the, the, the state of the news live different berlin, the biggest prisoner swap between russia and the west. since the cold war is now a done deal. you know, that's one of the same real over ireland, in canada, into america. americans, paul, we live in. evan juris, committed char on us soil again after hundreds of days in a russian prison, there among 24 prisoners swap between russia, the us, germany, and other nations. also coming up the body of how mazda is political leader is my own and the as arrived in to tar to be very, ron has blamed israel for his assassination in his belt. prevent the

bread golf is good to have you with this. it is now a done deal. the united states and russia has completed their largest prisoner exchange since the fall of the soviet union. it was a massive swap involving $24.00 detainees, southern countries, and months of behind the scenes negotiations. the us citizens released and the deal were flown to texas early in the morning for medical evaluation, journalist, evan girl, scrimmage and former marine poll whelan were 2 of the highest profile prisoners released alongside several russian opposition, figures and activists. earlier, the group was greeted at an airport in maryland by us president biden, who talented the importance of diplomacy usually fried and back on us soil. a joyful reunion to these american prisoners and their families, accompanied by president joe biden,

and presidential candidate pamela harris. several reporters from the wall street journal were waiting to greet their colleagues, evident gosh, could which after 491 days of waiting cash could, which is the most high profile prisoner involved in the slot. he was jailed in 2023 and convicted of espionage charges. that he and the us government vehemently denied . he was one of 24 released 16 by the west, and 8 by russia. they include former us marine poll whelan and us russian radio journalist as the karma schafer, the c exchange was complex and involved some difficult choices. president biden acknowledged concessions made by countries like germany and slovenia.

wines is big matter. a lot to russian site is also counting a win convicted hackers on several russian nationals detained in the west for spying. were welcomed home into the open arms of president vladimir putin. among them, a russian couple convicted of spying inconvenience along with their 2 children. its relations between russia and the west have been at an all time low since moscow's full scale invasion of ukraine. but this prisoner as well shows that at least some channels of communications remain open. because he said this was the largest prisoner exchange between the united states and russia. since the end of

the cold war, i asked the prominent question, human rights lawyer, even problem why it happened now? because you know, it's, you know, it's not only about what you meant, but even for them, if you would just use them of the special forces and you guys to go and, you know, like, you know, you know, he's, instead of, you know, i'm not caught also he told that he wants uh class to go, but he wants that could i think of was it though, i'm not sure. and he, he is an id to make him go fish. and all of the, you know, all of that, the stem beach stands behind zipper. would you like cap special forces? like i diplomatic corp was started the water committee purposely is that through the door. i'm good issac a back, the rush. yeah. they, they started to so far. yeah. we, we use the, you know, boarding, uh,

colleagues now that's what i now now could i actually go back and that the system now do you most today? is that for just that my, you know, that it works very well. that was even popular there. speaking with this earlier western nations released 8 prisoners among them, a russian agent convicted of murder here in berlin. for the kremlin the release of f s b hit man by the him. crossteck off was a deal breaker. german chancellor, a left shoulder was a difficult but necessary decision of the most of the can. some of the prisoner exchanges a delicate voice have of the circumstances. but this one had particular relevance for gemini young. and jim and chancellor laughed. schultz played a pivotal role in executing the swamp. that's because the key figure, returning back to russia was this man vadim classic gulf. he was sentenced to life

in prison for the 2019 mode. and berlin of a georgian who had fought along side chechen militants. it was a political, the complicated decision for germany, not least because of the brazen this of the murder. it took place in broad daylight and input in puck, just minutes away from the parliament and sean slurry. nothing makes this decision to deport and the address sentenced to life. imprisonment of 20 a few years in prison. an easy one. the state's interest in enforcing the prison sentence has to be weighed up against the freedom and danger to life and limb of innocent people imprisoned. in russia and those on just to be imprisoned for political reasons. us president joe biden acknowledge germany's vital role in the deal are particularly on great

sense of gratitude to the chest. the manager making a may, it required me to get some significant concessions. germany or state originally concluded they could not do because the person question a collaborative effort, then the required co ordination, cooperation, and some sacrifice among allied partners, bought a successful outcome. so those brought time and re united it last with that families were here's a quick look now some of the other stories that are making headlines around the world. and it's the international says at least 13 people have been killed in protests over nigeria is economic crisis. is also accused authorities of killing peaceful protesters. demonstrators are blaming the government for a cost of living explosion. japan has formerly asked denmark for the extradition of anti whaling campaign, or poll watson, the founder of the sea shepherd,

