a strong service and we will ensure that it does not deter ridge any further. that cannot allow anyone to make a mockery of our democratic state. the protest started last week. after former south african president, jacob's duma began serving a 15 month jail term. he was sentenced for contempt of court. after refusing to appear at a corruption inquiry, the outrage of duma supporters was compounded by anger over persisting inequality and poverty in the country. of a more on this story, let's cross over to the w, correspond christine manuel standing by in cape town for us to see what's the current situation across the country. well, get hard in the to fix that provinces in housing. and it wasn't as natal, the looting continues overnight, more buildings with satellites, people waking up to billowing smoke from

a number of sites. we know that more than 1200 people has been arrested. it is also been reported that in a location in johannesburg that has been helping a body was discovered inside a shopping mall with the looting had been taking place because we understand that they have been some stampedes as people the crowd. second meeting and forties are being discovered as the police and the official scour through some of the sites. there are also concerns now about racial tensions clearing up in this country. that is because in the absence of law enforcement, you now have the civilians arm to civilians that guarding and defending their own property, taking the law innocence into their own hands. and of course, there are concerns about the breakout of tension between the black and white communities, black in indian communities, in these 2 provinces. we also know that in a number of vaccine sites,

i've had to be shattered. so the vaccine rollout has been effected, but also we're learning that there are probably going to be food shortages coming up in the country across the country. now in the coming days because of the disruptions that to the supply chains in these 2 provinces. gearhart, well, these people actually lose small shops, they can't all just be zoom. i support us. there must be something else behind it. that's right. when this outbreak was 1st broke out, it was clear that you know mr. porters was saying, we're going to shut down the country and for the president is fried by now. you have thousands of people in these 2 provinces, looting shops, taking basic items. a lot of these people are very much and a privileged south africans who have been pushed further into poverty because of the pandemic and the restrictions that have followed. but there is that the suspicion here that the rules as it is being claudia, is at plate that these poor masses are being mobilized at that they are being

instigated and propped by certain individuals. now we know that the state security, municipal said they are investigating form intelligence officials that are linked to jacob food that might be stoking this at the people. so we know that we have a lot of unemployment and inequality in this country. a lot of people just taking the opportunity to get something for themselves, but you also find that among the people with more sinister motives, people who are doing the burning, the destruction. because this is what people on this macapp promised. so you've heard officials warned against people who are mobilizing the poor and taking advantage of these masses that have proven so easily to be mobilized. that is christine manuel, reporting from cape town there. thank you. christie wildfires ravaging parts of the west and united states forcing hundreds to leave the homes. the blazes have been made worse by record heat wave that has killed more than 50 people in the state of

oregon alone. many scientists pointing the finger at global warming, which is said to be fueling drop that has turned large parts of the us into a tinderbox. oregon like fire is the largest of nearly 60 active wildfires, currently burning across the western united states. the extent of the blaze can be seen best from above. it now covers an area larger than that of new york city, forcing residence in its path to evacuate their homes. this is my 1st wildfire, and i'm gonna tell you it is scary. it's not to make you cry age not to make your stomach because you don't know if you're going to be the one that loses her house. or you sit there and watch your neighbor lose their house and there's nothing you can do about it. many have have to take refuge in shelters like this. while the fires have been found, one extreme heat wave, with temperatures reaching $47.00 degrees celsius. the heat alone has proven deadly

