you watching. you fall on your cell and top stories this hour. from his most senior general quits amid around with the president over budget cuts manual macro says cans of media it was wrong to criticize his spending plan. from just one step closer to passing tough anti terrorism laws the senate's. chriris available in some parts of the state of emergency permanent. and in the u. s. president chubb dismisses as fake news reports he held a private meeting with that repeated at the g. twenty summit last month

french president emmanuel macro has spoken out. after the head of the armed forces resigned over spending cuts the government is cutting the defense budget by eight hundred and fifty million euros. part of efforts to bring down public spending over old but general p. had the va set the cops were wrong at a time of increased pressure on the armed force. and he's resigned micron there says davidii spoke out of turn and he's already named his replacement surely step on has the story. the tension between them was visible in their last joint public appearance. unlisted day president emmanuel my corn joint frances army chief killed everyday. for a last military parade the two men were in an extremely rare standoff five days later the general resigned scene. in the current circumstances i am no longer able to

guarantee the robust a defense force i believe is necessary to guarantee the protection of france. and of the french people. the general had long said france needs to increase its military budget to carry out its missions. presidents my call had pledged to bring the budget up to two percent of france's gdp by twenty twenty five. but in an unexpected move the french president decided to slash the budget by eight hundred and fifty million euros this year. and a closed parliament hearing last week general devious said with crude words. cuts will downgrade frances security. i will not be so good over our defense budget. and when your mother calls response was as direct as the generals. if you would push if i am yule ball these additional costs apply take my responsibility was on stand by my devices do that you're in the army to senator.

price surely if it found a home with one did near the place you want. in the new government there. general refuse to keep silent and stepped down on wednesday. in the. user. but it's a major crisis for the army. arms our institutions which has been tough on soldiers as well as a movie crew reporting detail. its former president ordered onto selected general peeled via to head the french army three years ago. presidents my call renewed his mandate the general had commanded ground troops in kosovo and afghanistan he's the first army chief to resign in modern french history. well at the french charmed forces involved in missions in both subsaharan and north africa as well as being responsible for enforcing a state of emergency at home. they're off is that the budget cuts will leave french soldiers less prepared. can't rush looks at the numbers. eight hundred fifty million euros and defense cuts are

at the heart of the row between french president emmanuel mccall. and now former head of the armed forces feared to give you a. the cuts mean that new military equipment orders will be delayed or cancelle. in a statement released wednesday dubilier said he no longer felt able to guarantee the robust defense force he feels is necessary to protect france. behind the cuts is the government's aim to meet the e. u. deficit cap of three percent of gdp. which meant cutting the defense budget. some have criticized michael's decision even though he said he'll keep his campaign promise of increasing defense spending to two percent of gdp by twenty twenty five. the cuts come while french troops are currently deployed in multiple joint military operations across the world. francis three thousand strong counter terrorism force in mali as part of operation bar can cost hundreds of millions of euros in twenty sixteen. friends is also part of the international coalition

fighting against the islamic state armed group in iraq and syria. its operation jamaal fare costs in three hundred sixty million euros in twenty sixteen. france is also still in a state of emergency since the deadly twenty fifteen terror attacks in paris. it's been a hundred forty five million euros last year to deploy thousands of soldiers across the country. the sum of france's domestic and foreign defense spending last year came to a total of one point two billion euros. well the french senate has voted in favor of tough new anti terrorism legislation. set to replace the current state of emergency which macro once and by november. police were granted special powers in the wake of the paris attacks in twenty fifteen in this new bill would extend those powers. meaning police could counsel public gatherings use house arrests and electronic tagging for example without first getting the permission of the judge. some rights groups have called the new powers draconian the bill will not pass to the lower house for further debate which took

more about that i'm joined by an excellent global toga. as security specialist at the global studies institute thanks for being with us on france twenty four tonight. at the festival how effective will these new laws baby off several terrorist attacks including of course. a deadly attack in niece last summer happened during a state of emergency what is new head. through well very little is new because the at times some of the measures that have been implemented as. and are with us since two thousand fifteen has been have been re copied word for words the only real novelty. is the definition of safe or protected zones. i wouldn't tell us a bit more about that. well the idea is that sir probably there will be around public buildings against us. arm around public offices are areas of security that are going to be defined with special powers federal investigators are powers for the police or or employing force meant. or the military forces of that

