the who's this is the w news life and berlin, the end of a 20 year mission against islamic extremists in afghanistan. the last us and nato troops leave the main bog them air base. but afghans few for the future as the taliban take over. anglo medical aims to reset relations screened by pressing on her last official visit to britain. the chancellor also can set loose or travel restrictions for people arriving in germany and big match drama and disappointment, spain, both their place and the euro. 2020 semi finals with

a penalty shoot out when over switzerland. ah, i'm mike local 12 viewers on p b. s in the united states into all of you around the world, a very warm welcome. the last remaining american and nato troops left the main international military base in afghanistan. bar graham was the center of the 20 year campaign against the islamic extremists. the taliban terror group is celebrating the departure of the western troops and has already overrun much of the country. afghans are worried about what will happen to them now that the international troops have gone. this is the sound of us troops leaving us gone down to its fate in 2001 after the 911 terrorist

attacks us troops, stoned burger into a key military base to hunt down militant groups responsible for the atrocity. now the afghan government is getting control back, even though negotiations between them and taliban militants have made no headway. president biden believes that can work. look, we're in that war for 20 years. 20 years. and i think i met with the african government here in the white house in the oval. i think they have the capacity to be able to sustain the government. africans do not have as much faith in their government as biden as military truth depart. day to are looking for a way out. people are flocking to passport offices in capital to plan their exit. i thought we already voted about a possible return of the taliban. so we want to leave the country before the

situation gets worse. from all of your most districts have fallen when there's not a single district without fighting. they've even reached the chief of police office and provincial capital. i asked them here to get my passport and get out on his phone. it's not safe for the soldiers of the african national and different forces . that's not an option. some field, a country is finally their own and they intend to hold it. keeping the taliban at bay on, on this land belong to you, went out on the russians were here and they left than the americans came and now they have left. this country is ours and be be protected even without bay or equipment. meanwhile, the taliban are gaining ever more ground in afghanistan. over the past weeks. they've been on be offensive, releasing propaganda widows, and taking control of many districts. it won't be until the last us troops pull out

on september 11 that the world will finally learn what the taliban have planned. let's get more on that with daniel server. he's a professor of the practice of conflict management and american foreign policy programs. also research scholar at the middle east institute and joins us now from washington. d. c. welcome to d w sir. what does the withdrawal of foreign troops mean for the stability of the region? introduce is enormous uncertain. t, obviously the taliban have already been taking advantage of the lack of american action against i advancing especially in the countryside, but also in some important towns. meanwhile, negotiations are ongoing, and no one knows where they might lead or not lead. and this long history and

africana and of civil war and chaos. i think the question that all observers have at this moment is whether the afghan security forces are strong enough or capable enough to hold off the taliban and secure peace for their country . i don't think there's any indication that they can secure peace throughout all the provinces, but i think there is indication that they may be able to secure major towns, major cities. and i'm not sure i had all the cargo was about to fall. certainly the f kennedy stand experience i talk with think that's on likely. what do you think the plan is on the us side here, the biden administration? what is their plan for that region? and specifically for afghanistan, the plan is to turn over the issue of the political settlement and ass

canister in entirely to the afghan government. and the negotiations is conducting with the telephone. but at the same time, to support financially the asking security forces to strengthen the government's hand as much as we can from afar, without having a significant military presence on the ground. and that's the strategy and it's even the long term strategy. if the financing can be sustained, we often talk about the united states when we talk about afghanistan, but there's a whole international community out there. what is the plan or should be the plan that the international community has as a whole in order to secure stability and peace for that country? international community has to be ready, especially if there's

a settlement between the taliban and the afghan government to step in support of that of that settlement. but i don't think anybody is going to leave troops on the ground. none of benito lives are going to, going to the troops on the ground in afghanistan as the americans are government. so this becomes the stabilization efforts at arms points so to speak. in the record of such stabilization efforts is not great. if in fact the taliban are able to retake the country, what would that mean for the scanner? stan it would mean a reversion, at least in part to the kind of strict islamists rule discrimination against women and against minorities that prevail during their

