[000:00:00;00] ah ah ah, is this dw news coming to live from berlin? heartbreak, poor morocco as their world cup fairy tale ends. raining champions, france proved too strong for the underdogs. that sets the stage for

a clash of the football tightens and the final against argentina on sunday. also coming up, you leaders meet for their final summit. the turbulent year, the gathering comes as a corruption scandal strikes the heart of european politics. plus the sequel to avatar hits cinemas ending a 13 year weight for fans. but kennedy matched the runaway box up a success of the original ah hello, i'm terry martin. good to have you with us at the world cup in cato, raining champions, france had beaten underdogs, morocco to kneel in their semi final clash. morocco were the 1st african or arab team ever to reach the semi's. they also got through to the semi finals without conceding a single goal. but last night,

frances all pants proved to be overwhelming. deep colonial cultural and migratory entanglements mean morocco entrance's encounter was always going to be about more than football. but shortly after kick off, france offered a cutting reminder that everything boils down to what happens on the pitch. and the raining champions would be no pushovers. taylor and n does mean at one nill, just 5 minutes in olivia druids. 12 minute chance further showed the atlas lions as tournament best defense might finally be vulnerable. despite the early deficit, morocco didn't fold java dahlia. meek probe. the french backline with a spectacular chance. just before the break but it was france largely on the back foot in the 2nd half who dashed morocco's dreams once and for all. substitute randal kalani finished things off it to nil. france will hope to keep the celebration going by retaining the cup against argentina, while

a heartbroken morocco have already written hist. for more, let's bring in our corresponded mark meadows, who is in doha. mark morocco went much further in this world captain. any one expected? what did they take away from this tournament? well, talking to fans at the stadium last night, their overwhelming emotion was pride to be the 1st arab team and the 1st african team to reach the semi finals is a remarkable achievement. they beat belgium, they beat portugal. they beat spain, and let's be honest. they almost beat france. they had so many chances they had to post a than over and kick, they really could have wanted france. his 2nd goal was a little fortuitous. but the broken fans in the stadium hours inside the stadium, they were singing their hearts out until the very end. despite the defeat, it is quite incredible what they have done. and this arab will cook really needed an arab team to step hook. if you remember, kat are the hosts went out in the group stays losing all 3 games, the worst host nation and woke up history. so morocco have done it. morocco have

been this arab team that have really impressed the 1st arab well cup. and it's a great moment from iraq and football generally because the moroccan women's team has qualified for the 1st time for the women's woke up next year. okay, what about france? they managed to defend their title, so for what spend the key to their success? well, they weren't brilliant again last night, but they were clinical and that has been so important to them during this tournament, especially in the quarter final against england. now what france are doing is also incredible because a team hasn't managed to defend the world cup title since brazil way back in 1962, only brazil and italy in the 1930s of managed it. so france do at this time and beat argentina on sunday. it will be very special. it will be extra special because france came into this tournament with raft of injuries. that main strike at current

benzino was out. christopher and concur was out paul paul bowers out and gold cont conti was out just so many players in yet still they've managed to get to a will cut final that he's very, very impressive indeed. and their star player has been antoine greenman. he's meant to be a striker, his base had been paying in mid field in this tournament. he's been popping up all over the place, funding little pockets of space, and he's defiling in the running with a certain leonor messy and kenny own pappy the player of the tournament. talk to his mark about that final between france and argentina on sunday. what to expect from the big showed out? well, obviously it's a classic too formal when it's the last time these 2 sides met in a will. cook was in 2018 in the last 16 it finished for 3. it was the game of the tournament, will hope for similar drama and another classic, less time. but obviously the great story is leonor messy if he wins this will cope . can we then say he is the greatest player of all time?

well, possibly, but i'm just looking forward to the game and whoever wins it is a remarkable woke up with some great football as we saw last night. great for ball . indeed mark, thank you so much, mark meadows in doha sketch. up on some of the other stories making headlines around the world today videos have emerged from china mid it's surge and cupboard 19 cases showing patients receiving ib drips outside a hospital in the central city of who bay earlier images showed other receiving treatments in their cars. the country reported 2000 new daily cases on wednesday. listen, species opposition leader cit. of any rebushka has called for a halt to boat counting after wednesday's general election alleging irregularities . it comes after election authorities took a vote, tally offline for 4 hours,

