We begin this hour with a shake up in russias military hierarchy. Russias Defence Minister, sergei shoigu, is being removed from his post and will become the new secretary of russias security council. Hes a long standing ally of Vladimir Putin and has served as Defence Minister since 2012, Playing A Key role in russias invasion of ukraine. His replacement will be andrei belousov, an economist and the deputy Prime Minister. Earlier, our russia editor Steve Rosenberg explained that at the kremlin, reshuffles are unusual. Whoever the russian government ministers are, whoever s sitting around that cabinet table, there is one man and one man alone in russia who calls the shots, and that is Vladimir Putin. Hes the man with all the power. Having said that, a Government Reshuffle in russia is interesting, particularly when key ministers like the Defence Minister is being changed. They dont happen too often. The foreign minister, hes been in his post for 20 years. Mr shoigu, he has been Defence
Good morning, everyone. Welcome to cnn this morning it is sunday, may 12th. Happy mothers day to all the mothers out there to you as well . The bonus moms, all the mother figures out there. Im amara walker here with Danny Freeman and of course, meteorologist Allison Chinchar. Here is what were working on for you this morning a dire situation in gaza is growing worse. The un says its humanitarian aid agencies could run out of food by tomorrow. Thousands of people are forced to evacuate russia as a threat of a potential major israeli assault looms law march just hours crews will use small explosives to break apart a massive trunk of the baltimore bridge that collapsed on a cargo ship six weeks ago and it is that time of year we are looking at another threat of severe thunderstorm forms, not just today, but also monday. Well take a look at the timeline and exactly what impacts there will be coming up. And former President Trumps former fixer, Michael Cohen is set to take the stand and the
Forces have declared a narrow coastal strip at al mawasi to be a safe humanitarian zone, but the un says it has no Running Water or proper sanitation. Israel says that since monday, about 300,000 palestinians have already fled rafah. The us is still urging israel not to mount a full scale assault on the city. And in the north, there are evacuations in the city of jabalia as the idf says that it has been carrying out air strikes. It says hamas fighters are regrouping there. Meanwhile, a top eu official, charles michel, has condemned israels evacuation orders, saying people are being directed towards unsafe areas. 0ur middle east correspondent Yolande Knell Reports from jerusalem. Another desperate exodus. Palestinians fleeing in their thousands, as israel signals it is now set to push further into gazas southernmost city, issuing new evacuation orders. What should we do . Hanan asks. Do we wait until we all die on top of each other . Weve decided it is better to leave. Israel has said i
Tv awards in london Sarah Lancashire from the bbc s police drama happy valley taking home best actress. Hello, im rajini vaidyanathan. Russias Defence Minister, Sergei Shoigu, is being removed from his post and will become the new secretary of russias Security Council. Hes a long standing ally of Vladimir Putin and has served as Defence Minister since 2012, Playing A Key role in russias invasion of ukraine. His replacement will be Andrei Belousov an economist and a deputy prime minister. Lets get more on this with the World Services Europe Regional Editor danny aeberhard. Just bring us up to date on what we know. Just bring us uptodate on what we know. ,. , ~. , know. The news broke when out teleuram know. The news broke when out telegram posed know. The news broke when out telegram posed by know. The news broke when out telegram posed by the know. The news broke when out telegram posed by the upper i know. The news broke when out telegram posed by the Upper Chamber of the Russian Parl
Live from london. This is bbc news live from london. Israel continues to issue Mass Evacuation orders to palestinians as airstrikes on the gaza strip rage on. Meanwhile, the Foreign Office is investigating a hamas claim that british israeli hostage Nadav Popplewell has been killed in gaza it is switzerland cheering after one of the most controversial Eurovision Song Contests, switzerland are crowned this years winners. Emergency teams step up Relief Efforts to those hit hard by devastating flash floods in Northern Afghanistan. The un says more than 300 people have died. This is the scene live in barcelona, where people are voting in regional elections. The un says more than 300 people have died. This is the scene live in barcelona, where people are voting in regional elections. Israel has continued its airstrikes on several parts of the gaza strip even as it continues issuing controversial Evacuation Orders to palestinians. The Israeli Military said its troops had found many tunnels us