previous time is government in afghanistan. it will be a very ugly picture. it's a takeover. but even of the civil war that continues after and they don't withdraw that daniel server from washington d. c. really appreciate your time, sir. angler merkel has been in britain on a mission to reset relations trained by braxton. it's your last official visit to the u. k. before she steps down, as the german chancellor merkel held wide ranging talks with the british prime minister. and there was of course, time for tea with the queen at windsor pounds. lawrence johnson on a charm offensive as he welcomes the e u. the longest serving leader. this is angular,

my 3rd visit to check is the country residence. the british prime ministers far is johnson is the 5th british need a she's dealt with in her 16 years in german chancellor and her last. she prepares to step down in september angular on behalf of the u. k. i want to thank you for your truly historic commitment, not just to the u. k. a germany relationship, but to global diplomacy. more generally, you can, this meeting was about what we setting relations between germany and the u. k. after the tensions of bricks it last him also, britain is exit from the you. it's a good opportunity to open a new chapter in german, british relations, and find practical ways to have close contacts. this includes regular government consultations which we have agreed on the hub and that so good. the to also

discuss the vaccine rollout among other issues. macros, signaling that battling could soon relax quarantine rules for britain is traveling to germany, has been double job school. it's no secret though, that the german chancellor has found johnson at times difficult to deal with. but she is the queen of diplomacy, sonus, and we look at how different people are and make the best of it. and that works wonderfully. ah macro, she finished her british visit with all the pomp and ceremony. a world leader would expect. good afternoon, windsor castle. she had an audience with queen elizabeth, and no doubt they had a good chat over a proper cup of tea and told. let's take you now to london where d w is

a very good marsh is following the story for us. hello, very good. let's start with that press conference. what did we learn about the state of relations between the 2 countries? bilateral is really the buzzword of the day because the u. k. having just left the european union needs these good bilateral relationships and germany is of course, one of the most important partners for the u. k. it's important strategic partner when it comes to trade is the 2nd biggest trading partner. but also when it comes to foreign and security policies and the joint declaration was just published, was just signed between the 2 countries. but they announced more they and more cultural exchange and youth exchange. so really saying that after this, the end of the year off the u. k has left the u that these relations between germany and u. k. they need work on, they need, they need strengthening, and they,

they really need a constant basically looking off the and this is what they want to, to, to say today. and today, you know, the northern ireland protocol came up during a q and a now mr. johnson likes to refer to this as a vicar, and in fact, he claimed it as one, but this is a real source of friction between britain and, and you of course. yeah. and it's a real problem i have just traveled to belfast and spoken to people, then it is a problem because no, the not and is still part of the united kingdom bought economically. it remains aligned to the pin union and many people there really, really object to it because they feel that they are being treated differently than the rest of the u. k. so they don't, they don't want it. and we can really feel the tensions in northern ireland. however, this is a topic where i think under my co signaled that this, this is where bilateral relations also have the limits. because she said, well, we need to not over stretch ourselves when it comes to northern ireland. she for

a pragmatic solution. but i think she also signal that this is where the u. k. and where boys johnson really need brussels and they need to also work on their relationship with brussels and make it really sensible one where, where they work on really tricky problems like like the know the knowledge issue and breaks it and burger, what's a trip to the u k, without having tea with the queen. in fact, that's what happened with the transfer of germany, which is just a courtesy visit or is there something special here? i believe before i get america, really, this will be very, very special. she told journalist when she was in the u. k. just a few weeks ago at the g 7 summit that it was the highlight of the trip that she met with 3 generations of the roles family. and we know that she's really a fan of the queen, so i think for had to be in a sort of farewell to and to ended in with the cost of having tea with the queen.

