scene of torture, rape, and even murder $11.00 east investigates the crimes and those settings behind them on odyssey the. ready news. ready this is al jazeera ah, hello, i'm barbara sarah. this is the al jazeera news, our live from london. thank you for joining us. coming up in the next 60 minutes. forest johnson titans, the you case. cobit restrictions, just hours after apologizing for a video showing his staff joking about holding a christmas party during last year is locked out. i could understand how infuriating it must be to think that the people who've been sitting the rules have

not been following the rules. all of shoulds promises a new beginning as a sworn in his german chancellor, ending angular merkel that 16 year rule. and india's defense chief and 12 others are killed in a helicopter crash in con me another state. and i'm devin ashwin sports tiger woods announces edward sons a competitive golf next week and a korean of ours outbreak at tottenham with 13 cases. does that say that the primarily club ah britain is returning to tight her karone of our restrictions as the only con variant casts a shadow over the coming christmas period. but there were serious questions about the authority of boris johnson's administration and made a growing scandal over a downing street christmas party during the lockdown

a year ago. so what are these new restrictions, while the prime minister said, face coverings must be worn inside public venues such as cinema's? from friday, people have been asked to work from home if possible, from monday, and so called vaccine passports, proof of having received the jobs will be needed to enter big crowded venues like night clubs. more than 51000 people tested positive in the u. k. and the last the day and the 161 have died. house official say on the crone will soon account for half of all cases. but there are worries about whether the public will follow the new rules when it seems that those making the rules have ignored them. in the past, jonah hold reports from london. deny deny, deny has been the strategy at number 10 downing street over reports of a staff christmas party last year when they were banned under cobra rules. the government says no rules were broken, leaked video recorded 4 days later,

during the rehearsals by senior staff for news briefing, offers damning evidence to the contrary. i went home, old and all the cheese to see from mine. all right. this is, this is recorded inspection policy with a business associate. just one of those involved has now resign it recalled and perhaps eclipse to previous pandemic rule. breaches like chief advisor, dominic cummings, lockdown family road trip, the former health secretary math hancock's office affair, and the prime minister's own failure to wear a mask on a recent hospital visit. at prime minister's questions on wednesday for his johnson was under extreme pressure to step up his response, saying, i can understand how infuriating it must be to think that the people who have been

setting the rules have not been following the mississippi. because i was also furious to feed and to speak. i apologize. i apologize unreservedly to the effect that it is caused up and down the country. and i apologize to the impression that it gave it to the opposition for much the the queen alone would she mark the passing of the man should be married to for 73 years leadership sacrifice. that's what gives leaders of moral authority to lee the just the prime and to think he has the moral authority to leave off the purchase people to stick to the wrong. that question would be put to the test later. at a news conference, baris johnson announced new public health measures in response to the highly

transmissible omicron variant. i know this will be hard for many people. they include mosque, wearing in more endorse settings, guidance to work from home, where possible, and the use of vaccine passports in large public settings. it is for the public now to decide if they will listen things by making his statement and offering his apology in parliament bars. johnson will have hoped to move events on in a story that has the potential to do him great damage. the problem is that a new conversation may now emerge, one about the public's willingness to follow new measures in the face of the army, chrome variance, and whether this government has the moral authority to enforce the jona whole al jazeera london lender. simmons now has more on the prime minister is covered 19 announcement. the tone of this news conference was a very different boris johnson than the one in the commons. you saw in journals

report, he was under attack from many directions, but particularly by, from obviously the leader of the labor opposition party kissed armor who performed not surprisingly well with all the meat that he had to roast. and he was pushing hard. i'm making the point that johnson should not be allowed to get away with this . he said that his statement in which he announced the inquiry, was not sufficient. it was putting up more questions than it was answers. and in the, the news conference afterwards, it was put to him several times how, how can you really be a moral authority guiding the public what, what to do when you have active in this way? or in terms of dodging all the issues and denying this party ever took place. however, he sidestepped that throughout. so we may see a different prime minister spelling out new restrictions on cove it. but he hasn't

