and by judy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs.er: and now, "bbc news" 'n washington and this is bbc world news america. israel carries out more deadly airstrikes on the lebanese capital of beirut amid concerns of a wider war. u.s. president joe biden tours states devastated by hurricane helene. and the standoff continues as for the 40,000 port workers on strike for a thi day in a row in the u.s. ♪ hello and welcome to world news america. i'm caitriona perry. we start with the situation in the middle east. u.s. president biden he does not believe an israeli attack on iran is imminent. he told reporters at the white house that nothing was going to happen today, but in an off-the-cuff remark, mr. biden said the u.s. was discussing possible israeli strikes on iranian oil facilities. the cost of brent crude oil jumped 5% after he made that remark. following joe biden's comments, the u.s. state department spokesperson said the u.s. is committed to israel's defense. >> we think it is appropriate israel is bringing terrorists to justice a

and by judy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs.er: and now, "bbc news" , plotting revenge. , versus what i will be doing, which is responding to trump's to do list. >> there are lack of details on the economic policy. ♪ >> kamala harris goes on the offensive. there's a new poll from the wall street journal puts her republican rival donald trump ahead. of her in the u.s. presidential race. with these revelations with the country's historic links to savory. on the way to the gatherings, he insisted it is better to focus on future challenges such as climate change. we will be speaking to baroness scotland, secretary-general of the commonwealth of nations. and we are keeping an eye on potential cease fire toxin is -- in each of between israel and hamas as efforts intensified to restart negotiations. we start tonight in the u.s., where there are now just 12 days to go into the presidential election, and while it is still too close to call, there has been a clear change in the democratic campaign in the next -- the last 48 hours. there i

and by judy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs.er: and now, "bbc news" ♪ >> hello. you are watching the context on bbc news. >> the israeli military says it hit 2000 targets in southern lebanon. >> small arms fire across the border. the israeli army is pushing in to a location. this was the response. >> another day of catastrophe here, of airstrikes. it's late hours in the evening now and i can hear the drone sounds roving over the city and this is something nonstop everyday. >> people were so desperate to flee the bombings, we solve many families with children and belongings walking on foot around the damage, trying to get to syria, hoping for a safe spot. ♪ >> hello. a rare public appearance by ayatollah, he used it to justify the missile attack on israel, claiming the barrage of missiles was legal and a minimum punishment israel deserved for what he called astonishing crimes. for the first time in five years, the ayatollah was delivering friday press at the grand mosque in iran, calling israel a vampire regime and the u.s. a rab

and by judy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs.er: and now, "bbc news" y in washington and this is bbc y "world news america." joe biden warns hurricane milton could be the storm of the century. >> i am live in florida where last-minute preparations are still underway and evacuation centers like the one behind me as floridians brace for the hurricane. caitriona: israel's defense minister warns the response to iran will be deadly. ♪ caitriona: hello and welcome to "world news america." i am caitriona perry. millions of people in florida are rushing to leave their homes in the final hours before hurricane milton hits the state's west coast. these pictures show the size of the monster storm and officials think it could still double in size before landfall. the storm has already brushed past mexico where it caused major flooding. it is due to reach florida in several hours and milton is forecasted to be a category 3 storm when it makes landfall over sarasota. the city of tampa is close to the storm, which has winds close to 130 miles p

and by judy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs.er: and now, "bbc news" ♪ sumi: i am sumi somaskanda in washington and this is bbc "world news america." humanitarian aid for palestinians and new cease-fire talks. russian president vladimir putin tells bbc news nato expansion violates russian security as a summit of emerging economies concludes in russia. >> i am in the battleground state of georgia were for the first time former u.s. president barack obama will join kamala harris on stage to campaign right here. ♪ sumi: welcome to "world news america." on the third leg of his middle eastern tour antony blinken announced israeli and american negotiators will travel to doha half for another attempt at cease-fire talks. the spy agency chief will head there this weekend to meet with bill burns and the qatari prime minister. hamas has yet to confirm if it will send a representative to participate but one of the group's delegates met on thursday. antony blinken said he hopes to find a resolution by leveraging israel's assassination of yah

