berlin. german politicians and carmakers cut a deal to reduce pollution. auto executives that they will reduce the mission software on 5 million vehicles. critics question whether politicians are letting the car industry off too lightly. sending the navy to stop human traffickers. an effort to stop migrants from reaching their country. human rights groups condemn

the plans. would you pay $222 million euros? it is confirmed he wants to leave barcelona. plus, when it's you want to retire after giving 5.5 thousand speeches? braden says farewell to prince william. we join him on his final solo engagement at the age of 96. ♪ i am lela barack so. like to have you along. german carmakers have a deal and a scam that found them cheating on diesel omissions. auto manufacturers have agreed

to modify more than i've million cars to make them run cleaner. they will also offer financial incentives for drivers to trade in older models, and they will contribute to programs for car free cities. >> the negative health effects of dirty diesel were clear. they accused the government and carmakers of being in secret deals to dupe consumers. activists climbed up the building where the summit was set to take place only to find the meeting had been moved to the interior ministry. the summit brought ceos of german carmakers. the future of the diesel engine was at stake, and the government top priority was to avoid a ban on diesel cars,. .

they agreed to shoulder all the costs. today, carmakers are showing the first signs of understanding they must write their wrongs to the environment and car owners and the security of germany as an automobile industry location. hendricks insisted the carmakers had to solve the problem themselves and couldn't always count on state aid. the auto industry seems to agree the problem needed a solution beyond germany's borders. to address the software update, they will be introducing appropriate measures in the markets outside of europe that have a significant diesel segment. critics say software changes alone once be enough. even the agreement felt older

diesel cars needed to go sooner rather than later may not be enough in the long run. laila: the international council on clean transportation is a nonprofit organization that helps break open the dieselgate scandal in the united states. a very warm welcome to peter. you played a very pivotal role in that schedule. why is the german auto industry hooked on diesel? why don't they just transition to electric cars? peter: it is a difficult process. you cannot just change the portfolio from one day to the other. the manufacturers have been focusing on diesel because for many years -- for many years. they are finally investing more into a lecture five vehicles. it is a process that takes years. laila: let us talk about the premiums that promised to get

germans to buy new cars. some like a really good idea. we'll happen -- what will happen to the old diesels? peter: some companies offered incentives. that is a good sign and encourages people to buy modern vehicles with lower emissions. the old ones don't disappear, they will probably go to eastern european countries or africa. the omissions will still say hi in these countries. it is important these vehicles also get by changing the hardware of the vehicles. laila: the summit was attended by auto executives and premiers of states who all have a vested interest in this. what is the incentive for them to come up with solutions? peter: there -- the politicians are under a lot of pressure because the course in the cities

are taking action very quickly. otherwise, there is a threat of combustion engine bans. that is high pressure on them and that is why he saw the meeting today trying to find solutions so these diesel b ans can be avoided. laila: let us talk a little more about the ban. britain and france want to ban diesel cars for 2040. you think diesel cars will slowly be phased out before that time? peter: yes, i think they will disappear within the next few years. there are an expensive technology. on the other hand, electric vehicles get cheaper over time. it won't take many years before people see the diesel cars disappear. it is not just france and the u.k., it is also norway, where

there is almost no combustion engine left. laila: peter mock is the managing director for the international council on clean transportation. thank you so much. we want to bring you up-to-date on some other stories making news around the world. officials in the u.s. city of minneapolis say firefighters are searching for two people, after a gas explosion caused part of an elementary school to collapse. authorities say six people were injured. it happened while contractors were working on gas equipment. a suicide bomber in afghanistan rammed a vehicle filled with explosives into a convoy. the attack took place -- nato conference casualties, but it remains unclear how many people were killed.