. at least 50 full people have died from hot weather in oregon alone. over the last few weeks, the age range is from $4897.00 with an average age of 70. so that affirms what we know, which is that holder older individuals are at higher risk of heat related illness. the majority of them died alone and without air conditioning. scientists often little consolation. they see a direct link between climate change and heat waves that are fueling these extreme fires. and the commission is today presenting what's being seen as the most ambitious package of climate legislation ever. they fit for $55.00 program as a package of a dozen policies and just counting the ears. greenhouse gas emissions by 55 percent

by the year 2030. if the legislation is possible, give a major boost to renewable energy. it will also have wide ranging effects of how un peons live their lives, including what type of cars they're allowed to buy and how they heat their homes. critic say it will put a heavy financial burden on citizens in poorer you countries. environmentalists have for the size, the packets for not going far in. for more insights on this, let's cross over to constantly slide these. the climate physics at the home was university here in berlin. what's your take on what's being proposed? well, it is very promising to see how your commission has put climate and the green deal proposal center stage across the agenda for the next 7 years. and from the climate science perspective, what we can say to this is very much needed. we need to act on climate. we are not on track to achieve that one and a half of the middle of the purchase agreement and the wildfires and extreme better

humans that are happening everywhere, not just in the north west of the us, but as we speak also in europe in northern countries, or in spain, reminding us the urgent action is required. so it is timely, it is bold. it is not yet still not sufficient to get us on track for the purchase agreement. but it is and most needed step in a strong signal at this point in time. but also these are proposals that will have to be negotiated and voted on. do you think they'll get water down? well, there's always a risk for this. such proposals being watered down or for a particular interest into prevail. i think it now is really a test tool. do you commission how strong they are in pulling through on their climate policies? because the climate physics or something because negotiated with. so if any changes

to the current plans are being implemented and lead to more emissions dependent procedures, temperatures will rise and experience more extreme weather and other the impact of climate change in the future. so as welcome as it may be that you sort of takes a bold step forward. as you've said, if you think major emitters and even bigger roommates is like china and the us or india will follow the use lead. well, the question of the global leadership is it's not so easy to answer indeed to use and making some bolster spoke. we shouldn't be forgetting that we haven't disproportionate historic responsibility for the climate change of 1.2 degrees be experiencing today. so if anything you very much in the position to to lead any such global efforts on the other hand, and this is important to highlight and might be missed. sometimes in discussion, we're not just talking packaged as aiming at climate. we are talking jobs,

we are talking technologies for the future. we are actually talking a recovery from one of the biggest economic crisis that we have experienced and the case and doing it the greenway also means winning the future and being competitive and creating a more competitive, more social in one cruise. if europe, at least in the ambition se european commission is putting it forward and difficult competition, competition around being a climate leader for a brighter and more prosperous future is something that's very much understood increasingly around the world. and the climate is, this is in berlin. thank you. thank you very much. a cycle of some of the other stories making headlines around the world. at least 13 people have been killed in a blast on a bass, in a remote region of northern pakistan, the dead and include taxes done and soldiers and some chinese nationals. several

people have also been injured. it's not yet clear whether the explosion occurred inside or outside the boss, which was carrying many chinese workers to a construction site. pro democracy protest is in miramar, have held a brief flash mob demonstration against the military regime about 50 protesters in the young on that chain of chanted anti military slogans and showed a 3 finger protest salute. flash mob have replaced the mazda ministration scene earlier in the year after the military's deadly crack down. in paris, only around $10000.00 spectators were allowed to watch the annual military parade for the countries. but the president of monroe mccall presided over the significantly scale down national day celebrations on the songs in these dongle. america will meet president joe biden, to morrow in washington, and what will be her final visit to the u. s. as german chancellor biden is the 4th

us leader that market has worked alongside in her 16 years as leader of germany. first, george w bush said he admired her love of freedom. they bonded over grills bore and visits to a bush ranch in texas, then came back. obama. they grew close over is 8 years in office though they didn't agree on everything. they share common views on climate change, human rights and security, and then came out coast tough as test. donald trump's erotic and populations style contrasts with mac of quietly spoken approach. they clashed publicly and privately throughout his term and as macro prepared to meet her for us leader on the w. washington bureau chief, sat down with former president george w bush to get his analysis of her legacy bush read. it gives interviews any more, but because of his special relationship with monica, he invited t w to his summer home and maine. he talked about the future of the transatlantic

