host: this is dw news. migrants go on hunger strikes. 150 have been stranded on board this coast guard vessel for more than a week. tonight bundesliga meeting to resolve the crisis has come up with nothing. also on the program -- cymbalta was top c -- zimbabwe's top court dismisses allegations of vote rigging. can he now unite this deeply

divided country. firefighters battle wildfires on the edge of the german capital. we will bring you the latest from the scene. welcome to the program. most of the 150 migrants stranded in a sicilian port for a week have gone on hunger strike. they have been on board an italian coast guard vessel for nine days. italy's refusal to allow them entry has earned the country a rebuke from the european union. rome has threatened to withhold its funding from the b bcnlesss other member states except the refufugees. crisisis talks ended without a resolution. let's get more from our brussels correspondent. no agreement from e.u. countries

today in these people are on board apparently s starving themselves to death. so, where does this leave the situation between rome and brussels? berene: there was no appetite in brussels to give into any italian demands today, because the rather unconventional, very hawkish approach of italy to this problem was perceived as a kind of blackmail, as populist brickman ship. so, it was rejected, and the migrants have to be more patient on this coast guard vessel. the whole situation is kind because italy is holding its own italian military vessel in an italian port hostage. and nevertheless, the italian prime minister accuse the e.u. of hypocrisy. host: let's listen to italy's deputy prime minister ahead of todaday's meeting. >> if the european union ststics with hisis attitude,f nothingg

comes out of the european commission meeting onn rediststricting migrants, the five-star and i will not bee willing to give 20 billion euros each year to the european u uni. host: so, berne, if italy does follow through on this threat, what effect would it have on the e.u.? berne: well, the e.u. commission with an sue italy before the european court off j justice because italy is legally obliged to pay it fees. it is like in a tennis club, if you want to use the court, you have to pay your fees. by the way, the numbers de mai a is using are wrong, italy is not giving 20 billion but only 3.5 billion in net payment. that's a quick fact check on the populist politician. host: so, where we are -- where are we then? the e.u. has been kicking around

this notion of migrants, now they cannot deal with 120 migrants sat on their doorsteps. where is the e.u. policy on this? berne: there is no common policy anymore when it comes to migrants that arrive in italy, it is a case-by-case, boat by boat management, if you will. the e.u. needs urgently a long-term strategy. it's escalating and there is no solidarity in italy is asking its fellow right wing populist government and hungry to take some of the migrants but the answer was no. host: thank you. zimbabwe's top court has upheld president mnangagwa's narrow victory in last months election. the ruling dismissed opposition allegations of vote rigging. ithe election was regarded as a

start. the outcome left the nation severely polarize leading to post election violence. >> the top court had a clear message for the oppositition -- insufficient proof. >> the court finds that the applicant has failed to place before it clear, direct, sufficient and credible evidence. that t the irregularities that e alleges marred the election process materially existed. reporter: with this verdict, the court has given mnangagwa the green light to become zimbabwe's new present, ending a weeks long dispute. the mnangagwa camp is celebrating the victory. >> there was no evidence and the court found there was no

evidence -- of th practices allegede. these were bold allegations. yeah, so, the court agreed with us. reporter: in a tweet, mnangagwa urged his election opponent, opposition leader nelson chamisa, to corporate. "let us all now put our different is behind us. it is time to move forward together. but zimbabwe eur's opposition py remains firm in its position that the election process was problematic. >> so, ultimately, the court had spoken. the good thing is also that the people follow the proceedings. -- with their own conclusions. but there is a series legitimacy issue. reporter: with the court having expressed its verdict, emerson mnangagwa's inauguration is set to take place on sunday. host: straight to zimbabwe's

capital where we join our corresponded. tell us about reactions to this verdict. >> the reactions are mixed. on the ruling partrting side, ty are celebrbrating that the court is on their side and finally, their leader, emerson mnangagwa, will be inaugurated as the present of the republic of zimbabwe for the next five years. but on the opposition side, they are not letetting go. they are still p putting up the fight, and containing the -- the 30 july election was stolen. late this evening they released a statement dismissing -- though accepting the courts's verdict. but they are also saying the