active. his group was arrested last month on an international board with his ship docked in greenwood, tokyo, once watson on charges and breaking into a japanese vessel in the and arctic ocean back in 2010 chinese authorities are raising to locate dozens of people still missing in who non profit ends after the most powerful typing of the year ripped through that region. for an official say at least 30 people are already confirmed dead from the types in more extreme weather is expected in august as you see the palm here. so i can see that all the hundreds of people have gathered at a mosque in doha guitar for a funeral service for the slain. how much leader is male and the, and his body guard multiple officials and religious leaders are attending the funeral. i knew you had lived in guitar for many years and will be buried there. and he was assassinated in a. but a wrong says is a missile strike on wednesday. speculation is now arrived about who could succeed

him as a leader of hamas as a political. we, the mazda is main consultative. body is expected to meet, see, most likely, after new years funeral to name a successor. whoever replaces a smile. honey, a s. a mazda is new. political liter has to decide on how the military group will continue. it's fine with israel and also represent him us on the world stage. the man accused of orchestrating the tober 7th terror attacks on israel. yes, yes, and war is considered more radical than honey. a bets in war is believed to be hiding in the groups tunnel network beneath the gaza strip. and he's expected to remain the chief of homos in gaza. experts believe i'm more likely contender to replace honey to be. this man colored michelle, a veteran homos official. he was previously the leader of homeless, his political office directing the group from exile in 1996. he survived and his

really assassination attempt in jordan. michelle is considered more moderate and he has good ties with cots are in turkey. but his relations with syria, iran and has bloss towered over his support for the 2011 eric spring protest. another possible choice to replace hernia is caliah, ohio, a senior hamas leader who also lives in exile. he was the target of in his early assassination attempt in 2007. l hi is viewed as a powerful figure within her moss who was close to one year. after he is death l. high, a valid to make israel pay a heavy price? well, him off has a record, is moving quickly to replace assassinated leaders. the selection process this time will be more challenging. many members of the group's main consultative body. the short council are in gaza. so a full leadership meeting is unlikely of the world renowned senior adel will be

trading the whites of las vegas for some special munich moments. the southern german city of squared a deal for a 10 concert series and a pop up stadium that's being built just for her. i'll sense of bill won't have to fly from city to city. it's a win win situation. at least that's what both sides are hope. top superstar adele is back in europe after 8 years, but this time shall only be performing in the southern german city, given unit. taking a break from her las vegas presidency, she'll be on stage here for 10 performances in august. the city one over the british singer with this gigantic pop up marina built just for adel on the munich exhibition grounds. it can accommodate some $80000.00 visitors per performance and it features a theme park adult world that a record breaking to a 120 meter long spray. they just wanna see your face and night too. so the screen isn't homeless and the amount of cameras that will be doing live volume

i going me will make, you know, may 8000 people for like it's just me. and one of them which ticket prices ranging from $75.00 to $430.00 euro's not all dates sold out. so organizers recently announced lucky dip tickets for just 35 years, much to the annoyance of fans who paid far more. the bavarian capital hopes of bills many residency will be a major p or boost on here because the news went from here to the other side of the world, which as a result, munich was mentioned in the causative context of analyses to is recognized worldwide. of course that's just madness. they live on to the cities head of economic development expects concert goers to bring in more than half a 1000000000 euros in revenue. thanks to adel unix hotels are already well booked in the otherwise quiet month of august. a good day. we have a good interest to me then that's our high hotel capacity. and of course, our experience with major events like the october fast and major trade fast. and

that must have convinced in the end of the london native adela has worked her way up from humble beginnings to the top of the pop charts, winning 16 grammy awards and selling more than 100000000 albums. the the think of this is tough. think if this is, i think this is something that can be a blueprint from munich, but certainly also for all of us cities around the world for you to understand. so these are you attract visitors to the city of the artist has the great advantage that she doesn't have to move around with a have to see even reach them yet. singles, environmental experts down, this model is more sustainable. but for now, it's time to raise the curtain on a dell in new at the paris france, $24.00 olympics american gymnast simone biles has reclaimed the all round title 3 years after withdrawing from the event at the tokyo games. 6 gold metal for career

did not come easy, whilst was trailing results. rebecca, andrea, and after the early rounds. but by the time or chance team in the for routines, the right there, it was clear only a major step up with deny her top spot on the wrong file. they'll have the chance at a 3rd. here is gold in the vault final on saturday. all right, just a reminder down the top story that we're following for you. you as president joe biden and vice president. cumberland harris have welcomed a group of americans freed from russian prisons in an exchange deal journalist as a nurse, cabbage, and others were freed, in exchange for russians, held in jails in the west, in the biggest deal of its kind since the cold war. and you're watching dw news, i'll be back at the top of the hour with world more of old news. i hope to see you then the

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