wow, she my a new on it on the site is animal a you will not put them out. thank you bye. ah, too long as president and prime minister both and now there resigning as month long protests to culminate in the storming of the leaders residences by enraged demonstrators and the stories that shaped in this week at least 4 children were killed in ukrainian artillery attacks on the done yet republic as a civilian casualties. mount grieving families struggle to endure the pain of their loss. i have with. 7 fascinated on the campaign trail, japan's former prime minister sions obey has died after being shot by

a lone gunman and the parties over for boys. johnson who says he's stepping down as britain prime minister. that's after he failed to impress fellow conservatives on the home front. despite drumming up military support for ukraine, our country is facing immense challenges. i firmly believe that the public are ready to hear that truth with broadcasting from our studios in moscow. this is our to international. i'm john thomas. certainly glad to have you with us. now. violence fire and chaos in sri lanka as a severe economic crisis amid fuel shortages and a state debt default has up rooted in the countries government. masses of angry protesters in the south, asian nation have flooded into the streets and stormed into the homes of the president. and prime minister, both of whom have announced that they will resign the

the prime minister at home was set on fire with the massive plays ripping through the extravagant residence. as droves of protesters gathered around and filmed the inferno, neither the pm nor the president was in those home while they were being rated. i believe the president said that he would sit down on wednesday to ensure a peaceful transition of power. he is now reportedly in hiding protectors, had wanted the country's leadership to resign over failures to contain the nation's worst economic crisis in it's over 70 year history. widespread protests have persisted for months. it's using the government of perpetuating entrenched corruption, managing the economy,

and driving the nation to bankruptcy. many of the demonstrators who stormed into the president's mansion were picture and making themselves right at home. some were taking a dip in the president's pool, while others relaxed on his beds and sofas, while posting videos of it all online. outside though, right, please use tear gas against the demonstrators. a mid clashes. throughout the country's largest city, colombo, there was an hours long stand off between protestors and police outside the pm's house prior to the storming and are going to attack the curfew was then imposed in colombo on friday, but was later lifted due to the demands of opposition leaders, a local journalist center, this report from the heart of the turmoil before the president. now he would resign today among the company, certain of the good money that both thought that he had into atlanta to get food off for the leadership of the dad and the plan

of family and idea in the center of the city, the lender court area that people have to go see behind me modern woods to take bad with a dog today. by so much options as well. why don't people, with, especially asking the president to sit down onto the government, led by the prime minister to laid out the security for those invoices. i've already got a dog with people with

a sherlock i has been reeling from months of violent protests over the economic collapse as the country is essentially bankrupt, having defaulted on his foreign debt for the 1st time since it gained independence from britain in the 1940s soaring, inflation and acute shortages have prompted the government to ration fuel and other supplies. strategic affairs expert r s. my son says the economic crisis could lead to a global domino effect with sri lanka. the 1st in line there might be challenger said dang bad. wonderfully. not just the don't if we could be,

but you can do. how did john for example, be looking because he's having your own issues with that are showing you guys are so additionally you have a domino effect on that or something happening. so sheila, guys leave the 1st phase of how things can go wrong. if the government elected the law is not directive, aren't these not able to get a desperation because of the situation was or had reached their point of motor done? several children have been reported killed this week in ukrainian shelling of residential areas in the done. yes. republic, if you know, was held on thursday for a 10 year old girl whose body was reportedly torn apart by the metal, shards of an exploded ukraine artillery shell in the capital city. done yet sc. her loved ones gathered to mourn her death. and a bit of warning, you may find the following images distressing up. all i know

that if i let all. 7 these pictures show the aftermath of the tank and relatives grieving over their loss. the large crater was left behind by the shells impact with nearby windows shattered the girl's mother and grandfather described what happened. we will lose good as well and the vision to that i'm going to push was and what will much going on the seller will. yeah, let me give you a new and you don't know if you another attack on wednesday, left at 3 children dead in the nearby city of bucky africa with local officials accusing the ukrainian military of deliberately showing civilian neighborhoods. 2 of the deceased were only 7 years old, the other a teenager. now in this video,

you can see the playground where the 27 year olds were when heavy artillery rounds struck the residential area. officials in the don, yes, republic say ukrainian forces committed multiple attacks including with rocket launchers and nato issued artillery. we heard from and i witness of the shelling with emotions running a little more and i heard the reproach and i went to hide under my bed, put them off with them. and whenever you calm down a little, i went out on the balcony to look around. it were 2 children on the playground, a boy and a girl. you excuse if you do, the girl was sitting up. she was still alive. not much of a dealership. mike was grasping at the boy, but to be locked up. when i got out on the city with the girl was like

