and the living conditions in their country. and finally the world with their ideas . founders valley africa starts february 3rd, on the w. ah ah, this is the w news live for the pentagon says it's to take that a 2nd, suspected chinese surveillance balloon over latin america. first one, floating about the u. s. hot land has ignited the diplomatic storm between washington and beijing that's kept the secretary of state from visiting china, also on the program. the latest

u. s. military aid package. ukraine includes munitions that really double keeps artillery range against russian forces, which are now trying to of well and eastern ukrainian strong. and the women's point is legged returns with a by your links top gall score, hoping to continue where she left off. and that is to further solidify lead at the top, the type ah matheney, how'd walk into the program and other suspect the chinese spy balloon has been discovered that this time flying of a latin america. that's what the pentagon is saying a day after another such balloon was seen floating about the us state of montana where some 150 intercontinental ballistic missile silos are based secretary of state, anthony lincoln has postponed a plan to visit,

to begging over the incursion china says it regrets what's happened, but insists it's only a civilian where the balloon that accidentally veered into us aspects. the w. washington correspondent mikaela christina joined me now. what else do we know we care about this 2nd balloon? very little. we only know what we've learned from the pentagon, that the pentagon says that it is in latin america won't go into the specifics of where exactly it is hovering above latin american. i think it's rather remarkable that we're learning this today. because along with that, citing here in the united states and actually officials here now pointing towards this balloon above us territory, which apparently joe biden, the u. s. president learned already on tuesday. we also learned at least one previous such incident was reported during the trumpet, ministration. so these balloons seem to be something that has been present,

that has been an issue much longer than it's publicly known. tell us more about the, the political brow that has blown up now in the us, particularly about the possibility of shooting down the 1st bullet. or we know that s 20 twos were scrambled initially, and that to bind was leaning towards actually shooting this balloon down. he was then advised against it because it weigh several tons and there was a perceived risk that it could harm americans on the ground. also, officials are saying that it doesn't after measures taken, which weren't specified, it doesn't pose a surveillance risk, despite having hovered above montana, which is a very sensitive military area. also, nuclear warheads are being stored in underground is silos. so that or taken into account, this is something that the republicans say should not be in the air that several

officials of come out to republican house members have called for it to be shot down immediately. and if anything, the big political damage has been turned here in the united states, sentiment was already to was being tough on china. the republicans with their new majority put in a new house, select committee to investigate china and to keep an eye that this remains tough. and we're now also hearing from individual states that they want to take measures against china. so clearly not a changing of trend. the country was already critical of tyna, but a very, very negative sentiment, despite those intense economic relations in an already strained relationship. what is this moment doing for the chinese american relationship? for there was one moment when managing relations responsibly arrive, really responsibly, as it says in the u. s. toner policy looks like on something of

a positive footing when joe biden met. she's in ping. m during the 7 meeting in barley that was left at the end of last year and it was back then when a visit by the secretary of state was already being perceived. but now we already have a diplomatic fallout. we've seen the chinese say that this was forced missouri, that this balloon somewhat strayed deep into u. s. territory. this big question marks of whether there might have been previous communication between both sides. but also the chinese are saying that it's up to the americans to actually declare whether there was a visit or not. because after all, it wasn't declared officially on the chinese side. now this is very rude to say the very least and diplomatic terms to now take such verbal distance towards a visit that was quite clear, the plan certainly according to the us side. so relations were ready while they

were just trying to dip out of a low, there weren't high expectations for that blinking visit. but this is doing a lot of diplomatic damage at this very moment. and we're expecting this balloon to potentially hover for another couple of days. so it's not the end of it yet. the w . washington correspondent, mckayla. thank you. the united states has announced a new weapons package for ukraine with $2200000000.00. the package includes new longer range missiles which could double the distance crank and strike all of russia supply lines, and you find within reach more on the vehicles and a defense supplies also being provided. let us package brings the total us support for ukraine. since russia's invasion to more than $29000000000.00, the i comes, it keeps forces struggling against an intensifying russian assault on the stronghold of back would, which ukrainian president blood amiss. lensky says his forces will hold quote,

for as long as we can. meanwhile, european leaders have stopped short of granting grant a fast track to membership in the block. at a summit with a you leaders in k v krench president, the letter mr. lensky repeated his appeal to speed things up. he said you ran deserve to begin negotiations on joining the union. this year. european officials vowed to provide enduring support to ukraine, but said there were no short cuts to you membership. this history making summits offered up a flurry of announcements amidst the wintry conditions in keith. it was also a chance for the east top officials to demonstrate the growing ties between ukraine and the european union. the future of ukraine is within the european union lucrative people. you have made a clear choice for freedom for democracy, and hulu, and re you with or so me to clear the fusion. your future is with us in

