announcer: and now, "bbc world news". a: i'm larn washington dc and this is "bbc world news america." as u.s. led nato forces leave afghanistan, fightingetween afghan troops and the taliban is intensifying. we report from a city caught in the middle of the conflict. just across the bridge on the others there is the area controlled by the taliban. in recent weeks, this has become a front line. laura: buildings are swept away by record flooding in germany and belgium. nearly 60 are believed to be dead. more rain is forecast this evening. what are they -- what will happen, they are asking home -- asking when the water levels rise again. days of violence have killed 170 people. we hear from our correspondence. and angela merkel is at the white house as she and president biden try to steady u.s.-german relations as the chancellor leaves office in the fall. ♪ laura: welcome to "bbc world news america." the united nations says a humanitarian catastrophe is unfolding in afghanistan. there's been a surgeon fighting between taliban

announcer: and now, "bbc world news". laura: this is bbc world news america.a sees the biggest demonstrations against the communist government in decades. president biden calls the protests a clarion call for freedom. shops in south africa have been set on fire. the violence comes after the former president turned himself in. wildfires are raging across the western u.s.. the latest heat wave drives at forest and millions struggle. >> the best way to describe it is the moment the custody it to in the face. laura: the victors go the spoils. italy returns to a dramatic welcome. welcome to world news america. president biden has called on cuba's leaders to hear their people and serve their needs after the largest protests in years. people took to the streets on sunday, demanding freedom, food and health care. the island is enduring the worst economic crisis in 30 years. activists say the government has arrested civil rights figures. our north america editor has more. reporter: the crowd shouts freedom. while many cubans feel this in thr hearts, it is extremely rar

announcer: and now, "bbc world news". laura: this is bbc world news america.rants trying to cross the mediterranean are prevented from reaching europe. even if it ridgeland, the trouble does not stop. >> we have hard fish -- taken back out to sea. laura: the violence is getting worse in south africa. 72 people have died in the unrest. president biden says the right to vote should be simple and straightforward as republican-led states try to overhaul ballot rules. >> no other election has ever been held with such scrutiny, high standards. the big lie is just that. a big lie. laura: plus, a reunion 24 years in the making. we have to moment when parents in china are reunited with the son who was stolen from them. welcome to world news america. human rights groups allege thousands of migrants have been turned away at sea. they are accused of literally pushing refugees away from shore. an official described it as a violation of values. greece denies the allegations. reporter: on europe's southern frontier, guardians are accused of breaking the law. >> please! repor

welcome to "bbc world news america" on pbs and around the globe.'s communist party is celebrating its 100th anniversary, and the president xi foreign powers -- is warning other powers. they are alleged human rights abuses. our china correspondent has the story. reporter: the were front and cef its celebrations. the total control, the omnipotent leader, the unquestioning loyalty. overlooking tiananmen square, the general secretary spoke of how the party saved china from a history of humiliation and of the power it now wields. >> the chinese people will never be bullied, oppressed, or enslaved. any royal who dares -- anyone who dares go against us will have their heads cracked and bloodied. reporter: there are no references to the fact that on this spot in 1989, the party clung to power by shooting dead hundreds of unarmed protesters. nor any mention of the violence and chaos of chairman rule. while the focus is on the economic success and china's big leap in living staards, critics fear xinjiang's internment camps and the crackdown on dissent in hon

announcer: and now, "bbc world news". a: i am in washington dc and this is bbc world news america. a state of siege has been declared in haiti after the president was killed in his home. the islands borders are close. new york hosts a parade to honor front-line workers who help the city recover from covid, but with the rise of the delta variant, is it too early to celebrate? taliban advances in afghanistan as government forces fight to stay in control. plus, honoring a legend of indian cinema. we will look back on a life in film. welcome to world news america and pbs and around the globe. kt is in turmoil, a state of siege declared after the assassination this morning of the president. he was at home with his wife who is now in hospital. the earthquake of 2010, hurricanes, cholera, covid, decades of political instability. the interim prime minister has called on the public to remain calm. reporter: haiti is a country in chaos where acts of everyday life owes a mortal risk. accused of corruption, the president faced mass pr