and by judy and peter blum kovler foundation, rsuing solutions for america's neglected needs.er: and now, "bbc news" ♪ christian: hello, i'm christian frazier and this is "the con context." president biden: i'm comfortable with them stopping. we should have a cease-fire now. >> we don't know when it's going to happen or what scale it will take and how long it will last. >> there's nowhere we will not go to protect our people and protect our country. ♪ christian: the leadership decapitated, is this when israel pushes? the tanks have been prepositioned and the ground invasion looks to be imminent. we have all the analysis. our correspondents are on stand by across the region. a very good evening, welce to the program. israeli special forces have been carrying out small targets and raids into southern lebanon gathering intelligence and probing ahead of an expected ground incursion. israeli tanks are gathering the country's northern border. the biden administration says it expects an immanentist really vasion. much of the fighting is taking place at the lebanese border and there i

and by judy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs.er: and now, "bbc news" 'n washington and this is bbc world news america. five people killed in what is called a terror attack in ankara. a polio vaccination stopped citing constant bombardment and unsafe conditions. north korean troops are now in russia. ♪ sumi: welcome to world news america. we startn turkey where five people were killed and what the turkish government is calling a terror attack. two gunmen stormed in aerospace company. both assailants were killed by security forces. he said they were most likely members of an outlawed kurdish separatist roop, the pkk. the group is listed as a terrorist organization by the u.s. and u.k. the white house condemned the attack calling it an act of violence. nato says it stands with turkiye and is offered the country its support. we have th report. reporter: from the car park outside the headquarters of turkiye's state run aerospace company, someone filmed as the attack unfolded. first came the shooting. then the explosion. followed by mo

and by judy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs.er: and now, "bbc news" s america. s one year later, israel marks the anniversary of the hamas attacks that killed more than 1200 people. israeli prime minister netanyahu vows to continue fighting even as regional tensions flare with israel coming under rocket fire. in gaza, nearly 42,000 people have been killed since israel began its operation. we look at the humanitarian crisis on the ground. ♪ sumi: welcome to world news america. we start with memorials across israel and around the world for the 1200 people killed and more than 250 taken hostage by hamas on october 7 last year. it was the deadliest day for jews since the holocaust. a year later, nearly 100 hostages still remain in gaza and israel's response to the attack has devastated gaza, killing more than 41,000 palestinians. israel and hamas are entangled in war with no signs that either side is close to a cease-fire. new israeli strikes reported in lebanon. in a moment, we will go to tel aviv. first, scenes from the nova music

and by judy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs.er: and now, "bbc news" ♪ >> i'm caitrÍona perry in washington and this is bbc world news america. syria's state media says an israeli strike on a residential building in the capital of damascus leaves seven people dead. the mayor of beirut warns no place is safe and lebanon as israeli airstrikes continue. president biden says a hurricane expected to hit florida could be the state's worst storm in 100 years. hello and welcome to world news america. i'm caitrÍona perry. we start with the continuing escalation of the situation in the middle east. syria's defense ministry announced 700 people including women and children have been killed in an israeli airstrike on a residential building in the capital of damascus. rescuers are still searching for survivors. it comes is fighting between israel and hezbollah intensifies. israel's defense forces say they have expanded the ground operation into more areas of southern lebanon and now has some 15,000 soldiers deployed in the south of the countr

and by judy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs.er: and now, "bbc news" s america." s israeli airstrikes destroyed the main crossing border for those fleeing lebanon into syria. president joe biden addresses jobs numbers. the world health organization proves first diagnostic test for mpox in its efforts to ease the crisis in africa. ♪ anchor: hello and welcome to "world news america." israeli forces have bombed a road near the main border crossing from lebanon into syria. the overnight rate cut off the access to a passage used by more than 100,000 people in recent days fleeing lebanon. israel said it struck crossing because it says the route was being used by hezbollah to transport weapons. people are now trying to cross the area on foot carrying their belongings in plastic bags and suitcases. on friday joe biden made his first ever appearance at wte house press briefing room and took questions on the middle east. he stood behind israel saying they israelis have every right to respond to the vicious attacks on them from the iranians