pakistan's president has sworn it newly elected prime minister -- the prime minister into office. the party wants the new prime minister to serve as an inner leader. the coast guard has compounded an ngo quotes on suspicion it was helping illegal immigration. the incident took place just hours after the italian parliament voted to send navy into libyan waters as part of a plan to tackle people smuggling. >> the mission was rescuing migrants. the german activist ended up on the docks. the italian coast guard says it seized their vote because they are suspected of helping people

smugglers. the ngo is investigating what happened upon its boats. the siege happened hours -- italians wine and to illegal migration. the public think it is important to prevent the arrival of illegal immigrants in italy and we have to help out libya, which is in deep crisis and wants to get out of it. under the plan, libyan vessels will receive support from italian navy ships. ngo's and left-wing parties means -- say migrants will be sent back to terrible conditions in libya. they think the government is playing politics ahead of next may's election. this is a victory for the

right. it is a mission that has received parliamentary approval, and the first battalion control -- italian petrol boat arrived in libyan waters. laila: let us start with his bow. what is the coast guard thing about it? >> there has been an investigation since last october. the prosecutor asked a judge to order the confiscation of the boat. his request was granted. the prosecutor gave a press conference in the afternoon in which he laid out the initial evidence that italians have against the crew of the boat operated by this german charity. they say they have been in direct contact with smugglers to

collect migrants close to the libyan coast. basically, they want to bet the illegal activity of people smuggling. for the moment, they say there is no suspicion that people were doing this for any monetary motive. but the boat has been impounded, and we are probably in the very early stages of this investigation. laila: the italian parliament agreed to send the navy into libyan waters. explain how that will work? philip: it seems the italians and the libyans will be working out as they go along. the first boat heading into libyan waters is apparently heading for tripolei.

the coast guard is in some disarray and some of their ships are not operational because they have not been properly maintained. the italians want to fix that. the libyans are prone to changing their minds and public opinion may not welcome this. certainly, there are factions in libya that have already come out strongly against it. i think what actually happens will be negotiated between the italians and the u.n.-recognized government in libya over time. laila: philip wilan reporting. thank you. a full scale trade war. this is after the russian foreign ministry said the measures would not make russia

change its course. the sanctions were signed into law today by president donald trump. they were imposed against russia are meddling in last year's u.s. election. trump described them as flawed, saying they limit his ability to deal with moscow. the british company that provides venezuela's voting machines says the results of sunday's vote were manipulated. smartmatics ceo says this was the first time they misused the technology. or than 8 million people took part in the election for a controversial new assembly which will rewrite the constitution. the opposition said that figure was less than half an thousand two investigate the council. maduro's critics say the vote was illegitimate. germany has accused the obama of

abducting a vietnamese asylum seeker and illegally flying back to the anon. the businessman was a former oil executive and member of the vietname communist party who fled to germany. the foreign ministry called his abduction of violation of international law. the ministry says it has summoned the vietnamese lassiter and ordered an investigation to leave the country over the incident. we still have a lot more to tell you. the brazilian forward says he is leaving barcelona. how good you have to be to be worth all that? written -- britain's prince william has had his final solo

engagement of vh of 96. we will look back at his sometimes controversial life in the public eye. that coming up in just a few.

laila: you are watching dw news. german politicians and c armakers have a deal for diesel solutions. they will offer incentives to car owners -- for car owners e traded vehicles more than 10 years old. it is not just dirty diesels but collusion allegedly among carmakers. daniel: some regulators hate

anti-competitive activity. it seems consumers just don't care. the accusations are german car firms met in secret to ordinate sidechains and costs. lawyers from san francisco and new jersey filed class-action lawsuits against companies. the average american motorist hasn't even heard of the latest scandal. >> americans are big fans of german cars. the u.s. is the second-largest largest buyer of german cars worldwide. many in germany are now shocked at some of the most respected brands in the automotive business may have been cheating consumers. when we asked buyers of german cars here thing you knew about the scandal we got one answer. >> no. >> no. >> no. >> no, i have not. >> no. >> unlike the dieselgate scandal, these may be too

abstract. >> i haven't heard any reaction from customers. the on it is by reading about some of it in the press. it has been a non-factor far with customers. >> responding to reports last week in german media, lawyers in the u.s. while class-action suits against the lawmakers. even if they succeeded, experts say it wouldn't change the image or sales of german cars in the u.s. >> i think there will be minimum impact. we have observed antitrust issues in many different areas. while that is important to governmental organizations, and it will be people to the u.s. and european union and germany, but on a consumer level, trust antitrust is not something consumers focused on. >> case in point, only when you're after the dieselgate scandal broke, u.s. sales of

