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to. ready ready brushing force is said to be in a frenzied push to capture one of the last cities under ukrainian control. and little hans creature. ah, hello again. i'm adrian finnegan. this is l 0 alive from dough ha. also coming up. lebanon's political view come as march to demand change as parliament relaxed, the speaker who's been in the job for 30 years fence is come down of life, returns to the street south of china eases eases cove at 19 restrictions. it to its biggest cities. plus i'm gabriel's on to a new york city where the mayor has ordered the force for removal of all old listen

cabinets. it's proved to be highly controversial. that story, coming up, a man in the east and ukrainian city of silverado mask says that washing forces are in a frenzy, pushed to take it over, adding that the city is being destroyed, block by block. it's key to moscow's efforts to complete the capture of hans, which makes up part of the dumbass region where russia has supported separatists for years. so that of the netscape, which is about a 145 kilometers from the russian border, is in an area that's one of the last pockets of ukrainian government control in lieu. hans, let's go live out to ukraine's capital keith. i'll just the resent boss, robbie is the st. bring us up to speed on the latest on the fighting in eastern ukraine while we're hearing from 7th, and that's certainly not very good news even though the ukrainians are trying to

put a strong face on this. the mayor, the head of the city administration, alexander stroke who may be someone with the most difficult job in ukraine today, has said that even though there is heavy fighting going on between ukrainian or russian forces. there ukraine is continuing to put up stiff resistance in the face of what he has described as a slow russian advance. but we have to look at what the reality is on the ground yesterday reports were that a 3rd of the country was under russia. i'm sorry, a 3rd of the city of cyber than that was under russian occupation today we're hearing from the head of the city administration himself that now half of that city is under rocky russian occupation. so it does seem that russian forces are picking up the pace to try to take over this major city, a population hub of approximately 300000 people. now if you follow the military, think tanks to take over the city even if we expected rush and take over of the hans grecian won't represent necessarily any sort of long term strategic advantage

for russia. no more than they currently enjoy in that region. and it seems as though this is more about taking over as much of the administrative borders of this part of the don bus as possible. it certainly will come as a big victory in terms of raising russian morale if and when it happens. but certainly ukrainian say that they are continuing to push back what's happening inside is still difficult to gauge, but what a lot of ukrainians worry about is another urban, another boot, another bored younger. and it seems, there may be some inkling of that already happening estimates for about approximately $1500.00 civilians already killed in the crossfire between ukrainians and russian forces there on the ground. and we're also hearing that as of yesterday, of course evaluations were halted because it was simply too dangerous to send people in to bring people out. we also reported just yesterday, an attack on an armored convoy an armored vehicle that was heading in to separate

the nets. came under attack, it was meant to bring 10 people to safety. instead, a journalist was killed covering that evacuation st. stay with us. i just want to show some pictures of ukrainian and foreign journalists along with ukrainian soldiers coming out the fire. ah. the video has been authenticated by our team al jazeera, however, the exact location isn't certain. journalists, though clearly marked with press vessel, could be seen falling to the ground as a shell lands yesterday. the death of the french journalist frederick the clerk in health, and lou hands brought to 24 the number of media workers killed in ukraine since the invasion, 3 months ago zane, that footage just goes to show just how dangerous it is for journalists working in ukraine. as they continue to try to document what's actually happening there,

you know, that's exactly right. and it's unfortunate that this isn't the 1st time we've seen footage like this. it is circulated regularly across social media channels here in the country. and in particular, this one was circulated by a russian media outlet in which it was said that russian forces here are targeting this position where they say there were ukrainians as well as foreign journalists. so it does seem that they are aware of exactly who they're targeting and when they're doing it. and it seems as though they are deliberately targeting those who are reporting this conflict. you know, we, we've been told by those, returning from the front lines that ukrainian soldiers warned journalists that russians do, you have the technology and capability to track cell phones and communication devices. the journalists often use and hostile environments like this. and so they do worn journalists to be careful, in terms of their communications when they are out and about and trying to report this war. you know, 24 is a large number,