too much ukrainian military shelling of the done yes. republic has intensified in recent months, according to local authorities. it has been reported that over $230.00 people, including at least 16 children have been killed in the attacks since february. the capital city done yet has borne the brunt of the onslaught having been under almost continuous shelling for about a month. meanwhile, in the neighboring it look, ask republic, which is now completely under the control of russian lead forces. our correspondent, mariah garcia, has it surveyed some abandoned frontline positions of ukrainian troops near the city of las, he chance, where he found an abundance of us supplied weapons. the sight of a tremendous explosion, just just look around at the center was here, and all the trees were knocked back by

a blast. the i can't even imagine. and i know that this was very recent because it's like a sauna. here the, the earth itself is he still smoldering touching this? these metal, for example, is like touching a hot kettle. now this was apparently a ukrainian truck transporting american shelves, m 7777 shells. those are artillery that have been provided for care of. he is one of the shells that was scattered in these blast. there's nothing like this in the ukrainian arsenal or what ukraine inherited from the soviet union. but again, they were apparently hiding in the woods as many of their troops and forces did around. lisa chanced they were apparently spotted in and struck. we've fired with assistance from the locals. and evidently, no one's been here yet. the russian troops haven't even found this place yet. this

is, while i will find m 549, a one rocket propelled shells for the m 777. how it is supplied by the united states with a lot of pomp to the ukrainian military. now these are improved and more expensive versions. they fly even farther over here is evidently the artillery shot way, where ukrainian troops stationed there artillery. moreover, the n 795 shells. these are regular not rocket propelled shells. this is all evidently dumped in a hurry. why? while he is the reason russian count a battery fire, some of the shelves laying here had been fitted with fuses for imminent use. the american houses here were undoubtedly damaged this close to impact craters. but

whenever less evacuated apparently, urgently by ukrainian troops they left behind everything else. so during our short search, we found that not only shelves, but huge amounts of propellant charges, us army think a t v. also a huge amount of power. the charges in these containers, these are full full again, a vast dawson left behind by ukrainian troops as they retreated rule this, flown in from the united states to supply the ukrainian military here between lisa chance quick ukrainian tubes fled from. and the city of city of risk, we found a network of trenches and fortifications, which were also abandoned is another dug out, either via the trenches and dugout. dottie is formed the areas over there

was another one. we would go down the high chugs. it's highly likely that at least than what we've dug out there are surprises. mines would trip was booby traps left behind. we'll leave this to professionals. the locals in a small village of 2 dozen houses want the place cleared as soon as possible. they've had enough of blasts and the glad to see the backs of ukrainian soldiers than if they were positioned all over there. they kept firing, the windows in my house were shaking, and of course there was returned fire. did he asked them to move farther away? we would have had to approach them 1st, was a dangerous. we didn't want to get involved with them. so no one knew what they could do towards the end, likely fear likely c, chance this area could have been defended for weeks. but again, ukrainian soldiers and nationalists fighters choose to flee. another sign that

morale among them is far from what it was more i'd gas the of our tea from the la guns people's republic. former japanese prime minister sions. obey has died in a hospital this week after being shot by a lone gunman during a campaign event. the attack took place on friday in the japanese city of nora. people at the scene attempted to revive ave before paramedics arrived, the former premier was then airlifted to a hospital but was said to have had no vital signs. upon arrival, doctor's tried for several hours to save his life, but said he bled to death from 3 deep wounds, including 2 in his neck. shins of armies 9 years as prime minister made him the longest serving premier in jap pans history until he resigned fighting health issues. in 2020, he remained influential and the ruling liberal democratic party for which he was

promoting candidates ahead of the parliamentary elections this weekend. former british diplomat, william melanson, says japanese society has been facing a deepening polarization. are there was not sufficiently nationalistic. there are 2 kinds, at least 2 kinds of japanese nationalists, the kind that want the americans in there to we wouldn't like it are prepared to accept american nuclear weapons. they're to flex their own muscles against their traditional enemies, russia and china on the one hand. but on the other hand, you have to remember you have the more extreme, somewhat i tradition where you must get all foreigners out and make it powerful. japan once will be worrying people. now, in this highly complex situation in the whole world, is, is japanese society, political society, going to become polarized into the more left wing of him,