been able to dodge this. the still a long way to go in may only have been a christmas party as, but it was abusive offensive towards the british public at a time of need at a time of great sadness. when many people were dying and still, our latino partying is catching out quite a lot of politicians, finland's prime minister, has had to apologize for going clubbing. after one of her close contacts tested positive for coven 19 santa marion went on a night out in helsinki on saturday hours after her foreign minister confirmed a positive test is 36 year old prime ministers as a text message advising her to isolate was sent to her work phone, which she had left at home, pfizer, it says preliminary tests show 3 shots of its cove in 1900 vaccine are likely to provide protection against the only con variance. the pharmaceutical giants. as 2 doses still offer protection against severe illness, but

a booster remains the best course of action, pfizer has started to develop an army con specific vaccine, which it says should be available by march. people vaccinated with a 3rd boost generate a robust lever law, neutralizing antibody against the new highly mutated omicron variant. this is common 4th thing and a very positive message that we now have a plan that will induce immunity that is likely to protect from infection. symptomatic illness and severe disease from now across the entire winter season. as we learn more about this illness. south africa meanwhile, has reported nearly 20000 new corona virus and infections or records since the midterm variant was 1st detected. it's not yet clear how many cases were on the

chrome, is only a fraction of the samples were sequenced. early evidence suggests that the new variant is more transmissible, but that symptoms may be less severe, especially in vaccinated patients. and bob boy has reported its highest number of daily corner virus cases. since the pandemic began, more than 4000 people tested positive on tuesday, and 5 deaths were reported. the government has expressed concern of the growing number of infections driven by the only con variant health officials say most people are experiencing mild symptoms and are recovering at home. daily coroner virus cases in south korea have past the 7000 for the 1st time. the prime minister came book humor says that she's concerned about the increasing number of critically jo patience. she says the omicron variant is contributing to the rise in infections . officials are considering treating some patients at home to reduce the pressure

on hospitals. it's the end of an era in germany, anglo merkel who was often called the world's most powerful woman as handed over power after 16 years. as chancellor social democrat, all of shaw says now taken over europe's largest economy and faces many immediate challenges that fasten reports now from berlin. this is good bye to the woman. many in germany have called with the mother and welcome to the man left the tough task of filling her shoes. shriller duffy's mother love shows war to fulfill his task as chancellor after his appointment was rather stamped by m. p. now the so called traffic light, coalition of social democrats, liberals, and bring him get to work. why? of denial? scott? i'm looking forward to a new job, but i'm looking forward to everyone working here. and today mark's a good start for a country on this stuff into in charles his hometown, hamburg,

batch had all gone, celebrates this special day with a discount for an all of short haircut. and little joke from the barbara who happens to be an old friend. they met each other when both are working for the s b day, the social democratic party, and toys. there was long for me. it does all of us at our why, it's a special day because my god comrade, my very sensitive comrades. the been a powerful position as chancellor and i will keep my fingers crossed the mud on the wounded. this isn't really a dissolve when i can't even explain how special the stays for me life, but i didn't it clear souls will lead to 3 parties. government with the greens and the liberal f, they pay a novelty in germany. the coalition as a now to them bishop 177 page deal that should modernize germany by speeding up the energy transition and improve welfare provision. but it's the that the 4th wave of the cove has been that made that will need all his attention. first,

we need to be able to make the decisions fast. and that also means he has to lead the coalition and not go into endless debates and compromises with half of his cabinet posts given to women. shoulds wants to show he is serious about change. his foreign minister on elaine book of the greens has announced the toughest stance on russia and china. but some wonder if shoals has what it takes to heat internationally. i think his lack, of course, much is a weakness. now his, his advisors keep telling us that this is going to be a strong chancellor, that can bring people together and that behind the scenes he is the person that can do that. but certainly he hasn't shown that he can convey and can bring people behind him. germany will find out soon enough because the country takes over the g 7 presidency in january. an important moment for shoals to convince those who still have doubts all eyes. i'm out on this man on the show as promise and new iraq for