but pales in comparison to the 9000 estimated civilian deaths that have happened since the russian invasion. but it has to be remembered that journalists often are, you know, an arm storytellers that are going in the same direction as the soldiers, as ukrainian soldiers. they're going to the front lines as civilians are headed the other way. so this certainly does highlight that the dangers remain in reporting this conflict. i'll just hear examples robbie reporting live from ukraine's capital key. many thanks, and date san russia's foreign minister says that moscow will guarantee the shipping of ukrainian grain, but with conditions speaking, it rains ok. love of says that allowing great exports by sea requires ukraine to remove mines from its port. not later when you know, pretty much the we've briefed our friends in detail about the measures taken by the russian side for more than a month to ensure the free passage of ukrainian grain carrying ships which are currently trapped in ukrainian portals. but for this, ukrainian officials must clear minds from ukrainian territorial waters. if the de

mining problem which we have been drawing the attention of western colleagues for several weeks is resolved, the russian navy will ensure that these ships passing to the mediterranean and then to their destination. harris dorothy barry has the latest out from moscow. the foreign minister talked about one of the main issues at the moment, and that is the issue of food security and the a growing a worry by western countries and all other countries around the globe about the price of grain and food security. as a result of this conflict, the foreign minister said that they are ships have not been able to leave at the ports in ukraine due to mines that have been laid out by the ukrainian military. and until the russian military is able to d mind those areas in the sea of the black sea, these ships will not be able to be escorted by the russian military, out to their destinations. and he said that the issue that also has been raised by

the western countries really is also an issue that's been made by them to be as much larger than it needs to be. as a result of the sanctions that have been placed on russian ships and a logistics at that disrupt their supply of air, food and grains, mainly from ukraine and russia at the russian for mr. surgery love, rob said that it is now time for western countries to make a decision. he said, what is more important for them p. r on the problem of food security, or to solve this problem with concrete steps. it is up to them this very much part of the rhetoric from the russian officials that this is a man made a issue. and that as a result of the sanctions imposed on their russian ships and their financial chains, that would see them go out to the various different ports in the world. and there is certain disruption to the supply of grain and wheat. you leaders have ramped up the extraordinary summit and brussels discussing the global food crisis,

worsened by the war, new crew. that's all to relate by deal to buy most washing oil imports by the end of the year. but it only affects oil arriving by see not by pipeline. after opposition from hungary, speaker of lebanon's, parliament, pastors years has been reelected. knobby barry was chosen by m p's in the 1st session of parliament following be election earlier this month, before being merrily voted in and peace making their debut marched to parliament, calling for change of jesse rosanna hauled a report from beirut. 4 0, it's a moment of change. oh, representatives of lebanon's protest movement making their way to parliament. they walked past security forces, who once kept them out during massive demonstrations in recent years. it's the 1st session of the newly elected legislature. and these 1st time m p 's are hoping to

bring change to a decades old system. there is no democracy in lebanon. what the consultation and completion of system. but what are your duties? words, democrats in lebanon, and due to you for sale on the right. what gun on that if you, with any, any kind of compromises, compromises based on power sharing between the political establishment of them have long been how politics is done here. that's how parliamentary speaker and a b, but he was re elected to run a 100 them to do. he has been in the position for 3 decades and for many a symbol of a failed system, riddled with corruption. but this time it was different, very failed to get the endorsement of a majority and one with the slim it out of march. him a blow, but symbolic one i've been, i know the, the mom had, they looked at her, they at the end of her bed for those who are hoping for radical change that hasn't happened. change in peace, couldn't win enough seats. the status quo didn't change it and its lebanese leaders

who have been in power, who are expected to have the final say on what's next. so vote for a new speaker starts a constitutional process that includes the formation of a new government and in a few months is the election of a new president. but the current landscape in parliament, the lack of a clear cut majority means there could be protracted negotiations. an extended political vacuum won't help a state and an economy that has all but collapsed. the parliament have failed over the years to implement or undertake any economic reforms for that matter. and during the crisis, in fact, the parliament of structed, economic changes and economy can be forms. politicians are also accused of obstructing accountability for the route port explosion that killed more than $200.00 people. 2 years ago, though in the state killed my brother, they are responsible and we want to know the truth. those who are confronting the

