hello, i m samantha simmonds. the us and the uk have carried out fresh strikes on more than 30 targets linked to the iran backed houthi rebels in yemen. they were supported by six other countries, as they continue attempts to stop the houthis targeting ships in the red sea. the raids in yemen follow us strikes in iraq and syria on friday 85 sites were hit in retaliation for the killing injordan of three american soldiers by iranian backed militants. hugo bachega reports. british fighterjets taking off from an raf military base in cyprus as they prepare to strike more houthi targets overnight. it s the third time uk planes have joined us operations in yemen, against what they say are a terrorist group backed by iran. the pentagon confirming hits on houthi targets across 13 locations, including an anti ship missile which they say has been destroyed. the attacks by the who these backed by iran. the the attacks by the who these backed b iran. ,, ., , the attacks by the who thes
showers. again, temperatures in the order of six or 9 degrees. into the weekend, high pressure to begin with. more cloud from this weather front. into sunday, another weather front. into sunday, another weather front approaches that will bring stronger wind, especially to the north and west of scotland. the emphasis for many is still on dry weather. thanks, matt. that s it. but you can of course keep up with all the latest developments on bbc website. but the news continues here on bbc one, as wejoin our colleagues across the nations and regions for the news where you are. have a very good evening. hello and welcome to sportsday. i m gavin ramjaun. djokovic is flying at the australian open his next opponent is channelling the former british number one tim henman, ahead of their semi final. and heartbreak for england, losing in a shootout to guess who germany. as their hockey world cup comes to an end. and back where they once belonged can nottingham forest put one foot
australian matches. australia arrived in india later this month. india will then play australia. it isa india will then play australia. it is a big series. everything that has been done in the lead up to that series is looked upon as preparation. having said that, bangladesh have a very good lineup. they have very good spinners, good batsmen who are capable of scoring big runs. they have had a good series against new zealand. india have gone on to score 356 for the last three wickets. this is because of some poorfielding by bangladesh. they should be able to give india some competition in this match. milestone in the countdown to the next winter olympics. one year and till the games, organisers are unveiled at the olympic torch. this will be the first time the country has hosted the olympic games. the participation of north korea is in doubt. organisers say they are adamant that their new neighbours must take part. translation: we are opening participation borders to all the
turf moor by rifling in a free kick in the 24th minute. despite that draw though, chelsea remain very much on course to regain the league title. we all know that it is not easy. but at home, we took 20 points, and before this game, 29 points. yes. but now, it is important to continue to work and there are 13 games before the end of the league. yes, we must be concentrated and to restart on tuesday. 0n the other end of the scale, champions leicester city remain just one point above the relegation zone after a 2 0 loss at fellow strugglers swansea city. leicester manager claudio ranieri was given a vote of confidence by the club during the week but it was the hosts who struck with confidence and took all three points. alfie mawson volleying in the first for the welsh side before martin 0lsson doubled the lead, shooting past kasper schmeichel for a goal that the leicester goalkeeper may have done better with. the result moves paul clement s side up to 15th and four points clear
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