this is bbc news, the headlines. president zelensky says a new 61 billion dollar us aid package, will give ukraine a chance of victory in its war against russia. he said it would help kyiv slow russia's advance and save thousands of lives. israel's latest air strikes on rafah in southern gaza have reportedly killed at least 1a children. more than a million displaced people are sheltering in the area. mp mark menzies quits the conservative party and will stand down at the next general election — after claims he misused party funds.