More on the Bbc News Website and app. Hello, im martine croxhall. The us secretary of State Antony Blinken is travelling to Middle East as cautious optimism grows amongst israeli negotiators about the possibility of reaching a deal on gaza. It comes after president biden said that a Ceasefire Deal was closer than ever. But senior hamas figures have dismissed such optimism as an illusion. Meanwhile, there have been more israeli Air Strikes in Gaza And Israel also said it had struck targets inside neighbouring lebanon. The us feels the stakes are so high with the threat of an all out regional conflict that wider peace is essential. Thats according to our Middle East correspondent, sebastian usher. Lets take a listen. I think we have got three messages coming out in a way from the us, very strong, very urgent, very much pushing the ceasefire negotiations. They have broken down a number of times before. But i think the us feels the stakes are so high this time with the threat of a regional
Hello, im martine croxall. Ukraines Air Force say theyve destroyed another bridge in russias Kursk Region. Air Force Commander Mykola oleshchuck released this footage, saying russia was minus one more bridge and that strikes were depriving them of logisitical capabilities. It comes almost two weeks after Ukraines Surprise Cross Border Operation into russia. These are the latest pictures from the Rostov Region in south west russia. The governor there says firefighters were called to put out a fire at an industrial facility struck by debris from a ukrainian drone. Both sides say Air Defences destroyed multiple drones and missiles fired by the other side overnight. Ukraines offensive in the Kursk Region represents the first time in more than 80 years that a foreign army has seized and occupied russian territory. The attack has shocked the russian public, whod been lead to believe that their Countrys Border was safely guarded. Our Russia Editor Steve Rosenberg sent this report from the tow
In the womens triathlon, and bronze medals in the gymastics Womens Team final and the team dressage. Simone biles pulls out of the gymnastics Womens Team final to focus on her Mental Health, before the us goes on to claim the Silver Medal. More Electronic Tagging for burglars, and a pledge it falls for a seventh day in a row, but theres a large increase in number of deaths the highest since march. More Electronic Tagging for burglars, and a pledge to provide a named officerfor every neighbourhood are announced as part of a new crime Reduction Strategy for england and wales. After the storming of the us Capitol Building injanuary, a congressional committee hears dramatic testimony by Police Officers who came Face To face with protestors. What we were subjected to that day was like something from a mediaeval battle. We fought Hand To hand, inch by inch. To prevent an invasion of the capitol by a violent Mob Intent on subverting the democratic process. And a woman who was seriously injure
WOn a Silver Medal in the Womens TraithlOn and two more brOnze, including Bianca Walkden in the taekwOndo. More ElectrOnic Tagging for burglars, and a promise to provide a named officerfor every neighbourhood are announced as part of a new crime ReductiOn Strategy for england and wales. An independent review into child sexual exploitatiOn in bradford says some children in the city remain unprotected and are still being abused. And a woman who was seriously injured after being hit by a car at a festival says her two year old daughter was saved by her husband throwing her out of the way. Good afternoOn. Theres been more triumph for Team Gb at the olympics In Tokyo, with gold and Silver Medals in the mens swimming 200 Metres Freestyle. Tom dean touched home in 1 Minute A422 secOnds, securing a british record On his debut games, with Duncan Scottjust 0. 04 secOnds behind his Team Mate. Its the first time in more than 200 years that two british male swimmers have shared the podium. And ther