24 live from paris. here are the stories making headlines. fuel prices in the -- fuel crisis in u.k. gets worse. cars lined up for a fourth straight day. it's because of a shortage of truck drivers and the government is considering whether to send in the army to help. in germany, the long and messy process of forming a new government is getting underway, with no clear winner in sunday's election and a bruising show for angela merkel's party. a number of coalitions are party -- are possible.

and back again, it seems like a volcano in the canary islands had calmed down but is flaring up again much to the dismay of the people who live there. ♪ thank you for joining us. in the u.k., the government is considering whether to send in the british army to help ease shortages of gasoline. for a fourth straight day, cars lined up for blocks with divers desperate to fill up tanks and petrol stations running dry. the shortage was caused by a shortage of truck drivers for tankers that transport fuel. the government urging people not to panic buy and is trying to reassure the public that the situation will improve in coming days. >> none of this is because we

have left the european union. we have taken back control of immigration and we have the ability as we announced this week, to introduce business schemes if we want to. also we've got to try to see wages rising, more for those at the lowest levels of pay at the moment. anchor: for more, we are joined by a senior lecturer in the department of economics at lancaster university. thank you for being with us. we just hurt the environment minister blame this on panic by the public and he also said the shortages have nothing to do with brexit. how do you see it? hilary: i think when he says the shortages have nothing to do with brexit, i don't think that is entely true. i mean, we are short of lorry

drivers in the u.k. at present. there are a number of factors, but a number of european drivers simply went home and did not return to the u.k. in part because getting across borders became much more bureaucratic. it took longer. in terms of what they were being paid per hour, it essentially went down. also during the pandemic, certain drivers to work for companies like amazon and have stayed in those other jobs because driving a lorry is not the sort of profession everybody wants to enter, it is very antisocial and you are away from home a lot of the time. the other thing in the u.k. is one third of long distance drivers are 55 years of age or older. again, when the pandemic struck, some of the older people exited

the labor market. i don't think it is nothing to do with brexit, is not the only factor, but it is something to take into consideration. anch: this fuel shortage, there are also shortages of other things, and this is all stoking concern about the effects on theider economy. is there reason to be concerned? hilary: i think with fuel shortage, i think there is a degree of panic buying. we are assured there is enough fuel to go around but that doesn't seem to be stopping the huge queues at petrol stations, and many actually closed. the government has announcedt willelax the competition rules, and that means tankers from one company, or lik a big supermarket like sainsbury's can supply petrol to another, so i think that would calm down if people would stop panning --

panic buying when they don't need to, but there is definitely a shortage because we've got empty shelves in supermarkets and they are saying in the run-up to christmas, supplies are going to be threatened. the government is introducing a visa scheme to try and encourage some european drivers to come back to the u.k., but they are only talking about 5000, whereas the labour party has said that number should be 100,000. and these are very short-term, only for three months. when certain european lorry drivers have been interviewed, they have indicated they probably would not be interested in such a short-term contract. but of course, if wages were to rise to a sufficient level, that might attract some to the u.k. anchor: you said 5000 drivers, that sounds like a drop in the bucket. i have an interesting quote from a research company saying the

u.k. is entering a bermuda triangle of wrecks it, the pandemic and tax reforms. -- brexit, the pandemic and tax refos. is that fair? hilary: ihink it i it is a bit of a perfect storm athe a lot of this could have been foreseen. the pandemic, no, but brexit was on the agenda for a number of years and there did not seem to be any planning and realization of all of the things likely to happen. i think we are in a bermuda triangle sort of situation. anchor: thank you so much. senior lecturer in the department of economics at lancaster university. thank you for your time tonight. there is uncertainty in germany following last night's indecisive election. now comes the messy and potentially long process of forming a new government. no clear winner emerged in the

election but there was a clear loser, the party of angela merkel, the christian democratic union, with the worst showing in its history. today, the leader of the social democrats said he had a mandate for my governing coalition. we have more. reporter: sharing power three ways, germany could be headed for nm president political scenario, emerging just slightly ahead of the city you, the victory down to a desire for change after 16 years of center-right government. while recognizing other two parties are now the kingmakers. >> the voters have clearly spoken. they strengthened three parties, the social democrats, greens and fdp, and that is a clear mandate the citizens have given. these three should form the next government.

