[000:00:00;00] ah, the w news line from berlin evacuation efforts continue at the as off star steel planned dozens of civilians are rescued from the factory, but many more are still drafted. mario polled last ukrainian stronghold also coming out a powerful explosion and havana kills at least 22 people. dozens more are injured at a hotel under renovation. children are among those being treated to cuba. presidents,

a tragic accidental forwarding plane on a truck delivering gap. ah, i'm happy with us. around 50 civilians have been evacuated from the besieged as off star, steel plant and mario paul, and are now in the care of the un. and the red cross, the international effort to bring the remaining civilians to safety a sent in a resume on saturday. ukrainian president the landscape as is also working on a diplomatic solution to bring the soldiers who have been defending the facility for 2 months to safety. the as of style plant is the last ukranian hold out and the port city. they've made it out. more people have been evacuated from the odds of style steel plant in mighty open door. the accordingly,

in russian control deputy moscow says began to to leave ukraine in authority say the ceasefire is constantly being violated by russia. diaz, all regiment, even alleged that evacuation efforts are being targeted. they said this soldier was injured, vent god, on its way to help civilians was hit, whatever i think previously, ukraine's precedent were louder me. zalinski bond offer breakdown and talks if russia continues violations. the actually, if the russians kilby below can be changed, released or treated more. it doesn't matter if they are civilians or military or the fake kill them. there is no point in talking to russia on a diplomatic level. the schools are both of you know that what you're shown is mission. russia. releasing this footage off the evacuation claims it is willing to

let the humana dead in corridor still open our correspond monday has bowling us in the southern ukrainian city of mich alive. and he gave us his take on whether russia might be getting ready to declare a complete victory in mario pole before monday's victory day. well, it's hard to say whether they will be able to gain full control over the still works within the 2 days that remain before may 9th. but it's also possible that there was just declare victory, even if they haven't. if they haven't gained full control yet, it's not really a problem for them. they have been saying a lot of things that were not exactly matching the situation on the ground or that were completely opposite to the opposition to the situation on the ground. and we would expect them to declare victory because it seems that this victory, this, this control of them are you, paul, is very important to them. it would be

a major game for them and it would be amazing achievement. and they have been very few achievements that they had so far. so speculation is that they will hold victory parade and marie will pull whether this is true or not. we do not know, but we know that putin has sent one of his most important 8 there to clear out to, to, to take control of the situation. let's get you up to speed. now, on some other developments in the conflict, the united nations security council has adopted a resolution expressing concern over ukraine and backing efforts to find a peaceful solution. it's the councils 1st statement that has been met with russian supports as the war began, the head of the meeting demonstrators including ukrainians, living in the west protested against the war and ukraine. amnesty international says it has documented extensive war crimes. my russian forces in ukraine,

including the torture and killing of civilians. the organization has been collecting evidence of atrocities and areas around cave. amnesty chief agnes kalama, who's been visiting ukraine and it was vital that all those responsible face justice. a top kremlin official says russia plans to stay in southern ukraine, quote, forever and return jack, who's a senior lawmaker from the governing united russia party, was speaking on a visit to the southern ukrainian city of her son. the city has seen protests by local residents against russia's occupation after much criticism for dragging its feet on providing military support for ukraine. the german government changed course in late april, in addition to allowing the export of armored anti aircraft vehicles. berlin has now pledged to deliver 7 self propelled howitzers to the war torn country. ukraine says the additional support will be critical and defending the don bass region. ah,

the howitzer in action. according to the gym bundeswehr, it's one of the most modern artillery systems in the world. armed with $150.00 millimeter shells that have a range of up to 40 kilometers to how it so requires a crew of $3.00 to $5.00 soldiers. germany now wants to give 7 such how it says to the ukranian armed forces. as part of a german dutch deal, germany's defense minister announced to move during a visit to slovakia. does there can mines on together? we will now support ukraine even further by ensuring that yet it will be able to fight with howard, sir, to thousands in the future. and so contract kemp and kung as we can get us up next of a ha therefore out starting next week there will be training in germany on this weapons . upon on this howitzer went and afterwards a total of 12 o 5 deco systems to 7 german systems. i will support ukraine and his courageous

fight in camp on duchess. the specific howitzers have just been repaired and are therefore not currently being used by the german army. the bonus for normally estimates about 40 days for training. in this case, however, it could all go much faster. cuban authority say at least 20 you people are dead and children are among dozens injured after an explosion ripped through a hotel and the capitol havana. the blast was so powerful. it destroyed several walls from the prestigious dara toga hotel. sh cuban president miguel leah's canal visit at the side calling the explosion. a tragic accident that authorities blame on a gas truck. the iconic saratoga hotel moments after the blast. i filled out, the saratoga has just exploded in front of me. look at this. made i handle. officials say the gas cylinder on this truck caused the deadly explosion which gutted the lower floors of the hotel and damaged nearby cars and other buildings.