nuclear anti american, anti nato lobby on the one hand. and on the other hand, those of the more modern tradition, like, for example, you have at the moment, japan, if you like, as the west of the east, you have societal tensions building up the defense spending has gone up. the possibility is that they will be hosting nuclear weapons. so these are enormous questions and i think to speculate now and say the japanese society is going to become more naturalistic. it's dangerous, but it could happen. the british prime minister boss johnson has announced his resignation after 3 years in office march by a succession of scandal that all raised questions about his leadership. now, his time at the helm of british politics is coming to an end, amid extreme pressure from his fellow conservative. johnson had recently found

himself in gulf in yet another controversy over alleged harassment by a government deputy chief whip. despite initial claims that the prime minister was not aware of his allies alleged discrepancies when appointing him to the position. it later transpired that he was this week's schedule was the latest involving the u . k. government. one of the most prominent issues was the infamous party gate affair, in which johnson allegedly hosted and on lawful social gathering during a covert locked up. and while the latest scandals considered the straw that broke the camel's back and prompted the mass resignations of government officials rising inflation and they were saying economy also might have called some major factors. there. the treasure chief, one of the 1st government officials to resign this week highlighted disagreements with the prime minister as policies in general. our country is facing immense

challenges. i firmly believe that the public are ready to hear that truth are people know that if something is too good to be true, then it's not true. they need to know that while there is a path to a better future, it is not an easy one in preparation for our proposed joint speech on the economy next week. it has become clear to me that our approaches are fundamentally to different. as boys at johnson leaves his post, many western politicians are speculating on the steps impact on ukraine rather than britain broadly blaming vladimir putin for problems even inside their own countries or cheese rachel margin reports. well, it's by, by boris johnson. and in the wake of the british prime minister's resignation this week, over domestic scandals, who some folks seem less concerned about what it means for britain and more worried about the impact of johnson's resignation on ukraine. maybe because in his resignation speech, johnson returned to the topic,

or let me say not to the people of ukraine that i know that we in the u. k. will continue to black, your fight for freedom, for as long as it takes johnson then had a phone call with ukrainian president vladimir zalinski, who reportedly called johnson's support, special. bloomberg called johnson's resignation, a good day for vladimir putin, even though it was. well, let's face it, his own government that seemed more relieved than any one else. that he was being shoved out the door of 10 downing street. but they're not alone in their concern about the impact on the conflict in ukraine of domestic setbacks that are hitting the current crop of anti russian western leaders. and b. c news called french president, a mandarin mac holes loss of an absolute majority in parliament. and the surge of mafia depends populist right national rally party into being the single largest

opposition party, an outcome that may not be welcomed in washington as the west navigates russia's war and ukraine and its effects. joe biden and canadian prime minister justin trudeau are both suffering from higher levels of disapproval than approval as a result of their own domestic political failures. political points out the western leaders treated the latest g 7 summit as a refuge from their generally dismal approval ratings. back home with their own houses in such a mess. pollings prime minister is concerned about growing western indifference to the ukraine conflict. western communities must understand that this war is also about their security. i'm afraid that the coming months will bring more indifference and this is extremely dangerous. unfortunately, putin is also counting on it. sorry, but western leaders just can't keep allowing their domestic responsibilities and

growing in popularity among their own populations. to take a backseat while they focus all their energies on sticking it to russian, president ly reputed. meanwhile, the cost of the conflict itself in ukraine for these leaders is continuing to grow . self imposed anti russian sanctions on you. european nation energy supplies are now sparking talk in germany, for example, a force heat, water and light rationing, not by recruiting who made bores johnson resign or cross. biden trudeau and mac holes popularity to tank. it's their own shenanigans and misplaced priorities and the eyes of their own citizens. and the longer the conflict in ukraine persists, the more at risk, also being seen as yet another one. huge lions have been forming

a gas stations in ethiopia with the east african country struggling with the fuel shortages and rapidly escalating costs. some drivers have said they waited as long as 8 hours for diesel. now forties have increased the price of diesel by 38 percent as they cut government fuel subsidies. previously, european consumers only paid a quarter of the regular global rates for the fuel as a result of what state that came in. now costs have been skyrocketing around the world as transport disruptions and punitive sanctions have impacted supplies of the central commodities. because i love, i think it was a hasty decisions. it is not taken poor people into consideration when transport providers increase prices, immersion, and turn increase the price of their good. therefore we are the ones affected mother. i've been in the queue for at least 45 minutes. i think the fuel crisis is a global problem and i think it is related to the lack of stability globally. we'll

