In accordance with the decision of the political echelon, a few hours ago, the idf began limited, localized, and targeted ground raids based on precise intelligence against hezbollah terrorist targets and infrastructure in southern lebanon. These targets are located in villages close to the border and pose an immediate threat to israeli communities in northern israel. This is the live scene in beirut, as bbc teams report hearing explosions in the capital s southern suburbs israel has ordered the evacuation of three areas. Meanwhile the uk government has chartered a flight to help british nationals leave lebanon, scheduled to leave beirut on wednesday. It s as israeli tanks were seen gathering at the border on monday. Israel s defense minister yoav gallant said the military is prepared to use forces from the air, land and sea to allow thousands of displaced israelis to return to their homes in the north. Meanwhile, the deputy chief of hezbollah, naim qaissem, said the groups fighter
This is the live scene in beirut, as bbc teams report hearing explosions in the capital s southern suburbs israel has ordered the evacuation of three areas. Meanwhile the uk government has chartered a flight to help british nationals leave lebanon, scheduled to leave beirut on wednesday. It s as israeli tanks were seen gathering at the border on monday. Israel s defense minister yoav gallant said the military is prepared to use forces from the air, land and sea to allow thousands of displaced israelis to return to their homes in the north. Meanwhile, the deputy chief of hezbollah, naim qaissem, said the groups fighters are ready to confront an invasion. He acknowledged the assassination of leader, hassan nasrallah, was a big blow but said all fallen commanders would soon be replaced. Let s get the latest now from our correspondent on the border between israel and lebanon, lucy williamson. We ve been hearing helicopters overhead for a while now and also the sound of artillery, som
Today very similar to yesterday, drier weather towards Northern Areas but wetter In The South of england and wales. Sundry downpours expected today, which could cause some problems. I will bring you the full forecast very shortly. Its sunday, the 22nd of october. Our main story the prime Minister Sir Keir starmer has said it is his job to Do Something about leaks from his government, which he has described as damaging to everybody. Mr starmer was speaking ahead of start of the Labour Party Conference in liverpool today, in a week which saw a row over donations to ministers, controversy surrounding the salary of his top adviser sue gray, and continued pressure over cuts to Winter Fuel payments. 0ur Political correspondent Alex Forsyth reports. It is his first Party Conference as Prime Minister and his partys first in powerfor years. Not surprising then that sofia was pretty upbeat as he in liverpool yesterday. Sir keir. He in liverpoolyesterday. Sir keir. ~. , keir. Welcome to liverpool
Now on bbc news, Its sportsday. Hello, and welcome to sportsday. Im tulsen tollett. A thrIller for chelsea, as jackson scores twIce to help them beat West Ham 3 0. AustralIa take a 2 0 SerIes Lead over england In a one sIded match at headIngley. And Rory McIlroy Is three shots off the lead headIng Into the fInal round of the Bmw Pga champIonshIp, at wentworth. Also comIng up on sportsday. Drama aplenty, as mclaren s Lando NorrIs takes Pole PosItIon for the SIngapore Grand PrIx. WhIle In the comIng hours, Wembley StadIum wIll be rockIng as 96,000 Watchjoshua V DuboIs for the Ibf heavyweIght champIonshIp. Hello, and thanks forjoInIng us on a day In the PremIer League that has seen chelsea 3 0 wInners over West Ham at London StadIum In the early kIck off. NIcolas jackson was on a HatrIck InsIde 20 mInutes, and he added an asIst to Cole Palmer for the thIrd just after half tIme, as enzo Marescas Project starts to take shape. For the hammers, It was a thIrd straIght League Defeat at home, w
Now on Bbc News, its sportsday. Hello, and welcome to sportsday. Im tulsen tollett. A thriller for chelsea, as jackson scores twice to help them beat West Ham 3 0. Australia take a 2 0 Series Lead over england in a one sided match at headingley. And Rory Mcilroy is three shots off the lead, heading into the final round of the Bmw Pga championship, at wentworth. Also coming up on sportsday. Drama aplenty, as mclaren s Lando Norris takes Pole Position for the Singapore Grand Prix. While in the coming hours, Wembley Stadium will be rocking as 96,000 Watchjoshua V Dubois for the ibf heavyweight championship. Hello, and thanks forjoining us on a day in the Premier League that has seen chelsea 3 0 winners over West Ham at London Stadium in the early kick off. Nicolas jackson was on a Hatrick Inside 20 minutes, and he added an asist to Cole Palmer for the third just after half time as Enzo Marescas Project starts to take shape. For the hammers, it was a third straight League Defeat at home, w