and by judy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs.er: and now, "bbc news" >> from washington, this is bbc world news america. the u.s.'s top diplomat anthony blinken presses israeli leaders for a cease-fire. israeli intensified its aerial assault on lebanon. at least zillion people are killed and a strike near the country's largest hospital. plus, leaders gather for the brics summit in russia. ♪ welcome to world news america. the u.s.'s top diplomat is in israel continuing his bid to end the widening conflict in the middle east. during talks on tuesday, u.s. secretary of state antoni blinken pressed prime minister netanyahu to use the killing of the hamas leader as a reason for peace. this is secretary blinken's 11th visit to the region since the war in gaza broke out. here he is earlier. >> i believe very much that the death of sinwar does create an important opportunity to bring the hostages home, to bring the war to an end and to ensure israel's security and that's what our conversations today focused on with our israeli colleagues

and by judy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs.er: and now, "bbc news" s is bbc "world news america." s israel says it has killed hamas leader yahya sinwar, considered the chief architect of the october 7 attacks. starvation tactics are accused, leaving severe levels of hunger. caitriona: i am caitriona perry in arizona, one of the most when battleground states. we are speaking to voters as they decide between donald trump and kamala harris. ♪ >> welcome to "world news america." israel said its forces have killed hamas leader yahya sinwar in southern gaza. the israeli government said dna testing confirmed sinwar was one of three people killed during a ground operation. the israel defense force added soldiers had been on sinwar's trail for months. officials hold sinwar responsible for organizing and directing the october 7 attacks last year that killed more than 1200 people and resulted in 250 hostages being taken. sinwar rose to prominence within hamas after he was released during a prisoner swap in 2011. israel's prime minister, b

and by judy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs.er: and now, "bbc news" s america. s the u.s. urges israel to ensure the safety of peacekeepers in lebanon after a second attack on a un base. recovery efforts are still underway in beirut following israeli strikes that killed 22 people. more than 2 million people remain without power, two days after hurricane milton ripped through the u.s. state of florida. ♪ hello and welcome to world news america. i'm caitriona perry. the israeli military has drawn further condemnation after its troops struck a un position in lebanon, injury two peacekeepers. it is the second time in as many days. friends, italy -- france, italy, and spain issued a joint statement, calling israel's attacks a serious violation of its obligations under international law. israel said friday's incident was in response to a threat and said it had warned un personnel to enter a safe space hours before the incident. a day earlier, an israeli tank fired towards a un observation post, and during two indonesian peacekeepers.

and by judy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs.er: and now, "bbc news" >> i am caitriona perry in washington and this is "bbc world news america." -- continue to secure a truce between israel and hezbollah in lebanon. record-breaking 60 million early votes have been cast so far in early voting. north korea fires in intercontinental ballistic missile and a move condemned by its neighbors. -- in a move condemned by its neighbors. hello and welcome to "bbc world news america." u.s. secretary of state antony blinken says they have made good progress toward a truce in lebanon. two advisors are heading back to the u.s. after spending thursday in tel aviv, working with israeli officials on a cease-fire deal. our white house coordinate -- the specialists are pushing to ensure civilians in both countries can return to their homes. tens of thousands of people on both sides of the border have left their homes to escape cross-border fire between hezbollah and israeli forces. during talks with the senior american delegates, prime minister benja

and by judy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs.er: and now, "bbc news" >> hello and you are watching " the context." on bbc news. >> israel has a responsibility to do everything possible to avoid civilian cavity -- casualties even if hamas was operating in the top -- in the hospital and attempted to use civilians in human shields. >> this terror organization has hijacked aid, seizing it for their own purposes. >> some thieves are more emboldened than other. and the palestinian and the lebanese people are paying with their lives a price for this impunity. >> we are back into a kind of mode where we are seeing the americans quite publicly now trying to exert pressure on the israelis. >> good evening. as an emergency meeting of you and officials is called to discuss the war in gaza, america says that it made clear to israel that it must do everything it can to avoid civilian casualties. israel has called for more aid to help for those displaced in gaza. we will discuss where things stand in a conflict that shows no signsf ending. and

