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a government in disarray shall, can protest as demand. the prime minister goes after the president flees the country. ah, lauren taylor, this is al jazeera live from london. also coming up, moving closer to a deal to unlock the black sea exports of ukrainian grain. a breakthrough it talks in istanbul. joe biden meets, is really leaders on his 1st presidential trip to the middle east. and the multi $1000000000.00 bill for fain to prevent a nuclear catastrophe. former fukushima executives told to pay up ah, an o nationwide curfew is now in effect and shall anchor after security forces far tear gas at protest. as in the capital, columbo, thousands of people rallied outside the offices of prime minister, ronelle wicker,

m, a singer, to demand his resignation. he has been appointed acting president, protest as scale to was or broke through the gates steadfast and reports on him. a mentor, stay intro like, oh no people power will. when these protestors are chanting, they celebrated a small moment of victory when they heard president got there by jap. baxa had flat, but soon after his early morning escape, the moon turned to anger. thousands of people march to the office of the man they fear could be if i drop box or successor. i mean we're on the singer. he's dandy in the power. i can mobilize them really. i mean, he gunk breast, although it will just as hungry guns. lot in the banner and nor vincent god, that's the plan. he's a master mine and please, i am asking you been a civil community born cosby? grandmother, he's got be got 3 learn read on come in response to prime minister declared

a state of emergency saying he was now the acting president. security forces in front of his office fire tear gas at testers. dotson were injured. this teacher needed treatment after being hit on the hat. he travelled 150 kilometers to joined the demonstrations saying the government has ruined the education system by mistake, very cunning books. he's the re in my country. we want, when we want to be out numbered security forces fail to disperse the crowd. a couple of members of the security for it was like the riot police are now being chased away from the prime minister's office. this is our rule attacked by no change. the way by the crowd there, leaping, protested, managed to break through the gates of the prime minister's office and to go for the building. this celebration did not last long. they went to the residence of the

parliamentary speaker to make sure the prime minister would step down. we were greeted by more to put us blame both boxes and we come a single footed dias. states free lunch is in bankrupt, hardly any fuel, and food shortages through lanka as a country. so it's, it's run by a few families for, for 7. the kids who are opt out of the country to be should be changed for at least these, these major ships is resolution should ensure that a new political, social age begins in sri lanka until then they have power to remain on the streets and keep close eye on what parliament, which has the power to elect a new president. well, this site in coming days steadfast and al jazeera, colombo, minova and is, is in colombo. she says that police started firing to gas without warning. the

protest as standing outside the main junction that leads into the sri lankan parliament complex have been t a guest. once again, we were literally right on the edge of the crowd, and there was an all mighty sort of movement of hundreds, if not thousands of youngsters, mainly who had essentially flocked to the parliament. this is looking towards all the developments they were told that parliament would convene on the 15th. it's almost too, you know, look towards that for tomorrow. but what happened was, when we drove into the area, the area was pretty much in complete darkness. electricity had been switched off, so all of these people were close to the barricades and, and wondering what was happening. and literally with, with no warning, not that these people were pushing against the barricades, we were right there. when all of a sudden there were key against volleys you did hear earlier in the day, there was almost

a bucket load of into into canisters. it seems like the military has not drawn out because we did see within the short space of about 2 or 3 minutes, that there were at least 10 or 15 canisters let loose in all directions with the darkness. obviously as strategy, people started running in all different directions. united nation says progress has been made on a deal to secure the export of ukrainian grain. it could go a long way to addressing the global food process. the agreement was made during talks in istanbul and involves forming a coordination center to ensure the safety of supply routes. un texture general says the deal is a ray of hope for the world, but warns piece in ukraine is still some way off. entrepreneurs to get it to a james base is that the united nations senior un official. so they now have a very substantive technical agreement on how the grain deal would work on issues like inspections of the ships that would come in to odessa to get the grain out of

