Good afternoon, everyone. Bill Bill Im here for martha. Moments ago, two rocketed reportedly fired at a base in iraq that houses u. S. Troops. That is according to reuters. About 2500 forces in the country have of iraq and last time this happened the u. S. Responded several days later. Now that is happening as President Biden meets with his national Security Team. And the u. S. Report early warning Allies Iran could attack israel as soon as today. Now irans threatening retaliation for the killing if a Hamas Leader last week In Tehran and that was one daring mission. Now the pentagon is send more warships and more Fighter Jets to the mideast to help Mro Ticket American Forces and to defend israel yet again. We have two retired generals standing by, Formerment Commander Joseph Cotell And Phillip bredlof. First, the latest at this moment. Alex . Good evening there in telaviv. Reporter ly, good evening bill, good afternoon to you. So we are following the Breaking News about the rockets fir
The companies named in the Lawsuit Havent responded. A series of significant changes to the Covid Travel rules will come into force in the early hours of sunday morning. France, a major destination for british tourists is to be brought into line with other Amber List countries. Those coming from france to england will no longer need to quarantine if they are fully vaccinated. With the latest, heres our Transport Correspondent Caroline davies. A near empty swimming pool, few tents pitched and no one propping up the bar. This would normally be the busiest time of year at this campsite in western france, but at the moment, theyre half empty. Hopefully therell be a flurry of last minute campers. Were hoping so, especially in september with the older couples who normally come who dont have families. I think its too late for families to come because they will have booked elsewhere in the uk. Across the channel, these british Holiday Makers are staying home. With the kids and too late in summ
Injured by a Falling Tree after strong winds struck the south of england. Emergency services were called to Ubbeston In Suffolk on Friday Evening where police say the two, who are in their 20s, were at an outdoor party. It comes after Storm Evert Lead to gusts of winds nearing 70mph across cornwall in south west england, prompting a number of rescues. The England Cricketer Ben stokes has been praised after it was announced hes taking an indefinite break from the sport with immediate effect. He has withdrawn from Englands Squad for the five Test Series against india. In a tweet, the england and wales Cricket Board said he had shown tremendous courage to open up about his feelings and wellbeing. Campaigners say more than 100 former interpeters seeking relocation to the uk after helping British Forces in afghanistan have had their applications rejected. It comes as the first group of afghan interpreters who served with us forces landed in the united states yesterday. Some applicants to en
Now on Bbc News ahead of the paralympics injapan, the bbc s Disability Correspondent introduces us to five people who have experienced important moments in the history of disability. Hello, im nikki fox. Thanks forjoining me at the Queen Elizabeth olympic park here in london ahead of the summer 2020 Paralympic Games. In this Special Edition of Witness History, were looking back at some important moments in the recent history of disability and sport. Coming up a medallist who competed at the first Paralympic Games. Well hear about the Special Olympics for those with Learning Disabilities. Away from sport, well find out why students at Americas Deaf only university shut down their campus. Plus, well hear about the specially designed carfor disabled people that was both terrifying and exhilarating. But first, when Sports Enthusiast Van phillips lost his leg during an accident, he became immediately frustrated by the Clumsy Prosthetics on offer. Determined to run again, he went on to inven
From today, any ship over 25,000 tonnes is now banned from the citys central canal. They brought significant amount of Fear And Hopelessness because every time we saw one of these ships, you know, coming towards us in piazza san marco, it just brought to the front of our minds just how little everybody cares about venice as World Heritage and, you know, about environmental and socialjustice in general. The Cruise Ships have been seen as symptoms of venices over tourism. Hordes of Day Trippers not the model of sustainable tourism many here want. And theyve contributed to the flooding thats long plagued venice. The High Tide in 2019, the worst in 50 years, inundating St Marks square and devastating homes and businesses. A new port in the nearby city of marghera will be fast tracked for the cruise liners, but those depending on the industry are worried. Translation such a decision taken so quickly without planning is absurd. In our opinion, it is evil and a crime against the workers. La