judiciary is -- therefore, the decision that they made today is not favorable. host: so, the opposition does not like t the course disision. is that is as far as action on this matter is concern or are they promising further action? >> speaking to the secretary-general of the party soon after t the verdict at the court, he said t that they are going to purursue other a avenuo settle thihis matter because thy are saying that the court ruled yes, there is nothing they can do because the constitutional court is the highest court, and there's nowhere where they can appeal. so, they are saying when they meet next week on wednesday as a party, the council, they are going to decide whether they will pursue the route of protesting or a a political dialogue where they will seek

for the settlement of this matter. host: so, the e augurationon happens onn sunday. then, back to work on monday. which will be the most urgent matters in the president's -- >> the majoror major issssue wih zimbmbabwe cururrently is the economy. the economy is not.performing . and we have the highest rate of unemployment. so, the major thing that the president has to do, he has to roll his sleeve, and stop waiting for the economy to kick in. also, h e has to unify the country because looking at the results and even the mood in the country, it shows a divided country. host: thanks you so much for joining us. let's take a look now at some of the other stories making news

around the world. the german chancellor is in armenia. after meeting the prime minister angela merke visited a memorial to armenians kikilled during the ottoman empire. the chesley said the atrocity should not be forgotten, but stopped short of using the word genocide which angered turkey in the past. u.s. republican senator john mccain is to discontinue his treatment for cancer, according to a statement from his family. the 81 year old vietnam war veteran unsuccessfully ran for president and was diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer last year. the family says he has already survived longer than expected. hurricane lane is poundining hawaii with h high winds and torrential rains as it moves across the pacific. the storm has now been downgraded to a category two and is moving away from big island, but could still drop more rain. officials have described

flooding as catastrophic. a tumultuous week in australian politics has ended with a new prime minister. former finance minister scott morrison won a ballot among the liberal party lawmakers. his predecessor malcolm turnbull decided not to protest. various challengers mean that australia has had seven prime ministers in the last 11 years. mr. morrison says he aims to unite the party behind him. reporter: after just under three years in office, malcolm turnbull took his leave. ousted by his own party. >> to imagine that a government would be rocked by this sort of disloyalty and deliberate -- insurgency is the best way to describe it. reporter: he was stabbed in the back, forced out by a increasing dividedn party,

desperate to extend its time in power. however, this latest political infighting is only likely to alienate voters further. >> i've been very frustrated. i think it's six prime minister over 11 years. ththere has not been any timimeo develop p real policy. >> i a.. in a shambles rizzoli. it shows our politicians for the disgraceful people they are. reporter: but new prime minister scott morrison was keen to stress he is there for his people. >> there has been a lot of talk ththis week. about who's side people are on in this building. and what josh and i are here to tell you as the new generation of liberal leadership is we're on your side. that is what matters. reporter: will the new prime minister be able to win back voters trust?

after all, there have been n haf a dozen leaders in over a decade. and none of them has served a full term. malcolm turnbull has said that he will resign his seat in parliament. that would forced a by-electitin that would risk that governments one seat majority. so, turned both's -- turnbull's ousting may leave the governing coalition in a more precarious position than ever. host: we live in turbulent times. helena humphrey is now with your business updates, starting with more turbulence. news of a power struggle over american fiscal policy. helena: a struggle between powell, the chairman of the federal reserve and the president, both fighting for control of the federal reserve. jerome powell is in charge. demo trump has n not kept quiet about hihis disdain for interest rarate rises.

