♪ >> you are watching "france 24." these are the headlines. brexit campaign. johnson says he will not run to replace david cameron. the first possible british prime minister to throw their hat in the ring. for us until may has announced her bid to be the head of the conservative already. the death toll from the terrorist attack at the airport

is now 42. suicide bombers whwho carried ot the attack were of russian and kurdish nationalities. that is from russian officials. and the black locks from the air flight that crashed into the sea may showewe therere was smoke o boarbefore the plan went down. the voice recorder is still being prepared -- repaired. ♪ >> we will start first from the former mayor in london. leaves, the u.k. has voted to leave the eu but boris johnson shocked and surprised everyone by saying he would not replace david cameron.

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why would boris johnson choose not to run for the conservative party leadership? >> it cannot be me. extraordinary things we are witnessing here in westminster and in british politics. why is boris johnson ruling himself out of being the the leadership. some say he is toxic. he won the day. ofhas an impressive record winning americans as far as london is concerned. twice for the mayor of london and that is impressive as we know that london is a majority labor stronghold. why? i think the answer is obvious. campaigning was

right by boris johnson's side for weeks during the eu referendum campaign, the justice secretary who dramatically he was stananding throughout the campaign, in live , would he stand as the candidate to be the next prime minister? he rolled it out again and again and again. there is a saying in british politics that one week is a lot in time. i think we will have to revise that three hours is a long time in politics. who could that be? may who isheresa

saying she can unite the party. dramatic developments here in westminster. >> indeed. both boris johnson -- earlier spoke again about one nation, a united party, and yet it does not seem united at all. >> no. and there is an interesting line. michael has not appeared before the panelists. he just published a statement. what is being said here is theresa may has effectively stabbed boris johnson in the back. making various little thinks about him throughout her launch press conference this morning and undermining how she has a proven record.

a senior conservative post in government dealing with various issues. saidel goes -- michael has to have stabbed boris johnson in the front. this sentencee -- i have come reluctantly to the conclusion that boris cannot provide the the team for build the task ahead. i have decided to put my name forward for the leadership. so what has changed? these will be whittled down to two over the summer, i should specify, by -- themselves. .wo names who as of 12:00 the london time, will be

next conservative party leader and immediately, therefore, the next united kingdom and prime minister. >> crazy stuff over there. ththe risk to growth around the , but in the wake of that just a north american summit on take a listen. president obama: there are genuine concerns about global growth if in fact brexit goes through and that freezes the possibilities of investment in great b britain or in europe asa whole. as a time when global growth rates were week already, this does not help.

>> meanwhile, let's go to turkey 230 more were hurt when attackers moved in on one of the biggest -- busiest airports in the world. still no claim of responsibility but turkish authorities say it looks to be the work of the islamic state group. raided a series a suspect. the three suicide attackers and -- igners mary has more. mary: these three men could be the suspected terrorists. they were photographed as they arrived at the airport. the photo was published by a turkish newspaper and authorities have not yet said whether these are the a salient

-- assailants. they arrived and quickly opened fire. this video shows one of the attackers near the entrance of the airport. a police and shootsts him. his weaponon slides out of his hands. quickly runs away shortly after the wounded man detonates his vest. another attacker was seen by a woman. >> there was a bomb here. -- ent down >> and investigators are trying to gather as many clues as possible pouring over security and crosschecking witness statements. the prime minister says they have no information about the identity of attackers but for him, it points toward the islamic state group, a sentiment

shared by the caa -- cia. >> a despicable bull attack that killed dozens and injured many more certainly bears the hallmarks of vices to pray that he. -- turkey. >> being tested. i have no doubt we will overcome terrorist organizations and terrorist attacks. >> to o show its deteterminatio, the government only declared one on wednesday.g and traffic has already returned to normal. >> the blast was the fifth attack out of turkey this year. many of the targeted areas popular with tourists. here is a look at the effect the troubles are having on turkish tourism. >> terrorist attacks in turkey