ukraine on safety and security of the vessels and how they pass through the channel through the mind areas of the black sea, that's the technical agreement, but they've still got to get a final political agreement which would be side in istanbul. despite that, the 2nd general of the u. n. is sounding positive in the world darkened by global prizes to they at last we have a ray of hope, a ray of hope to ease human suffering and alleviate hunger on the world's array of hope to support developing countries and the most vulnerable people. a ray of hope to bring a measure the much needed stability to the global foot system. could you see from this further diplomacy potentially to end the war? these demonstrated debt. the parties are able to ever constructive dialogue. and these is of course, very good news. but for peace, we still have

a long way to go. if a deal is finally done, it's an important step in trying to alleviate the global food crisis. but un officials war that could take many months with many ships having to transport the backlog of grain that's trapped in ukraine. the ripple effects of a crisis like this can take a very long time. ukraine officials in the eastern new hans christian say russia troops have destroyed food warehouses in the area. moscow claimed full control of new hands. last week, our intense fighting footage on russian state tv shows what it says is the aftermath of ukrainian shelling in residential areas. russian forces have been focused on capturing all of the dumbass region which encompasses you, hence, camden. ask. aah! joe biden has arrived in israel on the 1st leg of his 1st visit to the middle east

as us president. he was greeted in television by israeli prime minister. yeah, i lap he'd been ross or meat palestinian he does in the occupied west bank. he's been a steadfast supporter of israel for decades and is expected to face questions about the killing of palestinian american journalists. sharina abruptly. kimberly, how could report the purpose of us president joe biden's trip to israel in saudi arabia is not entirely apparent. but just moments after landing in tel aviv biden made clear what he would not achieve. we'll discuss, mar, continued support. even though i know it's not in the near term, a 2 state solution or remains marjorie the best way to ensure the future equal measure of freedom, prosperity, democracy for israelis and palestinians like this admission is likely to enrage palestinians as biden to set to meet with the head of the palestinian authority,

my mood abbas on friday, palestinians are pushing for the u. s. to reopen its consulate in occupied east jerusalem limits settlement expansion and press israel for accountability in the killing of al jazeera journalists, sharina abu ackley, who is a us citizen. such goals are a challenge with elections looming. future israeli leadership is uncertain on thursday. biden meets with caretaker prime minister ja la peed and conservative hardliner, former leader benjamin netanyahu, who may be plotting a comeback that makes the white house aim of improving israeli saudi security ties to counter chinese, russian. and iranian influence in the region, much more difficult. like him to call the u. s. administration and it's president, want to visit the region with a motivation to create peace and stability. they should revise their foreign and

regional policy with a look at public opinion across the region and change their behavior according to the realities on the ground level. one on biden is a president under pressure and in need of a foreign policy when with low approval ratings, record high inflation and congressional elections in november biden's meeting with saudi leaders. later in the week, he hopes to convince them to pump more oil to bring down record fuel prices in the united states, joe biden strip comes out of an urgent need to address regional issues and a growing desire to make america's voice clear for what it is on that his administration to urgent need yes, scoring prices, inflation the urgent need are all eyes who are continuously uncomfortable with their eyes of the united states and are looking for alternative relations,

but will by didn't seem to project american influence with his trip failure to accomplish any significant foreign policy achievements could backfire and underscore just the opposite. the declining presence and power in the middle east of the united states. kimberly help hit alger 0 to ha. stephan deka has more from west jerusalem. it's the 1st visit of joe biden as u. s. president to the region, it's his 10th in total, and joe biden made it very clear in a short speech at ben curry, an airport that the 1st time he visited, the region was in 1973 and highlighting the strength of allegiance and friendship between himself for as an individual but also between the americans and israel. interestingly enough, he never really mentioned the palestinians by name palace palestinian palestinians . he did say that even though it was a long way off far, he did admit those saying that the 2 state solution was the best way for but we do

