of evidence, of wrongdoing. the white house is calling it an illegitimate and unjustified move from republicans. plus, hill harper is on the ballot in michigan. we will talk to the good doctor after about why he decided to run for the u.s. senate in this critical battleground state. i am symone sanders-townsend, and i have something to say. after a weeklong truce, the fighting has intensified again in the israel-hamas war. more than 700 people have been killed in the gaza strip, according to the hamas-run health ministry, since that truce with israel fell apart on friday. that israel defense forces or idf has shifted its military operations to southern gaza, in order civilians to evacuate. if you remember, just weeks earlier, israel urged gaza residents to evacuate to southern gaza from the north overnight the idf says it targeted weapons stores, command centers, and hamas naval assets. and the destroyed 500 tunnel shafts in civilian areas it says were used by
Century contribution to music. Former bg barry gibb said he was humbled and proud to be made sir berry. Barry. Warhorse orfor michael mokoko, and one time childrens lorry at is proud of his honour, and says he hopes it is something that emphasises importance of rich literature. Reading is something that helps against stupidity and ignorance. The greater so we can stupidity and ignorance. The greater so we can give children is to make them readers. Former deputy Prime Minister nick clegg has been knighted for political and public service. Strictlyjudge darcy bustle, who has occasionally performed on the programme was made a dame. Those being made cbe, the next highest level of award include the actor hugh laurie for services to drama. Former British Vogue editor alexandra shulman, who left the magazine after a quarter of a century at the helm this year. And bestselling authorjulie cooper. Century at the helm this year. And bestselling authorjulie cooperli bestselling authorjulie cooperi
The rac has warned that driving conditions will continue to prove difficult throughout the weekend. The former labour minister, lord adonis, has stepped down from his role as the governments infrastructure advisor, blaming theresa mays handling of brexit. He says he will relentlessly oppose the eu withdrawal bill in the house of lords. A government source said lord adonis walked before he was pushed. The white house has said the world is watching how iranian authorities respond to Anti Government protests in several cities. In a statement, it said iranians were fed up with the regimes corruption and its squandering of the nations wealth to Fund Terrorism abroad. The Us State Department condemned the arrests of protesters yesterday. Thousands of people are said to have joined demonstrations in cities throughout the country. Several families left homeless by the Grenfell Tower fire have not received extra money promised to them by the council to help cover the cost of christmas. The roya
Today further warnings are in place across parts of the uk. Good morning. Ice is the main issue for parts of Northern England and scotla nd for parts of Northern England and scotland this morning but if anything it turns milder today ahead of some windy weather from storm dyla n of some windy weather from storm dylan coming tonight. All of the details in the next 15 minutes. In sport, australia captain steve smith holds england at bay. He scores yet another century. And it helped launch sir David Attenboroughs career and has given us plenty of magical tv moments. Well look back at 60 years of the bbcs Natural History unit, and what the future holds for it. Good morning. First, our main story. The former beatles drummer, ringo starr, barry gibb of the bee gees and the former deputy Prime Minister nick clegg have all been knighted in the new year honours list. Stars from the world of sport who are recognised include the wales and Lions Rugby Union captain, Sam Warburton and the world cup