paul adams reports. the american say the attack happened at abase known as tower 22, right on the syrian jordanian border. it is one of many american bases across the region. there ve been dozens of drone and missile attacks in recent months, but no american personnel had been killed until now. joe biden, seen here attending church this afternoon, was quick to point the finger. we know it was carried out by radical iran backed militant groups operating in syria and iraq, he said. it s not necessarily a tipping point into uncontrolled escalation between the united states and iran, but is a dangerous step because, as i say, the us will have to respond more strongly than it has done to previous attacks. carefully cultivated over years, iran has a wide network of allies and proxies operating in countries across the middle east. they are all opposed to israel and the united states it s sometimes called the axis of resistance. there are pro iranian militias in lebanon, the pal
good morning, we are in a very, very muqqy good morning, we are in a very, very muggy farm in detract for a perfect lesson in pumpkin carving. we would love to see yours soaping your pumpkins in good or bad, we will be having a go. weather wise, fairly quiet in the next couple of days, by comparison by the end of the next week, we could see dora me, storm ciaran pushing and affecting the far south of we could see quite stormy weather. it s monday the 30th of october. our main story. israel has continued its heavy bombardment of gaza overnight, as it targets hamas in areas that are also crowded with civilians. aid workers say israel has ordered the evacuation of the al quds hospital in gaza, where14,000 people are sheltering and 400 seriously ill patients are being treated. areas near the hospital have already been hit by air strikes. more than 30 trucks carrying food and supplies entered southern gaza yesterday, which is the largest humanitarian aid convoy to the territory
Also in the programme a Scrappage Scheme for diesel cars could be on the way as the Government Strategy to tackle Air Pollution is due to be published later. Ill be looking at what that might mean for car owners. And a lifetime of service, we will hear your memories as the duke of edinburgh retires. And in sport, Manchester United reign in spain, where Marcus Rashford makes his mark, to help his team, take a big step towards the Europa League final. And Sarah Keith Lucas has the weather. I will have a full forecast in about 15 minutes. Good morning. First, our main story. There has been a substantial swing from labour to the conservatives in early results from yesterdays local elections. The tories have made significant gains in england and wales. Counting doesnt start in scotland until later. All the councils in wales and scotland were up for grabs and a third of those in england. The conservatives have gained 115 seats and labour have lost 113. Heres our Political Correspondent chris
Improve its ratings in the polls. In sport, chelsea the champions. They can finally celebrate after a late winner at west brom secured the Premier League title in Antonio Contes first season in charge. And you just cant stop a brownlee. Johnny refuses to give up in the world series triathlon after a nasty crash, he picks up his bike and runs with it. From horse heads to monkeys, it can only be eurovision. But will the uk feel the brexit backlash . Well look ahead to tonights event. And helen has the weather. Good morning, despite low pressure gcioss good morning, despite low pressure across the uk, there is a lot of dry weather. I will have more in about 15 minutes. Good morning. First, our main story. Routine appointments and operations at some hospitals remain cancelled this morning after nhs organisations across england and scotland were disrupted by a global cyber attack. Some doctors have been unable to access Patient Records, while a number of hospitals are asking patients not to
Improve its ratings in the polls. In sport, chelsea the champions. They can finally celebrate after a late winner at west brom secured the Premier League title in Antonio Contes first season in charge. And you just cant stop a brownlee. Johnny refuses to give up in the world series triathlon after a nasty crash, he picks up his bike and runs with it. From horse heads to monkeys, it can only be eurovision. But will the uk feel the brexit backlash . Well look ahead to tonights event. And helen has the weather. Good morning, despite low pressure gcioss good morning, despite low pressure across the uk, there is a lot of dry weather. I will have more in about 15 minutes. Good morning. First, our main story. Routine appointments and operations at some hospitals remain cancelled this morning after nhs organisations across england and scotland were disrupted by a global cyber attack. Some doctors have been unable to access Patient Records, while a number of hospitals are asking patients not to