. Youre live with bbc news. Lets go to the states now, where police have found a large quantity of fentanyl and other drugs hidden under a trapdoor of a nursery in the bronx in new york. These photos show bags filled with enough drugs to kill half a million people. Police had been tipped off about the stash after one year old Nicholas Dominici died of a suspected Drug Overdose last friday while at the nursery. Three other children were admitted to hospital after being exposed to the powerful drug. The nursery� s owner and her tenant have been charged with running a drug operation resulting in death and face lifetime in prison. We allege that the defendants poisoned four babies, and killed one of them, because they were running a drug operation from a daycare centre. A daycare centre. A place where children should be kept safe, not surrounded by a drug that could kill them in an instant. When Law Enforcement officers searched the daycare, they found a large quantity of fentanyl, and machinery used to press and package narcotics for distribution. In particular, they found a brick of fentanyl, about one kilogram in weight, right on top of childrens playmats in the daycares closet. The drug that killed the baby, fentanyl, is a synthetic painkiller that has ravaged the us. Its 50 times more powerful than heroin. In 2010, fewer than 40,000 people died from a Drug Overdose across the country and less than 105 of those were tied to fentanyl. By 2021, its a different picture, with 100,000 people dying from a Drug Overdose and an estimated 66 of those tied to fentanyl. The case has shocked many in the us. Lets get more on the story with jared hill in new york. It isa it is a really shocking story and there is now an active criminal case. What is the latest on that . Thats right, this is something people could not really imagine happening here. A one year old dying in a day care because there was fentanyl being kept inside that facility. What we are learning here is that is another Court Date Set up for October The 5th for the two people so far in custody