berlin. tonight at your's doorstep, people and energy being used as a weapon. the european union could slaps sanctions against belarus next weekend for state-sponsored human trafficking. the president is warning that new sanctions wi mean cutting off gas -- gas supplies to europe. south africa's leader has died.

the leader that helped and white minority rule has died of cancer. we will look back at his life and legacy. the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees celsius is still within reach but it is on life support. as climate talks in glasgow enter their final days, we will hear more. germany facing a fourth wave of coronavirus infections. politicians have been debating who is in charge of managing this pandemic. i am frank off. to our viewers watching on pbs and united states, welcome. the european union says it is planning new sanctions against

belarus in response to state terrorism and human trafficking. they are accusing belarus of flying middle -- flying immigrants into the middle east and then sending them to the border to cross. thousands of people remain stranded tonight in freezing conditions between belarus and poland. >> the front of what you leaders are calling an assault on the european union. men, women and children are hemmed in by security forces on both sides. belarus says around 2000 people have been camping out here, surviving on dwindling supplies. on thursday, some aid did reach the camp. >> we were able to give them first a -- first aid assistance. now we need to move them to a

safer place where we can have access more easily and explore what the solutions are. can they seek asylum in belarus? for many, there may not be a asylum solution so what is the solution? go back to tir countries others may have family relocation needs. >> the eu foreign ministers met on thursday to discuss further sanctions on belarus. >> ladies and gentlemen, we are in a situation in which it may feel appropriate to curse mr. lukashenko but that is no longer sufficient. we are in a situation where it is overdue to impose the right consequences. >> the belarusian president responded by threatened to shut down a pipeline to the eu. >> we have increased the amount

of oil pumped via belarus. what if we block the supply of natural gas? >> despite the hostile reception, the migrants are desperate to make it to the european union. the eu seems determined to keep them out. with minsk and brussels at logjams, the people at the border have to come to terms with a conflict they don't understand and don't want to be a part of. we have another day that is ending with no solutions inside. what is going on where you are tonight? >> the situation at the moment

is there is probably more support than there is access. we have visited a number of stations. there are makeshift containers where there have been food and clothes sent in from all over poland. the supplies and the support can't get into here. this zone all the way up the border that has been patrolled by tens of thousands of police know terry and border guards in poland. that means people are being pushed back over onto the other site in belarus. it is bitterly cold. >> we heard from the yuan high commissioner for refugees. what did they have to say? >> we heard that the u.n. and ioan were able to get into belarus.

that they are actually meeting migrants on the border. that isome bit of hope for the people there. i think an interesting aspect of this is it might embolden the polls to say this is exactly what should happen. that support should be given on the other side of the border rather than here in poland. >> their claims that these people have been used as a weapon and now we have energy used as a weapon. will the european union back down from the sanctions? >> i don't think they will. i think this is a huge aspect to this. they have a huge energy crisis in the european union. skyrocketing gas prices.

if the simcoe were to turn the taps off, it would be a massive issue for the eu. they are going to have to walk down this type wrote -- tight rope of being firm on the issue, trying to have humanitarian angle and still have this all go well. the situation on the ground is so far removed from those conversations about gas and the international aspect of it. the people on the ground are in a difficult situation. >> thank you, jack. let's look at some of the other stories making headlines around the world. people have taken to the streets of warsaw. the annual march has attracted far right roots under the current right-wing government.

this year's event past largely peaceful. the government of the czech republic has agreed to step down. the populist by minister said he submitted his resignation to the president. the allies lost last month's election. they already agree to form the next government. a court in hong kong has jelled a protester called captain america 2.0. he gained his nickname after wielding the superhero shield during pro-democracy rallies. officially, a resolution on the history of the party.

the document praises xi jinping and raises him to a level of reverence like chairman. the mayor who oversaw the end of white minority rule in south africa is done. he was the last president under south africa's racist apartheid system. he was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year. he said the clerk played a key role. >> south africans were not expecting much change from their new president in 1989 despite international pressure against apartheid and a growing protest movement at home.