powewell isn't taking it lying down. that is the annual gathering in jackson hole, wyoming. the fed chief sayays he expectso contntinue to raisee interesests if t the american economy remais robust. powell also said the fed needs to balance maximizing employment with keeping prices stable. so, let's bring in our financial correspondent at the new york stock exchange. jose, it seems that powell is resisting pressure at the moment. can we take it more hikes are coming? jose: absolutely. and investors think two more will happen before the year ends. the next one will come -- after powell's speech on friday but 68% of the market also sees an additional 25 basis point increase by december, contrary to president trump's desires. the chairman of the fed said in jackson hole, hikes in germany

to the current stability. bu-- hikes contributed to the current stability. there are no signs of inflation. monetary policy is tricky. -- it could derail one of the long economic cycles in history by not acting at all or not soon enough.. do increase risk-taking and the creation of asset bumps. helena: what about the bull run we have been seeing? despite trump's tariffs, the markets are still rallying. what is pushing them upwards? jose: first, helena, the hikes mentioned by powell which means the fed will not surprise investors in the near term. also, we have a strong economy with nearly full employment which has made investors externally happy. and even trade tensions with

between the u.s. and china continue and it seems like we can see an agreement on that soon enough. and wall street has become immune to trump's scandals. the question is if the situation is sustainable. fiscal stimulus will fade next year. and earnings are expected to grow. in a single digits, situation that could take a toll on the market. helena: our financial correspondent on wall street. great to have your thoughts. many still associate the new york stock exchange with white men in expensive suits, but with the first female stock exchange president in its history, things are about to change and also on trading floor. the the youngest trader on the world's largest stock exchange. >> the trading floor at the new york stock e exchange. a w world still dominated by me. lauren simmons said she stands up or ththree reasons -- >> my story iss really speciall

and unique becausese one, i'm te youngest on the floor, two,, i m female, and three i am minority. reporter: lauren moved from georgia to new york. she study genetics but has been fascinated by numbers herere she isis grateful for the e people o openen doors for her at t the nw york stock exchange. >> how i i ended up find in the new yorkrk stock exchange was througugh a mutual colleague.. and i knew right thenn and there i wanted to dodo it because, numbers is the universal language. it connects everyone. it only made sense. reporter: she'll never fororget heher first dateted the world'ss biggest stock exchange. >> i passed my test, i got my badge. i was able to ring the bell. so, that is going to forever be in my heart. not many people, even t the than on the floor can say that they rung the bell. i'm speecechless. reportrter: how did her family

react when she got the j job? >> the first when i told i was a trader on the floor, my mom is vevery s supportive. her only caution to me was, how many women wororked t there? but again, the commununity down here is amazing.. thee men really want to see the women down h here flourish and have a successfuful c career. so, that completely diminished as soon as i got down here. reporter:: working in a man's world, shehe has w worn -- has learned one t thing. > t the important t thing thu shouould be doing if you want to get a look is making your voice heard. i quickly learned day two on the tradading floor, if they are going toto listen to me, i need to be onene of the loudest like they are. repoporter: : finding her voices not always easy. shshe said thehere are a numumbf factors that hold people back. >> i think people are scared to go outside their comfort zone. i'm only going to be the onlnly

minority, getting more diveversy and having m more people that lk li you and i,, or other people that don't hahave representatio, you're going to see the shiftftn how people respect people completely different. i think whenn people get out of their heads and just go after what they have a passision for, whether ththat is in being in finance arare being compmpletedd surrounded b by men, you are gog to s see a lot more women taking risk and being, they're be-- there being more stories lilike me. reporter: she hopes in the future more women will be making their voices heard on the trading floor. helena: back over to phil now. dramatic scenes in our own city. phil: yes, hundreds of firefighters here in germany battling a blaze near the capital. wildfires taking hold of a large wooded area around 50 kilometers southwest of berlin. 600 people removed from their homes. some have now been allowed to

return. we will bring an update in a moment. first, this report. reporter: the driest summer in living memory has left the region around berlin vulnerable to the smallest spark. the federal state of brandenburg has been on the highest level of alert for many weeks and now as feared, the forests are in flames. >> we've not seen forest fire as big as this for many years a. it's a serious situation and present a big danger. reporter: fires are raging across an area the size of 500 football pitches, forcing the evacuation of three town southwest of berlin. strong winds are fanning the flames. 600 firefighters act by helicopters are battling wildfires. smoke is drifting as far as the german capital. berlin is in the southwest of

