Its tuesday, october the 24th. Our main story. Two israeli women, who were taken from their homes more than two weeks ago, have been released from captivity. Yocheved lifshitz and nurit cooper were among more than 200 people abducted by hamas fighters in the attacks of october 7th, and brought to gaza. Hamas, which is designated a Terrorist Group by the uk, said the release was for humanitarian reasons. The women, whose husbands are still being held, were handed over at the rafah Border Crossing between gaza and egypt at around 10 oclock local time last night. Our middle east correspondent Yolande Knell has the details. Freed after more than two weeks in captivity. In a video released by hamas, nurit cooper and Yocheved Lifshitz were handed over to representatives of the International Committee of the red cross. Not before 85 year old Yocheved Lifshitz turns to a masked hamas gunman, shakes his hand and says, shalom, hebrew for peace. Hamas is designated a Terrorist Group by many weste
Australias vice captain, david warner, likened the fort coming ashes series against england to war, saying that he was looking for hatred to motivate his team mates. Hyperbolic language, of course, but it gets under way in a few days from now. Our guest graeme swann knows all about pommie bashing. 18 of his matches were against the aussies, eight of them in australia. When he says the ashes are all in the mind, does he believe england are prepared for the mental challenge coming their way . Welcome to extra time. First test at brisbanes the gabba. They dont call it the gabba for nothing. Its like being in boundary control in front of the hostile fines . I wouldnt know, control in front of the hostile fines . Iwouldnt know, iwas control in front of the hostile fines . I wouldnt know, i was always sensible enough to be in the slips so sensible enough to be in the slips soi sensible enough to be in the slips so i wouldnt know it. But its true, the noise can be incredible. The whole stadiu
Last month, australias vice captain, david warner, likened the forthcoming ashes series against england to war, whilst adding that he was looking for hatred to motivate himself and his team mates. Hyperbolic language, of course, but it gets under way in a few days from now. Our guest, graeme swann, knows all about pommie bashing. Of the 60 matches, 18 of his matches were against the aussies, eight of them in australia. When he says the ashes are all in the mind, does he believe england are prepared for the mental challenge coming their way . Welcome to extra time. First test at brisbanes the gabba. They dont call it the gabba for nothing. Whats its like being in boundary patrol in front of the hostile fines . I wouldnt know, i was always sensible enough to be in the slips so i wouldnt know it. But its true, the noise in there can be incredible. The whole stadium, its like a cake tin sort of thing. It enveloped the grounds and its all as one. Wasnt designed for the acoustic in a way . M
Research at deloitte, margaret doyle, in the business briefing. A warm welcome to the programme, briefing you on all you need to know in global news, business and sport. And you can be part of the conversation as uber owns up to a hacking cover up, do you still trust Online Companies with your personal information . Tell us what you think just use the hashtag bbcthebriefing. Zimbabweans have begun a new era in their history. There have been euphoric scenes through the night to mark the departure of president Robert Mugabe, and attention is now turning to his successor. The Vice President , emmerson mnangagwa, is expected to return to zimbabwe shortly to be sworn in as president on wednesday or thursday. Anne soy reports from harare. Zimbabweans from across the political divide united in celebration. It has been a long time coming. The end of the near many will rememberfor coming. The end of the near many will remember for its repression and brutality. The man most of these people only
Golden globe awards turns a sea of black in protest against Sexual Harassment. The bbcs china editor Carrie Gracie accuses the bbc of breaking equality law as she steps down from her role citing unequal pay with her male colleagues. Good morning. Manufacturers say theyre feeling more optimistic about their future than they have done forfour years so about their future than they have done for four years so im at one of them, which has seen its exports grow them to find out where that growth is coming from. In sport, its over and out from australia. England fall to another heavy defeat in the final ashes test. Carol has the weather. Good morning. Good morning. A cold start for some and a frosty one, dry and bright for most, however the cloud across southern parts will edge north through the day producing a bit of drizzle here and there. More in 15 minutes. Speak to you then, carol, thank you. Good morning. First, our main story theresa may is expected to make several changes to her cabin