The rocket struck the town of majdal shams, home to the arabic speaking druze community. Thousands attended Funerals Today for some of the young victims. Paul adams reports from the town. Through the streets of majdal shams, the coffins came one by one. A town reeling in shock, consumed by collective grief, terrified about what happens next. For months, they feared a disaster, but they never imagined it would take away their children. At the Football Pitch where they all died, moments of silent reflection. Efforts to comprehend the speed of this tragedy. A playground, transformed in an instant into a place ofjagged metal, discarded belongings and, in the corner, the blood of the victims. Were told that a siren sounded just seconds before the rocket landed here and blew the fence right back. And look, just outside the pitch, metres away, theres a bomb shelter. But the children, the children on the pitch, those watching, those on their bikes and scooters, they had no time to react. The m
After Rishi Sunak led the conservatives to their worst performance at a general election, who will succeed him as Tory Leader . The race officially began at 7pm tonight. Plus, shoplifting has hit a record high, with 50 offences recorded by police every hour in england and wales an increase of 30 in one year. Why is shoplifting as widespread and how do we stop it . Good evening, welCome to newsnight, live each weeknight, bringing you interviews and insight. Your Panel Tonight former Conservative Deputy to theresa may, Damian Green. Defeated at the election, hes now backing Tom Tugendhat. Theo bertram, former number 10 adviser to prime Ministers Blair and brown, now director at the social Market Foundation think tank. And kevin foster, former tory mp who was Migration Minister between 2019 and 2022 and wants his old Boss Priti Patel to stand for Tory Leader. Two conservatives are sitting on our sofa, we had to labour members last night. It evens Out over the series. And just before we ge
There will be sunny spells developing later. Most of us will see Sunshine Today with a few scattered showers. All of the details shortly. Its tuesday, the 23nd ofjuly. Kamala harris has launched her campaign for us president , promising to take the democrats to victory against Donald Trump in november. She launched her bid last night just a day after president Joe Biden dropped out of the race. Heres our North America Correspondent David Willis. 24 2a hours into her new role and Kamala Harris was already on the verge of becoming the first black and asian women to win the president ial nomination of a major party. The first event is president ial candidate was at Campaign Headquarters. From the former california prosecutor, a taste of how she tends to set about attacking Donald Trump. The president attacking Donald Trump. The president will attacking Donald Trump. Tue president will abuse attacking Donald Trump. Tte president will abuse women, fraudsters ripped off consumers, cheetahs w
ChampIons england are In sweden and can secure theIr place at Euro 2025 of they avoId defeat tonIght. Good Afternoon And Welcome to the Bbc News at one. Gareth southgate has resIgned as England Manager, after the three as England Manager, after the three lIons defeat by spaIn In the euros fInal on sunday. He led the sIde for eIght years, takIng them to World Cup Quarter and semIfInals and two European ChampIonshIp fInals. But he never won a major trophy and says now Is the tIme for change. Our Sports News Correspondent NatalIe PIrksjoIns us lIve from wembley. NatalIe, an emotIonal statement released by Gareth Southgate what more has he saId . Very emotIonal, comIng clearly after an tournament that took Its toll. He saId managIng england has been the owner of hIs lIfe. What stands out Is how much he loves the players, the staff, the PrIde And PrIvIlege he felt leadIng a group of players he felt leadIng a group of players he says can wIn the trophy we all dream of. What Is also sIgnIfIca