citing an anomaly. fiji has endured 4 coups and as many decades and this election was seen as a test of its young democracy. a turkish court has sentenced the mirror is stumble across m o glue to nearly 3 years in prison on charges of insulting public officials. the court also imposed a political band that could lead to his removal from office. in mo, mo, blue is regarded as a potential challenger to president rich uptime air to one. he says he'll appeal leaders of the european union and southeast asian nations have agreed on the need for deeper economic ties and respect for ukraine's independence. they met wednesday for a joint summit to mark 45 years relations between you as young member states. but the meeting failed to produce a joint recommendation. a joint condemnation, rather of russia's invasion of ukraine floods and landslides have killed more than

a 120 people in and around the congolese capital kinshasa. days of heavy rains have left homes buried. officials say much of the destruction his houses built without official permission. the european union is no stranger to crisis, but 2022 has been a particularly difficult year. the war and ukraine has sent shock waves across europe as leaders struggle to support ukraine while dealing with the economic fall out. now they also have to contend with corruption. scandal is a top european lawmakers accused of taking bribes from carter in return for political influence. all those challenges are leading to serious soul searching as you leaders meet for their final summit of the year in brussels. rushes invasion of ukraine, st. ukrainians, pouring out of the country by the millions and the refugees will warmly received as europeans open their doors together. that solidarity was also visible at the top with the

e used leaders coming to get the decisively to rally around ukraine and to condemn russia to night. european leaders were fully aligned in condemning the atrocious and unprovoked attacks. now we have to meet the moment. we will hold the kremlin accountable the package of massive and targeted sanctions. european leaders approved tonight clearly demonstrates that the strong stand by the e. u against moscow also reinvigorated the trans atlantic alliance and help prompt sweden and finland to take the historic decision to in decades of neutrality and join nato. most people thought for a long time after the collapse of the soviet union, that they could be some sort of neutral space between the west than the east. but there, with the russian invasion, became blatantly clear that this was not the case. and it was time to do, you know, to take one consequence thing and that was due to apply to become

a nato manner. but for all that has been achieved in the way of support for ukraine . the crisis has exposed some deep cracks in the ecosystem. many in europe are concerned about the block survival in a changing world. war we need is a well of the 27 member state to build a real european union that can be effective and resilient in the world of tomorrow . because a world of tomorrow, let's be very clear about that. it's not the world of members, it's ordinations, it will be a wealth of blocks of empires. a stronger european union means acting as a collective. but member states have to be prepared to see it more sovereignty to brussels, to be able to do that. but faced with an energy crisis triggered by the war in ukraine, e. u. member states have increasingly gone the other way, pursuing their national interests, as they seek to shield their own economies and populations from the wars

consequences. and johnny sal from brussels is our correspondent abraham. this is the eased final summit in what's been a tumultuous year. russia's invasion of ukraine continues to put europe under enormous strain. what are the leaders at that summit planning to do about it? well, we're going to see a lot of reaffirming of support for ukraine, especially as we've seen in the recent in the recent phase of the war. just how violently and brutally russia has been targeting ukrainian infrastructure. so there's going to be a lot of focus on how the you can help you clean get through this tough a winter. there's also a recent em and loan package that was passed by the european union, 18000000000 euros that are supposed to reach ukraine in the coming year at. but we were going to be seeing a lot of reaffirmation of support from the european union to ukraine. now the ear has been keen to present

a united front and supporting ukraine. how solid is that support among the 27 member siege? well, throughout the crisis we've seen hungry, most notably, you know, be a not, not taking the same line as the rest of the members. it has at times been opposed to energy sanctions on russia. in the past 2 weeks. that a 8 package, that 18000000000 years that i was just talking about you hungry initially veto that package. and that move was widely seen as retaliation because the european union was refusing to lease recovery funds to hungry because of its rule of law violation . now a compromise has been reached on that front, but hungary remains a somewhat problematic or if you will challenge to the unity of the european union

when it comes to support for ukraine. billed war in ukraine isn't the only item on the agenda there at the summit. what other issues are you leaders addressing? yes, well um, there is of course the issue of how to address the rising energy costs for us citizens of the europe. you're seeing skyrocketing energy prices and food prices, so that is one concern. there is also the issue at the topic of reaffirming strategic trans atlantic alliances. of course, the european union and the united states have had historic ties. but what the war in ukraine has shown is that the european union still can't do this on its own. our viewers might recall the finish prime minister saying very recently in the past week or so, we would be in trouble without the united states. so there will be a focus on the trans atlantic partnership as well. and finally, migration will be on the table. i mean, this is an ongoing topic for the european union of course,