our common european union. but in spite of all of them, is lensky attempts at these talks to build a faster path into the u. that future still looks some way off, despite all the smiles and positive rhetoric around the table that i know which it timelines. but their goals that you have to reach the forms, for example, to improve a situation in the canada country to then reach at the accession negotiations and the session except itself. also discussed the war with russia and a promise of fresh e sanctions against moscow. focused on trade and technology, but president zalinski wants more immediate help in the form of weapons to hold off a predicted russian search in the next few weeks. so that you're more wiggly, caesar conditions where the more long range weapons we have. the better equipped

artillery is the sooner modern western tanks will start operating on the battlefield in ukraine will. okay, and the stronger are at defense will be the sooner rushes aggression will and not shop for either now and protection of european security and freedom. she, it will have more guarantees. occasionally you are a wastefully misplaced, his val more that beyond the pledge of new sanctions, came details of more humanitarian help for the country, including 25000000000 euros to fund a de mining program seen as crucial in helping ukraine rebuild. ads in key call pratt's collate for residents, millions of energy efficient l e d light bulbs, to help people reduce their own consumption and take the pressure of ukraine's crippled power grid. on a brief look now, some of the of the stories making headlines around the world ela mosque has been cleared of liability in a fraud trial of

a tweets in which the tesla c e. o. falsely claimed, he had secured funding to take the electric carmichael private. our masks, tweets in 2018 blades, were heavily fluctuating. sheer priced, the cost investors billions of dollars. police in memphis, tennessee had dismissed another officer of the death of tyrene nichols. he died last month after abating by 5 other officers who have been fired and charged with murder. the 6th policeman is allegedly heard on video urging colleagues to quote stump the 29 year old black man award winning iranian director jaffar pena. he has been released on bail. he was jailed last july after protesting the arrest of 2 fellow filmmakers who were demanding a bronze government end. it's violent cracked out. earlier this week he started a hunger strike. and i, he said he was protesting the quote, a legal and humane behavior of the judicial and security apparatus in on for francis's arrived in south sudan for the 2nd and final leg of his trip to africa.

he earliest went some days in the democratic republic of the congo. the head of the catholic church is expected to bring a message of peace and reconciliation into camino violence. still plagues south sedan to spot the end of the civil war in 2018. ah and sport down the women's wander slager returns this weekend with defending champions of horsberg. 5 points clear at the top of the table with a perfect wrinkled challenges by munich and frankfort, have a mountain to climb. if they are to close the gap, a task made all the more difficult. thanks to wolf's bergs, high flying striker. she makes everything look easy from juggling due to scoring goals of ever pay or is joined top of the buddhist, he got scoring charts. the vote works, troika has quarter 8 goals and 8 matchers, but she's not done yet. so we've done it yet. it's the after year

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for the 2nd time in the claps history. and some other news now from the world of sport spread in tennis, player nick curious, has pleaded guilty to assaulting his ex girlfriend. but he won't face a criminal conviction after a court in camper dismissed. the charges, curious, admitted pushing over his ex girlfriend during an argument in 2021. the judge said it wasn't premeditated, that the risk of re offending was low. poland sports minister says as many as 40 countries, good boy caught the 2024 pairs olympics. if russia and believers take part. international olympic committee is considering allowing russian and belarus in athletes to participate, but only under a neutral flag says a boycott would punish athletes. de basketball and lebron james was edged closer to the n b. s. all time scoring record. he added to his tally in the la lakers when of

indiana on thursday. james, it is just now 63 points away from beating the record of 38387 points held by kareem abdul jabbar. there was finalized spot, former football star garrett bells love of golf, often saw him criticized for a lack of dedication to his main sport. but now he's retired, bail is fully embracing his passion. walsman is competing in his 1st official golf tournament, a pro m event at pebble beach course in california. bell is among a 100 plus amateurs taking part, and he made a strong start of the tournament to bail and his partner are in a type 18th place. on the pro and leader the spanish fashion designer paco's la barn, has died at his home in france at the age of 18. it was best known for his eccentric clothing designs often made from unusual materials and his popular

perfumes for both men and women. statement from the fashion house on instagram said he will be remembered one of the seminal fashion figures of the 20th century. and that is all the news for now ob, next, the hint is on energy firms posting record profits. the question posed by rob watson date of the business, will they be forced to ease the burden on struggling consumers that's coming up after a short break? stay with us for that if we can m. anthony how'd in berlin, thanks for your company. and wherever you're watching have a good interest, the global economy, our portfolio d. w. business. beyond here, the closer look at the project ownership.