system, no democratic change cannot come overnight, but today's vote appears to be the beginning of their sita, beta corona virus restrictions in china's to biggest cities of finally easing for billions of people who been stuck in doors. shanghai is listing, it's too much locked down from midnight wednesday. many businesses can reopen and they'll be fewer restrictions on going out and working in beijing, gyms, museums and stances are reopening with limits on visitors. i'll just see was katrina you is in beijing. this is the busiest this area has been for weeks where invasion, eastern young district, the biggest district in the city where people have been told they no longer need to work from home. authorities invading say the current corona virus outbreak is basically under control and many restrictions are easing. public transport has resumed here after almost 3 weeks of being florida shopping centers move libraries

in june. can also open back up thought a limited to 50 percent capacity. resident say they're relieved that the capital has managed to avoid a hard lockdown and are looking forward to life, getting back to normal change. it would be a prevention control measures policy, which was really tough. that was difficult time. now, life is not the normal what a good feeling we've been waiting for this day for so long. finally, we can walk freely on the street. but in some parts of the city, especially in the cities west that are still some restrictions in place and throughout all of aging schools so far remain online and restaurants can only of the take out services. they're all still a few core of ours cases being found in the community. and because of this, residents need to take a course test every 2 days in order to enter the public areas. we'll get a weather update next here on al jazeera, then canada looks at finding the sale of hand gums following a recent recent,

my shootings in the u. s. plus the people joining police on my patrol to catch criminal gangs, robbing south africa of electricity. ah, how i was seen some flooding rains across southern parts of china, the usual seasonal downpours there on the may you front. you can see that organized band of cloud here. deadly flights in parts actually. and it does stay wet across southern parts of china. over the next few days, you can see the pulses of heavy ranges pushing out into the northwest pacific a child. some shower was there on wednesday for southern parts of q. she see that continues to drive its way further. waste was as we go through thursday some where to weather will move across the northeast of china through were north korea pushing

over towards northern parts of japan. sherry rain coming through here, 27 celsius. they have tokyo 2018, so or to still there across beijing, but southern areas of china still seeing further every pulses of rain continuing, heavy showers to across a good part of indo china larvae, showers there into much of the philippines. somewhat dry, somewhat brighter across malaysia. but he to the day showers here, along with indonesia more the way persistent right now popping up across southern parts of india for carola monsoon, raised their forceful anchor for a good part of me and mother ne of india and also into bangladesh. pre monsoon showers. meanwhile, run right up the western gas, and it does tend somewhat hotter for pakistan. ah, join the debate. wonderful as it is this diplomatic language. it really means nothing on the ground. annette or online at your voice queen is be removed as out

of state because she's done absolutely nothing. what these plunging white man where is the progress i haven't seen in operations? do you see sports journalist? i look like me. you need to listen to those voice perspective even where it's hard when challenges some of our foundational thinking, this dream analogies era. ah ah, hello again, this is l 0, that's my sure. the my new as the south, the speaker of lebanon's parliament to the past 30 years knobby bobby has been narrowly reelected before parliament reconvene for the 1st time since the election . earlier this month, 13 independent newcomers marched to demand reform of the political system. russian

forces have seized control of half of the east and ukrainian city of so that of the mask it's considered key to moscow's efforts to take lo hunter, which is part of the dome bass region where russia supported separatists for years . and european union leaders say that russia's war effort will take a significant financial hit because of their ban on most washing oil exports. leaders in brussels, reached a compromise to overcome objections from you. members who are more dependent upon russian energy. the international criminal court prosecutor says that all parties to the ongoing conflict in ukraine have responsibilities of the deaths will be investigated. the i, c. c. along with chief prosecutors from ukraine, poland and lithuania are conducting a joint investigation into possible war crimes and crimes against humanity in ukraine. the i. c. c. cold ford investigation. 4 days off to russia invaded its