but let's remember this summit is italian, the new italian prime minister, georgia maloney's 1st summit. she has been in her campaign very, very critical if you my grecian policy so far. so that might also be a sticking point throughout the summit. i a thank you very much, our correspondent, i abraham there in brussels. as the war broke out in ukraine, the indian government scrambled to evacuate the nearly 20000 indian students studying in the country. thousands were brought back on special flights since their return. they've been trying to figure out a way to continue their education as d w's from an era. chowdhury reports. harsh coil is one of thousands of indian medical students who had to return from ukraine since the war started. today, he's at the supreme court for a hearing on the future of education of students like him, including whether they can be accommodated in universities. hill. i am,

i have come to the supreme court today for the hearing. i'm hoping to get some relief in our case. that's the hope of you seeking meets out hearing. may these proceedings have been going on for months now with no resolution insight? for the past 9 months, students like hush had been studying online. they don't know when they will be able to return to audio classroom and where hosted friends since got their money is also in limbo. all of them have considered going back to ukraine to finish their studies . but that worries death, families, did he go situation with the more envelope there's a big question mark on the status of my degree. any. we don't know what's in store for us. all i know is that i have to complete my degree somehow my to do my have to become a doctor again. we didn't october 9 year studying medicine to quiet spectacle exposure of working in a clinic. that's where students who had to leave ukraine are missing out the

regulatory body for medical professionals and india does not recognize the glasses done. only online books about coming parliamentary committee had recommended that we get accommodated in indian universities. that cannot be done. the government should at least validate our online classes and arrange for a practical lessons here than our career can be saved. both of them said that government is letting them down. why students like them read their options. some have already run out of fishes action are dashboards it down to the ukranian city of love eve, despite the ward to complete her degree. she says that move was her only hope. she says she faces a lot of mental and emotional pressure. air raid sirens go off regularly, and people have to move to underground bunkers. your help, it can be a hassle when attacks happen, right? the electricity, the mobile network and the water supply of the entire city get cut off. this

impacts our studies as well. we're not able to focus at all. it's very scary to live in the middle of a war mod schedule. i tina says she's constantly in touch with the family who are concerned about her safety. back in delhi hush and san sky. i'm not sure what lies ahead bench and of i'm very tense. i'm discussing with my parents whether i should go back to ukraine or not because we're not getting any help here for our practical lessons or clinical work in a hop. amec which has nemaia. there's will not be an easy decision, but most of them know this is what gimme have to eventually do you as present joe by has told african leaders that the united states is fully committed to the continent. future. almost 50 african heads of state have gathered in washington dc where the u. s. is attempting to position itself as a reliable trade partner. the talks have been overshadowed by rising competition

for influence across the african continent. the u. s. is old in on africa's future. that has been the message at the 1st us africa leaders summit in almost 8 years. after decades of inconsistent engagement, president biden cold for a renewed, long term partnership with the african continent. i emphasized shared success an opportunity because in africa 6 age united states succeeds quite frankly, the whole world succeeds as well. his recipe for success, pledging more than $55000000000.00 to support african democracy, food security, trade, and infrastructure buttons pushed to frame the u. s. as a reliable partner comes against a backdrop of rising competition between china and the u. s. over the past 2 decades, china has become africa's largest economic partner investing trillions into infrastructure

and development. the u. s. is now trying to catch up. critics say it is forcing african nations to choose between the major powers with but african leaders disagree, the federal republic of some sovereign states. some of us thought well and with their full do, with religion is over them with their drugs. you know, blood work can do another good one of a good. often. the white house insists that the summit is not an attempt to counter china's sizable influence in africa. of what the spectre of great power competition looms lodge, none the less. again. the w correspond mechanic of the is covering the summit in washington. we asked her how serious the u. s. is about its commitment to africa.

there is that's what the current president says, but african leaders government here have heard that before. 8 years ago when barack obama held the fust at u. s. africa leaders summit and in between there was donald trump. so there's always a reservation here amongst african leaders that whether policy could be overturned and, and when joe biden went off at the u. s. president, there was actually a song playing here on the internal tv and it went when you we get together, there's going to be good vibes. and i think that's exactly what the state department and the u. s. president wants to create here, because in the background, that is, of course, china is of course, russia. we at hud, the defense secretary here speak of russia trying to destabilize the continent. and that's something you want me to her hear from the president that this is all about strategic interests. it isn't, it's a lot about business. there was an announcement that this would be a memorandum of understanding even for a joint trade area. but for now, that's

a pie in the sky. a group of ethiopians are suing facebook owner meta for allegedly promoting violence in ethiopia as civil war. the case includes the son of an ethnic to grand professor who faces who faced repeated death threats on the platform. the lawsuit says facebook ignored requests to remove the violent content, and the company is quote, directly responsible for his death. a respected chemistry professor shot down outside his home in the mara region of ethiopia. he was allegedly targeted after several posts on facebook called for his death in a lawsuit against meadow, the parent company, a facebook, the son of professor marez marez claims that facebook failed to honor request to take down the post. now his lawsuit holds the u. s. company responsible for his father's dec. why did it take over a month to take down up? was that called for them?