announcer: and now, "bbc world news". laa: i am laura trevelyan in washington, d.c. this is bbc world news america. they are taces of a tragic war facing an uncertain future. we have a speal report from syria holding the children of islamic state fighters. reporter: to have been about 45 murders in the last month, each. we are told as long as they remain here, it will could thrive. laura: looting and the sixth day of chaos in south africa. more than 70 are dead in the worst violence since the days of apartheid. iran says it could you enrich uranium. after direct talks, america's special envoy gives me this assessment. >> we will be patient but we can be patient forever. laura: plus, celebrating in style. the best deal day. returns to france. -- the bastille day returns to france. welcome to world news america on pbs and around the globe. we begin in syria were thousands of children are facing a lifetime in camps. a bbc investigation has found kids who supported the islamic state group are being moved from camps to adult prisons. it is a conveyor belt. britain has only

announcer: and now, "bbc world news". >> this is bbc world news america. let the games begin.an counts down to the official start of a troubled olympics. china deals with the aftermath of some of its worst floods. thousands have been evacuated. >> this has turned into a river, a lake, call it what you like. the water is at knee level. this is still a crisis. >> health workers in india go the extra mile to get their country vaccinated >> we go by foot, boat. there are some dangerous places here. >> nasa's rover begins its quest for hunting for ancient life on mars. welcome to world news america on pbs and around the globe. after a year's delay, the opening ceremonies will officially begin the summer olympics in tokyo. the stadium will be almost empty with 1000 invited guests, a low-key start to a troubled games. it will not be the showcase or bring economic benefits japan was hoping for. >> finding olympic fans in tokyo these days is not so easy. in this rooftop, it is a different story. in the hope of attracting young, new fans. >> it would be cool to watch great skateboarders

announcer: and now, "bbc world news". ♪ anchor: i'm laura trevelyan in new york city. s "bbc news america." ethiopia, we report from a refugee camp in neighboring sudan. >> they suffered through famine and conflict. they are now talking about a clean break, full independence from ethiopia, a nation they see as cruel and crumbling. anchor: the worst flooding to hit central europe in decades has killed 120 people. in germany, torrential rainfall. >> there is nothing you can do. you can run from fire, but not water. laura: european officials say the floods are a result of climate change. our cheech -- our chief environmental correspondent takes a look. plus, a headache for the tokyo olympics. but, for the city hosting the gymnasts, there is no hiding the excitement. ♪ laura: welcome to world news america on pbs and around the globe. in ethiopia there are fears renewed conflict over the country's tigray region may spark civil war. it began last year when the ethiopian government launched an offensive against tigrayan forces in the north, both sides accused of atrocits. the

announcer: and now, "bbc world news". laura: this is bbc world news america.l cosby's conviction for sexual assault is overturned. the judge finds he was denied a fair trial in 2018. donald rumsfeld has died at the age of 88. it was the architect of iraq and afghanistan invasions. it is one year since china introduced a controversial law in hong kong which critics say has been used to crackdown. we have a special report on the impact. the death toll in canada is rising as the record-breaking heat wave continues. vancouver reports 130 deaths. welcome to world news america in the u.k. on pbs and around the globe. today marks one year since china imposed a wide-ranging national security law on hong kong. critics say it is beijing's way of controlling pro-democracy protesters and stifling opposition. since the introduction, more than 100 people of been arrested, including some of hong kong's most prominent activists. the bbc is in hong kong and reports on how much has chged. reporter: as a young man, swimming across this river, hoping to start a new life. it took

announcer: and now, "bbc world news". jane o'brien in washington, and this is bbc world news america. torrential rain kills 12 in china, elsewhere the death toll is rising. in iran, protests turn violent over water shortages. iranian officials say one police officer has been killed. france rolls out theirst phase of its covid health pass, proof is needed for ums and cinemas. conflict shatters hopes in sudan, hundreds of thousands are homeless. they have been buried for 167 million years, now scientists in the u.k. have unearthed the largest discovery of thoracic sea creatures -- jurassic sea creatures. welcome to world news america on pbs and around the globe. record-setting rainfall has caused havoc across central china, 25 people have died in hunan province and 200,000 people have been evacuated. many fatalities have occurred on the subway system. passengers were submerged in waste deep waters. scientists say extreme events make, change more likely and more severe. reporter: passengers on an underground train, trying to