german cars broke again. >> despite a tragic past, improving prospects for services and industry. yet, there is a long way to go. the focus is on exports. rowanda is taking a plate out of germany's book. >> the rowanda motorcycle company is american funded but run by rowandans. it hopes to take the entire manufacturing process home. >> government is encouraging made ain rowanda things. we are planning to have it made here as soon as possible. >> gdp has expanded 7% each year

in the last decade, one of the fastest rates in africa. this is an impressive feat, considering rwanda's past. the president has been credited with this turnaround. they counted the government's discipline and policymaking. some say the country's economic trend nation has come at a price of press freedom and civil liberties, which have been curtailed. still, he is expected to win this week's election. it is a development that could see thae brands flourish, but at a cost. >> apple has returned to growth announcing a juicy profit. up 12%. shares soared to a new record and that launched the dow jones straight through 22,000 points shortly after wednesday's opening.

apple stocks are now up 30% since the start of this year but knocking the ball out of the park, according to one analyst. the yen's optimism over apple. it could become the first million -- trillion dollar company. is apple unstoppable? >> it is not impossible. a trillion dollars is not what it used to be but still there is a way to go. on this level were apple is right now, it will not be that easy to grow double digits on a sustainable path. it probably will not happen that soon. that being said, the numbers were impressive. it is on a cash worth of around $260 billion. more than 90% of that money is held overseas.

the big question is if donald trump well grant a tech holiday to apple and other companies and most of the money will come back to the united states. apple ceo said he will try to invest the money back into the united states. in the automated world, labor doesn't do as much as machines do in today's world. >> other news on the thousands record day. what can you tell us? >> basically, what you saw is what happens between march 1 -- what happened between march 1 when the dow hit the 21,000 point mark and today when it surpassed 22,000? apple was not the main driver in those months, but it was boe

ing followed by mcdonald's. those were some of the main drivers. now, the question is what happens going forward? can we reach the 23,000 mark anytime soon? it will not be easy and august is considered to be the second worst month of the year when it comes to u.s. stocks. >> every time they passed one landmark they're looking for the next. jens jokorte, thank you very much. retail chains are cutting back staff. they blame online retailers. e-commerce pioneer amazon is on a hiring spree. amazon says over 50,000 jobs are opening at 12 warehouses across the country. most of them are full-time position. successful applicants are getting a contract on the spot. the firm explains the job and is a is a result of searching

customer demand and i'm going to hand you back over. laila: we have some big futbol news we want to tell you about. the brazilian forward have been linked with a world record 222 million euro move. that now looks one step closer to reality. >> he writes that barcelona airport wi almost certainly reay to sign a record-breaking deal. i went to paris and i brought a proposal back. the club will pay the clause in it will be done in the coming hours. earlier, he returned to barcelona training. he was in and out in 30 minutes

to did -- to announce his departure and say goodbye to his teammates. before the transfer could happen, ursula referred to the buyout clause -- barcelona referred to the buyout clause, which had to be paid in full. that would more than double the current world record set last year for 105 million euros. with 105 goals in four seasons, neyman helped him win titles in the championship in 2015. that is something they have been longing for since they first bought the club. he is also marketable. on and off the pitch, he is in the limelight. laila: britain's prince philip

has. out of his final solo engagement. 5500 speeches and 630 trips abroad, he has decided to call it a day. >> dreary weather for a bittersweet occasion. prince philip took part in a prayed by the royal marines for his last official solo engagements. he was a naval officer himself before royal duties called. then came another 70 years in service of the crown and country. in public, he appeared three steps behind the queen with a cheeky remark ready. in china, he warned british students staying too long might turn their eyes to slits. many would be sure to miss him. >> the queen and the grandsons

will play a supporting role. he doesn't have the same bill. prince philip is stepping aside and making room for the younger generation, but he will be skipping public engagements were entirely. he planned to the -- his retirement occasionally to accompany the queen. he will be cutting back on dedication ceremonies like these , despite recently joking he is the world's most experienced plaque unveiler. gñçñ

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