ah, ah, in these turbulent times up front returns for a new season, join me, mark them on hill as we take on the big issues from the state of democracy around the world to the struggles faced by the under representing. we will challenge the conventional wisdom. upfront one out 0. zillions was said to choose between 2 presidential candidates was radically different. ideologies. on one side, current president jane, also nato hard line. conservative on the other. one was socialist president. we see national legacy law. stay with al jazeera, but extensive coverage in the next. ah,

president blood, amid zalinski says, ukraine is formally applying for a fast track native membership. it follows president vladimir putin to not smoot, on the claim, or for you creating regions as part of russia. ah . but under clock, this is out 0 live from doha, also coming up gunfire heard in the presidential, palace and bikini fastest capital as the military takes a very important installation, sparking phase of acute a suicide attack. had an education center enough chemist don's capitol, of cabal. it kills at these 50 people. ah, the russian president, vladimir putin is told crowds that are patching up concert moscow's roads,

rare that russell will achieve victory in ukraine. the event is being held after putin early assign the grievance to in his words, renew night for regions in east new craning russia cave in the west to rejected the annexation of creating churches, call it a land. gra putin says the criminal will protect the 4 regions using all available you at noon. as a saw, boy today is a particularly ceremonious day, a her story day. without exaggeration, it was russia who set up the modern ukrainian state when the soviet union was created. and at the time nobody asked these people how they wanted to live for how they wanted the future to be in the same thing happened again and again. well, a civilian these millions of ordinary citizens and nobody was asked anything like nobody in lieu hands on yet zepp richer curse on. no one was given the rice of choice to make that choice to be with their historical people to be with russia. here's something that happened just

a few days ago during the election and lou hands where people were queueing in the polling station. an artillery fire began not far away. nobody left the queue at the polling station. it was remarkable elite. over the decades, people tried to destroy our traditions, to speak, and their mother tongue to respect their culture. and now russia has to open a door to our brothers and sisters and welcome them home here. but he does say, well, well, let's take a quick look at the areas of ukraine that the kremlin now claims as part of russia . it's about 15 percent of ukraine's territory, but it's important to know that under international law it is illegal to hold referendums during conflict and where people are under threat. the uncertainty general says the annexations have no legal value and must not be accepted. so let's, so go to muhammad vow who's a lie for us in moscow. and so we're having the deed is done as far as russia is concerned. and we've been seen celebrations and red square dot sites. nick celebrations are and on life behind me as well in front of the

kremlin. and in this all the place people waving logs and finds the victory. we have seen the present blood, me put in speaking for the 2nd time of this time around, just a short word to those people celebrating, telling them that russia is strong now and stronger, even because if you're together, if you're nicest, reassuring them, the process will defend itself by this into this house also speaking. busy during the ceremony of finding about this conflict being a clash of civilizations, you both speak if we can interpret it that way, i'm talking about values. russian values, russian civilizations at the velocity empire over the decade, over the centuries. the need truly sorry. the nice perspective not only for the past, but also for the future, for the generations to come. he reiterates about ukraine

should come to the negotiations table, bottom portion, but guess about any negotiations about the 33 south and next. so there is a different perspective here, a difference more different. well, so very far away from what is being said in the west and the nato. the way nato looks at these conflicts. russia looks at this very differently. and can, this is a correction of russian history and civilization. thinking about russia is under threats. not only about also of the free nation, talking about the had germany. that was the idea of it, or i, the ology of control of the nation. so what do you want only for the story and the other 3 countries to speech and his, he's actually had a lot of messages, one to the russian, to defend themselves, to stand united, one to the cranium, to forget about the territories one to the west, to on so be forget about the possibility of the fight and one to the other

countries around the world to know. busy russia send for them are pretty nations. russia should be joined and should be helped in its efforts to stand against western had so many things. and that, ma'am, involved in moscow, including president veterans. lensky has for me, signed an application for the foster membership to join nato. as lensky was flanked by his prime minister and the speaker of parliament as he signed the document, it's in direct response to putin's move to claim for regions of ukraine as part of russia. dnc says keith is ready for negotiations with moscow, but not while vladimir putin is president, grange, grange, ukrainian men and women, all our friends and eyes actual allies. today we're here and keep in the heart of our ukraine, where we're making the definitive step to be part of the community of free nations . we can see who's threatening us, who's ready to kill us, and mame us,

