this is news coming to you live from berlin germany raises the alarm as the country records its highest number of cases since the start of the pandemic the news comes just hours after. regional leaders new restrictions to contain the spread of the virus will say she's concerned that measures may not be sufficient also coming up thailand's government protests as pro-democracy demonstrations escalates in the capital bangkok police have arrested at least 20 people including 3 protest leaders . in the 1st round of the german cop division prepare to face hope against european

champions why and munich. good to have you with us. germany has posted a record increase in covert cases with more than 6 and a half 1000 new infections in a 24 hour period that is the highest number since the pandemic began and i want to show you just how quickly new infections have surged in the past 7 days we were at 2828 new cases last wednesday october 8th but the numbers then kept rising in there's a bit of a dip ear on the weekend when not all local health departments report numbers and then you see the steep rise to where we are today. at 6638

newly registered covert 9000 infections with numbers doubling in one week it means the virus is growing exponentially the figures come just hours after a chance to undergo merkel met with the leaders of germany 16 federal states to agree new measures to slow the spread of the virus. about snyder convinced that the actions we take and do not take in the coming days and weeks will be decisive in answering the question of how we will get through the pandemic flu season punya me common then and then yes the who we are seeing a rise in the rate of infections a steep rise and there is a very high rate of infection in certain regions of germany and the awards in fish go straight to our political correspondent emma m. of the chancellor is clearly concerned about the rising infection rate so what new measures have she and the leaders of germany 16 states agreed on to deal with it.

well i mean it's our president and i'm going to america you sated are quite concerned and that led to those marathon negotiations yesterday the 1st time they were all meeting in person again since the beginning of the pandemic and a new measures have been decided a region is deemed hot spots will now lead to gatherings of people to 10 people to 10 passons maximum and gatherings in private spaces now want to be allowed to more than 2 households. i remind the hotspots are reminded at the hospice is more down the 50 infectious power 100 has any negatives that is the case in some big cities it is the case here in bread and is a case in frankfurt of course in regions where the infection rate is a bit less hard to measure those will be accordingly less strict for example gatherings will be allowed for up to 20 feet 25 people in all of the regions in germany pabst restaurants and bars will have to close by 11 pm that's has already

been implemented in cities like bedding and frankfurt which are already hotspots. are quoting chancellor merkel saying she's not happy with the results of the meeting tell us more about the. well you know there's 16 region so different situations in a so it was difficult for i get america to find a consensus for example on traveling modalities so people coming from hotspot regions has been postponed because no agreement could be found and this would be discussed in november now we have to keep in mind that even if the number of daily infections in germany reached its highest since march is more than $6600.00 infections daily of course in comparison to neighboring countries germany still fares much better but i'm going to america warn that we could reach a critical critical then she warned time and again to stay vigilant and so she is

very wary about the impact a 2nd lockdown could have on the german economy. if germany does not get its infection rate back under control what could be triggered. well the most at the cation off is something that's wearing in the sense that it's more difficult to trace back the chain of infection so we can imagine more localized lockdowns and family love that could be put in place in that case but like i say the govern the wants to avoid that so as not to further the german economy and let me just say one more saying like more germany affairs that more than 300 feet feet of $40000.00 infections he said pretty well with less than $10000.00 there so in comparison to neighboring european countries germany has fared ok so far. it was political correspondent thank you so much. now some other coronavirus developments elsewhere in the world people living in paris and several other french cities face

a curfew from 9 pm to 6 am the lockdown measure is to last for at least the next 4 weeks the world health organization warns an additional $10000.00 children per month could die from malnutrition due to additional economic strains linked to the pandemic and chinese city of qingdao has fired health officials after an outbreak of infections broke a nearly 2 months stretch without new cases city officials say they are still working to test all 9000000 residents after the el reg. so let's turn to some other stories making headlines around the world today hundreds of israelis protested outside the supreme court in tel aviv on wednesday they're calling for an investigation into potential involvement by prime minister binyamin netanyahu in a submarine scandal a new affidavit suggests the prime minister pressured government officials to spend billions on military ships from germany. kyrgyzstan's president

soran by call has resigned after 10 days of protests the un rest follows a disputed parliamentary election earlier this month she had promised to step down but only after new elections were called you know says he will resign immediately to prevent clashes between security forces and protesters demanding his removal. shares in the management company of korean boy band b.t.s. more than double on its stock market debut the band members will see their own personal fortunes boosted by the i.p.o. and big hit entertainment chairman see here has become a multi billionaire overnight. pro-democracy protesters in thailand have started gathering in bangkok central business district defying a decree issued overnight by the government. banning the government ban gatherings