having an adverse effect on the industries bottom line. the travel agency calls flooding in for customers -- cancellations are expected and so is fall in revenue. >> a drop in revenue compared to previous years. if customers want to postpone the trip, wewe postpone it. collect the blast this tuesday was the fifth this year, many of which target areas popular with tourists. 12 german nationals were killed in the museum. one of turkey's landmark tourist attractions. turkey's tourism and travel industry contributed to 5% of leicester's gdp. inmate, the country had seen the lowest number of visitors and 22 years, down 35. the government stepped in to

provide a support plan of 7 million euros but it might not be enough. also trying a publicity stunt. in order to attract divers from around the world. >> the us-led coalition has lots to what could be the most deadly strike ever against the islamic state group in iraq. at least 250 suspected fighters were killed and 40 vehicles destroyedd. iraqi troops took that back last week. the latest setback was the militants. talibannistan, two suicide bombers killed at least 30 people today and hurt 40 more. three buses carrying recently graduated cadets on the western outskirts of kabul. carrying police cadets and their instructors and as they packedived,

explosives into their vehicles. flight that crashed in the sea, the black box shows there was smoke on board when the plane went out of control. the voice could -- voice recorder could have even more crucial information but it is still being repaired. >> investigators hope to get some useful information from egyptair's flight recorder. it had recorded every y minute f until the crash until the plane got out of control and dropped into the sea. the information they retrieved confirms data received earlier showing smoke alarms had gone off on the plane. previous messages were transmitted automaticic way from it afford to the airline operator on the ground.

the egyptian investigation committee says recorded data is showing consistency with messages of avionics smoke. wreckage recovered from the front of the plane also shows signs of high temperature damage. crucial information could also come from the second black box, voice recorder, still being repaired in france. it could reveal pilot conversations and alarms heard on board. startingtors are just to examine the data and will need more time to determine what caused the crash but experts technically believe failure is more likely than sabotage. where theod, organizers of the oscars are making good on their promise to make the voting board more diverse. invited 700 -- just new members to join the academy with a focus on female and minority talent. actors --

and this year's best actress oscar winner are all among the new members invited to join. awards were highly criticized after all 20 acting nominees were white for a second year in a row. #oscarssowhite. >> let's take a look at today's headlines. brexit campaign, boris johnson says he will not run to replace david cameron. at least he does people in the race will lead conservatives. backed, the men who had horse johnson during the campaign. the death toll from the terrorists attack at the airport is now at 42. three susuicide bombers who carried out the attack were of

russian and kurdish nationality. the black box that crashed into wassea in mayay shows there smoke on board before the plane went down. the voice recorder from the plane is still being repaired. time now for our business report. we are starting in france where the president started -- promised new tests. wouldsaid the tax cuts cost 2 billion euros but france would still managed to make its watch it target of tube -- 2.7% next year. france passes public spending watchdog wednesday said france was spending too much money on new initiative. the brexit would have an effect on the french economy and he said france must adopt rules included on tact. if he wants to -- in paris.

it is just in the neck of time. they have been struggling for some time with $17 million debt. not able to declare bankruptcy. the united states senate prompted a rescue passage -- package on wednesday. >> the brink of financial chaos, the u.s. steps in to help puerto rico with its $70 billion debt. gavednesday, congress strong support to a relief plan that would give the oversight board -- u.s. territory to members would work at restructuring the puerto rico debt by reduction in with -- renegotiating with creditors. would default on 2 billion of

its debts on friday. there are fears among puerto on what would be expected in return. it would not allocate extra funds nor with attack -- tackle the underlying issues responsible for driving the company into the ground. 45% andrty rate is over a decade of recessions has resulted on the u.s. mainland. force to the closure of public services, including schools and hospitals. >> this classroom may look like tos but every year, i have pay for these things myself. >> the solution could lead to higher unemployment and budget cuts. let's take a look at the

markets. still touch and go? >> >> is still continuing on the currency market. a little bitp against the dollar, falling during asian trading, currently trading at just under 135. that is still well below pre-brexit when it was trading at 146. a littleon the european marketl shares are up this lunchtime if not by much. this is following on yesterday when the ftse 100 closed back up at its pre-referendum level. there are still analyst's warning that economic data and expectations by the ecb and the international fund are already being reduced. major banks lost ground. failede bank after they a stress tests in the u.s. because of poor risk management and financial planning. on top of that warning from the u.s. federal reserve, there was another one from the international monetary fund.