who would not stop at any atrocity in order to expand their area of control. on the 24th of february, the 1st full scale strike was carried out against ukraine. that was the 1st one. russia was not stopping and would not have stopped on our borders, had we not stopped them, are the countries it would be jeopardized, the baltic states, georgia, moldova has its don. russia wanted to subordinate various nations of europe and asia just 6 months ago. now this kind of stopped in ukraine. all of our countries territory will be liberated from this enemy. it is not just the enemy of ukraine, it's the enemy of life itself, of humanity, of law, and truth. russia knows this. russia feels our power. it can see that here in ukraine, we are proving the strength of our values. and this is why it's in a hurry. but notice dr. janet jones dalton book says any decision on membership must be agreed by all 30 of his members. we as support ukraine's rights or to

choose it's on its own path or to desire or what kind of security arrangements. he wants to be a part of that, then a decision on membership, of course, has to be taken by all 3rd allies. and we take these decisions by consensus, or our focus now is on providing an immediate support to ukraine and to help ukraine defend itself against her, the russian, brutal innovation, and then her, that's the main focus on the main, an effort our nato allies. asi is beach let in are from child stratford, who has more from cost a young in ithaca. presidents zalinski wanting what he describes is a fast track membership veil with nato. something that we know that ukraine has wanted nato membership for many years. we also know that this kind of

application made by zalinski, literally, you know, hours after putin's announcement of the annexation of these 4 regions of ukraine is only potentially going to incense putin even more. or unless we'll often tell you that one of the reasons why this war started is because that russia had for years not got what it saw were legal guarantees that ukraine would never become a nato member. because of course, russia sees ukraine's potential nato membership is interfering with what it sees as it's swear of influence. so yeah, it can be very interesting on multiple levels. how this pans out, of course, any kind of nato membership for any applicant involves the approval of all 30 nato members. one would think also because of ukraine situation oversee being at

war at the moment that has huge legal and complicated implications as well in this far as it's nato a sanction. but of course, as i say, it's going to be very interesting to see how moscow responds to this, to this application. when at least 25 people have been killed in a missile strike near the southern euclid city of zepp, reject the regional governor saying the missile hit a convoy of civilian vehicles in the outskirts. the city at both russia and ukraine are acute each other for the attack abraham. it has more now from south region. it's been a very quiet day ever since those ceremonies started in moscow in the morning. there was one air, simon, after the other, and of course over early morning there was that who refigure attack on a convoy of people going back to the russian occupied side of zappa region because rush only holds 50 percent more or less of this region. it

was a convoy of humanitarian workers bringing in some food and some supplies. and also among them there were also people who were civilians who are just going back in to bring out relatives to bring out a friends. a student i horrific attack to convoy was in direction of the territory now claimed by russia. but ever since we haven't heard air sideways, which is actually quite different of an ad, was jeered and old of the past week, where airstrikes had increased. not only here in the upper region, but in other major cities like a dinner pro, for example, where there was 2 nights in a row, airstrikes that killed civilians in harkey in the southern city of creevy re now people knew that this was going to happen. people before the referendum started

where saying that there was no point of even following events, because they knew that the results were already set in stone. there's been heavy gunfire from the main military camp of the quino facet capital, and a blast has been heard near the presidential palace. a statement issued on the interim military rulers facebook page said there had been a confused situation with some army units with some army units and called for com. on thursday, there were protests in the streets about the security situation. of the soldiers were ambushed by roubles earlier this week were violent and unrest of spilled over from marley into neighbour bikini for se multiple times. over the past 10 years, the country has suffered a series of attacks by fighters linked to al qaeda north african branch and ice. will they been escalating their offensive and gaining territory in the region since 2015 military leader, paul? ari says you are good to me, burn rose to power through a qu, january. he asked the country civilian government and promised to contain all groups operating in the area, but to me, but fail to swap new attacks. large supply convoys to he aid to besieging,