and by judy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs.er: and now, "bbc news" introduce the context on bbc news. peacekeepers must be protected by all parties of the conflict. what has happened is obviously condemnable. what has happened is obviously condemnable. this is a densely populated district of central beirut and there is a growing feeling ill that nowhere in the city is really say. -- safe. translation: we were just sitting there like everyone else in our homes and suddenly, there was an explosion. my wife and daughter were under the rubble. is israel listening to its allies? as un peacekeepers are injured for a second day. what will happen next in this region? the new labour government is about to mark its first 100 rather than after the second deadly hurricane in florida in as many weeks, how the federal government's response impact the presidential election. we start in the middle east. the u.s. added its way to calls israel the safety of u.n. peacekeepers in lebanon. it comes after two peacekeepers close to the border were sh

and by judy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs.er: and now, "bbc news" 'w york city and this is bbc worldw news america. israeli officials vowed to retaliate against iran after the regime fires almost 200 missiles at israel. tonight the u.s. vice president of candidates come face-to-face in their first and only debate of this close campaign. and a former u.s. president jimmy carter celebrates his 100th birthday. ♪ you are very welcome to world news america. you're here in new york city where just hours from now minnesota governor tim walz and ohio senator jd vance will take to the stage for their first and only vice presidential debate. the stakes are high in what is an incredibly close race for the white house. we will have more on that later in the program but first let's turn to the escalating conflict in the middle east. the region is on edge anticipating a possible israeli retaliation after iran launched hundreds of missiles into israel. 181 missiles launched into israel by a ran. in response president joe biden directed the u

and by judy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs.er: and now, "bbc news" ♪ >> hello. you are watching "the context" on bbc news. >> there were extensive warnings given by the israelis last night saying they were moving on essentially from bombing bunkers to bombing -- >> hezbollah's financial network is based on two main sources of income, money from the iranian regime and money from the lebanese people. >> these negotiations are going and we are going to see the bombing will increase in accordance. >> the world will stand by lebanon and its leaders if they make the brave and hard choices that are required at this time to benefit all of the lebanese people. geeta: hello. thanks for being with us. israel says more strikes on beirut in the coming hours as it continues its efforts to take out hezbollah hubs. also tonight, a metropolitan police officers cleared of the murder of chris kaba after shooting him dead in south london two years ago. his family says they are left with the pain of injustice. the widow of the late opposition leade

and by judy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs.er: and now, "bbc news" >> i'm caitrÍona perry in washington and this is bbc world news america. the united nations condemns the large number of civilian casualties in gaza following the large number of airstrikes as israel says it is targeting hamas fighters. israel's front line moves farther north following a deadly airstrike on a residential building in northern lebanon with just three weeks until the u.s. presidential election, trump and harris hold dueling campaign's in battleground state pennsylvania. hello and welcome to world news america northern gaza has endured eight consecutive days of heavy is really strikes as the idf intensifies its campaign. at least 60 people have been killed across gaza in the past 24 hours according to the hamas run health ministry. among them the u.n. says were 10 people killed in israeli shelling at a refugee camp in northern gaza. israel claims it is targeting hamas fighters who are regrouping. the u.n. human rights office on monday condemned the

and by judy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs.er: and now, "bbc news" >> this is bbc world news america. the u.s. says israel is currently conducting limited operations against hezbollah infrastructure in lebanon. more than 100 people are dead, hundreds more unaccounted for, and millions without power in the aftermath of hurricane helene in the u.s. and nearly 200 people have been killed by torrential flooding and landslides in nepal. ♪ hello and welcome to world news america. i'm caitriona perry. the u.s. says israel is currently conducting limited operations against hezbollah infrastructure in lebanon, after a fresh wave of daily israeli airstrikes targeting the iran backed militant group. during a visit to be lebanon border, israel's defense minister said israel is ready to use forces from air, sea, and land to achieve its objectives. that includes assuring people who evacuated from their homes in northern israel are safe to return. hezbollah's deputy chief says the military is also prepared for israeli ground offensive. presid