that will definitely would have been something really, really special. so that's a very good, nice in london for as much thanks. as always angular medical became the german chancellor back in 2005 boris johnson is the 5th british prime ministers who has dealt with. we take a look back now at how medical has weathered the changes one moment to visit england. the crowds are all ready cheering, but not because the angle a medical is coming. instead it's about eating germany football. but the chancellor has seen all sides of this love hate relationship before this hearing 16 years in office medical is dealt with 5 british prime ministers. you know, when she came to tony blair was in number 10 downing street. they had big plans together to end poverty and start tackling climate change. leaders move their

policies towards the center. both were at times hugely popular with voters. but as macros. power grew, blair was replaced by his nemesis gordon brown. he was a very serious man. not unlike the chancellor, we now need to come together again with heightened cooperation with wild germans appreciated sobriety. brown was soon heading for the speech and the poles. michael flew in to provide some support, but she did not meet her fellow conservative. david cameron brown lost the election on the new prime minister with the chancellor with self diplomacy. in the british museum, the visitor was shown proof of the british love of german cars. but cameron's friendly overtures were undermined by his plan to hold a referendum on leaving the u. medical herself was briefly at the center of that debate. when the women, they called multi addressed the mother of parliaments,

we need a strong united kingdom with a strong voice inside the european union. if we have that, we will be able to make the necessary changes for the benefit of all. but her appeals fell on deaf ears. the u. k voted to leave the rec say it also brought in medical's p. m number 4 way to resume it seemed at 1st there was hope of doing a deal to pragmatists working together even after the split in brussels. a shared sense of color and if she had sense of humour, could the cement relations. but the deal on future co operation agreed by may medical and the other leaders was thrown out by the house of commons. lost in the line of british leaders of america is boris johnson. his bullish bravado is a world away from her cool, analytical focus that even he is willing on occasion,

to quote the german chancellor. we in the u. k. want a deal. we seek a deal and i believe that we can get what we can do. the shopping ducks, i think is the, is the phrase. prime ministers have come and gone and medical has worked hard to smooth relations with the u. k. the politics aside, there's one british leader, anglo medical us always go on with perfectly well. that's now highlight some of the other stories making news around the world at this hour. more than 2008 workers have formed a human train in northwestern syria, stretching from the border with turkey to the rebel held city of atlanta. they opposed russia efforts to close the only remaining border crossing that allows a into areas held by steering insurance. billy wishing leader alexander of shank has ordered the complete closure of his country's border with neighboring ukraine,

claiming that rebel groups are planning a coo and that weapons are coming from ukraine. bailey, which has become increasingly isolated following last years contested elections, which western countries say we're fraudulent. zambia has been mourning its founding president kennedy co wonder at a memorial service. the liberation hero died last month at the age of $97.00. after a bout of pneumonia, a wound to lead the country from 1964 to 1991. after leaving office he became inactive as against h, i. v aids the delta variant of the krona viruses on course to become the dominant worldwide strain. and now public health experts are closely monitoring the spread of another worrying varian delta plus. it was 1st identified in india where more than 50 cases have been detected. the variant has also surfaced in the united states in nearly a dozen other countries. indian scientists say it's highly transmissible and

resistant to the life saving drugs. given some patients render doesn't, vaccines are in use against the krona virus around the world. and dozens more are in the pipeline, new variance of the virus or a constant challenge, the scientists trying to stay one step ahead. there is good news, but also reason to be cautious. getting the 1st shot of a fact be they can cope with 19 is likely to come as a big relief to those lucky enough to have one tell you what happens when you very come along. well, there's somebody that has some good news on this front against the delta vary and by on tech was found to be 88 percent effective. it preventing symptomatic disease . that's according to a study by public health, england. after seneca was 60 percent effective after the delta plus ferry and not enough day through the vailable to know how to interact with immunizations,

scientists and india, and worldwide, and looking into it, research, just say it's unlikely lout fox, the current jobs, as well as the vaccines effectiveness against the variance. another big question is how long was shot to protect us for? according to a nature paper, it could be a good while. for m r and a job, slight phone tag madana. so figure of the immune response found in some bio tech vaccinated people was fed by research has to be a strong indication that protection could last for years. that's against the 19 as it looks at the moment. if the virus changes out of recognition, it might be a different ball game that that may or may not happen in the future. so now the vaccines available are best way after this time to make that's going to take a look at some other developments in the panoramic australia is to have the number of international flight arrivals. leaders are worried about rising case numbers,

