And Spain And Italy are through to the Semi Finals of Euro 2020 after beating Switzerland And Belgium respectively. Hello and welcome to bbc news. Lots coming up. First the un Security Council has met to discuss the crisis in ethiopias tigray region. Eight months of fighting means Hundreds Of Thousands of people are now at risk of starvation. The ethiopian government has denied allegations that its been blocking aid getting through. This is after tigrayan rebels took control of much of the Northern Region this week. The un World Food Programme says its up and running again but access is still difficult. Courtney bembridge has the latest. An extraordinary moment after months of brittle conflict. Celebrations on the streets of tigray s Capital Michele after rebel fighters took over the city. They have declared victory over the government troops mekelle. But eight months of fighting has left its mark. ~. ,. Months of fighting has left its mark. , i i i i i months of fighting has left its
Both leaders are due to Give a News Conference imminently. Senior doctors in england are to be balloted on industrial action if the gOvernments proposed 1 Pay Rise Isnt improved. The family of Saskia Jones, murdered by a convicted terrorist at Fishmongers Hall, calls on the leaders of the organisation behind the event to step down. And last Minute Training for england before the squad fly to rome for their clash with ukraine in the Euros Quarterfinals. And at 2. 30, well be bringing the local stories that matter to you as we go across the uk. Sir Keir Starmer says labour is back after The Partys narrow victory in the Batley And Spen By Election. In a close contest, Kim Leadbeater, the sister of the murdered mp Jo Cox, held the West Yorkshire Seat with a Majority Ofjust 323 votes. The conservatives had hoped to gain the seat they came second with George Galloway in third. The result is likely to ease pressure on Keir Starmer for now after recent criticism of his leadership from some wit
Double jabs will then, according to our classiFication and right now, britain obviously is a high Incidence Area will be able to travel again without having to go into quarantine. Senior doctors in england are to be Balloted On Industrial Action iF the governments proposed 1 Pay Rise Isnt improved. The Family oF Saskia Jones, murdered by a convicted terrorist at Fishmongers hall, calls on the leaders oF the organisation behind the event to step down. The England Team set oFF For rome For their QuarterFinal Match against ukraine tomorrow. And coming up at 5. 45, Anna Smith takes a look the best and worst oF the Weeks Film releases. Hello, very good evening. Sir Keir Starmer says labour is back aFter The Partys narrow victory in the Batley And Spen By Election. In a close contest, Kim Leadbeater, the sister oF the murdered mp jo cox, held the West Yorkshire seat, with a majority oF just 323 votes. The conservatives had hoped to gain the seat. They came second with George Galloway in thi
Hello and welcome. The last american troops have left Bagram Air base, the us military S Centre of operations throughout two decades of Occupation And Engagement in afghanistan. The departure is a signal that the complete withdrawal of foreign forces from the country is imminent. A taliban spokesman described the handover of bagram as a positive step. Our Security Correspondent Frank Gardner reports. Bagram air base, afghanistan, the most strategically vital base in the country. Last night, the us military pulled out after nearly 20 years there. It follows a decision by President Biden for us forces to leave afghanistan by september 11. Were on track exactly as to where we expected to be, but i wanted to make sure there was enough running room, that we wouldnt be able to do it all till september. There will still be some forces left, but its a rational drawdown with our allies. The base has now been handed over to afghan government forces. But all over the country, theyre coming under
And england arrive in rome ahead of Tomorrows Euro 2020 quarterfinal with ukraine. Later in the hour, we will have Sports Day with all the latest reports, Results Interviews and features from the bbc sport centre. Good evening. The Labour Leader, sir keir starmer, has declared that labour is back after the party held on at the Batley And Spen By Election in west yorkshire. But their victory was narrow. Kim leadbeater the sister of the murdered Mpjo Cox held the seat with a majority of just 323 votes over the conservatives. Our political correspondent, alex forsyth, reports. It was no easy path to Todays Moment of celebration. But the cheers soon replaced doubt about labours chances, the relief obvious. A loss here would have left the Labour Leader vulnerable, but this victory, even narrow, will quieten the critics for now. My message is, when the Labour Party sticks to its core values, is rooted in its communities and pulls together, we can win, just as weve won here. This is the start