term may have the duty to guard a certain buildings are certain public offices for example. out what i think these rules permanent rather than just keep on renewing in extending the current state of emergency which is what has been the case until now. essentially because since two thousand fifteen are even those who have criticized the us state of emergency that was introduced in france in two thousand fifteen. have to agree on a on an unpleasant fact they work they are effective and there's just about one a i organized a crime or one of organized terrorist ties terrorists earned group. that is neutralized on a weekly basis in western europe so these measures. are effective despite the enormous so criticism in shorts the advantage is that we're going from a state of emergency which are. by its very definition should be punctual and temporary time. sensitive and limited arab

but unfortunately extremely a generous and the abilities to the governments to deploy troops in in various. circumstances where we're moving towards anne a theme specific law that aims to combat terrorism what about concerns that there is a genuine threat to civil liberties head that there is too much power going in the hands of the police. and taking power away from judges who are trying to oversee at these kind of operations. well. there have been no over the past decades a lot of criticism about the judge themselves so it's not a i'n to our maker at two integration. not even to gun detention law. because most of the the

weapons that are problematic at the migrants that are problematic of course is. own the territory illegally into in the first place but definitely the advantage is that. with regards to international law we are moving away from a and a state of emergency which allows the government to act it all sorts of circumstances early you mentions political. who groupings and managed just finished happens? so it will improve take away from this very broad concept of state of emergency. which allah is allowed permitted arrow for limited times under the universal declaration of human rights courts are more area specific or themed focused law which is aimed to combat

specifically. terrorism alexander photograph thank you very much. now the relationship betweet the white house says the meeting was nothing more. than an informal chat. i'm a voter has moved. good thoughts. what have you talked now in the u. s. president was quick to dismiss suggestions he had a secret meeting with vladimir putin? as dishones. fake news story of secrets dinner with putin is sick. orgy twenty leaders and spouses were invited by the chancellor of germany the press knew. the two leaders sat down for an official to our meeting of the g. twenty summit in hamburg on the seventh of july. it's now emerged they had an additional meeting afterwards. during a private dinner of heads of state. us media say donald trump was alone and vladimir putin was attended only by his

official interpreter. fueling suspicions that the u. s. president tried to keep the meeting secrets. the white house has confirms the two leaders had a quick brief conversation. but did not give details of what they discussed or how long the meeting lasted. news of the conversation was first reported by ian bremmer. the presidents of consultancy firm eurasia group. never in my life as a political scientist. have i seen. two countries major countries with a constellation of national interests that are as dissonance. while the two leaders. seem to be doing everything possible to make nice nice and be close to each other like that that's what people don't understand. the latest revelations come as donald trump's team is under investigation over alleged russian collusion in last year's presidential election. the president's son donald trump junior has himself come under fire for failing to disclose a meeting with the russian lawyer in

twenties steam. heat from easton potentially damaging information about hillary clinton. he's yet to testify before the senate. down the road. the european union has expressed concern about the rule of law in poland space often will make is that voted to send a bill on reforming the judiciary. to a parliamentary committee with the bill passes it will be the president and not parliaments with the power to appoint judges. to on a deceased husband. but i think it will that. a bill to rework poland's top court is now headed to a special parliamentary committee. the governing law and justice party voted on the next step for the draft measures. it would have the president not rule makers the power over supreme court appointments. the move was prompted a firm reaction from brussels. these goals considerably increased systemic threat to the rule of law poland. each individual. if adopted. would seriously erode the independence of the porsche destry. poland's ruling party claims

the judiciary needs a radical reform to make it more efficient. the bill in its current form called for the immediate dismissal of supreme court justices not chosen by the interior minister. the opposition meanwhile says the proposed measures would kill judicial independence in poland. they've been finding support on the street. yes that's how we set up the tent city a few days ago because we want to express our displeasure with what is going on in the country and expressed support for the opposition in parliament. yeah profess to love those three citizen protests which you're actually massive have reached a certain goal they've succeeded. find instances. since coming to power in twenty fifteen the euro skeptic law and justice party have taken poland down a more conservative path. they've trained in the constitutional court and they've also come under pressure from eu authorities for clamping down on the media. jenny says it's considering suspending e. you aids to

