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killed in lebanon. why the strike is sparking new fears that the war could spill into the wider region. and breaking news out of iran. more than 100 people killed in explosions commemorating an iranian general killed by a u.s. drone strike back in 2020. children amongst the dead and nearly 150 injured. were going to have the very latest in just a moment as well. ♪♪ good morning, everybody, its 10:00 a.m. in the east. im yasmin vossoughian in for ana cabrera. good to see you thi...

hello, im ben thompson, welcome to the programme. we begin with a developing story — hamas says its deputy head saleh al—arouri has been killed in a blast in beirut, in lebanon. local media have described the explosion as an israeli drone attack on the hamas office in the south of the city. reports say five other people were killed in the blast. video footage shows a car in flames and damage to buildings in a busy residential area known as a hezbollah stronghold. the israeli milita...

prosecutors have a recording of former president trump saying he has a classified document about iran in his possession. could it lead to criminal charges? ♪ ♪ >> the republican presidential field is descending on iowa this week, led by florida governor ron desantis. >> we have no choice but to get this one right. >> former new jersey new jersey governor chris christie will announce his 2024 white house bid next tuesday. ♪ ♪ >> a south carolina store owner charged with murder. ...

prosecutors have a recording of former president trump saying he has a classified document about iran in his possession. could it lead to criminal charges? ♪ ♪ >> the republican presidential field is descending on iowa this week, led by florida governor ron desantis. >> we have no choice but to get this one right. >> former vice president mike pence is planning to announce a run next week. ♪ ♪ >> a south carolina store owner charged with murder. he allegedly shot a 14-year-old ...

a security council resolution to let more aid in has been delayed since monday as member states try to work out a draft that the united states wont veto. the us says it wants to make sure israel still has control over goods moving into gaza, to ensure it doesnt fall into the wrong hands. 0ur united nations correspondent nada tawfik has the latest from new york. i heard from one diplomat that they have made more progress today than they have all week and that they are narrowing the gaps...

at the united nations security council, wording of a truce is still being discussed, but timelines have come and gone. the hamas—run health ministry says 20,000 people have now died since the start of the conflict in gaza. 1,200 israelis died, and 240 hostages were taken, when hamas invaded israel on october 7th. heres our middle east correspondent, yolande knell. in khan younis, drones and shelling are the soundtrack of this war. a new day in gaza brings no escape from the relentles...

showdown in iowa. major republican candidates running for the gop nomination are on the trail, their attacks are escalating. the central question remains, can any of them catch up to donald trump? and, the worst attacks and two generations. that is that one senior u.s. official described recent assaults in the red sea. what is happening there could have a big impact on your wallet and supply chains. from what you pay at the pump from up by me missing to store shelves. >> after weeks of...

welcome to bbc news now, 3 hours of fast—moving news, interviews and reaction. we begin with a dramatic volcano eruption in iceland, which is sending lava spewing hundreds of metres into the sky. lets take you straight to these live pictures from south western iceland — as the volcano continues to spew jets of molten lava from a crack in the earth thats now several kilometres long. the area is a volcanic and seismic hot—spot, not far from the capital, reykyavik. experts say the e...

good evening. at least 15 people have been killed in a mass shooting at a university in the heart of prague. police say the gunman was a student there himself. he opened fire this afternoon, injuring dozens of others. before police say he was eliminated himself. the gunman�*s father had been found dead at his home earlier in the day. gun crime is relatively rare in the czech republic. tonight, the countrys president said he was shocked by the mass shooting. helena wilkinson has the l...

thank you so much for joining me. ukraines president zelenskyy is looking for continued support in the war with russia. the leaders have responded, releasing a statement saying, quote, we reaffirm our unwavering support for ukraine for as long as it takes. president biden is expected to have face-to-face talks with zelenskyy. in a significant win for ukraine, the u.s. has signalled it will now permit allies to send f-16 fighter jets to the w war-torn nation and support in the pilot t...