blockaded towns were hit twice in september by improvised explosive devices killing dozens of civilians. nicholas act as more now from sir louis in senegal. it still is what some residents have despite to me as a precarious. com. you still have the soldiers in position around the capital, suggesting that there are negotiations taking place somewhere at the presidential palace, at least according to a statement made by the government spokesperson, you and i will go who says that talks are continuing to reach a settlement without trouble, they allude to some sort of crisis between members of the military and there's been growing divisions between the headquarters and what to do and the soldiers that are on the front line where there has been heavy losses on the foss. those army psy, just 3 days ago, a convoy came under attack more than 11 soldiers died. and remember,

there was what instigated a qu last general that, that, that brought a colonel to me, but to power was the fact that the civilian government was seen by the military as not giving them the means to combat arm groups linked to isolate. and i'll call you to who have continues to gain ground. 40 percent of bertina also is out of government control. 40 percent. so time is of the essence to try to find a solution for this because millions of people are being displaced. a still head here. now there are how the war ukraine is pushing bosnia herzegovina into a state of toma as a professor. elections and heart in claims more lives in the u. s. will have the late just as the storm continues to move north. ah, anticipation is rising. and so is the atmosphere you're ready with

lots of my cattle a ways. here's your forecasts for the 1st day of october and on how you wives. we've got some temperatures fill in the. hi everyone. so that includes for buck dead and q weights at $42.00 degrees. i think for us here in the golf, it's going to be a fairly pleasant weekend. these winds would suggest. so anyway, blowing down from iraq, that's a north northwesterly wind. so that means the humidity will not be as bad. still the risk we could see some showers and thunderstorms pop up for pakistan's capital territory. islam will bod, with the height of 32 degrees. much cooler in bish kick coming in at 14. but it's a different story in turkey, a temperature is quite high here, so 38 degrees in the sunshine for on talia. on this 1st day of october, we take a closer look your temperature record for the month. it's 38.7. so could certainly get there over the course of the weekend and well above the average of 27. we've got pulses of rain around the central african republic,

gabbert and cameroon. and you know, for a northern cameroon flood waters here have destroyed more than 10000 holds to the south. we go in there was severe thunderstorms that were around the eastern cape province. most of that energy out over the open water may just see a few showers not too far away from durbin with a high of 23 degrees. that's it. enjoy your weekend to with sponsored by categories. ahh with ah

ah, you watching out 0 or mind about top stories and ukrainian president vladimir lensky has for me, signed an application for fast track membership to join nato. it is in direct response to vladimir putin move to a next for regions of ukraine earlier. russian president vladimir putin says signing the agreement, says, corrected a historic wrong hootin says the criminal will protect the curse ones up regent. the next can lance regions. using all available means, at least 25 people have been killed in a missile strike the of the russian claim city of bridget. the regional government says a missile hit a convoy of civilian vehicles in the outskirts of the city. the urban union wants even further action on the blocks energy crisis. you members have agreed to cut

peak our power consumption. they're also going to impose levies on windfall profits of energy companies is all in an attempt to bring down skyrocketing energy prices that have worsened, being washed by the water ukraine. the winter is coming and we need to act as i said, the now now means now now is to day may be 2 more, all now is not in a week and definitely not are in a months. so i expect the commission to come wis additional measures as soon as possible, as they surely on how to reduce the gas price and how to provide to an immediate relief to industries. on the touch, butler has more than the story from parents. energy ministers have agreed on 3

measures. they say will help reduce energy bills in the european union. they won't implement a power saving measures, so measures that would force, for example, companies and businesses to reduce consumption. they also want to implement a winful tax for some energy companies that have been making enormous profits during this energy crisis. and thirdly, a solidarity tax on fossil fuel companies. the idea is that the extra money from these taxes would go into helping a poor household across the european union. now the check energy minister, the hosted this meeting in brussels, said of course with winter looming. there is a real sense of urgency. he said simply doesn't have the luxury of time not to do anything. we are in energy war with russia, which all is all strongly affects our industry, father, argent, and coordinated e were action is needed. well, in terms of further action,