and by judy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs.er: and now, "bbc news" n washington and this is bbc world news america. eight israeli soldiers have been killed in ground clashes with soldiers in south lebanon. russia captures a key ukrainian city and joe biden is on the ground in areas devastated by hurricane helene. >warm welcome to world news america starting with the escalating conflict in the middle east were fighting continues between israel and iran backed group hezbollah. the israeli military has been engaged with close range contact with hezbollah in southern lebanon were eight israeli soldiers died in combat, the first report of israeli military casualties since israeli forces started the campaign. the israel defense forces released video of what they describe as operational activity of the 98th division in southern lebanon saying they are using "precision guided munitions" in lebanon. israel's prime minister benjamin netanyahu released this statement following the deaths of his country soldiers in southern lebanon. >> i w

and by judy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs.er: and now, "bbc news" hello, i'm annita mcveigh. you're watching the context on bbc news. thi post on the networking site that has now been deleted, from labour's head of operations it said that nearly 100 staff and former staff would be heading to the us come about ten spots were available and that we will sort your housing. housing. there are ins they are in their own time, they are there at their own expense, and if they've got accommodation out there, that would also be provided by volunteers. this happens in every election, it's commonplace. you can go as a foreign national, you can campaign, you can give opinions. all of that is very clear but you have to pay for it yourself. you can't be fded by anyone else, let alone they british government. remember this, in two weeks time, keir starmer could be meeting president trump, if he wins the election. just two weeks until election day, donald trump turns his attention to the uk labour party over volunteers working on the democratic

and by judy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs.er: and now, "bbc news" christian: hello. i'm christian fraser and this is the context. >> all seven of us agreed to have a right to respond. >> at that point we saw the israeli air defense, the iron dome, kick into life. they send a lot of defensive missiles up into the sky. >> the raging fires in the middle east are fast becoming an inferno. ♪ christian: now for the conflict in the middle east. eight israeli soldiers killed today in the fighting in lebanon. israel is promising retaliation against iran. joe biden says it is not support a strike on iran's nuclear facilities. we will have all the reaction from the region today. and the first edition of the security brief. what is unfolding, and where it goes next. -- more troops to the invasion and said it has been involved in close fighting for the first time with hezbollah. eight israeli soldiers were killed, six in an ambush and two by mortar fire. after last night's attack by iran, israeli defenses were called into action again toda

and by judy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs.er: and now, "bbc news" ♪ anchor: i'm sumi somaskanda in ♪ washington and this is bbc world news america. the latest rounds of israeli airstrikes in beirut target financial institutions thought to be linked to hezbollah. with just over two weeks to go until the u.s. presidential election, kamala harris and donald trump continue their blitz of battleground states. plus, mold of a referendum on future european union membership despite claims of russian interference. ♪ a very warm welcome to world news america. israel is morning of further strikes on hezbollah's financial infrastructure after targeting more than a dozen bank branches in beirut. in the past few hours, israel's army issued fresh evacuation orders for the southern suburbs of the capital city. we are now getting reports of airstrikes in beirut. defense force is targeting a lebanese bank to stop large funds from voting to hezbollah and financing militant groups' operations. the united nations special coordinator for lebanon to

and by judy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs.er: and now, "bbc news" ♪ sumi: ounces more than 130 ♪ airstrikes hit across the country in the last 24 hours as israel steps up its campaign against hezbollah. as the u.s. announces more aid for ukraine, president zelenskyy says nato membership is key to winning the war against russia. an former president trump and vice president harris are on a media blitz as the u.s. election campaign enters its final few weeks. ♪ welcome to world news america. we begin with the escalating conflict in the middle east as israel's campaign against hezbollah in lebanon expands. this was the scene just hours ago. local media footage showed buildings in the village being destroyed in an explosion. this morning israel launched airstrikes in beirut for the first time in five days. it's forces city target was an underground hezbollah weapons facility south of the lebanese capital. the u.s. is continuing to press for a cease-fire in lebanon, a position the state department reiterated. >> we are opposed to th

