starts may 28. 0 d w ah ah ah, this is the w news live from berlin. russia stepped up assaults on ukraine's for a key anniversary next week. ukrainian officials say women, children, and elderly people have been infatuated to safety from the besieged mario pole. still works and a defining moment for northern ireland, so says the nationalist party, which has won the biggest share of boats in the british province, chin feigns ultimate goal is to reunite the whole of ireland. class the

taliban order women in afghanistan to cover off the top to toe. one not to this tells us life under the is the mrs. is like being in prison. ah, and we him ahmed. welcome to the program. ukraine is reporting new air strikes and missiles strikes in the run up to mondays, victory day parade in moscow. the received steel plant in murray or poll has again come under fire. but ukraine and russia both say, all women, children, and elderly, who attract in the complex, have now been evacuated. 3 people have been killed in a missile strike in eastern crane officials fear moscow is stepping up. it's offensive to make symbolic gains before the anniversary of the victory over nazi germany in world war 2. the of nice fanny for sharice following the latest

developments in ukraine's capsule. keith and i asked her about the evacuations from maria, pull that these civilians who have been hunkering down there for weeks civilians, children, women, elderly can't suit the breathe a sigh of relief. however, this is only just one part of the ordeal that's now over. they have not made it yet reception centers. we do not know whether they're going to make it safe and sound to eat his upper e job. she is in the northern part in the ukrainian controlled part of this country, whether they actually their fate is going to be in russia. controlled parts of this country are namely that on bus region, the i separate is controlled rush and back to our region of ukraine. as a result, yes for them leaving the as of still plans today is, is, is, is a very important step on their way to a gaining freedom and safety about this operation is a very difficult operation. as we have seen, without

a civilian evacuees leaving early this week as the assault on the mar, your poor continuous, amid trying to get people out there and all seat on the underlines. of course, if the civilians have made it, at least from the vicinity of this plant, who is still in the soldiers who are still hold up there. and as a result, it can be expected that the assault on my report, and especially that steel plant is going to be increased is actually russia can complete these to say so declare that mary pool is under their control, including the us off steel plant. now just remind us why the city of mario pole is important for russia. it's a photo city on the as of sea, but this is not the only town. in fact, every puerto tower, namely, odessa or stone. for example, on the, on the black sea, all of these porto towns we can imagine sort of like the economic vein of ukraine. this is with 75 percent of all imports and exports are being handled in ukraine. so

if you control these port hotels, you control basically the black. so you do control a parts of the black sea parts of their as of sea, which is very, very important for russia to actually increase their advance and their control over ukraine as a result, not only no, but actually already in 2014, there was heavy fighting mario poll, even though back then ukraine could defend a town, will they this time? if you do not know, and with the reports that the russian military is stepping up, attacks ahead of the main 19 fixture parade. what's the situation like in kiff? yes, this edition key is not as critical as it used to be. however, building up towards or leading up towards that the victory day may nines. also here you can certainly feel tense atmosphere. in fact, people who are looking forward to may nice in the past before the school has started, just simply want to get over with these remembrance days, even though they're quite important, of course, for ukrainians. because just like russians in the past been celebrating their

victories over then not to germany and end of world war 2 ever within the context right now the current ongoing bullying, ukraine. obviously people all bracing for an increase of assault, in fact, already presidents and ins. you said, when you hear here does air raid sirens, also hearing keith, we hear them quite frequently. now again, you should take them seriously and really look for the ne, about shelter, do not ignore them as a result, people here and key of i really in this, in between what is going to happen in next following days, hoping things are going to stay calm. bought, given all the shouting all the attacks in other parts of ukraine. it is unfortunately this warning that he's being maintained also by the government here that a lot of attacks, lot of bombings are expected in various bots if you crane. and unfortunately, the likelihood that stress strikes are going to also hit key f r a possible right funding for sharon, key of thank you so much. well,

let's look at some of the other developments in the conflicts. ukraine's military has raised footage, showing a drone strike on a russian landing vessel in the black sea. the video also includes an attack on a building that ukraine says was used for storing missiles. authorities in italy have impounded luxury yacht linked to vladimir putin. a $700000000.00 vessel was being prepared in tuscany, but it sought the crew were preparing to sail. monday may. 9th is the victory day in russia. mocking the soviet union's role in defeating nazi germany in world war 2, president vladimir putin will lead the celebrations with a sense of peace, military parade in moscow. these images of preparations include the so called doomsday plain rushes, airborne nuclear command, post polluted. we'll use the day to put a positive spin on the wall in ukraine. now,

a defining moments for northern ireland. those are the words of should feign lida michelle o'neill describing her parties historic election when the irish nationalist hottie, whose mission is to unite ireland, has gained the biggest share of votes in the british province. for the 1st time. o'neill will now try to form the next government. she says it's time for a healthy debate about a united arnold will and was divided a century ago off to its war of independence against britain. what's now the republic emerged as a separate nation, but northern ireland remained part of the u. k because it's protestant majority wanted to stay. british. roman catholics never accepted this politician intentions between the 2 communities turned violent in the 19th sixty's only ending in 198998 with the good friday agreement. but briggs, it has also sparked you tensions. northern ireland left the european union with the

