the, the, this is the, the we news live rember, letting the pockets done is made to wait on the results of a nationwide election because of problems with the internet. with counting still under way, early indications suggests a close race with independent candidates, the link to jail, former prime minister in run con, doing well also coming up us president joe biden takes aim at israel's campaign and gaza conduct over the response and draws it draws a strip has been um, over the top as remarks come as you, as officials warn israel,

the wall support plans for a major military operation in the southern city of russell. at this time a new queen's military gets a shake of president for a lot of years. a lengthy replaces has top military commander general valerie's a loose me has led you. graham's war efforts, winds rushes invasion dismissal suggest a major re think of keeps approach the complex, the earliest. welcome to michelle. we started in pakistan today where the results of a nationwide election have been delayed, official se issues with the internet or to blame this after a chaotic day, a voting across the country in which several people were killed and militant attacks, and the government suspended mobile phone services the vote counting is underway across pakistan following an election much by militant attacks and allegations that

the contest was on free or fair pockets. donna's in the midst of political and economic crisis. and people heading to the polls hoped for change. every single vote can change of the holy country scenario. you know, we are in very poor condition nowadays. i've got these visiting so many problems. very, to be very honest. i have a do expect ition from the electoral process. but the, i guess the, the things are not going so good, but we have to board because, you know, you can say that the democracy, even the voice of democracy is better than what we can say that i'd ask because he or the girl cuz he, i guess the frustration with the political system is one of the reasons that the turn else in this election was expected to be low. another reason is that the

country's most popular politician, former prime minister in runtime, is currently behind 5. he's been convicted of corruption and other charges, and conte run for office. his supporters and members of his p t. i potty say his jailing was political and the election of rigs against them. safety concerns were also on those mines to explosions, killed thousands in the countries southwest, and province of the largest on only how is before the vote began. a violent evince have overshadowed the election. hundreds of thousands of on the power military and police were deployed to provide security on election day and the interior administrators suspended mobile phone services. slicing tara concessions. it's proven to be a controversial move among pocket studies and added to the already tense conditions

on those same day. let's take this rate and the w corresponding shuttle shows he is following all of this from karachi for us channel. what are you hearing about results? well the results have been delayed but not unexpectedly because this happened in the previous general elections in 2018 as well so so. busy now as the election commission has it, as long as the accounting is just an ongoing, political bodies are claiming that the elections are being delivered. and the election commission is trying directly to vote a charge the election commission victoria is denied, but it will take a while and all the results will trickle in. and we have a picture about who is the winner of the 2024 general elections. and let's take

a closer look at these allegations of boat and rigging. what's the evidence for that? there is no evidence and we have to look at the sonata, you know, because of the form of brian this member on concept. voters say that the ball was that the, the crew stopped measurement and the caretaker government, they want to keep them keep and we're all gone on to fall out. they don't want to be behind the body to win the elections. so that's why the hell dissolves us typing reasons that they was the communication disruption of the internet disruption. so it is, it is all just as can do to make sure that the media has not been the point of but these are the allegations on either. there's no rules for that, so i thought are the same. there is a general communication and then the internet problem and the results of being

countered and also the all calming. and as we speak we will have a clear picture, like i thing in 2 to 4 hours or maybe 6. and you've mentioned the internet shut down several times already. how do you think this affected the election process as it does usually yesterday because it became very difficult. busy the boarders do do all the bodies to kind of a nice, mobilize the voters and um, it also costs a lot of problems for the citizens, but i'm in the media journalist week with not accessed and of. busy services here in the cardiology, we could not coordinate with the reporters and with john and this one. so friends that this was a bit difficult for them to do the board, so they have a massive disruptions. but the security officials do your target. the said it was necessary because what happened and, but just on programs a day before yesterday and due back to that loss and also on election day and there

were reports of buttons. it was the shut down the internet, the mobile services to talk any kind of for a possible by the dock has to go with your corresponding channel shelves. thank you so much. have a good a us is israel's most powerful ally, but now president joe biden has questioned israel's military campaign and gaza in his sharpest criticism so far as were against him. us take a listen. i'm as of you, as you know, that the conduct of the response in gaza in the gaza strip has been um over the top. we talked to bb to open the gate other as really so i'm pushing really are really are getting email to trans assistance into guys. there are

a lot of innocent people are starving, not innocent people who are in trouble. don scott, to stop those remarks by joe biden. a, come as you, as officials warrant israel, the staging military push into the southern city of russell without proper planning . could spell quote, disaster now. israel's prime minister benjamin m. yeah, was said the military would soon enter the city calling at one of her most last remaining strong homes. smoke rises over the crowded city of rafa is really bombardments and preparation for our ground assault and to what it says is a strong hold for him. us, which is classified as a terrorist organization by many countries, us, but for hundreds of thousands of thousands who have fled to the southern end of the strip after being told by the israeli army to leave their homes further north. rafa is the last refuge. it's also home to one of the biggest border crossings for aid and supplies. israel says rafa also houses,