i doubt somebody. why was there was left out for a year. something is wrong with the way whether it's the content on because my class of me is that is lack of investment in quinton. what that is on especially for african countries when you compared to other regions. we are getting the secondary sheets men. the professor son abra marez says facebook inaction amounted to racism. i'm also the stand up to say african nerves matters. so even though they are, i guess this. yeah, i that i can services him that promising and i see them idea i to so this once us, so i social michael, so aid alex's book dedicated directly responsible for our fathers or my father's manner. meta has responded with

a statement saying the company is working with experts in ethiopia to find and to lead hate speech there. they did not say why their system appears to have failed. professor murray it's been more than a decade now since avatar smashed box office records and pushed filmmaking technology to the max. now it's sequel is finally hitting movies. green's avatar, the way of water, is the follow up to james cameron's science fiction tale about an extra terrestrial species exploited by humans. it's nearly 16 years since form a marine. jake sally became his avatar and joined the enough. he tried to come to us. he and ne, teary i, now parents talk to my family, but when their home is again threatened by humans, the family flee to an underwater refuge and must learn new skills to survive, as i'll try to teach them our ways in

avatar the way of mortar actors zoe saldana and sam worthington, reprise their roles is ne, teary. and jake, let's do it. ah, jake's journey in this video. he's. he's still a warrior and now he's a dad. so still reckless. he's got a bigger responsibility now. stepping back into playing a teary is something really special to me. his character is the character that i feel kendra where there's so many ways i learned so much about her. i gave so much of myself to her, so getting to revisit her to reincarnate her. it just feels like it's again that keeps on giving ha fans have waited 13 years for the sequel. the 1st film, east pioneering motion capture technology to reproduce the actors, every movement. the follow up does that on the water. a feet of engineering that took years to develop the cost even learn diving for their underwater scenes. it

was a huge technical challenge. the writer director james cameron, i was water was more complicated, more characters, right? we had a lot of new tools that made it easier in some regards. we had to figure out how to do water, you know, movies called away a water, but we had to figure out the way of water for performance capture and procedure make it absolutely seamless. which i think we, we accomplish that as part of the dream, like wonder, the cost again increase sigourney weaver. this time she plays jake in ne team. he's adopted. daughter, me. i feel family sunshine ever so see so reliable. and it just, you become part of this family, then you go with all these different challenges and different high points. and it's an incredibly immersive, i want to pony. what's most expensive films ever done? the 1st film was the highest pointing of all time. but the pandemic has changed the

new, the going landscape, and have a town the way of water will need to be a mammoth hicks, just to break even the w's movie, buff. scott ross. burl has already watched the film and tells us whether it lives up to the hype. well, i think in terms of the visual spectacle, it definitely does live up to the hype. i mean, some critics have complained a two's a bad water pun that this. the story here in avatar way of water is a little bit shallow. but my argument against, it's always, you don't get on a roller coaster for the dialogue. and you know, james cameron doesn't really subtly he doesn't do ambiguity, what he does is visual spectacle and on that level of our way of water and just delivers. i mean, it provides us unbelievable immersive cinematic experience. probably the most immersive experience i've had in a movie theater since probably the, the 1st avatar. you're watching d,

they'll be news from berlin. just reminder the top stories were following for you this hour at the world cup, raining champions. brands have beaten feisty under dogs. morocco to nil in the semi finals. they will now face argentina in the final on sunday. then your leaders are meeting for their final summit of the year with the fallout from the ukraine war set to dominate. the gathering comes as a corruption scandal shapes european politics. watching dw is up next, focused on europe asks how welcome russians are who have planned to georgia. i'm terry market. thanks for watching. mm.

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and 100000 young men are seeking refuge in the neighboring country. how do they feel is foreign land and how they received by the local population focus on europe next on d, w. and to the conflict. so with sebastian, russia, jewish community has been watching the war in ukraine with mounting alarm. but most of the island fearing stake, reprisals the senior figure in the community helped out silence, was the moral. the thinkers go to read and he wants all jews in russia to get out. now. the conflict zone in 60 minutes on d w. oh.

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