reporter: the question is how? power could be shared in what is called a traffic light configuration with the social democrats joined by the fdp party and the greens. another potential set up would reflect the colors of the jamaican flag with the cdu teaming up with the same junior partners. it is up to the parties to negotiate and strike a deal. the greens and pro-business fdp are getting around the table immediately. >> the parties tt have most wanted to move away from e status quo of the grand coalition in recent years were the greens and fdp. that is why it makes sense for these two to first seek tas with each other to see whether, despite o differences, we could become a progressive center of a new coalition. reporter: those differences include the 500 billion euro ecological investment program

the greens are calling for. the fdp is not in favor, nor do they share the spd views on a number of budget issues, including raising income taxes. key issues that could make or break these alliances. yet one thing they all share is a pro-european stance, something saluted by the french secretary of state for europe, who praised germany's commitment to moderation and continuity as paris looks forward to the next chapter of neighborly relations with berlin. anchor: if coalition talks drag on for months, it could have implications not just for germany but all of europe. we have more from berlin. reporter: it is a problem not just for germany, it is all of europe waiting on germany with crucial decisions ahead. with the fact you have all kinds of rushers, and we have seen the news cycle in the past couple of weeks, with standoffs over china

, standoffs over trade issues, over global taxation, and without europe's number one power, germany, which has an even greater role to play now that the u.k. has left the european union, a power vacuum at the top that lasts for months is in nobody's interest, particularly as a france's the rotating presidency of the eu come january, dust as germany will be the rotating head of the g7. anchor: yemen's top diplomat pleading for covid vaccines. the country has a population of 30 million and has only received about one million doses. the minister for foreign affairs told the u.n. general assembly those one million doses are not even enough to vaccinate the most vulnerable. yemen is experiencing a humanitarian crisis with millions on the brink of starvation.

in the u.s., president biden has received his third covid vaccine. it was a pfizer biontech booster. there were mixed messages on whether people should get a third shot at the ftc -- they have recommended them for older americans. this as people in poor countries have not even received a first shot. schoolchildren in chile are getting vaccines. between six and 11, as long as i have written permission from parents. the goal is to have 1.5 million children vaccinated by the end of the year. reporter: a coronavirus vaccination drive broadened in chile. the country began vaccinating with the campaign already underway. >> i came to get the jab to take

care of my family and be more protected. >> excellent news, because this pandemic has brought a lot of fear and uncertainty. it is great for parents to be reassured our parents are vaccinated and protected. reporter: children here will require parental permission to receive the coronavirus inoculation. authorities in the country are hoping to have the 1.5 million scho students between six and 11 vaccinated by december. >> we know they have waited a long time but we have finally reached the stage in which the vaccine has been approved for children. they are safe and effective. reporter: while many countries have approved vaccinations for adolescents, chile joins a handful of states to begin inoculations in children. for now, only toddlers in the uae and two other countries can

receive the vaccine. pfizer has announced his vaccine is safe for children over five. anchor: in india, thousands of farmers have blocked roads and highways across the country. their protests went nationwide today, just one year after farming trucks brought parts of the capital to a halt. the farmers are upset about a law they say could threaten their livelihoods. reporter: farmers across india renewed their push against agricultural reform on monday, holding their first countrywide protest. roads across india were blocks and union rallies held in the streets. after 10 months of demonstrations in new delhi, they hope taking the process nationwide can put pressure on the government. >> we have even more enthusiasm today than we did on the first day and we will never lose it. >> we wanted to strike