and by judy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs.er: and now, "bbc news" . this is the world today. . devastation in spain. at least 95 people have been killed in flash floods after a years rth of rain in eight hours. three days of mourning have been declared. thousands of flee a lebanese city after israel begins a series of attacks on hezbollah targets. in the u.k. the chancellor tells -- she would not want to repeat the 40 billion pound tax rise budget and she wants to faster growth. >> i say to working people i would not increase your national insurance. i will not increase your vat. i will not increase your income tax. >> in the u.s. election, donald trump and u.s. -- can't jump in, harris continue their tour of states with both holding competin events in the state of north carolina. the first case of mpox has been detected in the u.k. ♪ welcome to the world today where we bring you an hour of international news from the bbc. we come on air with developing news from spain and at least 95 people have been killed after flash floods

and by judy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs.er: and now, "bbc news" >> hello, you're watching "the context" on bbc news. >> i think you have to put this letter in the context of our ongoing and long lasting about the levels of humanitarian assistance that have made it to palestinian civilians. >> they say israel needs to improve what it's doing radically within 30 days. don't forget, within that 30 days is the u.s. presidential election. so there could be a sense here the israelis could run down the clock. >> not enough has been going in the southern areas of gaza and nothing has been going into the north. we've just had this small breakthrough where we've had 12 truckloads going with a truck of fuel as well. but it's just not enough. ♪ regina: the u. issues an ultimatum to israel, allow more aid to gaza or military assistance coulde cut. a small warning from the biden administration. we'll take a look what might come next. also on the program, thomas is to to over as england's football manager succeeding southgate and what will

and by judy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs.er: and now, "bbc news" christian: hello. i'm christian fraser. you're watching the context. tonight, israel remembers october 7. [screams] ♪ ♪ christian: the continued rocket fire from the north and the south today, a reminder of the tight rope israel still walks. we will hear tonight from those who survived october 7, we will reflect on the year that has passed, and the losses on all sides. and we will discuss where the conflicts goes next as israel plans its response to last week's ballistic missile attacks from iran. welcome to the program. a year ago today at 6:29 in the morning the hamas rockets began to rain down on southern israel. 20 minutes later the hamas fighters had broken the border fence, thousands of them rampaging through israeli communities. nearly 1200 people were killed. hundreds more were taken hostage . israel had been shaken to its roots, disoriented by the catastrophe, shamed by its failure to foresee it, but unanimous in their conviction that hamas would pay th

and by judy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs.er: and now, "bbc news" >> hello. you are watching "the context" on bbc news. >> he has caused an immeasurable damage to children and their families. >> outside a federal court in new york where mike jeffries, the former ceo of abercrombie and fitch is due to appear. earlier this week he was arrested on sex trafficking charges and is due to enter his plea. >> i can get you a boat. you will pay me 15,000 euros. you will get to the boat with 60 lifejackets and equipment, guaranteed delivery to the calais area. >> a man who targeted thousands of children across 30 countries and what was described as industrial scale online abuse is sentenced to life in prison. the judge said alexander mccartney was remorseless in carrying out crimes of sadism and depravity. one of his victims, a 12-year-old from west virginia, took her life after being abused by mccartney. we will speak to a child action expert. also, the former chief executive of the american clothing retailer abercrombie and fitch, is a

and by judy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs.er: and now, "bbc news" '. this is the context. '. >> we woke up to the fire over our heads. our daughters are all burned. look at our situation and what has happened to us. >> there is a major fear that if they leave the north, they will never be able to return and i think the israelis do one them to move out of gaza. >> we will continue to upper anywhere we need to to protect is really lives. >> the israelis say they have discovered large hezbollah tunnels heavily equipped in t south of lebanon and dozens of rockets are still being fired into israel by hezbollah from lebanon. ♪ >> the u.n. accuses israel of acting with total disregard for civilian life in gaza. we have a special report on the renewed assault on northern gaza and we will speak to a former general in the lebanese army about the were in his country also on the program, britain is open for business. the prime minister tells global esters this is a great moment to back u.k. are they persuaded? 50 years after a polish fire