you are watching bbc world news america. still to come on tonight's program. fires have ravaged parts of the world. we report from london were a global meeting on what to do about climate change is taking place. in iran, protest against water shortages have escalated into broader protests against the government and the ayatollah. security forces have fired bullets at demonstrators. reporter: the government has blocked internet acss in some regions and arrested protesters. what started out as water protest developed into anger against the regime. protesters have been chanting against iran's supreme leader, and the protests have spread to other cities. dozens are taking place across the country every week, about various issues like power cuts, and working conditions. it seems younger iranians are frustrated. the new president is taking over in august, and one of his first things will be to come down the anger among the young. but with unemployment of 25%, he has a difficult job ahead. ♪ laura: extreme weather has become all too common this summer, from wildfires

announcer: and now, "bbc world news". laura: i am laura trevelyan in washington, d.c. this is "bbc world news america." after 20 years of war, it is time to go. president biden says the u.s. will end its mission in afghanistan at the end of august even as the taliban gains ground. >> i will not send another generation of americans to war in afghanistan with no reasonable expectation of achieving a different outcome. laura: and men hunt in haiti leads to the arrest of six people following the assassination of the country's president. a u.s. citizen is among those caught. public anger is rising in brazil as the president's handling of the covered crisis. we will have a special report from brasilia. plus, enjoying a summer picnic just like the royals do. the gardens at buckingham palace reopened to the public following lockdown. ♪ welcome to world news america on pbs and around the globe. the taliban continues to make gains in afghanistan, president biden has defended his decision to withdraameric troops. the rapid exit of u.s. forces has led to concern about all-out civil

announcer: and now, "bbc world news". a: i am lan washington, and this is bbc world news america. the nation celebrates success of the games. anger has been boiling over in south africa since the arrest of former president jacob zuma. we have a special report intentions behind the unrest. >> economic challenges and poverty, inequality here, the chances of real progress are quite slim. laura: the former head of coalition forces in iraq and afghanistan, general david pretorius, is critical of america's withdrawal from both nations, telling me that is not how to end the forever wars. general pretraus: the endless war, as i noted, is going to get worse. laura: pulling no punches when it comes to vaccination. federal workers must get jobs or face general testing, and bake must pay $100 to get the vaccine. ♪ welcome to world news america on pbs and around the world. as the medal count rises, so, too, do concerns over covid. the daily infected has passed 10,000. people celebrate rather than isolate. from tokyo, winfield hayes now

announcer: and now, "bbc world news". >> this is bbc world news america. essing the unvaccinated. we have a special report from baxter county, arkansas, where medical profesonals are struggling to keep up with new cases. >> back then it was nonpreventable. now it has become preventable. that makes it even harder this go-round than last time. it never had to happen. nada: evacuating the interpreters, but not all of them, as the first group of afghans arrive inhe u.s., we look at the fate of others who served with coalition troops. ♪ ♪ nada: lives so full of promise but cut short by covid. how pregnant women in brazil are a particular risk for the pandemic. ♪ ♪ nada: and taking the stage once again to a live audience, no less. musicians prepare for the first night of the proms in london. welcome to world news america on pbs and around the globe. this month was meant to be a turning point in america's battle against the covid pandemic. resident biden set on july 4 that the country was closer than ever to declaring independence from the virus. as we end of the