fueled by the delta variant. organizers of the tokyo olympics are considering staging the games without spectators with just 3 weeks ago they've yet to make a final decision. and india has officially past 400000 virus debts. the actual number is thought to be much higher. the at football euro 2020 spain have beaten switzerland in a dramatic penalty shoot out to book their place in the semi finals. spain's goalkeeper ny simon made to saves as his country one pre won in the shoot out. the match had ended one all after extra time, despite switzerland playing with 10 men after red card. spain will now face the winner of tonight's 2nd quarter final, between belgium in italy. for more on spain's hard earned victory and join in the studio now by dave brand from d w. sports, dave, spain got in there. in the end,

i can imagine they are extremely relieved. yeah, i think there must have been a nationwide side relief that swept throughout all of spain. after that, as you said, it was an incredibly close match with a real nail biter and spin really are almost a bit lucky to have squeaked through. they initially came out ahead thanks to an 8th minute own goal from beneath the korea and then switzerland really kept pushing, kept fighting, and managed to equalize through said, unsecure, for you in 60 minutes. he's had a great tournament for switzerland. it was his 3rd goal of the tournament. and then as you said, a red card in the 77 minute for spain or excuse me, for switzerland and spain up a man. didn't seem to matter too much. they tried and tried and tried, but switzerland held strong, but spain really came through and held their nerves when it counted. we had another dramatic penalties shoot out in this for them. it was really the only got this far

by knocking out france through penalties. but this time they didn't have the same luck in the finish the game winning penalty and help spain wide through with into this. i mean, it's a very good with you but, and they certainly did to hold their nerves as you put it. but they clearly struggle that times. do you still give them a good chance of winning this tournament? yeah, i mean, 1st of all, i think we do have to give switzerland all the credit they deserved. they really have punched way, way above their weight this tournament, and done a lot better than people gave them credit for italy's to say the least. but spain were clear favorites in this match and did struggle. and i think this match was really indicative of one of their broader issues where they have a bloom bust attack in 2 of their matches. they've scored 5 goals now. and 3 of their matches, they either were shut out or only scored one goal. so it's either kind, if feast or famine, i think if they can get that figured out, then they really are one of the better teams in the tournament. there are also kind of in

a transitional period. this isn't the same team that won the 282012 euros and the 2010 world cup. there are younger team which means there's less pressure, but they're going to play the winner of italy, belgium. i wouldn't really be jealous of having to go up against either of those 2 teams. so the way forward for them isn't going to get any easier. got it. that's dave branding from d w. sports really appreciate your analysis. they're turning a tennis now and world number one. novak joke of edge is through to the 4th round of wimbledon. after a straight sets victory joke, a bitch at the top of your screen. there didn't have it all his own way against the dentist. good luck. but he won the key points when it mattered to beat the american fall joker, which is chasing a record equaling 20th major title and 6 at wimbledon in the women's draw on stripper became the 1st arab woman to reach the 4th round of

wimbledon. the tunisian came down from the set and overcame vomiting on match point due to nerves to beat 2017 wimbledon champion, covina mussa shore. now the next phase, poland eager to be on tech in athletics us screener. shikari richardson, one of the sports hottest prospects, has accepted a one month ban after using marijuana. it means she won't be able to compete in the 100 meters at the tokyo lympics. richardson tested positive for the drug after winning the u. s. trials in oregon earlier this month to find the 21 year old said she had used marijuana as a way of coping after the death of her mother. the drug is banned by the world anti doping agency, but bands are less severe if an athlete can prove it, didn't enhance their performance. staying in athletics and norwegian course in vol home has one book in one of the longer standing records in sport. the mens 400 meter hurdles and he did it in front of

a restricted but vocal crowd and also in the diamond the athletics years on the home and his time crowd were ready to make history. as the norwegian turned on to the straits, the 400 meter hurdles. well reco was within reach. and when he powered across the finish line with a time of 46.7 seconds, the stadium erupted again. for a man who all ready have, he will turn to his name. this was a moment of special significance and his supporters in the stand couldn't have been happier by just the 800 of a 2nd home had beaten wolf record. that had stood for almost 30 years and was set before he was born for him and 5000 others in the study. and this was a night that will live long in the memory

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