but as you were reflecting there, it isn'tjust 0laf scholz who's been quick to say it won't happen.id to that effect, from italy as well, from hungary, though that would not be a surprise, given prime minister viktor 0rban's prior positions on the war in ukraine and the russian invasion of ukraine. it is a slightly unfortunate mismatch in terms of communication, particularly between france and germany, europe segre two biggest powers, i do sense a bit of irritation here in berlin that emmanuel macron has made those remarks because as i mentioned before, germany's ukraine's biggest backer, behind the united states, france lags behind that, so one diplomat i was speaking to earlier felt that emmanuel macron was talking tough without actually supplying as many weapons as countries like germany, was grandstanding. we countries like germany, was grandstanding.— countries like germany, was curandstandin. ~ ., ~ countries like germany, was curandstandin. ~ . ~ ., grandstanding. we were marking that second anniversary _ grandstanding. we were marking that second anniversary of _ grandstandi

german chancellor 0laf scholz, said there�*d been no change to the agreed position that no european countryr comments from other nations — including the uk, spain and poland. in the us, white house officials also pushed back on the idea of any troop deployments. it�*s a sovereign decision that every nato ally would have to make for themselves. you heard secretary general stoltenberg say himself, he had no plans or intentions of, certainly under nato auspices, of putting troops on the ground. and president biden has been crystal—clear since the beginning of this conflict that there will be no us troops on the ground in a combat role there. police in australia in sydney will be allowed to attend mardi gras. jesse baird was allegedly killed by a police officer who previously dated and his partner luke davies. the bodies of the couple were found yesterday. the suspect was charged last week after handing himself in but has not been cooperating in the hunt for the bodies. 0ur reporter in sydney simon atkinson has more. this event is sydney simon atkinson has more. ti 3 event is taking place sydne

and german chancellor, 0laf scholz, ruled out deploying european or nato ground troops in ukraine.ere. that position's been echoed by a number of individual european states — including spain and hungary. a spokesman for rishi sunak also ruled out deploying troops in large numbers. in germany, a fugitive member of the far—left red army faction has been arrested in berlin. daniela klette had evaded arrest for more than 30 years. she is wanted for armed robbey and attempted murder. the anti—capitalist grou, also known as the baader—meinhof gang , is accused of more than 30 murders committed between the 1970s and early 1990s. 0ur correspondent damien mcguinness reports from berlin. this is 65—year—old daniela klette, and she is part of what is often called abroad the baader—meinhof gang, former radical left wing militants that terrorised germany really throughout the seventies, eighties and nineties. and she's dubbed here in germany, part of a group of the baader—meinhof pensioners, because for decades now german police have been looking for her. she's been on the run, she's been livin

the german chancellor, 0laf scholz, has called for a massive increase in the european production of armamentsny for a major new arms manufacturing plant, mr scholz said those who wanted peace had to be able to deter aggressors. his remarks follow donald trump's election campaign comment that he would encourage russia to attack any nato country that hadn't spent enough on defence. jessica parker reports from berlin. spades in the ground for a new ammunition factory in germany as european leaders try to look resolute despite fresh fears that another trump presidency could wreck transatlantic defence guarantees. chancellor, what do you make of donald trump's comments over the weekend? i'm sure that it is absolutely clear that we are cooperating, and nato's with nato's alliance is of essence for the peace and security of america and for european countries. and so we will stick to this alliance, and we are sure that this also the will and the decision of the people of america. do you think that europe must get ready to go it alone if necessary, without us support? i think europe has to be ready no

german chancellor 0laf scholz said there'd been no change to the agreed position that no european countryve been similar comments from other nations, including the uk, spain and poland. in the us, white house officials also pushed back on the idea of any troop deployments. it is a sovereign decision that every nato ally would have to — would have to make for themselves. you have the secretary general stoltenberg say he had no plans or intentions, certainly under nato auspices, putting troops on the ground and president bryden have been crystal—clear since the beginning of this conflict — there will be no us troops on the ground in a combat role there. around the world and across the uk, this is bbc news. let's look at some other stories making news. mps are to receive extra security as part of a £31 million package to ensure their safety following fears about politicians being intimidated by demonstrators. the home secretary, james cleverly, said no mp should have to accept that threats or harassment were "part of the job". ministers are consulting backbench conservative mps on watering d

german chancellor 0laf scholz said there'd been no change to the agreed position that no european country sovereign decision that every ally would have to make for themselves. you have the secretary general say he had no plans or intentions, certainly under nato auspices, putting troops on the ground and president bryden have been crystal—clear since the beginning of this conflict — there will be no us troops on the ground in a combat role there. 0ur correspondent in berlin, jess parker gave her assessment of the fallout. people have been trying to read his comments and work out what he was trying to do. some people think it was emmanuel macron doing what he does, which is savings that are a bit unexpected, unconventional. he is known for spinning out these big ideas that can raise some eyebrows. 0ne diplomat i spoke to earlier said they thought it was actually almost an attempt france to talk to because they haven't been sending nearly as much military aid compared to countries like germany. germany is only by the us in terms of backing ukraine with military support. they thought it migh

let me show you a live shot of the white house wherejoe biden is meeting with 0laf scholz, they haveally negligent setjoe biden were we not to supply ukraine with the funding that it needs. i will play you that sound the other side of the break and also we are watching news of an earthquake in hawaii, quite a big one as well, quite shallow. which will try and bring you more news on in the course of next hour. the panel coming up from a stay with us, we are right back. hello there. the snow that's now falling is restricted to the hills of scotland. elsewhere, well, we've seen some rain around that has led to some flooding. this is the picture earlier on in cambridgeshire. together with the heavy rain, of course, there's been some snow melt, and that's why there are so many flood warnings. most of the flood warnings still across the midlands and southern england. the numbers may drop this weekend. it looks like it should be turning a bit drier. at the moment, though, this weather front is pushing torthwards, taking wetter weather northwards, particularly into scotland. and this is wher

he was speaking at the munich conference with 0laf scholz, who also shed its reaction. with olaf scholzfore i talk _ reaction. ladies and gentlemen, before i talk about _ reaction. ladies and gentlemen, before i talk about our _ reaction. ladies and gentlemen, l before i talk about our cooperation between germany and ukraine, let me turn to a piece of news that has now reached us. it has not been conclusively confirmed but we must assume with a high degree of probability that it is true, namely that mr navalny has died in a russian prison. it is something that is very depressing. i met mr navalny here in berlin when he was in germany trying to recover from the poisoning attack and i also spoke to him about the great courage it took to go back to the country. and he is probably now paid for his courage with the site. but we now if we didn't already know exactly what kind of regime this is. anyone who voices criticism, who stands up for democracy must fear for their safety and their lives and that is why we are all very depressed. we feel with the family, the wife and child in all the rel

we heard 0laf scholz referencing the tucker carlson interview with vladimir putin.ain was this idea of a negotiated settlement, an end to the war. the head of nato said that this doesn't amount to peace because it is in their view effectively allowing russia to maintain the occupation of significant swathes of ukraine. what they are trying to do is to continue to try and push to get the deadlock undonein to try and push to get the deadlock undone in congress over this. but they can't get that, you know, democratic lawmakers can't get that $60 billion package, national—security package, $60 billion to ukraine, moved and its been wrapped up in aid for israel and what republicans want, which is and what republicans want, which is a lot of money spent on securing the southern border of the us. that failed, it was blocked and there was a sacred effort to —— a separate effort. you can sense the frustration that president biden had, describing it as criminal neglect, the failure to do that. ihla neglect, the failure to do that. no doubt that will be on the front pages tomo