energy ministers are also a, considering the idea of putting in place a price cap on all gas coming into the european union. not just a russian gases is something that 50 member states have been a pushing for, including france or poland and spain they said would help or reduce energy prices in the u. that this price limits or could be put at a rate that would still make the e very competitive on the international market. but so far, the ear commission has been very reluctant to put in place any sort of measure like an e white, a price camp because they are worried about dissuading our energy importers, gas importers. at a time when the you so desperately needs energy sources. for the war in ukraine, a sort of global impact, one that could be felt strongly across bosnia herzegovina. pisa has been fragile since 1995 agreement. the saw the country divided into 2 entities. the serv, dominated replica so obscure and bosnia herzegovina as a greg takes

a look now at how the war in ukraine is influencing the balkan nation. ahead of sunday's elections. bosnia still lives with the scars of the war. a war that saw more than a 100000 people killed. but it seems like this, that a frightening people that another conflict could break out. these are not soldiers marching on the streets, but police officers, their military style presents and weaponry on display in the republic, a serb sca, one of the 2 entities in bosnia herzegovina, it's alarmed, bosnians, and western observers. for 27 years, pieces held in bosnia. but serv, leader millard dick has opened. you said to the serv dominated entity should separate entirely from the rest of the country. he repeated it again. this week. we're no longer with us. none of us. we got to. we cannot stay in the governor bosnia and herzegovina is not the place for us. bosnia and herzegovina is a place that constantly suppresses us, not for the sick, and he's also

a close ally of russian president vladimir putin as open. he supported the war and ukraine and stated he's opposition to bosnia joining the european union in east. sorry, a val, a part of republic assess sca that said graffiti supporting russia's war, the mayor of each 30 a vote, plays down any support for russia despite being a fellow party member and close. i lot of people, ordinary people will tell you that you are supporting rashness. but if you ask me or other people are choosing the war between the people here for peace, the war ukraine has not gone well for russia. there's a feeling here that if it had been near would be facing as a session attempt. what the expect that is. the thrush is going to over on ukraine enough few days and then the front will be extended to the rest of the balkans. and they will be able to actually called for yeah, independent republican scott, european allies,

have peacekeeping troops stationed in bosnia under a un mandate. we need to be vigilant. i don't expect an immediate spill over here to present aglena, but i think the decision we took at that time, at the end of february, beginning of march a double hours, the size of our troops here was the right decision to be vigilant, to be on the outlook, so that we deal, we don't have any and negative surprises. nato has also maintained a small military presence in bosnia and says it's in the country to assist bosnian authorities following russia's invasion of ukraine. nato cried out a training exercise with positive forces. people here in bosnia are worried about statements made by mill road dick before the general election. a nato official told us that russian influence runs deep in republic, a sub hska, something the west find difficult to counter. but is unlikely daddy could launch a push to separate or start to conflict, especially when his key ally, moscow is tied up in the ukraine war. as had beg, i'll jazeera is sarajevo,

at least 50 people have been killed after a suicide bomber targeted an education centering couple most were female students who were taking part in a practice university entrance exam. no group was claim responsibility presumably soon reports. the predominant sheer area has witnessed some of the worst attacks in the country region. the desperate families hoping the worst fears are not confirmed after the news of an attack on a titian center here see total smoke? yes, 0 but as ambulances brought dozens to the hospital, the enormity of the attack was clear. a suicide bomber blew himself up inside the room, a student strolled. a mock exam available. i was sitting inside my booth when the blast happened. when i heard the sound of the explosion, i saw so many pieces of flesh in the air, people were panicking. i went to help them. i helped carry some dead bodies that the taliban did not allow us to take photos. well, until middle of them,