turkey and over the rest of six human rights activists. amnesty international's turkey heads and a german citizen are among those being held on terrorism charges. charges the german government has cooled absurd jimmy says it will review some three billion euros promise to turkey. to help stem the flow of migrants from conflict zones in the middle east into europe but what. i'm sure is steve according. a judge in thailand has convicted dozens of people including senior politicians on police offices on crimes of human trafficking. among them a full the thai army general who's been jailed for twenty seven years the trial which began in twenty fifteen was sparked by the discovery of mass graves of refugees in jungle camps near the time legend buddha. most of the victims were hinge muslims fleeing persecution in burma. their hopes of a resolution to the diplomatic crisis in the gulf off to saudi arabia and the three other arab states that cut ties with cats out last month. watered down that demands on dio ha they want the gas rich

kingdom. to commit to six principles on fighting extremism is down from the original thirteen demands that were rejected outright by doe hosted on a deceased husband. a closed door meeting at the united nations which shows a willingness to end the diplomatic standoff with qatar amicably. that's what saudi arabia bahrain the uae and egypt are hoping will happen six weeks into doha's isolation. the block have water down their list of demands in order to re engage with the country. it now includes a commitment to combat terrorism and extremism as well as deny safe haven on financing to terrorist groups. saudi arabia and its allies also want bill how to stop inciting violence as well as to refrain from meddling into the internal affairs of other countries. i'm initial list of demands handed to qatar on the twenty second of june was dismissed. it included downgrading diplomatic relations with iran shutting turkey's military base severing ties with the muslim brotherhood and

closing down the news network al just zero. doha has consistently denied eating terrorist groups linked to al qaeda or the islamic state organization. last week it's on an agreement with the united states to step up its counterterrorism efforts. saudi arabian diplomat say the new demands it should be easy for qatar to accept. while the uae's permanent representative to the united nations warned that doe how could be pushed out of the gcc. if it fails to comply. no is full ivory coast's former presidents are arguing that he should be released from jail before the end of his trial at the international criminal cour. eurobank goes on trial for crimes against humanity and even the post election violence in ivory coast in two thousand and ten. judges will decide later this week will bug was already spent six years behind bars at the i cc in the hague. the shows up on our polls. it's up act you went along gbagbo's trial began on january twenty eight twenty sixteen it was the first

time beyond the floor he was trying to former head of state. five years earlier gbagbo was still be a warning in president running for his reelection. ivory coast was divided between his supporters and those of his rival alassane ouattara. campaign had been tense and so was election day. results came in tension and confusion escalated further first the electoral commission declared alassane ouattara as clear winner. not a son with tara got fifty four point one zero percent of the barracks next really. but that announcement was invalidated by the constitutional court which said no one bad bo had one votes. confusion soon turned into violence for five months ivory coast descended into chaos. three thousand people were killed in clashes in massacres between the two rival camps. that's when the accusation

says long gbagbo launched a campaign of organized persecution murders and rapes against his opponents. carried out by the head of its former militia show blade with big. his alleged goal keeping his grip on power. the former president was arrested in april twenty eleven by a warrior and you went and french forces and handed to the icc repeatedly denying the accusations. gbagbo's trial is expected to last three to four years his lawyers say that at seventy two. he's been deeply affected by his detention. the bodies of two people who went missing in the swiss alps back in the nineteen forties have been formally identified. the remains of shoemaker off so that love his wife from scene were revealed after the glace yet melted. the parents of seven children they were on their way to milk the cow was when they apparently fell into a crevasse and perished. there

remains will mummified by the ice and will now be returned to the team supporting doses. i wonder headlights etcetera now and froze his most senior general has quit his post amid a row with the president of the budget cuts in an electoral system wta. was wrong to criticize his spending plans. france is one step closer to passing tough anti terrorism rules the senate has approved a bill. that will make some parts of the state of emergency providence. process in the lower house. and the us president donald trump has dismissed reports he held a private meeting let me pitch into the g. twenty summit. let's get an update of the day's top business news for you okay maybe is back with us in the studio by decade tyler and janet sat about the tool to franz causes the et cyclists are. above that grueling uphill struggle in the alps i it's been a bit embarrassing for the sponsors this time around as well isn't exactly a lot of

money involved in this. feet of athleticism attaching your company's name it's the race is an expensive business. can provide big returns though. their floats the travel along the route giveaways of branded gear. and of course a massive television audience companies have also been looking for new ways to use the race to impress a potential customers. clear rush explains. cyclists aren't the only ones competing in the tour de france sponsors also seize the opportunity to launch massive marketing campaigns at a relatively low cost. like this to third equipment spending fax advertising. there are very few campaigns they can offer that sort of return won't admit. the race is also an opportunity for sponsors to lure new client. this code executive is hosting these potential customers in style. after night a five star hotel it's time for a helicopter ride. the two directors are