nationwide against the three farm laws and it is going ahead successfully. reporter: the resurgence in the movement comes on the first anniversary that those laws passed in parliament. a year ago, the indian government dismantled agricultural rules, allowing cultivators to sell to private markets for any price. the government argues this would modernize the sector and help growers get better prices. but the farmers say the reform would erode the longtime mechanism that guarantees a minimum price, allowing big companies to drive down prices that would leave farmers struggling. 10 rounds of talks between farm union leaders and the government have failed to break the deadlock. the prime minister has suggested changes to the laws but farmers say they will only accept a full repeal. industries farming industry sustains more than half of the 1.3 billion population and accounts for about 15% of their $2.7 trillion economy. anchor: we have late word that

r&b star r. kelly has been convicted in a sex trafficking trial. the jury found kelly guilty of racketeering on the second day of deliberations. for decades, kelly avoided criminal responsibility for numerous allegations of misconduct with young women and children. a strong earthquake has struck the greek island of crete. the 5.8 magnitude quake killed at least one person and injured at least 20 others. it damaged homes and churches and caused rock slides on parts of the island. several aftershocks were recorded which witnesses said felt like small explosions. a volcano in the canary islands has started corrupting -- e rupting again. it had been spewing lava for about a week and appear to have

stopped on monday morning. to the dismay of residents, it s flared up agai we he more. reporter: after a brief lull, the rubble started again, and following a week of activity o the spanish land fell silent for a few short islands on monday before umes of ash and lava were once again ejected from the crater. over 500 buildings have been enveloped by the river of lava, and more than 6000 people evacuated, with some residents angry some are not taking the disaster seriously enough. >> it is a bit shocking, because people are really seeing this as a spectacle, but is a tragedy forhose who have lost their homes. but i understand people's riosity. >> i have come from sweden, i arrived on friday on a one-way

ticket to see the volcano, it was a dream of mine. i tried elsewhere but i never managed to see one. a golden opportunity presented itself, so here i am. reporter: but for those living on this paradise island, the tourist haven has been turned into a hellish landscape. the slow march ofhe lava is swallowing everything in its path as it gradually makes its way to the coast, now less than a kilometer away. experts expect toxic clouds of gas to be released when the lava touches the sea, along with explose shards of ck. residents in eastern coastal areas have been ordered to stay in their homes with doors and window shut. conditions have improved enough for flights to resume but not all airlines have deemed it safe enough to reopen operations. anchor: it is time now for business with kate moody. good to see you. we've been talking about the

fuel shortages in the u.k. and we are taking a closer look at the effects and what is causing them. kate: between 50% and 90% of petrol stations and parts of the u.k. have run dry. the government and the petrol retailers association have urged consumers not to panic buy but a shortage of truck drivers mean supply chains could remain strained. reporter: after a fourth day of hunting for fuel, british tempers beginning to fray. minutes. been there five reporter: it is t result of driver shortages, around 100,000 in all in the freight haulage sector. the british government has been trying to reassure the public fuel is available, albeit at refineries. >> the only reason we have an issue at the moment with some petrol stations not having petrol is people are buying petrol they wouldn't. the most appointed thing anybody can do is fill up as they

normally would and not buy if they don't need it. reporter: that has done little to persuade people, with some calls for priorities to go for health-care workers even as authorities dust off plans for calling in military drivers if need be. it is a perfect storm of conditions with the coronavirus pandemic adding to the woes from brexit and an exit of qualified drivers from the sector and the u.k.. over the weekend, the government unveiled plans to issue thousands of emergency short-term visas to entice drivs from europe, but industry professionals think that is missing thpoint. >> if you make the job attractive ain, youill find people who want to work in the industry. the shortage of drivers in all of europe,t is the same problem. also in germany, and in belgium, my country, there is a problem. there is not a shortage of jobs, there is a shortage of dent jobs. repoer: the european union has been making moves to address

long-standing grievances, but that is unlikely to do much for the u.k., looking at a sustained shortagef newrivers until trainees can enter the system well into the new year. kate: as german voters decided on their new government on sunday, residents in burling -- berlin act a controversial proposal to curb housing prices. they were in favor of the city buying apartmentfrom corporate owners to expand public owned housing. the referendum means the local government has to consider the move but it could decide not t act on it. long a haven of stable, low rent housing, rental prices have soared 85% over a decade in berlin. the constitutional court struck down an effort to freeze rental charges in the capital city earlier this year. looking at the training action, slight gains across the board for the major european dustries. the euro holding steady against the dollar following the german election.

