Week once things may turn more unsettled next week once again. Joined me later for the details its sunday 22nd october. Our main story israel says its intensify airstrikes against hamas in gaza, as it prepares its troops for a Ground Assault. Hamas is regarded as a Terrorist Organisation by the uk and this latest escalation in tensions in the language follows its attack on israel two weeks ago. Twenty lorries carrying humanitarian aid have been allowed through the Rafah Crossing, on the border with egypt, and a second convoy could enter gaza today, but un agencies say this represents a drop in the ocean of what is needed. Greg mckenzie reports. Yesterday, the Rafah Crossing that connects egypt to the Southern Gaza strip opened for the First Time Since hamas launched its assault on israel to allow 20 trucks to carry aid in. Today, the humanitarian chief of the un for the second convoy of 20 30 trucks could enter the region, delivering much needed aid but admits the un and israel are hav
Whos died today, at the age of 86. Charlton, Bobby Charlton. Its worth trying. We look back at his goals record breaking achievements, as well as erection from old trafford. Well have the latest on a busy day in the Premier League with late goals giving liverpool victory in the Merseyside Derby. Another day for england to forget at the cricket world cup, as they suffer one of their all time worst defeats. Also coming up on sportsday england fans will be hoping for better against south africa at the Rugby World Cup their semi final in paris is less than 90 minutes away. Than 30 minutes away. And after 37 years, its a flying finish for Frankie Dettori, as his final day of riding in the uk ends with two winners. I said my last goodbyes in europe, so its time to move to america, just to get the riding out of my system. Good evening. We start tonight remembering one of the greatest footballers to ever play the game sir Bobby Charlton, who has died today at the age of 86. His was a career bu
With plotting to kidnap and murder the tv presenter Holly Willoughby. Gavin plumb, whos 36 and from harlow in essex, was remanded in custody. Holly willoughby didnt appear on yesterdays edition of this morning. Itv said its providing full support to her and herfamily at a very distressing time. Our correspondent Charlotte Gallagher reports. Hi, Charlotte Gallagher reports. Good morning, and we holly hi, good morning, and welcome. Holly willoughby, one of the most recognisable faces on british television. This was her on wednesday during her last appearance on this morning. She was due to return the next day but was replaced at the last minute by alison hammond. Now we know why. An alleged plot to kidnap and murder the television presenter. Gavin plumb from harlow in essex appeared in court today. The 36 year old, who once appeared on the bbc talking about weight loss, is accused of soliciting to commit murder and incitement to commit kidnap. Gavin plumb was allegedly formulating a plan
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