neighbor. i recall that all parties for conflict have responsibilities, whether that's the forces aligned to the russian federation or forces on the ukraine side. every individual has responsibilities. nobody has a free a blank check to do what they want. and the rule of law is here. this is a criminal investigation. i've said when i was in boucher, in fact with the prosecutor general, that unfortunately the reality seems to be that ukraine is a crime scene. and we'll do our best to focus our resources, to make sure we couldn't get to grips with what has taken place and elevate the more serious apparent crimes for investigation. toby captain is the co founder of the guernica group and co head of guernica, 37 international justice chambers in london. he says the timeline for the investigations will be a lengthy 1. 1 of the greatest challenges that they do have is that the, the war is raging on as we've seen,

where we're also seeing mass graves being uncovered even even today. so it is a very, very difficult task. i think what's important is that we are saying unprecedented resources being, being given, to the prosecuting authorities and with the joint investigated tough forces that are bringing together countries like parents, lithuania, countries that have an interest in investigating and prosecuting these matters domestically. i think that the resources are being placed, but i think what we would like to see much more is the strengthening of the prescript general's office and support been given to her officer that they can be properly investigated. as we know, the court will not be able to deal with everything the length of time, what kinds investigations, by their very nature are complex and can take many, many years. so i think we'll be looking at the situation in ukraine for many years to come, as we've seen in other areas such as governor weather,

still prosecuting crimes from united to $95.00 conflict in terms of whether we can get the perpetrators before court. yes, of course, the majority of the perpetrators are going to be russian military and political figures that will not necessarily cooperate with an investigation. but that's why the documentation of these crimes has to can so that the evidence is safeguarded. so even if we're not able to get through to court today or tomorrow, we will be able to get the most senior trades before our court one day tiwana, the us national guard, a planning what's being described as cooperation. taiwan, as president says that it's a sign of deepening security ties. the announcement came as a us senator visited time based training. she was the last july sen. chris was one of the main sponsors of the taiwan partnership act, which received bipartisan support in the u. s. congress. as a result,

the u. s. department of defense is now proactively planning cooperation between the u. s. national guard anti ones defense forces. sen. duckworth also recently introduced a bill the further prioritizes taiwan security. as part of u. s. military deployment in the indoor pacific region. 10 days after australians voted in a general election, it's been confirmed that the labor government has secured a majority in the lower house of parliament. it means the prime minister, anthony albanese, won't have to rely on independent and peace to pass legislation in the center left leader campaigned on stepping up australia's climate commitments and setting up a new antique corruption commission. the president of peru says that he'll bring in a law to end immunity from prosecution, the senior government officials, but at the same time, federal castillo as rejected the investigation against him for alleged influence. peddling, he denies corruptions, accusations, visiting heat in her eyes. yeah. if they want transparency,

i must tell them i ratify myself from here that i have not stolen a penny from the country. and i will not steal from it because i have not come for that size. south africans are struggling to keep the lights on electricity. blackouts are affecting millions of power stations. can't supply demand and thieves stealing electricity cables. a worsening, the problem was for me to mila reports from johanna, spoke students at the university of johannesburg and sweater demonstrate following weeks of intermittent powers which have hampered their studies. the university's management blamed, he's stealing electricity cables for the black us in phosphorus, east of johannesburg, more power cuts because of crime. nicely. la sharpie owns a small food business, which is costing more to keep open because she has to buy gas to replace the electricity supply. and so already cost that might be more so we normally start at

5 am and that's when we get most of our customers. we have to tell them there's no power. and so we lose those morning customers, school children and commuters landed by the passes in and thieves have been video digging up cables, sometimes in broad daylight much of the theft takes place at night during the electricity blackouts. while south africa battling to keep its lights on because of issues like aging facilities, the problem being worse and by ramp and crime, electricity cables are being stolen at an alarming rate. and officials trying to stop as much of it as possible. in sweater frustrated people and police go one night patrols to try and stop the vandalism. but there hindered by the lack of light with thieves are off to copper which sells for up to $20.00. a kilo on the black market. mcgrew some is shipped overseas to ms of the of plaza casing,

