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Today, we look at the assassination of a Russian general in Moscow.

Lt Gen Igor Kirillov was at the entrance to a residential block on Tuesday morning when a device hidden in an electric scooter exploded and killed him. Ukraine has claimed responsibility for the attack. Adam is joined by James Waterhouse, 大象传媒 Ukraine Correspondent and Chris Steele - the former head of the Russia Desk at MI6, Author of 鈥淯nredacted: Russia, Trump and the Fight for Democracy鈥� and a director of Orbis Business Intelligence.

And, Sara Sharif's father and stepmother have been sentenced to life in prison for her murder. Adam speaks to the Children's Commissioner Dame Rachel de Souza about how to keep children safe.

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Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the 大象传媒. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Gemma Roper and Anna Harris. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.