zip, where you could see people shouting, dust rising up and disaster. it was like a horror film really won't break with her. that her letterman cuban president miguel diaz can ill visited the scene of the disaster which happened near cuba. historic national capital building, michigan. and we're visiting the locations circle, everything seems to indicate that it was an accident with a gas tank that caused an explosion. and therefore, structural damage into collapse. there was a group of people who are receiving help person, their rescue team, so the firefighters and all the specialized forces acted very quickly. but unfortunately, people have died already. so getting push on a flight. healing government as rescue workers searched through the rubble and anxious crowd, gathered outside the nearby hospital looking for their loved ones. inside some of the dozens of people injured in the explosion receive treatment and among them

children that go. but after the hotel had been closed for over 2 years, due to the pandemic. but officials say workers were inside preparing for a planned reopening. and here's a look at some other stories making headlines around the world today. early vote counts in northern ireland show nationalist sinn fein sat for a historic when i received 29 percent of the vote. that was party leader michelle o'neill in a position to lead the next government. the 1st time northern ireland would be led by a party advocating re unification with ireland. a court in bela bruce has sentenced a 24 year old russian citizen to 6 years in jail for charges including inciting hatred. sophia, a pagan, the girlfriend of blogger, roman for da savage, who frequently posted information critical of the bella, rosie in government online. the couple was on a flight together last year when it was forcibly diverted to bella roost where the 2 were arrested for long as president has declared

a state of emergency starting at midnight after anti government protests shut down, parts of the country, police fired water cannon and tear gas on protesters rallying against the economic crisis. they want the government to step down basic needs are in short, supply asked for longer faces. bankruptcy for crew members from the international space station have returned safely to earth. their capsule splashed down off the coast of florida almost a day after it left the orbiting lab. germany's mouth he has mala was among the returning astronauts who were part of a 6 month nasa science mission off to $175.00 days in orbit. it was a watery return to earth among those floating in the gulf of mexico, the 12th german to make it into space. almost 24 hours earlier,

mathias mouth bid farewell to the i assess. it's been like 6 outstanding months up here in the space station. thanks to the my crew my it's, it's been so beautiful. thanks to all the people on the ground that supported us. it serve in the end of a 6 months mission. but i think the space stream lives on one marrow spent his time in space, like all the astronauts aboard, carrying out scientific experiments and maintaining the decades old station. he also became only the 4th german to leave the i s. s and conduct a space walk. the very laughed at his ether. now that way it back on earth. mara and his nasa kali's capsule was dragged aboard a space ex recovery ship outside for those inside. it was the end of an almost day long journey. yes of the astronauts made their exits with smiles and waves, if not on their feet coverage after so long without gravity,

it was stretches for every one. tamya molly artichoke is one of the most prolific and audacious ukrainian writers of her generation. she's won many literary awards and her work keeps drawing international recognition . she lived in vienna for over a decade, but the war at home has turned her life upside down. the island of the dome, in the north of germany. a brief moments of peace for right to tanya. malia shook rest since the war began against her homeland of ukraine. despite living in the safety of vienna for years, the war has overshadowed everything. tanya maniachi has stopped writing literature for her. the war does not allow stories since the massacres. her next book project is also on hold ice according to be restored as a writer. i am dead on that. i have to say at the beginning of the war. havoc no,

i didn't understand what effect the whole thing had on me as i, after seeing that violence. is that something something that changes you a lot and i can't imagine being able to write another poem or a novel or the i'm a little more about what is malia. chuck has just been awarded the cruiser dorm literature price. the jury chose her for the prize weeks before the war for her poetic language and her critical insights on europe and ukraine. a new literary rebirth took place when russia attacked ukraine from all sides at for i am on february the 24th. since then, my heart is broken, all my colleagues and fellow writers are at war, or a helping behind front lines. tanya maniachi looks novel, the blue wail of memory is about how history is created. ukrainian identity, servitude,

and fear. it provides insights into the courage and perseverance of ukraine to day . the novel recalls the folk hero vac islov lipinski and how he fought and failed in his struggle for ukrainian independence in the early 20th century. maria chuck says ukraine has finally left behind its role as a victim. and despite concerns for her colleagues who are risking their lives on the front lines, she remains hopeful in these am. and i don't want to live in this misery. so i forbade myself to think about the future. so then now it's important to act in the present, to ags and to speak, to convince, to write, but to cry. all kinds of things now is the time, yes, decide yet or every day of the successful defend float means the end of the empire of russia. the symptoms gruesome. ah, and he is

a reminder of the top story we're falling for you today. both ukraine and russia said dozens more civilians were evacuated from the besieged as of style steel plant and mario vall, on friday. people were brought out on buses and an international effort overseen by the u. n. the hundreds of ukrainian fighters still hold up in the plant with civilians have repeated their vow to not surrender. and that, that you're all up to date. thanks for watching. ah, one of mankind's oldest ambitious could be within reach her. what is it really is possible to reverse aging researchers and scientists all over the world