shares in frankfurt up about one third of a percentage point. mixed picture on wall street, continuing a volatile month of trade. u.s. investors are monitoring what is happening in washington as lawmakers attempt to prevent a default on u.s. debt and prepare for a vote on a sweeping frastructure bill. the french president said he would take steps to make it easier to leave tips on credit cards and restaurants and ensure those tips are not taxed. the announcement came as he attended a trade fair for the catering, hotel and food industry, trying to drum up interest from young recruits. >> a viable future, that is the message emmanuel macron had for young people as he unveiled measures aimed at drawing staff into hospitality by exempting tips from tax. >> you can pay the tip and the restaurants with your bank card, because we saw at the end of the crisis, our competitor it's used cash less and less.

these tips are free of charges from employers and free of taxes for the employees who receive them, this will add the purchasing power. reporter: restaurants, bars, hotels all suffered badly the last year and a half of the coronavirus pandemic. given the simultaneous explosion in contactless payment, the french state wants to take advantage to attract staff to a sector that has recently synchronic shortages. to date, tips and cash are meant to be declared to cash -- declared to authorities, which doesn't happen often. however, no matter how much easier this might make things for customers, employees have their doubts. >> i would say the waiter has less control over the tips by card because it has to be redistributed later. >> there is a fear of not having tips at the end of the day and having to wait until the end of the month. of not having control over what we know we should have at the

end of the day. reporter: if the aim is boosting purchasing power sector unions have already pointed to a more effective solution, boosting salaries. kate: that is all for now. anchor: thank you. we will turn out to james, here with truth or fake, our daily fact taking segment in association with france 24 observers. we are starting with the video of an attack on a young person. it has been used for political and -- ends in france. james: this video was attached to a social media post by a far right politician. you can see a scene of teenagers behaving badly on the platform of a train station, various acts of bad behavior, and this girl was trippe and did up falling between the train and platform. the video got a lot of attention some months back.

let's look at how it was explained by a politician, who stood for local elections for the far right party here in france. onsecond, it is over here. what luck we have for france, he said, and he refers to what happened on the platform, and he said those responsible should be deported from the country. there are two suppositions, that it happened in france, and second that it involved people who were not french natives, or people who were immigrants. anchor: on both of those counts, he is wrong? james: absolutely. our observers team used this reverse video check technology, and you can basically process a video into this tool and it brings you back to the original source of the video. that video, we can look at it

now, it was in dublin in april of this year. so the politician was talking about something that had taken place months previously in a different country, and all of e,ou can seehat incident, evenhe train, and if you listen to the audio you can hear english being spoken. it was clearly not in france. so either he was trying to mislead his followers, or perhaps more likely, he himself was misled. there was a lot of press coverage of this at the time in ireland. there was questioning about the suburban rail system disorder. you can see the rail system coverage, and it is not in france. and even though it was dealing with young members of a gang who were minors, we don't have precise information about their identity but there is nothing to

indicate their words -- there was immigrant components to their identity. so this politician adapted or edited his post on facebook, instead of france he spoke of europe. he made a correction and persisted with the claim this was still somehow involving immigration. he spoke about how multiculturalism in ireland, which is been supported by mainstream and french and european party elites, is still to blame. since then, he has to leave the post entirely. it was a partial climbdown and then a full climbdown, but the video can lead to misunderstanding and drink than false perceptions about what is going on with certain parts of the population and risks they might pose. this did not happen in france or involve populations that had

anything to do with immigration. this particular story, we have beenooking at it in association with another institutio interested in bunking videos of this nature, passing aspersions on immigrants or descendants of immigrants in france. unfortunate, this is a phenomenon online. anchor: as you said, he was trying to retract this, but on social media, it has a life of its own. james: exactly. not everyone who saw his post will have seen the corrected version. anchor: ok, james with truth or fake, our daily fact checking segment, thank you. that is it for now. stay tuned for more world news coming up on france 24. ♪

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