ros: a messa from bbc world news. luxembourg is also affected. look at this. how the weather is looking for the next five days. more rain is forecast. more detail. ros: let me -- >> let me show you the radar picture. you can see how the rate -- rain developed and became heavier across western parts of germany, across the netherlands, belgium, and france. what is to weather across these western and southwestern parts of germany. with that sort of rainfall in 24 hours, that is about three times the july average rainfall, which is why we have seen these devastating scenes of flooding. even though the rain in the last 24 hours has not been as intense, we have still seen river levels rising. the pressure that brought the downpours is weakening, that is why we have seen the rain weakening in some areas, but there are still some heavy downpours to come friday. that will be heading eastward across gmany, with the heaviest falls onto the alps. this weekend, the rains continuing to move further east. it downpours likely in poland, the czech republic, the balkans, and pa

announcer: and now, "bbc world news". ♪ ros: hello. welcome to "bbc world news outside source."e under 24 hours away from the opening ceremony of the olympic games. while preparations are done, games arrive as the city rattles its highest number of covered cases since january. a report from norway is marking the 10th anniversary of the killing of 77 people by a neo-nazi here it the u.k., a record number of people have been pinged by the covid app. is this is are complaining of staff shortages in wales. >> it is a very concerning situation. the government needs to move fast. otherwise, it will run out of consent from industry. ♪ ros: welcome. whether you watching on pbs in america, that bbc newchannel in u.k., or on bbc world news. we will start in japan. as you know, the games have been delayed by a year because of the pandemic. they are being held in unique circumstances. it will not be any spectators. infections have been edging up again across japan and among athletes. in tokyo, cases are now the highest since the middle of january. on thursday, tokyo reported close to 2000 n

stay with us on bbc world news, still to come. �*catastrophic shortcomings�* in the countrey�*s warning system. coming down the letter now. that's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind. a catastrophic engine fire is being blamed tonight for the first crash in the 30 year history of concorde, the world's only supersonic airliner. it was one of the most vivid symbols of the violence and hatred to that tore apart the state of yugoslavia. but now a decade later, it has been painstakingly rebuilt and opens again today. there's been a 50% decrease in sperm quantity, and an increase _ in malfunctioning sperm unable to swim properly. _ thousands of households across the country are suspiciously quiet this lunchtime as children bury their noses in the final instalment of harry potter. this is bbc news, the latest headlines. as athletes continue arriving for the olympic games — over 1.5 million hectares of land are burning after an unprecedented heatwave hit siberia. the russian defence ministry said, it provided transport plan

announcer: and now, "bbc world news". anchor: this is bbc world news america.id cases continue to rise in england. millions of health care workers around the globe have still not been vaccinated. officials say they are being left behind. the west accuses china of overseeing a cyberattack the targeted microsoft. softball returns to the olympics for the first time since 2008. since midnight in england virtually all covid restrictions have been lifted. some have called it freedom day. with cases rising and top leaders under quarantine, difficulty in returning to life is normal. reporter: no social distancing. very few masks. vaccination will be required. ma nightclubs reopened at midnight, 16 months since they were shot. >> it's like a dream. >> [indiscernible] reporter: getting vaccinated will enable young people to get back the freedom they love. >> everyone has had an opportunity. 3 million of that group have yet to take it. you won't regret it. it will help you get back the freedoms you love. reporter: we have seen nightclubs and venues, people indoors and cro

you are watching bbc world news america. to come, massive rescue and relief operations are underway in china after dozens were killed in this week's floods. ♪ jane: the boss of one of the world's leading semiconductor says the global shortage of computer chips shows no sign of easing. north american business correspondent michelle fleury has more. michelle: airing the pandemic, everyone bame aware that supply chain's were getting disrupted, and that was having a huge impact in the semiconductor industry, where production is largely concentrated in asia, and so many of the products in the u.s. worshiping -- worshiping, they were not able to get enough. when the economy did reopen, you had this shortage. the problem is that you cannot just switch on a light and expect production to ramp up to where it was before the pandemic. and, the white house is paying attention. they are focused on this issue. trying to promote production at home. they are putting money towards getting factories built. so in some ways, whaintel is saying