know also that reporters were briefed on air force. one thing that there would be no announcement when it comes to revival of middle east peace talks. ah, now the u. s. president has a busy schedule on thursday. i'll be meeting with the interim prime minister yellow p to be meeting with the israeli present. and 15 minutes we understand allocated to opposition leader benjamin netanyahu, that on friday morning, briefly he'll be in occupied east jerusalem. visiting the augusta victoria hospital there. we expect him to announce around a $100000000.00 in a to palestine hospitals and occupied his jerusalem. it's historic, in the sense that the 1st time a u. s. president is moving away from the old city in occupied is true some, but certainly palestinian feeling here is that the trip in terms of their role is really paying lip service. you will then move on to bethlehem in the occupied west bank meeting with palestinian president, mahmoud abbas, but really for less than 2 hours or so. the palestinians, of course, the trust has been eroded. they want accountability also when it comes to the

killing of our college shooting ab walk, claire the family, still calling for accountability for justice or we do understand that the u. s. secretary of state anthony blinking had a conversation with the family on wednesday, but certainly the americans have made it clear that this trip is not about the palestinian issue, but more about integrating israel into the region still to come without a 0. the ever increasing cost of living us inflation reaches a new 40 year high. he wants to have 3 of them and a 3rd jail term for the hong kong for democracy activists known as grandma one hello there. let's start in australia and we've seen some very chilly nights across

southern areas that thanks to a cold front that swept the southeast, bringing cooler condition, snow to some of the mountains, showers, and of course gusty winds blowing up the coast of new south wales. but it's an improving picture. we've got high pressure dominating across central and northern areas that's going to ease its way further east, pushing those conditions out to sea and there will be more sunshine for sidney over the weekend. but for the west, we are going to see the wet weather sweep in thanks to a cold front. moving over the southwest, bringing showers to puff for the weekend. it will improve, however, next week the temperature lingering around 20 degrees celsius. now as we hop across the tasman to new zealand, we've got more heavy rain on the way for the north island, a washout to come by friday and we've already had a month's worth fall in less than a month. there is going to be more of that through the weekend, but it is looking more settled down south for the south island with spells of sunshine, now was moved to southeast asia. this heavy rain for southern areas of indo china

under 40 millimeters, expected in southern areas of vietnam that could cause them flooding. and thunderstorms, as well for the philippines that show ever ah, with some of the world's largest reserves, najia provides much of the uranium that fuels europe's nuclear power. was it won't cost. people empower, follows uranium trail from this year to the source of the mediterranean and investigates the devastating effects on the planets and all those who inhabit the industries. because of uranium on al jazeera blue. oh,

the me or one of the top stories here and there are a nationwide curfew is now in effect in sri lanka, after demonstrations. thousands gathered at the offices of acting president renewal which were missing a demanding his resignation. united nations, his progress has been made on the deal to secure the export of ukrainian grain. it could go a long way to addressing the global food process agreement was made during talked in a stumble and evolves, forming a coordination center to ensure the safety of supply was true. barton is arrived in israel on his 1st visit to the middle east of us president. he promised to advance israel's regional integration. 5 will also meet new leaders in the occupied westbank haitian protest blocked roads and the capital,

angered by a crippling fuel shortage, brought about by gang violence. groups of motorcycle drivers, blocked intersections in puerto prince petrol stations across the country. a close after a major supply shut down operations because of a turf war between rival gangs. 2 ships carrying imported fuel been unable to unload and tank is not delivering because of security concerns. sucks. why of limb would they go that every time they want to raise fuel prices? they allege their scarcity, that's not true. it bears stalk, there's no need to cause paying to people if they are determined to raise oil prices, that will set the country on fire. they will also disappear. it have to probably last whatever market i'm telling all the people to keep their cars at home from tamara was only ambulances, the media and the red cross will be allowed to circulate. we need to carry out a revolution as the country can't keep on with this crisis order. one way in your