and by judy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs.er: and now, "bbc news" 'n washington and this is bbc world news america. the death toll continues to rise from an israeli airstrike on a building in northern gaza. more than two dozen children are among those killed. spain sees its deadliest flooding in three decades. at least 95 people have been killed and others are missing. in the final days before the u.s. presidential election, both candidates are circling back to those swing states that are likely to decide the race for the white house. ♪ hello and welcome to world news america. at least 110 palestinians are known to have been killed in israeli strikes on a residential building in northern gaza on tuesday according to gaza's hamas run health ministry. officials say 25 children are among those killed. and that several people are still missing. a spokesperson for the u.s. called the attack horrifying. it's really officials say their troops were unaware displaced civilians were taking place inside the building when it was hit. on w

and by judy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs.er: and now, "bbc news" carl: this is bbc world news america. more israeli strikes hit beirut hours after the u.s. secretary of state says there's a sense of urgency to find diplomatic solutions to the conflict. one of the most prolific online child abusers on record is sentenced to life in prison. the was presidential hopefuls take their campaigns to texas with a focus on border control and abortion rights. welcome to world news america. u.s. secretary of state antony blinken says there's a sense of real urgency to find a diplomatic resolution to the conflict in lebanon. during talks about the situation, the top diplomat urged israel to spare civilian lives there but stopped short of calling for an immediate cease-fire. on friday he met with lebanon's prime minister, foreign ministers of jordan and the united arab emirates in london. he discussed a post conflict plan to rebuild when the war ends. he just finished a regional tour visiting israel, saudi arabia and qatar. it is his 11th

and by judy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs.er: and now, "bbc news" >> hello. i'm christian fraser. this is the context. >> i urge everybody in the path of hurricane milton to llow all safety instructions over the next 24 hours. it's literally a matter of life and death. >> prepare for catastrophic impact. this will be a serious storm. one that could forever change communities still recovering from helene. >> we have never had one like this. i have been here 38 years. never being able to find feel, this is the only place with fuel. >> this will be devastating for those in low-lying areas and beachfront communities. for some of them, if they haven't evacuated already, it could be too late. >> right now, hurricane milton is producing tornadoes over parts of south central florida. the outer bands of the storms already had in the gulf coast. florida has braced for what many described as the storm of the century. our correspondents are there. we will speak to one resident that decided to stay. will they ever recover from the wake of

and by judy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs.er: and now, "bbc news" n washington. n this is "bbc world news america." the u.s. issues a warning to israel, threatening some cuts to military assistance and -- unless more military aid is allowed into gaza. the u.s. has its peacekeepers will remain on the ground in lebanon despite israel urging them to leave. in the u.s., origin sees 8 -- georgia sees a record number of early voters. ♪ welcome to "world news america." we begin with a stark warning from the u.s. to israel over its conduct in gaza. in a letter leaked to the press, the u.s. has given israel 30 days to boost humanitarian aid access in gaza, or risk having some military assistance cut off. the letter, signed by u.s. secretary of state antony blinken, and u.s. secretary of defense lloyd austin, says recent actions by the israeli government including halting commercial imports, denying or impeding 90% of humanitarian movements between northern and southern gaza, are contributing to an accelerated deterioration of the condi

and by judy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs.er: and now, "bbc news" ♪ caitriona: i'm caitrÍona perry in washington and this is bbc world news america. at least 11 people are dead and millions are without power in the aftermath of hurricane milton. our reporters are on the ground in the state of florida for a firsthand look at the devastation. lebanon says 22 have been killed and 117 wounded in israel he strikes on central beirut. ♪ caitriona: hello, welcome to "world news america." i'm caitrÍona perry. in florida at least 11 are dead after hurricane milton swept through the state bringing major flooding and causing massive damage. more than 4 million homes and businesses are without power and more flooding is expected in the coming days. milton has now weakened to a category one hurricane moving east away from florida. there are still strong winds and heavy rains in eastern parts of the state. tornadoes's pond by milton killed at least four people in st. lucie county on the east coast. 12 high-strength tornadoes tore through the