Hello. Welcome to the bbc news at one. The us Secretary Of State, Antony Blinken, has made a surprise visit to ukraine, wheres he met president zelensky, as more western weapons start to get through to the battlefield. The area in red there is russian controlled, and on the frontlines, mr zelensky says its been a tough period for his troops. In particular, they are struggling to hold back moscows forces near the second largest city, kharkiv. And a new front has opened up nearby, with Russian Forces starting to surround the border town of vovcha nsk. Our correspondent James Waterhouse reports from ukraine. Good morning, state secretary. Nice to meet you again. Thank you so much. A nine hour Sleeper Train is still the best way to kyiv, even if youre americas top diplomat. A quick switch to a more familiar motorcade, before a long day of meetings. First up for Antony Blinken, president zelensky. Its not a simple period for ukraine. And a tough period for the east of our country, for our w
The isle of man becomes the first part of the British Isles to decide on assisted Dying Law Makers Vote tomorrow. The great thing is he is a very good pilot indeed. And the king hands over a senior Military Role, to Prince William. On newsnight will go deeper behind the headlines. And a first look at tomorrows front pages. Good evening. Were reporting for you on the Shifting Frontline in the war in ukraine, where russia claims to have made its first breakthrough, seizing territory, in many months. Their advance is towards the countrys second city of kharkiv. This is the map of the battlefield weve become used to seeing in recent months, with red marking the areas in the south and the east under Russian Military control. But now a new front has opened up to the north east, near kharkiv. Over the weekend its thought russia captured at least nine settlements, in what would be its most significant ground offensive, since the start of the full scale invasion in 2022. Ukraine has admitted Ru
Time to ditch it or keep it . What should be done with the limit on pay rises in the Public Sector . The low pay epidemic is a threat to our economic stability. It is not fair to bankrupt our economy because that leads to people losing theirjobs and losing their homes. The governments new chums are the Democratic Unionist Party of Northern Ireland. But one observer warns them, watch out. This is a great moment for them and nobody can take it away but there are many snares and many responsibilities, particularly they do have to make some concessions to bring back Power Sharing devolution, which is overwhelmingly in their interest. And its a Hung Parliament with close votes expected. Ties could occur. But its the other sort of ties that are most concerning male mps just at the moment. I wont be taking interventions from anyone whos not wearing a tie. Do you think that there is a risk of a Slippery Slope which might lead that member to refuse to take interventions from members who are sar
The week in parliament. Time to ditch it or keep it . What should be done with the limit on pay rises in the Public Sector . The low pay epidemic is a threat to our economic stability. It is not fair to bankrupt our economy because that leads to people losing theirjobs and losing their homes. The governments new chums are the Democratic Unionist Party of Northern Ireland. But one observer warns them, watch out. This is a great moment for them and nobody can take it away but there are many snares and many responsibilities, particularly they do have to make some concessions to bring back Power Sharing devolution, which is overwhelmingly in their interest. And its a Hung Parliament with close votes expected. Ties could occur. But its the other sort of ties that are most concerning male mstust at the moment. I wont be taking interventions from anyone whos not wearing a tie. Do you think that there is a risk of a Slippery Slope which might lead that member to refuse to take interventions fr
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