state of virginia about 40 people are unaccounted for after a severe storm which brought heavy rain in flooding. search and rescue efforts are ongoing, and buchanan, county, and officials say there are no confirmed fatalities yet. cars were swept away in flood waters, and many homes were damaged. the states governor glen youngin has declared a state of emergency. buchanan county sits at the borders of virginia, west virginia, and kentucky. inflation in the u. s. has reached a new 40 year high latest figures show consumer prices sought by 9 point one percent compared to last year. the cost a few housing and food all rising faster than the average income. my can reports washington, d. c. yeah, all major indices were sharply down and early trading on wall street as the market digested. the monthly report hope. supper reduction in the inflation rate dashed at

the prices continue to rise groceries by 12.2 percent over the year. rent by 5.8 percent, call prices have increased by 11.4 percent. and in the largest increase, the cost of air travel has risen by 34 percent. all these attributed to americans spending more as they emerged from the pandemic shut down. i'm filling that food. i never seen it this bad. i've been noticing. household products have really shut up to the selling. i mean, honestly like things that was like 199. you go and now they're like 6 bucks. you know things, but you need it. good morning at a meeting of house republicans, it's made clear. these figures will be the cudgel to be to democrats in november election. new polling found that nearly 60 percent of americans say the federal government under democrat, one party rule is to blame for today's economic crisis. the religious patristic

pains of dollars off the president biden left on a trip to the east. but he's been quick to strike back to the statement saying that while the inflation reading is unexpected, the high, it's also out of date, present, abide and says the data does not reflect the true impact of the decreases in gas prices over the last, nearly 30 days the price at the pump has dropped by some $0.40 a gallon since mid june. the president also argues that the report does not reflect the drop in cor inflation. a long term projection that excludes items subject to volatile price changes like food and energy. some experts agree, the data is confusing. we've got some fines that the labor market is incredibly robust with a large increase in hiring according to some surveys and a low unemployment rate. on the other hand, we have other concerns debt. ah, the economy is slowing down based on slow economic growth all eyes now and the

federal reserve. but economist predicting that another increase in interest rates is inevitable. it's a doubled edge weapon while designed to reduce inflation in the long term. in the short term, an interest hike is likely took hewlett. mike hannah al jazeera washington in the u. k. conservative politicians have been voting for a replacement for prime minister paras johnson. former chancellor ritchie soon act leads the 1st ballot. but the final winner won't be announced until september would involve a report from london. 8 ah, a sing along opposite parliament with some cabinet members competing to replace the prime minister following must resignations within conservative ranks summer wandering, who's really running the country? yes, but inside the comments forest johnson insisted he believing with no regrets. i'm mister speaker, i'm also proud of the leadership that i have given and i will be leaving. i will

be meeting with my head held hon, but mutual lo except to the job for the prime minister on wednesday afternoon and then told him to quit on thursday morning. ah, and the new education secretary, his judy and ministers, have literally been giving the middle finger to the public. it is truly the country's loss that they will only be in post for a few weeks. i cannot announce the result. it's called the ballad held this afternoon on wednesday, initial voting by conservative m p. 's narrowed the field of would be leaders to 6 names secured by our next prime minister. someone gaining momentum. is penny mordant, a trade minister and former defense secretary. she's far from a household mate, but tipters the party activists favorite with the next general election. all those

opportunities and the vision that the british people had half leading the european union will not be made. we must win that election. i'm your best shot. i am the candidate that labor but the newly appointed joncelyn deems a hallway is eliminated, as well as form of foreign secretary charity hugs. the result of the final stage of voting among fewer than 200000 conservative members is expected by the 5th of september. so we're slightly closer to knowing who will be the next conservative party leader and hence prime minister. once we're down to the last 2 candidates, it's up to the party membership. most of them over the age of $5052.00 thirds of them, men, whoever they choose, will face huge challenges, not only in reviving the policies fortunes, but in dealing with multiple crises. this winter. nadine barbara out is era, london. it took 3 attempts,