europe largest economy, but with germany in the grip of the course at 19 pandemic, and tensions at europe's board. us, he storm is off to a challenge and start a new dawn for germany. i'm going to merkel, we'll watch it old from the sidelines. it might take a while until germany will get used to that step. fasten al jazeera berlin, coming up on this news hour from london, at least $23.00 dead after gunmen at torch, abbas in northwest nigeria plus. they all want to to be safe on line. but what solution does the head of instagram offered to us politicians? and in the champions league, ventless managed to secure the top spot in their group over chelsea. ah,

india is the fence chief lead. one of the world's largest militaries has been killed in a helicopter crash general, a beeping or what was the country's highest ranking military official, and was tasked with the most significant overhaul of india's armed forces. since independence or he died when the russian made helicopter that he was on came down in the near greece district of camille, now to state their what's wife and 11 others were also killed when the aircraft crashed while on route to a hillside military training college on persons survived and has been treated in hospital, it's not yet known what caused the crash. an investigation has been launched into the incident where what was involved in controversial military operations in miramar and indian administered kashmir and angered china when he called it india's biggest security threat. elizabeth per on them has more now from new delhi. the indian air force confirmed the news of the death tweeting with deep regret. it has

been ascertained that general rolla, mrs. medulla cut and 11 persons on board died and what they call the unfortunate accident. they were 14 people on board, the military helicopter 13, including beth and roberts wife, died, and one person is being treated and hospitals. now, the administrator of the district of medicine and lauder, where the crash took place has said that the identity of the body will have to be confirmed to dna testing because of the severe burns that they suffered. now this was a helicopter that was carrying robert and other senior officials from an air force base in hulu, and nodded to a distance not so far away to the defensive college in wellington, for them to attend an event they. this is a very mountainous region with a loss of forest. now we can see from the pictures of the month of the crash,

the wreckage of the helicopter is completely inflamed. 63 year old. and that's involved as the 1st person in india to hold the position of the chief of defense staff. he was the chief of the army staff. this was a newly created position. he assumed it in january 2020. and it was created to integrate the 3 armed forces in india, that is the army, the navy, and the air force. and he was the highest ranking defense official in india prime minister. and the name of monty has cheered a meeting off his cabinet and defense minister raj. nothing is expected to address parliament about the crash on thursday morning is expected to do it later on wednesday afternoon, but he instead went to the residence. and although an inquiry has been ordered by the indian air force, ready, a lot of questions about how a helicopter carrying india's top defense official could have crash. dozens of

people have been killed after gunman set fire to a bus in northern nigeria. it was traveling from a village and so called the states to conduct a state. a local governor spokesman says 23 people were killed, but witnesses say they recovered the remains of at least 30 people. this highlights the growing insecurity and niger area in the past year, armed groups have carried out several violent attacks targeting villagers at traveling on motor ways. hundreds of school children have always have also been kidnapped for ransom in the north of the country. fidelis, somebody has more now on the attack from nigeria capitol of buddha. this is actually really traumatic, especially for those who witnessed the the incident. the vehicle was traveling from a small village on the boundary that's in so called to state of western the boundary with the public. and you know, this way intern, my migrants who were traveling to every state and in the process why they were

traveling the ambush by disbanding when the vehicle some assaulted de open fire on them. and then all of them about the $23.00 who were confirmed that were bonds during that incident. and just a few survived. even though some witnesses did say that the number could be higher than the 23 that was given by the so called to state government. this is actually not very common incident, a not a common occurrence in especially in the so called to area, not west because previous attacks. what did not be bindix will normally do is attack these vehicles, kid, not people for around thumb. and we wrapped on the page, they will release them, but in this case the opened fire and the vehicle some assaulted and these people died. they were like, there's some of the witnesses claimed that the wish depending mature that they were dead before they left the seed. so this is actually a very worrying trend,