looking to buy a new company cars. and today's activities may convince them to buy skoda. the cost for each guest fifteen hundred euros. all expenses paid by skoda. such shit but i don't know whether they'll bioproducts but at least i was able to offer them a wonderful trip. the real target audience the three billion television viewers and nearly two hundred countries. on screen visibility is a must so right before the race is passed by this sponsor organizes the free giveaway. ideal for the company's coloring logo to stand out in the crowd well having a bit of fun. because it's you know it's great fun this with the detour through all. the names parade sponsors spend up to five million euros a year to be the most visible to the public eye. tension is hanging over the trumpet ministrations first round of trip trade talks with china. both sides have canceled their news conferences which had been scheduled for after the negotiations began this wednesday. us demands have

been fairly blunt after months of criticizing china on the campaign trail. president is asking for american goods and services to have more access to chinese market. us treasury secretary said a firm line saying his goal was to create a more fair and balanced economic relationship. with beijing. this means providing access for american firms in china. as we provide access for chinese firms in the united states. it means addressing the imbalances caused by that. economy. as well as addressing the i. industri agricultural technological. cyber policy. steve mission there speaking before the later press conferences had indeed been called off. meanwhile the white house is bridging john mel the current us distant us trade representative the western a sphere. as its chief negotiator for the north american free trade deal. first round of talks on adjusting the nafta agreement with mexico and canada. take place in mid august.

a chicken on the day's trading action now european markets rebounded this wednesday. corporate earnings fueling trade across the board. get counts leading with gains of about point eight percent the london footsie up about a half. wallstreet is also trending upwards the tech heavy nasdaq is continuing to outperform. a day after notching up another record close. long with the snp five hundred it has had a new intraday high. the thing on some of the day's other business headlines now. week after announcing one of china's biggest ever property deals. conglomerate wanda has changed the terms of the sale. seventy six hotels will now be sold to foreigners properties rather than the developer scenic china. for about three billion dollars path the initial value of that sale. soon i was still taking stakes in wanda's theme parks. no official reason was given for the last minute change but online reports suggest that regulators are looking into cemex debt. and wanda's finances. spanish authorities say a disgraced former banker has

been found dead local media reports just miguel blaze up committed suicide. sixty nine year old is appealing a six year jail sentence after being found guilty of misusing company credit cards. in his time as head as head of the lender calf of madrid. i was at the height of spain's banking crisis. mike was later merged with seven other lenders and bailed out by the governmen. a british airways cabin crew are extending their striking to peak summer travel seaso. unite union began a two week walk out this wednesday. already voted to extend that action for a further two weeks in august. they've staged several walk out since january no long running dispute over pay. the carrier says it will do everything possible to ensure minimal disruption. results corruption scandal continues to claim victims in both business and politics. the latest is one of the country's most iconic brands of havana flip flops. issues are part of the jnf group owned by the billionaire batista brothers have been forced to sell off

the brand to help pay three point two billion dollar fine for bribery. many brazilians had boycotted products from that group to protest the corruption connections. having owners have brought the managed to maintain their home turf appeal. outside hurst has more. how the honors the go to footwear for carefree beach goers and an icon of summer style have become emblematic of brazil itself? and in the process worth the one point one billion dollars that three brazilian investment firms recently paid to control our part at us which manufactures the flip flops. or this or the manufacturer has position have a young man's as something which is the soul of brazil. and today they have become a desirable object enough being very well marketed. so now have a young man's is a synonym of the brazil that us done very well for itself. now the colorful flip flops have been touched by the long shadow of the political corruption scandal that continues to rumble through brazilian society. joe's lee and wesley batista

put out part a toss up for sale because they needed to raise money to pay three point two billion dollar fine. imposed after the holding company jan that. confessed to bribing nearly nineteen hundred politicians in return for cheap government loans for their businesses. indeed the brothers purchased a controlling stake in our part get us in twenty fifteen. with the help of an eight hundred million dollar loan from the brazilian state. one of the politicians implicated is brazil's president michelle to mer. who was allegedly heard on audio recordings turned over to prosecutors by the batista brothers? take a quick big sale they're up for it havana slaps it in our current friend in brazil as you said kate thanks very much indeed can we do that with the business was taking a short break stay with a. small headlines for you just office

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