it is the riskiest financial institution in the world in terms of being a potential source of external shock to the financial system. makeators have sought to tanks smaller and less complex to avoid a repeat of 2008. it is not surprising that shares tumbled to a 30 year low. >> let's take a look at some other business stories for you now. and airport to approve a third he said he would leave the decision to his successor. supposed to bes taken before the engine of july. the expansion was called the strongest possibility that britain is open for business. two third of mp's think it would strengthen the british economy. from singapore, it will be more difficult to get financing if they are looking to buy a house

in london. it third-largest lender said stopped issuing loans to buy london property over the uncertainty caused by >> it. buyers are also urged to be cautious. -- brexit. buyers are also urged to be cautious. >> one still has not found that special someone. >> it is unbelievable, the sizee of a tennis ball. a lot of interest. the top bid reached 61 million u.s. dollars. the reserve price wass shorted, which was notot disclosed. more than $70 million. shares plunged more e than 14%. >> that would have to be too big for a ring i have to admit. a look at today's business news.

>> with me now on set to take a look at what the papers have to say today, high. a week after the >> it vote, written is facing a battle of leadership. >> it is more than ever divided. it was illustrated this thursday, the front page discusses the legal battle in the united states with the labor party and conservative spirit jeremy corbyn -- conservatives. jeremy corbyn and lawyers are denying calls to step down. angela, a former business secretary who you can see on the right of the image here, also launching her candidacy is theresa may, and she has penned a column in the times this thursday saying i will reunite written. in has made her announcement the times paper, invoking her qualities as home secretary but promising under her leadership will putrvative party

itself at the service of ordinary working people and strive to make written a country that works for everyone. her announcement to run means she will square off against the mayor of london, boris johnson. arethe moment, bookies putting the odds on johnson to win. thisother big story thursday is the aftermath of that horrible attack. >> that is right. as is the case with russell's and paris attacks and numerous have takenrtoonists center stage with very evocative to express their grief. i want to show you this cartoon from a saudi arabia newspaper. it shows a turkish man here being stabbed in the back and the air paint looks like it is about to take off. they are really illustrating the attack on the airport but also highlighting the cowardice of the attack and expressing the

anger of the cartoonists. let's start with the daily news, a picture of the deadly aftermath on tuesday's attack. interesting to know the daily headlinectually in its assumed isil and the islamic state group are behind the attack though there has been no claim of responsibility. approachbloid style with this headline, saying thanks to our friends, and they evoke numerous messages from world leaders and celebrities in the aftermath of the attack, for and barackdonna obama, they all paid their respects after tuesday's attack. how secure and just and airport could be on the front page. >> it is an interesting article and obviously a question that came about after the brussels attacks in march. impossible security, already after the brussels attacks, the

limit of airport security sorely exposed. those sorts of questions really highlight how secure and airport can be. that is what people are wondering. >> one country does seem to have gotten it right when it comes to airport security. >> israel. and this is an interesting israel'shat looks at airport security, looked for a long time as excessive. airport is one of the safest in the world but it comes as a cost. passengers need to arrive at least three hours before the boarding time. security about 11 checks each passenger must go to. that begins as soon as they step on the external premises of the airport. contracted toat deal with security issues can see the contract revoked if there is any sort of hole in the security.

>> a story from india, two police officers climbed mount emirate -- who have been held for climbing mount everest, apparently did not do that. state police are investigating the pair of police officers because apparently, they climbed mount everest, but allegedly, those photos may have been photoshop. the pair held a press conference earlier this month where they talked about exploits and after the conference, it appears other people climbing at the time say that they were not there and the photos are fake. there are a lot of questions about how real that might have been. >> thank you for staying on top of that for a spirit all of those stories in the paper today. for a closer look, you can check it out on the website. >> the day in france is two

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