united states and all around the world. i m rosemary church. just ahead on cnn newsroom. a search for answers in allen texas as investigators try to piece together a motive for saturday s mass shooting. we are learning new details about how the rampage unfolded. and explosions light up the skyline over gaza as israeli forces launch a wave of targeted airstrikes. we will have a live report from israel just ahead. plus, more rain on putin s victory day parade. as russia prepares to mark one of its most important holidays. signs of an actual victory on the battlefield are few and far between. thank you for being with us, here in the united states, a pair of tragedies has put a spotlight on two of the country s most divisive issues. guns and immigration. in allen texas, a mass shooting that killed eight people has devastated an entire community. and it has reignited the fierce debate about gun reform in america. to the south, the border town of brownsville is also coping with t
begin this hour, with the rising death toll from the tornado outbreak that has ripped across much of the south and midwest just minutes ago, officials in illinois confirmed for more storm related deaths, the overall death toll over the last 24 hours now jumps to 21 lives lost more than 50. tornadoes have been reported in seven states. in the south and the midwest. the state of emergency now blankets, much of arkansas and the national guard is rolling into devastated communities. there are reports of at least a dozen tornadoes touching down in the state. these images are of the hard hit town of wynne, arkansas, and that s where we find cnn s derek van dam. jim i was just talking to my crew a moment ago, and the scene behind us reminds us of being on the set of a major blockbuster movie. i mean, just look at what we have with this destruction coming out of wynne, arkansas, that is a church steeple that was blown off by this tornado. look at the incredible damage in front of tha
and as you can hear, the bells of st paul s are pealing and will be pealing continuously for four hours to mark this momentous occasion. our other main headlines this lunchtime: it s 100 days since russia launched its full scale invasion of ukraine. and on the second day of the first test at lord s england are bowled out after another disappointing display with the bat. good afternoon, and welcome to the bbc news at one from st paul s cathedral where a service of thanksgiving honouring the queen s 70 years on the throne has been taking place. prince charles is representing the queen who withdrew from the event after experiencing discomfort during yesterday s platinum jubilee celebrations. we understand that the queen is watching the service at home. it s the first major royal event prince harry and meghan have attended since stepping back from official duties. our first report today is from our royal correspondent nicholas witchell. a service of thanksgiving at st paul
to celebrate thejubilee. iam i am live outside buckingham palace where they are preparing for tomorrow night s big party. the crowds are still out here. in other news, a crowded train has derailed in southern germany killing four passengers and leaving around 30 people injured, some seriously. the accident happened near the town of garmisch. and it s a 100 days since russia launched its invasion of ukraine, with fighting continuing along the entire front line in the east of the country. coming up, i will be talking to mark about two main, major and many more film releases, not all beginning with m here at quarter to 6pm. good afternoon and welcome to bbc news. they are getting ready for that big rock concert tomorrow, but these people have come out frankly to enjoy the great atmosphere and the good mood. the focus of attention of the queen s platinum jubilee celebration today this morning has all been on the other side of town at st paul s at each witchel has been watching th