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A Hezbollah Official called it the biggest Security Breach suffered by the group. Paul adams has the latest a warning his report contains distressing images from the start. This was a devastating attack. In supermarkets. On the street, in cars, at home and even in barbershops scores, perhaps hundreds, of hezbollah members simultaneously injured by exploding pagers. Incidents reported from all over lebanon, from beirut to the bekaa valley, and even in neighbouring syria. Each explosion was small, but some left terrible injuries, more than 2700 wounded, according to lebanons health ministry, and...

good afternoon. mikhail gorbachev was one of the most consequential leaders of the 20th century — and now preparations are being made for his funeral. the last leader of the soviet union died yesterday at the age of 91. many russians, including vladimir putin, blame mikhail gorbachev for what they believe was russia's loss of prestige and respect after the fall of the iron curtain. but in the west, he's lauded for ending the repression of communist rule — with us president biden calling him a "man of remarkable vision" who created a safer world, and borisjohnson saying that his c...

the world will stop warming. we'll bring you all the latest on the impact of the heatwave. our other main story this lunchtime: five will become four — the latest round in the battle to become the next prime minister takes place later today. commentator: and it's a fifth title! unbelievable! _ and a record fifth women's 100 metre world title for jamaica's shelly—ann fraser—pryce, but there's disapointment for gb's dina asher—smith, who finishes fourth. and coming up on the bbc news channel, after winning the first two one—day internationals, england's women take on south af...

in japanese politics. and our other main story this lunchtime: durham police confirmed they are not fining keir starmer and angela rayner over allegations they broke lockdown rules last year. the race is on to replace borisjohnson as conservative leader and britain's next prime minister — the first contenders throw their hats in the ring. another big rise in the number of people with covid in the uk — infections are up 18%. and i am at wimbledon where britain's cameron norrie will play the six time champion novak djokovic for a place in the men's final. and coming up on the bbc n...

payouts to shareholders, as uk households come under pressure from rising energy bills. and stars are paying tribute to actor bernard cribbins, famous for his many roles including in doctor who, the wombles and the original railway children, who has died at the age of 93. hello, welcome to the programme. the opening ceremony for the commonwealth games 2022 is getting underway at the alexander stadium in birmingham. organisers say it's the biggest in the event's history. prince charles will represent the queen tonight and performances will include local music and dance groups, emphasi...