Good afternoon. Irans Supreme Leader has defended his Countrys Missile Attack on israel earlier this week as totally legitimate. Leading Friday Prayers in tehran for the first time in five years, Ayatollah Khamenei said it was the minimum Punishment Israel deserved. Overnight, there were more israeli Air Strikes on lebanon, including one near a Border Crossing which israel says targeted a tunnel used by hezbollah. Our diplomatic correspondent, caroline hawley, has the latest. This was designed as a show of strength from a regime deeply humiliated by a series of devastating blows to its allies, hezbollah and hamas. Supporters commemorated Hassan Nasrallah killed in an israeli Air Strike a week aGo today. Free transport was offered to those who came. And then the Supreme Leader appeared. Those who came. And then the Supreme Leaderappeared. Last those who came. And then the Supreme Leader appeared. Last friday he was reported to have Gone into hiding. Today he came out in public to delive
And smartwatch payments, the once essential item could become a thing of the past. Good morning. Its goals galore for chelsea and signs of lift off this season, as they beat barrow 5 0. All the Premier League sides in action avoiding an upset in Last Nights League Cup. A dry start to the day for many. A few showers around. When wilful on areas already saturated. All of the details shortly. When will all. Its wednesday, 25th september. Labours first Party Conference since the party was elected injuly is due to come to a close this afternoon, with the Prime Minister promising delegates that change is on the horizon. Today the focus will be on the scrapping of the Winter Fuel Payment for pensioners, and the debate from unions to reverse it. Our political correspondent Helen Catt sent this report. Applause. It was the first time in 15 years that a sitting Prime Minister had addressed labours Party Conference. In his speech, Sir Keir promised the country that change was coming. I know that
Football. Well start with football, and one of the games Greats Rafael Varane has announced his retirement at the age of 31. The french World Cup Winner injured his knee last month on his debut for newly promoted como in serie a, and its forced him call time on his career. He won the Fa Cup with Manchester United last season, but the defender will be most closely associated with Real Madrid before that, a 10 year spell the Spanish Giants that saw him win 18 trophies including three La Liga titles and four Champions Leagues. He was capped 93 times for his country, winning the World Cup in 2018 Manchester United start their Europa League Campaign later. They face dutch Side Fc Twente at old trafford. Its the club where the united manager erik ten hag made his name as a player and then cut his teeth as a coach under Steve Mclaren at the time. Ten hag says he still has a soft spot for his former side and would rather not be playing them but knows the competition offers a path to the Champi
Yeah, players getting injured, its almost unaffordable. There is getting injured from the overload of so many games. From the red to the blue side of manchester and a potential big Problem Brewing for the defending Premier League champions. Manchester citys influential Midfielder Rodri will have further tests on the Knee Injury that he suffered during their 2 2 draw with arsenal on sunday. Rodri travelled to spain on monday for initial tests and Manager Pep Guardiola has admitted hell be out for a while. Well, Rodris Team mates are in Action Tonight as they try to reach the fourth round of the English League cup. City are up against watford who play in the division below. They are 2 0 up with Matheus Nunes getting a second, Jeremy Doku with the opener. Chelsea leading in their game against barrow, and goalless in the other two games. Premier league teams all in action there. Its a busy night of football around europe, too. In italys Serie A atalanta are taking on Como Atalanta leading