in the standard supply chain disruption. most of the global oil was due to lack of lisa goade. i don't think it's fair to blame the government. what are the lack of supply, like, you know, when i have learned the russia and ukraine contribute a lot to the world. and obviously that is why the cost of living and fuel prices have increased heavily due to the conflict between these $2.00 countries in an unprecedented way. the world will greatly benefit if there is peace between these 2 countries. elsewhere on the continent and there are. busy cause for nationwide protests in south africa as fuel prices have risen to record highs. as our chief policy explains, the new hi comes with many in the country. struggling to make ends meet. the price of fuel has gone up again in south africa, climbing maybe 50 percent in the last year alone. johnson this week it broke a new record with many people choosing to work from home, while truck drivers flocked main roads in protest and planned more strikes, motorists are getting increasingly more fit up with the constant hikes and blamed

the government for not regulating fuel prices. and that's putting more pressure on the economy. everything is expensive. we suffered a close. everything is going on with the problem to all of us can do with just went into a keeps almost one that was the 100-1000. so is that a very they had flies, we would be our president have to because this the somebody who was in need if you speak to dad did the right people, maybe they can mix and they can reduce the petra. it's really hurting my pocket. a lot because i mean, i think from when i started driving 7 years ago, the, the price of petrol is doubled. and putting in 200 ran just for a day of hardly driving anyways. it's got horrible. this is a lot of rates and taxes, but i think it's a bit overkill at the moment. i think that they can be

a better solution that the government says it's hands are tied because south africa depends on international markets for its fuel supplies. with between 70 and 80 percent of local fuel coming from foreign import. since february, when russia and ukraine went to war, international oil prices have risen dramatically. russia is the world's 3rd largest producer of crude oil. the waste economic sanctions on moscow have lived poor african countries, literally having to pay the price south africa's neighbors, along with other african countries, have subsequently been robbed by protests. this is in africa have been ignored. they've, the crisis in the region, for example, is risk based. and in fact, as i've said in many parts of the continent, in fact, a report was released earlier this year. that said that can of the most significant crisis is in the world actually occurring in the africa and be

a lord. and this is something that is very, very harmful to africa because the global community has taken its eyes of spaces where autocrat and honda is really rec, and have all on the continent for the high are expected next month when the petroleum government says it will end a temporary fuel subsidy program because it can no longer afford it. the result is cash strapped to consumers being pushed to crisis point, many of whom already cannot afford the more than 50 percent increase in food products and they're threatening to take to the st. the lack of a solution now leaves both the country and the region closer to crisis point policy r t no space twitter says it will take a long mosque to court, that's after the world's richest man and pulled out of a deal to potentially by the company thing it failed to accurately report on a number of fake counts. earlier,

a lawyer representing the billionaire claimed the social network breach multiple provisions. sometimes twitter has ignored me too much requests. sometimes it has rejected them for reasons that appear to be unjustified. and sometimes it has claimed to comply while giving mister musk, incomplete, or unusable information. in may musket said that the deal was put on hold as he asked to twitter to prove its previous assertion that fewer than 5 percent of its user accounts were spam or fakes must believe the actual figure might be much higher twitter previously face calls to disclose the numbers of its fake accounts. a few years ago, reports merged that a senior employee at twitter was also simultaneously served in the british military information warfare department. he was reportedly tasked with using social media to promote british government interests to get

a better understanding of why must called off the twitter deal. we heard from journalist and calmness, new bush mileage. a seem like this is an attempt to look at the art of the deal and having having him re negotiate a better price. because twitter stocks have actually crashed in his announcement that he would be taking over. there's definitely something there at twitter has sort of more into this narrative shaping weapon and for a government or coalition of governments that essentially live in this manufactured could, you know, consent law, land it's, it's the perfect way to shape this fake reality. and it stands to reason that they would be putting the premium on twitter to do so, which is why they've been so upset when mosque said he intended to buy it. they don't actually want mass controlling the company. but there don't have much choice in terms of finances because they're in the really top shape. their, their stocks are going down their, their revenue is dropping. essentially,

people are getting tired of twitter because of their intestine centers. you're the only thing that seems to matter in the eyes of twitter sensors is who does it to who it's only when to designated enemies of the west that are getting singled out. whereas western governments, by and large, get away with it that does it for me this hour, but stay with us throughout the day as we bring you more news and commentary, this is our to international. ah ah ah ah

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