but frederick william de klerk had been in office only five months when he gave a speech announcing sweeping reforms. ending a system of racial segregation. he also made a commitment to release mel's him and -- nelson mandella. the icon of the struggle for black liberation walked free after more than 20 something years behind bars. in may of 1994, nelson mandela's party one a sweeping majority. he became south africa's first black president. his attitude toward the apartheid area remained

ambiguous. in 1996, he withdrew his party from mandel's government and stepped down as vice president. shortly after, he retired from politics. reaction to his death in south africa has been mixed. >> rest in peace, someone has died but we need to see it in context. he did not come and save south africa. it was the youth of the 80's and prior that liberated this country. >> i don't care about his death. they can all die. i don't care. >> he and mr. mandela brother country to what it is today. it is said. >> of any ms is released after his death had him making a final

apology. >> i, without qualification apologize for the pain, hurt, the indignity and the damage that apartheid has done to lack, brown and indian people in south africa. >> a last message against toleranc many will continue to remember to declare. >> i am joined by my guess. she is a political scientist. good to have you on the program. how would you describe what

happened for south africans? is it a day of ambivalence when you think about him? >> certainly. it depends on which south africans you refer to. many black americans would have mixed emotions. since that a person that w not a very good person, that died. also a lot of sadness that he died with secrets about the whereabouts of people who died under his watch. he refused to tell the truth about what he knew about the killings and torture that were taking place while he was on the binet of south africa.

there are really mixed emotions. >> that is a catalog of things he did that were not correct. when you juxtapose them to the video we just saw released of him apologizing to south africans, for you, is it a contribution to reconciliation for the country? >> no. he failed to contribute to reconciliation for decades after 1994. whereas nelson mandela as a leader of black south africans went above and beyond to push the message of forgiveness and reconciliation amongst lack south afrins. he did not tell the truth about

what he knew while he was alive. it seems that video is a little too late. only 10 years ago on an interview with an international broadcaster, he said he had been given unqualified condemnation. his apology to black south africans is very late. >> do you think that white south africans should look at him with a negative i? he would have been a person that could have led white south africans out of this history of apartheid with more reconciliation and transparency and a willingness to work with

everyone. but as you say, that wasn't the days. should they be somewhat better? -- bitter? >> certainly a beautiful as it was written speaking from the perspective of a white south african about what a wasted opportunity he had in terms of bringing white south africans along into creating over the equal and united south africa. >> its a good point that you make. it could have been a very valuable learning experience for people around the world, not just in south africa. we appreciate your time and insights. thank you.

>> encouraging but far from enough. that is the u.n. secretary general assessment of what has been agreed to so far at cop 26 in glasgow, scotland. nation climate promises ring hollow while they continue to invest in oil, gas in -- oil, gas and coal. they are accelerating action on climate this decade. >> the united states and china are releasing a joint declaration that lays out how will limit warming on this planet. >> as the world's top polluters, they say that beijing and washington have a response ability to think big.

climate is a common challenge faced by humanity and it will impact the well-being of future generations. it is becoming increasingly urgent and severe, to future ha challenge into a crisis. -- crisis into a challenge. >> both sides worried that cutting emissions could hurt their competitiveness. >> the united states and china have no shortage of differences but on climate, cooperation is the only way to get this job done. this is not a discretionary thing. this is science. it is math and physics that dictate the road we have to travel. >> the roadmap includes a commitment to limiting global temperature rises to 1.5 degrees celsius.

to reach that goal, china and the u.s. won't reduce carbon and methane emissions, cut coal consumption and boost clean energy. news of the deal elicited a cautious sigh of relief around the world. a tweet calling it an important step in the right direction. climate activists warn that proof is in the pudding and that the time for action is running out. ptrh ambition outcome. that is not very clear. they delivered on their credibility as climate leaders what they came to be. >> many hope this could provide a much-needed jolt to a summit that so far many have seen as a disappointment. >> a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. well, every step matters right now.