even though we've had like a little cases similar to this in the past. but they, they weren't trying to officially for the security agencies. if he appears prime minister ibm, it says he's returning to the capital. the saga after leading government troops in the fight against the gray and rebels. in a statement on social media, the nobel peace prize winner said he'd completed the 1st phase of the conflict. after joining troops, 2 weeks ago, pro government forces have claimed major advances, re taking the strategic towns of dessie and come butcher the year long conflict has killed thousands of people displaced more than $2000000.00 and driven hundreds of thousands into famine like conditions. booking of us as president rock cowboy has dismissed the prime minister and the government, the mover follows a wave of protests last month over rising in security in the country. an attack on november 14th. so hundreds of fighter is a storm, a camp in the north,

killing dozens of police officers and 4 civilians following that attack, present caberry pledged reforms to the military. a new government must be sworn in over the coming days. the u. s. president says, sending american troops to defend ukraine from russia is not on the cards. but joe biden insist, see used tuesdays video call with vladimir putin to make clear that any invasion would trigger sanctions like none he seen before. and he said discussions between american and russian officials are ongoing father, the for a, gaza. god, god. we hope by friday with having reading with a higher level, not just with us for maybe a little while. i wanted to discuss the future of rushes concerned relative to veto writ large and whether or not to work out every accommodation as

a really good val with a lot of that in my putin says russia plans to send proposals to washington within a week. the follow up on his talks with biden, both leaders agree to appoint envoys to continue talks on regional security and the conflict in ukraine. bernard smith, this following developments from the russian capital moscow that him had put in described long and detailed talks. he said were constructive and subjective and he said the most important thing is that we can continue us dialogue. so it generally positive tone coming from the russian president who's been pushing his office in the coming, pushing for these talks of many weeks now. but he did still. busy say that he believes nato is pursuing a clearly confrontational policy towards russia. he said, and book asked about if russia was planning to invade ukraine, he called such a,

just such a suggestion, provocative receipt. but it will literally be your new political. russia pursues peaceful foreign policy. but it has the right to insure it security in the mid to long term, as they have said already. and we are discussing this with all her partners, including my dial up partner yesterday, president biden. we can only be concerned about the perspective of ukraine's possible admission to nato, because this will undoubtedly be followed by the deployment there of appropriate military contention basis and weapons that threaten us. there is the normandy grouping. this is made up of france, germany, russia, and ukraine, and it was set up to try and bring an end to the fighting. it has fail so far to do that, but russia is now saying there's no reason why the us shouldn't join this group. and that seems to come off the back of a suggestion by the u. s. secretary state antony blinking last week. but washington try is offering it services to try and facilitate, taught, facilitate talks,

to end the fighting. we should also say that ukraine's foreign minister at the end of these talks between brought biden and putin. he described them a serving the per purpose of the terrans. and de escalation the trial of a former u. s. police officer who shot and killed a black man in april is underway in minneapolis. kimberly porter is facing to manslaughter charges for killing 20 year old. don't have right. the former officer says she mistakenly use their hand gun instead of her taser when the man attempted to flee a traffic stop to avoid arrest. the court was shown images comparing the taser to a hand gun during opening statements. rights death sparked widespread the protests . this case is about an officer who knew not to get it dead wrong, but she failed to get away with cases about the defendant,

kimberly hire betraying her badge and betraying her oath and betraying her position of public trust. and on april 11th of this year, she betrayed a 20 year old kid. the head of instagram is calling for a social media industry body to help keep young people safe on line, adams, sorry, is testifying before us senators and the latest congressional hearing, scrutinizing the apps impact on children. this follows the release of league internal documents from its parent company, mehta, which revealed the company's own research, showed instagram negatively affects teenagers, mental health. now i recognize that many in this room have deep reservations about our company. i want to assure you that we do have the same goal. we all want teams to be safe online. internet isn't going away. and i believe there's important work