but the minister get through it and they take the copper out strains of copper cable inside and they are in depth and plastic tracing to get to the actual comp power company, say the demand for copper is higher than ever, and crime syndicates control the trade gayden, sell it to this is sort of a scrap metal deal us sometimes we get to this, what we call packet shops, which ah, and was just that is correct. metal to last. that would be 11 to then from 11 to they didn't take it to like do out a cyclists in route. if i know if i notice in the other guys, then we'll be glad to late this thing in bygone relating it a deformity. while official patrols happen about 3 times a month, residents gather nightly at their own risk and often facing heavily armed feeds, keeping an eye on the power lines in an attempt to keep the lights on,

and the community saying with the meter, mila al jazeera, so window south africa, spain, this coast guard has rescued a number of refugees and migrants from the atlantic ocean. women and children are among around 50 people taking the grand canaria in the canary islands. the u territory is a frequent destination, but people smugglers, on the west coast of africa, close to 6000 migrants to play the dangerous crossing. so far this year. canada's government destroyed by the sale of hand guns from mr. justin to those as the tougher laws were already in the works with a bar shootings in the us of spurred more action. kathy lopez had a young ports. it's been seen as the most ambitious proposal, yet to restrict firearms in canada. prime minister justin trudeau describes it as a national freeze of hand gun ownership. what this means is that it will no longer be possible to buy cell transfer or import hand guns

anywhere in canada. in other words, we're capping the market for under the bill canadians who already have hand guns can keep them. but any one involved in domestic violence or criminal harassment will lose their firearm license. the size of ammunition magazines will be limited, and there will be increase penalties for gun smuggling. the crack down comes days after the school shooting and texas which killed $21.00 people. while canada has stricter gun laws in the us. canadians have suffered an increase of gun violence in recent years. in 2020 it band, semi automatic rifles after 22 people were killed in a mass shooting. and o scotia, some gun owner say they're contesting that van in court. the new legislation is expected to be enacted in the autumn, but

a rush to by hand guns ahead of the ban isn't expected. authority say sales are already heavily regulated. katya lopez, leanne al jazeera, the mare of new york city is being criticized for how the city treats homeless people. activists are accusing eric adams of ordering unnecessary and heavy handed raids on shelters. the situation is focusing attention on how communities nationwide treat the 600000 homeless americans. gabriel, alexander reports that was, boys are not a stimulus. no. neil seeing is in shock and feeling stressed. recruit, seeing in his partner are homeless. the 2 of them live on a sidewalk in new york's chinatown neighbourhood in an encampment they call home. this house i will go by. so i will put on this day under the watch of police officers. city workers had come to dismantle it. effort all their possessions were thrown away from everything a mile away, brand new from blankets,

so close to sleep. good shampoo, nobody oh shoot the order as everything is random still kids the guy the own it though. so how does that make you feel? i'll be, will bethany goes out? mozambie leukemia were full. this is what i do all day collect matos and care today and metal, dozens of such sweeps of homeless encampments had been conducted in recent weeks in new york city. oh, homeless advocates say it's heavy handed and a waste of resources. how many cups were here? there was 2 vans of cops around the corner. troops responding to 2 homeless tends to do homeless people, intense that the amount of money that is spent every day on the sweeps on these raids, which is what they are can be $1.00 day can pay for a week's housing for everybody in this, in camp president. busy joe biden recently announced new initiatives to combat

homelessness throughout the united states. it calls for among other things, more funding for affordable housing. but here in new york, the mayor eric adams says the 1st step is to clear homeless from the streets. and that's why he's ordered this sweeps, we have tolerated homelessness, won't pass our brothers and sisters who are living in tents on the street. and we normalized it. homeless encampments have increasingly become a national issue from los angeles, san francisco orland to boston in new york. as the sweeps continue west, talk about santa bell. so to this a protest in opposition to them. oh, many fear the sweeps will force them back into homeless shelters. they say, are unsafe, i'm going to be facing homelessness soon. i would not choose an option of the shelter. it's the worst place to put human beings every.