we have a long journey ahead of us. >> it is atep many have been waiting for for years. the question now is if the two superpowers turned it'll -- bitter rivals can move fast enough to help save the planet together. >> next. good evening alexandra. joining a from glascow. -- us from glascow. what happens next with the u.s. china agreement? >> the deal was welcomed by politicians and climate experts, eu's climate policy to says it gives room for hope, it might help to reach an agreement. all nations participating in this conference and climate experts also said this is an important step or word and we have to keep in mind how

important it is to see the two largest emitters putting their differences aside despite growing political tensions. we have to keep in mind that only last week, joe biden criticized china for not showing up here in glascow and president xi of china took a swipe at the u.s. saying that china was not the country to pull out of the paris climate agreement. it is a positive sign. you asked what happens next and both countries have agreed to revive working groups that will meet on a regular basis to advance concrete actions in this decade. >> china and the u.s. are being reminded about the rule of those who live in last houses.

does it go far enough? these two major emitters? >> it does not. climate experts say it is short on detail and ambition. it is just words. nothing really new. nothing on the coal use. they say there isn't a lot of meat there. >> i know we are in the final days. as this is achieved -- has this achieved enough to avoid global catastrophic problems this century? >> it has not. climate activists are very disappointed. greta thunberg has already called this of failure. the promise to end deforestation by 2030, cut emissions of

methane by 2030 or some countries are saying they are ready to move away from coal. it is not going to be enough. on the contrary, climate experts are saying we are headed for 2.5 degrees celsius of warming above preindustrial levels. that would be a disaster. >> it would not be blah blah blah as gwyneth numbered called it -- greta tinbergen said it. not to the pandemic, germany has recorded another record high of covid-19 infections. thousands of people have gathered to celebrate the start of carnival season in the city of cologne. this became a super-spreader event and led to germany's first major cluster of coronavirus infections.

>> it is carnival season in germany. that means packed crowds attending alcohol laden parties and parades. it comes as a number of germany's new covid-19 cases hit record high. other current pandemic restrictions placed easing concerns among the revelers. >> if you're so burning inside, i would be concerned but outside customer -- outside? >> we are all vaccinated. let's see what happens. ethic we have to continue to try it out. >> not everyone can wait to see what happens. the newly -- the newly elected parliament is facing its first major challenge. the future chancellor is warning about the isis. >> the virus is still here and it is threatening the health of our citizens.

it is very important that we take all measures to protect the health. even though the situation is different because so many are vaccinated, it is still not good. in particular because not enough citizens have been vaccinated so far. >> for some politicians, he is not going far enough. >> i think the likely future chancellor finally faced up to this discussion. i have to tell you one thing that is more of a description of the situation. >> with chancellor angela merkel's government in a caretaker role, the party is trying to form a new government after resenting a draft bill that was discussed in the german parliament. fears are growing that the health care system could be overwhelmed. but some don't seem to be that concerned.

>> world-class athletes are known for always wanted to go higher, faster, stronger, one recent record breaker has stunned fans by saying she is not satisfied with her 100 meter sprint time. this is the fastest woman on earth in her age category. look at her. the 105-year-old retired teacher proved that this weekend when she toured the track, after first celebrate her record, she now says she is disappointed she did not smash the one minute mark. she is now going to keep on running. i say you do it. here is a quick reminder of the top stories we are following for you. the eu says it is prearing new sanctions for belarus over state terrorism.

alessandra lashenko has threatened to retaliate by cutting gas supplies to europe. thousands of migrants remain stranded in freezing conditions at the border. the man who oversaw the rule of white minority rule in south africa has died at the age of 85. he was the last president of the country under apartheid. you are watching dw news, live from berlin. after a short break, i will be back to take you through the day. stick around.

>> welcome to "live from paris," world news and analysis from france 24. lukashenko threatens to turnff the gas pipeline to europe, a threat over the fate of migrants apparent transported to the belarus border. brussels says it is part of a plot to destabilize the eu. president macron shed tears as he paid