that we can do together, industry and policy makers. and we have a specific proposal. we believe there should be an industry body that will determine the best practices when it comes to what i think are the 3 most important questions with regards to safety. how to verify age, how to build age appropriate experiences, and how to build parental controls was act price is the digital director for the organization, accountable tech, and he joins us now from washington. d. c, via zoom as sir. thank you so much for joining us. so he's calling for an industry body to help keep young people on line just explaining their some of the issues this body would have to look at. what do you make of that proposal? well, thanks so much for having me on today. let's be fair. facebook lobster throughout the shiny objects before a congressional hearing. it's something we've seen time and time again from this company that enjoys the art of deflection distraction in deferring responsibility

to others. ah, it's pretty wretched for my perspective. for a company that is known for years via their own internal researchers, that their platform poses a serious danger to young people across the world to now just hours before congressional hearing propose new ideas for how to better protect kids online. it facebook truly cared about the health and well being of young people across the world. they would have taken action. years ago. from my perspective, it's a little, it's too little, too late. not wanting to defend facebook, but i guess social media is such a movable fees that mean even instagram is a relatively new platform. so. so maybe a lot of these issues are becoming clearer now, but, but do you think that it should be up to instagram or facebook or any of these platforms to govern themselves or do you think their idea of an external industry body is a valid one? i think it's a valid idea worth consideration, but ultimately,

i don't think we should necessarily book to facebook for these ideas. we, we know that facebook has known for years that their platforms pose a serious danger to young people. one in 3 teenage girls. i say that instagram has caused the mental health challenges, according to facebook own internal research in facebook, chose to keep that research um private and not share that with users, parents and elected officials to day we have a serious problem on our hands. i think we have to look at all the tools we have at our disposal to rein in big tax monopoly power and societal harms, dangers for young people that involved governments taking action that and also involves users and parents speaking out and demanding the transparency that they deserve from platforms like facebook, one of the measures that instagram is said, it will propose is basically a message that comes up saying you need to take a break if you've been on the platform for too long. and maybe seeing

a lot of looking for a lot of the same content. i mean, do you think that that is a valid move? do you believe that their intentions are right? and also the verification of age, which of course is crucial when we talk about young people. these are really important questions and ah, from my perspective, a lot of the announcements instagram has made leading up to this hearing today. our cosmetic fixes to unfortunately, a system that's far more broken. and at the end of the day, we have to step back and ask ourselves, well how does instagram make money? and i think it's important to look at their toxic business model that at the end of the day, is about hooking users for as long as possible to run as many ads as possible on their feed generate as much revenue as possible. facebook makes 98 percent of its revenue from this toxic business model of surveillance advertising. so when they propose a simple fix, like taking a break, i think they do that because they know they have the ability to hook users and lower them back to the platform. ultimately,

i think it's incumbent upon governments to look at how it is we can better structure the incentives behind companies like facebook on that rely upon this toxic business model surveillance advertising. certainly an issue that is a becoming, you know, it's getting the focus on it more and more was act price digital director of the organization accountable at tech sir, thank you for sharing of use with us. thanks so much for having me. that's more still to come in this news hour, including a sri lankan man who was beaten and burned by his colleagues and pakistan is laid to rest in his home country. we talked to the family, australia, canada, canada, and the u. k. join the u. s. diplomatic boy culture of china's winter olympics. another joke of it appears on the entry list for the australian open despite questions over his covalent vaccination status. that's coming up in sport. ah.

with getting going on your weather report for the 9th of december. hello everyone. another push of atlantic rain and we've pretty well got disturbed weather iceland cutting across the united kingdom. western france, top and of iberia will pick up the weather story there. it's been a wild ride for weather, for the northern coast of spain and but another 50 millimeters of rain coming atcha in 12 hours. so the threat of some flash flooding snow about 30 centimeters as we head toward the parent ease and howling winds of 90 kilometers per hour, a shield of snow through the alpine region as well. specifically southwest germany . i think a were from about 15 to 30 centimeters of snow fluid moisture for those eastern shores of the adria attic. see this will plague albia. montenegro, bosnia rate into crecia as winds could crank up to 100 kilometers per.