announcer: and now, "bbc world news". laura: this is bbc world news erica. that u.s.heading for the exit in afghanistan. we have the very latest. tensions high between israeli arabs and jews. tonight, we hear the personal stories. anger boils over in india. >> they were hitting myead. my nose was bleeding. i thanked them to stop, but they didn't. laura: there was meant to be a pride march, but far-right protesters took to the streets. we speak our correspondent. plus, why summer time could be the worst for pets. warmer weather brings arise in cruelty to animals. we report on what a charity is doing about it. in afghanistan, violence is getting worse as the tiban takeover over more areas of the country. since the military withdrew last week, the taliban have seized more districts. soldiers are on the defensive as the last troops will be out by late august. the taliban has warned any left behind will be viewed as occupied forces. our correspondent reports. reporter: on their own but still fighting the telegram. afghan security forces are in action without u.s. military

announcer: and now, "bbc world news". ♪ >> i am laura trevelyan in new york city, this is bbc news worldca. troops withdraw from a kenaston after a most 20 years. we report from the streets of kabul. the u.s. is sending fbi agents to haiti to investigate the assassination of the president. those accused of carrying out the plot include many colombi ans. u.s. health officials say it is too soon for a booster shot to be approved. plus, meet america's new champion speller. she became the first african-american to win the top spelling test. >> it is like a dream come true. i have been working toward that goal for two years. to finally have it, it is the best possible outcome. ♪ laura: welcome to world news america on pbs and around the globe. it has been a seismic week for the nation of ghanistan. the u.s. and nato allies overthrowing troops, even as the taliban advces. the taliban have seized an important border crossing into iran. many afghans are coming to terms with the new landscape. our correspondent reports. >> the city springs to life. kabul's oldest market, one of its busiest. paint

this is bbc world news. i am that is it. this is bbc world news. iam lewis that is it. ational viewers here in the uk, it's time for the weather. hello. after another fairly warm and mostly dry day on friday, things are now changing with the weather. we've got some heavy showers and some thunderstorms moving their way in from the south—west and through the course of the weekend, it's going to turn cooler and fresher with some downpours for some places, particularly towards the south. that's down to the fact that this area of low pressure is pushing its way in, and that's going to generate some really heavy downpours at times, some showers, some thunderstorms as well. and if you do catch some of those thunderstorms, they could bring some disruption to travel, particularly across parts of southern england and south wales. there is a risk of some localised flooding. so as we head through saturday morning, then, initially the heaviest of the downpours will be close to the south coast and they'll slowly work their way northwards across the southern half of england and wales a

you're watching bbc world news america.ls — including queen elizabeth — amid anger over the abuse of indigenous children in schools. australia is cutting the number of visitors allowed in from overseas, following problems with its covid quarantine system. the weekly intake will be cut to around 3,000 people and residents of australia still can't leave the country. shaimaa khalil has more. if you're an australian stranded overseas, this is not the news you wanted to wake up to. from the middle ofjuly, the already very complicated journey for thousands trying to get home is about to get more difficult. to temporarily reduce commercial inbound passenger arrivals to all major ports by 50% from current caps, to reduce the pressure on quarantine facilities, due to the increased risks of the delta strain of the virus. australia already has very tight border restrictions. anyone who comes in has to go into hotel quarantine first. now, what makes things quite difficult as well is the lower rate of vaccinations. less than 8% of the p

you're watching bbc world news america. still to come.onesia is struggling with record coronavirus infections and deaths. we have a special reporon those who care for the dead. north and south korea have restored a communications line which was cut off more than a year ago. the move follows in a change of letters between the leaders of the two countries. reporter: these two countries are officially still at war, because when the fighting ended, this is an armistice not a peace treaty. this today is the anniversary of that arneson signing, and on the anniversary the communication lines have been reopened. last year north korea turned its back on the south. not only did he cut the communications lines, it blew up. this was an office field that the border specifically for the two sides to talk. today, a short conversation was had between the person who man's the south korean line and north korean line. we heard the person on the south korean side said it is good to be talking. laura: indonesia has become the epicenter of asia's covid crisis,