of more than 5 people police had set up checkpoints in the city to prevent demonstrators from congregating the government declared a state of emergency as part of a crackdown on the demonstrators. the ban on demonstrations comes after thousands gathered on wednesday calling for a change the constitution and an overhaul of the monarchy. they have come in there. once again calling for a prime minister. to resign the protesters that had to remain until their demands. where mess. the next morning the government. is arrested opposition leaders and remove demonstrations come dives in front of the prime minister's office. is also banned gatherings of more than 5 people and the publication of news it deems a security threat. the anti-government

rallies started in july apart from fresh elections and a new constitution the opposition also wants to limit the powers of the king which has not gone down well with thai royalists. i think they were a supporter of the right here because they love the country we love the country as well i'm not worried about violence because both sides are doing what they think is best for the country. partially also of stifled public criticism of the monarchy but the king has started descent with his extravagant lifestyle and long holidays abroad cheering the pandemic. opposition leader and on number called the king on stage during the protests. the parking does not reside in thailand i'd like to ask directly what's so bad about living in thailand. he was later arrested with the anger boiling over the government is keen to put a lid on the protests any way it can. offer more joined by professor

teaching pongsudhirak at chulalongkorn university in bangkok professor protests are nothing new in thailand but these seem different what's driving people to take to the streets this time so persistently. if you follow the typos it's you know you see. demonstrations and protests. over the last 15 years punctuated by 2 crews in 2006000 into a new constitution z. 2070 this time the protests are being led by a different generation and they're making different demands and this is a younger generation and younger voice it's basically people under their forty's i mean people in the twenty's and thirty's seen over the last 18 years that you know they they have no future just a standstill. by nepotism corruption economic reason management no poor strategy

going forward then these young people are going to go about this they want to reclaim their future jobs livelihoods and so on and they're also making a different kind of demands is that thailand is that profoundly demands to call for you know the promises resignation we've seen that kind of demand for it a new constitution in order to reset to recalibrate remain tight democracy into the system and then most of all not force i'm president it is the form of them or not and these matters that tall order that thailand's yet you know these young people are not going to go away because they don't want their future back at one time to move ahead so you're seeing a lot of tension out not being accommodated there's no compromise only a crackdown. and there was a professor that a nun pongsudhirak from a true a long hard university in bangkok talking to me a short while ago now the italian li has awarded 0 champions event has

a 3 nil win against not only again despite the game not taking place earlier this month the southern italian side were also docked a point health authorities orders enough not to travel to turin because of 2 coronavirus cases in the team and said it will appeal the ruling. the german cup often throws david versus goliath type matches and tonight is no exception european champions by munich face 5th division side f.c. german in the 1st round starting a run it 8 matches in $23.00 days dogs from german will be trying to take advantage of that although their aims are modest to say the least. quoting sion sleepy going isn't used to the big time 100000 people call mispriced how it's also home to 50 vision the site and see. the crowds pride and joy is the stand the over east in

germany now the latest chapter in this crop's history a cup game against the mighty by an munich. come home because of course we've been having a bit of a joke about it just get them out the way and then will be one round closer to the final rule excited you don't get drawn against by and every year will be a huge experience for us. to browse niche the game will have some personal significance used to play at youth level so by leave accused in with current brian star leroy's and they may remain in contact to this day. we write every so often how we're all doing the distance is a problem and now we're both parents we don't see each other too often but we're still in touch and get on really well. friendships will have to be put to one side during the game the team has been stepping up its preparations and then add

a match a shake they have a form of born to sleep a player in that squats. we haven't spoken a huge deal about by and yet or analyze them in any great detail but i think everyone knows what to expect it's hard to find any weaknesses with then so it's just about giving it all we have enjoying the game and then seeing what happens at the end. he usually when a lower league side meets a team like by and they shy away from setting themselves targets but not. magine if we manage to concede fewer than 8 goals in the game then we can say we're better than shall occur in barcelona and that's worth something. and barcelona have both found themselves on the wrong end of the buy and go machine in recent months success after all is all relative. you're watching d.w. news just a reminder of the top story we're following for you this hour germany has recorded

his highest number of cases since the pandemic became a chance for uncle michael has announced new restrictions aimed at slowing spread she appealed to young people to put their parties on hold underlining that everyone has a part to play. watching g.w. news i'm terry marsh and thanks for being with us. can you hear me no no yes we're going to debut in the final stance gentlemen sonce now bringing i'm going to makeover as you've never time to have surprise yourself with what is possible who is medical relief work in the sack and want. to talk to people full time on the way maurice.