These are live pictures from the israel lebanon border. Israel launched a wave of airstrikes against hezbollah positions in lebanon, saying it was pre empting plans for a large scale attack. Israels Prime Minister has promised to do everything to protect the country. We are expecting the leader of hezbollah to give a statement later in the day. Our middle east editor Sebastian Usher gave me his analysis of todays events. I think we dont really know the significance yet because its really what happens next, again, which really matters. I mean, its certainly another escalation. Theres no doubt about that. Its pretty much the Largest Exchange of fire, i think, between the two sides in terms of rockets fired. There are two narratives at play. Essentially israel. I think we were expecting israel to do something this weekend. Actually, the signs coming from the idf and the government over the last couple of days were that a strike by hezbollah was going to happen very, very shortly. And so f
Heres what weve got coming up on our show. Its not been easy, but england are edging closer to taking the first test against a resilient sri lanka on day 4. South coast delight for the seagulls as brighton stun Manchester United with a late winner. Well be live at the womens open as World Number1 Nelly Korda Battles to take control of the 3rd round. Hello, and thanks for joining us on sportsday. Were going to start at old trafford on day 4 of the first test between england and sri lanka. And how quickly things can change england began the day in the driving seat, having reduced the tourists to an 82 run lead, but with only 4 wickets remaining. However, its not quite gone all englands way today as the tourists built a lead of 205. Heresjoe wilson at old trafford with more for us. Englands ambitions at old trafford were assisted by the weather. The sun was fit for play, mark wood wasnt. Englands fastest bowler . Fie injury. In his absence, sri lankas batter that comfortable. Their lead g
Minister warned other countries in the Middle East to not undermine ongoing efforts to reach a deal. Diplomacy is being stepped up in the region to prevent a wider war between israel and lebanese armed group hezbollah, which is backed by iran. Tensions have soared following killing last month of hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh during a visit to tehran. Israel has never confirmed it was behind the assassination. From jerusalem, our middle East Correspondent Lucy williamson reports on the impacts of war in gaza. And a Warning Viewers may find some of the content of her report to be upsetting. In gaza, peace is for the dead, not the living not for faras and his five siblings, Laying Theirfather to rest today in khan younis. Majid baraka was killed in israeli artillery strikes, they said, as he went to help the wounded. We were just sitting around, faras said, he was playing with us. When the first strike happened, he went to rescue people. In the second strike, he was killed. But th
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Sir Keir Starmer was speaking after chairing a meeting of the Governments Emergency Cobra committee, and said he had assurances that there were adequate officers in place to cope if violence flared. Our political correspondent Damian Grammaticas reports. It is just over it isjust over a it is just over a week since these rights began. Violence first in southport spreading to other parts of england stop now for those who have taken part the legal consequences are starting to be felt. This morning in liverpool three men who all pleaded guilty to violent disorder due be sentenced. Yesterday Police Chief summoned to Downing Street for the second emergency co Ordination Meeting for two Days. Prime minister says more sentences will be handed out in the coming Days. The coming Days. Over 400 eole the coming Days. Over 400 peeple now the coming Days. Over 400 people now have the coming Days. Over 400 people now have been the coming Days. Over 400 people now have been arrested, 100 have been ch