announcer: and now, "bbc world news". laura: this iss america.han security forces claim they will retake all of the areas that have fallen to the taliban as we learn more about the withdrawal of u.s. troops. authorities in nigeria closed more than a dozen schools after a series of kidnapping, parents are angry and scared. the u.k. health minister says daily covid cases could rise to 100,000 the summer, even as restrictions in britain are lifted. plus, how one of the world's most daring artists use lockdown to chae course. like 's moved from sharks to cherry blossoms. >> there are enough flowers in the world. maybe she got me. laura: welcome to world news amica. the u.s. withdrawal from afghanistan is accelerating. the pentagon said the exit is more than 90% complete as the taliban capture districts. this map shows the areas of taliban control. reporter: the taliban have been advancing across afghanistan. in some areas, they had surrendered. in others, resistance. the group iin control of around one third of all districts. afghan officials vow to

bbc news. you're watching bbc world news.d in the women's 4 by 100 metres freestyle relay. firefighters are facing ever bigger challenges as blazes spread across the north—western united states. let's speak now to sarah stevenson, who represented team gb in taekwondo at the 2008 and 2012 olympics. thanks very much for being with us. in the past two hours we have seen a shock defeat. jade jones in the past two hours we have seen a shock defeat. jadejones went out, widely tipped to win gold. what do you think? i widely tipped to win gold. what do ou think? ~' , ., ., ., , you think? i think everyone who has woken u- you think? i think everyone who has woken up to — you think? i think everyone who has woken up to that _ you think? i think everyone who has woken up to that news is _ you think? i think everyone who has woken up to that news is absolutely j woken up to that news is absolutely gutted forjade. just doing slain a bit on that one. she is first seed, well number one, and of course double olympic champion but the person

announcer: and now, "bbc world news". ♪ laura: i am laura trevelyan in washington, this is bbc world merica. farewell to quarantine for vaccinated americans in your use traveling to most of the u.k., just in time for the civil -- summer holidays. south africa's taxing effort is gaining steam. laysia has a long way to go. simone biles is out of another olympic event. the star gives more insight to why she quit. we will explain. plus. how the ocean can generate electricity from tides and cut down on fossil fuels. we report on the sea's most powerful ti tidal turbine. ♪ welcome to world news america. just in time for peak travel season. the u.k. government has announced vaccinated europeans won't have to quarantine. the change comes into effect on monday. officials say this will help reunite family and friends. the u.s. is keeping its travel ban in place, and people still can come here. weill discuss the medical implications. first, our transport correspondent reports on the business impact. reporter: if you come for the weather. u.k's international tourists have mostly kept away. there

you're watching bbc world news america.ts are tiny, but migrants are making the journey to the u.k.. the report concluded india's death could be higher. the washington post has been questioning the numbers. reporter: i am not the least bit surprised. i wrote that as early as april. my headline was india is undercounting, and at that point, the government labeled me an alarmist. as somebody who has been reporting, i know the devastation. there are patients with no testing facilities. we are not prepared. it could be 4.7 million deaths. i do not think that is an exaggeration. i am not the least bit surprised. anchor: the british government says migrants crossed the english channel yesterday, a new record high. in one boat 50 people were seen landing on the beach. reporter: they have come a long way. some of them may have traveled thousands of miles. but the journey comes to an end. it is a giant step in their search for a better life, and scenes like this are playing out on a daily basis. earlier, we took a boat into the chan

welcome to those of you watching on pbs in america, on bbc world news, d on the bbc news channel.begin in england. after 480 days, the legal restrictions on social contact in england have been lifted. this was the moment when the clock struck midnight and restrictions were eased. some people chose to celebrate in this way. people have been calling it freedom day, but from today, face coverings are no longer required by law, though they are recommended in crowded public spaces. the social distancing one meter plus guidance is no longer mandated except in some places like hospitals. nightclubs can reopen in theaters and cinemas can have full capacity. the number of cases in the u.k. has returned to january levels, currently 50,000 cases a day are being recorded, spurred primarily by the delta variant. some scientists predict that number could reach 200 a day by the end of summer. prime minister boris johnson has again said this is the right time to do this. >> if we don't do it now, then in the autumn the virus will have the advantage of the cold weather and we will lose the preciou