the city have been advised to keep their windows close. local residents who have had too leave their home say it has been a frfrightening experience. >> it was like a horror film, but we did not have time to think about it. reporter: one, location is that the burning force are littered with unexploded munitions left over from the second world war or from military exercises in the communist former east germany. >> we can't enter the zone. there have been explosions. that means we need to fight thee fires from the edges and try to 60 wish them from the air. -- extinguish them from the air. reporter: they have made progress but it could take several days to put the fires out. phil: spain's socialist led government has taken a step closer to removing the remains of former dictator francisco

franco. from a huge mausoleum near madrid, saying his grave should be relocated to stop it being used as a shrine. tens of thousands of people were killed during his rule, but 40 years on, there are still people who admire him. the decision to exhume his body has divided spaniards and reopen old wounds. reporter: a fascist salute to the dictator. hithis is franco's tomb. people still come here to show their respects. francos'remains rests in this the silica carved into a mountainside outside madrid. the valley of the fallen was built by the dictator as it should be to those killed in the spanish civil war. 34,000 fighters from both sides are buried here. now, the spanish government wants to exhume franco and turn the monument into a museum

against fascism. >> autumn is coming and we are close to celebrating the 40th anniversary of a democratic spain. of a stable and mature constitutional order. that is not compatible with the preservation of a state tomb where franco continues to be glorified. reporter: in madrid, opinion was divided after the exhumation was announced. >> y e es, they have to take amounts of people can be in peace. they have to turn the page. that's my opinion. >> it's a piece of history, good or bad, it is sister. it is something that happened in spain. >> we think they should worry about other things. there are social issues like unemployment and poverty, which are more important than this. reporter: franco ruled spain within iroronfisted for 40 year. tens of thousands of his enemies were killed and imprisoned, and as many as half a million

people died in the preceding civil war. but the franco regmie still divide spaniards. one study showed that 2/3 of people believed the leader did both good and bad things for the country. >> i'm spanish but i have come here from mexico. coming here is the purpose of my visit. i came here to see franco. i brought some flowers in the colors of the spanish flag. we're here to see if the new law is n n approved because enenough is e enough. >> reporter: the law still has to go through parliament but the minority government are confident lawmakers will indoors exhuming the dictator. franco's remains of the handed over to his descendents, leaving his supporters without a grave to visit. host: let's take a quick look at some sports. the final major tennis tournament, the u.s. open, starts on monday. fans of the game will keep an

eye on serena williams who's one grand slam victory away from matching margaret court's all-time record of 24 wins. despite being a six-time champion of the tournament, williams will not find it easy because of her drop in world righties. here is a -- in world rankings. reporter: sense making her return to tennis after the birth of her daughter, serena williams has admitted to struggling with postpartum emotions. but she still considered by many a serious threat on the court, despite her plummet in the rankings. at wimbledon in july, she reached finals, showing evidence of a resurgence. after missing the last u.s. open, sererena is back this yea. seeded 17th,h, williamams has ay tough bracket to get through. she could face face her sister vevenus and currentnt world numr onone halep. american s sloane stephehens has welclcomed the return of serena. >> i think her being back isis

vevery spealal, no matteter whae is ranked. she's always going to o be the best. so, i think that her being back is special and it is great. american tennis is really flourishing at the moment. especially women. reporter: on the men's side, rafa nadals talk favorites and his potential competition. >> i think it is n n clear -- the favorite. even when somebody thinks that someone is the clear favorite, from inside, doesn't look like this. so, of course, novak and roger, they are doing very well, esespecially -- lelet's see what is going o on. reporter: the action starts on monday. fans will be keen to see if the champions can retain their titles. host: ed king, a former guitarist for the rock band leonard skinner and cowriter of sweet home alabama has die

d. he had been battling cancer. he helped create the triple guitar sound prominent on the classics in rock such as " free bird." ♪ that's it. you are up-to-date. i will have more for you at the top of the art. in the meantime, there is always the website, dw.com. have a good day. ♪

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