rest of the u. k. while the republic of ireland remains a member the pulse predicted a good night fortune fame. and i asked dw is charlotte chelsea pill in london about the significance of their win? absolutely, this was the cost in the poles for some time. nevertheless, it really must be stressed that this is a watershed moment in politics. the northern ireland, you said yourself, this is the 1st time that sion fain a nationalist party, has emerged as the largest policy ever making it really a historic moment. now this stated intentions of a united ireland at some point in the future, really a story that is going to to make the headlines even though it's not thought to be imminent. that will, of course thrill some, it will along others. and it's not the only issue that is likely to be contentious

going forward. now that we've seen sion fan emerge is the largest party known ireland has a power sharing agreement. meaning that we are likely to see some uncertainty ahead . how would that now progresses with issues like breaks it likely to continue to prove contentious? but yes, this is indeed a seismic moment for northern ireland and the parties ultimate goal is a united ireland and its leaders a calling for discussion on that very issue. how do you think this will unfold? wish in things leaders will say that this is always been part of the discussion part of the conversation. now they have stress that they aren't fixated on a particular date for a referendum and they've really been campaigning a more bread and butter issues to appeal to voters like the cost of living crisis or a health care crisis as well. and it really shouldn't be taken necessarily that this is them. and managing as the launch is party is a signal of huge support from vs for this issue of a united ireland. in fact,

this isn't so much against wishing vain is more losses from the unionist party. the d u p, who's seen that vote fractured, they've also been very moving to non align parties. i need the nationalist new union if that's a significant part of this story and must be pointed out. so not imminent referendum on a irish unity but saxony will be part of the conversation going forward. saw that chelsea hill in london for us. thank you so much. emanuel luck, ron has been sworn in for the 2nd time as president of france. he beat his far right opponents, murray le pen in a runoff last month. but con is promising a fresh start. he says it won't just be a continuation of his 1st time in office. and you don't beginning in the zip

palace. in manuel macro is the fullest french leader and grandiose to be sworn in as president for a 2nd time. but he is also facing a host of new challenges including the war in ukraine. the donkeys who will saw serena this will be a time of resolute action for france and for europe. first action to avoid any escalation of the russian aggression in ukraine. local to help democracy and courage to win, to build a new european peace and autonomy on our continent. ma crossed our 2 2nd dome at a time of stock divisions in france. sec. so every day of this new mandate, i will have only one job to serve. sylvia knows also to serve our children yet and our youth. seattle, who my thoughts are with now ickes of he and to whom i pledged to hand down

a more livable planet. and a stronger france even long lived the republic long left france. if even if mackerel, milton, find out whether he's won the skeptical will his opponents are getting up for parliamentary elections next month in which they're hoping to make significant gains. well, yes, luck of some other stories making headlines around the world. and jerry, as airlines as the spending services, because of the high cost of jet feel that i and carriers are urging travis to make alternative arrangements to avoid being stranded at airports, transport minister once airlines, to reconsider their decision. cuban authority say at least 22 people are dead. dozens are injured. after an explosion ripped through a hotel in the capsule, havana rescue operations are currently underway. authority sate,

preliminary information suggests a gas leak. the 5 star hotel was under renovation. when the blast hit japan and south korea say north korea has fired a ballistic missile off. it's east coast. it's the 2nd launch in 3 days. there are growing fears, pyongyang is preparing to conduct a nuclear test. now the taliban have ordered women in afghanistan to cover their body in full and public. it's one of the hard tosh has restrictions imposed on women since the hard line islamist group returned to power. last year. these women just lost another right there, right to be seen in public. this could be the last time we see women's faces in afghanistan. as of now, they are required to wear a full body burka. whether it be a whole lot that women who don't wear the job bursley should be identified, and their guardian should be advised that the women themselves should be punished.

it's the latest move to police women's lives and has confirmed fears that taliban rule this time round likely won't be any different to their previous rule from 1996 to 2001 when women's rights were all but removed. women's voices are notably absent from responses to the new law because they fear being punished for speaking out. but one women's rights activist has now talks about life. under taliban rule, stuff is clinical unhinge manon. it is meaningless to live in afghanistan because you feel like a prisoner to go. you can only eat and sleep and live according to the taliban as well as the home. so these girls have also been barred from secondary education, even though it's reported that many of the younger taliban are educating their carls in pakistan and guitar. many afghans are infuriated by these latest

injustices as the taliban continued to curtail women's rights in the name of sharia law. that says you're up to date a mind that you can find much more news analysis and video on a website. d w dot com coming up next is well stories i'm available. hm. and thanks for watching. take care. bye bye. it's started out. we spook intimidation and transformed into an orgy of hate and violence. the history of the ku klux klan, the oldest terrorist organization in the united states, its members fight for waste, a state ruled by white supremacy. what we're talking about here is not only disorganized violence, it's not only terrorism, it's politics,

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