we were around $600.00 students in the classroom, but most of the casualties are among girls. these are some of the victims. many from the minority has, are community living in this area of western cobble was how many months ago i do a lot. i guess we had a lot of hope by sending our children out to learn and be educated and have a bright future ahead of them. but instead, they're killed. we are asked to come to mosques or hospitals to recognize that dead bodies. this is really painful. and only people who have experience of this kind of loss of their family members can feel what i, on the other families are feeling. i'm back to what the group has faced persecution for decades by the slum at state and but taliban and sydney that took control of the country last year. there's been an uptake on her sarah tax. it is so some kind of for general, insecurity or incidence. since the taliban has taken over,

as they do not have the capacity of counterterrorism counter insurgency, they've been transitioning themselves from being military to a government power. so it may take time to take control fully of the security apparatus. the government have condemned the pop, but it comes as education has become of flashback enough, gone upon under taliban rule. with girls blocked from returning to secondary education. and they consume, also senior officials in the state of florida say the death toll from harken in has risen to 21. the focus is now turned to a massive search and rescue operation as a storm head towards north and south carolina. it knocked out electricity to more than $2500000.00 homes and businesses across florida. florida governor understands it says the clean up operation will take a long time to complete theirs. life rescue, making sure people are,

are ok. following up on any type of of calls and there's been really hercules and effort. there's also the assessment ok of what's been damaged. that's going to impact the entire community. and of course the power is a big issue. there are people that are working. i think lee and charlotte have about 15 percent restored. there's going to be able to be some more restored likely in the relatively near future. there is going to be some that's going to require some rebuild. let me see, correspondent wendy woolfolk has more from charleston, south carolina. we have been experiencing just torrential rain and fierce when all morning long, and it kind of ebbs and flows and just how bad it is getting out here. but the national weather service has issued a flash flood warning, meaning that travel is simply not safe. now, this area is no stranger to these tropical systems. we give even talk to people who

are trying to write it out in the boats in this marina behind me. however, i must say our crew is staying safe here in the hotel and we are very thankful to still have power and water at this hour. we do know that forecasters are predicting it's going to hit somewhere between charleston where we are and myrtle beach, which if you are familiar with the south carolina coast, it's about 2 hours from here. but no matter where he and make 6 2nd us landfall, the clean up here is going to be significant, but nothing like what they are experiencing down in florida today. if there is any bit of good news, it is that for the south carolina coast, this is just going to be a one day event. then e n will move on up into north carolina and virginia and the mid atlantic coast. the presidential hopefuls in brazil have held the final debate ahead of sundays election. former president loosened australia to silver, is leading incumbent to job ocean are in opinion polls. the question is whether any

kinds of it will have enough food to be elected in the 1st round of the poles. repellent reports from root janera o. a final debate among presidential hopefuls and rio de janeiro. while many expected the 2 leading candidates, former president reecy mass eula, the cbo, simple, did cover to use up and incumbent candidate president j eatable. so now to, to provide details of their political platforms, the conversation ended up being more about accusing each other of lies and corruption, missouri. we sunday dad g. this is insane. the president of the republic comes here speaking nonsense, and that's why on october, the 2nd the people will send him home. we are going this final presidential debate marked the last time the candidates would meet face to face before brazilians. head to the polls on sunday, truman low to anchor's force for president jade ball so narrow. this was also a last chance to close the gap between himself and his main rival. former president

lula who has maintained a commanding lead. according to pulling data services north foremost, oh really? i think the almost all we're a government that tends to the needs of the poorest. look at your, in louis government. the poverty assistance was last. today. there are 20000000 families that are receiving assistance from us in brazil, glaucoma, from quite a, according to the most recent pause, former president lula counts on some 50 percent of the vote. which political analysts like said, your branches, say could be enough to win the presidency without the need for a 2nd round of voting. yeah, i think that the, there is a likelihood that lula ah whims, on the, on the 1st run, it will depend on obsession. and the how the very few undecided voters roadside their vote. this presidential race has been one of the most polarizing in brazil's history. one thing voters here do agree on is that this election represents a critical battle over the future of la.