but the united nations security council agreed on tuesday to extend the authorization across border a deliveries to people in syria. so only for 6 months on friday, russia, vito de resolution brought by western countries to extend the mandate by a year, a competing resolution put forward by russia seeking to extend the approval for just 6 months will also voted down. on tuesday, norway and ireland introduced what was described as a compromise solution. again offering 6 months approval. the u. s. the united kingdom and france abstained from that vote. the aide is a lifeline for those in revel held areas in serious north west, particularly the 1700000 people living in displacement camps. david miller bond is president of the international rescue committee. he says the short extension creates uncertainty for those in desperate need. they'll be further resolution and 6 month time, they'll be reports by the secretary general of the un and by other un agencies. so

it's creating bureaucracy. it's crazy uncertainty and what the people of the northwest israel believable need is uncertainty phase with quite crippling economic conditions. we have international rescue committee. teams on the ground were local people recruited syrians working for the benefit, their own community. they're not political, they're independent humanitarian workers. and they need the support across border aid of medical supplies, food et cetera. educational support is allowed to provide and it's an uncertainty that we could do without hundreds of emergency workers in france. a battling wildfire across the southwest. the blazes spreading due to houghton windy conditions with around 7 square kilometers, already burnt. 6 water bama across to be used to down the flames. thousands of residents and tourists have been told to evacuate parts of europe and sweltering under summer heat wave, with temperatures reaching 40 degrees celsius in some areas,

and firefighters. in spain's western region of ester madura have been trying to contain a fire that's burnt up to $35.00 square kilometres of land. no homes have been damaged so far, but a few 100 people have been evacuated. authorities say recent conditions have been favorable to fire fighting efforts. the blaze continues to pose a danger to life and property 700 square kilometers of forest in spain, as burnt so far this year, or than double the average of the last 10 years. a co. ringback japan says at former executives linked to the fukushima nuclear plant must pay $95000000000.00 in compensation for failing to prevent the disaster. a case was taken against them by shareholders. 3 of the fukushima plants, nuclear reactors went into meltdown. are to have seen army hit japan in march 2011 triggering the worst nuclear disaster since general tony chang has more from tokyo . wednesday's decision that here at the tokyo district court does set an important

precedent. the financial responsibility for the fukushima nuclear disaster lies not with the japanese government, with a tokyo electric power company. tapco. this decision is very complicated. record has essentially rolled that a handful of former executives of tapco have to pay out $95000000000.00 us dollars in compensation. that enormous son is clearly going to be appealed and appeals are ongoing already with decisions yet to be made by the supreme court. furthermore, this case was brought by shareholders of tapco not by the invert to individuals involved in the disaster. and so a decade on those who lost their land and livelihood in the focus. schumer, disaster still waiting to be fully compensated. the veteran, hong kong activists known as grandma wong has been jailed for 8 months. the 66 year old pleaded guilty to charges of unlawful assembly. she is one of 110000 people who

have been arrested during rallies, demanding political reform. adrian brown reports from hong kong, another day, another hong kong activist on trial. this time, an elderly woman who's often taunted police by waving the flag of britain, the former colonial power her. grandma wong is the nickname she was given by protested during the unrest in 2019. she also stood out because of her age 66. wong, whose real name is alexandra began demonstrating more than a decade ago since then. she's been arrested and imprisoned. multiple times, he wants her truck free again. you can count on 6 months ago, she was arrested again. one's already spent more than 6 months in custody. on wednesday, the magistrate convicted her of 2 charges of a legal assembly,

sentencing her to 32 weeks in jail. that's almost 8 months. her 3rd jail turn in almost as many years. one made headlines 3 years ago during the height of the pro democracy demonstrations. when she vanished for 14 months, she was arrested by chinese police. after crossing the border a day earlier, another elderly protest, her who also once attracted attention, was sentenced to 9 months for attempted sedition. couso you is 75 and has stage 4 colon cancer. there were now concerns he may die in prison since 2019 more than 2800 people have been prosecuted for protest related offenses. the security law imposed by beijing in 2020 has effectively criminalized descent here. adrian brown, al jazeera hong kong ah.