relationship markets take on china and russia, and the moment he massaged her shoulders. if you would read the history books, what would be your paragraph about an america merkel brought clash and dignity to a very important position and made very hard decisions. i bet a legacy about merkle was. there's a lot of girls who watch on the la merkle say, i too can have a position of responsibility and power struggle america relationship is letting me put it is somewhat special, sometimes is really close. sometimes it's more confrontational. how do you see her relationship or how did you see it when you were in office? well, 1st of all, i fully understood the importance of russia, germany, i mean, food is got big influence. and he speaks german and and i want, you know, he's wiley and it can be pretty tough. and so can i go or so i was worried about

putting, running over at merkle like she, she, you know, her own. and i'm sure she did. so we have to talk about north room 2. are you disappointed that america kept promoting supporting this pipeline? yeah, i think it's a mistake and i told her to get her schroeder and tell it on the la, you know, i think it's a mistake because, you know, the motivation of russia are, are, can be pretty confusing. and i think more that a nation that is not an open democracy, has an economic strangle hold on a democracy. it puts people in a very difficult strategic position, talking about difficult relating relationships. what triggered i'm going to medical and donald trump and cause the house reaction. he once refused taking her head. i

don't know. i don't know if that was just a not a good period in german or us relations and i don't know. i don't, i don't know, donald trump, i met him one time at the very same funeral. then i feel a miracle game too. and so it's hard for me to guess why i me, germany is a very close ally and a very important friend. germany really important for europe and, and germany got a lot of way in terms of helping shape, can are world opinion on key issues. and therefore, it makes sense for your us presser to be close to the german chancellor. some people criticize her over her politics. the china saying that like the trade was with this country is more important for her than human rights. i don't know, i am following closely, but that's going to be a dilemma for everybody. and in china's certainly a problem for the western world, because not only are they becoming an industrial competitor,

but they are pretty autocratic. what's your take on her reaction when she didn't close the borders and led in like a 1000000 or so? yeah. you know, my 1st reaction was there's a one with a big heart, and i'm sure she was motivated by human compassion. and it, it was, it was clearly a tough political decision for her. but she took a lead. look, i made a lot of tough decisions too, and i hope when people look at my record as president, they say he did what he thought was right and study ground. and so i admired i admire her steadfastness and i was not afraid to make a decision was not afraid to lead. and the world needs leadership that has based upon principal. she was supportive of troops in afghanistan by the way. and one of the reasons why is because she saw the progress that could be made for young girls

and women in afghanistan is unbelievable. that society changed from the brutality of the taliban. and all the sudden, sadly, i'm afraid i have gained women and girls are going to suffer unspeakable harm. there is one image, the world remembers of you and under the medical that that's, that's at the g. a meeting in san petersburg when you were massaging her shoulder and i walk by again. yeah, i wouldn't call it an extended massage. i'd call it a. yeah, i mean she was here. it's kind of a spontaneous reflection of friendship. and i'm sure people didn't know what to make of it. i didn't mind those kind of i thought it was a wow. and it can. i don't know. yeah, i mean one of those things that just happened. it certainly was scripted. did you ever talk with her about it?

no, no, but if i need to go, i'm sorry. i did that and put you in the public spotlight. but on the other hand, is a reflection of my, my friendship with you, will be broadcasting the full interview with george w bush automatically here on d, w. throughout the day, you could also watch it on youtube channel d w documentary. now some business news, digital currency that so far proven popular with courageous investors and cyber criminals, but they seem to be going mainstream. today, the european central bank is giving the green lights to its own. electronic currency was formally introduce the digital euro would have the same value as castle, the money and bank accounts it would be issued by the b, c, b o, by a national central bank to private persons and companies alike. euro deposits would probably be kept at a value of around 3000 years. that's 2 e's fist. the digital coin could maybe make