multiple tunnels that have mouse uses to supply itself with arms. the shelling has already taken its toll here. even before soldiers arrive. the 3 missiles hit this same place where i'm standing. there's not much to say about the victims, children, the women and the elderly. i wish we could have collected their whole bodies. instead we have bits and pieces. we're all hearing that there will be a ground incursion into rafa. i imagine things will be extremely bad, but is really prime minister benjamin netanyahu and says there's no alternative to the military collapse of i'm us. let me look a sure like there is no solution. other than total victory, lovely to and if i'm us survives, and guys out of us will get, is only a matter of time until the next massacre and the axis of evil they run and its proxy is, will continue their campaigns. but not you a little bit in the for you when struck the, the army to repair, to operate,

also in rough, awesome, and into the camps in the center. the last remaining strong holes of, i'm us, i'm using a whole nation with peace making efforts, apparently stalled for the time being. the people of rafa will pay the price for both sides on willingness to come to a deal. you know, a quick look at some of the stories making headlines around the world today. you as president, joe biden has rejected findings of the report that implies the ability to recall. personal events was impaired, saying his memory is fine. the report was via special council looking into whether buying willfully mishandled classified information, while a private citizen concluded no criminal charges are warranted should be brought. the u. s. supreme court has signaled it would reject an attempt to remove donald trump from the 2024 presidential ballad. justices appeared skeptical during a hearing over a colorado supreme court ruling the barred from from the states primary after

finding you engaged and insurrection. on january 6th of 2021, it's unclear when the courts will issue it's ruling. so i, you say that a far right and you as media thinker has the interview. russia's president vladimir improvement in moscow in a video from tucker carlson. network, put and says he has no interest in expanding the war and ukraine beyond the countries borders. he added, he's prepared to negotiate a prisoner exchange to free us journalists has failed, and russians find charges less of you or any. do you great, next we're president, will let them or is it lensky has dismissed his top military commander general. the larry is a lucian. it has been commander in chief of ukraine's armed forces. he's regarded by many as a national hero for overseeing friends war efforts since russia's full scale invasion started in february of 2022. he'll be replaced now by the commander of ukraine's ground forces. alexander, sir, ski,

or the iron general of ukraine. valerie's allusion is widely known as a symbol of resistance against russia. he had led ukrainian army, as commander in chief, says russia's full scale invasion began in february 2022. successfully pushing back . in the 1st months of the war, news of his dismissal was confirmed and then addressed by president full of the mirror, zalinski, citing a need for re shuffle. you have guys have been grateful to generals. illusion need for 2 years of protection. the laptop we spoke frankly today about what needs to change in the army with urgent charges, higher, majestic. the generals that lose need to be in the team of the credit in state, in the future. i will be grateful for his consent. are you able to have jasmine as a oswald zalinski claimed that most commanders leading more efforts in ukraine have not experienced the front lines firsthand and said it was time for new york

approach. he named alexander thursday, the head of ukraine's ground forces to take charge of the military service keys, known for leading ukraine's defense in the city of boston. moved for you cranford, one of the bloodiest battles, and for defending to you in the streets of to you the new sparked mixed reactions. and when you say it's, there's a new chose, i do not think this is the right time. this is not the time to fire, the army chief said, this is a very odd decision. you said they're so nice here. well, i think that to be no one in the me and it is not a solution. me. it's in this elizabeth. when you do, i'm very upset. i don't know about others, but i'm very upset. a e, this is a signal that works me says no, no, the way you sullens case plan to revamp your craze. military comes in mid months of

uncertainty in ukraine. the conflict is out of stalemate, and there are questions over whether keys will receive additional military aid from the us. ok, any corruption has forced iceland. blue lagoon tourist attraction to close emergency crews are trying to stop lava from reaching a power plant in the south west and the nearby town. its inhabitants were moved to safety back in november and 4000 residents are still banned from returning home. authorities have declared an emergency. it's the 3rd or option since december. iceland has more than 30 active volcanoes. a carnival season is approaching is high point here in germany and thousands of people have taken part of the annual women's carnival day in the city of cologne. facilities kicked off by marketing the start of countless parties that fits over the weekend. that was traditionally dressed up in colorado carts, jews, and partake of the brute. of course,

the grand finale will be a huge parade in cologne. on monday, as our time will be back with more at the top of the next hour and hope to see you then by the get ready for an exciting auburn toyota for look, surprised. hi, irish. and i'm ready to dive into the hands of gentlemen to which you have you as a one. the front porch and unexpected side to side is the most important stuff can be used across different geographies. the real challenge, it softens, needs to be incredibly scarce. waste and transforming. business is onset.