the e. c b, a competitor to regular banks. but a survey by germany central bank says most consumers here would reject a digital year or half of households say they see no benefit over current payment methods. and i worried about security. now i'm joined by daniel winter from d w business. are you worried, daniel? that not worried. i use surprise that germans don't like the digital you're. of course i'm not surprised. i mean, i hate to say sorry get how did this is offensive, but everything new that technologically new ships were being rejected by the germans. before eventually takes like 10 years to get, but that's actually an important question because the c, b will need a broad range of people across the heroes to adopt this to make it successful. no worries. i'm not offended. no, my fellow good. so what are the advantages for businesses, businesses and private system? well, you can imagine that businesses maybe would like this, so they won't have to pay for, let's say, credit card transaction season, this kind of thing. basically the money just falls into their bank account. that

would be absolutely fantastic for many businesses. also for consumers that will be good as well, because you can get probably a free, easy, secure bank account with the e c, b. so your money will be protected as well. that will be fantastic because a lot of people in europe still don't have a bank account. it's surprising how many actually. so there are many benefits to this as well. and do you know the e c b say it's a, it's absolutely necessary that we get on board with this right now. so when we'll have that in my virtual pocket that a digital euro, what's the roadmap here? well, it's gonna take a while. it's gonna take probably it's going to very likely be a research phase where they're going to probate a bit more. they've always done plenty of research, but they need to actually see, okay, how are we going to construct this will be the actual infrastructure. they're going to program that and then they're going to test it, it'll, it'll probably take 3 to 5 years before that comes in. but the most important thing is just imagine what keeps central bank because up at night they're worried that

the likes of the digital. you one which is trying to currency this already be made a future digital dollar could gain acceptance here in europe. if shop shop start accepting that and could that eventually replace the euro? and the e. c. b loses control over the main currency. that would be a disaster, so they're getting well ahead of any possible concerns that danny went to the dw business. thank you. it's a pleasure. 24 here, sir. first took him half a 1000000 kilometers across china on a motorbike, but one father. as now finally been reunited with his long lost son. the boy was just 2 years old when he was kidnapped by traffickers and sold to another chinese family. but the father vowed never to stop looking for him. santa holds his son, me a mother can't let go. the family we united after

24 years. it's an emotional moment quotient. jim was just 2 years old when he was abducted from outside his family home in eastern shan don't province. it was $997.00 and his father was going tongue quit his job to search for him. he travelled more than 500000 kilometers around china on his motorbike with a flag of his son on the back. refusing to give up. what you say was there one insult? i thought maybe there would be a ray of hope to finding my son will soon. well, if i go on searching for him, this isn't the kidnapper would never send my son back anyway. so you can see if i stayed at home, there's no chance. so since the end of $997.00,

i've been searching for my son already for his hunt stole the hearts of millions of chinese and was even made into a movie. last and love mean, all cat detailed notes of all his tip off, including of other child abductions. he was even able to help some families find that traffic children. and after 24 years of searching for his own son. finally, a breakthrough thanks to dna. who was really the next, but found clues relating to grow in hen and province in june. during a meeting on d. n, a sequencing organized by the ministry of public security experts in had and collected d, n, a samples of relevant people and confirmed the person in question was the son who was abducted 24 years ago, or was the ministry said to people connected to was abduction have

been arrested after years of criss crossing china to find his last son. finally, they are back together. after far too long apart. before we go, some sports oohs tennis star roger federer, has pulled out of the upcoming olympic games because of injury cetera. at 20 time, a grand slam champion has been struggling to find his best form. also having double knee surgery. last year he went out of the reason wimbledon tournament in the quarter finals said he was still experiencing problems with his knee, but hope to return to action later. watching the w news. here's a reminder of the top story we're following for you. fear the calling all the food and fuel shortages in south africa as the unrest that rages on the mouth looting has its supply chains off the riot,

bronze sect stores and clashed with police more than 70. i've been killed in the violence bank by the jailing of ex presidents jacobs. that's it from me and the news team in but in as more news coming at the top of the don't forget we had all the latest information, the tough. my website, the w dot com, thanks for the me the news, the news, the

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